The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-01-18

seeds are growing with rzpidity, and in case Of a
frost the whole crop viii be destroyed. In many
gardens the apricot peach, ard other ut trees,
in full bloom.
The fe,e at the TuiIleries and Hotel de Vile il
postponed until the end OF the month; but have TO
mention treat given on Saturday last, at the Grand
Opera by Musard, the celebrated orchestra leader,
who gave, in that immen se hail. the tirst masked ball
Of the season. There is apprehension felt by all the
fashionable people in going to the first ball Of the opera
for fear il win not be crowded. This was not the
case on Saturday last for at 10 o'clock the hour,
the doors were opened, the theatre invaded by
large number Of men and women, in costume, black
dominoes, and dominoes of all colors, who mingled
with the gentlemen in black suits and then the fun
began.
few hours before this fantastica ball had taken
place, the new circus called Cirque Napoleon, built
under the care of NJ. Dejeun, by n. Hiltorf, had
opened its doors for the first time, to crowd amount
inc to 10 900 people, among whom were the Emper-
or his imperial family and all the dignitaries of the
new empire. This place Of amusement, which is
situated on the Boulevard du Temple on the frontier
of Boulevard Beaumarchais, is the nc Plus
uhra of refinement for circus, and may be
used as n model for any building Of the same
kind to be erected in any country. The outside
OF this building is covered with bas reiefs in the
style Of those Of the ParthenOn, and the inside of
the house has been painted by NJ. Gosse, who has
represented the finest OF the art of horsean-
ship Of Paris and OF Europe The roof of the new
circus is supported without columns, and at
the centre OF it there hangs a huge and mag
nifcent chandelier, which contains twelve hun
dred burners, and throws q superb light on
the whole anphitheatre. Every seat s covered
with crimson velvet, gilt on the edges. The
ship without equal in any country. A cantsr was
sung in honor of the Chief Of the State by NJ Lau
rent, baritone, of the Second Comic Opera House.
Theatre Lyrique.) and at the end Of the perform
ance the wOrkmen of the circus presented the Empe
with splendid bouquet. Though all this affair
had been made up by the Bonapartists, there was
no enthusiasm in the crowd.
A fctr, which offered very brilliant coup d'GI.
and which, from all the reports | have heard, was
no doubt admirably managed, took place at Lyons
on the 10th nst for the Inauguration of the grand
statue representing the Holy Virgin, which was
placed on the top of the Church of Tourviere. On
Sunday last the whole city was illuminated as if by
enchantment, and seemed to be all in flames. Songs
in honor OF the Roman religion were heard in all
parts OF the city and the citizens seemed to be much
excited II is well known through Christendom that
the people Of Lyons are the most religious OF the
world.
The railways are progressing in a wonderful man.
ner in France, and | have particularly to mention
that from Lyons 10 Avgnon, which owing to the fine
weather, is continued with great CELEBRITY. From
Chalons to Lyons the same progress is remark
ed in the branch of the railway which is now build
ing, and everything leads to the belief that the whole
road will be completed by the beginning OF 1854
In Paris. the circular railway, called chemn de fer
dc ceiafue which was intended to unite the depots,
for the better accommodation of travellers and mer
chandise, was finished and naugnrated on Monday
last. 4 dozen wagons, adorned with flags and
branches OF foliage, were occupied by distinguished
members OF the government and members OF the
press, who were conveyed around Paris, from de-
pot to another and finally to the depot OF Strausbrg
where they unched.
A very curious invention has been perfected and
exhibited in public on Sunday last, around the
church st. Vincent de Paul. It is carriage, directed
by means Of a machine filed with compressed air
which moves three wheels. The wagon contained
two gentlemen, who, with much ability, directed the
new invention, and proved it successful This ey-
pertinent will soon be repeated from La Madeleine
to La Bastile along the boulevards
A railway is TO be established across the Simplon,
in the Alps, to join Piedmont to France.
The cholera is still raging at St Petersburg. On
the 9th December there were 435 people SICK and
50 deaths. The disease progressing in other cities
OF Russia and II is feared II will follow the same route
rs in previous years.
The herring fishery in the channel is very pro-
ductive this year and the fishermen Of the French
shore coming money at the fish markets of Paris.
Sardines, another tine fish, also plentiful in Br
fanny. and it is calculated that $40 millions of them
are annually taken there, the product of which is
1856 600 francs There are l6O ships employedin the
trade, and their crews amount to 5000 sailors. 5000
families are engaged in making nets for that sort Of
fishing $500 people are also engaged in the sale,
and the fishing lasts about eight months.
There i, in the department of the Vosges wo-
living in her lO?th year, who is still break
ing stones on the highroad Of Aydoilles. Another
woman, Of Mirecourt is l04 years old, and is not
troubled with any disease or niirmitv.
Prince Trabetzkoi married At Venice. on the 9th
nit, Mdlle. Mary Tagion, daughter OF the celebrated
ddaseesf who j. only seventeen years old.
Two rrle a. known
States. where they won much fame, are now ia Paris
One is NJ. II. Nieuxtemps, the celebrated violin
player. whose method has 50 many admirers; he
gives a concert tomorrow night at NJ. Henry HeHs
concert room. and from what have heard the place
will be filed. The second l. Camille Sivor, just ar
rived here, and who will no doubt soon find an en-
gagement either At the Italian Theatre or elsewhere
to have his magic violin the violin OF Pagauin,
heard by the numerous dltfdWt OF Paris. | will
report these two concerts.
The theatrical news i not Of much interest this
week. and have hut few item. worth mentioning.
At the Grand Opera. on Monday last the tenor
Gaymard. who was singing in Moses IN Egypt"
was seized by sudden indspo-tion. and there being
no to play in his part, the manager was Obliged
to give back the money.
Nerdi's "Iuisa Miller" On Tuesday last the house
was crowded The opera of DonZettis ElieZe d
Amofe,' was also performed on Sunday last, with
Nine. Vera. senor Beuctti, and Calsoari With much
success.
1t the vorictics Theatre play in one act entitled
Al you Dilai--ie Mamau,' was received with con
siderable applause: il il not OF much consequence.
Grand review. in five acts. called Les Valetis de
/ aimee ls52 Is in rehearsal and will be soon pro-
ducod.
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