The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-07-27
NEW YORK. MONDAY MORNING, JULY 27 1886

sconof ioho'eo tnan replaced, without any Oh
nose long protracted struggles and in.rigues
which have generally taken place on such occa-
SONS: Appreherded political disturbances in tho
papai States is assigned as the cause Of this I'M
wonted Promptitude. The new Pope, contrary
life.
In matters of art and the drama, there is almost
a total suspension at this season. The unusual
heat OF the weather for the last month, has So
riously damaged the interests Of the theatres
FLonENoz, May g, 1S46.
The Paiaces-Ihe CathsdraI--Academy Of Fine
Arts-Museum-Th Cascine-Racs CoMss-
Englishmen- Ams,icans-1h Empress Of Rus
aa-Professor Rislsy and has Chitdrsn-Hs Re-
eeption By the Family of the Grand Dnke-His
Success in Forencs-Ihe Herald in Rally.
This beautiful city has been so often described
by travellers that it would be superlluous in to
attempt its description. Here, as well as in Leg
horn, ones baggage undergoes critical examina-
ton. The wealthy residents are proud of their
palatial mansions, most of which are grand, solid
and majestic. The largest and most beautiful
building is the Cathedral Of Santa Maria del Fione
the disomo of Florence. 1t is of the most
markable edifices in Europe, and is said to have
been the first church built differently from the
Gothic style in Europe. II is the design of Arnol-
70 de Tapo the celebrated architect. Its consruc-
ton took one hundred and sixty years. Its inn
mense cupoa is after the model Of ST. Peters at
Rome. The whole building is of variegated mar
ble Upon entering the church one is struck
with the beauty OF the marble pavement and of
the majestic columns. The Academy of Fine
of the kind in Italy. Every day there are some
thirty forty artists and amateurs busily en-
pioyed copying paintings at the gallery They
are as plenty as office-seekers at election time.
Ar ia fha Mtlcn ,1,f Ma
tural HistofM Several rooms contain the different
portions of the human body, well executed in
wax, and cofored. l doubt much whether the
collection is any where surpassed. Statues and
paintings meet the eye every where one goes
But the pride OF Florence 10 the beautiful prone
made called the Cascine on the bank OF the Arno
Ills two mesin length, and shaded by lofty trees
At the further end is a rustic palace, where re-
fr-shnents to be had. The most fashionable
hour is fiom six O'Clock till nine o'clock in
the evening 1t is during that time, filled
ON Sunday. Close by the Casclne is the race
course. The races are TO come Oft next month
Most OF the horses entered are English There
are great many English; people in Florence
One can easily distinguish them by their affecta-
ton of acquaintance with the tine arts, their con-
ceited airs, and their speaking execrabe French
and Italian. There are great many Americans
here also, on their return from Naples and Rome.
am told that upwards Of one hundred American
families arrive and depart in the course of the
year. The Empress Of Russia was soiourning
here when arrived. Previous to her de parture
the Grand Duke gave an illumination in her ho-
nor on the banks OF the Arno. Professor Risley
and his sons arrived here on the Alb inst Two
Of the sous called upon the Empress the day pre-
vious to her departure. The lady seemed well
pleased WITH the visit. She kissed the children
repeatedly, detained them over halt an hour, and
at parting, said she hoped, when they arrived
home IN America, they would not forget to think
of the Empires" Professor Risley opened here
as the Psrgola with great success. On the first
night of his performance, he was called before
the curtain eight times The second night was
under the patronage of the Grand Duke of Tus-
cany, who, together with the Duchess, was pre-
sent on the occasion. The professor was invited,
at the conclusion of the performance, by the
Duchess, to give private representation at the
palace. He was most graciousIy received at the
palace, and got great applause from the Ducal
family and the invited guestsN The next day he
received a handsome present in gold, done up by
the hands of the Duchess herself. He does not
60 to Rome or Naples until the fail, as the wea-
Their is too warm.
The Herald is to be found in the reading rooms
here, as everywhere else