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The Emperor and Empress of France

—The following account is given of a recent interview between Louis NAPOLEON and a man named LEFEORE, who has been instrumental in saving many lives:—-" How long is it, Lefeore, since I decorated you—and how many men have you saved since?" " Sire! when you gave me the cross I was at my 37th, and since then I have saved 7 more, which makes 44." " When you arrive at 50," said the Emperor, 'I will make you Officer of the Order." The EMPRESS of the FRENCH has just given 15,000 francs to the Seamen's Mutual Aid Fund; thus, evincing a solicitude for the seamen of her adopted country which has not always been exhibited by the monarchs of France.