The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-06-14
THE eoDsoN OF LOUIS PHILIPPE
Vaudeville ATariEuy OF New Orleans, the
Last Of q Notable Family.

combination OF royhllst-democrat ever eA'
listed in this country than in the person Of
Vaudeville de Marlgny, who died hero last
Tuesday. aged 80, a Marquis In France and a
Democrat In louisiana Nor was 1t possible
for n family in any portion OF the country 10
occupy the same position rs the De MariRnye
did In Louisiana. They we're It's great and
leading family through the French and Span
ish regimes and evon under the American
dominion. and wore. to all intents and pur-
poses noblemen in a republic. The creole mop
ulation always looked UP to them In admiration.
and they were as much leaders here as their
ancestors had been In France from the earliest
days The deceased gentleman. as the Dem
ocratic candidate for Sheriff. was nble by the
more influence OF his name to sweep New Or
leans when It was fully In the hands OF the
American party politically: and even In his old
Age when nominated for the same office
against tho regular Democratic ticket he was
elected-the only man In New Orleans who
could have been successful II Ia safe to say
that fow. II any. creoles would have voted
| against one OF the name OF De MariGny. no
matter on what ticket he ran.
The family was the oldest and most noble
| in Louisiana and one OF the earliest and ost
distinguished In France EnRuerraud de
Marigny was Prime Minister OF that coun-
try In the thirteenth century under Philippe e
Louis Y In 1915. and other De MariRnys were
equally famous. Indeed, the name was 80
illustrious that. when Nine. Pompadour con-
troled Louis XIV. and France, che had her
| brother tplan Poisson) made Marquis de
Marigny. One OF the family commanded La
Belle Poule. the French man-of-war which
brought Franklin. and another comm anded
one OF tho Vondean armies which fought
against NAPOLEON. and was executed by his
own men because he was unsuccessful.
francois Philippe de Margny do Mandevllle.
the head OF one OF the branches OF this family,
and native OF Bayeux. Normandy came to
Louisiana In 1922 as commander OF one OF the
war vessels cooperating with Benvie in tho
establishment OF the colony Of Louisiana. He
was first stationed at Mobile. and was one Of
the founders Of that city. md here his son An
tome Philippe was born. in 1922. On the
founding Of New Orleans. In l7ls and the re-
moval OF the capital to that city. De Marigny
moved here, where he died In 1928, being then
the Royal aud Military Order Of St Louis.
Tho son. Antoine Philippe entered the French
army and rose hte9 IN the serytcsi He !,H also
and most prominent citizen Of tho colony,
His ,son. .Piorre Philippe de Marlgny, also
in 1851. When the colony was transferred to
Spain. unlike most OF the creoles he accepted
entered the army, and served with distinction
in the war against the British in Fiorida. by
which Gov. GaviZ sought to aid the American
colonies in the war OF Independence;
1t was Pierre Philippe and Bernard de MsrIG
the other By Mare areys 6een
d'Orleans. etterward Louis Philippe, When
the Duke. with the two younger bro hers, the
PIe re h Gqm Hn
Bernard dc Marlgny, as the leaders OF the
French creoles OF Louisiana; and the richest
disposal Of the prlncely exies.
They we're entertained In the most royal
ed by the De Margins in receiving them at
100000. Pierre Philippe was q man Of ex-
os his Which,
New Orleans on the south. and now part OF
tho city. and another. Fontalnebleau. In st.
dsnts IL at e bn 9G Since rs
keeping UP baronlal estate, with parks and
hunting forests and hundreds Of slaves He
his frien H from New Orleans. and and the balls
and dinners, given by him became famous
The reception given him was mover forgot
years ateFTaTd t9 reCipr9Gats By his kindness
Bernard de- MhsrlGn9y followed in the Same
bs ho NsW 3rns Ths
De Martepy plantation. which immediately
the FaubourR, Marigny Of New Orleans. and is
now the Third district. The family names are
ns In s so o. Ss
Curious names Of some Of the Other stroet to-
after games OF chanee,Iike Craps and IaRatelle
names were given them by Bernard de Marigny.
and tradition says that whenever he lost a
gambling game OF old days. when gambling
was very fashionable. he would sell tho lots on
h Sh a bssn It the
Mandeyille de MarlGny was born 10 1910. his
father cellebrating his birth by laying out tho
many parish: ais mother was daughter Of
Louisiana an ardent enemy the Americans
and the man who closed the Mlsslesippi against
@ Sn the Hnt Ss d2Rf ss
the purchase OF louisiana. As he
had SdnS aS al his
military College Of rsap@u uf"q Here re he
godfather, and among his Classmates was the
eldest son Of Louis Philippe. afterward that
to have aFeey Heed to rp S
0rleanist family from the throne Of France.
Young De MqrIgny completed his studies at
eession Of bis friend and godfather to the
yanced. The death Of his father the caed him Inn
homo to louisiana Hero he found himself
the possessor OF q large fortune, notwithstand-
Ing the family circumstances; and here he mar
ried Miss Claiborne daughter OF the first
american Governor OF Louisiana Young De
MariRny. under 80 years Of age at the time,
was one OF the bloods Of tho day He It was
who instituted tho carnival celebration which
has since been one OF the marked features OF
New Orleans.
After HIS marriage he returned to France
where he lived some years. his wife receiving
. place at court a quarrel brought him bnck
70 New Orleans, whore he has since resided. |
He was appointed United .statos Marshal OF
New Orleans. and afterward elected Sheriff on
the Democratic ticket, largely through the
votes OF the creOes. When the war broke ont. |
although over 80 years of age. he rendered his
services to his state and raised a regiment; the
Tenth Louisiana, composed almost wholly OF
crgEoleS. which served under Con. Magruder
The later years Of his life were unhappy. and
pursued him A large part OF his
II9rtnne had been extrayagant,y snent abroad. J
4 o was one OF the leaders In the Tehuantepeo
Canal project, and lost thousands there. and
became comparatively poor man.
In 1878 he was nominated for Sheriff against .
he Democratic ticket. and although the rest
d the independents were beaten he received {
majority. There was n contest over the office,
and Col. Marigny retired. after receiving com :