The New York herald., 1868-05-04
FRANCE.


ment--'rhe Prince Imperial mt Brcs:-Art and
Patronage Of Art-The Political Situation.
There was an absence Of all preparations for war
ct the various French dockyards.
Advices from Paris report that the working classes
in many parts Of the Continent appeared In state Of
profound discomfort. The strike at Bologna against
the grlst tax rapidly developed itself into strike
against the Government ITSELF and cries of "Long
live Mazzini ~ "Long live Garibald ~ were raised
and the disturbances at Lisbon were caused by bodies
OF hungry workmen who entered the shops demand
ing aims.
Baron vidil, who was sentenced some six years
ago TO period or imprisonment in London for
strange attack on his own one day tnat the par
were riding together near Twckenham, Led In The
Hosplce Dubois, Paris His assault upon his son was
one Of the great sensations and mysteries In London
the tine.
twenty-three pictures. One Ostade was purchased
at "a 800, Paul Potter, f440O; forest scene, Hob
bema, ca, 400, and Cuyp G5,600. The Congress Of
Munster by Lerburg, was bought by NJ Mannheim,
for Baron Rotnschld, for s7,2o0.
The Prince Imperial met with most enthusiastic
reception at Brest. During his soourn less than
l400 petitions were handed to him, thrown into his
carriage or delivered to him by the Post ONCE.
Prince Napoleon Quilted Marselles April 10, for
Genoa, having paid visit en- Tdssant to NJ. Emile
Napoieon's wedding gift to Prince Humbert, of
Itay, Is god-hilted sword, magnhcenty set with
Eug6nic was suffering from severe attack Of IN
fiuenza Admiral Rigault de Genouilly called twice
day at the Tnileries to convey to the Empress de-
spatches from her son at Brest.
The National Garde Mobile has been organized,
and the whole army armed with Chassepots.
The fortresses on the eastern frontier OF France
have been put in thorough state OF repair; and rive
army camps ore to be formed simultaneously on the
line.
duced very good effect and trvnluliz the public
mind. The MOnitear du SOiy and Pdt,1e declare that
complete harmony existed between all the European
Powers.
by financial people in Paris the issue of the new
government loan awaited with much impa-
tience. They are convinced it viii restore animation
to commerce and industry, Of which they stand
A Paris journal reporting the harvest prospect
says-With the exception Of some precoclous oat-
fields the sowings OF autumn have generally resisted
the rigor of the winter which Is just at end; but
the vegetation Is still too much retarded for any
exact idea to be formed as to the future.
The Courier du Gard says-In the nelghbOrhood
of Mines the drought Is doing great damage The
wheat has not strength sufficient to rise ought
to do. and the edges OF the leaves are beginning to
wither, The hay crop may be considered as lost As
respects the artificial meadows, they will yield
scarcely ANYTHING, inasmuch the grass on them is
height; neither do the oats show much veor.
Important experiments In sending military tee-
grams will be made this year1or the rst time at the
Napoleon Ill was sixty years old on the 2otn Of
the recurrence OF his birthday, says:Ths Is the
niversary of the Emperor NapoeOn's birthday. His
Majesty Ia sixty years old. He has come to that
gies may be said to have ut aimed their fullest ma
turity, without as yet In many instances exhibiting
perceptlble symptoms OF decline. His has been
life. Happen what may, he may. be cond-
dent that he will leave his mark In history;
upon him. the present generation inseparaby asso-
vaptage and for that OF his dynasty that la the forth
coming general election he should wish the choice OF
his people to spring from their unbiased suffrage,
% in an 81 as
ever-safe, at least, from outward attack. No one
can guarantee 1t from the consequence OF Its own
One Of the French law courts has had to decide
singular question. person left 10y will TO poor
needlewonan during her life soup and boiled beef
for every day in the year. The point to be estab-
lIshed was the sum which such legacy represented.
The Tribunal liked 1t at II. Csc. per day.
Bridal Party Mt General Dix's-Toilct Of tho
Bride-Company Present.
From Galignani's Messenger, April al
The marriage OF Miss DIX to Mr.. Thomas Walsh, Of
the occasion Of brilliant wedding party at the resi-
dence OF the United States Minister at Paris The
So S ss x ne was rather
proportions OF the rooms. As many persons as lled
the grand salon were invited to the marriage cere.
mony, which took place at hafpast one while @
still greater number received invitations for the
ception and wedding breakfast afterwards, from two
Rev. Mr.. Lamson of the American Episcopal chapel
OF Paris. There were no bridesmaids or brdesmen.
and his famiy@Irs hai s Dix, Colonel DIX, Mr..
and MRS Charles Dix, MIRA Blake and her two
daughters and other friends.
The bride looked charming IN a dress composed OF
skirt OF puffed tullc with tunc ana long train Of
rich white faige, trimmed with two rows OF point
d'Aencou, looped IN 'front.' with bouquets or orange
blossoms; corsage rnontant, with Alencon lace at the
throat and wrists; wreath OF orange blossoms as q
coronal and long tulle veil; diamond earrings and
diamond cross. She also held bouquet OF natural
orange flowers In her hand.
=, Among the guests were Lord lyons the Right
Honorable Nr Miner Gibson, the Turkish Aubassa-
dor; Mr.. Keon, swiss Ministers the Minister frvm
the Argentine republic, M Michel Chevaiier, M. 81
monin, 30. also the following members OF American
society In Paris:--Mr., Mira. and Miss Morse, Mr..
and Mrs, Dewey California;, Mrs. winters Ne-
yadal. Mr., Mrs. and Miss Farnum lChicagos
Mrs. Moulton Mr. and Mrs. J. Kerrick Riggs, Mr..
Van 2andt, Mr. and Mrs. Lesieur, Colonel and Mrs.
Norton Mrs. goullgny, Mr.; Ryan, Mrs Noble, Mrs,
Taiboys Mrs. Murray Smith, Mrs. Eckel, Mrs Paran
Stevens, Miss Reid General Ward, Mrs and MISS
Ward, Mrs. Ronads DR.. and Mrs. Johnston, MT ana
MIRA Elisha Riggs Mrs. Carr tSt. Louis, mrs'
TThayer Nj. and MRS bronson, Mr; and a., mrs, ,rs
Balch DR.. Sims, tho Misses Sims Mrs. ana ,ne
Misses Cilberf, Mr.. and Mrs. Kemp. Rev.. Dr.
and Mrs. Eldrdge, Mr., Mrs. and Mise IiIpmco.s,
Mme. de Brlmont Mrs. and Miss Newbold, MIS-; ana
Mlss Roebel Mir and Mrs, Moore, Mrs. and the MISSES