The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-07-22
From Paris-RspId Recovery or the
Capital.

From PaFis-Repid Recovery 0f the
Capital.
PAR1s, July 1, 187l.-Oi oil the
strange, :fantastio, hieroglyphipal places
on the face Of the globe, the modern
Babylon, commonly called theycapital
of France. and the chief centre OF civil
lization, is assnfedly and indispatably
the strangeat and most wonderful. Even
Frenchmen themselves. accustomed Us
they are to sudden changes. constant
variety and continual excitement, are
the aryt to give vent to their Rstonish-
mont and admiration at the speedy,
tattered and torn, scarcely fortnight
ago. has, by a magic metamorphosis,
worthy Of Aladdin's lamp, become once
more the gay centre Of fashion, foe
arts, gaiety, music aud pleasure. Won
derfnl, nnheard of, it indeed is, and two
weeks OF peace and repose have worked
miracles; for not only Paris is again
blazing in all it's former glory, but the
bloody traces Of the terrible conflicts
that ragged within its walls have all dis
appeared, in certain quarters OF the city,
under the axe and shovel Of thousands
of workmen. and. with the exception OF
the most important ruins, and the scene
of destruction outside the Notifications,
it is becoming. daily rare occurrence TO
witness any vestige OF the cruel 'tCom-
nune," now powerless and scattered to
the winds.
Businessris rapidly im proving; count
less strangers arrive in ,Bwarms at oil the
railway stations BIZ night and day: tour
'ieta ,sight-seers, and Proyineiala as we'll
a. Farisians; returning to their homes,
and soldiers paying tribnte 10 the queen
OF cities after their long incArcefatfon in
chs psisoas Ct Germany.
Ekcursiona and pleasure trips hnve
been inangurnted in London by enter
priRlng managers, who, at hxed prioe-
e1oeedinGly reasonable. by the way. (ten
pounds sterling, )--agres to forward
sight-seers, cia Dover; to sunny France,
lodge and, feel them for week OF ten
days ct q fret olass hotel, and show them
the anPeEb. ruina Of ,the Hotel de Vile.
the Tailleries, and the asAy souvenirs OF
pons, it seems, have awaited Themselves
pf this excellent opportunity oi visiting
PATHS; but they do nut SPEND thgir
guineas, as frealy as ;n: Tie, hatoYon days
Of. the, exhibition, aud the French press
Are not at all pleased with the inhabi:.
tanta Of ''perhdiods Albion" and tell
them SO, plainly and frankly in numerous
well-written articles. It is generally
supposed that the price Of almost every
comm odisy has been greatfy augmented
since Paris has once more Been opened
to the outside world. This is not the
case just at present, although before
the end OF summer it is highly proba-
bic. r.. L4'
Food is plenty Of the very best quality,
and is obtainable at the very same prices
as before the siege. excepting in the
aristocratic cafes and restaurants on the
grand boulevards, where everything is
three or four sous dearer. Cabs, though
not numerous, still are to be had at the
old prices If your phystognomy pleases
the Jehu you 1nay happen to hail, and
Il good "pour 6oire"is promised); but
all such Inconvenience will disappear in
. few days, for there are enormous
Quantities Of horses In Paris-not thin,
bony, wretohed specimens. but fat,
plump, beautiful ones. ..Horses are
plentiful, but cabbies are scarce" Every
thing promises an exceedingly brilliant
"A.