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The national Republican., 1862-02-27

GRrAr FIRE--The are In Boston, on Monday
night and Tuesday morning, was among the
most disastrous that ever occurred there. Two
Hremen were killed snd one badly wounded.
Among the losses were 1000 bales Of cotton
and $4,000 bushels Of corn and oats. The loss
is estimated at $76O,OOO.
The national Republican., 1862-02-27

Hon. JOSEPH SEaAR At WHEELlNa.--Mr. Segsr
addressed large meeting at the Wheeling
courthouse, on the 18th instant. Itwss an en-.
thusIastic loyal meeting. Ar. Segar has been
an exile from bis Virginia home and family for
year, because he would not swear allegiance
to Virginia and the Confederate States.
The national Republican., 1862-02-27
Election 1. 0ssrgets

The gentlemen whose names are given below
were, on Monday last, elected without opposi.
ton AZ members Of the Board Of Aldermen and
Common Council Of Georgetown: II
Board of Aldermen George W. Beall, Walter
g. Cox, Henry N. Sweeney, Peter Berry, Joseph
Lbbey. --- l. Z - et-F-
COpin,on Council.-S. b. Howell, J. T. Bangs,
Charles s. English, John Msrbury. Jr., John +.
Kelley. James Goddard, L. L. Clensnts, James
J. Barrett. '.a.gr
The national Republican., 1862-02-27
OFFICIAL.
TssAstJxY DErAnrnEsr,

80 5ggt r.h.r.r. stes. f
i. N61iCB II hereby given OF the readiness Of
tbs Department 70 redeem the Treasury notes
payable n one year froa date, authorised By
The aot Of Congress approved December 23d,
1851, and the Treasury nOtes pay able In sixty
days fron date, authorised by the act Of Con.
Sre0 approved ID March, 1851.
Interest on Treasury notes Of the above 10.
sues viii cease on the nh day Of April next BY
fob 6-tap7 t4
The national Republican., 1862-02-27
AnUoeuaOU0,

CANTERBURY HALL.-Immense crowds nightly
attend at this highly popular place OF amuse.
the talented troupe now engaged there o1er
their attractive novelties TO the public. We
have repeatedly urged our readers 10 pay .
visit to the Canterbury, and now 10 the time,
when II is in the full tide Of success.
Yesterday afternoon, the house was crowded
with ladies and children. s.',,r -.
The national Republican., 1862-02-27
0atea Psrchs ooolls.

The advantages Of sutta psroha goods are
very foroibly sst forth BY the following extsast!
FROM testimonials Of ohicera Of the Army and
Con. Kelly says. They are sntissly. vassr::
the mountains admirably, and ars ia'ae tcct
condition nov ss tho day Trey were rscsiysd;" !"
, Col. Carothefs says: We have leee gick ID
this depxrtmsnt (wsstsrn ylrginia( thaa any
other that know Of, and l attribute uuoh oe
the good health Of our yoluatees! 70 tAs hetof
Col. Kelly says: They have, I think, beeu
more valuable 10 NY msu 10 preventing diesase
than hundred timsS their COST" y =" "'+-''
Col. Johnson says: In the most drenohink
rains, every part Of We person covered BY y
was perfsouy protected, and IN northsreit W.
found impsnetrab!s TO the most furious blasts"
Col. Csrothsrs, in . subsssasnt lsttsr, says:
"They are snphatioaAy waterproof, God the
only article Of the kind have ever sssa."
Cen. Rosecrxns ssys: "fhey ooms fully up
to my expectation. and 90 far beyond H.. They
are superior 70 any have sesn." itp. 80. b
ordss sssEsfs ss r:sors q q
"Six pea;isokets, made Of gutts percha fkh.
rio, were baled in the same manner q the ol0th
clothing for the navy, undsr pressure OF 10
tons. They were then placed over stca1
boiler in the yard, and remained sixteen days
srsss. s, Il times = Sisb . III degrees. % u.
animation, the garmsnts were found In the sams
state ~ when packed. There was no adheston
Of the folds, nor any decomposition Of the eutts
peroha." One jacket was dipped 10 watsr,
rolled up and sewed 10 the covers, (but not
pressed,) and subjected 10 the same heat for
upinjured." ''''i Z
These goods may be seen BY calling on the
c0mpanyS agent, Mr.. d. ". Umbsrhine, 61s
Seventh street, Washington, D. O. -a..s. i. a
The national Republican., 1862-02-27

