The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-05-25

view OF preventing Tile sttue uisedSs, IL IL eA-
complaint; Napoleon the Second Of consump-
ton. The fathers heart, bequeathed to his
wife. Maria Louisa, was deposited In a silver
urn. On his coffin were placed his sword and
the celebrated cloak he wore at Marengo, and
now in possession Of the present Emperor.
The French do not forget the testimony borne
by nature to his greatness at the moment he
expired-a frightfll hurricane shook the isle
from its propriety.
"When beprars die there are no comets seen
The heavens themselves blaze forth the death Of
princes"
Although in these latter days the revolution
ary party attack the fame of "the glorious des-
pot, . the nation will never forget Austerltz
and Marengo For ages to come Napoleon
will be name to conjure with.
The month of May Is anything but merry
this year It is the month OF fowers-on this
occasion it is the month OF 6ona6eS. The wealth
er is warm, but harsh. 1t is also the month
lax their severity. The affairs OF the various
chapels are piled with the choicest flowers,
and from the palace to the porter's lodge, pri-
vate affairs, decorated with flowers. are raised
to the Virgin-the patron saint OF purity and
innocence-and before which every visitor is
supposed to recite pdter noSter. Beside the
household altar, is box for offerings-the con-
tents, when not handed over to charity, are
devoted to purchase some souvenir for the
children. lis at this period young France is
confirmed It is regarded by parents as an
event, a fete, with a dash Of solemnity. en-
tered chapel a few days ago, to hear the eX-
hortations addressed to the prospective COM
manly voice had ''turned again to the childish
treble" was addressing his listeners as 'dy-
ing man to dying men," BE told his flock,
that Napoleon the First ever regarded his con-
frmation as his premier jour de bonheur.
Every effort is made, even by the poorest Of
mothers, to dress out her children for the rite
OF confirmation. The girls are decked like
brides, where wreaths Of white lilac or lily of
| the valley take the place Of the orange bios
SONS, and tule and lace modestly drape the
young innocent. After the ceremony certiti-
cate Of the rite is given, and this is framed
and glazed and hung on the wall amidst the
humble gallery Of chrome photographs Of saints,
sinners, love.scenes and battle pieces. ] have
never yet observed the same religious charter
so preserved for the boys. The latter attend
confirmation in gala dress also-white vest
and trousers, black coat, kids, patent boots
lighted taper-mssal, and f1Ve-franc piece
in special purse for the priest. Thanks to
the accommodating Industry Of France, the
dresses for these occasions can be hired out
as brides do their wells, robes aud orange flow
ers; grief, its sable black; pleasure, its masks
and costumes; and actresses, their wardrobes
and diamonds.
Paris speaks little of picrate of potash,
Greek fire and Eliminating shells; but the fair
sex are not much disturbed, for the milliner's
shops are not mined, und the warehouses,
full OF spring novelties, are bomb-proof. The
aristocratic Faubourg Of St. German has
adopted new mourning hood, in memory of,
and called after the Duchess of Berry-just as
formerly, when the Porte st. Martin Theatre
was burned, the ladies patronized wells OF coleae
de fen; and the fair aristocrats, after praying
for the repose of the Duchess soul, step ont
for home ''like an Andalusian girl from mass
retuluing," protected by "Jeames," but fol-
lowed by the eyes and sighs of the male sex.
An attempt has been made TO supersede knots
OF waist ribbons by buckles, but has failed. and.
swear by Mahomet, long robes :lave not be-
come shorter by an inch, and l7l;'lnie,'s are as
full as ever they were. The Paris season is
drawing to close, but some jolly scrap par
canoes, dancing goes on lively. Vivier is
the most magical of horn-blowers. With
his instrument he transports us into fairy
land, where we CON hear the breeze ruSttnG
the hoWersLthe hunter sighs- as he bids his
love adeu-the storms that rends the oak
the plaintive cry of the dying stag. He is a
marvellous drtiSte to thus make us forget the
everlasting Plebisclte. the lists Of the prose-
cuted, and the plans for blowing up the capt.
tai. Politics have invaded even the green
room. Patti is declared to have gone in for
the Radical ticket, while her husband sub
scribes to the Imperial platform. Nine. Pies
sis Is a Bonapartist to the tips Of her fingers,
but Mile. Nilsson has not yet declared her SEN
timents. AS the Emperor has presented her
with magnificent bracelet. perhaps 1t may
melt her Icy temperament. if she be not
Faure, the prince of tenors, has met with
real proof Of fraternity. In having the mud
taken off his boots lately he offered payment
to the shoe-black The latter refused, alleging
that between c0ntTereS nothing Is taken for
services rendered. s'You. Monsieur, play the
kings at the opera, ! act the monsters
The Germans assure us that May is the
month when the powers OF the intellect and
imagination are most developed, and the eXhi-
bitiOn of the works of living artists In the Pal
ace ofIndustry supplies the occasion for testing
the accuracy OF the assertion. All such dis
plays ought 10 he visited at two distinct perl
DDS. In the morning when there is no crowd,
and the atmosphere cool and enjoyable to ap-
precate the eXhibits-which in the present
case are more numerous than really meritorl-
Gus. There are many pictures to be liked, rather
than warmly admired landscapes without
end, portraits all smiles in massive gilt frames.
This wear there is no salon OF "honor," nor OF
..refiisals" Strange, there Is not portrait Of
their Majesties, and but one, rather stiff, OF
the "Prince Imperial in the Camp OF ChaloDs."
The sculpture gallery is full but not rich. aud
the distribution of busts and statues among
flowers. fountains and shrubs, Is marvel 0f
excellent TASTE The second period for visiting
is in the afternoon, when seated on divan.
with eyes and ears open, yon can see all that
is illustrious in song or story pass by-a magic
lantern Of the fashionable and intellectual
world-a meli-melo, amusing and instructive.
The increase in the deaths from smallpox is
becoming truly alarming-l34 last week. The
plague has found many of its victims in the
highest families. Another fact remarkable Is,
the number of young gentlemen from the
United States, who have added to the general
death rate. It Is sad to think that the ma
jority are victims to fast Paris life. The
lovers of Paris beer have been alarmed at the
great prevalence also Of lock-aw among the
Votarles Of books, and high authority informs
us that the cause is to be found IN the adulter-
alton of the beer with picric acid.
Among the latest interesting statistics pub
lshed is, that the Queen of Spain, since sepa
rated from her husband, saves eighty francs
per day, In house expenses.
A wine shop advertises ''anti-p -plebiscitary
winen-those who will vote mo" will be al
lowed credt-but '.Yes" electors must pay on
delivery. A dressnaker announces "0ui'' and
"Nonn tocttes-and the violent MdrSeiltGise
Journal augllrs bad for the Emperor, because
his name furnishes the "Nonn-"N-ap-0-le
But the newspapers overlook that his Christian
name supplies the better coincidence OF a
ssYcs'-"L-oul-S."
The row in the University Of Medicine may
be considered oVer-at least for time. Dr.