The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-03-10

the war against Switzerland, or the question of
Neuichatel Prussia and Austria have furnished
S5 600 men; Bavaria and Wurtrmberg, 300 men,
ard the other State, 5000. All these trocrs are
ready 10 invade the country.
The three hundred Poles who em'grated IN Iur-
key, after the war Of Hungary, and lived IN Goa
stantinople, have embarked IN Sandman ship,
bound 10 Liverpool, where they 60 to get pissag
for New York The great Sultan, Abdul MeJ,d,
fur isht 800 600 plaslres TO pay the expenses OF
their passage, and, besides, gave each OF them a
sum of four sounds and half, English money, for
their say in England. IL Is understood that the
government Of Great Britain will transport, free,
these refugees, from its dsmniOns to the land oil
liberty. There are still remaining at Constantine
pie 400 Hungarians, who are commanded by Coua,
Ladislas Wary, formerly an aid de camp 10 Dem.
biDski, and their intention is also to emgrate &c
the United States.
The latest news from Egyp. is of war 1t ap
settlement OF the ORIENTAL question, is still the
spiritual governor Of the country, though il is
manded by the heirs Of Mehemet Ali, sent some
orders to the Basbaw, which he declined to obey;
and, accordingly he raised an army Of 5000 men
to resist the troops of the Sublime Porte. Thus
another war OF determination may take place IN
these quarters.
Mr. c. T. McCurdy, Charge dAffaires of the
United States at Vienna, is here in Paris, on his
way TO Austria. had the honor of dining with
this gentle man, in the house OF one OF my friends,
and was delighted with the amiabiity of your
countryman. Mr. McCurdy told me that he had
received the intelligence that no Ill feeling was
existing in the Austrian cabinet relative to the
Hulsemann affair." and that he entertained the hope
to be well received by the Court OF Vienna This
gentleman leaves Paris on Monday next, for his
new poste d'h0Nneur, D. H. II,
THE GOSSIP OF PARIS.
PARIS, Feb. 20, 1851
The Weathr-Ihs Ca, a,pol-MQs7ssrode of
Pytneess DenidoG-Amer,caa Balls IN PARIS
Mrs. Funny Ktmbe ~ Pars--7ae Cod Lotte-
ry-Louu Napoleon's Ara~yx<:
Observation-Disclosures Boltooriwg--7h Thea
tres-Ihs Worlds Fdv-Siipsr Plate, &c.
The weather, for the last five days, has some
what changed, and though the sun is still shining
over our mighty city, the air is bracing ana cold,
and the pavement as dry as on warm and dusty
day in the month of August
Despite this change, the carnival is as gay as il
has ever been in France, and every one seems to
hurry, to enjoy it in the best manner. Among the
festivals given last week, will mention the grand
ball, which took place on Saturday evening last,
at the Jardin dHver for the benefit OF the poor of
three wards Of Paris. There were assembled all
those of Paris whe are consde red as elegant and
fashionable people, and the receipts of the affair
oAhSuh'So, " 10 coiu, W SpSVoV iohIs. 4 hc parry
was renovated several times that night, at the Jar
din oliver; for it was gala night in Paris, and
a great number of persons were coming in, whilst
many others were going out. In short, it has been
calculated that eight thousand persons visited that
place, on the occasion. The President ofthe repub-
lie was present, and after stay of one hour and
a half, he retired peaceably, without being accom-
panied by any shouts.
Princess Mathilde Demidoff is on the eve Of
opening her saloons, to give her friends masque-
rade party, for which the costume will be con-
sidered as matter of obligation. 1t is said by
some ni0nrdtses la~gEes, that this ball will have
for Its object TO mimic the court of Louis Napoleon,
who will he present there in the very boots gray
coat and email hat of his uncle. No doubt the
sight Will be curious enc, especially if the Prin-
c. IS Mathlde wears the costume of the Empress
Marie Louise, whom she is said TO represent well
IN some particulars.
splendor have also taken place at the houses Of two
American gentlemen, whose wealth 10 said to be
immense. The first was that of Mr.. Corbyn, and
the second, which was given last night by Mrs.
Wilson, of Philadelphia, Offered brill ,ncy OF
coup d'oi, display Of toilettes, and a crowd OF
PEG, lie, which had never been seen in
the hotel of the fair American lady, who is, as il
IS known to her eoun,rymen, one of the prettiest
women of her city. Mrs. Wilson, whose toilette
was rreProachable, made the honors of her house
with the most rehned taste, and her one thousand
guests experienced charming night, which will
mark the annals of fashionable life of Paris. This
ball was the first given by Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson,
who Lad desired psndre Ia cremaiNere with ectat,
and there is no question that they succeeded
Mrs. Fanny kemble delivered her i.rst reading
of Shakespeare on Monday evening last, in the
sale de NJ HtrZ, Rue de la Victoire, in pre- sence
Of very ihIn audience. Despite ell the notice
given OF the talented tragedian actress in the best
papers of Paris-desPite all the Mammoth bills
which mad been posted on the walls of the capital
he ak.r %
capacity faithful historian, | must say that
there were bat seven Americans present in the
concert room. The remainder Of the assembly
were English people, and a few journalists of
Pans. To explain this sort of failure, | may 8 ~ al
once that the number OF people who understand
the language OF the " Bard OF Avon is so small
in Paris, that full house cannot be expected for
any English entertainment. Besides this, Mrs.
hemble came 10 Pans IN a bad moment, al the
pooh of The carnival, when the fashionable people
are nightly engaged at parties Of all sorts As for
the readiag OF Mrs. Fanny Kemble, il was full of
pathos, and she made much sensation upon her
small audience. The costume of the lady con-
sisted 81 satin dress of white silk, trimmed with
blue ribbon. She had a handsome bouquet,
which she twice took from tae table when she
read the psri OF Ophelia. The play read was
" Hamlet j short, she was received with much
applause. Another experiment took place yeser.
day Afternoon, az the same place Mrs Kemble
read the Merry Wives Of Windsor" before
another email number OF amateurs, and I think
the stage Of VI Herr, for she will lose money
Tbs - very bad, nut il cannot be- helped.
he gold bar Of the grand national lottery. au-
thorntc by the government was exhibited on
sunday ast in the office OF the concern, situated
on the Boulevard Monimarre. and IL was visited
by thousands aEd thousands. This piece OF gold,
which weighs $4,000 (i00 600 francs). is about
one foot and i've inches long, and nine inches high
ssd y Rhtters upon carpet OF black velvet, As
lead belt fer bass IN the water think that.this
: living attraction has forced the sale 81 many
tickets. But who will be the lucky winner
The President, since the rejection OF the demand
made to the Legislative Assembly for dotation,
lss reduced his tram de pais0u, and has offered
Tor sale twenty horses from his stable. Thee
animals are the most magnificent ever saw. and
will be cold ~ auction on the 2sth inst Two sad
die horses were bought on the 18Th inst by an
American gentleman, Mr.. p, from New Orleans,
who may Halter himself TO be mounted as a
unequeiled in Paris
We have received he news from Spain that the
lnsugufauon ei he railway Of Aranjuez, which
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