The New York Herald Newspaper, March 5, 1876, Page 5

LONDON FLASHES. Arrival of Don Carlos in the , British Capital. WHAT HE SAYS OF HIS DEFEAT. How the Public and Press Received Him. ANOTHER SAD WARNING TO KINGS . Bisraeli’s Continued ‘Triumph in Parlia- ment—The Question of Title. THE BELKNAP AND SCHENCK SCANDALS. What the Theatres Are Doing—Historical Plays vs. Opera Bouffe. THE RINKERPEST Origin and Rise of Rinking—tIts Yota- ries, Profits and Poets. AMERICAN HORSES IN ENGLAND. The Stock Market Heavy—Amer- ican Securities Neglected. [SPECIAL DESPATCH TO THE HERALD BY CABLE. ] Lonpon, March 4, 1876. England is about to be gladdened by the effulgence and sunshine of the presence of three crowned, ex- . ¢rowned, and uncrowned heads. The Empress of. Austria and the ex-Queen of Naples will arrive in time to extend hospitalities to Don Carlos, who ar- » Tived in London to-night. DON CARLOS AND THR FRENCH PC ICE. ‘The HERALD correspondent who accompanied Don Carlos during’ his journey to this city reports that but for the precautions faken by the French govern- ment the progress of Don Carlos through France Would have been a kind of triumph. TUE DON MOVED ON, The movements of the defeated Pretender were fastened by the police. No time was given at any Point for demonstrations of any kind. LEGITIMISTS 'T0 KISS HIS HAND, During his stay at Boulogne, which lasted twenty- four hours, a hundred legitimists called to kiss his : hand and express their devotion. Police agents Were stationed at the door of his hotel, and did not » leave him until he was on board the steamer which conveyed him to England. A SILENT ADIEU. An immense crowd of people lined the quays at the departure of the steamer. Hats and white handkerchiefs Were waved in adieu, but there was no cheering. The journey laste@ only two hours, but Don Carlor was very seasick. THE RECEPTION OP DON CARLOS AT FOLKESTONE. Another immense crowd awaited the arrival of Don Carlos at Folkestone. The railroad station was vayly decorated with flags representing every nationality, from American to Chinese. . CHEERED AND GROANED, ‘The distinguished exile was greeted with vocifer- ous cheering, mixed with a strong proportion of groans, by the assembled crowd. A similar recep- tion was accorded him by the assemblages of people at every station on the road to London. THE LONDON CROWDS MORE FRIENDLY. On his arrival in the metropolis, at the Charing Cross station, Don Carlos was loudly cheered, the applause being in this instance unanimous. He was accompanied by four aides-de-camp, HIS APPEARANCE. Don Carlos lpoks well in health. His tall, athletic form, six feet three inches in height, his bronzed face, great black eyes and dark beard, drew many expressions of admiration from the fair Saxon dames and misses who got a glance at him, DON CARLOS’ WIFE. The Princess Margaret remains at Pau, in France, her residence there not possessing political signiti- cance in the estimation of the authorities, THE CAUSES OF DEFEAT. In an interview with the HEnatp correspondent Don Carlos said that his defeat was caused by want of money, munitions and war material and by the overpowering odds arrayed against him by the Al- fonsists. Toward the last of the struggle his troops became discouraged at the occupation by the enemy of a part of the country they had always held. i" NO TREASON, He accuses nobody of treason, and says that all his generals did their duty toward him and that bis people were still fulthful, loyal and devoted to his sause. THE IDEA. . They fought for an idea like brave mem. Fate was figainst them, and they bow to her decree unmur- muringly. DON CARLOS AND MIS FOLLOWERS. He has no bitter words for anybody. but talks of Ris adherents with the greatest admiration, and says that their devotion to him is unaltered, THE SADNESS OF PARTING. Don Carlos described with emotion his final sepa- ration from his troops, alter a gallant struggle last- (ng three years, as something he can never forget. ‘THE SYMPATHY OF THE BRAVE. He said that even the French officers who wit- béssed his leave-taking With the 6,000 soldiers who followed him across the frontier were affected even bw tears, NOTHING TO SAY. Don Carlos declines to set forth his views to the public on the struggle, as he frequently did through the HERALD correspondent during the war. Then, when in arms, he had, he said, an object to subserve. Now, that the struggle is abandoned, he has no rea- ton to induce him to break silence. WHAT 18 THOUGHT oF CARLOS. ‘The misfortunes of Don Carlos meet little sympa- thy from the English press, ‘The Times thinks, however, that Austria is a more congenial home for him than England, The Telegraph would not deny hospitality to an- other Bourbon, “but be cannot expect to have the Tespect of Englishmen, seeing the desolation he has Wrought in Spain, without a shadow of right, leav- ing his followers to make