The New York herald., 1851-11-01
womsn's Rights Convention.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.
was happy to see, in your paper Of the 23d inst
that there was at least one woman bold enough to
stand forward and denounce the meetings hell at
Worcester, termed "Womens Rights Convention"
have read all your reports on that subjsct, AMI
blush to think that any of my sex, or the gentle
sex, as the "lords of creation are pleased to
name us, should SO far forget themselves and their
duties as to stand up and publicly ackno Wedge
such unfeminine opinions. Tell me in what capa-
city, in what station, does q woman appear more
honorable, more loveable, and more engaging, than
in that of wife and mother Behold her, lulling
her little, helpless infant to rest with low, sweet
voice, the babes eyes upturned to hers, with such
loving, trusting confidence See hsw smile is re-
turned for smile with what archness the little one
watches its mothers face, there to approval or
disapproval of its actions And when, at last, it
sweetly and softly lisps that dearest Of all names,
SMOTHER" who can express that fond parents de-
ight-who can tell how her heart palpitates with
Joy, and how, in her inmost soul, she blesses God
for that treasure
Again, behold the wife, the mother, at the cou,h
Of the sick. With what careful hand she smsoths
the plew, bathes the aching, feverish brow, cools
the parched lips, gently and soothingly replies to
the impatient calls of the loved one helplessy pros
trated there With what anxiety, with what unre-
mittiIg care and patience, she watches and awaits
for returning Consciousness and how blest, how
more than repaid, she feels when on,e again that
pale face turns to her, the eye undmmed by fever,
and the mouth now wreathed in grateful smiles!
Women who stand up at those dsgracetul meet
ipgs know not the pleasure of awaiting husbands
return to his cheerful esde They have never pro-
pery fulfilled the duties of a wife, or they would
never wish to give up the delight of welcoming the
father of their children at night alter his laborous
duties of the day. What would man do if he re-
turned to his home, knowing that there would be
no wife to make his evening pass pleasantly, no
sweet voice to soothe him when he is in trouble,
smile Of afiec ction to cheer him :!
For what would woman renounce these, and many,
many other pleasant occupations aud duties, which
will not at present name, but which every right
minded woman must feel2 To usurp mans place
Does she expect to shine brighter in court law
yer, ia the pulpit as preacher, or in the ranks as
a soldier, than in the domestic circle 3 Does
man fear that man can do without her! Let her
cast aside such fears-God created won an for ma.
Let therefor rememb Der this aud the presiding
deity Of our homes, let shine forth bright AMI
brilliant stars to guide our husbands to their abodes
of peace and happiness. Margaret says truly,
that &c the names of wife and home inseparable
andequally sacred; and, as long as man continues
to look forward to home his haven of rest after
the tolls of the day, SO long will wife be sacred
name, that will ever be pronounced with feelings
Of love and reverence by him for whom wa were
created cannot help feeling of dislike stealing
over me when | think Of adopting the
"Bloomer costume" or, to speak more plainly,
g wearing the breeches,' which, in my opinion, is
steP 10 tne DoOtus, gin elOpss
and gambling houses, &s., &,,, all of which must
follow, if she once usurps mans place. Then. tell
me, where will the respect be due to our sex, or,
rather, will there be ahy respect due to them
Instead Of our looking up to man as our protector,
We shall have to stand by ourselves, act as 6remen,
or rather frewomop, perform military duty, chew
tobacco, and drink run as sailors. Oar sons,
our daughters, will become degraded beings, in-
stead of noble men and gentle women. Fare well,
then, to virtue, honor, peace, sad happiness
Women can hold holier, no more slcred
Office, than that of wife and N mother-let US then.
eLGesv0r to feel the responsibility of station,
and by fulfilling duties to our hush ands, in
setting pure aud vrtuous examples to eur sons
and daughters, in carly teaching them their
several duties to their God, their fellow creatures,
and themselyeslet us place ourselves pedestal
to which will over poat with feeln IS Of ths
holes. love and reverence. CLARA.
New York, Oct u, 1851.