The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1868-04-25
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fHRoM THE APPIAL's SPECIAL CONTRIBUTOR.


in the North American Steamship Company
opposition line to California. Rates of pas
sage to the Pacific Coast. both in the Pacific
Nail Company's steamers and those of the
opposition, have been reduced to Sl25 in the
first cabin and to a mere nominal sum in the
steerage. Last week about TWENTY-FIVE hun
| dred persons, among the number fifteen hun
dred mechanics from this city alone, sailed
for San Francisco. Berths are engaged three
weeks ahead. The rush of emigration to the
Pacific this season reminds one Of the early
| days of the gold fever more than anything
else.
NAUGHTY PRINCE.
From all accounts Prince Alfred, the sec
ond son of royal Vic. of England, has been
leading rather fast life among the unpro-
tected females of the aristocracy of Austria
liza. The Prince, you must know, was raised
in the royal navy. After few years of pre-
paratory sea service, at the age of %. he was
rapidly promoted to the rank of post captain,
placed in command of first class frigate and
sent on catching voyage round the world
On his staff were several sprigs of nobility
culled from the best hot house of England's
chivalry-all young swells about the Princes
age. Wherever their vessel touched they
enjoyed their nights on shore in carousing
and debauchery, gambling and seeing fast
life generally. Recently they visited the
principal sea port cities of the New South
Wales where the "loil" subjects of Queen
Vic. at first turned out en- 0aasSe and gave
them ovations after ovations. The Prince
and his fast" young men, let loose from
mothers care, and finding themselves in
novel position of ruling society, instead of
being slaves Of it as at home, went in for
sport a little too lively, not only with horses
and dogs, but also in the families Of people
who were at first increduious, then astenish-
ed, and at last indignant. Finally he received
notice to quit-and sailed out of port amid
the most marked signs Of popular indigna-
ton. The visit OF the Prince seems to have
radically cured the people of Australia of
their zeal after royal court and their vene-
ration for the son of a Queen, who has got to
learn how to behave himself like gentle
man. The scandal growing out of the gross
mi sconduct of the party fills several columns
of the Australian papers which has induced
the British government to telegraph to one OF /
its steam vessels of war attached to its Paci- ,
fc squadron, TO intercept the Princes vessel, !
its dlspleasure to the royal |
jewellers and order them to proceed home
forthwith.
AMERICAN sN0BBERr IN PARIS.
We learn from Paris that the balls of
General Dix, the American Minister, eclipse
in magnihcence those given by any other
at the French Capitol. They are
crowded with American bellies. In no draw
ing-room in Paris can one see a larger as
of beauty. Several Of the young
are making up to these Ameri-
can heiresses, as some of them are said to be
enormously rich. One Of them is shortly to
marry a Count someb odv attached to the
Emperor's person, and another of these fair
young ladies is to enter the United State with
1 duke, who is much esteemed in French
year are taking the lead in @ fast life. The
'eUntOns of some of the rich families from
New York are more than prinoely. General
Dix leads the way. He gave magnificent
oall III honor of the birthdayo of Washington.
Each gentleman wore at the button-hole of
lis coat miniature American flag. One is
certain to meet at these receptions all that is
worth being seen or known in Paris.
THE FASHIONS, THE DRAMA, &C. l.
The spring openings " Of the modistes, =;
display nothing new or remarkable. Fashions .
re but little changed. Spanish linen and /
lima cloaks are ameng the new materials t
Or spring and summer suits. Among the
ovelties in laces are the new robes q IL I
'riHcesSc. Shawls are not worn with short /
resses, only the most costly are in demand, !
Cashmere and lace. b
The new mask veil, the latest novelty has t
lade its appearance. The young ladies, too, a
no wear these wells have all suddenly be- !
ONE musical. At least we judge so, from b
lie fact that each of them not only wears
asked veil but also carries brass band on !,
er head to accompany it. c
The new sensational play, called Light Q
Last" BY Fitzgerald, editor OF the Phia- n
elphia City Item, proved future at the e
CIV York theatre. Its five acts are cram u
ed fall of incidents. The action, too, is =
city well mixed up. The scene is laid in c
Gland. There is an unhappy wife, lover, Il
ent, a traditional villain and other stool; n
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