New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-07-16

ET- THE ETIQUETTE OF RAILROAD CARs-is 9
new science, the principles Of which are not yet
fully established 1t appears to be conceded that
passenger who pays for but one ticket, is entitled
to only one seat, Q. half OF one settee and con
sequenty that any other passenger has right to
occupy avacant seat at his side. 1t follows that,
when there is a deficiency of seats gentleman
with two ladies has right 10 monopolize two en-
tire settees for the convenience Of tete d-tsle
The concessions due 70 ladies' IN the choice OF set
tees &c. are not clearly defined. II the seats are
all occupied and half dozen ladies step into the
car at some station house, must ne many gentlemen
yacate their seats for the accommodation Of the
newcomers, and occupy standees for the remain
der Of the trip
liza gentleman has selected settee which suits
him. there being one vacant seat at his side, is he
liable TO be ousted by gentleman and lady who
come into the car, and whose pleasure It is TO oc-
cupy his seat and leave him 10 shift for himself as
he may be able Many gentlemen accompanying
ladies invite such dspOssession with as much a..
surance as if it were their right. Is Il their right
In hot Summer day, gentleman secures q seat
on the shady side of the cGr which chances also 10
be the windward side 4 gentleman and lady, Or
two ladies' afterWard enter the car, and clveting
bis comparatively cool position, invite him TO give
ND his settee for their benefit and to take vacant
one on the sunny side, which they might as easily
have taken Themselves bad they been 30 disposed
Is that civil invitation and If so, does civility re-
quire him to comply
The LEGAL right in ell these cases and others Of
n similar character which frequently arise in prac-
tice, is we suppose, sufficiently clear. 1t knows
DO difference between persons, or sexes. All are
equal in the eye Of the law. The rights Of all are
equal Prior possession gives attic 70 any particu-
lar seat, but nothing ese does. Ii follows that
when ladies' or gentlemen and ladies', covet the
seat Of an occupant, aud propose 10 get possession
of it. they should do ali superciliOas airs, aud APP
proach their victim imPOringly For the same
reason they have no right to be offended il he de.
clines the surrender. On the other hend if be com.
plies an equal degree Of courtesy on their pars re.
quires from them al expression O. acknowledge
either in language or manner, such as persons Of
good breeding know how to make without distress.
sing themselves.
How far gentlemen vii yield their reserved
rights for the benefit OF the isir aud those who
accompany them, each individual must determine
FOR himself; and his decision will very likely de-
pend upon his good nature at the moment which
may again depend upon the state OF his nervous
system, and NAT upon the circumstances of diet
sleep, &c II, therefore, ladies' desire TO see reg
par stampede when they enter the cars II is indis
Pensable that they keep the gentlemen in good ma
NOR a. home. AL gentlemen are moro or les, IN.
der the influence OF the ladies', and should be .,
brought up as 70 be civil without oosequousness
and the ladies should laCrn 70 receive a favor with
thankiulness, and not as 4 right. Some Of them.
we are sorry 70 say are perfect Doors in this mat,
Ter, and deserve to BE- dealt with or the principles
% reciprocity. Jour. OF Commerce.