Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1842-03-10

the Spirit seals the impression, and the
child grows up under its influence. He
must obey it. A necessity is laid upon
him, and he acts as he is moved. Perhaps
his life is spent, and but two or three are
known to him as having been brought by
his instrumentality from sin to God. But
those two or three are acting Oh others,
and those on others still the circle oftheir
influence is extending; succeeding gener-
atoms feel it; distant lands are feeling it :;
it lasts while time lasts, and is felt with
thrills Of joy and gratitude in the eternal
world.
Tracing the present missionary enter
prise Of the American churches back to its
source, we are fond Of going to the hay
stack near Williams College, where Mills
ana Hall were cherishing the =" first spark
Of missionary FIRE" that fell from heaven
on this western world. But would love
to 90 little farther back, and learn, if it
can be known, in whose arms, when child
rem, they were folded; by whose knee they
repeated the evening prayer; and whose
instructions gave their young minds their
first impulse towards God. Mothers can
do great things" and perhaps they have
done more than we have yet thought, for
the spread of the gospel over The earth.
And if could link no great and good
enterprises directly with maternal infu-
ence, I would still feel that the influence is
great enough to be the spring of them all,
and unacknowledged only because it is un-
| seen. And would love to know that The
mothers of this land arepraying and teach
ing and living with the Impression fastened
on their hearts, that the noblest achieve
events which philanthropy Dndseligion burn
to accomplish are within the capacities of
those who now play in their halls, or slesp
in their arms.
TAKING IN WoRK.-It is no discredit to
female 10 be obliged to maintain herself
by work. On the contrary, it is an honor
to have it said that she can support herself
1t is her glory and the bcsl recommendation
to 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 derogatory to their
sex and esteem those who are willing TO
work as far beneath themselves. They
do not care to associate with those Of their
own sex whom misfortune or poverty COM
pei to take in work, or who labor in shops
or factories. But which is the most honor
able. to doze away existence in following
the foolish fashions Of the day--iR dressing
in the latest style, and be waited upon BY
servants-caring nothing for the condition
of the poor and distressed around, if self
can only be decorated, the first circle Of
society be entered-0r to rise with the
dawn-support yourself, and enjoy the
blessings Of life by living as the God of
nature designed
Which, we ask, is the most honorable
the most useful life? And who are the
best calculated to become real companions
and happy and contented wives? Who but
fop, drone, or fool, would choose the
former for friend and companion through
life--ifit were not for her wealth. And
who lives the happiest, and enjoys the
most of this life2 The answer is plain,
and yet there are multitudes around, fol-
lowing after the foolish fashions of the day
spending the property Of their fathers
in gew gaws and silks to make splendid
appearance, 10 tickle the fancy Of the sim.
pleton, or unioose the purse-strings Of the
misery wretch. Girls, if ysu know what
belongs 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 in work, or she enter
ed shop or factory Not will be your
joy and your honor, and your passport to
success TO a good husband, cheerful and
conten,ed home, and all the blessings of a
virtnous life.
We have been led to these remarks, by
hearing from the lips Of a young woman,
as we passed her in the street a few days
since, in a tone of naughty pride and toss
Of tho head, as she remarked to compan-
ion in reference TO an acquaintance, ]
want to know if she takes 10 work I'VE
know not the female. but we thought, what
a fool the young man must be to choose
such n one for a companion. If we were
in want Of wife. and possessed a 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
and useful wife, and kind and devoted
friend. She takes in work. Noble ex-
ample In fsw yeats, though now dispis-
ed for her industry and economy, she will
far, far ou,shne her proud and naughty ac-
quaintance, 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 occurred.
Females, love la5or-despise sloih.-
Care not for the sneering remark or the