The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-10-04

vails, the d'Haussonvilles have always taken
certain pride in their liberalism. Tho
present count was, in fact, brought up like
any child Of the bourgeoisie class at lay
college called Sainte Barbe here in Paris,
and not in q religious establishment. Later
on he studied law and modestly entered the
office of an avone or attorney to learn
French procedure. His steel-clad ancestors
must have bluehed in their frames at sight
OF their descendent poring over musty books
of legal lore.
When, however, the Franco Prussian war
broke out the old warrior blood of the
d'Haussonvilles d reasserted itself. The young
count-he was then viscount-bravely
served as an officer of the Mobile guards.
and won the cross Of the Leeion of Honor
personal merits led his countrymen Of the
department of Seine-et-Marne to return
HIM AZ their deputy to the national assem-
bly, in 1871. He was then barely ~ years
old. Returning to private life he gave him.
sell up to literary career. His studies of
George Sand and Merimee, are exceedingly
curious. His political works treat more es-
pecially of penitentiary reforms, ard his book
ON prisons and charitable institutions is
often quoted. These labors found reco9ni-
ton on all hands, and he was elected q
Of his father. His grandfather, the Duo de
Broglie, also belonged to that august body;
since the foundation, which took place $50
years ago, this is the first recorded instance
of the representatives Of three generations
having in succession entered its portals.
Another Of those who are to accompany
the Comte de Paris is Colonel de Parseval.
He is about 55 years of age. Only three
years ago he belonged to the French army;
he was chief Of the staff of the sixth corps,
which is garrisoned nearest the German
frontier, and worked under the orders of
General Miribel. At that time the comte
dc Paris was in quest of distinguished Of
ficer to whom he might oonfide the military
education of the duke Of Orleans. He CON
suited one of his friends, who pointed out
Colonel Parseval 40 the most likely person
to meet his wishes. Overtures were no
sooner made than the colonel responded to
the call, saying that he was entirely devoted
to the house Of Orleans. By 20 doing the
colonel unhesitatingly blasted his career
and renounoed all hope of future advance
ment.
Another Of the party, Captain Morhain,
contrasts strangely with Colonel Parseval.
The latter is as reserved and thoughtful as
the former is merry end full Of joke. He is
man of 60, who left the ranks about 30
years ago to join tho Orleans family, whom
he has ever since served with the most un-
flinching devotedness. He accompanied
the Comte de Paris and the Duo de Chartres
to the United States at the time of the war
-
On the other hand the Marquis de Las
teyr1e, another OF the travelers, speaks Eng
ilsh like an EnRllshman. He visits Eng
iand once year to look after his interests
tnere, for ne mas married an English lady,
and each time ne goes over he improves the
occasion by fulfilling his obligations as
private secretary to the Comte de Paris. He
Is one OF the nine faithful friends, who, in
turn work with the prince for twenty days
every Twelve months at Sheen House. His
otner col!eaRuee are; baron De Chabaud-
Latour, "a. Aubray. Vltet, NJ. Saint t-Marc
Girardld, Duo De !A Tremville ,Vicomte
Ollvler DC Dondy, Marquis d. Audidret-
Pasquier, Marquis do Ganay and N. EN-
manuel bocher.
Inc MARQUIS De Lasteyrie is = years Of
age. ne Is OF medium height, with 2 fresh
and rudy complexion: de 10 bald and
wears q fuA beard. After serving in the
finances, he obtained the lucrative post Of
receiver general, but no sooner was the law
exiting the Orleans princes passed than he
rendered ms Resignation.
The Duc Dues, another OF the travellers,
10 only ~ de u OF medium stature and
very attable manners. He is the eldest son
OF tho Duchesse dUzes (nee de Montemort(
ana tne late DUO q Uzes, who represented