Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-09-14
THEIRS FUNERAL.

A Multitude Of MuurasFs AsSsnblsd to
Pay the Last Tribute 10 the Father Of the
French Rspubllc-!nuIemsat Weather
Does Not Prevent the People Attending
the Funeral.
PARIS, Sept. SAT s o'clock this
morning, deputation from many pro.
vinclal towns arrived here, and others
are expected. Large numbers are also
here from the provinces 10 witness the
funeral. Many English visitors are here
for the same purpose, NotwithStand.
ing that the weather Is rainy, great
crowd is already collected outside Of his
late residence in the Place st. George
and ad Joining streets. The attitude ofthe
Arch Bishops Of Paris has prevented
much remarks. NJ. Paul Remusat on
behalf of N. Theirs family waited on
them for permission 10 have service at
Madeline instead OF at Parish Church Of
Notre Dame dc Lorette. Madeline,
with its surroundings, was the only
spot spacious enough for the thousands
who will follow the procession. No.
,re Dame de Lorette has littlO space
around il and is small, with.
out extended frontage. An ord
mary funeral would block the
street, and whatever may be done
it will be difficult to avoid frightful
crush in .he limited space. Archbishop
Guibert declared his readiness to Off.
ciate a. the Invalides or Madeline had
il been a state funeral, but refused TO
sanction change in parishes for an
unofficial burial, Happily the process
sion will move from the church by the
Rue Sepettiere, along the inner boule-
Yards 10 the Chateau D'Eu, and thence
by the boulevard Voltaire TO Pere La
Chaise, a route Of about two leagues
and even this space will scarcely &C.
commodate the multitude which will
DO collected. The police have taken
great precautions, and the chief hal
given instructions 10 bis subordinate!
to prevent an excess Of zeal or en-
dangering the general tranquility
Rain continues falling in torrents. A
2:l5 the police cleared the Place ST
George and the streets adjoining tht
church. Tho cortege left that place
at noon, in the following order
Bearers Of the orders and decoration
worn by the deceased; Master Of Cere
moniee, family Of the deceased, Sena
tors and ex.Deputies, members of th
French Academy, members of III
Academy Of Moral Gnd Political Sci
oncea, Council General Of Seine, dep
utalious from various other Councilt
General and Municipal Councils,
deputa,iou from Amin, aud othC
deputations, and the invited friends c
the deceased. The open heRrse draw
, by SIX horses, on which the coffin res
cd, covered with palm branChe
, wreathes of 1)wers, Immorteles an
tri.colored bows Of rosettes. III
whole route was lined by great nun
bers Of people, Notwithstanding th
rain. Shops are closed aud display o.
their shutters plaeards bearing III
words National Mourning" PerieC
tranquility prevails everywhere. Raj
ceased at l pm.
PARIS, Sept. 8.-Madame Theirs WI
accompanied by Madame Dosne at II
funeral service in the Church Mott
Dame dc Lorette. N. Gambetta WI
, cheered as be left the Church alter Il
ceremony. The depatation from BE
fast was the only one in the processio
which carried o banner. At 2 o'cloC
the cortege arrived at the Boulevard
preceded by u squadron Of mounte
gems do arms. The crowd everywhel
respectfully uncovered as the cofi
passed. Some shouts of Vive 10 Il
publlGue were raised at the top Of Il
BE- uleYard Monte Matre.