The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-12-21

Rtra &c Of NE Crusssoi Caleslor-Rfdpath's
Patronage a5 tAe Fine Arts-An Imperial Para-
ks-Relations Of L~ndiords and Tenants IN
Paris, &c, lSc.
Mr.. Redpath, the great Aefanlter, lately in the
employ of the Eoghsh Northern Railway. is at pre-
sent the genius of the situation" alike in France
rs in England. His frequent visits here and his ex
penditrre toutatdit q milor have made him well
known parsonage, and the air of sentimental ro-
nance which ne contriyed to surround himself with,
is precisely such 70 induce the French public to
view with tenderness his gigantic frauds Az If the
man had notion Of setting of by charitable deeds
the swndng practices he was daily exercising, his
hand was always open TO the cry Of distress, como
from whichside of the water it would. At this mo
nent he has several pensioners in Paris to whose
necessities he has been constantly in the habit Of
contributing. They chiefly the families Of those
'.hewers Of wood and drawers of water employed
In the service OF the fine arts; and he came
10 Paris without carrying away some object Of vrtu,
some gem from the world Of arr, 90 he seems never
to have completed the purchase without making
inquiries after and rendering assistance to some Of
the subordinate laborer in that region in which he
loved TO exhibit his own taste and patronage.
After all, say those who put forward plea in his
extenuation, what is the difference? Who so great
swindler, so complete and bare-faced .
rsbber ss the principal parsonage now in
FraDce2 Let Napoleon have been a railway official,
let him have broke his oath, kicked out his employ
ers seized their funds administered them after his
own fashion, robbiDg Peter to pay Paul, paying
after the mode of King Hudson dividends out OF
capital and enjoying fictitious popularity, he, too,
would have been a Leopold Redpath. And what
else is he even now? He rides through disturbed
district and wins golden opinions by showering coin
stamped with his own effigy broadcast He has his
hand ever in his pocket for the relief of Others he
has always a tear and Q Louis for the cry OF an
Cush; but how did he obtain the means of enacting
the role off public benefactor? Why, forsootb, by
deceit, fraud aud pillage. He has lied, as no other
man has led who was not liar by profession, for
he soemnly called God TO witness his truth, while
in his heart he never intended TO observe it; he has
pundered the State Gifts palaces its revenues and
has swept away with the National Assembly every
yesrige OF the peoples liberty. II is true he makes
noble use of his gains he spares neither brain
health TO foste- talent TO the distressed, to
take from the rich to give to the poor. He does
well; and history will trumpet his good deeds 80
loud that posterity will not hear OF anything in his
character tending to ueutralize them; but strip him
Of the splendor Of his booty bring him down that
level Of humanity where, in another world, If not in
this he must stand, he IL neither more nor less than
a magnificent folio edition, IN yelum and gold, or
Mr. Redpath late his successful rival in the purchase
VI q work Of art.
Non mems hic seomo, am one Of those who be-
lieye he was perfectly justified in relieving himself
from an obligation his observance Of which would
have en-aileo the ruin OF France; but my bust
ness ia 10 relate what see and hear, and just now
there is in all directions wagging Of tongues on
the state Of affairs in general. which ne man can
shut his to- When the belly is out OF souls the
head is sure TO come in for It's share Of suffering
and Napoleon has proved himself by far tso great =
man lot TO expect the shadov az well ~ the sunny
side OF bis proud pre-eminence. To speak candldly,
the merits of the Emperor are admitted by oil.
have mingled good deal with what are now the
siscontented classes, anu though save heard very
strong language, have never at any time, from the
moet violent, heard anything of the Emperor that
wes positively unfair HIS kind heart, his open
hand, his genial disposition his unceasing thought
fer the welfare Of the poor, are fully acknowledge
buy il is avowed at the same time that he has
under AIKEN an impossible task. ! will give the
words almost verbatim OF 8 workman from ST. An
tsine yesterday, spoken in the presence Of dozen
policemen and before a score OF his felows:-"Dont
ie me- said he, that the bread has fallen eight
centimes and that this will smooth our difficulties.
This Is but drop in the ocean. Five years ago We
earned from three 70 four francs day; bread was
then cheap enough; butchers meat mi ght be had NJ
third less than its present cost our groceries our
WINE, our CANDIES, sDdps &C., NSIt al Ttuuscu "
The same proportion, and n for our houses
Here the assembly set up shout, which even the
police did not seem u have the heart 70 suppress
. AS for our houses, he continued, they were near
the seat OF cur toll; they were sufficiently commo
.ous for our wants; the rent was within oar means
Of payment. Bon Dieu, what are they now
While we cannot earn more than % sous Gay, aud
All provisions are increased by third have not
only To paw more than double Tor our rent but we
cannot even procure accommodation at these exor
bitant demands without seeking Il mile aud half
from our work. Cesf Urdt, c'est trsp rrai, the
crowd shouted. Seeing the police now beginning 10
inferpose, the speaker cried out, Mind, am no
revolutionst: say God bless Napoleon; Pire FEn
peretr, but the proprietary, a. sure as there IS
God in heaven, viii force the people to rebell IN.
You have fifty thousand laoorers now in Paris all
thinking rs speak; they talk Of nothing smsns
themselves save the lack Of food. Of lodging and Of
faiment. They have oil to 2 man, been &C
customed 20 hear arms" Asses, asses er.
claimed the police, and some mounted gsndarme
ne appearing the crowd disappeared like rope OF
sand, and all was still in a moment Nov, bear
from those entitled TO credit, that scenes OF this cha
racter are exhibiting continually IN different parts OF
Paris NJ nightiall thar the police, DESTROYS Of pre-
venting them are At tn. same time eq aly DESTROYS
Of avoiding any interference which may cause an eI
plosion, which they know only requires she slightest
spark 20 effect
II il an old thing this continual feud between the
proprietary and t.nantry in Paris. In all other cap
ials the relations between these partie. adjust them
selves in naturai wayof supply and demand; but ever
since the great revolution, and the house pfopre-
tary has fallen into the hands Of the bourgeoise class
this has been perpetually recurring grievance. At
present the proprietors ambition "a 20 have no small
apartments suits bic for lab,ring hand. TheycO
plain that II depreciatss their property for the pur
pose Of locations and that suvh IS the demand from
the class superior, that they have only 70 hang up
an afche and the apartment s let 70 more respon-
sble tenant and at higher rent. The improve
ments Of the last five fears are all necessarily in
favor OF the Propretors yiews snd me lao9rer VINO
ries, the palace which contained the fami-
lies Of the ancisnns no5l,s1 OF France, now
ends himself, under the socialistic Emperor
OF hs choice, lanished from the scene OF his
operations and treated ike some useless
animal only III 70 find shelter and protection among
the novels OF The suburbs renotest suburb. The
house proprietary OF Paris are undoubtedly MS
cradle class. They have earned their savings by
the sweat OF their brow and for the mast part in
the humblest walks OF life. They purchase property
and are proud TO own IT, but they have none Of the
nobler feelings which 8 right in the soil was once
alleged to bring with Il. Lawyers. MERGERS asons,
tailors diapers, cooks, and serving men, hold the
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