The North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1834-1850, 1850-08-28

HE ETlQUTTE OF RAILROAD Cars is new science
the principles of which not yet fully established
1t appears to be conceded that passenger who pay.
but for one ticket, is entitled to only one seat,
half OF one setee; and consequently, that any o,he
passenger has right to occupy vacant seat at his
side. 1t follows that, when there is deficiency
seats, gentleman with two ladies' has no right tt
monopolze two entire setees, for the convenience
a fete-0-tete.
The concessions due to ladies' in the choice of set
tees, &C., and not clearly defined. If the seats are
all occupied and half dozen ladies step into the
car at some station house, must many gentlemen
vocae their seats for the accommodation Of the new
comers, and occupy standees for the remainder oi
the trip.
If a gentleman has selected settee which suits
him, there being one vacant seat at his sde is he
liable to be ousted by a gentleman and lady who
come into the car, and whose pleasure it is to occupy
his seat and leave him to shift for himself as he may
be able! Many gentlemen accompanying ladies in
If it were their right. Is it their right!
In a hot Summer day a gentleman secures seat
on the shady side of the car, which chances also to
be the windward side. A gentleman and lady, or
two ladies' afterwad enter the car and covetiDg his
comparatively cool position, invite him to give up
his settee tor their benefit, and to take vacant one
on the sunny side, which they might as easily have
taken themselves. had they been SO disposed. Is
that civil invitation and if So does civity require
him to comply:
uo IeSdI IiShts III tIeSe cases, ana others OF a
similar character which frequently arise in practice,
is, we suppose, sufficiently clear. 1t knows no diff.
ferences between persons, or sexes. All are equal
in the eye of the law. The rights of all are equal
Prior possession give title to any particular seat,
but nothing else does. 1t follows that when ladies'
or gentlemen and ladies the seat of any occu-
pant, and propose to get possession of it, they dof
all supercilious airs, and approach their victim i'm
plorlngly. For the same reason they have no right
to be offended if he declines the surrender On the
other hand if he complies, an equal degree of
tesy on their part requires from them expression
of acknowledgment, either in language or manner,
such as persons Of good breeding know how to make
without distressing themselves.
How far gentlemen will yield their preserved
rights for the benefit of the fair and those who ac-
company them, each individual must determine for
himself; and his decision will very likely depend
upon his good nature at the moment, which may
again depend upon the state of his system,
and that upon the circumstances of Diet sleep, &C.
IT, therefore, ladies desire to see regular stampede
when they enter the cars, it is indispensable that they
keep the gentlemen in good humor at home. All
gentlemen less under the influence of the
ladies', and should be so brought up as to be civil
without obsequiousness and the ladies should learn
to receive favor with thankfulness, and not as a
right. Some Of them, are sorry to say, are per-
feet Doors in this matter, and deserve be dealt with
on the principles of reciprocity.
Jour. Of Commerce.