Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1836-01-22


tience the misiries Of her lot! Doe
man, proud man, load her with con
tumely, she confines her suferings ia
her own breast! Do her children treal
her with ingratllude! she prays to the
throne of mercy that their ways may
be amended. How many amongst the
great and talented, of Americas sons
are indebted 10 a mothers care for all
their fame and honors. How many
amongst the eminent statesmen Of the
age, and upon whom "recorded hon
ours have thickened around" owe
their advancement to the precepts
which were at an early age instiled
Into their tender minds to her who
gave them beingl Who that prides
himself upon the American birth; but
will cherish 10 his heart the rsmem.
brance of the virtues Of the mother
Of Washington! Who, like wo
man, soothes the bed Of pain and ad-
ministers TO the wants of The sick, with
iuexhaustsble patience Who, like
her, foregoes sleep aud patiently en-
dures course Of unremlttiug watch
ings3 Whose hand is SO sympathetic?
Whose heart is so soothing?
1t is in The domestic circle that wo.
man adds a brilliant trait to The wealth
of virtues which adorn her brow
AS mother, we contemplate the beau
ty of her character when in the dis
charge Of the responsible duties which
devoIve upon her-lboSe of educating
her children, instilling into their Ten
deh minds the precepls of religion,
rearing them unto virtue, and TO
truth. \
As a sS;fe, she shines with the bril-.
liancy of lhe sun 90 a bright sum
mer's day, when comforting her hus,
band in the hour of sffliciion, conso-
ling him in the time of trouble, aud al
leviating his wants "when pain and
sickness wiring his brow"
AS a sister, she manifssts her sffec.
lion with a sincerity characteristic of
a womsn's love. Pure and holy are
The throbbings Of a sisters heart for
the welfare of brother.
As a daughter, how lovely and a.
miabIe she appears when contributing
to promote the happiness other eyed
parents-in rendering happy the res
idue of their days and by devoting
her time, or exercising her talents, to
smooth the rugged path Of the even
ing of their life! II was indeed bril-.
liant reflection of the Great Jehovah,
when, in his Infinite wisdom he
thought sit was not good for man 10
be alone" What grand idea! How
characteristic Of his love! How noble
in its bearings! Isil only a mao that
is created 10 the image Of his God?-
Oh no, 'sis woman that approaches
nearest the resemblance of her Crea.
tor.
Ask of the hardy mariner why he
exposes himself TO the dangers of the
mighty deep. And he will answer
It's for woman. Ask the daily labor
er why he tolls from the rising to the
setting Of the sun, in summers heat
and winters cold, to gain a pallry pit
lance! And he will point you to the
"IowIy thalehed cottage" of his wife
and children. Ask the useful mechau
ic why he pursues his evocation with
such cheerfulness and aIarcity? And
he will tell you that he has obeyed
the ordinence of God in taking aHtC
himself a to;Je. Ask the tradesmar
why he is so steady at his counter!--
And he will reply that it is for wo
man. Ask the enterplising mel
chant the object of his "Argoses a
broad;" and why he is daily seen,
"where merchants most do congre
gate" embarking his capital in the
anticipation of gain! And he will tel
you 'tis for the sake Of woman. Who
is it that lays restraint upon the evil
doings of man, soitens the hardness
of his heart, and gives polish TO his
mannersl-Who is it that contributes
to the happiness of the domestic circle
and welcomes by her smiles a hus'
baad'S return to the freside of hi
home? "WhO made her head the pill
low of our infancy, while TO the full
ness of her hearts glad heavings he
young cheek rose and fell?" Who
kept vigil over us in our slumbers
fearful lest our breathings should dis
turb our repose?
o who can be so los; to feeling oi
gratitude as to forget the care and at
tent;oo oc Tho nnther who taught theiI