The New York herald., 1877-09-05
lacked in conventionality he made up in bright
Illustration and ready argument

lacked in conventionaiity he made up in bright
Illustration and ready argument
STATUE TALKED or.
1t Is understood that "a statue will be made of
him he usually appeared, dressed in the his
torical black irock coat, buttoned up to the chin
"the cravat OF $780," and the large round specta-
Giles through which ne has seen so many Kings and
potentates, and which have helped him TO see
many things in lie not readily discerned by others.
THIEIs AS A PUBLIC INSTRUCTOR.
NJ. Thers' popularity was largely due to his desire
to impart accurate, useful Information. lie had all
the truthiuiness OF the late Lord Palmerston with
out his fnesse. In speaking with him a short time
since the HERALD correspondent had occasion to
contrast his method OF answering inquiries with
that OF Prince Bismarck. The latter is often ready,
100 ready to impart certain general intelligence.
but he dislikes questions He blurts out his own
words IN his strong way, and his visitor feels as
though he were lectured for the lecturers purposes
rather than informed for his NJ Thiers' arti-
sude on the contrary, was that OF wise and
thoughtful man, VINO knew he could tell much OF
Importance to the world, and was ready TO do so
merely in the interests OF truth.
HIS LATEST UTTERANcEs.
"The only present danger to France" said he
on this occasion, .'comes from the Bonapartsts;
ana that, not because the Bonapartis.s are popular
in the country assure you that they are not pop
uiar. They have hardly any party at all among the
French people. M. Buffet is a Bonapartlst. The
Bonapartists are dangerous but still do not think
the Empire can be restored without an act OF
treason on the part OF the government, because
everybody believes that a new Empire means a
new war. was myself disposed for a constitutional
monarchy such as that in England, and it might
have worked well under favorable conditions, but
no French sovereign could ever be induced to
govern on constitutional principles. tried to do
SO, but the Chamber did not unde rstand the man.
ner In which constitution must be upheld, and
Ihe result was seen on the oath of May, 1878.
GENERAL EUROPEAN WAR NOT PROBABLE.
GAS to the general affairs of Europe France will
Dny interfere in the interests OF peace, and there
fore she gave support to the insurgents on the
Danube. There Is no immediate prospect of gen.
eral war in Europe. The German nation is pacific.
The Emperor OF Germany is peaceaby inclined
The German government, indeed, is nation OF
conquerors, and, consequently. warike in its
tendencies, and NJ. dc Bismarck is man Of genius
and does not love France but he ls not bad
man, and would not rush into war without
rea son.
THE RELIGIOUS CONTESTS.
"TRe church question will be a long and veXa-
tious business to all the governments OF Europe
Nothing however will be clear till the death OF the
present Pope and the election OF his successor. 1t
is rather difficult to ioresee the end OF the strug-
gle; think, however, it will rather annoy govern
ments than upset them. My advice to all govern
ments would be to let the clergy alone and give
perfect freedom Of conscience to all religious dc.
nominations
GAABETrAs BEST FRIEND.
M Thiers' death leaves Gambetta without prac-
tical guide. His views have frequently called
forth remonstrances from the President who
counselled fairness and moderation, and the young
leader OF the republicans Will find his path all the
more difficult now that the guiding hand has fallen
NJ. GREvYs OPPORTUNITY.
1t is stated now that the republican party will
seek to advance M. Grevy IN the estimation
of the people that it will be easy to enforce his
candidature for the Presidency in of the re.
tirement OF MacMahon. AS President of the
Chamber of Deputies NJ Grevy was not popular
ANOTHER REPUBLICAN CARD TO THE PEOPLE.
The Bureaus OF the Left In the Senate held
meeting last night and drew up address to the
country to be issued when the electoral period
opens The Bourse was quite animated, and
seemed in some way or other to regard the sad
event as tending to clear the political atmosphere
TIE GAMBETTA PROSECUTION.
Paris correspondent says NJ Gambetta has not
yet received summons from the correctional trl-
bunal.
ENGLISH PRESS REPORTS.
The Daily Ne,cs' Paris correspondent confirms
the statement that a Ministerial Council has de-
cided that NJ Theirs funeral rites shall take place
at the lnvaldes at the charge Of the State. NJ.
Thiers leaves two wills, one exclusively relates to
his fortune, the best part of which goes to Nine.
Theirs and her sister. The other is political and
literary and will be executed by NJ. Barthelemy
St Hlaire.
SERIOUS MATTER FOR REPUBLICANS.
The English press generally thinks that to the
republicans NJ Theirs loss Is terrible. 1t is not q
light matter that the republican policy instead OF
being represented by Fhiers' mature wisdom
should be dependent upon the eager temper of
Gambetta, who IS now without a serious rival.
GERMANS APPREHENsIvE OF TROUBLE.
A despatch from Berlin says NJ. Theirs death has
produced 4 deep impression here and there are
Rpprehensions that it may lead to new difculties.
BIsMARCE'S CONFIDENCE IN THEIRS
The Daily Ne,cs' Berlin correspondent tele-
eraphs:-The death of NJ Thiers has produced here
a feeling of profound sorrow which, In certain
circums tances might easily become one of anx-
iety The papers this evening contain long eulogies
Of the deceased. Many apprehensions are cx-
pressed about the effect the elections and even
on the future OF the republican party in case it
should continue the majority. So long as Thiers
was leader there was complete confidence in his
prudence and moderation Even after he retired
from the Presidency 1t was to his influence and au-
shortly that Germany continued to look with conf.
dence
A POLITICAL EuMOR DENIED.
The rumor Of overtures by Marshal MacMahon to
the Left Centre, through the medium of Generals
Berthaut and ChanZy, is officially denied.
DIssoIyING CoMMUyEs NEAR MARsEILLEs.
The municipal councils Of several conmunes near
Marseilles have been dissolved
THE DEATH OF LIEUTENANT CrNARD.
The following details in addition to those already
forwarded to the HERALD concerning the death OF
Lieutenant Edward Cunard Will prove of interest
Mr.. Cunard, who was brother of Sir Bache
Cunard was lieutenant Of the Tenth (English)
Hussars and was attending the School Of Muskctry
at Iyihe, small military station a few miles from
Fokestone, on the southeast coast Of Kent. On
"Wednesday last he was Of team nIficcrs