ArThs virginia RsfuSsss.-Ths Commit.
tee appointed q . msstiog held some H.s tine
sisos ct their Headqusrtsp, have agreed upoa the
leading features Of the provlsioss prepared to BE-
submitted Tor The setion Of CoaGres, and will soon
b rosdy to report to meeting, Of which due 20.
tise will Be given. 8. o. BAKER,
II a... Secretary Of last Meetisg.
The national Republican., 1862-02-27

A Rich PRIzE.-Among the prizes captured
by the Federal soldiers st Fort Douslson was
rife said to be worth $1,000. Is brssch b
inlaid with the finest gold. II belonged to .
hotel.keeper In Memphis, and was won by him
ct horse race.
The national Republican., 1862-02-27
The Maryland osassrsn noe.

At a regular meeting Of the Methodist Pro.
testant Church, Congress- street, .0eorgstown.
ference, which meets In ChsFlsstovn, Kent
county, Maryland, the second WsdIesday In
March, Charles D. weloh, Esq., Was sisotsd,
and Joseph Libbey. Esq.,. .alternats: A the
istone, Esq.,, was slSoted ~ delegate, and ChAs.
=. Waters, Esq, altssuats, ...sl u
The national Republican., 1862-02-27
lust PUBLlsHED.
Yankee Volunteers
"a MARCHlNa INTO DIXIE

very humorous Picture, Lthographed and
Printed In five coors. All loyal people should have
copy
We have the above and Gen. Mcclellan Letter
Size, for Soldiers 10 send home to their friends.
Agents wanted In all the camps. Very liberal
discount 10 the Trade All orders promptly attended
10 by the Publ shers, q. +. MORSE CO.,
40 Penn. avenue, between Sd and AZ streets
N. B-Just received, large invoice of BOOIS
for olicers; Cavalry and Infantry line drcss calf
B0ots and Balmoral Shoes, made on P.umer' patent
last
Wholesale and retail, at very low prices.
feb 4-eolm
The national Republican., 1862-02-27
Tho Late Gale.

Among the sdiHcss Of the city that we're
injured 6y the gale Of Monday vas that ooou.
pied by tho Prince de- Jotnvtlle, the Duo dc
Chartfes. the Count dc Paris, and other militia
ry officers. The rouse 10 on I, between Seven.
teenth and Eighteenth streets. and 10 some
stories In height. The high wind overthrsw
one ofthe chimneys, which Game down through
q section OF the house.. sndangeriDg the lie
Just left his room for moment when the mass
Of bricks carried his table, TO-, into the Sooms
below. The house 10 owned BY Mr.. George Il.
Smart, who. strasge to say, o also the oocu.
pant OF The house that was damaged BY the
falling. Of steepls Of the Thirteenth Street
Church, f..'
The national Republican., 1862-02-27
wh,t.hurst, No. 4s4 Penn. Avenue,

Is selling original ca,tes de pisits photographs
OF Generals Scott, Mcclellan, Wool, Banks, Ere:
mont, Butler, and others: Our likeness Of
Mcclellan 10 tho latest published, and Is con-
arahs In oil and water oolors. Also portraits Of
distinguished mon. Attention Of military mon
s oaiisd to our full length lettsrtypss, orsepd'
ing BY mail. go "
The national Republican., 1862-02-27
Correction.

