, 1861-12-26

LEc7tRz.-D:yir1 TAYLOR E,4., We under I
etand, Will lscture at Metropolitan Hall, in !
this city, On "Wednesday, tue 18Th Of January,
rroximo, His subject viii be "thc American |
People, Socially and Politically
Commemorative We're in error in stating
on Tuesday that Mrs. Cassie Mattisou would |
join the concert troupe from this city, about /
to start on a musical tour Ncsupposcd that
Cur information WAS derived from Al author |
1zcd party.
TON TuUAR-Gcu. Tom Thumb gave bis
1cyccs at Kingsbug Hall on Christmas Dag to
immense audiences, and though 4 little man,
drew large share Of the amusement, patron
age Of the day. He continues his entertain
1nents all the week.
DEATH OF 4 REFoEM SCHOOL OFFICER
Nicho1as Brash1er, aD officer at the Reform
School, died yesterday Of consumption at his
residence near that institution. The deceased
vas twenty -four years of age, and Hollander
by nativity
An IMMENSE CoRN CR1B.--Messrs. Smith
l. Sturgrs, the well known warehouse men arc
erecting in the vicinity Of thei- new elevator
on the South Branch, mammoth corn crib
capable Of holding S00,cc3' bushels Of car
cora.
THASEs.-The employees Of the enterpris
ing finn Of Armour, Dole & Co., were each
presented on Christmas with the material for
an excellent dinner in the shape OF q fine fat
turkey. This is liberal, and shows the good
feeling existing between employee and en-
ploycr, the former Of whom take this method
of returning their thanks for the generous
gifts.
The BuornERs or HERMAs.-Thc German
Society, entitled the Independent Order Of
Sons Of Herman, bad ball at the ball Of the
West Market last night which WAS one of the
most successful German balls Of the scason-
It was numerously attended. The festivities
were Of 4 pleasurable character and the contrl-
button to the benevolent fund was generous.
a PLEASANT OccAsloS.-The festivities Of
Christmas were most appropriately observed
Christmas Eve, at the Wabash Avenue NJ E.
Church. The Fcstry room vas be-ut2iuAy
decorated and mamru 9th Christmas tree DIS
pcnsed from its profusely-1adcn branches,
abundant store Of gifts for the hundreds Of
little ones present. The occasion Will long
retain place in the pleasant memories OF
those present.
M1ss1cS School ESTEEEp.-The Mission
Sabbath School building, corner Of Twelfth
and Halstrd streets, was entered By burglar
last night, and but for the timely appearance
Of Sergeant Miller, who was out looking after
his patroImcn, the furniture, which is Of 4
costly character, would have suffered. As it
WAS, the would-be-robber made good his cs-
cape. He had broken the lock in obtainin g an
cntrancc to the place
IL Crs1op1.-John O'Brlen, who was 81.
rested Last summer, charged with beating his
Hile in so cruel a manner that for a long time
her life was despaired Of, and who subsequent
II made his escape from the Armory with Z
number Of otkcis by breaking out portion
Of the wall and window where repairs Tert
going OF, was last evening taken into custody
again hy Officer Simmons Of the West Side
upon esame complaint His wife had barrel.
recovered from her former injuries when Ii
commenced lis brutal conduct. Justice Dayi
considered all the circumstances when he as
scsscd heavy line upon OBrien this MOI
ming.
TIE QpERAT1c CoSCERT--The first conccr
Of the Hinklcy Opera Troupe takes place q
Bryan Hall Ibis evening. In spite Of the III
favorable weather, we have no doubt ther
will he large attendance, if the sale Of RI
served seats may be taken IS IN index. 4.
though the programme is familiar one, it
nevertheless most excellent, and embrace
many operatic gems. The double characte
Of the programme, concert and operatic, vi
furnish 2 strict test Of the merits Of Hinkle
rs a vocalist, IN whom the interest Of the co,
cert largely concentrates. Brignoli and s.
SIM, apart Fl oa their taults, arc well known
frst-c1ass artists, and arc cast for fa7orit
pieces, in which future or negligent perform
anee would be inexcusable. We may ther
fore expect some excellent singing from t1lr1
VIC would advise all u sur readers who hi
not secured seats to be at the hall early.
MARRIED 1S HIS SHIRT sLEE,Es.-A you,
man by the name Of johnson, 81 engineer
the Ga1cna d Chicago Union Railroad, hayn
decided 10 unite his destiny for Hfe With tn
ofa fair lady whose affections he thought hi
self fortunate in securing, went out on Tu,
day and purchased his wedding suit
Christmas Eve, when the engineer went
prepare for the ceremony, he found that Sol
adroit burglar had entered his apartmc,
I 81 L. -. -. =.
coat There WAS no time to purchase anoth
The hour was at hand. Mr. johnson and
lady we're made one, tie bridegroom sAiveri
in his shirt sleeves. The engineer desires
to return his compliments to the burglar
he is q 1e@aing maEi-and request hin in
ture operations to please enter somc ma
apartment who has already committed ma
mony.
EDrcA71oSA1.-Ne were present at the
animation, in the Academy, Of the Prcpar.l
~ and Collegiate classes Of Lind Unirersi
at Lake Forest, on Wednesday last, and (
bear testimony TO the progress made by
young men in that Institution during
past term, under the admirable instruction
Professors 8. F. Miller and Rev. VIM c. Di
inson. These admirably conducted inst
tions, located as they are upon tue bAnks
Lake Michigan, near our city, where the al
go pure and salubrious afford one Of the
opportunities for those Of our citizens =
have sons and daughters to educate, to do
at a comparatively small cost, and with adv
lagos hardly inferior TO any in our land.
those Of our friends from abroad, and es
cia1Iy those in the city, who may wish
place their children in an excellent educat
nj institution, VIC call confidently rccomrn
this Academy as eminently deserving Of
1onagc. An advertisement setting forth
merits will be found in another column.
Deeerters from the Illinois NIaeteel
Regiment.
L. Col jas. c, Long, Of this city, rccei
communication this morning from Col. I
chin, Of the Illinois Nineteenth regim
The communication states that six pcrs
have deserted from the regiment, offers 8
ward Of $50 each for their apprehension
return to the regiment, and gives the fell
ing descriptions:
VIZ Il. EB1sTo1+--PTiratc aged %, height s
ies.; brown hair. gray eyes. light complexion
i. Enlis1ed At Chicago
Js9x 6. FEEerE.-frivate. aged =. height $
teet, brown hair. hlue eyee. Light complexion
trade carpenter. Born IN Glasgow, Scotland
listed at Chfcaeo
DAVID F., Aous.-Prirate, aged 20, hcicl
1G5<-12 feet. light ha:r, hazel eycs. ucEt COM
1ou. by trade printer. Born ii Germany. Ef
cd at Chicago.
HENRY JouHs7os. private, ased 1o, height i
red hair: grey eyes, 1igh. conple1ion, ok
ALBEIT RE1TER private. ased a, ueicht =
brown hair baze1 eyes, dark complexion byt
braeR .nor1dcr. Born In Humboldt, Gem