The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-01-28
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Letter from Mr.. Bennotf.

sipSudr indZ-s Oh sOclely IN tnls Heuopohs
For some time past, the Bey of Tunis and bis
suite have been the lions of the day; and on FRI
day last, M. Guizot, the Minister OF Foreign Al
fairs, gave a splendid musical fete at his hotel
chiefly in honor of the African Prince. We're
oeved from the Minister an invitation 10 a1eno'
and 1t certainly was one OF the most magnlncent
affairs of rhe kind have ever seen IN any coun'
try Invitations had been issued for NUMBER
over fl teen hundred persons, ofthe highest rank,
beauty, fashion, talent and genius IN Paris, COM
prising statesmen, orators, diplomatists, and
MANY persons of distinction now here. The Br-
fish, and some other foreign ministers, did not
attend in person, growing out of point of et-
suetts touching the sovereignty OF the Boy, but
the Russian and American ministers were both
there Many of the English and Russian nob-
lty were there also. 1t was an immense and
gorgeous throng. The hour set down in the card
OF invitation was half.past eight, but such was
the crowd of carriages, all huriying to the Boule-
yards des Capuchins, where M. GuiZot's resi-
dence is situated, that it was past ten before we
reached the grand vestlbule OF the hotel. There
was covered passage through the court, where
every carriage drove, deposited their company,
and then passed away by another way to the
Boulevards.
At nine O'Clock, the Bey, accompanied by his
suite, arrived, took their seats in the principal
salon, whore the orchestra was placed, and then
the entertainment began. The Bey and his s~i.e
were all dressed in Turkish costume, each wear
ing red cap with tassel, which never is removed
from the head At ten O'Clock, the Due de Ne
mours entered, at which a servant in livery an.
nouncsd in loud voice, " LIE Prince" The con-
nd oil, facts gill
ness ensued, passage was formed through the
crowd for him, and he walked along with his hat
in his hand, through several large apartments,
bowling and smiling on each side till he reached
the grand salon where M. Guzot, the Boy, and
other distinguished company, were to be found.
The DUO dc NenIoMrs is a very quiet, amiable
looking young man. His costume was dark,
simple suit, with glitterng star on his left breast
At eleven O'Clock, the Due de Montpensier was
announced, he having been detained till then by
a fee given by himself to some military officers
elsewhere.
The music was Of the most superb description
which Paris could supply. The principal per-
formers were from the Conservotoire de Mustque,
led by Auber himself The selections were from
Rossini, Beethoven, David, Weber, Martini,
Marcello, and Auber. The entertainment was
divided into two parts, with an interval OF half
an hour between them. During that period, we
wandered through the half Of the ten or twelve
large and splendid salons, which had been thrown
open into each other for the display of the co M
pany. 1t is difficult for stranger to hear the
Coneerpatoire in Paris, but we had very fine
opportunity that evening.
At about IL O'Clock, or little sooner, the con.
cert concluded. This was succeeded by splen-
did supper, served up in several OF the rooms,
with all the delicaoes Of the season in Paris.
These dslicaces consist Of everything ysu can
think OF, including tea and coffee, burgundy and
champagne. But there is one striking deficiency
in the most splendid supper of the most splendid
soirEes given in Paris, deficiency which New
York has in heavenly abundance-I mean rich,
fat, delicious stewed oysters, for which Yankee.
land ought to return thanks to heaven every 4th
Of July, with the deepest devotion that the heart
can command. What 10 there like York oysterq
Nothing on this side OF paradise, or Sandy Hook.
For nearly two hours after the close Of the con.
cert, the company circulated through those gor-
geous salons, talking, discussing, smiling, laugh
ing, and gesticulaling. Guizot himself arrayed in
simple black, with blue and gold sash, called,
/ believe, the grand Gordon Of the Legion of
persons there. The great orator and statesman is
a small man, with fine head, most benevolent
face, and general appearance that resembles
the demeanor OF a clergyman or philosopher. He
moved about in all directions, and seemed to
make every one at his ease. The company was
most brilliant and charac terstic. The most
striking features in the dress of the ladies' were
the utmost simplicity OF costume and color, with
the greatest profusion Of rich aces and glitterDg
diamonds. Many of the ladies were supremacy
beautiful, set off with the greatest elegance of
costume. Among the gentlemen, there were
few who did not display some grey hairs, as well
as stars, orders, and decorations, in great proiu-
sion. Few very young men or very young wo-
men appeared there, such as we see at a soiree IN
New York. The company comprised the high
est and most distinguished in Paris, embracing
all the talent and beauty surrounding the court of
Louis Philippe.
There is, however, remnant of Israel"
that keep aloot from the present men
in power-the fragment Of the old ro6lesss OF
France, who form coteriss among themselves, and
live among the recolections of the last century.
These antiques principally reside in the Faubourg
st. German, and do no, recognize Louis Philippe
and his court as belonging to good society, while
some Of their own choice cotsrie have sometimes
as great a fuss TO make TO catch dinner, one
OF the modern princes has to catch princess
with three millions fortune. How very similar is
faded grandeur and dilapidated blood, in every
country under heaven
Loss OF THE PACKET Snip GARRIcK The splen-
did ship GarricK, Capt. Trask, belonging to Mr..
E. r. Collins, Of this city, went ashore on Deal
Beach, Jersey coast, at about six o'clock on Tues
day night, where she remained up tos o'clock
yesterday morning We learn from messenger,
sent by Capt Trask, that she lays broadsde, and
high up, with head to the southwark. and was ma
king considerable water. But a few moments