Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-01-24

4 ready, in connection Win 4 ttapiheiVh AHAS
dueed into the board Of aldermen, discussed
arhe law OF the ~slreet.'' We have no doubt a
few rena.ls upon ssthe etiquette of the street"
will be acceptable to many Of our readers.
when a stranger, 10 visiting a city, finds order
among Inc people passing along the Streets
sees vehicles and people keeping their own
side OF the zpad or f~ootvalk, observes that
Z there is no iosiiing nor boorishnsss, and whsn
be sees friends exchanging salutations, and
gentlemen attending ladies, behave with ease
and correctness, be leaves the place With a
very favorable impression, and does not fail
20 speak and write Of it in terms Of praise.
This good character is easily earned in fact,
where self respect is prevalent and every
citizen is determined 10 be a gentleman,
it cannot fail 10 be secured. While walk
ing the street, sequalntsnees should be
recognized by a bow or a word. II you
stop, offer your hand without removing
the glove. II you meet an acquaintance walk
ing with a lady whom you DO not know, salute
him BY lifting your bat. In meeting a lady
with whom You are intimate, salute her by
lifting the hat; If she is only a casual ae-
qualntanee. wait for her to reeognize you first.
II Won wish to converse with a lady when you
meet, do not stop her, bat walk on with Der.
At night, OF when ascending the steps Of a
public building, ofer your arm to a lady in
your company, also during The day If her COM
fort, convenience, OF safety require 1t. Be
careful to keep step with those with whom
you wax, modersting the pace and stride
when walking with a lady. II the lady enter
a store, open the door and allow Der to enter
FIRST. IF a lady step and ask information Of
a gentleman In Tie street. be win touch or lift
his hat as be replies. When ladies are walk
ing before you in the street, whom you desire
to pass, IL the width Of the walk will not al
low you to do so without pressing against
their dresses, walk behind them until the next
crossing is reached, then pass forward. In
passing a lady, as a general rule and where
there is ample space, give her the wall il she
take the outside Of the pavement, leave the
choice with her. When in the street or other
public place with a lady, however intimate
may be your relations, let attention, courtesy
and Difference mark your behavior to her.
Ladies when walking the streets during bad
weather should gracefully raise the dress to
the ANGLE, holding the folds of the gown, and
drawing them 10 The right side. It is pro-
nouneed vulgar BY the ton to raise the dress
with both hands, except momentsrily in very
bad places. Rich and costly dresses are not
proper for the promenade. A ball room dis
play in The street is decided to be "snobbish.' ,,
A n 'ntle, shawl, OF scarf, are Indispensable in
The street. It requires attention to wear'the
two latter gracefully, and a lady who wishes to
appear we'll on. Of doors will bestow that at
tention ; a loose, sas7 flow Of the garment must
be obtained. A gentl aan should always aP-
pear in a clean shirt, Better have a thread
bare coat than disfeputsble linen. Difidsnee
is one Of the greatest bars to The attainment
OF good manners, for no manners are good
manners that are not easy manners. To over
come the obstacle, dstsrninately act as you
wish. CT as your sense Of propriety dictates.
You thus comply with the Suggestions Of self
respect; that brings self-reliancs and impaTts
ssIf-controL Psrssyere, and you will conquer.
Some o. the above recommendation may APP
pear SO obvious as not 20 require calling atten-
ton to. Everyday's observation, however, will
bring under notice fragrant violations of the
c~iearest requirements Of good breeding. In
such eases, if our remarks DO not give informa-
ton, they viii awaken reflection.
ETNA INSURANCE COMPANY. OF HART
FORD, CONNECTICUT.
We, the undersigned sufferers BY the fire Of
the l4th and 18Th December last, destroying
the Overton and Calhoun blocks, and much Of
their contents, desire to express our entire sat
i~sfaction with the prOmPtness and fairness
with which the Etna insurance company have
settled and paid our losses covered BY its pol
Losses paid US are as follows:
Y. r. Hunt olOJo.uu
kervel. Boone q Ss44
n a9-u1
hm. P. sut.uu
r.. p FarnsHorth a ...--..------.-. sl0-O0
Aug Hlzied sYJ-Vy
Memphis, January ?. 1851.
The agency Of this well-known aud respOn-
sible company has been removed from Msssrs.
Chadwick & Wells, and the company is now
represented by
STANDARD & SMITH, agents,
Office Jefferson street.