Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-06-05

are tenderly nuIsed by the sisters of charlty-a class OF auns
whose lives are devoted TO the service Of suffering humanity.
The musnem Of artillery is the depot of every machine that
was ever invented for the destruction Of man II likewise
contains a collection Of the armor used at different periods Of
French history. We have still two hours till dinner yes.
but 1 arp very much fatigued. let US go back. we can proceed
tomorrow II convenient to youi your proposal suits me ex-
tremely well. shall wait at home for you. adieu for The
present.
Fourth walk-south of the Seine. See that majestic dome
rising above The bank of the Seine, il is the dune Of the In
valids 81 HI,ei ds hDalids," is the Chelsea hospital Of the
French: il is the asylum of tn IS veteran warriors whose
blood has flown Tor their country. We are now in the mil
itafy school and the champ de mars. Let US 90, there IS a
review to-day, that will amuse US the race ground is in the
champ de mars. The races will take place next week; let
US see Ia Morgue, la ~Sofb0nne, and The school OF medicine.
This last has a good library and a museum Of anatomy, re-
mafkaole for the variety, multiplicity, and beauty of its
contents. This evening we will go to the 0deon, that thea
Ire rivals the Theatre Francois the exterior Of the edifce
presents a model Of truly classical architecture. There is a
new tragedy, and will see some of the best actors in the
capital. The Pasis Of the fine arts, formerly the college Of
the four nations, is opposite The Port des Arts il is now APP
propriated TO the use Of the institute, or Royal Academy ;
the library is equally well known By the appellation of MAJ
aIine Library, or library OF the four nations, OF even by that
OF the Institute. 1t contains every thing that can be esteem
ed rare and curious on every subject. and in every language.
There are about $500 volumes and 1000 MSS. The mint is
one Of the noblest ornaments Of the banks Of tire Seine. The
Cabinet Of the school Of mineralogy is situated an the prin-
eipal court that beautiful collection Of minerals may be
seen every day. The fountain OF Geinelle was built By
Bouchardon its archi ecture and ornaments are admirable /;
IL is remarkable for its four bas-reliefs, columns, and numer-
Gus statutes. This edifcei is ninety feet long and Ihiit six
high. The Palais Of the Legion OF Honor is one of the most
elegant edi6ces in Paris the interior of the Palace should
be seen. The swing school near the Point Louis XVI. The
Palais Bourbon or Chamber Of Deputies combines simplicity
wi h grandeur the principal entrance and the colonnate ale
deseIvedly admired.
Fifth walk-south ard southeast. The Luxembourg SUR
passes IN magnihcence all that we have seen in Paris The
Conservative Senate held its meetings there it is now &C.
cupied by the Chamber Of Peers the Luxembourg is open
to The inspection Of the public every day from 10 till A o.
clock among many master pieces, the gallery contains
twenty paintings by Rubens all the riches OF architecture
and sculpture are lavished on the little gallery which leads
to the gardens; the gardens form one of the most beautiful
Promcnades IN Paris, yet less fTequented than the TuiieTies.
St. Sulpice is famous for the majesty Of its poItico, its grand
proportions, the boldness of the design, and the sublime eff
feet it produces, are universally acknowledged. The interi-
or is very beautiful and the disposition Of the affairs extreme
Iy grand. St. Genevieve or the Patheon is designed to con-
tain the sshes of those who have deserved well Of their
country. 1t is a masterpiece; what magnIhcence what
grandeur 1t is 10 imitation Of st. Peters and the Pantheon
at Rome The church is thee hundred and thirty-nine feet
long and two hundred and hfty-four feet broad. The dome
is two hundred aud e~ig5ty-four feet high. The abbey of
Val de Grace, the Hospital Of Maternity, formerly the Port
Royal, and the Observatory must be seen the entrance to
the Cstaconbs is very near this place we will see them
another day. The mandatory Of the Gobelins may be vis-
tied at any time here is the Saltpetriere, and noIthward the
famous garden of plants it contains a museum Of natural
history, comparative anatomy, mineralogy, geology, botany,
an extensive library, a menagerie Of living animals of eve
~ species that can be retained alive, and in the gardens are
cultivated specimens of every flower plant, shrub and tree
that will flourish in France. The museums and gardens are
arranged most charmingly ; this place offers the most de-
lghtful and instructive scenes; the productions OF every
climate 10 the would present themselves in succession 10 The
view whoever las surveyed the whole collection seems 10
have completed the circuit of the globe the library con-
tsins 10000 volumes all relating TO botany and natural his
tory; the gardens are open every day as we return we
shall see the different colleges. But, friend Chapman, if to
know much Of Paris il will be necessary for you to remain
here some time and visit the many objects of interest al
leisure. l have endeavored to give you some information
and hope you are grati6ed with your prOmenades. There
are many places of great historical interest around and in
the vicinity of this place to describe all would fill a vol
ume. will therefore say something about Versailles and
close the account of sightseeing. This beautiful and large
town was but a poor village till the reign of Louis Kill,
who was particularly fond Of the chase, and in order TO avoid
the Inconvenience of sleeping in an inn, built him a hunting
box for repose after enjoying his favorite pasiime. Under
the reign of Louis XIV. Versailles became of some note, as
that monarch determined to build him a magnificent palace,
and that he might have a town to correspond with IL, he
granted many privileg yes to those who volunteered TO make II
their residence. The present state of Versailles leaves no.
thing to be desired the taste and elegance of each succeed
ing monarch since the foundation Of the humble chateau OF
Louis XIII. have been directed towards this earthly elysi-
um; gallery added 10 gallery, magnihcence to splendor have
combined 10 render this one Of the most imposing structures
in the world Louis XIV, Napoleon, and lastly. though by
waited with more than common attention The embellishments
of this mystic pile. The gardens, terraces, fountains, and
oranseTy cannot fail 10 attract the eye if ever fairy land
existed here must have been the spot; the climate here Is
temperate; during my visit, / can with safety say that
have felt the genial warmth of The sun very seldom MOI
have we experienced much severe cold, a dissgreeable misty
drizzIing rain Is quite common; we have had the ground
covered over with a slight coating Of snow three different
times during the winter on the whole ! would not say the
climate Is injurious to health, nor in winter that IT is plea
SAINT; the residents say the spring and summer months are
very az ecable. March is far spent; this morning was ush-
cred in with a bright sun the rejoicing Of birds, the bust
ing OF little buds, the uprising Of spring flowers, a soft and
balmy atmosphe ne, the physical system is changed into a de-
lightful listlessncss; the beautiful season OF spring ap
proaches, and all nature. wears a happy smile. l leave fol
London quite soon, from which place yct may hear from
me SO sdeu till then. ?. d. l..