The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-01-31

cottOn ~ IN oruer 10 reap the beneht oil the addinnai
value which would accrue to the rest of their property
(Hear hear They talked of being the Liverpool of the
South but at resent they nothing but the Black
wei OF London (iear. hear and laughter.) Let them
bring around them good population; they had indigo
nous wealth OF their and instead OF seeking for com
merce commerce would come and knock ut their own
doors. (Cheers)
France.
RECOGNITION OF LOUIS NAPOLEON BY THE UNITED
sTATEs-THE NEW LINE OF STEAMERS BETWEEN
CHERBOURG AND AMERIcA-GRAND BALL AT THE
TUILERIEs "A DUEL-PRINcE NAPoLEoN'S Dr.
CLARATIoNS ABOUT FRANCE AND THE RHINE-ES-
CAPE OF PRISONERS FROM CAYENNE DISCREDITED
THE NEW COINAGE.
Mr.. Rives, Minister of the United States, had pre-
sented his credentials at the Tuileries, to the Empe
ror. The presentation took place with the same GER
emonials as on late similar occasions. The Ottoman
as well as the Prussian and Austrian ministers also
presented themselves officially, to the Emperor.
1t is stated in commercial circles that government
had finally concluded the contract with the Messa-
geres Nationalcs in conjunction with NJ Levasseur,
the great shipowner, for the establishment Of line
of steamers to ply between Cherbourg and the ports
in North and South America. The company, it is
said, have undertaken to supply fifty-three screw
steamers OF 900 horse power each.
There is report that the Minister of State has fall
len into dscredlt with his colleagues, who feel bound
aton on the Bourse that has resulted in the ruin of
of many persons. Political on dts are, however
crowded out for the moment by the greater excite
ment OF the first imperial ball. which takes place
The invitations were limited to twenty thousand,
Of which two hundred and forty were set aside for
English His Majesty and court came out in the glories
OF short breeches and silk stockings, having for the
fecnyere. Andolnopos des bottes the Morning Chron
aces correspondent says that court etiquette in the
matter OF uniforms and silk stockings as well in
more important affairs is to be strictly kept up under
commotion respecting the strictness of the obser-
vances Of state. The orderly officers and aides-de-
camp especially are desoe. Those Of them who were
allowed to approach the President of the republic
with the familiarity of equals now find themselves
thrust back into the anti-chamber of the Emperor
Napoleon III. They are not even allowed to enter
the Sales des MareschauX, which, in Louis Phi
ippes time, was their usual lounge To add to this,
great feud had arisen between the aides-de-camp
and the newly appointed chamberains, and the affair
is said to have become so embarrassing that Napo-
leon finds his household gives him more trouble to
govern than the rest Of the empire
The card for the ball was in this form
Par ordre dc FEmpereur, la Grand Chambelan rhon.
neur de prevenir NJ. - qu'n est invite passer la
sorte au Palas des Tuerics lie Mercredi Il Janver,
On est price de remettre cette carte en- entrant.
Though the hour mentioned was nine o'clock, yet
long before carriages began to arrive at the court Of
the palace There were two sets of tickets those of
rose color procured an entrance by the pavilion foor
and were set apart for the members OF the Diplomatic
Corps and the higher functionaries of State, and
white tickets for the other persons, who had access
by another entrance on the same side The Emperor
entered the state apartments precisely at nine clock
and proceeded to the throne room where he received
such persons as were specially presented to him by
their respective ambassadors. About ten o'clock ge
neral movement was observed in the saloons leading
to the throne ROOM and soon the Emperor appeared,
with Lady Cowley leaning on his arm, and followed
by the Ministers, the members of the Diplomatic
Corps the officers Of the household the great func-
tionares Of State, and the ladies and gentlemen who
had Just been presented. Louis Napoleon was
dressed in the uniform Of general officer, with the
riband and star of the Legion of Honour. He wore
shoes with small diamond buckles, and white silk
stockings with diamond knee-buciAles. The Minis
ters and several other public unctionares were ST.
milary habited. The Emperor looked we'll, and ap-
peared in excellent spirits as he passed along be-
tween the rows OF gorgeous uniforms and costly
dresses OF ladies' bowling to the right and left He
proceeded at the head Of his brilliant cotege to the
Sale des Marechaux, where dancing ut once COM
menced. The Emperor had for his partner the lady
OF the English Ambassador. Arrivals continued al
most without intemission till III o'clock, and soon
the magnificent saloons of the Palace were filed yet
not incOnyeniently so.
