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DR. BROCA, the eminent anthropologist, has been elected a life member of the French Senate by a majority of eight. This election has created some sensation, Dr. Broca's nomination having been opposed on the ground of his Darwinist opinions. Dr. Broca opened the last meeting of the Anthropological Society by a short address, in which he considered his election as a victory gained not only by his political, but also by his scientific opinions.

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