Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-30


has ruined our peace. Fo. yolr better
understanding, allow me TO say. that wo-
man naturally yearns to disseminate good
among the children Of Eve. Her heart
naturally more refined than mans, seek
10 penetrate the recesses of darkness
and shed righteous ligh. upon poor hu.
manlty. | am woman, and have the
feelings of woman. and therefore seek
to aid with my feeble powers, the vari.
Gus reforms which now agita,e the world.
| have attached myself To sewing so.
ciety for the relief of distressed emigrants,
the members of which mee-"
"To talk about other peoples bust.
ness" slyly whispered Brown.
"At Mrs. Smiths on every Tuesday
evening, and am bound to attend il. |
am also mt mber of the Ladies' Socie.
ty for the Dlfusion-"
"Of domestic Discomfort" whispered
Brown.
"Of Internal knowledge, which meets
every Wednesday evening. Being a
member of the female improvement As.
socialion, | necessarily attend its sittings
every Thursday evening, To-"
"Learn nonsense and the devils mis-.
chief" softly whispered Brown.
"See that the important interests of the
Association are not neglected. Ny Fri.
day evenings are spen. at Squire Hills
making"
"Mischief among neighbors," said
Brown.
Clothing for the suffering heathen.-
Every Saturday evening, the Married
Women's Debating Society me cts, and
being Monitress, it demands my attention
above"
"Yourdomes.ic duties," happily whis-
pered Timothy.
Everything else. Sunday is day
of rest for us all.
Except me-" said Brown bravely.
"For relaxation, attend every Mon
day evening, the Rev. Mr.. Longbrealh's s
popular lectures on popular ideas"
docs your husband attend you to all
these places madam inquired the May
or.
"Bless you, no! thereby LAYS my com.
plant. Formerly he objected not to my
doing good: bu. lately he seems disposed
to forbid me all these privileges. Last
evening. when put on my bonnet, pre-.
para,ory to accompanying my particular
friend Mr.. Adams, to The lecture, he
threw down the baby, (Mr. Brown be.
gan to tremble again and declared open
ly that he would neither nurse the brat
nor clear up the supper dishes. My
feelings were so shocked that | nearly
tainted; for in six years of married life,
Mr.. Brown never before refused to per-
form his share of our domestic duties" "
"Whst did he do, after all!' coolIy
asked the Mayor.
"Nolhlng, sir, but obs,inately refuse to
do his duty. After persuading him in
vain, called in The officers of the law
and had him arrested. | intended to
show him that law and justice will sus.
tain me-" .z..... -.. u.
"You are mistaken, madam. He has
not offended the law, however much he
may have offended you. l discharge
him" s..-...
"Discharge him! Heavens! is there
no remedy for our sex! and will even the
law insult. us when we ask for redress
Oh! woful, woful, indeed, is the condi-
iion of society,"" -..............
She looked the Mayor in the eyes Tor
few moments, as il expecting res
ponse, but getting none, turned to ner
husband. She gave him glance which
almost melted him in his seat; and then
harshly stamping her little foot, she said
to him: ....
''Timothy, begone! I'll seek redress
among those Who deal out justice" ;"
Mr.. Brown obeyed, but with a trem.
bling step. His wife followed him,
amid the laughter of all who had wit
messed the rich scene Gin. Times.