The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-05-23
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From +. B. Peterson & Brothers We nave
received the June number of Harper's Maga-
zine, which has the following list of articles
"Jottings and. Journeyings in Spain,
Junius Henri Browne, with thirteen illustra-
tions; "The Mysteries of Thunder Shower"
Jacob Abbott, with nineteen illustrations,
'Two Moods, Mary N. Prescott; Frederick
the Great" VII.-The Campaign of Mollwitz,
with seven illustrations; ''vanity of Vanities,"
Christina G. Rosetti; ''The Rob Roy on the
Jordan, "A. H. Guernsey, with fourteen illus
trations; ''The Hot Current of the Atlantic:
New Theory of its Fountain and Flood"
Professor T. B, Maury, with five illustrations;
''Transmutation," D. r. Castleton; ''The
Running Turf in America" (frst paper,
Hamilton Busbey; "Wampunsung Gap, Mrs.
Frank Mccarthy; Swine in America and
American Wine," William j. Flagg; 'Fare-
well to May" Annie D. Green; "a Story of
Six Weeks" Annie Thomas; "Border Remi-
niscences," General R. B. Marcy; "Anteros, I"
by the author of "Guy Livingstone" ETC.;
''The Gaming Table" William A. Seaver;
editors Easy Chair" editors Literary
Records" editors Scientific Record;" "Edi-
tors Historical Record;" Editors Drawer. "
From Mr.. Brownies ''Jottings and Jour-
neyings in Spain" we take the following about
Spanish etiquette:-
| AS respects manners, the Spaniards deem
themselves the politest people on the planet,
of which they think Spain much the best and
by far the most important part. If manners
do not make the man on the Peninsula, they
90 far towards insuring his comfort or its op-
| nartalnlV MANAGED
by manners. Any departure from civiity,
however small, is always resented, and strict
observation of it attended with remunerative
results. One of their proverbs, "Polteness
gets what money can't purchase" experience
has often taught me the truth of. The
Spaniards, naturally courteous, expect cour-
tesy from others, and appreciate il to the
fullest. When you travel, never light cigal
or cigarette without offering one to those in
the same carriage. They won't take ii unless
urged; but it is the custom of the country; il
shows you are a man of the world and oi
good breeding. Spaniard always refuses
once-that is etiquette-Aand you must d.
likewise; but when he is invited second tins
he accepts. At a cafe, or restaurant, if yor
order coffee chocolate, or wine, breakfast o
dinner, and there are persons at the sam
you nothing, for they won't do it; but tn
Invitation will advance you in their estima
ton.
Lifting the hat when entering the presenc
of others is more imperative in Spain than i
France or Italy. Not to do SO in diligenciG
railway coach, or a room, is thought viola
ton of good manners, if not postiv
Q offense. / have seen sensitive Castilians loo
angry, even fierce, and twirl their moustach
8 with offended dignity, when foreigners n,
Q elected to raise their has. But when th
@ careless persons remembered, and compile
9 with the demand of etiquette, the sallow face
It relaxed, and CLEAN of good humor darte
i, out of the jet-black eyes. Hat-lifting an
II cigar-giving are passports to good treatmel
e everywhere. Many strangers have made ia
n friends by such simple means. Should
IS sent to Madrid on diplomatic mission,
1t should engage a servant specially to eleVa
sr my sombrero and tobacconist to supply n
,r constantly with the best of Hayanas. l
5, liberal use of both, 1 think 1 could mana
the ministers as well as the Cortes.
M M The inhabitants of the different province
m though they know and care little about ca
as other, all consider themselves Spaniards, al
er as such are jealous of their dignity and rep
- ! tation. They are very nice as to their p'