The Huntington argus. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1872-1905, 1873-07-19
For the Huntington Argus.

Mr.. Editor: An article appeared in your
paper some three weeks ago. over the sig
nature of Miss Grundy," (not the verita
ble Mrs Grundy, | suppose, but from the
striking similarity, a distant rela,iye,) in
which some very satirical remarks were
made, alluding particularly to Young
gentleman OF professional preteusions.
Well, read the article with scruiin-
iz'ng observance; indeed, ! studied closely,
endeavoring, 1t possible, to arrive at some
conclusion as TO the intention OF the au-
thoreSs aud the character OF her t-Uiuc.
ton. That it lad direct allusion b. our
sex was perfectly percep,ible; that ii nsin
uated on professions generally, without
discrimination, was an evident fact After
attentively considering these two important
discoveries, ! came to the decided corclu-
sion that the chivalry of our sex, and the
dignity OF professions generally, had been
violently assaied by the satirical remarks
of Mics Grundy." pardon me if mis-
interpreted the illusions made) Now, |
always had profound reverence for the
female sex-admired the superiority of
their refined nature-ior history may paint
the character OF men great IN "song or
story, but with Its gertler tints it cords
the examples OF exalted lovelness in the
iairer sex-"the dear creatures we defend
against the world. In fine, | advocated
woman suffrage" and when Susan Il.
Anthony, Victoria Woodruff and others
were clamoring for the ascendancy, glo-
ried in their efforts to obtain universal SUI
premacy. In cabinet or field history points
to tie virtues Of our fathers; with rather
lighter shades it records the constancy,
| courage aud affection OF our Mothers
Adown the tides OF time all history will
hail them as worthy, noble examples of
feminine virtues. When ! found that
these noble heroines had been thwarted in
their designs and the true and noble prin-
ciples they advocated had been overthrown
by heartless demngogues, felt chagrined
and poured my denunciations upon the
unprlncipled miscreanis that would dare
foil such pure aud amiable intentions.
All, more than this, | had a sweet
heart Her name was Araminta Jane
Polly Ann. What an adorable creature
she wasl Why, always felt like was
in the delectable kingdom when in her
presence She, too, esroused the noble
cause OF "woman's rights" aud evinced
unmistakable signs OF insanity when agi-
'a'ed by the subject Still loved her
She was the charm of social circles the
solace of worldly griefs aud cares. the re
former Of my rough exterior"-she didn't
pay croquet though.
After enduring all this with humility
that astonished myself and heing-com-
paratively spaaking-a disinterested Spec
iator Of the usurpation OF our rights and
Liberties then TO have the singing epithet
Of 'ProfesfioHai bare indirectly though
iuriously hurled at newly. il il simplv
outrageous and would inspire Indignation
and evaporation in n saint
Men may admire pnngent sarcasm, bu;
they love gentleness aud aniahlitv They
may admire the binding vividness OF the
iightnins's fash in a single exhibition, Lnt
they would hardly desire it a. their con-
tlnual light through lie Nor will he who
has been struck by the electric bolt feel
any more kindly affected toward tlat DOW.
cr for the scathing it has inflicted Iftbi.
position were established in truth. il might
aid in explaining the fact that so large a
number Of young ladies have been lett 10
travel the journey Of life alone after bav
ing been ''reigning bellies
While look with feelings of erthusi-
astic pride upon the di-intere4ted renerosi-
iy OF Mis. Grundy." in sacrificing her
own interests 70 checr'o'ly, this direct al
lnsion 10 the profession iu such an insinu.
siioe tone is enough IA. arouse ,he indig-
nation Of the most Indifferent
Though perhaps am arriving at rom
illusions too readily. Perhaps "Miss
Grundy' dal not have reference 10 an pro
iessionals being "boro. She might have
been unfortunate enough to realize tl,at
her eomfanion Of the evening was one OF
those d'saereeab'e individuals. a. there are
occasional professional bore" -thon,b
deny that absolutely al are-and perhaps
'his one made himself particularly ,le,esi-
able Who knovs? 10 this actually be
fhe case, will drop my resentment. and