The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-08-29

would have LONG since disappeared from the scene,
as the French has already done, mol ioI "a. pa
fridge and the grouse, the fox and ne morse sno
bat for these same animals the nonmilitary cnatac
ter of the people would be DANGEROUS 10 its
In France there is but one Dagon, before wnicn
every man. woman and child perform aooT psn
that is Paris: To make money ana nse III.
the proyincial's dream by night ana ms earnest
waking thought. To spend SIX weeks IN rams is
the hope of the young, for which they will spend
many a years rigid economy and 10 VISIT paris
when the nuptal bond is ratified, is promise that
makes MANY maiden forget her troth, and take up
with less favored but weather. lover:
need not occupy your columns with any OF the
details Of Cherbourg. The English journals will have
amply supplied you. From party who was at
tached to the court learn that nothing could really
be more cordial than the greeting of the royal and i'm
perisl personages-the Queen and the Empress imme-
diately embracing another like two sisters, and
at once entering into the most unrestraned CONVEX
sation. Eugenie made the most pointed inquiries
after each member of the Queens family, and Victo
ria exhibited no less socitude as to the well being
of the Prince Imperial II is wonderful how natural
these mighty folks are au fuif and with what avi-
dy they seize the occasion when it is permissible
TO unbend. have myself had some personal expe-
rience as spectator of such such scenes, and can
well believe how little the theatrical representations
ordinarily given in journals comport with what
really takes place. ] remember hearing some OF the
dialogues between the Empress and the Queen on
the occasion of the Queen OF Engands VISIT Paris;
and the interest which was displayed about articles
and shawls, would have been most edtying had
possessed the capacity TO profit by it. The most i'm
poriant member OF the English royal party on the
Cherbourg occasion. both in his own opinion and,
perhaps In that Of others, was undoubtedly the Earl
Of Mamesbury, the English Foreign Minister This
nobeman is very DESTROYS OF having page in histo-
ry He has lived great deal abroad, and believes
himself TO have natural aptitude for the Ministry
of which he is at present the chief. As q youth at
Oxford remember him perfectly, and he exhibited
without doubt certain degree OF smartness, but
nothing at that time gave one the idea OF any great
capacity. Al Cherbourg the contrast which his
manner afforded with that Of Count Wslewski was
not in his favor. There was a staidness. dignity
and repose in the bearing OF the one especially want
ing in the other. The English Foreign Secretary
was in a state Of perpetual motion between Earl
Cowley and Walewski, only varied by fidgetiy,
nervous anxiety 70 be catching the Emperor by the
button whenever II was possible. Lord Malmes.
friendship with the Prince Napoleon OF other days
is OF immense importance TO the English nation at
present. and, notwithstanding the many sarcasms
which from time TO time have been INDUCED in by
his adversares on this head. the noble Lord Is said
10 be "of the same opinion STILL
The Emperor. from letters which receive from
Brest is doing good service for himself in that part
Of France. Every one seems 81 TO be delighted not
ed.nunifeence, but the kindly sentiments which he
takes care to let fall on every suitable occasion. He
plays the part OF popular sovereign without strain
or difficulty. for il is natural to him. Left to him
people on all and every occasion when his presence
could encourage their labor or alleviate their dis.
tress. He has naturally gentle heart and free
hand: and yet move memorable despot will scarce
y he found in the records of history. The contrast
Is perfect between himself and his cousin, Prince
Napoleon, the Algerian Minister who, in his pr
vate character Is as harsh, domneering and despotc
as be is liberal in the sentiments he expresses in
public.
The speech of the Emperor at Cherbourg, though
greatly admired for the imperial terseness which
stamps all his Majestys compositions Of this kind,
does no; appear TO have effected any great change in
public opinion az to the main object OF the Cher.
bourg Notifications &c. "The repose of the coun-
try - Gays this document "is not iisked to satisfy
vain pride, or achieve an ephemeral popularity. A
government which is founded on the will Of the
is not the slave Of any party 1t does not make
war, except when compelled to do 80 in defence OF
national honor OF the great interests OF the peo
ple'
II was an observation Of Napoleon the First.
that while attacking, he was In reality only defend
ing, and have no doubt the same plea would be
forthcoming under similar circumstances from his
successor. In all well informed French society the
tone of remark is to this effect: Napoleon thorough
ly identities himself with the national feeling in
thus arming TO the teeth against England while he
is on the best of terms with her. All Of us mat
ter what our party or dynastic predictions look
forward to a long reckoning with England. " the
government Of France is uncertain 20 are the Minis
ters Of England and the professions Of 70 day may
be, as they have frequently been heretofore, dis.
avoved tomorrow. We shake hands with you; we
bons oomerddes in the Crimea. In China or else
where; but we stand TO our armsW believe this
10 be very fair and Just exposition OF the national
sentiment nor do think any speech or any amount
of special pleading in journals will gainsay the fact
as commonly understood
The pure Bonapartist view Of matters cannot be
better summed up than in the few following words
OF the C0nstitmionnel:-
The details of their Imperial Majesties visit to Brit
tany viii not be inferior in interest TO those OF the Jour
ney from Paris TO Cherbourg. The presence Of his
Majesty in Brittany VIII form noble page in the
history OF the prince who has succeeded In short
time in nsuring for his reign the respect Of future
generations. II will also form a great date in the
history Of France, for it closes the period of ten
years insngurated by revolution. Ten years ago
France, disturbed and ruined scarcely dared TO
place her confidence in man whose name party
spirit sought TO conceal from her. The future ap-
peared menacing, and France secretly appealed 10
Providence for ruler who would save her. AT this
day her hopes have been surpassed. The name Of
Napoleon shines with great splendor and every
where, even in the humblest place Of worship God
receives the homage Of grateful people The 1s
Deun has for echo the national cry OF Dirs ffm-
ptTeur =
Even the far famed ingenuity Of France viii sure
" one day be inconvenienoed 70 find novel per0-
ration winding up with r,re rEmpere.r, IN proper
sequence. At present every official-whethor
general a marshal, mayor or o mouniebank-
thinks IL necessary 10 employ considerable portion
Of his words in finding fitting vacancy for the pre-
scribed climax
The Emperor has taken the opportunity Of his
visit 60 Britanny to increase the pay Of the inferior
warrant officers five and ten confines day, an an.
nouncement which. we are informed, was received
with loud cheers by the feet. Shortly after this
signal was made by the Admiral, TO the effect that
the Empress had caused all disciplinary punshmen.s
20 be RENTED.
Thalberg, the great pianist, is here from the
United States and Miss Cushman; but the theatrical
world is for the present blank Dulness, dark and
dreary Il universally the order Of the day until the
coming fete Of the Emperor, which takes place on
Sunday next and for which great preparations are
making; after which the Court will Immediately pro-
coed 20 Biarritz.
We have had sort Of rehearsal OF the 18th OF
August In the annual Fete des Themes, which kept
open for fortnight, and has only Just closed. The
guburb. which Is parallel TO the orenue de ffmpe
,afric, and half mile at least in length, was gor-
Qeously Illuminated, while for fourteen consecutive
DAVIS every species Of show and game was ncessanty
In reousiiion All Paris, as 70 It's humber classes,