CAMP GRIFFIN, Feb, "a.
MR. EDlTOR: wish 10 correct slight mis-
take which occurred In your paper Of to-day.
II was not the Maine Second which, aceompa-
MED by The Cameron Dragons, captured ak
teen rebels, on the 22d, but the Maine Sixth,
Col. Burnhsm. Probably the mistake was not
yours, but your informants. SAM
The national Republican., 1862-02-27
OIriClAl..
WAR DnPAafn.n,

WAR DnPAnfnHnf,
January 81, 1869.
Ordered, That the War Dspsstmens will be
closed Tuesdays, WednSsdsys, Thuredsys, and
Fridays against oil other busloess but that which
relates 70 setivs military operations in ths Said
Saturdays Will be devoted to the business Of
Senators and Representatives.
Mondays 70 the business Of the public.
80 .n' EDWIN n. STANTON,
js22-H n, Secretary Of War.
The national Republican., 1862-02-27
ny }. q. MCGUIRE q co., Aaction..r..

L to inform his friends and the public that, hsv.
Ing met with 10 much success, 10 continuing his
Course Of Instruction the Piano and In Singing,
BY his new method All those who desire to become,
In short tmo, fine singers exoellent performers
on the piano sheuld avail themselves Of his sys
TEN q instruotion BY applying at his resdenoe No
avenue.
Reception hours between 10 and 10 O'Clock q m =,
Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. feb 9-lm
The national Republican., 1862-02-27
lndDls Ru bbsr Csoods, .

VoOUDe r
Rubber Blspkets tor eoldisse, q - sssh.
saoh.
India Rubber Goats, white and blask, s2So sssh.
India Rubber Lcggins, Sl per pair.
And ali knds HSbbsr 0oods-inelsdisg Rubber
Booh and Shoes, Rabbsr Gtoppsrs for Bottles, Door
Msts, Undsrshseting for Beds IN aokAec Ae, h., st
nauufAoturers' prioes, at A., 4AtLD
India Rubber Warshouse,
3O0 Penpsylvaais avenue,
deo lett Bet Ninth and Tenth ID.
The national Republican., 1862-02-27
AK SEVENTH STREET

r. r.. HoDG8oN
Can be found at his old stand, always ready to ac
oommodste his customers, on fhe uoet reasonable
terms, with anything In his line Of business. He
has some Of the best practical workmen in
TINPLATE AND SHEET.IRON WORKING.
He has the best COOK STOVES In the market,
which he sells cheap for cash.
He has also slime assortment Of TIN WARE and
BLOCk.TIN WARE, together with HOLLOW
WARE, timed and enameled.
COAL OIL. LAMPS.
He has also . fine lot Of COAL OIL LAMPS,
which he can sell on the most removable terms
~ All JOB WORK attended to at the shortest
notice, such - ROOFING, &C.
EyerythinE OF the most reasonable terms, At
No. 4O3 SEVENTH STREET,
feb Aft BkTwELN II AND l.
The national Republican., 1862-02-27
The Raanssi Church.

Hundreds Of persons yesterday visited the
ruins Of the Baptist Church on Thirteenth
street. In the afternoon, the ofaosrs and con.
gregation held meeting In the Presbyterian
Church on New York avenue, and, after reli
gious EXERCISES by the Rev. Dr.. Samson, q oom.
mittee was appointed TO have the rubbish 70.
moved, estimates msde, and 10 recommend to
y subsequent meeting whether 10 roof the
basement story for temporary public servi0es
or IN erect new church edinoe. The commit.
tee is also requested 10 solicit Subscriptions
from the citizens. a. n.. ~
Rev. P. D. Gurley, D. D., pastor ofth Pres
byterian Church above referred to, has gen.
erously rendered to the Baptist congregation the
use of his hns church for public worship every
Sunday afternoon, and the lecture room on
Wednesday evening, which has been gratefully
accepted.
We further learn that at meeting Of the .
Baptist Church, held last evening, their church
edihce was also placed at the disposition oftheir
brethren of Thirteenth Street Church, and res.
olutions Of sympathy appropriate to the COCA
sion we're adopted
The national Republican., 1862-02-27
ICED by the Gale.

