Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-11-08

lecy of the speakers arguments showet
THAT the female mind can be cultivated, ant
TO as high degree rs that of the other sex
and referred TO distinguished women OF m,
own land to prove my assertion. further
stated that this 80 far from being the caus,
Iof anarchy, and bloodshed, was the veIy
means to prevent il that the social, and do
nestle duties instead Of being neglected. By
ftducnled women, were discharged 10 q
more able and judicious manner.
The culture ofthe female mind, said |, If
may be permitted 10 use the language OF o
distinguished female within my world, does
not estlsnge woman from domestic and so
cial duties it does not injure the delicacy Of
female taste, in the elegancies appropriate to
their sex and 10 word, il neither impairs
their power OF being agreeable, and useful
nor their disposition TO be so, in all suitable
circumstances. On the contrary, in proper.
ton as their minds have been cultivated,
have they improved in gentleness and
meekness in the feminine virtues and graces.
The very pupils who excel most stodirs,
which man have been apt 10 think would I'M
sex US. such as mathematics, mental philoso-
ply, are those most distinguished for the ele-
giant simplicity OF truly tine manners with
out mannerisms. Even personal beauties
advanced for as woman improves her
taste, and as her will gains efficiency in eve.
~ species OF sell control. she rarely fails TO
improve herself in symmetry Of form; and
while not a rose, or lilly falls from the neck,
or cheek. men see that The beautiful statue
is animated by living soul Of intelligence.
In fine, genuine learning has ever been said
10 give polish TO man, why then should il
not beslow added charms upon woipan7
The speaker has Just said, that there are
subjects which are within the scope of the
female mind OF course the means for their in
slruciion 10 those branches has been. by you
provided, as parents, and guardians. ."Tben
why. would ask. 10 the words ofthe author
which j have just quoted. II is, that you,
as statesmen. and individuals have paid for
their instruction, as il 10 test the truth. res.
pecling the cultivation ofihe female mind
and yet refuse 10 give it your sanction as
legislaiors2
The cause Of this Inconsistent conduct
deem TO be this:--whcn man looked at fe-
male education in the light OF parental fond
ness. he has admired. and loved ii, but when
he has regarded ii in reference to connubial
life. he has feared. opposed il. Truly the
friend OF his daug h,er. he pites the sensitive
ness OF her nature. is proud OF her intellect,
looks forward with anxious tenderness 10
her future prospects and barred by no self.
6shness. he frelingly sympathises with the
future woman. But when his pride Of do
minion is touched. the selfish, unreasonab bic
fear has arisen. that the experiment might
possibly deprive him OF his will. even his no
blest. and dearest subject. or at least OF por-
ton OF her services.
And while this fear remains, female edu.
cation will never receive a consistent support.
in this land. or any other. from that sex,
upon which must ultimately depend for its
success and stability" bu, no more, | have
said enough for your reflection. There is no
need Of showing the consequences Of neg.
lect as that is but too apparent among you.
would ask no farther piooilhat your females
aIe neglected. than the lecture have just
heard your speaker himself. is suffering the
bitter effects OF this neglect for sure no man
whose mothers mind had been refined
would have uttered such sentiments, as
have just heard him express
Here found had gone too far. was in.
lerrupted BY sounds expressive Of disappro-
baton. ill at last scene oil perfect confus-
ion rnsued from Kissing and stamping they
proceeded 10 threats.
perceived, that the spirit OF mobocracy
prevailed, and that what could not be accom-
TO do by lawless force. A fine comment
thought |, upon their government! won
der ifthis is the effect OF female infucncei
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