Arkansas democratic banner., 1851-05-27
MAY P, 1851.
plspulins lh, Right to PaniaIaans.

We have recently clronicied several of the strides made by the softer sex towards the poSses sion of those integuments hitherto deemed prepra ftsg moribgs, and feel called upon now 10 record other symptoms more startling still. The privilege ot wearing the paBtaloons had iit was whispered) been sometimes before assumed by matronS bat under " the curtain" or pnystely; but when young maidens publicly parade this attire, and boast of " dreSSsng like gentlemen" "--the propriety Of the general adoption of the T1oustache, as the only safe badge sf distinction, may well be considered by young gentlemen of feminine delicate appear. ance. Although when the fair ones take 10 the
 ndispeasbes, theye is no knowing how soon they may resort to the razor too, to render the resem- blance the more complete.
 lady correspondent Of the Lowell Mass ! Courier. writing from St. Louis, has suggested these reflections, by the following statements which her letter contains. It will be remarked that she also IS convert to this last invasion on ihe rights of man:
 On our way hefe. was in company with four young ladies, who were bound to California un- der the protection of their father and bfothef and as they were all four dressed in male attire have thought some account of them would be interest ing D you. They were from Philadelphia are highly respectable--their father, NIT. Springer having been an eminent merchant there, who met with reverSes III business. 1 first met this family at Louisville, on board the steamer on which I embarked for St Louis, and continued with them to this city They intended going over the plains, rom Independence, ia wagons, and will have iong and tedious journey to perform They were m fine Spirts however, seeming 10 look upon their Journey as pleasant excursion. Their conduct on the boat was perfectly lady-hke; indeed every one was pleased with them, They have a supply Of coarse male apparel for the plains: bat ihesr suits worn on the boat were fashionable and fine black dress coats black pants, buT vests, and hats of glossy black The buttons of their vests were plain flat surfaced and very rich. Thct coats and pants were all rich and fit to q nicety. Their hair was cut short, aad their whole appearance was genieei. They stated tome that they felt perfect iy at ease Tn their new garments and preferred them to gowns. l asked them whether they pro posed travelling the plains in their fine cloth suits. They aswered 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 gsntiemen.- Now can say with perfect truth, that no harm or Ill nature resulted from the course pursued by the Miss Spnngers. Every passenger spoke well Of them, and the lady passengers, with only one exception, acknowledged that they no longer saw anything wrong in females dressing in male attire l began t0 think, therefore, that Miss Webber may come to our country safely, and not be considered an eccentric. At ali events, have written to her 10 that effect, and volunteered to her cordial re- eeptlon. But must caution you not 10 keep your eyes too intentlY on her person, or you will be sure to fall in love with her She IS the bean ideal of handsome gentleman, and could never desire to see her in female dr ss. The eldest of the Miss SpungerS IS very intelligent and we'll educated She says the day will yet come when all women will wear malc Atttre. I have a strong notion of getting handsome suit for myself, to be worn DC. caSlonally in selected company. l d. ;Dt fancy black clothes, and therefore must adopt Miss Web ber's evening suit suppose, the blue dress coat, buff vest, and drab pants.