Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1853-12-31
M istella neo ii 8.
Rules of POliteDesS,

We clip the following from "he Literary
Budget" published in Baltimore. Will every
young lady read and remember "the lesson"
especially those who are attending school.
In this namber-DeceM N ber-we are re
quested to explain the rules of politencss; to
tell why, upon the entrance OF an instructor,
or any one not member of the school, the
young ladies arr required to rise and stand,
Till those who have entered are seated. To
tell why young lady must rise, while an-
swering, when she has been spoken to; must
thank her instructor or companion for correc-
tiOn in class; why her tones must be always
gentle, her department always courteous aud
atfable towards her ompanions-towards
every one with whom she may have inter-
course; why she is not permitted to come in
to room hastily; but required TO enter with
a courtesy, or inclination, and polite recog-
milton of all who are present; and to leave it
in the same manner; why she is requested to
step always very lightly and gently, closing
"a door very quietly, and to be observant in
everything, OF the convenience and comfort of
those around her
Every one must acknowledge the force and
power of habits early contracted; how they
govern the possessor with almost the iron will
OF despot They must on reflection, &C
knowledge that the most striking character
lstics OF maturer years, are often but the eff.
lect Of habits formed in childhood. The man
Of system, puncluality and order, may trace
these habits, now of such Importance, to the
early training. and example of mother.-
Men OF decision and promptness of action,
upon which have depended success Of arms,
the loss or gaining of empres; the prosperity
and welfare of nations, may trace much of
this decision and promptness to habits formed
in early life, either by example, or caused by
being surrounded by circumstances. admitting
OF no vaclia'ion. The history of nations
(Which is but the history of man, and the
biograp! y Of their guides and rulers, of this
assertion will afford manifold proof Every
one, even without reflection, will likewise ac-
knowledge that there is nothing more beauti-
ful, pleasing and attractive, than graceful,
courteous, gentle and considerate woman
To every position, from the hovel to the
throne, she adds interest, beauty and dignity
and in each. the power OF her influence az gainst
evil is incalculabe.
But are We 10 expect the world to possess
such women; to make happy the homes they
grace, and benefit the age in which they live,
by having no attention given in their early
education, to those thousand nameless little
lhngs. which tend to the formation of such
character; but on the contrary, to permit her
from infancy to womanhood, 10 indulge in
Everything which tends to a character diam
etrically the reverse; such as harshness of
tone and speach, rudeness of motion awk-
wardness of manner, regardlessness of the
convenience and happiness Of others; with
too exactng care for that of her own, and
hen expect her TO grow up graceful, ele-
giant and considerate woman, or that society
will make her such? 1t may, if cultivated
and refined, do much to teach her to hide her
defect and give to her certain polish. pass
able al an evening party, or morning call,
but not in familiar intercourse; il there rubs
of, and re defects become more hidious, be-
cause not expected, But if from her earliest
training, she is required to practice grace in
her motion, gentleness in her manners. they
become TO her, at least powerful habit: a
part of her nature, Of which she cannot divest
herself even if she would. Then cu
tivste with this habit, the spirit of polteness
aud consideration for Others and we have, at
least a fair chance for the formation of such
character as above described. And for
this purpose. are the rules of politeness in
the school.
For young lady to rise when her instruc-
tor enters the room or addresses her, she
pays respect to the position which that In
structor occupies as her guide: this tends to