Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-09-06

BY MRS. steovRSEY.

It is the duty of mothers to sustain the reverses OF
fortune. Frequently and suddenly as they have been
in our own country, it is important that young te-
males should possess some employment by when
they might obtain livelihood in case they should be
reduced to the necessity of supporting themselves
When females are suddenly reduced from afHuenee
to poverty how ptiful contemplate it is to see the
mother Responding helpless, and permitting her
daughters to embarrass those whom 1t is their duty
to assist aud cheer.
81 have lost my whole fortune" said q merchant
as he returned one evening to his home; "we can
no longer keep our carriage. We must leave TINS
large house. The children can no longer 60 to ex-
pensive schools. Yesterday was rich man to-
day there is nothing can call my own"
Dear husband" said the wife, {" we are still rich
in each other and our children. Money may pass
away, but God has given better treasure in these
active hands and loving hearts"
Dear father said the children, 'do not look so
sober We will help you to get living"
What can you do, poor things O. said he
"You shall see! you shall see !" answered several
voices st is pity if we have been to school Tor
nothing. How can the father of eight children be
Door We shall work and make you rich again"
al shall help said the young girl, hardly four
wears old 81 shall not have any things bought,
and shall sell my great doll"
The heart of the husband and father, which had
sunk within his bosom like stone, was lifted up
The sweet enthusiasm of the cheered him, and
his nightly prayer was like q song of praise.
They left their stately house. The servants were
dismissed. Pictures and plate rich carpets and fur
nture were Sold and she whOihad been the mistress
of the mansion shed no tears.
Pay every debt" said she J.; let no one suffer
throug us, and We may be happy"
He rented a neat cottage, and small piece OF
ground, few miles from the city. With the aid Of
his sons he cultivated vegetables for the market
He viewed with delight and astonishment the econo-
nv of his WIFE nurtured as she had been in wealth.
and the efficiency which his daughters acquired
under her training
The eldest instructed in the household and also
assisted the young children-besides they executed
various works, which they had learned accom-
plishments but which they found could be disposed
of to advantage. They embroidered, with taste,
some of the ornamental parts of female apparel,
which were readily sold to merchant in the city.
They cultivated flowers, sent bouquets to market
in the cart that conveyed the vegetables they plai
ted straw, they painted maps, they executed plain
needle-work. Every one was at her post, busy and
cheerful The little cottage was like bee hive
II never enjoyed such health BEFORE said the ia
Their
''And was never so happy before said the mo-
Their
ave never knew how many things we could do,
when we lived in the grand house, said the children
and love each other great deal better here
You call us your little bees.n
"Yes" replied the father, "and YOU make lust
such honey as the heart likes to feed on.'
Economy we'll as industry strictly observed;
nothing was wasted. Nothing unnecessary was pur-
chased. The eldest daughter became assistant teach
er in distinguished seminary, and the second took
place as instrauctress to the family.
The dwelling, which had always been kept neat,
they were soon able to beautify. It's construction
improved and the vines and Towering trees were
replanted around it. The merchant was happier
under his woobne covered porch in a summers eve
ming, than he had been in his snowy dressing room.
awe are now thriving and prosperous said he,
shall we return to the city q
'Oh, no. was the unanimous reply.
q Let us remain" said the wife, ''where we have
found health and contentment"
Father" said the youngest, tall we children
hope you are not going to be rich again for Them
she added ''we little shut up in the nur-
sery, and did not see much of you or mother. Now
all live together, and sister, who loves u.s. teach
u.s. and learn to be Industrious and useful. We
were none of us happy when were rich and did
not work So, father, please not to be rich any
mOren