Wheeling compiler. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [i.e. W. Va.]) 1829-1831, 1829-09-30

imprlse TO almost constant exercise; con-
lormable 10 this intimation OF nature, the
infancy OF man should be passed in those
harmless gambols which exercise the limbs
without requiring any minute direction
from The head, or the constand guidance Of
nurse.
hiswell known 10 physicians, that when
aitsmais arc mado in early youth, to inter
fsre with the natural movements and exer-
c;soof the body,--when, from n false idea
Of improving the shape or giving grace to
tho carriage, children arc confined to a par.
ticular position for too long perlod,-they
becoms restless and uneasy, and their
mut-'es acquire tricks of involuntry mo.
to-. Twitchag ofthe features, gesiicn-
htions ofthc limbs, or even dangerous and
nornanrut delormuy, may be the result OF
such unnatural restraint.
From the exercise, and free use Of puro'
mir. no child should be deharred. upon
tbeso depcnd, in great measure. the
bealtb. vipour, and cheerluInesS of youth;
while they contribute essentially to the per
manence OF the same blessings during a
duit he.
Error in this respect, it Is TRUE, is but ct
occasional occurrence in the physical edu-
cation ofboys. But how often has an over
anxiety for delicacy of complexion in a
daughter, or the apprehension that tho
/ Limbs may become coarse and ungraceful.
and her habits vulgar-been the means OF
debarring her from the enjoyment OF either
air or exercise, TO an extent sufficient 10
ensure the health and activity OF the sys-
tent The consequence Is, that too many
females acquire IN Infancy feeble, sickly'
and lanrnid habit-rsndering them cap1.
ciou4 aud helpless, il not tho subjects OF
suffering, through thewhole course OF Their
hives.
Tho bodily exercise of the two sexes
ought. IN fact, TO be the same. As 10
imporiantto secure to both, all the corpor-
cal advantages which nature has formed
them to ealoy. both should be permitted
without control, to partabe OF the same ra-
tional means Of ensuring continued How
Of health and animal spirits. to enable their
systems to perform perfectly all the iunc-
ltioos ofLfe. Girls should not be 60. fined
to scdcntary life wnbIn the precincts ol
n,,rserv. or AT hest, permitted short walk,
yelled and defended from every CLEAN oi
sunshine and from every breath OF AR.
Tn, unconstrained enjoyment OF their
limbs and muscles in the open air, without
/. Ia liqaturo to restrain the freedom of their
motions. or an ever watchlul eye To curb
the lively Joy Of their unclouded spirits. -
equally important 10 their health aud we'll
beng; as to that Of their brothers.
To hope TO communicate graceful form
and motions to the limbs Of a child. health
and vigor TO its constitution, and cheerful
ness to its spirits, by confinement belts,
( giturcs and splmts, superadded To the
lessons Of the posture masler--ls about as
rational as would be the attempt 10 improve
the beauty and vlgor Of our forest trees,
by transferring to the green house. and ex.
tending their branches along an artificial
} framework.
The first occupations Of the day, fUr
childron. should he abroad, for the benefit
ofinh ling the morning air. Every per
son who notices the fact, will be struck
with tho difference ia the health and ca II
plcUon. ana chceriuness Of feature, evhi'
bited by the child who has spent some time
, IN out door exercise bcfJrc rs m 'rnrg
, meal and task, and tho one who p So
, Immediately from IT'S couch 20 the hre|k-
} fist table. and thence to study Children
r arc fond ofeary rising, when their natural
activity ordispositon, and dislnclnul'on to
remain long in state Of quiet hnvc not
been counteracted by habits oludulgcnce.
IS much Of the day should lie passed ~
tho open air, as the weather Will permit
4, and IS compatible with those necessary nv
r oca,oas which call for Attendance So hin
= doors. Nor are we inclined 10 limit thl5
ont door exercise, m respect 10 grls' 10 ne
e season Of summer alone. Though female
0 children, a. generally educated. may 40,
be able to bear the extremes Of heat aiic
ID cold as well as boys; yet, BY pro'er man.
r. ageman,. they may be enabled 10 is'al'
with as lille Inconvenience, ihe Hanshinns
r of tine gea.ons. 4 habits abuse oi the COLI
h.,tb yyhcn no circumstances are present
o., n forbid n. employment, while . contrib
rte. 10 the health Of the system 60 erall''
49,, eT .rtual means ofremovlng tli,t dell
,.srv If constitution which renders an ex
% ,o.nre to cold alike disagreeable and pre-.
q Judicial.
Tho discussion a. 10 the propriety o.
, the United States purchasing the province
Of Texas, is becoming general. Il is n
question Of considerable importance, AID
will in all probability. be formally; f not