The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-07-02
PARIS, June 6, 1850.
The Heothr-Prtsident's SoireeS- Neatricais-

PARIS, June 6, 1850.
The Weotho-President's SoueeS- Theahicais-
Jtnny Liud--Abd-oL Eader, &c, &c, &c.
The warm weather has arrived, and, at the very
moment of our writing, the heat is really terrible.
Every thing leads me to believe that shall have
very hot season; thus we have not lost anything
by waiting awhile. The winter has been very
cold, the summer will be very warm.
The Pre- ident of France closed the series OF his
scirees on Thursday, S0th ult, by large ball, at
which | was present, and where i met many
Americans At nine o'clock, Mr.. Sanford, the
afidche d'dn,bassdde of cur amiable minister, Mr..
Rives, was in the saloon Of Louis BonaParte, and
introduced 10 him all his countrymen who desired
10 be acquainted with the President. DR.. Nalen-
tine Not and his two daughters, Miss Olivia and
MIS- Bell, MI and Mrs. Breeze, were present,
and graccd the ball by their fine appearance.
may say, without too much f,attery, that the
American ladies ranked among the prettiest of
those there present. Mr. and Mrs. Rives, their
sweet daughter, their son, MI Astor, and Mr..
Armstrong, were among the guests OF the Presi-
dent. In The diplomatic corps, remarked the
ministers of Turkey, Of Russia, OF Austria, Pied
mont, Prussia, Denmark, and Spain. Messrs.
Theirs, Lamartine, de Lssteyrie de Montalambert,
La Boulie, BCchaTd, and many other members ofthe
National Assembly, .werein the paTlOtr decodrcrsa-
itcn nd continue in low voice their debates about
the present situation of the country. The uniforms
Of all rank-of all the regiments Of France, were TO
be seen there and OF the friends of my family
with whom prone naded amidst these celebrities,
assured me that he had seen the parties gvea by
the Emperor Napoleon, and that those OF his
n, hcw were the same, but only on smaller scale.
Louis Napoleon does very wei the honors OF his
palace. lie was simply dressed in black suit, and
wore white waistcoat, upon which he had his
large ribbon OF the legion Of honor lie shook
hands with many persons, and favored me with .he
same; asked me if | had received good news from
New York; how were Mr.. and Mrs. Bennett, and
Mr.. Ct, his friend; and, after my answer,
bowed ie me, and passed 10 another gentleman
next by me- Tke orchestra OF the Elysee Is led
by the famed Tolbeque, one OF the best musicians
al Paris; and the music which he delivered
was so fine, that ! much regretted not being
a dancer, TO try either polka or quadrille
with one Of the fair guests OF the President
The refreshment room, or the bsDd, as II is
called, is furnished with profusion, and the best
wines, ice cream, coffee, tea, sugar plumbs, aud
cakes are offered TO its visters. | understand that
Louis Napoleon has not suiil cent salary with the
present sum he receives from the government. Be-
sides all these things, the dinners, private presents,
r,munersiions, and other expenses, which are indis
Tsnsable to person OF his rank and position rem
his zoo, COO francs The party ended at about one
o'clock, but the President had left the saloon by
helf past eleven. The next season for parties will
begin in October, at the Eksce, during the sum
Rcr iiIac and the autumn, Louis Napoleon reiires
to 81 Cloud, TO enjoy his Ofiuml cum d'gnisdic
who will be The deity 7" ] could tell, If was a
babbler, but will abstain.
The races of Versailles, which took place on
Sunday lasi, in the Plain Satory, are considered
the beat OF the season. The crowd was immense;
the number Of carriages, OF horses, the toiietes ex
hbited by the elegant and fashionable society OF
Pals and its eighborhood-everytbing, even the
presence of the President and his ministers, was
sufficient TO render that equestrian festival one OF
The Enett ever beheld. Lord Normandy and Cen
Cavaigpac were present, and the former OF these
politicians had long conversation with The Pres-
dent. The races began at halfpast two, by the
premium Of eco francs, given by the minister OF
agriculture and commerce the distance run was
TWO kilometeIs. ard the premium was won by
Marty, a splendid gray horse, belonging To NJ
Lupn. The premium Of the city OF Versailles,
Ice frances was Won by Csuche-tout-nu, an ele-
giant bay animal, belonging to Mr.. Aumont. The
third race was a handicap for horses three years
Isold premium 800 francs. Among the nine
horses, Trriius, belonging to Mr.. d iedouville,
was the victor The great premium OF 400 francs,
given by the city Of Versailles. tor entre horses
and mares. three years old, was won by Predes-
tine, belonging TO NJ Bssuvau. The race ct the
gentlemen riders, which was announced, did not
iake place I; but il will be seen on Sunday next at
the second journee, in which the officers Of caval
IN now Ia garrison in NcrFaillcs, will have dis
play Of their horses IN rapid race, for winch
very rich hOrsewhip has been unanimously offered
by the Society 81 Encouragement
Versailles, which IL, a. YOU know, very desert
ed city, is ON the eve 81 recovering it, ancient
spcndor Of the time of Louis XIV. The games
will produce that miracle, for II appears that the
government has decided TO reopen the saloon OF The
lI3, and Frascaii, in the city OF versailles. No
doubt that the attraction OF the faro tables Will
foreigners.
The theatres are. in spite Of the warm weather,
doing GOOD business The Theatre Francais,
with Mile Rachel and her sister Rebecca, is the
rendezvous of all the literafi OF Paris and OF
Europe. The legitimate drama and comedy are
played there they are nowhere. else, and 1t IL
indeed a great pleasure TO witness, not only the
richness ct the performance, but also the beauty OF
the actresses their scenic and arstica intelligence
as well as the 6neness Of their acting. MIR. A.
IIoutsage, the new manager, deserves great credit
and he Is the e~fasf gate of the whole pses. The
new comedy Of Mr.. Leon Goran, Ia eucne du
CHEN d'Alcbiade," is nightly received wish much
applause:
season, and will not reopen before the frst days Of
AZ the comic opera house the repertory is Nightly
changed, and Mr. Perrin makes harvest OF money,
Whit his pewsto~~avt gather garland OF towers,
mixed up with many braves
The new drama Of Alexandra Dumas, and
Hesers. Grange and de Monepin, entitled Pau
hne, is a very interesting play, which had great
tuceepe on Saturday last At the Theatre Hstorique.
The plot 10 taken from the novel Of Dumas, and
follows il closely. The incidents are numerous,
the dialogue very gfqsanf and the actsrs excellent
A new comedian, Mr.. Fechter, made his debut IN
the principal character, and was very euscese!ui;
Mime. Pefson, a beautiful woman, and capital
actress, nlst also with much applause, IN the part
Of Pauline.
The Theatre Of the Vaudeville produced, this
evening, new vaudeville, called the !" De Missis-
eippi, GU 1,5o0 Liexes en- Deur Heures, which
has been wrtun by Neesre. beusen, brunswich,
and Bearplsn, ard vhich TO De 'ns lam " .ns
smed PsnorsDa OF the M'seissipp' h,ver' paln.ea
BY yohp Smith, and pov 10 the bands ~ he'ers