The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-04-05

heved that ne 10 IN the lower part OF the Bosphorus
developement. Many important cities, among which
are mentioned those OF Banjoluca and Mortar, have
fallen into the hands of the rebels. The position Of
omer hashaw, the comman ier-in-chief Of the army,
At Bagdad the Arabians have raised the standard
OF revolt, and the city is bloskaded by them. 1t
appears that they claim u sum of money which was
formerly paid to them as a tribute by the govern
ment on the condition that they would never attack
the caravans going from all directions to the city
body Of 200 men have been sent against them.
The celebrated general, Cabrera, one of the lead
ing generals Of Don Carlos, during the war Of Spain
in 1885, is at Lyons.
Sir Charles Napier, the former comm andsr-in-
chief of the English army in the East Indies, arrived
at Marseilles ON Monday last his way home
The newspapers Of that city speak Of the excentr-
city of the general who wears beard falling to his
waist.
Sr. Donozo Cortis, Marquis of valdegamar, the
new ambassador of Spain to France, has arrived in
Paris. b. H. X.
THE GOSSIP OF PARIS
PARIS, March 20, 1851.
The Season and Sumons--Le,u and the ResMts-
Amusements- Theatres and the Opua-Sims Reeres
-Novehies-M. LIE Cowt-Lo,woveme,lts in PARIS
Statue Of Napoleo'l-Embalming- Rife
BuAa-Amerioan Mystery &c.
We have another winter season. Rain, hail. snow
and showers, the originators Of the dreaded in
fuenza, have taken possession Of Paris, with the
Lent-that sort Of Cheraier Ia triste figure which
GEMS to invite oil Christians to weep over their
sins. The epidemic has Frustrated SO many persons
that it has had more influence than Lent itself to
chase away every amateur Of pleasure. A large
number of parlors have been Shut and will perhaps
remain closed, despite of the general habit which is
to have them kept open. 1t is well known in Paris
hat the balls and sources given in the Careme, are
ometimes, and often the most brilliant of the sea-
on.
In such state Of things, the Catholic churches Of
Paris Mt this time Of the year. have been rcqucnted
by the elite of our fashionable circles The grippe ex-
cept when the person alta kcd by the disease is too
Sick and is obliged to remain at home, does not pre-
vent our ladies and gentlemen from dressing in
clothes and furs, and going to listen to the at
Notre Dame, st. Sulpice and St. Roch. These moral
assemblies in which the words of the Gospels are
mented on and explained by eloquent priests, have
been "all the go" during the last seven days; and
will for the next week, am sure, be much frequent
ed by the aristocracy Of our population. But when
the Mi-Careme (the half Lent) will arrive, what
entcements will allure the hearers of these sacred
speeches! The joys of Paris have more power upon
the souls of ladies' than all the eloquent oratons
Of Messrs. de Lacordare, Deplace, Rayignan, and
all the chiefs Of the church.
Whilst the Sllons de Puis are in this dead posi-
ton, the theatres are making their best exertions
to attract the public, and must say that their eff
forts repaid by crowded houses Here in society,"
we French people, during Lent, ally much religion
to much dissipation.
The national academy of music gave, on Monday
last the first performance of the long expected OPERA
entitled the "Demon Of the Night" poem by Nj.
Arago Zone Of the exiles of London,) and Bayard,
music by Rosenhain. This new play which Is in
two acts, very successful, and will, no doubt,
remain in the repertory of the grand opera.
Madames Laborde, Nau, and hicssrs Roger, Ma
rie, and Bremond, who sung the principal parts
rewarded with the utmost applause. Madame
Nau Ia singer born in New York, has also an ex-
ccllent share in the partition Of NJ. Roscnhain.
Mile. Flora Fabri, the elegant dlnsense, who is
the ballet Of I" Paquta, and was enthusiastically
received In short, M. Roqueplan, the skilful
manager of the grand opera, had added new ''dia-
mond' to the necklace of celebrities he has already
engaged at his theatre.
At the Italian opera, the debut of the English
tenor, Sims Reeves, has been the feature Of the
last week. This talented singer, was told, feared
very much the Partisan public and, on his entry on
he stage, his voice somewhat altered by this
apprehension. Fortunately the shouts and APP
plause which were willingly bestowed upon him, gave
Reeves the wanted selfconhdence, and he sang from
the beginning till the end, with much taste and pow
or. The opera Of Donzetti, Lindor di Ci,amonnLr,
was selected for this important debut, and Madame
Sontag, who assisted the English tenor, contributed
on her part, to encourage him EITHER by her conf
dence, or by her sweet ntonations. Reeves in not
only fine looking man, but he also possesses an
excellent method which be has respected during his
long stay in Italy. =" The Tempcsta" will be per-
formed on Thursday next, for il appears that Mile
Rosati has recovered enough to be able TO resume
her professional service. In fortnight will be per-
formed new opera, music by Atari, and, after 1t,
we shall have the first hearing Of three musical pro-
dgies, three volinist pupils OF DE Berot who, IL is
said, are the wonders OF the age. Thus Mr.. Ldm-
ley will have offered the public Of Paris, of the
most brilliant assemblages Of talent and novelties
since the Italian opera was first opened in Paris.
A. . ~ IL.
gorne gave, on Wednesday evening, new comedy
in three acts, called ''Bataills d. Danes, or, I'm
Duel en- amour" which was as successful "a the
plays formerly written by those two writers. The
wit Of Mr. Scribe seems to be unalterable, and the
more be writes, the more his genius furnishes him
with complicated incidents, plot, and delicacy of
expressions Of language. IL is now proved that
Mr.. Scribe is the modern VI lie 20 Of our country
The ira gcdy in verse and in five acts, of Mons.
l.ateur dc st. ibars, entitled, "Lcs Routicrs,"
whose heroes are the highwaymcn by whom France
was desolatcd under the time Of Dugucschin, who
had the honor to exterminate them, was represent
cd Saturday last. Though the author Of this
tragedy IL man Of genius, who has given the best
proof Of his talent in the tragedies OF Virginia,
The Old Man Of he Mountain, etc, may say
that his new poetical work cannot be compared to
those by which he first acquired his fame. Many
verses are excellent, and stamped Ia Shakespeare,
whilst many others trivial those written by
a scholar. Mons. I.atour de St. Iblrs has not been
altogether correct and IL he had not had for inter
prefer Of his tragedy the famed actor Mclingue,
who y one Of the most elegant readers Of Paris, he
would have met with an edhcc. Nevertheless, the
play was brought up with much splendor, and the
costumes. which were those Of the middle age were
as beautiful AZ the scenery was magnificent
The Theatre du Gymnase has also produced a
new play in I've acts the plot Of which IS borrowed
from the well known novel Of " Manon les Can't -
one Of the ohcfs dourrcs Of French literature
Nine. Rose Cheri, whose part il that Of the pretty
Manon, has given 10 that roe seal Of bon ton which
was very much demanded, and through her excel
lent acting, and that of Mcssrs. Bressant, Numa,
,eofroy, and several others, the comedy Of Messrs
Barriere and Marc Tournier met with universal
appreciation.
The new drama Of the theatre Of la Cate, % lie
Aluet,' 1.-THE Dumb Is also another triumph. which
will have a series Of performances long those
Of " Psillas-c,' which played during three
months and half. without any interruption This
novelty Is written by Mcssrs. A. Bourgeois and
Michel Mason, the authors Of I" Marianne"
Ii will be an AGREEABLE end Ia this the ~ae-