The New York herald., 1870-01-05
THE FRENCH LIBERAL MINISTRY.


Ministry biographical sketches or the leading mem
bers Of which give below. on the nrst announce
ment OF tue names or those comprising the liberal
Cabinet gave brief sketches OF NJ. Olivier ene-
raj LebGuf and Admiral Genouilly which renders
further biographical notice unnecessary.
Count Napoleon Dnru, Minister for Foreign
Affairs.
Count Napoleon Daru was born IN Paris in the year
1907. Hs father was not only great historian, but
also ono of the most enlightened statesmen OF tho
First Empire. At his christening he had the honor
OF being held at tho baptisma font by Napoleon and
tue Empress Josephine He was educated at the
College OF Louis 10 Grand aud entered the Poytech-
mic School IN the year 1875. Joining the artillery he
served some time In Algeria, and IN SAS retired with
tho rank Of captain. In the year 1882 ne bad
entered the Chamber OF Peers by right Of inheri-
lance, and although he had become partisan Of tho
July monarchy still at various times he had gwen
proofs Of possessing liberal mind and being lover
OF progress. His labors were untiring ana no
availed himself OF every opportunity to discuss
points OF law bearing upon public works. Under
tho title or Railroads" he published In lSAs we'll
compiled treatise on tho application ana oonse-
quences Of the law Of 1sA2 HIS works on political
economy are also considered highly important
After the February revolution he adhered to the
~" bvSoAAAAunst ou1 tkko CCCtUEt u Ian mhuCuop
where no possesses considerable property, elected
MN twlco by large maj0rities. In the Constituency
he took an active part in the discussions ON pubic
works and voted with tho moderate republican
party. then the majority. In the Legislature
the influence that he had acquired In tho
famous meetings Of the Rue dc Poitiers
caused him to be appointed vice president
OF the Assembly for 1850 and 1851. Discardinp the
brilliant position TO which hrs birth and taents
Titled him under the Presidency OF LOUIS Napoleon
ne resolved TO adhere TO legality during the re-
mainder OF the session. He protested against the
coup Getat Of December q and favored the impeach-
ment Of Napoleon, which caused his imprisonment
at VincenneS Tor = few days. On his release Count
Daru retired 70 private lie and 70 the study Of those
social and political problems that long attracted
his attention. Az years passed on ne became loss
intense IN his opposition to empire and when he
perceived that ne had 70 choose between and radi-
caiism ne accepted the results Of the coup Getat.
AZ returned TO public life liberal supporter OF
Napoleon II was not long before man or nis com
the public Elected to the Corps Legisiatii
he voted with the tiers parts against the
radicals on the one side and the aDs0luts,s
or tue other. After the recent concessions by the
Emperor nis name was spoken OF In connection With
portfolio ~ the liberal Ministry About the Same
Hiui4g the Orleans princes to return to France.
Shortly alter he had an interview with Napoleon
lie intmsted at the same Time that is WAS sns CON-
dltl0p on which he would consent 10 form part Of
the liberal Ministry. The Emperor paid marked IL
tervlew requested the Count TO see him again ION
this Interesting suOect.n 1t Vs. therefore, probable
taas a.er M IN o. exe 0 swen one years tne orleans
land Altogether the appointment Of Count Daru TO
80 Important position Is that OF Minister for For
eign Affairs ID one Of the most significant indica-
tons OF Napoeons sincerity III MS measures or re-
form.
Louis Joseph Buffet, Minister for Finance.
The appointment OF N. Buffet to 30 important
position as that Of Minister for Finance Is another
gratifying INDICATION Of tae sincerity Of Nspoeons
declAfations. lie VAS born at Mirecourt. In the
yosges, IN tho year 1919 Until the revolution VI
1S4s he was lawyer. enioying lucf&live practice
In hw native place. but little known IN politics.
He was however, quite popular with the people,
ana the active part he took In the events
which cuninated In the overthrow OF Louis
Philippe recommended him to public favor ana
he was elected to the Legislative Assembly
for the Vosges by 73.76l votes. Although
an openly declared enemy to socialism and
inclined to favor the Orleans dynasty (he opposed
the rev0iuton), NJ. Buffet gave in his adhesion TO
tno republican constitution aud supported General
Cavagnac for the Presidency. TN the election OF
Louis Napoleon he acquesced in the decision Of the
cepied the portfolio or Minister for Commerce and
Agriculture. AS such aud a. representative In
the legislative Assembly his course conformed to
10 adopt the political ideas which ned sway ar tns
Palace Of the Eysees he retired from tho Ministry.
isas Reelecsed to tho Assemsy @ rom U9'0Ie sas
Vosges, no became one OF the most con.
splcuons members In the important sessions
OF the committee charged. wish NJ Baroche, to
consider the project for electoral reform After tho
entered t6s Parliamentary Cabinet a. reprssents- @
tive OF the ideas OF the majority, but soon after
retired with his colleagues because Of his inability
support the measures Of the President. So highly
was he esteemed by Napoleon that noswithstan ding
their disagreement some days following his resigna
Of Honor upon the estabshment 0 the second EN-.
pre M. Bullet withdrew from Gil participation In
public Affairs He reappeared In politics as liberal
supporter OF the EMPIRE and as such NaS recently
elected t0 the Corps Leglslatlf.
Count Jean Bnptiste Phil,bert Valiant, Mar
shall Of France, Minister for tho Enporor's
Household.
Marshal valiant was born at DJon In the year
$780, After graduating from the Poly choo ne
became second lieutenant In 1909 and an active
part In the last campaign OF the first empire During
the Russian campaign he especially distinguished
himself and received The order Of tue Legion OF Honor
In 18l3 Shortly afterwards he was taken prisoner,
and was not liberated until the restoration OF peace.
On his release he again joined the army and took
conspicuous part In tho defence OF Paris ana after
wards at the battle OF Waterloo In the year 1915 ne
1875 that OF chef de battalion The expedition to
Algiers offered him another wide field to dis
play his military talent, and in 1880, after being
severely wounded he was made lieutenanG colonel.
the siege OF Antwerp added fresh iaures to fame
aud In 1888 he was ranked as colonel and presented
with the order OF Leopold. Being commissioned 10
direct the engineering operations In Algeria he per-
formed his duties so effectively that it gained him
the promotion 10 Field Marshal Ia 1898. In the fol-
lowing year ne was named commander OF the Ecoie
Poly technique, and hi ls40 had charge OF portion
OF the foruhcations Of Paris. In ls49 he joined the
expediti0nary forces In Italy and his the
siege OF Rome gained MIN the high dignity OF Mar
sinai OF France The Title Of Count was conferred
upon him IN 1851 ana he was further appointed
Grand Marshal Ut the Palace. In 1854 he succeeded
to tie Ministry Of War, which position he held until
May 8, 1859, when he WAS succeeded by Marshal
Raudon In 1851 Marshal valiant was appointed
Minister for the Emperor's Household n poair on he
has ever held and IN which he retained.
Charles Loavet, Minlstcr for Agriculture and
Commerce.
N. Louvet ID native OF Ssmur, where hc was born
In 1905. He received good education ana studied
law out after practising for short time abandoned