The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-11-03

take something sweet to suit the ladies -
The drinking booths Of these happy people arc al
ways very lively; their faces are flushed their wits
sparkling, their beautiful copartner banshes their
prudery and GOODNESS, they owe ne answer. and al
though under her shawl she bashfully conducts the
goblet to her sweet mouth, the diminishing fluid
betrays the power of her imbibing organs.
From there they turn to the gambling table
the gallant cavallero phases the stakes, aud
the happy creature participates in the gain.
Such night seldom passes by without assault
or stabbing case. Old rivals meot-tOo great at
jealousy of tho other-they rritate each other with
haunting words, until these savage lighters attack
each other with their knives, their blankets wrapped
around the left arm. No one interferes; but the
spectators animate them with their applause, until
one of thom drops down, bsthed in blood, with the
exclamation " Jesu me uaiga" The other then
cleans his knife, saying az did not wish quarrel,
for am very peaceable; but, consider, he men
toned my mother; and do not suffer that!'' do
disappears in the crowd to escape the watohful
police.
No fee, church fair. or wedding occurs in the
suburb, without some Leporo being wounded or
preceded to La Canebiere. TO lay down the corner
stone 81 the new Exchange, which is to be built on
the right aide Of that part Of the city. The recep-
"bull- like" they shouted like "bears," and made
At two o'clock Louis Napoleon embarked at L.
Car ebieTs and went to assist at the regatta, which
offered much attraction. Ho also visited the new
port Of Arene.
From that part Of the city, the Prince President
went to the Prado magnificent promenade, on the
outskirts Of Mareilles, to review the troops
There he distributed the Order Of the Legion OF 60
and the military medal to many officers and sol
dcrs, rs the troops defled before him; but no on
thusiasm was shown by the army.
he na Of fha proAA auda tta
shore, and there the steamer Lougascr was in rea-
diness to receive tho Prince and hts c0tGge, to re-
turn by sea- to visit the Chateau diff. and those Of
Somigne and Ratouneau. During the visit, the
troops had proceeded to tho Canebiero, and fro a
that place reached to the hoto of the Prefecture,
who're they formed q long line, through which the
Prince proceeded to the Prefecture.
Another grand dinner took place on the Same
evening, at which attended more than ono hundred
and thirty persons.
In the evening, Louis Napoleon went to the bali
given at the Hotel de Vile, and was received with
deafeniDg shouts He opened tho ball with Ma
dame do Julien, the wife of tho Prefoct, and
danced, alec, with two other ladies.
During that time the whole city was nlumi-
rated The fountains were reflected by the
dazzling light, and at ten o'clock a magnificent
frework display ed the top Of the mountain Of
our Lady Of the Guard" where the ancient chapel,
dedicated BY tho sailors to tho holy Virgin, is
brilliant style; and this terpsohorean party only
ended at halfpast three o'clock.
On Monday the Prince started from the city
Marseilles for Toulon, at nine O'Clock, and went
man of war While passing by the American ship
John Currer, GOO t0ns) the sailors gave the signal
to three other American vessels near them; they
simultaneously hoisted their flags, and gave him
his hat, and appeared much pleased; he paid this
compliment to no other vessois-not even to the
French.
The day was beautiful, the Mediterranean sea sp-
nroda 0lvro O lolo has odron
Of the Napoleon, propeller Of 80 guns, lprobably
the finest vessel On the ocean, the Queen Hortense
the PROXY, the Save l. Eoareur and the Louqusor,
was splendid sight About 500 or more small boats
were filed with people of both sexes, and none
among them, dare say, belonged to that GLASS
of socialists who visited, last year, at that Same
epoch, the greatest ef humbugs, Mr.. Kossuth, alias
alexander Smith"
As the Prince reached the man. Of war Napoleon,
o salute was fred, with rs much exactitude as the
firing Of musketry, till the number reached 270 guns.
The effect was beautiful After he was board,
the small steamer Of the squadron opened the way
direct to T0ulon, and then maiestcally moved the
great man. ofwsr Napoleon, carrying "Louis and
his fortunes
The magnificent propeller soon distanoed her other
companions. and went from this port to Touon, (42
nies,) within three hours; her usual speed being
IL knots. Apopos Of the Napoleon, the materials
for eleven steamers of equal force are in preparation,
every respect, than that of England The meteor
flag Of Gre at Britain will to strike terror it
has done since the reign of Edward III to France,
and the new mode of warfare may change the sup
occasion, at Marsailes has said 81 have been well
treated by England but can never forget the con-
duct of that government to my uncle-he must be
rsvenged."
Before closing this long letter, must report in
detail the illumination Of the house of Mr. Hodge.
the Consul Of the United States, which attracted
much attention. On the first floor, over the door,
reposed the noble eagle, proud emblem of the
the aft wa tha rtrait IF anh-
ington, and on the right that OF Napoleon, both
brilliantly lighted Mr.. Hodge had invited to his
place q large number Of ladies and gentlemen, to q
party during which the toasts OF America the press
The American sailors paid visit to their consul,
who gave them refreshments. They mustered be-
fore his house. and drank toasts to the country and
was in his uniform; his snowy head and bronzed
face caused the seapen give him tho sobriquet Of
| the "Old Commodore Consul" B. III. Il.