Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-12-28


Store, Market-Bridge. They may also be procured
at Mrs. Whites Millinery Store, second door be-
low Messrs. r.. H. Nelson's, Main street.
CoMMENDAToRY LETTERS,
OnJames M. Garnen's Lectures.
T. w. White respectfully tenders to the publick
the following testimonials in favour of "Garuetts
Lectures ON Female Education" of which he is the
editor and sole proprietor.
The first is a letter from JOHN MARSHALL, Esq.
Chief Justice of the United States.
The second, is from Mr.. LEROY ANDERSON,
long and we'll known, the much esteemed Priuci-
pal of an Academy, first established in Williams
burg, and then transferred to this city.
The third, is from the Rev. WILLIAM J. ARM
STRONG, Pastor of the LIST Presbyterian Church i'm
Richmond, n gentleman not less highly valued for
his talents preacher, than reverenced for his
piety and learning a man.
And the fourth letter is from the Right Revtl.
RICHARD CLAIMING MOORE the venerable and
much esteemed Bishop of the Diocese of Virginia
"RIcnMoND, Nov. goth, 1924
"JNr. r. W. Whife,
DEAR SIR: have received the volume of Mr..
Iarnetfs Lectures with which you favoured me,
and have devoted the first leisure time could well
spare to its perusal. had read the Ist edition OF
this little work. when first pubiished and so well
pleased with il as TO place it in the hands of several
OF my young friends for whose improvement was
particularly solictous.
'The subject is in my opinion, of the deepest in
terest: l have always believed that national cha
racter, as well as Happiness, depends more on the
female part Of society than is generally imagined.
Preccpts from the lips of beloved mother, incul-
Gated III the amable, graceful, and aAectionata
manner which belongs to the parent and the sex,
SINK deep In the heart, and make impression
(which is seldom entirely efaced These impressions
have an influence on character which may contri-
butte greatly to the happiness or misery, the emf
nence or insignifcancy of the individual.
nf fla ftari fnr,, ~,
racter of her children is in truth, BILE
as think tiff she does much toward making
her what she would wish him to be,-and ihei
daughter to resemble herself,-how essential is il
that she should be fitted for the be6cial perorna nee
oi these important duties.
"To accomplish this beneficial purpose is the
object of Mr. Garneffs Lectures; aud he has done
much towards its attainment. His precepts appea
to be drawn from deep and accurate observation o
human life and manners and to be admirably well
calculated to improve the understanding, and the
heart. They form and safe foundation 70,
female character: and contain rules of conduc,
which cannot be too well considered, or too gene
rally applied They are communicated too with a
sprightness of style and agreeablencss of manner
which cannot fail 10 insure a favorable reception to
the instruction they convey.
NJ asl, sir, very respectfully, yr. obi.
"JOHN MARSHALL"
"RIcHMoND, Nov. 90, 1924.
,,yur. T. ". White,
'DEaR SIR: avail myself of the first oppor-
tunity that has offered, to acknowledge the re-
cept of your second edition of MIR. GARNETT's
LECTUR Fs, inscribed 10 the young ladies of Mrs
GarneHs school. Having been pleased with the
perusai of this little work on its first appearance
and having before publickly expressed my favour
able opinion, am much gratifed to see that you
have, so early, been encouraged to give second
edition.
"Upon looking into its pages, find that the book
hac bppu ched hv he auhp adj HI
preface, in which he has, in a manner that does
equal credit to his he adj and his heart, unoled some
and impressive views of that importa II,
of all subjects, the domestick and school instruc
ton of the Using generation
SIT were compliment TO myself to say that
fully with the writer, but most earnestly
recommend TO every parent and teacher, serious
perusal of this part of the volume. Coucisely
stated as they are, the observations Of the author
will be admitted, by all who take interest in
cultvatiDg the hearts well as the minds of chill.
dren, To contain matter worthy of the gravest con-
sideration; and wish every family in the state
where these sHcaven-bestowed sources Of felicity
Gas the author justly schildrep) be found
could obtain a copy of this little book.
s'What the author styles, "The GossIP's MANU-.
Al" is another valuable accession to the present
edition. and exposes in keen and forcble, though
very amusing way, of the greatest pests of So
ciety.
81 am, sir, very respectfully, your obt. seret.
LEROY ANDERSON"
"R1cHMoND, Dec. 8, 1924.
SIR. T. ". HhHc,
"DEAR SIR: have attentively read the second
ceition Of "Lecturcs addressed to Mrs. Garnet,
pupils" &c. of which you were so obliging as &c
send me copy-It gives me pleasure To thank you
for the favour and cypress the satisfaction ha
received from perusal Of the work Though Sc
brief and compendious necessarily TO exclude
many points, which, under other circumstances
might with proprety Lave been noticed in WORK
ofthc kind yet the author has compressed uto this
little volume much interesting aud valuable in.
struction. The topicks bc discusses uuques-
tIonubly of the utmost Importance, and they arc
treated in plain, distinct and impressive manner
Much good sense, clear discernment, and just OBJ
-servatiou Of men and things. displayed in the
discussion; combined with an extensive acquain-
lance with society it scorrect notions of charac
ter as il should be-and ardent desire to promote
the best Interests Of those for whose immediate be-
ueht the author wrote. One might wish he bad beer
,nore explicit and full the subject of religious
stfgs;icr. fSd gps ipcOIiar motives Nhc performs