Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-09-11

CORRESPONDENTS THE N. r. COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER.
BEnNE, JULY IA, ls47.
Travelling the continent of Europe is different from what
it is in America On the whole like it better Since the
introduction of railroads it much pleasant than
formerly, and much is accomplished in half the time.
France, Belgium, and Germany have their railroads in fine
order Switzerland, believe, has only few miles,
it be expected that through her mountain passes railroads will
be made.
have often admired and spoken of the excellent manage
ment of the English railroads, but the continental roads
better managed they have better cars, much cheaper
fares and conceive much safer. The second class cars
after leaving Frankfort the Maine superior any of
your first class and quite equal the first class in England
The only objection is that of the lines the passengers
locked in which, those who recoect the terrible event
near Paris, causes unpleasant reflections
In Belgium the first class elegant saloons fitted up
very rich and costly manner. with tables lounges looking
glasses &C. Here sometimes may be found members Of the
royal family perhaps wealthy dowager, who is
ous to pass the time at her favorite game.
At every mle and frequently every half mile along the
line of railroads passed policeman duty. This
has neat little cottage and garden close to the railway His
duty is to march to and from the next post station and
that every obstruction is removed and also place bar at
every crossing prevent the possibility of accident by persons
attempting the road Whenever the appear
sight the bar is placed and nothing pass until after the
have passed These have the uniform of the Gov
eminent when the line owned by the Government that of
the company when it is companys In Belgium,
and think parts of Prussia the Government the pro-
prietor and the price low in proportion The rule am in
formed is, that when the receipts reach certain per
age on the cost the fare is reduced
Along of the line of railroads the magnetic telegraph
wires either put up state of orwardness They
appear to be much better constructed, for durability,
than in America the wires placed high from the
ground This suppose allowable from their greater safe
y IN this country where the police have them always under
their eye cannot believe they will be of profit to
those who them The newspaper press the continent
will not use them. They nothing about dispatch abb
y TO give the latest intelligence if given in the Lon
don or Paris journals.
Since the introduction of railroads the papers offered for
sale in the the railroad depot Indeed, the
boys step further in Germany They go round the
public table, during dinner and offer the papers for SALE They
generally followed by little girls who bring bouquets of
flowers and offer them to each person.
During the for fruit the and carriages
rounded by girls offering fruit nectanes cherries gooseber
re currants &c., and in the wine countries this is offered
at a very cheap rate
dgences in France and Germany, and in Switzerland schne
post These have been often described that they gen.
orally known They heavy cumbrous machines and
ry large number of passengers Yet on the whole like
them They generally drawn by five horses and change
at every post house, which is the post-oce So far my
knowledge extends the Government has the supervision of all
the public carriages and the traveller his the
postoce and taken up and put down at the poshouse
The most pleasant mode of conveyance the private
rage with horses and the next best to hire carriage
and pair Of horses which be done for about twenty francs
per day the only additional expense is small fee per day to
the coachman which in Germany called "drink money"
have often heard it remarked that travelling the cont
nent is less expensive than in the United States. II not
SO generally The only thing cheaper is the public convey
ance. There is item of expenditure which all consider
imposionhe charge for bedroom Candles which at this
Of he
weller is shown into the at least two candles lighted
and if they not used five minutes he pays franc each,
(abou nineteen cents Mr.. H., Of New York. entered his
in Italy, and in seconds many candles
lighted for which, had he not protested he would have been
charged 81. SO.
1t is the universal custom on the continent il in
England, to charge certain per day for servants this
includes all attendance except the house porter, which
separate charge
On the between Paris and Boulogne there is por
ton of the way travelled by diligence, and here several
opposition lines one OF which belongs to an English com
pny This company the road rapidly is done
any part of England The Preach companies, determined
be outdone by foreigners have lighter dgences than
formerly and with six excellent horses and short relays they
keep up with the English line.
The "runners" for the large hotels Bouogne exceed
those find in the United States The latter, you know,
urgent in their solicitations the spot At Bouogne
they go further About two miles from the city met
messenger from each hotel mounted horseback, who
ascending hill rode by the side of the COACH presenting
each passenger card Of the hotel he represented These
cards beautifully printed, and contain information gene
rally useful to the traveller These meet the traveller at
coach diligence Office take charge of his baggage
port &C., and, if he requires it, will be his guide 10 any
place he may desire to visit.
MANNERS OF ENGLISH NOBILITY.
have awaited myself Of the pleasure of looking many
palaces in England and the continent and also the resi-
Iences of many noted individuals. None have graed
than Chatsworh," the seat Of the Duke of Devon
SHIRE and Haddon Hail. situated the residence of the
Duke They very different character, but both have
their exceences. The former shows the spendor OF the
present day the latter what pendo many centuries ago.
Awaiting myself Of kind friends offer, while visit to
Sheffield, went first to Haddon Hail. and passed about two
hours within its walls.
Haddon Hall is said 10 be the best specimen of barona
in the kingdom Il built before the conquest and
yet solid the structure that very little outward decay is
observed 'y friends well known, and had every
opportunity examine this ancient pile Entering the portal
which Of oak proceeded through the court yard to
large square, whence entered the banqueng hall and
upon the oaken table where the barons entertained their
took of a plentiful repast On the very benches that
used festal occasions enjoyed the hospitality of
friends.
In days long past the of temperance did not flourish
In this room near one Of the DOORS is iron fastening
large enough admit the wrist which used for that pur
pose when any of the guests rebcllous
fuse drink his portion Here he remained fastened to the
wall until he complied with the customs Of those drinking
times.
The number Of rooms have forgotten, but Of them
very large and the present time hung with tapestry
The ball 100 feet long and ls feet wide The view
from this one the best and said by writers