The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-11-16

DEATH OF dENEhAL CAVAldNACs
Geographic despatch dated Paris, October 30, and
published in the London papers of the following day.
the sudden death of General Eugene Cavagnac
caused by aneurism of the heart.
This distinguished man born in Paris, December
l5 1902 and belonged to family that always noted
for its strong republican principles. He Of tho
officers in the French expedition 10 the Morca 1928 and
after his return to France took active part in politics
During the revolution Of $780, which Charles X his
throne Cavagnac among the foremost OF the French
republicans and while In garrison Metz refused 70
fire upon the popuace Of Instruction For his
refusal he sen, TO Africa where despite of the oppos
ton aroused by his well known political principles he OBJ
tanned high distinction and rapidly in his procsson
In 1885, having been left in charge Of captured Agcrne
called emecen he gave proofs ofexraordnary
age and energy ana throughout the whole Of the Agerns
war did much by his military skill and tact to promote tho
success of the French arms He appointed in lsiT
the command OF the province OF Oran in place Of IAmo
ciere, and occupied that position till February, 1913,
when he sent out by the Provisional Government 70
Agera as Governor General OF that dependency this
pest he exhibited the excellent qualities which he
had displayed in whatever station he called upon 70
ill., and such the popularity which he had attained
this time that he elected as delegate to the Na,iou
Assembly from he dcpar of Lot and Seine In the
year he raised to the rank of General Of Div
sion md appointed Minister Of War Tho last named o.
ice he declined, the government having refused him per-
mission TO concentrate large military force In the capital
He Afterwards accepted the government seeing the
cessiy OF investing him with the necessary power 70
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dissatisfied portion OF the populace OF Paris
The desperate efforts OF the communists and the support
ers Of the dcrs naonour in June, ls4s, TO overthrow
the government showed the wisdom OF this precauon
and the policy which decided them placing the whole
military power IN The hands 81 Csyaignac. BY his admra
BILE management Of the troops 265 of which occupied
the cy-lg0 900 OF these being National Gards-he sue
ceedcd during the four days contest which ragged with
fearful violence in the streets and in which the Arch
bishop OF Paris killed, only defeating the nsur-
gents but In completely destroying their organization.
BY this action he had rendered himself the rst man in
ne 10 his trust rnfrh hava
succeeded IN maintaining himself in the position Of mill
iary dictator Of France. But Cavaignac stern
publican, and the moment he had restored peace he
signed his command. lie subsequently appointed
President OF the Council by tho people, who also conferred
upon him the power 10 nominate his own ministry
This appointment he accepted willingly, and proceeded a.
once 70 the selection Of the members Of the Council which
was composed OF moderate repubcans-men who had
taken no part IN the dongs OF the socialists and the
tagnards. His next step to increase the garri-
son OF Paris TO suppress the national workshops and TO
procure the passage Of decree appropriatng three mil
lions OF francs the relief OF those in state OF dcstu
ton. The state Of siege under which the city placed
the breaking Of the nsurrecton was kept up tin
the 10th Of October, up TO which eleven newspapers
were suspended and Emile de Girardn, the editor Of La
Pres, imprisoned for eleven days i now having been
President of the French republic should be held Cavag
put forward the candidate Of the moderate
milar to All who took an interest in the
French Revolution Of 1sls. Louis Napoleon was
elected by vote Of about five and half millions Ca
vaignac having received about a million and a half The
coup da Of December 2 1851 placed the nephew Of his
uncle IN possession OF supreme power, and Cavaignac
having rendered himself obnoxious the usurpcr by his
stern rcpublcanism, imprisoned by his order in tho
dungeons Of which Louis Napoleon himself had been an
inmate some years before Cavagnac however, af-
forwards liberated and the election which took place
some time subsequent was chosen Member OF the Ma
tonal Assembly This position he disqualified himself for
by he refusal 70 take the oath OF Office Al the last cleo
ton few months ago he returned the same post,
but as the Assembly had not convened not known
whether he would still refuse 20 take the oath His
death, however, has put end 20 all doubts upon tho
subject and deprived France of OF her most honest
patriots and most distinguished generals His obsclues
took place In Paris on the 3lst OF October.