The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-02-05
NEWS In GENERAL.

i Marshall MacMahon has resigned
the Presidency Of France. The fol-
lowing is the text of his letter of
resignation;
VERSAILLES,
/ Jan. 80, 10.
i At the opening of this session OF
the chambers the ministry presented
to you programme which, while af-
fording satisfaction to public opiu-
ion, appeared to the cabinet such al
might be voted without danger to
the security or good administration
OF the country. Putting aside all
personal views had given the pro-
gramme my appreciation, for I was
sacrificing no principle to which con-
science commanded me to remain
faithful. To-day, the ministry thin
king to respond to the opinion of The
majority in the two chambers, pro-
poses to me in regard to the high
military commands some generals
which ! consider contrary to the In
terest Of the army, and consequently
to those Of the country. / cannot
subscribe to them any other ministry
taken from the majority which would
impose upon me the same conditions.
| consider myself, therefore, bound
to shorten the duration of the mand-
ate which the national assembly con.
flded to me, and I therefore tender
my resignation. In quitting power,
l have the consolation Of thinking
that during the IS years / devoted
to the service of my country, either
as soldier or citizen, I have never
been guided by sentiments other
than honor and duty and absolute
devotion to my country. ] request
you to communicate my decision to
my chambers.
(Signed) MAcMAHoN,
Duke Of Magenta.
Proceedings in congress Of the two
chambers were opened BY NJ. Martel,
who again read MacMahon's letter
of resignation and the article Of the
constitution. n. De Gavardes, SEN
ator, amidst shouts Of disapproba-
ton, asked whether congress accept.
ed the resignation Of President Mae.
Mahon. Congress set this inquiry
aside by voting for the previous
question by large majority. Con-
gress after appointing tellers pro-
ceeded at FIVE o'clock to vote for
President Of the Republic. Seven
hundred and thirteen senators and
deputies were present, Of whom go
voted. The absolute majority re-
quired was 336. NJ. Jules Greyy oh
tanned $50 votes and GeSSfnl De
Cllausey 80. NJ. Grevy vas accord
ingly declared elected and was pro-
claimed President Of the Republic
for seven years. Forty three blank
voting papers were deposited. The
result was announced at 7:45 p. M,
shortly after the senate and chamber
of deputies resumed separate
sit'ings.
New ORLEANS, January 3O.-Tke
House bill repeating the charter nf
tue Louisiana Lottery company
passed the Senate by a vote Of 10 TO
II, with an amendment that it shall
take effect only after March 3, 1879.
The lottery company claim the re-
peal violates their contract with the
State, the original charter having
been granted for a given number of
years and will appeal to the courts.
The Episcopal council, both by q
vote OF clergy aad laity selected
Right Rev. ]. W. Wingfeld, mission
airy Bishop Of Northern California,
to occupy the position left vacant by
the death Of Bishop Wilmer.
ALEXANDRIA, January 30.-Thc
jury 10 the Arlington case returned q
verdict for plaintiff, Gen. Lee, for the
whole property In fee. Defendants
moved for new trial.
WAsH1NGToN, January 81. 1t is not
probable that vote on tue levee bill
will be again postponed. The report
Of the Board Of Engineers, in answer
to Gibson's letter was received and
sent to the government printing Office
yesterday, and will be ont tomorrow.
1t indorses Robertson's bill for the APP
pointment Of a commission, and also
favors the appropriation Of not less
than $3.50, 600 for use during the en-
suing year. Upon the strengths Of this
report, in addition to the work already
done on the subject personally among