There is a most lamentable practice among society, viz, that of introducing the rising generation at too early a period into mixt company; or what is more fashionably termed “bringing them out” at a period when the youthful mind is most liable to imbibe false ideas, when it is acted upon in a truly alarming manner; the result of which is seriously injurious, rendering them unfit for those stations they may be called upon to fulfill in the world, in the more happy enjoyment of Domestic pursuits.

Independant of the destructive inroads late hours and a continued change of pleasures and amusements make on the too delicate constitution of these tender plants; it engenders an unsettled habit, a dissatisfaction of home, and of the solid comforts there only generally to be met with; they do not feel the value of their own innocent domestic circle.

A reflective mind cannot but shudder at the idea of a beautiful and innocent female introduced into mixt society “where weeds and flowers promiscuous shoot;” however the susceptible heart may be delighted by their charms, or the wanton eyes of men gratified by the splendid beauty of these youthful, and I may add unblown roses, what'ere the gratification to be allowed the honour of introducing to the gay assembly or in the happiness of receiving their fair hand “as with smooth steps, disclosing motion in its every charms they swim along and swell the mazy dance” for beauty is their own,