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** EDUCATIONAL. WOMAN AND EDUCATION. | : Unci' wncd Queen ot America ust be i:ed lor Her Exalted Station. i he follow lag ex tracts are from iiliiit-.s delivered at Nashville, iVnn . s.mi inn- lust year bv :-s Klizabeth burgess ItuforJ, '' i'leiitof t!i ??Clarksville, Tenn. A adeiuy: Woiniin, the crowning mani at ion ot creative power, lias: ? p.nirtl i mighty factor in the | > obletn 01 existence, in all ages i in nil countries I pontile trkbuekgr and of antiquity she !.- - mi in bold relief, the slave to ? .* to r, husband, son. Kveti with lily f.i\ u-.-il I si uel. cultured ? t i e, or ;iL'fi'cssive Home, her ? audition was little improved, oiijfli in ex optional iusl ant es s|i seized the reins of govern 111 nt, co in nn nn tied mighty .'niies, and burst forth in triuui pi t,l odes. In thefnlnessof time, urough Eastern civilization, 1 t'cian culture, Hebrew revela "Dii, and Iioinuii conquest, the gates of war were closet!, and the Prince of Peace came?I lie seed of lie* woman tobruisetheserpent's id. "Past at the Cross and st at the Tomb,' woman lias utile to tin- world a minister ing angel and the messenger of e. lvation. With the udveiit of Christianity began the enfran chisement of woman, and with its progress she lias continued toun told and ascend until to-day, hrouglu nristeiuloin lier power tor good is limited only by oppor tunity and self-culture. The ('au usian,the Aryun, the Indo-Euro pean, the Anglo-Saxon?moving Westward, conquering and to < nquer, and finally seeking refuge in thewildsof an unknown lid?woman ever true to the uupulse of heart and brain, ac (inipunied him, his faithful com p mioii, laboring beside him in every enterprise and industry, ?v eV m?jins of education and i \ elopment, every effort looking I ? n higher civilization. The uncrowned Queen of Anier i .. in art. science, literature, ;dmnst> every avocation of life, i cess has rewarded her efforts, i ill no danger daunts her Rnd no 1 e withstands. Turning to wo n n in ante-bellum days, as the ? :growth of a genial Southern i line, of Southern chivalry, and Southern inst itutions, physically, mentally, morally, and socially, she was i ? cognized at home and broad as the highest exponent <t Christ ian womanhood. Hut the mighty conflict came, is cultured daughter of wealth, ristocracy, and indolence, bereft ? all that had rendered life love 1 thrown upon her own re m.nives, became the comfort and support of overpowered, down trodden mauhoou. Under these uged conditions there arose ; lie demand for a broader, more practical culture. Startling facts and exigencies a; isc at tiie vi ry threshold of this mquiry, and not the least im ! rtant is the distressing physi c 1 weakness of Southern girls. A luit shall be doue? Society and i -hion are sapping the health ?1 strength of Southern woman hood, till something must be ne, and done quickly, to bring si ne. This young creature is ? quisitely strung, she is quick, -ne is refined; but she is too nervous, too wiry, too sensitive; he burns away too fast; only he easiest of circumstances, the most watchful care and nursing < iu keep her within tlie limits of omfortable health. 1-<lu> .ition hiust be for life, in ? 'lectual training should be for ility. for enduring permanency more than for temporary bril liancy. and for matronly activi ; ies rather ,than for matrimonial iccess. The culture demanded for the broad sphere of Southern womanhood is that which will : ve resources that will endure as iong as life endures; habits that time will ameliorate, not destroy; occupations that will render sick ness tolerable, solicitude pleas ant. age venerable, life more dig nified and useful, and therefore death less terrible. More thor ough education and less gradua tion, should be the watchword of Southern schools. The moral nature should be uplifted, the feelings disciplined, the passions] r a'rained: true and worthy mo-! tivex inspired, profound religious sentiment instilled, and pure mor ality inculcated under all circum st tnces. Woman is not undevel oped man, but diverse, so her training should differ as widely fr<an that, of her brother as does her nature. Not law, but expedi ency, should fix her occupation, an<J the one great object of her creation should be ever present. from infancy to womnn liooil. by parent and t< acber. While trie boy should be edu cated an tli * jii'0?i>cctive bread winner, neglect not the more im portant education of the girl. Beginning with the all-important kindergarten, offer every oppor tui ity for thehighest and noblest culture Establish tlie very beat schools, colleges, conservatories, and universities for her, in her own Southland, and then when -lie comes forth the glorious ex pres-iou of her honored alma in.iter, may she still remember her mission, and Ik? reflected in the uplifting of future genera tiollrt. It is vnin to I glit against (iod and nature, but, working in bur in ?ny with llis great lawn, brings sin ( ess and happiness. Wife! Mother! The chief edu cation of woman is tluit which fits her for t lied ut ice and responsi bilities of these relations, which (iod has ordained in His infinite wisdom and goodness. Any edu cation, however thorough and polished it may be in science, art, and literature, that overlooks or ignores this distinctive work, is defective and is to be deplored. Woman's sphere is distinct from tluit of tnan, and is chiefly and of necessity in the home. ###*#*# From tin? true home, created by woman, must radiate that power and influence that will reach all classes of society, enter every station of life and every department of business. The true wife and mother, in her fi (lelity to imxJ mill tlie nome,does more for our common humanity and to nave souIh than she could possibly do in