The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-11-01
Our French correspondence.
THE GOSSIP or PARIS.


-Crito, St. Leon and the Ballst-Nev Piavs-
The 7heafres-R Nathalie Fitsjames, a 70
calia and Damseuss, &C., &c.
The great capital of France has taken already
its winter-life appearance. The Etsds Ia 81. Mar
TIN, (yoar Indian summer,) is throwing its merry
rays over our boulevards gardens and promenades,
and the most brilliant carriages are encumberng
the public thoroughfares of Paris. We Parisians
the funniest people in the world. 1t is in vain
that we are threatened by an unforeseen future
that we know not what will be the government OF
the monow-that we the struggle of all parties,
the aim of which is emily to take power and squeeze
its revenues in the best way-wed do not seem to take
any interest in these things, provided our theatres
are opened, and the public balls invite us with their
fine orchestras. The reputation we have of the
most gay people of the world is decidedly not
unmerited; we deserve such qualification by
all means, and il we allow ourselves to ridcule
the reception Of Jenny Lind by the Americ ans,
they free also to make fun of our carelessnes So
when our political position ought to be cared for
The season will undoubtedly be brilliant one
The Grand Opera prepares a series of surprises to
astonish the world. The Italian Opera, which has
decidedly passed from the hands of Signor Ronconi
to those Of Lumley, of Drury Lane and Her Ma
jesiys Theatres, announces on its bills the most
celebrated actors and singers of mus ical renown,
and the public and private fetes will soon begin to
revive the gayety OF those who are called gems dx
nisnde.
AT the Elysee, the President is busily engaged in
writing his message for the next opening of the
National Assembly, or the programme of the mann
moth festival, by which he will open the sources Of
his preside ntisl palace.
Mr.. de Castellane, the theatrical gentleman of
the faubourg ST. Honoro has already concluded
his arrangements for his dramatic entertaia ments
Mime. Ridgeway, the American beauty of the fau-
hnnr0 10 ayiu har hast
and giving orders to her uphosterers, and furnish
of all forts, for the first ball, which che will
give al the end of the month and last, least,
Madame Moultpn will inaugurats the winter sea.
son by a splendid party, given in her new splendid
hotel, Rue dc Courcelles, 81 This American lady,
who has spent the summer season in her beautiful
chateau, Petit Val, has given there many etes her
csuntrymeD, which have been much frequented
Mr.. Rves and his amiable lady have returned
to the hotel of the u. s. embassy, and their recep.
tions take place every Saturday, attended by all the
Americans in Paris No minister has been more
popular than Mr. Rives. The number of Ameri-
cans residing in Paris has been increased within
few days. Many returning from their travels
in Italy, Germany, Switzerland, and other parts Of
elements of the capital of Ia belle France, intend
stopping here fer the winter season; and some 9TH
ere, who have not produced in Paris much sem
sstion as in New York, have already sailed for
New York, after having furnished their wardrobe
with the most elegant and rich toilettes, in the
hope TO be 'remarked" and envied by their friends
wien they display them at the sources, or in the
opera boxes of your city.
Mr. and Madam Bristed, who left on the steamer
Pacific, and Mr. Hoyt, who accompanied them,
have sent TO New York immense number of
boxes, of all dimensions. containing the richest
goods the most valuable articles that could be pur-
chased in Paris. was sold that the lady of tho
''hero Of Newport in 1885," swore that her inteA-
ton was 10 eclipse the Joneses, the Langdons and
fmi 0porfi, by the luxury Of her dresses, and the
msgnifieence of her carriage. This may be, for
he ub Of fhe o N ne of Mrs Rrisfed
is said to be S25, 900 for fancy goods.
The anecdotes about the last fantastical review of
Versailles are very numerous, and though they are
little "behind the time" cannot forget the
,1opos Of one Of our prettiest actresses in vaude
vles. Madame Octave, who, as you know by my
letters, receives at her house, the highest placed
people in Pars-representatives, generals, fa'ni-
hels Of the Eysee-have their grdndes ef yefifes
h6ts in Madame Octave's hotel, and she is cele-
brated, not only for her personal charms, but also
for her esprit end merriment. Madame Octave
was present at the review OF Versailles, and,
through The gsllaptry of one Of her best friends,
an aid de camp Of the President, she had been
placed on the private stand in front of the seats.
The weather was cold, the fog chilly, and IN order
10 warm herself. Madame Octave, who smokes like
S, norita Of Madrid or Cuba, plunged her small
hands in her side pocket, took delicate MANILA
segsr box, from which che chose pure havana,
and lighted it, You may imagine how offended
were the Games do moade seated around her.
The words shocking positively shocking" were
go numerous, that gentleman well known In the
diplomatic circle, and well acquainted with the
pftiiy actress, was dispatched TO her, bearer OF
request TO put an end TO that scandal Having lis
tened 10 the message Of the gentleman, Mad me
Octave, with a contemptuous smile, threw away
the seesr and said TO him, "Well, IL consent TO
il, it is only on your account" These words,
which were uttered in a loud voice, and proved
iba, The intimacy between the two persons was
greater than supposed, occasoned another burst of
"sbockngs," when the theatrical princess replied,
"Do net be sstopished, my dear sir; thought |
vi A a rfplhllrau.N And thus ended In
oCmoaie.
Meyerbeer. the celebrated composer, is in Paris,
and lame Rumor says Mr.. Lumley has been Gun
nug enough TO obtain from him the promise that
he will write opera for him A DTopos OF Mey-
erheer, | met the tanned mGcsirO the other even
ing, in private house, and had long converse
ttn with him, during which, he told me great
msny things about Jenny Lind, who Is, es you
know, his pupil, and whom ne produced himse1,
when he was aware of the magnitude OF her
talents Meyerbeer is a great adniIer OF Jenny
Lind's genius; he praises her on musical matters,
but he complains very much Of her ingrautude to-
waids him, and though he wishee not TO explain
the cause Of his complaint, i saw that he was
much offended.
the author Of Barber of $, vile,"" Semiramide,"
aud SO msBy other musical gems, has lost part OF
his fortune, and that his intention would be to re-
conquer IL, by the means OF new compositions III
so, may be assured that nj. Roqueplan, the skill
full Manager of the Opera, will not miss that occa-
sion Of adding a new gem to the crown he has
alre sdy gained by his talents in administering the
immense republic of La Rue Lepelletier.
Madame Cerito and ST. Leon have re-appeared
on the boards OF the Academy OF Music and Dance,
in their ,cpfoire OF last year, the ballots OF Stella,
lie Vioior do Diobie, and others, have been very
succe ssful, and will soon be followed by ne "
production, which is at rehearsal but the title OF
which have not yet ascertained.
AT the Opera Comiqne, anew partition, 10 one
act, entitled "L Paysdn," was performed last
night, and was very well received. Madame
Ugalde continues to be the brilliant star OF that
theatre, and every time she appears in her part OF
the Opera OF "Le Sopge dune mutt dete," the
Manager IL certain TO have crowded house. The
new opera by Scribe and Halevy, lie Dams de
Pique," will be produced in week or two.
The Theatre Francois ofierd the bubble, on Tues
day last the long expected comedy OF Messrs Scribe
and Ernest LeRomc, called Les Contes De la
Refine de Navarro, ouls revanche de Paris Mime;
Msdeline Brohan, daughter Of the celebrated
actress of that name, appeared for the first time
in that comedy, and her success was immense.
This young lady, only is years old, is the most
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