Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-10-10
SABBATH READING.
Virtu0us w ON On .

Vistu0us Women.
"yiuue Commands good mems respect, and al
mems honor. She that arms her intentio with i
IS iavincib e.
The peculiar charm and real worth ol
woman does not consist in extraordinary
talen}s, superior accomplishments nor even
in that which above all other female EN-
bellishments, is most sought after-personal
beauty. Her stately form may be cast in
the mould Of perfection-her gentle eysa
may seem to win their soft coloring from
the azure heavens-her lips may be ofrosy
dye--her sable tresses may linger, seeming
ly, on the neck Of pearl, or sparkle in the
sunbeams like threads Of waving gold but
what's beauty without virtue? 1t is indeed
rose without fragrance, an apparition
without substance. Beauty and money,
without merit may win admirers for her,
but such admiration will be as transient as
the blaze of a meteor; it may perchance get
for her eligible connections but these will
not answer the wisher Of her heart-they
will not render her happy Virtue is the Or
iginal and the orignator-the grand archie
type OF happiness-the very nucleus Of all
that is lovely in woman with it she needs
no outward pomp; her very countenanc .
is full OF majesty; in her there is something
SO commanding SO subduing that even vii
liar I'D IL,
her temples. but in the character of votaries
Here then is the true source from which
flow the peculiar charms of woman. Show
me virtuous woman. and you will point
me to generous, afectionate, and sympa-
thizing heart. Virtuous females are the
guardian angels Cf society; they smooth
the uneven path of life, and soften the bed
affliction. In adversely. with angelic re-
gard. they sympathize with US in prosper
ity, with ecstatic joy, they rejoice with u.s.
Picture to yourself, gentle reader, such a
being by the bedside of departing friend
in the solemn yet delightful attitude of
prayer, with her gentle eyss bathed in tears
modestly raised to he Father in Heaven, the
oil of eloquence upon her tongue, the honey
of persuasion upon her lps-she is the an
gel Of love and comfort. The scene can be
but family sketced, for naught but On an
gels pencil, dipped in the infinite concep-
tions of heaven can add the glowing tint
and complete the loveliness of the picture.
A virtuous female is an invaluable trea-
sure to her parents, diadem to her hue
band, and blessing divine to her of
spring Ar.
AIMS IN Llrk.-Young man , are the aims
Of thy life such as the sci Dost thou i'm
prove thy hours of leisure, such as occur in
the intervals of lvbor and business, in read
ing, in study, in meditation, in profitable
lfso, thou art acting wise
ly; for thou wilt thus lay up for thyself
portion that will stay by thee in every trial
and conflict incident upon life's pilgrimage.
Not so. however, with that young man who
finds his chief and almost only pleasure in
the gratifying Of his appetites and passions.
A dark future awaits him. While the for
mer is at home evenings with his books the
latter is abroad with his convivial compan-
ions wasting his time and money, and by
his vicious practices and sensual indulgence
is enfeebling both boil and mind In this
way his character is corrupted and des-
troyed, though he may for while keep up
his reputation, which, however, will not
last long after character, its only sure foun-
dation is ruined. Beware, then, young man
how thou spendest thy time: As is thy
youth, and early manhood, 80
will be thy m.turer life. Three terms being
given, it is nowise difficult to fiud the fourth
or final result
In a town in "Old Essex County" more
than half a century ago, were two lads at
tending the same school, the one studious
youth, who took fast hold Of instruction,
employing every opportunity to
get knowledge and wisdOm and understand
ing. He avoided those places of amuse
ment where the young waste so much time,
and form habits of dissipa,ion-but lost
thereby, that charming and characteristic
title, "ladies' man" Not 30, however,
with his companion. He did not like ap-
plication to his books, did not find pleasure
in their study. He was fond of company,
found his chief and highest delight in par.
ties, balls etc. He was ready to accept an
invitation to dancing party, anywhere
within twenty miles, He was the idol Of
the young misses-was called by that sweet
charming, and most endearing of titles, q
ladies man."
Time passed on, and the young men en-
gagged in the active scenes Of life. The for
mer waSappointed Judge Of the Supreme
Court Of the United States. The latter So
cured the place Of street scsvenger" in .
village in the aforesaid county. How true
it is-whatever one soweth that shall he
also reap.
This interesting sketch is veritable his
tory, and name could be given were it ne
cessary. twill serve just as well however
to illustrate the live of multitudes in and
out OF Essex county. Remember, young
man, that understanding is . wsll-spring o.
life, and he that hath 1t shall be able te
shun the evil that besetteth his path of life
How much better is it to get wisdom thar
gold; and understanding than silver.-Bo,
ton zranscript.
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