Evening Star Newspaper, July 20, 1870, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR. | PUBLISHED DAILY, Sunday excepted, | At The Star Bullding. r S.W. Corner Pennsy!vanis Av. and Lith &t, } RYENING STAR NEWSPAPER COMPINT. | THE STAM ts served by carriers ‘0 their sub seribers Im the City and Dietriet at Tex Cets Pea Weed or FORTY rovg Cats Pea NONTE. Copice at the counter, Two Caxr= | PRick FoR Maiixe the, 91.50; ‘Turee Six Months, $3.00; One Year, $5.0: ge sent! rom the office longer than paid for. THE WEEKLY STAR—pubiisbed om Friday worning— $1.50 a year. Vv". 36- N2. 5414. WASHINGTON, D. C.. WEDNESDAY, JULY 20, 1870. AMUSEMENTS. GRAND ANNUAL SCHUETZENFEST | WASHINGTON SCHLETZEN VEREIY, AT THE NEW SCHUETZEN PARK, Jaly 1S, 19, 20, 21, aad 22, 1870. ch and preceed through Thir nevivan'a avenae to PRIZE Bow ZB SHYOTING. NUBBT AND DAXCING, | Li. NATION. and SVLENDID DISPLAY OF FIBEWORKS. EVERY Bay and BYENINGDariag he Festival. THE GEEAT AND WONDERFUL WALRALLA 5 F Art POPULAR BE ay CL thie MO NIEICENT TiBLEAUR PICTCRES OF THE ak | . ro THE TS AND GYMNASTS OF performances in Baltimore and aire im this city have earned nd the higuest enc: Pi Perform exery aiternoon and eveninz. WASHI RION TUN SANGERBUND AND KTETTE CLUB have kindly m the public with a choice se- tect GEAND CONCERT by the celebrated Marine Be DANCING MUSIC will be furnished by the GER- MANIA BAND. cader the immediate direction of Pref. Schroeder aii ‘The Festival will terminate FRIDAY EVEN- NG, Jaly 2. wi e, . with « GRAND BALL. FETE CHAMPETRE. BF Fer Prize Shooting Prive Sbovtmg. Prizes amuunting i 22.400 will be distributed. Adimission to the $. tothe Pavillion 5 centgextra. Ne return ti Ample preparation< ha ron the wil under embers tnd ¥ 1 night. after Must leave the Par f a 408 and St. will be = nal Seine of the Seventh--treet tm safficient nambers Mall visits jortably to the Park. the Association desiring to CONTRIB- ES are respectfully requested to leave them with Mr_JOHN VOGT, 429 Seventh ‘treet, or Mr.U. RNEESS]. 422 Seventh street jy ll 9 BAttows GALLERY oF OIL PAINTINGS FOR SALB. Just re ed seme fine PICTURES. 1236 Peon a@tenne, bet I2th and [2th ats. yis-tf W4ssieton CITY GARDEN, NEW YORK AVENUE, Between Ist axp 20 Brreats. & Kespectabic and Pleasant Family Kesort om the Euroman Plan This GARDEN is now open (since the retarn of the proprietor from Germany) on the Euro- pean plan, for the recreation and amngemen Of respectable parties, whe may be assured that they will be protected from any annoy - ‘ance or impropriety. Families and children may Sort here in perfect security. There will alw B variety of amnsements us well as of refresbin and on every Thursday. from 4 to W o'clock p fartraments}, music, (the favorite Germ ERNEST Lé ANALOSTAN ISLAND! hi ie tea kon ita Isiand ¢. ana pared thix lovely ai eantifal Is! a4 reception of PICNICS and PLEASURE PAK ‘LBS, respectfvily call the attention of the public we tbe mame. Applications (or ple-nice, otc. may be made at RENE: A KAISER S. 42 Green Ce Georgetown. H. A. KAISER & HERMANN BIOCHTER =e wy 12-3m* aT Staaat MARKRITER’S, Seventu st: Be. 485 as auEY, between Dona & streets, me. 456)On Exhibition ire { and Sale } ernist (Bisa: Doors Ou Paintings.” “Engrevings, Obromgs, fo x rg Frames, Picture Gord ad ess: SA a nant Number. 0p 25-17" A®* BEPOSITORY. § STREET. 245 em Thicte Ol PAINTINGS, ENGRAVINGS, PHOTOGBAPHS, OHBOMOS, &s., ROGERS GROUPS OF CULPTUEE, ABTISTS’ MATERIALS, STATUBTTES, &¢., ae., PICTURE CORD AND TASSELS, &c., &s. WBLVST PASSE PABTOUTS, PABLOB BRACKETS, &¢ (@ Fine Assortment for HOLIDAY PRESENTS. coomy A.V. 8. SMITH. PIC NICS, EXCURSIONS, &c. LADY OF FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, 224 and 24 inst The abo es. P named Steamer will le: fatép. mon the ev: mae al hamcd. proceeding de the Potomac about forty miles. touch ing at Glymont going and returning, reaching home at about TI Refresbm: n board and dancing Breet ca await arrival of boat Tickets 7a cent« ay Wt SB ENDAY EXcURs1ON. ; ahd The Elegant Steamer LAD KE Will leave S. P. Brown & Son's wharf at 3 p.m. on SUNDAY, 2sb instant Proceeding down the riv-r about fort les, tonc' = at Glyme turing, reaching home mm. Refreshments on board Will await arrival of be sy iSe* Fo MOUNT VEENO! ‘The steamer ABKOW, DAILY (except Semdure.)at L.¥.( except 5 lays.) at 10a. m. for MOUNT VERNON. touching ai Alexandria. Forts Foote and W Hiall, Md. White House aud lone, V the ef i> m. JAMES SYKES, ORice— BACH S llth Street, abowe Penna. Avenue, (Estast HED Oven 20 Years) for the sale of the celebrated PIANOS timore. and Wi & Co. McCammon “Athans econd hand fa Ane zans apd \ ‘elodeous for sale or rent : iano . ith street, between & and L, ADIES ICE CREAM SALOON ‘ TomeAS. AND CUONFEC. Furnishes the wholesale prin finest lee Cream and Water Toes at ee. Try it ale MM“ soscuasrs SOO a | -all the attention of the tiene ‘- ington generally and of the First ad Sens Words par! ly. to the store ‘at the conga oT ad 1th streets, which they ‘have just opened SEW STOCK AND FIXTURES, keep ietly ond cts. BEG STORE, ehere art ey @ ibs paplic’ may be faruished wits “ &. DAVIS & €O., Apothecarice wud Drugglete, * | daughters left bere yesterday for EVENING STAR. | Washington News and Gossip. THE PrestpRxtT AND FANILY will leave here to-morrow morning for Long Branch. SECRETARY oF MoNTANA.