The New York herald., 1871-03-02
ONCE MORE IN PARIS
A First Dinner i'm the Capital
After the Siege.
VISIT TO MR.. WASHBURNE.
Hand to Mouth Fare of the
parisians.
THE WORST TO COME TO THE POOR.
Reasons for Delaying the Publication Of the
Election Returns.
PARIS, Feb. 10, 1871.

PARIS Feb. 10, 1871.
Dinner at Durand's Consonsnte de cheydl fresh
fsh from the Seine, cheuai again (this time under
the name OF bdtVd la mode, It'icandeua de ldpin,
which may have been rat o. cat, the whole washed
down by some good wine, ana accompanied all the
way through by way of long forage, with occasional
bites OF the most vile compound of oats rye, barley
wheat sawdust and sand that ever before did duty
for bread. Whether 1t was the horse or the cat or
rat, or the bread, or all combined can only say for
myself that this, my first dinner Ia Paris alter the
siege, disagreed with me, and that had ample room
and appetite Tor Dreakfass this morning, which
took due precautions should consist OF anything
to which was unaccuslomed.
A VISIT TO MR.. wAsUBURNE.
Ipaid visit to our Minister Mr.. Washburne, ana,
am happy to say found him, his secretary Colonel
Hoffman, and his assistant secretary, MIR. Ward, in
good health and spirits, not of them looking the
least like residents for four months or besieged
city, and all repudlating the Impeachment OF having
lived on horse or cat. MIR. Washburnes labors have
been most arduous during this unhappy time, he
having not only to perform the duties OF his own
proper legation but having taken under the pro-
teetng ags OF the Stars ana Stripes the British kim
dred OF the United States, left like sheep without q
shepherd but having also fulfilled the delicate task
OF protecting and speaking for the subjects OF the
different German States engaged in war against
healthy and strong in bocy and cheerful in
mind. His hearty, kindly salutatlon whca en-
tered his room was very grateful to one so long
away from home and friends. / have since | saw
him been particularly gratfed to near from every
one-French, English, German and other foreigners
generally-that his uniform Kindness tact and firm.
ness have gained for him the affection and respect
of them all alike. His Exceilency has
LEFT PARIS FOR BRUSSELS
TO visit his wife and family, from whom he has been
separated during the Investment. He viii return to
his post within week. After his departure had
caslon TO require sundry favors at the hands Of
Colonel Hoffman anu Mr. Ward, in the way Of
passes ana recommendations to the French military
authorities. which were granted kindly and
promptly andI can truly say that the signature Of
Mi. Washburne and the seal OF the American Lega-
on Is the surest passport TO respect and colsdsra
ton with both Delllgercnts.
WHAT WAS SEEN on DRIVE.
I have driven to-day, in company with an English
noDleman and your regular Paris CORE Indent,
over great portion OF Paris and visited that p)rlon
OF the enccntc and the baston, most exposed to the
besiegers' fire. In the daytime the change In the
appearance OF the city Is much less than would
expect. The shops appear as well supplied with
Qoous ever and In sUme parts even the sellers of
food have goodiy supplies displayed In their win
dOws. The scarcity OF vehicles IN the roadways and
the fact that all the men are clothed IN uniform OF
some KIND or other the most noticeable things.
Nothing In the appearance OF the people you meet in
The streets indicates that they have been starved
into surrender. on the contrary, even In the poor
est districts, the people look plump ana sleek, and
IL they had been well fed. am toll, however, that
ron the public gaze. but douOt ir there Is
than Is to be found at thus OF tue ordt
nary times in Paris ITSELF LII London or New YORK,
or in any other large city.
THE INJURY DONE TO HOUSES
Dy the DOLnDardment Is slight, and were It nOs
pointed out would not be noticed; and have lt
from the very best authority that the loss or life
from tue same cause did not exceed 3O0 which, In
such populous district as that In which the GER
man shells fell, Is very slight. To those accustomed
to washington Or New York during our late civil
war: Notably the long wooden barracks and the
gardens OF the Tuileres and III other open spaces,
which fOrctbly remind one OF the shantisS erected
on Broadway, New YORK, near the CITY Hall, and TO
be seen scattered here and there In Washington,
which abounds in vacant ground suitable for such 4
purpose The word "Imperial' Is replaced wner-
ever IL was displayed by National" and the legend
Liberty, Equality. Fraternity" when means so
much, and OF which tie french understand 30 ittle
is painted up. on pubic buildings wherever room
CHILDISH DEMONSTRATIONS
OF all and In the most tawdry form, is the bedeckng
OF the 1guratve statue representing strasbur9
with flowers and wreaths and nlgs, which have not
OF late been renewed, and 80 have become wlthered,
rotten anu ragged and now all dripping, as they
not contempt
The RATloNISG OF DREAD AND MEAT
VIII be discontinued after to-day and any one may
buy as much as he wants can pay for Beef will
replace horse flesh and white Dread the vile
the ParlsIans for the last few weeks. rhe Germans
are now permitting the reviclualing OF Paris from
day to day from hand 70 mouth, and tney mag.
unanimously allowing the philanthropy OF England
and other countries TO supply the more pressing
wants Of the poor Cats, rats and dogs VIII no
longer be the daily food Qf such garbage ever was
eaten by any one exception eect OF the inhabitants
OF Paris But alas the time Is last approach
ing when the allowance 60 tile National
Guard. their wives and children Will be discontinued
by the government, and when IN the absence Of
work and wages the condition OF the aborlng
ever been during the Investment When this un-
peaceabe and submissive to the powers that be as
they now are9
QUIET ELECTIONS.
The tranquility which has attended the elections
and the patience with which the people await the
publication OF the result Is attributed by those
know best TO the fact that there little real want
among the troublesome part OF the population, and
1t Is believed that they Will continue quiet and
ment continues to be paid. There are significant
murmurs rising at the delay In counting the votes.
put they do not come from the reds-they come
from ne conservatives. Some do not hesitate to
say that the returns are being manipuate1 ana that
the hna state OF the poll when it IS made pubic Will
not show true renex VI the wishes OF the people.
The votes cast Tor Garibaldi are considered as SO
many votes thrown away, as an unnaturallzed
foreigner cannot In France, more than In any other
country. become member OF a legislative body.
WHY THE RESULTS OF TUE ELECTION ARE KEPT
BACK.
The continued postponement OF the publication OF
the result OF the elections the principal subject OF
talk and IL much specuated upon. Ii It Is a dodge.
and 1t may be can only think it is for the pur-
pose OF obtaining an extension the armlstice. Az
things now stand 1t VIII be barely possible for the
Assembly TO get together and organize itself in time
for anything like deliberatton on the important
subject which tney meet to decide. / believe that,
under the circumstances the Prusslans, especially
seeing the pacific disposition OF Paris, will not he
lndisposed TO allow further time to the Assembly to
make uD It's mind unless on its nrst meeting there
are unmlslakabe signs manifested OF the voice Of
tne majority being Tor prosecution OF the war.
me prayer inscribed on the edge Of The coinage Of
france, "Dteu prote0e Ia France should at this mo-
ment be on the lips OF every Frenchman who loves
his country.
ELoPENENr WITH PUGILIsr.-The St. Joseph
(MO.) Union OF the 22d inst. narrates as fOll0ws-
monday afternoon about three O'Clock, Mrs. simon
Ready, late andlady oil the Waverley House, having
become attached to pugilisttc friend named =.
Laflerty, who was barkeeper at the Arcade saloon
concluded that would leave the protection OF ner
acknowledged lege lord and take her cAance Ot III.
ture happiness with Mr.. f4afierty. So. taxing her