The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-07-01

on board of man of war.
The French government has decided that the
Consulate at Tampico, which was suppressed in
1913, shall be abshed, for the port Of Mexico
has become one Of the most important in that re-
gion.
M. Moerenhout, ex-Consul of France at Mon
terey, California; has just arrived in Paris,
bearer Of dispatches from M. Dillon, representative
Of France at San Francisco. The journey Of M.
Moerenhout was made in only fifty days-one of
the quickest passages on record. B. H.. X.
GOSSIP OF PARIS.
PARIS, June r. 1851.
The Weatha-Spaday-Ba looning Scene-Races-
The Arabs-A1iai Ercursioms-Ihe Louvre--
Portuguese Jacs-TM Queen Of Vutue-Peacs
Congsss-Horacs Grsdey-Paul Jones-Ans11can
Beauty in Paris-Coat Of Arms-Am9ican Che
pei in Paris Catharine Hayes-Amatcans in
Paris, &c., &c.
London fog is throwing its gloominess upon
our merry capital, and at intervals heavy sho wers
are sweeping our streets and boulevards What
can be the cause of such sudden change! 1t is at
tributed by some to the reign of the Lume ro,sse;
by Others to the presence, the southern shores of
the North Sea- Of huge icebergs, which have cooled
the atmosphere, and caused the moisture TO be
converted into clouds and rain. Whatever may be
the reason Of this sudden change, 1t is certain that
we cannot appreciate this " London weather"
All those who have visited Paris know very we'll
that Sunday is the merriest day of the week in the
capital. This seventh day is devoted by the ouwias
and employees Of the government to recreation; and
it is very natural to allow them some enjoyment,
when we consider that during the other six days
they have been busy, and chained as animals. Sun
day in Paris ought to be favored with fine weather.
This was not the case on Sunday last for though
the sun was as bright possible, the wind was SO
powerful that it caused much damage, not only to
the toilets of the ladies who had dared to encOun
ter its fury, but also to many arrangements of the
tetes which were to take place in all the different
places Of amusement in Paris on Whtsunday
In the Champ de Mars, the celebrated race
ground Of the government, it had been announced
that M. P0rtevin was to &c. up with a balloon, to
which would be tied his carriage and two horses,
take seats. According to the programme, the huge
balloon Of this aeronaut brought into the Champ
de Mars early in the morning, in front of the three
three francs, and the operation of filling it with
gas took place: This lasted about six hours. The
balloon was q hundred and fifteen feet high, and
seventy-nine feet wide. Twenty seven men held it
o'clock. the tempest was so terrific, the northern
gale ragged with so much fury, that the aerostdt was
partially upset, and abandoned by the men who
took hold Of the ropes. In the meantime the wind
entered the orifce with so much force that it
caused the balloon to burst in two parts. M.
Portevin and two men, who had not ceased to
hold the ropes, were blown about twenty feet
above the ground, and falling on their shoulders,
tucy WcIc Uduly uuTL AS may DC supposed,
the ascent of the balloon was no longer pos.
sible, and the public, who had congregated in
the ring, despite the wind and its rage, was
only admitted to the races and the fantasia
of the genuine Arabs of Africa The first heat
took place between six horses, and the reward con-
sisted of 300 francs and piece of art. The dis
lance to run was 200 metres, in double game,
and the horse who won the premium was Ram
pounsan, belonging to M. Bourdet The second
race was a sort of steeple chase over artificial
and hedges. Three horses were engaged
in this race, and, from the beginning, they ran
with such speed that, after the second jump over
the hedges, two of the jockeys fell on the ground
and were badly injured.
Then began the grand Arabian fantasia, per-
formed by twenty horsemen, dressed in the peculiar
and striking costume Of the Kabyles. These chill
tent, in the part of the where they were en-
camped, offered the most curious sight to the cpec-
tators. Their large burnons, white as snow, their
caps Of very pointed form, covered with feathers
Of the ostrich, the red boots of morocco, to which
were tied spurs about five inches long, 1.-The bronzed
complexion Of their faces-every thing, see med to
promise fantastical tablmu; and it did not fail to
produce an impression upon all those who had
been admitted behind the scenes" The horses
Of these Arabs were small, but we'll shaped, and
nervous as though made of steel As soon as the
signal was given, they soemnly entered the ring;
and after having made turn, the muezzn (priest
Of the tribe) having said the prayer to Mahomet,
The fantasia began. 1t consisted of series of allop-
ldes, with firing of guns and pistols, juggling with
heir weapons, &c, most interesting coup d'Ga.
his spectacle, till now has been unknown in Paris
and it will, no doubt, be much frequented by our
population. AT the Hippodrome, the nine Arabs,
Tho are in competition with their countrymen, are
the same tricks and exercises; but their
mall number does not produce such an impression
Is that raised at the Champ de Mars.
The pleasure excursions, in the balloon eagle"
ire still all the GO, and, Thursday last, charm
ng lady, the Countess Of SISSY, nj. Alexis de
and Baron j. Matzner, a Russian di-
llomat, all leading persons Of our fashionable cir
,ircles, hired the of NJ. Godart, and departed
1t twenty minutes past five from the ring of the Hip
)odrome. They went down only to scissors, and
here the companions of M. Matznef having le:.
he balloon, the two brothers Gedart, resumed
heir journey, and proceeded to Belgium, where
hey landed after very safe excursion. 1t may be
cen, by the above report, that the balloon mono
nana has become a fashion, and ] am under the
Impression that IL will still be 80 for a long time.
IN Sunday last, five Spaniai DIS of rank MED
iodart in his new excursion, and to morrow after
loon, as ! am told, the car is hired by the aids
ie camp Of Louis Napoleon who will try TO see If
hey can find in the clouds any new means Of ee- |
-ating the President above his present position.
The museum of the Louvre opened Friday |
asst, after having remained shut for about two /
ears, for repairs and re-gilding. The ceremony /
lad brought to these magnificent galleries-which, !
n former times, was the palace Of our kings--a |
arge number Of persons of rank, statesmen, and |
rtiss, and last, If not the least, President Louis
Napoleon, who, as at Dion, took occasion TO de-
ver speech, in which, fortunately, he did not |
MENTION either the wrongs of the National Assem-
y or the revision of the constitution; but in which
lie attributed to his uncle, the foundation of the
museum Of painting,-shilst we learn from history
hat these galleries were instituted by decree Of |
he convention in 17y3. The repairs made at the /
louvre are magnificent; and from this very day, /
bis museum, (Which contains the finest gems of the
Id IN asters,) four days in the week will be opened |
o strangers and to the public, free Of charge.
new Synagogue. built by the Jews of Portugal, |
vas consecrated, on Monday last in the Rue Neuve
IL must be remembered that the sons
e Israel who belong to that sect, have the pride
4 having kept, in all its purity, the Hebrew Ian
,uage OF Moses. Their religious rites are some
'hat different from those of other Hebrews; and
hey exhibited, on this occasion. great display Of
,ageantry and illustration of all kinds This new
,uding IL very we'll fitted for its purposes, and
in the most gorgeous style.
Another ceremony of much interest took place
m Sunday last, at Nanterre, n small village about
line miles from Paris, the coronation Of
fosere, or rather q vItuous girl, chosen from
ar,o "a .t,l