The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-07-26
FRANCE.


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Herald has had an interview with ON
of the most prominent friends OF TIT
Orleans family in France, and writes q
follows:
Monsieur D. referred to his princely
friends as gentlemen and men OF cul,
ture, feeling, and a profound love fol
France. They had lived nearly quar-
ter OF a century in England, uncontsm,
mated by the associations Of the en-
pire. and had, under the institutions
Of England, learned liberalism and
moderation. l ventured to ask his
opinion Of
THE DUO D'AUAALR.
ale is a man OF refinement, less lib
eral than the Comte de Paris, but more
profound, and adheres to the conserva'
tive idea"
Il suppose he looks TO the ultimate
restoration Of his family p
Hardly now. He talks Of nothing
else but the army. This is his hobby
He wishes it to be thoroughly reorgan-
lied, and he is a really practical man,
Certainly, Monsieur, you know that
from his career in Algeria. But. even
beyond that, he went into the production
Of wines on his port estates in the Med.
iterranean, and worked with genuine
commercial ability. Even though Of
royal blood, he did not hesitate to be-
come commercial man. These facts
are hopeful
"And what is his plan"
That, OF course, cannot tell; but
it means better discipline, more com.
plete military appointments and a
higher standard OF officers"
He says nothing of the situation 2
"Very little. He is bOunden to NJ.
Thiers, and is man OF honor, and
takes no part in political matters now" "
Much desultory conversation follow.
ed illustrating the character and mental
inclnations OF the gifted Due. Without
knowing and seeing the Due d 'Aumale,
OF course it is difficult to analyze him
in any shape But have copious de-
scriptions Of him from many Of his
most intimate personal friends. He is
Of thoughtful turn, and attaches to
10 none OF the violent notions either OF
refermers or crowned dcspots He has
many OF the farseelng, comprehensive
faculties OF Napoleon III, without his
boldness or shallow osteDtaiion. His
long residence in England has fortified
in bis mind the Parliamentary form OF
government, and all his friends have
one phrase on their liTs at the end OF
every sentence-"constitutional mon.
archy." Ofall men who descend from
Kings the Duke is the most approach
able and democratic in manner. do
not understand thatthe temporal power
OF the Pope is necessary to his earthly
happiness. Upon discussing
TIE CoMTE DE PARIS
i. is found that he is many shades
more liberal than his uncle. lie (the
Coun,) has lately been writing series
Of very brilliant letters to his friend
General Dumas, in which he takes a
wise and statesmanlike view OF the stu-
alton; not deploring alone, but suggest
ing, planning and looking to day whep
France willIresume her place among
the nations OF the earth. lie, like the
other Princes, does not usurp the
throne, but if the people desire repub-
lie he believes in acquiescence.
The Orleans Princes are all good
hammered men, and
THE DUO DE CHARTREs
particularly is finely accomplished. He
speaks all the living tongues OF Europe,
and is what the world would call a
lady's man. The Due d'Aumale is not
fortunate in his son, who is deaf and il
affected with other disorders.
At the present moment the Due de
Chartres has gone to England to visit
the Emperor OF Brazil, with whom he
is connected by marriage.
NO ATTEMPT At RESTORATION.
The world may rest satisfied, for the
present al least, that the Princess will
undertake no movements for their re-
-toration. They are all engaged in at.
tending to their personal estates, so long
in the care Of the trusted N. Edward
Bocher, and in cementing old acquant-
ances and friendship began in early
youth. They heed well
THE COURSE OF ". THEIRS.
But there is social power arising from
their very presence in France which
will grow and become overwhelming
Princes in France must rule society,
and if they have brains must they not
through this medium rule the State ?
II year from now French society is
defined as the friendships Of the Orleans
Princes il will be feeble force, Indeed,
which does not propel them to the
Tuileries Day by day, from upques,
tionable sources OF information, ] can
see the domestic ties Of the aristccracy
widening. Every old politician who
was shelyed during Napoleons regime