the best terms they can ‘" NEW YORK HERALD, SUNDAY, MARCH 5, 1876—QUADRUPLE SHEET. with the King, while Re retires to England to live | Irving, contrasting with it the welcome given to the | cles, perhaps humming to the tune of “Tommy make luxuriously om the immense fortune bequeathed him by the Duke of Modena.” ‘THE SERVICES OP THE CHURCH. ‘The Carlist Committee in London is, apparently, making no preparations for demonstrations in honor of its chief. A requiem mass is to be sung for the repose of the souls of the gallant Carlist dead next Thursday, at the Church of the Holy Family, Saffron Hill. Don Carlos and the members of his staff will be present. HIS DEBTS AND MEANS OP AGITATION. Don Carios is said to owe $5,000,000 here. The Modena legacy will enable hith, when in Austria, to keep up an agitation against Spain, like that waged by George V. of Hanover against Prussia. A FALLEN KING. Carlos’ money will, at any rate, prevent the possi- bility of his coming to the fate of that unfortunate descendant of the Crusader kings, Leo XIII. of Khorassan, by birth a Commenus and a Lusignan, who this week departed life in a hospital in Milan in @ state of utter destitution, leaving a widow and six children dependent on public charity. HOW IT CAME ABOUT—A PAUPER'S GRAVE. Leo Commenus was deprived of his throne by Russia. He received an allowance, which he appa- rently squandered. He was wounded at Solferino when serving a8 major in the French army, and was buried on Monday last without a shirt, his body being huddled between four boards roughly nailed. Sic transit gloria regum t QUEEN VICTORIA GOING TO THE CITY. A royal semi-state procession will proceed to East London on Tuesday, when the Queen will open the new wing of the London Hospital. IN MEMORIAM OP A FRIEND. You will have reezived the announcement of the death of Lady Augusta Stanley, wife of Dean Stan- ley, of Westminster. The short obituary notice pub- Ushed in the Court Journal is said to have been written by the Queen. THE NEW TITLE. The discussion respecting the Queen’s title con- tinues. A PRECEDENT IN POINT. The public have been surprised and calmed by learning that Spenser, in his dedication of the “Faerie Queen” to Queen Elizabeth, styles her “High, Mighty and Magnificent Empresse, renowned for pietie, vir- tue and gratious sia hamid D. G. Queen of Eng- land, France and Ireland, and of Virginia; Defendour of the Faith, et cetera.” The gentle Spenser, however, may have founda way of procuring the acceptance of a title which Englishmen to-day do not apparently relish, PRINCE LEOPOLD'S TOUR. Prince Leopold has just started for a few months’ Continental tour. Gossip says he has gone bride hunting. PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS, In Parliamentary matters Disraelf is still victori- ous all along the line; grimly cheerful and tri- umphant. All they grievances which have been cherished by the opposition party in hope of abash- ing the government are now “played out.” AN OPPONTION FIASCO. The Vanguard aifuir has proved a flasco, owing, say the opposition, to Mr. Goschen’s showing the white feather and not pressing his advantages. A GRAND TRIUMPH—A*@HOSTLY SUBJECT. The chief point of interest in Parltament this week was the deYjate on’ the Burials bill. There was the biggest Hodse alla the largest division of the new Parliament. ‘The halt, lame and blind were dragged in to vote. "The result was another con- servative victory. DISRAELI'S DEFINITION. Disraeli audaciously and in his usual jaunty man- ner said:—The question is not sectarian, but sani- tary.” CORPORATE ABUSES. Sir Charles Dilke made a racy and amusing speech on the subject of unreformed corporations, The House of Commons was astonished to hear of obscure English boroughs where a self-elected Mayor and corporation rule as dictators, appro- priating corporate funds without rendering ac- counts, giving each other a glorious annual dinner and varying the monotony of the remaining 364 days by getting occasionally drunk. THE AMERICAN SCANDALS. The so-called American scandals call forth, natu- rally, much editorial wisdom. The Times thinks that the reputation of the American oficial world has of late years not been so high as is desirable in a model republic. The Daily News fears that the worst vices of the municipal may be percolating into the federal ad- “ministration. The Zelegraph says the revelations make count- less friends of the Republic in Engiand silent and sor- lrowful, while its enemies rejoice over these recur. ring revelations. It yet hopes that this hideous event is the beginning of better times for the Re- public. MR. SCHENCK’S CASE, The Hour, of this morning, insolently parades the tact of the serving a writ on General Schenck at the Euston square station, mentioned in the HERALD telegram of last evening. THE QUESTION OF HIS RESIGNATION, It is understood that a8 Mr. Schenck’s