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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-16

THE DUTIES OF Miss ELLEN Marks
SEMINARY, will be resumedo on Tuesday,
the l4th OF September. Parents and guardians
intending to enter their children, will please
apply, (t practicable,) before the opening OF The
School, as it is very desirable they should be
present at that time; and afterwards, regularity
and punctuality IN attendance, are absolutely es
sen,ial 10 their improvement and advancement
No changes in the discipline of the School
are anticipated.
Terms, for English branches, as heretofore.
Latin, French, and Music, at Professors
charges. aug 26-eotOctl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-16

N1OTICE.-An persons indebted 10 us whose
accounts are now passed due, are reques,
ted n call and settle them without delay, as
longer indulgence cannot be given
GEORGE H. BAYNE & co.
,e-on2upn .. ..
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CLOTHING.
SURRAY MERCHANT AILoRs

WV & A. MURRAY, MERCHANT TAlLoRs,
w No 1903, King street, have just received
a full and complete assortment OF FALL ana
WINTER GOODS. consisting of fRENCh
CLOTHS, CASSlMERES, VESTlNGS, and
Gentlemen's Furnishing GOODS generally.
They are prepared to receive orders, and furnish
GOODS, made in the best manner, and oil the
most approved styles. They invite the attention
OF their customers, and the public generally.
sen
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-16

CtPRING STYLES FOR lS5S.-FIkSI
- CALL ON SCHOOLHERR 4 BRO, l0s
KING STREET. - Panic Prices Jor this naO and most
desrabk STOCK OF CLOTHING, which are
now opening by this well-known firm. They
take pleasure TO inform the public that they
made large purchases all through the panic in
American GOODS, rs well as in imported
CLOTH and CASHMERE, TO which they call
particular attention. Their Stock contains a
larger assortment than usual, all made up in
costume 81 lie, ard bought unusually low. As
they have made prompt payment, and some
cash at command, they have had opportunities
offered of which very few in this country,
in their branch of business, can boast. You
will do well 10 give them Il call, and after salts
Tying yourselves, 10 INFORM your neighbors Of
the tact. Their intention is TO satisfy and please
their customers. No effort will be spared
through them. Remember well
SCHCOLHERR & BRO los king-st,
Third door below the Marshall House.
NH OIL '
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-16

XX7ILLIAM ID. MASSEY, MERCHANT TAI
w LoR, would respectfully call the atten-
ton of the public, TO his stock OF GOODS, suit
able for Gentlemen's wear, consisting OF Black,
Blue, Brswn, and Olive FRENCH CLOTHS,
Queercord and Tricot do; Preach, English, and
Scotch CASSIMERES, Of every shade and style;
Velvet, SILK, Satin, Cashmere, and Embroidered
VEST PATTERNS, OF the latest style and best
material; also, READY-MADE CLOTHING,
AND FURNISHING GOODS, such as FIock,
Dress, Business, Over, and Raglan COATS;
Plain and Fancy Cashmere PANTALOONS,
Velvet, Cashmere, Cloth, Satin, Silk, and Faro-
ma VESTS; fine Dress Shirts and Collars; I'm
dershirts and Drawers; Silk and Linen Cambria
Handkerchief; Gloves; Cravats; Suspenders,
and Half Hose, with many other articles which
must be seen to be appreciated. All articles of
dress made TO order, and warranted 10 give sat-
i~staction. Thankful for the patronage hereto
fore received, a continuance OF the sam is soil
cited, with the assurance that no effort shall be
spared to please. No. 90, south side OF King
street. oct ST
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-16

