Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-12-29
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The Paris Journal official announces tito re-
signation OF the ministry, and the Emperor )
determination to accept tie same. 1t contains,
also, letter from the Emperor to VI. Emile
Olivier, requesting him to namc persons who
will associate with himself to form u hOm0gene
Gus Cabi net, faithfully representing the Legs
latlve majority, and resolved to apply, IN letter
and spirit, the Senatus COnsultum OF Scptcm-
Der Sth. The Emperor counts on the devotion
of the Corps l4agislatif to the great interests
of the country, no less than on that ol NJ. OH
vier, to aid him in the task he has undertaken,
of putting into successful operation Il Constltu-
tOnal regime.
The new session OF the French Corps Legis
latit commenced Yesterday. NJ. Schneider was
re elected Presideut-l9O to 40.
The Liberal Paris journals commenting on
the Emperor's letter to NJ. Olivier say: Per
eOnal government is at an end the letter Is
the first chapter OF liberal Empire.
The trial of Traupmann in Paris Tor the
murder OF the kinck family commenced yes
terday The court room was dcnsey packed
with spectators at the opening OF the proceed
ings.
The London Times. considering the claims
of the American Government against England,
says that the case of the Alabama, is the only
plausible one presented, and even there the
ting her to escape. England, therefore, need
not fear the resumption of negotiations or the
reference Of the claim to an arbitrator
During the performance at the theatre IN
Bristol England, on the night of the 9th, there
was an alarm among the audience, and in the
effort oi the crowd to escape from the building
eighteen persons were killed ahd many Injured.
Ii is certain that IN questions thus lar sub
Iaittea for the consideration OF the committees
the subject OF inialiSirSS 89ns nee s. Is said on
SEES the opinion that members of the Council
have no voice in the regulation OF that body.
The Paris papers announce that during the
first eleven days after the opening Of the Suez
Canal one hundred and thirty vessels passed
through it, the aggregate tonnage of which
was 80, 900 tons. This is pointed 10 as 4 prac.
teal reiutation of the charges in English papers
OF the failure OF the Canal for purposes OF navi
cation.
A VALLEY WEDDING. -" Married, at Mount
Airy, Shenandoah county, Va, on Wednesday
evening, December 18th, by the Rev. DR.. Nor.
ton, Of Alexandria, Nh VIM. ID. Peachy, OF
that city, to Miss Leila K. Neon, daughter OF
the late DIR. A. r. Meem."
This wedding was the occasion OF assem-
bling together one OF the most elegant and
agreeable companies ever convened iu Virginia.
The society OF Baltimore, Alexandria, Win
chester, Lynchburg, Lexington, Knoxville,
Clarksville. Luray and other places was repre-
scented by some OF its most charming ornaments
The display OF beauty was brilliant, aud Was
probably never exceled in gathering OF the
same dimensions The famous hospitality of
Mount Airy was naver demonstrated ON so
sumptuous and elegant scale. The ieslivi-
ties were kept up for several days, and were
gay, exuberant and Joyous Mirth, wit aud
pleasure were supreme Ruie's Hill, the resi-,
denee OF Gen. q. s. Meem, also bore its part
nobly IN dispensing the Inequalities and plea.
sures OF the occasion. Fifty or sixty persons
found the comforts and Inquiries OF home he
meath the two roofs for nearly week Every
thing was on scale commensurate with the
mssnl6cenee oi mat splendid estate, spreading
its broad aud fertile acres for miles N the dis
tance Aud when the honr OF parting came
it Was with sad heart that each guest babe
sdeu TO scenes so delightful and to friends
whose warm hearts had shed such genial sun
a ,2e on all around.
20. >snd happiness to them, one aud ALL
and bO.. ~ to the fair bride aud her chosen
lord i-Lvac,, arg IrGiiCu,.