Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-05-23

person, is even yet applicable. "Near the from
tier, says he, ION the borders of the Rhine
the inhabitants wear something resembling
clothes, but with an air of neglect that shows
them altogether Indifferent about the choice"
1t is right however to exempt Berlin and Ham
burg from this general cenSure, for in those
cities you do occasionally meet with individuals
who have bestowed some attention upon the
texture and style OF their raiment, which is
fashioned rather after the British than the
French model. 1t must also be kept in mind
| that in all countries where the military service
is regarded as the peculiar and appropriate pro-
fession Of the nobility and gentry, the aesthetics
OF dress receive very little attention. Those
who should take the lead in setting the fashion
appear constantly in uniform; and the cultiva-
ton of ordinary apparel being left almost en-
tirely to the burgher class, whose taste is sell
dom refined, it follows as natural conscq aence
! that gross slovenry prevails.
On the other hand, the Dutch, commercial
and wealthy people, exhibit considerable tas'e
IN dress being particular as to fit and quality
and never launching into extravaganza. The
Hollandcr is not sufficiently understood or ap-
preciated in this country. The absurd idea
that he wears an indefinite number of brcecheS,
and resembles y walking balloon, still fingers
among us; whereas. Counsellor Pleydc
much nearer the mark in his statement to Julia
Manncring "Thc Dutch are much more ac-
complished people, in point of gallantry, than
their volatile neighbors are willing to admit |
can assure you, in spite of your scorn, that If
you wish to see handsome men you must go to
! Holland. The prettiest fellow ever saw was Il
Dutchman." Ofthe SwcdeS we shall not speak.
| The Frcnchman dresses shoxily but he does
not to Ourlthinking dress we'll There is always
something outre and cXtravagant in his appear
ancc, as if the tailor considered his customer
merely rs pin or lay figure on which to dis
! play his skill in the art of fahrcating garments.
| Ihara Ia, Il tI,oF
dresses rather for display than comfort. lie is
fond Of innovations, new styles OF cut and arti
! fetal appliances, SO that with him the fashion
OF his garments is always in u state of change.
1t is in Sma, things as in great; the French can.
not abide either by 4 cont constitution
Their present style, judging from the last hu.
man specimens and costume pictures we have
seen, may conscientiously Le dcnomnated exc
cradle. y pinched waist to man is simply Il
delormity; peg top trousers are distinct ahom.
ination.
We have observed with considerable disgust,
hat this French fashion Of peg tops has been
imported into the British Islands, 10 the great
Disagreement Of those who have adopted it
| The gentlcman who dresses thus may truly he
termed fish out Of water; for, when in a stat
of repose, his figure bears striking rcSen-
bance to that Of salmon attempting TO stand
on its tail. The truth is as have already
remarked, that the English are very clumsy ian
! ltatoFS, a'u lIlcy Shouiu never, on any account
essay to ape the French, who have at all events
that talent of carrying out their ecccnticiiics
with jaunty assurance and i!npudent 61Hhoat'
Inie which is exceedingly amusing and delight
full Whereas the Euglishman though bold as
a lion when his blood is up, Is in matters OF
social intercourse n reserved difidcnt and rath-
cr awkward being painfully nervous lest he
should be made subject ofrdiCuc. and blush
| ing up TO the very eyes if lac thinks he car
detect n litter Therefore hc ought never
though the temptation should be ever strong
assume strange garments, which he cannot
parade with comfort to himself, from sheer lack
ofIhe reuuiSitc audaclty.