The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1872-08-02
II0mCn ant Politics.
BY RAY RIsToN,

II"naCn ant Politics.
BY RAY RIsToN.
Almost incredibly great is the change
public sentiment is undergoing, in refer
ence TO these two subjects taken sepa-
rately, and even greater, when consid-
cred together. Nor are the new opin-
ions entertained in reference 10 them ia
the least degree derogatory to the best
interests OF the Government or those
administering it, or, on the other hand,
to the greater development in woman,
Of all that is pure noble and refined in
her sex. And men of mind, and cul-
ture are every where beginning, not on
! " to realize the fact that these two ell
ements in the social world are entirely
compatible with each other, but abso-
lutely necessary TO the future welfare
and prosperity Of the nation. We ven
ture step farther, and say absolutely
necessary 70 The prosperity Of our re-
public.
It has come TO be, in our case, as IN
that Of France, when Napoleau asked
Madam de Stael what would best in-
sure the permanency Of the Republic.
she n0bly replied educate .he mothers
Of the French.
The time !, at hand ia the history Of
our OWL land. when il is safe to ask
what mus: aud shall be done TO place
upon an i,nperishable foundation
the pillar. Of our Government, and
we unhesltatingly reply, educate .Ameri.
can women N the science of Govern
ment and political economy.
The time IS past when the cynical ar.
guments OF the b.indly ignorant or self
ish element Of the public mind, mas pow
er farther 10 prevent the onward march
Of intellect in this direction. Il only
remains for those who are awake 20 the
vital importance Of the question to help
arouse ;he dormant faculties Of those
still under The balefal spell Of past ,u-
perstition.
We say superstition for ;ho bitter
opposition which has possessed the minds
Of many, against woman's becoming ac-
Quainted with questions pertaining to
the public veal or woe of the country,
nanitestly exhibits the most glaring in
credulity the last lingering relic, let
us hope, of barberism, wholly irrecon-
cilable with the present age Of erlight-
eminent and christianity.
Gradually have their arguments been
refuted, until they are narrowed down
TO the Pitiful cry that it will unsex her,
rendering her a less desirable compan-
ion in the sacred precincts Of home.
Avauut, we exclaim, with all such
dogmas, for whatever may serve TO in
crease her convictions of individual re-
sponsibility, as free moral agent, will
from the nature implanted within her
being, by Divine Creator increase her
feelings of dependence upon that same
source for strength and guidance, thus
alone serving to make her every pur-
pose in life higher, purer, holier.
Again, none will dispute but that it
is the aim, and fond desire of every
mothers heart, that her child grow to
years Of maturity, a physical perfect
being, but to this end how tenderly che
handles, and cares for him through the
long years of infancy, and childhood
Where on earth can be found watch
fulness and anxiety equalizing moth
or's loving care And with all this
love labor before our eyes, as an exam
pie of woman's love for physical perfec-
tion in her offspring, what must Of ne
cessity be the still greater care her
mother love will prompt her to bestow
upon the right development, and cul-
ture of the intellectual faculties, when
once she has been fully made to compre-
hend the vital Importance Of the same.
But let us ask, how is she ever to
teach that which she does not herself
? We might 20 farther, and
inquire, how can she give by Inheritance
to her children those traits Of character
which shall enable the future man to
grasp, and hold successfully the reins of
Government No, if you desire 10 see
IN your sons future Statesmen, and Pres
dents, hasten with kind and loving in-
3tructions to acquaint your wives with
Ill that pertains to the public good of
.he country. Educate your daughters
n all the obstruso questions, pertaining
% finance, and commerce, in short, in
IL that may serve to expand or increase
heir understanding, trusting all ques-
ions pertaining to their affections, to
heir greater intelligence, and their
a.ural desires, implanted in every wo-
nan's heart, by higher source than
nan. Thus securing for yourselves not
My loving wives, but bOnored, and no.
lie sons, and . glorious future for the