The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-08-28
IHrERYsTIuG LETTERS.



Ps6se Balls and E~5osmeats by the Lo,osr Clas-
sS-Grs~d Ceremony at Rave- ExiyGm d,nayy
Discovery of Corsbustiues ~ Bales Of Caito.-
Grand Artistic Erhibitio~-IRs Cholra ~ Po-
Extraordinary M,sdr-7ns Operas, Thea
tS, &c Madame Soxtag-Am0icams ia PiriS
The swallows have left us-and this is the best
Fssf tina. az soon as these birds Hy for warmer eli
nsaes, the extreme heat is over, and win not return
III the next spring This featbsred tribe, which
v~s plavipr like an incessant fre-work over the
yoev Of our large city, has left us, by its departure,
= dull and quiet silence. Paris a. this time Of the
war seee to be deserted; and, if il not for the
sssasion of the 10Th Of this month-which, as it is
v~r Known, is TO be very grand festival-ths
srsnd city Of Europe wold be like Of the ancient
Asserted cities of Asia, with the exception Of the
yulns which have not yet made their appearance
Asfe, except in the rubbish Of the demolished
houses.
While the fresh weather Of the autumn has made
Ne appearance in Paris the letters received from
Southern departments announce that the heat is
satsne there. In Spain, it appears, the drought
- great, that Guadaquiver, the largest river in
ne country, is so shallow that no steamboat or
yacht is able to float upon its waters The cities of
beville, San Lucar, Cadix, Paulo Real, Chiprona,
La Isla, and Rosa, hayo been almost deserted by
have emigTated to other places where tho liquid was
TO be procured.
This variety Of temperature 80 sudden and so much
unexpected, has caused much damage to the crops,
and in France, rs well as in Spain and Italy,
ire wines will be far from being as abundant and
good they were in former years. The cause Of all
this change of the course Of the season has been
attributed by astronomers to the appearance Of
grand and magnificent comet, which was first seen
BY WeWphal, an astronomer from Goettingne,
the oath nit placed at degrees from the star 0
Altoona on the 9th, with the magnificent glasses Of
che Observatory, and also at Hamburg on the same
day. Is the comet the cause Of all this natural
change in the habits Of the old earthi
The city Of Paris, despite its undeniable state of
dulness and dcathlike appearance, will, in a few
days, be revived as if by a galyanc shock, on ac-
count Of the grand tete. given by Louis Napoleon
and the Common Council Of the city to the Partisan
and the stranger at large, in honor and commemo-
ration of the distribution Of the eagles to the
National Guard The preparations Of all sorts
made in the Champes Elysee on the Place de Ia
Csncorae, at the barriers of La Rapee and Dc Tronc
and also the river Seine, where naval yenco,tre
Is to take place between the frigate, La Vile de
Paris and two steamboats, fitted out as men OF war,
which worth seeing, and attracting all those
whe desire to know something in advance. My
attention is to give full report Of this fete.
1t will be sufficient to say that two balls are to be
given on that occasion, which will, no doubt, be
witnessed by more than forty thousand persons.
The ball of the Market prepared at the place of the
Fontaine des Innocence, promises to be an unprece
aenteu
Of applicants for tickets, who have written letters
10 ali the public officers from whom they expected
70 be provided with the Introductory piece of
stamped pasteboard. The supper Of that ball will
be splendid affair, and seventy thousand ice cream
sorbets ninety thousand glasses Of syrup. sixteen
thousand candy cakes, thirty thousand pieces of
plum cakes, and twenty thousand orange cakes,
are to be served up to the guests OF the city. All
the market women Of rank will be introduced to
this ball and will mipgle with the fashionable peo
pae Who like before the revolution Of l793 will try
= -. I. u -
used TO do at the Porcherons. No doubt, tho sight
of this melee viii be worth seeing.
The theatres to be opened free to the public
On Saturday next, from one to five o'clock In the
afternoon. Though the managers are receiving
largo sums Of money to allow the canGM thus to
invade their boxes and comfortable seats, they are
al much displeased, for most OF those who Will IN
wade their houses will traInple the silk Of their
cushions, break open tho gates, and spit all over the
Aoor n faut que ie 7pYis samase.
On Monday next the fec will be transported from
Paris to St. Cloud, where the Prince President offers
grand ball to his friends. As matter of course,
this grGnde souee will not be thronged, rs
much attended as tho balls OF the market; but it
will have its IeeuIiar features more IN my next
letter.
Whilst these preparations are going ON, the city
sfHavIe has had its festival on the occasion Of tn
erection OF two bronze statues OF Casimir Delaygn
and Bernardin dc st. Pierre, two great poets, who
were born at that seaport The hkoness OF these
tws celebrated men were cast in bronze by the
famed sculptor David dangers. The ceremony,
able and had attracted large crowd Of people from
all the neighboring departments. II began with
concert given by the Society Of the Orphconists,
followed by the dedication OF the statues, the &c
livery of two fine and eloquent speeches by Messrs
Michel Cheva,er and Alfred dc Musset, and was
concluded by grand dinner, and the illumination
Of the city. This fee win long be remembered by
the citizens of Havre, and also by their guests
l had the honor of being introduced. IN Hayre, TO
the firm Of Mcssrs Davilliers, Samson Co. dealers
in cetton and manufactures, VINO told me the most
peculiar facts which have been ever heard OF since
cotton was sent from the United States to Europe.
1t appears that for the last few months, bundles Of
matches are often found in the bales of cotton be-
tween the cotton and the Wrappers OF the bales NO
doubt, the intention Of those who placed these fire.
brands in the bales is to get the matches lighted By
the friction. and thus set FIRE TO the ship Messrs
Devilliers. Samson 4 Go found two OF those incen-
diary torpedos among lot OF four hundred and
6fty. Eve bales OF cotton which had been Gent TO
their address, on board the American ship John
Hancock.
near Paris n magnificent kidsqte, made with iron
ornaments by Mr. Tolly and designed by Mr Chas
Duvas architect Of Madame Rachels palace, which
is really worth being mentioned among the finest
ieces ofart invented and produced during the pres
eDt century. This monument, made Tor Mnhomec
ALL the son of the yiccroy of Egypt, is OF Chinese
FORM twelve metres high and fourteen metres large
The inside Of this kiosque is fitted with s, coiered
glass papes Of mirror, china statues, &c and offers
the most enchanting sight. Such thing in New
York would attract the attention OF ysltersior more
than a year
Paul Delaroche, the celebrated painter, Is now In
Brussells am told that he has beeu called there
20 paint The portrait Of the Queen OF England, who
as lie well known, is now in Belgium.
Tony Johannas one Ct the most fa,nsd painters
and cngrayers Of France, died last week. His loss
has been much regretted By asbe lovers q fnc arts
IN Europe.
N Arsene Houssege. N ana ger Of the French thea.
tre has found tho last relative of the ustr0us
poet CoIneile. who is poor copyist IN chop near
abe Hotel d'yille In honor Of his ancestors mem
CRY, the ber of Corneilles name was provided with
rens sion and good home
The ebolera is in Poland, and hes caused, since its
appearance (May IS, till this momenD tho death OF
1873 persons. The disease, though very mild in
comparison, is very violent on many occasions, and
huDoreds of people have been attacked, and about
Ahrfy died