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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-01-15

DR.. A. NJ. HILLS desires US to say, that
be will be in Philipsburg during the first
week in February, from the third to the
sth inclusive to attend to all calls in Den
tistrv. Rooms at Lloyd's Hotel jal5-3t
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8aftsman's Sonrnal.
CLEARFIELD, PA, JAN. Is, 1868.

RELIGIOUS. Divine services will be held
next sabbath. in Clearfeld, as follows:
By Rev. Archer (Presbyterlanl, II the
Court House, mo:ning and evening.
By Rev. Sembower in the Baptist church
in the evening.
By Rev. Guyer in the Methodist church,
in the morning.
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q O HIN G N E W
IN ANSONyILLE,

Clearfeld county, Penn a.
The undersigned having erected, during the
past summer. a large and comm odious store room.
is now engaged in filling it up with new and
select assortment of Fall and Winter goods which
he offers to the public at prices to suit the times
His stoc ok of Mems and boys clothing is unusual
ly extensive, and is offered to customers at from
$40 to $50 for whole suit. Flour. Salt and Gro
ceries, of every kind, complete assortment;
Stoves and Stove-pipe, heavy stock; Boots and
Shoes, Hats and Caps, in great variety Ladies
dress goods furs, and other fancy goods together
with an endless assortment OF notions toe tedious
to enunerate, always on hand, and soF sale very
cheap. Prints at 10 cents yard and other goods
in proportion Now is the time to buy.
Country produce of every kind, at the highest
market prices, will be taken in exchange for
goods and even Greenbacks will not be refused
for any article in store Examine my stock be-
fore you buv elsewhere.
October 80, 1857. ID. SWAN
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THANKS. Geary will accept our
thanks for an early copy of his message.
Our thanks are also due to Hon. L. J..
Mccullough for several public documents.
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PITTsBURG ADVERTISEMENTS
II LOU R! PROV VISION NS,l

X I I I
T. c. JENKINS,
CoMMIssIOy MERCHANT, WHOLESALE DEALER AND
RECEIv OF Flour, Provisions, ALL KINDS
oS PRODUCE AND REFINED OILS. &C.. &C
Chea pest Flour House in Pittsburg On hand
all well known and reliable brands Quality of
Flour guaranteed. inducements offered to Deal
ers and prices current sent each week.
Checkered Front, 273 Liberty st. Pittsburg, Pa.
January 23d, 1867.
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"HATrIE"-we will endeavor to publish
your communication next week.
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N EW PRING GOODS
JUST RECEIVED AT
K IR K e SPEN GERS,
Lumber City, Pa,

their cnstous Wou,u LesPeoay ii,Jim .haa
they have just received their Spring stock of
goods, consisting of Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots,
Shoes, Hats, Caps Fish, Salt, Flour, Bacon, Nails,
Paints, Oils. Stoneware, Hardware Queensware,
Baskets, Tubs, Churns, Carpet, Oil cloth, and
general variety of such articles usually
Kept In a country store, all of which they will
sell CHEAP FOR CASH.
stock of Ready made Clothing. which they offer
for sale at a small advance upon cost.
KIRK Il SPENCER.
Lumber City, Pa, May 8, 1867.
N. B.-We also manufacture to order, and con-
stantiy keep on hand general assortment of
Boots and Shoes, for men. women and children.
KIRK Il SPENCER
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D. r O B S o N & %,
1O. WHOLESALE GRoCERS,
Pork packers Dealers in Glass, Iron and Nails;
Family Flour of best brands; Bacon, Hams, Sides
and Shoulders; Lard, Mess Pork Dried Beef, and
Cheese; Beans, Hominy and Dried Fruit; Carbon
and Lard Oil, etc.
RED FRoNr. No. 255 Liberty Street Pittsburg
Penn'a March 6. IS67-Iy
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Tin-Ware

In great variety, and of the best manufaeture al
ways on hand among which will be found buck
cts of every size, tin-eups, oil cBns- sprinkling
cans, dusting pans, miners lamps; gallon, quart
and pint measures, and many other articles in
the tin ware line, which are wanted by everybody.
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Iron, Steel, n ails,

Spikes, Railroad and Mining supplies; Saddlery
and Harness material good assortment; Ropes,
Chains, Grindstones, circular mill and crosscut
Saws; Enameled Finished, and Plain Hollow
ware in great yariet Cables, Coal oil Lamps and
Lanterns; Lard, Linseed, Coal and Lubricating
oils; and an extensive and good selection of
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-01-15

A REvIvAL.-A revival meeting has been
in progress in the Lutheran church in Al
toona, for some time-Rev. Henry Baker,
in charge One hundred and ninety one
have made profession of faith in Christ,
and ninety ono were admitted to member
ship, previous to last Sabbath, when fifty
more were to be admitted. The interest is
unabated.
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A MOTH HER BIG "FLOP!'

