The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-03-16

On the 18th inst at Charbro il consisted Of violent
thunder Storm which lasted about half IN hour, 40
compsnied by numerous flashes Of lightning and q
deluge Of hail and snow Never in the memory OF
human beings had anything Of tho kind boon Wit
messed in France. On the same day an aurora bo-
reals was also at Laval and lasted for an hour
and bali, to the astonishmont of all behoders
A decree of Louis Napoleon has ordered that all
tho articles which belonged to the Kings of France,
and also to the Emperor Napoleon-as swords, armor.
drcsses &c-shoud be collected in private museum,
which would BIO opened in the Louvre. Therefore,
all the things assembled in the museum of artillery
well as at Narseilles, which known as having
been in the possession of the Kings of France, and
other sovereigns will be handed TO the care Of III.
dc Newarkerke, who will make new catalogue, ami
arrange them in order of dates.
The great painter. Delaroche, has just finished o
magnificent picture, representing tho two children of
Edward ". OF England, reading the Bible in their
prison This new work Of the celebrated artist
equals ifnot surpassos anything of the kind by any
painter. NJ. NJ. Goupil & Co., the well known
print sellers of Paris and New York. have purchased
the tabIeau with the object of having it engraved.
pleasure Of remaining an hour in ecstncy before it,
Another picture of Delaroche-" The Murder Of
the Duke of Guize"-belonging to the Duchess Of
Orleans, has been engrayedb NJ Nj. Goupil and Co.,
and is exhibited in their gallery This picture, which
waspainted in 1898, and exhibited at the exposition
Of that year, elected the utmost admiration.
A temperance society has been formed in Britain,
department OF France. on the same plan Us that OF
States, and makes wonderful daily progress
/ have been told, by architect-one of my
friends, who has signed contract with the govern
ment-that grand building will be erected in the
open exhibition Of industry, on the same plan as
that which was in London. France will also have
her Worlds Fair NJ. Paul de Massel and M. Theirs
have been received as members Of the Academy.
A large supply of muskets has been shipped to San
Francisco, from Havre for the militia Of California.
The Niscount Julian Wharf dc Bocarme, relative
Of the man Of that name who was beheaded last
year, for killing his brother-n-aw, died few days
Bocarme. after the ignominious execution Of his
cousin, had sent in his resignation as counsellor of
the city, which had not been accepted by the mem
bers Of the Common Council.
l will conclude this letter with the report
of a very curious anecdote. of which an
American lady was the heroine, and which
took place. on Saturday last, in Paris. A Madame
s.. from -, large city in the United States,
had for n servant n tall and handsome negro, who.
for the last three weeks, examining his mistress
with such impertinence that it had been observed
by the other servants. The lady was not aware Of
John (such was the name Of the darkey) being in
love with her. On Saturday night, Mr.. s. having
left the house, with the intention of going to the
bal masque, all the servants, with the exception Of
john abandoned the house and went to pleasure
party. Mrs. 5. then alone in her bedroom,
undressed and asleep, when John came to her bed
side and began to express his love in such disgust
ing manner that Mrs. 8. screamed and jumped out
OF the bed; then taking q stick Of her husbands
which was in the corner of the apartment she chas-
tsed the impairment scoundrel who ran off and made
his escape by the roof Of the house. He was fol-
lowed by the neighbors and the police. and finally
taken prisoner. Poor fly, in a bowl Of milk he will
pay his debt to his color and position with few
months, imprisonment. ! will lot your readers
know the details of the trial.
In my next letter will report the theatrical per-
formances which have taken place during the past
week. q. IL. r.