The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-12-16


traits Of Louis Napoleon represented in his imperial
attire, but have, ct last, rescinded tho order Since
yssterdsy, these individuals have exhibited an i'm
mense number OF prints, representing the OK Presi-
dent In his new costume Of Emperor
The department Of Hautes Pyrene4s has given to
- ..olns with orders to present him to the EN-
peror, magnificent eagle, having upon his neck .
collar Of silver, upon which was inscribed the
words, :" A Louis NapolsoS EmYsrew; ks fdele'
bird viii be stuffed and keep company with his
brother Of the Same feathered tribe, whs was used
during the landing ct Bsulogne.
Tho reducing Of the French army, which had
nounoed in the Moniteuv, on the 10th instant, and
it is said that the troops, from the first Of next
month, viii DO reduced $4,000 men. A rumor pre-
vailed some time ago that the reduction would be
10000 men Ne doubt this reduction bears an
nistakaele ngnifcation and may be taken ~ testi-
mony Of Louis Napeleon's peaceful intentions But
II will only reduce the expenses Of that part Of the
French budget twenty millions.
The Journal aes Debats, which has been quite
hostile to tho government Of Louis Napoleon till
new, has thought proper to announce to its readers,
in very long article, signed Armand Berth, that
the empire was made, and, after ALL that it WAS
IN acceptable government. All the contemporaries
of the Debats have shswn their stupsfaction and
astonishment. and expressed it in other very leng
articles referring to the subject.
~ Theirs, who was residing in Paris, living with
the utmost tranquility in his mansion in tho Place
st. George, left Paris ON Monday last, on his way
to London. 1t 10 said that he il gone to visit his
political friends who are exiled from France.
Vely Bashaw, tho new ambassador Of Turkey, ar
rived two days ago in Paris, after having expert
enced very terrible gale on the Mediterranean.
Count Bacciochi accompanied him. n Edward
Rlacqus has also returned from Constantinople, in
company With his embassy.
From Madrid we received the intelligence that
the members Of the Cortss arc daily arriving II il
sad that the opposition will have absnt eighty
prtizans.
In Tuscany tho Grand Duke has published de-
cree by which all the crimes Of treason against the
government, offences towards religion, murder and
stealing, will Be punished by DEATH even il the jury
are opposed t. the penalty.
The King OF Naples arrived on tho l4th 1T Civitu
Vecohia, incogntfo, and proceeded to Rene, whore
he had IN interview with the Pope. What took
place ct this interview ID net known and Ferdinand
has returned to hi. kingdom by ssa, incogarfo..
Letters from Vienna announce that tho eldest
daughter Of Queen Victoria has been bstrotbed to
the eldest son of the Prince Of PrussiA-F
Guillaumc, Nicolas Charlss-born in 1881.
The Hungarian refugees in the dominion Of the
Turkish empire have lost their secoxrs, which they
used 70 receive from that government. Kossuti did
well to visit the United States and realize certain
sum OF money for his future welfare
In Greece the order Of to the throne has
res of England, Franco, Russia, aud Bavaria.
The heirs Of King Ohio will succeed to his crswn,
q condition that they viii embrace tbs Greek re-
igion.
mediatsIy tho French and English feet in the Nsdi
terrsnean sea- went to the Regency in order to pro-
tect tAer sountIymen.
The election Of General Pierce for President Of
utmost pleasure, by all his countrymen and alss
by sths French press. It il said hsre that tho
policy OF the new President will have great infa-
ssce upon the old potsntates Of Europe. B. d. r.
PARIS, Nov. IS. 1854
Hrt Weather = Ne,c UmJrelas-O rerao,o of tie
Seine and Loire Stormy Weather throughout
Fioncs- Tornado at Mets-AwrmG Borealis-In.
xndatio~ at 81. Patusburg-Plsasxre Parties in
the Fremh Capital-BaA. Given By Louis Napoleon
Descriptions of the Dresses- Princess Mathlde'.
SoirSe-AriuGl of Whals-Bamboo Cave
Mint Stat,stics-Lyons aud Auigxon Railpzy-
Embellishments of the Bois de Baaogne- 7tS
Cigsrittoes-FYeaks of the Count de haiiy-
Theatrical Chit Chat - Uncls Toms Cabiw--
Am0icans IN Paris.
The rain has been pouring in torrents upsa our
grand city for the last week, and, - matter Of
course, We are living in an atmosphere Of dsmpnex
and cold whilst feet are tranpling upon lakes Of
mud On the liquid macadam Of our streets and bouls-
Yards Umbrellas, ~ usual, have been in great do
mand, and . new invention in that line made it,
appearance on Sunday last, at the garden Of the
q spring, and following the movements Of the body.
This covers the body the ancient ens and leaves
to the person who uses 1t entire liberty 70 manage
his har d. A. he il pleased.
Notwithstanding this new invention, or perhaps on
it, aosount the waters from heaven have fallen over
Paris in such quantity that the Seine has left it,
usual bed and covered tho wharves Of Paris to over
four feet and three inches The Loire ID also 50 much
swollen that all navigation II stopped on that
river. In tho south of Francs. in the Var dsrArs.
Dent, the stormy weather has caused much damage.
At Aups, in that country the 18th inst tho rain
fell in such quantity that tho inhatitsnts were
taken BY panic, and abandoned their houses 70 re-
tire on the hill opposite to tho city Many dwelling
places werc thrown down by the violence Of the gale
lasted three hours. Tho Var river destroyed the
bridge Of St. Laurent, on the road to Nice the only
therougbfars to Italy, asd since that moment the
passage is Interrupted between the tive countries.
In the hosells department., 1T Metz, . tornado
mixed with hail, took paco on tho 18th inst, and
caused also the utmost damage.
In the meantime, An aurora borealis WAS witnessed
at Cahors, Agsn, hsntaubau, and several other
among its beholders. We, in Paris, had also =
right Of the same phenomenon, on the 18th inss,
in tho evening
At st Petersburg from the last accounts We ara
informed that the Neva has ovcrfowsd its banks
and covers the whole plain. The low part Of the
city is under water.
Detpite tho rain, wind and hail, notwithstanding
the absence Of the mighty sun, the pleasure parties
have begun smong the officials Of the govern
nent. Louis Napoleon himself gave the example
on Sunday last, at St. Cloud, where he inyited
about $50 intimate asd devoted friends to ball
and supper. The diplomatic osrps. Mr.. Rives-
and also large number Of Senators. As for
the members OF the Legislative body, they were
represented there by only Messrs Billault, De
Languelrouniere, De Keaceg, and De Norny Louis
o. es~ sal nj
Roger, wife of the Belgian ambassador, and Ma
dame De Nentijos, chsrning Spanish lady blonde
OF the nobest blood. The guests Of tbs President
were, for the most Of then, dressed in oili-
aid ATTACHES Of his house wore the official
costume. As for tho ladies present, they
were dressed in magnificent attire; but NO. much
taste was manifested by several Of them, who, in