The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-07-16
TAKING In WORK!

Uary, IL is all nDnOr 10 nave IL Saiu snc can
support herself. 1t is her glory, and the
best Recommendation 10 the society of all
whose good will and friendship are alone
worth possessing. But there are females
who have been SO educated by their parents
that they look upon labor as something dero-
gatory 10 their sex, and esteem those who
are willing TO work as far beneath them.
selves. They do not care to associate with
those oftheir own sex who misfortune or
poverty compel to take in work, or who
labor in shops and factories. But which is
the most honorable, 10 doze away existence
in following the foolish fashion of the day
in dressing in the lstest style, and be
waited upon by servants caring nothing
for the poor and distressed around, itself
can only be decorated, and the first circles
of society be entered-or 10 rise with the
dawn support yourself and enjoy the bless
ings Of life by living as the God of nature
designed!
Which, we a SIX, is the most useful life?
And who are the best, calculated 10 become
real companions and happy and contenied
wives! Who but fop, drone or fool.
would choose the former for friend and
companion thro' life, if il were not for her
wealth! and who lives the happiest and en-
|joys the most oflife7 The answer is plain
and yet there are multitudes around, follow
ing after the foolish fashions of she day
spending the property of their fathers in
gew gaws and silks to make SPLENDID ap.
pearance TO tickle the fancy of the simpleton
or unloose the purse strings of the miserly
+ wrelch.' Girls,if you Know what belongs
/, to your happiness,you will never be asham.
ed TO work: you will never let the crimson
mantle your cheeks, when It is said. 'She
takes in work. or 'she enters a shop or
J.. factory Mott will be your passport of
success TO a cheerful and contented home,
n and all the blessings Of vrluous life.
4 We have been led to these remarks, by
!, hearing from the lips Of young woman, as
!. since in tone of naughty pride and toss o
the head IS she remarked TO companion
= in reference to an acquaintance. Il want tt
know if she takes in work. We know
- - not the female, but we thought, what foo
the young man must be to choose such {
- one for companion. If we were in wan
of wife, and possessed princely fortune
- we should search out that poor, industrion
, girl, and she should be made Independent
. We know she must make an excellcn
companion, an industrious, useful wife, an
" kind and devoted friend. 'She takes il
" workr In few years, though now des
~ pised for her industry and economy sh
will far outshine her proud and haught
s. acouaintance, and be introduced into bette
society while she, poor thing! may be gla
u to work in her family or wash in her kitch
en-. Such cases hive occurred.
ID Females, love labor, despise slo!h. Cal
s- not for the sneering remark or the scornt'
he look, and your reward, though Slow wi
ay be certain. Years OF trial and anxiet.
with prudence and industry will woi
out for your blessing and favors
csmparably great and lastirg.-'Take
OF W ork;' do any thing but live lazy,iashlo
G life. We abhor and detess II; al
&C, so do all whose favor and friendsh
l,- you would ever care TO gain. Though oil
re ess may wonder at your course and smile
re your disposition, they shall be led in 4
ly end to regard it as the height of wisdom al
re- sound philosophy. If your parents
IS. wealthy remember riches often take
ir- themselves wings and fly away; nothl
m. earthly is more unstable, Of your ind
,,e trious and enconomcal habits you will ne
ic. er Sc deprived. They are far mo re valuat
to bring to young man than a prince
oh. fortune. Secure those, whatever may
m. your situation in life, and never, never
ashamed TO have it remarked OF you-'S
takes in work!'-P0rtldnd Trio.
fool It is absured to think that all beauti
wsasa will make geOd wlae..