Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-01-20
BEAUTIFUL CosTgAsr.-rhe following
IL from the pen Of Mrs. Sigourney -


IL from the pen Of Mrs. Sigourney -
Man might be initiated into the VA
rie'ies and mysteries Of ncrdle-work
taught 10 have patience with the feeble
ness and waywardness Of infancy, and
10 steal with noIselcss step around the
chamber Of the sick, and woman might
be Instructed 10 contend lar The palm Of
science TO pour forth eloquence in
Senates Or wade through fields OF
slaughter 10 throne Yet revolving
oil the soul would attend tins violence
to Nature, this abuse Of physical and
intellectual energy; while the beauty
ol social order would be delaced, and
the fountain OF earth's felicity broken up.
We arrive, then, al the conc lusion that
the sexes are intended Tor different
spheres, constructed in conformity 10
their respective destinations by Him
who bids the oak brave the fury OF the
tempest, and the Alpine flower lean lis
cheek upon the bosom Of eternal SHOWS D.
But disparity does not imply inleriori-
~. The high places OF the earth, with
all their pomp and glory. are indeed
accessible only TO the march of nmbi-
tion, or to the grasp Of power yet
those who pass with faithful and un-
applauded zeal through their humble
round Of duty are no, unnoticcd by the
great task masters eye ! and their ell
dowments, though accounted poverty
among men, may prove dural lc riches
in the kingdom OF Heaven"
WoMAS.-Thc following extract from
Il speech delivered in the California
Senate, by MIR. Soulc, is touchingIy
beautiful. The subject was bill auth
orizing women to act az sole traders
There are married men oui OF Caliior-
MIA as well us in it, who may look in the
glass and sec themselves -
I" When | reflect upon the conduct OF
many married men in CaIiiorna-their
| iaiihles-Eess TO every vow which they
made at the altar-how completely they
fail in th; performance OF their dulles
| how virtuous and Industrious, iaithi ul
| and patient women are imposed uron
| by worthless brutcs OF husbands, as
| great tyrants At home, as drunkards
and dcbauchccs abroad, my respect TOR
the sex pro upts me TO do all within my
power, 10 project her rIgh, and secure
her happiness.
love woman, have loved her all
my lite, and, dying, hope 10 be faithful
to the same high and inspiring senri.
ment. For amid all the varied scenes,
temptations, struggles and hopes Of
existence, one star, brighter than all
others has lighted ard gu ded me OH
ward if | ever had any high aud noble
ambition, the exciting energy has been
in the approx ing smile coming from the
eye OF woman. And | judge her in
'iiue hp'h otiiC'S' oEH li
her affections, yet mighty through her
nlluence-her medium rule is as pow
erlul as the ballo,.tox, and she only
needs the protection Of law against
those who have no law in their habl:s
al propcnsities. She has lulled me
from my boy hood with the soft and win
ming influence OF her virtues and beau
ty.
remember my first love; my baby
affections a, lour years Of age; / have
been in love nearly every month since
save the dark and rayless days and
years which succeeded the desoaie
hearth and made the hearth too desc
late. And never, sir, rlilc | remem-
Der my mot h,r, long firce IN the grave
Il remember the night when she died
never while rtcoIlect my sisters and
the abuses which might have been theirs
never while hold in memory one 9TH
er--and her memory Is all that is left me
shall | refuse to give my voice and NY
influence, and my vote, for any measure
necessary TO protect and cherish The
weaker and better portion Of creation
against the oppression, neglect or abuse
OF my own sex | hope the bill may
pasS.
BrSJAMIN FRASKLrN.-- George Ban
croft, Esq IN lecture before the New
York Historical Society, reported Ia the