The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1877-02-21

OF the cheek, graceful, Symmetrical form;
but after all the inquiry SHOULD be: Is there
a soul within2 Is there elevation of thought,
generous principles noble purposes, culti-
waited intellect? Ii not, what else would
woman of beautiful personal appear
ance be but as a doll or gildec toy3
How long could a man of genius be in
duced to worship at such shrine? How
long before his affections would assume the
form of hatred or contempt? Powerful pas
slons and strong affection invariably accom-
pany the man o. genius. Hence il is clear
that unless personal charms envelop Guilt
waited mind as well as the sterling qualities
of virtue, the nOblest impulses of affection
In such man will soon be extinguished,
and his fondest hopes blighted, in his selec-
ton of a partner for life. Nothing is more
desirable to q man of genius in this life than
the ardent affections of a good sensible
woman; and on the other hand, no offering
on earth is so acceptable to a woman as the
sincerest affection of a man of genius and
truth
"Burleigh,' writing to the Boston Journal
says: The death of DIR. Lord. of Buffalo,
revives some interesting facts about the lady
OF the parsonage. In this neighbOrhood a
pastor has very little assistance from his
wife in parish work. None is expected, and
none is desired. The most popular pastors
have as quiet homes as any merchant in the
select their society, and choose the circle in
which they will move. DR.. Lord married
an Indian girl. She brought TO Buffalo the
vigorous training of her camp life. She was
splendid rider, and drew the reins over a
pair of ponies that few gentlemen would
care to handle. Your correspondent
met Mrs. Lord at north
ern association to which her husband
was delegate. She brought with her her
guns, dogs and field trappings. The ladies
invited her to attend the female prayer
meeting in the morning. She frankly de-
clined, saying II could not think of 1t. | am
going hunting; that is what came for''
And she spent the day in the woods, as she
did every day during the meeting. Her pc
culiarities did not dim the lustre of her hus-
bands pastorate, which covered period of
over 40 years
Mrs Beecher has never done any pastoral
work. In other days when Mr. Beecher's
residence was crowded with callers, she kept
the door. Very gracious and winning to her
friends, she is said to be; to the stranger she
wore browning aspect There has always
been little cotcrie in Plymouth church. as
exclusive that which surrounds the queen.
Outside of this Mrs. Beecher has seldom
ventured during all these years.
Mrs. Cuyler has never done any pastoral
work She lives in an elegant mansion on
Oxford street, Brooklyn. She is a lady of
elegance and refinement, and whatever So
ciety work has been needed has been per-
formed by Mr. Cuyler's mother. She re-
sembles her son in size and nervous force,
and the prosperity of the Lafayette avenue
Presbyterian church owes very much to the
indomitable energy and untlring labors of
this lady.
Mrs. Talmage is very popular in the parish.
She is the centre of It's social life She pre-
sides over the social gatherings of the
church, although she does no visiting. She
is lady of medium size, with a cheerful
and sparkling presence. decidedly talented,
but not Extensively prominent.
Nobody annoys Mrs. Duryea. She is
lady of feeble health, and can scarcely at
tend to her home duties. Her husbands
church has, what nearly every important
New York church possesses, one or more
ladies of wealth and culture who make it
their special business to look after the social
business of the parish. We have one min
lister here who had been lawyer. His wife
sent back some cards left for her, with the
note that she married lawyer, and not
minister; that her husband had changed his
profession, but that she had not changed
hers. She should select her own company,
and receive only those who were agreeable
to her.-New York Times.