The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-09-18

canals. Al Ineouyilis, near HAVE, the lightning
struck several parts Of the place and comnsteo
much damage In the departnens ., o n'n . sno
try is covered with ~oeAr In IL hosens. s.or@s
have Also taken place, md during one OF them
man was struck down by lightning, caused by
sickle upon which fell the electricity
No donbi 10 the sAme caasss Of electricity IN the
air NAV be attributed the remark made OF the
aicbt Of $40 stars, during the night OF the ALh
inst, noticed at the Observatory by NJ Arago ana
The disease in the grapevine is still progressing
in many parts Of Europe, and on the shores OF the
Rhine, az well as in Piedmont. The OLD plants OF
the vine are all covered with the oidiitW tckerse.
A remark which has been made, and is worthy Of
being mentioned, ia, tina: ali the young vines are
not subject to the disease. According 10 this re-
mark, the old vines must be replaced by young
ones.
natural phenomenon, which may be called one
Of the seven plaques Of Egypt, took place on the
middle Of last month, ~ Legano, in several places Of
Germany, and at FrieOOurg, and consisted OF the
Appearances in those places, OF clouds made Of flying
ants, as big IS wasps These insects covered the
ground, eat all the crops, and afterwards disap-
peared.
Large fiocks Of storks have also been met with in
parts Of France, where never before they had been
seen These birds, with their white plnmage and
long pecks have been shot by hundreds and sent 20
oar markets. Unfortunately their flesh Is cot good,
but is unpalatable.
Before leaving this subject, I viii speak of ano-
Tier remark which has lately been made by nasu-
ralists and deserves to be noted the aibirisivs,
which is TO say, the unnatural color Of white for
hares, quash, swallows, and black hirts, u now often
met with by sp0rtsnen when they bag q bird or an
animal, and the nesh Of these beings is foul and
good for nothing. Long ago, when IN atoi'ios was
iouDd be was considered as one Of the greatest ca
rosities OF the age
PARIS is deserted Al the gaiety lie and sport have
been iyanspcf led from Pans to Baden, Wiesbaden,
AK, aud the sea ports OF boulogno, Dieppe, From
vile, and Havre. Those Wao are remaining N the
capitol arc forced 70 on account OF she short
ness Of their funds.
The Amerieans now residing in Paris are very
small IN number, and may be found out easily.
Tney all 10 90 Italy, Germany, Spain, and Egypt.
This last country is the promised land of our
travellers. They are filing the cGTara,ss0agt OF
the African cities. ana am told by gentlemen
who went there during the latter part of April that
The English language is heard all over the country.
At Baden Baden much folly IS displayed in
gambling, horseN hippiDg, and Safeguarding each
other, by clique of American " would be- gem
lemen, who, unfortunately, give to foreigners there
very poor idea Of the refinement Of manners 10 the
United States | have received q comm Inica ion
from that city, which is unfortunately too personal
to be Published.
In the meantime, the embellishments of Paris
are in progress, and within two years the city Will
net be recognized by any visiter who may return
here after that length Of time. The palace of
crystal will be ready by the lst of September,
1863 and it will be superb building.
Among the best things done to embellish and
give comfort 10 the citizens OF Paris is the project
Of a company TO furnish every house in Paris
with pipes, through which water can be con-
yeyed to the foor Of every house. This improve
ment would be the ne Plus ultra of comfort in q
city where water is so that two cents is pai
per pail Thus, il nothing prevents this project
shall have cur Croton pipes.
Since the last fete, OF the 10th ult, the grand
frame work which had been placed on the rop Of the
Arch of Triumph Of LEtoDe, is still on its summit,
and am told that several experiments will be
made to place there either large eagle bronze, or
qt'ad,i &c in the Roman style.
Mr.. Horace Veney, the celebrated painter, sailed
from Narseilies for Algiers. 1t appears that he is
sent to make sketches to illustrate the history Of
the conquest of Algiere.
In Switzerland, the stone which viii be sent to
the United States, to be placed with the others with
which the monument of Washington ID to be erect
ed. is ready and hibited the public of Geneva
1t consists OF large block of red granite, OF Hab.
kern, upon which is written the following inscrip-
ton, in the Eng hsh language =" To the Memory Of
g. Washington the Free Swiss Confederation"
This stone viii soon be sent over the Atlantic to
New York
recent report on the Russian mines of Siberia,
gives the following figures for The crop Of gold and
silver during the last year rs 2o2S00 francs IN
gold, and 1885,, Z52 in silver. This is good
sum Of money.
liz Sicily, Mount .Etna, which was quiet for tho
last FIVE years, again set on fire on the 20ah
ult, at eight o'clock in the evening. 4 company
Of nine persons, among whom were t8o Americas :
hessrs Gardiner and rhompson-went up the sides
Of the volcano and run great danger. But for.u.
nately for them, the gnides were energetic men,
and they we're saved. Ehe whole side OF the rl0nn-
tain, along the city Of Cat1na, Was barnt by the
lava
Madame Jenny Lind Goldschmid. passed through
Paris few days ago. ON her way TO Italy
Madame Rachel, the admirable tragic actress, has
returned 30 Paris
The rcpriSc Of Verdi's grand opera of 9 Jeru-
salem dn Italian 81 Lombardi'2, took place
last night at the Grand Opera, and was received
W m ha nF call
composer was listened to in the utmost religious
style, and the only interruption which took place
Was that OF applause Cnapnis, Depuliso aud
Madame Laborde won the greatest part Of the
triumphal reception made to the artists and to the
music.
AT the Vaudeville, a play in two acts, founded
upon novel OF Walter SCOTS, entitled
dominic Sampson" was played on Monday last,
and caused great disturbance. Tho author had
written mis- play in order TO explain that the return
Of Henry V. was possible. But the violent oppo-
sition OF part ofthe spectators to the applause Of
the legitmists, caused much disorder to take place
The police have prevented second performance of
the play, and the manager has been threatened to
have his privilege recalled.
The experiment of N. ,Gillard, to. give direc
ton to the course OF balloons, which was to have
taken place on Tuesday last, failed, owing to an
accident which occurred to the balloon in the circle
OF the Hippodrome. am told that its inventor is
assured Of his success. II will be decided dis
covery; for, till nov, we have had many bumbugs,
but not yet Fulton. b. IL. Il.
The F0rgeries ON American Banks.
HEAD POLICE oFFIcB--wARhING TO PARTIES ABOUT
TO EMIGRATE.
Before Mr.. Porter and Mr.. Wyse
From the Dublin (ssundsr's) News, Aug 2s
Yesterday man, apparently native Of ireland,
bat bearing look reminding one Of the natural
outeness OF lankeeland was brought up at this
office under the extraordinary circumstances herein
after detailed. The prisoner, who gave his aamc as
John Murphy, and stated binself to be a native of
n by
T. L. Porter, Esq and charged with causing and
procuring to be falsely made, forged, and counter
teited ccpperplate, purporting TO represent i've
dollar bank note on the state Bank at Hartford, in
the State Of Connecticut United States Of Aplerica
also Tor knowingly and vilfully having in his pos
session the said plate without lawful excuse and
thirdly, for having upon his person several impress
sions taken nom that plate, with intent to defraud
the president, directors, and company OF the said
bank
Mr. Curan appeared for the prosecution.