—The President to-day appointed Addison H. Sanders, of Lowa, to be Secretary of Montana Territory. Liev. R. P. Leary, U. 8S. N., has been de- tac! fiom signal duty in this city, an? place on waiting orders. Grxerat SCHENCK Will, it is said days publish Dis intention not to make for Congress this fall. in a few canvas GESERAL SHERMAN will remain in Washing- | ton during the sammer, engaged in the reor- ganization of the army. Mrs. Sherman and Berkeley Springs, Virginia, where they will spend the Summer. Mr. W™. A. Freew & messenger in the Third Audstor’s office, has been promoted toa clerkship im that Office. Mr. F. is a colored man, and was elected a member of the Board of Common Council from the First Ward, at the last election. Repvernc Tue Force.—In consequence of the reduction of the appropriation for several bureaus of the Treasury Department, dismi: will be made immediately, and some thirty clerks employed in the Second Auditor's office will be discharged this week. Ke i also be made in other oftices during the month. ArPOINTMENTS.—Shepley Brashearts, of Maryland, was yesterday appointed to a clerk- ship m the Census Bureau. Postmaster General Creswell yesterday ap- pointed William F. Fagundus and Augustus Benners as railroad postal clerks between New York city and Washington, D. C. SexaTor Morton formally inaugurated the political campaign in Indiana at Terre Haute yesterday. He opposed free trade, sustained the financial policy of the administration, and cons gratulated the people upon realizing a eondi- tion of prosperity which has reached every de- partment of public affairs and ail classes of so ciety and industry. ANOTHER COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION is now in progress at the Patent Office, the prize being the two vacancies in the list of examiners, made so by the appointment of Genera! Duncan to the position of Assistant Commissioner, and the promotion et Mr. Thatcher to be member of the appeal board in the place of Mr. Fessenden, resigned. All the assistant examiners are allow- ed to compete. ‘Tue CuAnGE OF THE TREASURY BUILDING.— ‘The office of the Superintendent of the Treas- ury Building having been abolished, as stated in Tue Star of Monday, and there no longer being any necessity for the services of Mr. G. C. Rice in that conection, Secretary Boutwell has re- quested Mr. J. H. Saville, the Chief Clerk, to take eharge of the building in connection with his other duties. Captain L. B. Catter will re- main in charge of the Treasury watch. APPOINTMENTS IN THE CENSUS OFFICE.—The following persons have been appointed clerks in N. the Census Office: W. H. Hollister, Jr. W. S. Ballard, N. 3. B. Vashon, D. Meldrum, D. C.; H. G. Clauss, Ala.; N. Curtiss, Ky. - Zevely, Md.; C. H. Arnold, Va.; W. M. Wat:on, N. ¥.; S. Brashears, Md; J. P. Scott, D. C.; H. G. Potter, Ohie; C.S. Gregory, N. J. B. Sullivan, D. C.; J. L. Clem, Ohio; H. A. Ouriis, Va; J. F. Langworthy, N.Y; W. W. Burke, Pa. Promorions tx THE FirTH AYDITOR’s Or- Fick.—The following promotions were made yesterday in the office of the Fifth Auditor. To fourth class clerkshi B. Detrick, Pa; Charles F. Schmidt, Ky. To third class clerk: ships—Hiram Pitts, I.; Ethan ©. Clark, Wis; A. 0. Latham, W Va.; L. H. Vv. U. Stiles, Mase.; H. L. Bosworth, Iil.; Geo. L. Shiver. La. To second class clerkships—John Traeciak, Va; J. D. Latham. Md. William Woodburn, Ohio; H.F. F. Merrill, Me; C. Hi. suustant rented Lewis md. e ow —Lew: . C. naa © Tux Riont TOCaTcHFURSEALS INALASKA— Bros ror Tae Exciusive Privitecr.—Secre- tary Boutwell this morning opened the bids for the exclusive right of catching fur seals on the islands o: St. Paul and St.George, Alaska. Be- fore opening them he read the following to the bidders who were present : Treasury DEPARTMENT, 2 Office of the Secretary, July 2, 1870 5 Memorandum in reference to bids for the ex- clusive right to take fur seals upon the islands of St. Paul and St. George. read before the per- sons present at the opening of the bids at 12 o’elock noon, July 2), 1570. ist. The successful bidder will be required to deposit security within three days to the amount ot $50,000 im lawful money or bonds of the United States tor the due execution of a con- tract agreeably to an act to prevent the exter- mination of fur bearing anuimals in Alaska, ap- ght Ke RS from the Lan; 2d. Jt being apparent from the em- ras the tu- ployed in the aforesaid that it was tention of © to give a preference to the Alaska Commercial Company in the award of the contract, | think it a to state before the bids are opened that the contract will be awarded to