The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-09-09

THE COUNT OF PARIS.
Il has been at such an inauspicious moment
that the new claimant to the empty honor OF the
succession TO the throne of the defunct French
monarchy has clamored for public attention.
The pretensions Of Gen. Francois de Bourbon
are regarded as Of sufficient importance, how
ever, to lead the Spanish Government to deprive
him OF his command in the Spanish army on ac-
count Of his indiscretion in bringing them for.
ward in his manifesto, prematurely published
to-day. The new pretender offers himself as the
leader Of the cause Of Legitimacy.
lam" he says, but a simple mortal. but a.
the son OF sixty kings / Am n principle. The
monarchy has been the pivot upon which has
turned. for twelve centuries, the grandeur of
France, the security, ACKNOWLEDGMENT. and integ-
rity OF a French fatherland. The legitimists
complain of not having a Legitimate pretender
to the throne. Here am l."
II rid.cule were still able to kill in Franco,
Gen. FRANCOIS would not live till the funeral Of
him whom he seeks to succeed as an aspirant to
the French throne.
BY the United Press.
The Count Of Paris died at Stowe House at
7:40 o'clock this morning.; He began TO sink
conscious, recognizing the. Countess and his
children as they bent over him, and %murmuring
words of affection for them. All the members
of his family were around him when he died.
The body will be, buried al. Weybridge, Sur
LN9. II uhI "a IA luhtIeh lhS III CL DtCh
PARIS Sept. s.-The Gdulots says n Council
question of permitting the interment Of tho
Body OF the Count Of Paris Mt Dreux in the event
of a request on behalf Of the family for this
Several Of the newspapers OF this city printed
ooff the death Of tho Count Of Paris. but their sale
was confined TO a few thousands. Public inter-
s sfd n b ees sxso OF t Tss fa sepa that yh sn Death F Of the
head of the house of Bourbon had been ex-
pested for several days,
eyer, was very great. Details Of the scenes at
the deathbed were printed in extra editions of
the provincial papers, and were read with avid
fly by every one able to obtain n copy. Ex-
pressions OF sorrow and sympathy were heard
Special dispatches from Stowe House relate
that during the last four DAYS the dying man
Of fruit syrup, and this was swallowed with
great difficulty. Several times within the last
cope. His pulse ceased To beat, and 1t was
thought by all at the bedside that he was dead.
proiongation of life began anew.
IN official despatch from stowe House says
The GoGnt gradually sank from nightiail' though
away, at 1910 O'Clock this morning. He expert
WAsHIseToS, Sept. ,s.-Thoggh the services
Paris, rendered 10 the United States during the
oficial notice OF his death will be taken by the
War Department for two ,reasons: First, his
OF volunteers; secondly, Diplomatic eonsidora-
lions, the Count being exiled by the French re-
by the Government liable TO political miscon-
struction.
Briefly recorded, those services were IS fol-
In the autumn of 1851 he and his brother. the
Duke OF Charities, accompanied their uncle, the
Prince de J~oinville, TO the United States.
At the Invitation of Gen. George i, Mcclellan,
OF the United States and were attached to his
stan, with the rank OF Captains In the volunteer
They stipulated that they should receive no
pay, and should be free TO resign their commits
s aen. M TasHigsr ss ssSr a tiii the aSss Of ssf tEs y Gn
ginia campaign and the retreat OF the Army OF
The Potomac In June, 1862, when they returned
While in the field they frequently volunteered
on detached expeditions. AtGaines's Mills they
patches and In efforts 10 reform the line of
the frisndship which the Orleans Prince mani.
Tested for the Union cause during the war.
Msjor.Se9, schodsld. commanding the army Of
Gen. schoheld. but did not become acquaint-
I'd with him until after he had returned TO
ling in Europe, and found him a charming. sin
cere gentleman, He seemed 10 me e, be more
his peculiar political position made II necessary
that he should appear in the latter light, lie
S S%osit ioSss snd iioSun %p many yof frish nasn Fl His ms 5is higS
OF our civil war appears TO me 10 be- an exceed
tnafy able work, free from bias and prejudice.
II was fairer and more impartial than any his
tory written by any American, for the Count
was not Influenced by any political or sectional
When the Count de Paris visited America
several years ago, the question arose in Govern
ment circles whether any official notice should
b taken OF his presence in this country. and it
was determined that this Government could not
consistently give him recognition.
Officers OF the Government, however, and par
uculariy those IN the regular army, TOOK an ac-
given In his honor, and the Loyal Legion. an un-
Official military organization, as nearly official
as could, be, was particularly prominent in
making the Counts stay pleasant. Gen. Thomas
the army, knew the Count do Paris well
during the War. He paid a tribute to the gem
islity and integrity OF the dead man, and told
of his qualification when the Count recognized
called a pleasant evening the Count had spent
ct the house Jointly occupied by Gen. Hancock
and Gen. Vincent.
Just before his last illness began the Count of
Paris was contemplating another visit TO this
country. He had made arrangements with Col.
]. ID. Nicholson TO inspect the Chickamauga bat
lie held, and II was expected thar he would sail
for America before the year ended.
Gen. III. v. BOyntOn, the veteran war CORE
spOndent, said today he had heard the personal
courage displayed by the Count and his younger
brother highly commended by Gen. Hunt, Nc
Clellan's chief OF stan. Gen Hunt told me-"
ton on the United states that IL had not given
formal and Official recognition 10 the dist.n-
Euished services rendered the Union by these
courageous gentlemen"
In the Records OF the Rebellion the Count
" Paris and his two relatives are mentioned
tWies a being present A. battles but no