resignation ‘was written and mailed before the House of Rep- Tesentatives’ Committee begun its investigation, and before Schenck knew of the accusations made by Lyon and Johnson, the President and Secretary of State consider the situation se changed that his letter of resignation should be considered as not written at all. Mr. Schenck’s vindication is ex- pected to be complete, and his return to his post is anticipated. HIS ACTIVE ENEMIES. The information here concerning Lyon and Pafford tends to throw great doubt on Lyon's credibility. Patford, who was a solicitor’s clerk, purchased one share of Emma Mine stock and then tried to make himself important by writing pamphlets against the company, asking the promoters to buy him of. THE THEATRES, The principal Christmas pantomimes are, happily, buried. Whellengton and Lacy Godera were interred to-night. OPERA BOUFFE. Opéra Bouge isin extremis. Where afew months we had seven or eight translations of French oper- attas running in the theatfes there are now only two running on the boards, THE DRAMA, Over sanguine critics imagine the historical drama will occupy the place of opéra bouge, aithough Taylor's picturesque “Anne Boleyn” and Mr. Henry Irving’s interesting and conscientiously played Othello will soon be withdrawn. A WORD FOR IRVING, Mr. Furnivall, director of the new Shakespeare Society, publishes a long letter in the Daily News, Temonstrating against the ungenerous treatment of foreigner, Signor Salvink Mr. Irving is doubtless disheartened by severe and very absurd criticisms, AN ENFORCED HOLIDAY. Ash Wednesday was a forced theatrical holiday. Mr. Toole went to Nottingham, saying he had no desire to fast for other people's sins. DRAWBACKS, ‘The theatres suffer severely by the development of spelling bees and skating rinks, A dramatic journal publishes a letter from an aggrieved manager com- plainming that the rinks by offering cheap evening's amusement, with facilities for flirtation, are thinning the audiences of the regular theatres. He calls the attention of the Lord Chamberlain and the licensing magistrates to the fact that the rinks have neither music nor dancing licenses. He is evidently actua- ted by a dog-in-the-manger spirit, “RINKERPEST.”” The theatrical manager has doubtless cause, from his point of view, for complaint. We hear of noth- ing but skating, and the opening of new rinks. Bazaars, chapels, furniture warehouses, livery Stables, picture galleries and even old Sadler's Wells ‘Theatre have had to yield to fushion and transform into homes of the new amusements. Everybody rinks, The amusement was first styled rinkualism, but now it has a new name, the rinkerpest. THR THEATRES INVADED. We have apiece at the Duke's Theatre entitled “In the Rink,” and Mr, and Mrs. German Reed give & musical sketch entitled “Slaves of the Rink.” IN SOCIETY, We have advertisements of rink teachers, rink paper, rink envelopes and a new song “The Belle of the Rink.” Everything, everybody, a3 @ poet in Belgravia says, is Gliding o’er the asphalt, At a rapid rate, f Taking it for ice, too, Fancying they skate; ‘With each other flirting, egishly they wink— Oly the.rosy rinkers, Roi ‘og round the rink. 1T8 BIKI'A, PROGRESS AND PROFIT. Brighton is the birthplace of rinking, or rather Mr. Prince saw the rink there, and took steps to secure a monopoly. He enlisted the leaders of Eng- lish society in favor of his project, and now there are fifty rinks in the metropolis and suburbs. Pilmpton, the inventor, and Prince Brothers haye an entire monopoly. No rink can exist without their sanct’.n ~ ‘sequently they have made an immense foytauc RINK RULES. Of the Lon» Prince's is the most fashion- able and exci — lady is admitted unless she has been pres Court, and the gentlemen constitute the nower of the aristocracy. The Prin- cess of Wales is a frequent spectator, and the Prince of Wales was frequently there when in England, A ROYAL RINK, ° There is also a small rink at Sandringham. AT CHELSEA, Many ladies of position, not eligible for Prince’s, go to the Chelsea Rink. It is the largest covered rink in London.’ Twenty-five carriages are often seen mornings and afternoons there. None of the demi- monde are admitted. Many gentlemen attend. In the evening 900 persons of both sexes are frequently present. This is one of the largest and most favorite rinking grounds, A NEW BRINK. ‘The Oxford Circus Rink was opened last Monday. It presented a gay appearance, with its painted cpiling and flag-draped galleries. It is lighted with eleven chandeliers. The floor is 88 feet long by 78 broad. The attendance mustered from 500 to 800 persons. Lords Ranelagh and Westmoreland rink here. The galleries contain comfortable chairs, and there are refreshment bars. Pp MANY OTHERS. These three are the best rinks. It would occupy too much space to give even the names of the others. ‘There is an open air rink at Ealing, 