New-York tribune., 1896-06-01

but again managed TO effect his escape. Com
promised in the Garibaldian plots against the Bour-
bons he was for third time condemned TO death AT
Naples but succeeded in getting away on board
French ship to Marseles. subsequently taking up
his residence at Paris. where however. his afiia-
tons with Mazzini, and the advanced Republican
doctrines which lie promulgated in mis- newspaper.
the "Sece" got him into frequent trouble with the
Imperial Government. and would doubtless have led
to his deportation 10 Cayenne along with other
potcal suspects and offenders had it not been for
his fortune TO enjoy the warm friendship OF Napo-
Icons foster-sister. Nine. Cornu remarkable
woman, who throughout the Emperor's reign eyer
csed a great influence upon him usually in a sense
contrary to that OF the Empress There came n
time however. in 1863 when this influence proved
powerless 10 protect him from being exi.ed as an
obnoxious foreigner. and he did not return 10 Paris
until after the fall of the Empire. when he at once
set to work his large fortune IN relieving the
misery and want due first 10 the siege and then 10
the Commune. IT while trying to save one of
his friends from being shot that he himself was
again ordered of for instant execution rs an in
surgeht being saved on.y by the timely intervention
of general officer who had often been his guest in
happier days. and who could not forget that Cernu-
schi had shown his devotion TO France by taking out
his letters of naturalization as a French citizen on
the very day that the victorious Germans made their
triumphant entry into Paris. 1t was about this
time that he undertook his trip to the Far East.
Landing in Japan AID having unlimited money q; his
command. well the most exquisite artistic
taste he bought almost without bargaining every
thing In the shape of bronze porcelain. ivory cary
ing lacquer ana curos Of one kind and another that
ne could set eyes on: and then crossing over TO
China, pursued the course there. MS pur-
chases being extensive to require the charter
OF two shipssto convey them back to Europe. On
his return 10 Paris he sold the major part OF his
shipments for more than treble the entire amount
30 Nnx Eao rpf1
enough to stock from cellar to garrett the superb
mansion which he built In the Pare Monceau from
the proceeds OF. the sale. There he lived as Il
bachelor, dispensing the most lavish hospitality,
gathering around his table everything that was
eminent in politics. science and literature. both
French and foreign. and every now and again iAvit-
ing his friends TO a grand ball. when the soft rays
OF the electric light in the great gallery. falling down
upon the monster Buddha surrounded by myriads Of
smaller bronze gods and goddesses all banked around
with lovely flowers. would present the most fan-
tastc and farylike spectacle that II is possible TO
conceive Cernusch had but one FAD. namely. b.
metallism. and devoted vast sums and much time 10
the propa cation OF his ideas upon the subject II
may be added that his pala,ial mansion with al lis
contents which are OF priceless value. has been be-
queathed by this picturesque old manso slender and
the very last. with his sharp. wei-cu feat
urea and ecnlne head OF bushy. white hair and
white beard-to the city Of Paris.
To Dr. German See. the eminent physciln. who
has just died Paris belongs the credi; OF having
been the first discover the true character of the
malady 10 which Napolean III eventually succumbed.
His knowledge. however, withheld from the En-
peror and from the Empress and revealed only TO his
four colleag CUES. who took part in the memorable
medical consultation held a. the palace OF St Cloud.
on July J. 1870. on that occasion DR.. See ard Dr.
Ricord were both In favor Of informing the illus
tricus patient. his family and his constitutional ad-
vsers of the true character CT his ailment.
ard OF the advsaoiiiy of Immediate operation.
The other three doctors. namely CorNisart. Con
reau and Fauvel however declared thu; the me
n ent was inopportune. and that there was NJ
necessity OF doing anything in the matter. either az
regarded operation even thorough examina-
tion with instruments. unit, the summer WAS over
and the cool autumn weather had set in. Owing 10
the divergence OF views the matter put 10 vote,
and resulted in the defeat OF Drs See and Ricord.
Eight 9ays later France declared against Ger
nanv which would certainly never have been done
had either ,he Emperor. the Empress Or the cab
met Ministers dreamt for moment that Napoleon
was afflicted with so terrible and painful malsdy
as 10 render horseback riding in;olerable torture.
Neither Ricord nor See however, deserve any blame
IA the matter. For they merely called In BY
Dr. Corvsart as specialists in consultation and had
never ben at the palace before, whereas conneau.
Fauvel and Coryisart were the regular physicians OF
the Emperor.