Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-08-25
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F,y,s txe Aadyss of y. oonaLArD Ese, 6etors the
LouisbGsa Fepak gollsgs. .jsns 5, 1865
! by con61iage youan to stAs private relations Of
society, we deprive her, to some extent of the OPP
portunity satisfy the aspirations Of addition
But wouan's life is full of sacrifices her deeds are
not blazoned forth the world, and seldom do the
inspiring sounds of public applause greet hSs ears,
Her charity, her virtuous example, her PetieDSe in
suffering, which often makes her life hsictc, ate
known only to her immediate circle but i'll that cir
Gle her worth is acknowledged, and her influence
hallowed. There, in the language of the wise man,
!" Her children arise and call her blessed her hus-
band also, and he praiseth her." Would she forfeit
nestle throne, for the empty bubble of fame, the
feetng plaudits of the multitude?
We are accustomed to hear the education acquir-
ed at our female colleges characterized as mere
smattering, which confuses, rather than instructs.
We know, indeed, that at college, is impaired only
that elementary instruction which prepares the mind
profably to pursue the acquisition of knowledge in
after life Years of unremitting study required
to attain profound scholarship, comparatively speak
ng therefore, female collegiate education is limited
and imperfect; but the disparaging references to it
are most unjust, and approximate closely to cant.
do not hesitate to assert that the mind is thorough
ly disciplined, and the branches taught per-
fectly acquired in our female colleges, be
pected from any system of collegiate instruction.
must be allowed to go further, and say, that the
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speaking equal, it not superior, to that Of males
I base this opinion not only actual observation,
but the fact that females here have many IA
cilities for acquiring knowledge males and more
generally embrace them. While the girl is docile,
and hearkens to the voice of her preceptors the boy
is wayward. and neglects the opportunities within
his reach. Besides, most parents are contented with
business education for their sons, while they de-
sire to perfect their daughters in all the learning
and accomplishments which home culture and the
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ances to which have referred should be redreSsed,
the position of woman here will compare favOrably
with her position in any part of the civilized world
And why shall they not be redressed? Shall it be
said that the daughters of the Old North State ask
her sons in vain for justice? For whom shall the
chivary that animates their bosoms be called
into action, than in behalf of those whose purity of
character inspired that noble description by of
own immortal sons SO familiar to every ear yet
echoed from every manly heart:
And her daughtersthe queen of the forest resembling
And lightwood heart let the be applied them
How they kndle in aame-oh none know but Nhpre tried
Young Ladies of the Graduating Class: The high
merit IS yours Of having completed your collegiate
education hoEorably to your professors here as we'll
as to yourselves You have l doubt not, looked
forward to this day one that would lbeia you
from the restraints of scholastic discipline, and in
troduce you to another stage in the journey of le
where you nave pictured the way as OOrOereO Win
flowers, and leading only through pleasant places
Now, at the threshold of your departure from this
classic retreat the visions OF home and of society
beckon you onward, and seem waiting verify your
fondest antcipatons l would not cool the ardor
of youthful fancy, nor cast shade over its bright
est prospects Happy days in store for you, but
the lot of humanity is yours, and he is your friend
who, wishing that joy may be your hsndmaiden,
would warn you against cherishing the notion that
your life will be exempt from disappointments diff
fculties and trials which all the children of Adam
have in greater or less measure, to encounter
have spoken of wrongs to which woman is sub
jected, and have suggested movement for redress
but it must be conceded, that you enjoy many priv
leges, peculiar to your sex, which place you in the
highest social rank greatly widen the sphere of yonr
influence, and render more obligatory the discharge
of the duties which devove upon you. Here you
have advanced far enough in your studies to have
the power of adding continuously to your store of
knowledge by selfinstruct'on, and thereby of be-
coming the bsnesactors, well as the ornaments of
society, and you well know that you conscient
ouslY bound to persevere in this career of improve
ment. With the gift of personal attractions stamp
ed by nature on your sex, with minds improved by
study, and hearts purified by religion the extent Of
the influence you capable of exerting cannot be
estimated. Remember that the day Of reckoning
will come, when you will be called to q strict &C.
count for the talents confided to you and act,
that you may then be able to exhibit profitable
balance sheet
You may, perhaps in the alurements Of society,
forget what you have here learned and thus become
fit companions for those who think that they best
please their lady acquaintances by introducing in
conversation unmeaning compliments, and the most
frivolous topics Do not understand me as desiring
to limit conversation to abstruse learned subjects
| Triaes are not to be entirely eschewed; but you
should be prepared to entertain your literary and
even scientific friends, and to teach tluse Who are
continually insulting female intelligence by their
never ending frivoltes, to think. well to speak
Then. perhaps you will often discover, that while
pretending to descend to the level of your capacity
they have attained the height of their own.
1t is only by cutvating the graces and virtues of
your character, and improving your intellectual IA
culties, that you can repay the anxious which
has been bestowed upon you and be capable of full
| filling the noble mission Of woman in society. Upon
her IT devolves to soften the asperites of mans
| ture by the sweetness of her own-to sustain him
amid trals-to aid him by her inteigence-to pnri-
fy him by her example-above ALL to make the first
| and most permanent impressions the mind of the
child, the father Of the man. With such mission
before you, can you daily by the way recol from
the labors essential to its accomplishment?
| Occupying, as you do, the higher ranks of society
surrounded. as you are by the luxnries of life
90 not forget those whom fortune has favored less
your poorer sisters, with kind and gentle natures
like yourselves, but entirely deprived of the oppor-
tunties for mental improvement with which you
have been blessed. While entertaining y our friends
with your musical accomplishments it will add to
the harmony Of your feelings if you will aid &C
sionally, her, the hum of hose spinning wheel is
the usual accompaniment of her own sweet voice.
Often, as l have noticed the condition of the virtu-
Gus female poor, has it occurred to me- how worthy
of womaDs mission, and how grateful to the Creator
it would be, to afford them the means of mental i'm.
provement and thus prepare them more efficiently
for the duties and trials of life Let me suggest
then, that you exert your influence to establish com.
mon schools, supplied with female teachers, in your
| respective neighborhoOds where moor female chill
dren may have opportunities Of receiving instruc.
ton; or, failing IN this, that you devote some atten
ton to class of your own thus you will secure
peace on earth for yourselves and lay up treasures