The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-28
ARRIVAL OF THE FRENCH MIN
ISTER.

IeSLtIudy mOTuiuk az suuTlS6 tne Frenc1 mall
steamer Amerique, from Brest, arrived on Sandy
Hook, bringing among her passengers Baron Jean
Francois Charles Bartholdy, the new French Minis.
ter to Washington aud successor OF the MARQUIS
de Noales. Shortly afterwards Quarantine was
reached. when the steamer was boarded by Dep
uty Health 0nicer Mosher, and, after finding that
there was sickness on board the vessel pro-
ceeded to her wharf on the North River. After
much shouting and not q little swearing the big
craft was moored and Baron Bartholdy entering u
carriage with his first secretary Mr.. J. de la
Boulinlere and followed by second one. contain
ing his cook, Monsieur Bonneford and two Wallets,
gave the ORDER to his Jehu, "Drive to the Bre-
WORT" shortly after his arrival q HERALD re-
porter sent up his card to the Minister requesting
the favor OF an interview. This very courte-
took place:-
REPoRTER-I hear that you have had a very tenn
pestuous voyage across the Atlantic.
MINIsrER-Yes; we had to plough our way
against heavy head winds ever since leaving
Brest, which made our good ship arrive here
couple OF days later than we expected. | suffered
good deal on the voyage from neuralgia, but 1T
soil. 1t has often been my wish to
the beauty OF New York Harbor, of which have
heard so much, and must confess that think the
view most enchanting one. Staten Island az
you term it in New York, believe, 'the gem OF
buc Uuy,' 10 Ill cAQulSlbc COMMUNICATING Oh rOCks,
wood and water, and apparently not too densely
inhabited to deteriorate from its picturesqueness
mean t1 explore u some DAY when my Official
ington, ana when the foliage Is on the trees.
The Minister became quite enthusiastic in his
at seeing the forest OF masts bearing the nags OF
OUR TRADE WITH FRANCE.
The Minister continued. .'rhere something
wish to remark while speaking OF shipping. de.
sire earnestly that the commercial relations ex-
tStup between this country and France shoull a
largely increased, as being 10 our mutual inter-
est. Commerce enhances the wealth OF nations. and
l desire that our French tricOlOr should be more
often seen here than 1t is at the present
moment. AS preliminary step am pleased to
ere long running to New York every week, instead
OF fortnlghtly as In the past. France Is fast re-
hope to see her commercial prosperity nourishIng
ere long, and to this end look forward with great
countries as an Important link IN tins chain Of
events"
THE TERRIBLE POST OFFICE QUESTION.
REPoRTER-The residents OF this country are
Minister can find q solution to the postage ques-
country.
MINsTER-It has long been vexatious question.
your Minister IN Paris MT. Wash6urne whom we
in his power to cut the Gordian Knot. Fresh ne
ggo oatH nv, win be entered into, and
we shah come to an understandlng and tx
standard weight, either French or American, as
j
studied the question somewhat myself, and know
full well in what state OF chaos matters are in in
concessions we may soon nope to settle this alYar.
which, alter All, cannot be considered to have any
"oUR FRIENDLY RE1AT1oNs.n
AT the present moment there are absolutely no
questions pending between the two republics"
umns OF the HERALD that efforts shall be left
untried on my part to foster the friendly relations
existing between The two governments ior so
REPoRrER-I have no doubt but that you will
md great diherence between the ceremonious
etiquette OF Berlin aud ST.. Petersburg and the
democratic manner which Is in vogue at WASH
ington
shall ike the contrast.
VISITING PRESIDENT GRANT.
RErosTEEy TER yon going to make heightened
MNIsTER-No, shall leave this city on Monday
for washington, as no trains run on sunday IN
this country believe, and shall fulfil my first duty
OF paying my respects to your President and pre-.
senting my credentials to him: subsequently !
expect to be occupied for some time in relation to
| getting my residence In order.
REPoRTER-YOu will find your facility OF speak,
ing English so nuently Of immense service in Wash.
MINIsTER-Yes ! believe SO; It is a language |
have great sympathy with and have greatly read
some time in England.
REPORTER-Did you see your predecessor at
Washington, the Marquis de Noailles, In France,
NAV asks
j u
with the Marquis In Paris.
Projected VISIT TO THE HERALD.
vdrE sTpp0s s,sy you YIN De back IN New
MINIsTER-Yes, that Is my intention, and when
come on intend to visit your establishment. The
first newspaper | saw in this country was copy
OF the HERALD, which was kindly handed me by
Health Of1cer DR.. MOsher-I think tnat was the
name-when he boarded the Amerque this MORN
ing at Quarantine. have seen the establishment
OF the London Times, some years ago. and par
ticulary want to see that OF the HERALD. am
a
After few observations OF minor character
the reporter babe Minister BarthOldy adeu.
SKETCH OF THE NEW MINISTER
Jean Francois Charles Bartholdy, the Minister
above mentioned, Is native OF Hagenau, in AL
the celebrated College OF St. Barbe at Paris When
M. Barthody was about twenty years old, in De-
cemoer, 1s47, he announced himself ready to JOIN
the junior law class OF the University OF France
luton OF 1873 broke out, in winch the
subsequently in 1853, the favor OF Louis Napoleon
procured the young man. in the first place, posi-
Next ne was transferred as translator to the De.
partment of Foreign Affairs, where hts services
proved so good that he was selected as 1T can
Berlin and then to vienna. At vienna
Arcnduke Macmillan, and Tor this reason when
difficulties had arisen between the new Emperor
poieon. in 1865 sent NJ. Bartlioldy on special
mission to Mexico, from which he returned early
In 1867 Later on M. Bartholdy was First Secretary
OF the French Legation at ST. Petersburg, and while
there, has almost exclusively carried on the whole
business OF that important embassy. NJ Bartholdy
was very highly esteemed by the Imperial family,
and the Ear conferred on him last year the Cross
OF ST. Andrew. He Is married to beautiful
Italian lady, sister OF the Chevalier Nigra, the
Italian Ambassador at the Court Of Versailles.
The possibility or a aeD issue Of inconcertio,e
paper regard Nth asnazensent ana anxiety, and,
in my tadgment such an issue ,could be dehf-
nlent and q shane-CHARLEs SUMNER