Dancing continued with spirit till near u o'clock.
The Emperor had danced with Lady Cowley the
Princess Mathilde, and the Countess of Teba-the
last one of the most beautiful women in Spain. He
then sat down, with the Grand Chamberlain stand
ing or seated behind him, and looked on at others
dancing, or walked about with lady leaning on his
1t is but fair to say that one of the most con-
spicuous for the vigor and energy OF his dancing,
was Marshal Magnan, whose movements did not
seem the least encumbered by the weight OF his
new honors. At II o'clock the Emperor led the way
to the supper room. The feast was laid out in the
theatre OF the Palace, which was also richly deco.
rated for the occasion. In order that the repast
might be enjoyed with more ease, it had been ar
ranged that the ladies' should sup by themselves and
the men after. The Emperor was followed by nu-
merous co,tege of ladies and gentlemen. When the
folding doors which led from the long gallery to the
vestbuc through which you pass to the theatre were
thrown open, nothing could exceed the briancy OF
the spectacle. Around the semi-crcular apartment
ran buffet laden with refreshments. The number of
tables laid ont was forty; they round, and each
provided ample accommodation for fourteen persons.
Meats OF every kind and wines Of every vintage were
supplied in abundance. Besides the brilliant light
which flowed down from the lustres which hung
from the ceiling, three silver branches, with three
four lights each, were placed on each table. An
elevated gallery ran round the hall, and two bands
OF music played the most select airs alternately
during the whole time. The favorite air, "Partont
po'r IN Syrte' was always sure to be heard where
ever Louis Napoleon made his appearance. 1t was
remarked that the plate bore the initial IN with the
Imperial crown, while the napkins-at least many Of
them-had the letters 81. P" and the date "1si7''
marked on them. Supper was over at two o'clock,
but more than an hour previously the Emperor re-
turned TO the Sale DIES Marechaux with many of the
ladies, and dancing was resumed with even more
eainestness than before. At three o'clock the com
pany began to thin, and before that time the Empc-
ror had retired to his private apartments. Dancing
was kept up till four O'clock
A duel TOOK place, morning OF the llth, between
Count Niewerkerque director of the Museum, and
Col. Edgar Ney. A lady was in the case, AMI n
damage was done. Count Niewerkerque, having
somehow fallen under the dispeasure Of the Princes
Mathlde's coterie, is to be sent on an involuntary
mission to Greece.
M. Dayres, one of the most distinguished profes
sors in France, who was transported to Algeria after
the coup d'ftat of I'd December, died q few days
since, in the military hospital of Orn His son.
nineteen years of age, who was transported with his
father, has petitoned TO he allowed to return.
The following adiudications, or tenders for the
supply ofleaf tobacco to the government were made
on the 10th inst.:-M. Pescatore, for 100000 ko-
grammes Virginia at 96f 97c. per 100 kilogrammes;
100000 kogrammes Kentucky, at IF. 3lc. 100000
kilogrammes Brazilian, at l06f Soc, and 200. 900
kilogrammes Dutch, at 1927. M. Galine, 1,350,000
kogrammes Maryland, 1T sjf. &c.,; and NJ. Man
gnada, 10000 kilogrammcs Havana, at 2sif
The Bishop Of Nancy, Grand Almoner to the En-
peror, has arrived in Paris and commenced his func-
tions Prince Napoleon is preparing for the vice
royalty of Algeria, but will not set out for the