Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1846-05-16
LIBERTY ADVOCATE.
Liberty, Mi, May 10, 1916.
Prom the Woodyllle RepubIiean

Liberty, NIL, May 10, io9o'
From the Woodulle Republican.
WE cannot too earnestly commend I'll
following judicious remarksiO all youn
ladies into whose hands they may fal
They are from the pen Of one of thei
own sex, every way worthy TO be hearc
and needed by them, every way capable
of giving them good and wholesome ad
vice, with a taste to appreciate and
heart TO feel the glorious influences Of
the divine science of which she writes
MUSIC.
"That man that hath not music in himself
Nor is not moved to concordof sweet sounds,
Is fit for treason, yilainies, and spoils.
The motions OF his spirits ire dull as night,
And his affections dark as Brebus.
Let no such man be trusted. "-SHAKsPEARE.
1t has been said by an eminent writer
that "He who has no taspe for music, is
destitute of feeling; which, we are inform
ed, will be Of high estimation in another
system. TIE want of musical taste is
sign OF bar5arous disposition, and those
who are not affected by its charms are in
character somewhat below the beasts Of
the field" Though these remarks may
be somewhat severe, they are neyerthe.
less true; aud for the honor of mankind.
it is we'll that they are SO totally devoid of
musical taste. Music is now thought indis-
pensibIy necessary TO the completion of
young ladies' observation-disclosures it must
be acknowledged they are generally sat.
isfed with very little knowledge Of this
subject. All schoolgirls are anxious toI
take music lessons; but when they fndI
that study and attention are required onI
their part, and that teacher can only
direct them how to learn, and, by no
means learn for them, they soon become
weary, and give 1t up as lnattanabIe, or
are content with what little they learn by
ear. Thus it is that months, nay, years ;
are expended by girls in the vain attempt J
TO learn without application, when hall +
the TIME we'll employed would make them
good performers, and the teacher is al Il
ways censured for the scholars fault. :,
Young Iades-you who have many idle r
hours, devote them to music. Drive away
the WEAKNESS OF Incidence BY cheerful +
song; let your voices be ever ready, as D.
The song bird, to gush forth in sweet mel Il
ody. Your voice may be weak, but prac 81
ice will strengthen it, and nothing will ii,
contribute more ogeneral heallhI& cheer ur
illness than frequent singing. Devote tn
ome OF the attention to music that you 70
70 readily bestow upon tho fabrication OF o,
new ball dress, or your toilet, and your m
will be more last!ngly reward CO
'd--Remember the verse which Says: We
''Let me be clad fine as will, te
Flies, worms and flowers exceed me still" tie
Some persons are by nature more gifted VI
With musical talent than others; but it is lc
10 more reason for you to be discourag ed Fl
~ another's superior publications, than
or you TO be ashamed to show your face
because others may be more beautiful. y
The study Of music so(tens the mind and y
enders you more susceptible of high w
md holy thoughts. You may not be en-. ~ :"
Ibled to arrive at any very great dis. W W
inction III the science; but with some ~
title trouble, you will perform sufficient VI
y we'll to please yourself and your a. a.
friends. Let no invidious feeling deter 7,
you from culiivating what talent your VI
Creator has bestowed upon you, if one, SC
beware, and do not hurry it, give your II
undivided attention to your teachers in. "
structions, and do not ungenerously throw "
he blame upon another that yor alone -
deserve. You know not what un(ortu- q
bate change may take place in your own u
circumstances. Many who have been as l
lelicately nurtured as yourself are forced ~
% toll for their daily bread, and though =.
honest labor is honorable in all, it is wiser y
% be prepared for the task, when called e'
upon to perform it. Incidence is contrary :,
% human nature, and no wise man will a. !,
aver select an inert vile. Strive then to u'''
be useful at all times, and you will surely y
make good wives, and be certain that no u
will add more TO the happiness a.
and harmony Of your family circle than d
will music. &C
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