Chapter IX

SECT. I. Of Gripes and Pains in the Bowels of young Children 171 SECT. II. Of Weakness in newly-born Infants 173 SECT. III. Of the Fundament being closed up in a newly-born Infant 174 SECT. IV. Of the Thrush, or Ulcers in the Mouth of the Infant 176 SECT. V. Of Pains in the Ears, Inflammation, Moisture, &c. 177 SECT. VI. Of Redness, or Inflammation of the Buttocks, Groin, and the thighs of the Young Child 178 SECT. VII. Of Vomiting in young Children 179 SECT. VIII. Of breeding Teeth in young Children 180 SECT. IX. Of the Flux in the Belly, or Looseness in Infants 182 SECT. X. Of the Epilepsy and Convulsions in Children 185 PROPER AND SAFE REMEDIES FOR CURING ALL THOSE DISTEMPERS THAT ARE PECULIAR TO THE FEMALE SEX 186 ARISTOTLE’S BOOK OF PROBLEMS 202 THE SECRETS RELATING TO PHYSIOGNOMY 275 THE MIDWIFE’S VADE-MECUM 307 THE VENEREAL DISEASE 317

ARISTOTLE’S WORKS.

THE MASTER-PIECE.

THE MATRIMONIAL STATE CONSIDERED.

The subject of Matrimony is one of deep interest to both sexes: and it behoves every one before marriage to study it with the most serious attention, and ponder over it with an earnest desire to acquire a full knowledge of its duties, responsibilities, and enjoyments. It is an attractive subject to both male and female, except those who subscribe to the principles of Malthus; and old bachelors and old maids are looked upon with contempt and scorn by the generality of young people. Celibacy is regarded now with different views from that with which it used to be some centuries back; and this change is perceptible in some portions of the Romish church. The celibacy of the priesthood is not now insisted on with that strictness which was the case in former times. Marriage is considered the legitimate and proper order of things: husband and wife the relative condition of male and female, and celibacy ought to be, if possible, avoided.

It is our intention to examine the subject in regard to the prejudicial influence which arises from the false steps which are often taken in matrimonial alliances; the original appointment of marriage; and the happy state of matrimony when in strict accordance with that which was originally appointed; with other subjects connected with Love and Marriage.