Smyrna times., 1857-12-03

have noble sympathy with The great and beau
.iful which are everywhere spread out before
her, where Natures works are manifest,-it
can be seen ia the smallest spire of grass which
stretches its tiny self from the earth up to owards
the heat and light Of Heaven,-in the tender
flower that unfolds its delicate petals to receive
earth's rain and sunshine,--in the countless
worlds and systems of worlds which stud the
vau1ted empyrean above, where the skill OF
Omnlpotencei is most signaly displayed Every
lady should understand and be able to explain
seGae Of the functions and nature of the mani
festations which are continually presented to
view. She should be familiar with Botany, and
81 least, with the more common truths of As
tronomy,-with Natural Philosophy, and many
of the Sciences. This knowledge, while it
would make her the much more agreeable, de-
.slrable and useful companion, sister or mother,
ma kes her not one whit the less qualified to
discharge the physical labor, the household du-
ties which might belong to the station assigned
10 her in life, but, on the contrary, would make
her duties more pleasant to herself-would
take the mind from the sordid, selfish pursuit of
gain. and make the time pass more agreeably
to'herself,-prsvent those little waits of feel
ing which sometimes fit across the pathway of
life, from rufsing the serenity of feeling, or
changing the even tenor of her ways.
Obtaining your mental education is the most
important act of your life. 1t is a serious aim,
aud you should seriously entertain it. You
must not regard 1t as something that comes in
natural, easy course, but something that must
be striven tor-something requiring labor
severe seltdenying mental application; you
must regard every well-digested lesson as
certain step towards larger mental world
the grandeur of this thought will sustain you
In the various trials and perplexities of the
slow but sure ascent of the rough ways of Sci
enee,-it will sustain you in overcoming all the
obstacles which may lie in your pathway, and
hnally bring you off successful and accomplish
ed. Some one may, perhaps, think that it is
much more difficult for her to acquire know
ledge than others. Then, there is the stronger
reason for perseverance, unless she wishes TO
fall to an inferior and menial station. But. he
not too hasty in coming to this conclusion see
IT you have tried your abilities fairly, fully.
faithfully" never give up" Some of the
brightest examples of genius have been trans.
mltted to us, of persons who were inferior 10
thelr compeers in their earlier years, till some
circumstance transpired which caused their
latent abilities to become developed. Be that
as 1t may, one thing is certain, there are very |
few who have not talents sufficient, under pro-
per culture, to make them agreeable compan-
Ions, pleasure to themselves, and blessing
TO the world. We are all apt to think-per-
haPs, young ladies more-that no particular
field of usefulness presents itself for MS 10 oc.
cuPy; but this conclusion is fallacious. No,
young lady, it is impossible for you to remain
neutral; you WiH exert a poDerfuI influence
either for good or evil. 1t is matter of doubt
by many which exert the greater power upon
the world in molding character and controlins
The destiny OF society, males or temaIes,-for
II men engage in the more busy and onerous
duties OF life, make the laws and control the {
general character and destiny OF community.
women form the character and determine the
iestlny of man. This has been acknowledged ;
IN very many notable instances worthy of our I
attention. Washington acknowledged it,-so a
I'D NaPoleon,-so have very many others
ohn Y. Adams, the old man eloquent" said.
whatever have been, such as it Was: sucb as =;
m' whatever it is. and such as | hope to be in ?
III futurlty, must be ascribed, under Providence
the precepts and examples of my mother"
You may exert powerful influence upon the 4
haracter and habits of brother, and perhaps [
ecialm hls errlng steps 10 the ways of virtue Il
nd rectItude. A sisters influence, if properlv y
xerted, is of great effect. Your name NAV >,
erhaPs attach itself to that galaxy of female Ia
alent which is excrting so powerful an infiu- Il
nee upon the public character, morals and "
ducatlon or else, you have another sphere. ~ ~
mich is, home, the social circle your instru- nj
tent Tor the accomplishment of this object il dt
ne affections. Love is the mystic wand bv TO
hlch you are to work these great transforma.
ons. Gentleness, sweetness, loveliness and tb
nrlty are the elements of your power. You bu
re placed at the fountain of life-you must fo
'lde in the peaceful sanctuaries of home. md n' m
ak in the noiseless wales of private life vo, -.
ust dwell beside the secret springs of public ~
rtue; there, iq a word, you form the character
the world, and determine the destiny of your
ce. What responsibility! Your great NOV pic pic
g-pOwer is modesty and loVeliness of charac- Ih
= its constant exhibition in the numberless str
-tle acts of everyday life, which will cause an
'u no inconvenience, but merely show your arr arr
gard for the rights and feelings of others. EN-
N insure you success in almost any under 10
king, draw around you a crowd of admiriuO
socistes. over whom this power can be wield.
TO sueb an extent as to render them subser
cot to your desires, and ready to undertake to 4
rry out your designs. Said a distinguished inc
ritter. himself successful in public office, and
pular as a man of ability and a gentleman S