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forced to give them to the Government in more
than one instance.

forced to give them TO the Government in more
than one instance.
1t would seem that D Frenchman's ambition
reaches its climax when possessed of the right
to wear an order. Napoleon I was rather Law
ish in the distribution of decorations, but Ma
poleon III greatly exceeds his uncle in the Gre
alton of Knights of the Legion of Honor. he
is continually institutSng new decorations, and
all who breathe the Imperial atmosphere are
knighted; even dentists wear the badge for
pulling teeth with sklI and the first cook, ex-
pert in making johnycakes, will in time be
high officer of the order.
The Imperial baby is a commander OF the
order, and we should pot be surprised to learn
that his dolls are likewise decorated. The last
decoration is called the medal of st. Helena, In
memory of Napoleon. L, given to all the survi-
wing soldiers who fought under that great
General. The mania of wearing decorations is
so very contagious, that women now begin to
initiate the favored sex in that weakness.
A washerwomsn was recently brought before
the police, and condemned to several months
imprisonment, for having worn decorations be-
longing to her customers from the Crimean
wars. Her excuse was, that she could lot re-
sist the temptation of wearing those beautiful,
bright ribbons and crosses, which had covered
the hearts of those gallant fellows who passed
them over to her for the payment of their wash
ing bills.
The first series of visiters have arrived at the
Chateau of Compiegne, where the Emperor,
Empress, and the Prince Imperial, have taken
up their abode until the middle Of next month.
An American named Edward D., some
time ago arrived in Paris, and took no bis resi-.
dence in an hotel of the Rue Neuve Saint Au-
gustin. he embarked in B)urse speculations,
and was, he acknowledged, unsuccessful Du.
ring the last few days he was observed to be in
state of profound dependency. Nothing hav-
ing been seen or heard of him during the whole
of yesterday, the proprietor of the hotel expert
enced alarm, and Ike open the door of his
room, which was found locked. Mr.. d. was
found seated in an arm chair, with bis brains
blown out. No report Of any feearm had been
heard, and it Appeared that he had made use
of an air pistol, which was found lying by his
side.
The Messenger du Midi says: +" The ameli-
grafton, although slight, which has been an
nounced in the state of Mademoiselle Rachel,
continues, and is favored by the splendid
weather"
Monsieur Guizot has just returned from his
country seat, "Val Richer" and is now engag-
ed in the correction of his memoirs, which will
be published in January next.
A 6'st-class gold medal has been conferred
on Captain W. Power, OF the American schoon.
er Howard, for rendering assistance to the
French merchant vessel, La Jeune Anais,'
which went ashore some time ago on the small
island of Pnnel near the Isle Saint Martin.
| The first number of journal called La Is're
| Promise, published in French at Nice, under
the direction of Alphonse Karr, has Just ap'
peared.
| A letter from Warsaw in the Presse of Wen
ma says: 1t is perfectly true that the Russian
Government has set apart 100000 roubles
for the reconstruction of Sebastopol, and, al
though the treaty of Paris forbids the building
of Notifications, it is supposed it may be easily
eluded."