The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1873-11-06

erected in the sixteenth century, but was
not completed until the reign of Napoleon
ILL.,, each successive king heaping unnamed
sums upon its decoration until its recep-
tion and bathrooms entirely cclipsed the
splendor of the most sumptuous imperial
palaces. The library, paintings and fres-
Goes were invaluable while the kitchens of
the souterrdi,s were so extensive that re.
past for one thousand persons could with
out difficulty be prepared. The Hotel dc
Vile has played conspicuous part in the
various revolutions which haye convulsed
Paris and it has even been the rendezvous
of the democratic party. At that very
window, which now frames in a patch Of
sky, Louis XVI. was constrained to bow
to the mob beneath, having his hat decor
ated with the tri-colorcd cockade in order
to allay the riotous fury of the masses. In
that roolless room Robcspierres commune
was born; and in sight of the populace
Louis Philippe embraced Lafayette, in re-
cognition of the union of the July king
dom with the 60urgeoise.
Illus hdNc INC Interest OF all nations
centered about this noted pile and loud
were the invectives hurled upon its de
stroycrs.
Upon the morning of May oath, 1871, a
fearful struggle arose within the court
yard, and upon finding themselves worsted
the communists fired the building in which
were more than six hundred of their own
party the troops Immediately turned their
arms towards the entrances, and those who
did not meet their fate within the flames,
were shot as they sought refuge in es-
cape.
Indeed this, the heart of Paris, has suf-
fered extensively, and upon both sides of
the Aline lie the ruins of the civil contest.
PARIS AS IT Is.
All, however, is past, and TO the Partisan
mind-a blank; it is only the tourist who
mourns his loss, since the French iyc for
the day alone and are thoroughly alive to
the rapid Improvement of their city. Paris
is as brilliant and as gay as of old; the
sun shines brightly upon the gardens and
parks adorned with the marvellous flori-
culture of the French school and by night
glare of gas illumincs the Bouevards and
principal thoroughfarcs far into the small
hours. Paris was ever noted for its per-
petual holiday appearance and in no way
have its misfortunes deadened the apprc-
citation of amusement among its inhabi-
tants, BY day along the Bouleyards sur
gcs an idle throng of wanderers who gaze
in at the gorgeous windows of the stores,
than which no city of the world possesses
finer, or lounge until sunset under the
time in flippant conversation over a glass
of wine or eau S,tcre. BY three o'clock in
the afternoon every vehicle, which by dint
Of force can be made to move, is chartered
for o drive to tho Bots de Boulogne. This
delightful park, formally forest abound
ing in game, the resort of duellists and of
persons suicldally inclined and the haunt of
bandits, was reclaimed from Its rustlcity by
several late kings, who gradually improved
the domains until to-day they far snrpass
in natural beauty the famous parks of Lon
don. Nature is preserved in Il healthy state
rather than disfigurod by the fasity of art !;
the growth of the trees has been theme
of study for many years until the most
pleasing effects are gained by finely arrang-
ed vistas of gray trunks with a dense plu-
mage of foliage above. Two artificial
lakes break the monotony of woodland. the
banks of which are ornamented with exotic
reeds and pampas grass, while upon their
surfaces rest miniature islands crowned
with picturesque chalets at which pleasure
parties may pass the day and enjoy the ex-
cellent cuisine within. The glades
and lawns of the Bots de Boulognc
are the favored resorts of bridal
parties of the middle and lower
classes, who after the ceremony at church
repair to these pleasant retreats to hold
the levee. 1t is sight of frequent occur
renee TO meet n bride trailing her fresh
white dress over the grass and brown leaves
followed by the party all gaily attired sans
hats and bonnets, but with high spirits and
warmth Of good nature sufficient to
shield them from the treacherous dampness
of these October days. The drives through
out the park are daily thronged with n
ceaseess stream of carriages embracing all
manner of whcelables, although with the
inherent good taste of the French, no one
of which is conspicuously offensive to cul-
tiyated eyes. 1t is along these grand avcn-
ues that ladies of every grade take pleasure
in displaying their magnificen, toilettes and
carriages, while by their side rides cava-
lier proud Of his thoroughbred. This
brilliant scene is alone rivalled by the
drive in Hyde Park during the " London
season."
In 1870 considerable portion of the
wood adjacent to the Notifications was cut
down preparatory to the Prussian siege :;
fortunately the trees about the lakes were
| spared, while the injuries of the war have
been speedily remedied by the planting of
new shrubs.
At six o'clock the parks, gardens and
streets are deserted since all Paris is at
dinner-a meal upon which the myriad
cooks of the city have stalled their rcputa-
tions and for which. thejustly hold they pri-
mary position among the epicurcs of all ma
tons.
Notwithstanding the present troubled
condition of the politics of France, which
daily threaten "A sudden outbreak which
may exceed IN its effect the revolutions of
the past, the Parisians give no thought to
the morrow but enjoy the attractions of to-
day in their full extent.
Paris contains upwards of forty theatres,
without taking into consideration the many
concerts and balls which nightly throw
open their doors for the public amusement.
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