Hospital Damaged BY the Gale.
The new hospital In progress Of erection, \
short distance beyond Columbian College, was
severely damaged by the gale Of Monday.
The national Republican., 1862-02-27
The Indlan Herb Doesor. 4.

From CanAde, Will describe dlaooDoe and tell M
patients the nature Of their oomp)aints or
illness, without receiving any In.
formation from them.
No CAayvs fbr ossstsaaion " Adstes.
ouR MOTTO. tTT
We use suoh Bslms q have no st1ifS
With Nature or the Laws Of Life:
With Blood oar hands W never stain
Nor polssp msa y cass thsir pain.
Our Fathes-whom oil goodness hlI,
Provides the means 70 cure oil Ills;
The Simple Herbs beneath our fest,
Well ussA, relieve our peia complete
4 simple Herb, . simple Flower,
Cslpd from the deWy Lea
Thses, these shall spsak With touching power y
10 IN Ne II, Ws.bi.g'os Bsildisg, Psnnsyivs.
MIA avenue, osraer Of Seventh street.
No charge Soe Consultation. I'm all-Sm
The national Republican., 1862-02-27
LOCAL NEWS.
10 AAv0taaues

Nearly - thousand copies Of ~ ADsA.
hcan are circulated smcns ths Acatins pcruiA-i
uon every day, ,bssidss thslargs aunbssspsssA
10 regular subseribsFs. Advsrtissss Wili tAhs
note soooYdipeit. go .t&p'esi J ! =. ) 81
The national Republican., 1862-02-27
deo lett
NAB RIED,

On the 18th Of February. by the Rev. Mr.
Kennard. Sergeant Major WILLIAM YoUHd> First
Regiment D. o. Volunteers, Of Georgetown, D..
e., to Miss AAErHA A. RIrcHIs, Of Washing.
ton, %.
The national Republican., 1862-02-27
The Second District Rsglasnt

Is now>complste. On Tuesday night, Justice
johnson administered the oath to l6 recruits,
making the full complement Of companies and
X, (Cspts, Krauss and DnnoanJ and thus com
comm anded BY Col. l.. T. Peok, formerly Of
Newark, New Jersey, iinow ready for service.
The national Republican., 1862-02-27
STATUARY,
60, &c.

have large and most extensive stock Of
Italian Marble onumsats, Gravestones,
Co., dko.,
for sale at low prices for cash. will sell at reduced
prices to those Of the army or navy who may want
them o. msmentoes for their comrades who have
fallen In defence Of the Union.
WIN. RUTHERFORD,
feb l7-8m street north, bst. 18th and 18th.
The national Republican., 1862-02-27
END FOR CIRCULAR { TERMS

N. B.-Our numerous friends i'm
the Army and Navy will please bear 10
mind, that We now publish every week two
new pictures-either Of Generals, Colonels,
or other distinguished men-and at the
same time can make pictures TO order, such
q are not on our List, In few days, and
at very reasonable terms.
The national Republican., 1862-02-27
Corns, BunSons, Caiositiss,

Cblblaps Frosted Feet, Bad slls, Enlarged joints,
and ali diseases Of tho Feet cured without PAIN BY
DIR. WHITE, 6URonoN CRIloPoDIsT, ~ >
a26 Pennsylvsnia Aysnue, between ~ and 9th sts.,
Room No. 7, second floor.
Once hours from .. m. to p. IN. '
~ Calls made at private residences, whendesiIed.
The national Republican., 1862-02-27
Urls KRIN(1LE 'S COME.
Just receiving, the largest stock Of
FANCY GOODs

