Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1853-05-07

S"N ""Nh sohSihhg uuOpltu, Woilu COn-
tribute something towards saving our women
from that nfiectation of delicncy which priz-
es helplessness, and fears the breath of
Heaven, but which is likely to increase with
the increasing wealth aud luxury of our na-
tion.
MRS. coRNwELL's LETTER.
SALEM, .4pril An, 1853.
DEAR SIR:-I received your letter of the
10th ult, and hasten 10 comply with your
request although fear ] un not competent
TO express my experience in riding so MS to
benefit others. will try, however, aud if |
fail you must take my good will for the deed
will commence first with the horse.
A lady who has the good fortune to pos.
sess so noble on animal, should make il
point TO select one that has tender mouth.
easy gait, good disposition, full of ambition,
and at the same time obedienf. To acqtiire
n good command over the horse, the rider
must not think it beneath herself to pny her
steed a morning call almost every day, and
presen, him with luxurious morsel, such
as sweet apple, piece of sugar, or bread,
and let him eat it from the hand; speak
gently, pat him aud handle his legs to show
him you are not afraid of him; in this way
friendship and respect are established, which
is very essential TO have perfect control over
him.
There are three ways of mounting with
or without assistance; few of us have not
iaken poison in the shape of medicine,
which 50 ieariully destroys vital strength and
energy. To those happy ones who have
escaped the drug system, would say, prac-
tice to jump from the ground To the saddle
Of mounting. Those like myself who have
gone through course ofdrugs and die-stnfIs,
nnd consequently becone dilapidated and
weak for lille, must, if they wish TO mnuut
alone, lead their horse to block or fence,
take the bridle with the left hand, grasp the
pommel with the right, and place the right
foot In the stirrup, then swing yourself quick
into the saddle; when seated, remove the
right foot and put the left one in its place !;
he sure and not put more than three or four
toes IN The siirrup; then in case Of accident
the foot will he extricated instantly. II you
wish TO mount by the help of an attendant,
place your right hand on the poInnlel, left
on his shoulder, left foot in his right hand
while he holds the horse with his left, then
give the word TO mount, stiffen the knee,
and when you feel the attendants pressure
on your foot, raise yourself steady, with the
aid Of your right hand aud you will bound
to the saddle as light MS n feailIer. Try and
pluce your foot in the stirrup without assist
nnce; this searching for foot enveloped in |
mass of long drapery is, to say the least OF
il, unpleasant; one can soon learn to do So |
Ivy removing the foot from the stirrup and |
replacing it ngain whenever the horse is OH
q walk.
lady should make herself MS comfort |
able in the saddle as in chair; sit straight |
but not stiff, balance herself firmly in the |
saddle, bear no weight in the strrup, except |
when the horse is on n full run. In dis
mounting, remove the foot from the stirrup,
the leg aud dress from the pommel, then |
slide gently down, holding on TO the pom
mel, still retaining the rein in the left. It is
imprudent to jump off; know several la
dies who sprained their ankles in this way.
For riding dress, select any thing hut
glazed skirts; stiff material should never lie
worn there is n kind of cotton goods, cal
led Angola, Of dark grny color; it is soft,
strong and heavy enough TO remain IN its
place when the wind blows. For common
use know Of nothing better; it looks,
WASHES, and wears well, and costs from IL
10 90 cents per yard, thereby combining
economy and utility. For a better dress,
black, or dark green nlpacca; or, IL u lady's
purse will permit, French merno, or fine
broadcloth looks well. The new style, vest
aud jacket, and separate skirt, are preferable
20 any other, as no whalebones are needed,
besides being very tasteful and convenient.
You also want to know, Mr.. H., what un-
derskirts are best adapted for riding; per-
haps il tell you, you will wish you had
never asked the question; but ] take it for
granted that you are not prejudiced, and al
ways approve Of common sense and com
fort. will tell you what wear, aud for
what reason IL wear none but thin white
skirt, the usual dress length, and what so
many people look upon with hwe-the
Boomer pants. Very few horses have so
oven gait as not to bounce the rider in the
saddle at times, then the skirts will creep
above the knees and locate around the body,
which is very uncomfortable. think pants
that open Oh the side are indispensable to
true modesty in riding in carriages as well