The Ottawa free trader., 1851-07-19
Paris.

ldElS.
a correspondent of the Ohio Statesman, Wi.
ting from Paris gives the following exceedingly
interesting account Of the manners and customs,
the beauties, and wonders Of thattruly great city,
which we lay before our readers, satisfied that
they will be amply remnnerated for the tire
which they may spend in its perusal:
Upon entering France, all Americans have
kind Of fellow feeling, prompted by the idea that
she l. a young Republic, in the midst of the many
old established monHrchies who are looking with
Jealous eye upon her movements under the
glorious trlcoor This feeling is reciprocated
N marked degree by the French, as at the
Custom House there is a striking difference in
Tie manner passport bearing the "od Eagles
impress Is examined, to that which is given doc.
umehts OF European counties. Our luggage was
passed with but the form Of an examination.
while the EugNshmen were clustering Mt the
searching scrothy they were compelled tu un-
dergo.
The country from. Calais to Paris !. low and
fiat, resembling mutA our western prairie land
but is under very high state of cultivation. be.
ing titled entirely 10y hand. It's subdivlded in.
to tracts Of about four acres, hy bitches filed
with water, or hedges neatly trimmed each trec,
being the farm Of different families The neoule
seem quite happy and contented. and toll away
~ little squads to the time Of the merry SONGS
they sing, seeming fit accomp nlment TO lhr
mouotonous hum Of the old wmdmills upon ali
sides, whose understanding arms revolving with
slow bat measured step add a picturesque effect
to the scene. The railways are conducted y =
most admirable manner the cars being construct
ed upon the English plan, seating six persons IN
al apartment commndiuuS enough for twice the
number, and are beautifully furnished and decor.
atod The conductors are extremely polite and
attentive, seeming TO appreciate fully the diff
cultes under which foreigners labor, who are un.
acquainted with the language. All persons con.
nec,ed with the roads are IN uniform thus rem
deriug it quite convenient to passengers desiring
to make enquiries. The attention and polt,ness
Of the conductors far exceeds that on our Amprl-
Canrai,ways.
Paris is II vast collection Of everything grand
and magnificent, either IN nature or art. IT. IN
habtau,s extremely gay social and polite. seem
possessed OF more refined mental culture than
either Americans or English Being born and
brought up Is It were, amid the finest specimens
OF ART, they vanuot hut bc influenced by taste and
cultivation. I'll, that which gives so fine tone
to French society.
Sculpture and painting are generally executed
'to nature feature strongly condemned bv
some of our frtre,Hsiy MODEST pUrc pund,d Amer
icans oi both sexes 1were better far for them
to pass through Paris with closed ewes, than stand
and gaze for hours upon piece of art so finely
executed, that breath only were wanted to give
1t life, with evil thoughts lighting up their fra
lures to ilXed expression OF h>Ciyiousness. then
calmly sit down and note the "horrid immortality"
they have been compelled to look upon. Mod
estN indeed, out upon such stuff
Among the many customs Of the pari.ians
presenting rather novel appearance to Amcr
cans, ia the manner Of living. There are very
few families who occupy an entire house. hut have
floors and suites of rooms Many of them have
nu such thing as cooking stove, but dcpspd on.
trely upon the "Catcs' or dining saloons for
their food which is brought to them already cook
ed; il they prefer, they go to the "Cafe" and
dine. 1t is not uncommon to see a large room
full of families and single persons Of both sexes.
dining each at their separate table. calling for
what they wish, and paying accordingly Almost
every person drinks their bottle of WINE at dinner.
from old grand pas" to the children The French
have reduced catng and drinking almost to u
science; they seem to know Just when, how and
what to eat, SO A. to make tie least food do most
service They breakfast about 9 A. NJ, on cold
rolls Of bread, (the best ever tastcd) cefrc, AN
egg, and fruit in abundance, (at this time We are
enjoying the most delicious strawberries and
chcnies,) ut T NJ, lunch oi glass Of wine and
bit of cake, and at they dine which is n most
sumptuous reIast.
One Of the most remarkable things about the
city is the total absence of al kinds uf drunken.
ness and carou>ug, amid so much wine drinking.
have seen but one person ut all under the influ.
cnce of liquor aud he Young American the son
of one of our distinguished mcn-tmy tit rep.
rcsentatve Of the States Begging, in all It's
forms is strictly prohibited in the CITY; one can
walk along the streets without being annoyed MS
IN London by the miserable specimens of I'm.
manity Ot his heels, uttering their pitfu bcseech
ngs for bread whercwith to keep body and sopl
together a little longer Where the poor. the
blind, and manned of Paris are cannot imagine
US during my ten days residence | have seen
none
The police regulations are fine. There ia no
rush at the railway depots, of cab and hackmcu
but each person can take his conveyance withou,
:he hustle and confusion 80 anuoying in the
States
The Hotels are another of the many novelties
Upon stopping at q hotel each person selects nj,
room making u bargain for the rent, lphts NJ
tendance, dc, &c, then he dines and breakfast.
where he plcases Tis common, however. t,
breakfast at the Hotel hut dinner at the "CaJcs'
In consequence of the great rush Of American.
to Paris this year, many Of the Hotels set "ti
Die FsIioie,' which Is generally preferred by new
comers. who visit the city for the first time
Sunday IN Paris, is great "ttic day. MI ah,
theatres, pleasure gardens. ball rooms, saloons
Gce Gr., are crowded TO excess by all clas.cs-
Few of the stores aud slops are closed the ob
servanee of the day l., II amy thing but aH cx
cess of gaety and pleasure. TO morrow ,Suu