The southern press., 1851-04-23

DisputiDs the Right to Ysptaioous.
We have recently chronic!sd several Of the
strides made by the sofier sex towards the pos
session Of those integnments, hitherto deemed
propria qua maribus,T and feel called upon
now to record other symptoms more Startling
still.
The privilege Of wearing the paptaloons had
Qt was whispereb been sometimes before as
sumed BY matrons, but always under the eur
TAIN or privately; but when youn. usidens
publicly parade this attire, and boast Of z dress
ing like gentlemen, 1.-THE propriety Of fhs
general adoption Of the moustache, as thu only
safe badge of distinction, may well be considered
by young gentleman Of feminine or delicate APP
pearance. Although, when the fair ones take to
the Indispensable, there is no knowing how
soon they may resort to the razor too, to render
the resemtla lance the more complete.
A lady correspondent Of the Lowell (Mass.,)
Courier, writing from st. Louis. has suggested
these reflections, by the following statements
which her letter contains. II will be remarked
that she also is convert to this last invasion on
the rights Of man (: 8
son our way here. was IN company with
four young ladies' who were bound to Cnlfornia,
under the protection of their father and brother;
and as they were all four dressed in male attire,
have thought some account of them would be
interesting to you. They were from PhiIadel-
phia, are highly respectablc--their father, Mr..
Springer, having been an eminent merchant
there who met with reverses in business first
met this family at Louisville, on board the
steamer on which embarked for ST. Louis, and
continued with them 10 this city. They intend
ed going over the plains, from Independence, in
wagons, and will have long and tedious jour
ney to perform. They were in fine spirits,
however, seeming to look up upon their journey
as a pleasant excursion. Their conduct on the
boat was perfectly lady like; indeed, every one
was pleased with them. They have supply of
coarse male apparel for the plains; but their
suits worn on the boat were fashionable and
fine, black dress COATS black pants, buff vests,
and hats Of glossy black. ,S
The buttons Of their vests were plain fat
surfaced and very rich. Their coats and pants
were all modish and fit to nicely. Their hair
was cnt short, and their whole appearance was
genteel They stated to me that they felt per-
fectly at ease in their new garments, and pre-
ferred them to gowns. asked them whether
they proposed travelling on the plains in their
fine cloth suits. They answered in the negative,
observing that they had supply Of rough
clothes for the journey, but that while they were
yet in civilized regions, they intended to dress
like gentlemen.
Now | can say with perfect truth, that no
harm or i'll nature resulted from the course
pursued by the Miss Springcrs. Every pas
senger spoke well Of them, and the lady pas
sengers, with only one exception, acknowledged
that they no longer saw anything wrong in fe-
males dressing in male attire. began to think,
therefore, that Miss Webber may come to our
country safely, and not be considered an eccen-
trio. At all events, have written to her to that
effect, and volunteered to her cordial reception
But Unjust caution you not to keep your eyes
too intently upon her person, or you will be sure
to fall in love with her. She is the beau ideal
Of handsome gentleman, and could never de-
sire to see her in female dress The eldest Of
the Miss Springers is very intelligent and well
educated. She says the day will yet come when
all women will wear male attire. have strong
notion Of getting handsome suit for myself to
be worn occasionally In selected company. lido
not fancy black clothes, and therefore must adopt
Miss Webber's evening suit, suppose, the blue
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