The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1880-03-05
Common Observations,
Editor Orangeburq Democrat.


l have read a piece headed, "One
Thousand Year," and signed GA
Practical Girl;" but cannot agree
with her that women practice more
deceit than men. ] don't wish to ar
que, nor say anything disrespcctful
or inortifying, but un, constrained in
justice to my sex, to attempt . few
random remarks. First, shall speak
of love, "thnt dreamy, potent spcil,
that beauty ilings around the heart ::
know its power, alas too well, It's
going, love and l must part" Men
love money more than women. 1t
has q greater charm and q stronger
Intlucnce over them than any thing
else. There arc exceptions Of course, Z,
but like true affection, rare. Invari.
ably on inquiring about women,
whether young, widows or old, they
scarcely ever fail 10 ask this question,
els she worth any money! if answer
ed in the affirmative, the reply will
be, ooh, | will try and get her."
The money is the Object, and nothing
is said about that passion, which like
honesty, much talked about but little
understood. There are, no doubt,
mon in your town, who are paying
half OF their salary for q rented
house; instead Of being honest with
their wives and say, 81 can't afford
1t, we must live in :: couple Of rented
rooms till VIC can do better" AIatri-
mony, in my humble estimation, is
purely q delicate business trarsac.
lion. Each party should be natural
and unsophisticatcd in their likes and
dislikes. TO speak freely Of The dis
positional characteristic Of Gael! other,
and if in i'll health, say SO. OIen as
{ class tell no secrets on Their sex,
and siould not women do the same ?
1 man wishes TO marry well, and /
suppose all think they dc, he is spo-
ken OF rs a gentleman in every sense
Of the word attends church regular
ly, aheclionate, not given TO strong
drink and everything that is praise
worthy. But alas as soon as lie is
married, q whisper Comes stealing
through the cir, such one is in debt,
he docs not live happily with his wife,
he is seen pretty often at the bar,
and SO it goes. Who is to blame,
Alr. Editor? The women every time ?
All, no ! l fear deceit has been foster
cd, The bubble has exploded, Spread
ing sadness and disappointment
around their tlrcsidc. Nothing is so
cruel in my eyes, as 10 sec q wicked
ucccitful man drag down as his wife,
pure, good woman. One who has
been accustomed to every luxury and
kindness, 10 be deceived, ill-trcated,
half-starved and dcspised, by one
who has taught her TO love him.
My second and last point will on
drink. There are, no doubt, little as
women arc aware Of it, the fewes:
number Of men who do not drink ard
mo man runs druncnkncss alone ;"
That is one of the cnrrion crows
that 90 in q flock" Signs of bar
rooms can be seen moving along the
streets. Yes, it is called by fancy
names, ',is true, but alas how many
arc deceived with Mountain Dew.
But no more. Would that there were
more purity in all classes und men,
who are the "lords Of creation" made
in the likeness Of God, if they Iisrc.
gard the counsel Of the pure and good
let them alone. l am done and if
too scvcre, it cannot hurt the good
and true.
| have made many observations in
my short life, and hope you will give
space to this article. ! AIN your well
wishcr and constant friend.
JOHN Iron.
February 21st, 1880.
eff you were decent person." re-
marked sllrill female voice on the