, 1860-06-22

TaE GsrAr Pic MIC OF TIE SRAsoy,-The
ClarkstIees Church Sabbath School takes its
annual pic mic on Saturday the 2sd, in the aplen
did grove near Geneva, on Fox River. From
the careful and thorough manner in 1hica tie
arrangements hare been made, it il expectec
thst it will be the most pleasant excursion Of
the season. The Professors of the institution.
at Evanston are expected to be in the compsny.
and the Professors aud students of tie Clart
Seminary at Aurora, together with tia ME-
Sah'ts7 >e""ols of that place. are expected "
meet the excursion at the Junction. Conyev
ances are advertised to be on the ground to car
r. passengers who may wish during the day to
visit the ueighboring towns of St. Charles md
Batavia 4 SPECIAL train leares the Wels-street
depot at ST T. Y. Tickets for the round trip 50
cents
LECTURE At TIE UxlELR.17r.-The lecture
by the Rev. Robert Boyd, tefore the "Pryta
neum" of the University of Chicago. last eve
ming, was every way worthy the speaker aud
the occasion. His subject Was "Books," and
bis practical thoughts on the manner of their
study md perusaa: the kind Of books for the
student; the e1cellencies and detects Of His
tolicAl, Biographical and Fictitious works, we're
we'll appreciated BY the Society aud audience
The clearness, sincerity and earnestuess of the
speaker always render him popular with biz
hearers.
SECOND CHARGE or LARcESr.-Iu tho case of
the People rs. John Schmidt fer larceny, before
the Superior Court yesterday, the defendant
was found gulltY Of stealing property valued at
$780, In the afternoon second charge Of the
same kind Was tried. The goods taken, or sup
posed to have been taken, consist of bed quilt.
table spread, and four shirts. all Of which we're
found in possession Of John Schmidt, at his
home, about hve miles west Of the city.
FATAL Accrpxsr.-0n Wedne.4ay, Mr. Den
Els Smith, while at work .oibning Jennings
planning mill, in the vicinity Of UId street bridge
fell from building distance Of twelve feet into
we'll which had lately b.en dug, and broke
his neck. OF course death was inevitable and
sudden. Mr. Smith resided on Catharine street,
and leaves wife and four children. An inques.
was held By Coroner James, aud 4 verdict len
deEed in accordance With tie facts stated,
C1TT 1xFsovEurxrs.-Matthew Laf1iu is shout
to erect substantial block Of four stores On
the west side Of State. stre ct. opposite the City
Hotel, each twenty fett front BY eighty three
feet deep, and four stories high. The improve.
meut is in itself Of class important and valua.
bic, but even more so as a token worth noting.
that capitalists like Mr. Laaln hare yet some
confidence in Chicago.
Down on TOBACCO caEwERs.-The people Of
Evanston appear to be rather down on tobacco.
chewing. An inscription like the following was
some months ago posted on the door at tho Sta
tiou~touse at that place:
"NoT1cE E-Tobacco.che ers are rraaested
train leaves"
Supposed to be delicate hint that The floors
cf that station house are to be kept white and
clean.
LINCOLN Asp HAx11s-The Lincoln and Ham
lin Club will hold meeting this {Friday) ere.
ming, at It O'Clock, in their rooms, eos Ran
do1ph street. There will be goed speakers to
address the Club. Republicans turn out
S. c. BLAKE, sec'y pro ttn.