Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-25
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WELLINGTON, Mo-, Jan. n, 1879.
EDITOR INTELLIGENCKR As animals of the
higher order. we again ask space in your
columns for a few words. 1t is very evident
that somebody was not exactly pleased by our
little article. The starting point of all this irri-
tatlon on the part of the ''glrls'' is to be found
in the five line paragraph of the editor. wherein
he recommends economy to the ''girls'' and
boys in the manner of prosecuting their
amusements. Then followed the criticism of
the indignant young ladies, wherein they prove
conclusively they did not agree with the editor
Claimed to be democratic in principle, and to
have assisted in his election threw dirt at the
''boys,'' criticised their manner of sparkling
the ''girls' and said they constitute a consider
able portion of the people to be represented in
legislative halls, and therefore claimed q hear
ing. They seem to ignore the fact that this
same democracy grants to every citizen, how
ever humble, however remote from the great
cities, such as Lexington, the priv ilege Of dis
GUSHING subjects that affect the interest of the
people. especially the rising generation, and
still more especially when those subjects are
brought forward in a newspaper for everybody
to read, and criticise if they wish. That every
''boy'' and ''girl'' ia interested, or should be,
in the subject of economy, in these stringent
times, as brought forward by the editor, as indi-
eating the character not only of the ''boys'' but
girls, no one will galnsuy. That Lexington
is The only place in all this county where it is
possible for extravaganza to be practiced In this
particular, will hardly be supposed; hence our
impertinencs $50 called). We gave the Lexing-
ton "boys'' precedence in d subject that origl-
mated in their midst, that was all. We had a.
much right to speak on a subject of interest to
all, as they. and quite as much as the lady who
has not had a vehicle of any description to call
for her this season. and is, therefore, not of the
number alluded to in the beginning; conse-
quently all that harrangue about our Impudence
applies with equal force 10 her, If force it has,
which scarcely any will affirm. We have gone
over the subject matter thus far to show where
the principles she advocates will lead her. This
representative of the Lexington ''girls' in
in venom and politics., never heard of Yelling
ton before. 1t is convenient for politicians to
forget sometimes. She wraps herself in majestic
scorn and towers above the countryites, and the
inhabitants of the little village ON the Sni, as il
they were LlllIputians. Absorbed in denun-
Citations of insignidcance of the ''boys" of little
villages, she has not heard the engines of the C.
Il A. r. R. sounding the requium to the depart.
ing glory of the old Jerusalem of Lafayette
county.
Her allusion to the eagle on the trade dollar
is very pretty indeed. and in the proper connec.
ton might sound well; but as 1t Is, wall have t.
pass with the trade dollar-considerable below
par. She says We have no claim Oh her; we are
too dull and ostentatious. Well, thank you, We
are not fiery. We have o friendship Tor vol
though. in spite OF your faults; but 1t is not .
the ''ta1y'' kind. We are not gentlemen be.
cause We compared a lady to q mad chicken
She will really have to forgive US this little in
discretion; We are a very poor hand at compar
lson, and are satisfied, since reading her las
article. that the chicken, however mad, woult
not answer the purpose. and suffered by tn,
comparison. But hear her further "W'
would have most contemporary declined
reply, &C., il we had not been afraid they weult
have said We were vanquished." Vanquished
Yes, that's the word. Think OF all it means
coming from the '.Ivy.' to ak. Why
there is not a henpecked male in a. this county
who does not tremble ut the sound of the word
As used IN this connection it indicates that they
will meier give DER till the battle is won, when
ever there is a difference between them and tn
opposite eek. 1t represents that class of tn
fair ones who would heave the dish water on
fellow, anu if he dared to mildly reraonstrate
would proceed To crack his pate with the shovel
: We are sorry We brought that chicken into dis
reputs. 1t will be seen from our first article tina
we never intended or expected to overcome any
body. but it is very clear that this young lad
had that idea in her head from the beginning.
eight your enemy with his own weapons. ,
< Here are her weapons: "You are not gentle
= men, - 'you are a set of gormandizers.' ''yo,
should be forcibly elected from refined society, ,
1t is very plain that we did not uss your weap
ons, and it will be impossible for you to lead u
> to the use OF any such degrading mode c
, warfare.
But now We approach the subject which, @
all others, seems repugnant in the extreme t
this young lady, viz :-''bIscuit making" w
used the expression, roll up your sleeves an
put your hands N dough, &c." to reprssel
the commonest form OF domestic labor, namely
cooking. This seems to be where the shoe Il
the ~tlghtest. We said nothing about making
drudge OF anybody; on the contrary, ne int
q mated that times would be better with you.
n Permit us to rscsr, here, to the beautif
Il tribute paid women by that inimItsble and gilt,
sen of Missouri, Hon. q. G.. Vest. il e speec
ut Lexington last lail: t'On, my countryInel
l. it ID in the bosoms Of tho mothers OF our Ian
=. that the honor of our country and the freedo
oil its institutions repose with security WI
Because of their benign in .uenGe Ia moulding {
= characters Of their sons. Does any one suppo
that these guardians of our honor and liber
= will look with disdain and contempt upon t
=. conmonest labor OF domestic life? Would
Is not be a gross insult to these mothers to t,
lie them that they despised TO make ''biscuit'' I
IN us i'll times of necessity and these are times
y. necessity, and is what gave rise to this subjec
e. Let us make other quotations, not only from
gifted but an inspired song. In describing
of perfect woman. ''She rlseth also while 1t
e. yet night. and giveth meat 10 her household