The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-08-26
Young Cnvaignuc and Napoleon at the sor.
bonne-GeDeraI Cayaignac's Widow Signals
Her son TO Refuse tl,e Grown.

bonne-(seneraI Cayaignnc's Widow signals
Her son to Refuse the Grown.
Paris august 13) correspondence OF London Tmes.l
An incident occurred the other day. during the
distribution of prizes to the best pupils Of the colleges
and lyceuns connected with the University, which
was held in the great hall of the Sorbonne. The
proceeding Is one of much solemnity: II held annu-
ally at the commencement OF the vacations; IL inva
rlaby attracts great number Of spectators, among
whom are some OF the highest Otilcla personages,
civil and military aud II Is presided over by the Mn
iSter of Public instruction, who, In his capacity of
Grand Master OF the University pronOunc on
and places with his hand the crowns of laurel on
the heads of the laureats who have obtained the
highest prizes in their respective classes. Among
the youths who We're most distngu pushed for CreeE
composition la the second class OF his college Char
emagnel was the son OF General Cavaignac, and tue
moment his name was proclaimed, which IL was on
Duruy who ~ Minister, presided, had by his
side the priuce lmyeral, who appeared to
be delighted with The whole proceeding, at
tended by his governor, Gene al Frossari,
and his private tutor. No one joined more
heartily in the applause bestowed on the
son of his old comradc than the General, and
his example was followed by his pupil. Young
Cavaignac was called mp by the Minister to receive
the crown whch he held In his hand. The youth,
who is, believe, fifteen years Old, did not move
from bis place. professor of his college, thinking
he did not hear the summons, made signs to him 10
come forward lie hesilated for some time, then
rose from his place and made n movement as if
to answer the appeal: but at that moment lady.
understood 10 be his mother, Madame Cavaenac,
half rose RON her seat, and mode sign with
her arm forbIdding him TO stir. Another
burst Of applause followed, in the midst OF
which the younr man. who appeared much moved,
au, ,d no, seem tn know what no had h.si ,io re-
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'uSu 10, 20 No. - - 80 . Wv ~.
soIle hiiiut's WaiiiG Ioi hAi' out as Hopouy game
forward 10 receive the prize, rs Wen IA the cdlgra
tati0nS OF the Prince Imperial he requested that,
the DuDil Cayaignac being absentn the next urizC-
man shnuld he called m
THIS incident somewhat troubled the order Of the
proceedings. Little attention was pad by The spec
ta;0rs 10 the rest OF the ceremony ana 10 became the
principal topic or conversation the rest OF the day.
The applause which was heard within the walls OF
,,an,,ia an, a. fhov ,,ro, unnoyhor fnn,,,i,,
!puns tS'flD, .''u -" 80" 'o'e ""u
oHs some an eSis IL Is SUM- were hlde ny the SER
gems dc vile.
With my recolectlons OF General Cavaignac and
my admra lion Tor his conduct I still think that the
advice ,,an Ia bs son IN tho bonora rfInd
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loI ~ VI ,IS s'"'''oS " 'ne 'e'' va .,io ~
Nersty OF Wlcn ne - pupli was NOT Ill Tue beSb
taste. lit he degraOn to acce pt rewards OF merit
# - no less Il ,oro1ation Ia receive his education
-, on,I,,,a -, ,ha I.n,varslty ana M, Ioso sn tn
~ ooicIc vi VIC ii,'1' ',tl u NV - so W
accept Tue uevree Oh aclcor vi hIlS Or oc'eHces
the Emperor and IL signed by his Minister of Public
Instrucijon Amonp the any uersous "A no have been
ann,at s,nca ta er,nirn ,,a,nhar. ar thn Eronci,
.ip,tuU, Hn'o o NiiItS' nv ~ w. a. , -,
Academy tnere are several VINO assuredy 90 not cner,
Ism friendly ng3t0WaruS the emperor or iInpefl
hui this does prevent them |
fran them selves in academic costume nj
Tho paIace nr Tho Tuijnrea In solicit his Maiestv's
.uN "I" "" ~ . -. ' -
ana 10 receive, Wtnou' uhPleasule, MS |
them.
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