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

for they the dress twice in one SCI
son. You can have no idea of the richness and album
dance Of lady's wardrobe here, even without its
diamonds. Rich old thread laccs worn, that are
almost as expensive as rubies, and such never
seen in America. The famous Honiton laces worn
by Victoria are reckoned common by the side of the
family heir-looms displayed ut this court
The ball at the Royal Theatre, on Monday even
ing, was decidedly the most magnificent spectacle
ever behed within doors. The theatre is one of the
three largest in the world, and il converted for
the occasion into grand temple, with two lofty
domes, from which enormous chandeliers shed day
| hght-the stage and pit being converted into one
immense sale de bal, and the six tiers of boxes pre-
senting one vast congregation of ladies cOstnD,e
An orchestra of 300 musicians occupied an airy gal
ery Mt the exreme end of the stage, visars to the
splendid royal box, Tor rather, gorgeous drawing
room) lighted by its own glittering chandeliers, the
space between measuring near 400 feet in diroct
line The whole assembly, including the boxes and
the floor, was estimated at near 5000 persons. The
adjoining apartments of the house were devoted to
refreshments and whist tables. The King and
Queen, with the princes and officers of the royal
household, made their appearance through the cor
rdor loading from the palace into their spacious box,
Mt 10 o'clock, and were received by the assembly
standing-the orchestra playing the national air.
The dancing was continued till o'clock. The pro-
ceeds of this pageant was devoted to charitable
educational institution.
On Saturday evening (Washingtons birthday
an entertainment, only second in style and expen-
siveness to this, was given ut the sumptuous resi-
dence OF Count Castiglione-an extra sale de bal
having been erected and decorated in his gardens
for the occasion. But enough, Of court gaties in
the Carnival. To speak of them all in detail
would fill quire Of foolscap. Last evening tho
beam monde was attracted to the old Philharmoni;
Palace by a Concert. The theatres are for the time
being abandoned to the boaVgeoise. On Monday
evening the last court ball of the took plac
at the palace. The springs opens to-day in clouds,
after the mildest winter | have ever passed. We
have had in fact scarcely an American winter day
during the whole scason-though much damp
weather.
Switzerland.
The socialists of the canton of Vaud have got up
petition complaining in strong terms of the expul
sion Of the French and Italian refugees, from Lau-
same, by order of the federal government They
say that this measure is 'sunjust and rigorous and
cannot be reconciled either with the duties of hui
manity, or with republican principles The demo-
r, ts o. a on part 9sse ns So
ceor of State beong) for raising subscriptions for
the refugees, and have published an appeal to the
people earnestly soliciting subscriptions, however
small. On these proceedings the Untras remarks:-
Such demonstrations very instructive. They
clearly that the true danger for the peace of neigh
boring States Is not in the presence in Switzerland of
knot Of French German, Italian socialists but in the
principles protested by most Of the cantona
and II is owing to this completely that these principles
spread every day among the populations.
The SUISSE Of the 18th ut. contains the following
We were correct when we lately announced that the
wish proposed to address to the Confederated States
communications the subject OF the actual state of the
diplomatic relations Of the country We learn that
these communications cannot be made as soon was
at first intended The postponement appears to have
been caused by circumstances independent Of the federal
authority that il aay the state affairs itself We
learn from the best informed the negota
tons which at this moment going on between the
different powers particularly at PARIS the subject Of
Swiss affairs experience delay in consequence Of
the more favorable disposition towards Switzerland mani
Tested by the French government which is the best
informed to the real state Of things This will readily
explain the postponement Of the intended communica-
ons is necessary that they should be made in the
most precise manner. and that they should be complete.
We read in the Independence of Brussels:
1t is said that the Federal Council of Switzerland has
addressed note to the Cabinet Of Vienna in which
1t rcnews its assurance respecting the refugees This
note Is said to be sort Of addition to the circular
addressed to all the Of canton and to the
taken BY the Federal Council order to pre-
vent all pretext for aggression Notwithstanding all
that had been said respecting the measures which the
northern powers were disposed to take against Swtzer
land in the spring It L. more than probable that nothing
will be done. As to the question Of Neufchatel is
positive that Prussia does not intend to employ any
coerciye and that she Is not disposed at
present to claim the sovereignty Of that principally
The cabinet Of Berlin does think II opportunc for the
that Prussia does not stand In regular situation with
Switzerland, the Prussan Minister NJ de Sydow IL to
reside at Baden instead Of Berne long as the Neuchate
question shall not be scttledand he will correspond
from that place with the Federal government.
A letter from Lausanne of the Sd, states, that at
an out-of-door meeting Of the people, at which
10000 persons were present, held on the previous
day. the people voted, by majority of two-thirds,
that persons holding salaried places should not be
allowed to be elected members of the grand council.
Two-thirds Of the grand council had previously been
funcionares under the control of the Council o.
state, and always voted rs il commanded. The de-
mocratic party, now in power, has constantly sup
ported this SYSTEM and its defeat by the people
Of Lausanne has caused considerable sensation
Similar meetings have been held in other places of
the canton.
Russia.
According to intelligence from st. Petersburg
the position Of Russia, in regard to the two great
German powers, had undergone considerable altcra-
ton. Till last autumn, and even after the warsaw
conference, Austria insisted upon the treaties of
1915, and Russia consequently more inclined to
the views of Austria than Of Prussia. 1t is true
that Russia does not interfere directly in the inter-
nal affairs Of Germany; nevertheless, TO either the
one great power the other she must inevitably be
n powerful support. Lately, however, the st.
Petcrsburgh cabinet have discovered that it is
Prussia which insists upon these treaties, whereas
Austria, who swore by them as long as they served
her purpose, now wholly rejects them. We are in
formed that Russia will scarcely be able to remain
neutral II these struggles should continue to in
crease.
The Russian government has addressed note to
the French cabinet, calling upon it to cooperate in
the deGntiye settlement ofthe Greek question.
OF Russia, 1t Is asserted that all her diplomatic
agents Mt all the German courts insist with increas-
ing determination policy which will efiectually
break with the revolution. SpcnT's Zefuag men
tions a memorandum which has been drawn up at
1T. Petersburg, and which inculcates system Of a
denitye insurance Of Europe against the revolution.
Germany and Italy pointed out rs the stumbling
blocks IN the path Of tranquility, and It Is limited
that nothing would be desirable than line Of
conduct the part Of the Swiss confederation
which would enable the northern powers to occupy
the dcfles of that country which lock up and domi-
nate over Italy on the one side and over Germany
on the other.
Germany.
According to the official report, the gross income
Of the Zoyerein for the first three quarters Of 1850,
il l6,l1g,5l thaers, or 1913 thalers than
in che same period of the former year. On coffee
and raw sugar there Is decrease Of 1873, 100
thalers the first Is attributed to the unfayorabe
political and commercial state Of the country the
decrease sugar Is caused by the large increase in
the manufacture Of the article from bce-root. The
loss is covered by an increase on wine, iron, manu-
featured and in bar, cotton cotton fabrics, and
tobacco in leaf The export Of wool has decreased
by lI,700 centners; the import Of the same article