Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-10-24

THE YANKEES IN FAIRFAX.

sss ehsnetsf Of nen In lie proper elevation"
During my visits among these Northern families. have
observed that full share Of the improvement going for
ward must be attributed the prudence. and good
manasemsst ol tis female pert of society.
My seaiVn arrested By tho and order ths
prevailed 10 every dwelling. The Trim eourtysfd-'he
flower bsdtbs garden and the flower pots sol
In the windows have swsys charm for me, and indicate
that The hand Of industry directed By smsls taste has been
here which able sdoru the io~sst eosse and to light
with smes VI tho abode OF the humblest
citizen. Where entire destituton Of these
dsnces Of tsse am opt conclude that domestic hsppi
has taken It's abode ia that dwelling although
"a may abound with all the u1ure, that wealth can confer
IL IL obvious and uie remark that although woman
not actively engaged IN political Affairs and makes figure
In many OF those stirring movements that going In
tho world. her Influence upon the welfare Of society and
the dssiines u mankind Is really important than hs'
which is welded BY To her belongs in the
hsi place the training u the youthful mind. aud the seeds
which in infancy whether good evil generally
spring up aud bear fruits throughout each succeeding stage
Of ife How many Of the distinguished have at.
uibued their success to the excellent training OF pous
and intelligent mother. But tho influence Of upon
society does stop here Ii 10 powerfully e1erted
in moulding tho habits and directing the Of young
who find In tho society Of vruous and intelligent fe
males source Of enjoyment and stimulus to exeron-
The influence Of good wife upon the character and for
tunes Of her husband beyond all other human the
most important 10 his welfare.
She feels for him other e-she clings him
when all others desert him. hour Of advsy and
trial. tho neglect Of friends aud the frowns Of the world
but to draw closer the bonds of affection By which
she has united her destiny his. When. few yes ago.
such general distress brought country by
Of commercial revulsons-whle thousands Of merchants
and manufacturers suddenly reduced from suence
10 poverty how bright was the example and how sautsy
the influence Of many Of the wives and daughters:
Instead OF giving way dependency they encouraged
with their smiles, and assisted by their exertons support
their families Al the diamond gives in the night the
light had absorbed through the day-so the hour
OF adversely these gem, Of the heart converted pract
cal utility the moral and intellectual they had
gathered in seasons Of prosperity.
has often been observed, how much likely Is
the unmarried such trying sink under the
presume Of adversely He more completely desert
cd, and feels though there nothing living for
that all his prospects bghied. aud life lies before
him like dreary beaten track bereit OF fruits and flowers
He has soothe his soows nothing To slim
ulate him to exeron hun that all is lost
while character remains. How many young men Of
bright PROMISE when placed in such circumstances and
far removed from their nearest relatives have sunk
dependency, giving way ntemPcrancs and eventually
found drunkard's grave.
These might perhaps, have been saved by the udeiou
council OF pious mother. the soothing influence Of
sisters love.
have touch upon only few OF those Relations in
which female influence may be bene ,ay exertedthere
are others scarcely less important the welfare Of society
they arc by nature peculiarly fitted for the Office Of
suuens the visiting the siek and afflicted and
vdiug for the necessities the Some OF the very
instructors Of youth, women.-they employed
in preference to for teaching both boys and girls in
the primary schools OF Phadeph aud they may be quail
ed for finishing the education of their own sex.
need scarcely remark. that the part which usually
signed To in household affairs although may sp-
pear to be made Of petty cares in fact highly
important TO the comfort and welfare Of u family and IL
not beneath the dignity OF the gifted and opuen
their EEK.
Nothing is unmportant that conduccs human happi-
ness. ana true dignity is promoted by fuhiul performing
the duties that pertain station
Hoasr AMI shane fypm ne condition rise.
Act well your par-ihere all the honor lies
Bat the quesu,n the education generally Civ
TO females Virginia, calculated TO fit them for the
highest degree of usefulness fear must be scknow-
lodged, that in this respect greatly deficient and
bshind OF States. One fact alone shows
this eonclusyeyha is the practice Of sending TO
the North for female teachers. which has doubt origin
aied la the persuasion that they better educated than
those Of State. Perhaps false pride has in many
cases prevented young ladies from embarking business
for winch they qualified, and they have been
live in state Of dependence rather than break through
the preudces Of society by noble determination main.
tain themselves.
In ordor to shew the folly OF this course let apply
il to our own What'woud we. think OF young
who should live ideness aud entirely dependent upon the
bounty OF relative for his support would we not
consider him useless drOne. deficient manly spirit aud
dignity Now, can good reason why young
ladies should endeayor pursue useful occupa-
on that would deyeope the Of their own mnds
contribute their happiness and promote the welfare Of
society. fear that there is among Southern people,
too much Of the spirit Of ancient chyay. which while
eSateda few OF the fair be the objects Of almost
idolauous regard took pains elevate their
the lower ranks Of society. who were compelled
40 drudge through weary life, without the aid
Ofnteeciual implements tools"
Nor do conceive that the few who are attempted
to be elevated by this romantic spirit really benefited
by it, They considered rather beautiful dolls to be
admired and caressed than thinking beings worthy be
admitted - conf iental intercourse and share in the
serious concerns Of life.
Ii we wish become what she was designed
TO be- the true partner and help OF man, we must
give her an educauon that will deveopo her intellectual
powers improve her native se and enable her to control
her affections and place them upon worthy objects In or
der to effect this her mind should be early mbued with
the pure principles Of christianity which by repessng the
germs OF vanity aud pride and inyigorang the growth Of
the benevolent affections will lay the foundation Of refined
and noble character This the Kind of women WI need
TO improve the condition Of sOceyo Inspire the young
with pure and ennobling seniimens-to give and
hncmeni to social intercourse, and an example to the
poorer Glass; that induce them make efforts for self
improvement Thoy must be afraid OF coming IN con-
tact with minds less refined than their own-iey must no,
shnn the walks Of poverty and ignorance but like t, holy
Saviour Of men. they should be willing mnglo with tho
in order to improve them, and take up their little
children to besiow blessing upon them. IN order to H.
lusuao these principles will give exsmpls for which
\ mil Il, l.
Dies lady Of refinement and education was led by the
udo OF emigration TO western home. She determined TO
keep constantly in view the diu.ion OF intelligence and
morality IN the community where her lot cast BY the
rapid growth peculiar this new world partial wilder
ness soUn became thriving settlement When she wa.
released from the absorbing connected with the nu
ture OF an infant family shc resolved to devote mora time
20 the instruction Of others Her husband kt,dlv .on,,
gng tho noble design, built her school house in the On,
den. Thi'hor, she gathered the young and laugh, bom a.