The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-05-22

young men who dared to try line of defence
and selfprotection. Among the vanquished wore
against Yenuses, who took desperate fight towards
Cafe Vachefte, renovating the well known picture OF
David's Rape Of the Sabines. Chateau d Asniere,
Rapelagh, Chateam dm Nenrs, La Chaumitre,
FEyses, and all the public gardens, are also inaugu-
rating their balls, and they are nightly filed.
The grand ball which was to take place at the
Tuleries, given by the Empress to the members OF
the Senate, the Legislative body, and the Common
Council, is postponed to another period. The bad
health Of the wife of Louis Napoleon ut this present
moment will prevent the Emperor from issuing bis
invitations.
The magnetic marvels which have lately produced
such excitement in the United States have crossed
the water and now attracting attention all
Europe. Several articles have appeared in the Ger
man and French newspapers upon the subject The
accounts in these journals full Of errors but they
awakened strong desire TO bring the subject to a
careful examination. Accordingly a seance took
place on the evening Of the 30th inst. at the house
OF distinguished American citizen in Paris. This
was attended by large circle OF friends and sarans
English French, ana American. Among the Eng
lish remarked Sir Robert and Lady Orburctrout
Lady Bruce Lady Elgin, Mr. Grattan, formerly
French were represented by Mr.. Duhame, the most
celebrated psychologist living; NJ Mattison, DR.. Du-
metz, M. Ray de Chaumont, Count Leyen, M. Del
bruck, &c. M. Arago who had been invited, not
being able to attend, sent his secretary, NJ Gourgon.
Among the Americans ! noticed Mr.. Crittenden
American Consul at Liverpool, Mr. Prescott Secretary
OF the United States Legation at London Messrs Put
nam, Fremont, Appleton, Hall, Leseur, Lieut.. Bart
lett &c.
The experiments consisted in laying the palms of
the hands on tables of various Sizes In all cases
the tables moved more or less rapidly, sometimes
forward, sometimes backward, and sometimes in
circles; they also frequently rose up on one side,
standing on two legs, and often one. When thus
raised, they required strong pressure to bring
them down. The most astonishing fact was
that all these motions took place in pre-
sence of all The company, to the will Of some
persons in circle, whose hands were placed
on the tables One Of the tables weighed ut least
seyentyive .poonds: The French Swans present
move themselves, and manifested to the person who
assisted in the exhibition their full conviction the
subject. The experiment is now brought before the
ly and scientifically examined. 1t is time that it
should be done. The spirit rapping has not been
attempted, nor did the exhibition go beyond the
phenomenon already described. The power of the
will to act upon inert matters charged with certain
fluid was tie point to be proved, and this was fully
settled by the experiment we have described.
On Sunday last the second races of the Champ lie
Mars came off in very brilliant style. At the ap.
pointed hour the Emperor arrived on the spot, and
the racing began in presence Of very large crowd
of amateurs Of all ranks Of Partisan society. The
"stake of lena" Of 1000 francs, was won by the
horse called Pile on Face, belonging to Count
dHedouvDle. The especial stake" Of 1000 francs,
was won by Aquila from the stable of M. A. Au-
mont. The stake of the Ministry Of the Interior Of
1000 francs. was won, er eq,to by Mka and Aramis,
and then it being renewed Aramis, belonging to the
Count of Cogsiin, was the conqueror The race
over the hurdles, for 900 francs, finally by
lanthe,. whose proprietor is Mr.. Chapman. The
second hedge race was won by Bedford, who leaped
over six hurdles. His proprietor is tho Marquis of
Coatandon.
The improvements Of Paris are still continuing,
and the city in certain wards, is assuming new as
pec which has totally changed the souvenir OF those
who knew the rieuc Parie, as it was twenty years
ago. On the<Ath ut., the municipal council OF the
Department of Ia Seine had decided that all the
houses from the Rue de Lechee to the French thea
tire should be torn down, in order to form large
square in front Of that theatre On the other side of
the Palais Royal the Louvre two blocks will also
disappear. The expense Of that improvement is cal
culated at 2l00000O Of francs of which II 500 900
| will be paid by the government, and $500 900 by
the municpality. The Louvre is continued with
much activity and the building is now six feet above
the level Of the ground.
branch willow tree, which was planted ina pot
by the Prince of JOnville, and ia Ken from the tree
which was growing at St. Helena, on the grave Of
l. Napoleon, had been cultivated in France by NJ
| MOunean, gardener at Moulignon, in the Depart
ment of Seine ct OiZe. This tree, which is now ten
metres high and thirty metres wide, was offered to
the Emperor, accepted it and had it brought to
| hi, couf.ry house Of VIleneuyc rElange, near st.
Cloud
| A plant called Dada in Africa, and well known
in Europe by the botanical name OF penny royal, OF
the species of germandreas, has been presented to
| the Academy OF Science, as capital remedy for
| hydiophobia. 1t is necessary to powder the plant
and mix it with honey This paste must be taken,
six spoons fall day. with some sweet oil, for three
days. and then no tear need be entertained about the
| disease.
Several mines producing the best gold have lately
been discovered in Iransylyania, between Ieiden
1t is said that there are already three hundred
miners daily employed in the placers.
| Four hundred and ninety-seyen Germans have en-
barhed this week at Havre for New York and New
| Orleans.
few days ago. poor woman fell by accident
| into the Seine, and was being drowned. Among
the spectators then pass ing the P0nt Royal there
was u gentleman ON horseback, who, seeing the
peril which the unfortunate woman was in, immedi-
1 ately alighted, and, without taking off his coat,
threw himself into the water and succeeded in rescu
ing the woman The hero Of this act Of courage and
charity is nobody else than Mr. Cass OF General
Cass, Minister Of the United States at Rome, now
i en- cosge in Paris
We have been entertained. during the past week
with several theatrical novelties which worth be-
ing noticed, and will no doubt prove interesting to
| your readers.
At the imperial Opera House, the long expected
opera, in four acts, by NM. Macquet and Lacroix--
the music by Wiederineyer-entitled " La Fronde, /"
was performed for the first time on Monday evening
last. and was received with much enthusiasm. This
new musical work contains, from beginning to end
| series of remarkable melodies, which were mnch
appreciated, well as the dramatic incidents in
vented by the poets who wrote the Rbrefto As a
matter Of the scenery and costumes magni-
fcent and offer to the beholder the most magic
, ever produced on the stage M. Roger, the sweet
tenor. very successful in the delivery of his roe,
| as well as M. Obin and M. Morel Madame Ts-
desco, who played the most conspicuous part in the
new opera, also rewarded with the most deafcn-
| ing plaudts. Madem0iselle Nan and hiademoisele
Lagrua played the other two parts OF women.
! At the Comic Opera House we have the perfor-
nance of two new opcrettas in one act; the first
being called ia Lettro un Bon Dieu," by NM.
Scribe and De Ccurcy, music by Dnprez, aud the
second entitled "LOmbre d Argentine" written by
M. de BievIlle, and the music by Monsford, who Is
well known in America by his opera of "Poichi-
nelle," Punch) These two new plays were very
well received by the public.
At the Vaudeville theatre farce, in one act.
called "Quand ou vent tuer son CHEN, has also met
with the public appreciation.
The Italian Theatre is drawing to close Madame
de Lagrange is still nightly received with much ap
pause and numerous bouquets. Her performances
Of 'Luca di Lammermoor,' the "Barbier OF Sc
Vile" and the "Elexir dAmore, are considered the
nc Plus ultra Of refined singing. She appeared on