MOTHER BIG FLOP"
wM. F. JOHNSON. ~: J. H. BAILEY.
Some two months ago it was formally announced
that Pennville was Right side up
Recent event, have proven the announcement
premature. Another Flop recently occurred,
and chief among the improved, Interesting, and
important phases presented, is the one portray
ing THE NEW, LARGE, AND COMMoDIoUs STORE
House, of
JOHNSON & BAILEY,
who have just returned from the East with a
large 0ud carefully selected stock of seasomabLe
goods-of greater variety, and of better quality,
than have heretofore been offered in this sec ton
of the county. Call at the New Store Gvo1ns,
and you will find:
Dry Goods and Groceries,
Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes,
Hard ware, Queens ware, Hollow
ware, Wood and Stone ware, Drugs, Oils,
Paints and Varnishes, Glass, Putty,
Ready made Clothing, Clocks,
Confectionery, Cheese, Flour,
Fish, and Provisions generally. Our stock of
Hardware c,H bear inspection as it is full and of
the best guaitty Our stock of Boots and Shoes
is unequalled in quality and low prices.
To the ladies, we would say-we intend to make
the Notion and Dress department worthy their
patronage Articles not on hand will be specially
ordered to suit customers.
The striking feature in the ''Flop," and the one
would keep before the people is, THE VERY
Low PRICES AT WHICH wEARE SELLING The pub
lie are invited to give us a call Bring on your
Produce, your Boards, Shingles. GRAIN Pork,
Butter. Eggs, Dried Apples, Rags, &c Our m otto,
CHEAPEST BEST. JOHNSON BAILEY.
Pennvilie, August 2o, 1851
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The attention of Mechanics, Builders Farmers.
Lumbermen aud Buyers generally, is invited to
the fact that we offering better assort
ment of goods in our line than can be found else
where in this part of tie Sta :. at prices to suit
the times. Our stock comprises general assort-
ment of Tools and Materials used by Carpenters,
Blacksmths, Carriage and Wagon max ers, Join
ers &C., together with large stock Of
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-01-15

PESNA STATE TEMPERANCE CoNvEN
7IoN-A Convention of the friends Of Tenn
perance, will be held in the Court House, in
Harrisburg. on Tuesday, February 18th,
1868, to continue in session so long as it may
find business. Each person attending the
Convention, who has purchased full rate
ticket TO Harrisburg at any station on either
Of the Railroads, will, at the Convention, re
ceive Free Return Ticket All Churches,
Colleges, Academies, and the various Ten
perance organizations are requested to send
delegates, and all other friends of the cause
are invited TO attend the Convention.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-01-15
NEW SPRIN GO 0 ID S.
c.. KRATZER & SON,

Are just opening at the Old Stand above the
Academy,
A large and .plendid assortment of Spring Goods,
which they are selling at greatly reduced prices
Particular after ton is invited to their stock OF
CARPETS,
cottage, common Ingrans, and superior Eng
lish Ingrains and Brussels) Floor and Table Oil
cloths Window Shades and Wall Papers
Especial pains has been taken in the selection
of Ladies' Dress Goods, White Goods, Embroide-
ries and Millinery goods.
They have also a large stock of Ready ma de
clothing, and Boots and Shoes, which they will
sell at a small advance on city cost,
Flour, Bacon, Fish, Salt and Plaster, Apples
Peaches and Prunes kept constantly on hand,
Also. some pure Brandy, Whiskey and wines
for medicinal uses
Also in store a quantity of large and small
clover seed.
We intend to make it an object for faimer1 t;,,
and Mechanics to buy from us. because we viii
sell our goods as low as they can be bought IN
the county; and will pay the very highest price
for ali kinds Of country produce. We will also
exchange goods for School, Road end County or
ders; Shingles Boards and every kind OF manu-
featured Lumber. May iS' leo'-
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DRUGS AND CHEMICALS.

