The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-02-27

breadth OF Europe, and its fiat Is the determination
Of people, slow to wrath and OF great Kindness y
to be triied with no longer.
This day courier passed through Paris-the scene,
in other days, of events on whish the world he's
turned as on hinge-on his way to st. Petersburg,
with instructions from the British Ministry that Sir
George Seymour should at once cease ell diplomatic
relations with the Imperial Court of Russia. At the
Foreign Office he was joined by an agent, bearing
commands Of precisely similar nature to General
Castlebsjac, the French Ambassador.
The Emperor of the French too, has held q solemn
conclave, at which his Ministers, Marshals, and the
chief offcen Of his empire, were present. At this
meeting all diplomatic reserve was entirely laid aside.
The warlke resources of France formed an animated
subject Of discussion, or should rather say Of con-
graduation for their entire completeness aud extent
were unanimously subscribed to.
His Msesty is understood to have spoken with great
trnDess and with unwonted freedom. The ground OF
litigation from the commencement of the dispute
concerning the Holy Places, the recall of NJ. Lava
Ieite the appointment Of n. De Ia Cour was rapidly
passed over. The determined purpose Of Russia
om the entree of Prince MenschikofT on the scene
the impossibility of shaking her evident purpose or
IS witnessed in the fragrant attack and carnage at
Snope OF trusting her repeated protestations were
dispassionately but clearly demonstrated And now,
said the Emperor, seeing that at last diplomatic
relations between this country and Russia have ceas.
ed, it is time that we devote ourselves with every
energy we possess to meet her on that field where
France has never shrank from encountering an
enemy, be he whom he may.
Tomorrow IL IL known that DEGREES will apDear in
the Mowiteur calling out the remaining smolety OF
the contingent for the years l849 1850, and the
whole Of the contingent for ls53-in fact raising the
effective army Of France to $50 900 Paris itself
is turned into militnv ataiir. 100000 havrosacks
10000 shirts harness md artillery equipments to an
enormous extent, only some OF the orders given
Communications from the departments show that
there everything Is hustle and sctivity-that many
soldiers are already IN motion, proceeding towards
the various depots assigned them, and that trade is
beginning to feel all the impulse such . state Of
political agitation necessarily affords IL. To-day it
Is said that an occurrence of most unprecedented
nature took place, namely, that 800 British blue
jackets passed through duly oficcred, en- route to
Marseiles there to take ship for Malta II such be
the me- fact i Is speaking evidence Of the urgency
its part in the great drama nov in its Inauguration.
There Is likewise report that 100000 men, an
Anglo French army, will be sent to Mitylene. Seve-
raj French officers Of high distinction in their profes
Paris there is the greatest stir and excitement among
the military. new life seems about to dawn upon
them. Nothing but old stories OF the Empire will
now DO over the evening weed, mingled with hopes
society the opinion prevails that war is - good
as commenced Russia will herself make q
solemn declaration to that effect and that the scab
bard once flung away, it win be long very long,
It again find sheath. Here and there you o,casion-
ally meet sensible men, who tell you that the Empe
ror OF Russas position is isolated false aud SO
weak, that wsr is logically impossible, and that they
will believe in it till the noise of the great guns
bocms in their esrs. They ask Il team be supposed
that the merchants and nobles shut out AMI starved
they will be when the finest British fee. that ever
oated o. its waters nfests the Baltic, will submit to
the headl0Dg passion Of the Autocrat Their opinion
s, in hct, that Nicholas will shortly have to endure
the fate of Paul. and that twisted kerchief will
stem the blood Of the thousands who are now hurry
ing on to the promised scene of carnage.
News is expected daily from Kaefst, where the
Turks have concentrated their forces in great
strength, and from whence it Is supposed dash at
Bucharest is intended. Omer Pacha, however, has
unfortunately fallen into bad state Of health which
may obige him to cede the command for while. It
would be matter Of serious regret il any such cir
cumsance threw chance in the way Of the Russians
just now. The successful conduct Of the Ottomsns
has had SO important an effect in placing their quar-
rel in an advantageous light before the world that
would be pity they should lose any of their prestige
now at the eleventh hour, when giants are about to
place their shields before them.
A great ball was given last night by their Majes-
ties at the Tuileres, and all that the most brilliant
illumination, the richest habits, the 8syest and most
varied toilets the sweetest strains sf harmony, and
the most cordial, graceful and princely reception
festivity was there But there was obvious gra-
vity in the department Of many whose official rank
and gallant presence rendered them necessarily OBJ
jects OF observatio0. Whenever there was possi-
bility Of doing groups formed themselves togeth
er, and the word guerre" might continually be
heard TO issue from them. The Emperor himself,
spite OF efforts to the contrary, could not disguise
the thoughtful expression Of his features but it was
only the sunny face Of the beautiful Empress that
brought back mems minds to the proper business Of
the evenings business of love and admiration, Of
chiysirous Wit and knightly bearing, and not Of
Invitations have been sent out however, for two
balls cosfumss- -one for the 10th and the other for
the 2Sth instand ladies are apprsed that the same
they desire IT, the fact really being that not only
the ground Of expense, but that of personal feel
ing, there is considerable difficulty in getting up the
novel fefes at the Palace. The French are them
the ridiculous is 60 acute that they have morbid
horror OF being cause of wit to others. Their balls
nasques they are accustomed to, and all the romp
and fun which are Characteristic of them /; but
ters Of former century, with all the gravity
becoming the grand saloons Of the Tuileries Is what
Is altogether new TO them, and . dread lest in such
position they should become obnoxious to the mk-
reason why the of these es has not hitherto
corresponded with the efforts which have been made
TO give them eciat But the most strenuous endea
vors are being exerted that the 10th and 2stn shall
The Emperor and Empress visited the Theatre
Francais last night. The performances were Lies
Femmes Savantes," and q one act comedy by M.
Scribe called Mon Etoile." N. Bressant made his
debut in the former piece.
Prince Jerome Is making preparations on large
scale for summer palace at Havre large bodies of
workmen are constantly employed.
For some time past, at the extremity Of the Rue
Jean Goujon on o vacant piece Of ground extending
to the Cour de Refine, three or -four tents have been
erected. and near them have been built ovens made
OF brick In them Is being baked ct present sort
OF household bread for the soldiers Of such descrip
ton - would serve admirably for campaign pur-
poses. The men are obliged to cone In surn by
brgades to exercise Themselves In the use Of these
ovens. Some bread thus made was yesterday for
the frst time, distributed to the soldiers, who ap-
peared much pleased with it.
A singular seizure has just been made by the en-
ployes OF the ocfroi at the Barriere st. Denis.
covered cart came NJ, The driver of which stated
that he bad nothing 10 declare, but one Of the en-
pl0yes on looking the vehicle found lying in the
bottom of it nine large cannon balls and several