, 1862-03-17

mail matter to the Postoft1ce. No mails arc
ever left ut the station houses over night, and
to say nothing Of the promptnezs demanded
in their delivery the propdety Of the preeau-
tion is ahundantly demonstrated by the incl
dent Of Thursday night:
.Pos7oTF1cE, CHICAGO, NJ,
March Is, 1869. I
Editors Chicago Tribune:
In your article in this mornings TRIBUNE
in regard to the burning Of the Pittsburgh,
Ft. Wayne aud Chicago Railroad depot, you
state that the whole Eastern nail Of the night
previous was burned. This Is mistake, as
the mail on that railroad arrived ut the Post
cffcc on the night previous to the fire at LIZ
O'Clock
The mails arriving on the different railroads
are never allowed to bc put in the depots. but
are taken directly from the cars to the Post
Office. Yours, &c,
". WHnoEs, Local Mail Ag't.
ALLEGED FALSE PRETEssEs.-On Tuesday
last, F.C- Loomis negotiated with the Banking
House Of F. G. Adams, three drafts amount
ing TO s5oo-drawn by J. Fitch, o Syracuse, N.
Z. Banker, on the Metropolitan Bank Of New
York, bearing the endorsements Of Pomery
Fitch the payee, and Loomis.. When they
were forwarded for collection, despatch was
sent to j. Thompson, inquiring as to their
genuineness, and an answer returned that
they were worthless. Adams, immediately
thereafter swore ont a warrant and caused the
arrest Of Loomis aud Fitch upon the charge Of
obtaining money by false prctcnses. In the
possession Of the prisoners were found money
and jewels to the amount Of s., COO, which re-
manned in the possession Of the officer making
the arrest until Friday, when the property was
given up to the sheriff upon writ of attach
ment ut the suit Of Mr. Adams. The parties
were afterwards admitted to bail until to-mor-
row, when the matter will come up for hear
ing.
TIE OpESNG.-The opening Of Ch1isty's
new Opera House, Metropolitan Hall, on
| Saturday night, was the occasion Of the assem-
b1age Of one Of the largest audiences We have
| crer seen seated in that building Tie pro-
| g1amme was varied, and some portions Of it
were we'll performed. Several Of the principal
singers were suffering from bad colds on the
occasion, which caused some dissatisfaction
to few critical persons present, who, toward
the close Of the performance, vented their
| spleen in repeated hisses. These anser erup-
tions we're not answered by the actors, and
were properly appreciated by the sensible
portion Of the audience Christy ststilI lives, u
and the Opera House will be opened again On
Monday evening, with change Of programme.
| EpIsram.
The Donelzon prisoners. exchanges inform us.
Can't or wont eat the bread TINT they make In
|
the Wcsti
Pray what weald they have, these poor ragged
What grub is the beat for secesh Of their sta'
Give 'em zations they're used to-on corn be the,
For eonI they belong to Confederation:
Family Fair.
B For handsome car1s de yisftc from tn.
latcst process-the best, the cheapest in the city
Call upon Florence, No. 142 Lake street, and yos
can get them at $500 per dozen. Also, Yignett.
cards ut $500 per Dozen All other pictures take1
at a low price. inch 17-wat
CCRE FOB CouGH Oh CoID.-As soon aare is tn
the slightest uncasiness Of the Chest with dificu]
II Of breaking, or indication Of Cough, take darin
the day few II Bro,cn'e Bronchial TJocaes." Con
tanning demu1cent ingredients, they allay Pulmo
| ualt H1ltdt1Q14 mCH1ozLt0d
). J. Dcclsn. Penman and CardW1iter, q
Bryant + STATIONS College. Cards & per pack
mch1s4t
MARRIAGE AND VISITING CAEps.-Hfankee Car
W1iter's'' Office at Sherman House. Calling Card
reduced to 81 80 per pack for one week Ladic
call in pariors- Orders By nail-aend price, Q
four stamps, for eamplc, to Q. SAcKkTr.
mehl54t
@ Go TO John Jones, 119 Dearborn st., and &c
your clothes cleaned and repaired. noy1a
"Ca1 or Dunlop, Sewen Il &Spa1ding for Printing.
noE1l-hs7lly
For cleaning aud dying gentleman clothe
60 to Cook i McLean. 98 Dearbotn-6treet. Til
old established house do better and cheaper wor
than any in the city. fcb2l.ly
To AGENTS AND CAHvAasrrs We will guara1
tee our Onion variety Envelopes to give bette
satistaction than any other put up. The be:
stock OF msps, chartA aud Union goods In th
: West. Send for catalogue, to f. A Thomas, T
4 Q. BoSs4a55S, ChicaSn, I'll. nch1a-aw
, DI ED.