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THE GENESEE FARMER. 



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Cables' department. 



DOMESTIC EDUCATION. 



The time is coming, when domestic duties are ex- 

 pected to be performed upon scientific principles ; 

 and we are bound to employ every means in our 

 power to make ourselves acquainted with the sciences 

 pertaining to our domestic affairs. A knowledge of 

 chemistry and dieteties, in a cook, is invaluable to a 

 family. Information regarding the laws of health, 

 and life, and mental philosophy, is absolutely neces- 

 sary to the proper rearing of children. The suffering 

 I have seen and experienced for want of knowledge, 

 and the almost incredible advantage^ gained by the 

 application of a few practical ideas, makes me very 

 desirous for others, as well as myself, that we should 

 have "more light." 



I think, however, it is not proper that we should 

 always be in performance of the sober duties of life. 

 Nature does not bestow all her care on the sturdy oak 

 and mountain pine, but adorns the landscape with an 

 endless variety of fanciful colors and forms, enlivens 

 the whole music, and the frolicsome play of animated 

 beings. Nor did she fail to implant in the human 

 mind faculties harmonizing with the beauty, melody, 

 and gayety of external nature, which find a legiti- 

 mate sphere of action in ornamental horticulture, 

 vocal and instrumental music, &c. Amanda. 



Female Culture. — The great entertainments of 

 all ages are reading, conversation and thought. 1 f 

 our existence after middle life is not enriched by these, 

 it becomes meagre and dull, indeed — and these will 

 prove sources of pleasure just in proportion to the 

 previous intellectual culture. How is that mind to 

 have subject matter of pleasurable thought during its 

 solitary hours, which has no knowledge of the trea- 

 sures of literature and science, which has made no 

 extensive acquaintance with the distant and the past? 

 And what is conversation between those who know 

 nothing 1 But on the other hand, what delight is 

 that mind able to receive and impart, which is able to 

 discuss any topic that comes up, with accuracy, copi- 

 ousness, eloquence and beauty ? The woman who 

 possesses this power can never fail to render herself 

 agreeable and useful in any circle into which she may 

 be thrown, and when she is so, she cannot fail to be 

 happy. A full mind, a large heart, an eloquent 

 tongue, are among the most precious of human things. 

 The young forsake their sports and gather round, the 

 old draw nigh to hear, and all involuntarily bow down 

 to the supremacy of mind. These endowments add 

 brilliancy to youth and beauty, and when all other 

 charms are departed, they make old age sacred, ven- 

 erable, beloved. 



Invention for the Ladies. — A lady in this State is 

 about to apply for a patent for an invention which is at once 

 ingenious, useful, and exhibits inventive qualities of no com- 

 mon kind. It is an article of domestic furniture, which an- 

 swers for a cradle, a baby jumper, a table for the child to 

 amuse itself with its play-things, and it can be transformed 

 in a moment, toa seat with castors on it, by which the child 

 can by its own power, use it as a walking chair, and move it 

 from place to place simply by pushing it. 



To Dress Rice. — A lady recommends to us the following : 

 Soak the rice in cold salt and water for seven hours — have 

 ready a stew pan with boiling water, throw in the rice and 

 let it boil for ten minutes, then pour it in a cullender, cover 

 it up hot by the fire for a few minutes, and then serve. The 

 grains are double the usual size, and distinct from each other. 



I3oj)s' Department. 



PREMIUM ARITHMETICAL QUESTIONS, 



The following letter from Mr. Clark, shows that 

 only one of the Premium Questions published in our 

 February number has been correctly solved : — 



Mr. Moore: — I have just finished perusing the 

 package of letters that you forwarded to me atGene- 

 seo, and which only reached me last week. After 

 examining them all I do not find one correct answer; 

 and as but one answer has been received, I will an- 

 nounce that as the successful one. 



Solution of First Premium Question. — The pre- 

 mium for the solution of the tree sum has been 

 awarded to D. M. Berry, of Holley, Orleans county, 

 N. Y. Mr. B. has not only given the correct answer, 

 but the only correct answer that has been received. 

 The answers are, 



57.09-=- 

 92.91— 

 I have received some two hundred or more letters 

 giving answers to this question. 



The other questions have not been solved, and will 

 remain open for solution. Isaac A. Clark. JYnnda, 

 JY. Y., May 21, 1849. 



Errata. — The illustrations given to my rules for 

 finding the square of any series of numbers, (in the 

 April No. of the F.) are rendered unintelligible by 

 the omission of the proper signs. Please insert the 

 following: 



For Rule 1st, — 12 2 is equal to 144; and twice 

 twelve increased by one, is 25; which, added to 144, 

 will make 169, the square of 13, the next higher 

 number, &tc. 



For Rule 2d, 12 2 is equal to 144; and twice 

 twelve, diminished by one, is 23; which, taken from 

 144 will leave 121, the next lower number, &lc 



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Moral Character. — There is nothing which adds 

 so much to the beauty and power of man as a good 

 character. It is his wealth, his influence — his life. 

 It dignifies him in every condition and glorifies him 

 at every period of his life. Such a character is more 

 to be desired than every thing else on earth. No 

 servile tool, no crouching sycophant, no treacherous 

 honor seeker ever bore such character. The pure 

 joys of righteousness never springs in such a person. 

 If young men but knew how much a good character 

 would dignify and exalt them, how glorious it would 

 make their prospects, even in this life, never should 

 we find them yielding to the groveling and baseborn 

 purposes of human nature. 



Spoken Against. — What if people do speak 

 against you ? Let them feel that you are able to bear 

 it. What is there gained by stopping to correct 

 every word that is whispered to your discredit ? Lies 

 will die, if left alone. Slander never kills a sterling 

 character. ^ 



Never go back — Never go back — never. What 

 you attempt, do with all your strength. Determina- 

 tion is omnipotent. If the prospect is somewhat 

 darkened, put the fire of resolution to your soul, and 

 kindle a flame that nothing but the strong arm of 

 death can extinguish. Energy and perseverance 

 are more potent than the gold of drones. 



