, 1855-06-08

and render them available, the sphere Of
his life's occupation must be decided upon ;
and thus. while yet child, he is taught,
directly and indirectly, the world, in this
respect. being q strict school master-=the
necessity of looking forward-of copcen-
trating bis energies, Of putting forth all
his powers, for the accomplishment Of
some definite object. Is it SO with the
girl? May not this be the great secret Of
mans power to think, to purpose, to &C.
complish more than woman? May not the
desultory, vague, dimless nature of the girF's
education be the cause Of wonaA's com
paratiVe weakness and-ineapaeit8=for mest-
ing the more serious duties of'ihsl But
what is the aim and end of the education
Of the girl, the future woman? The fu-
ture womanI Does mot this pkpe. tell Of
high responsibilities of great moral tFusts2
Is the power placed in the wife,s, the
mothers, the daughters or the sisters
hands 50 triaug and 6nimportant that it
needs no definite direction or cultivation 7
The poet has designated woman as the
ministering angel TO mans hfens Simpler
words will give her this need, as iiatdf9s
special gift, by referring to the self denying
principles of her affections, to those dOmes-
tic instinctswhich place the brightest charms
of life in her hands, and under her control.
1t is because she is thus placed that an edn-
cuation suitable to the gift bestowed, to
the duties required is 80 impera6yeIy pecss-
sary. Is this giveni Does the education
given in most Of the seminaries and schools
for girls, result in any special fitness for
the duties Of woman's lifel Let the
clear, distinct truth be spoken. TIE
usual object for a girls education is to
attraet, For this purpose the science Of
dress m aid to person Il appearance. the
acquFsment Of the utmost polish of man
ners. of the greatest refinement Of address,
are diligently enforced and spractised.---
Music, singing, drawing--thesS fair minis
ters to homes attractions lose half thelr 4
charms through, the prompting Of lower
motives Alas istnasi means so valuable
should be 50 mistaken, that win hl. such an .1l
important object 10 view, 50 llitleFsalliylot ot
purpose should be employed 10 mestsit. .,r
Domestic duties resulting from married
life or not are the natural destiny Of wo-
man; and upon her fitness her adaptionlor
these duties, SO much Of her ownindiYidnal
happiness, 90 great a share Of that hsppi-,
ness which il is in Moman's power 10 giFeg
depend, that the general miscoheeplionI
and nisdireesiOn Of wcrnan's edasationis
one eiot the strangest enigmas Nfeplaces be-
fore as. The comparatively nnsdacatsd
men are Taught their work, the artisan and
mechanic must even Tor the eeRrsest Pro
duction Of their labor, stand the test Of re-
ality, hsmust,do, notstalk, or seem, real
fitness for his vocation must be acquired.
Why is IL then, that the educated woman,
whose influence is 50 much more extended
Whose responsibilities are 80 much great
er, in proportion to the power aud coppors
tunities her position gives herA46hose nat,
urali mission on earth, is replete with thsir
highest andsmost eleFatiAg tendencies
should receive an education, to say the
least, in no degree IN accordance wath these