Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-10-04
Mr.. Bennett 's Letters from France.
NO. XIII.

trees OF the gardens OF the Tuillenes-that ar ho'
breathing into my window, and rusting gently tn
snow white curtain. II is ten O'Clock in the morn
ing, and ne breakfast yet. No matter; another hal
hour will bring the garcon to me, saying d1e1ner es
stroh, Monsieur. The cabrieets and roitures ar
rafting along the Rue Rireii, and the pedestrian
are already appearing in the gardens to lo on tn
chairs and read the morning papers. So much TO
that.
Yesterday was the fate gwen in honor of the brit
&c the Count Of Paris must say that in my opinion
there is some appearance of absurdlty IN the efor
made 10 rejoice over q very common event-the birth
If plump Young babe by fire, healthy young wo
man There is a strong effort making by the present
government TO impress the world with the belief that
the prosperity of France depends on the Orleans dy-
nasty. Now l take il that this dynasty is good
enough for the prcsent-useful enough and proper
enough-bu, that in the natural progress of events,
il will follow at proper time, the former dynasiies
which have ruled France. Louis Philippe and his
family are very excellent worthy sensible people
He seems TO know his position, and acts accordingly
very well-but hereditary monarchy is only prov-
sional form Of government in France. The very ele-
ments now in action in this country Will lead II to
an elective chief magisracy like that Of the United
States, in process Of time. The people of England
and France do not understand the seeds Of the fs-
ture, which are sowH broadly in the present social
soil Of both countries. Liberty and equality, as I'M
derstoed ia former days. are perfect absurdiries.-
Aristocracy and democracy, not hereditary, are the
two elements of modern ssceiy guided and regulated
by mental power. man of talent begins demo
crat and ends an aristocrat. This is the natural pro-
gress of individuals in the United Sates-and it forms
the peculiar state of society 10 which thing 10
tending here.
The fste Yesterday or the rejoicings at any time,
caused here by the birth of young Prince, do not
look upon as political event any magnitude. The
whole thing i. very babysh affair. But the manner
in which these things got up in Paris is matter
Of some interest.
In the morning hurried, usual, along the Rue
ST. Honors, up the Paias Regal, towards the Rue
Virienne. TO read the English papers, and ascertain
4 the Great Western had arrived at Bristol She had
no,-.o got nothing for my pains. Meeting with
friend n, the Reading Rooms said TO him, "come,
LEI us make morning call on the pretty petite Au-
o,sta. Of Philadelphia, who is now in Paris, with
he, sister and mother" We did so. Mrs. haywood
and her two daughters remain here during the wiHter
nursunp the studies peculiar 10 their profession. We
walked along the Boulerarss Haliens. thlnk il is
Grand Opera, where they reside. We walked up to
a., ,,conde and were shown into very pretty sitting
room There we found Mrs. nj. and her two
daughters. engaged with another lady, whom we I'M
de,stood afterwards was enc of the grand ballet Of
the opera. She disappeared on our appearing.
The elder Miss haywood is a very agreeable young
lady quite conversational and lively. Her countenancs
il hardly so beautiful and regular as that Of her petite
sister, but il has the marks OF intellect and talent.
She has already made an engagement with one Oh
the London theatres and makes her debut there next
spring have never seen her on the stage, butt is
said her talents resemble those Of Fanny Kemble--
Her sister eusta lie studying under the first mas
tiers of the Grand Opera. Her, had before seen in
New York but rather think like her better than
before She is very engaging little grl-very grace
fal and very pretty, let her do wha, she pleases.
"Hew do you like Paris ~ asked my companion.
al don't like it ALL" said she, with perfect natrsS.
"How do you like the French7" repeated he, half
smiling at her previous reply.
al don't like them at all, said che. with all the
gravity Of nun, crossing her night hand upon her
left, which lay IN her lap.
could not help almost laughing at the earnestness
OF Young Augustus dislike 20 the French. After this
sally of Philadelphia noipett, we talked geed deal
about the opera, ballet &c. The length of time ev-
ery morning which the most popular danseases give
10 practice is surprising. Fanny Elser is now per-
forming here, asd every morning at the rehearsal she
works as hard and ss many hours as the mesthard-
working day labourer. II is the character OF every
part and parcel Of the drama in Paris. Excellence Is
not attained without The most Incessan labour Au.
gusta, learn, is making great progress under her
masters. She was considered very clever for an
American sourGgs suppose, but she was not
complete" as her mes,er said otherwise she would
not have required instructions in Psns." Many Of
the female dancers will not practice before her, for
fear tha, she may catch their secrets.
In the opera and ballet there parties and ciquss
Of a very curous character At present, Fanny Els
Ter and TagiOn divide Paris, but as the Elsler party
has more influence than the Tagioni the favorite o.
the latter will not come here-sh has accordingly
gone TO the watering places Of Germany to dance
before royalty and nobility leaving the Esler only
the Partisan bsur gsoises and bankers When Celeste
made her appearance here At OF the theatres he
style, manner, and power, sstonisheS them At ono,
she created most powerful opposition in the greer
rooms. The history is quite amusing, and somewhs
interesting-and on another occasion may detail
nlength. Had Celeste had fair opportunity durin,
her last visit here. she would have shaken the Ian
rels Of Tsglioni, Elser, and the Bayaderes-all in
row.