The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-05-01

return to them tin the NEXT dav In tina
part Of France where the people very religious they
have taken this event warning from heaven threat
Of the Almighty against mankind the churches have
been since all crowded with men and women OF eyerv
rank The priests have been much occupied in CON
esson that they really exhausted But the danger il
now over, and the Voltaranism will produce the same
effect oil upon water. Alas poor humanity, we are
Another great plague which is considered an event in
Paris whilst in New York it is so ordinary that attracts
no attention mean fire. took place on Thursday last
after twelve O'Clock Bercy, suburb OF Paris where
living all the wine dealers who are engaged in the
supply Of Paris Two streets have o been cen burnt and the
mentioning the value Of the buildings which have been
destroyed but only the quantity Of alcohol and
American gentlemen, from private party, when
we saw the first light of the fire. We Immediately
repaired to the spot and witnessed the awful conagra
ton. The fire appeared like a mammoth cauldron,
prepared for internal meeting of witches The
smell Of the burning alcohol the heat Of the walls and
made remember the last great fire in New York by which
all the lower part OF the city destroyed 1t Is said
that the cause of this fire IS attributed to servant who
went down in cellar to get some brandy in bottle and
who gnted the spirits. More than 10 900 casks have
been destroyed by the fire.
evils of the past, and by Friday last all the fashionable
people had forgotten the Sinstre de Brcy which had
on s s BALI s ss o sks
Saturday evening at the Hotel de Vile, at
which NJ Berger. the hosptable Project of La Seine
had invited five thousand guests who to be intro
duced to the Emperor and Empress. The whole suite
Of apartments, which most appropriate for a
e Of that kind were opened for that occasion though
and restored and the nnumerable number OF candles
the profusion of flowers, the luxury Of velvet and
eyes of the beholders were fatigVed The black
coats. must confess it, in number at the ball Ber-
GER and the Office holders Senators and members of
the legislative body had selected in their wardrobe
the short trousers and silk stockings, only wore pan
falcons. few imprudents attired In their court
dresses but they were SO much the point de re Of all
the black suit gentlemen that they Immediately retired
and went home to change their garments. The dipo.
matte body was present in their regaa. Louis Napo-
leon and the Empress arrived at very late hour It was
eleven o'clock and the ball only to begin when
they arrived the was quite cold in the par
cold on the banks of the Seine. The hall called La
Sale ST. Jean, for which 800 900 francs have been
for the Emperor and Empress. One Of the gene
men of the Common Council had suggested the
idea of having several Of glass taken out, and the
Several ladies who had been admitted when the Emperor
and Empress arrived, were obliged to withdraw owing
de vie escorted by NJ Berger and the Common Council
Louis Napoleon his uniform OF general As for the
Empress she had placed her head superb Of
the order Of Maria Louisa lately presented to her by the
Queen of SPAIN Her dress OF white tulle trimmed
the first quadre danced the Empress uttered cry
which occasoned by the fall on her shoulder Of
piece Of enaamed wax from one of the tapers Of the
chandelier Fortunately there danger, and the
skin slightly injured. Their majesties then proceed
ed through the suite of apartments and retired at about
one O'clock Owing to an unknown circumstance the or
two o'clock and those who desired to have another dance
seemed to be quite disappointed at this strange proceed
ing The number of Americans present small, owing
the Sans oc arrangements Of the legation who had
taken trouble for the accommodation of country
men,. whilst the Engishmen, ,Austrans, Russians,
Spaniards etc were in great numbers. The same COM
plants made to about the ball which took place
to night at the Tueries. Mr. Rives is gone to London
for two weeks absence in Great Britain leaving the
distribution of the official tickets to his Secretary of Le
CATION, Mr. Sanford
On Sunday last, despite the rain, which was pouring
down in torrents the first Of the year took place
at the ground called Lamarche, near Paris The
stands flied with people of the most fashionable
lowed was also filled, and when the Emperor arrived,
at three O'clock followed by Prince Nurat Lord Hami
ton and Princess Mathde the races began Two teePe
horses the second for by three horses mount
ed by gentlemen riders. The horse called Colonel, be-
longing to Mr. Thomas. won the first premium, running
space Of 500 metres, and jumping over twenty four
hurdles The second by the horse 1o,
a to m the
At Marseles, the 2Sth ult-, the statue of Arch
bishop Behano was inaugurated, who did 50 much for
he last century Bezano name is celebrated all
the country and the inhabitants of the Phocean city
The tnted States Consul Mr. Hodge, was present at the
ceremony and all the inhabitants Of the city and neigh
boring places had left their houses to crowd to the ground
the centre Of which the bronze monument unveil
ed to their veneration.
The appointment of Mr. vesey as consul Of the United
States Havre has been much approved in Paris by all
the Americans with whom have conversed about this
choice made by General Pierce. had the pleasure
of shaking hands with this gentleman Saturday last
who enjoys excellent health and who in Paris for
the accomplishment Of certain important business
The American sailing ship Mercury, which left New
Hayre having accomplished her trip within fifteen days.
She emily days from Newfoundland to Havre.
1t is the shortest passage recorded.
On board the steamer Humboldt, which sails the
18th instant from Havre will leave for New York Of
greatest culinary celebrities NJ. Chevaler Appert,
who has rendered his of Gordon Bleu particularly
in the navy and on board Of the packets by
the tin boxes of preserved vands and vegetables which
he prepares for expectation AT the last Grand Exhi
moth tin box, containing whole sheep free Of bones,
which deservedy attracted the attention Of the Lords
the monster preserve The opening Of that box which
weighed hundred and ninety pounds is reserved for
years to come but the perfect quality Of the meat
cannot be doubted moment H. Chevaer Appert,
goes himself New York. to present to the exhibition of
New York, at the Crystal Palace, another mammoth
piece which was made the 25th of April 1852 com
posed of the hereafter named articles -
Pounds.
Mutton meat devoid of bone ..................40h
Minced pork and ham stuihng ..................5S
Gravy and Jeiiy........,...
TOTAL
am toc that NJ chevaer has been for some time past
endeavoripg to make contract for supplying the
steamship of Aspinwa Co. the Atlantic sea, and
everything leads believe that he will succeed 10 the
United SUes. The New York HERALD office viii have to
share sh of NJ Appert, who has prepared it expressly
for the EDITORS
Among the American doctors who have visited Paris,
for some lime past, have to mention Dr. Bigelow, from
Boston, vho is permanently established in city,
and who's Office is daily visited by all his unfortunate
counrym en- taken sick far from home in foreign land
1t no only good but also charitable idea for Dr.
Bgelow t. establish himself here as ply stefan, and he
has every prospect Of success
At the Opera Comique Mr. Savage produced play in
two acts entitled ola Fonelli.' The music of which,
written by NJ. Ambrois Thomas, considered as the
prettiest written by this renowned composer Mme
Ugade the charming prima donna nightingale Of this
theatre sang the part Of ia Fone and received
with unbounded naras.
At the Theatre FraRcais, comedy in act entitled
tIas Lunds de Madame" (.Iady ****s Monday, Re
ception Days Of Madame @*%"*, BY the late NJ Alart
police without any motive. The measure had also
been taken few days before for the drama called MA
laria.'' After many inquiries the order was with
drawn and the play is to be produced this evening.
At the Gaite theatre drama BY n. Aurcel Bourgeois
and Michael Mason, called ''Mara Rose was perform
ed on Tuesday last and met with unbounded success.
The play is full OF incident of the best kind excite the
sympathy Of the public, and contains many beautiful
parts.