said company if their proposal shal! be not more = ten per cent. below that of the highest bid- r. ss 3d. hard os Aut be proms. bag Fegse bya responsible acjuainted wit! ness, or skilled in ‘indred pursuits to such an extent as to render it probable that the contract will be SO executed as to secure the results contem- plated by the law. ‘The bids were then opened, and are as follows; L. E. & Co, of Norristown, Pa. $75,500 per annum. J. W. Raymond, of San Francisco, Cal., $96,000 per armum. J. Adams & Son, of Philadelphia, $105,500 per annum. Louis Goldstone, of San Francisco, Cal., for Firchel & Co.; American-Russian Commercial Company; and Taylor & Bendle, all of San Fi per annum for the rental, and (2; cents the $2 fixed by law for the skins, and 55 cents per gallon for all the oi! obtained from the carcasses; the totalof which, estlamting that 100,000 seals would be killed every year and two gallons of oi! obtained from each carcass, would amount to 327; 500 per an- "Oo. M. Lockwood, of Oregon, at $127,000 per annum. ‘Joh Barnett, of Washington, D). C., $156,000 apbum. a. Clinton Hastings, of San Francisco, Cal., $165,000 annum. John A Bradtord, of New York city, $76,550 poem. PeAlaska Commerctal Company, $15,000 per “TT. Fowler, Washington, D. C., $77,000 per as “gelfman K. Hannegan, Terre Haute, Ind. “Joon 'M. Havidson, of Washington, D. C., F000 annum. “Tania: pte * Mee York, me ‘Thos. W. Sweeney, hiladelphia, ‘The award of the contract will be made to- morrow or next day. Rows —1 ancil Held a ‘Tre Councrt at Roms.—The cot public session yesterday, at which 538 fathers were present. ‘The Schema de Ecclesia Christi was adopted by a vote of 536to 2, and was 2. roved as the copstitution of the church by ‘ope, who pronounced a short allowution. ——_—_—_ ee y is said to be the third Ficat depositor im the Bank of Rngland. &7-lyubuque wedding cards bear the grateful notice «tree whiskey. a indicated 1nd in Philadelphia on Sunday. 57The restaurants in Germany Dow serve table napkins of paper. "S7-The New England towns are beginning to Publish the results of the pew census, [SHOCKING TRAGEDY! The French Minister, Prevost Paradol, Commits Suicide !! The Terrible Deed an Act of Insanity!! We have to announce the shocking intelligence Of the death of the new French Minister, Provost Paradol, by his own hand, About one o'clock this morning he shot himself through the heart. at his residence, 920 New York avenue, between ‘th and 1th streets. The terrible deed was done while he was laboring under temporary ab- erration of mind from excitement occasion +d by the war complications of Europe, and the worrying labor and the undue exposure to the hot sun he had undertaken in the emergency. The excessive heat of the past few days had prostrated him greatly, seriously disturbing his mental faculties, and it was announced yester- day, in Tue Sra, that he was quite ill from thix cause. ‘The fatal act was committed in his chamber— the front room of the second-story—and the cir- cumstances attending it show that it was pre- meditated. The inmates of the. house at the time were his housekeeper, Mary Walter, and a French servant man. The former heard the re- port of the pistol, and rushed to his room, where she found him lying dead upon the floor, bleed- ing from the left breast, the’ball having entered immediately over the heart, and no doubt pro- duced death instantly. The weapon used was a small, single-barrel breech-loading Colt pistol, which was found on the floor under him. Messrs. Harvey & Marr, undertakers, were sent for this morning early, it not being known outside of the house that he had killed himself until after daylight, as the servants were timid about going on the streets at night in a strange city. In fact, they seemed to have been at a loss what todo. The body was embalmed by the undertakers, and prepared for burial, though no further acticn will be taken until the arriva) of M. Berthemy, the late French Minister, who isin New York, but was telegraphed for this morning. He will arrive here in the late train this evening, or early to-morrow morning, and the funeral arrangements will then be made. The body will no doubt be taken to France for interment. Mr. Paradol left France on the 2d of J aly for this country as Envoy Extraordinary and Min- ister Plenipoientiary to the United States, ree lieving M. Berthemy, who has resided here for several years past. When he left France there Were no signs of a conflict between France and Prussia, but upon his arrival in New York he received the first intelligence of the unfriendly relations between these two countries, which seemed to distarb his tranquil- ity greatly, and the effect of the intense beat during the past few days served to prostrate Lim, although he was soon out again, and per- sisted in walking rapidly about attending to va- rious matters connected with establishing his residence, &c. He also seemed much im- pressed with the responsibility of his posi- tion, never