Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-08-05
Prom Nnnh,. Mrs.cnrcr.
HENPECKED HUSBANDS.

HENPECkED HUSBANDS.
We often hear the OF Henpcck applied men, who,
having the good fortune of being united strong
sense consult them all of importance and fol-
low their advice AS for ourselvcs-wo think the nick
misappod in such and that distinguish,
first sight, family where OF sense presides.
Nature has endowed with fine TACT and rs were
with ntuitivc quicknoss OF perception which
the result OF reflection and then more subject TO
error
Historians have often remarked that all great and dis
nguished indebted for their early education TO
excellent mothers. Tacus relates the ancient
that they paid the highest respect the counses OF their
womcn-ihat they commenced war, undertook
business of importance without admitting their
10 their councils Their advice appeared them sacred
believing that had endowed with the faculty
oreseeng future doubt because they knew how
inspire the hearts of their with conidcncc-wih that
undauncd courage which despe every danger death
and which, such, will nine times in ten,
cess.
In state OF barbarism, treated like slaves and
the but little better than brltes As society gradu
ally becomes improved and refined, the influence
women increasesihey become the equals aud
oi men. whose manners they soften and improve.
In the polished circCtor instance courts-ii
not aways birth wealth, but who assign each
the rank which he hold that society. No man
OF sense will ever attempt govern his family by arbitra
~ commands will sensible woman obey hem-it Will
only set her neNhaustbe invention work. and after all
she will do Just - she plcases.
FOR the edncauOn OF those who think they
the designs OF the ladies' have translated little
from French volume Oriental manners. To under
stand tins story We have To inform readers that among
the Orenal it customary among friends or man and
his wife, 10 stpulae certain time-perhaps week a
manufacturing which they will accept anything from
each other without first pronouncing the word Diddes
It they omit to pay forfeit, which perhaps have been
the origin OF somewhat similar custom among ourselves
II be supposed that each party pracses the greatest
ingenuity 10 throw the other " his guard.
Philosopher, residing that country, who BY
htfgn Int
their shne and oiten he thought, suffered FROM their
wies and caprces But he determined get he c
ecied many OF female cunning which he copied
book and carried 1t with him TO consult occasion might
require.
One evening, while passing through Arab camp he no.
ced the OF the tents female Of uncom-
beauty. She sauted him he passed and made him
the customary oier that he might and rest himself If
atgued. Scarcely had he taken hs the carpet and
beautiful creature when he became alarmed. He
drew ms volume from his pocket anu continued to read with
out daring 10 cast single glance his beautiful neghbO-
That must be a charming book" said the lady, (which
can engage your whole attention So"
Indeed is replied the philosopher; "bui Contains
(Which you certainly would not conceal from me ~ said
the lady, with irresistible smile.
'nce you Wi. have II " reorJsd the philosopher 'ii
contains complete description OF all female and wes
but II would not interest you Tor dare you could
learn anything FRONT H."
Are you certain that your book i complete" said the
lady
Here, the commenced the philosopher pock
ecu MS uooA anu - ul-et ana MS system
philosophy, that without pEemeditanon he found himself
his knees. holding the delicate hand OF the between
his and who knows what might have been the
quence, had not the lady ePed at distance her lord and
moser2
Struck with terror she exclaimed. I'VE are lost! Nv hus
bandis returning home; and II he finds you here he WI.
put both Of death ] hat chance cor you.
which j. by cOnceeng yOlFsc. this box, ii which
have the key"
1t may be Supposed the philosopher did hesitate TO
avail himself OF the only apparent chance.
A. the Arlb entered his the lady him. "You
come good time, said she; or, long SINCE sira-
ger, vino called himself philosopher, stopped al our tent
and asked permission himself but orgo. him
self as 70 speak to OF love"
The Arab became enraged; but who can describe the
agony Of the philosopher who overheard every word tia,
was spoken
Where shall find that wretch ?" said the frantic Arab
ioamng from his mouth, that by blow may put an
end % him and MS presumption"
"Here-in this box" replied the lady, rendering him the
key.
The enraged Arab tore from her hand but the lady IN
q fit of laughter exclaimed "fIave caught you at lst
have you aken the key whOu, pronouncng the word
Dadeste Instantly pay me the forfeit"
For some moments the Arab stood II pe;nfed, then
quietly returned the KEY MS wife.
IL sha! pay you the forfeit" said he: but let me advise
you, hereafter, gam your ends without giving me unne
cessary veEauon."
Soon after, the Arab again left MS tent and the lady
opened the box which she found the poor philosopher
almost dead from fear but when hc pronounced the words
"You safe =" he nimbly ysulied from his retreat.
"Deeply learned and man -! said the lady depart
IN peace; but do forget record the Of this
duy in your book"