The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-06-13
PARIS GOSSIP.
Duel Between Hook and
Champagne.
FALL OF TIE De BROGLIE MINISTRY
Xight Ministers in One Week-Probability Of a
Coup d'Etat-Present Chsncas Of
the Bonapartists
PARIS. NAV d. 1874.


tebeIlo, but All the world does not know what the
s,ght was about or the somewhat unsound moral
which has been inculcated by Prince Metternlch's
ylctory over his antagonist The Prince, who now
only represents the famous vineyard OF Johannis-
berg ON The banks OF the Rhine, was formerly
Ambassador at the Court or Imperial France in the
piping days OF Napoleon ILL.,. where he represented
His Imperial Royal Apostolic Majesty the ALL
Highest Emperor OF Austria, when that potentate
was ssii one OF the lew remaining despotc sover-
eigus IN the universe. Now, the Napoleons have
always had kind feeling Tor the House OF Haps-
burg. and they were peculiarly gracious TO Prince
Metternich. Indeed. he had many personal claims
to esteem besides those which he derived rom his
high position in diplomacy. He Is noble
man OF the first rank in country where
heraldic Quarterings are still carefully pre-
served and jealousy guarded Although
NOT perhaps gifted with the most
brilliant sort OF intelligence he is singulary up
right truthful and pleasant tempered his cour-
age not OF that aggressive sort which delights in
provoking quarrel; 1T is OF the steady German
order OF bravery which never shrinks from dan
ger. He was therefore much beloved and much
esteemed by the imperialists, and was for long
time che principal ornament or their Court upon
gala days. He sunk, however, into complete In
significance beside his wife who ana Is bright
little scrap Of a creature with eyes OF astonishing
vivaclty and manners which charm every one who
comes near her, She used TO call herself the
"Monkey in fashion," and, indeed she is rather
winning and graceful than regularly beautiful,
though her figure is perfect that OF little fairy.
Such is the lady who gave laws to French society
during many years OF the most spfen-
did reign in French history. She was
always inventing something new and pretty
and delightful, till all that was gay and
chivalrous in the country owed down and wor-
shipped her as Queen OF the Revels and Goddess OF
Good Taste. Her banquets and her dresses her
wit and amazing talent for saying sprghtly things
were the talk OF all Europe, and high pacing lady
could hardly imagine position more agreeable
'ehan that which she occupied. The Emperor OF
the French and Prince Metternch, the Empress
Eugenie and the Princess, lived together on terms
a intimate as II they had all belonged to the same
family and 1t is certain that the bright little lady
who has Just sent her husband out in an east wind
20 hight for his lie felt warm attachment for her
Imperial riends and that the natural instincts or
q generous heart have caused that attachment to
increase IN their mis1ortunes Thus Immediately
the Republic was declared Prince Metternich
signed his Emoassy-or, rather, he frankly told
the Austrian government that he could no longer
be OF any use in Par1s-and he broke up his estab-
lishment and went away.
THE METTERNICHs.
II is much easier, however, TO leave Paris than
TO remain away rom it; and after a little while
Prince Metternicn and his wife yearned for the
gay French life they had quilted, and began TO dit
backwards and forwards, making longer halt
there every time. used 10 see them very often
making funny excuses to themselves and to their
friends to explain their presence In the republican
ctty-"they were going away or 'they had just
come.n or "they were passing through'i-but
still they fingered and the some what stolid figure
OF the Austrian gentleman ana his charming wife
became once more familiar to the Parsians. they
did not 60 everywhere they could not have been
found at dinner with NJ. Gambetts's aunt and it is
whispered that they did not regard NJ Theirs with
the same reverence as ne inspires in the mind OF
n. Barthelemy SAINT Hllaire. They went to some
dew public places and among people who
thought and ielt Is they did; and upon
one OF these occasions they unfortunately
met deserter from the imperial ranks who bowed
TO the Princess, as he mad been accustomed TO bow
to her before he turned his coat Her Hghness is
small, fiery person, OF quick sympathies, who
docs not run away from her friends because they
have had an awkward tumble; and she honestly
told the renegade Bonapartst that he must not
Dow to her again, for that sue had resolved to ter
inmate their acquaintance.
TIE LAsSEs FAMILY.
The parsonage who was thus abruptly cut by the
great lady is also grand gentleman III his way
and may have had reasons Tor changing his poll
Tics, which need not be discussed here. he rep
resents almost as fine wine az Prince Meter.
mich, and bears the same relationship toward
champagne as unites the Prince to hook. The
AAontebello brand is as well known IN the market
as that OF Johannsberg, and when two such
great vine growers come into collision it
is serious AFFAIR. So Count MoDtebello
at once called the Prince TO account
for the dscourtesy shown 70 him by the
Princess; and herein cannot help thinking that
ne had right and reason upon his side. Society
would soon become bear garden II people were
privileged to insult each other, and there are so
many ways OF dropping an unwecome acquaint-
ance without coming 70 sharp words, that the
Princess deserved lesson, which other ladies
would do wen TO take to heart. The rule has been
now clearly established by two OF the first gentle
men In Europe, that If lady says things which
ought not TO be said, her husband may be shot or
mpaled; ana II is fervently to be hoped, that
whenever a lady feels rude she will remember that
a sharp word may cost the life OF her husband.
Without any unxind reference to Princess Metter-
mich, whom every one likes and admires, 1t may be
frankly acknowledged that society often becomes
almost intolerable because OF the terrible tongues
ofwomen. They are apt to act entirely from impulse
and feeling. without judgment or consideration
Tor Others simply because they have hitherto been
considered irresponsible; and, therefore immedi-
ateJ Prince Metternich was challenged he put
forth the old patitude that "a man could not help
what was said by his wife" 1t 10 nonsense He
ought to be able to help 1t, and is bound 10 rule his
belongings In such manner as they shall not
becs me offensive TO other people, or to apologize
far theAr misbehayior or TO take the consequences
OF it. up 70 the present time II has invariably
happened that wsenever any OF those abominabie
scandals which breakthe hearts OF gentlemen are
found IN circulation nobody can be brought to
punishment. u the aggneved person whose hono.
has been foully slandefea ssts out 70 6nd his ira
tucer he cannot 90 three steps before he is stopped
by petttcoat, and y high time that such priv.