125 by 45 feet in extent, which is very popular and fashionable. AT PUTNEY. Another, at Putney, attracts young men, and is numerously and fashionably attended, LADY SKATERS. Among the ladies are some excellent and graceful skaters. Lady Folkestone, who skates at Prince's, and several American ladigs have attracted especial notice. THE ROYAL AVENUE RINK. At the Royal Avenue Rink may be seen Lords Petersham, Charteris, Marquis Cloncurry, Sirs A. Scott, Henry English, C. W. Gerald, Hon. W. Stan- hope and others of note. SPORT WITH SAFETY. At this rink 60,000 skaters have enjoyed them- selves since last December, and there has been only one accident—a broken arm. Eminent authorities think that rinking will endure as long as cricket and other athletic sports; in fact, enthusiasts say till the end of time. ‘THE POETRY, Hearken to the rinkers Rolling round the rink, Hearing axles clatter And their casters clink, ‘Tig BRIGHTON RINK. I paid a visit to Brighton to-day. The rink in that city proves tobe agreater attraction to the public than the celebrated aquarium. There was a regular weekly reception held at the rink this afternoon, at which I observed a crowd of pretty faces and well dressed men. | THE POETRY OF MOTION. A fine band of music gave romance to the poetry of motion, Here come two tiny midges of girlhood waltzing to the sweet strains of the “Kunstier Leben” of Strauss, while near by circle and twirl the Marquis of Bute and his bride. THE UPPER TEN ON RUNNERS, Seated at a convenient table placed tn a niche and enjoying “the cup that cheers but not inebriates,” Lord William Lennox is seen inflicting the story of | Waterioo upon Sir Seymour Fitzgerald and the Far! | of Chichester. Up comes Commodore Ashbury, of yachting fame, like a ten knot breeze and like @ Mercury on wheels. Sir Robert Sassoon gracefully clutches a pillar while telling Sir Thomas Leonard that skating is too hot work for Bombay. General Shute and two other members of Parliament hold a caucus in the corner nearest the bar, and Captain Wallace, the patron of coaching, passes like a flash, having abandoned Pegasus for the flying wheels. THR FUN OP THE PAI. The ladies skate beautifully and take to the sport quite naturally. Viscountess Forbes and Lady Wentworth may be seen gilding gracefully among the throng. MUSIC AND SONG, ‘The band ia heard again, Now it is a pot-pourri and an andante. The skating comes to a sudden stop asacrash is heard, but it ts only a skater down, and the throng rolls on again (n its wavy cir- room for your uncle.”’ A REAL ICE RINK. The sport will be extensively patronized in its present form, at least until Professor Gamgee’s real ice rink, now being constructed at Chelsea, enables the skaters to enjoy the fun of gliding oVer the glassy surface on real skates, And now let me close my essay with ‘THE RINKERS’ ROLLICKING RONDO. Sing a song of rinkere, How merrily they skim, Birds were made for flying And dish were made to swim, Now we've found the motion Fit for human kind, ‘Man to roll on casters Plainly was designed. AMERICAN HORSES IN ENGLAND. ‘The English trainers think that no American horse, of the string now here, is equal to running for some time, and doubt whether Preakness will be in condi- tion for Ascot. His present weight is 1,127 pounds. When fit to run he weighs 1,000 pounds, WE DO NOT KNOW HIM. English trainers, however, lack experience of horses of Preaknesss’ stamp. He ts bigger and heavier,than those usually seen at Newmarket. NOVEL CONDITIONS FOR THE NEWMARKET HANDICAP. He was struck out of the International Newmar- ket Handicap by mistake, the novel conditions of that race compelling owners to declare if they are satisfied with the weight. This was overlooked in Preakness’ case, who was, therefore, dropped out. ENGAGED FOR A SIMILAR EVENT. But he is engaged for a similar race, in which he is made to receive ten pounds from Lowlander, Bay Final receiving twenty-six pounds. BAY EAGLE AND THE DERBY. Bay Eagle’s chance for the Derby 1380 hopeless ‘that 66 to 1 is obtainable against him. WHO WILL RIDE. ‘The American horses will, probably, be ridden by the renowned Jim Goater, who rode Petrarch last year. FORDHAM’S PRICE, Fordham declines $10,000 offered by a noble lord for the first call on him during the season. AMERICAN PURCHASES. Mr. Stockwell, an American, has given $5,000 for a magnificent two-year-old colt by Blair Athol, out of John Day’s dam, and also $9,500 for a colt by the same horse out of Crimson. ‘The latter is reputed among the best at Newmar- ket. Both are now training at Brown’s, but are likely to be sent to America, PETRARCH PURCHASED. Petrarch, first favorite for the Two Thousand Guineas and Derby, has been sold to Lord Dupplin for upward of $50,000, with valuable contingencies. His lordship has backed the colt Kaleidoscope, to win a fortune, for the Two Thousand Guineas, and the general belief