The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-11-22
PARIS, Oct. 30th, 1878.

IAhlS, Oct. oUtu, loio'
Correspondence of the True Northerner.
The death Of Bishop Dupanloup removes
from the Roman Catholic Church the ablest
and most conspicuous eccesastic it's later days
have known. lie died at Laincey, Loiret, where
he WAS staying with friend. He had been
suffering from pericardltls, but expired some
was best known as preacher, yet he was the
author OF several educational and theological
works. His literary requirements were ac-
kno8ledged by his admission into the French
academy: but all his zeal in the cause OF
religion did not obtain for him the honor of
cardinals hat. Ills opinions were too large and
liberal 20 chime in exactly with those OF the
Roman Cuua under Pho Mono; and he never
heartily supported Ultramontanlsm, though he
Loyalty accepted the DEGREES OF the Vatican
Council as binding on his conscience. Had.his
life been prolonged, however, it is quite posi-
BILE that this honor might have been conferred
on him by Pope Leo. His last publication was
protest against the VoltaIre Centenary. Since
the war OF 1870, he had a seat in the Legisla-
ture. and was the soul of the opposition to the
Republic. Monsignor Dupanloup, even among
the non religious portion Of the French nation
OF his noble and generous nature.
France is just now plunged IN lottery fever.
The grand rattle originally devised for the pur
pose OF racing money to bring workingmen
and peasants gratis to the Paris Exhibition, has
swollen into monster nuisance, and is being
used az vehicle for the most unblushing cleo
toral corruption. Nothing can be more dis
creditable to the French Government than
their conduct in this affair. At first, only
million tickets were to be issued, at franc
apiece: and out OF the 100000 raised, one half
was TO be devoted to the charitable purpose
above indicated, while the remainder was to be
spent in the purchase Of prizes, consisting en-
tlre!y Of art objects Even limited to these
proportions, the lottery was objectionable; for
it would have been simpler if the Government
had asked the Chambers for grant In aid Of
Its excursion project unless, indeed, the yet
more desirable plan had been followed Of al
lowing these excursions to be managed by
private charity The first issue Of million
tickets vac, however, soon disposed OF, thanks
to the brisk touting OF all officials connected
with the finance department, tax collectors,
tooacconists &c Then q second million was
put forth, and then 4 third. By this time.
functionaries of all degrees, from projects
postmen and gardes champetres. were in full
cry, pushing the sale OF the lottery tickets and
demands poured in, to such an extent. that
fourth, fifth and sixth million were speedily
decreed and sold off. Now, it has decided to
emit eight millions; but the Commissioners
will probably not stop until they have sold
their tenth million, even If they desist then.
There Is no reason why they should net go on
issuing million tickets week for several
weeks longer; for the gambling epidemic with
which they have smitten the country. is raging
with an intensity which Will not soon spend
Itself. Al every new issue, 100000 set apart
for the purchase OF prizes, so that 100000 has
already been applied TO this purpose. But
this Is not al; for thousands OF tradespeople.
anxious to advertise themselves, have made
voluntary offerings OF their wares, lnsomuch.
that every holder Of ticket will have about
one chance out OF twenty OF drawing some
thing. Stimulated by this prospect and by the
magnitude OF some Of the prizes offered. men
and women OF all degrees--and children. too.
for that matter-are stalking all the francs they
can spare on the chance OF turning up for
tune. Little urchins in communal schools are
clubbing their sous, not only with the approval
bat with the encouragement OF their teachers.
who dread to baulk the juvenile enthusiasm.
lest they should be accused of being hostile to
grand Republican charity. Many village
schoolmasters have themselves been made
agents for the sale Of tickets. Everywhere
these yexatously enticng slips OF paper are
thrust before peoples eyes, and all over France
there is talk only OF NJ. Krantz's "gros lots
OF $4,000 and s25,000 which are to be paid in
jewellery or cash, as the winners may prefer
The news OF the passage OF the anti socialist
Bill in the German Parliament on Saturday. by
22l votes against 149, has Just reached me-
Both sections OF the conservative party and