The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-09
FOREIGN NEWS.
THEIRS FUNERAL.
Two Leagues of streets Crowded witt
People.

Two Leagues of streets Crowded with
People.
PARIS Sept. S.-Deputations from many
prCvincial towns have arrived here, and others
aiho,xpected. Large numbers are also here
pia,the provinces to witness the funeral of
sdil'hiers.
sdany English visitors are here with the
fme object. Notwithstanding the weather is
ainy, great crowd has already collected
utside his late residence in Place st. George
and the surrounding streets. The attitude Of
the Archbishop Of Paris has provoked much
remark.
M. Paul Remusat, on behalf Of M. Theirs
family, waited on him for permission to have
the service ut Madeline, instead Of at the par
ish Church Of Notre Dame de Lorette. Made
line, with It's surroundings, was the only spot
spacious enough for the thousands who will
follow the procession.
Notre Dame de Lorette has little space
around 1t, and is small, without extended
frontage. An ordinary funeral blocks up the
street, and whatever may be done, it will be
difficult to avoid frightful crush in the
limited space assigned to the procession.
Archbishop Guibert declared his readiness
to ofiiciate at the Invalides or Madeline had
1t been q State funeral, but refused to sane
tion change of parish for unofficial burial.
Happily the procession will move from the
church, by Rue Lapelletiere along the inner
boulevards to Chateau d 'Eau and thence by
the Boulevard Voltaire to Pere Lachaise, q
ride Of about twelve leagues, and even this
space will scarcely accommodate the null
titude which will be collected.
The police have taken great precautions
and the head of the department has given
the strictest instructions to his subordinates
to prevent an excess of zeal, endangering
general tranquility.
Eoon.--Rain continues falling In torrents
2p. m.-The police cleared Place st. George
and the streets adjoining the church.
The eortege moved at noon in the following
order: Bearers of orders and decorations
worn by the deceased, masters of ceremonies,
family of deceased, Senators, ex-Deputies
members Of the French Academy, members
of the Academy Of Moral and Political Sciences
other classes of Institutes, Council General of
the Seine, deputations from various councils
general and municipal councils, deputations
from Amin, other deputations and invited
friends OF the deceased.
The open hearse, drawn by six horses on
which the coffin rested, was covered with
palm branches, wreaths of flowers immor-
telles and tri-colored bows and rosettes The
whole route was lined by an immense number
OF people, notwithstanding the rain.
Shops were closed, and displayed on their
shutters q placard bearing the words
"National Mourning" Perfect tranquility
prevails everywhere.
The rain ceased at o'clok.
Five battalions Of troops escorted the
remains to the grave, with bands of music
and draped In Grape. The city is quiet, but
the military are confined In the barracks.
The coffin containing the remains of Theirs
was completely covered with wreaths Of beau
tiful flowers. Thecrowd during the procession
was perfectly silent and orderly.
PARIS, Sept s.-M. Grevy, president Of the
Chamber of Deputies, and NJ. Jules Simon,
late Minister of the Interior. delivered ora
tions at the tomb of ex-President Theirs at |
Pere Lachaise. 1t is estimated that a million
and a half of people were present. Good
order prevailed everywhere, but there were
cries Of 'sVive la Republique.''