Genre:

Illustration, Drollery

Relevant illustrations:

wdct.

Illustrators:

J L *

Subjects:

Spiritualism, Charlatanry, Imposture, Politics

    Shows Emperor Napoleon III, 'The Medium', resting his hand on a table, around which sit 'Miss Italy', Pope Pius IX, and other dignitaries. The medium reassures his guests that he can move 'that elderly party [the Pope] and her chair whenever and wherever I please!'. Miss Italy replies, 'Oh, I wish he would!'. This refers to Napoleon III's continued involvement in Italian politics.