New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-07-22
an AMERICAN WOMAN IN PARIS. mo. XXX
THE PARIS AGRICULTURAL EXHIBITION.
Coussrordsnce Of The ~ Y. fritne.

We had long dissertation on labor while lsboring with
tho crowd beneath the arch which admits the ied
Ct the Exposition of Animals Instruments and Products
of Agriculture at the Concours General fParis, 1885,
Now we are more open ground with pretty NINA
ture village laid out before We viii call this obong
square where We are the village common In its center
stands fountain which has been placed there temporarily
TO exhibit iis agility in playing water.
The end Of the embankmen, in front OF us s masked by
pots Of Towering plants between which steps lead up 10
the tent which crows its summit Avenues fanked with
tents extend along the natural level OF the field on either
side Of the embankment. These tents or awnings, like
almost everything pertaining to the City OF fas' are
tssefely and conveniently arranged They are kept ex-
uresy for exposions and OF course are always ready
when needed.
On our right on entering the field are the offices OF the
Commsanat, including those for the Minister'S Tor the
police. for military guards and for fromen
On our left the hall for the distribution OF prizes with
oeces for Jurors Beyond this cloth hall is neat blue
and ybestrped tent Photographic Saloon; here all
the urze animals are obliged to leave their miniatures for
the Snte and these albums of the knosses of the finest
sheen and cattle of France among the not least inter-
,eresiipg Of her Archives OF Art.
Adjoining the tent OF the Mssseurs Bovine, is ateer
for painters in OIL Here you will see hieike portraits
which viii put Cuyps TO shame. There majesty and
grace of form in these fine animals which elevaes one
ideal Of physical beauty Yesterday you might have seen
Rosa Bonheur regarding with ecsecy those Hereulean
Tauro. She is only ametem but connelsseur OF
animals and rivals Landseer in her pictures Of them and
is perhaps without eIaggeration, the greatest living
PAINTER Of horses. Her almost fesze picture OF the
orse Market took fret prize ut the last French En-
nosicn of Pictures Mademoselle Bonheur is known in
the literary and aroving circles Of Paris not only as
painter bu, as q undetermined, vruous woman. Her
studies from nature render male costume convenient and
often neeessay-especay at the markets. to harmonic
with this costume and daily oss OF time she wears
her hair habitually homme Though she Is often recog-
nizei among the skfu male equetrians OF the Champs
Ely stes che her petticoas only when hey would
iupe her sports the pursuit Of her Art So we may
conclude that even for women there s way where there
is will
The tickets for admission to the distribution OF prizes
were all distributed when arrived. After administering
sy sxpence the courtesy of entrance az foreigners was
acceded TO us.
The Ministers OF Agriculture of Commerce, and Public
Works coon entered, and were greeted with Immense
applause military band struck up spirited welcome
which lued the expression Of popular enthusiasm In
depepdont of HE character, find something thrilling in
the aspect of fine got up in blue cloth, gold en-
brodery and buttons about with yellow sash
ard tanned with three-cornered hat nkling with gold
tn say nothing abOu, moustaches and sword and
straw colored gloves am q thorough imperialst when
see such shining fnery, and could clap my hands 10
blsters for IT, But such eeryescng enthusiasm hattens
10 tend appreciation when see handsome republican,
done I'D simply in s,raight-bodied coat and common
morsls panaloons without shred Of shine about him.
Kipgs and Emrerors Generals Ministers and Emoassa
dors need, to my mind flaming bushes round them az
sm;,udes Of their assumed and acknowledged impor-
lance. 49,
Indulge these reflections simply because the hall is
7 IA eteaking minister TO
destnpd his repor of the Concours his address TO the
receivers of the prizes; fact no: sure he offered
the latter oil. BE that may open my catalogue
and examine its contents. BY the aid OF my pencil md
that the Imperial government have this year appropriated
ss prizes for the Concours, $4,000 for animals alone
The prizes for males average to those for females "a
eight five This s the fret time too, that the Lady
Boyines and 0ynes have been admitted TO concurrence
with each other in company with their Lords. A writer
in the illustration remarks that the advocates Of
wouens rights will not fail to this fact preeeden,
OF Sed omen for the approaching recognition Of females
rights although present the preceden, sppertans 70
nat animal of which the forehead crowned win horns il
the rule and tie other the exception.
All the first prizes accompanied with gold medals,
the second with silver ones and the third prizes with
medals of bronze. Two hundred dollars and medals a,
dcreton are placed the disposal OF the Jurors for dis
tribuon 10 worthy hired workmen who have Distinguish
themselves by the intelligent care hey may have gwen TO
the prize animals.
Two hundred dollars and medals are go Appropriated
ar pyze for animate Of The base cour which include rab
bis ard every vs.;y Of csckling, gobbrng and qaaek-
ir.s. slrcs.
r. des these prizes and medals honors Of gold SILVER
d hrnnze medals are given TO inventors, importers and
co,.ruc,ors and 20 their forener and Torkmen VINO
may have assisted in perec;ng their instruments ma
chimes utensils
F,posers Of agricultural products receiving prizes are
,saured TO leave samples Of their eeds and grams az ne
.tion of the Administration
Is,y-tern of rev arding the efforts OF ~eldoers per-
,sirs not only to the departments OF agriculture eoeiSe
ard public works but every department OF industry
! Ar, education and religion in the whole Empire
Be.ides the tangible rewards Of money ana medAi 'H
the State there are decorations Of the Legion Of Honor
from the Emperor decorations from the French Ac"ls1y
and Institute and excellent chances Of santsp rom 'e
| church and clergy ,.,..
| Every mental moral aesthetic and mechanic deVei'p
ent hes ts chance OF recognition and reward anu 0e
Of monument to perpetuate it, worth to future tune
ps,sbI;cs are said TO be uDgraefui empires may DC
Absoutism slightly ssncrfed becomes pa'efha'
malicious parent lead. hs children according 70 'ne
x,,ou, and capacities for advancement
T. l,vxr AND CuARAerrR SWALLOWED uf.-A NE.
-. .-rest.a for fYunkesnsss yesterday Hssih.Sn, =
rS.a - station No who ve few YEAR, ago INC ~ !.