The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1819-06-09
MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES.

DoMe8fc Econ JDiy - We learn much from
bonks, bur more from nstuCe and l would
sooner Hady characters in \ hut, IN palace.
In parlour, or a farm yard, than 20 misle ad-
my iancy, bias my judgement, and cramp my
understanding, by 6c'icious representations oi
human nature, OF highly colored pictures Of
rural economy and donoestic happiness. 90.
Sc 'vstioa--personsl observation, does more
In an nou,, thao reading can do 10 month.
| called about II O'Clock lew mornings
since 20 see an old friend--and, with an old
friend, ceremony as to houfs, 10 unnecessary.
i found the breakfast table still 10 the middle
OF the hoot, covered with crUsts of bread and
remnants OF previous meai-the young la.
dies had not yot left their pillows, having been
up late the preceding night at ball. Ia
few minutes they entered, dressed en- negli-
gee; their hair in papers or papiotts, and
their eyes shedding din iustre their wrap.
pers not OF pnle Castalina whiteness, and
their kid sppere curved at the heels--they
hooked like roses beat down by a heavy
shower, when the leaves are battered or Dent
win rain. They dropped half reluctant
ecu i,ey, and then slid to The chai slipped a
Gu oudy coffce and cold toas t,lk'J sbou'
NJ J Mines p etry head dress. tue cu' oi
BOBBY Pendragon's new coat, NJ Pn'ilips's
lang Ishing d. swl whether there was &C "a
H. J." IN last Evenings Post. Now lhinks
~-How comes it that the father of tnose
yopng ladies', who Is we'll enough 10 live, as.
the saying is, should not ,akc more interest
in his domestic efiai,s; should not have
breakfast at q given Aour, close his doors a,
q stsied period. compel hrs children 20 dress,
and 10 perticipate in amusc mems with sys.
in. Al a
dies d. not ,nink I, proper that ,osir fathers
should COVE osther toile', rcsuate theiI
dress, aud manage their ,ime--but, it IS his
du,y TO do It, it Inc mother neglcc,s it--niy.
NJ family Gao 90 on prospefousiy or happy,
where the head Of IL thinks IL beneath mis-
dignity o, daty, o take a becoming interest
a. ,hs sooretns Of his family. The enl' ance
OF maid, with brush aud bucket rnnoun-
ccd that my absence was desirable, and re.
tired
Al have nothing 20 do but live at roy ease,
vist my irieods, aud advise them what may
b. wholesome for their governmcn,,I made
another mornings call, and entered the par.
lonr where three yooog ladies' wero seated.
Here indeed, he aspect OF hings were chang.
cd and pleasing g--oach OF them in morning
dsesses--v white as the snow on the mountains
.-,hcir hair waving io glossy and luxuriaut
curls, and their lips and cheeks Of the ve'-
million hue, bespoke health and con,en,mcnt
One Of Them had ucst wo ktabe near her,
and was assiduously employed in dsrning cot.
ton stockings the other was inten, hemmlng
ruffie. and tho third was suentively prac-
tising a sonats on the piano forte. The par.
lour was a type Of clcaniiness--,he mahoga'
nv was bright, the brasses sbonc, the FIRE was
cheerful, the conversation gay and 'nnocen'.
This was Q vesy pleasing sieht---and had
been young man. looking ou' for wife,
certainly should nave been tempted TO make
my election at that time. Il then occurred
90 me that young ladies' generally should b.
se,ive, Industrious, nea, and chee fol, " nor
from principles, then from policy. How Gao
they expect TO make good wives or good
rnotbe wishou, scivi,y, economy and indu'
srys Young men, beginning life, seek TO,
partner among the mos' no,able add indus,rl
ous---aud il TO these indispensable and hsppy
aoaiilies they unite a cles' head nd YooS
heart, Why prosperity follows, as,su's as the
sun follows cloudy day. Ladies may think
sbst TIE same name Of good hcusekeerc
nav ,ouod unfssbioosble TO the ear, bu IS
the, are n, 20 IL will be severs'y felt by hf
DO cket Instead Of making pssuy. b'ew'vs
goosbc'ry wine, preserving fuit, and ~
up bundles Of iheme, rosemerry aud swee'