Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-01-29

'Oh, pardon me, SIR replied Mrs. Brown,
'5ut my troubles so distract my mind, that
know not what l say. Timothy, you
will one day repent all this.' Here Mrs.
Brown rested her forehead upon her hand
for minute, as il in deep study, and then
addressed the Mayor as follows:
q will tell you all, though shame parch
my lips. have told you we were once
happy, but change in his habits has ruined
our peace. For your better understanding,
allow me TO say, that woman naturally
yearns 10 disseminate good among the chill
drrn of Eve. Her heart, naturally more
refined than mans, seeks to penetrate the
recesses OF darkness, and shed righteous
light upon poor humanity. lam woman,
and have the feelings Of woman, and
therefore seek to aid with my feeble pow
ers, the various reforms which now agitate
the world. | have attached myself 10 a
sewing society for The relief of distressed
emigrants, the members Of which meet
'To talk about other peoples business,
silly whispered Brown.
'At Mrs. Smiths every Tuesday evening,
and am bound to attend it. And ! am
also a member of the Ladies' Society for
the DifTnsion'--
'Of domestic discord,' again whispered
Brown.
'Ot Internal Knowledge, which meets
every Wednesday evening. Being MEM
| her of the Female Improvement Associa-
'ion, / necessarily attend its sittings every
Thursday evening, to-
Learn nonsense and the devils mischief,
softly whispered Brown.
See that the important interests Of the
Association are not neglected. My Friday
evenings are spent at Squire HIPS, making
mischief among neighbors,' said Brown.
Clothing for the Sufftring hrathen. Ev-
cry Saturday evening, the Married Wo-
mems Debating Society meets, and being
MonitresS, it demands my attention above'-
Your domestic duties,' happily whisper
cd Timothy.
Every thing else. Sunday is sthe day Of
rest for us all.'
Except me- said Brown bravely.
For relaxation, attend every Monday
evening, the Rev. Mr.. Longbreath's popu-
lar Lectures on popular ideas
Does your husband attend you TO all
these places, madam . inquired the Mayor.
'Biess you! no, thereby lays my COM
plant. Formerly he objected not 10 my
doing good; but lately he seems disposed
to forbid me all these privileges. Last eve
ming, when put on my bonnet, prepara-
tory 10 accompanying my particular friend.
Mr.. Adams, to the lecture, he threw down
the baby, land Brown began to tremble
again,) and declared openly that he would
neither nurse the brat or clear up the sup.
per dishes. My feelings were so shocked
that nearly tainted for in six years o.
married life, Mr.. Brown never before refu.
srd to perform his share of our domestic
dutieS.'
What did he do after that? coolly askec
the Mayor.
Nothing, sir, but obstinately refuse tc
do his duty. After persuading him in vain
I called in the officers OF the law and hac
him arrested. ! intended TO show him tina
law and justice will sustain me.
You are mistaken, madam. He has no
offended the law, however much he may
have offended you. discharge him.
Discharge him! Heavens is there nj
remedy for our sex and will even the Law
insult us when we ask for redress! Oh
woman woiul, indeed, is the condition o
society :"
. She looked tho Mayor in the eyes for
few moments, as if expecting response, bu
getting none, turned to her husband. Sh
gave him glance which almost mel,e'
; him in his seat and then harshly stamp
ing her little foot, she said 10 him:
Timothy, begone l'll seek redre:
among those who deal out jnstice.'
Mr.. Brown oheyed, but with tremblin
step. His wife followed him, amid tn
laughter OF all who had witnessed the ric
r scene.