Also. Patent Medicines of all kinds. Paints oiis,
Glass Putty, Dye-stuffs. Stationary. Tooacco ana
Sega-s, Confectionery, Spices, and larger stock
of varieties than before offered in this place.
and warranted to be of the best the market al
fcrds. Inspect their stock before purchasing 3
elsewhere and they feel warranted in saying tnat
you will be pleased with the quality and price Oh
their goods Remember the place Mossops ola
stand on Marts,st De-, 6. 1855.
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{ E,LEARFIELD HOUSE, CLEARFIELD.
~ PA-The subscriber would respectfully
solicit continuance ofothe patronage of his old
friends and customers at the 'Clearfeld House.
Having made many improvements, he is prepar
ed TO accommodate all who may favor him With
their custom Ever department connected with
the house is conducted in a manner to give gen
eral satisfaction. Give him a call.
Nov. 4 1866. GEO. n. COLBURN.
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TRY GoODS-the cheapest in the county, al
L. May 90, '67. MOSSOP'S.
ENLoUR-the cheapest In the county at
II May 20, 81 hoosofs'
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I1oR SALE-an elegant sleigh, perfectly new,
II and cushioned th throughout Apply 10
W. SMITH.
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U-ANTED-a servant to cook. wash and iron.
w Jan. 8. Apply to II. w SMITH.
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Death OF a MINISTER. James
Huston Bratten, late of Harrisburg, died
OF January 81, in Chambersburg, of chronic
bronchitis. About year ago he contracted a
severe cold while laboring in his charge in
Huntingdon county, which eventuated in
his death He leaves wife and four chill
dren His age was 50 years, 8 months and
Is days. Deceased was Lutheran minis
ter, and well known to many of our citizens
he having had charge of the Lutheran
congregations in this place and vicinity,
several years ago. Peace to his remains.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-01-15

TIE TIMBER BUSINESS We have but
little definite information as to the quantity
Of timber being taken out, but the iudica
tons are that it will fall something short of
that of last year. We do not say this for
the purpose of stimulating an increase Of
quantity but, on the contrary, to caution
our people against overStocking the mar
ket Large quantities, of last year timber.
still remain unseld, and, should the supply
equal that of last spring, and money remain
IS scarce as it is now, great loss will be ex-
perlenced by those who can least bear it.
Then, we repeat, be cautious as to how
much you get out Better that the supply
should be far less than the demand. for, in
that event, the prices will remain at re-
munerating standard "A word to the
wise is sufficient
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-01-15

Tue WEEK OF PRAYER. The "Week of
Prayer" was duly observed in this place, by
the members of the several churches. The
services were conducted by the Pastors of
the Methodist, Presbyterian, Baptist, and
Lutheran congregations, and were we'll at
tended by the laity, and others. A spirit
Of Christian fellowship and Christian love,
perTaded the entire series of meetings
and It is believed, much good will eventu-
G,e therefron
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-01-15

NOTICE To APPLICANTS FOR THE BENE-
FIT OF THE BANKRUPT ACT-It being pro-
yIled by the Both General Order in Bank
ruptcy of the Supreme Court of the United
States that "Iu cases where the debtor has
no means, and makes proof to the satisfac-
hon Of the Court that he is unable to pay
she cost prescribed By the Act, &c, the
Judge may, in his discretion, direct that the
lees and costs shall not exceed the sum of$50,
required to bedeposited by the applicant. L
desire to inform all such as desire to avail
themselves of the benefit of the above provi-
'on, that it cannot be expected to be applied
'othecase ofany petitioner who is OF sufficient
ability to employ an attorney to conduct the
pTOceedings for him. That if such petitioner
Incompetent to the task of preparing his
uSn petition and schedule, he may apply to
'aecIerk of the undersigned, Henry Bal, esq,
"irard, wi o will prepare the requisite pc
"Ilon and schedules for the reasonable fee
o. s., and the cost of stationary. S. E.
woodruff, Register in Bankruptcy.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-01-15

Peter Cartright, the celebrated Methodist
PREACHER, is still vigorous at the age OF elgh-
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A New LITERARY ENTERPRIsE.-The
Philadelphia tSaaday Times, Dec. 29th,
1867, says: Great Iiberality on the part of
the publishers. 800, 00O to be awarded to
the subscribers plan to induce a
large circulation. We have been favored
with advance sheets of new monthly Mag
azine, issued on an entirely new plan by
Messrs. Evans & Co., publishers. From
our knowledge of the parties engaged in this
enterprise, we feel justified in asserting that
the undertaking will be success, and in
all respects satisfactory to the public In
addition to the attractions of fresh and in
teresting monthly, containing articles from
the best authors in this country and Europe,
as the title indicates, the publishers draw
upon the whole world for topics Of interest,
and offer as inducements (if such is needed)
dividend system of an entirely original
character, in which all their patrons will
participate. This department is under the
personal supervision and exclusive control
of Mr. George G.. Evans, long and ftvora
bly, known as gentleman ofeXperence, ca
pability enterprise and probity. We COM
mend TO all perusa OF the prospectus, "
wherein the distinctive features of the en-
terprise are fully set forth. feeling satisfied
that the result viii be an Immense circua-
ton of their new monthly, The World at
Home Fail particulars arc sent free
Address Publishers The World at Home, -
Sl4 Chestnut street. Philadelphia, ia.
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II ARTS WICK & 1RW l n ,
DRUG lists,

