Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1832-10-11
FEMALE INFLUENCE.

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FEMALE INFLUENCE.
The following striking and eloquent remarks are
from " Suggestions on Edscation," Ny Catherine E.
Beec,er.
Woman has been but little aware Of the
high indictments that should stimulate TO the
cultivation OF her nOblest powers. The world
is no longer to be governed by physical force,
but by the influence which mind cxerts over
mind. How are the great springs Of action in
the political world put in motiOn? Often by
the secret workings OF a single mind, that 10
retirement plans its schemes, and comes forth
10 execute them only by presenting motives
Of prejudice, passion, self-interest or pride, to
operate on other minds. st.s. H..
NOac, the world is chiefly governed by mo-
tives that men are ashamed TO 0wn.-When
do we find mankind acknowledging that their
efforts in political life are the offspring Of
pride, and the desires Of self-aggrandizement,
and yet who hesitates to believe that this is
true
But there is class of motives that men are
not only willing but proud to own. Man does
not willingly yield to force he is ashamed 10
own he can yield to fear he willnOt acllnowl-
edge his motives Of pride, prejudice or pas
sion. Bur none are unwilling to own they can
be governed by reason, even the worst will
boast of being regulated by conscience, and
where ia the person who is ashamed to own
the influence OF the kind and generous emo
tons of the heart? Here then is the only
lawful field for the ambition Of our sex. WO-
man in all her relations is hound to honor
aad obey" those on whom she depends for
protection aud support, nor. does the truly
feminne mind desire to exceed this limitation
Of Heaven. But where the dictates Of au-
thority may ever ceasinee and persuade and
while Others govern by motives that mankind
are ashamed to own. the dominion OF woman
may. be based on influence that the heart is
proud to acknowledge. &
And if IL Is indeed the truth, that reason and
conscience guide to the only path of happi-
ness, and If affection will gain hold on these
powerful principles which can be obtained no
pther way, what high and holy motives are
TO woman for cultiyating her high |
est powers. The developement Of the re-
,ponding destinations Of a purified ialagina- |
ion, the charms Of cultivated taste, the
quick perceptions of an active mind, the pow |
,r Of exhibiting truth and reason by perspicu-
nus and animated conversation and writing, !
III these can be employed by woman as much |
IS by man. And with these attainable facul- |
les for gaining influence, woman has already |
'eceived from the hand Of her Maker those |
Salm affections and quick susceptibilities, |
which can most surely gain the empire ofthe |
leart. 4
Woman has never walked to her highest |
iestinies and hottest hopes. She has yet to |
earn the purifying and blessed influences she
may gain and maintain over the intellect and |
affections Of the human mind. Tho she may
NOT teach from the portico, nor thunder from
me forum, ~ her secret retiremcnts she may |
lorm and send forth the sages that may gov
ern the worlda Though she NAV not grid
nerself Tor bloody conflict, nor sound the
trumpet Of war, she NAV snwrap herself in
The panOply OF heaven, and send the thrill Of
through Thousand hearts,
though she may not enter the lists in legal
COLLISION, nor sharpen her intellect amid the
passions and conflicts of men, she may teach
lne law o. Kindness and hush up the discords
ana CONNECTS OF life. Though she may not be
ciotned az the ambassador Of Heaven, nor
munster az the altar of God; as a secret an
6e' VI mercy she may teach his will, and
cause to ascend the humble but most accepta-
Bile sacrifice. =. ~ r.
\, ESLAND.-The London correspondent OIL
tae n. !. Journal Of C Commerce writes. under
0ate u the Esd August, az follows SEE The
mission ! OF Lord Durham TO the Autocrat--
ns We" known feelings 10 behalf ofthe brave
roaes.-nls hrm. dignifed and inflexible char
ac.se-n.s truly LIBERAL nayradical sentiments
.r tne lovers Of freedom and the friends |
SosPoor Poland, source OF considerable grati- |
~. Much is anticipated, and il Is hoped |
.ua. .ns noble Envoy win neither allow him
az a. 20 ce caloied, frightened or triAed with.
2. retersoursh Journal Of the 3Ist July. |
a 11ns 'thst the Emperor has issued an
s Onss0. sxtend'ng to all soldiers Of the ci-de-
vans roIlsh army. general pardon with lib
S w g return to their homes or their FAINT
~. anu removing al representations Of their
property. Those who have been sent into