Enfranchisement of women : $b Reprinted from the Westminster and Foreign Quarterly Review, for July 1851 — John Stuart Mill — John Shaqi
Enfranchisement of women : $b Reprinted from the Westminster and Foreign Quarterly Review, for July 1851
John Stuart Mill · en
The undersigned men and women of Missouri, believing that all
citizens who are taxed for the support of the Government and subject
to its laws, should have a voice in the making of those laws, and
the selection of their rulers; that, as the possession of the ballot
ennobles and elevates the character of man, so, in like manner, it
would ennoble and elevate that of woman, by giving her a direct and
personal interest in the affairs of Government; and, further, believing
that the spirit of the age, as well as every consideration of justice
and equity, require that the ballot should be extended to woman, do
unite in praying that an amendment to the Constitution may be proposed,
striking out the word "male," and extending to women the right of
suffrage.
And, as in duty bound, your petitioners will ever pray.
Copies of Petition, and Information furnished upon addressing either of
above named officers.
Formation of Auxiliary Associations in every county requested.
Petitions when completely signed to be returned to the head office.