Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 4 November 1869 — Page 2
THE COMING WOMAN.
Mrs. C. S. McDONALD, Editor.
WOMAX SBl'FBAGE.
For several centuries the opponents of woman suffrage have prescribed certain limits to the much abused '-weaker sex,'' and have sought to justify themselves by that terrible "dead line" command, "thus far shalt thou come and no farther," and now as woman in this civilized age of the world, strives to throw off this yoke and seeks admittance at the door of this modern sanctum sanctorum., she is met with reproach, and, like Moses in days of old, is commanded to depart for she stands upon holy ground. They quote the words of St. Paul as their standard, in that old time-honored phrase in which he commands women to keep silence all and 0, how pathetically and eloquently they discourse upon the sacred duties of woman, and what eharming pictures they paint of connubial bliss and felicity iu which the "dear creatures" figure so beautifully all with a pathos as tender and touching as would almost cause a stone to weep. But the sum and substance of their doctrine is, that the}' represent themselves as the useful part of creation, while women are merely the ornamental or beautiful. This may sound very nice and prettv, but I cannot believe that the Creator ever placed woman on the earth to remain inactive, to lead merely a sort of butterfly existence and become weak and delicate in mind as well as body. It looks
+,oo
much as though it was
their mission to fill a vacuum someplace, in the great body of the world. I am not in favor of masculine wo men either, but I think that a lady can be smart, intelligent and strongminded as the term is used, without being masculine or in any way detracting from her dignity or virtue. And we have examples to prove this. A great many have become celebrated sculptors and painters others have aspired to literature and have won for themselves both honor and fame, which proves that woman is sometimes endowed with genius, and that she is also capable of exerting that genius. Others still have made researches into science and have become sufficiently acquainted with the anatomy of the human frame, to be quite skillfull in a profession and one lacty in a city of Iowa was this Summer admitted to the bar, qualified and competent to practice law. It is not every lady that can do this nor every gentleman either, so that I can see no reason, if they are capable of doing these things, why their abilities would not fit them to exert a power and an influence in the government and control of their land and nation. Women do have a great deal of influence in the government as it is. Who fits man for the stations that he occupies in life? Who molds the clay of the mind of the illustrious statesman or invincible warrior, if it is not woman
Whether it is really right and proper for women to vote or not, or to occupy public stations in the great political arena, I will not pretend to discuss, but I do know that the subject of woman suffrage is very ably and eloquently defended by many of the most talented and illustrious persons of the age, both in our country and others.
It was the custom in Egypt in ancient times for the women to govern the countiy, and it was also the custom in Spai.ta. But if it has the same effect upon our country that it had upon Sparta,
I
would be decided
ly opposed to it. There it was the means of crushing out every modest and amiable feeling of woman, alienating them from' their homes, their husbands and their children, making the refined and gentle attributes of their nature to become stern, harsh and cruel. In short, they thought of nothing else but their country and its welfare. This of course, was carrying it to excess But I think that now., in this civilized
and enlightened age of the world, everything would be vastly different from what it was in those heathen countries. The reform would, probably, at this period give a tone and elevation to society that we do not dream of. Everything must be tried before its merits can be pronounced upon.
We have a beautiful example of the capacity of woman to govern and control the public affairs of a nation as shown in the case of Queen Victoria of England, whose reign has been both lengthy and prosperous, and who enjoys the title of the Model Queen. Now I do not doubt that many American ladies have as much capacity and ability to govern as this English sovereign, and in a free country like ours they would not have as much care and responsibility devolving upon them.
This subject, like all others, has its bitter opponents as well as its able defenders, and some bring what now seem very sensible arguments iu opposition to it. I will therefore just add, in conclusion, that if carried to excess or managed in an improper manner, this reform will do great harm. But if those who advocate it are imbued with the proper spirit, and seek in this method the highest good and welfare of their country, and think by so doing that they cau elevate it to a higher station of wealth, peace and prosperity, I would then say, God speed the' mission. In the case of this, as of all reforms, time will work wonders, and before many years have elapsed we may hope to see what good has been effected by this subject of woman suffrage, and until that important era arrives, all who advocate its principles, will truthfully and earnestly hope for the best. A. C. M..
Oxford Female College, Ohio.
ALMOST
all the magazine literature
of England is monopolized by lady writers. Two of the magazines are edited by ladies—the St. Ja?nes Magazine, by Mrs. Roddell and the Argosy, by Mrs. Henry Wood both of these ladies are also writing for Tinsleys Magazine. There is another monthly, the Packet, which Miss Yonge edits and Mrs. S. C. Hall assists her husband in running the Art Journal. Macm
BISMARCK
illaji's
Magazine of last month, besides the extraordinary article from the pen of Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe, contained articles from Mrs. MulochCraik, Miss Olney, and Hon. Mrs. Norton. The leading story in Temple Bar is b)r a lady, and Miss Edwards' "Debenhams Vow" is the principal in Good Words. Even the Contemporary Review opens its columns to Miss Emily Davies, and a lady has an article on "Bells" in the Churchman''s Shilling Magazine.
