The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-06-03
Prince Metternich was honored by visit Of tho

Prince Metternich was honored by visit of tho
Emperor Nicholas. The autocrat ofRussia was very
afable to the old chief of European diplomacy.
Emperor Joseph will visit Hungary in July next,
to be present at the Inauguration of the Hentzy menu
ment, which viii take place on the 18th of that
month, IN commemoration of the triumphant entry
OF the Austrian armies at Buda and Pesth.
At Munich, in Bavaria, the committee Of the
Chamber of Deputies has repulsed all the projects
of the government, relative to the press as 10 the
removal OF bail and trial by jury. These two repul
sive acts demanded by the king, have been rejected
as contrary to the constitution, and they cannot
be put into action until after the revision Of the
constitution itself This is, no Doubt caused by the
remains of the " Lola Monies party" in Bavaria.
The memoirs Of General Gorgey have recently
been published at Leipsig, but they have been pro-
hibited in Austria. This IS surprising, for
this work is entirely in favor Of Austria and it had
been sold previously at Prague.
that the famed socialist, Mr.. Proudhon, had been
set Free on the condition that he would leave France
for the United States, and remain there, with his
fellow socialists, CADET s. Co. The Steele and other
lieve that, though NJ. Proudhon has nearly achieved
the penalty to which he had been sentenced he has
received orders to leave France
The Presidential question in the United States is
here the topic Of all conversation among Ameri-
cans. The wings seem discouraged, and the demo-
Gratis radiant with hope. Among the European
liberals the name of Cass is always in the ascendant.
The noble stand he took in Paris against the quin-
of freedom this side of the Atlantic. His defeat
of that Ubiquitous combination Of the great powers
to abrdge the liberties of the and of commerce,
is considered here as the brightest page Of Cass's
career for it was the General who aroused all Europe
from its slumbers, and exhibited for the first time,
to the world, the moral and physical power Of Ame-
RIGA IN its gigantic strength and inevitable progress
This great act Of Gen. Casss life gives relief to his
name in Europe, and excites general sympathy in
his favor on this side Of the Atlantic. which no
doubtwill add to his strength at home. b. IL. r.
GOSSIP.
PARIS, Nay Is, 1852.
The Fine Spring Veather-Par,s Become the Theatre
Of Pieasn,c-Graad BaR,-Magnifcent Military
Bal, attended BY the PresMcnt-Names of
Americams Present-Graad Dinner by Lonis
Napoleon--Fetes and AB,uSements---4lbonia and
her Observation-Disclosures in Paris.
The return of the spring, since the last fine days,
has given to Paris new aspect, which may be COM
pared to that of man who, being dirty, long
bearded, and covered with soiled clothes, washes
his face, shaves his chin, changes his linen, and puts
on new garments. In word, Paris has, like
snake, changed its winter skin, and appears now
as bright and as gay it was previously dull.
This admirable and long expected weather has been
very favorable to the grand festivities which we
have witnessed during the last four days, and which
will be, this evening, ended by the mammoth fire.
works. which are to be lighted on the heights of the
Trocadero The grand capital of France has been
and is still entirely devoted to pleasure and anima-
ton; and though the enthusiasm is not as frantic
as was expected, yet every one has accepted the
pleasure under its new shape, and has enjoyed it
without dissatisfaction. The Champ de Mars, the
tribunes of the government, and the ball of the
Military School, (of which will give the particu
lars hereater), and every place. have been besieged
not only by strangers and partzans of Louis Napo-
leon, but also by legtmists, Orleansts, and repub
LEANS who cared but very little about their opin-
ions, provided they could have sight of the
per- per, preceded BY a splendid ball. In Short sat
the mOnomania for pleasure and fetes has in
vaded Paris, and has attracted here all the
idlers Of Europe-those who have both time and
city taken by surprise-nvaded by legons of foreign
ers, who are SO daring as to take possession, not
only of all the hotels but also Of half of the private
houses. How many inhabitants Of Paris have re-
ceived an unexpected visit of friends living in the
provinces, who had come, without notice. to impose
themselves on their hospitality for a week or two
Beds on the floor have been prepared, and Paris is
now with certain restrictions and differences, what
it in 1915, when the allies invaded its streets
and forced themselves into the homes of its citizens.
have heard many persons saying that this crowd
of strangers ought to be considered an immense
benefit for the commerce of our city. / do not know
if this be true but the value of every article of food
has augmented during the last two weeks, and
we now pay twice as much for n dinner did
but, as matter OF course, this state
of things will be of immense advantage to all the
butchers, gardeners, and vegetable sellers, bakers
and wine merchants.
Several balls have taken place within the seven
last days. The first was given by the novel writer,
Viscount d Arlncourt, gentleman and nobleman
of letters, who has married very rich and elegant
lady, and whose passion is to offer his friends sort
of literary and dramatcal entertainment, besides
the pleasure of dancing. Mdlls Rachel, the talented
actress, the heroine of the c and she delivered
an act of the tragedy Of Virginia with her accus-
toned energy and pathos,, This was followed by
scene from the " Msanthropc" of Moliere. The
negro singer, Signorita Martinez, and sweet So
prano, Md'lle Rossignon, assisted by NJ. Hequet the
eminent composer, formed excellent concert which
was followed by magnificent ball, and ended by
delicious dinner. The society invited by viscount
Dartmouth was the highest of Paris and the
neighboring powers Of Europe; and among the nu-
m9rous guests, remarked the Prince and Princess
of Seville, who are the nearest relations to the King
The second ball to be reported is that given at
the hotel of the Embassy Of Prussia by VI. and
Madame de Hazfeldt, and was much appreciated by
all the inrites of those distinguished foreigners.
The saloons of the Prussian Legation were filed
with persons of all parties, aad | remarked in the
same room NJ. Dupin (ex-Speaker Of the House),
Marshal Excelmans, Marquis de Larochejaquelin,
~ Gu1S M M d1Arg0us lord C0yey Prince
relet, Admiral Baudin, M. de Morny, and all the
ministers of Louis Napoleon-ire and water in the
same place. The toilets of the ladies were extremely
UILHdht, anu among tne TlcneSt was tnat OF the
Princess Of Stourza, who wore four millions of francs
in diamonds. The Arabian chiefs-the same who
arrived in Paris few nights ago, to be present at
the distribution Of the eageswere the lions of the
soet and their bronzed faces and dark eyes excited
much attention among the fair sex Of the assembly
The ball ended at halfpast five o'clock. 1t will be
remembered as one Of the most splendid tcs Of the
embassies.
But the greatest event, in the fashionable circles
Of the week, was the grand military ball to which
the army had invited the Prince President of the
republic, and which took place on Tuesday evening
at the Ecole Militaire. This grand affair." for which
preparations Of the most admirable kind had been
made during the last three weeks, will rank among
the highest fetes witnessed in Paris or else
where.
The court Of honor Of the hotel had been covered
over, and converted for the occasion into series of
spacious saloons, to receive the company invited, the
dancing taking place in the centre one. The first
room was vestibule, at each corner Of which were
pissters, the base Of each being supported by four
large pieces of cannon, one at each corner, and
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