The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-08-19
Foreign Correspondence OF the Republic.
PANS. MOrDAr. August 4, 1851.

complish good deal of very necessary work. After
one year of unremitting labor in the Legislative,
councils, the wearied representatives are already
snufing in Imagination the cool breezes of their
native hills reposing in quiet enjoyment of their
fnrly-earned dolce farniente, under the shadows
OF their vines and fig trees. In anticipation Of
this goodly event. etes and festivities the order
OF the day. Under the influence of the continued
chink of the strangers gold, il falls into their
till, the shopkeepers are merry and Of good cheer
The Chamber is dscuSsinga bill proposing to spend
NIFTY millions of francs upon improvements in the
city and consequently the laborers who are to ex-
ecute these improvements, and pocket a certain
portion of the fifty millions, chuckle in advance
over the prospect of good employment and plenty
of it. Orders are flowing in upon the manufacture
ers in the southern and western districts of the
country, and many Of the larger establishments are
working overt time. The theatres are well attended;
IN Paris, sure sign of the healthy condition of the
body corporate. The trains de glaisir, organized
by the various railroads. run full and often. They
have this year extended their trips, and instead Of
stopping at Versail lies, Enghien. st. Germain &C.,
they take long breath, and set out for the more
distant towns OF Fontainebleau, Rambouilleu Ha
vre, Dieppe, Concy lie Chateau, sc. In fact, since
the rejection of the proposition to revise the cons.
tuition has drawn from all parties the pledge
that the provisions of that instrument must be re-
Ggiously observed, and that there shall be no un-
constitutional candidacy for the next election all
fear anxiety has at least for the present dsap-
Peared People talk politics but very little, and
are quietly enjoying the blessings of the present,
without troubling themselves about the probabili-
ties OF the future.
The Lord Mayor and his party are at present the
observed of all observers. The fetes organized in
kn,. I. IL. r
Everybody is on the qui uiue to obtain tickets for
the breakfast at St. Cloud and the ball at the Hotel
de Vile. The various legations of foreign powers
are overwhelmed with applications from their i'm
patient countrymen. The pressure is SO great, and
the good nature of the authorities is so ruthlessly
imposed upon, that the admissions are really more
numerous than the capacity of the parks apart
ments, &C., would authorize. After the dinner at
the Hotel dc Vile on Saturday, the guests were
conducted to a theatre that had been built for the
OCCASION and where the beat artists of the Coincide
Francaise were to perform Moiere's lively three
act farce, ole Medecin maIgre lui''-the Doctor, in
spite OF himself. On arriving there they found
every seat occupied, principally by ladies, and
were obliged to return to the banquet hail. which
was quickly transformed into concert room,
where grand musical entertainment was given
by the Soci6te des Concerts.
AT the banquet at the Hotel de Vile Lord Gran
vile, vice president of the Royal Commission of
the Exposition, replied to the toast complimentary
to Prince Albert and the International Jury. He
spoke in French, and in such good taste, and with
such ingeniousy turned expressions of good will
that feel that cannot do better than make lib
eral extract:
monsieur lie PreGet, and gentlemen. permit me-
in indifferent French but with heartfelt sincerity,
to thank you, in the name of Prince Albert in the
name of the Commission of the Exposition, and in
behalf of my countrymen who are hero, for the
honor which you do them.
GAS for me, gentlemen, the impressions of my
childhood, the ties which have contracted since
the memory of him whose name / bear, and who
devoted so many years to cement the union between
England and your beautiful France, which he had
learned to love and respect almost like second
home-all these circumstances cause me to feel
proud, and at the same time embarrassed, at hav-
ing at this time the honor of being the organ of the
commission before 80 brilliant assembly, at
fete offered with SO much grace, the magnifcence
of which is only equalled by the cordially which
presides it.
al am charged by Prince Albert, and by my col
leagues ia the commission, to thank the President
Of tho sSpubhc and his government for the wise
have made in the men who have CO operated in this
work with SO much skin and conciliation. We
have also ~ thank the French exhibitors; by the
elegance, the perfection, the spendor of their pro-
ducts, they have more than confirmed the reputa-
tion which their inventive genius and exquisite
taste have acquired for them throughout the world
hope the time and the money which they have
will not be jealous five profit little by the lessons
they will have given us.
"Allow me to say one word upon the visitors that
Francehas sent to the Exposition. Among them were
several of your most eminent statesmen and men
OF letters; among them were many representatives
OF ancient names, whose nobility dates from the
middle ages, and also of that second estate which
has done so much for the glory Of France. In the
midst of these, have seen with pleasure many
intelligent mechanics and laborious peasants all,
IN different degrees, have given evidence of that
active curioeity, that lively wit, that good humor
and courtesy which have always distinguished the
French.
"You must excuse me, gentlemen, for having
thus abused your patience. Again thank you for
this friendly welcome, and | beg permission to
drink, from the bottom of my heart, with this wine,
one of the most delicious products Of your soil to
the political, social, and commercial prosperity of
the city of Paris'
This address was continually interrupted by APP
pause, and, the honorable lord sat down, posi-
tive ovation succeeded his admirable reply.
The Republican journals make good deal of fun
Of the bill of fare this occasion, comprising, as
it did, a considerable quantity of game and fish,
which at this season entirely contraband. 1t is
certain that If public restaurant had served to its
guests what figured upon M. Berger's tables, his
profits for the last ten years could not pay the fine
Mr.. Berger is not only Project of the Department
of the Seine. but representative, in which capacity
he voted for the existing game laws, which he has
just set at naught in so fragrant manner.
The next day, Sunday, hundred thousand PEG
pie followed the Lord Mayor to Versailles, by ex-
press invitation from the grand water-works. The
locomotives pulled hard with their heavy loads be
hind them, and the post road was spangled with
glittering equipages and brilliant toiettes. To-
day the Presidents reception at the palace of ST.
Cloud promises to be the most agreeable fete of the
season. Tomorrow from eight to ten thousand
guests will meet in the bathrooms of the Hotel dc
Vile. Wednesday, a sham-fghs, OF, as it il
oalhd here, little war, viii be waged on both
sid The Seine by about 20 600 troops, in the pre-
sendt of 100000 spectators. Tsat the poor may
have some reason to rejoice with their more fortu
nate brethren, the city has distributed among them
1900 francs worth Of food and other nccessares.
AT the conclusion of tho ceremonies of reception,
the sartmsnts of state 1t the Hotel dc Vile, in
their holiday dress, will be open to the public adj
miration
Among the other amuseincnts at which the
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