The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-11

for him, ho will de tho work diligently and without any
ambition OF substituting himself for his principal The
telegraph to him is literally Deus mache7,ie for with
out he would be nothing Nos stop, ach does
be to the right left without having RECOURSE the
electric wirc and benco his popularity in Downing street
II would be absurd 10 say ne was man without ability
but his ability precisely of that secondary character
which excludes all idea of the slightest originality; and
II porchance he ever makes the attempt nj
anything OF the kind 1t il pretty DO mistake
Thus the moment he is confronted with Lord John Rus
SELL and he begins to give utteranoe HIS hopes or the
Emperor rapidly giving way when fairly brought before
Tho Congress- no ends himself without single new a-gu.
ment All he has to say is, that tho Emperor OF the
French has the utmost desire 10 be coucatory and will
make large sacrifices to accomplish solution What will
he sacrifice ~ answers Lord John. Oh he will endeayor
to induce Austria to rocedo from her position respecting
the duchies "Wil the Emperor give any assurance OF
thatr 81 will communicate at by telegraph with
Count Waewski," replies Lord Cowley. "Again" says
the English Foreign Secretary chow about the form Of
governments-supposiDg the duehcs to be superseded
will tho Emperor consent to the King Of Sardnias ag
granczementf These things must be determined before
consent to into Congress- The part England has
played Of late assemblies cannot again be re-
peaed snd this time must know where we aren So here
the British Ambassador diligently pulling the strings
OF the electric wire the other side of the Channel as
few days ago he this and the Congress for the
moment hangs fire. Ono may wonder how Is that such
man as Lord Cowlcy has conrived to hold his own so
long as he has But negative qualities often valu-
able in this artificial world positive. He has been
fully educated in the routine Of diplomacy having been
private secretary his father when ambassador at the
French court He never, therefore, regccts his busness
and the only pleasure he ever INDUCES in is davis shoot
IIte -.
papabie to anything but the excitement f the chase Ho
has no conversational powers and unless upon the pre
sent business of the hour has not word say for him
SELL But this keeps him out Of the faintest shadow
o. intrigue or indiscreet remark. AT his own table,
surrounded with the most brilliant wit of Eu.
rope, be sits without utiering word. But
he looks every inch man. and that is something and tho
few syabes he does UTTER delivered in the deep tones or
an extraordinary deep voice. sound something like sense
if not really so. His temper is pecul ary domnceriug
when he does give way to II, aud for this reason he
chooses for his private Secretary person OF low origin
who has too much at stake not submit to his rough
riding. Lord Cowley was removed to Paris from the
mission at Frankfort in 1852 Ivy Lord John Russell lie
was Ordained in his office by Lord Pamerston. Lord
Derby thought he could not dispense with him. Lord Alb
erdeen refused 10 remove ham. Lord Panerston be-
coming Premier still retained him. Lord Mamesbury did
the same, and Lord John who originally nominated
him. is once more his principal 1t is curious instance
altogether, Of dourishing medscryof medocrity Derry
ing life and vgor from the contrary forces by which
it surrounded cannot help thinking however, that the
day Is not far of when some most egregious blunder
will be made, the consequences Of which England will
only find out when too late
In consequence of Lord John Russes obstinacy il ia
understood that private communication has been made
ofth he tn Tho
rumor prevails that Napoleon begins think the Italian
affair must be settled that will como of it, It is
said that messenger from the King of Sardinia arrived
at Compegne on Tuesday night just the Emperor had
retred to his chamber and that after being Immediately
received and closeted with his Majesty more than two
hours he returned to Paris Immediately, which he left
by the next train
The police discovered il scems an Italian association
with secret passes few days ago. who were in the habit
ufha,ing nchty meetings in the Rue de Jacob in the
FauboufE ST. Gefan Is Eaid hlso that two bombs Of
the Orsini kind were found in chest kept on the
premises All the parties, to the number Of thirteen,
were arrested and are still in DURANGO.
The Aoiteur Of this morning records the news OF La
de Viea which states that by an Imperial order
. the infantry companies have been reduced from 100
soldiers except tho regiments and baitaons of Chas
seus which belong to the second army troops of
federal garrsons in Germany At the approaching enlist
ment the infantry companies and battons OF Chasseurs
will be reduced to ninety two soldiers.
An Imperial decree, founded ON report from the |
Minister Of War; reorganzes the military school OF La
MrSeuces took place in March last which led to the ex
pusion of ninety pupils. Something Of less military
character IN tne way rso taxation on APARTMENTS in
PARIS for 1880 When tenant has rent Of 250f,
lending 70 499f his Ia. will be three per cent on this
e 6as ~ne ZOO So, 70 sss, from 500 and up
wards, Zine per cent.
Conpcgne has Of late been fun of life The Empress
fe gave stimulus to the etagnant waters, and there has
been nothing but movement ever since. The little Prince
Imperial was charged with small verslcaton in honor
Of the occasion TO repeat to his Imperial mammal but his
stronger than ms memory and TO the horror
Of his Oarer who bad been aboring most zeal0nsy
10 PRIME him, the moment the bold Caporal opened his
mouth his charge hung fire, and So heroicaty pitching
er the well ranmcco conditions OF his iDstrucress, the
little fellow flung himself into his mothers arms,
and after iHs own fashion made much more compimen.
address than any which the most gifted teacher could
have furnished BIN with.
AS December draws near, visible change is apparent
the shops Furs of the rares quality shawls OF price
value ewelry and boutere OF the most refined quail
ty work naEshp, meet the eye at every turn The
season 10 beginning, 10 evident, alreaoy NJ asnan'
ton to all continental Travellers is filling bis window
with novelties, which, for ingenuity, exquisite finish
and beauty, may challenge any other depot
ia the world The toys of n. Giroux, on the Bouc-
Itaicnne attract crowds round his windows, al
though they are simply ooont cours OF what are
still to come One OF the curious characteristics Of Paris
is that this army Of tosers, who are rarely
seen at any other period springs up Suddenly the quiet
tr6ou is besieged by troop of men and boys, who,
spreading in admired disorder every imaginable article,
from china boat a chintz curtain, silk neck ties,
bottles pots pomade, tooth brushes mirrors &c, fill
the with such astonishing cries in audation OF their
motley wares that stranger IS utterly eoniounded me
thing cndures in locality perhaps for few hours o.
day, longer, except by permission OF the police,
and then the toutr takes his flight to some other
extremity Of the Judging from the curiosity they
and the sales they make the trade, though SO "e1
cssstsmtnt BON mdrche, - is not bad one.
The Theatre Franchise has agreed to pay It's authors
fifteen per the receipts derived from their works
The Theatre Iyrique has made most successful revival
OF GIucks "Orphee," with Madame Pauline Vardot as
Orpheus The enchanting music Of the Elysan scenes
and superb Chorus Of Demons magnidcenty DONE
d. Mortara, who told you was here is the lion Of the
day. lie is about forty five, and Of considerable
shrewdncss and intelligence The Congress may possibly
the subject Of his chds abduction but it is not
likely to adjudicate on such matter.
Our Bordeaux Correspondence,
BORDEAUX, Nov, %, 1859
Tie HorJor Of BoeauS-s Advantages and Railroad C,n
nectionsA Line Of Steamers from the Southern Ports TO
Bcrdeaun Impacticable-The Exports Of that Port-7he
Advantages Of Steam Connection with Foreign Countries
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