Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-03-07
TO THE HOUSEWIFE.

the architect, tluInCSS the uphOlStpr. 1t must be warrented by affection, and lighted up with cherefulness Industry nut and ventilator, renewing the atmosphere be the bringing in fresh salubrty day by day; while over all, as q protecting canopy and glory, nothing will suffice except the bless ing of God.
 FEMALE PURITY-All the influence which women enjoy in socicty-their right to the maternal care which forms the tir~t and indellble species of education the wholesale restraint which they possess over the passions of manlind their pow CT of protecting us when young, and cheer ing us when old-lepend so entirely upon their personal purity, and the charm which it casts around them, that to inSinuate a doubt of it's real value is wilfully to remove the broadest corner stone on which civil society rests, with all its comforts.
 MATRmoNY.-A man and his wife were on a certain occasion, enlisted in dispute, which of them had committed the fault in some late occurrences: at length the husband, preceiving tn at itmght amount to something unpleasant, kindly and sweet ly remarked:
 'Well, my dear, I had as lief il would be l as you that committed the fault, for we have but one interest and one charactcr'
 '' Yes, my dear," replied the viii, " and l had as lief it would be mysett 5 you"
 Of coarse, the quarrel was healed ina moment-N. J. Recordcr
 We see it stated that Mrs. Lama. wife of d former President of Texas, Mr~ D.. Alexander, Richmond, Texas, ant t..lt. Matlit, of the United States Navy, compo-s the whole of Rev. John NeWIaud Na' s family now living. g.-4KemlAiS 1drocate
 TIE MOTHER MoIDs TIE MAS.-TIat 1t Is the mother who moulds the man is 8 sentiment beautifully Illustrated bv tie following recorded obeTvation of ,hrowt wrter-'' When 1 lived among the Choc- taw Indians, held aconsultation with one of their chiefs respecting the arts ot clv- ilized life; and, among other things, he informed mo that at their start they fell into a great mistalle-they only sent boys to school. These boys came home intel ,igent men, but they married uneducated and mciyilizcd wives-and the uniform result was the children were all like their Intli4tIo. il' idlllci SDpl ltSl dII uiN interest in both wife and children And now, said he, Eff we would educate but one class of our children, we should choose the girls for when they become mothers they educate their sons." This is the point, and it is true. No nation can be- come fully enlightened when mothers are not in good degree qualified 10 discharge the duties of the home work of education
 TEACH THE WoNEN TO SAvE.-There's the secret. A saving woman at the head of a family is the very best saving bank yet eStablished-on that receives deposits daily and hourly, with no costly machinery to manage it. The idea of saving is pleasant one, and if '' the women" would imbibe 1t at once they would cultivate aad adhere to 1t, and thus many when they were aware of 1t, would be laying the foundation for a competent security in a stormy time and shelter in a rainy day. The woman who sees 10 her own house has large field to save in, and the best way to make her comprehend it Is for her to keep an account of current expenses. Probably not one wife in ten has an idea how much are the expenses of herself or family. What from ono or two thousand dollars are eexpendel annually there is a chance to save something, if the attempt is only made. Let the housewife take the idea-act upon it--and save 1t and she will save many dollars-per- haps hundreds-whcre before she thought it impossible This is a duty-not q prompting of avarice-a moral obliga- ton that rests upon all-upon ' the women" as well as upon the men; but is a duty we are sorry to say, that is cultivated very little even among those who preach the most, and regard themselves as examr'ls in most matters. Teach the woman t> save," is good enough maxim to }3 inserted in the next edition of Poor Richards Almanac"
 FINDING FAULT WITH CHILDREN -'t is at times necessary to censurc and na.ish. But very much more may be ooaa by encouraging children when they lo well. Be therefore more careful to express logf appreciation of good conduct, tnao yo1r disapprobation of bad. Nothing cAa -1oie discourage child than spirit of incessaut fault finding as the part ofits parents. And hardly anything can exert more HyG- rious influence upon the disPoslsluon both of parents and cnld
 There are two great motives influencing human action-hope and fear. Both of these are at times necessary. Who would not perfer to have her child influenced to good conduct by desire of pleasing, rather than bv the fear of offending? Ifa mother never expresses her qualification when her children do well, and is always censuring them when she sees anything amiss, they are discouraged and unhappy. Their disposi- tion becomes hardened ands oured by this ce aselcss fretting, and at last, finding whether they do well or ill., they are equally found fault with, they relinquish all efforts to please, and become needless ofreproaches.
 But let mother approve of her chllds con- duet whenever she can.-Let her show that his good behavior makes her sincerely hap py. Let herreward him for efforts to please, by smiles and affection. In thlS way she will cherish in her child's heart some of the noblest and most desirable feelings of our nature. She will cultivate in him an amiable disposition and cheerful spirit. Yonr child has been through the day, very pleasant and obedient Just before put tins, him to sleep for the night, you take his hand, and say. My son, you have been very good to day. It makes me very happy to see you so kind and obedient.- God loves children who are dutfiul to their parents, and he promises to make them happy" This appreciation from his mother is to him great reward. And when with more than affectionate tone, you say, "Good night, my dear son," he leaves the room with his heart full of feel ing. And when he closes his eyes for sleep. he is happy, and resolves that he will always try to do his duty.-1As. motAer at