Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1853-09-23

halls Of science. And glad are We to know
that her pure and delicate brow has not beer
stained by the bloody laurel wreath but il
encompassed by her appropriate emblem th'
olive garland Of peace. Though woman.
sphere is one of peace. yet in the dread time q
war her presence and mnistrations have been
all that lessened its horrors. yet she peculiarly
has reason TO regard it as curse.
Ii may sound very philanthropic to plead the
cause Of the down-trodden and oppressed-to
zealousiy and eloquenty cry out against the
false democracy OF cur government. which pro-
hbiis woman from legally partci paiing in
the formation OF laws when the same time
she is amenable TO those laws. All this may
sound vastly eloquent. and may avail TO stir
the passions for a moment; bu; before We
permit ourselves TO become too much excited in
this cause, let take a calm. impartial
and unprej udiced glance at her present situa
ton. and see if her happiness would be promo
ted, or her influence for good Increased BY her
entrance into the arena of politics.
+ AT present instead Of being inferior to man,
woman is looked upon pure and superior
being. receiving the Difference and homage Of
those who are styled the "lords Of creation"
The most comfortable and pleasan, situations
always granted her. Her psesence alone is
safeguard against blasphemy and crime; and
even when thrown among the vile and degrad
ed. her is sufficient security for protection
Man is willing bear the heat and burden
Of the day, that she may live in affluence and
ease. She is protected from the storms and
blasts Of the elements as delicate and lovely
flower; cheering and beautifying her home,
there she exercises absolute. but not despotic
sway, governing alone by love and Affection
irresistible attributes! When sickness or scr.
row overtakes, she is ministering angel; com
forting. encouraging and relieving the Atm Of
and despondins She Is issneeffing eeffiiing the lespon.
"ing heart, smoothing the pathway, tightening
the cares, and Tightening the bliss of him whom
she has resolved to follow through evil as well
as good report.
Now would woman's position be eleva.
ted by entering the political field! Would
you exalt her by granting her that privilege!
IT'S true that she might aid in the election OF
some favorite candidate. or might herself be
elected TO some honorable office. But does not
the experience Of those who have received the
highest honors from the people, go to show that
true happiness is not connected with tame! In
so far as she forgets he gentleness and retire.
ment becoming to her sex-in so far as she
enters upon the province Of the opposite one,
jus, to that extent does sne impair her useful
ness and true character. The high estimation
and profound respect which she now receives
would unavoidably be lessened.
One great reason why woman should not
participate in politics. is account Of 1t being
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should we expect OF woman undff smiiar
circumstances, she being Of much more excl
table nature than man? Nothing is more un-
lovely or unfemnine than a female politician.
scarcely anything so unbecoming to the sex, as
heated and angry discussion of political sub
jects, and from the very nature Of politics. en-
listing as they do so much interest and excite
ment such results would necessarily follow.
and home-that only heavenly spo, on earth.
would be neglected--would loose to its inmate es
that bright, peculiar charm which it now pos
To quote the worls Of Holy Writ, ''In quiet
ness shall be her strength" on the serene and
resolute performances Of her duties daugh.
ter, sister. mother, wife, all comprised in the
enc word, christian, is she to rely in establish
ing and proving her ability to aid effec,ually in
lessening vice, corruption and distress and in
restoring to earth its Ellen like happiness and
purity. MALvINA.
The New Carpet. +
81 can hardly spare ii, Jeannette, but as you
have SO set your heart upon it why suppose
must"
The young wife looked with rapture upon the
ten shining goli pieces.
"One hundred doll ars," she said to herself
chow rich it makes me feel. 1t seems a great
deal to pay for carpet but 'gold's worth is
goll,' the old saying is, and one good purchase
is better than DOZEN poor ones. III buy one
Of the finest and most beautiful Brussels
Afternoon came; the rosy babe laid a.
sleep in the cradle and the little maid received
a score Of charges to linger by its side every
moment till the darling woke up Jennette.
flushed with eager anticipation, looked her pref |
test, and throwing mantilla over her hand
some shoulders, she Just hurrying away
when a loud ring at the door brought out very
pettish 'oh. dearr at the unexpected intrusion.
"Oh, Jeannette.-pEAR Jeannette!" and a
pale young creature sank painting the sofa. |
We are in such t.oubIe-such dreadful trou |
BILE. Can you helpus! Do you think could
borrow hundred dollars from your husband,E
Couldn't you get it 70, US, Jeanette! You
know you said | might always rely upon you
when trial came, and poor Charles expects every
moment to have his little stock OF goods at
tached, and he 50 sckly!'
hear, suddenly contracting. Edward told me
only this morning not to ask for any money for
three months and she gathered her purse up
tightly in her handkerchief I'm sure fl
only couM oblige you, | would; but expect
Edward is really hard pushed. You know he
ha. Just CONNER need business. Can't you get
it elsewhere? Have you tried?
EYES," answered her friend. despondingly, IL
have tried everywhere. People know that
Charles is sick, and cannot repay Immediately.
Oh! it seems to me some creditors have such
stony hearts. MIR. Knows just our circum
stances. yet insists upon that money. Oh! ills
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