having been in the diplomatic service before, inducing the fear that he would net be able to discharge the duties properly. ‘Though he spoke English with considerable tueney, he seemed to be troubled lest he should not be able to express himself with that pre- cision of language needed in diplomatic inter- course, and was nervously worried when he failed in this respect. Thus, in an interview with Secretary Fish, when he designed to say only that he had seen by the newspaper dis- patches that France had declared war, he was understood to say that he had himself received otticial dispatches to that effeet; and the fact that he was thus misunderstood seemed to disturb him considerably. He was also much annoyed by the fact that when “interviewed” by the re- porters in New York on his arrival, he failed to convey his ideas upon the European crisis with the exactness satisfying to a literary man. ‘When he committed the rash act he had pre- pared fer bed, but had evidently been sitting in his room, meditating upon the deed. He had nothing on but his night shirt and slippers, and shot himself while standing in front of the fire- place and near the center of the room. He was found lying upon his back, with one leg drawn up, and his left arm stretched out above his head as he fell. He took possession of the house last Friday, and on Sunday evening sent his son and daughter, who accompanied him to this country. to Newport, K. 1., where he intended to join them in the course of a few days, to spend the summer. Coroner Potter was sent for this morning, and upon arriving at the house examined the body, and the circumstances of the suicide, as above stated, though no inquest has yet been held. Upon thearrival of M. Berthemy it wili be decided as to the necessity of an inquest, and ifhe should desire it ene will then be held. The house occupied by Mr. Paradol is the same recently occupied by M. de Bille, the Danish Minister. It seems to have a fatality about it. On the morning of November 3, 135, it will be remembered by the readers of Tue Star, that a young man named Lewis H. Jones, clerk in the Land Office, and residing in this house with his mother, shot himself in her pres- ence. They were both in the back parlor, and she was conversing with him in regard to his irregular mode of living, and concluded her maternal counsels by embracing him and giv- ing him an affectionate kiss, which tenderness on her part he returned by stepping off a few feet, and putting a pistol to his forehead said, “I'll kill myself.” Suiting the action to the word, he fired, and died from the wound almost instantly. M. Paradol was about 41 years of age. He was of remarkably pleasing address, about 5 feet 6 im height, fall but not corpulent, black hair and moustache, large, clear hazel eyes, and with all the alertness and vivacity charac- teristic of Parisians. Secretary Fish had issued invitations for a dinner party at his residence this evening in honor of M. Paradol, to which the representa- tives of those nations friendly to France residing here had been invited. Senator Sumner, Gen. Schenck, and one or two other prominent states- men were among the invited guests, FURTHER PARTICULARS. Emperor Napoleon was advised by telegraph early this morning of the death of M. Paradol, together with all the facts in the case. Mr. Paradol retired rather earlier than usual last evening, and the servant, in leaving the room, remarked, ‘I hepe you will rest well;” to which the Minister replied, “ I hope s0.”” As before stated, the shot was fired about one o’clock a. m., and from the be sdgpmany haath ‘on the pistol on the dressing case, aa that be bad previously attempted to fire that one. The two other occupants of the house, (the valet and woman servant,) not being ac- quainted with the ways of this country, (lid not a aannaiton stated; butear! morning! ‘som of the in, and thoy on thelr rrtval tmmodataly he successfully embalmed the body. Mr, Marr subsequently dressed the body, which is laid out in the parlor. In the room where the fatal act was com- mitted were found a number of letters intro- ducing him to a number of families in this city, as also one to a member of the legation, in which he spoke of his intention to kill himself. The Purchase of the Pistols. Between ten and eleven o'clock yesterday morning Mons. Paradol called at Savage's hard- ware store in company with a friend. and was waited on by Mr. Wm. H. Meador. The follow- ing conversation ensued: M. Paradel.—‘Have you any good pistols?” Clerk.—Yes, sir; what kind will you have?” M. Paradol.