The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1863-04-23
From the New York Commercial Advertiser.
The Wedding OF Gen. TOEsa
Thumb and Miss Warren.

General Tom Thumb, whose real name is
Charles 5. Stratton, was born in Bridgeport, on
the 4th day of January, 1928. According to
his autobiography, "his parents were persons
about whom there existed no popularity, either
in mental or physical organization. At his
birth he weighed nine pounds and a half-so
that he bid fair 70 become Il bouncing boy. lie
grew steadily until he attained the age Of eigh-
teen months. when nature put Il veto on his
upward progress, and ordered him forever after
ward TO remain in staiu guo. When he was two
years old persons iancicd that he had not grown
an inch for some time measures were reSorted
To for the purpose Of ascertaining his stationary
condition but although in crery other respect he
improved with rapidity. not q hairs breath was
added to his stature. That he was no longer
no shOrtcr-nO heavier. but much handsomer,
was accredited TO him by every one. His appe-
title increased he never complained of sickness.
but partook freely of the ordinary food. enjoyed
refreshing sleep, and has always exhibited per-
feet health. with the exception of those slight
colds To which the most robust are liable. His
parents have other children who are tile ordinary
size. In fact there Is nothing in his family,
which furnishes the slightest clue To the aston
ishing phenomena which are presented by his
miniature features and frame
His height l. thirty-One inches and his weight
twenty-ninc pounds. He IS well proportioned,
his head handsomely and naturally developed,
and the size of his hands and feet Is in proper
proportion to that Of his body. He has a fair
complexion. light hair, rosy checks, dark eyes,
and expressive face. and did wear a pretty little
mOustache.
Miss Lavinia Warren was born October 3Ist,
1919, in MiddlebOro' Mass, where her parents,
who are in comfortable circumstances, now reside.
She has four brothers one in the army, one in
Utah, and two living with their parents. She
has also three sisters, two Of whom are married.
The younger sister. Miss Minnie Warren, is
sixteen years Of age, weighs nineteen pounds,
and stands twenty-five inches high. She Is very
lively in conversation, and speaks with all the
confidence and wit, Of u highly accomplished and
even talented woman, One of her Jeu d'esyrIt
we will relate. \ few DAYS ago 4 gentleman
was introduced by Mr.. BLrnum 10 the lady, and
desired to know If she did not pine for the
General during his absence.
Yes" said Mr.. Barnum, . she pines for him,
and he pines for her, and there Is 50 much pine
between the two that You could make turpentiue
enough out of it for the whole North
:" All, yes interrupted Miss Warren, - and
perhaps well rcpiac after the marriage
Ia fact the little lady Is everything that n
well-balanced mind and a p lite education could
make her. She Is fond of poetry. music, elo-
quence, and the fine arts generally indeed she is
quite as charming mentally as she certainly Is
physically. Her eye is bright, her voice sweet,
her haIr dark and glossy, her figure perfection
itself. 1t Is not 10 be wondered at that General
Tom Thumb fell desperately in love with her at
first sight.
Inc story OF now the beucrdl WODCl ana won
her can be told in Il few lines. They were intro
duced to each other IN Boston. The mother Of
the lady was present, who at once proceeded to
%criticise the young gallant. She thought he was
proud and ristocratic-besides, he was cultivat-
ing Il mOustache, which was very offensive TO
her. As soon as Lavinia had engaged with Mr..
Barnum to appear before the public NJ the Mu-
scum, the General made the Museum his head
quarters, and watched every opportunity TO Sc
cure the society Of Miss W. When she left the
stage he was near by To conduct her calamity 10
her parlor. No other person had Il chance to
escort her, for her devoted lover was ever watch
full and always present to perform that agreeable
task. He soon disclosed the state of his emotions
was gratifed to learn from her lips that his
society was very agreeable TO her, and that she