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...volumes, illustrated by several ngravings, and was printed in Paris by Bossanger in 1803; it is bound in calf, and on the covers are the imperial eagles, and, stamped in gold, the word "Fontainebleau." From the library of the palace of Fontainebleau, the book was carried to Elba by the Emperor Napoleon, and was afterwards given by him to the doctor of the island, who assisted Napoleon in his return to France...
...ending, describing the adventures of an eccentric pair of lovers. The second part of "An Embassy to Provence" by Thomas a Janvier is begun in this number. It is a story of Provencal life and is well illustrated by Castaigne. A very interesting article is "Napoleon's Deportation to Elba" by the officer in charge, Admiral Sir Thomas Ussher of the Royal Navy. It is a detailed description of the voyage and is illustrated with portraits of Napoleon and Sir Thomas Ussher. "Jamaica" is written and illustrated by Gilbert Gaul. It is a short account of life on the Island...
JUNIOR THEMES.Theme II. will be due in Sever 3 today, at 2 o'clock. Subjects : 1. The story of Antigone. 2. The story of Judith. 3. The return of Napoleon from Elba. 4. The fight between the Monitor and the Merrimac. 5. An account of some personal adventure...
JUNIOR THEMES.Theme II. will be due in Sever 3 on Thursday, November 8, at 2 o'clock. Subjects: 1. The story of Antigone. 2. The story of Judith. 3. The Return of Napoleon from Elba. 4. The fight between the Monitor and the Merrimac. 5. An account of some personal adventure...
...Latin poetry, "De Lunae natura; utrum viridis casei sit aut contra." His strongest argument was that the moon was a matter of square feet and inches, while it was impossible to cut in-ches out of cheese. Mr. Emerson wrote on "A Shabby Monarch, or Napoleon out at Elba." Mr. Gerrish's subject was, "Whirly and Late, or the Last Waltz" (whirly for early, you know, because you whirl when you dance). Mr. Peirce, of '76, was to have read an essay on "Water on the Brain, or a Notion (an Ocean) in the Head." There were others who seemed...