, 1860-12-03
THE CITY,

| Chicago Gardners' Society meet this
evening to discuss the bcstmode of producing
fruit upon the prairies Of this State.
CHICAGO MUSICAL US1oS.-The fifth annual
election Of officers for this Society will take
place this {Aonday) evening, in the lectule
room of the First Baptist Chnrch. A full anu
prompt attendance Of Ill the members is III
sirable-
EXTENSION OF OMN1Brs LISEs.-The owners
Of one Of our extensive omnibus lines propose
extending their Clark street route to tho Ship
ping Yards Of the II. s. 6: N. L r. r. at HE
terminus of that street. This is Whist has long
been needed, and, when inaugurated, will ac-
commodate an extensive and important class
Of business men. It will undoubtedly prove
rcmuneratiye, even at the low rate Of fare
proposed, flye cents.
HANDSOME DoSAT1oS.-After IN excellent
discourse by Rev. DR.. Patton, collection
was taken up In the First Congregational
Church forthe relief of the destitute, famine
stricken people Of Kansas, which resulted iu
i contribution Of ninety dollars. The amount
has been paid over to Dr.. Evans, the Treasurer
Of the Relief Committee, by ]. ". Williams,
one Of the officers of the church. The First
Congregational Church is noted for its libcr-
nifty in all good works.
I1Rs. JAMES LAST CoNcERT.-Thc Last con-
cert given to Chicago audience by this Indy
and her talented assistants on Saturday eye-
ring, was well patronised. Mrs. James has
voice Of remarkable purity and strength, and
there is freshness and nayicte In her czcc1,-
tion and gestures quite pleasing. She is Ger
tain to become most popular American cr-
tistc. From this place Mrs. James goes to St.
Louis. We bespeak cordirl reception for
her, her agent, {Mr. Cory aud the troupe in
that city.
ALLEGED LAHcESr.-J. H. Hldrcth, alias
Circuit Court, Mr.. McAllistcr judge pro fess.,
on charge of larceny Of one horse and, fifteen
bend Of cattle from II. shofcr, Of jefferson,
some four weeks since. The testimony re-
yealed the fact, however, that the plaintlh'
owed the defendant money, and he took
rather summary manner Of getting pay, By
selling Shofcr's property and going of with
tho proceeds. The cattlcan horse were taken
In the day time and partially with Stofsl S
consent TIE jury were out but few mo-
mente and returned verdict of Not Guilty."
a MUSICAL AcQu1s1T1oS.-Wca are glad to
learn that Mr.. Geo. F. Root Is to become
resident Of Chicago While establishing him
self rs i composer, he devoted himself largely
to teaching in New York, in which few, If any,
have ever been mora successful Having es-
tablishcd by his Normal Musical Institutes,
his music books and popular ballads, world
wide reputation, 1t is doubtless matter Of it,
tic importance to himself where he resides,
since he is hereafter to devote himself mainly
to the compilation OF music books, Of various
kinds, the writing Of songs, ballads, &c., which
he may reasonably expect will circulate all
over the Union. But fayorably known as lie
already is to the musical people Of Chicago and
the Northwest, lie will be warmly welcomed
to our city MS a permanent resident Asan in.
,ication Of the fact that he has really cast
anchor here, We may be allowed to say that lc
became partner in tue music house Of Root
& Cady, on the 1st inst, which was the second
anniversary Of that firms successful business.
NEW GRAIN NELEyATons.-Chicago, already
the largest grain market In ths world, is stcadi-
ly adding to its facilities for carrying on this
trade. We notice with pleasure that Munger
g. Armour, and Smith d Sturgcs, who are
among our most experienced and cntcrprising