MARY SOMERVILLK is a name which the Sorosis may well be proud of— as proud as the Germans are of Baron Humbolt. Tuis phenomenon of her sex, in her eightieth year, lately published an abstruse and admirable work on Molecular and Microscopic Science, reviewing and criticising the most recent researches and discoveries in the world of nature. Her masculine brain has been wonderfully disciplined by exercise, and is still in good working order, like that of Humbolt at her age, and her»mind resembles his in the great purpose of observing and proving instead of theorizing and making systems. When she dies she will leave a void which no one else of' her sex can readih' supply...
says he always entrusts
difficult commissions to men with spirited and ambitious wives.
PAINTING.
:T. 3BC. WINTON,
HOUSE, SIGN AMD
ORNAMENTAL PAINTER
WOULD
return his sincere thanks to a
generous public for past favors. As a Glazier, Gilder, Paper Hanger, Engraver on Wood, &c., he is equal to the best workmen in the State. Shop on Green street.
CRAWFORDSVILLE JOURNAL: NOVEMBER 4,1869.
PAY COOPS.
GMIJD OPEUIIfG OF
Fall and Winter Goods,
At the "Stone Front."
C. M. CRAWFORD
Respectfully announces to the public that he has now in stock a
Splendid Assortment of Fall and
Winter Dry Goods,
Among which will be found a beautiful variety of
Plain and Fgured Lnsters,
FRENCH MERINO AND
Empress Olothu
Also, Cassiineres, "Waterproofs, Ladies' Cloths, Jeans and Flannels also, a large stock of Fall and Winter
SHAWLS AJfD NOTIONS,
HOSIERY, GLOVES AND
DOMESTIC GOODS,
Boots. Shoes, Hats, Caps,
Which will be sold at the lowest cash price. One price for all. sepSO C". M. CRAWFORD.
REAL ESTATE AGENCY.
W. P. BRITTOX'S
REAL ESTATE AGENCY,
CRAWFORDSVILLE, IND.
HAVING
taken out a commission as
Notary Public, I expect, in addition to the practice of law and the collection of government claims, to do business as a Conveyance and Real Estate Agent. Person^ therefore, having Deeds, Mortgages or other Legal Instruments to execute or wishing to rent, sell or buy, town property, or farms, are respectfully invited to give iiie a call.
I have now in my hands, for sale on reasonable terms, a large amount of property consisting ofvacant town lots, improved town lots, improved farms and "Western lands.
I cau sell vacant lots in Hughes' Addition to the city of Crawfordsville at price® ranging from $150 to 350 each, and give a liberal credit, when desired, to purchasers on three-fourths of the purchase money.
This addition is situated near theCollege Grove, in one of the most desirable locations of the city and the lots are offered upon such reasonable terms that any person may secure for himself a home.
Can sell three and one-halfacres ofground in the south part of the city, with a new frame house on it, just finished at a cost of §1,600. A good situation. Price $2,400.
Can sell a desirable house and lot on "Walnut street. House story and a half, of six rooms cellar, cistern, stable, out-houses, scbrubbery, fruits, etc. Price 82,000.
Can sell" house and lot situated within less than a square of the Court House, for $900.
Can sell a valuable house and lot near the business part of the city. House has five rooms and hall, dry cellar, wood house, etc. Splendid cistern and stable on the lot. Also, fine variety of large and small fruits, beside shade and ornamental trees. Price $2,100.
Can sell an improved lot near the College. New house of three rooms, good well, etc. Some beautiful forest: trees on the lot. Price §1,000.
Can sell a-splendid stock farm of 220 acresj seven miles south of town: 100 acres in cultivation, balance well set in blue grass. Running water, good buildings and fine timber. Price §60 per acre.
Can sell a very desirable improved corner lot 120x146 feet new cottage house, five rooms, good cellar, splendid well, out houses, &c., shade trees and line fruit. Price, $2,000. W
Can sell 160 acres of good land within 2y2 miles of the city on the line of the East and West railroad 80 acres in a good state of cultivation and 80acres of splendid timber three dwelling houses on the land. Price $47 00 per acre. A bargain.
The above is only a small portion of the property in mv hands for sale. Persons desiring to invest in any kind of Real Estate will, I think, find it to their interes to call and see me before purchasing elsewhere. "W. P. BRITTON, ATT'Y.
Office 2d Floor Washington Hall, Crav„ fordsville Indiana. aug- 26, lyr.
PLANINC MILL.
Crawfordsville Planing Mill and Sash Factory.
We have recently put in operation a complete set of NEW^ MACHINERY for the manufacturing of .• v-.'v.
