Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-09-21

To WIVES

TO WIVES.
ne hrSt inquiry of woman after marriage
should be. "how shall | continue the love 7
/ have inspired! How shall preserve the
heart | have won! %
i Enceayer 70 make your husbands h.b
liation aluring and delightful to him. Lei II
De To him n sanctuary 10 which his heart NAV
always turn from the calamities of life
Make IL repose from its cares shelter from,
the world, home not for his person only. bur
for his heart. lie mav meet with pl.asur~,s
in other houses, but let him find pleasures j.,
has OWE. Should he he detected. soothe him.
should he silent and thoughtful, do not heed
lessiy disturb him; should he be studious. "a
yor him with all practical facilities: or sho1ftI
he be peeyish. make allowance for human
nature. and BY your sweetness. genileness and
good humor. urge him continually TO think.
though he may not say it, this woman is in
deed comfort 10 me: | cannot but love her
and requite snch gentleness and affection as
they deserve"
2. Invariably adorn yourself with deIicncy
and nodesty. These, to n man OF refinetren,
are attracti0ne the most highly captivating.
while their opposities never fall to inspire
disgust. Letthe delicacy and modestv Of The
bride be always, IN great degree, supported
by the wife.
8. lfiI be possible. LET your husband SIM.
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VIII be strong stimulus 10 his being so. AS
long as he thinks he possesses the reputation.
ne will take some pains 10 deserve it: bu.
when he has once lost the name, he will be
apt TO abandon the reality.
a Cultivate and exhibit the greatest cara
and cOustancy, clIeerfuIness and good hurnor
They give beauty to the finest face; and i'm
part charms where charms are not. On the
contrary, gloomy, dissatisfied manner. "a
oh fi1tlrr and nj sy-p- -,
De very apt TO seek else where for those smiles
and that cheer.uluess which he finds not in
his own house.
,. In the article of dress, study your bus
bands tastes. The opinion ofothers on this
subjects OF but very little consequence, if he
approve.
6. Particularly shun what The world calls.
~ ridIcue, ''curtaip lectures" When Won
shut your door at night. eudeavour 10 shut out
at the same moment all discord and conten-
ton, aud look on your chamber as a retreat
from the vexHtion oi the world shelter 81
TO peace and affection.
How indecurous, offensive and sinfnl II is
for a woman To exercise authority over her
husband, and that TO say, II will have II So
1t shall be as ! like 20 But trust the pur,-
Der OF those who adopt this unbeconing and
dIsgraCeiul manner, Is so small as 10 renderir
unnecessary for me 10 enlarge on the sub
Ject.
2. Be careful never 70 join in Jest and
laugh against your husband. Conceal bis
faults, and only speak of his merits Shun
every approach to extravaganza. The want
of economy has involved millions in misery.
Be neat, tidy, orderly, methodical. Rise ear
ly. breakfast early, have place for every thing
and everything in its place.
Z. Few things please man more than see
ing his wife notable and clever in the man.
agement Of her household. A knowledge Ct
cookery, as wen as every other branch in
housekeeping. IS Indispensable in female,
aud wife should always endeavor Ia support
with applause the character of the lady and
the housewife.
.. Let home be your empire-your world.
Let 1t be the scene of your wishes, your
thoughts, your plans. YOUR exer:onS Letti
be the stage on which in II . varit q character
of wife, or mother. and of mistress YOU strive
% shine In its sober quiet scenes let YOUR
heart cast IFS anchor, let your feelings and
pursuits al! be conferred. Leave 10 vourhus-
band the task of distinguishing himself by his
vaor and by the display of his talents Do
you seek for fame at home, and LEI vour ap-
plause be that OF your servants. your children
your God.