Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1852-08-27
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Death Of Count D,Orsay.

The Count had been i'll for long time from
an affection, II is said, Of the spine, which caus-
ed intense suffering, but it was only lately that
hs lie was considered in danger His physi-
clans ordered him to Dieppe, but his health.
instead ofimproving there, became much worse.
and on his return to Paris some days since, no
hope was entertained Of his recovery, disease
OF the lungs having been added to the original
malady. Few men, not from their position as
public characters. have been moro before the
public than Count DOrsay, and few men in
his position have shown greater accomplish
ments. Count ID D'Orsay was not merely a man
of fashion. he wasa frst rate artist and an able
writer. In London, some of his productions al
painter and sculptor excited the admiration
OF even the most eminet professors in those
arts, and his contributions TO the press evinced
both imagination and judgment. as
In England tho Count became acquainted
with Louis Napoleon, and soon after the ar
rival OF the Prince in France, he fixed his own
residence in Paris. He was spoken ofseveral
times for diplomatic Office, for which he was
well qualified, but the Prince President finally
selected him for post For which his peculiar
attainments and refined taste so eminentiy quail
he'd him. He was appointed Superintendent
of Fine Arts with handsome salary, but he
""D ip',u hos aohb W culoy tHt5 HdTk Oh ap-
probation in which he was held by Louis Ma
poleon. VI de Girardn. in the Presse of YES.
terday evening, in announcing tho death of
Count D'Orsay. sayss "Tho regret which
this death causes will be deeply felt by all the
numerous friends OF the deceased in France
and in England; in all ranks of society and all
classes OF politicians In London, Gore house
was always open to all political cxiles, wheth-
er they were called Louis Bonaparte of Louis
Blanc--to all shipwrecked Of fortune. and to
all tho ilustrious in art and science. In Paris
he had only vast studio, but whoever knock
ed at his door IN the name Of misfortune, or
tor the and and encouragement Of progress was
sure to meet with an afiable reception, and to
receive cordial cooperation. Before the Cd of
December nobody made greater Or more re.
iterated efforts for policy of different course
and OF the highest aspirations; after the Cd Of
December no man exerted himself more 10 as
suage the stroke OF prescription. Pierre Du.
pont knows this, and can certify it. The Pre-
sdent Of the Republic had not moro devoted
and sincere friend than Count D'Orsay, and il
is at a moment when the Prince had attached
him TO his person by the title and functions of
Superintendent OF the Beaux Arts that he lost
him forever. This is an irreparable loss for
the arts and for artists; but is still more ire
parable loss for the cause of truth and for tho
President ofthe Republic; for palaces have only
two doors open to truth-thedoo of friendship
and the door Of fadversity-off friendship, which
is to adversely what lightning is to thunder
Invisible justice-equal justice to oil the JUS
tice Of which death holds the scales-counts
days when it does not measure gifts Alfred
D'Orsay was too highly gifted-a warm heart
and elevated mind, pure taste. antique beau
ty, athletic strength. incompatible address in
all the exercises oflhe body, incontestable ap.
''tudo in all the arts to which he applied him.
self drawing, painting. culpture)-Alfred
!Dorsay had too many gifts for his days not to
inexorable. but it has been just 1t has not
allowed him to become a common party. 1t
has not taken hint has chosen him ."-Ga-
hgnant.