— “Well, good, effective pistols.” Mr. Meador then showed him verious kinds, and atter a close ex- amination he selected the Colt’s breech-loading imitation derringer, a new arm in the market. He wes then informed that the price was $12 per pair, or $7 for one, when he remarked, “Well, one will answer my purpose,” and asked for cartridges, for which, together with the pis- tol, he paid eigut one dollar notes. He again visited the store alone yesterday evening about six o'clock, and accosting Mr. Meador again, said, “I bought a pistol here this morning and Want another to make up the pair. What did 1 pay for that one this morning? I have forgot- ten.” To which Mr. Meador replied that he could have the other on the same terms as he mentioned in the morning, when M. Paradol said as pleasantly as any one could, “Weill, I'l) take this one, so as to have a pair. They areso handy; and (patting his hands on his pantsloons pockets) they are no more trouble to carry than a pocket knife.” He then paid five one dollar notes new money and left the store. Upon pur- chasing the cariridges in the morning it was evident he felt that little ammunition would accomplish his purpose, as he seemed disin- clined at first to purchase a full box, saying that he only wanted ten or twelve, but on being in- formed that a box could not be broken he pur- chased the unbroken package. His Desperate Parpose. Several days since he addressed a letter, writ- ten im French, to his valet, with directions that it should not be opened until a certain time. ‘This letter was opened this morning as soon as it was known that he had committed suicide. it conveyed to his valet the information of his intention to kill himself, and gave in- structions to take his two children back to France to join their younger sister at school there. The children area daughter, a young lady of seventeen, and a younger son, whe has been studying under his father’s direction. The deceared also left the foliowing note :— “Iwill kill myself. M. Berthemy come back and stay.” All the members of the French Legation are absent from Washington with the exception of M. Dejardin, the chancellor. This gentleman, asoon as he heard the sad intelligence, com- municated the same te Secretary Fish, who sug- «sted that a coroner's inquest be held, to which M. Dejardin assented. Upon taking the house in which the fatal deed was committed an incident occurred which. although partaking of the nature of a ghost story, is interestingly connected with the his- tory of the case. The French servant woman did not like the house as a residence for him at all, saying that it was haunted, and was openin the expression of her sentiments in that respect; but M. Paradol would pass it off, saying that he would probably get other quarters soon. Several times, however, lately she stated to him that she had heard noises in the house at mghts, and he replied that he had heard the same thing, also; but not to mind that, he would not be an occupant of that house long. DISAPPOINTED INTERVIRWRES. Severa! correspondents, having offices on 11th street, representing leading papers, have been after M. Paradol for an interview since his arri- val, and a few days since he promised two of these gentlemen an audience to-day. His Views on the European Compli- cation. 4M. Prevost Paradol arrived at New York on the 13th of July, and was “interviewed” at the ‘Westminster Hotel by a reporter of the New York Herald. M. Paradol was found waiting at the door of his apartments, smiling and courte- ous; his daughter sat near a table on which were a number of articles which indicated that the Party was en route, and the son of the Minister reclined on a sofa near by, an attentive observer of the conduct of all who entered. The reporter was received quite cordially iS Minister, who, having offered him a seat by his side, en- tered freely into a conversation on ters, which was both pleasant ai A servant having announced, carriage was in waiting, and incidental) start neral mat- interesting. however, that the |. Paradol having about to i me. t—M. Paradol, [ ‘donot wish to ask you any question which it would embarrass you to answer, but as the state of Europe at this mo- me1t commands F attention in this country, and as you are of course thoroughly informed of the condition of affairs in France, your views on the present erisis would be very acceptable. M. Prevost Paradol.—ti will be delighted, sir, to answer any questions you choose to ask. i am about to leave fer Washington to relieve M. Lerthemy, who is anxious to get to France as soon as possible. Reporter—I am aware, sir, that you left France betore the present war cloud appeared on the European horizon, and therefore you can say nothing of the ut situation that we do not know already; but you are thoroughly ac- | oy ee with the temper of the French people. s French sentiment in favor of a war with Prussia? M. Prevost-Paradol.—well, I speak for my- self—as a Frenchman. The people of France do not want war; they want ee, trade, com- merce, ind: . But should Prussia persist in her attitude of defiance to France—insist upon peese Prussian on the Spanish throne—all France will be for war. A P: on the Spanish throne!