The New York herald., 1877-09-17
M. THEIRS DEATH.
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From the London Standard aud Daily Nova
NJ Theirs died quite suddenly. He had been staying
for the last few the Pavilion HenH Qsasses
Saint German Laye and had caught slight sods
but nothing led to the anticipation OF 30 sudden sess
mnation OF the eyentful Of this extraordaary
man. believe It was the sharp air OF st. Germsiu,
which is swept at the terrace where n Thsers
lodged by blasts OF all kinds, that was tho immediate
Cause OF death. high gale bad as an equinoesial
wind and accompanied by cold rain set In on Monday
morning. 1t depressed n. Thlers who felt rssisssa
ana reluctant to work. Ho went out 10 drive In the
forest. notwthstanding tho weather, and returned
10 lunch ut noon with hearty appetno, eating OF
every dish that was served. Mme Theirs, however,
was alarmed at tho contracted expression OF hia
features, and asked him whether anything was the
matter. lie said there was nothing the except
tho discomfort which the baromercai pressure nearly
always caused him. and that he would again 60 to
light against IT, She insisted his munng himself
well AS he was leaving tho house Tor walk on the
terrace leaning on the servants arm. He went some
distance In the direction OF Maisons Lafltic The
storm grew more violent ana tho rain moro
perclng 81 rhiers, iatieued with the effort to face
u, suddenly stopped saying he could 20 further.
He walked home with ialtering step. On entering
1T OF shiyering but thought would pass away alter
he had taken his usual ai,eraoon nap He had happy
the day or night which this did not forsake him.
THE APoPLEcric STROKE.
When he SAT down TO breakfast with Nine. Thiera
and Mlie Dosne no with his usual appetite but
toward tho close OF tho meal his features underwent
choking" HIS wife aud ss,or-in-law took MN to
his bcdroom-tae same room 10 tho Pavilion Hcnri
Quairc whcro Louis XIV. was born-and he was laid
on the little camp bed which he always carried with
him IN MS travels. A loci doctor. Dr. Pez, who had
previously attended him. was at once summoned. and
M Barthe the family physician. telegraphed for A
great number OF coches were put behind his to
prevent sulasion OF The brain, 2 vsssei Of which
covered consciousness, and made somc lucid
observations, he did not in the least to feel
no was SICK unto death. Gradually his strength
olbcd IRON him, and he toll into n state OF coma
When NJ Barhe arrived the iliustrious patient In
this condition. Energetic revalsivcs were applied
They produced no effect beyond altering the express
son OF the face which los, ITS contracted look, and
was changed 10 faint smile. This thought
good sign, yet tho pulse grew fecber and fccbier.
Then IL was felt for IN vain. A hand mirror
trace OF breath. 'Mada,nc, - said NJ Bnrthe ssvosre
iIlustrc mari vecu." Mmc Theirs years had iels
though NJ Theirs under sentence OF death,
and that at any moment 1t might be executed Never
thccss the blow was a tarrible both to her.
and hor sistor, who also his attached friend
aud companion, ana cloried in his great
ness Mmc Thicrs begged N. Barthe and tho people
of tho 10 say nothing for a lew hours TO any ons
She wished 70 DO undisturbcd until had time to
reaiizo the loss sho had experienced and did not At
the nrs. moment of grief want crowd. however re-
spccttu or sympathizng, to gather about tho hotel
BY THE SIDE or THE BIER
As he was not conscious the could not bo
administered to HIM, but tho absolution ia errcmis
given hun by the cure OF st. Germain The
state OF coma lased until six O'Clock, and ten minutes
later faint sigh announced 10 the bcreavcd wife
sister that lilo had departed II was only then
That despatch Was sent TO NJ Bartneomy st.
lilare, and the late hour at which ho arrived
hcre accounts Tor the fact that this groat did
not become generally known IN Paris until the next
German all tho following day, taking sketch Of tina
dead face Attwo T. NJ, the day alter death, death,
mask Of The lace was moulded by Alfred LenoLr for ".
Gullaume, director OF the School OF Fine Arts case
was also made oil the right arm. Nine. Thiers
insisted upon remaining In tho room, II though
dead he had still need Of hor help She arranged his
hair As hc lay on his death bed In his usual morn
ing dress NJ. Theirs looked rs though sleeping The
features have the rgidy OF marble. but wear no ex-
presson OF pan Upwards OF TO- 900 persons loft theiS
cards or put down their names nt the Place SAINT
Georges during tho day.
The Marshal must DO credited with gentlcmnnly-
feeling in refusing TO allow NJ Theirs papers 10 bo
searched. He might have done IL according TO tha
law which authorizes tho ransackiug OF tho desks OF
mon who have held high oIhce, on the presumption
that something might be found OF Importance to tho
state. The abncgat'on Is all tho more ch,vslrous
that the sudden death OF ". Theirs must have pre-
vented him from DESTROY ing or putting aside CORES.
pondencc relative to tho coming elections which tho
government lawyers might easily have distorted Into
a conspiracy.
Nine. Ihers refuses absolutely to have her husband
embalmed Tho Marshal returned ON the 9th inst.
from she camp In consequence OF N. Thiers' DEATH he
postponed his journey TO Bordeaux until Sunday. He
may possibly attend tho funeral person, but In any
will bc represented Beliort has sont crown 10
be placed on tho coffin Nine. MacMahon tclcgraphsd
TO Mmc. Thiers-
q,
calamity which has bealien you. myself in
'0 DUCHEssE DE MAGENTA
Nme Thiers before tho corpse sodered down In
leaden coIlu cut of lock OF hair, entwined II with
u lock Of her own and madc q bracelet OF H.
NJ. GAMBErrA's TRIBUTE.
Tho Rfpubiique Frdned,se which appeared on the
following morning with a black border, said:-
NJ Thier had cndcavorcd to achieve for his country
the boon OF sefgoycrnment lie at one time supposed
that that could be achieved by the Constitutional
archy when he found the monarchy impossible he pro-
the Republic which engrosscd his last thoughts; 70
its conso idation his noblest efforts devoted;
he had contributed found
he haa been Its first magstrate lie had governed
with prudence skill aud DEVOTION aud only left the chief
him. disgust the inrgues which
hold will In check Public opinion In
present trial confidently turned him trusted
citizen abruptly terminated while France had stiil
Of him She know thai ON him she could rely aud
public OF and Legitimate nhdence
in But II Is not time yet to to bis
termination Of great beho0ves follow
examples aud the teaching oi that ilusrious states
Judged that tho Republic the only OF
suited IL IN, thereforcto the Republic
esnd against those who respected
in VI. Ihofs neither superiorty OF intelligence.
The i9 public Sood h0ss for
r.pIdlty and skii. Within u few weeks France
sgniy her will She will vote though NJ. Thicrs
sti here TO guido her Tho miId OF such cannot
die with him will inspire those whose duty It will be
to continue the work he has commenced Men
wanting in great nation which Is determined to
be nee and which the Of enforcing respect
BRUTALLY BEATEN.
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