The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-08-19

middle. and the ends allowed to f,lI 1.-THE height
of two thousand feet, or Whereabouts, M. Poitevin
cut the rope, and parachute fell at least fifty
feet in desperately straight line, before the para
s1l spread out its huge folds II then slackened its
pace and dropped gracefully away before the wind.
II now evident that il would regain the ground
outside the Champ dc Mars, instead Of inside, as
was hoped. The stampede that succeeded deiies
description All that had legs prepared to use them
then. Half the spectators six thousand at least.
broke loose from all control, overturning po-
icemen and whatever other obstacles stopped
the way, and made for the probable scene Of
the descent. IL was like running TO fire, it
seemed to take 50 long to get there, and the dis
lance appeared to increase instead Of diminish
The parachute touched ground in street some
quarter OF mile from the place Of embarcation.
The parasol catching in elm tree, broke the fall,
and let the car geAtly to the earth. The crowd
was now arriving, and the scene getting animated.
Hurrahs, braves, clapping of hands, and other
grauatons, were showered upon the intrepid
eronautess. Many shook hands with her, and
really expected that some enthusiast would go 30
far as to kiss her, particularly as she is very
pretty woman, with red cheeks, black eyes, and
white teeth. troop Of lancers soon the
spot and the carriage of Nine. Poitevin whirled
her off from the eyes of her excited attendants.
She drove to the Presidents box, he had requested
her to do where he personally felictated her ON the
successful issue OF her hazardous undertaking. In
return, she gave him the bouquet which she had
held during the ascent and descent. The balloon
now almost invisible, the sudden loss of 30
great weight having rendered much stronger the
ascensional power of the gas.
But the parachute experiences of the day were
not yet over The spectators returning from the
Champ de Mars were gratifed, with another descent
which was not down in the bill. The balloon Of
the Bppodrome, which was rapidly advancing,
cut loose the parachute of Louis GODDARD, who was
making his third attempt this season. There were
evidently two currents at different elevations for
while the balloon continued an easterly course, the
parachute fell off towards the west This set tho
parachutist's calculations at defiance he had ex-'
pected to fall in the Champ de Mars, whereas it
was now evident to every one, and probably to HIM
self, that he would descend plump into the Seine.
The crowds that are always promenading in that
vicinity feared fatal accident, entangled as he
must be In the ropes and paraphernaIia of his para
chute. Inc good swimmers prepared to undertake
rescue. But the nronaut needed no assistance.
Just as the car upon the point of touching the
water he sprang out, cleared the ropes, sank for
several seconds, and then came to the surface.
With the proverbal GOODNESS of this astonishing
profession, he tucked his parachute under bis arm
and quietly swan ashore with it. You may sup
pose the two banks Of the river set up hearty
shout as the daring adventurer touched the quay.
M. Leon Faucher, Minister Of the Interior, has
just put his veto upon the representation of the
Spanish dancers at the Theatre des Varistes The
reason is said to be that the dances were much too
Spanish to be tolerated in Paris. have not seen
them, and cannot speak from experience, 1t is
torious, however, that NJ Faucher is never con-
tent unless he s interfering with other peoples af
fairs, and unless he can keep himself continually
before the world by system OF perpetual espion-
age. should take his decision any such mat
ter with several grains Of allowance.
The remains of Marshal Sebastian have been
temporarily placed in the tombs under the Hotel
des Invalides until the day can be fixed for the
public funeral which will be conducted with all
the pomp and ceremony due 10 the rank of the de-
ceased.
The company of the Strasburg railroad have
just decided upon curious measure. Accidents,
in themselves trifing, very often rendered
dangerous and sometimes fatal by the delay which
elapses before proper succor can be brought. The
company has drawn up and caused to be published
and distributed to the conductors, brakemen, sta
tion-masters, Sc, series OF instructions in case
of accident. The proper steps to be taken while
waiting for the arrival Of medical men are given
Ia detail, and these to be loorsd by heart M
deed, the employees are TO pass examination
before they can be admitted into the service. This
seems to be sensible innovation, but il is to be
hoped no accident will require it to be put prao
tice
newspaper gives the following list of the sums
spent by the city of Paris during this century up
on fetes in honor OF its kings and princes: