The American patriot., 1855-01-24
Golden Rules for Wives.


Golden Rules for Wives
The first inquiry of man after marriage should
be, 'IIow shall Ipreserve the heart have WONT"
l. EndcavOr to make your husband 'ssfabitation
aluring and delightful to him. Let it be to him a
sanctuary to which his heart may always turn
from the caiamitics of life Make it rcposc from
his cares, shelter from the world, home not for
his person only, but for his heart. He may meet
with pleasures in other houses-but let him find
pleasure in his own. Should he be detected, soothe
him. should he be silent or thoughtful, do not
hcedlesy disturb him; should he be studious, favor
him with all practicable facilities; or should he be
your sweetness and good humor. Urge him con-
tinually to think, though he may not say it. this
woman is in deed comfort to me; / cannot but
love her. and require such gcntlencss an! affection
as they deserve
2 Invariably adorn yourself with delicacy and
modcsty. These to man of refinement, are at
fractions tho most highly captivating, while their
nppositcs never fail to inspire disgust, Let the
dclcacy and modesty of the bride be always in
great degree supported by the wife.
3. If it is possible let your husband suppose you
think him good husband, and it will be strong
possesses the reputation, he will take some pains
to deserve it, but when he has once lost the namc
he will be apt to abandon the reality
4. Cultivate and exhibit with the greatest care
and constancy, cheerfulness and good humor-
They give beauty to the finest face, and impart
charms where charms are not. On the contrary,
gloomy, dissatisfied manner is chilling and rcpul
sve to his feelings lie will be very apt to seek else
where for those smiles, and that clccrflncss which
nc finds not in his own house.
5. In the article of dress, study your husbands
tastes The opinion of others on the subject is of
but very little consequence, The approve:
g. Particularly shun what the world calls in RI
dicule, curtain lectures" When you shut your
door at night, endeavor to shut out at the same
moment all discord and contention, and look on
your chamber as retreat from the veXations of the
world; shelter sacred to peace and affection.
How impecorous, offensive, and sinful it is, for
awoman to exercise authority over her husband
and say, Il will have it so. it shall be as like"
But trust the number Of those who adopt this
unbecoming and disgraccful manner is so small as
to render it Unnecessary for me to enlarge on the
subjects.
T. BE careful never to join in a jest and laugh
against your husband. Conceal his faults and
to extravaganza. The want of economy has in
volved millions in misery. Be neat, tidy orderly,
mcthodical Rise carly, breakfast early, have a
place for everything, and everything in its place
s. Few things please a man more than seing his
wife notable and clever in the management of her
household. A knowledge Of cookery, as well as
every other branch in housekeeping is indispen-
sable in female, and wife should always en-
deavor to support with applause the character of
the lady and the housewife.
0. Let home be your empre-your world. Let
it be the stage on which, in the varied character
of wife of mother, and Of mistress, you strive to
shine. In its sober, quiet scenes, let your heart
cast its anchor, let your feelings and pursuits all
be centered. Leave to your husband the task of
distinguishing himself by his valor or his talents
Do you seek for fame at home, and let your ap-
pfause be that of your servants, your children,
your husband, your God.
BLuNDERs Ep1roRIAL-A great many ludicrous
bunders have been produced by transpostions and
leaving out points A New York paper, announc-
ing the wreck ola vessel near the Narrows, says:
"The only passengers were T. B. Nathan, who
owned threc-fourth Of the cargo md the Captains
mVe.
A New Orleans editor, recording the career of a
mad dog says:
ave are grieved to say, the rabid animal, before
it could be killed, severely bit DR.. Hart and sew
eral other dogs"
In another paper VIC find the following advctise-
ment:
'For sale, an excellent young horsc-would suit
any timid lady or gentleman with long silver
We heard good Methodist preacher 'go on" in
this way:
"As I wns riding along once on one Of those
beautiful Western praries with my dear old wife,
who has since gone to Heaven in buggy"
Mrs. PARTINGroN AND TIE Know NoTMINGs.-
Mrs. Partington thus rcbukcs her promising heir
Ike, for protesting to be Know. Nothing:
'You poor child you may not know SO much
as some, but you aint an idiom nuther, and al
though it's always well to be humble, and no,
pretend to know things when you don't, it ms,
well to goround Dragging about know Nothing and
proving yoursefa fool when folks don't suspect it
You will find enough to do it without you."
The Democratic State Convention Of Ohio as
scmbled at Columbus on the sth iEst Governor
Medill, and all the present officers were renomina
ted, and resolutions were adopted against Slavery
Know Nothingsm, and Adams amendment Of tn
naturalization laws.