The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-04-24

We have recently chronlclcd several oil the
strides made by the softer towards tho posses
zion Of those integunents, hitherto deemed Jr7gia
qua nmIiGns, and feel called upon now to record
other symptoms more startling still. The prvi-
iege Of wearing the pantalcons had Gt was whis-
pcrcd) been sometimes before assumed by matrons
but always under " tie curtain" privately; but
when young maidens publicly parade this attire,
and beast OF dressing like gentlemen, the pro-
rriety of he general adoption of the ache. rs
the only safe badge of distinction, may well DO con-
sidcrcd 10y young gentlemen of feminine or delicate
appearance. Although, when the fair ones take TO
the indispensables, there Is no knowing how
they may resort to the razor too, 10 render the
senbl lance the more complete.
lady correspondent Of the Lowell (Mass., J
kon1cr. writing from ~ Louis, has suggested
these reflections. by the following statements which
her letter contains. II will be remarked that she
also is a convert to this last invasion Oh the rights
Of mau-
- On our way here, was in company with four
young ladies, Who were bound To California under
The protection Of their father and brother; and ~
they were all four dressed IN male attire, have
thought some account OF them wsud he interesting
to you. They were from Philadelphia, highly
rcsIcctablc-tncig father, Mr.. Springer, having
been an eminent merchant there, who met with re-
tcIscs in business. fret met this family NJ Louis.
vile. on board the steamer Oh which 1 embarked
lerSt. Louis. and continued with them to this city.
They intended going over the plains from indie
IcnceBce, Ia wagons, and S.ll have long aai tcdi-
Gus journey 10 perform. They were in fac spirits.
however. seeming 10 look upon their journey n
ileasant excursion. Their conduct The boat
Was ruGctly laGy.likc; indeed. every one was
pleased with them. They have . supply Of coarse
male apparel for tho plains but their suits on
the boat were fashionable aud fine, black dress
coats, black pants. buff vests aud hats uf glossy
black The buttons Of their yeats were plain Hat
surfaced and very rich. Their coats and p.nts
were all modish and ht 10 nicely. Their hair
was cut short, aud their whole appearance was
gcntCcl. They stated to me that they felt per-
fectly at ease in their new garments, aud pre-
feried them to gowns. ! asked them watcher they
proposed travelling on the plains ia theiI iinc 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 shy with perfect truth, that no harm a.
iil nature resulted from the course pursued Ly the
Miss springcrs. Every passenger spoke wen Of
the m, aud the lady passengers, with only uuc ex.
certion Acknowledged that they no longer saw any.
thing wrong in females drc.s sing Ia male a.tir,.
began to think therefore, that Miss Wcbbcs may
come to country safely. and no: he considered
eccentric At all events, have written 10 her
to that effect, aud volunteered 60 her cordial ro
ception. But ! must caution you not to keep your
eyes too ntcntly upon her person, OF yOu will be
to fall in love with her. she IL the beau ideal
ot n handsome gentleman. and J could never desire
10 see her in female dress. The eldest Of the Miss
Sprlngers is vcIy intelligent aud we'll educated.
she says the day will yet come when all women will
wear male attire. have strong notion o. getting
n handsome suit Tor myself. 20 be worn occasionally
in selected company. | 10 not fancy black clothes,
and therefore must adopt Miss Webber's evening
suit, suppose, tho blue dress csSt, buff vest, and
drab pants.