any other way. Kducate woman to fill her (iod appointed place, 'not at the head, not at the toot of man, but by liis side, as his equal and com panion, as his second and better self, his image and his glory, the divider of his sorrows and the multiplier of his joys, his partner in learning, his messmate in the bivouac of life, and his fellow soldier in the warfare for a crown and kingdom in Heaven.' In this great educational move ment of Christian Protestantism for the upliftjng of humanity there is evident the advance thought and sentiment of this enlightened, progressive age. Christ is the light of the world and His Word has proven the motive power of emancipation. The nineteeth century has been aptly termed the missionary cen tury, but the heathen are at out door, and ignorance and super stition are rampant in the land Governor Aycock's Remarks. Governor Aycock, who is oneof the most eai n 'st leaders in the new educational movement in the State, spoke at the recent meet ing of the Teachers' Assembly at Wrightsville. below wegivesome extracts from his speech: "lam very glad to have this opportunity extended to me by your committee to be with you to-night. It is a pleasure to meet with you who are doing more than any others for the upbuild ing of the State. It is a great and self-sacrificing work that you have chosen. It is inadequately rewarded and now is the time for all the people to say a" word of cheer to the teachers. "This is an opportune year to assure you that the hearts of all the good people of North Caro lina are with you. "There Ims Is-en times when men combatted the idea that ed ucat ion was necessary, but that was before the day of constitu tional growth and constitutional changes. "The declaration of every citi zen and every voter in the State declares through theConstitution that education shall be forever encouraged. "We have determined.at last, after a long time, to educate every child in the State. "1 make that declaration now, and 1 make it backed by all the good people of North Carolina. It is the declaration of every man in the State who honored me with his ballot, and with that declaration there arises a new purpose. "ft lias been clearly demon strated that no people can be a rich people until tiiey Know some thing, for knowledge is power. We have a great State and it is capable of great development This assembly is meeting on his toric ground. In this place were heroes produced, than whom no greater has the world ever seen? the W addells, Ashes, Ilarnetts. ? ?????? "They fought the first battle in behalf of freedom and won the first victory against British ep pression. Thf.v were first to adopt a declaration of independ ence. They were first at Bethel and at Appomattox they laid down more arms than any other State. '?'I'liey loved liberty. So finer soldier has even been produced in all the world than the North Carolina soldier. We must now train our men for the life they have to lead. "We must train lain for the . good of the man himself until lie feels a new power in him, for his happiness and for tliegoodof the State and while we are training them we are moving North Cam litia up in the list of States. "I believe in the light and I am glad when ourfriends come down and aid its in our fight against darkness, but we must learn to do it ourselves ami tliea go out and help others. North Caro linians have determined to rise on the stepping stones of their dead Selves to higher tilings and those higher things will be devo tion to duty and service. We j must make public opinion so strong in the State that it will bold every man in North Carolin a responsible for his child, for his development and opportunity. "You teachers have every agency on your side, the church, politicians und the press. Allure working in one common cause forthe upbuilding of the State and to educate its men and wo men for they are what make a State. "With this educated people you will leave the greatest State that the sun shines upon. "Whv is it that we are so noor and Massachusetts so rich? Be cause wht n the l'il^rira fathers landed on Plymouth rock they built a church and nearby a school house. "What I pro)tone is that we | learn how to make our own liv ing and keep it at home, that we grow rich, not to have riches, but to use riches for upbuilding of the State and the glory of tiod. Now is the time ripe, for the edu cation of our children, their up lifting and their development. "This istheduty set before you, it is your privilege and your manifest destiny." The Battle of Moore's Creek. IIY KI.8IE G IS KOOKY. (Paper rend at the closing exercises of Hen derson Graded School May 17,1901.) There is no State in the Union whose early history is marked by greater patriotism, more unsul lied devotion to liberty, or more indomitable opposition to everv form of tyranny than N orth Carolina. Vet how little of that early history has been given to the world! While Virginia, on one side, has had the labors of her Jefferson, whose intellect shed a lustre on every suoject it touched; and a Marshall, who was as illustrious as Chief Justice of the highest tribunal of our land as his char | acter was pure in all the relations | of life; and the classic genius of her Wirt, Stitli, Campbell. Howe, and many others devoted to her history, and to the biography of her distinguished sons. While South Carolina,on the other, has employed the "philosophic pen" I of nor Ramsey, Drayton, Siunns, and others; North Carolina, | earlier colonised, in point of his j tory, full of glorious examples of patriotism and chivalric daring, lias been neglected by her own sons and others. among i iic glorious specimens 1 of patriotisms manifested in our dear old State was the struggle at the bridge of Moore's Creek, in New Hanover county, near where it