In washington
Writing Desn, Dfsssing Cisss. r :rlioiios. Dres'
kraph Albums, Gift and Miscsi.
laneous Books In great
varietics, at war
Call and see, st sUEPhkRD'B
Hsadquarten,
deo Il Corner seventh end streets
The national Republican., 1862-02-27
WASHINGTON LECTURE AssOCIA.
w TlON.

llvssed BY
NoN1. JOHN JAZZ,
OF NEW YORK,
At THE
SMITHS SONIAN INSTITUTION
On THURSDAY EVENING, 27th Feb.
susJIor-" Thoughts on the Rebellion, - Moral
Character, snd ID Political Consequences"
~ Ticket. holders will be required to xhlbit their
tickets at the door 10 avoid confasion.
Doors open ct O'Clock. Lecture to commence a
O'Clock.
Tickets - cents each; to BE- obtained at the dooI
and at the Bookstores. feb %
The national Republican., 1862-02-27

eAsNr
E,as,i1.S D~y.. ! Eft 4
Rrs. Q. MCGUIRE = co., A.s.,.n,,I,.
H'0'ss2a2 sno2,sy;s sTsslTGEE g ;,iok zSR kucnzv
,o 9. q FRIDAY y MORNING, Feb 2sih, oonm..o.
n q, ,SNishclls " sss Elsyssth street between and
nshos.sS, %ss nS,sshod % ssSts cons sting h part Of
GManssc.{ Cssse. and sias Tables and coysr,
Wss.st ~ nsSsptioe Chsirs, Eaaneied Lounge
walnut wsshs.sSSS.H .S Hsrsfss snS r.,..,.
Case sat Chamber Chair. and TsbI..
Y..is: i.ss s'isss "a ssf s SSssSI:
IyrsssIa snd InGrain Carpets
Pii P.,iSI SIs's .ss iss ss.s;.4 ss!si;s s|s,.,
:. JAS O. McGUTkE 1 CO.,
nv ). Q. MCGUIRE q co.. A.etion.sr..
kxcxLLxHT PIANO ly.rs, ssN1vo MACHINE,
sISoviEe as's FsoS snE Il GirK f1A'
On SATURDAY MORNING March Ist. st ten
O'Clock n front Of the Auction Rooms We .hsli seii
!he Furniture aud Effects Of family removing from
EHosIient Rovwood Case Piano Forte, by Gn.be
Superior Sewing Machine, whstnot
Walnut Plush eofas and Arm Chairs
Mahogany Hsir Spring sest Sof.s, Rockers, and
Ro.swoGd M.,S!s .op Centre Table.
Brussela, Three ply, and other Carpets
D. iessins and Plain bureaus, Wsshstapds
Brdstesds, Chare, Loun ,es
Superior Feather Beds, Bolsters, and Pillows
HAr and Husk Mattress 9, Blankets, and Com
fUris
China, Glass, and Crockery WaIe
Cooking and other Stoves
together with . general assortment Of Kitchen
Utensils.
Terms cash. JAS. G. MCGUIRE 4 CO.
kbT-d Auctoneers.
The national Republican., 1862-02-27

arAYETTE INsTITUTE-A school for
Young Ladies' and Misses.
Pupils received at any time.
Reference Is respectfully made TO the resident cler
gymen Of the city
Isveei, Istween 7hiteenlk and fou, teenh streets.
fob l2-lmW6S (Chronic.e
The national Republican., 1862-02-27

fAh y q neN yniqss aa1 The saly sssstni vub.
nssttp d tblike Miniature PestFsAts, o. s1irsv.
ss1k lfisS he ssrissisy x % Ss;ssSs,
q 4l1EesAt sDs1 - ths asNlA ptssa
IAsy are - Nth susA narled SHINY ifaSa
o>alcosssss Sonn0e .hslp alnlIsg thsa Ior their
astise3e mesit. As6s from this, they aie juet M
telaQ . o,gedto. h memoy Il tkese k~s, wssa sssh
eey ofangs forth ia fuovae % ~ 0.WtNa& For col
ny w1n le& iOf nUnDnnDs or YsARs
- Pftos, single COPY, 10 eeats. 0ent to aay I'd
drses n ~ Unite4 Beatos ffee of postaRe. The
osasy nust sooonpasy every ordss. LSsSs ar.
count made 70 purchasers In Quantities. g.
The national Republican., 1862-02-27
WOOD AID OOAkS

