Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1855-03-29

peace never folds her white wings by that Ere
side; the gentle spirit Of content never sheds
her holy-infuence there. The master Of The
mansion. though yet in bis prime, seems pre-
maturely old there is an expression Of suffering
around his compressed lips, and bis broad brow
bears many trace Of care. Ahl there is a
vuture at his heart. which like the hero Of the
olden story. he would fan conceal Ten years
ago be married a beautiful girl, with thous-
and pleasant visions Of domestic quietude and
bliss. But his dreams have founded; the rosy
Eue Of romance is lost in the cold, gray dawn Of
bitter reality.
His wife presides over bis household with
surprising grsceiulness; she is the idol Of so.
ciety, and leader Of fashion. She goes and
comes through those spacious halls, dressed in
garments that might bend queen; she gives
brilliant dinners, where she shines the ightest
star; and parties, which every body pronounce
cHARMSO But she is never the kind devoted
companion-the loving, trusting, helpmale,
sharing every Joy and sorrow, cheering him
when he desponds, and cOunseling in trials and
perplexities with winning delicacy and tender.
ness. Ia short, she never makes home happy.
But it snot alone TO the frivolous, that our sub
ject speaks the language Of reprOof and instruc-
ton; there are others, TO whom it may be ap-
piled with equal force. Ask the wouldbs re-
formers Of the nineteenth century, whose loft.
lest aim is to step beyond her appropriate
sphere, how she performs her duty in this Tes'
pect She is often seen in the debating hall and
lecture room. where strife and confusion prevail
Her voice is heard ringing out in defence Of th,
RIGHTS Of her sex; she allows her name to bt
dandied about, linked with the coarsest epi
thets; she takes long and tedious journeys il
behalf Of the cause she has espoused. You may
hear her talk enthusiastically Of all that is pure
and elevating in woman's mission and sublime
in her dstiny. Indeed she appears to be ready
to suffer any hardship or prlvation, il she car
only aid in the GLORIOUS work Of redeeming
oppressed females from their terrible !hral
dom.
But you do not find her bright presiding
-'anius Of home Her smiles and cheerful vel.
Como do mo- .-.,.Aet her husband when he re.
turns from his daily t6Si! her lands do not draw
his arm chair to that favorite nook; ne. 'oc'eeI
does not charm away bis WEAKNESS and makt
him forget his cares. When he is i'll, she il
seldom near to smooth his pillow, or battle hii
fevered cheek or whisper of hope and consols
ton.
Can it, be. that she, with all her PRETENDED
regard for the best interests of humanity, ever
realizes her own responsibility Alas, We fear
not.
Ask the peevish, complaining wife, if she
has ever thought seriously of the matter. What
comfort she has. Her two noble looking
boys and their fair sister are as beautiful trio
of 9hillren as ever graced one household; her
husband is kind and indulgent but her fretful
disposition will not allow her moments tran
guilty. She is in perpetual anxiety; sometimes
it is one thing, then another that causes her ln-
quietude, but she is never at rest. The chill
dren yearn for the sunshine. which they see in
the homes of their playmates, end invent all
kinds of excuses to get away from the endless
troubles which haunt their mother. They
have already learned that pleasure cannot bt
had under their own roof and the gamb-
ling hall, the theatre and the club room holt
out temptations, which they can scarcely resist
Aye, think of these solemn considerations anC
be wise.