The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-06-29

sources to the EXTREMIST borders OF the empire these pro-
vincsa visits increase in rapid Desires increase BY
indulgence and they who have visited the scene of
their fascination again and again find themselves drawn
within the magic circle OF the capital these great occa
sons; and fact that the Influx from the
departments in financial poIt Of view generally more
'" ''sAn'n0s 'n' ..pan,y Tor the expense Il has
incurred
To the AngloSaxon race il is incomprehensble how a
highly civilized people derive not only pleasure bat
intense excitement from this perpetual ringing Of changes
on lights poles flags fireworks rumpetng and specta
Gle That the provincial should do who behoids all this
dramatic array for the first time is n,egbls but that the
Partisan should be thrown into frenzy Of cxtacy by scenic
effects, Of which from day to day aud hour 70 hour
he sees all the mod,s oerandi is astonishing Yet very
few even among the Oldest wisest gravest Of her ct
gems are found who look upon these fooleries
as belonging res Of the capital They declare
that no government dynasty afford to dispense
with them and that executive sudious OF the common
wealth in the matter of Ses may afford to be careless
about many thir Of far graver importance As mat
ter Of policy they pronounced to be unquestonable
They disseminate the renown of Paris throughout the
length and breadth Of the empire They bring foreigners
from distant regions who coming TO gaze epheme
raj show remain inspect and spread the fame Of the
magnificent monuments by which they find themselves
surrounded. But apart from all this the true Partisan
declares that there is spectacle reunion domes
tic episode that gives him half the pleasure and thrilling
sense of Enjoyment as do these fstes Talk not to
me" he says of the broad ways being interrupted by
the erection Of scaodng the object of which the tenn
pie of day-an hour of the earth being Quilted to admit
conduts to supply fountains which vanish at sundown
talk not Of pastered statues gtided kioks provsed
rardens-tbe labor Of weeks-the duration of day;
tell YOU that they the OF setting all classes
afoot giving sweet pleasure to high and low of develop
ing the ration al civilization Of Frenchmenof making the
hear, of all France man. sing for joy and there
FORE legitmis Oreanist fusionis socialist republican
call any thing you like but give me- give me, in Gods
name, from time to time, national fee"
After this the reader will not be asonshed when tell
him that this moment before the porco of Notre Dame
in the broad place front of the Hotel de Ve all along
the long line Of espanade facing the Hotel des Invades
thousands of dlers collected watching the prepare
tons which are being made for saturday the DAY OF the
imperial BAPTISM ano for the fse which is to follow on
the Sunday afterwards. How the greater part of them
can afford spare the time from their daily occupation is
inexpicabe: but. if such thing had never happened
before there they stand watching with intense interest
painted figures of the saints in cardboard with moose
around their neck they are one by one hauled up by
workmen placed in inches the facade of the cathe
dra Then the quantity of painted bunting which Is be-
ing nailed hther and thther the sacred edice is
marked with scrutni2ing In fact many rom the
determined manner in which they to have planted
themselves appear as if they intended to take up their
abode altogether in the locality TILL the ceremony has
been performed
AS far az can be judged present the cathedral is to
be fitted up within and without much in the same pl1n
ner as on the occasion Of the imperial wedding The
whole Of the interior is hung with silk drapery that
of the architectural decorations are visible. The
effect of this will be immensely increased by the ten
thousand lights and burners, which will give the chapel
the appearance Of Of those spanged ETHEREAL domains
pictured by the Iious enthusiasm of devout poets. I'm
agne all this sacred panopy relieved by the brilliant and
various costumes denzens Of all Europe aided by
the trsns of exquisite melody and the peang notes ofthe
superb organ echong along the vaults OF the reed roof
There Is doubt OF its being sight that will long be re-
enbered those whose vision has not been hackeyed
such dramatic scenes The procession is to be one of
singular mpressiveness but though have been INDUCED
with sight Of the programme will not spoil the de-
scrp,ion hope to send you by any previous foresta
ment.
throughout these preparations may mention that In the
space before the Hotel de Vie Of new houses is in
process OF erection but not being nishedndeed some
of them begpnFrench ingenuity has hit upon the
following expedentA canvas facing, amply secured by
scaoldDg behind representing the houses as they are to
be- put up and painted artisticaly that not till the
brought close bear upon is the Illusion dis
covered These theatrical houses run on either side, TO
the distance Of 300 400 yards OF beautiful arch,
under which, through new boulevard, Inca on both
sides with Venetian masts, bearing orifames apd
Jdeaur Of the tricolo tho Imperial cortege will pass on
it, way TO the hospitalities Of the Hotel de VILE
have 10 advert To other matters eft myself little
TO speak Of politics. and probably, as you are Just
full Of them at home, you will not be sorry for
the fact
The remarks contained in article in the Herald,
which speaks Of those Of lawlessness and out
rage which have signased Mr. Rerce's NAL admnistra
ton have produced profound effect among diplomatic
circles II begins be thought that the chief organs
public opinion in America will thoroughly scout the
pretensons Of Nj. Pierce that there cannot be posi-
bility Of ts re election.
On the probability Of war between the United States
and England the Jni,ws has the following pithy sen
tenceThe London journals state to-day that, in the
event Of war, England may count on the support Of
France. We hope that they are mistaken. We are en-
rely dsnterested in the question. We have no neces
sty seek soldiers in America, and tho oesent alliance
does compel to espouse all the quarrels OF our
neighbors,o
The Emperor dined at Nantes yesterday and returned
to Paris the evening He spares fatigue OF body or
mind in his charitable vistations. The various rivers
gradually subsdug hut language exaggerats
the terrible distress which prevails Another list Of sub
scribers is published in the Honear today amounting
upwards of 500 00of and sums are still pouring in
from all quarters.
The Cardinal Archbishop Of Tours has placed his own
palace at the service OF the victims and not fewer than
500 persons have been accommodated In the Varenne
district between the Cher and Loire the boamen had
through the roofs OF houses TO get at the inmates
Incredible though il may appear come obstinatey refused
quit their perous situat and were obliged to be
carried away vi ct dris In house an old man armed
himself with knife and threatened 10 murder the boat
man who proposed to we him. In another house
declared that nothing earth should induce her
move threats made that she should be bound
hand and foot and carried Off by force to save her
in spite OF herself Seeing that these threats were about
to be carried into execution she at length got into boat
insisting at the time taking with her fifteen rab
bits which she could not find in her heart TO abandon
1t is calculated that out Of the eighty -four departments
of France something like fifty have been more OF less
affected by the inundations