The Minnesotian. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1851-1852, 1851-11-13
Napcicon:s Views of Christ.

| PuoiiC u'sCouiSc, Vi Il conversation Which
passed between the Emperor Napoleon
after his banishncnt to St. Halena, anl
his faithful friend Count de Montholon
The conversation was published not long
since in a foreign Journal 1t is So well
authenticated, and SO interesting, in itself
| that we here present that portion of. il
which relates TO Christ, to Our readers
81 know men," said Napoleon, land tte.l
You that Jesus is not man! The reli-
glon OF Christ is mystery which subsists
fby lis own force, and proceeds from a
mind which rs not a human mind. We
find it in marked individuality, which
originated train OF words and actions
unknown before. Jesus borrowed moth
ing from our knowledge. He exhibited in
himself perfect example of his pros poets.
Jesus is not philosor her, for his proofs
are miracles. and from he first his di. ciplcs
adored him. In fact, learning and philos-
ophy are OF no use for salvation and Je-
sus came into the world to reveal the
mysteries Of Heaven, and the laws of the
Spirit. ...
alexander: Caesar, Charlemasne, and
myself founded empires but on what
foundation did we rest the creations of
our genius? Upon force. Jesus Christ
alone formed his empire upon love, and
at this hour millions of men would die
for him.
at was not day, or battle, that a.
chicved the triumphs of the Christian re-
llglon in the world. No, it was q long war.
contest for three centuries, begun by
the apostles, then continued by the flood
OF Christian generations. In this war, all
the kings and potentates of the earth were
on one side; on the other, see no army.
but a mysterious force, some men
scattered here and there in all parts of
the world, and who have no other rally
ing point than common faith in the mys-
terry of the cross.
Il die before my time. and my body
will be given back to the earth, to become
food for The worms. Such is the fate of him
who has been called the great Napoleon.
What an abyss between my deep mystery
and the eternal kingdom of Christ, which
is proclaimed, loved and adored, and which
is extending over the whole earth. Call
you this dying? Is it not living, rather q?
The death Of Christ, is the death of G 3D."
Napoleon stopped at the last words,
but Gen. Bertrand making no reply, the
Emperor added-''F you do not perceive
that Jesus Corist is God, then did wrong
to oppoint you General. ~ Y. Evan-
gelia.
Quite facinating young lady, at
tired in full Bloomer costume, came
through on the cars last Saturday,
from Cleveland. She created consid-
cradle sensation among some Of the
passengers by descanting on the advan-
tages Of the Bloomer mode over all
others. Her remarks were exceeding
ly pithy and amusing, frequently verg-
ing upon Mrs. Swishelm's style, and
interspersed with quotations in both
poetry and prose, sustaining her posi-
ton in favor Of Bloomerism, to the to-
tai annihilation Of long skirts, &c.
DR.. Abernethy, the celebrated physi-
clan Of London, it will be remembered.
was one Of the most eccentric men Of his
time. Few things displeascd him more
than having patient giving tiresome ac-
counts of his troubles. A woman, know
ing Abernethy's love of the laconic, hav-
ing burnt her hand, called at his office.
Showing him her hand, she said
"a burn"
"A poultice," quietly answered the
learned Doctor.
The next day the woman returned and
said
Better"
"Continue the poultice." ~
In week, she made her last call, and
her speech was heightened TO three mon
osylables: ..
"Well, your fce?"
"Nothing," said the once pleased ply
sician, You are the most sensible uoman
eUer sdW." ..r ..- ~
OBEY ORDERs.-A brave veteran Of
fcer, reconnoitcring a battery. which
was considered impregable, and which
it was. necessary to storm, laconically
answered the engineers, who were en-
deavoring to dissuade him from the at
tempt Gentlemen, you may think
and say what you please, all I know is,
that the American flag must be hoisted
on the ramparts tomorrow morning, for
l have the order in my pocket"
BROKEN BANKS -Thompson's Re-
porter says: The broken Banks have
not yet resumed. We think the Wes-
tern Bank at White Creek, and the
Farmers Bank at Nina will resume
but the New Rochelle and the James
Bank will be wound up. The Peoples
Bank, Peterson is not bought. The
Commercial Bank, N. j., is selling al
SO cents. There is mr. particular dis
trust Of any more Banks. - '-
MOBIIE AND ONO ROAD.- The