Harper's New Monthly Magazine No. XVI.—September, 1851—Vol. III.   By: Various

In Harper's New Monthly Magazine No. XVI, the reader is treated to a diverse and engaging collection of articles and stories. From discussions on current events and politics to fascinating travelogues and literary critiques, there is something for everyone in this issue.

One standout piece is an in-depth look at the latest advancements in technology, which offers readers a glimpse into the rapidly changing world of the 1850s. The magazine also includes several short stories that are sure to capture the reader's imagination, with tales of adventure, romance, and mystery.

Overall, Harper's New Monthly Magazine No. XVI is a well-rounded and thought-provoking read that is sure to delight readers of all interests. The diverse range of topics covered in this issue makes it a must-read for anyone looking to expand their knowledge and be entertained at the same time.

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While Napoleon was spending his few months of furlough in Corsica, he devoted many hours every day to the careful composition, after the manner of Plutarch, of the lives of illustrious Corsicans. Though he had made considerable progress in the work, it was lost in the subsequent disorders of those times. He also established a debating club, composed of the several officers in the army upon the island, to discuss the great political questions which were then agitating Europe. These subjects he studied with most intense application. In this club he was a frequent speaker, and obtained much distinction for his argumentative and oratorical powers. Napoleon, at this time, warmly espoused the cause of popular liberty, though most sternly hostile to lawless violence. As the reign of terror began to shed its gloom on Paris, and each day brought its tidings of Jacobin cruelty and carnage, Napoleon imbibed that intense hatred of anarchy which he ever after manifested, and which no temptation could induce him to disguise. One day he expressed himself in the club so vehemently, that an enemy, Salicetti, reported him to the government as a traitor. He was arrested, taken to Paris, and obtained a triumphant acquittal... Continue reading book >>