Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-26
IMPORTANT NEWS FROM FRANCE
RESIGNATION Of Theirs Election Oh
MnrshaI McNIahOn us PrcSINcnt.

VERSAILLES, May 24.-The Assembly reas-
oomhlcd ut two o'clock this afternoon and after
an energetic speech by NJ. Cashier Perler,,
| minister of tho Interior, rejected by vote OF
| AGO AGAINST 34S the simple order OF the day,
cmanating from the Left and supported by the
government. An order Of the day prepared by
The Right. declaring that the present form OF
| government was not under discussion and re-
crctIinr that the construction Of the ministry
did not afford conservative guarantees, was
then adopted by vote Of 36O to 344.
JJnop the announcement OF the result OF the
last vote Nj. ParagnOn, member OF the Right,
said tho supreme interests Of the country re-
ouired that the Government should not remain
silent.
His remarks were received with noisy:pro..
tcstations by the Left. When the tunult had
subsidized paragnou proposed night session:
| NJ. Dufaure, minister OF justice, assembled the
tribune and declared that France would not re-
main moment without government, not
withstanding the vote first cast. There exists
a president AMI the republic. The ministry
would answer for the maintenance OF order.
they would consult with the President and
agree to a night sitting
The Left shouted, why will the govern
mcnt thus set Europe and pos,crliy an example
of this monstrous ingratltuIcY
The Right insisted that the government
should promptly communicate It's decision TO
the Assembly. After further debate. which
was conducted amidst the greatest excitement,
it was decided to have night session, and a
recess was taken until the evening. The result
of tho votes has caused intense excitement.
The streets are crowded with pcop eagerly
awaiting the developments OF to night setting.
VERSAILLES, May 24-EveniDg. The AS,
sembly reassembled in session at SIP. III. Du-
faure, minister of justice announced that the
ministers had rendered their designations to NJ.
Thicrs. who had accepted them.
NJ. Dufaure then handed to NJ. Buffet, pres
ident of the Assembly, message from Prcsi-
dent Theirs announcing that he delivers back
to the Assembly the high functions which had
been conferred upon him.
The reading of the message produced pro-
found sensation. In the Chamber, General
Cbangaroier and Duke de BragIie moved that
the Assembly Immediately appoint successor
to Theirs. This motion caused terrific up
roar. The Left moved that the resignation OF
Theirs be not accepted. This motion was re-
jected by vote OF 3GS to $50. The rcslgua-
ton of President Theirs was then accepted.
Nj. Buffet fruitlcssly attempted to culogze
Theirs
The members Of the Left endeavorcd to Sc
cure an adjournment OF the election of a sue.
cessor to NJ Theirs, but the Right insisted
upon choosing President Of the Republic im-
mediatcly.
\ vote was taken, and it resulted in the clcc-
ton of Marshal McNlahon, who received $50
votes.
The deputies Of the LIFT abstaincd from vo-
ting A committee was then appointed to wait
upun Marshal McNlahon and inform him that
he had been elected president of The republic.
The committee was headed by NJ. Buffet, who
temporarily handed over the presidency of the
Assembly to NJ Goulard The members of
the Left enthusiastically ch0crtd NJ. Guulard
upon his taking his seat.
Upon the return Of the committee to the AS
sembly, NJ Buffet resumed the chair, and an
bounced that Marshal Mcmahon had accepted
the Presidency Of the Republic, though not
without pain NJ. Buffet also stated that the
ministers would temporarily remain.
The crowds in the streets and in front OF the
Legislative Chamber Increased at night, and
when the result of the proceedings in the AS
sembly was known, there were loud shouts Of
give la Thicrs'' and "livc la Rcpublique. y
| There was no attempt at disorder, and the poo
pie quietly dispersed
PARIS May 24-Evcning. The resignation
Of Theirs aud the election of Marshal Mcmahon
to succeed him causes intense excitement here.
The streets have been crowded all the evening
with people discussing the events Of the day,
but 20 disturbance is reported.
| PARIS, May 25-Evening.- change 10
the Presidency has been accomplished without
the slightest disturbance Perfect order pre-
walls throughout France. The troops have
been confined to their barracks since yesterday
morning, but all is quc: in Paris, and there
are no signs Of disorder 10 the Departments.
The Radical journals to-day arc quiet in tone.
| They recommend prudence and wisdom on the
part of the Republicans, and urge peace and
| strict adherance to the law. NJ. Gambetta has
| issued manifesto calling on the Republicans
! to respect the law.
| Marshal Mcmahon has sent communication
to NJ Buffet, President of the Assembly, ac-
kuowledgng the receipt Of his election to the
Presidency, and accepting the office IN the fol-
lowing terms:
81 will obey the will Of the Assembly the de-
pository of the national sovereignty. 1t is a
heavy responsibility but with Gods aid and
the devotion fthc army, [ will continue the
work of bera;ing the territory and restoring
order and will maintain tranquility and the
painciplc on which society rests 10 this |
pledge my word as an honest man and soldier.
PARIS May 25.-The President has issued
Circular to the Projects Of the Departments
promising that no attack will be made on tho
laws and institutions of the country.
Formation of the new Government has not
yet been completed. 1t is said Duke de Bro
ge will have the Ministry of the Interior, and
Pierre Magne that of Finance and Baron De-
ari,z, NJ. NJ. Ernoul and Batbie will enter the
Cabinet. A portfolio was rendered to NJ. Gou
lard, late Minister of Finance, Immediately af
ter President Theirs Deposition but he declined.
Large mum bers of Republican functionaries
have resigned.
ALEXANDRIA COUNTY. Alexandria
correspondent of the Washington Chronicle
says Among the other industries of our city
aud county, would call your readers atten-
ton to the numerous and prosperous brick
yards in the county, near the Long bridge from
which yards large proportion Of the Washing
ton buildings are erected. There are some