CLEARFIELD, PA,
Having reftted and removed to the room lately
occupied by Richard Mossop, on Market ST., now
offer low for CASH, well selected assortment OF
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TEMPERANC MEETING. G.-We were graft
fed, on Monday evening, to see SO large
turnout to the Temperance Meeting. 1t in
dicates that the people are awaking to their
best interests, and showing by their preI-
ence at these gatherings that they are anx-
ious to adopt some means by which the
monster Intempersnce may be driven from
our land. We were also present at the chill
drens Temperance Meeting on Sunday af
ternoon, where impressions were made on
the minds of the little one which, We hope,
may never be etfaced, but may lead them all
to grow up good temperance boys and
iris At both these meetings we were IA
vored with the services of Rev George ID.
Chenowith, Cor Sec of the Penn'a State
Temperance Union, who addressed us on
the subject of Temperance. We trust that
he may be as successful elsewhere, as he was
here, in inducing persons to sign the pledge !;
and, if he is, we can truly say that through
his influence a rapid stride is being taken,
by the people of the State, toward crushing
out the terrible evil of intemperance. AT
the two meetings 260 persons signed the
pledge
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SOLDIERS BOUNTIES. "A recent bill
~ has passed both Houses of Congress. and
signed by the President, giving three years SOL
diers Sl00 and two years soldiers $50, bounty.
Soldiers wounded in line of duty, who did not
serve two three years entitled 10 the bounty.
20 Bountes and Pensions collected by me for
those entitled to them
WALTER BARRETT, Atty at Law.
Aug. 18th, 1865. Clearfeld, Pa.
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oHINGLEs, for SIS 90 per thousand; ,o at
- August 7. ~
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Pittsburg Prices Current,

PREPARE WEEKLY FOR THE "RAFrsNASs JOURNAL" "
BY T. c. JENKINS.
Dealer Flour, Produce and Refined Otks.
SPittsburg, Dec. 25th, 1867.
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SOMETHING NEWIN CLEARFIELD.
~ Carriage and Wagon Shop,
Immediately in rear Of Machine shop
The undersigned would respectfully inform the
citizens of Clearfeld, and the public in general.
that he is prepared to do all kinds Of work on
carriages, ouggies, wagons, seighs, sleds DO. on
short notice and in a workmaniike manner. Or
ders promptly attended to. WIN. MKNIGHT.
Clearfed. Feb. l. IS66-y
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Blacksnliths

Can be supplied with Anvils, Bellows. Vices,
siedges, hammers, horse and mule shoes horse
nails, and all kinds of hat and round bar iron,
nail rods etc and with cast shear, spring and
blister steel, from the best manufacturers in the
United States or of foreign manufacture.
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Stoves.

Comprising Spear justly celebrated Anti dust
cook and parlor stoves of all sizes Also, The Nj
agara cook Parlor cook. Brilliant, Dawn, Dew
drop, Artic, Egg and Picket stoves
All of the above goods will be sold cheap fer
Cash. GH ZEIGLER co.
Philipsburg Oct. 10Th, 1SS7.-ly.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-01-15

The subscribers having entered into partner
ship in the Drug business, and purchased the en-
tire interest of Mr.. c. d. Watson would respect
fully inform the citizens of Clearfield county
that they now prepared to furnish
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-01-15
GIFTS FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW
VI YEARS superb stock of fine Gold

and Silver Watches, all warranted to run and
thoroughly regulated at the low price of $40 each,
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DRUGS, PATENT MEDICINES,
PHYSICIANS

VIII find our stock of Drugs full and complete
and at a very slight advance on Eastern prices.
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SCHOOL BOOKS
Teachers and others will be furnished with class
ical and miscellaneous books by express, at short
notice.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-07-03
c.ITY rAxEs-s1oN1HLY RETURNS.
OFFICE OF THE CITY ASSESSOR
n,mu HA1r IuIu 1af 1853