—is it not ridiculous? Sir, it would be a blow at France—an insult not to be borne. The case of France and Prussia in this Le Hare affair is similar to that of the United States and Mexico. You couid notstand Maximillan in Mexico; it would not do; the F can’t stand a Prussianin Spain. But there will be no war. Bismarck is not such a fool as to go to war on such a frivolous pretext; the matter will be settled by the E: observe the treaty of Bhs aces ht ‘russia (with emphasis of the P: hall abe. will these matters as an individaal, = this complication ance. Reporter.—There seems to be in France just now Hot one Dut several partis nul having saat erent ideas of government but united in opposi- juld a war affect if ‘ties. There be but one pow is France when the first shot is fired in ‘fence of French honor, and that the partyo the government. His Action the American Re- During our civil war M. Prevost Paradol proved a warm, consistent, and influential friend of the Union cause. On the assassina tion of President Lincoin he paid, in the Jour- nal des Debate, an eloquent tribute to his mem- ory and the principles he represented. Having Salles, SS Sat ee SOS, SOE ae some | allured from the e one “enrolled ” i? Fae very out of the two armies according to of and the ot his ‘On the. ie its nation, new made tore necessary to the the desire to 9608 great democratic if Z 3 M. Prevost Paradol and shows how admirably he appreciated the faith and firmness of Lincoln. So nothing could shake him. He —— both patiently and ably the ill-will of _ = without alarm hoe armies = —— ic losing courage or dispersing; he saw, w out fear and dasger, his capital’Alied with trai. tors; he carried on recruiting in the middle of New York when the eity was on fire. He re- pelted all idea of a dictatorship; sabmitted him- self, at the period fixed by law, to the popular election, and taking his burden willingly upon him, set out upen his road, and took no account of o| A sense of duty has this extraor- dinary advantages in it, that the chances of life cannot affect it. Then in words, equaled abroad only by the el- equence ot Castelar, he concludes: ** He coald display with some hey, “Sd —— aloft and tri- umphant that Union = bod ich had been twice intrusted to him, and which he had preserved through so man It is at thé moment that he is struck that the unforseen biood re- sounds so greivously in the hearts of all honest men inthe old and new world. The Komans have held in pions reverence the memory of a certain Fabius Dorso, who, during the siege ot Kome by the Gauls, ed slowly through the enemy’s lines, carrying with him respectfully necessary offerings for a sacritice which was to be offered in a day and at a piace iixed. It isin avery similar manner that this honest man has pursued his course for more than four Fenced olding reli; —= his hand as a sacred SS it. the ned existence of his country. fortunate than Fabius Dorso, he has fallen at the very foot of the altar, and covered it with his blood. But his work wasdone, and the spectacle of a rescued republic was what he could look upon with consolation when his eyes were with death. Moreover, he has not lived alone for his country, since he leaves to every one in the world to whom liberty and justice are dear a great remembrance and & pure example. In addition to bei thus conspicuous in French journatism for his earnest devotion to American interests, M. Prevost Parodol was re- markable for his intense personal opposition to the Emperor during the period of personal gov- ernment. For a long time the Debats—in which he first distinguished himselt by that adroit irony which, even in the palmy times of arbi- trary government, rendered it diflicuit to visit him with a *‘w: 9”: felt compelled to termin: it, for tear that he would get the journal sup- pressed. ‘The fate which the prudent Debats appre- hended fell to the paper with which M. Prevost Paradol was next associated. recently as 1866 that journal, the Courrier du’ Diman: Was suppressed by a decree on account of article by him comparing France to a w born pretty woman, who degrades herself by living witha ** horse-boy,”” meaning the Emp: ror. his article wae described by Marijuis de Lavalette, in bis decree of suppression, a= ‘‘an audacious outrage on the truth, and ba- lumnions insult to the conatry, and xn attacx on the honor of the nation.” M Prevost Para: dol resumed his conneetion with the 1 capitulat Aftert ¥ During |i fied with gZ little part as a political w voted to educativa. The gifte: - Edmond About, ir a recent article, says of his nom:nation “What would be the joy and surp Sainte-Beuve if he could learn that tw: interval of six months, two men renowned fu: their intellect had invaded politics. The Empire ot "52 had treated this unhappy literature as suspicious; it esteemed courage, devotion, lin eage, display, speculation, and obedience,’ b it avoided the intellect as tire. Weiss and ? adol have broken this charm; place al'esprit The Moniteur Eniversel, a Mintsteriai jour- When the young writer appeared in the Debats, and there commenced that brilliant and incessant conflict for