The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-04-22

turning from the church, and CARVING ia their
hands branches of olive and box trees 1hich had
been blessed by the priests This habit. which for
the last three years had been quite neglected was
resumed this year with much care and proves that
the Roman faith is not yet extinct in France.
A ceremony which attracted a large crowd of
people, took place on Friday last at the church of
Sc. Mary. II the conservation of two large bells
to be placed in the tower of the building. The first
called Jeanne, was babtized, and had for parruin
M. Delacour and for nia,7aine Nine. Jeanne Gel
lierls wife. The second was called Marie Caroline,
and was chrstened under the auspices Of NJ. Nome
ry, President Of the Tribunal Of Commerce, and his
wife, Nine Caroline Lecreux. The bells had been
covered with garlands Of flowers and lace, and the
ceremony was quite splendid affair.
The grand Synagogue of the Jewist faith was con-
secrated on Saturday last Ohe Sabbath day., and
this festival attracted large crowd in the street
Notre Dame dc Lasaretts, where the building has
been erected. The first people belonging to the
Jewish religion were assembled there, and they all
Joined the prayers of the congregation.
The grand affair of the week, in the fashionable
circles, is the opening of TIE grand exhibition of
Royal, on the first inst. The most talented artists
of Paris and the departments have sent there their
works. and may say, without fear Of contradiction
that the paintings statues and engravngs exhibited
Tents exhibited in France by our artists. Several
Americans have exhibited their works this year,
and Twill take an opportunity in my next letter to
mention in full the articles they have produced in
public. A fare of one franc q head is demanded by
the committee for admission inside the Salon, and
the amount received is intended for the purchase of
the best pictures of the artists, and thus to
Rerate them for their efforts and hard studies.
The grand annual exhibition of CATTLE of all
kinds, which took place Mt Roissy, was held, this
year, on the 9Th and 18th instant, and consider
cd as grand affair. The oxen, sheep, pigs, and
calves, exhibited there were enormous and consd-
cred larger and heavier than any of those exhibited
before. Among those animals was swine one
year old, which weighed $50 kilograms-900 pounds.
The Holy Week in Paris is ordinarily the week Of
fairs of different kinds The first is that of salt
meats hams, sausages, lard, salt beef corned beef
ETC., which takes place on the Boulevard Bourbon,
and which is trequented, not only by all the good
mtnogwes OF Paris, but also by those of the depart
ments situated around Paris. Here they come to
supply themselves with salt meats for the year,
and the sums made by the sellers sometimes
enormous The fair of this year is considerable,
and am told that the amount Of money paid will
be about 250000 francs. A pretty good sum for
salt pork and beef.
Another fair, which takes place to-day, is that of
gingerbread, one of the most appreciated cakes in
the market. The transactions in that branch Of
commerce are said to amount to s00, 900 francs.
The end Of the month and the beginning of tho
next will be marked by several grand festivals,
among which will be ball at the Tuileries,
and several parties at the ministers of the GO
yernment. Last, but not least, a grand review
will take place on the ground of the Carrousel,
which is to be entirely cleared from rubbish and
stones Of all kinds. and rendered level for that
casion. The place, when finished, will be called
Place Napoleon. II is said that the troops present
al that review will amount to 100000 men. They
will be disposed along the quays of the Seine, and
also in the garden Of the Tueres and the Place de
Ia Concord
The arch Of triumph of L'Etortc will soon be sur
mounted by mammoth eagle, which will give to
that monument magnificent style Of grandeur.
The Champs Elysee will also be decorated from the
entry up to the arch, with about two hundred
statues Of all the illustrious men Of France.
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and ! am told it will be $1,000 metres square,
which is to say. 24S metres long and ITO metres
wide, This new building will be larger than the in
side ofthe garden Of the Palas Royal which is only
Il .u90 metres square
II had been whispered that the intention of the
President was to build long greenhouse along
the Rue de Rivoli, inside Of the gates of the
Iuieres This project is not yet abandoned; but |
doubt whether it will be possible to achieve it.
The sale Of Marshal Soult's splendid paintings, of
the Spanish school, will begin on the Dist instant
II Will be remembered that this gallery is the most
magnificent OF the kind, for it contains Velasques
am told that these gems will be sold at enormous
prices.
The races Of the Chateau de la Narche, which
took place on Sunday last, favored by splendid
weather; but they were marked by a very sad acct
dent. NJ. de Tournon. Of the sportsmen, who
entered the race ground for the steepe chase, was
thrownover the head of his horse, and most severely
bruised The unfortunate gentleman was taken
halfd to his house. 1t is nevertheless hoped he
Will recover. The races were like oil races-agree-
able to the sportsmen and disagreeabe to those who
did not take much interest in the affair.
The last night of the Italian theatre cele-
b1ated by concert, ut which Mile. Cruvelli was to
take part; but owing to some quarrelling with the
sub-manager Of the theatre-a certain Count Lou
ley-she left Paris in the morning for London, and
when the public demanded her, a man came forward
ana SAID that she was "sick:" The other parts of
the concert were filled by Messrs. Lablache, Su-
giui, Calsolari, and Nine. Corbar, who sang with
much elegance and talent.
At the Francois, Nine. Roger de Beauvori pro-
duced play in one act, entitled L'un ct lautre,''
which was received with much applause.
At the Porte ST. Martin, M. Paul Meurice pro-
duced his grand drama of "Benvenuto Cellini,''
founded upon the lite of the celebrated Italian
sculptor and jeweller, who dwelt with Kings and
Popes, and considered as the greatest artist of
his age. NJ. Melingue, who plays the part of Ben
venuto, is not only splendid actor, but also re-
fined sculptor, and he offers the public nightly
proof Of his talent, for he makes every evening,
statue with clay, when playing his part on the
drama are of the first order and the mise en- scene
has not yet been equalled on any stage.
Madame Doche, the famed actress, who is now
playing the Dame aux Camelias'' at the Vaude-
vile theatre has sold off all her wardrobe, furniture,
and knck- knacks of all sorts. This sale was at
tended by q crowd of all sexes, and am told that
the amount OF it is quite enormous The auctioneer
tod me that it reached the sum Of 200 GOO francs
she will come to Paris, and then proceed to the
United States.
The Countess Merlin, a creole from Havana,
whose wit and elegance were SO well appreciated in
Paris, died on Saturday last. Her funeral was at
tended by all the fashionable and refined people of
Paris. The Countess Merlin not only o charm
ing and beautiful woman, but she also possessed
magnificent voice, which l had often admired in
private circles.
AMERICANS N PARIS.
r. s. Starr, Charleston. f. Train. Jr., Boston
N venable, virginia. M s. NJ. Cress Georgia.
X. Uardenburgh, New YORK. j. A. Budd New York,
a. Plant, Northampton. w. II. POWELL do.
W Birney, Cincinnati. u.s.. Kelley, Virginia.
II. Mason, Boston. J. Ii. Edison, West Point.
w. G. Pell, New York w. l.. Faintroy, Virginia.
ii. Clapp, Jr., Massachusetts,. d. w. Lewis Boston.
.Lngg, New York. J. w. White New York.
j. c. Sheldon, do M. L. N. Rue, Georgia.
J. J. White, do. NJ. l.. N. w. s. Livingston,
NJ l.. NJ Thomas, Georgia. New York.
II. Harderty, Baltimore. G.. Tibbets, Troy.
s. w. Jewett, Vermont r. Marsh, New Jersey
A. Van Berger Jr., y. Y. j. ii. Warren, Troy.
X. N. Hodges, Jr., Boston.
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Our Vienna Correspondence.