The New York herald., 1850-05-20

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' So much am astonished to hear it, Well
] know that its proprietor is very enterprising
man, and he deserves to succeed. How is he
How is his wife I remember having dined with
them in London, at the house of Mr.. B., and
was delighted with her. She was as beautiful as
she was amable. Please send them my souvtnrs
| when you write TO New York"
Ihe President then inquired much about MIR.
| CT, his Family, of several inhabitants of New
! York. and put to me several questions about the
press Of the United States. its freedom, and how
| the reporters used it, | answered him in the best
manner, and saw that he well understood the
| political roudgss of the government at Washington.
The debates in Congress, California, free SOIL and
! the abolition OF slavery, were also some of the
topics of our conversation. He finished our inter-
view (Which lasted about half an hour,) by thank
! ing me for the present | had offered him, of the
splendid lithoeraph of Messrs Davignon and Brady,
| representing General Taylor and his cabinet
! which, he said, he had had framed and placed in
his private cabinet de trorast, only as an object
| of art, but also tribute OF admiration he had
for the chief Of such great nation as the United
| States of America. In short, my visit to the
Elysee, was very agreeable, and | could not but
pity President LOUIS for being at the head of
country, for think that he would have less trouble
as private citizen, and more means 10 enjoy the
refined education and extensive knowledge he pos
sesses Louis Napoleon does not resemble the
portraits which have been made of him. He is
of small stature for man, and when he smiles
appears to be embarassed but his look is
stern, his words lively, and though somewhat
hesating, always just and concise / repeat it, |
think it is pity that he is so badly surrounded by
men who seem 10 have for their object to conduct
him in bad path | am persuaded that his inten-
tons are good, though his ambition is great
Several large dinner parties have taken place
within the last six days. One at the Elys6e, where
NJ de Lamariine wes present, and also Messrs.
Theirs Mole, GuiZot and others. IL was remarked
that Prince Louis had long conversation, in
corner, with the writer of Toussaint Louyerure."
But the secret of their duo" was kept with much
care, and although il is said that nj. de Lamariine
is on the eve of leaving for the Eastern countries,
Constan,inope and Asia, it would be possible for
his trsyel to be delayed. The Legate Of the Pope
gave also great dinner Mondsy last in COM
memmoraton of the entry of the Pope at Rome.
The guests were numerous, and several speeches
were delivered at the dessert.
About twenty Americans assembled on
Saturday lest, at the restaurant Velour. The din
ner was given by Mr. H, of N. Y, on his birth
day, ard much ioy many remembrauccs from
home, toasts OF aH kinds, songs OF all sorts, in
GLIDING the famed :. Tom Brown" were expressed
by the amiable Yankees there present. had been
honored with an invitation by Mr. H, and it
was quite an agreeable evening ! spent with him
and his friends. The viands were excellent, and
the wines " tip top"
Great prepaIaiions are made for the festival
which will take place Saturday next, for the
anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic.
The city OF Paris has added the OF 100000
francs 10 that of 10000, decreed by the National
Assembly, and no doubt that, with such amount
Of money, the display Of fireworks, lights aud
flowers, viii be remarkable. Anyhow think that
there aIe $4,000 very badly employed whilst there
are so many workmen without work, SO much po-
verty TO be assisted. ... o.. . .r..
The second races of the Champ de 1Iars took
place on Sunday last, and were witnessed by
large audience. No particular incident was re-
marked, but the following The race. was be-
tween three Jockeys; dressed white, the
other blue, and the last red. Bets were made, and
after the first turn the red jockey ahead, whilst
the others were left behind ''Bravon' uttered seve-
raj socialisis '.Bravor' Thusit will be tomorrow
for the elections; and thus il was! The red jockey
won The premium, and Air Eugene Sue his seat ut
the National Assembly.
There present, in a splendid carriage, TO
which was harnessed four white horses, the famed
Lola Monies, who has decidedly taken her abode
in Paris. she was dressed in the most eXtrsvagant
style, as Drad'Yiens, black satin dress, Spanish
veil Of black lace. with red flower Of caniclia on
the side Of her head, and a large comb over it,
Lola Monies has much money, II appears, which
she has placed in the house OF nj. Green, the Ams-
rican banker. certain morning Of last week,
your counrIyman received visit, in his private
office, from very pretty woman, whose toilette
was irreproaohabe. she had very decided way of
walking and speaking, and her look was fierce and
bold.
"You are Mr.. Green, the bankerl"
"Yes, madam, ct your service"
"Well. sir, | wish you 10 keep this Tor me. -
"What Is II, madamP'
"Four hundred thousand francs," answered the
"Eighiy thousand dollars. Well. To whom
have ! the honor Of spenkingw
"To Lola Monies. have no confidence In the
French iunde, and think i more Propcrt invest my
money in American stocks"
Mr. Green could not refrain his astonshment.
| Lola smiled, and continued follows, whilst the
banker wes looking al her:-" My intention il 10
buy hotel IN The champs Eiysees NO .',,, mater @
| put in your hands"
The banker looked at the papers, which were
good and sound documents. stocks, coupons, etc,
| Tor the amount Of l00, 900 francs.
"Now," said Lola Monies, " have many thngs
| TO buy and must have bank bills TO pay my mil
liners, dress makers, and other people,
" How much do you wish 10 have, Madam u
"Well, about J0,0C0 francs"
The financicr instantly put that sum in bhlefs de
| banqpe in the pretty hands OF Lola, who, without
taking the trouble to look at the bande, tied It ~
her embroidered handkerchief, made bow, and
| left the Office Of MIR. Green, sliding away IN a
| Spanish bolcro.
Thus, il il well understood, now, that Mrs
| Head, eles Countess OF Landsfield, has put her
money in the American stocks. Very likely, one
day OF another, shc will pay visit to the " land OF
the ffee."
The sister cf Fanny Elssler, There's, who was
slss dancer, has married, in mWgaaitic way,
the Prince Adalbert of Prussia. lie. future name
will he that Of Msdame de Bemau. which has been
given To- Tby the king b is said at Berlin, that
Fanny herself viii soon make marriage In the
same ttyle. I will let Won know
Mile Rachel has contracted with the manager
| Mitchell, Of London. She will 20 TO England and
/ Scotland during her two months Of vacation.
WIS told three days ago, that she was ANXIOUS 10
i see me. IN order 10 know some details about The
/ United States, where she has also the intention OF
i travelling on a professional tour. went TO see
her at one o'clock. at the hotel Of the Rue Trudon;
/ but che was not yet awake, and ] was told that
! she received her visitors from to6P NJ. ] ro-
tired, in order 20 90 another day at the appointed
\ hour, when ! met in the street charming
young boy, mounted upon the loveliest poncy ]
/ ever saw. The little rogue Of child (eight years
/ old) was troitng the animal with the gravity Of
an old rider, and | could not bat ask the valet
who was with him, who he was. " VI. Felix,
son Of Mile Rachel" said he. The horse, ur-
derstood. was present OF the manager Mitchell,
who purchased IL expressly for the son of our great
ncr,ss. lie is much admired IN the quarter where
Mile Rachel lives, and attracts many curious
| people on his passage, as the fsvore tragedian OF
| the FraLcas at her performance.
8 dfterts, M. Arsene lloussayc, the director Of
| the Theatre Frsncais, has been named manager Of
the societaircs. The sci Of The treaty Of Moscow,