The Empire County argus., 1854-11-04

IL is not TO be wondered that so many lovely beings
are to be found in Constantinople, or that they
should use every effort not only to heghten but to
preserve those personal charms which are to make
them irresistible. Many and varied are the cos
metlcs they use To improve the expression and
brancy of their eyes, which they certainly know
how to use with much effect, and must be seen to
be appreciated, they tinge the eyed with black
dye. To elongate the eye they extend with the
same substance the arch of the eyebrow which i'm
parts to it that almond shape much coveted by
the women of the east. To grow beautifully fat
is one of the greatest desires ofa Turkish BELLE and
for this she will take fertilsng potons and the
whole day long. Their compilations are exquisite
y fair and this is no doubt owing much to the fire.
quent use of the Turkish bath
'Tis within the walls of the Harem that they DIS
play the riches of their wardrobes not only to en-
hance their beauty in the eyes of their husbands,
but to excite envy in the bosoms of their friends.
The cumbersome and unsightly frigee of the street
rs thrown aside, and Jealous yashmae no longer
conceals the charms of their faces and the awk-
ward yellow slipper and buskin are taken off not to
impede the grace and ease of their motions. 'Tis
here they assume that rich and picturesque dress
of the East small wascoat of delicate pink silk,
fitting close to the figure displays its elegant pro-
portions. and fastened only at the throat by clasp
OF diamonds some other precious stones, suffers
the beauties of the bosom to be dimy discovered lie
meath the fine lace chemse Over this. at times. a
loose jacket of blue scarlet velvet is thrown, ex-
tending to the waist. around which is ever entwin-
ed girdle of rich crimson silk or embroidered sa-
tin, to sustain full robe which reaches to the knee
and which is generally made of the finest silk of a
sky-blue color. with a crimson satin stripe
| Beneath this are fastened the Turkish trowsers.
fitting tightly around the ankle. and with their loose
and ample folds falling the foot, concealed in
an embroidered slipper. They usually compo-
scd of the same stuff as the dress The head is Ell
thar in N shp,or Sbo,u
scarlet cap decorated with large gold tasse is
quettishy placed onto display the beauty and lux
urance Of the hair dressed suit the fancy of each
person. During the winter loose brocade robe
lined with ermine or sable is gracefully thrown
around them to protect them from the cold The
arm is usually bare. and loaded with the richest
bracelets, whilst the fingers, the tips of which are
died with henna covered with rings.
One would naturally suppose that the Turkish
women living as they do in state of separation,
would suffer much from ennui but such is not the
case They pass their lives in circle of amuse-
ments compatible with their tastes. They are Ell
ther paying receiving the visits of their friends
Much of their time is spent upon their toilet and
they amuse themselves by eating and dancing
Though they are ignorant of the intellectual enjoy
ment of reading. their time does not prove so irk-
some as one would imagine. Born and educated
within the precincts of the harem, they know moth
ing Of a happier life beyond it; and they do not
idly repne for those pleasures of which they g
norant, and which they have never tasted The
wachful vigilance of the enuch instead of constan
tly reminding them of their imprisonment only
strengthens their belief of the high estimate their
husbands place upon personal charms.
After the labors of the day the Turk, enters his
harem to unbend himself, and throw aside those
stately manners which he ever adopts in public =
'1is then his wives and slaves cluster around him
to while away his time and display before him their
| riod oh nd sings tO him
favorite air upon the harpischord another graft
fies his eyes by going through the motions of some
voluptous dance while perhaps the favorite one
will nestle closely upon the divan beside him,
and gently narrate some wondrous fairy tale so pc
cuar to the East.
to that quiet. .and domestic happiness that mparts
such charm to the married life in America
stranger to those freside pleasures which ought
ever to cause sigh in the bosom of bachelor.
Though frailty is punished with death, yet am
told that the fair of Constantinope do not pos
larger share of virtue than those of any other
great capital Love here, too laughs at locks and
though he has to escape the watchful vigilance OF
the eunuch, and is deferred by the damp terrors OF
the sack and the Bosporus, his flights are as errine
here as elsewhere. Perhaps with the veiled beau
y of the East danger imparts zest to the intrigue
that makes her more eager to engage in it--Baht
more Sun.
AMERICAN VERSATILITY The first article in oul
creed people is, that anything can be done
The next is, that we can certainly succeed in some
way or other Put these two sentiments together
and We have the secret of American life Our dis
position is not to wait to be assured but to find Out
by experience what are adaptations. There is
probably, no country in the world where a prev
Gus fitness is so little studied Men rush into this
or that opening without examining carefully into
their own qualifications. This course of conduct
gives vast deal of activity to our industry, and
Iuickens enterprise beyond any former precedent
But it is at war with true worldly wisdom. We are
gifted with faculties for comprehcndng ourselves
for anticipating suitableness in modes of life and
hence whenever we neglect to exercise them, and
trust solely to the knowledge Of experience we de-
part from the genuine methods Of nature A man
ought to be able beforehand to tell his own pecu
arities Of constitution sufficiently at least to guide
his Judgment in selecting business. There can
not be perfect decision in all Cases, but if it were
practccd oftener. it would be seen that all may
approximate to the real facts involved.
Under circumstances of necessity, versatility Is
an excellent thing 1t cannot be valued too highly
or praised too warmly. If rightly used. mans
health may fail in one form of business, OF othel
causes may indicate the propriety of a change tc
another occupation. If he has force of character
! he will not hesitate to enter on new sphere OF la
Dor But this is very different from the restlessness
the eager ambition, the morbid discomfort, that
prompt so many to try their fortunes III all sorts OF
effort False motives frequently induce this exces
sive instability Men are anxious to find out some