Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-12-31

might with ~propriety have been noticed in a work
of the kind; yet the author has compressed into this
little volume much interesting aud valuable i'm
straction. The topicks he discusses are unuues-
tionably of the utmost Importance, and they are
treated in a plain, distinct and impressive manner.
Much good sense, clear discerninent, aud lust OBJ
servatton OF men and things, are displayed in the
discussion; combined with an extensive acauain-
lance with society as it is--correct notions of charac-
ter asst should be-and. an ardent desire 10 promote
thc best interests of those for. whose immediate be-
nefrt the author wrote. Que might wish he had been
more explicit and full on the subject of religious
obiigation,a and the peculiar motives TO the perform
ance OF duty which revelation presents; yet e,en on
Mese toptcks there as. so far as he goes, MUCH TO
APPROVE. On the whole, the work secas well
adapted TO be useful to young persons of both sexes.
and especially TO young ladies; and l rejoice that
you have found cncoul agement Cor so spcedy n
publication of a second edition..
"Wisliing you all the success which the value
oil the work and your eXertions merit,
Il ann, very respectfully, yours, &c.
"WM. j. ARMSTRONG;"
"RIcHMoND, Dec. I3, 1924.
".hr. IHomas ". Uhite.
DEAR SIR: The influence Of the female ciarac-
ter upon the minds of Our sex is uuivc rsallv acknow-
lodged; every effort therefore which has a tendency
TO extend their iutornation, and to increase their
moral power, must meet with the appreciation OF
the virtuous; and is entitled to the grateful thanks
of the community.
h'NloEhpN tNlttSSCu itlt lflUhO mat II
rests very much with well educated and religious
women, to check in their progress those errors in
our sex, Which frequently destroy the Comfort of
society; and To give that tone to public morals, so
necessary to the happiness of mankind.
'"ihe moment, in which they can he persuaded to
exercise that influence which Heaven has given
tiem;- and to take that elevated ground, to which
the purity OF their lives, and the Improvement of
their minds entitle them-the moment in which they
shall mark with pointed disapprobation, every aber-
ration from ~proprie,y in those, who court their So
necessity of conforming to their requisitions-they
will so regulate their conduct as to GLADDEN. the
hearts OF their parents: secure dignity to their cha
racters, aud establish their present and future peace.
"Ihe LECTURES OF MIR. GARNETT breathe a
spirit of christian purity. They point out to females
the high road to character and distinction, and the
more they are studied the more will they be cs-
termed.
"Shouid the lessons they inculcate be dnlv inn
proved, the young ladies will leave the seminary in
which they have been educated, a comfort to their
he prepared for the exercise Of those duties, which
will render them the benefactors of the human IA
,nily: burning and shining lights in the Church, If
God; and blessing to those, with whom they NAV
be connected in life.
you have my best wishes. that the second
edition of the Lectures alluded To, NAV meet with
that encouragement, TO which their great merit en-
titles them.
81 remain, dear sir, your friend, and obedient
servant,
ORCHARD c.. MOORE"
" Copies of the above Letters, in a pamphlet
form, can be had free of expense. at the Publishers
Printing Office, and at Mrs. Whites Millinery store.
Dec u ST: