The New York herald., 1877-09-08
From All Parts Of the
World.
To-Day a Day of National Mourning
for France.
DIR. BUTT ON OBSTRUCTION
Apprehensions for the Maize Cror
On the Nile.
lpY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD. I


LONDON. Sept 8, 1871
The proprietors of the principal shops In ParIi
give notice that their establishments will be closed
Saturday. tho day being regarded one of nationa
mourning Tho evening papers publish the arrange
mens for the funeral procession, and say, in conclu
sion that tho patriotism of every citizen is relied upon
for the preservation OF order.
TROOPS ALONG THE ROUTE
The LibeTte says troops will be nassed along the
whole route. Detachments will also accompany the
procession and bivouac behind the Cemetery of Per
Ia Chaise. NM. Grevy Jules Simon and other emi
nent men will speak at the grave.
WHAT DIR. BUTT VALUES MOST.
The letter OF DR.. Butt, homo ruler member of Parla
ment for Limerick city. explaining to his constituents
tho difference between him and the obstructlonsts in
the House Of Commons shows that his split with those
gentlemen Is complete He concludes, referring to the
obstructive policy as follows:-
OBSTRUCTION MISTAKE.
81 value above all earthly things the regard and af:
fection OF my countrymen have learned to feel
pride In a seat in Parliament and 10 set some
value political influence and power but were the
choice put to me l would forfeit them all forever
rather than botray my duty to my country by sane.
toning Tor hour resort to unconstitutional
course OF conduct which know in my heart could
bring the OF that country nothing but disaster
and disgrace"
CONDITION OF TIE NILE
Tho Nile at Cairo Is still low It is stated that the
Upper Nile is average height and that the Lower
Nile also must finally attain proper level The ques
ton IS whether the inundation OF the Lower Nile will
occur In time TO prevent failure OF the maize CROP
CLEopATRAs NEEDLE
The caisson containing the Egyptian obelisk for
London is ut length in deep water.
POPE GETS A WEAKNESS
A Reuter- telegram dated Rome to-day, says
'rhc Popo last evening bad slight attack Of weak.
ness, but with alarming symptoms. He rose late
this morning and worked in his study, but he is still
weak"
HIS HEALTH FAILING.
special from Rome contains tho following:-
s'Thc condition Of the Pope's health is not good as
1t has been for time past His limbs par
TALLY paralyzed, but Immediate danger is appre
hended. He resumed audiences Thursday. The
Liberia asserts that Nuncos have been instructed
to inform the Vatican as TO the prevailing opinoni
relative to tho next Papa election IN the various coun
tries to which they are accredited"
GENERAL GRANT AT WICK.
General Grant enthusiastically received at
Wick yesterday. On being presented the freedom Of
tho city the General said:-
'sDurlng the eight years Of my Presidency 1t was
my only hope, which l am glad to say was re.
alized that all differences between the nations
should be healed in manner honorable 10 both
In my for that result it was aim to do whN
was right, irrespective OF any other consideration
whatever. During all the negotiations felt tho i'm
portance of maintaining friendly relations between
the great English speaking peoples which believe 70
be essential the maintenance of peace and principle
throughout the world"