The New York herald., 1851-09-08
GOSSIP or PARIS.

The Regalia of Fatsttn the First Transportation
of a Frigate by Raiiicay- Coach MuSeum-A
| Noo LaHaehe-- Op9a-Ansrieans in Paris, &c.
How dull, how tiresome, is the great city of Eu-
rope, the capital of France, Paris at this moment
sort of cloud, made of blue devils, seems hanging
over our heads and it is in vain that the caterers
of public pleasures trying their best exertions
to revive French gaiety by kind of galvanic shock
1t is in vain that the theatres, the public gardens,
and the other places of amusements are Offering
the public the most bewitching bills, posted upon
the walls of the city. All proves ssno CO." Public
places are as empty as during the time of cholera.
This is vacation time for all who can afford It, 1t
is generally to be remarked that those who take a
vacation belong to the class Of people who are fire.
quenters of the places of amusement in Paris. AS
for the strangers, generally very numerous in our
city during the summer season, it is quite remark
able that they have, for the last six days, aban-
doned Paris, and that no certain cause be given
for their fight. No doubt they will soon come
baek-particularly at the end of the month be
present at the grand national fees, which will de-
cidesiy take place during the first week of Sep
tember. We have also the proposal of MIR. RiOn,
who Gas stated in my last letter. promises thirty
entertainments one each day, for the trihing sum
| OF So. 1t is doubtful if Mahomet gives as many
days OF pleasure IN his paradise
Now please to consider how strange it will be for
any bebOlder not to share the madness of the plea
sure-s seekers. and witness the enjoyment of half a
million of Frenchmen ha llooing, Fun, fun more
fun. Ira la, iai Ira Ia, Ia, u!
As for Mr.. Rion, he is aliea dy martyr. He is
no longer allowed te sleep, to eat, to breathe, for
his Office is constantly beseged by gang Of gen.
tlemen and ladies who wish to subscribe their SO,
and be amused for a month. The pleasure mania
has reached its utmost limits. What will como
next!
Storms are still Pordre du Jour in several parts
of France; and the city Of Lyons, among several
others, was again flooded on the i4th inst, by
tornado Of hail and rain. The water fell in such
abundance, that from one side of the street TO the
other, it was impossible to person standi at
the window The streets we're like rivers, and many
of them contained about six feet Of water The sky
was as dark SCOT, and flashes of lightning were the
only illumination. This tornado lasted ab cut three
quarters Of hour, but, for about six hours after
the thunder resounded over the city and the neigh
boring country. The disasters were numerous be-
yond The 6alls of Lyons, and all outstanding crops
were entirely destroyed.
very curious phenomenon is observed in all .he
countries where the storms make their terrible ap
pearance. All the green trees, which, before the
storm we're free from insects, just after the storm
has taken place, are covered with big black flies,
which seem to be half dead. These insects do not
remain long, and their presence is not only strange,
but causes much fear among the narrow-minded
peasants.
If the war has began in New York against the
event is TO be mentioned, on the same subject. at
Baden Baden, where the bank has been twice used
up by Prince Trubeskir, an officer of the Russian
army. This had not taken place for more than
seven years. Prince Trubeskr began simply to
play for a gold piece Of 81, and having won ten
times nc forced the banker to break, with loss of
S3o,OcO. The gambling saloon was Immediately
evacuated, ami half an hour AFTER it was again re-
opened to the amateurs Of gambling. On the fol-
lowing day the Russian Prince forced the banker to
break with another lose Of 900. Prince Trubes-
kir having gathered all his money, gave his friends
a grand dinner az ~ head, and all the servants
present, who waited upon his guests, received q
present Of s26. ] AN told by gentleman Of my
friends, jus: returned from Baden Baden, that
large number Of Americans kave taken there their
summer quarters certain clique amongst them
have tried "to cut their capers in the same style
they used to do al Saratoga and Newport during
the fashionable season. This style of doing things
has not mot with the European appreciation. and
those '' swells /" Of the "upper tendum" OF New
York, have been boB0nes and obliged to withdraw.
The others now remaining at Baden men Of
wealth and sense, who enjoy life gently and gaily.
Is not that the better plan!
Mr.. Rives, our American Ambassador, has left
Paris, with all his children for the sea shore of
Boulogne, where they all enjoy good and refreshing
breszes and excellent sea bathing This last re-
medy was very neees ssary for Mr.. Rives's health.
The magnetic telegraph between France and
England Will soon be in state of operation. The
wires, which will be laid at the bottom of the chan
mel, are miinetre thick, four in number, placed
plate of galvanized iron. The diameter Of the
"rope" is Of i've centimetres, and il is flexible
enough to be laid inside Of ship, which will let il
60 gently, whilst crossing the channel. Its weight
will be sufficient TO keep Il down a; the bo.:om and
the moving Of the waters will help its burial in the
sand or mud. This will annihlate the distance be-
tween France and England.
The stores Of The manufacturers OF whom the
black Emperor Of Hayti has or Tered costumes and
ornaments of all kinds, which will be exhibited ON
the day OF AIS conservation, have been beseged by
the amateurs Of these things. There were seen
the throne, sceptre, crown, hand Of justice sword,
the imperacloak, Of blue velvet, spotted with gold
bees, the carriages, the uniforms the dresses ofthe
Emperess, the orders of Faustin's court, the neck
laces and jewels All these articles are made with
the most irreproachable taste, and will produce,
doubt great effect upon the subjects Of the dark
majesty Of Hayti. Faustin ha. also requested his
deleg in Paris TO find one Of the best cooks and
one Of the best raLa de chambrc Of France. Among
large number Of postulsnts, the delegate Of his
Majesty has selected for valet a smart and Intel
hgent young chap, Who has been in the service Of
the Baron d snond, one Of the most accomplished
dsndies Of Paris The cook was attaohs to the house
OF Rothschild. No doubt he will be much appre- /
cated by the gourmand Emperor as for The valet,
this Is still matter Of doubt, for he will have much
trouble with the wooy hair Of his Majesty. In my
opinion, genuine wool comber, knowing well his
duty, would have been much more preferable
A frigate Of ihirtysiz guns, called the City of
Paris, has just been brought from Paimbouf to
Neuilly, by the railway OF Orleans. This trans.
portaton took place very safely, the frigate having
been dismounted and each piece Of wood num-
bered with much care. There were in all .2l3
pieces. The City Of Paris is Of 600 tons and will
carry 500 men. It's object in being in the river is
to open a naval school, which viii be directed
by the most competent seamcn and admirals Of
our navy
museum, Of very peculiar kind, has Just been
opened at Tranou, near Versailles. IL contains a
complete assortment Of all the saddles, bridles and
coaches, which have ever been manufactured in
France TO the present time. The historical car
risges, including the carriage used by Napoleon at
his coronation and the ugly covpt Of Louis NN1lI,
are exhibited at Trianou. This new museum is
visited with much interest by oil the amateurs Of
these kinds Of articles
A Dew Lsblache has been discovered in a small
village in the south Of France lie possesses the
most admirable bass voice ever heard. lie IL q
horseshoe maker by trade, and IL he can be edu-
Gated, musically speaking, no doubt he will have
"a uch success on the Partisan boards. Bass singers
aa ter a., 81 a.