The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-04-03
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GOSSIP OF PARIS.
PARIS, March Is, 1852.
The Conclusion of the Carnival--BriAiont FGtes
and Patics--Ef'dNe. Rachel's Entertainments
The american Goldfish Aristoc,ucy IN Paris
Farr Pas-An american Lady's Revengs--Er-
t,oo,dlno,y OccwTence--G Grand Exhibition Of
PaintingS---Sa Of Louis Phiipe's Library
Heary Postage on american Newspapvs--1h The
Operas, Theatres, &c.
The carnival Of Paris and may say of France, is
breathing its last to-day; the mt-careme (half lent)
and this annual saturnalia are favored by the most
admirable weather. Tho sun is as bright as in the
finest days Of June, and its rays are so warm that
ovcrcoats are uncomfortable. This temperature is
out Of season, but it is comfortable particularly for
those who are dressed in fancy costumes, and are
paradng on the Bouevards. l have taken my quar-
ers for to-day in the apartment ofone of my friends
who has several windows on tho Boulevard dos
alieDs, with the intention ofseeing the masauerades
and Of writing my correspondence at the same time
Ihopageant oftho Hyppodrome, the horses ecupe,s
and other riders OF that mammoth enterprise DIRE ssed
in the most magnificent style. have already passed
before tho window, and the crowd which witnessed
their presence received Thorn with unanimous shouts
This gorgeous parade represented, as on the Na,di
gas, tho triangle ofagrculture, and though the fat
OK not present, for he was killed and roasted on
Ash Wednesday, the sight was somewhat more
splendid, for the manager OF the Hyppodrome had
augmented his band and caparisoned more horses
than on the previous occasion. The other masks
were not numerous on tho Boulevards, but this
evening, at the Grand Opera, well at tho other
public balls, whore masquerades author
lied By the government the crowd will be nume-
one. The rage for pleasure, by all means, has
reached its utmost point, and Notwithstanding
politics, and the grumbling Of the French bond
holders, stockholders, &c. every one seems TO be
| full of fun and amusement The ball season, which
in the beginning, Just aftor the coup d'6tot seemed
to ford such dull prospect, has been more anus
ing than it was last year, and if this continues we
shall dance till after Easter Sunday.
M. de Manpas, Minister of Police, gave on Satur-
day last, magnificent party, which was attended
higher classes Of the Partisan society. The saloons
of the minister were lighted in the most brilliant
STYLE and the honors of his roof were given by him
II ve %sss hs Interior
Chief ofthe Cabinet, gave also brilliant fetc, to
which he had invited Through the channel of a
dozen ladies, for he is baeheer) all the most emf
nen personages of the capital of France and of the
departments. A large number Of foreigners were
also among tho guests, and they not the less
amiablc or the smallest fries" of the company.
The American and English ladies have, this winter,
surpassed all the French fair sex, and they are
sicered, now adays as the finest specimens ofbeau-
ty. The only thing wanted by them is that chic
stylish counenance and dressing) which is the
beauty Of the French women: as soon as they have
it, (Which will be in short time they will rank the
first in the world for elegance and distinction. These
observations were particularly made by me at the
ball of NJ. de Persigny, where met many charming
beauties from New York, who were there the OBJ
served of all Observers The apartments of tho
ministry had been beautifully decorated for the
casion, and the principal room was adorned with
four mammoth marble eagles, which had been found
among the riches of the g0yde merbic These spen-
did specimens Of art will be placed next week. on
the four of the bridge of the Legislative As
sembly. The JpRd and refreshments were splendid
and well attended. The music was delivered by the
orchestra of Strauss.
Mile. Rachel. the Queen Of Tragedy, gave, last
week, her annual party, at which were invited all
the gentlemen aristocracy Of Paris, the hteatt, and
the Journalists The ladies were, all of them, the
most elegant actresses Of the theatres of Paris. ALI
these enchantrcsses attended Mile. Raches party,
and exhibited the greatest urbanity and refinement;
and if person had not been aware that they were
all frail women, he would not have observed any
difference between them and the most virtuous wo-
men of Paris. The luxury of the great tragedian,
her admirable palace, the beauty of her furniture,
&c., Sc, have been described in my letters ! was
among the invited, and had a glorious supper. One
of the pecuaries OF this party was that, first, the
ladies seated around an immense table, and
partook Of delicious repast and that after they
had eaten and drank enough they made room for
the gentlemen, to whom they served us echausoas
Franchise, and played my part. But everything,
even pleasure. has end and only keep my sou
uenir with Mile. Rachel wore an admirable
costume Of Spanish sonora, which became her. as
does everything she wears The dancing was fine,
and the company separated at twilight.
The American society residing, or passing through
Paris. has had dull winter, Notwithstanding the
prospects Of gay season. The cause of this unforc
dulness is to be attributed to tho several
eques which have imported themselves from the
other side ofthe water, and have taken Paris for
their residence This Goldfish and salt pork aris-
toeracy, composed Of heirs Of taiors, rag pckers,
fur dealers, ham and pork sellers, &C., after having
played their game at Saratoga and Newport, and
having seen that they were worn out, have aban-
doned their native land and arrived in Paris.
Their importation here has been the signal for dis
order and this state of things will continue as long
as they are not turned out from decent. society.
The new American club has been incorporated hero
by them, and not only have they formed scheme
to prevent the admission Of gentlemen better than
they are; but they have made that place, which was
neutral ground, gambling establishment where,
nightly, immense sums of money are lost by uncon-
scious young men, who are aecced by some Of those
wrctches, who were, few years ago, turned out
from the society Of Saratoga and Newport. fear
that this will seen become q bad affair, where the