New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-08-05
The state Of France.


The recent developments in the very bosom Of
the Guizot Ministry in France have hxed the gen
eral attention upon that country with an interest
unknown, perhaps. since the terrible epoch OF the
Revolution Such instances Of corruption IN nigh
places wonld be startling wherever they were dis
covered but among people who by nature are ID
state Of perpetual fermentation, like the French
it is not easy 10 predict what is to follow. livery
thing wears an ominous uncertainty, and spectators
who in other countries watch the current OF events
cannot iudee with much confidence whether the
excitement will be sppessed by the severe PUNISH
ment Of the convicted offenders and the inevitable
dissolution Of the Cabinet to which they belonged
or whether it will result in revolutionary con
WILSON'S One thing may safely be said that the
preservation Of the existing order would scarcely
be possible we're man Of less shrewdness and
dexterity than Louis Philippe upon the throne
But while the Nation is alive with excitement at
the scenes enacted in the Chambers, the Royal
Family is engaged in festivities These bear a
singular resemblance to the extravaganza win
which the old nobility prepared for the reckoning
Of Eighty nine No such festival has been seen IN
France since the DAYS of Bourbons as that given
on the 9TH July by the Duke and Duchess oil Mont
nensier. at Vincennes The King gave his son
liberty 70 spend as much money on this occasion as
no desired The arsenals were opened to furnish
decorations and all the treasures OF the puohc gar
dans were put at his command. The place CHOSEN
was the Parque des M,nimes in the centre OF the
Forest of Vincennes. A Lighted alley led from the
Castle 10 the entrance of the park half an hours
drive. Here a perfect sea of light broke on the
ewes of the guests. The great hafcircle of trees
opposite the entrance was converted by the
splendid trophies that disguised their trunks INTO
a hall of arms Between them stood cannon Win
symmetrical pyramids of balls interspersed WHIP
pillars formed Of bayonets and gun barrels. -Four
hundred artlerists served as torchb bearers to light
this vestibule which presented a most romantic
spectacle.
The whole park was Illuminated with arches ana
earands of lamps stretched from tree to tree whie
along the alleys were hung immense chandeliers
of colored lamps. Between the trees stood mount
ed figures in full armor, of every age and natlon-
complete universal gallery of uniforms and arms
Behind the park proper, was the forest AGAIN
Here. like gigantic Southern fruits, Chinese IAN
terms hung on every tree. Here and there were
tents in some Of them dvans for rest IN others
chibouks and cigar-cases for smoking, IN Others
richly spread side boards with refreshments. The
tent of Abdel X ader, the booty Of the Duke d Au'
male and many rich tents from Tunis' Constantine
and Cairo drew the attention of the guests. In the
center of the park, upon lofty pile oil weapons
guarded by forms of knights in full harness STOOD
the busts Of the King and Queen. The hall Tor
dancing formed by pillars of weapons, wreaths OF
flowers chandeliers and hanging lamps, was sur
rounded by an amphitheatre for those who did not
wish TO dance. The orchestra alternated with a
choir of vocalists On the left Of the ball room was
the great supper room for the ladies', IN which sup
per was served five times on the right were Swiss
| cottages in which was laid the supper OF the gen
temen At 70 o'clock splendid iire.work was sci
of. while through the whole night white, greer
and red BENGAL fires burned in different parts OF the
forest producing magical effects among the heavy
foliage The ball lasted till day light the last guests
departing after the laborers in the vicinity had be
gun work in the fields
The splendors of this entertainment were no
unseasoned by expressions of the popular feeling
As on the appointed evening the long array OF bril-
liant equpages drove through the Fsubourg 81
Antoine toward Vincennes they were met by
crowd Of workmen, who lined both sides OF tn
thoroughfare. with the cry of Down with the M
bic robbers Down with the aristocrats !" Jeerin
and bitter shouts such as only French mob ca
produce, were avished on every vehicle exceI
those occupied exclusively by ladies. All the To-
les of the day were served up in not the most del
cate or agreeable forms by the memorable wit
the populace. A nan in a blouse mounted II
nf tha aria. no
. adiutants of the King saying Il beg your pa
don gentleman but have you heard any news
your friend NJ Gudin the Kings Aid decam
that famous cheater at csrdsl' In the carriag'
4 of the princes they shouted " Do you know &c
ersl Cubieres Do they cheat at play In Nincenn
too Are any Greeks false Players invited r
At last the police came up and quelled the 'umu
OF the whole condition OF things the corresPon
ent ofthe Sehnspost speaks with his usual penetr
, ton and keen eloquence. We translate Anew pa
. agraphs from his last letter
The most common lsborer II you speak to him OF
state of the country will reply. Monsieur We are %
and betrayed Nothing 10 to be hoped either from
King or the Chambers he people must CONS
their own rescue" Agsl ct such q notion alter u
become III inmost cordcton OF the people WI
avail these 10000 soldiers. these srsenss ana the
Mcef spark and the magazine lies 10 me ar ~
the middle class support the Government because It's
poris them but when their neeks and shops arr IN qu
tioa they will leave IL in the urch-yes they van ma
d sssias, H. The whole ground On which the
D ernmesi Of France 10 standing 10 undermined
&C one Knows whether. how long 1t can rem'
hhimpossble to chsase anything in this state OF I'll
70 which has become condition Of existence 10 me
minisirsicn and those who can clearly see
-, abyss before them must sul approach H. A period
universal dstrus, hiss commenced; no one 10 thou
VI pure, 10 one guuess and all regard for authority
10 disappeared. Accusations added to accusations
" charges OF GlrArdin are not disproved. NJ. Cunp
ce d.lDs has wsshed Amself from the blot of hsv
received so shares OF the Northern Railroad and
ready new complaint 10 spoken of against Mar
Do sout and the Minister Dumun ,hssy are charged
IN. raeeivug l50O shares Of tho Railroad between Ly
and Avignon. To stop Is impossible: the wheeh
State are rolling down the mountain. nesrer and q
- or the precipiSe where they will Be destroyed.
% beside this wretehed policy at home, whose only al