The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-09-13
M. THTERSS FUNERAL.
Paris OVeraOWS with Visitors to do
Honor TO The Dead Statesman,
BUSINESS GENERALLY SUSPENDED
AND GREAT GRIEF MANIFESTED.
The OratlOns of M. Grevy and Jules
Simon at the Grave.

PARIS, September S.-Deputations from
many provincial towns, large numbers OF
people from the provinces and many
English visitors arrived and witnessed
the funeral of M. Theirs. The weather
was rainy, but Notwithstanding this the
crowds were immense. The shops were
closed and displayed on their shutters a
placard bearing the words, National
mourning" The attitude of the Arch
bishop of Paris has provoked much re-
marx. Paul Remusat, on behalf OF the
Thiers family, waited on him for per
mission to have service at the parish
church of Notre Dame de Lorette, as
signing as reason that the Madeleine,
with its surroundings, was the only spot
spacious enough for the thousands who
will follow the procession. Notre Dame
de Lorette has little space around it, and
is small, without an extended frontage.
Archbishop Guibert declared his readi-
ness to officiate at the Invalides OF Mad
eleine had it been a State funeral, but
refused to sanction the change Of parish
for an unofficial burial. 1t was then de-
cided to change the route of the process
son and have it move from the church
by way of Rue Lepelletier along the
inner boulevards to Chateau D'Eat and
thence to the Boulevard Voltaire to the
cemetery of Pere La CLaise, about two
leagues.
The cortege left the Place st. Georges
at noon in the following order;
Bearers of the orders and decorations
worn by the deceased, Masters Of Cere'
monies, Family of the Deceased, Sena-
tors, ex. Deputies, Members of the French
Academy of Moral and Polita, Sciences
and other classes of the institute, the
Council General of the Seine, Deputa.
tions from various Councils, General and
Municipal Councils. Deputations from
Anzim, other deputations and invited
friends of the deceased.
The open hearse drawn by 6 horses, on
which the coffin rested, was covered with
palm branches, wreaths of flowers, i'm
mortelles and tri colored bows and ro-
settes. The whole route was lined by
an immense number Of people, uotwith-
standing the rain.
Madame Theirs was accompanied by
Madamoiselle Dosne at the funeral ser
vice in the church of Notre Dame De
Lorette, Gambetta was Cheered as he
left the church after the ceremony. A
deputation from Belfort was the only one
in the procession which carried a ban
ner. -,
At2 o'clock the cortege arrived at the
Boulevards, preceded by squadron OF
mounted gems d. armes. The crowd ev-
erywhere respectfully uncovered as the
coffin passed Some shouts of "Vive La
Republique," were raised at the top OF
the Boulevard Montmaitre.
$3.50 p. p.-The city has assumed its
usual appearance. Everything passed
off quietly and without political mani
festation even in speeches at the ceme'
terry.
The OratlOns at the Grave.
The speeches were remarkable for
moderation. NJ Grevy, ex President OF
the Chamber of Deputies first recapitu--
lated the political career of the deceased
particularly dwelling upon the great and
patriotic sacrifice he had made by re-
nounCing his earlier monarchial conVic'
tions in favor of Republic.
Admiral Pothuau and M. Sacy and NJ.
Vitry then variously eulogized hissplen-
did administrative, literary and orator
ical talents. Jules Simon, who made the
principal oration said the first feeling
after so great loss was one of discour-
agement, but Theirs had taught them by
the example of his life never to despair
and never to draw back. Patriotism
shines throughout Thiers's books and
the history of his life. He served king
but only on condition that the king him
self was faithful servant of the Consti-
tuition. M. Simon concluded his oration
as follows:
"Adieu, in the name of the country
to the historian of the Revolution, to
the champion of liberty, to the liber-
ator of our territory and to the Presi-
dent of the French Republic"
M. Gambetta left the cemetery before
the speeches were pronounced. Atthe
conclusion of the ceremonies the crowd
dispersed in perfect tranquility. The
funeral was very imposing. All the di-
plomatiC corps were present including
Edward F. Noyes, United States Min
lister and Elihu B. Washburne.
The National Flag at halHMast.
Washington, Sept. 8.-The National
flag is half masted to-day over all the
departments in respect to the late ex.
President Theirs of France.