The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-08-06
AFFAIRS TN EUROPE.
Our French Correspondence.

pJo6eyu LcGHdey-AITipGl Of BRetcdn Men Of
U1ar ~ he Mediterranean - 1hestricals -
SpendthriHs-A 1Iabimenial Alliance.
Balloons and trains do piaisu are now the mania
of the Partisan popsidtion Every Sunday, in
Paris, there are thsee ascensions Of balloons, and
innumerabe pleasure excursions out Of the city.
The mos. brilliant of these trips have been, in the
air, that of 5lr. Potevin, who renewed his expe-
riment on horseback; and on land, the journey to
Havre, II which four thousand Pdrsians took part,
and wbeh was SO successful, that the directors OF
the railway have announced that every Sunday,
for me future, there will be special train for these
excursions. Mr. Poitevin succeeded, on sunday
hast, in his second experiment on horseback, IN
balloon, and met with accident. Hewent up
at six O'Clock, from the Champ de Mars, and came
down at Vemouet, near Melun, about twenty
seven miles from Paris, al hau-past seven. In the
meautirne MIR. Godare, and very pretty young
lads his sister, were ascending from the amphi-
theatre of the Ilyppodrome, and alighted from
sheraerial vehicle alta Malmaison, without having
experienced any disagreement.
Mr. Retin, with his aerial ship, of which spoke
to you in Of my last letters, has posted iEl
mense number of bills on the walls Of Paris, with
lthograph Of his machine; and he demands
national subscription in order TO build the first air
ship. i understand that different experiments,
which he made before the members Of the Aca-
denny of Science, have been quite satisfactory 1t
such plan should ever come TO any good result,
there will be an immense change in the way OF
travelling. Wen, it may happen, and perhaps we
are nearer the discovery than We believe
| went the other morning, enticed by very
witty article of Louis Desnoyes, in lie Sisc'e, TO
visit the workshop of MIR. Daras, an upholsterer,
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assortment Of furniture, consisting OF large
number Of chairs, armchairs, sofas, &c, including
throne and ITS top, and the td6otrets around it.
These pieces of furniture are secretly ordered by
prince, or for prince; and their ornaments, which
are those of the Napoleon family, are the subject
Of much gossip. Who has ordered a sale du
tr0ns during our sphere of republic Who is GO
ing TO wear the sceptre and the crown Z You can
guess, as well as !, whose ambition these nick
knacks would suit Let me only say that this
ameubiement, sculptured by Mr.. Fourdinois, from
The designs Of Mr.. Daras, is really splendid
The newspaper Of the Calvados contains very
curious fact which took place at St Biienne, and
which renovated the anecdote reported of Leander,
the lover Of Hero, and Of Lord Byron, in days.
soldier, named Boslorieux, % years old, went
10 battle at the place called the Eagles Point, and
there, dragged by some submarine currents of the
sea, he was obliged TO save his life by swimming
during one hour and twenty minutes, till he ar
nyed, exhausted, at the Cape called Cape Hilton,
al Larno, having thus crossed branch of the
three miles in length which is twenty yards longer
than the detroit of Dardeneles, where the Greek
and English heroes tried their strength and their
luck.
The American men of war are cruising in the
Mediterranean sea, and have taken A1arseie IS as
their place of rally. On the 18th inst the frgate
Constitution, Of the u 5. navy, Captain Conoyer
entered the port and saluted by The firing of2l
guns from the iorts; Mr.. Hodge, Consul Of the
United States, who Immediately arrived on board,
was also received by the firing Of o guns; and, on
the following morning, Captain Conoyer returned
the salute Ia the city. The American officer was
received with much honor by the authorities of
llaTseiles The frgste Constitution is maR-of-
wal, belonging 20 the fleet now in the waters of the
Tegus, composed Of the frigates Independence ST
Lawrence, Cum beIland, Mississippi, ana the cor
vette Etie. That feet, as you know, is command
ed by Commodore Morgan. The corvette Erie,
Lieutenent Potter, from Genoa, whence she sailed
10th.
We have had several new plays performed in the
different theatres Of Paris, aud worth being men
toned. At the Varieties, La We de Cdf met
much success; and though it is not equal TO La
We dc BohtsHe, i nevertheless contains many fine
points, which afford the actors an opportunity 10
display their histIionc talents in the best style.
AT the Theatre du Palais Royal, new fairy
play, entitled Ia Sophia, was performed last night,
and was received with the utmost appreciation.
The success of Frederic le MaitTe at La Gate,
Is the most brilliant Of the In spite Of the
he4t, and its Inconvenience for those who lik.
theatrical performances, the pleasure OF seeing
Frederic le Maitre in the dramas of IL ChiGomn,c,
Ru v. Bias and R0bot MacaUe, induces many per-
sons TO DEFY the csaic,rs de rae.
The musical world is silent for the NONE Mt, with
the exception of the Comic Opera House, where
Madame Miolan, Leievre and Meyer are attracting
Numerous hearers. The new opera OF Adam,
Giroida, is TO be performed on Saiurday evening.
have heard part Of its rehearsal, and it pleased
me very much. The poem is by Eugene Scribe,
and you NAV be satisfied il is an excellent play.
Madame Lahordr has been re-engaged for three
years at the great Opera. | had the pleasure OF
hearing this talented cantatrice, Saturday last,
iith inst al Versailles, where she came to sing at
concert given for the benefit Of the poor. Her
success was immense, and she met with the most
enthusiastic reception. On The following day she
departed for Brussels, where she goes 10 fulfil a
short engagement Of twenty nights during the fer
ris'urc Of the opera. Her husband Is engaged at
Among the best hotels Of Paris, will rank the
Hotel DIES Princes, kept by Mr. Pfivai, gentle
manly young man. He has in his house, at present,
the largest numbsr OF Americans residing IN Pans
One who dimes NJ hes wellserved table, may think
DE dimes At one Of the beet New York hotels. The
English language is heerd spoken all around, and
one who has travelled a little In the United states
~ very able to find acquaintance among the guests
IF Mr.. rriNat BY the by, this gentleman told me
that he had been cheated last year. OF 1900 francs,
~ a young man Of New York, Mr. -, whom
NJ lodged, ted, and amused for three months, with
cut receiving n idHhlng Finally when he pre-
0snied the bin to him, the young man vanished
end was never heard OF since This case is not the
only one may relate 20 Won. My tailor showed
me o. his books, note Of 2 O0Of due 10 hia by AIr
-, Of Albany. which was pui NJ the profits q
Tofg part Of ~ grand hrrc. The son Of one Of
the leaders 81 the pork eristoCmcy Of New
York, Mr. ---. has also lett Paris leaving be-
hind him $1,000 Of debts Well must say. that
he excitement II the French capital Is 80 great,
that young foreigners are much exposed 20 iempa-
ton.
I visited. Yesterday, a splendid digucueotype
establishment, kept In Paris by Mr.. Thompson, of
New York This artist has acquired the fame Of
an accomplished master IN the profession he exer-
cises. have never seen before lar-er apparatus,
ant larger llatcs, than In his studio. The soflnrss
~ he pictures b. The most remarkable Of the Mad
nnd LaFuerre cckGowiedFes Mr. Thompson NJ IN
first "a gusueotyyist In paris.
] viii hush nv letter. by giving you f,tb.
ionRb'e Intelligence frrth from las nisht
The Trciiy daughter Of Doctor Valentine Mott.
Miss Olivia Mott. j. engaged 60 hc marriei
o. Mr. Edward BlaCguc, a French gentleman,
whose family occupies high rank IN car fashion.
able ciIcles. and who is aitichc @ the Turkish en-