Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-09-18
Mr.. Benefits Letters from France.
LETTER No l.
PARIS, Aug. 6, 1885.

uneqaalled Paris. i am glad have visited France
smiling sunny, happy France, before il is my time
10 go TO the kingdom of heaven. have been week
in Pars--a week on the banks Of the blue Seine-a
week sleeping in the elegant apartments of Madame
Richter, OF the Rue Rvoli, almost opposite the palace
of the Thueries and within hearing of The band that
seIenades the Duchess Of Orleans before she brngsa
young king (oh fudge) into the straw. have been
week in france, but in that short sweet, enchant
ing week, have enjoyed more intellectual physical,
moral literary, philosophical, and eveH religious en-
joyment, than did in six weeks in London.
The French have thus far studied in every point
Of character and strange say, have found them
far more religious and moral people than the English,
and IN some respects purely democratic than the
American. Do not think talk 10 make people stare
Il speak the sober truth The French are religious
people but Their temple is formed of the hills the
mountains, the high heavens, and the erea, and
mighty spirit above all Tkey are temperate peo-
re-in eating and drinking especially se-and re-
qulre not therefore the establishment of temperance
societies to teach sobriety. They moral people,
IN spite of all that is said Of the RIGHTEOUSNESS of Pa
RS, but their morals arise from taste and proprety,
not from the gloomy austerity of creed. They are
democratic peope-highy so-although they have
Louis Philippe for king Their denocracyis a SO.
cial prlnciple-blendiEg all ranks together-not a
contest among factions. Louis Philippe is one Of
their few monarchs who have understood the charac-
tes of the people and the age. cannot 90 far back
al present, but can safely say that Henry w. Lou
is XIV, Napoleon, and Louis Philippe, understood
their several ages
But more on these points by and BY.
During the week, have been most actively enga-
ged in studying the present position of France-and
Paris-for Paris is France and France is Paris, in po
lltcs society, trade, banking, religion and morals
landed at Havre from London, and travelled up the
beautiful Seine in company with Prof Morse, of New
York, and HoH. Mr.. Smith, of Name The beauty of
the Seine is exquisite. The natural scenery along lis
placid winding banks, reminded me of the Mohawk
above Albany-wts the addition of old towns, old
castles, and venerable chaeaus, paepng forth from
their wild woods At Rouen We stopped day, losk-
ed al one Of the most splendid Gothic cathedrals in
Europe and then came 10 Paris by diligence in
time 10 be here during the celebration Of the three
days. The principal day Of that .fete was Sunday
and on the morning Of that day arrived in time 10
see the crewds-the reviews the sports on the Seine
ard in the Ctsmps Eiysfe.
| wrote you from England, that the Iacofocos of
Pans were preparing TO get up revolution an
cmete, one OF the pieces OF fireworks OF the day.
10 rival the eruption Of Vesuvias prepared by the
king. Unfortunately, however, for both sets Of show
men, the rain, which fell in in the afternoon
spoiled both exhibitions. You will laugh when talk
Of locefocos in Paris; ana the rascals SLAM, Bang &
CO.. or Mr.. yan their poet laureate or Mr.. Forrest,
their orator. will rub their eyes and ask If be
lis SO. They have a considerable number Of loco
focos here who very fond of eating, drinking
doing nothing, except be to get up fireworks Of the
poll,ica! kind. But Louis Philippe is very shrewd
man, and the police and heaven occasionally lend
him helping hand-thc one by domicillary visit
the other by refreshing shower.
Badinage apart-I have been examining the ma
chnery of the French government and their present
state Of society," and il more nearly resembles the
United States than any have yet seen in Europe
Louis Philippe in practical politics has reached the
Alien and Sedlton Law epoch. The truth is society
here perfect democracy, but refined and nelli-
gent in the highest degree Its utterly impossible for
TO detail in the compass Of hurried letter. all the
impressions made on me by wha, have seen in
France. Itis of the most fertile subjects have
ever yet lighted upon, and my full mind must
serve I'll return in October. will then give suck
sketches Of society, manners and politics in France
as | think have not seen from any quarter.
One OF the most striking features in the present
c0n0lnOn Oh rance u the eATdofulHsry utNeiopc-
nent Of taste for finance, railroads, trade, csm-
merce, and every species Of art and improvement
This taste rising 10 passion in the minds of la
ieuae France and 10 LOUIS Philippe, and the men
who made the revolution Of 1880, is the nation IN
debted for IL. II 10 fact that here all the leading
classes Of society are under the same influence
which has pervaded the United States for some years
past Railroads projecting in every quarter-and
banks establishing at every commercial point In an
especial degree, the credit system" we call Il in
the United States, has Just begun TO be adopted IN
this country by government merchants, and all
classes.
What singular contrast is presented by France 10
tho United States In the United States the govern.
ment sets itself opposition to improvements in com
mercal science, while in France the exactly opposite
Policy Is rapidly csming into play. LATTE, the once
celebrated banker but overwhelmed few years ago
IN the fluctuations OF the last revolution is bernnRg
to appear on the scene of action. lie has estab-
lished a large bank with branches, and others are
preparing similar institutions.
have not yet learned sufficiently Of the details Of
the banking and currency Of France 10 give full
and accurate view ~ tho matter, btt ] am actively
engaged ~ collecting facts every day, and before
leave this city, shall be perfectly foh on the sub
Iect. This much may venture to say that the prin.