Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-01-23
CORRESPONDENCE.
Lesser from France.


Leaer from France.
HoTEL DIES PRINCES, PARIS, Nov. &c, 1914.
Messrs- CHAfmlss:-G Gents Prior 10 nv departure
from indianapolis you offered place in your paper,
that description of MY movements aud observations
might be conveyed 70 my aequantances in print
cheerfuily embrace the proposal and will occasionally
write To 5ob and sketch feeble way the esehts and
scenes which in my judgment may interest IL was my
original design have visited all the principal eastern
cities in the United States previous to sailing Tor Europe
On my arrival in New York my friends advised me to
embark If procrastnsted the period OF sailing
into December, the would then be unasorabie;
therefore did have the pleasure of presenting my
letters OF introduction which kindly furnished. On
the 25ih Of October sailed from New York the packet
ship Iowa, 1000 burhen, Capt Leries, for Havre
We had the cabin % passengers children and
DOT connied) embracing elderly French gentleman Of
Montreal, designing try the Partisan climate
restorative for the rheumatism in his feet he accom-
panied by his dauger old young lady Of large stature
spoke broken English and was agreeable. Doctor
Materials going Paris finish his educaiI0n, medical
of Boston; MIR p of ynchburg Va and sisters
clever Peoole connection Of Soughton Of your place
a young Italian nobleman, elegant and accomplished
with his young BRIDE late OF New York, making their
bridal tour Inustaehioed Philadelphia dandy who had
travelled, knew much, talked much, and disiked
much a New York merchant his pretty young wife and
her sister, all well bred; small importing merchant OF
of New York, full habit, small black eyes, large black
beard curly hair, fond of eating, drinking, smoking
playing and talking bad French; genemanly Spanilrd
affection of the throat caused by preaching, proceeding
To Paris for medical aid, - Of good eating,
incessant taker and good retired merchant of
small STATURE small heart large and large purse etc
Our ship of the first class, the commander sailor
and gentleman her cabin was furnished IN superior
manner-hsing most sumPtuous all the delicaoies Ut
earth, air, and offered comfortable state
rooms, good beds and obging servants After leaving
Sandy Hook, had light winds The three first days and
made but little Pres.ess: During the time most OF the
passengers were affected with the seasrkness On the
rndr Of 1fh mt fine rep1h fpuehpd
majestic vessel spread her huge wings and
waters with the buuyancy of bird. We passed several
vessels under full press OF canvass, bound to different
ports in Europe Our passengers occupied the time in
conversation playing and preaching The 9Th
day out, land ho announced from the ioreop whilst
we seated at breakfast = joyful intelligence
The winds increased blew violence. Two long
days we beat and tackled Id the vicinity Of Hayre; a
gale blowing during the period On the 10Th day
out we effected an entrance into the port of HavTe.
The passengers gave sumpucs dinner 10 the Captain
Of the Iowa., and the day following arrival most
Of on way in Diligences for Rouen, passing
highly cultivated and truly picturesque country,
10 miles per hour, Arrived O'Clock p M-dined-at
o'clock comfortably seated in the rail road
bound for La Belle Paris 80 miles distant from Rouen,
which accomplished in hours This rail road is
entirely finished from Paris Reuen and intended
unite with Havre. 81 millions sterling having been
expended il Is fine mechanical production, the artisans
must have been well skilled IN their professions We
passed through several lengthy tunnels One of which
miles in length The stock Of the company has doubled
in value and pays from l2 to 10 per the original
investment. II is surprising how deficient the French
the Engliss language when consider how Nigh
they 10 the nation and their constant intercourse with
the English people. II person desires be pleased
whilst visiting France, he should first learn ,e French
language. Here is instance of the necessity One
Of our passengers entered Cafe in Hayre for some
refreshments, seated himself the velvet covered
sofa rested his the marble table by his side
esurely viewed his person reflected in the numerous
mirrors that garnshed the walls The garon approached
our friend pointed the coffee cups; in a W
the waiter brought him small decociion Of coffee
small china cup, several Jumps Of loaf sugar, small
and cream, motioned that effect the retired
and soon returned with glObular shaped cushion, on
which inserted 40 or so clean tooth picks made Of
quilts have had tooth picks and finger gasses served
after dining in this city-appropos of finger glasses
At the Astor House New York previous serving the
DESERT blue and green glass bowls called glasses
placed upon the table partly filled with water, in
which floats slice Of lemon. A yerdaht young man
recently sitting the table, took up of these glasses
and drank of the contents, reserving the lemon for
gradual consumption. burst of meuiheht from the
observers succeeded related the tooth pick tale TO
fellow traveller in the rail road resident of this
who spoke English he said he in Germaiy ignorant
of the language, stopped at country inn, fatgAed
desired supper they brought him plate of circuit
warmed This he gave 10 his dog He had been informed
that mushrooms abundant in that part Of the country
-concluded 10 have some prepared for him. With his
pencil he drew picture of one upon paper The landlord
gave token that he understood him perfectly and in
few nomehts brought him umbrella! lie retired
6uenily The Hotel des Princes is celebrated here do
the noble and the commoner public receptacle
for people of all nations who choose make
home Apartments offered varying from to 10 frs.
in which TO sleep, sit, etc., lights, FIRE wood, attendants,
etcetera. The person required board the hotel
il is customary for the guests of all the public houses
board where they please. In vaous parts Of the city
Cafes and Restaurants furnished in the costly
where the citizens and strangers order what they desire
the way Of nourshnienis and pay accordingly. The
Table D'hoie of this Hotel is the recherche the
capital person desiring to dine must have his name
entered for the purpose O'Clock p M. is the hour
price s., you ushered into saloon oil large mirrors
cut glass and golden chandeliers gliering with light
paintings and marble statnary. The table is decorated
with fruits fowers massive silver white china and
glass, surrounded by servants in black dress and white
cravatsthe guests quietly and politely seated by the
master of cerembnes dinner Is served BY courses
already carved or prepared with quiende Ladies and
gentlemen appear the sbeNin full Dress One hour
and half occupied at the table.
shall write you describing some ofthe thousand
objects interesting TO an American.
Yours truly, 8.
JEFFERsoSvILLE, IsD., Jan. 9th; 1916.
The Hon. Jas Guthrie Of Louisville, whose great
the late liule assisted the Democratic
party the west, is brought by his friends promi-
neny before the public suitable person for cabinet
officer The assistance given by him. during long series