Rev.Samuel J.May, who was in the city attending the "Jerry Rescue" trials, seeing the notice of their meeting, came to offer his assistance, accompanied by David Wright, husband of Martha C.Wright and brother-in-law of Lucretia Mott.

These two, with a reporter, were the only men present at this little assemblage of women who had decided that they could do something better for the cause of temperance than being seen and not heard.
Mr.May opened the meeting with prayer, and then showed them how to organize.

Mary C.Vaughn, of Oswego, was made president; Miss Anthony, secretary; Lydia Mott, chairman of the business committee.

Mrs.Vaughn gave an address.

A letter had been received from Mrs.Stanton so radical that most of the ladies objected to having it read, but Miss Anthony took the responsibility.