The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1856-05-28

! ""oN'oH VI 'hS SI'dHisH government 10 OrlTs
about the emancipation of slavery, and the
social equalization of the colored and white
population, that it may maintain its grasE
upon the island, under the penalty of a wal
of races, which could only terminate in the
extinction of the whites in ca Sc of revolu-
lionary movement"
I CUBAN YoUTu DEBARRED FROM EDUCATION
IN THE U. STATEs.-"An order was not long
since promulgated by direction of the home
government, by which tho inhabitants are
forbidden 10 send their children to the United
States for the purpose of education. A bold,
decided order.
"Of course the reason for this is quite ap-
parent, and is openly ackno wledged in Ha-
wanna, viz: that these youths, during their
residence here, adopt liberal ideas and views
of our republican policy, which become fix
ed principles with them; nor is there any
doubt Of this being The case, for such stu.
dents as have thus returned, unhesilalinsly
(among friends) avow their sentiments, and
most ardenlly express hope for Cuban in.
dependence; and this class, too, upon The
island, are far more numerous than might at
first be supposed. Those who have been ed
ucated in France, Germany and England,
seem al once TO imbibe the spirit of those
youths who have returned from the United
States; and long before there was any dem
onsration relative TO the first Lopez expedi-
tion, these sons of the planters had formed
themselves into a secret society, which is
doubtless still sustained, with the avowed
purpose of exercising lis ability and means to
free Cuba, sooner or later, from the Spanish
yoke"
CUBAN LADIEs.-"We have said that the
creole ladies' never stir abroad except in The
national volante, and whatever their domes.
lie habits may be, they are certainly, in this
respect, good housekeepers. A Cuban belle
would never, we fancy, bo made 10 under.
stand The plsasures of that most profilless OF
all employ mcnt, spinning street yarn. While
our ladies are busily engaged in sweeping the
sidewalks of Chestnut street and Broadway
with their silk founces, she wisely leaves
that business to the gangs Of criminals who
perform the Office with their limbs chaiEed,
and ball attached 10 preserve their equiib-
rum. II is, perhaps, in part owing 10 these
habits that the feet OF the Cuban senorila are
such marvel OF smallness and delicacv,
seemingly made rather for ornament than use
She kaews -,ho chGrms of the petit 6ica
cleuSe that delights the. Parisian, aud accord
nsly as you catch glimpse at it, as she
steps into The volan!e, you perceive that it is
daintily shod in French slipper, the sole Of
Which is scarcely more substantial in appear.
ancs than writing paper
"The feet of the HavanEa ladies' are made
for ornament and for dancing. Though with
rouudness of figure that leaves nothing to
be- desired in symmetry of form, yet they are
light as syIph, clad in muslin and in lace,
SO Ianguid and light that il would seem as if
breeze night wait them away like a sum-
msr cloud. They are passionsely fond of
dancing, and tax the endurance of the gen.
lemen in their heroic worship of Terpsichore.
inspired BY the thrilling strains of those Gu.
ban airs which are at once so sweet and
brilliant, they glide and whirl through the
mazes Of The dance hour after hour, until
daylight breaks upon The scene Of fair revel.
Then, exhausted but not satialed, they belake
themselves 10 sleep, 10 dream of the caden-
css of some Cuban Strauss, and 10 beat time
in imagination Of the lively notes, and to
dream owe. the soft words and winning CLAN.
ces they have exchanged.
"Beauliful as eastern houries, there is a
striking anG endearing charm about The Gu
ban ladies', their very motion being replete
with native grace every limb elastic and
supple. Their voices are sweet and low, ian
excellent thing in a woman and the snbdu-
ed tone of their compilations is relieved by
lhe arch vivacity of nisht-black eyes, that
alternately swim in melting lustre or sparkle
in expressive glauces. Their costume is vne.
er ostenatious, though costly the most del.
icate muslin, the finest linen, The richest silk
the most exquisilely made satin shoes, these
of course, render their chas,e attire exceed.
ingy expensive. There are no strong mind
ED women among them, nor is II hardly pos
sible 10 conceive OF any extremity that could
induce them 10 get up woman's right con
vention-a suspension of fans and volanle'
might produce such phenomenon, but we
very much doubt it,
"The creole ladies lead life of decided
ease and pleasure. Wha, little work they dc
is very ligh: and lady.lke, a little sewing o
embroidery; the bath and siesta divide
the sultry hours of the day. They wal
until nearly sunse! for the drive in thu
dear voante, and then go TO respond by swee
smiles to the salutalions of the cabaHeros OF
The Pascoss, and after the long twilight TO th'
Plaza de Armas, 10 listen 10 the Governor
military band, and then perhaps to join th'
mazy dance. Yet they are capable of deeI
and high feeling, and when there was pros
peci of the Liberation of the island, these fai
patriots, il will be remembered, gave thei
most precious jewels and ornaments as
contribution 10 the glorious cause of liber
ty."
The SABBATH IN CuBA.--"On no occasion
is the difference between the manners of I