The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1860-04-19
the Palladium
NJ. F THOMAS, w. S.

Eds:-A short time since. our attention
was directed to an article in the Palladium
with the signature Of Fanny" bearing the
title Womcn's Rights; theme which, 10 the
authors opinion, should have long ago sunk
into oblivion along with the absurdities that
accompany it. She admits that when viewed
in the right ligh. it is of itself well enough;
and if her standard Of right must be the stan
lard for all the world. then indeed has there
been q vast amount of talent expended in a
vain and useless cause.
She asks il it was intended women should
have rights with men. wis were they not en-
dowed with the same ruling faculties, with
the same stern, rrpulsive natures" &c. Mar
row. indeed must be the limits Of that obser-
walton, that ills to discover innumerable ev-
licences of the wisdom, the power. and judy
mens displayed by that part OF creation whose
God given faculties have been SO seriously
moderated.
She cites evidence, Queen Mary, and
Elizabeth. of Engla,d whose footsteps have
indeed been marked with blood and persecu
tions; but if we compare the number of males
and females who have filed successfully the
English throne. we will find the amount of
wisdom end bene violence displayed, to be pro-
portionate and when, in Brtsin's happy Isle,
has there been a more wise judicous ad
ministration than at present?
Is it a Necessary ingredient in the character
of wise ruler TO possess ..stern repulsre
nature2" If This be the striking feature Of
mans superiority, then is there less reason
that he should be entrusted with the sole di.
reclion of affairs; nor have we any example
left US US, that such traits are essential. She
scouts the idea OF women appearing with
men at the ballot box; let the vulgar ,hrong
ha hnis h..
of high souled. Intelligent, woman, Danish
in a moment. every vestige of immortality p
If the political vortex be considered already
corrupt. tina. mingling in its excitemen,s
would tend to demoral,ze her nature should
she not. by ner womsn's sympathy and ener
gy, be permitted to aid in elevating the stan
dard? Let her SOW the seeds of virtue
in her children's hearts; To- h rcarefulIy watch
and tend them: bur whether the good seed
prosper or not, her influence can extend no
farther: although she may witness the yswn
ing gulf of temptation gaping wide before her
sons, she has no legal power to remove them,
and her only resource is in prayers and tears.
0 ve who would So strenuousy guard the
avenues TO the elective franchise! may you
never he called to quaff the cup which some
of us have drained to the very dregs, and
from the depths of its mingled bitterness. has
our soul iohSeu lor me utter emancipation OF
that principle in woman. which would so
earnestly seek to remove those dark tempt
atoms from the pa.hs Of those her heart
holds most dear.
Were the Tor DIS of creation but sensible Of
the burning Indignation that fills woman s
soul. as she turns over the pages of their
statute books. assuredly they would feel that
however enlightened and benevolent are our
present institutions OF government there vet
salvation of one half of community be thor
oughly effected. MARGARET.