The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-05-20


swiss, and even Turks, who have stopped in Paris,
FIRST TO witness the grand celebration Of the 4th Of
May, and then to 60 to London, in order to be pre-
sent al the grand gala Of the Worlds Fair. Paris
will deededlybe the thoroughfare cf Europe, either
in going to or in returning from London; and the
visiters of the Exhibition viii be tired Of their
sojourn in London, and win return to Paris, where
every kind of enticement viii be prepared to keep
them in merry city. The theatres are preparing
their finest novelties for the season. The pablic
gardens have been entirely renovated; AMI the
pretty Of the capital of France are ready TO
bestow their most bewitching smiles upon those who
will meet them in their way
If we have enjoyed fine weather for The last two
months, we are now paying for il in very disagree
able manner. Who will believe thai our CRATES
and fre-places cleaned and washed for the spring
season. have been again soiled by coal and wood
Why, tie wind has been blowing hard from the
north-cold has come again; and at the present
hour am near my fire, whilst the rain i pouring
in torrents in the streets and hal is beating Against
the paIes of my window.
This unexpected weather was much felt, on sun
day last, at the Champ de Mars, where tie srst
raccs Of the government took place. Despite this
tempest the inside Of the ring Wa occCped by
sportsmen of renown. The reserved seats On the
tands were filed with amateurs, who, though en-
yeloped in thick oyerc0a.s and warning their
stomachs with segars and brandy, were obliged IN
order not to be wet ducks, 70 have their
brellas open The race wa presided over by 3lr.
de ia Rochelle, member Of The Jockey tlab, auG
the signal was given ~ two o'clock The first heat
was Won by Maryland, splendid harse, belonging
to Mr.. dc Beauyan. IL consisted u prize Of
1900 francs. The second heat was won by young
Z lids tnfn 90. u
i The prize was 1000 francs The third heat was
I won by Heryinc belonging 70 Mr.. ium9nt: prize
Of 900 francs The fourth heat, which for tie
prize If 5000 francs, given by the city .. Paris.
was gained by First-Bern, belonging 10 Air. La
X ,ache de FAY, and the ami nal was rlueh admired
By all connoisseurs. The last race was a .teeIe
chase in which five persons, among wnem We're
three English sportsn,en, took part | mast say,
with much regret, that France, on this occasion,
was beaten by England. rhis new Waterloo will,
A 81 course, be icyeDged hereafter.
VI Among the strangers OF distinction who are now
residing in Paris, will name Lord and Lady Ash
Icy. Lady Ashley is The daushtor u Lord talmers-
ton aud Lord Ashley q Lord Shaftesb barry.
They are both considered a the type Of ptiaatppro
JTSoanG is to visit the benevolent establishments
II the continent, in order 10 reform those Of Eng
land, and do something in favor Of The peer classes
Of their country. / may say that, instead Of com
l ing 70 Europe, Lord and Lady Il lhley had better
cro-- the Mcrsey and visit Ireland where poverty
u great and needs 50 mach consideration.
",
/ than philanthropy buried IN ostcntation.
Another distinguished stranger nov in Paris, i a
i Chinese merchant. nared foa-li-kco, who has ar
rived from Canton, via the Isthnus Of Suez, With
the intention Of visiting the Worlds Fair, and also
all the capitals Of Europe. This interesting gen
. tlclnan i remaining in the private house OF ~
Pachc. we'll known French importer Of fancy
articles IN >an Francisco. Il appear that fOals-
hoo knew ". Pachc IN alifornia, and was much
delighted with the Frcnchmar that b. accepted
his invitation 10 visit Europe in BIZ company.
he sale q Louis PhilipIe's paintings took place
on Monday last al the government auction rooms,
~ tue dc Jenncurs, and all these remains .! the
pictures produced quite large suIn q money. The
Two works Of Geseaul., well known among tie
amateurs a. Le lstfabt1 and the Carab.ato, were
bought ~ the directors % the public Of the
Louvre Tor 1900 francs All these paintings were
much injured, either by bullets or BY cuts made by
swords during the attack and sacking q. the Palas
Another sole, which offered not less interest for
the agrcultursts, that Of merinos, which tool.
place IA the national sheeriold Of Rsmbluilet. The
number Of sheep amounted 10 niiy-twa, and
twenty q them we're bought ~ Nessrs. Tantor.
Campbell, and levitt, from the United -tates. fol
from hundred 70 two hundred dollars a bead. The
Intention Of these gentlemen i. H. ameliorats ~.
breed Of sheep Ia the Iuitei states ia order have
a competition with the old world.
Il new cuirass, which will unite lighlncss and
strength, has oeen invented by CUR maker II Pa
I ris. II consists Of coat Of india rubber. two
centimetres thick, and cannot Il picrcedb ~ bul-
. let. | understand that this nos .Hirass wu. be
/ adopted IL the ranks u the army.
The trial of VI ,ns. AMI Mime Is Eycarnie. VIII are
accused Of having poisoned thcig brother AMI uro-
tbtr-in-lHw with drCg ma h OFT of tobacco. Will
take place in a short time. II Vii be remembered
tina; Mons. &c BocaIInr has been living, for long
time. vitl liz father, Who founded colony On the
shores Of the Ohio river. among the wild indiana.
| This Law suit will have echo. which may SEM
bic thst Of the affair >; Count dc psaslin.
| NADINE Fould, the wife II tho banker and Ali-
| mister Of Finance Of Louie NAPOLEON, i known in
the saloons ~ Paris he the rirllof Princess Ma
thilde Dcmidol. That rivalry has been the cause
Of much trouble at the Elysee, and lately II was
dcyelored On TIE occasion of,he hiring for the
son Of the Pavilion DC Biet.ui which y OF the
most splendid summer residences near Paris. This
pda pelscc i inside 4. the Park Of It. Cloud, aud
was hired. last year, w Princes Dcmilgn. FIR .
sum 81 1000 francs but This season, Madame
Helena Fould offered lG1l1 francs for Il, end tic
bargain was made, 70 the grea; confusion and dec
pair Of the cousin Of Loa. Napoleon.
/ Letters received from Vienna announcs that a.
I Austfo-German fair viii take pa1c IN thai cry,
n ls5S. y i sa.d that nothing viii ~ spared u
render the exhibition equal = thst 4 L)rlan.
a violent earthquake wa fcll Vn tho ia IL.
4 ~ Gotisemtourc, IN sweden. TIE Shoci wa alec
i felt AZ Ly.ckhl and Lagtiaad, aud several k0u.es
l we've destroyed. At Aotglshirg the shock TOOK
I place whom tie church wa ned with the inha.
bitants 81 the village, and il "a. terrific iaA al
/ tie men and women rushed e. the doors. luIiu.
thn sdErt qw' ptH great number 81 pclsyns wore
Tar EeTnusly hurt.
On tie 18th ut. another Garth Jake partially
destroyed the city II Nlacr In the i8nd ~ dee
ard volcano has opened near the port II LayiFal
part oftbe palace a Grando Alalier0, which wa
built ty the ifst knight II Malta. fell during 10
shocks q. these terrible c9uFasi1us 81 the !. rth.
iaoy much renowned lgIing he time of The
Emtr,, lime. HamClin. whose beauty and wi wore
only rtaisG Ly tho braaty aud ssyflf 0f Afme.
Etganier. &c. On Monday a.i . ars. sin .r.-
touuted ty large number II admi.Crs. c.tle4 Il
hcf uletcrublc vt Or 81 hgf afabitty. Ieg funeral
able people.