~ A. MARBURY, WHOLESALE DEALER IN
+. FOREIGN and DOMESTIC WINES
and LIQUORS., No. 9, North side OF King
street, end door from Union street, offers for sale
Rectiied Whiskey; Old Rye do, all grades, some
very old and superior
French Brandy, various qualities
Domestic Brandy; Apple do; Cherry DO
New England Rum; Peach Brandy
Holland Gin; Jamaica Rum; pure Spirits
Port, Sherry, Madeira, Malaga, and Champagne
Wines; Cordials; Ale; Porter, &c, &c.
nh O
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II EMOVAL.-A. S. ROBINSON, MER.
IL CHANT TAILOR. has removed 10 No.
", SOUTH ROYAL STREET, a few doors below the
Office OF the Virginia Sentinel, where he has Just
opened a splendid assortment OF GOODS in his
line, embracing everything necessary for the
iull equipment OF gentlemen in the most elegant
and fashionable suits. Also, SHIRTS, COLLARS,
GLOVES, HOSIERY, NECK TIES, &c.
Having bought his Goods for cash, and also
greatly reduced his expenses. he is prepared to
furnish his CASH customers with all articles in
his line, at the very lowest figures. All orders
will be promptly and 'aithtully attended 10.
n Don't forget the number-22 South Royal
street. ap 27-tt
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BOOTS n SHOES.

4 LEXANDRIA, VA, JANUARY lsr 3D.
n RICHARD 7. CROSS has this day $50
clated with him in business, JOHN ~. LtGkH
BEEL and HENRY c. FIELD, for ne IC,
pose of carrying on a GENERAL SHOP b,N.
NESS, AT No. "a, KING STREET, ALE1hSDsn -
under the firm name and style OF CkoN'
LUGENBEEL & CO, where the pubic si'
rally are invited to call and examln" tne.i .e't'
and well.selected Stock OF BOOTS, SHOES a.
which will be sold for cash, or 10 stucny f.A'
tual customers, as low as they can oe TO-
Quality considered) in this or any other eri +,
~ Particular attention paid TO 'I>I0,
WORK, both as TO material ard worsmSns''
and warranted TO please. a call is resTsc'-"'
collected at the SHOE STORE Of
ian 2 CROSS, LUGENBEEI Il w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-16
FIRE INSURANCE. NOTICE.

THE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
ALEXANDRIA, continues TO ipsnrs, VI
Fire, generally, in Town and Country 'r
toiore, on the most reasonable terms. -N'
BOARD OF DIRECTOpS
ANTHONY 2. COVER, Fr,s,d,n,
William Gregory, Edward 5. Hon.
Robert Jameson, Jamesp Sr,s-'
Thomas r. Keith, Robert G, Vol.
William H. Fewle, Thomas NJ
John H. Brent, D. B. Sni,, NO'H';f
Jno. B. Daingerield,
Office hours from 9 to y, and from d..
o'clock. &. w. WATTLES So \
Office on King street, near S.. A,an,
nov lC-dly
TINE POTOMAC INSURANCE Co,r-
NY OF ALEXANDRIA-N, m'.IA
Fairfax street, next door TO J. Leadbea,s, NJ
Store-where they will be pleased 10 -.
offers Tor either Fire or Marine Iosr,, m'''.
Fredericksburg MILLER
DIRECTORS.
Vim. N. McVeish, Ro6ertS. ALI.
Lewis Mckenzie, Nstharislpoa'!
CassiusF Lee, BENJAMIN g,,
+. B. POWELL
Sec,'lT
COUTHERN PROTECTION INsrR.yr,
- COMPANY, AL EXANDRIA w
~
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WASHINGTON & CO,

WASHINGTON d CO.,
No. II NORTH Union STREET, ALEXANDRIA, VA,
4 RE- NOW RECEIVING their Fall Stock
n OF GROCERIES, LIQUORS., HINES'
SEG.ARS, TOBACCO, &c, comprising a very
choice and desirable assortment, which they are
prepared TO otf.r for cash, or TO prompt dealers
upon very accommodating terms.
80 hhds. n. .. and P. K. Sugars (part prince
25 " Muscovado and 81. Croix
rs bbls. Coverings Crushed Sugar
IS boxes " Loaf
IL hhds. Cuba and Muscovado Molasses
hhds. prime f. |.
90 bbls. n. o.
100 bags Rio Coffee
50 packets Old Government Java
90 bags superior Old Mocha
25 ] chests Gunpowder Tea, (some very sup'r)
49, " Black
SEGARS and TOBACCO Of all grades, OF the
choice and favorite brands. sep III
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-16

