The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-08-10

have been rendered against the Wandering dors.
Those who are met by the police, having no collar
and no nuzze, are instantly killed on the spot, and
carried away out Of Paris to become manure Se-
yeral premiums have been already offered for the
discovery of safe remedy to the dreadful d.
sease Of bydrophobia. Some say that the ashes Of
oyster shelss the best specific, when taken in three
doses, and melted in glass of white wine; others
say that the best remedy is the continual taking Of
vapor baths rs the individual has been Bit
ten by dog Nevertheless, the National Academy
of Medicine has not yet decided the subject For
the present, and until now, the best way employed
has been to prevent the dogs becoming rabid, and
particularly those of Paris. Mr.. Hanel has in
vented powder which is the Plus ultra Of safety
many case. A small quantity Of this powder given
to dog, not only prevents him from having ordi-
nary sickness, but also hydrophobia. Mr. Hemel
hasproved that his powder was the only specific Of
the kind, and during the past few years, his fame
has become universal.
The fair Of Landy, which took place on Sunday
and Monday last, at st. Denis, presented a very
sale Of sheep. During those two days more than
49, 900 head Of sheep sold, az the fine price Of
from forty. four to ffty-two francs.
The grand fair of Beaucaire is also opened. and
frequented by large number ofselers and buyers.
The embroderies, artificial flowers, and clothes.
have been sold with much profit.
1t is reported by the newspapers that &c, O00, 900
bottles of soda water (edu de ses) have been swa.
| lowed during the last week.
very new and odd treat was offered yesterday
at the Court of Common Pleas by the appearance
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plead her own cause without the aid of lawyer.
| am told that this lady-who is not only very
| eloquent, but also very beautiful woman-made
regular hit, and was so persuasive that she got tho
| judge to decide in her favor.
| NJ. de st. Hilare presented, few days ago,
to the National Academy OF Science, two enormous
eggs. which have been brought by captain from
the shores of Madagascar. 1t appears that these
eggs were found the shores of the island and are
attributed to a mammoth bird which has been
called by the learned academician Epyor,is, which
means large bird. One of those eggs contains suni-
cient foed to make omelet for I25 900 persons.
1t is well known that, with an ostri eggstwenty
| five persons can make u sufficient breakfast
The last accounts from Greece are of very bad
which are, every one knows, the richest of the
country from which they are exported to England
and America, for pudding making. 1t appears that
this year sort of oidiun, terii had covered tho
cranes. and that only small quantity will be saved
It really ptiful for the trade of Corinshan raisins
amounts, every year, to millions of francs,
| and is the only commerce of the country.
The American steamship Franklin, which ar
| rived few days ago at Havre, accomplished her
trip from New York to that city in ten days, fifteen
hours and thirty minutes.
Two American ships left Antwerp on the 18th
| inst, for New York-the Antartic Captain Zerega,
with 204 emigrants, and the Richard Aslop, with
! 345 German emgrants.
Life in Paris, at this season of the year. is decd
cdly dull, and the city is almost deserted by all
| those who are able either to travel 60 to the
country. A very few strangers still remaining
here, and among them many Americans. Our
countrymen are, for the most of them, fond OIL
| Partisan pleasures, and no matter how, no matter
whon. thew wish to see and feel the elephant. Ma
| h;lle rbe Rane,,aah. the Chateau DIES Fleurs and
Asnieres are nightly frequeEn..ed
| A muss, which might have been 81 sqme lmp0r~
lance, took place the other week in the wars o1 inc
Ecoie dc ledicine between the police and few
American students, who were arrested for disturb
| ing the public peace during the night; but after
twenty hours of carrera duro in the violin OF
i kna ut how vycr con In
/ -d2ropos of bhoys and Yankecs-General Won
| Fagel, the amiable plenipotentiary Minister Of
Holland in Paris told me the other day, that
| his ancestors had formerly occupied the country
upon which the city of New York is built and it was
| certain that the nickname of Yankee, which has
been given to The Americans, had for its origin a
Dutch sobriquet, which is also given to the bhoys
of Holland 1t appears that all those shrewd cum
ming, and noisy fellows of old Amsterdam are
| called hntje, name made up from the Christian
name of Ian (Johnl, which is q very common name
in the country This, think, will be mUch APP
precia.ed by the amateurs Of etymology in the
| United States.
A very queer importation has lately been made in
| Paris, from the American shores, AMI this is the
swindpg game Of the thimble rig, which is called
here-ie lcu des Gcaies dc note, Che game OF nut
shells On the Boulevards, and the remotes. cor
ners of Paris men are now seen. who when they arc
sure that no policeman is in sight, playing with
the ''litte joker" Many have already been ar
rested: but the stock is large YET and toe polio
| will have much to do.
4 n new improvement ls now IN operation IN Parls,
which will consist of large globes of crystal place
on the top of every column which is now along tho
Boulevard, for public use. In the evening these
globes will be illuminated with electric lights, and
| will produce an immense blaze the public
road. The experiment has already been made, and
proved very successful
The theatrical news is not Of much interest, and
have but very few items to mention. A. the comic
| opera house the three act musical pay, entitled
"La Croix dc Marie," music by nj. Anne Maillard,
and poem by NM. Lockroy and Dennery, was per-
formed on Tuesday last, and received with the
highest appreciation. The lbretto is good, and the
music excellent. Nine. Lefevre, NM. Boulo, Cou-
derc, Bussine and Jourdan, who sang the principal
parts. were received with much applause. This new
comic opera will attract many pay.goers, notwith-
Nine. Persiani, the celebrated soprano singer, Of
the Italian theatre, and Signor Tamburini, the
Incompatible baritone Of the same theatre, who
have not been heard in Paris during the last
five years. were kind enough to volunteer their SER
vices, on Thursday last for the benefit Of the poor
Of the suburb Of Neuilly. Their fame, and the ma
tural desire to hear these "pets of the dilettant.
Neuilly. The two artists sang with the utmost Ia
lent, and were rewarded with deafening applause.
Mile. Rachel, after a successful professional tour
sence Of the King and Of the Emperor of Russia, at
Potsdam, is returning to France, to play in several
theatres Of the departments.
Mr.. Davis, the manager of the French Theatre Of
New Orleans, is here in Paris, busily occupied in
engaging the best artists he can find for his new
company, for the next campaign in the capital Of
Louisiana. B. Fl. r.
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Mr. Mrs Hill, New York, Bridge. Jr, New York.
DIR Newbold, Phila, Rw Gibbes S C,
| Randall, w Hart N Orleans
II Graves Lee, Philadelphia,
| Clifford, Boston wv Wallack, New York,
| Hassetter Charleston, VIM Dckmap Mobile,
John II Bradley, VIM Hildeburn, Phia,
! Field, New York, Richard Morris. Baltimore.
| w il Field, !" w Johnson Ohio.
1 CowiDg. Boston, VIM Lawrence N York.
@ StrattoD 8 wilkinson Vermont
| p Hav, New York. James A Bell. New York,
| CT Mussey, Cincinnati WV Martin Pulaski, Ten.
| CGoud, New York. VIM Weld. Boston,
| J James, Jersey City, Il Babcock, s C,
Vanwart, New York. Jas Pyson. Baltimore.
@ Wood, 8 Schmidt, New York,
VIM Holt, Augusta, Ga Jos Clark Brooklyn,
A Kirkham York. r. A1burlis New