The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-07-03
The Foreiga rrespondcnce OF the New Yorl
Herald.


PARIS, June 1, lS40.
French Politics-Theirs and Gnisot- Triumph OF
the Minister-Louis Bonaparfe-Reeeipt of the
Declaration of Var against Mcrico, in Fluaee
Expected European Intervention in MericGm
Afans-Frse Trade-7hc Peel Administration
English Troops sent TO Orsgon-Lecomte the
Unconstitutional Railroads-Fdshionable Entetii-
e-Ihcafricais-Nae. Deja.et. M
The same security and tranquility which have
formerly noticed, continue to prevail with the
President OF the Council, which is that of prime
minister, has never really exercised either the in
fluence the functions of that office, and has
now openly Withdrawn to his country residence
of SoultBerg. He is merely the gilt chain OF the
Cabinet, Guizo holding the inferior, though still We
ry important office of Minister of Foreign Affairs, is
openly now what he all along has really been,
the head of the administration. His rival, Theirs.
is restless in opposition, without any one really
available ground of attack on the Cabinet He
has seen the elections approaching, on the result
of which all his future hopes of office must de-
pend; and in the absence of specific ground of at
tack, has lately made general movement against
the Cabinet, in a speech OF considerable ability,
which has been replied to with no less oratorical
tact by Guizot, and followed by a decision of the
Chamber triumphantly favorable to the existing
administration. In fact, there is now every pre-
sent prospect OF long lease Of power for the
Guizot party. The only event, so far as can now
be seen, that could disturb the state of parties
would be the death of Louis Philippe, which
is the "bond of peace"
If any thing can tend to dissipate the strange
halucnation which hangs over the mind Of
Prince Louis Bonaparte, it is the indifference
which 1901 m frnn fho fortr IF IIov~
has been regarded by the French people. They
were glad because young man confined in the
prime OF life regained his liberty, but beyond
that they have neither felt or expressed any feel
ing on the matter. The truth is, the Bonapart sts
as party are defunct.
Ofall the events that have la tely occurred. that
which has had the fnost lively effect in moving
the public here, is the announcements Just reoeiv-
ed by the Cambria OF the declaration of war by the
United States against Mexico. This and its con-
sequences formed the subject of animated dis.
cussion every where to-day and yesterday The
prevalent opinion seems to be that int rvention
by some OF the European powers must cnsue !;
that England cannot stand by an indifferent OBJ
server, and that a change in the political const-
tuition of Mexico, by which its power will be
strengthened, will probably take place. Mean
while every arrival from the West will now be
looked for with the most lively solicitude.
The great measure of free trade has virtually
passed the English legislature, in spite of the ra-
pid opposition of a large section Of the landed
policy Of restrictive duties has been already
brought under discussion in France, and it re-
qures no great political sagacity to see that the
day is not tar distant when the CONNIE rcial poll
cy of England will spread to this country and
subsequently throughout Europe.
The feeble majorties which the Peel Cabinet
has obtained on some other questions has produces
ed a strong impression that 1t will not long sur
v,ye the contamination of the free trade measure
The truth is that there several parties in Par.
lament, each of which will not be sorry to give
it kick, however opposed they may be
to each other. The section OF the Tory party,
from which the Peelites have separated on the
Corn question, are their most bitter and rrecon-
cileable enemies, venting against them and espe-
cially against Peel himself the most unmeasured
invective and scurrilous personalities. They have
gladly availed themselves of the disappointed
ambition ofDIsraeli the novelist, as an in strument
Of personal annoyance to the premier. This per-
son had formerly solicited Sir Robert Peel
through Lord Lyndhurst, to be appointed Minis
ter at the Court of Spain, an application which
was treated with contempt,S hinc lila iachrym9
Had Sir Robert been aware Of the wasp he was
provoking, he would qualified his refusal with
more care.
The Oregon question is utterly forgotten here
II is, however, whispered among the English, that
the government is quietly and unostentatiously
sending troops there. company of artillery are
gone or going, and considerable bodies, il is un-
derstood, are silently advanced from Canada, by
the northwest, in that direction. How far the
fish Cabinet, remains to be seen. The news is
too recently arrived to allow any decisive opinions
or intentions to be developed.
Lecomte, the assassin, who attempted the life
OF Louis Philippe, is to be tried in few days
before the Court OF Peers. 1t appears from the
Investigations that have been made that il wa )
an individual act, with which no other party had
any connection. Some here maintain, that per-
petual imprisonment will be the extent of the
punishment inflicted. ] think this opinion will
prove erroneous. II capital punishment be not
totally abolished, it will be inflicted in this case
The railways here are in rapid progress. That
which connects Paris with Brussels, and there
fore with the north of Europe, will be opened on
Sunday next. The journey between. these CAPT
tails may then by express trains be effected in five
hours. The branch from Amieus to Boulogne
and Calais, is in forward state This will con-
meet Paris with Tendon, interrupted only by an
hour and an half steaming between Boulogne
and Folkeston, or between Calais and Dover.
The fashionable quarter of Paris has now
are leaving, or have left, for the country and
the watering places. A new set of visitors are
arriving from England and other parts of Eu-
rope The theatres have lost some of their at
lotta Grisi has gone to London, and the Academic
de Musque has thereby lost its greatest attraction.
Several new singers have been engaged, chiefly
from Italy, but none of them possessing any Eu-
ropean name, and all having regulations to make.
Rachel has commenced her usual congo and
gone on a provincial tour. She lately refused
splendid offers from Londsn and St. Petersburgh,
at either of which cities she could have Melted
to the tune of a hundred pounds sterling per
night, independently Of various other perqu-
sites and advantages. She closed her perform
ances at the Theatre Francois few nights since,
with Racine's tragedy of "Phedie," revolving
but popular drama. She is apparently IN deli
cate health, probably from overworkng herself
She usually appears three or for times a-week
at the Francois, and always attracts full houses.
Halevy's opera of " Les Mousquetaires de la
Refine, the success of which mentioned to you
in former letter, continues to draw OVERLOOKING
houses at the Opera Comique three nights per
week.
A drama called ''Gentil Bernard" in which
Mad'lle Dejazet performs mans part--a sort of
Don Juan-has been performed for upwards OF
fifty successive nights at the Varieties, and still
continues with undated success Dejazet, how
ever, is Just leaving on provincial tour. This
artistic on her last visit to London, received sixty
pounds sterling per night, besides benefit, &c.
Moro dramatic and artistic gossip in my next.