The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-09-10

Archbishop Guibert declared his readi
meas TO Ofioiate at the Iuyalides or Made,
leine had II been a state funeral, but, re.
fused 10 sanction change Of parish for
the unofficial burial. Happily the pro.
cession will move from the church by the
Rue Lepelletier along the inner bouIe,
wards to the Chateau d'Eau, and thence
by the boulevard Voltaire 10 pere La
Chaise, a route Of about two leagues; and
even hlSsPace will scarcely accommodate
the multitude which viii be collected.
The police have taken great precautions
and the head OF that department has
given the SIriCtest injunctionB to his sub.
ordinates 10 prevent an excess Of zeal
endangeriug the general tranquility. At
noon rain continues falling in torrents.
THE FUNERAL coRTEaE.
PARIS, September 8, 2 P. MAT $50
o'clock the police cleared the Place st.
Georges and the streets. adjoining the
church. The cortege left the place at
noon In the following order: Bearers Of
the orders and decorations worn by the
deceased; masters OF the ceremonies;
family Of the deceased; Senators; ex.
deputies; members OF the French acad.
emy; members OF the academy OF moral
and political sciences; other classes Of the
institute; the Council General OF the
Seine; deput1tions from various councils;
general and municipal councils; deputa.
lions from AuEin; other deputAtioni; in
yited friends Of the deceased. The open
hearse, drawn by six horses, on which the
coffin rested was covered with palm
branches, wreAths Of flowers, immortelles
and tri.colored bows and rosettes. The
whole route was lined with an immense
number oil people, Notwithstanding the
rain. The shops are closed and display
on their shutters a placard bearing the
words, National Mourning" Perfect
tranquility prevails everywhere. The
rain ceased al ! o'clock.
EVERYTHING PASSED OFF QUIETLY.
The city has assumed its usual appear.
ance. Everything passed of quietly and
without political manifestation, even in
the speeches at the cemetery. The speeches
were remarkable for their moderation.
NJ. Grevy, ex-President Of the Cham
Der OF Deputies, first recapitulated the
deceased's political career, particularly
dwelling upon the great and patriotic
sacrifice he had made by renouncing his
earlier monarchial convictions in favor Of
a Republic.
Admirals Pothuan, Saey and Vitry
then variously eulogized his splendid ad-
ministratiye, literary and oratorical tai
entS.
Jules Simon, who made the principal
oration, said the first feeling after so great
a loss was one OF discouragement, but
Thiers had taught them by the example
OF his life never TO despair and never to
draw back. Patriotism shines from
throughout Theirs books and the history
Of his life. He served King, but only
on condition that the King himself was
faithful servant Of the Constitution.
Jules Simon concluded his oration as
follows: Adieu in the name Of the coun.
try to the historian Of the revolution, to
the champion OF liberty. to the liberator
OF territory, and 10 the first President oi
the French Republic.
GambettR left the cemetery before the |
speeches were pronounced. At the con.
clusIon Of the ceremonies the crowd dis.
in perfect tranquility. The funeral
was very imposing. All Of the diplomatic
corps were present, including Edward F.
Noyes, the U. S. Minister, and Elihu B. |
Washburne.