liberty, he did not eer- tainly court fortune. He placed hig pen at the service of a cause which was proclaimed lost by those who would to-day, if they dared, boast that they were always liberal.” In the same cordial manner the Journal des Debats speaks of the new Minister, referring to his acquaintance with our language, institu- tions, and literature, and adding’ ‘Full of faith in their tutnre and faithful to their cause in the [See of the severest trials of the civil war, M. revost Paradol has never separated the inter- e:tsof France and the United States, and al- ways maintained that the friendship of these two great peoples is an advan' us as it is conformable to the national tions.” ~The appointment of M. Prevost Paradol was very favorably received by the Americans in France. An ox dinner was first tendered him by Mr ¥. Baleh, an American resident of Paris; a grand banquet was giveu him by the American Minister, June 16, all the diplamatic corps in Paris being present; and during the week of his departure @ most brialliant official banquet wa~ ven in his honor by Consul Gen. Kead; of ‘aris, at which Dr. Evans, Messrs. Bowles, Baich, and other well known American resi- dents, as well as tlemen from the Frene! — our Sccretaries of Legation, were present —-+200- PRNNSYLVANIA CoaL Trapg.—There nothing clearely settled of the anthracite coal difficulties, either as to the eight-hour law or the resumption of labor in the uylkill region. A dispatch from Seranton on the 15th instant says: “from present idications the Capen. ere strikes of the miners in favor of the law will prove an entire failure.” The region.” the Schuylkill though it was given on the 15th, when it was soocrtained tet TELEGRAMS TO THE STAR. THIS AFTERNOON'S DISPATCHES. ASSOCIATED PRESS REPORTS. FROM EUROPE TO-DAY. THE WAR. THE FRENGH OVER THE BORDER | They Cross at Saarbruck and Seize a Custom House. CAPTURE OF SPLES. PRINCE NAPOLEON T6 GO TO THE BALTIC. | KEW FRENCH MINISTER TO AUSTRIA. Opening of the North German Parliament THE MORALE OF TRE TWO ARMIES. TURKEY GETTING READY FOR War. IRELAND SYMPATHIZING WITH FRANCE. IMMENSE DENONSTRATION IN DUBLIN. TELEGRAPHIC COSMUNICATION DESTROYED BETWEEN PRUS- Sia AND FRANCE, Baclusively to Tie Evening Star. Panis, July 20.—It is rumored that Prince Napoleon will go to the Baltic, and, with his land force, co-operate with the fleet of Vice Admiral Count Bauet Weltanmiez in occupying the territory of Hanover. A number of spies have been captured on both sides near the Rnine. c Lowrpox, July 20,—Admiral Milne has been recatled from the Mediterranean, in order to command the Channel s)uadron. French Minister to Austria. Panis, July 2.—Prince ve la Tour d’Au- vergne has been appointed French Minister to Austria. Gpening of the North German Par- Mament. Berri, July %.—The Keichstag er North German Parliament met yesterday afternoon. The Grand Duke of Mecklenburg, Schiverin, was chosen president. Vehement cheering (0! lowed Count Von Bismarck’s announcing the declaration of war by France. The King then opened the session with a speech, whieh was greeted with the wildest enthusiasm. The Freneh Army Spoiling fora Fig ut. Lospow, July 20.—A gentleman just returned from a trip up the Rhine tells his experienc» to the Times this morning. He says the German army is quiet, grave, anxious and resolute. On the other hand, the French are yelling, drink- ing, swaggering, and literally spoiling for a fight. He says further that for every one Ger- man soldier he saw one hundred French. Turkey on the Defensive. Viewwa, July 20.—Turkey has called oat ber reserves, and stopped the telegraphs in al| directions. The Bank of France. Panis, July 29.—The officers of the Bank of France announce an advance in the rates of interest to 3:5 per cent. Irish y for France—Immense iu Dublin. DvsLix, July 29.—A great popalar demonstra- tion in favor of France was made in this city last evening. More than 100,000 people with twenty bands of music were out on parade, French and Irish fiags were carried entwined. The police charged on the procession and cap- tured these flags, but the mob rallied and tock them. Intense excitement prevails. ic Communication De- Between the Belligerents. Lospor, July 20.—Telegraphic communica- tion between France and Germany has been destroyed by the autherities. North Germany sag im Favor of the ar. BERLiK, July 20.—The most perfect harmony exists in the government of all the North Ger- man States. In the Saxon Chambers, yesterday, Baron de Friezen, Minister of Finance. made a speech, telling the deputies France was anxious for war, and that she should have it, as sharply and severely as possible. His remarks were greeted with enthusiasm. In the North German Parliament, after the King’s speech had been delivered, a loan of 120,000,000 thalers was car- ried unanimously, amid the wildest expressions of enthusiasm by all parties. The Swiss ‘. ZcnicH, July .