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tained from a discusssion which occurred between some members of the House Boat a few nights ago, and which it was our reporter's good fortune to hear. Nearly all the shades were gathered in the salon of the House Boat to dis- cuss the change of government and how they could best get rielof these obnoxious visitors. "Gentlemen," said Socrates, "in order that this meeting can proceed without interruption from this usurping duke I HIS GIUCE, THE DUKE, CENSUJ~ES LORD CHESTEI~FIELD. would suggest that Napoleon detail a squad of his' Old Guard' to protect the entrance to this room, and that Sitting Bull send out several of his most trusty braves to spy on the movements of this tyrant, and, if necessary, warn us of his approach." "The point is a ,'cry good one," responded Sir Walter Raleigh, who was chairman of the meeting, "and r will -f- 178-1-