The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-02-08

the respectful confederation with which an, Madam
Your most most oSsdisnt '' rro ..u,vorov
Mas. AMELIA 6cHurLER CHURCH.
The charming and polite expressions of this
letter are the plus ultra of fine taste and refined
education, and one likes to see the great man of
the United States taking such trouble to write TO
lady, whilst he was occupied with important bust
mess. As il may be seen, republicanism is not
synonymous with roughness and want OF urbanity.
An inheritance, not |" CANNON" is that left TO
MdIe. Nau, of the Academy Rationale of Music
Of Paris, by a lady, Nine. Frenwick, who died
few weeks ago at the age OF so years. Mile Nau,
it is we'll known, is skiful singer, born in New
donat1ere sum of 100000 francs as q reward for
the pleasure she gave her when she sang at the
Opera House.
The departures for the gold land are still
from Norway. understand that 2S5 young men
sailed the 23d December, all for San Francisco,
on board of ship called the American Packet,
commanded BY Captain Hugo Lous. A. u
One of the best painters of France, Mr. Drolling,
whose pictures are seen in all the museums, died
few days ago.
A severe shock of an earthquake was felt on the
18th inst. at Grenoble, at ii o'clock at night. A
terrible explosion was also heard, and the houses
shook for about a second. The weather was very
warm, and the greatest electricity was felt in the
air for about ten days before this phenomenon took
Lord Wellington arrived at Cannes, in the south
of France, on the 18th inst. His intention is to
spend the winter season with his son in-law, the
Marquis OF DOuro, who has bought the properly of
Lord Brougham, who has been residing there for
several years.
Among the most admirable exhibitions ever seen
in Paris, think it my duty to mention here that Of
Messss. Goupil q Co.. the famed printsell of
the Boulevard Montmartre, who have published,
during the last month, a number of engravings
of the highest order. will name among them,
"The Multiplication of Bread" engraved by Gau-
ther, after Dubufe The Separation of the
Apostles engraved by Gauthier, after Gleyre;
"The Season of Flowers and that of Fruits, two
by Posseiw hite-" Lost Illusions -remarkable
Egyptian scenery, painted by Gleyre and engraved
by Jazet, in aqua tintd-" the Abdlcaon of Napo-
leon," by Delaroche, an admirable portrait, which
by Shelter; and last. not the least, the Nuptals
of Cana" by Paul Veronese, en- Immense engrav-
ing, which will be much admired by all the con-
noisseurs. All these engravngs are now on their
way to New York, where they will be exhibited in
short time, and no doubt will create a sensation
The theatrical news is scarce, but very good.
| will first mention the appearances at the Grand
Opera House of ballet by Mr. Theophile Gauthier,
music by Mr. Benoit, " hich is entitled 'Paquerette'
and was performed for the first time last night be-
fore an immense audience. Certo and st. Leon,
who danced the principal parts, Lad the honors of
the soivee.
AT The theatre La Porte St. Martin, the drama of
Nine George Sand, called ''Claudie," was perform
ed on Saturday last,and was very successful. THIS
written with much heart, and the character,
are rendered in perfection by Messrs. Bocages
FIGHTER, Serrin Barre, and Mile Liza Felix, sister
TO Mile. Rachel and Daubrun. am sure that the
drama of Nine. Sand will have as long run as
her previous play at the Odeon
AT the Theatre of the Ambgu Comique, the le-
gendsly play entitled Une Mystere," by Mr..
Emile Souvertre, has also met with universal ap-
probation. The situations of the plot are very IN
teresing, the costumes and scenery perfect, and
the actors who appear in i are considered as the
best of the Boulevards Mons. Arnault, Chilly,
Mines Clarisse, Lauglet, etc, deliver their parts
with much ability.
A large menagerie, containing the most beauti-
full animals, is now exhibiting on the Buolevaris du
Temple. The proprietor OF these wild beasts is
German whose daring is said TO be equal TO that of
Van Amburg and Carter. He will soon give Sc
lies of performances at the National Theatre.
will finish this long letter by giving to my
readers which will be of some interest in the
diplomatic circles of Washington.
Prince of Baufirenout, VINO was ahache II
fmbdssdde under Mr. Pageot, when he was our
plenipotentary in the United States has lately mar
RED young lady, an orphan, who had eight mil
lions Of francs for her fortune.
On board of the ste amer which carries this let
ter. is Mr.. Charles Defy, named Conss Of France
at Richmond, in place of Mr.. de Montholon. Mr..
Defy was formerly attached to the embassy OF
Naples, and he is knight of several orders
understand that he lie a very amiable gentleman,
and that he deserves TO be well received by the
society of Richmond.
AMERICANS IN PARIS.
s. ii. Carson New York I'D. Doubleday, N. York
Dir. II. Robinson, Rosh'r. III Call.
James Hope, New York William H. Erapmann,
A. 8. Hope, Charleston.
q. A Seward, Edward May, New York.
ID. Browne Bangor. II. Stark Etats Unis.
W. L. Bowre, Charleston. WmA. Courren, Jersey.
VIM. Q. Hoslbeck, d. d. King, Newport.
L. Murray Perkins, Ran JD: Green, Cambridge.
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