Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-07-06
TAKING IN WORK.

1t is no di.credit to female to be obi
ged to maintain herself by work On the
contrary. It is an honor 10 have it said that
she can support herself. 1t is her glory
and the best recommen dation to the society
of all whose good will and friendship are
alone worth possessing. But there are le-
males who have been so educated by their
parents, that they look upon labor as
something derogatory Of their sex, and
esteem those who are willing to work as
far beneath themselves. They do not care
to associate~Whh those Of their own sex
when misfortune or poverty compes them
to take IN work, or who labor in shops or
factories. But which is the most honora-
BILE to doze away existence in following
the foolish fashions of the day--in dres-
sing in the latest style and be waited upon
by ervants--caring nothing for the con-
dtion Of the poor and distressed around,
if self can only be decorated, and the first
circle of society be entered-or to rise
with the dawn, support yourself, and enjoy
the blessings Of life, living as the God Of
nature deSigned9
Which We ask, is the most honorable
'hS H'OO' NSCioi iiiC: Auu WHO are Tic
best calculated to become real companions
AMI happy and contented wives? Who
but Top drene or a fool, would choose
the former fer a friend and companion
through life, if it were not for her wealth?
and who lives the happiest, and enjoys
the most Of this life? The answer is plain
and yet there are .rultitudes around who fol-
low alter the foolish fashions of the day
spending the property Of their fathers in
gew-gaws and silks to make a splendid
| appearance to tickle the fancy ofthe simple
ton, or unlose the purse-strings Of the mis-
er!y wretch. Girls, if you know what be-
longs TO your happiness, you will never
be ashamed to work; you will never let the
crimson mantle your cheeks, when it IS
said, "She takes ia work." or "she enters
shop or factory" Not will be your
JOY and your passport to success to cheer
full and contented home, and all the bless
ngs of & virtuous life.
We have been led to these remarks, by
hearing from the lip, Of young woman
as we passed her in the streets a few days
since in a tone Of naughty pride and toss
OF the head, as she remarked TO a compe-
MON in reference to an acquaintance. 81
want to know if she takes in work." We
know not the female, but we thought, what
fool the young man must be TO choose
such one for companion. If we were
in want of a wife and possessed princely
fortune, we should search out that poor,
industrious girl and she should be made
independent. We know she must make
| an excellent companion, an industrious
wife and kind and devoted friend "She
takes in work." In few years, though
now despised for her industry and econo-
my, she will far, far out-shine her proud
naughty uaintance, and be introduced
to better society, while she. poor thing,
may be glad to work in her family or wash
| in her kitchen. Such cases have occur
| red.
Females love labor, despise sloth. Care
| not for the sneering remark or the scorn-
full look, and your reward, though slow,
will be certain. Years of trial and ankle
ty, with prudence and industry, will work
out for your blessings and favors incom-
parably great and lasting. Take in
fashionable life. We abhor and detest it;
and so do all whose favor and friendship
you would ever care to gain. Though
others may wonder atyour course and
smile at your disposition, they shall be led
in the end 10 regard it as the height of
wisdom and sound philosophy. If yourpa-
rents are wealthy, remember riches often
take TO themselves wings and fly away
nothing earthly is more unstable. Ofyour
Industrious and economical habits you will
never be deprived. These are far more
valuable TO bring 10 young man than a
prncely fortune. Secure these, whatever
may be your situation in life, and never,
never be ashamed TO have it re marked Of
vou--"She takes in work I"--Portland
Tribune.