The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-12-01
GOSSIP OF PARIS

PARIS, Nov. IL, 1852.
The Weather of Paris-7Hs Hotel de PILE and The
Lourrs-P1rehase of the Htel Sebastiani BY the
President Portraits of the Future Emperor NJ
~ument to the Memory Of NJ Dagme,re--Amai-
cans IN Paris and the Hospitality of their Consul
Aid e Ksdir-Freach Iheatricals &c.
The French Indian summer still continues 10 Paris
and generally throughout France, for have received
several letters from the SOUTH west and east of the
country, reporting most beautiful weather. As a
matter Of course, no one complain Of such agree
able weather; and the city of Paris now Glea with
strangers, attracted either by the cemeucy Of tas
atmosphere, or by the forthcoming events AT the
Garden of the Luxembourg, the phenomenon OF the
blooming Of the horse chestnut trees of the large
alley is one of the greatest curosties Of the capital
1t is, indeed, quite surprising to behold raogc Of
one hundred and twenty trees all covered with
leaves snd snowy flowers, while all the other trees
are denuded Of every leaf and particle Of foliage
The rose trees are in full bloom, and dshlias are
as fresh as in September No doubt this will not
last long but for the present the sight is really aston.
isbing.
Despite the slowness Of the frosty winter to occupy
its quarters for the season, tho preparations for the
fetes to be organized for the forthcoming npre are
going on in a very large scale. II. Bcrges, the
amiable Project of the Seine, is hurryng the work
men who are still in possession of the magnificent
parors of the Hotel &c Vile, and l am told that,
with the exception Of two large halls, which
being painted by Ingres, the immense suite Of
rooms Of the agnfcent palace Of the Prefecture de
la Seine will be al opened on the second Dece mber
the next, for grand ball to be given 10 honor of
proclamation of the Empire.
The Louvre is progressing in very woud ,rful
manner There are now eight hundred workmen
employed daily in cutting the stone snd tna-
sorry Of the palace. The walls are already on
level with the ground, and if this activity continues,
| am cure that by spring The building will be half
completed The government has contracted for
three years with the architects AMI masops, but
their eIegi nonurentlm will be pronounced by them
before the end Of that time.
The Sainte Ctapelle is nearly completed, and the
tower, which was formerly one of the finest orna
ments of the church, and had been burnt, is now
rebuilt en- the ancient plan.
The hotel Sebastian, where the horrible murder
Of the Dutchess of Praslin took place, has been
bought by Louis Napoleon, and is now raIed to the
ground, 10 make On avenue parallel to the avenue
Gabrielle. When this will be completed the Palace
OF the Eiysee will be totally separated from the
block, and offer to the tight fine prospect
The Hotel Of the Stamp, which has been built in
the Rue de Ia Banque, and was only completed fe =
weeks ago, is now occupied by the employees OF the
government; and the street in which | live is ss
busy as bee hive. / have visited the building,
which is well a1spted for the purpose for which II
was construed.
The wen knew n bronze statue Of Napoleon on the
top OF the Column Vcnd6,ne, which was replaced
there sfer the revolution of $780, is to bs changed
for another statue Of the great man. attred in his
imperial clothes, with the hand Of Justice in his
hard By the by. all the windows of the en-
srayers' stores are now filed with Autographs,
representing Louis Napoleon, with his mustashios
ana goatee, dressed like his uncle on the day Of
bis coronation as an emperor. The words, Napo.
leon III, Emperor Of France" are printed on each
copy.
A magnificent monument 10 honor of the ioyeu-
tor OF photography. N. Daguerre, was inaugurated
on the 9Th inst, at the village of Petit Brie ds.
putation Of all the sdodnts Of Paris congreeated on
most impressive manner. bust OF Daguarrc,
sculptured by M. Hassop, was much admired
Mary speeches were delivered, and the ceremony
eIded at tao Chateau de Rigny. where NADIA me
Daguerre, the widow, assisted in the proceedings
M de Never Vecka, the project director OF the
museums of France, and also a sculptor Of some
talent is to be named member Of the Institute, In
place Of Mr. Ramey, who died few days ago.
The Americans are now coming to Paris in very
large numbers, and Mr.. Goodrich, our amiabls
coDml has re opened bis parors, (24 Rue dc la Paris
TO ell his countrymen. On Friday last, Ut being
tho evening for Mr. G.'s recsption,) there were
more than one hundred persons assembled there,
smopg whom ! saw several beautiful ladies' OF
different States Of the Union. Mdlles. Good.
rich are growing pretty, and their smiability
as well as that Of their mother, is an attraction for
the American in Paris.
Mr.. Rtves receives Tin the day time) every Satnr
day ! vi.ited him on Saturday last, aud was re.
ceived by him. his lady, and daughter in the most
amiabe manner.
Add dell sdir Was present on Friday last az the
performance Of the Seiin. an oratoria, by Mr..
Rsyer, In the oriental style, which afforded hia
much pleasure On Sunday last be went TO the I'm
perish Circus, called k Artwes, for which occasion
the manager bad organized . grand performance
which elected the utmost attention OF She Arabisn
chief. The balloon Zephyr, directed by n. Toutsir,
went up in magnificent style. The Ars,,es were
hlisd with more than twelve thousand people.
The hxf.d'ducye Of Ro uini. Moses in Egvpt I"