The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1841-01-26
BROTHER JONATHAN'S WIFE'S ADVICE
TO HER DAUGHTER ON THE DAY OF
GER MARRIAGE


HER MARRIAGE.
Now, Polly, as you about to leave u.s. a few
words seem to he appropriate to the occasion Al
though regret the separation, yet am pleased
that your prospects good. You must not
think that all before You are Elysan fields. Toll,
care and trouble, the companions Of frail hu.
man nature. Old connexions will be dissolved by
distance, by time and death. New ones are form
ed. Every thing pertaining to this life is on the
change
well cultivated mind united with pleasant,
easy disposition is the greatest accomplishment in
a lady. have underworld from the fire.. tn the
present moment to bring you up in such manner
as TO form you for future usefulness in society.
Woman never made merely 10 see and be
seen; but TO fill an important space in the great
chain in nature, planned and formed by the Al
mighty Parent Of the Universe. You have keen
educated in habits Of industry, frugality, economy
and neatness and in these you have rot disappoin-
me.
II is for the man to provide, and for the wife to
care and see that every thing within her circle of
movement, is done in order and season; therefore
let method and order be sidered important. A
place for every thing and every thing in time, are
good family mottos
appropriate to the kitchen, is indispensable for
without such know ledge lady is incapable of the
management of her own business, and is liable TO
imposition by her servants every day. But in those
things you have been Instructed.
Yon will be mistress of your own house, and OBJ
serve the rules in which you have been educated.
You will endeavor above all things to make your
ireside agreeable to the man Of your choice. Pleas.
| FRY hanD nj ba a..
ed to this important end--but foolish fondness is
disgusting to ALL Let reason and common sense
ever gude-these, aided by pleasant, friendly
disposition ,>render life happy; and without these,
| ii is not desirable Remember your cousin Eliza.
She married with the highest prospects; but, from
! n petulent, peevish, complaining disposition and
negligence, every thing went wrong; and her
home became place of disquetude to her hus-
band. To avoid This, he sought place 10 pass a.
way vacant time, where associated with those
more wicked than himself, he contracted the hab-
it Of intemperance, and all was nst-nnd poor Eli
Ia thrown on The charity of her friends
Be pleasant and obliging to You neighbors-rcadY
to grant assistance when necessary. Be elul Of
their characters, and do not readily believe an i'll
repor.-Throw the mantle of charity over their
angs, knowing that we are human and liable 10
err. Ahhor tauler, and give place To the re-
ports of such. However strong provoca,ion may
be, never contend for the last word
Let your Rifle show that it is used. Give no
place to novels in your library. lie, history, biog
raphy and travels be read when time aud opporu
nifty admit-wthout interfering with the important:
duties orihe family Be not ignorant Of the events
of he time being, therefore read journal of
the day.
AS to the friends who call on you-never he con
fused in a hurry; treat them with hospitality d
politeness, and endeavor to make them happy in
their own way. Never teaze them to do this or
that which they do not prefer. True pollteness con
siss in easy and pleasant department, and max
ing friends easy and permitting them to enjoy
themselves in that way which is most pleasing to
them
Speak with deliberation. The other tell US
'he female tougne is tired; be it So let it be
regu lated by reason
AT The close OF the week, if possible, let all
your work, for the time. be done; SO that on Sun
day you may improve your time in such manner
as will be appropriate to the day, and never, extra
ordinaries excepted let your seat be vacant at
church.
As to dress; decency is becoming to all, but
ravagance opens door to want; follow the fash
ions of the day far as decenoy and good
will approve, blu, avoid singuarity. Be not ronb-
led for what you have not; be thank u for and
take Of what you have. Leghorn hat load
ed with flowers, wili not cure the bend. ache,
gold watch prevent tho consumption american
Farmer.
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