The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-24
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A. DE PADOUE.


THE ROADS FROM FRANCE TO PIEDMONT.
The Aad, Of Brussels, gives tne following details on
the divers roads taken the French troops easer into
Piedmsnt:--
There two roads 70 the Alps, that Of Chaubey aud
that OF GrenObe. The French troops 70 by railroad from
LyIns 10 81. Jean DC AIuriesne into Savoy.
AT ST. Jean de Naarenne the extreme point Of tho road,
sad thence descend to suss where they take the Railroad
again The distance from St. Jean de Naurienpe Susa
N Sc Kilometres, about rs leagues.
Prom sIsa 10 Tnrn there eight leagues oy railroad.
The second journey, via Grenobie, 10 less rapidly
performed The troops, Sfter leaving the railroad
al Crsnobe, may take two oierens directions 70 reach
Brian COR by Romanche Dfac which OF very DIFF
fsuh access the other by Gap Enbrun more prac-
ticnDle to troops Of Ill arms.
from, Msnsob, one enters Piedmont by the road of
doent 6enevsa ~hch ends at Susa the beginning
the Victor EusnuS Railroad. 1t takes two day 70 per-
form the Journey from Briapeon to Susa.
Tie troops landing 1t Genoa take the railroad thence 70
Turin passng through Aiesandra, the headquarters OF
the SaIdin ian army.
THE DUKE DE MALAKOFF IN ENGLAND.
HIS QUALITIES As LiH0uIsT, A sPORqehAN, DI-
PLOMArIsT AND FRIENDLY ALLY.
From the Looaon Herald (Far Derhys organ) May IL
The writer Of leading article published in the LOnuoa
Ntus INDUCES IN various interpretations respecting
the French snbsssadorwho sas recently Quilted
shorts II wss our intention 20 take carly opportunity
OF expressing the deep regret experience at
The departure OF the tried soldier who CALAMITY
fought ut The SIDE OF our own brave troops in the
Crimes, and who has 80 worthy represented his
sovereign and his country amongst during
the last twelve months: aud we certainly never for
moment gined that his departure could have excited
airy other feelings In the minds OF Engshnen those
81 rncore regret As our contemporary however, views
he matter IA cierant, and IN hat TnuEt Affirm 10
be al unfair light longer keep silence. Not
only are the Duke OF Naakof g feelings towards this
country msrepresented but hints that he
did mol efficiently perform the duties entrusted 10 him by
the Emperor OF the French; and consider il incum
Den upon us in the maintenance OF truth 10 point
the fascous character OF theso charges by showing
manner in which the Marshal executed his various and
important dnties and the anxiety be displayed to ideaty
himself most fully with the Englsh nation.
Our contemporary's principal complaint against the
Duke Of MassoG is bis assumed inability 10 speak
language Fad the writer Of the article In question
Joyed the privilege of acquaintance aud intercourse with
The Marshal ne could scarcely have fallen into error
The Truth Isl that the gallant officer earnestly endoayoreo
Wtpoy VIC Ensnfh lang as Inc medium Or CONVEX
saton with Arg friends, and la,dable attempts AZ
speaking The same might have been heard his mouth
Than from scores of French dploGlatsts who have duet
amongst us. In feet those who knew the Marshal will
ADMIT that Ne spoke English well French Ambas
saccr whom have had the honor to receive for some
time Had contemporary the Duke Of NlslakoT
when on visit In the counry, aud marked only the
keen interest which be displayed In those sports and
amusements peculiarly English but the hearty
when he entered into 6e same, he must arrived
very opposite conclusion to that expressed the article
the mistakes OF which constrained to correct
II, on me o'Der hand, we direct our attention 10 the
way In which the Duke fulfilled the duties entrusted 10
him, and which the writer Of the article states he was
never intended TO PERFORM we are again compelled 70
challenge The opinions expressed We declare without
fear OF contradiction that dplopast this country
was regular tfanssctug the business OF his emf
bssky, and We may add that with Minister could the
transaction OF business have possibly been agree
able TASK Every act OF his life showed the genuine
character Of the friendship which ne always expressed
towards the English nation In both language pol cy
he proved his anxiety for the maintenance OF the Engeh
alliance, and neither in word in deed did the late
bassador beiay the least inconsistency.
II can scarcely be necessary for answer the COM
nents OF our contemporary what he terms Mar
shais feelings towards England and our oountrymen.
The Dukes constant theme Of anversation aud
which he spoke with genuine enthusiasm, the praise
Of what be termed 90 his good allies, mis- brethren
arms" OF the CriIean campaign. These brethren he
always mentioned with affection and respect Rough the
old soldier have been, but his the right
place Or gallant sailors wbe last year toox the Marshal
to theIo oug Witnessed the aectonats in which
he greeted bis old companion in the late Lord
There arc many who know how eagerly on bis frst
arrival IN this country, the Duke OF Maakoll
sought out the relatives OF his lamented friend, Lord
Raglan. Nor will 1t be forgotten that to dear relation
Of that esteemed soldier The Marshal said, ~ loved my
brother, Lord Raglan, that If he has left dog behind
him will love that dog for his sake" That the real
expression OF soldiers admiration, and regret that
who appreciated England WE'LL and who performed
his duties so efficiently should have been thus misrepre
scented by organ Of the English press We deeply
greet the departure from these shores OF the Duke OF Maa
kon and feel convinced that he With him the
aecicuate regards OF a those with whom either dety
social intercourse accident brought him 10 contact
France certainly tcs seldom been better represented than By
his honest truth toong soldier and England neor had
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