The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-05-12
Our Foreign and Home Correspondence.
GOSSIP OF PARIS.

Of Horace pane--- Extraordinary Entertainment
b. Nrir York Acknowledgment 44ttem1 10
Afudr---7 The Operas, Theatres, &C.
Never has the weather been so variable cold and
dissgreeable. Winter has GENE again, and for the
last six days il has frozen, showed and hailed as in
December and January. Besides this inconceivable
temperature, the north wind blows as strong as in
Siberia, and every is enrolled in overcoats furs
and shawls. As a matter of course. the fresde is
most appreciated, and our doctors are SO much en-
gagged in their visits that they have not a moment
to spare. Coughs, bad colds, pleuriscs rheuma-
tism and tooth-ache, are the least of those evils
by which % many are carried away to their last
residences.
This inclement weather has also been very I'm
suitable to the Development of the foliage fruits
and vegetables Of France. Our public gardens have
been much damaged by tornadoes; and on Saturday
afternoon last, in the Tuileries, the wind blew SO
violently that many persons, and heaps of chairs
which were placed in the grand alley. were thrown
down, as if by supernatural strength shock OF
an earthquake felt in the southern part OF
Ia Loire, and also along the river Seine and though
II had no effect on the buildings it had an immense
influence upon the heads of the weak-minded peo
pie OF that part of France, who thought that their
last moments had arrived.
This new winter seems to have ryen now I'M.
pulse TO the season OF pleasures which is now exist
ing in Paris Balls are the order of the day as well
as reviews, councils Ct minister's and DEGREES of the
PRESIDENT The most magnificent ball given this
season has been that offered by Madame Fortoul.
the wife OF the Minister of Public Instruction to
mo Leading people Of the capital. This fete has
been called, with much reason, Ia tete dos eos on
account OF the immense number of flowers which
were exhibited on that occasion. The lady of the
Minister did the honors of her sorec with the utmost
uIoany and politeness This ball was the first given
alter alter Lent. by the Ministers of Louis Napoleon
Inc next will be that of Madame Ducos wife of the
Minister OF Marine Then will come those of
Madame Bineau, Billault and de Persigny
ne bah at the Iuileries takes place on the 9th
Mr. Rives, Minister of the United States. gave
on FRIDAY last, sotree, quite impromptu at which
were invited all the leading people residing or pass
ing through Paris. The saloon of the American
Minister had been brilliantly decorated for the oc-
casion, and an excellent band of music played
pokas, mazurkas quadrilles and schottisches There
were but few Americans present, though many had
been invited by Mr. Rves; but all the company pre-
sent was Of the mos. select kind. Madame Rives
assisted by her charming daughter and amable son.
did the honors of her saloon with the utmost urbani
ty. Mir. Sanford, the able and polite Secretary of
Legation, was also present and assisted the Minister
and his wife in the honors of their sou6e Among
the distinguished guests of the American Embassy
remarked all the Ministers of Louis Napoleon and
their ladies' the Marquis and Marchioness of Turgoe
minister OF Orelgn AHalfS their daughters and
in-law, Mr.. and Nine De Bots Etang; NJ Fortou
Minister of Public Instruction, and lady: NJ Ducor
Minister of the Navy. and his charming wife; M. Bill
lault, President of the Legislative Corps General
DHau'poul, his lady and daughters NJ Baroche,
Vice President Of the Council of State; General
La Hite, former Minister Of Foreign Affairs, and his
daughter, Nine. Soleil, and Nine. La Hitte; The
corps dplomatique had also sent many Of its men,
bers, alneng whom ] noticed Lord Cowley Ambas-
sador Of England, and Lady Cowley; Count of HAITI
foldt Minister Of Prussia and the Countess of Hatz
feldt; Count Molts, Ambassador OF Denmark; Mar
quis of Valdegamas Dueso Coris, Minister of Spain;
General Fagel, Ambassador of Holland; Mr.. Rogier,
Minister Of Belgium; Mr.. Mayrocordato, Minister Of
Greece: General Santa Cruz, Minister, and for
merly President of Bolivia could also name all the
Secretaries Of Embassy of the above named gentle
men. who had been invited and were present
Baron Rothschild, and Mr.. Achille Fould. Senator
and formerly Minister of Finance, had accepted the
invitation Of Mr.. Rives; Prince Murat and family;
DIR. yandenbrock, lady, and Miss Green; Mr.. Niles,
daughter and son; Mr. and Mrs. Mouton, Mrs. Nor
gan, Mr. and Mrs. Brosted, Mr.. Cottenet Mr.. ORA
per, Mr. and Mrs Monroe, Mr. and Mrs. Pillet, MT.
