, 1862-04-24

Ile morse soon Allef leu on LIE Sidewalk. but
without doing any other serious damage
CHICAGO THEOLOGICAL sExHARr.--The
exercises Of the gradnating class Of the Chica-
go Theological Seminary will be held to-day
{April %, in the Seminary building, west side
Of Union Park, commencing promptly at 10
O'Clock, 4. b. The public are invited to be
present
PHILHARMONIC CONCERT. Our readers
should bear in mind that the extra PhiIhar-
monic Concert for the benefit Of Balatka, the
leader Of the Society, takes place on Monday
next, the 28th inst The compliment Of an
orerhowing house is eminently due to the
man.
4 ACH1cAsoAS.-Honorable mention is made
in another portion osto-day's paper Of Second
Lieutenant Henry 4. Huntington, Fourth q.
g. Artillery, Menderhalps Battery. 1t is
pleasure for Us to state that Mr.. Huntington
Is Chicagoan, and his NUMEROUS friends here
Viii read Of his exploits with interest.
CHRIsT7's OFERA HoUsE.-The opening at
New Burlesque Opera House, at Kingsbury
Hall, last evening, WIGS Witnessed by crowd
cd house. The performances were excellent,
and gave good satisfaction to al in attend
ance. "Kingdom Coming" the new negro
melody, brought out much applause It will
have an extended popularity wherever intro
dueed.
MAR1HR-The favorable wind Of Thursday
pretty thoroughly cleared our harbor Of YES
se1s. But the present prevailing strong
north winds will bring in large fleet in few
hours. He hear Of many vessels On their TTay
to this port. The prices paid for feishts
yesterday show handsome margin for vessel
owner6, although less than one half what vas
pa;a Last fall.
An OLD SETTLER GoSE-Br Willian Wes-
encraft, one Of the eldest residents Of tho
county, and who has lived at Lyons since 1854,
died at that place after lingering illness, aged
81 3cars, Oh the morning Of the 22d inst Mr,
Wesencratt had filed various county Offices
with honor during the past ten years His
funeral is to take Place from No S3 West Wash
ington street tomorrow morning at ten
O'Clock
FEMALE EP1cKPocKETs.-Ala lady, while max
ing ZONE purchases at dry-goods store on
Lake ST., yesterday, had her pocket picked Of
about thirty dollars in money, while e1amin-
ign come goods at the counter. AS no gen
nemea were in the store at the time, it is sup
posed TINT female pickpocket has again
made her appearance here. Ladies.who 70 out
shopping should keep well posted Us to the
location Of their portmonnais
WATER TO EE SHUT OFT.-T1e Board Of
Pnblc Works give notice that the water will
be g: ut OF from the City Water Works, all
over the City, this (Thursday) evening, from
6:a, and not let on-untn the next morning,
Necessary repairs to be made at the engine
house, is the occasion for this. All persons
who are supplied with Wstcr from the Public
Works, will perceive the necessity OF being
prepared for this emergency before the time
named.
NHAT EVERYBODY WA4Ts.-The great
lending WET claim firm Of our city-Mcssrs
Snyder, Cook & Co.-are about to publish
(Tin be ready in two days. compilation of
soldiers pay, pension and bounty money Iaws,
passed elnce the adoption Of the Constitution,
together With United States Court decisions.
ted to I'LL q yold in the law and military itera-
tu1e Of the country. Orders for the work
coming from all sections of the loyal States,
promise an unparalleled sale of the public,-
tioG.
CONG INTO BCs1SEss ON Borrowed CAP
1TAL.-A young lad by the name Of John
Ha"1ey, lately determined to 20 into the
tobacco business On capital Of brass, aud
Laid his plans to abstract material enough from
the establishment Of John H Meyer, No. Il
Dearborn street. to set himself up in the
trade. He carried of tobacco in his pockets
to the value Of about $50, and vas then de-
tected and arrested. After an examination
before Justice Akin, yesterday morning, the
enterpr1sing young tobacconist was held in
*sD0 for trial at the Recorders Court.
PRESENTATION SwoED.-Chaplain Ander-
son, Of the 37th Illinois Volunteers, has
shown us rich sword which he has pur-
chased for Lieut.. Blodgett, of Co. D, Of that
regiment The sword is presented to Lieut..
Blodgett By the men OF his company a. a
token Of their esteem for him as !. man and
officer, and in acknowledgment of his gallant
bearing on the field during the late battle OF
Pea Ridge, in Arkansas. The blade is Of auc
steel, possessing great elasticity and strength
and Is most beautifully figured with national
cmnlcmE The guard is a springfield, aud
adorned with rich brilliRnte, and the scab-
bard, which is Of richly embossed leather,
is heavily chased on the bands ACCOMPANY
ing the sword is gold sword-knot, aud
beautifully figured belt. Lieut.. BIodgett
kno"s nothing Of this presentation on the
part OF his men, ard the surprise will be COM
plete' when he receives it on the field at Cass-
Vile
tHE 1RoSs1pEe.-One Of the staunchest
crafts plying upon Lake Michigan is the Iron
sides, Captain FIN. Wadsworth. The captain
LETT an EASTERN port day or two since,
bound for Chicago, behind some twenty-five
other vessels, bringing four hundred and nine
tons of coal, md got here ahead Of them, not
~athstanding the Ice and other distractions,
being but eight days in making the run from
cleveland. The {ndomitable perseverance, Of
Captn1n "adsworth was well repaid in the
1acs that the Housides had the honor Of
p1aneng the hEst cargo of coal to Chicago the
present spring Speaking Of coal, the Iron
Mountaln coal brought by the lrons1des. and
consIgued TO he:srs. Bryant d Woodruff. Of
this city, Is 8 new brand, excellent for pene.
rating steam, and In many respects Of superior
quality. Ne can cheenuly recommend this
firm for fair dealing. They have coal for sale
BY the cargo or by the ton, and those who are
aoeut to purchase would consult their own
2nserests By calling upon them.