ANEW WALL PAPERS AND DECORA.
~ TIONS.-Just receiving at }. TACErS,
"a, 1877, North side Of King stred, the very latest
STYLES Of WALL PAPERS AID DEoohA'
TfONS, direct from the manufacturers "nlen
will be disposed of very low to prompt Pnrena
sers. lmh 81 IhC.l
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COUTHERN PROTECTION INSUR.ycs
COMPANY, ALEXANDRIA, =.
CAPITAL OVER s25o.ooo
AND CONSTANTLY IyCRg,sTy

The charter o. this Company oder, mo-.
vorable advantage. 10 the farmer and a..
than any other company chartered III tie >.,.'
by %insuring with or without a premium nov.
1.-THE applicant prefer, he can pay the ul aro.,.
Of the premium IN cash, or by ri,crr.a,,.
insurance Tor " years, toe insured save, a.
eighth OF the amount he would ofaerwjss 49,.
to pay: or by becoming a member, arI nv,
small premium note. the insured saves rs,
one halt OF the amount charged By Stock Can,
MES, when nsunng ilom year 10 YEAR Tins,
the advantage resulting iIOm the comS,a,,sor =
THE CASH AND MUTUAL PEINCIpIr
This company commenced issuing po.r.,
against loss OF damage Oy tie. or tue Ion ~
March, 1894, since when tine over NE ,,o,.
sand seven HUNDRED persons have in.wet ar4k..
come members o. me Compsry ard oyer n .p
thousand dollars have been ped Tor Jo.,s,-
Having trebled our business du.,dg he na.
year, We feel grateful ;oT tie li1erdl paroT,s.
bestowed upon the Company thus IA, and of',
iattering prospects o; future u~spiulnes, II.
Directors hope and believe that By pnderr.
caution and a ris'd system OF economy. ,,,y
will establish for this Company a .~eoral..
for cheapness ard sa'ety. not surpassed by ay
Company in the &. >tates.
All differences ia settlement Of losses, uayh.
determined by three dlsinteresied emu. ,On o:
the County where such loss h~appeGej, o be H..
tuaIly chosen by the insured ana toe COMPANY.
DIRECTORS:
H. w. Thomas, Christopher Nea,,
r. H. S,abler, K. + Le,irr,
w. NJ. Turner, Sholto I SInart,
7. B. Robertson, p. d. Lip,con6,
w. D. Massey, SIIas BIgiOw,
W. I. Harper, James /. CIoss,
L. L. Hill, Edward Sangslsr,
Richard H. Carter, A. r. Blakey.
OFFICERS:
II. ". Thomas, President. ". h. Massey, TreiSur'
7. b. Robertson, Vice Prest. +. ~Sangst-T, Secretary
JAMES 4. CLOSE, Actudry dnd G,H,yIi 49,
NH 23-c&dly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-16

CILK ZEPHYR AND SHETLAND WOOL,
- and the Needles for knitting Shawls: also,
single and double Zephyr WoTsteads; all Nos.
of French Working Cotton, ard all kinds OF
Fancy Working Materials for sale at
sen RICHARDS, 10 King.st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-16
FANCY ARTICLES, &c.

II ICHARDS, 10 King STREET, has received
II his Fall Styles, and IS manufacturing BON
NETS. He has a beautiful stock OF Ribbons,
Flowers, and all kinds of Millinery
Goods. He has also beautiful Dress Caps
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-16

- FOR SALE.-The Brick STORE and
+: DWELLING, on the Southwest corner Of
Prince and Fairfax streets. The situation is one
of the best in tine city for a store. Terms made
known on application to H. JACOBS,
aug 27-eotf No. OBJ frince street,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-16
LUMBER, LA1Hs, LIVE. &c.

