The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-09-02

All is comparatively dull. The American clipper,
Of which wrote before, excitcs increasing co mment
and admiration, as you wiz perceive. The account
ore viousy transmitted, of the potato rot in Ire
land, is unhappy confirmed. Joinville, it appears,
in spite of the admonitions of the Tunes and the
press in general who seem mostly to support Louis
Napoleon, has intimated his intention Of becoming
a candidate in 1852 II is an important step, and
may be appropriately called in referenceto its con-
sequences, pregnant one. By many priv ate &C.
counts and representations, which are NOT admit
ted into the London journals generally, who give
colorings the other way, it would appear that
the ulka-demoerats in France are much more
powerful and formidable than the European press
in any country is willing to represent them. The
fashion is to describe them as few in number quite
consemptible, and mere socialists. Though having
think it is utterly untrue and that the real state of
the case, regards the strength Of the genuine de-
mocratic party in France, has been greatly, and no
doubt purposely, falsihed.
BY the last accounts from China, it appears that
great and highly important revolution has been
for some time past actively at work in that country,
the true character of which was disguised and con-
eealed by the governmental authorities, under the
contemptuous name of al in Insignificant rebellion in
one or two provinces 1t now, however, ap-
pears that there is every probability that the pre-
sert perial family and the Tartar dynasty, which,
for two hundred years, have subugated and reigned
over the genuine Chinese nation on the point of
being dethroned, aud the whole Tartar race ex-
PEELED from the country. AT about the time referred
10 above, China was conquered by the Tartars, and
be present Tartar family occupied the imperial
hrone. The race Of the Tarta.s exceeded the iii
nese in military fame and proves, and in fact they
were invncible in presence Of the more effeminate
mill aaI
without dispute or abatement, and kept hold of
power by the mere prestige Of their invincible
character, until the late war with the English,
when the natives beheld these iuyincible and
boastful fellows beaten everywhere, and put to
shameful fight at every rencounter. From that
moment the spell which bound the Chinese nation
was broken, and the charm which kept them hum
BILE and suomisslve, lost its power their minds
The people began to mediate upon their former
existence, when they weSe not subjugated by the
Tartar race, and 10 call to mind the ancient fami.
ly which had been dethroned. A rebellion broke
out in one OF the provinces, at first of great
tent, but 1t has been spreading, and one Of the
descendants Of the old Chinese family is now a. its
head They have routed the Tartar troops seat to
quell the rising in every encounter, and at the last
accounts, were about to take possession of Canton
the largest city in China, next TO Pekin and Nam
kin. OF the extent ola Chinese city, we may form
some idea perhaps, when it is recolected that
years ago Pekin used TO be quoted as the largest
city in the world having more than two millions
Of inhabitants and has been the decline ever
since. II is confidently believed that the expulsion
Of the Tartar race and dynasty from China is at
hand, and in a few months will have been accom-
pished. IL so, and there seems no cause to doubt
it, the effects to flow from this great revolution in
that wonderful empire with that wonderful people,
OF the utmost i'm portance to other nations who
for above two hundred years, have been absolutely
prohibited from holding intercourse with this ma
ton. new world, Of immense extent-a new
people ofimmense resources and Of astonishing skill
and ingenuity in arts and manufactures, will be
American ne fha
shght footing which commerce hitherto has had on
the edge OF one OF her cities, and only one viz
canton (not having been permitted ever to enter
into the city itsel, has not been sufficient to make
Us know anything, to any extent, Of this wonderful
people.
Thus the world wags. If the storms and tenn
in one quarter, the lovers of excitement have only
70 Greet their view TO some other quarter, and a
wide panoramic view Of battles, axitations, and
strife, is open before them. w.
LONDON, August 8, 1851.
Brig Reriao Of the Scenes at the Crystal Palaee-
The Notable things il IL, &c, &c.
have seen the great, the grand, the sublime ex-
hibition. You are IL ioubtedly that few
'Eons' or elephants" ever come up to my antici-
pative Imagination, when allow 1t to range. This
surpassed it-outdd its leftiest, loveliest flight.
The building, which contains SO many exquisite
specimens Of cunning workmanship, is it:elf very
beautiful and lrand-though vast yet light, grace
fdl, convenient. You look down from its intermna.
be galleries uPon the gay and thropging myriads
beneath, ard carry your sight up the expanded
aises @ith sensations ike those We experience in an
exalted dream. You behold huge, tall trees
rise from the floor, appearing in perfect
keeping with the sparkling, dashing foun-
taiIs, colossal statues, and other works of
art rear them. How extended IL the view
How nrumerable and various the objects ofsight-
now bright the scene, Jet not too glazing. All is
immense as the palaces Of the king Of the giants
The rising fragrance OF fowers-bursts Of musi,-
al that sight can ask for, are here; and
magnificent as il Is, few months back passed
where II stands, and saw but the cold green sward
Wen may ITS princely originator be proud-better
may be be humble when he sees what the breath of
God in man enables man 10 do, who else were q
30 nseess clod
You know my taste--'tis for the fine arts. Here
hnd them blended with every useful manufacture
and use seem, if possible, TO be in closer
relationship than man and wife, formed to meet
by nature. begin 70 think that nothing can be
rally useful without some beauty or syIumetrv
abou, it. The British department exceeded nv
expectations There was therein display of TASTE
rs 70 shape ard delicacy Of execution, for which [
bad not given the people Of Great Britain credit
They are stid . bttle behind in coloring, wanting
1ghtnoss and freshness in this respect, but even
b this they base improved. Their furniture
- n-oesAs-.--t-tE carving IN OAK |
eyqu-ite-nothing equals IT, Indeed,
his art, which feared was lost seems to be wtoL
, revived. Could you but see the quaint, elabo-
ate, yet elegant side boards, tables, arm-chiirs,
&c, &c, e stu5to-n oak, dark walnut, or ma
ogany, and Of every sort Of foreign wood. cut
nth most curious and interesting has reliefs, sn
ure you would dream e them nigh .y for twelve
lonth. The French do very well, but you know
heir style-very pFet.y. but not Of that massive
ctucss and varied beauty 20 peculiarly admirable
the carved English furniture. Next after il. in
y cpinion, Is toe Austrian. The Austrian inlay
vsfy foe. Here aFc several rooms furnished
Touf hcu. in their nstissal style, and an admira-
e style IL -.
Desc ipiion Is vain AID u is Of no use 90 tell
"a u &c deica.ciy carved italian marble mantel
elves; II the richly ornaa1snted pianos with tor
Use shea and pearl keyg; Of the English. French,
ufkEh, Iersian carIets, OF exquisite dyes pat.
rms, and workmanship; nor OF the numberlcss
.ecmcns Of needlewOrk, 60 perfect az 20 be mis-
hen FOR fne c0io-od engraving The Indian
sPlsy is, 81 course, very gorgeous. Had / not
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