Those in the East, on whom they relied for influence through the liberal newspapers, were silent, and we learned, afterward, that they used what influence they had to keep the abolitionists and Republicans of the State silent, as they feared the discussion of the woman question would jeopardize the enfranchisement of the black man.

However, we worked untiringly and hopefully, not seeing through the game of the politicians until nearly the end of the canvass, when we saw that our only chance was in getting the Democratic vote.

Accordingly, George Francis Train, then a most effective and popular speaker, was invited into the State to see what could be done to win the Democracy.

He soon turned the tide, strengthened the weak-kneed Republicans and abolitionists, and secured a large Democratic vote.
For three months we labored diligently, day after day, enduring all manner of discomforts in traveling, eating, and sleeping.

As there were no roads or guide-posts, we often lost our way.