Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-09-26
GEor - d., JoL.
For in The depth
OF glory, in the attributes of God,
VIII measure the capacities of mind
And as the angels differ, will the ken
OF gifted spirits plorify him more >,

ANA as the angels differ, will the ken
of gifted spirits glorify him more.''
If you have not the creative faculty OF pepius
you may at least cultivate power of approaching
genius in others, which is in itself source oforeat
enjoyment. Your minds require to be strengthen
ed by dlIlgent and judlcIouS study and training I:
otherwise, however DESTROYS you may be OF doing
well, you will be found characterIess and INSULT
cient when called upon to act
Ii fortune so favoTs you, and, no necessity for ac
tive exertion rises, this study and training will still
De required for what is the young GIRLS obvious
destiny? When she leaves The home of cbildhood
where it was her right to be cherished with shell
terlng lOve-where she has stood as a guardian an
gel In the path OF brother tempted to SIM or cheer
ed and soohed and blessed the hearts of beloved
parents, she goes TO home of her own, where her
very presence is to create happiness. Her husband
looks to her tor the charm which is to brighten his
path of life. When the world frowns on him, and
disappointment presses like an incubus on the ac-
tive mind, is not the wile's privilege to sympa,hise
with or cheer her husband most precious right2
Would any true minded woman intermedde with
the public affairs, voluntarily devote herself To
pursuits IN which she can only acquire excellence
by relinquishng her domestic avocsions and privi-
leges2 Who is willing to forego even her enjoy
ment OF the graceful refinements of lie in quiet
and intelligent home acknowledgements which are
perfectly consistent with my theory of usefulness for
II
man pursue only the more accessible paths of lite
nature she need not forfeit the advantages of home
sheltered from the public eye; but desire for FAME
is often aroused, which deafens the ear to the music
of love, and hardens the heart to its influence which
renders her unable TO discern distinctly her allotted
tasks and its rewards, while it presents to her vi
sion Of deceitful beauty in the crown to be won BY
intellectual achievements. I would beg of anv w0-
man, however well qualified she may be for pub
lie sphere, TO consider if she is willing to resign her
peculiar charms aud usefulness as a woman.
pity the delusiou of those who see no beauty in
domestic life-who regard with contempt those
whose time is frequently occupied in attending TO
their households. They forget that contributing 10
the happiness and well being of those they love en-
hobIes the most mental services and that unselfsh
devotion to such purpose, when it is required, ell
evates, rather than degrades 1t is true much more
time is often devoted TO such employments than is
necessary with some housekeepers excessive neat
ness ceases to be virtue. when the time devoted
to its attainment is taken from more important pur-
suits.
Others, again, do great wrong to their families
as well as themselves, by spending their time in
preparations that pamper the Notwithstanding
them TO a level with the brute creation by maxine
such sensuali'y their highest pleasure nfcybnC