The New York herald., 1851-07-15
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pARis. June ~. lSJt.

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We have had fine weather for the last week, and
it has been much appreciated. The Ftstival des
h,eas, at Valenciennes, in the department of the
North, is annually an occasion Of much display of
masquerades and the like, for the benefit of the
poor. The city of Valenciennes has made, this year.
the most energetic efforts to surpass former displays
and it was really splendid The journal L'Rlustra-
ton, which has given the reports of these fstes,
has published engravings representing the details,
which, no doubt, were as beautiful as they were
eccentric.
Two statues have also been inaugurated in two
different cities in France. The first is that Of a
celebrated mathem atician, named Poisson, who vas
born at Portiers, in l7sl one Of the glories of his
native city and of the justice Of Paris. The second
was that of Nicolas Poussin, the famed painter,
whose only relation now alive is Major Poussin,
formerly Am bassador of France to Washington
These two specimens Of art were executed by able
scuptors, and will carry future ages the of
the great men whom they repre- sent. The cere-
mony Of Poussin's statue, which took place on
Monday last, at Les Andeys, a small town Of the
department L'Ere, was very imposing. Many
peeches were delivered, and the likeness Of the
illustIious painter was much admired.
At Mines, in the department of the Card
splendid monument-a iountain-Inade by NJ. Cues
tel, and ornamented by VI. Pradier, the famed
sculptor, was inaugurated on the 18th instant, and
this afforded also occasion of much display for
the habitants.
At AK, in the department Of the Bouches du
invented by old King Rene, Of Aojou, which
were represented for many years, and were aban-
doned five years ago, have been renewed, and
their celebration has, no doubt, attracted to-day,
many persons to that ancient city
Last, not the least, the renowned water works of
Versailles have been restored, and they about
TO play, for the first time for ten years. the si
instant. As Is well known, strangers are so
merous IN France, that this fete will be of great
interest to all the citizens of Versales-a deserted
city, whose prosperity only consists in the visits Of
foreigners. During the reign of the Bourbens, and
also under the domination of Louis Philippe, the
grand waters were put into activity during the
summer and autumn, about ten times, and thus
they attracted crowd to the city 1t is to be
hoped that the renovation of that world known
der will have some effect upon the prosperity Of the
"pet palace" of Louis NV.
NJ. Paul Delaroche, the admirable painter, who
is the author OF so many fine pictures-anong
which need not mention the Napoleon crossing
the Alps"-has just finished grand canvass, upon
which he has represented the Sentence of Death
against Marie Antoinette, Queen of France.
This tdtiear has been bought by NM. Goupl
CO., the well known print sellers, and is ex-
hibited by them in their museum. II is a real
cld aGuure, and will add much honor to the fame
OF the French painter. Nothing moro beautiful
can be compared with the head OF the martyr queen,
whose dignity and disdainfu looks make a striking
contrast with the hideous faces of the mob by which
she is surrounded. The passions of the multitude
have been depicted with so much energy that it
makes one shudder. ! understand that this new
painting Of Delarochs has been bought for IS 900,
and really it is worth it.
Mr.. Healey, the talented artist of Boston, intends
leaving Paris within a month, for the United
States. The large canvass upon which he has re-
presented "the Grand Speech of Calhoun" is beau
tIfully covered, and will doubt receive very
thusiastc welcome by all the artists and refined
eonaoiSses1s Of the Athenian city. Mr.. Healey, if
suece ssful (and am sure he will be), intends
hibitng his picture in all the large cities of the
Union, and may promise for him a hearty well
come. This American painting has won his fame
in Paris, and his name needs no more trumpeting.
An American gentleman from New York, whose
name was not able to find out, but who no doubt
is great amateur of fine arts, purchased the other
day. the original of the famed group representing.
an "AmazoD struggling with Lion, made by q
Partisan sculptor named Kiss The American
Macenas paid f 500 for this capital piece, aud in
tends to exhibit it in his country house. splendid
villa on the shores Of the Hudson river
The sub marine telegraph between France and
England is so far advanced that it is generally be-
heved il will be put into operation at the end Of
August next. Ii is intended by the engineers TO
be attach four isolated wires This work will cost
over f4O 000 and when finished, it will be possible
70 establish a direct communication with all the
principal cities Of the continent, and thus to pro-
ceed through Trieste to the great Indies No doubt,
in time, direct communication will be established
from Ire and TO America; but long before that, it
is said that a line Of steamers will be es:ab-
lished between Havre and New York. In the last
council Of the French Admiralty, the matter was
discussed, and the project will soon be brought be-
fore the National Assembly No doubt that, if
combined with the line Of Mortimer, Livingston s
:. ill l.. 4. e. A
rican association is the only way of obtaining mne-
date success.
Our public promenades arc daily visited by the
Arabs, who are engaged at the Hippodrome and
Champ Gle Mars. IL is, indeed, curious sight TO
see these children Of the desert admirng our public
buildings, gardens, and all the beauties OF the
capital. They are, also, nightly at Mabille, and
no doubs they compare the females whom they see
there TO the bayaderes Of Algiers, Tuns, and Mo-
rocco. In the meantime, these wonderful horsemen
three times week offer the public their gorgeous
and novel spectaees Their second entertainment
was given, on Sunday last, at the Champ de Mars,
and was witnessed by large number Of persons
On the same oceason, Mime. Portevin, wife of the
famous aeTonaut, ascended from earth, mounted
upon white horse attached 20 the balloon Zodiac.
The journey that this new Amazon undertook
through the clouds quite lucky, ani the land
ing was effected in the safest manner At the same
hour, NJ Godart, assisted by his daring brother,
eft the ring Of the Hippodrome with bic balloon
Eagle, to which were gracefully attached four
men, dressed fairies, and leaning upon garlands
Of flowers. This tGttnu riraa was really charm
ing, and il attracted large crowd to that fashion
able place Of amusement.
The dIo,os, a msmo.h circus, designed on the
model Of the Roman buildings OF the kind, is nearly
finished, ard will be opened in fortnight. 1t is
said that abont 20 0O0 persons can be admtte ! in
side Of this gigantic theatre The interior of the
ring is one hundred metres wide, and ornamented
with jets Of water twenty fee. high. This circus j.
situated in the Rue des Terres Fortes, in faubourg
Il. Antoine, the most thickly populated ward Of
Paris
The theatres have not produced many novelties
durirg the last week
Al the Grand Opera, two dtbufs have taken place;
possesses magnificent voice, which, If thoroughly
cultivated, will become as powerful a. that Of Du-
prez. The second IL that Of NJ. Lagrave, n barry
tone, whole deep notes were much admired in the
part Of King Alphonso, in 'La Favorite."
A very admirable discovery has been made in the
culture Of rotes II is well known tha. the garden
Of the Luxembourg contains the most magn dcent