TRUSTEE'S SALE-The unders!sDC o<s:
Trustees, offer at Private Sale, al 'ne 70,
Factory OF Bowen, Berlin n PEAK NO.I f,
nsr of King and Henry streets, AIe'anD.
very superior lot Of CARRIAGES Of ss. ss /.
seription. with HARNESS to suit consn,o.,,
part Of the following, Phaeton'' .H $50, q
tour and two seat Rocksways, Bugslso So.
without tops, Jersey Wagons, Double SH'
Harness, nc, &c. ,Sa
TrRns.-All purchases OF and nIUm
ninety DAYS credit, over that sum SIX IT, N a.
Notes with approved security require
cases. E. B. MANTOR, lTru.tess
je 7-eetf d. FUNS1EN,
CUMAC AND RAGS WANTED.Tl"~
y scrber wishes to purchase the 'oo,,v
cles in any quantity, for which ne isPtf,tl
pay the highest market prices IN es sI
ia~. Lily 2o-t1 }. T. ho'"
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TEAS, Liquors AND TOBACCO.

LAS, bitSSo'NS AMI ioDhSSo'
hIDGELY. HAMPTON n CO. WHOLESALE
IL DEALERS IL TOBACCO. Al, KING STREET,
have IN store a large stock of the following
brands OF TOBACCO:
"CrumPtcn's' premium ID Jumps, in tin foil
-. :. haIe's'' Extra tiue cured. in fancy boxes
Game Cock Twist, III tn toll
Dew Prop Twist
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-16

yIRNOLD has arrived VIII d Idi6e
ment of FALL and WINTER GOODS, such as
French Cloths, Velvet and plain Vestinss, and
Gentlemen. Furnishing articles generally
Call and examine, at No. 81, King-st. sepS
TNHE GREAT SOUTHERN CLOTHING
ESTABLISHMENT AS FL0URlSHlNG
AS EYER beg leave to announce to my
friends, in this city and abroad, that am n'w
daily receiving a large stock OF SPRlNI ana
SUMMER CLOTHING, which, having been
MANUFACTURED to my especial order at the Nortn'
| an enabled TO guarantee them for good, uura,
bic, and we'll made Clothing, which | can sell
al Northern prices, and cheaper than any other
establishment in this city. Country merchants
would do well, before purchasing elsewhere, to
call and examine my well selected stock Of
Clothing, which will sell at such rates that they
again can sell them at Alexandria retail prices
have, also, on my last visit to the North,
made arrangements TOR manufacturing Clothing
to measure, at the shortest notice; which, Tor
neatness, fashion, and durability, will defy
competition.
In the Furnishing line, | am supplied from the
first manufactures, and am always kept posted
as to the latest styles.
Gentlemen's SHIRTS made to order, and
warranted TO fit, or no sale. All | ask is a trial.
Remember the well known GREAT SOUTHERN
CLOTHING HOUSE," No. 100 King street, spposue
Sarepta Hail. SIMON WATERMAN.
. N Nv
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"A LEXANDRIA CITY six per cent Stock
n Registered and Coupon. tor sale ~
de- Cot OXSE bkoinLA@'
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ICHARDS, Agent for the 3 Thread Saxony
II Yarn. has just received his Fall Stock-all
sizes and colors. sep7
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TOMBS. COMBS.-Dressing, Tucking Puff,
Fine, Pocket, Side, Neck, and Long Combs,
in Buffalo, Shell, India Rsbber, Horn, and Ivory.
Just received at C. c. BERRY'S, IL King-st
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oFFICkkSs
II. ". Thomas, President. ". h. Massey, Treasure
7. b. Robertson, Vice Prest. T.. ~Sangst-r, Secretary
JAMES 7. CLOSE, Actudry dnd GeH,rIl 4. -
NH 23-c&dly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-16

VALLEY PRODUCE.-On hand, and tri
weekly receiving, a variety of choice
brands FAMILY and EXTRA FLOUR. Also
in store. and for sale, 200 bushels Timothy
Seed, to which we invite the attention of the
trade. [aug 3Ul H.. ENGLISH Il BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-16

NJ ANIPULATED GUANO-Reese's Man
wi ipulated Guano, on hand, and for sale BY
aug IS ADDISON. WALLACE l. CO,
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1858-10-21
TTER c0UNTY, "a, TEURsDAY, 0CToBER Il, lg5s.

