Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1867-05-01
Miss DickInson,s Lecture.

had, some years ago, opportunity to hes
q woman delivering lectures with gres
ability, and on different subjects, in
premptu.
On the 22d inst. we, of this place, ha
the pleasure of listening to Miss Anna L
Dickinson on q subject frequently IN
der consideration, and discussed by
great many skilled in human nature. He
delivery was graceful and of a peculia
fueney, and pleased, no doubt, all present
The main points were: Why are womel
not so much employed in work as men
when able to do the same? Why are the,
not so well renumerated. when performing
the same duties? And why do not womeI
use the same privileges of these '.lords o
creation"-the world being made fo
woman as well as man?
In order not to be misunderstood, let u
in the first instance state, that we favor
advocating the fullest rights of every
human being, and would not see our fail
ones dealt with unfairly? But sum
cuique. There is no doubt some truth il
that mystical chapter of creation of oul
first mother. "And the rib, which the
Lord God had taken from the man, made
he a woman"-Gen. 8. Her appearance,
We are taught, had the effect to keep
papa Adam company, to assist him, to
make him comfortable Ito use q modern
expressionl and to form one total with
him. We all know that with her entrance
into the garden, the poor fellows suffer
ings commenced, and after long endurance
he found it of no use to oppose her desires;
nOLeHs voLeHs he gave in, and thus we POOR
mortals have to bear the hardships until
this very day, and will have to suffer so
long as mortality exists. These very same
qualities of mother Eve, she kindly be-
queathed to her daughters, and miracu-
lousy enough, thousands of years have
not effected the least change on their heart
and character, incomprehensIble and i'm
penetrRble even to themselves. This para
disiacal dolce far n5eHte is hereditary to
thsm-leisure and pleasure their field
Some of Ewes daughters, and most of
them not enjoying coningslity, come now
complaining they are i'll used, when at
the same time this very sex has the indi-
rect government over men, their enslsved
masters. As soon as we admit the hypothe-
sis of the above points, then the thesis is
clear as daylight That some work can
be as well done by women as by men, we
fully acknowledge, but very seldom do
persevere, very seldom can they at
work Of any importance be relied upon,
and this very idea Of want of perseverance,
this lack of confidence undertakes their
prices of work. We have daily proofs of
women, who with perseverance,, earn
wages than men, and then this very
important item that women have not the
obligation TO provide for fansiItes-in
raet the icorsda Is not called to do the cork,
'ut to assist in It.
Our 18th century is grand for its discoV-
sries, inventions, ETC., and there may be a
great deal more in store, but the harmony
IF nature, the mysterious balance OF pow
cannot be disturbed by human specu-
alton. 1.-THE world is made for woman
ls well as man :" ergo, we have the same
light; ergo, you lords of creation give up
7our privileges, we can do just the same;
let rs legislate, regulate the domestic
let rs take arms against foreign
oes. let rs cultivate the land, let as carry
N the commsrce, let rs look out for prog
'ess in art and sciences; come let US show
hese tyrants what women are. Du sub
in4e az ridieue IL ny a qfun pas. Why
be lion is q nobler animal than the fox;
Why the moon does not give daylight; why
he creation is not ascribed to q goddess;
Why every invention or discovery has not
hosen the women rs representatives; why
is not made by women why all
hese things. are so and not otherwise, Is
be secret Of nature, which quite by chance
les above womanly wisdom
Women, taking it altogether, have no
eason to complain about their social posi-
in civilized countries, especially not
q this. Those enjoying coLjugal rights
frequently try their best to ruin the
onest, hard striving half by exorbiLant
lxuries; those in reduced circumstances
7dlLge as much as they can IN Initiating
heir healthier sisters, hence the n1onstros-
of uHfortunates IN large and small cities
mot tie rant of something to do" caus
; hcirfau, bat the longing to lire the life
an idle, luxurious LADY. There is sufh-
lent work to be done, but good work is
Everybody knows what scare
y there is in servans,-Rs If doing do
lestic work for others was degrading
here is need Of good needle women in the
branches of the trade, and for
,0d pay, too. There are women employed
counting houses, in printing establish
Ients, &c, but of course they are efficient
hes; in one word let those in want of
ork show they are able to do the work
ght, and they will be paid accordingly.
he cancer, as Miss Dickinson rightly
marked, Is in bringing up the infant
III. With the babe sensible mothers
lould begin; poor or rich mothers ought
OF to be afraid of Mary's tender hands,
make her wash, cook, scrub, do all
inds of domestic work, and to study at
le same time. If Mrs f. would not try
turn her daughter Annie, scarcely out
her children shoes, into a stylish lady,
nth csnnonbail of extra size on her head,
r~inoline etc, etc. Ifmamma would show
lazy what duties she might have to per-
,rm, eadheFto the market of life instead
the market of LuJN77es aud pleasure,
her daughter, not for a healthier,
VI for a poorer life, then the parent, child
nd society at large will be blessed with
hat is ealled,-a fortune. Rosa Bonn
eur, Angelica kaufman, Mad. de Stael,
gorge Sand, Rachel, Ristori and even the
doctor with $4,000 q year, are excep-
obs, and are certainly ornaments to the
Z, and it will always be an enrichment
T art and science, when such stars ap-
Bar On the armament; but progress in
ie sciences will not stop without them
y all means let every young lady try to
ach the highest step of intellectual Gull
but always bear in mind her calling
life. Work is balsam to the blood;
,rk is the reward for pains and tolls;
ork gives respectsbility, honor, position,
I'd with perseverance at DoTk, women
i'll have no heed to complain of 'some-
ling to do" Good and efficient women
i'll find the same pay men earn, and york !
i'll save the unfortunate from utter des-
uctioa. sUUN CUIoUE