The Sun.
London, England, 1867-05-25 00:00:00

Miscellaneous Foreign News.

(From Correspondents of the Anglo-American Times.)
PARIS, May 21.
Now that the Luxemburg difficulties are settled,
and other European political questions disposed of,
I will endeavour to dwell more particularly upon
American affairs, and the news in and around Paris-
American circles. I believe there are more American
visitors to the Exposition than from any other na-
tion, and all the places of amusement, the drives,
and walks of the Boulevards, are thronged with
them. Many are transient visitors, remaining in
Paris but a week or two, and then leaving for other
parts of the Continent ; others take apartments and
remain for three months, while quite a number arc
so infatuated by life in this gay capital that they
have become permanent residents.
Then in many places the same amusements are
to be met with as could be enjoyei on the other
side of the Atlantic. American churches have been
erected, and are largely attended ; and through the
kindness of the American bankers in Paris reading-
rooms are open all day, in which newspapers from
all parts of the United States are to be found.
There are quite a number of Southerners also in
Paris, and the intercourse existing between the
Northerners and themselves is always of a friendly
nature. It is true they mingle more in French so-
ciety than in American, but when they meet at either
receptions the hatchet is buried, and a general feel-
ing to preserve peace and forget the past is obser-
vant among all parties.
Oue of the principal attractions now in Paris in

the way of amusement is the Great American Cir-
cus. There was a grand reception given by the
gentlemanly proprietors on Friday night, the 17th,
at which some fifteen hundred invited guests were
present. This was their opening night, and all who
attended were convinced that none other than a per-
fect success will be met with here. The wonders to
be seen, the feats of strength and agility, the horse-
manship displayed, and the wit and jokes gotten
off, have seldom been seen in this country. Another

place of gathering for the fun-loving community is

the ball in the Exposition where the " American
Negro Minstrels" are " astonishing the na!ives."
The little ship Red, White, and Blue is on exhibi-
tion at the Prussian Palace, and the tiny craft
draws crowds to see it, and great praise is bestowed
by all visitors upon the daring men who cresse I the
ocean in such a miniature ship. The American Res-
taurant in the Exposition is a general place of reoort
for people of all nations; the Americans visiting it
to obtain meals such as can be had at home, and
the people of other countries going there to sJe the
style of cooking, &e., in America.

Mademoiselle Adah Isaacs Menken has finished

her engagement of this season at the Theatre de la
Gaite, and has gone to Vienna to play for a month
in the same piece that was performed here, the
" Pirate of the Savannah," which has • been Ger-
manised for her benefit. I believe she will return
to Paris in September, and remain for six mouths,
appearing then in a speaking role.
Mdlle. Carlotta Patti is very much admired here,
and promises to be almost as great a favourite as
her sister Adelina. Many Americans are leaving
Paris this week to be present at the Derby races in
England, which will no doubt be more largely
attended this year than for a long time before.
The first of a series of entertainments to be held

in honour of the Commissioners of the United
States to the Exhibition was given by Colonel and
Mrs. Norton, on Friday night, the 17th, at their
residence iu Paris. It was one of the most delight-
ful entertainments of the season, and was largely
attended by the many of the elite and beauty of
America, England, and France. Noticed among
the assembly were General Dix, United States
Minister, and the Hon. Senator Sherman. Among
the United States Commissioners were—Colonel
Usher, Messrs. Barnard, Mellen, Ruggles, Valen-
tine, Kennedy, and Slade ; Professor Morse, Lieut.-
Col. Johnston, Col. Wed. W. Clarke, Samuel B.
French, Chevalier Ponzio-Vaglia, Col. Gowen ; and
Drs. Simms, Johnston, and Pratt were also pre-
sent. The ladies were elegantly and handsomely
attired ; and among those more particularly ad-
mired for their beauty and graceful bearing might
be mentioned Mrs. Clarke, of New York ; Mrs.
Christmas, of Mississippi ; Miss Dix, Miss Morse,
Miss Lilla Clarke, Miss Carrie Sim:we, Miss Usher,
Miss Fannie Simms, Miss Russell, Miss Baglan, the
Misses Gowen, and Mademoiselle Alico Norton.
The saloons were decorated with the greatest, taste,
and the " stars and stripes" waved lightly over

"Fair woman and bravo men."

The supper table was profuse with luxuries, and,
of course, formed a perfect success—the American
dish of Chicken salad winning hosts of admirers,
thereby proving its claim to be noticed.
The Angel of Peace has returned to her throne
at the Universal Exposition, carrying with her the
ratification of the treaties, and the presence of
many, and expected arrival of the remaining great
princes of the earth, affords a4orroborative guaran•
tee that the territory-craving-Ambition of despotic
monarchs crouches before the public opinion of en-
lightened Europe. The responsiiiility of a coati-