Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-02-07
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From the American Traveller.
THE STRIFE FOR POWER
OR. WHO SHALL BE MASTER

Did you ever see one SO altered as Ed
ward NARROW, since his marriage SAID
Clara d ,llinger To her mother as thes rode
home from party.
Very much, ndeed,' answered Mrs. Dll-
linger, and they say the reason is that he
finds his wife Is his mlster; he Is absolute
~ 81 governed by her that he does not dare
10 speak his own opinions until he has
found out whether she approves them
Poor fellow = SAID Cllra's brother Ed
ward, as his mother ceased speaking; he
is to be pited, and yet does not deserve it,
fer allowing himself to be overawed by his
lesser half A man must be weak who Cali
not govern his wife Don't you think so,
Albert 2 added he, turning Ia the fourth
occup mt of the carriage. who had not yet
spoke since leaving the house where the
party was given.
Indeed d. said he warmly. Moth
inr so much excites my contempt for man
as to see him under female dominion. Man
tie lord Of all other created beings
'Sav the lord of creatiou,' aud done
with it, interrupted Clara.
We'll, lord of creation, then; and for
my part, do not see any thing ridiculous
in the phrase-to see this being, second to
none but his creator, and bui lrtle lower
than the an-els-to see such a one lay down
his arms, gave up his strength, and confess
himself subjugaied by his helpmate, by her
who should take the lesser stature, lesser III
tellect, lesser strength both of body and
mind. as an indication of Providence that
she is to be inferior to her husband and
governed by him,-thls | think is one oil
the most mourniul and unnatural sights OF
which one may conceive
Take care, Clara whispered her broth
er, half aloud, you see what you are 10 eX-
pect-are not you frightened
Oh, no returned the young betrothed,
coolly, L am TOO well used TO my dear
brother Edward, than whom nobody talks
more loudly, and than whom no one is more
easily governed, to attach much importance
to sach speeches.
You saucy minxp returned Edward,
laughing, and plnching her arm, hope
before long, shall have the pleasure O
seeing YOU under as good discipline, and as
strict, as ever made Grlselda OF little
wllfui puss, yet
Clara gave no answer except smile, anc
as the carriage stopped, Albert assisted he'
to alight, with merely pressure OF The
hand, aud good night, began TO wall
homewards.
Clara said Mrs. Dalliuger, the mex
day, as the mother and daughter sat work
Ing upon part of the bridal rousseau,
what do YOU think Of Mr.. Leslle's idea
al. rai haf nj
aud uIiel | am afraid if he carries gu
these notions he may make you very uu
comfortable.
Il don't think that it is anything more
than theory with him. SAID Clara. Butt
il should prove so, an determined not Il
weld; | am very lar from agreeing 10 his no
non about women beng Inferior 10 men.
think that they are quite equal, aud that
is every wiies duty 10 maintain her eqaail
~, and not suffer herseilo be put IN piac
lower than what belongs to her
But, continued Mrs. Ddlhuger, 'whIl
each is striving for the supremacy, love, do
mesuc peace, and all conJugal happineSs
would tiy OUT Of the window, anI never Il
be seen again. A married couple shoul'
not be like yoke OF oxen, OF which on
must be master, and as soon as II Is decId
ed, subside into peace aud harmony. Few
married people can have been happier thai
your father aud myself, and 1t was primer
paiiy because II never occurred Ia either ,
US to inquire which was the one to govern
aud when was the one TO be governed
E1ch tried to do all that the other coul
wish done. and to leave undone all tina
could give PAM and during the few year
that Heaven permitted US 10 spend together
no angry strife for power III word or dee
disturbed the bliss OF our union
Mrs. Dali.nger ceased, for her voice wa
drowned III tears, and Clara, out of respec
Tor her molher's feelings, did not contlnu
the subject, although, as her fingers de'
upon the bridal dress, her thoughts wer
busy with what her mother had SAID.
will be very well if it can be as mother de
scrlbes," was the conclusion of her refiec
tons, but if he attempts 10 exceed hl