Des Arc citizen., 1858-12-11
REvERIEs OF A MAIDEN LADY.

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 every young girl forms as many plans fo the future as do; and such pleasan plans too. IL seems to me one need onl live to be happy. shall soon leav, school then intend bread great deal and study housekeeping, so that when am married l may make a pleasant home for my husband.
 NINETEEN YEARS OLp.-Two wihter in society! We'll, l have learned ont thing. 1 find that the world views m, neither handsome, rich, nor entertaining consequently am not of much importance which is not very great discovery; but am sure l have 1t mind and a heart What am to do with them
 TWENTY THREE YEARS OLD.--I an no longer happy; the SD rit of unrest has taken possession of me. How can live this weary life of insanity? l try to neg lect no household duty; but We have plen ty of servants to do all the work. A wo mans lot is sad one she is told " hel noblest station is retreat" Oh that were a man, that might be active, were it but in money making. l am not gooc enough to-live a wholly benevolent life yet l want occupation. l have no desire to go to party after party asmany young lady does, hoping to find husband. Tn, whole system of society is degrading tt woman. It seems 10 me 1t would be bet ter to offer proposals of marriage openly to gentlemen, than to use the man9uyres | tl,ot f be married. Must she, in order to be happy do not know.
 TWENTY SIX YEARS OLD.-How the years glide on, marked by many events and experiences; but my mind Is snll un. certain about life. Many women in my place would have married MT. B. for he loved me, plain and unattractive as am but though he was worthy a better woman than myself, did not love him as wife should love her husband The few men who have happened to care for me l have not fancied, and so will be an old maid But what shall live for? What shall ] do be happy!
 TnIRrY FIVE YEARS OLD.-A faint fgleam of light seems to shine upon my path--a feeling of the truth that our life here is probation: that !" enjoyment and not sorrow, IS our destined end or way have ever been seeking after happiness earthly happiness; but now feel q degree of willingness to receive every event, whether joyful or sad as sent by ar All-wise Creator With this willingness, comes feeling of strange contentment. What matters q little more or less of tran- story earthly pleasure The greates, amount of comfort in life is secured by being alive to the blessings that we re- ceive day by day, appreciating the bles- sings of our lot--not envying others. The education of girls Is very cruel, they are obliged to learn wisdom by sad expc- rience. Why cannot they be fitted, as far as possible, to bear life under any aspect? Instead of teaching them that the only happy state of woman is that of wife and mother, let them grow up with the idea that marriage Is an accident in life, some times a sad one. Either they should be educated in this way, or the opportunities of marriage should be as free to Woman as to man. Why could not parents invite gentlemen to their houses wth the avowed object of selecting husbands for theil daughters? Many worthy man would then gain a wife to whom he would never have dared to aspire. Why should il be thought more immodest for a girl to show an innocent preference for the society of a gentleman - this preference founded on rue admiration and respect - thar for her to love and marry a mar merely out of gratitude for his Annoying her9 If woman only felt the certainty that they can mary if they choose, half the lolbes of their character-such as vanity and jealousy--would be much lessened Their aims would be nobIer, they would make better wives, .[ Home Journal.
 A PRorEsT ON TIcK.-One of our Lou isvile leeding houses sold bill of good to an Indiana customer on credit A set clement by note al four months was re quested, to which the Hoosier debtor vii lingly assented. But, suppose don pa this note uAen i fa Us due 2, iH iiH44+Fe4 4t4F he. linen" replied our merchant, you note will be protested and your credit de stroyed v "How much will that cost {? said Indiana. "Dollar and half," ter mulously answered our friend. "Tfen look here, old fellow, just include ha amount tn the note, and pay it for me whel you get the note protested"
 A leading merchant collapsed, and wa not seen at church for a month-th though very strong Proiestant.-[ Louisville Cou rier.
 To DESTROY BUcs.-Bugs cannot stan hot alum water. Take two pounds c alum, bruise it and reduce it nearly [ ] nnrdnr-dissnlrn if in ihree nnaris q