An Account of the Proceedings on the Trial of Susan B. Anthony, on the Charge of Illegal Voting, at the Presidential Election in Nov., 1872, and on the Trial of Beverly W. Jones, Edwin T. Marsh, and William B. Hall, the Inspectors of Election by Whom Her Vote was Received.

In the summer of 1873 a small New York courtroom became the stage for a landmark clash between a pioneering suffragist and the legal system that denied her a voice. Listeners will hear the charged opening remarks, the indictment against Susan B. Anthony for “illegal voting,” and the arguments of her counsel as she insists her actions were rooted in constitutional guarantees. The drama unfolds with the judge’s decisive rulings, the denial of a jury trial, and the stark sentencing that followed, all captured in the precise language of the period.

The record also preserves the parallel proceedings against the election inspectors who accepted the women’s votes, detailing their own charges and defenses. Through verbatim speeches, legal motions, and courtroom exchanges, the audio offers a vivid glimpse into the fierce debate over voting rights, good‑faith defenses, and the role of juries in a nation still defining its democratic promises. This immersive account invites listeners to experience the tension and rhetoric that shaped an early fight for women’s suffrage.