New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-08-18
FRANCE.
The Paris FPte>.

After partaking Of the good cheer provided for
them by the municipal authorizes 81 Boulogne, The
Lord Mayor and Aldermen, and other visitors, NOBLE
civic and scientific took their seats IN the tram OF
honor" and started at q rapid rate for Paris Al
Amiens a second rejection was prepared, and the
National Guard was drawn up to receive the stran-
gers After short delay the tram proceeded, ana ar
rived Paris at IN the evening ana was recel.eo
By MN Berger and earlier the Projects OF the seine
aud Of the Police, and NJ Lanquetn President OF
the Municipal Commission. accompanied BY depu-
tation of ten members OF the commission. Car
RACES of the municipality of Paris were waiting IN
the inner court ana after the presentation, 'ne rum
pets Of the Municipal Guard gave the signal OF de-
parture.
Rue du Faubourg Polssonnere, along the Boule-
wards through the Rue de Rlcheheu, across the
Place du Cauousel, and gained by the qnays the
Hotel de Vile, where the lodgings OF the guests
were prepared The Lord Mayor visited the Engush
anbas sador at two. and remained IN conversation
with his excellency for half an hour. lie then re-
paired to the Assembly where he was introduced IN
10 the tribune of the municipal council. tie VAS
nreceded by two ushers OF the Assembly. and ac-
companied by Mr.. Baze, one of the questors VI.
Gustave de Beaumont, formerly Ambassador III
England and VI. Ferdinand de Lasteyrle helped
the oues,ors TO do the honOrs OF the Assembly, ana
pointed out 10 the mayor the parliamentary noaOl-
Ties present After witnessing the proceedings for
about half an hour the Lord Mayor retired singu,
larlv enough. the debate concerned a munlcpal
question OF the first magnitude-the loan for the I'M
provements Of the city of Paris.
The magnificent entertainment gwen on SATURDAY
by the municipality Of the City OF Pans 10 the hoyA
Commissioners, Jurors and other persons p1oinl-
nently connected with the Great Exhibition OF the
Industry of all Nations willong hold distinguished
place III the annals Of international festWlty. Inc
espanade Of the ancient civic palace was almost
filled with the mounted Garde Munclpale who with
their bright brass helmets and fine Norman horses,
had a most picturesque and military appearance
The crowd were kept back by infantry OF the line,
and strong patrols of cavalry secured free transit
a he
The banqueting hall was approached by magIlh-
cent flight of steps, decorated on each side with the
choicest exotics and arrangements ofdrase-
~ hung with that artistic grace for which the french
are remarkably conspicuous.
On entering the hall itself, the SplendOr was alb
sOluiey dazzling. From the celilng hung, in
double row. AZ candelabra each bearing SIX wax
lights, and the flags Of all nations hung gracefully
suspended from the comice. trophy of peculiarly
and taking effect. consisting of trlcolor drapea'lX,
was arranged over the char OF the Protect OF the
Seine and the long lines of tables were literally GOV
cred with plate and porcelain IN every variety of
costness and design The hangings OF the magDl-
fcent windows were of a delicate amber. and beng
arranged with exquisite taste. produced a wonder
fully pleasing effect II Is hardly necessary to saw
that the dinner itself was triumph OF the French
cuisine. Every dish that had been invented by gen
erationS OF Caremes was here IN abundance, to
which must be added our " roSbr' and pum-puddlng,
prepared in compliment to the English visitors ne
wines comprised the choicest vlntages of France and
Germany. with the more potent sherry and Madeira
added as fitting accompanlmentS TO the "rosDh'
magnificent band occupied the orchestra at the upper
end of the room and during dinner played an adml-
rable selection OF operate music IN the most mas
terry manner.
Al :. o'clock general rising of the company an.
nolpced the arrival OF the president OF the least ana
The most distinguished guests among whom the
Pope's Nuncio, IN full clerical costume dltracleu
much attention from the English visitors Inc I'M,
nese Mandarin, Key Sing. who may now De looheu
upon the perfect anltheSls OF the stormy pcuel
being seen wherever fair weather ana good cheei
10 be found was also among the guests. and walked
about with evident appreciation OF mo ptolhlIlel
pant he filled IN making up the brilliant picture me
Project of the Seine TOOK ms seat III the center OF me
hall under the bust OF the President, having on ms
night the Pope's NUncio. and on his left The Marquis
" Normandy.
At the center of the second table appointed 10 the
Project of the Seine was seated the LORD Mayor oi
London having on his left VI Lanqueun, President
of the Municipal Council. Two OF his lOriShpS
servants in state hverle> ADD ms huntsman. stood
behind ms char. and attracted much attention from
the French portion OF the company. The following
) a list of the most distinguished guests, Jut the
whole company present numbered about 800 -
Right Hon Sir Charles Musgrove Lord Mayor of
London the Recorder, the Aldermen, and SheriS .
Lord Granville. Vice President of the Royal Com
mission Sir ThoS Barring Messrs. ChaS. Barry
Miner Gibson shepherd w. Cuoltt, John Colt
stafford Northcote, Scott Russell, Edgar Bowring
Charles W. Dixie Lieut.. General Lord Cough.
Lord Holland. Lord Whamcllfe. Lord Albemarle,
Lord Ebrngton. Mr. T. Hankey, the Lord Mayor OF
. Glasgow The MAYORS OF Manchester, Birmingham
and Leeds Mr.. Paxton. Mr. Fox Among the
French guests were VI. Dupln President OF the
Assembly NM Napoleon Dari. Benolst d Any, Gen
al Bedeau, Nlce-PresdentS NM Lacaze. Chapot
MOulCn, BeTard. Peupln, WAN General lie Flo,
NM Baze and de Pauat the Ministers of The lnte
nor. OF Justice. of Public Instruction, of Foreign
Ahairs, ct Finance, Of Commerce, of Marine. OF War
and OF Public Works Marshal EScemans, Grand
Chancellor the Archbishop of Paris.