Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-11-13
WHOLE NO. 31s.
WAsnlaoros, Nov. 10, 1855.

Mr.. EDITuR: Some months since sent 10 your
predecessor an article SON the Duties of Ameri-
can wives and mothers, In relation TO tho educa-
don Of their children had the qualification Of
knowing that it met with his approval, as he pull
liished it. then promised thatrt Aonle future
time i would write a few more thoughts on the
same subject; but have been prevented By yarioGa
causes ilom fulfilling my o gagemcnt until tlsi5
time. Hoping that they will be equally as accop.-
able to you, and that, although imperfect as they
are, they may be the meane of aronsng the atten-
tion Of some :" American wife and mother" on this
all-important subject submit them TO you inthe
following lines @ 36 ff WI sb
4 We know that the influence Of woman Is nearly
omnpotent In this country. How much depends
rpon the proper exercise al.this influences? IL
niust ever remain for her TO say what men shnll
be-. To her the infant mind is first committed, and
several Of the most important years OF life are
under her guidance and control
Both the powers of mind and heart are at her
disposal; and, in all ordinary cases, as the nurse
rystwg's bent by her plastic hand, 50 lis thetrec
nclined' How important then, isit, that our com
mon schools and academies should be under the
supervision OF those who are capable OF instruct
ing our daughters in those high and holy duties?
have been led to these reflections by seeing per-
sons occupying the responsible situation teach
ora srho are mol professors of religion. Many Of
them young AMI Inexperienced gi,ls, who have
just escaped the thraldom Of the schoolroom, and
whose greatest Accomplishments las they are call
ed by the foreign z fashionable Jiaishers ofyouDg
ladies', consist in being able to speak in any other
language than that Of their own mother tongue,
and thrafnming on the piano, and, Perhaps sing
ing host of sentimental and comic songs not for
getting the charming polka and aoaltx.
do not wish TO be understood, by making this
alluson, that would deprive any young lady from
obtaining herswn livelihood; on the contrary,
commend them for it, and only wish that more of
young females would use their talents to better
advantage thaSmany OF them do. But will treat
OF this subject again. sf
would add 1T those who think of embracing
this profession, 1.-THE most honorable one that can
BEL prepare themselves fy it, and do not expect TO
be pecindariiy rerdrasd.
I thiuk one very important consideration in the
sclecsion of our public school teachers aud trus.
toes 10, that they should be.persons grounded in
the faith Of the Bible, e noble 6asis Of our gto-
riopas consolidation and hope win ever remain
20. With the first named are intrusted the edu-
cation Of the children of that class of our citizens,
| (denominated by their rich neghbors,) poor but
honest Ia hackneyed phrase truly, but not always
applicable to either the rich or the poor. / shall
call that class natures noblemen.n by way Of va
iety, for although compelled To toll day by day i'll
order to obtain asubsstence for their families, many
Of them have more than ordinary degree Of ed
ucation and superior intellecti but when they
turn from their labor, do not feel equal to the
task Of instructing their children, hence they de-
pend in great measure OH their teacher And then
with regard to our emig atlng population, many of
these are German atheists, and Irish Roman Cath
olics, (almost as bad) 4 ~ .7r
The onspriDg of these parents, through our pub
lie schools, tand let them continue % do sol but
let us be fully sensible to the necessity Of instruct
ing these children properly fur viii they not be-
come husbands Of our daughters and wives OF our
sons, as well as citizens Of this mighty Republic?
As "Young America is so precocious we must
remember that the children Of to-day are the men
and women Of tomorrow. t,,e4. tr..
Tam fully persuaded that the fate OF this nation
depends upon dmeriedn Protestdnts eises dnd
mothers. t9eFa 1ftsa 3a" fin nqf
Shall II be for " veal or wo " -
An AMgaIcAs WFE AND MoTHER.