The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-01-12
From France.
Paris correspondence of the NJ Y. Journal Of Com.

Paris correspondence Of the N. Y. Journal Of Com
merce, December 1871
M. GUzoT.-On Monday last had occasion to
visit NJ Guizot at his modest residence in the street
ViHs Ecesqus. Before he became Louis Philippe's
premier he held several conferences with me, in the
same mansion, in relation to American history,
politics, and public characteristics Introduction TO
his edition of the Life and Writings of Washington.
Every thing about him was the same on Monday;
the same appearances, suitable to a private gentle
man of moderate means, and man of letters by
profession only his then infant daughters and his
| son have grown nearly TO adultness. They bear a
close resemblance in face, 10 the gifted father He
is in very good, firm spirits, and apparently in full
health; he has certainly gained by his sojourn In
England and the intermission Of cabinet labors and
cares have some confidence in my own glasses,
but was not sorry to catch glimpse OF public al
fairs through his spectaclcs. He received with a
pleasant look my suggestion that, in the event OF
another revolution threatening him personally, he
might find refuge in the apartment OF republican
foreign functionary--sT trust" he answered in
English ait will not be 80 soon-again." French
men reconcile themselves TO any vicissitudes,
public or private. The turns OF fate have left no
traces with M. Guizot, except the beneficial. His
pen Is employed upon works which will replenish
his purse, and sustain his intellectual renown. His
the needle, as your citizen girls do, for few hours
after breakfast, in a back, common sitting room.
The son, fourteen or fifteen years of age conncd his
lessons.
DIPLoMATIc.-M. d'Hauterivc, Consul General
Of France at New York, has been appointed 10 the
same station at Havana; and M. Lacoete is TO sue
coed him at New York. The latter will take pas
sage in the Cunard steamer Of the 18th inst. The
government allows him no delay, wishing 10 heal
| the breach at Washington by all friendly proce-
dure and pledge: He was an officer Of Napoleon,
and, at the battle Of Waterloo aid Of General Gc-
rard; Of the cavalry NJ. Sain Bois-e Comte has
returned from Turin. cannot say positively when
or whether he will repair 10 the United States.
/ This gentleman distinguished officer of the
efaf major, (sta,) and aid of General Harispe,
| eigbty-two years Of age, and conspicuous in the
| imperial military annals. M. Bois -le-Comte mar
ried the Generals niece, a sister of Etchovcny,
eminent member Of the conservative party In the
/ present Legislative Assembly. The new envoy 10
Washington Ia about forty five years Of age, with
prepossessing exterior, cultivated mind, refined
manners, and discreet spirit. He was appointed
minister plenipotentiary TO Turin by NJ. Bastide,
Minister Of Foreign Affairs, the intimate friend
Of Buchet, President Of the Constituent Assembly,
| n very erudte physician and able historian. He
conducted delicate and arduous negotiations at
Turin, for about twevemonth TO the entire salts
faction Of his government. Mr.. Rivcs is fully in
Quoted into the corps dipiomdtiqre
FUSEnAL or GEonoE w. LArAyErrE.-On the
9TH instant, by special invitation, present
| at the interment of the remains Of George Wash
ington Lafayette, the son Of the general, who nc.
companed his father i'm the final visit 10 the United
States, and deservcdy shared the nantes tations
and regards Of the American people. In all the
relations Of life he enjoyed the warrnest esteem in
France. He swervcd from his republican
principles and the example of the ilustrious parent
His dissolution took place at Lagrange, the family
scat. The corpse was brought 20 the small private
cemetery within the walls Of the ancient convent Of
Picpus, where rcposc the dead Of several noble fam
ilies-de Noailles, dc Grsmmont, Lamoignon, and
others. On this spot, under simple tomb, lies
General Lafayette. About two hundred OF the inn
mediate relatives friends and acquaintance Of the
defunct son, witnessed the obsequies-nota few Of
them men Of the greatest distinction. Thirty or
forty ecclesiastics united in the imposing and af-
fecting funeral service. Rain fell in torrents dur
| ing the whole ceremony. This increased the gloom
Of the scene, and saw, just near the sepulchrcs
Of several victims Of the reign Of terror. George
Washington Lafayette and myself had frequent in
| tcrcourse in the United States and here. Sound
sense and sound feeling marked him every where.
| IL Is probable that you will soon receive from me
an extended obituary notice, prepared from mate
rails sup piled by his kindred.