Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-01-30

yN"""y' ~ NHiSH Fic plOpoSts 10 sCIlu
= eclmens of American ladies. To the
I Worlds FAIR, in London, the comm
summer. She is anxious to 90 herself
but her natural modesty induces her to
enter her claim solely on the ground
/ that she is the originator Of the idea
We. however, shall speak for her, and
wall assure the pubic that she is one Of
the most beautiful. accomplished and
lovely young women OF the country
and our countrymen abroad would be
| proud oi such a specimen OF American
women, at the Worlds Fair We have
only one objection to her gong and tha,
is that size would never return again as
Mss and we are quite unwilling TO lose
so dear and accomplished friend from
this part Of the word. After rcmarking
upon other matters she says
have for some time been mcditating
upon the great Worlds Fair which is
10 be held in London, the coming SUM
me- Now | have proposal 10 make
through the medium Of your Daily
I NcwS, viii h il this. As there are va
ri1us articles Of American skill, genius,
industry, &c. TO be sent. think il but
/ Just 10 our nation. and considcra;e 10 her
! daughters, but there should be speci-
mems of the hand.omest offspring, IL
mong the females, also sent; and | con-
slider 1t n great lnattentlon that this bases
! capped so long the attention of our excel
. lent and sagacious authorities II is an out
ragcous oversight which, if it be not
speedily remedled. may be product
i've of fearful consequences. pro-
pose that the proper authorities Instant
\ ly issue . mandate. to the effect. that
\ there be gathered from each State. she
who is considered the taIrcst daughter
! Off that State thereby collecting "A bcvy
OF lair danes. which will in my opinion
be the most interesting aud wonderful.
/ OF the American specimens. and t.ioSe
which will reflect mos, honorah!y upon
her leopIG and Institutions Farther,
that they he suitably equipped at the
\ eXrence OF their respective States which
\ thcy represent, and be handsomely and
appropriately maintained during their
( term Of ahSensc by sad States. That as
/ the various crowned heads OF Europe to-
gcther with the President Of Fame.
have chosen and engaged the most COM
m0Gous and elegant establishments a.
vallabIc. for their residences during their
stay in London.-thc United States,
should immediately despatch a special
Envoy. 20 secure. at any cost, the most
luxurious establishment, procurabIc, for
the reception and accommodation Of
these American flowers have no
doubt that as the above mentioned Pres
ident is Il bachelor. should no other
apartments Of equal fitness. he found. he
would instantly and most gladly avail
himself Of this opportunity OF showing,
at once, his admiration Of the FAIR sex,
and his respect and honor Tor our natIor,
and, at the same time. display the
characteristic poltcncss of his country
men, by placing his instantly at their
disposal. Aud. lastly. although the
wcighricst and by far the most sensible
portion, 10y 10 means 10 be omitted IN
the publication, that be first selected,
not as arcpr, sentative from any partIc-
ular State nor tor any individual or pc
cuIlar beauty but as the Iustlgator Of
tins benefit, the rcstorcr of my country
women's rights and one who has their
interests most enthusiastically and warm
Iy at heart.
You will oblgc me by inserting this,
with the addition of-"AH respectable
papers pIeaSe copy"
The foregoing is a literal extract from
the letter Of our friend we think The i
dca a most excellent one, and trust that
speedy measures will bc taken 10 con-
summarc 70 desirable an object. Should
this be- done we will give he name Of
our beautiful and lovely friend and SHAH
insist upon her wishes being complied
with. We particularly hcspr"k the as
sistnurc of our friend Fuller, of the New
York Mirror. who is most cmphallcally
a lady's man,-and also the aid Of our
friend Willis. of the Home Journal u
this important aud laudabc movement,
in behalf ofour fair cnuulrywomcn. The
editor of the Providence Journal will
surely lend lis assistance also
U5'Therc are 1 Wings and % Dem
ocrats on the Registry Tax voting hst
at New Shorcham. for the coming po-
lIural year; this is 10 more than last
year.