The New York herald., 1873-10-14
FRANCE.
Republican Rejoicing Over Sundays Electicns-
A General Committee Of Management To Be
Formed-Coming Elections for Deputies
TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.

| PARIS oct 13, 1873.
| The republican Deputies to the Assembly waited
on ex-President Theirs to-day and rendered their
| congratulations the victory in the provinces
| yesterday. M. Theirs expressed his qualification
at the results OF the elections, because 1t would
! strengthen the hands Of the opponents OF mo-
| narchicli schemes.
| The Deputies have also sent telegram to NJ de
Remusat, expressing their Joy at his success.
| The members OF the Lett Centre will meet on the
23d inst. the extreme republicans on the 25th and
the moderate republicans on the 27th, TO designate
members OF general committee OF management.
Under the law the government must order cleo
tions for the Assembly in the Department OF Aube
the Goth inst 1t is probable that elections will
also be held on the same day In the Departments
OF the Lower Seine, the Seine and Disc, and
Fnisterre.
The BEZaine Trial-Exa m nati0n of tho
Accused.
PARIS Oct. 10, 1873.
The trial OF Marshal Bazaine was resumed at
noon to-day.
The attendance was larger than on any day since
the opening.
The President OF the Court began his examina-
tion OF the accused, stating that he should con-
slider that the prisoners responsibility commenced
with the 18th OF August. He, however, put several
questions In regard to events before that date.
In reply to questions concerning the disaster OF
Forbach Bazaine said he had no knowledge that
orders were given to the generals direct He was
present at the council Of war held by the En-
peror on the 9th Of August. It was then
resolved that his army should be brought
to the walls Of Metz, and the movement
in that direction began on the 11th. After reach.
ing the city he received no orders to obtain more
ammunition He complained Of the careessness
Of the intelligence service. He did not
receive precise information OF MacMahon's 8
situation until the 13lh and orders to
throw bridge across the Mosele reached him
only the day before. He denied that he could be
held responsible for the delay and subsequent
failure to destroy bridges to prevent the enemy's
pursuit.
Teegraphic dispatches were read showing that
Bazaine intended to counteract the flank move
ment Of the Germans, but the Emperor prevented
him from carrying out his plans.
The Marshal, in answer to further questions
especially concerning the 18th OF August, stated
that he agreed with the Emperor TO march to
Verdun, but delay was caused by the battle OF
B0rny, and he was otherwise hindered. He
was unaware the Emperor intended to
depart from Metz. He declared positively that the
Emperor left no special orders 1t was well un-
derstood, however that, in the event OF a strong
resistance, the army was TO remain at Metz few
days at least and not go beyond verdun in any
case.
After the battle of the 10th LebGuf and Canro-
bert agreed with him that it impossible to ad-
vance. Responsible officers informed him that
his supplies were insufficient.
He declared that he gave Canrobert all the aid
he asked at st. Privat He blamed Ladmirault for
not calling up the reserves
In justification OF his conduct after the 18th OF
August he cited the orders he had received to be
cautious.
The accused betrayed much excitement at the
beginning OF his examination which was long and
searching.
Sentence of Death ON M. Ranc.
PARIS, Oct. 13, 1873.
The Council OF War, before which M. Ranc was
summoned to appear, has declared him guilty and
passed sentence of death in costu,nactam.
Mondrchist Sentiment ON tho Elections.
PARIS, Oct. l3 1873.
The Journal de Paris declares that the recent
elections demonstrate the necessity for the restor-
alton OF the monarchy to prevent impending