BoUNTIEs,
AND ARREARS OF PAY
Secu red for Soldiers or their legal representatives.,
at low rates, by the su6scribets ,,,.., Co.,
Also, claim; Of citizens OF the Gnt,ea states
All claims OF any description necessary to be pre-
sen,ed at the Departments q G9SerT%spt in this
city. ~, Ln nannsvivaris cysnn,o
C.hoo ov Washington, D. G.
'e' New York Daily Tribune please copyl
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-05-24
SALMON RIVER aoLD MINES.

As an item Of news concerning these
newly discovered Gold Mines, we give
place to the following cxtrac, from letter
written by one who has been there, which
is published in late number Of the Car
son Valley Enterprise, Nevada Territory:
Our party consisted Of four. After leav.
ing San Francisco, the first landing was
Portland, Oregon-time four days-fare
twenty dollars. From Portland We took
steamer for Dallas City-one hundred
miles-tare eight dollars. Here we went
on foot, around the rapids, about twenty
miles. Then we took the boat again for
Fort Walla Walla, distance 100 miles
fare SIG. This place is situated on the
Columbia River, and is the head Of navi
CATION, except during the high water in
the sFring when they run up one Of its
branches-the Snake rivcr-to place
called Lewiston, which is 100 miles nearer
the mines than Fort Wal!a Walla. We
then took the siege to Wa'la City, 2s
miles further on. At this place we bought
four horses, packed them with grub and
travelled to Lewiston, 80 miles distant,
which took us five days. Eight days more
travelling brought us to the mines. The
last days travel was up mountain and
through snow, which was about two feet
deep when we arrived; now it is over
three feet, but the weather is net near as
cold as it is in Washoe.
AS every description OF grub,' except
beef, was one dollar per pound, Mac. and
| returned to Wsla WaIa, for supply.
The mines are situated in basin about
fifteen miles in diameter, on the top of
spur Of the Bitter Root mountains, snd
distant about twenty miles from Salmon
River. The country is covered with
thick growth Of timbcr of the tamerac
species, from six to ten inches at the bat,
and from forty to eighty feet in length
frst rate to build cabins, end for f-o. ooi.
The country is covered with numerou.
gulches, which are well adapted for min
irg purposes. The depth from the surface
to the bed rock is from two to ten feet
average probably three feet The bed
rock is Of very soft granite, and by Dig
ging into it foot or two, we find plenty
of water for working with rocker, which
is the only method row in use. think
the mines are as good as California ever
WAS. Men are making from Que ounce to
fifty dollars per day, no man will work for
less than ounce per day. When Mac. and
| returned from our trip after grub, we
found our partners Crawford and Lee,
with cabin built, and at work. They
had taken out eighty ounces during the
twenty days of our absence. Since then,
we have taken out twenty-seven ouncesi in
one day, with a single rocker. believe
any body might do well to come here, ard
the sooner they come the better. Mex.
sp,ing there will be grea. rush.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-05-24
SIOUX CITY, IOWA. SATURDAY, MAY "a, 1862

