Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1879-10-15

has made at various meetings since 1871.
In short preface the republican deputy
dedicates his work to his fast friend, NJ.
Gambetta, with whom he worked zeal
ously during the period of the national
defence In the aimee terrible. Taken alto
gether, the speeches are intended to prove
the real excellence of republican institu-
tions in France. In his first lecture, NJ.
Spuller says that the republic is the
inevitable result to which the great
French revolution must tend. Although
twice beaten down within a period of
fifty years, by two ambitious criminals of
the same family, It's cause has never been
completely extinguished. There have
always been faithful and energetic citi-
zens ready at all times TO become soldiers,
and to uplift the flag whilst maintaining
the principles of the honor Of the republic.
On the topic of education. NJ. Spuller said
in 1876: "When instruction is general,
democracy profits by it and rises. Then
the country is stronger and better beloved,
better understood, and better served"
On another occasion. M. Gambetta's friend
speaks of the advantages of universal
suffrage, while in q lecture given in
December last, the merits of Godefroy
Cavaignac are dilated upon, and his death
is described in touching language. During
the last days of his life, Cavaignac fire.
quentlv expressed his desire of hearing
some music, and as Chopin was at that
time in Paris, the dying man particularly
wished 10 hear him play. Not knowing
the Polish musician, however, there was
some difficulty in arranging matters. NJ.
Louis Blanc proposed to seek the interven-
ton of Georges Sand, but Cavaignac
hastily observed, MY mother would never
consent to Georges Sands coming here if
she is to accompany Chopin Finally
Louis Blanc arranged the affair. A piano
was introduced into the room, and Chopin
came. He played a succession of Polish
national airs, and wound up by the "NIar-
sellaise." The effect upon Cavaignac
was predictions. He raised himself up as
if strength were restored to him, and
listened with feverish animation. Then
suddenly, he burst into tears, and falling
back on the bed, thanked Chopin, exclaim-
ing, You have made me very happy;
have Just seen France cheering the
republic"
Seldom is the name of NJ. de Lesseps
mentioned, except in connection with
some great scheme for Transforming dry
land into water. If all the world had but
one neck of land. the great engineer of
the Suez canal would assuredly bave been
the man destined so apply the AK; but,
unfortunately for M. de Lesseps there are
many isthmuses in this world of ours, and
he is obliged to tackle them one by enc.
To cut through the isthmus of Corinth,
would. undoubtedly be work of utility.
II would enable vessels navigating be-
tween Trieste. Venice, Marseilles, Brin-
disi and dozen other French and Italian
ports, and Consantinople and the Black
Sea, to reach their destination without
weathering the often tempestuous cape of
Matapan. The expenses would amount
TO no more than 1S,000,00Gf. Your
readers will, consequently, not be surpris-
ed to hear that M. de Lesseps is expected
shortly at Athens. General Turr will, it
is said, accompany him.