The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-05-13
rwTEREsTING CORRESPONDENCE,

TIE DisHay at Lowgchamps- risiwg-Equip-
ages Am0lcsas - Religious Ceremonies The
Large Bel Of Nove Darse-- Chatm~ of the TaIe-
vIxs--Pyrss in ne Lott1y-Emration- Theatres
AND A'"sse"ents, SS. &c.
PARIS, April "a, 1851
The two last days Of Longchamps have been, this
year. most fashionable. The weather has been
bright and beautiful for the sun Of spring displayed
his militant rays y illuminate the fashionable null
titsde. On Thussday afternoon q troop of fifty
young men pszaAsA 1t Longchamps, mounted upon
dcnkeys, whose saddles and ornaments were Of the
richest kind This pleasantly was the cause Of
much laughter. The line Of carriages extended
foat the boulevard des ltaiens, through the Champs
Elysees, and the Barriere de rEtoile to the Porte
Msillot. The most perfect order was preserved by
the exertions Of the republican guards who had been
sent on duty. Among the squipages and carriages Of
I'll descriptions in the Champs Elysees there were
many cabs which belonged to persons who had
adorned them with bills Of all sorts and trimmings
which were conspicuous Is the flags on Barnum s
museum. They were, in short, the most bombastic
specimens of puts and humbug ever exhibited.
saw in the number = carriage all covered with open
umbrellas and parasols, and another upon which
were placed barrels and bottles Of ale and still an
ether upon which were planted about twenty aags
and banners, covered with notices in honor OF Rmo-
ade ea>cuse, etc., etc. Two horsemen, wearing on
their heads lanterns instead Of hats, paraded also
at Lsngchamps, thus giving to the public an exhi-
bition Of newly invented portative gas.
But II those who are living by means OF puts an
hunhug had partly invaded the promenade, thers
was still room enough for those who the devoted
followers Of fashion. Among these was the " OBJ
served Of all observers" the famed Miss Laura
Bell, one Of the most reorchts ,uy7guneS of Paris
who, herself, drove an elegant buggy, to which
harvested two Lilliputianhorses This woman was
dressed in white watered silk, and she was only
I'D hvt S.<t.f hn "A
behind the carriage, their folded on their
breasts, and who were as stiff as old msstias.
Mile. Domain, of the Theatre Francais, Of the
most beautiful actresses of Paris, appeared also at
the Champs Elysees in a carriage which lad no
equal there. Her servants were mounted upon two
splendid horses and their livery Of royal blue CLOTH
trimmed with gold, was Of the most refined bon
goat very peculiar thing to be observed, is that
rich coat of arms representing three iances IN a
field Of azure.
Many Americans were also present at Long
champs, and among them was the pretty Mrs. VII
son. Of Philadelphia, whose toilette was much adj
mired for its fine taste and elegance. Madame
Ridxway, Madame Moulton, Madame Phalen, Ma
dame Corbyn, and many other refined people OF the
United States, had ordered out their carriages.
The churches have been as well attended as the
other places where the Parisians make their rendez
yous On Good Friday, the temples Of the Catho-
lie religion were fled-and on Easter Sunday these
abodes Of the Almighty were SO much crowded that
many persons who had arrived late were kept
out Of doors. The ceremonies Of the Roman Church
were celebrated with the greatest magnifcenee,
The bells Of all the churches were ringing grande
RODE and the Archbishop of Paris, who oftciated
At the holy mass in Notre Dame, was assorted by
about hundred priests Of all ranks either bishops,
arcsdeacons, deacons, assistant ricareS. curates,
and also all the metropolitan cnpitrs Of the Paris
cathedral. | have been told that two thousand
persons received the holy communion from the
hands Of MoDseigneur Sibour.
On Monday last, which was the second festival
dav IF
an immense crowd. The theatres and balls, en-
yl<ln rent had not a sufficient number OF seats to
receive their visiten-and in the evening all the
places Of amusement were visited by the populace
The mammoth bell Of Notre Dame, generally
called LIZ Bourbon, which has been silent for
the last four years heard on Saturday, Sunday,
and Monday last not only by those who live inside
Of Paris, but also within seven miles around the
capital This bell which weighs thirtytwo thou
sand pounds, is the largest in the world. Its name
IS 9 Emmanuel, and II was given " the Church VI
Notre Dame by King Louis NV, in l6s2. The
weight Of this enormous bel is 30 great that it
could only be moved by sixteen men. Besides
this, the wood machine upon which it was hung,
has been 20 old and rotten, that, for the last five
years, the municipal council Of Paris gave orders
not to move t-fcsring that the tower would be
shaken, and that the bell by failing, would destroy
the monument. Two architects, Messrs. Violet
Leduc and Delassus, undertook, two years ago, to
build q new support 70 i" Emmanuel'-and they
Lave well succvedcd that, now, the bell can be
put into motion by only eight men. One who has
not heard the deaiening sounds Of that gigantic
mass Of bronze has no idea whatever Of "noise as
l. noise
The Chateau Of tho Tuileries which had been
injured during the catastrophe" Of the revolution
Of February, ISIS, is now under repair, and viii
soon be entirely re-deoorsted. Among the sales
which had been totally destroyed by the heron Of
the republic was that Of Louis Philippe's throne.
IL viii be RENE bered that this ancient monument
Of our kings was carried TO he place Of La Ba.tlle
and buried at the feet Of the "COlumn Of July,
iS'4." Every article Of the furniture, curtains
sofas, srm.chairs and chairs were cut into pieces,
and the walls remained a. bare as those Of ruin
The city Of Paris, rather the common council
did not think that such monum entail palace ought
to remain IN that way, and accordingly the arch-
iects Of the prefecture have restored the damaged
rooms and halls in the most magnificent style All
the walls have been covered with tapestries OF the
Gohelins, and furniture has been placed around
the wood works. In short. the Tuileries are now
ready 10 receive a king. Who will he bel
The silver and gold money Of Belgium il now
totally deprecated in France, and il appeaEs that il
Is refused In commerce, and even by stage drivers
The cause Of this dsrprctrsafio1i il attributed to
speculation made by king Leopold, b. which he has
msde seven millions Of francs. This speculation
consisted in adding more alloy than the usual
quantity 70 the five franc and twenty franc pieces,
and now IL IL sad by the brokers and exchange men
that t6ote coins of silver and gold are worth only
the first. four francs and ten centimes. and the
coDd eighteen francs. 30 Americans should beware
offelgium specie. Poor Belgium understand, i 30
much ruined fins noiai.y speaking that bankruptcy
" daily expected o. occur. This unfortunate state
Of things must be attributed to the rapacity Of the
clergy, Who the richest aud wcalthIest people OF
the country and whohav all influence with the gov
srnment.
The large prize Of seventy thousand francs in the
artists lottery, was won by poor agrculturalist.
~bo was the servant Of a farmer ~ Gallardon near
Charities, IN the department Of Eure and Loire
This lucky man, named Marcellin Lebrun, instead
Of receiving this news with foolish Joy took il very
coohy, and said 70 those who came t. compliment
him that he would buy u few hortcs. several cow
and sheep, and put them on q small farm which his
notary would purchase for him. "-rhore 4 wis
dom :" ~ says Captain Cutie. There Is rea'
wisdom"
The season Of emigration has decidedly begun in
Europe. Within few weeks the railways II the
Northern road have been bringing to Paris. and
thence 70 Havre, a large number IL German and
SwiAs families. have been told that many agents
have been sent from ncrica to sell land warrant,
to those whose ambition was not satisfied in their
Qvp country. Well, 20 much the better for those
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