Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-01-06
Golden Rules for Wives.

/ The first inquiry OF man after marriage should
be, " How shall / preserve the heart have won %
| l. EndeaFor to make your husbands habtaten
alluring and delightful to HIM Let it be to him
sanctuary TO which lis heart may always turn from
the calanities OF Life. Make it a repose from bis
cares, shelter from the world home not for his
person only, but for his heart He NAV 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 heedesly
disturb him; should he be studious favor him with
all practicable facilities; or should he be peevish
make allowance for human nature, by your sweet
| ness and good huInor Urge him continually to
think, though he may not say it, this woman is in
deed comfort to me; cannot but love her, and
require such gentleness and affection as they de-
serve.
2. Invariably atlorn yourself with delicacy and
modesty. These to man OF refinement, are at
fractions the most highly captivating, while their
opposites never fail to inspire disgust Let the
deEcacy and modesty Of the bride be always, in
great degree, supported by the wife.
g. If it is possible, let your husband suppose YOU
think him good husband, and it will be strong
stimulus to his being So As long as he thinks be
possesses the reputation he will take some pains to
deserve it; but when he has once lost the name
he will be apt to abandon the reality.
4. Cultivate and exhibit with the greatest care
and consfancy, cheertulness and good humor.-
They give beauty to the finest face and mpart
charms where charms not On the contrary
gloomy dissatisfied manneris chilling and repusire
to his feelings he will be very apt to seek else
where for those smiles, and that cheerfuness which
he 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, if he approve.
Da,., ylr, at,1 hat %t ",
dicule, curtain lectures" When you shut your
door at night, endeayor to shut out at the same
moment all discard and contention and look on
your chamber as a retreat from the veyations of the
world; a shelter sacred to peace and Affection
How inpecorous offensive, and sinful it is. for
woman to exercise authority over her husband and
say, e will have it so. 1t shall be as like" But
/ trust the number of those who adopt this unbe-
coming and disgracefnl manner is so small as to
render it Unnecessary for me to enlarge on the sub
jects.
T. Be careful never to join in jest and laugh
against your husband. Conceal his faults and
speak only of his merits. Shrm every approach to
extravaganza The want of economy has involved
millions in misery Be neat, tidy, orderly me-
thodical Rise early, breakfast early, have place
for everything, and everything in its place.
s. Few things please man more than seing his
wife notable and clever in the management of her
household. A knowledge Of cookery, 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
9. Let home be your empire-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 center
ed Leave to your husband the task Of distin-
gushing himself by bis valor or his talents Do
you seek for fame at home, and let your applause
be that of your servants, your children, your hus
band yn,r God