Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-06-04

GET MARRIED.

A few thoughts must eise our reasons
why oil men should get married.,
The great object Of bumsn life y hsppi.
ness. To this end man bends every &C.
lion. and gives birth to every thought
II he tolls be tolls for The accomplishment
Of this purpose only; II he begs or be-
slows favors--if he receives or admiais-
ieIs the blessings OF fortune--if he courts
popularity. seeks for fame. or spends his
his whole life in aeeurAulating wealth. he
has but one grand active propelling prin-
ciple within him. ever prompting 10
thought and deed. and that 10 desire for
happiness:
our beings end and aim"
Man is social being formed for
society and intercourss, and the very
elements Of bis nature are opposed 70 q
life Of solitude and single blesseduess."
He delights in having one boon compsn.
ion, in whom be can coafide with ell the
faiihfulness and freedom OF his own breast.
Il is therefore with view 10 bis social
happiness, for the enlargement Of his do
nestle comforts. and for the pleasure OF
sharing his enjoyments and cares. that be
selects that companion from the opposite
sex. The sexes are treacherous among
themselves, but seldom TO each other.
A certain writer remarks that marriage
''enlsrgss the scene of our happiness or
misery; the marriage OF love 10 pleasant,
the marriage Of interest easy. snd The
marriage whore both meet happy" Il
even 90. But though there are cases
wheFs men ere 90 blinded by the object
of their pursuit as 10 overlook diseFepan.
cies and disparagemeuts which afterwards
prove vexaiiouS-is IL reason that there
Is no "use in getting Wariedf' Man
has the elements Of happiness within him
self, which. when rightly exercised. ne
yer fail 20 prodece ID. II remains with
him altogether to comply With the requi-
sitions Of nature. and supper, her institu-
lions, 60 fulfil the laws Of God, and effect
the great object Of his own being. To
complying however be is assured Of .
happiness which be cannot otherwise en-
10y. and which he cannot otherwise OBJ
ftain. Therefore IL be values bis hsPpi-
ness--if he is = judicious man-f he is
not selfish and misanthropic, he will aci
out the principles Of bis nature and get
married. There il no man but feels the
influence Of woman, delights in her so.
ciely, and woFships &c 4 certain degree,
at the shrine Of her charms Of personal
beauty. and brilliant mental requirement
mature has given her an influence
over man, more powerful, mere Psrpet-
nal, than bic over Der; ffom birth TO desih
he takes help and healing from her hand
under ell the most touching eireumslan-
ees Of life, her bosom suecors him in in.
fancy, soothes him 10 manhood, suppSris
him 10 sicknesB aud in age. Such infiu.
euee - this. beginning at the spring Of
life. and acting IN all is most trying mo-
msnts, must deterioFase or improve mans
chaTaeter-musi diminish or increase hiG
happiness. according 10 the moral and In.
tslleetual grsdaticn Of woman. Thus
upon her improvement in particular. do.
ponds human Improvement IN general"
Setting aside individual hsppiness, end
al the pleasures Of the social circle, the
comforts Of domestic life, the cheering OF
the emile and voice that greet che hus.
band and the father, the nature Of society
urges strong reasons why men should get
married. Because human improvement,
the good ofthewoFid depends upon woman
IN her proper sphere. Our 6Fsi lessons aFe
The instructions OF her lips, aud our ear
lest Impressions are taken from her ex.
amples. Thus II Is that We carry into
society her inanence which extends
throughout ell ranks aad classes Of man.
kind.
Womsa's iaf9onee. therefore, cot only
sheds mild and cheering .ustrs over the
hearts Of her friends. sFopnd the fFesids
OF her family. and within the narrow
sphere in which nature has placed her,
but upon The whole world. II enters the
hsuniS Of vice. and drags forth the victim
Of The bowl, dsshes IL from bic lips. snd
restores bin 10 reason, and 10 q virluoHs
life. u pgeyents tbs prostitution Of those
qualities which enaobls, dignity, and els.
Vais san above az other beizEE.
| II prevents crime IL Sc thoosand forms
and makes man yiEiuous, Whsa be would
Otherwise BE- vicious. Il esFTies poses
and prosperity where trouble and advsr'
city would reign, sad gives birth 70 I
Thousand pleasures that would OiherNise
never exist
The youne naan who Is fond of tbs 90.
cieiy OF viriuOus females, hss . betlsI
capital foF his character than birth 81
wealth coEld give hin. He IL looked
upon as q moral abd virtaous young msn,
because. gensrally speaking. oaly such
take plsasn1s 10 The re6nsmsni q female
s0eisiy.
Tsks q sll 10 go. therefore, marriage Il
Becsssary. foT mans happiuess. foE %,
true fogmaiion n bic character, Coz 90
peace Of Bis home. ihs comfort q hif
lhssgi The Joy d be youth end the solaes
ol his yeafs.
1 n ess, nan nsver becoses 3 asabts 3
soeisfv, aalH ks is EagrfeS. UnmafFisd
he Il looked upon with disirust. Hs BE-
20 bome. no sbidiog plaes, 90 anchet q
hold him fat. bai - = mere piece 81 aos
wood on lae great ii8e 81 tine Sis DO
IteFes i1 NOT witt soeieiy, farther ihss
lie Accomplishment 81 some sel6sh obiec
is eoacesned, and be cafss not iof ~
welfare o. the gsnsrsiiona spIin7iag n
around bin. aad aho sgs % hge tiie
i bin. ffa welcomes amtiilsFcd IN his feel