Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-11-16
THE MASSACHUSETTS VICTORY
Foreign Correspondence Of tho Free Press and Times
Letter from Paris.


GOSSIP, ETC.
PARIS, October 20, 1877.
To The Editor Of the Free Prsss aud Times
1 fear that my letters will not reach you
with the prOmptituds that they did during
the summer, lUl tho delays in receiving our
New York mails are already beginning to be
felt by US. Since last wrote you, We have
gone through the mOmentOus crisis of the
elections, and much more quietly than any
one believed possible. There were large
crowds in the streets awaiting the returns,
and women seemed as eager as men regarding
them. Still there was no outburst. and the
excitement, if anything, Is felt to be greater
now than at any time previously. What,
in the face Of the decided opinion Of the peo-
pie, will the Marshal do? is the question
everywhere. By many it is believed that
the present administration will be entirely
overturned in November We can only wait
and see, for, it is safe to say, little can be
predicted with certainty.
Every one has had an attack Of election
fever, and although my sympathies to a Ger
tain extent have been with the Chambord-
lists. because have so many warm friends
belonging to the party, must admit that
they haven't leg to stand upon. The Bona
partists are believed to be a little triumphant
But the widest stories have been circulated
regarding the Prince Imperial and his near
ness to the French frontier. although had
letters from friends near Chislehurst, who
assured me there was no truth in the matter,
and that the prince had even foregone his
intention of being present at the marriage of
his cousin, the Duke of Fernan Nunez, al
though his name was anxiOuslY desired as a
signer of the marriage contract. As this
took place in Belgium, just before the cleo
tions, the prince declined going, which how
ever much he may desire to sit on the
throne of France, was wise and patient
step. lie probably believes that the slow
grinding of the mills will yet bring grain to
his Golfers. The most prejudiced cannot but
acknowledge that it was dignifed action,
both upon his part, and, as her opinion would
doubtless have much weight in the matter,
also on that of the ex-Empress. Poor
Eugenie | saw her when | was last in
England so like and yet SO changed from
what she was, when she was the bright
chatelaine of the Tuileries whose 90 Lundis"
were simply perfect. She is, or seemed,
stouter than she was the graceful slope of
her shoulders is becoming thought round
ed, as if dull care had somewhat bowed that
lovely form. Let who will come and 90, 1
can never look back To those Z" Mondays"
to which only special guests were admitted
without feeling of regret.
There is a curious rumOr Just now ahOat
that some lady wishes to enter plea before
the civil tribunal which shall inyaliGatc the
Count de ChambOrd's legitimacy This lady
hears some resemblance to the late Empress,
and is very handsome. She claims to be the
of the DucheSse dc Bsrri,
and the whole affair is surrounded with mys-
'tery, and the details, if they are made pub
c, it is said, will be OF the most thrillingly
kind
| saw Madame Christine Nilsson a few
lays ago. She stopped here in Paris en-
cute to St. Petersburg, where she expects
% win something more substantial than
,older opinions. She is looking very well
md is in good voice, although never ad-
nired her as much as did Lucca, and
hink she will find decided rival in Albani
| saw. a few days ago in an English paper
hat 1.-THE coming prima donna was to he
Hiss Jenny Van Zandt,a Dutch girl" Miss
ian Zandt can hardly be called a girl. and
Ter Dutch descent is, fancy, either by way
f the North River or Pennsylvania, for
eard her in small concerts in America,
ears ago.
There is much gossip about the Spanish
marriage, and it Is even said that it will not
axe place at all, that important papers re
iting to it have been stolen from the Hotel
'asilewski by no less Parsonage than the
spanish Ambassador. 1t would seem TO be
ute as uneasy business for the head that
Tould like to wear crown as for the one
hat really does so.
The elections have so absorbed everyone
hat there have been but few entertainments.
My such as have been given for political
Many, especially of the Legiti-
list families, are still out OF town, the male
Iembers only returning for the elections.
a Petite Muette is the latest PariSian
leatrieal sensation, and, while l hope not
Ossible in America. still draws crowds of
)lallle rrencn people Not that there -
nything really in the play that is objection
Die, but the acting and grimaces make it
sry suggestive. AT the first night of
lis peculiar play was decidedly attracted
' the bizarre dress of an Oriental princess.
nc wore a cloak of maEarine blue covered
it'll dragons and NEUROLOGICAL figures,
'ound which are trimmed flowers of daz-
ing hue. and birds of brilliant plumage,
hile the whcle was edged with embroidery
gold and silver.
The newest wrap is called the "DaphDis,"
ID is a sort of mans overcoat, E1ade by
ilors instead of modistes, but has the col
r, pockets and sleeves very richly covered
lth embroidery. 1t is the rage Just at
esent.
Embroidery in beads, silk in eolors and
shades, appears in everything.
Paris will soon be gay again. Its theatres
c already open, its clubs, salons, boudoirs,
II soon follow, and then my news will
ubtless please your lady readers. think,
weyer, that | shall 90 to England to tho
ike of Norfolk's wedding, Yours,