The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-10-07

european Correspondence.
Paris, SEPT l6, ls45
State OF Things IN Brref-FIumconts Immense Am.
ph'fheatrs-Etses Of Literature on Religion and
Potitics-Anticipated Revolution in Ocean Seam
Navigation-Ine Raiisoay System in Euvope-
The Speculative Excitement in the Share Market
American and French Riuer Steamers. &c. &c
VI all months in the year, this is the most inaus-
plcious tor opening the European Correspondence
OF an American Journalist, and of all epochs for
many years back, the present is assuredly the most
untavorabe for the excitement Of any interest d.
rected towards Europe, from the other side of the
Atlantic. The political armament presents one un-
varied aspect Of the most unclouded serenity The
winds are hushed and States are sensible of pro-
found calm. The implements of war are kept
bright only for reviews and shamfghts in Hyd-
Park and in the Champ de Mars, and the only arms
used in earnest are those Of industry and the arts
Railways and canals are projected on stupendous
scale Gigantic steamships sweep the oceans and
unite the populations OF distant quarters of the globe
Specuations Involving thousands of millions Of un-
told capital occupy daily Lombard street and the
Place de Ia Bourse. Paris is however, socially un-
usually deserted, even at this season The fashion
able world Is IN state OF suspended animation here
Some OF the places of public amusement are closed,
and those which are open are but thinly attended
Ito this, however, there or two striking ex-
ceptlons; Inc celebrated Franconi, taking advan-
tage OF the close OF his Circus the Bouevarts has
realised project as bold as it is novel, II is no.
thing less than the construction of an Amphithea-
tire on an immense scale, similar to those OF the
creeks ana Romans. This structure has been
Champs Elysees. Immediately outside the great Tri-
umpha Arch of Napoleon, an extensive oval area has
been eveled and enclosed, and is surrounded by an
amphl theatre consisting of twelve tiers of seats,
bat Oh
ply can at once command coup deH OF the per-
formances. The structure is of wood with orien-
tai decorations. This erection is said to offer &C.
commedaton sufficient tor t,centy thousand specta-
TORS 1t has been open three times week for the
last two months, and notwithstanding the deserted
state OF Paris al this season, assemblies Of fifteen
Thousand persons have been on several occasions
collected there. The performances, which take
pace In the afternoon from three to ive consist OF
Workmanship, races, chariot races d pamtique &c,
and are supported by the magnificent stud and the
entire troup OF upwards of 100 performers attached
to Franconi's establishment Another exception to
the desertion of theatres is offered bv the Porte ST
Martin, where your cOuntrymar Rlsley, with his
children, is nightly attracting OVERLOOKING houses
he leaves here for short engagement at Vienna,
after which ne gees to London to fulfil winter en-
gagement at Drury Lane.
In the literary world, the announcements are
chiefly confined to works OF fiction. The success
OF the Mysteries Of Paris has made the fortune OF its
| author. Eugene Sue sold that work before il was
published, for six thousand dollars, and bound him
self under penalty OF two thousand five hundred
dollars, to give his future works on the same terms
Inc publishers netted about fifty thousand dollars
by the Mysteries, and the author having thus learn
ed his own value, paid the forfeit of two thousand
five hundred dollars, and put an end to the con.
tract. He sold the Juif Errant for forty thousand
dollars, and i is said that two thousand dollars
were paid by the American publishers for receiving
early proofs for translation. Thus Sue may be said
to have received the largest sum ever paid to any
author, (not excepting Scott hlmseD for any single
! work OF fiction.
The effect produced by this work has been i'm.
mense. Although statesmen do not choose to &C.
knowledge 1t, no one doubts that 1t has been the
immediate cause of the public excitement agains,
the Jesults, by which the administration has been
driven to negotiate with the papal government to
withdraw them; since, otherwise, the government
must have enforced the laws against them Mean.
| while, Sues work has been prescribed by thu
church, and denounced from the altar. Catholics
| known to possess it are excommunicated All this
OF course, has only augmented its circulation. Sue
| has just announced new work. Les SEPT pfchS,
Capitanse. (the Seven Cardinal Sins), the publlca
ton OF which Is advertised for January.
You have heard, OF course of the fawr pas Of VIC
ter Hugo These things pass with little notice here
Theyar not treated as civil questions but are prose
cuted before the criminal tribunals. The lady il
IN PRISON, and the poet has gone to amuse himself
the Rhine, from which he Is already transmit ipp
letters tor publication.
The question OF the application Of steamships, in
the event OF war, has lately engaged much atten.
hon, both IN England and here. 1t is admitted that
Notwithstanding the large number OF steam vessels
! that have been constructed in the British dock
yards and the scarcely less numerous fleet built b,
France, tor the nominal service of the Post Office
put with the real views OF offence and defence, IL
the contingency of war, not one constructed in
either country is really efficient for the latter pur
pose. The most unaccountable and dlsgraceiu
plumbers nave been committed in these proceedings
on both sides OF the channel The Prince de JOIN
utlle has shown that the French steamers whatever
may have been the intention of those who con.
sructed them, are fitted for nothing but packets and
are utterly useless tor the purposes OF naval war.
mas been demonstrated that when the British steam
ships have received their machinery fuel and stores
they cannot take their guns This Is on a par with
the calculations which enclosed the Great Britain N
the dock at Bristol. Much attention is attracted IN
Englaho, Dy Inc attempt now commenced at New
YORK and Boston, to adopt the principle of the suba
aueous used auxiliary TO packet ships
Inns Is regarded as one OF the most promising
IN the projects which have come from your side o.
me Atlantic. 1t Is more especially elicltous in III
htness tor war steamers. The screw as applied IL
the Great Britain and other similar ships is obiec
uonable, lnasmuch as 1t lmpedes the sailing powe,
OF the vessel; but this Will not be the case with !
stern propeller which can be raised out OF the water
In short, IT the line OF steam sailing packets
proposed can be successfully established, it is pro.
bable that all the liners must ultimately adopt tn.
principle, since they can scarcely withstand the
competition TO which they will be exposed, and IL
seems doubtful whether even the Cunard steamers
may not be compelled to give way and reform their
construction.
The railway mania continues at its height, spreads
over Europe and even extends to the East and West
indies; The railways now in actual operation
In france are the following 1.-Two be
tween Paris and Versailles one following each
bank OF the river, the Paris and Rouen Railway
the extension to Havre being In an advanced stage
oi construction) and the PARIS and Orleans Railway
and lew others. On passing over these lines, the
nfst impression produced on an American is the
striking advantages they have over the lines of rail
way In the United States, In the superior case and
comfort Of the carriages, the greater expedition Of
lne travelling, and Its greater cheapness. AS these
are al points interesting to every one, and as there
IS no reason really apparent why the same advanta.
ges should not be attainable on our railways.
snail describe distinctly in what they consist Each
Tram on the French lines is composed OF three dis
is IN form like an English private chariot, the pas
sengeIs having windows before them as well as be-
side them, and sitting with their i.ces ~ m.