Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1871-06-09
FRANCE

PARIS. June The funeral cere-
monies to-day, over the remains of
i've of the clerical victims Of the Com
muuP. were solemn and impressive.
NOre Dame was grandly arrayed.
The central object Ia the solemn ser
vice was the gorgeous Catafalque, con-
tanning the remains Of the Archbishop,
surrounded by minor structures, bear
ing the cOrpses of Duquarry; the Cure
of the Madelaine, SUrat; Grand Vicar
of the Diocese, BacOUrt; and Sebas-
tian. The cCffiu of the Archbishop
was covered with pals of black vel
vet. embroidered and enriched with
massive silver cases. Thousand Of
tspers. were burning in silver candle
abras, and incense in the vessels also.
The silver floor was covered with
black eauze, bespangled with silver
stars. Transcripts, one hundred and
City yards wide, appeared like huge
reeesses. Black drapery covered every
statue, except those Of the Virgin
and child, and st. Denis, the first
Bishop OF Paris. In the midst Of all
werp the black and charred remains.
The Bishops chair and throne were
also half burned when the COmmun-
lists endeavOred to burn the Cathedral.
This was. and viii be left intact, as a
mement0 OF the crime. Along the
route Of the procession the windows
and streets were crammed with spec
IauCrs, while bells were tOlling and
salute guns were being fired. A strong
force Of regulars, with reversed arms /
and mUfled drums, were in the pro- |
cessi0n. The funeral car OF the Arch 1
bishop was covered with silver and /
drawn by six horses. A beautiful |
car con tanning The remains Of Surat, ]
followed. When the procession
reached the Cathedral, at. II O'Clock,
lhe inside of the church was crowded
with members Of the Assembly, /
uriests ksud Sisters of Charity. At
IL O'Clock the priests and deputy's, /
with military music, left the chanCei
and proceeded TO the great doors, !
which were dr8ped in black, TO meet
the cofins. Chanting then commenced |
and on the outside was heard the beat
ing Of drums, pealing Of trumpet5 |
and roaring OF cannon.
The altar was magnificently de-
cOrated and the service was long and |
solemn. Mcmahon, Drussy, NiDOy,
L'Admirauit and FGvre were present. ]
VERSAILLES, June SIN the AS |
semi.Iv to-day a motion for the pro- |
fOugareu Of ThieTsi term of Office as /
Chief Executive, wss postponed until |
after the completion Of the supple |
mentarv elections. The Assembly,
it IS auth0ritaUgely announced by /
Thiers, favors the Republic for the |
future government
1t reported that General ROs5el NJ. |
COurbat, Of the Commune, has been /
unearthei i'm Paris. The cOurt-mar- |
tial fOr the trial OF the insurgents has /
not vet convened.
An Official Journal ascTibes the ia /
surrecti q 10 the congregation by Ma /
9OleOn Of 800, 900 wOrkmen in Paris. |
Il is rumored that the Count de |
ChambOrd has arrived at B0ulOgne.
jules Meres, the celebrated French /
banker. IS dead.
PARIS, June 8.-The Marquis Of /
Gallift WIS assassiuated to-day by the 1
widow Of one Of the Communists who /
was shot by his order.
RUSSIA.
ST. PETERSBURG, June S.-The re-
port that the Russian campaign 4
against Khevia has been successfully /
terminated, Is confirmed.
PRUSSIA.
BEELIN, June S.-The Emperor Of /
Russia and bis son Alexis, with
brilliant stafi, have arrived in Berlin.
They were received at thestatiOn by
Emperor William and his staff, and
escorted 70 the palace by the Imperial
guards.
VERsAILLEs, June SIN the As
sembly, to-day, the debate on the re-
moval Of the political disabilities Of
the Orleans Princes, adjourned nom
Monday. was resumed.
The Committee reported in favor Of
sbolishing the law Of prescription.
Mr.. Thiers arose and said that ne
mad opposed the abr0gatiOn OF the law
because he believed that such action
would be dangerous.
He only 6ssented 70 the views OF the
com mittee on the Princes engaging /
not TO sit in thu Assembly and not to
enter into an intrigue against the Re- /
public. The safety Of the Republic !
mad been cGnLded TO him, and he
would not betEay that trust.
The Assembly then voted to abrO-
gate the law o. prescription by a vote /
Of 4S4 yesg 10 1U3 nays, and proceeded /
70 declare valid the election Of the /
Duke D'Aumsle aud Prince DeJOin-
vile, to seats in the Assembly, by a /
vote of AS to ll3.