, 1862-01-13

SWORD PREsENTAT1oS--Col William T. |
Lynch Of the 5Sth Regiment Illinois Volun-
ttcrs, was presented with a beautiful sword,
sash and belt, on Friday last The sword,
ono Of An1es' best, with an elegant bronzed
scabbard, was presented by the Chicago
friends Of the Colonel. The presentation took
place at the Colonel's headquarters, Camp
Douglas. The presentation speech WIS de-
.lIvered By Daniel McI1ror, Esq, of Chicago,
who spoke fervently Of the Colonel's past
success und future prospects. The speech
was an able one, and Characteristic Of the MN
by whom it was delivered. The response by
the Colonel WIS brief but touching. He feel
ingly alluded to the encouragement given
him by those friends, when success for him
seemed Tar in the future, and closed by asaur-
Ing them that the inscription and the sword
MAY God protect the Right, should be his
rule Of action.
SICK PAINTING ExT1AoEDSART.-Our at
tention has been called to magnificent speci-
men Of sign painting upon glass, for the
Michigan Sonthern g. Northern Indiana
Railroad, designed and executed by Otto
Stietz, No. 58 Wells street. which VIC venture
to say has never been equalled in the North
west. The design is q facsimile OF N engine,
tender, boggase and passenger coach, and is
remarkable for the fidelity with which every
line and shade is produced, The panel work,
and the salient points Of the entire design are
eaten ont Of the body OF the glass By acid, and
gi1ded, giving that peculiar raised appearance
necessary 10 bring out the sign In relief The
sign Will be placed in the window Of the Office
OF the Michigan Southern d Northern Indiana
RaIlroad under the Sherman House, on Non
dag, and VIC venture to predict that it will re.
ceive the admiring attentions Of the pedcstri-
ans thronsing that thoroughfare, and add
materially 10 the reputation Of the artist.
TEE CHrRcH OF THE HoLr CoMatrS1oS-s
New REc7oR--The congregation attached tc
the above church, which is situated On th<
corner Of Wabash Avenue and Randolph sts,
have called to the Bectorship, the Re7 Thos
Smith, formerly Of Boouyine, Missouri Mr.
s. entered upon his duties ut the commence
ment ofthe present month Driven from hi
home in Missouri By national difficulties, h
has been temporarily residing in this city.
During tie absence Of Rev. Dr.. Clar}sson
last summer, he of6eiated in st. James
Church with great acceptance to the congre
cation, and his present settlement In th
Church Of the Hol, Communion is source Q
qualification to his nurnerous friends in Chica
go. Mt. Smith il d Eoung man Of fine attaiu
nents, an excellent preacher and a succcssfn
and faithfnl parffah minister It is not doubte
tz,., his connection with the church Of til
ro-r,.nu ,.nunion will be the means Of invis
orating and rebuilding tll'1s u''Ss e4t'1s parish
FOLLOWING AND INSULTING LApIEs.-ks
evening some ncws-boys at the corner c
Randolph and Clark streets, noticed ycr
we1l-drcesed and respectable appearing ma
making some strange denominations to Indie
th1onging the vicinity md passing to and {fe
They took pains to watch his movements. 3
would rush after every lone female, stop he
If he could, md peer ins.lItingfy into he
tacc. Ladies' with companions be ayoidet
This performance was kept up. It appear
from SIX until about eight o'clock, when of
Ger Butler chanced to observe his condnc
On Clark street, between Washington au
Madison streets, he met woman wall
ing alone, and boldly seized al
stopped her,-using some =. -langua
the officer could not comprehend THE Ia.
was exceedingly frightened, and told him
visit where he xas and She would return Il
medlately. He did 50, and she ran across t
street. seeking refuge in the lamp Btorc. h
Butler took the fellow into his custod
followed the Indy, and hearing evidence enou
from her to warrant him in so doing, plac
aih prisoner IN JAIL This morning, befc
Justice Davis, he gave his name as L. r. Ph
lips and esId be belonged in the country. F
guilt was evident, and the Court assessed Il
OF s25. which WIS paid, and Hi: Phillips L
the city is quickly as possible. His stran
q uduct led some to suppose he wzs snsa,
Nhtch possibly may have been the case.