Alexandria Advertiser And Commercial Intelligencer

The principle acted upon by the House of Lords in rejecting Divorce Bills on the grounds that husbands have been inattentive to the conduct of their wives, deserves the highest praise. It is the best way to protect public morals, and to secure the piety of families. We have ever considered the practice of giving large pecuniary damages, without much discrimination, as infinitely pernicious. The principle we now applaud renders every man the guardian of his own honor, and responsible for his negligence in defending it.