The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-20
THE NEW THURSDAY DECEMBER 90 1877.
THE NEW FRENCH CABINET.

THE NEW FRENCH CABINET.
| New York Herald
| M. DUFAURE
Jules Armand Stanislas Dufaure, Presi-
dent OF the Council and Minister of Justice, Is
one Of the most distinguished men in France,
and filled the latter office under NJ Theirs.
Born in 1898, In the Charente Inferieure he
studied law ut Paris, and subsequently, at
tached himself to the bar of Bordeaux, where
he soon acquired distinction as sound
lawyer and forcible pleader. He early
took an active part in politics, and In 1884
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| was distinguished throughout his Parlia-
! mentary career by indomitable energy and
sturdy Independence, voting. invariably
with the Liberal party; Under the admins, ),
| Minister Of Public Works, being the first to
hold that position as separate ministry
During the years Immediately preceding the
revolution Of 1848 he was the centre OF an in
influential than numerous and played no in
considerable part In the events OF the time
After that revolution he frankly accepted the
Republic and voted during thatperiOd with the
Of Louis Napoleon he was for a short time
Minister of the Interior, but after the coup
d'etat retired from politics and devoted him
self exclusively to the practice OF his. pro.
| fession. He soon acquired the reputation OF
being one of the ablest lawyers at the Paris
bar and received an immense patronage from
The middle classes. Called from his retire
ment by the fall Of the empire, he has since
been one of the foremost figures in France.
His tendencies are decidedly conservative,
though a staunch Republican, and his ap-
pointment is hailed with satisfaction by
moderate men Of all parties.
M. LEON SAY.
Jean Baptiste Leon Say, the Minister OF FL
nance is one of the most distinguished imam
cers and political economists in Europe. Born
tions of his family, devoted himself to the
study of political economy, and Is the author
Of several works which have been translated
into various European languages. Elected to
place with the Left Centre and supported NJ
Theirs, whose Finance Minister he subse-
quently became His appointment will give
universal satisfaction in France.
NJ. wADDINGToN.
William Henry Waddington, the Minister Of
Foreign Affairs, Is a distinguished Hellenist
and numsmatologist and was Minister OF
Public Instruction In former Cabinet, Born
In Paris in 1926, of English parents, he was
educated In Cambridge University, where he
made a brilliant record. Returning to France
he "opted" for French nationality and has
since acquired European reputation as q
man of letters and an antiquarian. Elected
to the National Assembly in 1871. he attached
himself to the party of the Right Centre and
was consistent supporter of the policy OF
M. Theirs. Since the establishment OF the
present constitution he has voted with the
Left Centre. In religion he is Protestant,
and for that reason unpopular with the cler-
ical party.
NJ. DE MARCERE
Emile Louis Gustave Deshayes de Marcere,
the Minister Of the Interior, filled that office
in previous Cabinet, and Is @ man OF mark
ed ability. Born In 1928 of an old Norman
family, he studied law at Caen and soon
acquired distinction. in his profession. In
1848 he filled subordinate office in the Minis
try Of Justice and under the Empire gained
rapid promotion In the magistracy. Elected
to the National Assembly in 1871 he took his
place with the Left Centre, Republican. OF
strong convictions ne has devoted himself to
the task of gaining over the Conservative
classes to the Republic and has published
several clever pamphlets with view to that
end. He is an able administrator and man
OF broad views.
NJ. DE FREYCINET.
Charles Desaulces de Freycinet the Minis
ter of Public Works, is a distinguished engi-
neer and we'll known from his connection
with the Ministry Of War under the govern
ment of National Defense. Born in 1923, he
studied at the Ecole Polytechnique. and
passed q very creditable examination. AT the
outbreak of the war of 1870 he was a member
of the Council General of Tarn-et-Garonne.
Gambetta appointed him Chief Secretary in
the Ministry of War, and he is credited with
the conception of the plans OF campaign
which were put into execution or attempted
by the generals commanding the provincial
armies. He has published a history of "The
War In the Provinces During the Siege OF
| Paris which created some sensation and dis
| cussion among the generals whose operations
were criticised. He Is a staunch supporter OF
M. Gambetta.
ADMIRAL POTHUA.
Tos,;a piorro layic p0thua the Minister Of
Marine was born in 1915, and educated at the
naval schools. At the outbreak OF the war OF
| 1870 he was member of the Admiralty Coun-
Gill; and when the Germans invested Paris
| was intrusted with the command OF q division
of troops, among whom his sailors and ma
| rines were Incorporated. His services during
the siege were Of the most brilliant kind, and
his dash and pluck were conspicuous during
Minister of Marine. post which he filled
with great ability. He is a Conservative IN
politics, with not very pronounced views.
| NJ TEIssERENc DE BORT.
Pierre Edmonds Teisserenc de Bort, the
/ Minister of Commerce, Is we'll known as a
railway administrator and writer On the
subject of public works and commerce. Born
| in 1914, he was educated at the Ecole Poly
| technique and entered the government service
| in connection with the construction and Or
ganization Of the railway. system OF France
| Elected to the National Assembly In 1871 he
was appointed Minister OF Commerce during
| the short administration of M. Goulard He
has voted principally with the Right Centre,
and is strong protectionist.
GEN. BOREL AND M. BARBOUR.
Gen. Borel, Minister of War, was formerly
President MacMahon's chief OF staff. and is q
skillful and laborious soldier M. Bardoux
| Minister of Public Instruction, Is one OF the
most popular members of the Moderate Left.
He was Under Secretary of the Ministry OF
Justice to NJ. Dufaure.
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