, 1861-06-25

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TEE hEAs1Es.-In both the regiments now
Ia quarters here, the Irish Brigade and the
Zouavee, the surgeons report several cases Of
measles.
COMMENCEMENT DAY-The annual Com
mencemcnt at the Chicago University, Cot.
tsse Grove, takes place On Thursday Of next
week
PuEsES7AuoE-Tetterda q handsome
sword vas presented to Lieut. ?. n. Ryan, at
the Irish Brigade Barracks by the late fellow
w,rlmsn Of the recipient at McCormick's
Realer factory.
BREAKFAs7EG OCT.-The Earl Rifles, b.
longing to the Irish Brigade, marched to Mat
C;ple.'s at 10 O'Clock aud took breakfast at
their OWL expense, the reason given being
deficiency Of rations At the barracks.
COMPETITION RATEs.-The Rscine aud Mis-
sis.sppi have opened eharp fire Of Low rates
On their competitors for the trade between
Chicsgo and Freeport, Belolt and Rockford,
and tlcir trains leave over the Chicago aud
Ecrthwe estezn railroad.
OFF FOR TIE SACRED sou%-The Hoffman
Dragons leave On Wednesday night, for
Grafton, Va, where they will be sworn In and
viii get their arms The men feel in good
fahtirg trim.
InQrEsT.-Cozoner James held an Inquest
yesterday, on the body Of Charles Westbrook,
l7,ears Of age, who died on Sunday, under
circumstances deemed suspicious, but the
Jury were satisfied that he died from natural
Causes.
FAST DAY.-In accordance with the action
taken by the late Gcnera Assembly, Friday
Of this week is to be observed by the New
School Presbyte1ian Churches Of this city q.
day Ct Fasting and Prayer, In behalf Of the
country.
RETURNED TO TIE sERv1cE.-Some time
.go, James Curtis, son Of the late Ex-Mayor,
Jsmes Curtis, on account Of his fathers ILL.,
ntes resigned his commission as First Lieu
terant ct the Second Infantry. He has just
betn reappointed-
PoEM BEFORE TIE n. ". FEAALE COLLEGE
ALUMsE-31iss Elizabeth Eddy-a sister of
the Rev. Dr.. Eddy, editor Of the ~ T. Chris
7ian ddsuca1-de1Fers the annual Poem be-
fore the Alunnm Of the Northwestern Female
College, at Evanston, on Wednesday evening,
July %.
CHICAGo ZoCAEEs AHRoAD.-Wc learn that
Dwight Latin, one Of the original Zouaves Of
tLis city, has been made Major Of Regiment
ct Sharp Shooters q: New York.
At Pitshurg Capt. Fa1lwood, also one of
the old corps, has company, the Harper Zou-
ares. to whom has been awarded champion
en- fer excellence OF drill
MONSIEUR Tos.oS CONE EAGA1x."-Eggere,
The inevitable Eggers, o natural born cattlo
tlief, who also rejoices in the name Of Fred.
e1ick stockman, who was sent to the peniten-
ti:ry with his partner, for stealing cattle at
Blue Islard, during Sheriff Wilson's term, and
thoee term Of service has Just expired, has
Just been arrested by constable Christopher
Smith, in tie town ofBremen and bound over,
fer steelirg = two horse wagon.
TIE IRISH BR1GADE.-The following is the
;fst Of officers Of the Nahony Rifles, lately
added to the Irish Brigade Capt John c.
PHILIPS; LIST Lieutenant, John o. Hynes
I'd Lieutenant, Martin Wallace; B1evet q
Lieutenant, james n. Mcclure.
Non commissioned odlce1s-Orderly Ser
geant, A. n. Teuny I'd, John Ryan; Sd, Joh1
Anderson; 4.h, Timothy Pomeroy; 5th, Ed
Kard Sullivan
"lF SUCH THINGS BE DONE IN TIE GREE!
TREE" &c.-In the public house known a
tie Green Tree, corner Of 12th street and Edi
na Place, few nights since, Peter Gzegersoz
stole $3.50 in gold and silver coin from A1be1
Frassch, the landlord, aud decamped. The
thief WIS overhauled by lightning and arrest
Cd at Dunki1k, n. T., whence he MAS brough
back to this city by Assistant Superintendent
cf Police Jacob Rehm. He will haye his ex
animation to-day.
HsDRofuoDn.-Yesterday afternoon eti
was created at thiso flee by the sudden fnya
Esou Of mad dog, who came In perhaps t.
settle fer his recent advertisement In tn
TRIBUNE, He ua short tai1ed canine, az,
We take no "stumptail," he WAS bricl
c;'lored purp, and We are shy Of "Red Dog" A.
no terms the animal could propose were &C
ceptcd, eo IN lnpleakant stampede resulted
terminated By policeman shooting that dog
md serding the hydroploblc brute cut o
this world Of water. We trust tho Dog La1
will be put directly in force.
po11CE-1n yesterday's Police Court jaime
Bcman was held to bail in $500 for larceny q
whom he was playing cards, and cleared ou
With the cther's "ante." 4 ginger colore
girl, named Margaret MaiIs, was held In $50
for larceny OF q silk dress skirt from Solomo
Andrews, dealer In second hand clothing
etc, ccTncr uf Monroe sud Wells street.
John Doyle, arrested on Saturday for Il
t.mp.iug to pass . three dollar counterfeit bll
on the Continental Bank Of Boston, upo
Charles Tibb:tts, No. 194 North Clark street
lad bis case continued for further e1amint
tion.
the FOURTH OF JUIr.-1n Boston an
throughout Massachusetts,, where Independ
euee Day has been observed most spoutingly
We zee it il, almoet without exception, d.
tl6ed to waete not a penny on celebration {
tke4 Ii of July, this year, but devote the sur
taleed to the fund for the benefit Of the so
diers and their families.
This Is wise, humane and sensible, It Is n
time for vaporings on the nostrum, moe
parades, ard banging away with 6lank carl
rIdgee. Ne have steiner work for powder t
do, this year, than 10 corruscate in Rocket
and glare in Roman Candles. We are glsd tha
any attempt at general celebration is d:
countsDsnced in this city.
The LAKE. FOREST FEs71vA.-The II
union at Lake Forest, on Thurzday, is to be
festival and not ''pic-nic," IS stated yeste,
day. The ladies hope to see their friend
from the city In large numbers. Tho nnee
strawberries, freeh from the vines, with croa1
ind sugar to match, and other refreshment
In abundance viii be provided. A halg da
amorg the grand old oaks Of Lake Forest vi
at any time put new life into the care.wor
denizens Of the city, and none bus th
lAidiea hare arranged grand festival tt
proceeds Of which are to be devoted to bui]f
ing Church. Whoever wants to enjoy hin
self with his fauily and friends will, on Thur
dsy, visit this delightful spot. The cars sta
from the old Milwaukee depot at $40. Fl
further particulars see advertisement In q:
othes column
Tue PHILHARMONIC 8ocHTT CONCERT
The Concert ot this Society on Saturday Isl
was grand success. This success must
AYtrerntlv prstffviur n %he nirarfora fnr n