The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1857-02-12
WASHINGTON D. c., THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1857

Pioyed, and many amass large fortunes They
come mere from all quarters of the civilized
worid TO develop their talents, finding greater
advantages here than anywhere else. Their
otet.ers Tor studio) are generally in the outskirts
OF the city, and constructed purposely to accom-
modate the Industrious devotee of the arts.
In visiting one the other day, in rue de Lacol.
we came into passage or lane leading into a
park, In which number of ateliers, in cottage
style, were picturesquely scattered Although
not 1ar IRON populous part of the city, near
tne race ~ George, surrounded by nature, the
srtist hVes there as quietly as in the country
hne trees and shrubs soften the light, and the
song OF birds enliven the retirement. We there
VISITED the studio of Monsieur Bontibonne, who
has Just finished the portrait of the Queen OF
England and Prince Albert on horseback. for
which he has received s., 900; the same artist
painted for the Queen the Emperor and En-.
press OF the French, also on horseback, for
which he received the same amount, making
about SIO OoO dollars gained in eight months.
Goupii, The great picture merchant of Paris
well-known III New York, buys the pictures OF
many celebrated artists, and also pays a good
price for them whilst adhering to the princi
pie, :" live and let live," he has made great
| fortune, which enables him to pension some OF
| the artists by whose pictures he gained large
sums. Goupil engraves their works, sells the
prints all over the world making both the paint
ing and the artist thereby known, and
can wait for wealthy amateurs to give him a
high price for the original. No one can have
an idea OF the amount of money invested here
In pictures and objects of art. The French
IN all the walks of life, love the fine arts, and
the conno,sseurs OF other countries, also, supply
themselves here with specimens of modern art
PARIS, Jan. 7, 1857.
Our diplomatic representatives are really to
be pitied. 1t would seem, our countrymen
think Minister has nothing better to do than
to present his felow-citizens at Court, and to
procure them tickets for all the great fetes.
Inc register for the persons who wish to be
presented, kept at our legation, is continually
hled with numberless names of both sexes.
Then, the Minister and Secretary are beset with
questions on the style of dress to 90 to the
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. painted, gilded, half, or un-
dress Doubtless, too, Mr.. Mason has had
fault to find with the want of knowledge of
Court etiquette amongst those he has presented
heretofore, since it is said that, before the last
presentation took place, he requested those to be
presented to collect at his house, before going to
the Iullleres, to afford an opportunity of giving
them few hints on the subject.
]hit0A Nhi' 1uaSou Nau gone through with the
various rules to be observed-neither to LAUGH.
sneeze, nor speak till they were spoken to
and especially recommended our friends of the
far West to beware of chewing, splitting. and
blowing noses-the procession started, eighty
seven in all, passing down the rue de la Cratore,
Champs Elysees, Place de la Concord, and at
last the rue de Rivoli, where curiosity assem-
bled many Of their friends and children, to see
mamma and papa drive to the Palace in Court
costume.
The different styles of equipage gave rise 20
many amusing remarks there were, from the
gilt-emblazoned coach, draw by spirited Ara.
bian steeds, to the asthmstic Remnants &C :
common hack; which, instt ad of. coat ofar1ns,
or other aristocratic signs, bore large OIL: mum
bers of the police register.
To the great modification of the party, one
of the old rickety vehicles, containing four stout
gentlemen of 200 pounds each, broke down,
causing general halt in the procession Those
who were in advance reached the Tuilleres be-
fore the doors were closed; butthose that followed
were sadly put oat and vexed at not being ad
mitted, and were rich in imprecations upon the
world at large, in consequence Of the sad re-
cult Of their mornings toll, week of endless
shopping, lessons of bowling and scraping, and
breathless anxiety as to the effect to be pro-
duced by so careful and elegant a toilet. Thus
ended the presentation of Sunday, the 18th of
Decembar. II.