- Cry BALL, July Let, 1858.
Notice Is hereby given to all concerned, tnas the
monthly Returns for the month OF June past IN con- @
pliance with the Ink Ordinance, ratified on the Zstn
Of January 1863 must be made on or before the 1otn
Instant.
TAXES on THE FOLLOWING ARE PAYABLE MONTHLY.
On OIL sales of Goods, Wares and Merchandize, IN,
cludng Gales by Bakers, Butchers, Huckstere, AMI
by dealers in Rice, Lumber, bay, Grain and Naval
Stores.
On all ercea receipta of oil Street Railroads:
On al gross receipts OF all Express companies
On all sales at auction.
On oil Carriages and Buegiss.
On an income derived from toe pursuit of any
faculty, profession, occupation or emplo! ment :.
On the gross receipts OF oil Commercial Agencies.
On all commissions received by Factors, Commits
sion Merchants, Ea1kers, Brokers, and others.
On all premiums received for or by any Insurance
Conn any, or BY agencies for individuals or compa
MES.
On all gross receipts Of all Gas Companies: ~.
On every Horse and Mule used,or kept within the
city excepting horses or mules ueed In any public
licensed carriage, cart, dray, or other vehicle.
On all Retail Dealers In all articles whatsoever
onau g:oss r. ceipis Of hotels and Public Eating
| and Boarding Houses, l55N-S
On oil receipts OF Livery Stable Keepers.
On the gross receipts OF Cotton Presses.
On the GROSS receipts Of all Printing Ofhces, News
| Dap rs and Publishing Houses.
On oil GoodD sold 10 the CITY by persons not resi-.
dent, By sample or otherwise.
On all sales Of Horses and Mules brought TO tee
| city.
On sales OF Stocks Bonds, and other securities
On the gross receipts of Magnetic Telegraph Com.
panies.
On the gross receipts Of oil Tavern Keepers and
All the defauters will be dealt with as the ordi-
| nanca directs W.N. HUGHES,
| Julyl Is City Assessor.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-07-03
ga La Lanterne ."

The Emperor NAPOLEON is laughed at and
made the subject Of irony, joke and jest.
M. HENRI DE RocHEFoRT, Partisan editor,
conceived the idea of attacking the second
Empire with sarcasm and sneer instead of
sober argument, and the remarkable sue
cess of his venture proves that he did not
mistake the tastes of his ccuntrymen.
La Lanterne is the name of the new jour-
nal and it recalls the days when men and
women sang 'ca ira! en- ira! Les dristocra'es
Ia Lantsrne." It is menace in itself,
reminding the Parisians of the time when
the populace saw more clearly if score of
their richer brethren were dangling ron.
the lamp-posts. But it has more than a
name; it has wondrous ability at its back.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-07-03
rHE CHARLESTON DAILY NEWS FRIDAY MORNING. JuLY lses

It was scarcely newspaper, IN the strlct
sense of the word, yet the 2formalities Of
the press law were strictly complied with.
The editor announced that La Lenterne
.wouldsbe strictly Bonapartist, not devoted
to NAPOLEON 1 or NAPOLEON III, but to
Napo1EoS II, the only French monarch
who never levied taxes, made var, enforced
oonscriptions, or added to the national debt;
the only monarch in fine, who never made
his subjects unhappy and was modei .hsr
The P.risians talked and ~'n
lrew,of M such potenta:s' NHt tne ealeoe
go - .-saed that the Duke of Reich-
:. s.oS a., sn King of Rome; the sonsof the first
NAPOLEON, was certainly q French Emperor,
because LOUIS NAPOLEON. styles himself
NAPOLEON III. The unfortunateaD Duke of
Reichstadt must, therefore, have been Ma
PoLEoN H.:
La Lantsrne began by laughing OF the
present Emperor, his functionaries and his
system, and of the first number one. hun
dred and twenty thousand copies were sold.
The paper was seized on the streets by the
police, SO that it could only be bought at
the publication Office. This had no effect,
and the second number was as cutting and
successful as the first. It dwells on the
glories of the Mexican expedition, draws
parallel between China and France to illus
tratest the blessings of ignorance, criticisss
the Empress in discussing petticost politics,
and makes the deaA-ofe the Emperor's dog
Nero text for asermon against absolutism.
Nothing is too high or too low for its satire,
and every event of the day points shaft
against the second Empire.
It remains to be seen what NAPOLEON
will do. Ridicule provokes contempt and
contempt leads to revolutions. Yet the
Emperor would only give La Lantsrns in.
creased power were he to take any unusual
steps for its suppression. He will proba-
bly, await the course of events, and under
any circumstances he may be relied on tt
act with the sagacity and prudence which
have raised him to his present exalted po
sition