The New York herald., 1871-08-03

isuy under Louis Philippe, formed by M. Theirs.
After the revolution OF February he elected by
Q large vote q representative In the Constituent
Assembly, Of which ne became Vice President In
lsls he was again elected to the legislative cham
ber and, true to mis- moderate instincts, sided un-
nesitatingy with the monarchisr party, which for
considerable period sustained itself In majority
during this epoch OF the republic IN 1S4s. He
strenuously opposed the intrigues OF Louis Ma.
poleon, and earned the enmity Of the future
Emperor. He was numbered In the list OF
exiles which was proclaimed after the coup
d'stat Of the I'd Of December, but was soon
permitted to return to France. lie has since re-
mained In private life, until the Franco-Prussian
war and the revolution Of September last forced
every patriotic Frenchnan to take active part in
public affairs.
AS an orator NJ. de Remusat deservedly enjoys
high reputation. Hts eloquence, indeed. might DO
cited "a perfect example OF that caustic wit and
sustained elevation OF diction OF which the French
tongue Is so oonspicuously capable M. de Remusat
will, therefore, add new strength 70 the present
government. strong as 1t is In oraOrcal resources;
and, cfter his lifelong alliance with M. Tniers it is
but little likely that he will alsagree with him in the
future. A better appointment could scarcely be
made
In letters NJ. de Remusat has confined himself
almost exclusively to the discussion or the ilusJra-
ton OF social and political philosophy. He belongs
to the school Of M Cousin. His principal works are
"Pauperism and Legislative Charity" "Essays on
Phllosophic Subjects" "Abelard,n 'The German
School Of Philosophy "Past and Present." 'St.
Anselm OF Canterbury" Literary Crihcisms' and
'England In the Eighteenth Century," Most OF
what he has written It will be from these titles
has purely ephemera importance; but "St An
selm" Will probably take permanent place In lite
rature as 1t portrays with great spirit and truth the
power OF the Church in the Dark Ages.
Defeat OF the Decentralization BiIl-HI. Thiers
Threatens to Resign.
VERSAILLES, August 2, 1871.
President Theirs yesterday threatened to place the
resignation OF the government in the hands OF the
Assembly IN consequence Of the defcat OF the Decen
trazatlon bill. 1t is thought to-day however. that
the matter will not be made Cabinet question.
The Alleged Incendiary Intentions of the
International society-No Fusion Between
the Moderate and Radical Republicans.
PARIS, August 2, 1871.
In consequence Of the rumOrs as to the intentions
OF the International Society all vessels laden with
petroleum are forbidden TO ascend the Seine to
R0uen.
THE REPUBLICAN LEFT AND THE EXTREMISTS
The Sieole Of to-day announces that the members
Of the republican Left have rejected proposition
for fusion with the extremists The assemblage
Of the couvts martial is postponed until the Sth inst.
4 COMMUNIST LEADER SENTENCED TO DEATH.
NJ. Roux, one OF the leaders OF the abortive Com
munist insurrection In Marselles, has been con-
demned to death.
BUT FEW FRENCH PRISONERS IN GERMANY.
The only French prisoners now remaining In Ger
many four officers and 500 prlvates In hospital,
and ten oicers and seventy privatcs imprisoned for
various onences.
NO FOREIGN LABOR WANTED IN LYONS.
| letter from Lyons says there is no demand for
| foreign labor In that city and vicinity.
ATROCITIES OF THE ALGERIAN INSURGENTS.
The journals say the advices from Algeria are
alarming. The insurgents are burning the forests
and committing horrible atrocities The natives OF
the province Of Oran have joined In the tnsurrec-
| ton.
THE DEPUTIES or THE LEFT CENTRE AND n. THEIRS.
The Deputies OF the left In caucus have re-
solved 70 vote for the prolongation Of NJ Thers'
powers and for changing his title from "Chief Of the
Executive Power'' to "President.n
THE ORLEANS PRINCES.
1t Is reported that the Orleans Princes Will take
I their seats In the Assembly after the recess.