The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-10-19
FRANCE.

The obsequies of Count Waewski were celebrated
Ss 70 rea a. Se az ha
eleven. At quarter to twelve the clergy. followed
by the two sons OF the deceased, Marshal Valiant
Minister OF the Emperor's household, and NJ. Gautier
Secretary General OF the Ministry went to the vault
where the mortal remains had been deposited; from
placed under tiie magniacent catafalane which had
been erected In the middle OF the nave, and sur
rounded with number OF funereal tapers The
whole of the sacred edliice was hung with black.
The pail was borne by NJ Rouher. Marshal Valiant
tine Marquis de Moustier, the Duke dc Persigny,
OF NJ. Iroplong, and M. Lehman. President OF the
Academy or Fine Arts. The Emperor and Empress
were represented BY General Fleury Grand Equerly,
and Count de Rayneval, Chamberlain; Prince Napo-
leon. by Colonel Ferri Pisan one OF his aides-de-
camp and Captain villot one OF his orderly officers;
hah Of the
empire and the populations from the great bodies OF
the State took their places IN the following order
The Ministers and members or the Prlvy C0uncli;
the Marshals and Admira!s; the members. q the
Senate the Legislative body the Council OF State,
the Superior Courts the Institute, the municipality
Of the city the Generals and superior officers Of the
Army and Navy the President and members Of the
Dramatic 1nGr r sce LEGALITY tna
foreign representatives now In Paris were there,
having at their head the Papal Nunco, and the Am
bassadors OF England and Turkey.
A solemn musical requiem was chantel by singers
from the opera. Salyoes OF artillery, fired on the
ous cersmony as they had dome the N
ment. AT half-past one the cortege moved on ior
Pere Lachaise
The whole OF the troops were under the command
of Marshal Canr0bert and General SOumain. They
occupied an hour in deiling. AL along the line
tcry dense crowd Comprising every class Of per.
sons, and which probably numbered 100000 was
ranged on both sides OF the Bouleyards and as the
funeral car passed the people manifested respect
ful sympathy.
On arriving at the cemetery the mortal remains
were deposited IN the family vault.
The last prayers OF the Church having been said
the Marquis de Mouster, Minister Of Foreign Affairs
delivered the following funeral oratlon:-
Called upon by painful privilege to pronounce
over this grave so prcmaturey opened the last fare
well Of the Emperor and tho country to the eminent
man whose loss we deplore should desire. in order
to pay his memory the tribute 1t SO highly deserves
to describe here with the funesS II merits the p0-
iltical life of Count Walewski but on this spot and
at such a moment my emotion and youls do not per-
NIT to do more than sketch the principal features
of his career. Connected by birth with generous
France his first affections, his earliest Efforts bore
the impress Of his origin Fitted for active life by
given the measure OF his powers by manifesting
branG courage, remarkable drmness Of character
and soa Snd
listed in the army and distinguished himself In Africa
among the young officers, many OF whom OF that
period entered upon the career which led them to
glorious destinies. At about the same epoch dates
his first diplO matte mission Sent as envoy to the
Emr Abd-eLkaler, who was preparing to a.; attac vi,
firm and concilia0ry attitude in avertlng this dan
ger. Notwithstanding this successful commence
renonnced a military career which had opened SO
brilliantly before him. During some time he took
OF that epoch he himself taxi g part II. This
a prelude to more important labors. Tho events
which aglated the East in 1s4l prcoccupied Europe.
Our interests were seriously Involved In them,
and the gravcst questions had presented them
selves in Egypt, Count Walewski. despatched
short time to gain the confidence OF that superior
man and induce him to observe o moderation more
conformabe to his real interests than to the viyacity
M [trlt EVlnn no kbr n
animated. Appointed at later period Minister
Plenipotentiary to La Plata, and charged to inter-
or Bnenos Ayres and that of Montevideo. he reio.
lutey accepted the task OF protecting the interests
Of our fellow countrynen. ne departed ier those
by the devoted wire who has ever since associated
herself so closely with his life and During
The government which Count fWaIewski had
faithfully served had disappeared and OH
his ret I'm he found his country profoundly disturbed
and agitated, Associated with the great national
mole;hsift Which, b elevatlns FRINGE Napoleon to
the Presldentship, already indicated the approach
ing exclamation q the empire ne gonnt was soon
triotism and deyotedness. He knew how to make
his eminent qualities more and moro appreciated ia
Naples In $780, and London In 1851. In England,
am happy to say, the remembrance Is still pre-
seryea-0l the dignity tact Lrnncss ana inc per.
prepare and re-esablish the close entente between
the two nations and substitute for the rivales OF
ton and progress. His enormous diplomatic Cor
respondcnce dnrlng this great mission Is model
OF vigOr and clcarnc5s 1t Is an evidence OF his skiful
and prudent and atasts the success Of
the loyal policy OF which he was at once the represent
a1lre anu sIs acye M Inc saace Oh the
ed the battle fields Of the Crimea, the result OF
hts efforts. On the 7th OF May 1855, the Emperor
which he directed during FIVE years unier circum-
stances the most calculated to mpart brilliancy to
his administration. Called to the signal honor OF
making ARRANGEMENTS for the assembling of the Con-
gress OF Paris and OF pr siding over II, he was abe
while preserving the great results due W the war In
the East to convince oil the members OF the civiiz
Ing and dlsinteresied views OF the imperial policy
Europe thenccforth treasured as TO the loyal inte
ness in the work OF concord about to
be accomplished under our auspices. Pro-
fitting by those favorable inclinations he In
the liberal principles which for q long time
have constituted an honor to France. 1t was great
name to so memorable document as the Treaty OF
Paris In the history Of Europe It IL treat honor
to have been able to conciiate completely the al.
heson and esteem OF so many colab0rator5. nil
very considerable BY their reputation and abilities,
aud to have merited the thanks DISTINGUISHED by
sincerity, which were given to him at the close 0fthe
Congress-. In the course Of this great negotiation.
throughout his public life Count WalcWskt inyara-
In the conduct OF important affairs by dignity OF
character, uprghiness and loyalty. Endowed with
varied aptudes, uniting 20 political science the most
world, love OF arts and letters which illumlnr cd
fine and delicate TASTE his spirit grased all that
could contribute TO the grandeur OF srea reign and
during his tenure Of the Ministry OF STATE and The Fc
Arts he displayed that elevated tact which discovers
aud rec ompenses real merit aud encourages ali CT
FORTS This phase OF his life was sgnalizcd by two
striking facts. He had the honor Of cooperating In
one OF the most considerable acts OF the regnthat
by which the Emperor. ant cpating the liberal aspi.
ratlons Of the country, called the deliberatve assem-
blies 10 q larger participation IN public affairs. lie
had the happy idea OF submitting to o profound
study the great and difficult question OF literary pro-
Oprtv. and the DrOmOtef OF the LEGISLATION DV
when the noble works of intellect have found new
security for their rights. Count Walewski enjoyed
In public esteem personal situation independent Of
oil functions Whether he participated IN the gov
eminent of his country at the head OF ministerial
department In Of the great bodies OF the state
or that he was In O m0mentary rcpo5e he always
made felt around him the influence OF that consid-
Grafton which Is attached to experience to devoted
ness and to the dignity OF character. Tho Count
was lfty-eght years Of ago ut the moment his most
sudden and unexpected death struck him In the
midst OF health and life when oil Appearances still