Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1830-09-29

finance, and when the King arrived, he
was retained in that office.
\ lie faithfully adhered to him, whcth-
er Sin or out of place"-went with him
! to Ghent, and returned with him after
! the 100 days were ovcr.-He fell into
disgrace for refusing to sign the treaty
of Goth Nov. 1915, by which zoo, 900
Of francs were to be taken from the peo-
pie of France as pecuniary indemnity
to the allies, for their trouble and ex-
pense in conquering Napoleon. Being
a good fnancicr, he iorcsaw the misery
this would produce among the unhappy
tax payers Of this country, already ex-
hausted by long series of troubles and
sunerings. In 1918, however, his tai
ents secured him a re-appointmcnt to his
former station, but he held only it one year,
for in, consequence of his refusal to sane
ton plan for altering the mode of elect
ing deputies, which was in violation OF
the charter, he was displaced.
I We have not heard of his being much
in public life since that period, other than
holding a seat in the chamber, where he
has resolutcly opposed all the unjust pro-
jects Of the ministry. In the present
crisis he seems the only man who could
be we'll selected to fill the post he now
occupies.
CAssMIR PERIER, Minister Of Interior
and Public Works Pcrier is
very distinguished man, and has long
been before the French public as a finan-
cicr as well as a debater.
, He was born in Grenoble in the year
'l777. He is one ofthe Bankers of Paris,
s. when we last had the pleasure there,
his office was at No. 81, Rue Neuye du
LuXumbourg. But it is as an orator
Cassimir Perier has distinguished him
self The able and fearless representa-
tive Of the department of the Seine, he
has never hositated to express his opn-
ions on all subjects connected with the
public interest.
Perhaps in all the chamber there has
not been a more fearless advocate.
Some Of his sayings are worthy of re-
membrance. During stormy debate
on the 2lst Of March, 1921, the conduct
of the French ministry, in relation to
some events lately transpired at Pied
mont, came under consideration. At
that time the liberty Of the press was as
much shackled as it ever could be, and
it was common resource OF the liberal
party to express their sentiments fully in
debate, as the report Of that alone was
free from the correcting revision Of the
censorship. The ministry were observ-
ed on this occasion to quail before the
friends OF liberty. On which Perier
boldly exclaimed, "Why does the mere
report of these events produce on the
ministry the same effect as the trumpets
of Israel on the walls Of JerichoW I'M
mcnse confusion followed this singular
remark. In the month of February of
the same year, a Captain of cavalry pc
titloned for redress against an act of the
ministry, which illegally deprived him of
his half pay. Gen. Lauvaux got up ard
told the minister present that he was
disgrace to his country, and responsible
not merely to the King but to the nation
and The army
OF course the most violent outcres a.
rose from "the right" violent recrimina-
tons followed, threats were uttered by
the ministerial party, and complete dis
order was commencing when Cassimir
Perer rushed forward to the Tribune
and exclaimed, els the time come then
in which we are to lose our heads? If
Notwithstanding the evidence Of facts, the
ministry regard us as conspirators, say
they do not do their duty. We are not
inviolable, gentlemen. five have con-
spired, why not arraign us? As for my
self, | divest myself ofthe character Of
Deputy. Ministers! let your lctors strike
us before we leave the hall of our dclib-
cration.o
This was bold language, and would
almost induce us to believe, that then as
now, France was midway in revolution
No one can deny the subject of this
sketch the credit Of having long since
made up his mind 'io be, 10 do, or to sul-
fer"
The situation now held by him is a
very important one. The electoral col
leges, the nomination of provincial Off
GERS, the economy OF prisons, the public
works, agriculture, commerce and man
ulactories all come under his official no.
tlce. Nor do they come mal-apropos to
Cassimer Perier. He has written some
excellent works on finance, and is con-
nected with his brother Alexander in
some valuable and extensive manufacto-
ries at Orleans. Nor is this all He is
at the head of large steam engine man
ufactory on his own account, and is
deeply interested in the success of ma
tional industry. Perhaps more popu-
lar man cnnnni hn cnnnl ,n Dnri., AL