Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-09-22
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THE ACTORS IN The SCENE.-No ri.
We have in the proceeding sketches attempted,
and not without some difficulty, to give our read
srs an idea of the characters and standing of those
sho are engaged in the scenes Of the present rev
olution. Many have beer passed over because
the public were possessed of every information
necessary to eiucidate their conduct. Lafayette
ano ais gallant son. Constant, Filele. HYDE De-
Melville, and Marmont, are well known. Those
we nave sketched were not much so. In con-
clusion, we shall rapidly glance at few others
who would form subjects Tor voiAines rather than
abrief essay.
Andrew Dapin, the Deputy. was born in 1898,
aiiE was bred lawyer. In 1915 ne moved To
revise the constitutional laws Of France, he OPP
posed the proclaiming Of the young king OF Rome,
defended the unfortunate Ney, and also Sir
Robert Wilson, and the other deliverers of La
yalette. He is powerful speaker, has been u
bold debater in the chamber, and Is the brother
of the celebrated engineer Charles Dupin, who
IL mucn better known in this country than hun
self.
The Marquis Watson, one of the commission
ere seot 10 Rambouilet to treat with Charles X.
was born in l-7O He served as aid to Berna-
Sotte.-From 1907 to 1914 he distinguished HIM
aelf in many highly responsible military Stations,
rose to rank and wealth, acquiesced in the restO-
ration OF the Bourbons. was made governor OF
Paris, retired into the country during the " 100
DAYS" returned again when the Emperor abdica-
Tod butlost the favor of the BourbonS, by boldly
advocating the cause Of those unfortunate French
men who we're tried for treason and suffered to
CRAFTY the resentment of the ultras.
The Duke de Coigny, another OF the commis-
SION. has always till now been the sincere TREND
Of the Bourbons. He opposed the revolution,
followed them in their retreat, rejoiced at their
return, received honOrs at their hands. and has
aIways been considered as brave soldier and Z
true gentleman of the old school. u he has TAX
on sides with the constitTtionalsts, adieu to the
homes of the Bourbon race. =
Firmin Didot. printer TO the King. and letter
soundsr, Is one of the liberals who signed the
nroiest. His stereotype editions of standard
works are yer, celebrated. and he has distinguish
cd himself by some able literary productions.
LIE Valiant. the celebrated author OF Travels
in Africa, also appears to have taken ground with
the liberals.
Tronchon, another of the Deputies, is an Ag-
riculturist BY profession. A generous, noble
hearted man, residinggnear Senlis. A medal
struck in honor Of his generosity BY the citizens
OF q tUNn, NhtII SS"iS't' Nv Pp'ASe
with grain from his own farm, and liberal dona.
tions Of money, is to be found in the cabinet of
every connoisseur. During the trial of Louis
l6th,he boldly protected from the crowd of sans.
culottes, who thronged the bar, the Dauphin Of
France, by holding him in his arms until order
was restored. His life up to the year 1915. has
been diversl6edwith political sufferings. and oc-
casioual Official appointments. He was a repre-
sentative during the 100 days." has since been
constantly reelected. and has proved himself a
genuine friend Of liberty.
The Count Deiaborde ia, we understand,
personal enemv of the Bourbons. He is the son
OF baker Of DIXON, has risen to rank and repl-
tattoo, has adhered pretty faithfully to Napoleon,
and came near losing his life for joining him on
his return from Elba. A flaw in the indictment
saved him from the fate of his companions.
Matthew Dumas is an interesting name to we
Americans. He was born in 1883, entered ear
" into the army, and served in this country un-
der Rochsmbeau. In Segurs memoirs, ii is said
of him that :. the memory of his fame will long
be preserved in the annals Of elOquence, history
and war"
Salverte is distinguished literary character,
about 90 wears ofage. He was once condemned
to death for aiding in the iusarrection Of the Pa
risians against the convention In 1895. His
works are numerou. and popular, and his char