The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-09

piers have stated. lie received first class educa~
ton at the Conservatoire de Musque, subsequently
studied law with notary and became an advocate.
His success In his profession, though by no means
brilliant, was sufficiently marked TO recommend him
TO the government OF Louis Philippe. by which he
was appointed successfully Sous-Prefet OF Nerac,
81. Girons ana Blaye.
The revolution OF 1s4S instead OF marrng his poll
tcal fortunes, advanced them, PROBABLY beyond his
expectations. He gave In his adhesion to the repub
lie, became enthusiastic supporter OF Louis Napo-
leon for the Presidency OF France, and was duly
rewarded by that parsonage. who appointed him
Prefet OF Var, the Yonne and Gironde. Here he
began 10 display those administrative talents for
which he became distinguished at a later date. The
departments under his control were all managed
with consummate skill and tact
When the coup GStdt announced the restoration
OF the empire 1t found Baron Hanssmann prepared
Tor the change In fact, he had never been repub-
ican; ne had merely yielded to established fact
From the return OF Napoleon to France the Baron
had been counted among his most devoted adhe-
rents. He was shrewd enough to perceive that the
star OF the Bonapartes was again in the ascendant
and he did not hesitate TO attach himself to the for
tunes of the head Napoleon, who has been during
his reign singularly fortunate In his selections of
assistants in the work OF governing France had his
attention directed to Baron Haussmann's abilities
When In 1853 NJ Berger resigned the Office
OF Prelet OF The Seine the Baron was
appointed to I'LL the vacancy on the
23d OF June OF the same year. For the first time the
opportunity was given him OF making his name
famous, and he seized upon 1t. To aid in securing
the dynasty of the Emperor 1t was necessary to re-
construct Paris. That city mad been the hotbed OF
revolution. All insurrectionary movements were
organized and carried out there. Paris was France.
Les han 1 NJ uafI
The Parisians had not accepted Napoleon III. with
very remarkable enthusiasm. Without doubt ma
lor1ty OF Them divided into 0reanlsts republicans,
socialists and other factions, decided the return OF
Bonaparte TO power. 1t was necessary TO
prevent their again resorting TO barrlcades and
here showed ITSELF He caused all the stone pave
nents TO be taken up and concrete laid down. Par
taat pour "a Sufe was made the national air or
france OrleanistS, republicans, dreamerS OF all
shades, opened battery OF abuse upon the Prefet.
He quietly told them that he intended to make Paris
the most beautiful city IN the world. The Sans Cuotes
were Kept quiet by government giving them work.
Haussmann drew up his plans, and the Emperor
approved them, al the same time giving his Preet
powers which made him virtual autocrat OF his
department.
ANY person who has not visited Paris since 1913
would be bewIldered If he went there now Old
landmarks which are dear to his memory for their
associations are no longer standing. The narrow
dlngy streets are OF the things OF the past Baron
Haussmann ordered his civil engineers to work. and
like magic, the magnificent Bots de Bouogne be-
came the glory OF the Parlsans and the admiration
Rlvoli was prolonged; under his inspiring genius
the Boulevards Sebastopo Haussmann, and over a
score OF others took the places OF the old thorough
1ares. Hundreds OF buildings were torn down for
the purpose OF efecting these improvements. Among
them were numerous churches, which were all
rebuilt on grand scale by the government
About dozen hospitals were either founded
or enlarged during his administration. lie
created over twenty public squares, handsomely
laid out and planted in flowers and shrubbery for
the accommodation OF the citizens whose love of
outdoor recreation has been proverbial. over
twenty-five thousand shade trees were added TO the
number adjoining the streets. The magnificent
avenues of Paris owe their completion TO Baron
Haussmann under whose supervision also the
Louvre was completed the Hotel Dieu rebuilt the
new Opera House, OF the finest structures in the
city, erected together with numerous other siruc-
lures which are now all objects of special Interest TO
the visitor and of particular prid Parslans
In a word Baron Hau5snann made complete met
amorphosls Of PARIS. lie found IL shapeless aggre-
CATION OF buildings, with streets narrow and i'll
tiated runlnng IN every direction but the right one
now Is the most beautiful place. not only IN Europe,
but in the whole world.
or course 1t was impossible TO perform a work OF
sucn magnitude without spending vast amount OF
money, ana Baron Haussmann spent 900 000 900
francs during his lncumDency. He cared little about
economy in the carrying out or his great projects:
the cost OF minor consideration; IL awaited
nothing against the realization OF his schemes. THIS
extravaganza made him enemies The taxpayers
OF Paris, while gratihed by the increased value OF
their property, aud while feeling little pride Ia
the beauty OF their CITY, were unwilling to pay for
these advantages. Baron Haussnann was conse-
quently, soundy rated for his prouse expenditures
Inen, again, tnere were numerous VINO were lncOn-
venienced by the tearing down OF their houses for
the purpose OF widening Streets whose remon-
strances were thrown into the waste basket OF the
Prefet and never needed, and who became imbued
with an intense luminosity for the Baron, So long
as the Emperor supported him the clamors OF the
multitude were held OF little account However the
time came when Napoleon could no longer back him
In his enterprises. On the approach OF the recent
elections IN France the opposition opened terrible
volley upon Baron Haussmann. Tneylshowed what
could not be denied, tnat he had brought
the city into debt 1000 600 francs half of which
he had borrowed from the Credit Foncier without as
much as asking permission of the Corps Legislatitf
TO make the loan. The members OF the interior OF
France, whose constituents have become jealous OF
the traces, although nine-tenths OF them were warm
adherents OF Napoleon They appointed committee
to examine the accounts OF the city OF Paris and
plainly told the government that Baron Haussmann
had to retire. The result that short time ago
he rendered his resignation which was accepted
Since then he had been comparatively quiet.
In January, 1855 Baron Hanssmann was promoted
to the rank OF Grand Ofcer OF the Legion OF Honor
and in September, 1852, was made Grand Cross In
August, 1857, he was named a Senator of France,
which position he held at the time OF his death. In
spite Of all that has been said against NJ Hsnssman
history VIII speak OF him as man OF genius. IL Is
true That to great bodne3s and resolution he added
unscrupulousness, but ii should be borne In mind
that had he allowed himself be fetered BIZ consl.
ceeded in making Paris the city that it is And TO
have made Paris the wonder admiration and envy
or the world Ia feat OF suiicent glory to cover If
not utterly obterate, the unscrupulousness In the
choice OF means whereby such q grand result was
achieved.
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