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Fire proof Dresses in France.

--The Emperor and Empress of France were present a few days ago at the trial of a fire proof dress, invented by M. Buvert. The dress is described to be both water-proof and fire- proof, and is copiously stuffed with strongest sewn together. He wears a helmet like that of a driver, with an apparatus for supplying fresh air, and glasses to see through. At a signal from the Emperor, he set fire to the temporary cottage, and when the flames had got well ahead he went into the midst of them several times with perfect impunity. The Empress, greatly excited by the scene, cried out repeatedly--‘"Enough; oh, it's quite enough!"’ The experiment was considered to be entirely successful, and the Emperor warmly complimented Mr. Buvert upon his invention.

The Daily Dispatch: November 29, 1861. Richmond Dispatch. 4 pages. by Cowardin & Hammersley. Richmond. November 29, 1861. microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mi : Proquest. 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm.

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