The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-09-23

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poor world Is in connection all over, except in the
United States. What means al this9
Emigration u daily continuing on the old CONT
nent, and large number Of men and women are
leaving the land of their fathers for the mighty
shores Of America. On Tuesday last, train, full
Of Germans, left the depot of the Paris railway tor
HAVE, and these unfortunate children Of the ION
and very joyful with the expectation OF soon De-
holding the United States, the land Of the free
The lottery Of Lyons was finally drawn on the
18th, and the winning number (6o5 ,3O2), wach was
in the hands of agriculturist was received WITH
much joy by the lucky possessor II must De sai9
that the value of the prize was S2o 900, and TINS,
may confess, is quite good joke ! was told that
the lucky farmer gave a splendid dinner to all his
friends and that his intention is to buy large lot
| Of ground, to continue his independent life as
The statue to General Damesme, one OF the he
roes of our army, who was shot on the barbados
during the unfortunate struggle Of June, 1915, at
the head of the Mobile Guard, was inaugurated, on
sunday last, in the city of Fontaine beau, before
an immense crowd OF people. General Damesme
was born in Fontainebleau, and the Common Coun
Gil as well as the citizens Of tina, city, con1dered
il pride to have his statue cast to send his name
4 rival Of the grand Vatel, that iilustrious cook
whose fame is universal, died few days ago in
IN
Rasse, the Lucullus of our neighboring country.
1t appears that three days before his death one OF
his aids having burn. a pheasant, which was to
appear on the table of the baron, he was 20 much
panied at this neglect that he went to bed, and
never rose from it, Before breathing his last, he
had strength enough to give his instructions 10
cook from Paris for grand dinner which was to
be given the next day By Baron de Rasse 60 the
officers OF the garrison.
Another death to bs related is that of a veteran
Of our French army, whose sex rendered the glory
I77I, and named Angelique Marie Joseph Duche-
min, widow of Captain Brulon, who was daughter
sister, aud widow Of soldiers. The story OF that
woman is worth being related IN a few words. she
enlisted when she was twenty-cne years old Qn
1922 in the AID Of Infantry, and her department
was so excellent that she was allowed to keep the
costume Of man che served during fourteen
years, and made seven campaigns, under tAe
nj ,hname of Liberty, in the regiment Of the SD
brigade, which was afterwards called the 57th Of
line, in the capacity Of soldier, corpora, corporal
chief, and sergeant major In sev era! circuu-
stances and principally during the attack of Fort
Gesco, in Corsica, and at the siege Of Cslyi, she
gave proofs OF the most energetic courage. On
the Of Oct ls she was presented WITH The bfeyet
she had been placed on account OF the numerous
wounds which she had received. fortnight ago.
Nine. Btulow received the breyet OF the Order Of
/ the Legion of Honor, and the JOY with which che
received this just reward Of her services was 50
/ great that she was taken sick, and after week.
/ She died Sunday last. surrounded by all her
COMPANIONS.
/ trious woman was attended oy large crowd OF
J military men, Of al ranks.
! must mention the loss sustained By the press
and literature in France, IN the person Of NJ Alexis
| de Valon, son-inlaw of M. Delepert, who died in
the department OF the Correze, in the most dread
ful manner This unfortunate young man was in
! a boat with his wife and some friends, when the
boat was upset, and they all fell IN the water. 1t
appears that NJ De Valon who knew well how to
SWIM had his feet caught in the ropes Of the boat,
and was carried away by the current. His body
was only found three hours after
A very extraordinary musical phenomenon has
lust been presented 70 the Emperor of Russia, BY
Count Orlow, one Of the appointments OF the
theatres Of the court of Nicholas This phenone-
non is young valack, named Frederick Roltz, who
was born with four bands, each OF which has ten
fingers, moving with the greatest agility Roltz Is
an excellent pianist, no has, of course, no equal
in the world. He possesses besides, the talent Of
amechanic and he made Tor bus own use piano Q.
eight scores, over which bis fingers are run like
SPIDERS legs. II oltz was educated by Russian
prince, who left him. when ne died small fortune,
with which he has bought about two hundred rings,
adorned with diamonds, with which ne covers his
fingers when he is playing, and these diamonds pro-
duce sparks as numerous as those of flint when
struck with steel This wonderful pianis. will soon
visit Paris.
A few nights ago, the promenaders in the Champs
Elysee had a nice treat, which had not been an
nounced before hand. Near the amphithos.re. in
the centre Of the alleys Of trees, there stood gen.
tleman dressed In the most elegant style, whose
hands, gently pressed into kid gloves, were moving
asthose Of an accomplished actor. This dandy had
placed his hat between four lighted candles, and ne
as singing with the powerful voice OF baritone, in
the most exquisite u amer, the choicest melodies
Of the newest operas Of Verdi, Donizetti, kossini
and other distinguished composers A. matter OF
course, the crowd was numerous around the singer,
and bis hat was beseged with silver and geld pieces
by the rich diidtawi, who admired his singing
During half an hour, this delicious concert was pro-
ceeding. when policeman, dsns en- Dueitna, came
on, and (whst q curiosity for staro invaded the
ring to demand Of the baritone IL he had permits
sion from the police to sing en- pa'Su au Being
answered in the negative, he summoned the gentle
man to follow him TO the police Office which order
was obeyed in the most gentecl style There, in the
presence Of the eommissaire, the whole mystery was
explained The refined singer was M. >; o., from
Boston, who, after an excellent dinner hsd with
some friends at the Freres Provencaux, had made
bet tia, he would improviss concert in the
Champs Elysce The proceeds Of this musical joke
(3S7 tranos) was left in the hands Of the Chief OF
Police to be distributed among the poor oftne ward
Good As may be seen, the Americans in Paris
are catital jokers, and no ono can beat them.
-Four gentlemen from the United States, whose
names must not be told, went up, on Sunday last,
in the balloon Of Mr. Gcdart, at the Hippodrome
They made large provision OF bouquets and gilt
balls Of sheep skin. which they continually threw
upon the city, as long as they remained above Paris
The American Gag had been hxsd 70 the net o. the
balloon, and Il waved most gracefully In the ar
A very daring feat has also been shown 10 the
public BY a man named Alphonse, who, without
being tied to a rope, performs upon q piece Of
wood, which is hanging under the car OF the BAL
loo n the most daring feats Of gym astios. This per-
torrance is the most striking which was ever be-
held anywhere.
AT the hamp de Mars, the experiments Of Mr..
Phillips, the inventor CT the ere annihilstor, have
been quite successful; ard am sure that ia short
time this invention Of this Englishman will be
/ Of the most admirable benefits Of the age. Who
could believe that FIRE Of any kind can be instantly
/ put dovp by vsporl
Al the Grand Opera, Nile Alboni re. appeared
last night in her famed part Of Fides, IA Meyer
beers . Prophet" She sung With much energy
and talent The opera Of Robert ie Disble' was
T1gJis on Monday fast, and re oeiyed with the most
/ desfenipg applause. The new work which lie In 70.
bearsal 4. called The Wandering Jew" and viii
be sung By The 6lGe ofths company.
/ 1Trrpos.-Nme. Tedesco, the prima donna who
has Been applasded in New York ard in the United
state, ..-, .,grtd an engagement with the mana
Ter ~ NE .,Iepd Opera she Is 20 appear, 10 few
weeks. in HsIsSyt eelsbrstsi partition OF " La
Refine De Chyrre"