The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-08-05
WASHING
4 First Class Sensation In the Capital
Gaming Match Between Ex.Congress-
men - Reports from Indian
Agenc.es-Important Tribes
Peacefully Disposed.


Causes Of rho Suicide Of the Late French
NIinister-Ncw Facts Elicitec-His Insanity
Established.
Since the desease OF Provost Parado many little
facts have come to light tending TO show that the
hmented Minister did not as responsible being
put an end to his own existence, as at first very
generally supposed, but that, the contrary, his
was toleraoly well ascertained case Of self-destruc
ton during lit OF insanity. The Marquis de cham
brun, one OF the IN st intimate friends OF the de-
ceased, is well satisfied OF the soundness OF this
theory, which, moreover, is the only one recon-
clable with all the facts in the case.
few days ago the Marquis received a
letter from Ill Theirs, in which the lat
ter Gays, substantially, that 'poor Parado
was for long time troubled with apprehension or
softening or the brain, and contemplated win hor-
ror the probability possibility OF having 10 live
tine life OF one bereft OF reason.n According to H.
Theirs Paradol mad received medical attendance Tor
hts threatened maady while In France, and this
fact, taken in connection with otner little crcnm-
stances would seem to establish with reasonable
certainty that he not sane at tho time ne put
the pistol to his breast and discharged the contents
INTO his heart HIS letter to M. de Jardin and that
10 NJ. Berthemy both consistent with this theory,
so are his declarations to the Marquis de Cnambrnn
and 9th srs, and MIS- requests Of them, In case any
thing should ever happen him. to take care OF his
children. 1t Is believed now that when he made
those declarations and wrote those letters the
calamity that he anlici pated not suicide. but
loss OF reason which would unit him TO be any
longer guardian OF his own children. The act OF
purchasing the pistols also becomes cleared up con
slstenty with the theory OF insanity with the new
hight thrown upon 1t. In France he always Kept
pistols about his house measure Of sel-defence
and protection against robbers. In the hurry OF
leaving country he discovered he had neglected
to bripg with him his Old favorite pistols After
being In this city few days. and while suffering
from the extreme heat and general debility, his cook
came to him one morning and said
"Ah Monsieur this house is haunted. There are
ghosts here. am sure, for hear strange noises
every ngbt.n
NJ Parade, answered ''Ah. yes Marie the house
~ haunted: but not with dead spirits. am not
afraid Of the dead, but Of the living"
The next day he bought the pistols ana naturally
enough told NJ. de Jardln that the he wanted
them was because he was living alone aud required
them for protection against the possible attack oil
robbers His daughter, VINO left this country under
the impression that her father had died from natural
causes. explained that he had been for some time in
dread OF insanity from soften'ng OF the brain, and
also stated that II his habit to keep pistols
IN his bedroom. THIS morbid dread or insanity,
and the fact that his wife had died insane,
nastened the terrible climax to his maady. The
night preceding his death he had ordered his valet
10 rouse him early In the morning, thar ne might
take some medicine which had been prepared under
his own Instruction. From this 1t Is inferred that
when he retired TO bed that night ne had no
,bouchts OF sell-destructiOn; bnt he was unwell,
and suffering greatly from The heat, and 1t Is sup.
posed that ne woke up suddenly during the night
with his head feversh and that In an instant the
idea filed him that he was insane That moment he
took the pistol and shot himself through the heart
This is only theory, 20 be sure, but IL TALES with
all the anecedent circumstances
There is another little fact tending to show The
condition of his mind. When he arrived here 81. de
Jardln asked him II he brought with him a court
su;r. He answered yes, but that ne would not use
IT, because he felt himself too young In the diploma
tic service TO do any act that would make hlln ap
pear conspicuous. ''Besides, y said he smiling,
'.you see the court dress is the that Of the
Cabinet costume and when ! return home and
get elevated Will have this suit all ready" IL Is
said moreover, that he wrote letter addressed to
a. Haievy, expressing fear OF approaching insani-
ty, and begging him IN that event toiook after his
children. Iglve these new points about the matter
IL justice to the memory Of III. rarado, which has
been assailed.
\ spccls Of War nj The Cap,isI-Caning Match
Between ex.Congressmeu--s New Yorker
Severely Punished.
The dulness OF washington was relieved some
what to-day by the occurrence OF sensation nearly
first class There was q personal encounter between
two i've republican ex-Congressmen, and neither
was killed Neither experienced broken bones,
fbough one Of them got some smart whacks over
the head ard arms. The belcerents were Joseph
Segar, of Virginia, and william $. Lincoln, OF New
York. Segar was chosen by the ola Dominion rs
IN laro hut W. rulpd he
Committee on Elections and received two thousand
dollars 20 sootle his wounded feelings. He
As Virginia gentleman. well 40 In years
and wears gold spectacles but he is
auI OF fire and vigor and has the old
Southern spirit that brooks not insult tamelr.
Lincoln was a Representative from New York IN the
forteth Congress- q httle, dark-complexioned old
gentleman, VINO sports u wig and who, since his
retirement rom Congress, has become a very niu-
entail member OF the lobby. He was quite active
during the last session OF Congress in working for
several steamship enterprises, ana was also In
lerested III a railroad bill before the Virginia Legis
Iature. II was his connection with the last men.
toned affair that led 10 the unpleasant encounter
with Segar the terrible. BIT OF that further on.
This morning Lincoln arrived st tie Baltimore and
Dnio Railroad depot In the regular train
from New York. Little dreaming OF the
reception In store Tor hun he jumped
out OF the Car and was nmbly walking through the
Depot building when segar, smoking all over with
rage and Indignation, suddenly appeared ana inter-
rnpted his progress Said Segar, "Now I've got you
you Id scoundre at lastp' Saying which Segar
raised his cane and brought 1t down upon the wig
Of Lincoln with uncomfortable force. Segar fol-
lowed up this hostile demonstration With suudry
~hacks upon the body OF Lincoln putting in one
rather severe upon the forehead and another across
she OF the astounded little New Yorker. The
latter promptly adopted the Fabian tactics, but 1t
appears he retreated In very had order, eyidencing
a nigh state OF Generalization. AS ne he
shouted out, Hold him hold nirn secure him
He'll Kill me If he's not stopped p And thus he ran.
Followed closely by the rlte virgjniaD, until some
rennie. Including nolicnmln. NVnitnnk nSsa,l-