Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-05-24
A raIp AsaOAO.
Clinics and Other Points Of Interest
in the Environs Of Nice.
Monaco, Che Site Of the Greatest
Gambling House on Earth.
Special Correspondence Ledger.

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] the site Of an ancient Roman town
and lust beyond we entered the ruins
of q Roman amphitheater 200 yards II
circumference. This must have beer
the center Of quite q large population
10 former times, Judging from the
ruins still visible in the vicinity Of
Clinics. Near the monastery is q
quaint old cemetery, with tombs built
like the rooms ola house, which are
filled with mementos of every descrlp'
ton. The owner otan adjacent villa
has thrown his grounds open to the
public. The garden is beautifully
laid out, and highly cultured, and the
walks are adorned with an endless
variety OF towering shrubs. Large
olive and palm trees flourish on the
sloping lawn, and luxuriant foliage
adorns all the hooks and corners oil
the extensive enclosure, On the op-
posite eminence stands a beautiful
octagonal Greek chapel, erected on the
spot where the grandfather OF the
present Gar of Russia died. The
house where he lived while 10 Nice
was removed and this chapel was
built, so that the altar covers the spot
where he breathed his last. The gar
den surrounding this monumental ed
i6ce is kept in excellent condition by
an employe OF the Russian governs
ment who reside, here with his fam,
lily. On the stone gateway at the en-
trance of the grounds the words sou
venir, 1865. are sculptured.
The railroad from Nice to Monte
Carlo (Charles Mountaiu) runs along
very near the sea, passing villa
Francia" where the United States
men Of war make their Mediterranean
headquarters. Although the distance
is but ten miles We pass through 3
dozen tunnels. and catch many Gimp
ses of sea coast scenery on the way
Monaco is probably the smallest indie
pendent government on earth. The
whole principAlity covers but lev
square miles and has but 1900 inhabi
tants. The prince has his royal palace
and strongly fortified castle. He is
of the Grimaldi family Of ancient re
nown, having an immense revenue and
living in all the state and pomp of any
sovereign in Europe. We saw the
reigniDg prince aud his suite on his
way to attend mass, and he really put
on far more style than that assumed
by Queen Victoria. From the tower
of the fortress he can overlook biz
whole kingdom at a single glance
The camera Of a photographer would
take picture OF the entire dominion
in one comprehensive view. Monte
Carlo is renowned as the location Of
the greatest gambling house 10 exist
ence. 1t is situated on bold pro.
montory mile distant from the citi
del Of Monaco in one OF the most
charming localities on earth. The
range OF Maritime Alps which art
quite lofty, here approach the shore
very nearly, protectiOg this spot from
the dreaded "missal." which is a
scourge to exposed points along the
coast. The "Hctel de Paris"
is just opposite the Casino,
and is one of the very abest
we have found in all our travels. The
cooking and service at the tables are
excellent and the charges moderate,
the place being entirely free from those
petty and annoying extortiens so
Justly complained of in most Euro
peans hotels. The Casino is large and
beautifully constructed resembling in
general appearance and adornment the
Grand 0perahouse OF Paris. the same
architect having designed both struc'
lures. The gardens of Monte Carlo
are very extensive, and Towering
shrubs of the most brilliant tints and
trailing vines in rich profusion are
seen on every side. Groves Of orange
trees in full blossom and still bearing
fruit; luxuriant lemon trees, bending
under the weight of their ripened
burdens, and olive trees of great sizs
and rare beauty everywhere abound
The air is loaded with the perfume OF
the orange flowers, and the roses OF
many varieties that adOrn the charm
lug spot. Upon the esplanade in front
OF the Casino fne orchestra, second
alone in all Europe to that of Strauss
in Vienna, discourses classical music
for an hour or two during the after
noon We entered the gambling hal
where the game commences each day
at high noon aud continues until mid
night The rooms we're thronged b,
gay aud fashionably dressed ladies anC
gentlemen Of every degree, some o
whom came to play, but the create
number we're like ourselves, merel!
spectators OF the strange scene. Their
were dozen tables, each one sur
rounded by crowd Of players, an,
strangers looking on to Sc
the game. Everything was yer
| quiet no loud talking or bolster
)us mirth was noticed, and tn
utmost courtesy seemed to be observe
b among the visitors. Many laidie
I Joined in the betting, some Of ther
stalking large sums upon the turn
, ng Of the cards A. Monaco is on on
) of the great high r. adsfrom the Mort
. Southern EuroIe, many traveller
ttrry at Monte Gallo long enough I
see the wonders If taps vert" o
/, their way to the sunny plains of Ital,
e The belief is prev lent that most tom
3 lists try their luck at Rouge ct NOR
Il in order to obtain an insight into Ii
q modus operandi OF the game. I'll
n result as a rule is more satisfactory
l. the dealers than TO those who spen
e their gold upon the magic number
t, 1t is wonderful to watch the phases
IR human nature displayed at this plac
as fortunes change hands from hour
q hour. Several European ladies
noble name and lineage were constaI
u attendants at the tables. With level,
II fingers they deity handle great ror
locus OF gold, distributing or gatheriI