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uoNescI, arc poutety conducted 10 the
SABBATH service Of tia, faith. when the
opportunity exists. The influence Of the
Catholic priesihsod il evidently very
slighi. The discipline and government.
however. IL exceedingly benign aud effec.
tusl. One ofthe Tutors remarked TO me,
that the government OF he ten per, and
passions was considered the 6rst great
end TO be attained. Teach a girl, said
she. TO feel her power aud 10 cultivate a
good disposition. and you will do her more
good than she could gain from all the
books in the institution"
Your fair readers will pardon me for
adding. that iight.lseing 10 universally re-
pudiaied. Indeed. a slender waist is not
held TO be an attribute OF beauty in Paris.
but rather deformiiy. Many OF the dis.
eases Of the chest and spine. which ruiu
so many Of our girls. are. therefore un-
known in these schools. Simplicity OF
dress is siudiously regarded, and I have
never seen race Of children whose ge-
neral appearance indicated such general
health. and Of the same time so much
grace and beauty OF demeanor.
have been surprised, during several
visits to the Louvre. which you know is
the most valuable gallery Of the arts in the
world, Ut the numbers who visit il daily.
The museums and public buildings are
open to the public. and you will scarcely
meet with an individual. rich or poor,
who Is not entirely familiar with every
work Of art and the names Of all distin-
guished Sarans. The Principals OF schools
frequently visit the Louvre with their pu-
pills, Tor the benefit Of the illustrations oil
their studies in history. mythology and
the arts.
The women Of Paris take a vast deal OF
exercise in the open air. You will find
large numbers at certain hours in oil the
public squares. and especially. upon all
public occasions. The freedom with which
they elbow their way through a crowd.
strongly exciiss the attention Ct foreigners.
They throng the square in the rear of the
Tuiieries At the morning military reviews;
mothers with their children and servants.
The music is. I believe, the chief atirac-
ton on these occasions. Womsn, indeed.
play more conspicuous part in every de-
psrtnent ofsociety here than in our coun-
try. She presides at every place OF
amusement, aud in many branches of bu.
siness. 10 all respects the equal Of her
husband. she in many things takes the
lead, and enjoys at least an exterior and
ceremoniouS homage that have not no.
iiced elsewhere.
a French girl, Of whatever rank, a.
ways recoliects that her sex gives her
certain privileges, and acquires certain
air which ought not 10 be prejudiced by
lowlinesS Of condition. Hence from high
to low. dress is matter OF the 6rst con.
sidera,ion. The poysdnnes. who come
into the markets, have their caps wi bite and
flowing. their handkerchiefs OF rich colors,
and their boddices contrasted against their
skirts with the skill Of a painter.
Pleasure. pleasure Ia the universal OBJ
jeet Of pursuit. have neverseen aFrench
woman scowl. Her face is always lighted
up with animation, aud all that is inspir-
ing add comfortable. they seek out OF
doors.-They avail themselves Of all pos
sible means Of pleasure within their re ach;
never take trouble at interest, and when
IT comes whistle il off .hey do not
jun? into the Seine under the FIRST i'm :
Pulse. Home is the only place they neg
leei: that ia place only for their necessi.
ties--a place to sleep. "A bed, table, a
few chairs, and small room or two, IN
earPeied and bare. make up The sum OF
domestic comforts. among the middle
classes Of Paris.