Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-05-02

10 the discourse. The philosopher after
"a short silence observed, " | am pleased
with this meeting, gentlemen. When
We were together last MIR. A.,
tthe gentleman who had Just entered
the room) l think you were decidedly
OF opinion that the ladies should have
the same privilege of counting that the
gentlemen have. l am of different
opinion. 1t is proper said he in all dis.
cussions TO lay down correct premises in
order to draw correct conclusions. You
know that whenever two equal bodies fly
ing with equal velosity at right angles to
each other, strike quiessant body, it must
form diagonal. Our dreamer begged
leave to interrupt the gentleman, * observ-
cd to the company if we permit him TO
make usa OF philosophy he will prove black
to be white" Very good said the phlo-
sopher, 1 viii take you upon some other
ground. No one Can doubt said he, that
all the angles of triangle are together e
quail to two right angles. The Philoso-
Pher was here interrupted, by Mr.. A.
-, who told him, am sure you can
discover Ro resemblance between the di-
agonal of parallellogram, or between
the angles of a triangle and the present
question. When Euclid endeavored to
explain some difficult proposition TO the
Frince OF the Prince asked him
IL there was no other mode OF explaining
lt--Euclid told him there was no roy al way
TO geometry; but one would suppose you
had philosophical or mathematical way
to matrlmony. Mr.. a. continued by tel
n MI ITuO i
! correct opinions on such subjects, it was
necessary for him to visit the polite circles
and notconfine himself SO much to philoso-
ply. Surely you cannot think it would
| be improper for young lady 10 pay her
addresses TO young man she had seen,
very much to her taste? IF a young lady
! should form prediction for gentle
man she might see at some large assem-
ply, would 1t not be cruel in the extreme,
not to suffsr her to make known the pas
sion! Would you keep her in suspense
and not put it in her power 10 Judge whe.
Their he was an object worthy Of her esti-
matlon! Would you permit the smiles Of
Innocence and the bloom OF youth TO Ian
! guish and fade But I am sure no one can
advocate the justice of the principle op-
| pose. Let Us then consider it in moral
point of view. 1t will appear in two fold
! light. First, We should certainly have
more marriages and consequently great
Ell multiplication of our species. Second
iy, 1t would give the most powerful in
ceEtve TO female education. lido xotnean
that education 7uhich learns Them to dance
or c0quet! Far from it. My aim is the
| improvement Of their minds. To make
women of them by the time they have
Children to educate. If they SOW the first
seed they should always gather them
from good stock. They have no exotic
plant to cut down, no forests 10 clear, no
marshes to drain before they commence
the til!age. They have beauteous and
pleasant garden to cultivate. They have
fertile soil blessed with gentle showers,
The infant mind like the rose bud, re-
ceives genial warmth and verdure from sur
rounding agents till 1t ripens to full
bloom.
The forms of society are changing dali
ly; either by supplanting absurd or invent
ing new customs. There was a time
when female could not hold properly in
England; but as soon as this custom was
placed in ludicrous point Of view, the
power OF the Female was extended still far
;ber. They soon became eligible % a seat
OH the throne, and We may perhaps see
the day when this sex will be entitled to
all the privileges of courtship which an
honest inclination can lead them TO. AZ
ter this the company broke.
ATTICUS.
FOR THE VIRGINIA ARGUS.
Mr.. PEASANTS,