Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-04-20

understanding, Dy hctliiOus representa-
lions of human nature, or highly coloured
pictures of rural economy and domestic
happiness. Observation-Disclosures obser-
walton, does more in an hour, than read
ing can do in month.
called about | o'clock a few morn
ings since TO see an old rriend-and. with
an old friend, ceremony as TO hours, is
unnecessary. found the breakfast table
still IN The middle of the floor, covered
with crusts OF bread and remnants of a
previous meal-he young ladies had not
yet left their pillows, having been up late
the preceding night at ball. In a few
minutes they entered, dressed en- negligee;
their hair in papers or papilottes, and their
eyes shedding dim lus,re their wrappers
not of pure Castalian whiteness, and their
kid slippers curved at the heels-they
looked like roses beat down by heavy
shower, when the leaves are battered or
bent with rain. They dropped half
reluctant courtsey, and then slid to a chair
slipped cup OF cloudy coffee and cold
toast-talked of Mr.. Jasmine's pretty head
dress, The cut Of Bobby Pendragon's new
coat, Mr.. Pbillips's ssSoldier's Bride -
and then inquired with languishing
drawl whether there was " Croaker' 10
last Evenings Post. Now thinks How
comes it that the father Of these young la
dies, who is well enough TO live, as the
say ing is, should not take more interest
in his domestic affairs; should not break
fast at given hour, close his doors at
stated period, compel his children to dress,
and to participate 10 amusements with
system, and in rational manner. Young
ladies do not think it proper that their
fathers should govern their toilet, regulate
their dress, and manage their time-but,
it is his duty TO do it, If the mother neg
lects it-nay, no family can go on pros
perously or happily, where the head Of
it thinks it beneath his dignity or duty,
to take a becoming interest in the con-
Germs of his family. The entrance of a
maid, with brush and bucket, announ-
ced that my absence was desirable, and /
retired.
As / have nothing to do but live at my
ease, visit my friends, and advise them
what may be wholesome for their govern
ment, ! made another mornings call, and
entered the parlour where three young
ladies were seated. Here indeed, the
aspect of things was changed and pleas
ing-each OF them ia morning dresses
white as the snow on the mountains-their
hair waving in glossy aid luxuriant curls,
and their lips and checks, of the vermil-
lion hue, bespoke health and contentment.
One of them had mat workable near
her, and was assiduously employed in
darning cotton stockings; the other was
intent hemming ruffle, and the third was
attentively practising senate on piano
forte. The parlour was a type Of clean,
liness-the mahogany was bright, the
brasses shone, the fire was cheerful,
the conversation gay and innocent. This
was very pleasing sight--and had | been
a young man, looking out for wife, [
certainly should have been tempted to
make my election at that time. 1t then oc-
CURED to me that young ladies generally
should be active, industrious, neat and
cheerful, ifnot from principle, then from
policy. How can they expect to make
good wives or good mothers without
activity economy and industry Young
men, beginning life, seek for a partner
among the most notable and industriou
aud if to these indispensable and happy
qualities they unite a clear head and
good heart, why prosperity follows, as sure
as the sun follows a cloudy day. Ladies
may think that the name of good house
keeper may sound questionable to the
ear, but if they are not SO it will be severe
ly felt by the pocket. Instead of making
pastry, brewing goosberry wine, preserv.
ing fruits and tying up bundles Of thyme,
rosemerry and sweet marjoram, they
should wholly neglect those useful duties,
the economy of house will be sadly de-
ranged indeed, and the young husband,
who londIy hopes that fortune has blessed
him with careful and assiduous compan-
ion, will find his prospects obscured and
domestic troubles will pave the way for
decay of mercantile or professional pros
perity.
Old bachelors, like myself, have many
excellent opportunities Of looking into eau
ses and effects-domestic peace and do
nestle prosperity-and have seen and
ascertained to my satisfaction. how much
we'll organized family, may contribute TO
the welfare, temper and happiness of a
man of business. have seen merchant
worried to distraction, to raise money to
meet his engagements-harassed by cred
itors and usurers--worn out with anxiety
and fatigue, return to his house after bank
hours and finding no table spread, no fire
made, no cheerful voice to welcome him /;
gloomy, irrascible and petulant, he has