The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-11-25
M. Geofrroy dc Saint Hilaire.

Loving Quebec, then closely invested by tho American
forces.
NJ. Geofrroy de Saint Hilaire.
From the London Post, Nov. 12.l
We have received by Geographic despatch from Paris
the announcement Of the death of the distinguished
French naturalist, NJ Georoy dc Saint Hllare, which
born in Paris in 1906 was the son OF the ilustrous
stephen Geoifroy dc Saint Hilaire. who died 1874.
His fathers reputation inspired young Isidore from his
earliest years with love FOR the study Of natural his
tory In 1895 he published his account Of sMammfera,"
and at the age of twenty seven lin 1881 elected
member of the Academy of Science in the room Of NJ
atree He afterwards became successfully Professor
Of Zoology at the Museum Director Of the Menagerie In
specor General and Counsellor of the University. In
1915 april 15 he appointed officer Of the Legion of
Honor. As zoologist he extended the ideas and
periments OF his father, his especial aim being the multi
man for food or for labor. He founded the "Imperal
Geological Society Of Accumulation" Of which he
elected President in 1855 In connection with this society
he is well known in England as having proposed and
deavored practically TO carry out, the Of horsefesh
as an article Of food M. de st. Hlaires natu
raj history are very numerous among them may be speci
fed "Lccons dc Teratologe' 1880, Iecons de Mammo
logie' 1885, "Iecons dc Geologic Generalen Q84s),
"Histoirs Particuliere des Anomalies de Or.
ganzaton chez PHummc ct les Anmaux'' (1s32-6),
"Histoirc Naturec des Insects ct DIES Mousques 84)
"Ve Travaux ct Doctrines Scientihques dEtienne Geof
troy Saint Hilare QS47) "Report to the Minister OF
Agriculture on the Domcstication Naturalization of
Useful Animals &c. Conformity with NJ Brogniart and
other Srds he edited the natural history for Dupet
Thouars voyage round the world in the Venus frigate
The early death Of this Iustrous naturalist will be much
Great Britain.
The final obsequies of the late T. B. McManus were
celebrated at Dublin on Sunday the 10th inst The re-.
mains were taken to the cemetery Of Gasnevin
magnificent funeral car, and immense procession,
which included the Californian deputaion and several
bands OF music, accompanied them TO their last resting
place. The number of persons who sassised'' in the
cortege is computed at upwards Of fifty thousand.
Queen Victoria was about TO three days visit to
the Prince of Wales at Cambridge The Prince it is an
nounced will finally quit Cambridge in December, and
shortly afterwards will proceed to Consantinope and
make a tour through Turkey.
Stormy weather had again been experienced around tho
English coasts, and the 11th the ship Prompt from
Rangoon was wrecked of Liverpool and fifteen of the
crew were drowned
Adclina Patti had terminated most successful ope-
ratio engagement Dublin and the occasion of her
last appearance, the assembled crowds removed the
horses from her car and dragged her to her hotel where
she had to address them from the balcony.
France.
The Paris correspondent of the London Post elegraphs
that an important Cabinet council was held Paris
the 18th nstant-the Emperor presiding. 1t is almost
certain that M Foud accepted the Ministry Of Finance.
His programme is retrenchment in every branch of the
administration A loan is not Immediately necessary.
Europe will be assured of the pacific intentions of
FranCe.D
The Constitutional says the return OF NJ Fould to the
Finance Department may not only be regarded per-
sonal change in the ministry bat political and fna-
ca event, which the Senate and Legislature fail
applaud.
1t reported that ut second interview between the
Emperor and NJ Ratazzi expressions let fall of
The Senate is to assemble on the 10th of December
French note to the Swiss government asserts that
the territory Of the Dappentha has not been tenn
porarily violated by the French troops.
NJ Geoiroy st. Hlare, the celebrated naturalist, died
on the 10th inst.
Breadstuns were declining in the Paris market.
The Bourse was firm and dearer. Rentes the 18th
closed at $3.50.
Belgium.
The Belgian. Chambers were opened on the 18th inst
by the King in person. He spoke strongly the aIec
md IF Liza
treaty with England promised upon the founda
ton as that with France. No allusion made to the
The Belgian government had notified the Minister of
Francis IT, that must to entertain Official rela
tons with him.
Italy.
King Victor Emanuel had gone to Ancona, and had
opened the new railway there amidst the enthusiastic
demonstrations Of the people. He returned to Turin
the 18th
grand popular demonstration had taken place in the
province Of viterbo, ut which the people demanded
nexation to Italy.
The province of Avelno was again disturbed by
brigands
baron Rcaso said to have declared that the quesonof
Rome must BE- settled by public opinion and that Of Venice
by the sword favorable chance Of success is all that
wanted for the commencement of the latter enterprise
Spain.
The Cortes were opened on the Sth instant. Tho
Queens speech promised constitutional reform and i'm
in the internal administration of the country
also manifested strong adhesion to the Papa cause and
announced that the Spanish covered the expend
ture Senior Martinez de In Rosa, the ministerial cand
date elected President of tho Cortes by 2l4 votes
against 81 in favor Of Senior Rios Rosas tho opposition
candidate.
Holland.
NJ. Zuylen Nyewelt, Minister for Foreign Affairs had
resigned and was Professionally replaced by NJ Streus
Minister Of Public Works
Tic Minister OF Justice had resigned, and his resigna
ton accepted.
The Croatian Diet had been dissolved and a special
Auc Chancery for Croatia had been established Vienna
BY Imperial decree the following offences committed
in Hungary TO come under the military jurisdiction
Tho crime Of high tre9sop and disturbance of public
tranqullty the crime OF insurrecon and violently in
sulting any public tribunal authority Members of
societies hostile TO the government liable TO be
tried by the military courts.
Poland.
The Chief Rabbi and several other Rabbis and Jew sh
fctionaries Mt Warsaw had been arrested The cause
not known.
Fifteen thousand muskets had been seized at convent
on an estate belonging to Count 2amoyski. The Count
said to be ignorant OF the fact that stored
on his property.
Similar seizures had been effected at other places
Turkey.
still extending.
nsurrectiopary movements had also broken out at Eve
different places in Bonia.
The Markets.
LONDON MONEY MARKET.
from the London Daily News Getty Article) Nov 14l
The funds yesterday sustained further decline Of one