The New York herald., 1867-01-27
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Marquis De LarocheInqueIefu.

Marquis De Laroc heinquelefn.
Henri de vergier, Marquis de LArochejaquelen peer
and Senator Of the French Empire died on 7th
stant lingering illness at the village Of Pecq In
the department Of the Seineet ose ST. Germane
Iaye the point where the allied armies Of Great Britain
Prussia and Russia crossed the river Seine on July l.
isl5
The deceased was descended from . long and Illus
srcus line OF heroes OF his ancestors Aymeire de
vergier, having borne part In the Holy Crusade of
a2ss and been killed during the campaign. Through
out the past six the family have remained con.
spicuous among the nobility Of Europe and it is doubt
fu II there now exists in that continent family that
'san boast OF moro ancient and celebrated name
In 1902 Of the Maquises died Of wounds received
.auring the rebellion In St. Domingo. His son Henri
organized and headed the vendean revolution il
lTe4 and killed by a treacherous repub-
from the royal soldiers he rendered his name
memorable by the address to his men-"When ad
snse H Los hs s'aS U the
marquis, retused TO under Napoleon Bonaparte,
sthoueh several members Of the family did serve with
distinction under the great Corsican Upon the return
from Eba Louis raised the white flag Of the vendeans
once more and shot through the heart while cheer
eng ON his men against the imperial forcea The family
arms OF this distinguished House bear two motoes:
IN Ja'oaee sssrss soi.si e rocrt t,ies ~os-m r r
Henry de vergier. the late marquis was born in 1SOs
and was consequently sixtyhree years OF age a. the
created peer Of France and entering ths military
vice in 1871 at the Of seventeen served under the
iS2a Five years after he held the commission Of cap
4 tam in the Horse Grenadiers OF tho Royal Guard,
20 enter the Greek service and aid Greece in
her struggles for independence The demand
Russian army volunteer during the campaign OF the
Balkan against the Turks. The gave for this
service was that he had "nothng better 70 do" Upon
clnred that he would not the new government
BE accordingly resigned his peerage and retired p
Der Of Deputies by the electors Pocrwe in the Nor
ohau Legislative discussion and party strife then
nere and stormy, and the Marquis into prom
nence by his fluent and vigorous speeches Upon the
attempt being made TO attach stigma 10 the royalists
to the de-
prince he repudiated II with indignation, and resgnDg
ms seat appealed to the electors Of the Morbhan to de-
eide for OF against him. The voters returned him TO the
Chamber by large majority. and he continued to per-
severe in the course he had hitherto pursued
On the morning Of the great coup ddGt I'D Of Decem
oerl the Marquis was the first who presented hms II
At the palace Of the Legislative Assembly. Upon being
around the building he expostua,ed with the General
commanding the troops but advised by that oicor
q friend Of hs) to home and calm himself The Mar
qais advice and two months later was appoint
ID senate. OF the French Empire by the Emperor Ma
made 1t kuovn that his attitude would be Of indie.
Yendence, aud the many fierce passages between the
Prince Napoleon and himself on the question Of the
The personal appearance Of the Marquis de Iaroche
3aqueen above the middle height, of robust and
pory presence full round face, with hn brow and
Moving hair, voice loud and ringing, and an inlpas
stoned gescuaiion which sometimes reminded one of
the tribune OF revolutionary times He has loft widow
and four children son and three daughters His
eldest daughter entered, few years ago the Convent OF
chs Sacrei Cssur the others married
J~~n Dominique Augaste Iuxre..
This Distinguished French painter died at his residence
IN Paris. tho l4th instant, short illness
srss born At Montaubau the ceftow Of tho Tarn-
staronne IN 17sl and was consequently, in his seth
ysar Il tns time Of hts death Having manifested de-
siAsd tass for painting whom quite boy, he hrst
sent 70 toulouse, whore he received lessons from NJ
BrAat tao Landscape painter after
Paris whore he became pupil OF the celebrated painter
David Attic expiration Of four years be obtained the
year, 1901, the first prize, his subject being I" The
Arrival Of ths Ambassadors sent by Agamemnon to
appeass the wrath OF Achilles In 1902 he completed
three portraits, being that Of Napoleon then First
Consul and in 1910 another portrait Of the Emperor.
sent 70 Paris several Of his productions but they were
received 80 cody that he determined not TO return to
France 10 1913 So he married in Rome, and after the
duced = such poverty that he compelled TO depend
upon .:s sale e pencil sketches for his subsistence
From 1905 70 1913 he painted his 'sEdpus and the
sphynx, !" "Jupitsr and Thetis, ia Woman in the
n.sn. .ossiaos Sleep "The sIstine Chspel" ;, and
Abited 1924 one Of the finest productions Of NJ
Ingres and next to II srhe Apotheoss Of Homer
During the year he painted the Martyrdom OF st.
Symphesucs" which was nercely attacked by some of
In ls2o ~ Ingres was appointed director Of the
French Academy az Rome, and while holding this posi-
on painted hs 3 ssonlcs and portraits for the Dsse axe
ether famous works Of N. Ingres his 'Chrst and
g. Peter sodsssqgs" .Jcsn Of Arc a. the Corona
1851 and.hch said to be the best production OF his
old age His portrait paintings have been pronounced
historical productions have great reputation.
In 1s4rM Ingres was named knight OF the Legion Of
1852 he elevated 70 the dignity Of sens,or and
was at tho same time appointed member OF the I'm
psria Councl Of Public Instruction
Victor Cousin.
rhis csiebraed French metaphysical philosopher ded
of spspiexy, the 14h instant in the seventy 1flh
year Of his age. He wac the OF a Paris watch.
maker, and for some time held the professorshp Of
philosophy At the Ecoe Normaie In 1912 no published
his celebrated translation OF Plato, and in 1915 ap
pointed deliver lectures tho History OF Philosophy
before FdcubS des Ltrcs Of the Universty but n
rs7o we'd peremptoy orers TO discontinue tho lee
turss consequence Of hs structures the Bourbons.
In 1928 appointed Inspector General Of Education
by tho French Minister Guizot and the same time
was named Counsellor OF state, Member Of the
ssss y p"rDg the sSor Of rhs
he Minister Of Public Instruction. Among his
many works arc philosophical Fmgments 1926; "New
Fragments (182p); "Cours dc Pbiiosophe Morale,
and "Etudsssnr les Femmes ct Ia Societe du XVII sie
ce.n which s perhaps the best Of his productions.
member OF the French Academy, and has held i'm
portant positions under the empire. His writings dis
play great Inconsistency he having espoused various
schools Of philosophy at different times bu. he justified
h'msef by protesting a universal ecleotcism which
soeeks truth wherever it can be found.
Lieutenant General G.. =. Thwaitcs.
This distinguished officer OF the British army 6cd
recsntly England at the advanced agc of cightyesht
he entered the service In 1885, and In 17p6 served
the expedition TO the Of Holland During tho
campaign Egypt in 1901 he volunteered to the
desert OF suez with detachment Of British forces and
Joined the army of the Grand Vzer the To
and surrender Of Cairo. From 1911 TO 1913 he served
captain of the light nfantry in the Peninsula campaign,
and wounded in the battles OF Salamanca aud the
Pyrenecs He participated the stoSmng Of Badnjoz
10 1912 the battle OF vtors and other engagements
His galantry and military skill won for him a steady
promotion in addition TO receiving the Suitan's gold
medal Of the Order Of the Crescent and the silver