The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-07-23

Ana what WIN now be the consequences OF this az.
tenps Lot us hope that will induce the friends OF
order 10 pronounce themselves energeticaly against
eactious minority, which shrinks from no means W
thwast the regeneratng work nsugurated oy the Sove
reign under me auspices Of his august brother ana
i s said that among the persons arrested Is the man
fering great agony the last few days.
The following . the Official announcement q The at
Imperial Hghrcss The Grand Duke Constantine was Ioav
ing the Opera House, the point Of entering his
rage, young man approached him, and aiming pistol
towards his person fired Tho protection OF Providence
watch d over 20 precious life. The bullet pierced tho
military overooat, the epauet, uniform and shirt, in.
cting wound just about the left clavice but stopped
by the fringe OF the epauet, was deadened between
the shirt fesh The miserable assassn WAS arrested
on the spot. t ~. N@tl#
*0N Obituary.
THE DUKE PAsQUIER, or FRANCE.
Duke Pasquiers obsequies were performed at the
Church Of the Madeline Paris, July !. There was
large attendance, and in II many who have long boen
Of the line paid he last honors the deceased Duke
Grand CToes OF the Legion Of Honor and Of tho last
members Of the Order Of the Hy Ghost After the mass
the Cardinal Archbishop OF Paris pronounced the absou
ton. The pail bearers were N. Theirs NJ vlleman. M.
PORTER end the Duke Fezsnsac Few mon have played
distinguished part In the annals Of his country
but he retired from active life after his long and event
full career In 184S his name almost unknown 70 the
present generation. OF his family affairs it is only neces
Of terror the widow Of the Count do Roo6ssort, who
died In june 1874 and leaves no direct heir 70 bis tte
The Asia's Quotations for wheat.
The full quotations of wheat by the Asia part Of which
omitted In the teegraphc report from Cape Race
Monday night sres-Red Western and Southern, o. Sd.
lis. Id white Western and Southern lis 3D. lbs. ID
Capt. Comstock and tho Steamer Ceta.
limo.
THE PUBLIC,
Ibeg 10 call attention to the nal report q the nvss
tgatng COMMITTEES OF the House Of Representatives In
relation the fArfamsd steamer Catalina whsrsin he
committee say, page 14o:-
Since the former touching the steamer G:s,ns u.
%Iss rsssm:n has Ss:n ss;%nsd ana ss%
lily i government. siS lind nsss.-
careful consideration Of the additional testimony before
sssncsa wers BY the parties IN the
0ans her BY n 9s e.
There nothing in the testimony challenge his integrity
his patriotic ana iaSors in behalf Of the country
entitle him 70 hearty commentator
may, perhaps, be permitted to add few words sx-
planning my connection with government business, and
to repe every insinuation contained in former pdrs
report which could by implication even convey an idsA
that in any way directly indir ectly, Interested
pecunarly In the chaterng Of the steamer Catalina or
any other steamer in any job contract profit made
to be made with out Of the United States govern
ment; and would ask such wspapers as have pub
shol the charge that as simp act Of justice TO one
who has been unjusty exposed TO such an impuatioa
whi.e pursuing his legitimate vocation . commander,
they will give space in their columns for this my state
mont and emphatic denial
Soon after the commencement Of this unjustinabIs
and ruinous rebellion was called on by authorized
agents Of the government TO aid them In matters
pertaining to the transport and naval service OF
the United States. Al this time all was excite
mont and confusion the greatest anxiety prevailed for
the safety OF Washington, and. in common with many Of
citizens abored earnestly and faithfully TO- thwart
the traitors at home and abroad, and may say, patri
otcay grAtuitous services and liberal expenditure Of
my personal means in the cause constitute patriotism
During this time and anil other agents appointed
and upon their duties and while oil turmoil
thus suddenly thrust upon had assumed, sndea
vored the best my ability and Judgment TO advise
for the special services in which they were required ana
such charters then made (some of them at -
hours notics by the Quarermaster and other DEPART
ments will bear the strctest comparison a. 70 price ana
capacity with any recommended by Others the charters
Tor which have expired or are still in full force had
myself nothing 70 do with the Contracts my duties were
On my return from the Port Royal expedition was
met with the charge contained IN tho ase report be
fore referred to- charge worse than that Of dslsyasys
and inconsistent with every act Of my past life.
ID BY the act OF that same COMMITTEES, and afte
thorough examination Of the case retracted and am
thankful for II, conscious OF having done nv
whole duty - the government from the moment Of the
rst tratoous act Of this rebellion down to the present
time; and having given hostages TO fortune 70 whom
would desire 70 bequeath. vt least, IN untarnshs1
name and II possible interest In undiv sdeA
and evil report with ali the energy and detsrminauoa
would 70 sinking ship; and should we sink IN the
struggle cvsrpowered By foreign and domestic ios AND
twothirds Of continent, are incapable OF segovcrn
and self defsncs am willing 70 share the fate Il
full an ending 70 the once United STATES. s. ~
NEW YoRK, July ~, 1861 ID. COASlOCk.