The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-14

night despatch from MarseiIes arrived, contradict
! ing It. The Fury, 1t seems had captured Russiar
schooner but was afterwards Obliged to abandon her
in consequence OF being chased by four Russian YES
sells Of war. The prisoners were kept and gen
erai illumination OF the shops took place on orders
arriving to commence the war and the departure q,
the heet Tor Odessa was expected.
oh the departure OF the French troopsfor the
East, from Algiers, brgadier of chasseurs who
mad long been intimate with young married wo
man OF Algiers, was amongst those ordered for &C
tive service. The young woman, In despair at losing
1 her lover, resolved to accompany him. She dressed
herseif In linen trousers, stable blouse and mill
tary cap and ~ that attire endeavored to pass un.
perceived but 1t so happened that the brgadier was
ordered to embark in sailing vessel with ONLY TWEEN
tyhve men, that it became impossible to introduce
an additional man without detection. The young wo-
man then insisted on getting into sack, and some
Oh the men who were in the secret carried the pack
age on board. Unfortunately, however the vessel
was found neither convenient nor safe enough for
the extended transport, and orders were given to
another vessel to come alongside to take the men
ABOARD. AS the officer In command superintendent
the transfer Of the soldiers saddles BRIDES g. he
perceived the sack in question: and seeing it move
took out his knife, and ripping up the canvass
discovered ITS contents. The consequence was that
the young lady was Immediately shipped and packed
on TO her husband, who proved to be wealthy
rench tradesman at Algiers.
Palaces are prepared ON the shores of the Bos-
pnorus Tor the Duke Of Cambridge and Prince Ma
uus
pow in Paris, on its road to Omer Pacha
The weather has suddenly changed to tempera-
ture which has caused general relighting of fires
IN every house, and has visible effect upon the
sensitive persons OF Parisians, who having discard
ed their winter habiliments rather than once more
resume them prefer shrinking into the recesses of
their own homes In the gay world there is for the
moment absolutely nothing doing.
The remarks in the HERALD on the treaty or con-
vention concluded between Mr.. Buchanan and Lord
Aberdeen, by which England admits, in the ap
preaching European war, the doctrine that the fis
covers both ship and cargo and that free ships maxi
free goods have been translated into all the Fronc
journals. But one or two Of them slyy remark that
such diplomatic triumph, or any species of
triumph Is not likely to attend the Minister Of the
United States in this country who in the first place.
knows not word of the language has no know
ledge OF the usages Of European society, and is
generally thought to be the softest importation, if
and glorious society Of the United States But it is
said he Is busy taking lessons of French governess
PARIS, April 90, 1854
Unusual Gdiefy Of Pdris-Mens Fdshions-rhe Pasetot
and Polka Erploded-7Ae Jacquete d la Cosaque-7ne
Empress's Private Party-Restoraion Of the Niauet-
Piquam Romance efMe SeandaIous World-AIboni
in Paris
Since the declaration OF war; Paris has never been 40
gay or prosperous at present Having strug-
CLING under series of crises during the twenty years.
which have led to peace but amounted to nothing the
Parsians have by common consent agreed to attribute
some magic benefit to spring from the war is
entered into with all the enthusiasm the buoyant con
fdence Of the people, and every feels direct
interest in its results The consequence is feversh
element among all cnsses-a reckless and exubcrant
gaiety among all ranks Longchamps has not been
brilliant crowded since the days of the Duchess de
Berr and fashion has resumed her full empire the
luxurious and peasure-loving Parsians. Men vie with
their devotion 10 and
the startling novelties of the masculine wardrobe is
close fitting coat short in the skirt to look almost
like jacket and in fact it is called the jacquee la
Cosoque This piquant rapidly supersedng the
loose paetot which will be among the things that
were but which not, worn
One of the most exquisite and characteristic enter
tanments Of the private party given by the
Empress to the Emperor. The whole affair was managed
incoeniN, and invitations given out exclusively by
the Empress hersethe Emperor being invited guest
OF course, all the court present. and invitations
extended the British officers who were in Paris
on their way TO the East There court dresses
no uniforms the Empress herself was dressed in plain
brown, and the whole affair was conducted with the
very excess Of simplicity The Empress made the
There was no dancing, no singing-it altogethe.
talking party. 1t doubt very grand, very impe
rial and very delightful; but some Of the English ON
who know less Of French than of fighting fouad II
rather bore, and were heartily glad when 1t was all
over.
Gcymain and Of the ar.tocratie onarters were Of
course closed; but they reopened with great
splendor and society has reached its sparkling
that the polka nexoraby bsnshed the drawing
The Schottische never had footing there and
and the shoned waltz while the creme de Ia creme
have returned to the ancient minuet This latter event
first sgnalzed at the receptions of the Aarquse de
C., who has never failed, for the last twenty-five
years. give her regular Thursday reception She Is
nearly eighty, and had the pleasure of herself
nauguratng the mnuet upon the very door where she
had danced IL twenty FIVE before!
Your party gvers, who stun their guests with every
thing to be found at restaurant WIN DC interested IN
society to furnish refreshments at evening entertain
ments beyond perhaps, glass Of sugar and water The
vulgar display of eatables which parpenues seem to
think necessary bride to induce the guests to come
incident mo.t peculiarly French and which has thus far
escaped the feuiletonsss Monsieur Paul dc R, one
of the great a9en echang and sort of railroad king
in Paris entering his own house few days ago, en-
countered the postman at the door. Asking II there
any letters for him. the posman said but told
him there was for his Wife which, of course, the
husband took. Careessly gsncing at the address, he
that II in the handwriting of his brother. His
suspicious becoming aroused he broke open the letter
and found in it's contents the most unequvocal proof Of
intrigue between his brother and his wife. With
out entering his door, he proceeded Immediately to
his brothers house, displayed the open letter, and
duel was Immediately agreed upon. To the
wfes honor however, both brothers that evening went
violent love to the first astonished ballet girl they
countered An alteration and public quarrel was the
result The brothers met next day and the seducer re-
ceiyed dangerous wound in the breast, and carried
home senseess The poor ballet girl who has inspired
these sudden passions of course, as genuine French
woman could do less than rush frantically to the
bedside of her wounded lover where she remains night
day while the husband avoid the penalties Of the
law packed up dis wife and baggage in hurry, and Is
now travelling in Italy, enjoying the delights Of con.
ugal II is to be hoped that the wounded man win
at least make up TO the poor ballet girl her forfeited
salary.
OF course you have all the floating news about music
and theatricals. may tell you, however, as curious
fact that Madame Abon since her return from America
ia not near 70 popular as before Her immense prssge
has gone and although Of she greatly admir-
ed she creates fnrore People even talk OF Sontag
and Boso before the great Albon and Frezzolni il
real favor,e The fact is that criticism In Paris has
greatly from its former truth and dignity and
the public taste Of has become waverng and
sound. lODlNE
IMPORTANT FROM SPAIN.
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