is that he bought Petrarch, who had the race at his mercy, to prevent his running. THE STOCK MARKET, The general condition on the Stock Exchange is unsatisfactory. The failures which have occurred and the known weakness of several large comimer- “cat houses constitute a source of distrust, and it need not surprise the public if other great failures occur, Much disquictude exists in commercial circles, and the recent failures, together with those which are impending, are likely to exert an im- portant induence hereafter. ’ FOREIGN SECURITIES are reported heavy, especially Turkish bonds. Ameri- can secauties are likewise unsettled, although they occupy the first place in the confidence of the people. The report of Mr. Cave, M. P., in connection with the Egyptian purchase is not regarded as satisfac- tory. Alarge speculative firm in this department has already failed, and it is not unlikely that others ‘will follow. PERUVIAN BONDS are dull, owing to rumors that Signor Aquiro, the reported financial agent of that country, is without special” power as a representative of the govern- ment. Hence Parisian bankers decline business with him, AMERICAN SECURITIES. ‘The feeling of depression has extended to Ameri- can as Well as to English securities. All classes are lower. Railways are dull, and Erie is quite neg- lected. Governments are lower in consequence of the discussion of the four and a half per cent loan, GREAT COCKING MAIN. NEW YORK VS, NEW JERSEY—THIRTERN BAT- ties—$100 Tax BaTrLe ND $1,000 THE MAIN. Aretura cocking main betweon New York and New Jersey was tought in Jersey City on Friday night at a pit specially fitted up for the occasion in order to avoid interterence. The conditions were that cach side should show 15 birds and Oght all that fell in between Bibs. Sozs and 6 lbs, Sozs., for $100 a battle and $1,000 the main. About 150 sporting men were | present, those {rom New York being principally from tho upper part of the city. Betting at the start was in favor of New York; after several battles it becamo even and toward the close $100 to $60 was offered in favor of the Jersey birds, which were victorious after 18 hard-fought battles, ‘The several battles were as follows :— #ird—New York a red, Jersey black; 4 lbs. 2 os. ; New York winner. Time, 11 minutes, Second—two blacks; 5 Iba 2 ozs. ; Jersey won in 8 ae w York a spangle, Jersoy a pyle; 3 Ibs. 10 ork after 14 minutes of desperate Sighting d, Jersey a red; 4 Ibe, 6 minutes, and both badly ef, aod the Jersey bird jas Slth—TWo blacks; 3 Ibs. 9 078; this was a raging ting 16 minutes, when New York was declared winner. Seventh—Now York a red, Jersey a spangle; 5 lbs. 6 ox, After lighting 8 minutes the Jersey vird drove bis gall entirely through the bead of his antag: onist, killog bine on the spot. Highth—New York a xray, Jersey a black-red; 4 lbs. 10 02. Jersey wou ih 13 winates, Vinth-New York a red, Jersey a pyle; 3 Ibs. 11 ozs, | Billy Martin, of New York, called the Jersey bird adung- | hill, and Yet $400 to $50 against him. The Jersey bird | went ip like @ tiger aud killed his antagoni hy driving the steel through his neck. Time, 4 minutes. Tenth— At the commencement of this light betting | uy in lavor of Jersey, some of the New York. | ing 10 bedge, and ‘betting was $100 to ew ey a spangle; 4 Ibs. 2 ozs, 2 minutes. Kieornth—Now York myer, Jersey a bright red; 3 Ibs U0 us. A desperate tgnt, resulting iu favor of ne. York, York a spangic, Jersey a red; 5 Ibs. 4 ozs, it and lagi 1 minutes, when Jersey ic: won'by laying Opponer Thirteenth—The batties now stood 6 and 6, and this being the deciding battle the excitement was intense. New York sent in @ black and. 4 tbs 6 ox, | minutes, and the Jersey wou the Hight and mai {i was estimated that tally Jerseymen wero Jubilant, $5,000 changed hands, The match was not concluded until long after midnight, and then the participants dis- | persed quietly. THE BOATMEN'’S BLOODY AFFRAY, Since the death of Frank Ford at the Charity Hos. pital in Jersey City an offiecr has been detailed by Captain McKa‘g, of tue First precinet, to watch Heavey, who is likely to recover aud who will be held to answer for Ford’s death, Heavey coolly remarked to the officer that Ford's life was no dearer than his, and as they both took desperate chances io the fight Ford sbould not hate complained when be yot the worst of it, Hoavey adds it When each seized a knife it was a fight tor bare life, and no jury vould bold him guilty when he escaped by “the skin of his weth.’’ Not a member ot Ford's tamily has yet reached Jersey City, although letters and \clegrams were sent to them. PARISIAN TWINKLINGS, French Politicians Waiting for Something to Turn Up. BONAPARTIST BRASS ON BELKNAP. Forthcoming Novelties in Op- | era and Drama. WHAT STRAKOSCH MAY BRING HERE. Critics Turning Authors—More Theatrical Lawsuits—Ead Weather—A Colony Ball. (SPECIAL DESPATCH TO THE HERALD BY CABLE. ] HERALD BUREAU, 61 AVENUE DE L’ OPERA, Paxis, March 4, 1876, Until the new French Parliament meets the mild Ministerial crisis which has become chronic without, however, any fever will continue. Politics are easy Just now, the republicans resting for the present on their laurels, and the Orleanists are engaged in quietly burying their dead preparatory to turning republicans, They have the example of Philippe Egalité to guide them in this, and will probably turn it to account, and march hereafter with the strong- est battalions, BAD NAPOLEONIC CREDIT, The Bonapartists have broken down in their at- tempt to raise a loan in London for the promotion of electioneering dodges, ARCHITECTURAL PRINCES. The defeated Orleanist princes are rebuilding the Chateau d’Eu at Chantilly, a much more fitting work for them than political masonry, HENRI CINQ. The Comte de Chambord is engaged in the issue of eternal manifestoes, which may be looked on here- after as a harmless amusement, FISH AND FRANCE. at the Tuileries, Now 5 acontract is hard to get at all, . and when got is as unsatisfactory as a dry bone, with only alittle gristle on it, to a company of hungry hunters. Also, in the piping times of the old monarchies, & Deputy who handled his votes wisely, and played, ao to say, “at bob cherry” with them till he tantalized Ministers half out of their senses in times of crises, such a Deputy had an excellent chance of one or nore of the best sinecures which the government had to give away, and several of these places provided their hold- ers with comfortable incomes for life, There were @ great many offices which brought in from $3,000 te $6,000 a year, with excellent furnished apartments, fervice, fire and lights. The wise course, therefore, of the Deputy who respected his own interests was not to angie for the showy sort of appointments, such ag cmbassies and profectures, He left that protitless busiuvess to the vain and frivolous, while he contented Dimnselt with the noiseless administration of some im- Periul palace, where be was snugly housed, or the Stewardship of some woods and forests, which yielded excellent revenues under good mapagement, though nobody but a few ignorant farmers ever knew how tho trick was done. Fontainebleau, Compidgne, 8t. Cloud and Versailles had many pleasant nests of thissort; now they have all been routed out, and their dilapidated ruins have got into the hands of impecunious old. soldiera, Jn short, THE PARLIAMENTARY TRADE, looked at from a commercial poiut of view, which is the only one teresting to business men, has become abadone. 1t was a thriving ovcupation once and may become so again; but at present the trade is ruined, Even “early information,” or the credit of possessing it, which was one of the patent and exclusive articles sold by the Parliamentary merchants, is now pooh« poohed upon the Stock Exchange. Nobody inquiroa what the government of MacMahon is likely to do, bee cause it can simply do nothing without the consent of the opposition, so that such items of intelligence as are not known to everybody may be safvly set down as imaginary. It may be here remarked that THR AMERICAN COLONY IN PARIS were moro amused than angry at observing that M. Alexandre Dumas in his new play, “!’Etrangére,” has’ revived a stupid calumny, which accused American ladies of being diplomatic spies Tho truth is, thera are no longer any diplomatic spies in France, because there are no longer any diplomatic secrets. There ara a few ladies who hold seeret instructions, indeed, from Russia, Austriaand Italy, and a few years ago thero was a great lady very busy in the service of Prussia, But they were all really ambassadresses, whose mis- sion was well understood at the courts where they ré- sided, and there never has been—at least for the last six years—a single American lady among them, A spy, indeed, whether male or female, would be sorely puz~ zled to find out any mystery in Paris, The President of the Republic probably never had a secret in his life. M. Buffet certainly bas no secrets, his orderly and rather clerkly mind being quite unequi to the compli« Public interest is now chiefly concentrated on the great fried fish question, of which I can scarcely give you the outlines under an exercise of labor that would last through Lent, THE SPANISH PRETENDER. Don Carlos has been politely kicked out of France without having time enough allowed him to buy a new pair of breeches, BELKNAP AND THE BONAPARTES. The deplorable Belknap atfuir furnishes the im-- perialist organs with the opportunity of making at-* tacks on republican institutions. THE OPERA—'JOAN OF ARC.” “Jeanne d’Arc” will be produced at the Grand Opera House on the 20th inst. Opinions are very diverse respecting this opera’s chances of success among those who have had the privilege of witness- ing the rehearsals. The scenery is stated to be