Boys y says the master, show is the
table Of Confederate monsy divided?'
Into pounds, shilings and pence
Right. Now. Master Mason, repeat
the table"
Master Mason, who was a germ of the
first family, took his fingers out Of his
mouth and says he:
- twenty pounds Of Confederate bonds
make one shilling twenty shilIings make
one penny, six pennies one drink t.
That's right, my pretty little cherubs,'
says the master. Now go and take your
seats, and study your bowie knife exercis-
es. Glass in geography stand up
The class in geography consisted of one
small Southern Conleleracy, my boy, with
taste for tobacco.
Master Wise.' says the master, con.
fdent!y, "can you tell me where Africa s?'
Master Wise shifts intelligcntly, and
says he:
Africa is situated at the corner of
Spruce and Nassau streets, and is bounded
Gu the North by Grceiy, on the south by
Slavery, on the east by Sumner, and on
the west by Iovejoy."
Very true, my bright ltt!o fellow
soy , thc HiastcI uo" 20 btCA " your
chawing.'
lyon see friend Hessian," says the
master, turning to ne how superior the
Southerners are, even As children, to the
depraved Yankees. In my experience,
have. known scholars only six years old to
play poker like an old church member,
and pupil Of mine euchred me once in
ten minutes"
| thanked him for his courtesy, and was
proceeding to the door, when observed
four boys in one corner with their mouths
so distorted that they seemed to have sub.
sisted upon diet OF persimons all their
lives.
Venerable pundit,' says I, in es'onish.
mont, how came the faces of those Of
springs so deformed 2'
Or says :he master. compacen.lv,
"that class has been stuiing CarlyIe's
works.
| retired from Cotton Seminary. my
boy, with firm conviction Of the utility Of
popular education, and hove that the
day might come when Psofessorship Of
Old SleGge would be created in the New
York University.
Yours for higher civilization,
ORpHECS c. KERR.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-05-24

A GRAND THoUGnT.-The nro worse
things than war. Deterioration aud NOR
al cowardice are worse than death and
when it becomes necessary 10 die for great
truths and principles, how sweet and how
beautiful is the sacrifice Let none imag.
Inc that this is our day of deepest dark,
ness. Twenty millions OF people rising
as one man, thrilling by one spirit of self
sacrifice, holding light and justice to be
dearer than life, for these may and shall
be offered up, will appear in history as
the brig ehtest omen OF the country
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-05-24
'hE> 'hHt \ - - FftAh''fAt
ORPHECS C. KERR.



At the theatre Of the Varieties there is
an actress, one Of the best in Paris, who
has the misfortune to be exceedingly, de-
Ploringly thiu--we might almost cay,
scrawny. \ short time since she heard of
a doctor, who, it was said, had succeeded
in manufacturing a mineral water which
had the power of making people grow fat.
She went to him instanter.
Doctor said she, what must do to
get lat?'
Take my waters
"Ani shall &c. fat p
"Immsd 2tely.'
The thin actress plunged into the doc.
tor 5 baths, and drank the water early and
late. Three months passed away, but she
grew no tatter. At last she called on the
doctor, and said:
doctor, don't grow fat"
"W4it little while, replied the doctor.
"Nill it be long7'
"fifecn days at the farthest You see
that big, fat woman, walking in the gar
den. When she first came here she was,
perhaps, thinner than you.'
What | may hope!'
"tiiteen days at most said the doctor.
Two more months passed the actress
grew thinner and thinner One day as
she was taNing her warm mineral bath,
she heard dispute going on in the bath
ing room next to her own.
"Decidedly, Doctor" said the big fat
woman above mentioned, decidedly, doc
tor, don't get bit thinner"
Have patience, madame said the doc
tor, "you see that very thin lady who
sometimes walks in the garden p
Yes"
well, she is an actress from the Varie'
ties, whose excessive fat forced her to
absent hersei, from the stage. She came
to me, Won see Ike result Before fifteen
days promise YOU shall be thinner than
she j..
At these words the thin actress rose
from her warm bath. dressed herself, and
with heart divided by grief and ndiena
ton, silently lett the house, hoping, how
ever, to keep her mislor,uues secret,
but IN Paris secret is an impossibiitv,
aud somehow or other the story got out.