and Mrs. Penniman etc. ! need not add that the
toilette of the ladies exhibited the most brilliant
ooup d'ril. and wares of the newest and choices
style. A splendid supper, composed OF the hrst
delicacies of the season. as, fruits OF all KINDS stray"
berries, pine apples, etc. sweets and preserves Of
all sorts, were displayed in the dining room, ana
were well attended to by all the guests.
The project Of building crystal palace IN Paris Is
now reality. A company, at the head OF which Is
NJ Salsndrouge. the former representative OF France
at the exhibition Of the Crystal Palace In London,
has produced sum of ten millions of francs, which
will no doubt be sufficient to erect this imposing
monument. under the roof of which will be room
enough to exhibit paintings, to produce display oil
all the productions of industry, and to make evou-
tions Of cavalry and infantry, ms done IN kussia
This mammoth palace Of crystal will be completed
within the space of nine months.
The Bots dc Boulogne has just been aoandoneu
by the State to the city of Paris, on the condition
that many improvements will be made in that
forest, in order TO render il equal to Hyde park,
London. The highways will be arrayed a Ia Mac-
adam, and several large ponds OF water Will DC
Termed in the middle Of this promenade. Animmense
number Of lanterns will also be erected along the
routes, and thus the Bots de Boulogne will become a
night and day promenade in Paris.
A treasure, composed Of great number OF gold
pieces Of the reign of Louis Nv, was found. on the
10th inst near Toulouse, on the ground Of a poor
agrculturist. These coins, which az bright as
when new. are worth il 800 francs
The grand picture of Horace Nernet representing
Louis Napoleon on horseback, has been reproduced
in tapestry by the workmen Of the mandatory of
the Gobelins, and never has such magnificent
needlework been produced in public. have had
the pleasure Of admirBg this second painting OF the
great master, which is The ne piHS ultra Of his
ability.
Much gossip Of all sorts is spread among the
fashionable circles: and among the best, have to
mention the dinner given the other day by gem
tleman Of New York, well known here among the
ladies and actresses of Boulevard theatres, who,
having boon obliged to leave Paris suddenly in or
der to return to New ork, where he had some
business to attend to. sent from Havre to Mile.
Page the jcnpc premiere Of the Varieties Theatre,
an invitation to dinner which was to take place
on the next day, at the Vierds Prorcncaur. Mile.
Page has been requested to take with hertwo OF her
friends and she came to the rendezvous with Mile.
Figeoc and Nine. Octave. No gentleman having
arrived at seven o'clock, the lady in chief rang
the bell and called the head Of the restaurant, VINO
told her that the dinner ready, and that he had
received orders from Mr.. -, who had sailed from
Havre for New ork, to give her and her friends one
Of the most excellent dinners cooked IN his
house. What was TO be donel Though such an OK
centricity was novelty to Mile. Page, she at first
did not like to dine without gentlemen; but her
two companions revived her spirits. and, with the
aid Of champagne, the dinner went of IN fine style
The three nymphs drank the health OF their absent
friend, who had paid the bill for dinner marked
5000. Quite an aristocratic deed for a republican
There is man in Paris whose appetite is 50 great
that be entered, the other day restaurant IN the
Bouleyards, and having ordered a dinner for five
ncad &c lavo nc mn ION q