magnificent, especially one scene representing the - Cathedral at Rheims, CRITICS AS AUTHORS. A new opera by M. Reyer, the musical critic of the: Journal des Débais, has been accepted at the- Lyrique. “Dimitri,” by M. Joncitres, another critic, is in. rehearsal. These facts are quoted as indicating the managerial desire to throw sops to the cerberus of}the press, and thus bid for critical favor. ~ M. COPPRE. | ‘a M. Coppée’s new piece has been received atsthe | Théatre Frangais. The author is about to visit the mY cations necessarily arising out of occult transactions, Meantime al) the chiefs of parties have their newspas pers, which tell all they know, and more than they know, besides all which they hope and fear, The up- permost sentiments in the mind of M, Gambetta can be all purchased for two sous every morning, with much otherentertaining information, printed in La Republique Francaise, M. Thiers still enlightens his fellow coun. trymen through Le Bien Public, though it 18 only fait to add that this experienced statesman cares so little for public opinion that he refused to be at the expense of a newspaper himself, and allowed Le Bien Public ta be recently sold fora very small sum by auction, Tha Orleanists have two newspapers; the Bonapartists aro said to have at least forty prints, more or Jess, devoted to their fortunes; and even the portly, middle-aged in- valid whom old women in the Rue da Bae still call Henri Ging, has a journal which will endeavor to ex- plain nis hazy notions to any one who will expend ‘meang on the purchase of it. Finally, the old Parlia- ments used to be VERY PLEASANT CLUBS. Under Louis Philippe they were in France what theyy were in England down to the time of the Reform bill, the most agreeable social gatherings In the me- tropolis, The orators, indeed, talked in the big bow wow style before the footlights to satisfy their constitu. ents and ‘amuse the public in the reports of legislative proceedings; but the best pieces made anywhere im Paris came from the Chamber of Deputies, and the droliest stories, Now honorable members cannot trust themselves to be funny; for workingmen candi+ dates do not understand jokes; and Versailles is just as dutl as St. Stephens. It is a great pity Bossy and @tha in, Sheridan and Grattan were much more amusing even more patfrétié than the very: superior persons who get Into Parliament now, aud whe hardly know what to do with themselves when they ara. there, United States and give readings. M.de Porto Riche’s new play will shortly be pro- duced at the Gymnase. THE OPERA COMIQUB. The Opéra Comique, notwithstanding its subven- tion from the government, has become bankrupt.. ‘This theatre, which saw the masterpieces.of Auber’ first produced on its boards, has of late years brought out little that was new, and in these days of musical progress and rapid creation that is a.high crime. STRAKOSCH TO THE RESCUE. In case Colonel Mapleson should not return to America with an operatic troupe to take advantage of the Centennial Mr. Maurice Strakosch will prob- ably cross the Atlantic with Belocea, Minnie Hauck and Miss Blanche Tucker, of Chicago, who has just arrived from Italy to sing at Covent Garden. CAVING OF A TUNNEL Great consternation was caused on Jersey City? Heights yesterday by the announcement that a portion of the surlace of the now tunnel of the Delaware and Lackawanna Railroad, on Jersey City Heights, had, caved in, The roof of the tunnel between shafte Nos. 6 and 6 has been, to use the expression of the foreman, “very weak,’ and some appre- hensivns were aroused when the workmen struck the ‘weak vein’? several months ago. Tha crash came yesterday afternoon about fifty feet west of shaft No, 5, ana the earth caved in, leaving a hole thirty fect equare and descending to the entire depth of the shalt, Two houses belonging to tho Delaware and Lackawanna Company narrowly escaped destruction, They were soon removed, however, £0 as to pros ist any further land shde. The wildest ¢ afloat in regard to the extent of the dam- It was stated in several quarters that the bottom Had this occurred, tha Mr. McAndrews, age. of the reservoir had caved in. Joss of life would have been fearful. THEATRICAL LAWSUITS. Mr. Myers, of the American Circus, has fourteen || suits on hand with contractors for fitting up the | circus. He defeated one of these yesterday. BAD WEATHER, ‘The weather here is miserable. We do not see they, sun. nothing to wear. A BALL IN THE COLONY. Mrs. Seligman gave a ball on Wednesday last. | Among those present were the Misses Bristow and | Bigelow. | FRENCH PARLIAMENTARY CYNICISMS—CoRROP-< TION AND JOBBERY UNDER THE EMPIRE— THE SINECURES OF THK MONARCHY—PRES- ENT DISADVANTAGES OF AVARICIOUS PATRIOT- { 1sM. | Panis, Feb. 17, 1876. | It may, perhaps, be presumed that the candidates who have taken the trouble and gone to the expense of presenting themselves