The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-01-29

menaded along the saloons, andie xpressed on many
occ asions, all the satisfaction he felt to zee the art
OF painting SO much in progress in France. Before
returning 10 the Elysee, the President lefr9a sum
OF 500 francs TO be distributed among the masons
and builders OF the provisional and additional pa
lace, which has been erected in the Palas Ma
nonal, for the purpose of the exhibition.
4 propos of Louis Napoleon. | met HIM on Sun
day last on the boulevards. He was on horseback.
only accompanied by Mr.. LeiPsic, his officer of
ordnance, and two servants. The President was
he passed on the Boulevard de la Madeline, he was
greeted with loud shouts of Ptve le President
But when he arrived at the Porte st. Denis, he
% %ss Sy the ogSes with general sceia
cltement continued, till ne reached the Place de la
Bastile. 1t is said, that being fatigued by the po
ucal visits he had received during the morning,
Louis Napoleon had said -" Well, we shall at
tend Tomorrow to these important affairs. Let
us TO day observe the Sabbath 20 and he ordered
the horses for the promenade.
Despite the present crisis OF the government,
large bali was given, on Thursday last, at the
Elysce. The President danced with the Princess
OF HohenlOe, and in the same quadrllle l saw
Nine Dimldoff, the Countess Of Pra!ormo, the
the United States Charge de Affaires. Louis Ma
pOleOn wore his uniform of General of Militia, and
on his breast he had the order of tae Golden
Fleece" and the great Gordon of the Legion of
Honor. Mr.. jules de Lesseps, Consul General of
France, at Iunis, presented to the President the
GeneTal-in- Chief of all the troops of the Tunisan
Bey, whose rich and original costume was much
admired. There was also knight of Nation, in
full regalia, who was, may say the lion'' of the
source. Those who were present at the grand
fancy ball ct Saratoga, in lS47, will very likely re-
member having seen there gentlem well known
in New York. II was the same gentleman who
wore the genuine costume; and the sight of this
knight of the Elysee transported me back to the
pleasant hours had in the watering places of the
used to congregate. Lord Normandy. the Duke Of
Soto Mayor, and Prince kallimattl attended The
soirse. BY the by, the ministerial crisis in which
we are, Will prevent the President from receiving
this evening, as usual This source has been post
poned for fortnight-to the 10th inst All the
ministers who used to receive their friends on
certain evening, have also announced, by the way
OF advertisements in the newspapers, that they are
obliged 10 postpone their receptions. Ii this state
of things continues, fear the season of balls will
be dull, and this will throw a sadness upon the
whole Of the fashionable people, whose only occu-
patton and pastime Is to enjoy the dissipation Of
gay hfe.
The numerous crimes and night attacks which
have occurred in the streets of Paris, for the last
year, have induced our police to organize body of
watchmen, who will be called Gardes de mutt.
They will be 600 in number, and chosen out of the
old soldiers of the army who have finished their
duues. Every one OF these men will be furnished
with a dark lantern, TO which will be added
clock, by which the persons who are returning to
their houses, at late hour, will be enabled to know
the time.
Nine Lafarge, who, it will be remembered,
sentenced to fifteen or twenty years Imprisonment,
is now lying very sick in the prison of Montpe ers
In consideration Of her dreadful position, the Mi
mister of Justice has allowed the jailer to let her
be taken to Marses de Sdnte, at Limoges, where,
though under the guard OF a policeman, she will be
attended to In better style than in prison.
The two splendid pictures of Mr. Perignon, repre-
senting the Count and Countess of Chambord,
which were seized, one year ago, by the police in
the studio OF the painter, packed up the other
day, for Venice, where they will be received by the
heir Of the Bourbon family, who is now living in
that city.
newspaper, which has taken an excellent
title, and is called Europe and Amcrtcd, printed
half in French and half in the English has
Eure ct Lor, under the direction of Mr.. Victor
Lefranc. The journal La Presse publishes the
preface of that weekly paper, which contains the
best principles Of democracy and love OF liberty;
The grand opera of Guillaume Tell" by Ros-
SIM, which has been admitted the grand opera
for the last eight years. since the retreat of Daprez
has been revived, with new tenor named Mairalt,
and has created much sensation. The debutant
possesses a splendid voice, and he is considered
as an excellent acquisition for the Academy Ma
tonale de Muslque. The Enfant Prologue" Of
Scribe and Auber, continues to be the chief attrac-
ton Of that theatre, and to morrow evening new
ballet, entitled !" Roouerette." will he danced by
Ccrlto and st. Leon.
The Italian Opera has gained another triumph,
terprise. Donlzetn's "Don Pasquale," sung by
Mime. Sontag, Labache, Colini, and Palsoari,
created fu~We. This evening, Duprez is about
presenting to the d,letta~i his daughter. Caroline,
a charming young lady, of prepossessing beauty,
and much talent. They both appear in Lucia di
Lammermoor. IL will be great treat.
AZ the Comic Opera House, the new opera Of
music by Halevy, was performed week ago, and
II proved successful. The poem, in ITSELF is very
interesting, the music very agreeable, and the
scenery splendid Nine. Ugalde, who sings the
part Of Princess Zizanow, has met with great sue.
The French theatre is about losing Mdlle
Rachel. Though nothing official has yet been an
nounced to the manager, Mr. Arsene Houssaye, it
is said that the ragedan, par srees~es, has signed
treaty with Mr.. Mitchell, the ex-directof OF the
Theatre ST. James, in London, where she will 90
on the first of May next and thence. after having
troupe, will proceed TO the United States Mdlle.
Rachel il to receive from Mr.. Mitchell eight hun.
dred thousand francs year.
A comedy In rhyme, and in one act, entitled,
lie Joueur de Flute, Uhe flute player) by MI
Angler, was produced at the Theatre FRANC aise,
and met with the appreciation Of the public.
Al the Odeon, a drama in three acts. BY Messrs
Desnoyer Eugene Nus, was performed on Satur-
day last, and proved successful
The Vaudeville Theatre n-opened its doors for
few days, for the benefit OF the employees Of the
company but the Minister refused TO have Il open
more than five nights. II is said that Mr.. Paul
Ernan, the actuali manager, who was imprisoned
for debt, will be set free, and allowed to resume
his enterprise.
At the Theatre des Varieties, a vaudeville in one
act, called "Une Clarnette qu Passe,' has been
represented, and gave occasion to Mr.. Lectsre, an
excellent comic actor, and TO Mile Blouval,
very pretty young lady, TO display much talent.
The Porte ST. Martin announce for Saturday
next, the long expected drama by Nine George
Sand, "Claudole' A review, called "The
Laughable Journal" was played with great sue
cess. II is the work of Mr.. Claivorlle.
The Gymnase Theatre, which opened its doors, |
after having been renovated by the painters, the up
hols,eers and the glders, is the pretesl theatre
Of Paris. Three plays, /" Les Memories du Gym |
nase," "Les File des Roi Rene, and /" lie Cavo- |
tier" were performed on the opening night, and |
the public bestowed upon the actors and the authors
their most deafening applause.
will finish this gossiping lst OF pleasure, by \
announcing to all the Americans who are coming
10 Pare, to make haste to share the gaiety of the
masquerade balls Of the Grand Opera. Two of
these fashlona bic frolics have already taken place