She still was loyal to her State society but the desire was growing strong for a larger field.
In January, 1853, she arranged for a meeting to be held in Albany to secure a hearing before the Legislature and present petitions for a Maine Law.

Lucy Stone, whom she urged to make an address, wrote: "I can't in conscience speak in favor of the Maine Law.

It does not seem to me to be based upon sound philosophy.

Such a law will not amount to much so long as there is not a temperance public sentiment behind it.
God bless your earnest and faithful spirit, Susan.

I am glad the temperance cause has so devoted and judicious a friend." She then invited Rev.Antoinette Brown, who gave several reasons why she did not think best to deliver the address and concluded: "But there is a better way; you yourself must come to the rescue.