The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-04-01

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banker, before she married LIE Marquis de Lava
lette. Mr.. Tuition is q millionaire, in the whole
sense Of the word. He inherited from an English
lord an income Of $4,000 sterling ounds year.
This gentleman is married to cousin of Mr..
Blacque, the secretary of embassy to the Prince
Kalimachi whose wife is Miss Olivia Mott, of New
York; and he spends freely his fortune, giving large
dinner parties, and entertainments of the most re-
fined style. The dancing source which he gave on
Tuesday last, was very fine affair, at which many
Americans present, and which gave pleasure to
all who had been invited. Among the distinguished
people who were present, / remarked Mr.. Scribe,
the celebrated play writer, who accompanied his
wife, very handsome lady, whose wit is said to
be incompatible. Madame dc Lavaettc, Madame
Blacque, Madame Carnes, and many other charming
ladies were present, and wore the most becoming
toilettes. Among the gentlemen l remarked, Mr..
sanford, the Secretary of the u. ;. Embassy, Mr.
Niles, formerly U. 5. Minister in Sardinia, Mr.;
the refreshments equal to the supper. This party
will, doubt mark it one OF the prettiest given
this year during Lent.
At the Elysee, the soree on Thursday, are not
yet resumed; but those on Mondays, which were
only for the diplomatic corps and authorities OF the
government have now become much more frequent
ed by the ladies' and, of COURSE more gay than they
were before. On Monday last, the President gave
a large dinner, at which were invited about sixty
guests, mostly American ladies and gentlemen.
understand that there were about fifteen Of our
countryInen and countrywomen sharing the delica-
cies of Louis Napoleon's table, and inhaling the
champagne wine Of international friendship. am
still at loss to discover what was the meaning of
this gala-none of the guests were able to find out
the cause of this invitation. Among the guests
was Mr.. dc Vieneuve, officer of the navy, who
was the commander of the frigate board Of
which Louis Napoleon sent to the United States,
after the affair of Stras bourg This gentleman, at
that time, shared his wardrobe with Louis Napo-
leon, who told him . ] am now very poor and un-
fortunate Init IN dear Mr.. de Nilleneuye-
Der that the one to whom you so kind, will be-
come, one day another, Emperor of the French
people" This is not yet accomplished, and we
han see if the actual President Of France is
really good prophet.
The grand masquerade ball, which was to take
place the nari g,as at the hotel Of the Princess
Mathlde Demidof, has been postponed till the n,i-
carec, and instead of being given by the Princess,
who is still in mourning for Madam de Reding, it
will be given by the Duchess of Wagram, who has
adopted the entire programme OF the party, and
will follow it Ia idtrc 1t is well understood that
all the costumes will belong to the epoch of the
empire, and though many dresses, particularly
those of the ladies, are not very becoming to our
present style of dressing the order for everybody
and will be admitted but those who will wear
the genuine copy of a habit a Ia Napoleon.
The three unfortunate fat oxen which have been
the admiration of the butchers Of Paris, we'll
the astonishment of the public, have been killed,
and were sold last week They produced hand
some profit to their proprietor Mr.. Arnault, of the
Hyppodrome, who was manager OF the festival.
He took occasion to offer his thanks to the members
of the press Of Paris, who had been very kind to
him since he has had the direction of the great cir
Gus of the barriere de lEtoite. Accordingly he sent
numerous invitations to his literary patrons, and the
COX Apd' was eaten on Sunday last, at his pri-
vate residence. The repast was superb and excel
lent, and though il composed, for the most part
of it, of beef seasoned in all sorts Of Dishes the
wines good that the digestion made
easy to all the guests.
h The order Of Knight Templars, which is still ex-
isting in Europe, celebrated on Tuesday last, the
anniversary Of the death of Tames Molay who was
burnt five hundred and thrty-cght years ago, under
the accusation of felony, sorcery and high treason.
This execution took place on the same spot where
now stands the bronze horse of Henry the Nth, on
the Pont Neuf. The Templars, who have never
ceased TO exist, held their annual meeting in their
lodge, Rue Notre Dame DIES VICTORIES and many new
Knights were received as members on that occasion.
The ceremony imposing and created deep i'm
preston upon the small number of persons who were
admitted in the tribunes.
very curious collection Of samples Of goods from
the United States, made in the manufactures Of
Massachusetts, Rhode Island, ETC., by a very distin
guished chemist, Mr. Person, has been communica-
ted to the Commercial Chamber Of Paris, and elc-
ted much curiosity among those who examined it.
1t must be said, nevertheless, that the collection
which was previously exhibited in Paris, by Mr.. ST.
mounct, the ex-French Consul in New York, was
much more complete than that Of Mr.. Person.
Those two collections have furnished to the com
merce of Paris, the proof that the " Yankees
were making wonderful progress, and the time was
approaching when the United States would have
nothing to borrow from Europe
The Bishop of Cincinnati, the Rev Mr.. Purcell,
has just returned from Rome, and arrived at Nantes,
his native city, where lac will remain a few days,
before returning to the United States. The Rev.
Or. had delivered several speeches, which have
elected much curiosity among the numerous audi
tors who congregated around him.
The theatrical news is not Of much interest this
week, and a few first performances have taken
llaca. IleS. the items which L have "a
tom
At the Italian Theatre, the illness Of Mdlle.
Rosat still prevents MIR. Lumley from giving the
public opportunity OF hearing, for the third
time, the beautiful music of /" La Tempesta." II
appears that the wound which the fair daJtscusc
ceived her knee is not yet healed and this il the
only reason which prevents the management from
giving another time the opera Of NM. Halevy and
Scribe. But Mr.. Lumey has not been losing his
Time and bambooxlng with the Partisan public.
a beautiful singer, Nine. Montenegro, WHOSE voice
and method belong to the most refined school, made
her first appearance as Norma, on Tuesday last,
and met with the utmost success. The celebrated
English tenor, Sims Reeves, made his first debut on
the French stage, on Saturday last, in Donizettfs
opera Of 81 Linda dc Chamounix." As II may be
seen, Mr.. Lumley il not idle in his manag cement;
and il is said that his season in London will be a
splendid affair.
At the French Opera House, Mile. Flora Fabri,
a very elegant dd,,sel,se, made her ro,urte the
stage, on Monday last, in the ballet Of 'Pa-
quta," and received many paudits. Tomorrow
evening, the opera ofRosen heim, entitled " The
Demon Of the Night" lie Demon IL IA NuD will
be performed IL is said that this new partition
will meet with success.
The Theatre Francois has produced a new play,
by NM. Paul MERCER and EDWARD Fournier, which
was received with much applause. This comedy,
IN one act and in rhymes, i called "Christan aud
Marguerite" and the actors who performed the
parts, the pretty Mile, Fix, Mile, Judith. NM.
Regnier, Maillard and others Of much talent. The
tragedy Of "Valcria' Is still "all the 60" az the
Theatre Francois. Despite all the critics, Rachel
Is sublime in her two parts Of Messana and Lsisca
Two plays Of interest, and written by talented
authors, have been represented At the Theatre en-
Varieties. The first il entitled, "Unc bonnie qu'on
Zenyoie." by Mr.. Henry Berthord, and the second,
"Militaire e. Santionnarc." by Messrs. Brisebarre
and De Lustisres. Both will remain long on the
bills Of that theatre for they played with much
perfection by the beet comics OF the troupe Of VI.
Thibaudean.
At the Gymnase n comedy in eve acts, founded
upon the novel of MaDon Lescsnt, performed
last night and was a real triurnph This nayelty l.