The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-07-19


The following biographical sketches will place the
readers OF the HERALD in position to know some
thing about the leading personases who viii pres.
ent at the meeting. We omit that of the Count or
Chambord. We also omit that of the Count d'Eu
aud that of the Duke OF Montpensier. because they
virtually belong the former to the Imperial House
of Brazil the latter the House of Spain. All that
can be said Of the Dukes OF Charities, Penthievres
and Alencon is that they are brilliant officers in the
French army.
THE COUNT DE PARIS.
The Count de Paris. being the eldest son Of Ferdi-
is legally the head of the Orleans family Louis
Philippe Albert. Count dc Paris. was born ut Paris.
Adolph Regnier After the revolution which de-
prived Louis Philippe of the throne the Count OF
paris and his brother the Duke OF were ny
pleted their education. After travelling extensively
throughout Europe. he took up his residence in
England. and when the war OF secession broke
out IN this country he joined the army Of
the North in the capacity OF captain on the staff of
General Mcclellan and figured in the campaign
against Richmond in the siege of Yorktown III the
battles of williamsburg Fair Oaks and in his retreat
on the James River. For reasons tnat u would DC
vice in 1862 and retired to England. where he re-
manned at the time when other members of his fam
lily fighting in behalf of their country in the
memorable campaign of 1901. When the
French Republic from the ruins OF the Empire
nounce all ambitious projects which might
tend to replace the House OF Orleans on the throne OF
France. 1t was on that occasion that he wrote to NJ
Elsngre AS regards the sort of abdication that
Dr. Bourguienon suggests were at liberty TO DO
SO. would reply that only sovereigns and preten-
ders can abdicate. Now. having never assumed the
attitude or pretender have nothing to abdicate.
On every occasion l have neatly established that
lay claim to single thing-the enjoyment OF my
rights citizenship. What more could my family
do? TO declare themselves republicansg But what
would be the use OF our expressing an opinion which
would bind OF our friends? AS tor me may
say this much-namely. that am a more sincere re-
publican than any OF them that is feel no repus-
nance whatever for the Republic.
RETURN
The exile laws being repealed the Count de Paris
attention by giving banquets. showing himself at
theatres and feasts, ana mainly by attending NJ.
Iaiers receptions ne hoped lot ana mildly con
the throne OF France for him. SO TAR he had how
ever. resisted all suggestions Of fusion with the
eldest branch Of his house. represented by the
dreamer Of Frohsdorf. About this time the
project Of law was laid before the Assembly
which was to rcinstate the Orleans in the
possession of their property-about 10000 OO0f.
worth. To insure the passage OF the law the sup
port Of the iegitmsa party was necessary and
compromised with his convictions and made his
famous pilgrimage. to Frohsdorf August 8, 1873.
Henri w.; to gain forty millions the Count
Of Paris could well afford to say to the Count OF
~ to pay you v which
hail you in behalf OF all the members Of
my family as well as in my own name.
legitimate representative Of the monarchical princ
pie France The step has been considered aserious
mistake it implied the denial Of all those liberal
ideas whose appearance the Orleans family had
always respected Their restoration became as i'm
possible as that of the Count Of Chambord himself.
The grandson OF Louis Philippe was. however. very
wise He perceived that the monarchy of 1880 had
no more chance than that Of 1915. and he followed
the proverb. half loaf is better than none at ALL
DUNK OF SEMoURs
Louis Charles Philippe Raphael. OF Orleans. Duke
OF Nemours, Is the second son of Louis Philippe.
He born in 1874; like his brothers made his
studies in the College Of Henri w. and, as regards
science he excelled them all. lie embraced tie
occasions in Africa. In 1881 he elected King OF
Belgium. and later on King of Greece. but his
father objected to h is accepting either of these
crowns In 1910 he married the Princess Of
saxe.Coburg-Gotha. by whom he had four
our purpose it will be sufficient to mention the
latter or the Count d'Eu and the Duke d'Alencon
July r. 1S4p who is captain in the French artillery
The Duke of Nemours is general OF division in the
French army and has kept aloof from politics.
though he is said to have intrigued great deal to
bring about the submission Of his nephew, the
Count de Paris. to the Count Of Chambord. The
Duke resembles his father very closely and is spoken
OF man of very modest, homelike habits and
aI-iable disposition.
Francois Ferdinand Philippe Louis Marie Of
Orleans, Prince OF Joinville. is the third son of
King Louis Philippe. and was born August a. 1918.
He made his studies in the College Henri w.. and
was initiated tho secrets OF nautical science by
Captain Hernoux. He became lieutenant i'll the
French navy the age OF eighteen Having travelled
extensively on French men-of-war. he took part in
himself in the capture Of St. Juan d'Ulloa aud Vera
Cruz. and was raised TO the degree OF com.
the Legion of Honor. Strange commission for
q member Of the reigning family, he was III
port the remains OF Napoleon l. from st. Helena to
Paris. In 1S43 he married a sister OF the Emperor
Dom Pedro H., of Brazil. from whom he had two
children. The eldest, female, married her cousin,
the Duke OF Charities. The youngest now thirty
four years DID, is the Duke Of Penthievre who Is an
officer in the French navy. and who was in the
United States service during the secession
in the same capacity. The Prince of Joinvilles
record as naval oincer Is undoupteaiy
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in connection with his profession is as profound as
it is varied His papers on the subject. which have
appeared at different times III the Revue des Delr
ones have gained for him the consideration Of pro-
fessiona of all countries. During the last years
most a statesman. lie then became quite popular in
France on of his noble efforts to persuade
the King change his policy and grant the reforms
suggested by circumstances. He followed his father
into exile and lived very retiredly until the secession
war broke ont. when he accompanied his son and
nephews to this country.
FIGHTING FOR FRANCE.
At the beginning of the Franco-Prussian war he
wrote Napoleon III. begging to be employed either
in tho army the navy, were ii even y simple
soldier but he was refused the privilege OF fighting
for his country. After the downfall Of the Empire
he betook himself to Paris, with Aumae and Char
tres but the Government OF National Defence babe
him leave the city. Under the name OF colonel
Lutherod he secretly Joined General Aurees de Pala-
dine and took part in the operations OF the
Fifteenth corps before Orleans. Having reached
LIE Mans he asked General Chanzy's permission
had been solicited by the republican General
to express his opinion. babe him DISMISS oinville
and look after the latters expulsion from France.
Elected. together with his brother d'Aumae, to the
French Assembly February 8, 1871, he had
pledged his word to Theirs that he would not take
up his seat in the in order not to create EN-
barrassments 10 the Republics; but toward the end
OF year he broke his word though the reasons he
offered in explanation of the fact could safety
one. By following this course he had. however,
done no harm TO anybody but himself. as his abb
stension from voting all important questions has
rather revealed his insipience than his prudence.
DUKE D'AUMA1E.
Henri Eugene Philippe Louis. OF Orleans, is the
fourth male child of Louis Philippe He is ut once
soldier and man OF letters. and undoubtedly the
most intelligent member OF the family. In 1889 he
was captain the Fourth infantry and in 1910 he
was attached to the staff OF his elder brother. the
Duke of Nemours, aide-de-camp. He must be cred
tied with the most brilliant achievements OF the mill
ary expedition to Africa in lS4l aud lS42 the capture
Smalxh and of Abd-el. kader included In lS47 he
intrusted by his father with the government of
the French colonies in Africa His conduct during the
revolution of lS4S is also worthy of praise. While
lie could have done otherwise he engaged the army
and the colonies to submit to the government.
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