Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-27
Foreign News.

The remains Of John O'Mahony arrived in
Dublin, yesterday evening. The funGra! con-
mttec received the corpse at the railway Ter,
minus. The coffin was placed OH hcarso and
escorted through the principal streets hy 4
persons took part On the railway between
Cork aud Dublin people hockcd to the stations
to witness the passage of the train bearing
OMahony's remains, aud there were large as
semklages at CharlcviIle and Limerick June.
tons. About 500 persons awaited the arrival
Of the train at kingsbrdge. The procession,
however, was deferred until dark. An in
mense and disorderly crowd blocked the road
TO The terminus. The procession with several
bands Of music playing dirpcs began to move
about o'clock, and marched along the Quays.
One account says there were 100000 spccla-
tors. The remains were taken TO the Mcchan
les Institute, in the theatre Of which they will
lie in state until Sunday. The mob tried 10
force their way into the theatre with the corpse.
They were so disordorly that half IN hour was
occupied in conveying the collin lew yards
from the hearSc to the entrance, aud those
who bore it in wcro obliged TO lift it over The
heads OF the people. In spite Of the efforts OF
the committee thousands forced their way into
the building after the remains had been de-
posted in the theatre. Shortly after 9 o'cock
the crowd began 10 disperse but the desire TO
enter the building was such that it was not
Judged safe to open the doors to permit thoac
inside to 60 home until | p. m.
Gen. Diaz has been elected President Of
Mexico and Ignacio Vallarle Chief Justice.
The trip OF Diaz to the Northern States has
been deferred, his presence being necessary ut
the Capital. lie intends issuing manifesto,
calling on Liberals Of all shades to support him.
A man who requested an interview with the
Archbishop Of the City of Mexico, while c1u
versiug with him, drew dagger and attempt
ed to assassnatc him. The Archbishop de-
Tended himself and escaped unburt. The
servants arrested and handed the criminal over
TO the police The Minister Of the Treasury
has established q school in his Office for the
purpose Of teaching his employees bookkeeping.
Acting President Mcndez will probably receive
the appointment OF Governor Of Puchla.
An address was moved last night 10 the
House Of Lords praying her Majesty 10 adopt
measures to prevent hostiities in the East, Sc
cure adherence TO treaties and promote the
welfare of races subject to Turkey. During
the debate which cnsucd Lord Grey was strong
ly ani.Russia. vigorously opposing interior
ence between the Turks aud their subjects. La
regard to Englaud's treaty obligations being
unchanged, Lord Derby said this involved the
consequence that if any one bound themselves
by treaty 10 protect State they must still
continue to do So, even if the State wlfuIly
and perSistcntly rejected their advice. The
motion was negatiVcd without division.
The Nova Scotians have been thrown into
state OF great excitement by decision Of the
Supreme Court with regard to the illegal use
Of 40 old seal of The Province. The count is of
opinion that every act requiring the great seal
for the last eight years is totally void. The eff.
feet of the decision is to leave Nova Scotia
without Parliament or Government, and to
render null all grants Of marriage lccuscs and
all commissions since 1869. Imperial cgisla-
ton, it is said, will be required to rectly mat
tcrs.
The military police force which Col. Valcn-
tine Baker has been authorized to organize in
Turkey will number about 10000, and foreign
officers will be employed.
To its weekly review Of the British corn trade
the Mark Lane Express says: Wheat advanced
one shilling per quarter, and corn also advanced
slightly,