for election to the French Chamber of Deputies do really care more or less about the resuit, But there is no outward and visible sign that even they are much interested in the question, Some ambitious young lawyers, some silly old trades- men who wish to buy notoriety, and the usual rack and | mob of projessional politicians make up the candi- dates, The electors are for the most part people who~ have nothing else to do but to vote and who enjoy the amusement of going about making noises at public meetings. The principal ofcers of State, a few rest- leas generals, the representatives of the opposition, the champions and leaders of certain crotchets and dreamers, of course, stand up for election, and are ready to go through # moderate atnount of inconvenience to | secure the objects they have in view, Buta seat ina French Parliament is not evther the dignified or the lucrative position it used to be. A Deputy must be A VERY CLEVER PRELLOW to get a good price for his votes. Even the sharpest and shrewdest timeservers are so closely watched by their party that they have to vote in platoons, whether they hke it or not Thus those little bargains with a weak or timid government, which enabled a sensible } Yariament man who bad his wits about bim to walk off with @ mail contract or a contract for public works in bis pocket ow th eof a division are very difficult to manage nowadays, If Coquillon sees his way toa little money by means of a discreet vote, there 18 Lou- chard who has been looking round a corner at him, and Piumichon who bas been futtermg around for ever 80 Joug, who insist on sharing the spoil, till it is no longer worth sharing. Under the Second Empire a government contract was e thing to make «man’s mouth water, It meant riches and patronage, with no drawbacks but a commission to the reigning favorite | ‘There are no new fashions, and Paris complains or Toe, ear ie { the contractor, states that there need be no ap. prehension in regard to the safety of that part of the tunnel extending under or near the reservoir, as a strong arch, thickly cemented, will be erected at this part of the tannel. The enginect who supertutends the work was instructed by Sr, McAndrews five weeks ago to “sound"’ the bore th entire distance, 80 that provision migh' nade ful | the erection of arches in all places where the bed rock is laminated or the surlace porous, Tho result the examination was that the only weak spot in the entire excavation was that in contiguity to the reservoir, ‘The east and west penetrate a section of hard a tural arch and rend finish indispensable fn other tunnels uanece: large gang of men was employed last evening im fencing in the cave 80 as to prevent any accident to persons in the vicinity. AN INSANE MAN'S SUFFERINGS, Mr. 8. 8. C. Dill, a wealthy farmer, living near Now Rochelle village, Westchester county, has for some time past becn insane, A few nights ago he escaped from his home by jumping out of a second story wine dow. Me was attired in his night dress only. The weather was cold anda sleet storm prevailed, coating the ground with ice. Mr. Dill ran off to a barn t miles distant, where he was found Friday evening, Diding m the bay. His hands and feet were so badly frozen that yesterday morning the surgeons cut off sig of his fingers and four of his toes, It may be neces- sary to amputate one of his hands. Mr. Dill’s case ex- cites a great deal of spmpathy, as he was well known and greatly respected throughout Westchester county. RAVAGES OF DIPHTHERIA. Diphtheria has, during tho past week, desolated one / of the best known families tp Wilhamsburg Mr. and Mrs. Pelcher are now snifering with the disease; om Wednesday two of thet children died of it, and yester- day a third child also expired, The hetie ones were girls, and the eldest was but six years of ago, T! .distress of the parents cannot be described, THE PURIM FESTIVAL, ‘The Purim Festival will be celebrated this year with, the usual eclat, The programme is as follows:—On March 10 and the following evenings until the 14th, coups of markers will assemble at various private Houses, where they will be hospitably eutertamed. On the 14th the Purim Association will bave a full dress reception and supper at Delmonico’s, and the affair is expected to be one of the most select and fashionable gatherings of the season, THE SEVENTH REGIME The following is a copy of a letter from A. T. Stewart enclosing a check for $2,500 to the Seventh Regiment new armory fand:— New ¥ ts iets Padilla w Yor«, March 2, 1876, My Dian Sti—Allow mo to become a subscriber to the Seventh Kegiment new armory fund, of which you are one of the trustees, Our citizen soluiers have made a ye pe. oe goctia, may. well be Tonge aud especially should we be so of tl rotic gallant record of the Seventh regiment. "a Ih gives me much to contribute the enclosed for $2,500 to fund. " ‘ne STEWART, ,