Doors,
Sash,
Blinds,
Flooring,
Moldings,
Togetherwith all kinds of Planing and Lumber used for Building Purposes, Fencing, Pickets, &e., all of which we will agree to furnish in as good order and at as reasonaole prices as anv establishment in the country.
DRY LUMBER,
Always on hand, for sale either dressed or in the rough. JSf"Particular attention given to parties who furaish their own lumber to be worked.
Call at our
MILL ON DRY BRANCH, GREKNCASTLE ROAD, South-West part of Crawfordsville,
where Doors, Sash, Blinds, Mouldings, Dressed Lumber, &c., will be kept for sale, and all orders received and promptly attended to-
Canine, Boots &
LIFE INSURANCE.
HOME
Life Insurance Company.
MUTUAL.
258 Broadway, New York. Assets $2,000,000 Assured Members..10,000.
ITS PRINCIPLES:
STABILITY, MUTUALITY and FIDELITY
Advantages of tlie Home:
A first-class organization. A Mutual Company. All net profits goto the assured.
Dividends declared and paid annually. It has declared and paid dividends every year since its organization.
All its policies are non-forfeitable—i.e., its members will in all ca- es get all the insurance they pay for.
No restrictions as to reidence or travel. One-third of the premium a permanent loan: and this privilege is not confined to parties whose annual premiums exceed$40 or $50, but is extended alike to all its mem bers.
It makes a very liberal discount from its table rates to all ministers of the Gospel. OFFICERS:
Walter S. Grillith, President. I. H. Frothingbam, Treasurer. George E. Ripley, Secretary. William J. Coffin, Aetuarv.
J. FAR RAM) TUTTLE,
Agfput for Western Indiana. 01^ Pamphlets and all desired infonna tion will he sent by mail on request. nov26vl
EMPIRE SEWING MACHINE. GALEY «& APPLEGATE,
AGENTS FOR THE 5
Empire Sewing Machine,
CRAWFORDSVILLE.
This Machine received the First Premium at the Great Fair of the American Institute, in New York, October 26, 1867. and Highest Premium for
Best Manufacturing Machine,
At the Paris Exposition, July, 1867.
IT
has a straight- needle. perpendicular action, makes the Lock or Shuttle Stitch, which will neither lip nor ravel, and is alike both side* performs perfect sewing on every description of material, with cotton, linen or silk thread, from the roar.-e.-t to the finest number. It hems, fells, binds, braids, tucks, quilts, plaits, and gather.-. As a family sewing machine it has no superior. sepHtf
LEGAL NOTICES.
UARDIAN'S SALE.—Notice is hereVJby given that the undersigned Guardian of Harvey N. Christman, minor heir at law of Harvey N. Christmam deceased, will sell at private sale on or after four weeks from date hereof, by order of the Court of Common Pleas at the October term 1809, the following described real estate, to-wit: The undivided half of the east half of the west half of lot number one hundred and thirteen (113,) as the s"ame is known and designated on the original plat of the town of Crawfordsville, in the county of Montgomery, State of Indiana, the property of said Harvey N. Christman.
Terms—One-third in hand, one-third in nine months, and the balance in eighteen months, with interest from date.
AJ3IJAII O'NEAL, Guardian.
octl4w3
TOMB STONES,
GREAT WESTERN
MARBLE WORKS!
CRAWFORDSVILLE.
HAVING
purchased the above estab
lishment of D. Pyke, I will say to the citizens of Montgomery and adjoining counties that I will furnish
All kinds of Marble-Work,
Such as
Headstones,
Co.
II. M. CANINK is agent for Greenleaf's Patent SHAFTING and HANGINGS. ausrfivl
Tombstones,
•Monuments,
Tablets,
If Voii will call at the
SHOP OX OREEI ST.
OPPOSITE ELSTON'S* BANK.
THE OLD POST OFFICE ROOM,
You can there sec my style of work, and I will show you as fine specimens of work as is to be seen in this part of the State. (B3T11 work delivered at the grave-yards and warranted to give satisfaction.
I will canvass the county soliciting orders, and will say that you can purchase your work as cheap at home as you can at the shop. ffiSPI want it distinctly understood thatl WILL NOT BE.UNDERSOLD by any shop
BUILDOO STOffE
Of the best quality furnished at low prices. jy2 C. I. BRUNDAGE.
WANTED.
500,000 Bushels of Wheat,
200,000 Bushels of Bye,
200,000 Bushels of Oats,
For which we will pay the
highest market price in cash.
You can find one of us at the
Richardson Honse, or at M.
Price's office from this day oh.
Drop in and see us before sell
ing elsewhere.
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S. BORN, BR0.& Go.
Crawfordsville, Aug. 2, 69tf
JEWELRY.
I. IV. VanSickle,
At Fullenwider & Bro.'s,
Will sell at greatly reduced prices, for the next six weeks, his stock of
.i n«i-
JEWELRY amINOTJOiW
C2AJML -AJSTD SEE HXMtj
As be offers Grant Bargains. scp9tf