joinsSouth River. (>urfearless patriots, under the command of Caswell and Lillington, had met and entrenched themselves on the eust, or farther side of the , creek, which, though narrow, was deep and muddy. With keen insight they removed the planks from the rude bridge and greased the sleepers?round, smooth pine logs from which the bark had peeled?with tallowandsoft soap to make them still more slippery. They numbered about eleven hundred and were full of enthusi asm. Those from Craven wore siher crescents in their hats with "Liberty or Death" inscribed on them, and their determination was to rid themselves of the harsh hands of England or to die. The enemy, commanded byj General McDonald, had crossed .South River on the banks of which Caswell and Lillington were encamped, and here they also encamped for the night, de termined to attack the patriots on the morrow. This night the small stream of South River only separated the beligerent camps, the watch fires of both were plainly visible to each other. Like oh the famed and bloody fi?*ld of Agincourt, "From curat* to camp, through the foul woraJ? of night, The hum ot either armv fttlliy ?ound?. That the tixe *eutineUalraoat not ive l he ret v* hiapert of each ottteiV wat h. Fire anawert# tiro iiivc dreadful note of preparation." fly tIn* dawn of dav. February 07th. 177(5. the royal fores were ia morion, the shrillnotesof their; pilroeh were heard summoning ! their belted chiefs with their clans to battle. Our troops were ready to receive them and active and brisk fire commenced on both sides of the stream which for a a mon.i nt was severe and fatal, when the Scottish leader, Colonel Mcl.eod. in attempting a gallant charge across the bridge, was killed. His troops were confused by the loss of their leader, and the unexpected absence of the planks on the bridge. Availing themselves of these advantages, our troops charged in turn with great animation across the: stream and engaged the whole force of the enemy. Alter a gal lant resisteice the roval troops were routed and their general. McDonald, taken prisoner. It was an overwhelming victory and most important in itseffects. Had it not been for this defeat, of the Tories, they would have effected a union with Clinton and his troops from abroad, and then the whole country would have! been at their mercy. There was only one of our men killed in this battle. His name was Grady, from Duplin county. When he1 was buried the captain of his company, James Love, took off liis own sword, wrapped a silk handkerchief round it and laid it on his dead friend's breast. His is among the tco many unknown or unmarked graves of our lost heroes. This defeat of the Tories placed ! Nort li Carolina i 11 her proper ] ilaee among the foremost on the side! of liberty; it inspired her patriots with fresh confidence; it taught the Tories a lesson; and, above! all, it saved the State from a ; threatened invasion by Lord C< irnwallis. The day after the battle Colo nel Caswell sent his report of it to the State council. The ai d. r excited by such glorious news was so great that in less than a fort 1 night full ten thousand men were in arms and enrolled, ready to inarch to Wilmington. Sallust informs us that Scipio and Maximus, when beholding; the statues of their illustrious I countrymen, became violently, j agitated. "It could not,'' he ! savs, "be the inanimate marble I Which possesed this mighty power. It was the recollections1 of noble actions which kindled this generous dame in their bosoms, only to be quenched when they, too, by their achieve ments and merits had acquired . equal reputation." And so, by the light of our fore fathers, let every gallant youth with ardor move to do brave deeds and follow in their patriotic footsteps.?Henderson Gold Leaf. GANGER Sufferers from this horrible malady nearly always inherit it ? not necessarily from the parents, but may be from some remote ancestor, for Cancer often runs through several generation!. This deadly poison may lay dormant in the blood for years, or until you reach middle life, then the first little sore or ulcer makes its ap pearance? or a swollen gland in the breast, or some other part of the body, giv es the first warning. To cure Cancer thoroughly and perma nently all the poisonous virus must be iliminatcd from the blcod?every vestage >f it driven out. This S. S. S. does, and ? :s the only medicine that can reach deep seated, obstinate blood troubles like this. When all the poison has been forced out of the system the Cancer heals, and the disease never returns Cancer beginsofteu in a small way, as the following letter from Mrs. Shirer shows: A small pimple came on my iaw about an inch below the tar on the left side of my face. It gav? me no pain or inconvcn eince. and I should have forgotten about it had it not begun to infiameand itch ; it would bleed a little, then scab over, but would not heal. This contiuued for some time, rrhen my jaw began to swell, becoming very painful. The Cancer be r.an to eat and spread, until it was a* large as a half dollar,when 1 heard "i of S. S. S and dcUntun ed to give it a fair trial, r.nd it was temarkahle what a wonderful effect it had from the very beginning: the aore beg-tnts heal and after taLing a few bottler disappeared entirely. This was two years ago ; thete are si it I ao signs of the Cancer, and my general heatlb | qoptinues good.?Mas R. Smara, La Plata. Mo is the greatest of all Ks ^ blood purifiers, and the j only one guaranteed purely vegetable. Send for our free book on Cancer, containing valuable and interest ing information about this disease, and write our physicians about your case, W? make no charge for medical advice. THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.. 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