Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-07-20

good, effective pstols.n Mr.. Meador then
showed him verious kinds, and after q close ex-
animation he selected the Colts breech-loadiny
imitation derringer, a new arm in the market.
He WIS then informed that the price was Sl2
per pair, or 81 for ono, when he remarked,
"Weli, one will answer my purpose" and asked
for cartridges, for which, together with the pis-
tol, he paid eight one dollar notes. He again
visited the store alone yesterday evening about
six O'Clock, and accosting Mr.. Meador again,
said, 81 bought pistol here this morning and
want another to make up the pair. What did
pay for that one this morning? L have forgot
ten" To which Mr.. Meador replied that he
could have the other on the same terms as he
mentioned in the morning, when nj. Paradol
said as pleasantly rs any one could, "Well, I'll
take this one, SO as to have pair. They are so
handy; and (patting his hands on his pantaloons
pockets) they are no more trouble to carry than
pocket knife" He then paid five one dollar
notes new money and left the store. Upon pur-
chasing the cartridges in the morning it was
evident he felt that little ammunition would
accomplish his purpose, as he seemed disin-
clined at first to purchase full box, saying that
he only wanted ten or twelve, but on being in
formed that box could not be broken he pur-
chased the unbroken package.
Several days since he addressed letter, writ
ten in French, to his valet, with directions that
it should not be opened until a certain time
This letter was opened this morning as soon as
1t was known that he had committed suicide
1t conveyed to his valet the information of
his intention to kill himself, and gave in
structiOns to take his two children back to
France to join their younger sister at school
there. The children are daughter a young
lady Of seventeen, and younger son, who has
been studying under his fathers direction.
The deceased also left the following note =
- will kill myself. M. Berthemy come back
and stay"
All the members Of the French Legation are
absent from Washington with the exception OF
NJ. Dejardin, the chancellor. This gentleman
as soon he heard the sad intelligence, COM
municated the same to Secretary Fish, who sug-
gested that coroner's inquest be held, to which
III. Dejardin aSsented.
g. Upon taking the house in which the fatal deed
was committed an incident occurred which
although partaking Of the nature of o ghost
story, is Interestingly, connected with the his
tory Of the case. The French servant woman
did not like the house as a residence for him a.;
all, saying that it was haunted, and was open in
the expression of her sentiments in that respect;
but n. Paradol would pass it off, saying that
he would probably get other quarters soon.
Several times, however, lately she stated to him
that she had heard noises in the house at nights,
and he replied that he had heard the same thing.
also; but not to mind that, he would not be an
occupant Of that house long.
DIsAPPoINTED INTERvIRwRRs.
Several correspondents, having offices on 1.th
street, representing leading papers, have been
after M Paradol for an interview since his arri-
val, and a few days since he promised two OF
these gentlemen an audience to-day.
His Views ON the European COmpli.
cation.
III. Provost ParadOl arrived at New York on
the 18th Of July, and was interviewed" at the
Westminster Hotel by a reporter of the New
York Herald. NJ. Paradol was found waiting at
the door of his apartments, smiling and courte-
Gus; his daughter sat near a table on which were
a number OF articles which indicated that the
party was en- route, and the son Of the Minister
reclined on sofa near by, an attentive observer
of the conduct Of all who entered. The reporter
was received quite cordially by the Minister,
who, having offered him a seat BY his side, en-
tered freely into a conversation on general mat
ters, which was both pleasant and interesting
carriage was in waiting, and n. Paradol having
incidentally mentioned that he was about to
start for Washington in q few minutes, the con-
yersation was changed to weightier theme.
you any question which it would embarrass YOU
to answer, but as the state of Europe at this mo-
meIt commands great attention in this country,
and as you are OF course thoroughly informed OF
the condition of affairs in France, your views on
the present crisis would be very acceptable
NJ. Provost Paradol.-I will be delighted, sir,
am about to leave for washington to relieve NJ.
Berthemy, who Is anxious to get to France rs
soon as possible.
Reporter.-I am aware, sir, that you left
France hefOrN wor
on the European horizon, and therefore you can
say nothing of the present situation that we do
not know already; but you are thoroughly ac-
quainted with the temper OF the French people,
Is French sentiment in favor of a war with
Prussia?
self-as Frenchman. The people of France
do not want war; they want peace, trade, COM
merce, industry. But should Prussia persist in
her attitude of defiance to France-insist upon
putting Prussian on the Spanish throne-an
Franco will be for war. A Prussian on the
Spanish thrOne!-is 1t not ridiculous? Sir, il
would be blow at France-an insult not to be
borne. The case of France and Prussia in this
hohenz0llern affair is similar to that of the
United States and Mexico. You could not stand
Maximilian in Mexico; 1t would not do; the
French cant stand Prussian in Spain. But
fool as to 60 to war on such a frivolous pretext
the matter will be settled by the Emperor.
Reporter.-But, NJ. Paradol, suppose, as it is
and France, that your goTernment % win not fbe be
content with the declensiOn of the Prince Leo
pold (who, as you are doubtless aware, has re-
lapsed into his original littleness) but insists,
now that France is aroused, that Prussia shall
observe the treaty of Prague, what then?
Nj. Paradol-Ah! that is another affair
Prussia with emphasis) ought to observe the
treaty OF the Prague. If the Emperor saws she
shall she will. There may be a war on that
question, but can only give my opinion on
these matters Is an individual. not as a Minis
ster, for this complication arose after 1 left
France.
Reporter.-There seems to be in France inst
now, not one but several parties all having die
.rent ideas Of government but united in onnosi-
ton to the Empire. How would a war affect
them? "S'
NJ. Paradol.-A war with Prussia in defence
Of the legitimate influence of France in the
Peninsula would unite Orleanists, Bourbonists.
heds and all parties. There will be but one
party In France when the first shot is fired in
defence Of French honor, and that the partyo
Tie government.
His Action During th e American Re.
bellfOn.
During our civil war n. Provost Paradol
proved warm, consistent, and influential
friend OF the Union cause. On the assassina
ton Of President Lincoln he paid, in the Jour
nal des Debdts, an eloquent tribute to his mem
Ory and the PRINCIPLES he represanted. HavinO