The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-11-03
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Amid the clash of arms and the desoIati0n 0i-As
country Pierre Jules Baroche has passed away from
earth On what day his death took place and
where the cable does not inform us. Although for
some years past his name has not been mentioned
prominently In French politics. there was time
when he held a most conspicuous position in
France, and was regarded az one OF the leading
statesmen OF the country. His career was In many
respects remarkable one He aided in destroying
TWO governments OF France, and lived to see third
overthrown, Temporarily at least, wOA he had lent
his influence to establish.
M. Baroche was born In Paris on the Sth OF No.
vember, 1904 Of respectable parents, both OF whom
died before ne had reached his thirteenth year. He
received brilliant education in college, after leav-
ing which ne studied law and was admitted TO the
bar in 1879. Ten years elapsed before he be-
came prominent; although he was known
advocates OF Pans. By 1889, however, he had
attained conspicuous position and was employed
House Of Peers About this time he entered actively
mt Int, politics as an opponent Of the government.
t the ear prySas ne w aad for
the affair Of the mines Of st. Berain,
creating sensation BY the boidness Of hls
eclipsed by hls speeches In defenceIof Colombier,
compounded In the affair OF Quenisset QS41) and OF
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ability ana eioquence. During the preceding year
he was elected batonner OF the order OF Advocates.
leading politicians OF France. In l847 he was elected
member Of the Legislative Assembly, and
supporter OF M. Odilon Barrot, in opposition TO
the Orleans dynasty. In the Assembly ne de-
nonnced with great energy, N; Gnlzot and his
campaign Vas one OF the principal promoters Of the
banquet in The Twelfth arrondisement on the ed or
February, tsz& On this occasion he signed the
memorable act OF accusation presented against MN.
Guiz0t and Duc.latel.
After the 2ath or February M. Baroche became a
Or DpnArtmanf n
Charente Diferieure. He announced himself TO the
electors defender and supporter OF the republic,
and advocate 0fpolltica liberty, gratutous educa
ton. equitable remuneration Of labor, protection for
agriculture DC. He was elected receiving ooo and
general rule he voted with the moderate democrats
and opposed the law on labor, the amendment of M.
Grleyy the eredIt fonccr and the abolition OF the
General CaviaznaC had merited tho thanks OF the
country received MS support.
M. BRroche early announced himself o supporter OF
Napoleon, and after the election OF the 10th Of De-
cenber gave in his adhesion to the politics OF the
Eiysees, ana SO rscommended himself 20 sne
the Assembly, thss he was rewarded with the
Offices OF Magistrate and OF Minister. He entered
lie for the Court of Appeals Of Paris. In
1899 be became Minister Of the Interior;
A AND s pss S .ds aes ne w ny
latter, and, a Minister, urged and obtained the
passage Of ne law auspending the rxat 81 meeting
Ee also obtained tho laws reestablishng the censor
sp Of the press and Tor the transportation or con-
demned political prisoners. The proposition TO
limit the elective franchise received his support,
in consequence Of which he was again
taken che confidence OF the majority. After the
coup d'et0t Of December he accepted the Presi.
dency Of the Consultative Commission and
was oflciAlly appointed 20 proclaim the
vote re establishing the empire. Subsequently he
was made President Of the Council or state wi III the
rank OF Minister, and the sd Of February, 1855,
was decorated with the Grand Cross OF the
Legion OF Honor. In January, 1860, he
was appointed Minister Of Foreign Affairs.
position he held for short time oniJ; In January,
1853 ne was made Minister OF Justice, and In 0cto-
ber 1864, Senator OF France. NJ Baroche was one
or tho most devoted adGerents 9f Napoleon.
Luiai Cibrayio.