The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent., 1851-05-16
For The Herald and CORRESPONDENT.
TO A BRIDE

love, he will break away from the arena of h
burning ambition, TO come and listen to II
voice of the charmer. 1t will bewlder him
first, but it will not long; and then think yo
that an idle Establishment will chain the min
that has been used, for years, TO an equal con
munon? Think you he Will give up, for wea
dalliance, the animating themes of men, an
the search into the mysteries of knowledg
Oh, no! lady! believe memo! trust not yot
influence to such light fetters! Credit not ii
old fashioned absurdily, that woman's is a S,
condary administering to the necessities
her lord and master. 1t is higher destiny
would award you; if your Immortality is 4
complete, and your mind as capable as that
man. Iwould charge you 10 wafer the undS
ing bud, and give it healthy culture, and ope
its beauty to the sun Then you may hop
that when your life is bound with another, yo
will go on equally, and with fellowship ths
shall pervade every earthly interest.
Thy careless, unrefecting days
Are now forever past,
And thou hast left the quiet home,
Where watchful fondness cast
A soft cOntentment round thy lot,
That leaves a greenness on the spot,
Where, led by recollection's spell,
The yearning thoughts will often dwell.
Thy girlhood home thou hast resigned;
But fancy's wildering tongue
Portra, S thy future fate entwined
Earth's dearest scenes among
The gentle word The kind caress,
The looks, the smiles tha' thrill and bless,
Each heart etfusion that can grace
Enthralling dreams, in thine have place.
May life's untried realities
Ne'er prove thy visions vain!
May happiness, enhan ed by time,
Preserve its tranquil reigni
When distant years have gently died,
Still may devotion's gnSh ng tide,
In all its deep unchanging tru h,
Sustain the brilliant deans of youth.
Strive thou TO seal The happiness
By fate now proffered Thee;
Ronnd fair desert or cold neglect
Cling peace or misery.
Fast thronging duties now are thine,
That well performed-exait, refine;
Rouse every noble, generous aim
That loftiest natures love to claim.
To him, who hath thy bridal vow,
One harsh word never breathe;
Meier lei him mark about thy brow
The angry shadow wreathe.
With looks and language kind and true,
Ills thine his every path to strew;
'Tis thine with sweetness all untold,
His every scene of life to fold.
Meier as of right. claim aught as thine;
In trusting patience lean
On his indulgence-owe to him
Thy presence in each scene,
Thattends TO please the heart or mind;
Each gem by studous art refined,
Each costly gift. each luxury rare
Owe to his thoughtful, generous care.
Perceive no fanlt from which thou canst
With willing blindness turn;
But should some fraite es wiring thy heart,
Ne'er let the world discern,
BY glance or tone, what none should know,
Nor let him dream thy silent woe,
Breathe no reproaches mildly bear
Of earthly gr.efs, thy destined share.
Reproach may fix, but neer efface
One error from mans heart;
Next to thy God yield him thy trust
With prompt concession, part
With each dspleasing social tie,
And on his counsels proud rely;
Till he approves have thou no friend,
On him, thy truest. safe depend.
The gifted, warm and sensitive
A wordless homage crave.
Few learn the fine and subtle spell,
That doth such hearts enslave.
With modest care through life control
The strong emotions of thy soul;
Use no profession, 70 caress,
TO prove to him thy tenderness.
Thy blush beneath his earnest gaze,
Thy ceaseless care to please,
Thy trembling lip when he commends,
Thy Wig Is when disease
Or griefs subdue-the smiles that grace,
When he is praised, thy beaming face.
Such tokens to his heart convey
More than myriad vows can say!
In public or familiar scenes
One potent charm preserve
Polteness, in its finest sense.
s. With weIl-bred thoughts observe
Strict silence on unpleasing themes.
With graceful skill forestall what seems
His wish unbreathed; with manners chaste
Let all thy private walks be graced. ss.s
With learning's rich and varied gems
Thy minds rec sses store, a8a
And when his fancy leads the way,
Thy cultured accents pour ~
Upon the pleased stteniive ear; e
But as respect TO thee is dear
BE mn Iresuming, gentle, m Id
And simple as helpless child.
With dignity and smiling ease f
Receive his chosen friends;
With mind, refinement. kindness please,
With grace; with all that tends 81
To honor hln--to prove him wise PSI
Ia choosing hee-prove tiaa prize
Z To grown his home, his love, bis name
With all the proudest heart can claim,
Ne'er seek with pIeadingsto TO detain,
80 When he wonld leave thy side,
sTis fitting he should mingle with
The worlds broad sue al tide. s. z
His absent hours with wisdom tend,
That bnoyant. healthfnI thoughts may lend
pe5enniai yigor TO the chain,
That times Strong hand assails in yain
On bended knee Oft seek for aid
Thy duties to fal6il;