The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-05-18
TWO CENTS.


its existence it's necessity All these things coming
out at the moment Of the elections, have may be
s Ky On 'nS n% m h
party of the mountain In particular II Is thought
probable now, that the leaders Of that parry may fall
to obtain returns In the next Assembly II such re-
suit were to ensue, it would be lamentsble inasmuch
as they would Immediately become the leaders Of CON-
pracies and secret societies. which they much less
likely to do while they have vent for their discomfort
in the tribune Of the Assembly
II is also considered certain that unless General Ca
vaignac be returned fer Paris which Is very doubtful
| he will not be returned at all
1t Is now calculated that among the 750 members Of
the next Assembly there will not be much as $50 be-
longing to the sincere or free republican party
It Is usual at this season of the year. in Paris for
the assemblies, receptions balls and other social re-
unions, which run through the season, to cease.
Ihn year however appears to form exception and
going on The private parties Of the Minister Of the
Interior, held on Sunday evenings still continue and
have SO often mentioned, at the Hoel do VILE have
ceased, but there are numerous and brilliant private
lately at a splendid musical entertainment and soirse
danSants given by the Baroness de Godinot, where
executed with great ability and taste asymphonic ode
called the STenes On this occasion almost all the
fashionable amateurs in music were present. st. Leon
the husband Of the pretty Cerito also executed piece
on the violin, d la Paganin
Another brilliant ball has been given by Madame la
vscountesse de Lacoussaye at her splendid hotel
the Quai dOrsay at which all tho distinguished foreign
ers In Paris figured among whom was Lord Broughsm,
"L'.anse du Nord'
In my former letter mentioned tho production of
Meyerbeers opera of the Prophetic" and gave you my
comments on it. according to the Impressions produced
ne Opinion moa 1n nearing Ssua m
and highly scientific musical imposition, it is Ora
matcaly rather heavy, and will not, think, be IA
excellence will procure for 1t the approval Of profess
sonal men and eognoseen and the reputation Of the
lauded in all the journals You must receive these
panegyrcs however, cum grano sails Most unheard Of
efforts have been made by tho great master and his
friends to proptiae the press and be assured that
whatever might have been the merits or demerits of
this grand opera, its unqualified laudaon In the feuil-
letons Of the Paris journals quite Inevitable The
house packed for several nights and even now a
s snar a tss ss the
what is the true state of tho case in reference to this
long talked Of composition
lie Prophe.e' is grand opera in Eve acts. In its
syeit bears close resemblance to tho Hugusnots"
the fame master 1t is by absence Of can
table to phrase of those popular
melodies which seize and captvate the popular ear
The chief merits Of this composition lie In its orches
Of its instrumentation. These are the merits which
cannot and will not be appreciated by the public in &C.
neral Even musicians agree that the work Is heavy,
qualities in which the author has been distinguished.
1t is unquestionaby production which is listened to
second time with feeling Of uneasness and impa-
thence. Like all good works however, 1t will no doubt
improve on repetition; and have doubt that when
it will at length please the musca public generally
though as have said am certain 1t will be-
Another theatrical event the production of the new
drama Of the prancais by Scribe, called "Adricn lie
piece and especially after e acting Of Nile Rash.
In it. The whole house taken every night by fore.
stalers and up to the present time tho stalls cannot
be obtained under 40 80 francs shall be enabled
to give you more full account Of this In my next,
when the present Juror subsidies.
These are the only theatrical events worth notice at
present. may observe however generally, that the
theatres are now well attended.
Ronconi has grant Of the Italian Opera until the
however. Won
that project is afoat which, If realized will produce
including the celebrated Jenny Lind herself Tnis,
project is to induce Ronconi to resigu and to dive
concession Of the theatre to Mr.. Lumley, the pro.
prietor Of the Queens theatre London who will
thereby be enabled to combine the engagements for
the two operas Of the two great European capitals
opera in Paris opens in October and closes in March
whereas the opera in London opens in February or
In our Roman news we have the following anecdote:
-" The Geneva Colonel, Rilct Constant, superior
SaSn been Of War IN tbs
government, an honor which he declined asked the
envoy who brought him the nomination. Have you
plenty OF muskctsH No but going to send
FOR 10000 But where will you get the 10000 men
who are to make Of them' Have you any eannon!'
No! but we are going to cast them from the bels'
nsrs?n'
A great sensation was produced here yesterday by
the publication in the Journals of some Documents,
which were found in the searches made by the police
in the apartments occupied by some Of the socialist
which were to have been passed as soon as proposed
insurrection should be successful
The programme includes the following DEGREES -
TO repeal the decree which sbolishes the punish
ment Of death for political crimes
TIE suspend payment of all debts and obligations
for Fix months
o. To discontinue the payment Of all rent, and 10
render illegal any proceeding for the recovery Of the
To suppress the Bank of France and to seize upon
Its capital and bring It into the treasury.
S. To reduce all salaries to a maximum Of 5,OOOf.
O. To impose charge Of 5o000f. on every passport
granted ted toners to persons ms going abroad
nations.
s. To create indefinite paper money with
0. To disband the National Guard, and organize q
popular force from which all bankers mcrchants and
traders should be excluded.
TO- To prohibit and inAict excessive zines upon all re-
dictionary journals.
H. TO raise the red flag.
A plan Of proceeding to be adopted Immediately on
the success Of the insurrecton is also given which
tans the following memoranda
To shoot instantly all the enemies of the republic
To shoot all individuals who may interfere between
the ss of 1na %
telegraph and forbid any one to leave the French ter
iitory on pain Of death.
nurrection is successful and to shoot the spot all
the employees who shall be found therein.
Every one demanding passport after the success of
Instruction to be shot.
The aristocratic quarter to be surrounded by the
people and Immediately purified.
Paris and all the towns of France, be declared In
state of seige.
dealers in provisions to be compelled to give them
In exchange for popular bens, which may be had at the
Mairies.
All National Guards refusing to deliver up their
arms, to be shot. Besides q long cataogueOf other
classes Of persons, who were to be subject to like
summary execution. It Is stated in the legal journals
that the extracts which have been published from
these documents contain by the worst OF the
projects Of the Red party.
The report Of the march Of the expcditionary French
forces from Civita Vccchia Rome is confirmed to-
day. Government received, last night telegrsphic
despatch to this effect. reinforcement Of 5000
TROOPS with two batteries Of artillery and squa-
drons of cavalry parked yesterday at Toulon
and expected to rail last evening" on board the steam
crs for Civita Vccchia The latest dates have at
nrescnt from that place. up to midnight, between
The 25th and Goth 1t expected that division Of
the troops would march for Rome on the evening of the
26th.
Rumors have been very generally circulated, day
and yesterday Of an smeufe intended for tomorrow,
being the anniversary Of the convocaon of the Ma
tiona Assembly which will be celebrated, you will