The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-09-16
Our French Correspond nce.

txDedh OF Dtsttngutshed PerS01ls-lH0nSter Fefe-
BaHooni~g-N eo Plays and the Thsares-Dra-
matte Censorship-Lou's Philppe's NeW Comedy
-Napal-Bishop Aiemani--A Funeral-7He
Nepaules ambassador, Sc, &c.
The republic of letters has met with a great
Loss in the death of Honore de Balzac, one of the
most illustrious writers Of France. His funeral
which took place last week. was one of the most
Imposing ever seen in Paris. All the members Of
The press and literary gentlemen of Paris-the
ministers, and the actors of the first theatres were
present, and Mr. Victor Hugo pronounced a speech
over the grave, which was much appreciated by
all those who were present.
Mr.. Bazin, another hterate1sr, author of several
works of history, also died last week
The other distinguished persons who are no
more. are M. Cathenean, the son of the famed
schouan OF the wars Of La Vendee, in 1896; the
Count de Bois Berthelot, another distinguished
chOitdn, friend and comrade of George Cadoud Al;
captain Hebert, who was the commander of the
steam fngate Union, the FIRST ship of the Franco
American line of Messrs Heroult & De Handel !;
and last, not the least, General San Martin, the
1iberator of Chill and Peru, who had retired in
France since 1922, and lived at Boulogne. This
noble individual had in his possession the famous
standard given TO him by the Common Council of
Lima, which now remains in the hands OF his
daughter, Signora Mariana Belcarce.
The pleasures of the last eight DAYS have been
very numerous in Paris and It's eRvirons AT the
mead of the festivals offered to the public, will
mention the mammoth fete" given last Sunday
at Asnieres, in the Chateau, which attracted thither
5000 persons The greatest attractions had been
prepared TO entce the Parisians and strangers and
the assembly was such that the restaurdteus of
the place were unable 10 satisfy all the demands
made on them by the hungry vsiters to Asnieres.
Two hundred paper balloons were launched by
Ewo actors of the Theatre Mouiauler, Messrs.
lRavel and Grassot A concert INQUIRE was given
on the turf-a paniomime played on q stags-and
Lottery drawn by the administration Allow me 10
add that never has such a charming combination of
pleasure been arranged anywhere II will be long
remembered in Paris. Mr. lie Poitevin, the famed
aeronaut, has made already two ascensons on
horse back, standing on the saddle. | present
on Thursday last at his exhibition and positively
declare II s the most strange spectacle 10 witness.
J have no doubt that such performance in New
York, or in the United States, would attract large
crowds, and be very profitable TO Mr. lie Poitevn.
Mr.. Gale, of the " Royal Cremorn, "is still here
N Paris, engaging passengers in his balloon, to
cross with him thu channel, at 300 francs a head
Many remarkable gentlemen, among whom no.
Tice Messrs Bxio, Horace Vernet, and other highly
esteemed persons, have signed bargain with the
AT Madrid, another eronaut, Mr.. Sotmayor, is
about producing balloon in the form Of bird,
which, as he says, will navigate through the air,
and which he intends launching from the top OF the
highest tower, and driving TO the balcony OF the
queen. Decidedly our age Is that OF balloons, aud
perhaps the day will soon arrive when mrial navi-
cation will be as successful as steam.
The theatrical monde is still very dull, as u is
generally the case at this season Of the year. The
greatest news, in this line, is the announcement OF
The opening OF the opera, winch Will take pace
on the ith OF next month, with the new opera Of
.Auber, l. Enfant Prologue" lundersiand IT will
oe great affair.
At1he Vaudeville, new vaudeville, by Messrs.
aConothar and Brigebare, entitled " lie fere Nourri-
.cier," (The Husband Of the Wet Nurse), was per-
formed on Saturday last and met with much sue
cess. The farce called "Craim de Plalsir, was
also performed for the second time and Il afforded
Mr. Rousset, the dancer, and his four pretty daugh-
tiers, Of whom ! spoke TO you in my preceding let.
Ger, to organize Petit ballet, which was received
with much applause. This troupe will leave Paris
for New YORK on the 10th Of next month.
AT the Gymnasi, the famed drama Of GOETHE
Faust and Marguerite" was adapted for the French
stsge by Mr. Michel Care, and afforded Mdle.
Rose Chen, the talented actress, and Messrs Bres-
sant, Lesuefs, and Geoiiroy, who played the prin-
.cipal characters Of Margaret, Faust, Siebel, and
Mephs'opheies, to he greeted by the public with
fhe most deafehing applause.
At the AmbiQu Comiq1e, Mr.. Paul Feva, author
of the famed novel, " The Mysteries Of London,
has given drama in five acts called " lie Bon.
homme Jaques" describing the losses OF Csssard
and Duguay Trouin, our famed seamen during the
lime Of Louis the Nv; and this performance, fol
which the manager made large expenses, was re
eeived with much eulogy by the press and the
The Theatre Of L'Odeon will be re-opeued in
month, under the mant cement OF Mr. Altoroche
one of the editors Of the Chdfirdrt. This gentle
man, well known among the literary gentlemen o
Paris, will, no doubt, be well supported
The censorship OF the Ministry Of the lnterio
ass signalzsd lie entry in function, by prohibnnl
avery disgusting play, in truth; but do not under
stand why "Lc Chandelier" which 10 nightll
performed at the Theatre Franeais, has not me
also with the same fate.
Mile Dsrcier, the talented singer Of the Oper
Comique, has retired from the siege, having mar
ned a very rich young man, Mr.: Manisguard, wit
whom che had been living for the last three years
Much talk IL nov held in the theatrical circles
about a comedy in five acts, the author OF whic
"a the ex. King, Louis Philippe. The play has bee
revised by Mr. Scribe, and will be performed a
he Theafre Eronrafa AZ the hepinutnU of DFCem
Der next. Great curiosity Is entertained on Tn
subject, and no doubt the hrst performance wi
attract the largest audience ever seen here.
A large lottery Of eight millions Of francs Il o
The fopts, and the prospectus IS written,
will give you its details, which are said io-oe yer
interesting.
Two famed galleries have been sold lstely
and attracted large number of amateurs, at l.
Hague and Venice The first was the MuseuT
OF the ex King Of Holland, William lid, who
contained the largest number Of excellent picture
ever collected together anywhere, ard whic
brought the sum Of 2, 200, 600 francs The seconC
the Gallery Barberigo, at Venice, which wa
boueh, entirely BY the Gar Nicholas, for tn
Since | am this subject let me tell you ths
Louis Philippc, before his death, made a very fin
present to France, which is that Of the Museur
Stsndish, foS which he had a lawsuit, which wa
decided IN his favor But having thus had hi
rights acknowledged, he offered profvio gnota IN
whole collection Of these fine Spanish paintings,
The Music du Louvre ofPars
A nopsrs riodee, being small mani f-war, de,
lined TO b. a school for apprentices and sailors
o be anchored in La Seine, at Neuhy, three mile
below Paris. Captain Betson, who commas de
The steamship Philadelphia, Of Messrs. Herou
and de Handel Company, will be at the head
that snterrise, which Is patronized by the Mnisie
of the NAVY.
A large Hood. occasoned by the isrnense raj
which Tell in the north OF Europe, took place
Belgium. The destruction cf property was yer
crest, but now the waters have receded, and IN
danger is over
We have now in Paris Bishop Alcmsni, Of ga
Frsncisco, who ceme TO France TO recruit in o
der to continue his propagation Of the faith on N
azores Of the Sacramento. This courageous prs