The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-07-24

feet whole vineyards On the banks Of the Rhone
likewise the grapes, ii seems are similarly attacked
The possibility of forming road which should
un ance and Italy has long occupied the French
governme and plan has at length been deter
mined on. A road is to be cut from Grenoble into
Piedmont by the valley of the Drac and the depart
ment Of the Hautes Alps crossing the frontier by
tunnel through Mont Geneva. Surveys for the con
tinuation Of this road on the Piedmontese territory
up to Saze are at present being made, with the ap
probation of the sardnian government. Ultimately
this road will be prolonged towards Central Italy
via Turin and Ancona, to be placed in communica
ton with Florence and Rome.
The Constitutional pays the following tribute to
the memory Of the late Minister of Public Instruc-
ton who took an active part in the promotion OF this
scheme, which he conceived would be far more nstru
mental than conquest one day reunting TO France
the fragments Of her former empire -
NJ. For oul attained his high position by his talent
and exertors. After beginning his career by the publ
OF literary works Of signal merit he devoted him
SELF serious studies and attained all the university hon
os step by step AS professor Of literature at the faculty
OF Toulouse he greatly distinguished himself lecturer
He afterwards appoedean Of the Faculty of Art
his popularity and superior talent professor that
pointed out NJ Fortoul to the choice Of the electors after
the revolution OF lS4s and the courage aud intelligence
displayed by him in the republ assemblies be
forgotten. lie was always to be found on the side 9!
common and Justice and the noble attitude which
he then assumed drew him the attention OF the Prince
who governed France as President Of the Republic.
Amid the general b dness Of parties b. Fortou
OF the st TO perceive where safety could alone be found
when anarchy seemed 80 threatening in the political hor
zon On his appointment TO the Ministry of Public In
strucon NJ Fortou soon displayed administrative talent
OF a high order. In situation which appeared 70 be
irrounded by many difficulties at the outset as IT, in
fact was, the new minster by his justice and drmness
found means TO conciiiate persons and things which
seemed altogether rreconciable. The ministry Of NJ
foftou will form Of the most honorable pages Of the
contemporary history of the University. As professor
author deputy and minister he has brilliant career,
and what far better useful On all these grounds
may be said that the Minister of Public Instrucen
ries with him TO the tomb prematurey opened the
universal regret Of his county
The Senate met on Tuesday at two o'clock, M.
Troplong being in the chair NJ. Baroche. President
Of the Council Of State, NJ de Parien, Vice Presi-
dent, and N. de Roger, member OF the Council OF
State took their places on the bench appropriated
to the government Commissioners. The sitting was
entirely taken up with heightened discussion on
the Senafus Consutfum concerning the Regency OF
the Empire, Marshal Magnan, Marshal Canrobert.
tie Marquis dc Lavalette in fact, all the most emf
nent members Of the body-entered into lively dis
cuss,on on the merits of this great measure, which
eventually was unanimously adopted the votes being
1873. The proceedings did not terminate till seven
O'Clock.
The defnitve evacuation of the Crimea took
place the 9Th of July Marshal Pelissier went on
board the Roland, which sailed the same day. The
arrived in the BosDhorus on the 9th.
|, has been determined that there shall be no tefe
the return Of the army from the East as was at
first proposed, but that two-fold s0emnity shall
take place the 18th Of August the ets day of the
Emperor. The festivities are to have an entirely
military character, which will not less accord with
the Fete st. Napoleon than with the occasion OF
Pelssiers return with the heroes of the MalakoK
only cay as one of the inhabitants, that any
RAJ cement will be welcome to us which in so ne
measure dispenscs with those long weeks Of pre-
pGration, planting Of Venetian masts, erecting ar
cades Of calico and pasteboard digging up the earth
for temporary fountains smearing the tr0tt0ir with
plaster of Paris for the manufacture OF ephemeral
statues and interruptng the daily course OF the pas
senger Tor the sake of gardens, lakes outrageous
trees and charming kiosks. the beauty OF which is
only meant for the hour. After all, there is nothing
like purely military spectacle. and that France
can impr0riSs at a moments notice.
Count Apraxss Governor of Russian Siberia, has
arrived IL Paris. It is said that his obec, in visit
ing the West Of Europe is TO inquire into the va
rious methods Of working mines
The NELSON'S co rposng the suite OF Count de
Morny az Ambassador Extraordinary to Russia,
was to have arrived at Havre on tuesday, but stu
the Count delays. rumor was a'loat two or three
days ago, that the Count found u impossible TO
tear himself away from the feet OF Miss Hutton, the
American young lady who il said TO have flung
her spell over him; but | suspect the Count has
passed the age when love can exercise such arbi-
moay with Russia mas still perhaps to be adjusted,
ana Tor this the presence OF Count Apraxiss, the
Governor Of Russian Siberia, has probably as much
70 do the mines OF the West.
The Lord Mayor Of London has addressed to the
PrefeCt OF the Seine fourth sum Of 100 00Of ON ac
count OF the English subscription. which ROW
amounts TO upwards Of coo, 000f, and that without
Inc udifg the towns which have placed themselves
in direct communication with the French authon-
ties.