rs supk to fashionable middle of the
night party with d supper at eleven. Nc
wor.er they haze it, particularly when
they see in the prospective the Ike tur-
tuoiI az Loue, and tie same oppressive
bills to feet
Just set apart this one day in the week
or mouth-bend all things 10 it-just a
little, (for it will take but little bending
.and men will come to love it as they do
their clubs or their lodge Aye, more,
for no men are to be found in any consid-
erable Numbers who do not like the COM
pany OF ladies, particularly if they have a
wife at home, who has foated in their
minds beyond the fear of any uprooting
the evergreeus Of true respect and love
for the sex.
Men would become more refined, deli
cate, gentle and amiable, for this constant
communion; women more strong, noble
and earnest to act their part well, il these
private theatricals Of neighborhood life,
anG the family reception evenings, or the
ore union Gas they are how called }
would soon come to her one Of the bright
est days IN the calendar.
Don't be afraid your neighbors will
call you proud aud "stuc1; up" because,
Ike the President of the United States,
or the school board, or the bank direct
ors, you have your special days and hours
for disposing Of this one of the important
duties of life.
Is not the whole detail of home duty
as social to you and yours as the work Of
the President! Aye, they are more 50 !;
more full Of deep and thrilling interest
They are the all of life 10 YOU, and must
not be interlered with to their loss. Let
Jour neigh Dor and friend know and feel
that you think them SO, and they will
immediately respond to the same great
fact, and live and act accordingly.
Men never infringe upon each other,
at least, proper men never 90. Business
before pleasure is their motto.
Why should not women bring their
duties and pleasures into the same order-
ly and harmonious arrangement? Who
will try it? T. D. GAGE.
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Taste iIs Dress.

,,Xycfss Al lssayesa.2 stood lock-, at flower
bed, into which some really exquisite ros-
es, besides pansies, mignonette, English
iaises, verbenas, and other blossoms, had
been transplanted. Kate, our Irish cook,
and beautiful girl, by the way, was hang
ing out the Mondays washing to-day, over
a plat of rich new grass, green and yelvcty,
and delightful to the eyes and feet She
sYmpathlzcd with cur admiration Of the
grass, and the delicate, soul-enchanting
roses but this" said she, is the purti-
est flower Of them all, I think; :" and she
pointed out sprig oftae scarlet bloom Of
the fish gcranium. It was the gayest,
and therefore hanisomcst to hcr-she re-
CURED not the yearuing holiness Of the
lily, nor the grace and love inspiring per-
fumes oftderoaes and pan1io3. We would
not give one haii-ex2anded rosebud, with
the blush dif.using Itself outward from its
odorous heart, for a basket, cull OF fish
geraniums But which Of us was right ?
Often, when we have been thinking upon
dress, as subject for study, TO be cul.i-
va,e3 as fine art, we have gone to ra-
tura, who is the mother Of art, for lessons.
We have seen that she mingIes all colors
with effects which are truly harmonious !;
and why should we be more arbitrary than
she in her adornment Of the flowers, when
we would prescribe the hues aud combina-
tons for a lady's toilette? The puritan
pansy" puts on yellow vest with It's pur-
pie velvet robe the queenly tulips are gor-
geous with streaks Of red and yellow, gay
enough for an Indian sqnaw; the florist Ia
bors for rainbow effects in his pet dahlias !;
the poppy daunts her scarlet looped petit
coat, and the peony shakes out her dozen
Of crimson jup6s; the morning glory trims
her blue robe with scarf Of pink while
one ard all, Without exception. find 4 man
tie of green becoming. Nature tries all
kinds of experiments with the materials
At her command. and her success is always
certain. II nothing in nature is ugly,
then is nothing ia art ugly when it simply
copies nature and it cannot truly be said
though it is often assertedl that good
taste limits the colors Of the toilette, aud
that drab, or black, or white, slightly re-
lieved by some trimming in harmony, not
in contrast, is the only really elegant cos
tune. If dahlia eau look we'll in pur-
pie, black, and yellow, then why not
lady! Ii maiden fastens the dounces
Of her azure ball-dross with piuh garlands,
she is only copying the pattern Of the
morning -glories-and would she ask to be
more MODEST and tasteful than they
Still, there seems to be such a thing as
the correspondence Of attire with the COM
plezion, style, and years. The fragile lily
of the yaily does not depend from a null
lenstock, nor is the superb japonica nestled
amid the mess and grass with the violet
Therefore ladies may we'll and profoundly
study, which Of all the various patterns
and hues best assimiate with the charac-
ter of each and therefore it is that we
enter our protest against the blind adop-
ton of any and every color and shape
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Gboite Araning.
From Emcrys Journal Of agriculture.
EEoYv 30 Entertain CUR FGieE dis.


