Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1842-06-30

It's 70 disefeditio female 10 be obliged
TO msinfsin herself By work. On the con-
iraFy. Il isan honor 10 have il said she can
support herself. II il her glory. and ibe
best REORGANIZATION to The spcieiy Of sll
whose good willard, friendship are ulone
worth possessing. But there are females
whohsya been 10 e6acaied By sheir pa
rents. that they look upon labor as some
thing dsroga,ory 10 their sex1and esteem
ihoss who are willing TO wosk as far be-
meath themselves. They do not care 10
associate with those of theirowh sex whose
misfortune orpoverty compel the n totake
ia work. OF who labsfinshops AID factories
] Bpi " Iiieh is The most honorable, 10 deze
away existence In following The foolish
fashions Of the day--in dressing inthe la-
tsststyle, and be.wsited uponby servants
--Tcatihg nothing lor the poor and distress.
ed around. u self can only 50 decorated
and The irs. circle Of society Be entered
--or 10 rise with the dawn, support your-
Eelf. aud enjoy the blessings 81 life By liy-
!. ing as tho God Of nature designed2
Which. We ask, lis the most honorable
1.-The most nseC11 life And who are the
best calculated to become real companions
and happy aud conienied wikes' Who
buta Top. drons or fool, wbald choose
the former for friend and companion
Though life, fit were not for her wealth
\ and who lives the happiest, and enjoys
The most OF life 4. The answer isrIain,
end yet there are muIdiades bround, fol-
loving after the foolish fashions or the,
day-s2ending the property Of their fa-*
theirs inNgew gaws aud silks to make a
splendid Appearance to tickle the fancy
OF ihs simpte,on, or nnloose the purse
strings Of Inc lniserly wretch. Girls, if
yonIknow. whathelengs 10 your happiness,
YOU will never fsa The crimson mantle
your cheeks, when Il is said "She takes
10 work" or''she enters a shop Or a fac
tory" No-itwill Sc youti6y add yo1r
passport Of success 10 cheerful and CON
tented homs. and all the blessingso. a
yiriaous life.
We have been led to these Remarks, By
: healing from the lips Of a young werna q i.
Is we pasted herin the s,reetEa few days
since. in tone ofhaughiy pride s. toss or
the head. as she remarked 10 4 companion
in reference 10 an acquaintance, II want
10 know If she takesin work!'a we know
not the female, bul wo thought, what !
fool The young man must % 10 choose
such an one for acompanion. II we were
ID want Of 4 wife, anc possessed prince.
" fortune, vie should search ont thai poor,
industrious girl. and she should be made
independent. We know she must make
an excellent companion, an Industrious,
useful vile. and kind and DEVOTED friend.
'fShe takes ia work y Ia d few years,
though NOW desp;sea for her industry and
economy, she Will far far ohtshine her
proud and naughty aequainialcs, and be
introduced into better society, while she,
poor thingi may be glad to work in her
family or wash in her kitchen. Such
cases have occurred.
Females, love labor. despise slolh WV
EArene for tho sneefing remark, or The
6cornful look, and your reward, though
slow, will be certain. Years of trial 4 nd
anxiety, with prudence and ineosiry, win
work out for you blessings and faTots in.
comparsbly great and lasting TAKE in
works" do any ihing bat live alazy, FASH
ionasls life. We abhor and detest it
and 50 do all whose favor and friendship
yoR.would ever cafesto gain. Though
others may wonder at your course and
smile at Your disposition. they shall be
led N the end 70 regard il As tie height of
wisdom and philosophy. If~ybur parents
are wealthy, ranember riches often take
70 themselves wings, and fyEaway; no.
till,ag earthly Is more ans,sbles s0f your
iaausir lous and economical habits you
VIII never pc deprived. They are far
more yalaebte 10 q young man than a
priinllcrely fortune. Secure lhoss, whaiev-
e may oe your situation in liEei and ne
ven never ps ashamed hayelIremarked
81 YOU She takes 10 work.
tportsssuss Ttibnas.