Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-06-19
Foreign News.

| lie FrGUcli Donate VIII, IL Is uOuHTSlOUu, lOT-
may discuss the question of dissolviug the
Chamber Of Deputies 10 day. 1t was before
the Bureau yesterday, ana committee Of nine
was appointed, Of whom six are in favor and
three opposed 10 dissolution. In the Deputies
the Duke de Cazss gave as,uranccs that France
lntCniS to preserve cordial aud pacillC
policy aud dwcIt on their good relations with
other countries. concluding AMID great applause.
Othcr speakers were ToL 80 fortunate, and when
NJ. Jules Ferry reminded fuUc!lonarles who
abused power during the elections that the
House would Judge them, the tnmut became
50 great that he was obliged TO leave The tr-
buue. Finally the debate Was adjourned until
today.
a Paris correspondent states that the Empe
ror William, on learning Of Minister Wash
burnc's resignation, resolved to present him
with his lic.siz, portrait in acknowledg ment
of the protection given by Mr.. Washburnc to
German subjects ia France during the war Of
1870. Minister Washburnc will probably visit
Berlin before returning to the United States.
The Reform Club of London gave diurcr
last night 10 honor Of General Grant Among
the American guests were Consul General Ba-
dcau and the United States Minister to Russia
Mr. Picrrcpobt WAS unable to attend. Lord
Derby, TO whom III invitation vas sent in order
to show that the gathering Was not 4 party one,
replied expressing regret that 4 previous cnga-
Cement prevented him from accepting it. Fart
Granville occupied the chair, and Right Hon.
Orabu ". i. Forster was Vice Chairman.
Among the eminent persons present were Mr.
Richard Baxter, Chairman Of tic General Com.
mittcc; Mr. Adam, the Liberal whip; Sir Char
les Dixie, Mr. W. +. Baxter, MIR. Latham.
Mr. llomS, Mr. Mundca and macy other
mrIubcrs Ut Parliament. Tom Taylor was the
principal non political celebrity nrcscnt. -Four
t0aSts only were drank. The Queen was pro-
posed by the Chairman. Tine President and
people of tho United States was proposed IN
cordial terms by Mr.. Forster, who said that 10
praisng the American people he felt he was
pralsG" his oN1 cOunrymcn. 10 this the
United States Minister to Russia responded,
concluding with the sentiment, which was
heartily responded to, Of Liberal men and lib
cra measures Earl Granville then proposed
Gen. Grants health. lie recalled the changes
which Il century had wrought in tho relations
Of the Two kindred countries. Gen. Grant ex.
pressed intense satisfaction at the cordial greet
ing he received, which, he said, was typical Of
the reception he had enjoyed since his arrival
10 this country. The health of the Chairman
was proposed Ivy Mr.. Frazer Rae, who intimat-
cd that Mcssrs. John Bright and Charles Viii
licrs, though prevented from being present,
were in cordial sympathy with the cntertaiu-
meat.
Iu the British House Of Lords last hight the
government was again defeated on tho burials
bill. The Earl of Harrowby moved that where
friends Of Il deceased person object TO the
Church Of Eoglaud service they may dispense
with il, or substitute other service, even
though the deceased is buried 10 i church yard.
The Duke Of Richmond, lord president Of the
council, said he would meet the motion with
decided negative, as it would operate very un.
justly on the clergy. The motion, however,
passed by 1877 to Ill. At the request Of the
Duke OF Richmond, the further consideration Of
the bill was adjourned for week TO allow him
to consult his colleagues The government will
probably withdraw the bill. 1t is TO be noted
that ii 345 ccraymcn recently signed o protest
against Lord HarroWby's motion.
LONDON, Juno 19.-General Grant will not
leave England rs soon rs WAS expected. Be.
sidos banquet at Liverpool on the 2S.h of June,
there is TO be dinner in his honor ut the u. $.
Service Club, Of the 81 ofJuly.
In tho House Of Commons this afternoon Mr.
Burke, under secretary, for the Foreign Depart
mont, in reply to question by Mr.. DIllwyn
(LibersD member for Swansea, said it was not
Mr.. Lsyard, the British ambassador al Constant
canal for tho reason that such & request had
never been made. The Porte has not yet ans
werod tue intimstion contained in the published
OADprs.