The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-03-31


lions of beggars, and ten millions OF people, whose
means OF existence are extremely precarious. The
prosperous state OF our finances Is likewise specu
lation at random, as the estimates OF receipts
are VIEW high, and no notice taken of extraordinary
credits, which III great favor with government,
and usually amount to many millions. The hoat-
ing debt is very large, and although there is no
danger for the present considering the large amount
of specie on hand vet there may arise unforeseen
circumstances which may deeply involve the urea
sury. A greet many deputies are III favor OF a re-
ducton of the five per cents To tour ana paii, ana
Mr. GARNER Pages, made very practical speech IN
favor OF this plan condemning the reduction OF
one per cent on the sums deposited with govern
ment guarantee for the tulhiment OF contracts
Politics are, in the present state OF society, the
dark thunder clouds, which spread gloom over
all nature concerts--l mean the good ones
theatres balls, and sorees, are the sun
shine, which is sometimes hidden by tragic
and criminal occurrences. We had an execution
a few weeks ago of an individual, whose name rs
POuman, and who resenlbled IN some points the
celebrated, or rather notorious, Lacenare Both
considered every body who resisted their violent
claims after others property, az their greatest Toe
Lacenare was man OF unusual information, VINO
generally served as instrument 10 c0arser cha
racters, aud who excused his hatred against so
cety with theoretical principles. P"uman had
less theory, but more practice than ms antecessof
and dated his criminal career from the time when
he had been sent 10 a house OF correction tor
mlsdemeanor which he committed when a boy
When liberated, he entered the service OF the Nea-
that he wished take him to Italy, but the police
refused him passport. Since that time he was
associated with band of liberated and escaped
convicts, and suffered the highest panalty for
the murder of All lnnkeeper near Paris. The
other tragedy will likewise be soon brought
before the courts, which will create an immense
sensation from the suspicion OF parrcide, which Is
connected with it. A few weeks ago Mr. Donon-
CABOT, rich banker OF Pontolse, was found assas-
snated in his room, and bank notes, cash and bills
OF exchange, TO the amount OF eight hundred thou
sand francs stolen from his desk; but nearly the
whole of it was restored IN an anonymous letter,
fell on the locksmith Rousselet, man of bad
character, who few days after the deed was done
paid debts from sum of money, which he SAID to
have inherited. His premises were immediately
searched and some missing papers iou1d; lae hand-
writing of the anonymous letter was Identified with
that of his youngest daughter, but who appears to
be innocent. Rousselet confessed his guilt and
accused the youngest son OF Donon-Cadot, as
having been instlgated by HIM TO comm I
the crime for sum of one hundred thousand
francs. The son who bore till now an unexcep-
tionable character, and who was on the best terms
with his deceased father has been arrested, but II
is confidently hoped he will be able to prove his
innocence, AS there are more accomPIces al
large, the Investigations have been carried on with
the greatest secrecy This Roussellet is said 10
have been likewise sent TO the house OF correction
IN his youth, and the necessity OF regulating this
Injustice in our criminal constitution is daily more
and more felt. Some phllanthropic attemps have
already been made in the vicinity OF Paris, on the
estate OF Mr. Aguado who sold II short tune be-
fore his DEATH because u railway passed through
his park There is now upon it an estab shment,
where boys from ten to fifteen years OF age are
instructed in husbandry, mechanics and even IN
machinery this Is private enterprise, ana WIN
not be able to extend It's dement's, Inc s!ete aoe'
not lend its assistance. 1t is very gratifying t.
see the revolution, which has taken place since
a few years in the exercise OF public and pr,
vate charity. There are every night balls ana
concerts for charitable purposes. The bal
for the benefit of the Poles the most splendid
affair which has ever come oil IL was given under
the patronage of Princess Czartoriska, at her new
ly acquired residence, the hotel Lambert. There
were present persons of all countries even ussans
| and the elite of Partisan society. There was no.
much dancing, the crowd being too great, but lew
cared about it, the rare objects OF art, whicf
| this celebrated mansion contained, offered noble
| entertainment. The hotel Lambert was built un
der Louis XIV, and possesses the most beautiful
| resco decorations by Lebrup and Lesueur II wa
the favorite residence OF the Marquise de Chatele'
Voltaire's "Divine Emlle," with whom ne III
habited 1t some time. 1t was very dapidate
and neglected, till the amiable Princess bought
and had il entirely renovated for which she is nov
| adored by the Parislans, who few years ago pei
mitted il TO be knocked Gown to drover, II | an
not mistaken. The second charitable party whlc
attracted the fashion was the ball gwen tor the be
nefit of the pensioners of the restoration, who hat
lost their allowances through the revolution OF Ju
| ly. The legimsts were OF course very numerous
tempt OF the Reirtsse inflicted on the London pll
| grims, they wore f<ties Uaded) flowers. One lady
particularly, distinguished herself by an extremell
splendid toilette, with head dress OF white fadet
| roses OF pale gold and silver, set IN diamonds ant
| rubies Eugene Gulnot OF the Steele is quite de
lighted with the idea, and approves now OF ever
| thing fetri, except faded faces and complexIons
| The whoetlncident is truly French, that even h
Republicans are satisfied with the silent stigma
| which it conveyed on the inudicious conduct O
| the Chamber and OF the King.
There are lots Of other parties, with and withou
music The Countess of Merlin has opened he
saloons for the first time since her return rom Ha
vana This amable lady still retains ali the bloom
and freshness OF youth, and her sorees are crowd
| ed The Prince de Lgne has not received, as IN
court is III mourning on account OF the death OF Tn
| Duke otCoburg Mad Aguado Is now leading ,
gay and merry life, since her husband IS dead, VIII,
used To lock up her Jewels IN his cash box, wheI
| she did MT wear them she, as well as MADAME
Schlckler, are surrounded by number OF adm
| rcrs, who would not have any objection TO sharn'
their sorrows and-money The latter Is glvin
splendid musical soirees, to which she invites tn
greatest artists, but without making them the lea.
present, and takes, to boot, several tickets Tor con
| certs given by them, who think tins a good oppof
uny OF getting small recompence Tor Their pains
she takes the tickets, bat does not pay for them,
that several illusions have been made to her IN th
public press. AT Mad. Recameir's, at A6bdye-aus
bois, are the usual literary reunions; these par
| ties resemble very much those gwen at the OLE
hotel Rembouet, at the Place Royae. TIL,
| French academy is usually 10 be found there, Il
we'll as the old good manners for which the last &c
! neralion was so celebrated. Chateaubrland, In,
king OF intelligence, he has been styled in Lon
don, is always present at reception days, and favor
the company with extracts from his memoirs
| which to be published alter his death.
In literature there is nothing new gong on. Eu
gene Sues Mysteries of Paris have at last beer
| acted at the Porte St Martin, but broke entirel,
down; 30 much for putting IN all papers during tI'
last six months. The Editor of the Prose- brough
an action against him, claiming his las
| work, lie 5m1 Evant, as his property, hav
ing offered 30 900 francs for the right of publishing
which had been accepted. But the edito
| of the Constitutional, Mr.. Vefon having ofiere
double the amount, (and not 250,OO0 francs, as tn
puff stated it in the papers) sue sold it To the LAT
ter. The plaintiff has been nonsuited on tn
ground of absence of written contract, the frs
arrangement having been only verbal. Since tn
DGbats had made such capital business with tn
"Mysteres," all the other papers initiate the plan ,
publishing great works, plan, by the bye whlc
has been uccessiulIy pursued by the Pyesw an
Steele during the last eight years. The two frs