18 MR. king's; address. 



mer occasions. But there is one subject which is becoming 

 so important, and the evils of which are so general and se- 

 rious, that you will be disposed to allow it a moment's con- 

 sideration. I mean the difficulty of obtaining experienced, 

 able and faithful help. The complaint has been growing loud- 

 er and more frequent, and a remedy is most desirable. But 

 a kvf years since, for the reasonable compensation and the 

 kind treatment they always deserve, we could easily find dil- 

 igetit and faithful young men and young women who were 

 willing to afford us their assistance — and a mutual benefit was 

 received and conferred, and readily acknowledged — it was an 

 exchange of good offices ; while they cheerfully gave us their 

 assistance and attention in the labors of the farm and of the 

 house, they were learning the principles of good husbandry 

 and good housewifery — they were preparing themselves for 

 that station in life to which every young man and young wo- 

 man should be looking forward, to the relation of husbands 

 and wives, to the situation of masters and mistresses of fam- 

 ilies of their own. A well managed farm and a well regula- 

 ted household are almost the only schools where this prepar- 

 atory education can be acquired by the young ; they must 

 learn to obey before they can be fit to command ; they must 

 learn the lessons of good management before ihey can prac- 

 tise them. And let them be assured that there is nothing 

 dishonorable or degrading in attending this school, or in learn- 

 ing these lessons, for there is no station or occupation which 

 is not reputable when honorably followed, and they, and they 

 only, are useful and worthy members of society who are en- 

 gaged in some useful employment. Captivating as the charms 

 of beauty may be, and fascinating as are some of the polite 

 accomplishments, let no young woman rely so much on these 

 means of obtaining admiration and securing affection, as on 

 the ability to make herself useful ; for although a lover may 

 be blind, a husband has eyes — although music and painting 

 and dancing and embroidery may be very pleasant amuse- 

 ments, and afford gratification for a leisure hour, there are 

 other hours besides those of dalliance and revelry, and other 



