, 1861-12-17
THE was fEkLIkss Oh GRANGE
Views md Opinions Of The Merchants.
A Vigorous Policy Advocated

A Vigorous Policy Advocated
Tic reception Of the news Of the threatened |
rupture between this country and England,
consequent upon the Trent afEair, caused uni /
rcrsal excitement yesterday throughout the |
city among all e1asses Of our citizcns. The |
daily session Of the Board Of Trade was cspc- |
clal1y marked by an earnestness and unan- |
n11nlty of feeling upon the all-cngrosEing topic
which entirely absorbed the minor questions !
OF bargain and sale. Over six hundred 1ncr- |
chants were present on 'Change-the promi- |
ncnt, solid men Of tue oily, representing every
department Of cur heavy business interests.
Although considerable excitement prevailed,
the prominent characteristics Of the meeting
were the calm, earnest discussions of this new
war-prohlem, the deep-seated convictions and
Tesolute expressions Of the only course left to
pursue.
Upon this one point all were unanimous
that it was not for our interest 10 heedless1y
accept this war which England seems, from the
tenor ofthe dispatches, determined to fasten
upon US, if it could be honorably avoided. Il,
however, the Law was upon our side and the
wnT Was a necessity, then 1t Was our duty to
stand by our position to the last extremity.
Before accepting the u1tirnatum Of war, the
sentiment Of the Board fayored submission
Of the case to the arbitration Of some dislnter-
ested power-swcdcn, Prussia Or Italy.
The establishment Of the National Arnory
and Of a naval depot at this point we're more
strongly urged than eyer before. It WIS the
universal opinion Of the board, that in case Of
the Threatened w'sr, naval stores should be
| concentrated here and that our propellcEs,
steamers and larger sailing vessels should be
properly and securely armed
One sentiment, tho most prominent Of all,
was freely expressed, advocating bold md
vigorous policy upon the part Of the Admins
tration in it's dealings with the Southern
rebels. Many prominent members Of the
Board heretofore disagreeing with the views
| set forth in the TRIBUNE, came boldly up to
its standard, and were free to admit that
although opposed heretofore, they noW agreed
with its advanced position. There wills no re-
source left but to rally as unit, and By yigor-
Gus, determined and concerted action, stand
| By the flag and crush out the rebellion, by the
! employment Of every means recognized IN
civilized warfarc.
The Soldiers, Aid Festival.
The Soldiers Aid Festival, notices Of which
have from time to time appeared in our col
umn6, commenced yesterday, and vas inau-
| guratcd with gratifying success. The ladies,
it seems, have been around the city gathering
I up provisions, which have been generously
| contributed by citizens, and they arc now able
| to announce that they arc prepared to feed
one thousand persons daily for the remainder Of
| the week Their tables are Set at usual meal
times in the lower apartments Of Bryan Hall
Dinner may be obtained there any hour, from
| Il n. until ar. II.
On Wednesday evening comes the Grand
Operatic Concert By Madame Matilda Cre7cl1i,
and her troupe, On Which occasion some Of
the choicest selections from Italian Opera will
be performed. This is also for the benefit OF
the same fund. Tickets for this occasion have
been reduced to fifty cents, that all may have
chance to attend, and at the same time CON
tribute to deserving charity. The managers
arc taking every means in their power to make
this fair substantial benefit for the susie.
| nance Of sick soldiers and their flmf1ies, and
the amount that thus shall be furnished now
rests with tie Chicago public.
. a Bold Operation.
On Saturday night last, the army chest of tht
q. S. Paymaster, John q. Nnzie, which had
been placed temporarily in q hall Of the uppel
story Of his residence on Michigan street, We!
mysteriously spirited away, and when wanted
, could not be found. This was 4 heavy loss il
7 more respects than one the chest itscl
: weighing nearly three hundred pounds, ant
!, containing gold and silver coin to the amoun
I OF $3.50. Information Of the robbery was con
!. | yeyed to the Central Police station, and com
r petcnt officers were detailed By Mr Bradle,
to investigate the ease. The chest was foun'
l on Sunday, buried in the stable yard in tn
: rear Of Mr. KinzIe's residence, the lock invio
a late, aud the funds, Of course, untouched
q Traces left by the thief in the gravel walk, b
;, being unable to carry the load without di;
d turbing the Garth with it, and the prints {
u stocking clad feet, aided the police in follow
It ing the track, and ultimately recovering til
property. Edward Barnes, employed as a po
n ter on Mr.. Kinz1e's premises, was ycstcrdu
C arrested on suspicion Of having committed tt
u robbery, and win have his examination to-da,
= An Important Decision.
In another column will be found the dccisio,
Of His Honor, Judge Manier7c, upon the appl
cation Of Giles, Evans & Co., for the issue
l. an alternative mandamus!upon the Mayor AZ
at Comptroller Of the city, compelling them
l. issue city bonds for the payment Of ciau
a allowed By the Old Claim Commissioners. 4
C this case is a precedent in large number
similar claims against the city, the decision
d. invested with unusual interest. Owing to Il
=; extreme length Of the decision as duliyere
he VIC have been obliged to omit portions, b
Il. the main points have been preserved.
a. Meeting Of the Common Council.
- The regular meeting Of the Common Cou
No. 70 ell was held last evening, and the foilowi
~ business was transacted:
y 4 communication WINS received from t
n Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne d Chicago Railro
RI Co., stating that q mistake had been made
assessing their property Of about 921, Oh
They asked tlat the error be corrected. I
ap- ferred 70 the Committee on Finance,
Of a petition from citizens Of the North Di
ns- sion, asking that the street railHay cars
ri prevented from stopping on the cross-wa1l
~ Has read and referred to the committee
ks, streets and alleys.
III AID. Hoyt presented communication fri
mr. David E. Willard, asking for remuneration
=. injuries received on The 4th Of October Ia
20 By driving over pile Of dirt left carclcssIy
ol- the street, on the night when no gas WAS bul
Is, ing. His leg was broken, and lie was unal
TO perform any labor for some time. a
ION special committee to examine into the ca
re- Aid. Colby amended by moving reference
the the Finance Committee, Carried.
ri, TIE. .BARBER's sHoPs