The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-09

order that each respecting universal primary, no
one may give way to certain limited theories, or
to party opinions. None who entertain elevated
tments of religion can think otherwise. II you.
believe, penetrated with these truths, you will
become in the hands of God the noble instru
insurng to Rome and to the State genuine and solid
advantages, the chief of which will be the extirpaon
Of the seeds of mistrust and the disastrous eaven of
party
GENERAL CAvAlGNAc.-Gen Cavaignacs name,
says the Boston Adrrtisr, is one In which the
republic has good reason TO be interested There
are two brothers of the family, Eugene and Ed
wa:d, who have been connected with the repub-
llcan party in France, since it was formed, lmme-
dlately after Louis Philippe's accession. General
Cavaignac, at present the Protector OF France, has
been, for much of that time, in Algiers, where he
has served with distinction, although, it is SAID,
under suspicion OF the late royal family. THIS sus
picon of want of political orthodoxy, was pro-
badly well founded. It is CERTAIN at least that his
fsmIly was closely allied, as we have said, with
the republican section. once so small, which has
at last brought about the wonderful revolution OF
February.
AS early as 1881, his brother, with Trelat and
Gunard, was brought up on trial, before the Paris
Court OF Asslzes, on charge OF having consplred,
a republic for monarchy Their defence was
sngularly bold. They acknowledged their posi-
ton as republicans, and defended II; were acqut-
ted Notwithstanding, carried home IN triumph, and,
for the time, were idols OF the popular party
In 1884, the same Cavaignac again appeared with
Avert, Guinard, and Marrast, as implicated IN the
insurrectiOn at Lyons
General Caeaignac, in the meanwhile, advanced
through the different grades of his profession in
Algiers: II is not many years since he was made
General. His sympathy with the movers in the
late revolution, appears, from the fact that he
one of the first list of the provisional government
to whose first decree his name was signed They
appointed him their Governor of Agiers and he
represents Algiers in the Assembly.
These two men are the sons of General Cavalg-
nae of Napoleon's time, to whom the following ac-
he NJ TorE
Commercial from the Coboivg CIV. Canada) Star.
1t. Elenhlrst has mistaken the for the father.
AT the time when he knew the father, the present
General must have been child. OF his mother,
we published an account few days ago.
All accounts of General Cavaignac speak of him
as pre-: eminenty an honest man. The battle of
June shows his military ability.
The family is of Irish origin, descended from the
Kavanauahs of Ireland
To EDITOR CoBouRG STAR -
Sir-As am well acquainted with General Cavaig-
ceptable to you at time when he has tecome
spcuous by his success in REFRESHING the turbulence
of the French ultra republicans
He is Gascon by birth, aud descended from the old
French nobesre. Dprincipe he republican, but,
on the contrary proud, hghspirited aristocrat and
talent, and a fay orte with Bonaparte who pro-
moed him when very young to the rank of general Of
brigade, and appointed him to the command of the
French troops in the province Of Calabra Interior in
the year 1909 He was also great favorte of Murat
at the time King of Naples. His headquarters at
on my parole during o winter J. therefore. had
opportunity of seeing him almost every day. He was
then man Of a decisive and determined character;
strict discplinarian indeed something of martinez
His humanity might also be called in question he
treated the brgands who were unfortunate enough to
fall into his hands, with unreent ng severity.
In his bearing he is naughty in his person tall, aud
Of gentlemany manners, as well as solder.like APP
pearance; he has a round face, fair complexion, and
handsome features indeed he resembles aore
English nobleman than Frenchman. He is well
acquainted with the Italian language, and good cas
W
him conyersed in latin and he spoke that language
with considerable iuency. He commanded the French
and Neapotan troops in the expedition sent against
were repulsed by the British and Sicians under the
command of Sir John Stuart OF late years he COM
manded division of the French army in Algeria, be-
ing. believe, second in command. AS he is, or at
least he was, greatly attached to the Bonapartes
think it is not at all improbf BILE that he will favor the
views of Prince Louis Nopoeen and endeavor to place
him on the throne Of France we shall presently.
may add that am greatly indebted to General
Cavagpac and grateful for his kind and generous
treatment of myself and the English seamen who were
18th me, during the time we're prisoners. He
uniformly indulgent to U.S. and even sent me to Mes
sina my parole in order to effect the exchange of
French officer, requiring to return TO Moneleone
in the event Of Sir John Suars refusal to ratify
exchange but the British general Immediately acceded
to it. have the honor to be,
Sir, your most obed't servant,
p. j. ELMHIEST, Lieut.. T.. n.
KrEsE, otonabee, July "a, 1S4s