Among the many conyentionalisms
thai nov a-days clog the wheels Of that
poudcrous vehicle, scciety, and make
them 20 oyeaking over the hard thoroug--
fares 0. life, ike unoi!cd market carts,
setting our nerves ajar by tiscotdant
gratings and groaniugS, are the rules O..
.tiqu1tte regulating fashionable calling
and visiting. Friends that really esteem
each other and you'd be only too happy
to spend n evening once a week toge,h-
er for mutual pleasure aud social con
verse, are found marking time and re-
r.emberiug with distinct care, who made
the last call, and counting the days till it
Shall be conventional to call again.
Whose fault is this? Do you want your
neighbOr to be sure and wait till you have
returned her last ere she comes In again! !
DO YOU care whether she comes IL her
every day dress Gall ladies' should be neat
and trim 1t home as we'll as abToad) ana
brings her york, and sits with you socia
biy an hour or TIVE, or do YOU exact that
she shah cone in her last basque and
Hounces, with her best bonnet, parasol,
fan aud gloves? Ii you 10 not exact
this fornlality from her, why insist upon
imposing it upon her? Why not live
out what you profess to admire! Her
heart IS perhaps as true as yours. Do
not 90 dressed up next time, to wait IN
dim parlors, vita closed blinds, till she
leaves her work and goes through the
same operation of dressing up before
she can venture INTO your presence! She
viii perhaps be compelled to leave work
that she IS hurryiug about, to undergo
ali this inconvenience because she really
desires to see you, and consequently will
not ask you to excuse her. How silly,
how cumbersome Is all this, and yet eve
irg day of my life | see or know OF ladies
VINO have been acquaintance5 Ior years
going through with it all, when little
good sense and carrying out OF the rule
they each profess to strive to follow, do
ing unto others as they would that 9th
ers should do unto them, would dispose
of the whole difficulty.
The caller would call in her daily at
tire, (we hope all ladies dress neatly and
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which fashion may dictate. Upon the
brow of fashion is written, change she is
a chameleon; yet there is 10 woman (al-
most money bus viii pronounce her beau
tlful, whatever aspect She assumes; and
the aspect is hideous and ludicrou9 The
woman who adored her elegance in large
bonnets, coat-sleeves, and slender skirts,
now turn from the memory with upliflcd
hands. The name of fashion is caprice,
and of her followers is folly. It is well
that nature knows her own mind better
else, soCe seasons we should have all the
flowers Of the garden, regardless of what
was intended for them, dressed up in the
queenly bell-shaped robe and snowy trail
of the calla again we shouia have the
hollyhock and peonies ali squeezed into
dainty ladyslippers anon, the yiolets and
primroses smotbered in the mantle of the
dablias.
Let word come over from Paris that
green is to be worn by Mistress Fashion,
and straightway every sallow- face woman
becomes sickled o'er with the pale cast"
u taululCc. vi let the iuatQatc Dc DIHe.
and no face IS SO forid but that it can af-
ford a deeper tint for the cake of being in
the fashion. No woman is too short for
Plaids or too tall for stripes, when they
are fa3hionable-nor too thick for short
waists, nor too thin for long ones.
1t is Impossible to arrive at anv fixed
standard OF taste in dress for it is a curl
Gus fact that, what our eyes have become
accustomed to, that we regard as becom-
ing. Most new fashions displease when
first seen, and become more charming as
we grow familiar with them-we regret to
change; yet after the change is made. it
grows more beautiful than the last Study
ing the art Of dress is like gazing into d
whirlpool Of bubbing waters-the Ionger
it is continued, the more confused we
grow. HewouId only suggest, that while
fashion IS not neglected entirely, proprie-
", bec0mingness, style, and place, be al
so respected.-A lady IN CosmopoiHou
Art Journal.