—John Count Dorgan has been appointed Commander-in-Uhief of the forces of Switzerland. IMPORTANT! ‘The French Acress the Frontier. Intrigues ofthe Em Empress Eagenie. Berwyn, July 10.—It is said here that the fail- ure of the intrigue by the Empress Eugenie t marry her neice, the Duchess of Alba, to Prince Leopold of Hohenzoliern, is the TWO CENTS. | | Ne Jourmalivts Allowed with the French Army. Panis, July 20.—No newspaper correspond ents, French or foreign, will be allowed tm ar company the French army LATER. HIGULY IMPORTANT. GERMANY WANTS THE BONAPARTES DETHEONED Loxpon. July 0.—Germany mek the ¢ ‘bronement of the Bomapartes its ultimatum - ° Ricuworn, J ville, Va., says — Caswell county, N safety from Col. State | had ‘been baciy at a litter | Kirk was | citizens [The diepatehes in relation to North Caroiws i | affairs are all evidently highly o: | ° | Bosten Germans Sym; thint with | Fatheriasa. | Trupraphed Brcurively to Tar Evening | Restor, Jnly 20.—The Germans | have taken pre ftwimary steps for a mos ing in Pa Hall, fo express =y my the Fathi and & raise tands tor the reliet of pereovs wounded in defending the German honor. . | The Richmond Election Case ~The Le: eae Another Election to be Held. | Teiegraphed Bochusivrly to The Breving Tar. | Rrersenn. Joly 9. Jadge G aigon this morn. | ing decided that the violation of the election law in one ward in the city vitiated the manic! jeeeion in this city, and another one mast eld. . Died of Hts Wound Telegraphed Bachuswwely to The Evening Star. Ricrworp, July 6.—B.T. Lindsay, <ho* the seduction of hig wife's aister by Captain F. Hayward, her father, at Chester, yester! | died this morning. | ° | Baron Gerolt in New Yorke Wen be Interviewed. Exclusively to the Evemng Siar. New York, July 2—Baron Gerelt, w Prussian Minister, is here. He refuses receive visitors. —_ 4 “Ball Run” Ravel Eagaged by Dana. New York, July 20.—The Sun has engaged W. H. Russel, the well-known London Times’ War correspoudent, ax ite corre=ponde! for the France-Prosan war. Going Ow New York, July 20.—The Java takes out ; £1.500,000 in specie. and the Colorado $*u,090. . -20e- FINANCIAL AND COM MERUIAL. Money in New York shows more firmness. The shipments of specie by to-day steamers will materially affect the law (ul money reserves of the banks, which, together with the prospect of an early demand trom the West, has induced a decided stronger feck awong lenders which is especially apparent in ants or other time loans. On call the rates are Sat per cent. or Fargo & Co ® Exprese. Exprom. 4°.) Ouited Rtates Express, 46: Morehante, Onion Kap. — New York Central and Hudson: 94... do do. Scrip SN; Erie, 22°); do. pd. 48 of « 2. Ii of a rt Beading. %5;; Michigan Gentrat and Dlichigan Southern, 12 Mg: Cleveland and Pittsburg, 2h: North’ S. orthwest nd: Columbus & Central, it, : Rock Islan: St_Panl. 60", : enbessee 6s, new. 5 6s, % eh ge gg 6s, fd, Gold To-Day. Beclusively to The Beening Stas. Battimone, July 3) —Ootton dull, rm. very scarce. and fs held at alo, advanced 0 cts. Howard so the same tas process males in medical colleges and as a7 The sho - Ph ate ws no sigue of diminu- Sv Extravagant Bostonians eat pounded ice with their berries Instead of cream. ? BE ON YOUB GUARD. Upexampled success which for two ) ears bas accompanied the use of Hostetter 6 Stomach Bitters provokes the envy of ignoramt nostrum-mengers in all parts ef the country. and the counterfeiting bust - hess baving been measureably played out in conse- quence of the numeroyssuits instituted against the offenders, a new system of tactics has Leon adopted Ip the Bouth and West especially, « lesion of ters,” prepared frem worthless materials and bear- ing a variety of names, have been got up by irre- sponsible adventurers with the hope of sabstituting them to some extent for the Standard Tonic of the Age. In some cases country druggists are the con- coctors @nd proprietors of these unscientific aud trashy compounds, which are warmly recommended by the venders, who endeavor to palm them off upon the credulous in lieu of the great specific which hae never yet hada successful competitor either among Proprictory preparations or the medicines prescribed im private practice. ‘This notice is intended to put the pubiic on their Guard against persuasions of parties cngared in the sttempt to sabstitute mere rabbi-h for the most off cient stomachte and alterative at preseo! known. At this season of the year, when debility and complaints ‘arising from a lack of vital enerey so generally pre vail. it te the greatest compequencr that mo tricks should the people of France and Germany, and inti- mates that the question is one between the monarchs of the respective countries, and th: the people do not feel interested in it. if : i Es | ! i VW F alll | and reect, with deverved contempt, the worse than useless medleys oflered in its place. It is as impor tant to the public as to the proprietors of the famous restorative. thet this advice should be hee.ied. Jy iseo6tew 7 Hou reoree oar 72: 5 a i