The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-03-02
Paris.
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and Mdnnrs-Iron6e in Politics-Athesm and
Ignorance Visits Of Royaiy-Amo'ican Minis
ter Uanted-FJsuch Steamships-Prie Of Pas
sage, &C. &c.
had written for you long letter all about mat
tiers and doings here, but unfortunately my pro-
longed stay at the last ball at the OPERA it seems
met with the disapprobaton of my Newfoundland,
and in revenge for losing his supper, he Toasted
upon what had intended as feast for your charm
ing countrywomen.
If had time | would now say more; | send you
the remains Of the last presentation at the Tuille-
ries, for the benefit of the ladies, whom it seems
for he has not dared TO soil the hem of any lady's
dress must now at once plunge in medals res,
Just as find the sheet.
The beautiful Countess Of f. wore rose
lored satin, very pointed in 'front.' and slightly so
behind, modestly low around the neck, bound with
rich point a. Alencon five inches deep, laying flat
on the bosom short tight sleeves, entirely covered
with rich gimp; the skirt very full, short before,
hind, training a little, with five founces of point
d'Alencon, five inches deep, tapping each other,
turning up little at the left side, where each
hounce is attached by a very. small rose. Her
was her dress for its richness. Two plain bandeaur
entirely concealng the ears, with one white japo-
MICA, completed the toilette of this charming lady
The lady of the British Ambassador lent her
charms to garnet colored velvet tight bodied and
pointed. A row of white satin lozenges, bound
with gimp, adorned the corsage from the top oil the
shoulders to the point; two rows Of lozenges in
creasng in size adorned the ample skirt dlvergng
from the point OF the corsage to the hem !; magnl-
fcent Mechlin lace, about three inches wide, Dor.
dered the neck, which was left uncovered half way
to the shoulders; little hat OF pea green velvet,
bordered with gold, and white marathon falling
gracefully over the left shoulder, completed one of
the richest dresses at this royal presentation
Madame de l.. wore robe OF rose de chine, CO.
rows OF lace, and fourth row passing all around
over the shoulders, short tight sleeves bordered
with lace. Eleven lace 1ounces adorned the skirt,
beginning at the waist, down to the feet; the four
attached at the same point by bouquet of three
pale roses. The bright rose de chine, sottened by
the rich lace flounccs, produced beautiful effect
Her long and splendid hair was in plain twist,
flowing curs, hanging little below the face. A
light and airy wreath OF pale roses, crowned this
queen of beauty.
The beauty and grace of our countrywomen
right OUTPUT ambassadresses as well as ambassa-
doris are public property)-by two daughters Of our
late minister at Paris. Miss c. wore robe of rose
colored satin, tight corsage, very pointed around
the skirt opening in front one and half inches ON
each side of the point disclosed white satin skirt,
down the front OF which, at equal distances, were
three chour Of rose colored ribbon, between two
rows of rich gimp.
Mrs. Id wore a watered blue satn en-
broidered in silver with roses pointed corsage three
rows of rich lace around the necK fastened on the
shoulders by an fpa,.lette de Fews The skirt
opening each side half way up over white satin,
was fastened by rose colored gimp laclng. The
front hair fell in two large bandeamr and was uni
| ted with the back hair, the whole OF which was
bound with a string of fine pearls, with two tassels
Of the same. A handsome bouquet on the left side
completed the toilet OF this charming young lady
| This mornings mail from llavre brings the
| news. that the Baltimore, Captain Funck, and a
dozen other American vessels have been detained
by heavy westerly gales; and avail myself of this
chance to add a few words. Fashion VIII hold heI
court at Longchamp's-till then, black will be the
avoritc dress for ladies' at dinner parties operas,
and concerts. forgot to mention the revolution
that has taken place IN the ornaments tor ladies' Ii
fact nothing to be seen at the last presentation
but white satin boots. Gentlemen wear the loose
easy dress Of the English. None but Bomerar'
dandies-that is, tailors' walking signs, wear tn
low collared coat tight sleeves and padded breast
and no gentleman would be seen on the stree
with black uousers-and they are consecrated 4
| the ball room or dinner party.
The war between the clergy of France and tn
University creates great sensation IN all parts
France and personages IN high places look iorwar'
| with fear and trembling to the issue This ques
/ ton involves the future destnes of France. Per
haps all your readers are not aware that the wore
university" embraces all the schools and colleges
| of France, except those for theology, where lay
students not admitted. The University witt
i
deiss at its head, raised the standard of Phi
| loscphy, and teaches from its chairs the most alb
surd doctrines OF atheism, ard several archblshope
| have been obliged to withdraw their cure from thu
colleges. The people OF France with one voice or!
out, and parents complain that their sons minds
are poisoned by the doctrines of their professors
and yet the youth Of France have but one alterna
tive, atheism or ignorance, tor education Is mo
nopoy confined TO the University. The dali,
press teens with articles this interesting subject
| from the pens of De la Martin and other Deputies
and from many distinguished preates of the Frencl
| Church. The alluslon In the Kings speech to TIN
subject, was very unsatisfactory. The clergy ant
| the better portion of the French nation, call on
for the execution of the oarte, and | have heart
certain persons say with significant shake OF tn
head, that Kings have lost their thrones for mucl
less cause.
| Royal visiting is to be all the go next spring
| His Majesty Louis Philippe is to visit Queen Vic
| torla at Windsor, as soon as Her Majesty sha
have returned from her intended visit to Berlin; bu
IL is feared that domestic affairs may cOnilne her
London till June.
Why don't you send us Minister! Can't Pre-
sdent Tyler make selection among the grea
men, c'est dire, office seekers? Let him selet
such man as General Cass-like him in all things
except let it be requisite that he can speak tn
French language. Make suggestion to Congress
to double the pay of our Ministers at London
Paris, Vienna and st. Petersburg. Nine thousan
dollars is poor plttance neither OF these Courts
The French steamers will begin 10 run fror
Havre TO New York on the LIST April. The price @
passage will be 800 francs, or $50 either way, ex
elusive of provisions. There will be restd,sran
| on board. Ii is is said that one OF the "chsfs' o
| the celebrated restdurant 7rois Freres at tn
Paiais Royal has leased the privilege for 1890
| francs the first year. ] am sorry to inform yo,
| that editors will have privilege they must pa
| tor their papers the same as other individuals.
| The death OF the Prince de Croy, Archbishop o
| Rouen, Grand AumOnicr under Charles X, afford
the government AN opportunity to re-establish thi
| Office, which, through respect for the Prince, ha
Innf heS inf r-aIi her Nor
Yours, truly G..
| Mr.. EDITOR
noticed, of the 18th inst, article relative I
| the next Grand Jury, that will meet on next Mon
day. You say that they (the Grand Jury) shout
be selected from the most respectable in the com
| muniy Now, would ask who the most respec
able are Can you say Let me make one sugge
ton. Select Grand Jury who are not engage
! in any banking or loaning institution; men VIII
have clean hands; my word Cor il, bill of indie
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