New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-05-04


f German powers come to blows. Everybody think
that war is inevitable, and the question is which
ofthe two will strike the first blow. Habsburg o.
Hohenzollern.
The unsettled state of Germany keeps US all OF
the qtd rjoe. AS the peace of Europe depends on
t the Emperor, all eyes are turned towards the
Tuileries. But Napoleon the III is mum.
A few days ago the Emperor, accompanied by
} the Empress, and the prince imperial passed re
view of several cavalry regiments, and twas ex-
pected that his Majesty would address few
words to the troops in allusion to the rumors of
war. 1t, however, appears that the imperial
sphinx was very much disappointed at being so
coldy received by the public and that he returned
home without having even opened his lips to any
one. Napoleon has not got over the little oonh,e-
tennis at the Odeon, seine weeks back, and those
Z who come in daily contact with him, inform us
that tout ne pas c0eIa deroSe at the Tuileries-
and thatsomething is brewing.
THE EYENEMENT, THE oRLEANIsT AND THE MINIS
TIERS.
Another spectre now appears on the scene to
trouble the sleep of the head of the Empire-the
Orleans family, which remained quiet during the
| lifetime of Queen Amelie, will now, no doubt begin
to stir. Any article favorable to the fallen house
published in the Paris papers is said to give great
ofense at the Tuileries. Report says that the de-
seription given in the Eyenement of the obse-
quies Of the exQueen of the French, winding Nm
with most complimentary article for the Count
Of Paris caused great irritation in higher quar-
ters and that the minister of the interior has had
strict orders not to allow anything of the sort to
be again issued in any Partisan Journal
There is no fear Of the Emperer's wishes not
being carried out Ia letre, for Mons de Persigny
and Mr.. Lavalette will lose no opportunity of an
noying the Parisans of the house of Orleans.
Both the Emperor and the Empress have of late
been anything but gracious to those deputies who
have gone over to the tiers pa,ti and that no
opportunity is allowed to go by, by the Imperial
pair, to say something disagreeable to the las
they call them) turneoat deputies. This is
A DOUBLE IMPRUDENCE, 49,.
As the members of the tiers part are, as it is,
not very well pleased at their late receptions at
the Tuieries, and the elections at Strasburg may
be the means of bringing out many a hidden
enemy Of the present dynasty. There is great
Impotence in the public as to the result of the
coming struggle on the lower Rhine. OF late
nothing but opposition members have been re-.
turned by the departments.
WAR BETWEEN AUSTRIA AND PRUSSIA.
1t would appear from all accounts that war has
been decided upon between the two leading pow.
ers in Germany for it is hardly possible that either
Prussia or Austria can now back out The first
that shows the white feather will lose its influence
forever Should they come to blows, there will be
a generalyconfagration in Europe, SO that in fact
we have no sooner got rid of one evil than we are
visited with another. The cholera, which did such
sad havoc this winter, has, it would appear, en-
tireIy disappeared from Europe.
The sanitary commission now sitting at Con.
stantinople is, it is thought, rendering most
efficient service. The pilgrims returning from
Mecca have to undergo quarantine, and nothing is
neglected to prevent the cholera from being again
brought to Europe by these fanatics.
THE NEW PREFET OF POLICE.
Mons. Pietri, the new prefet of police, we are
happy to say, has now undertaken a crusade
against the numerous immoralites of this great
sink Of corruption. He will begin by waging war
on all the secret bells, which have of late been
springing up like mushrooms in every quarter this
winter. Many clubs, where 6carte and baccarat
are allowed, are also sources Of temptation to
young men, and it is the intention of Mons. Pietr
to insist upon none but games authorized being
permitted in the different circles.
There is also much gambling going on in the
demimonde, where the agents of the police have
recently found that roulette, rouge ct y,oir and
rente et quarante are played, and where
those who are foolish enough TO freonent
the houses of ces danes are sure to be heeced in
q merciless manner. Mons. Pietri is determined
to entirely put down these disreputabIe places of
resort, and he has issued a decree that ali ladies
who for the future shall be found in them will be
sent to the prison Of ST. Lazare which especially
reserved for ladies of certain class.
JAMES sTEFHENs IN PARIS n
had, few days ago. the pleasure of being in
company with the leader of the Irish Feniau move
ment which is at present causing such uneasiness
to the government of Great Britain Stephens
was dressed very elegantly, and maintained q yery
modest attitude all the evening, only speaking
when spoken to. He was questioned on his arrest,
escape and projects for the future. He affirms
that he intends returning one day to Ireland with
N army OF 100000 men, when he will free the
Emerald Isle from the hated yoke of the Saxon
We in France have not much faith in the ulti-
nate success of the Fenian cause, nor is il be.
ieved that Stephens is of contrary opinion. but
being now engaged in the enterprise, he will not
rom amour propre Withdraw. Heroism is often
1bstinaey, carried to the utmost extent.
MODERN VAMPIRE,
Who was arrested some months back, will shortly
pc tried at the assizes of Paris 1t is hardly posi-
Die to believe that in the present century such
monster could be found to exist Some time ago
he body of young girl was discovered not far
rom the ministere de lnterieure. A most curious
circumstance is that, though the head was severed
rom the body, not drop of blood was found on
he ground. Search was Immediately made after
he perpetrator Of this horrid deed and the police
last succeeded in laying its hands on a man who
ad made an attempt on lady on her return
rom one of the theaters. The monster while in t
rison confessed that after having killed his VIC
ms he drank their blood. Ills generally thought
lat Philippe, tfor such is the name of the YAM c
ire,l is of unsound mind. c
There is a grand reform now going on in the a
ADMINISTRATION Of the Academic Imperiale de Mu- d
que, or Paris Opera, which is to be handed over f
private speculation, and will no longer be man C
red by the State. 1t is very much doubted
neither the reform which has taken place will Y
nefit the public, so long accustomed to splendid
emery and dresses. The government will now IL
thdraw the grant hitherto given to the director u
the Opera, and it seems impossible that with q
t such a grant, any manager can make the two
ds meet now a-days when it is recollected what u
ormous salaries are given to prima donnas and Il
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