, 1862-09-04
Ladies' War Committee for Aiding til
EzaN I'd RCtasAkta

have been obtained In Garrett BLOCK through
the liberality Of the prop1ietors, up but one
fight Of stairs. and very convenient in every
particular.
Now, the organization being complete, the
rooms cleaned up nicely and furnished, the
material on hand, there is no doubt but
that while doing great deal Of good, the
ladies will make ita place Of great resort for
months to come. The Ladies' Committee wish
fer help to do the work, and extend an invi-
tation to all to come and assist them in their
hudable Undertaking.
They also wish that all friends Of the SOL
diers shall send to them any jellies, canned
fruit, pickles, or any other articles that may
be needed by a sick OF wounded soldier.
The object is to be ready at a moments no
tice to take care Of the men going forth to
f:ht for the country under the auspices Of the
Board Of Trade.
All the articles made or contributed are to
be subject to the order Of the Board Of Trade
War Committee, and that body Of men, it is
unnecessary to ssy, will send the articles
where and when they are needed
There is no rivalry rs between this and our
Sanitary Commission; they most heartily con-
cur in the enterprise.
The Board Of Trade War Committee having
quantity Of articles that might be insfant!y
needed by suffering soldiers, we are sure will
rot refuse to do all that they consistently can
to furnish them, though the sufferers may not
be Of their Brigade.
The different Sewing Machine establish
ments Of the city, with their usual liberality,
will probably furnish the Sewing Machines
which may be needed.
The List OF ladies composing the committee
inaugurating this enterprise consists OF Mrs.
Fl. Reynolds, 1st Directress; Mrs. Van H;g-
gins, I'd Directress; Mira. o. E. Hosmer, Sec
retary Mrs. Smith Tinkham, Treasurer; Mrs.
]. c. Hatnes, Mrs. C. n. Holden, Mrs. H. II.
6immonde, Mrs. ". 7. Coe, Mrs. J. G. Harn-
ilton, Mrs. G. ID. Gray, Mrs. N. 7. Dewey,
Mrs. E. Peck.
The MEETING AT BRYAN HALL.-In an
other column will be found the call for
meeting tonight in Bryan Hall, Of the reli-
gious men Of Chicago, to memorlalize the
President Of the United States, in favor OF
national emancipation. Seldom has call for
public meeting in this city been issued with
names Of greater weight, and we learn that
they were given with heartiness that was
| cheering to witness. There has been no pro-
miscuons circulation Of the paper for sisua-
| lures, or The number would have sWelled to
| thousands. a tew Of the more prominent and
easily accessible men Of different denomina-
tions and professions, were invited to unite
in the cali, it being known that the masses
| wnnfS fpefifyr hy fFa13. oft
ing. The action of such meeting cannot
fail to have influence in Washington, if pro-
perly presented to the President. It is also
likely to be followed by similar meetings in
other places. Let all who can, be present.
| GRAND War MEETING NEXT SATURDAY
NlGnT.-We understand that the Board Of
Trade are about making arrangements for a
great var meeting in this city next Saturday
night. The special object Of the gathering
will be to devise means for filling up the old
regiments. Fifteen days more have been al
lotted to the people Of Illinois for the acc om-
| rlisbment Of this important work. Ii it is
not done within that time by volunteering,
It must be done the other way. Our war.
worn and decimated regiments, long in the
l I1-
and Chicago will readily bear her share of the
burden. To this end, let every good citizen
| prepare to attend the proposed meeting, and
to work increasingly till the desired object be
accomplished.
Full particulars Of this grand rally will be
made public in due time.
FLAG AND SWORD PRESENTATION At MA.
RENGo, I1L.-We take pleasure in noticing q
very pleasant little affair which occurred iu
the patriotic town Of Marengo On Monday
Last.
In the presence Of a large concourse of peo.
Pie from the town and surrounding country,
R. NJ Patrick, d citizen OF the place, after a
few stirring remarks, presented as his lndivld.
ual donation to the Avery Guards, @ beautiful
silk flag; after which, the Rev. D. E. Halte.
man, in behalf Of the citizens and members
of the company, presented Captain Avery
with an elegant sword and sash, and each
Lieutenant With beautiful sash. The replies
Of Captain Avery and his Lieutenants in theil
own behalf, and in behalf Of the company, fol
these beautiful gifts, were affecting and highly
patriotic.
PRESENTATION TO ADJUTANT BALLARD
Yesterday afternoon, Adjutant J. F. Ballard
Of the Second Board Of Trade regiment, wa:
made the recipient of a handsome sword, sash
belt, and brace of pistols, the gift OF a few O
that officers personal friends in this city
The preEentation was made at the camp By 0
". Belden, Esq, accompanied by few appro
priate remarks, to which Adjutant Ballard
| Ir rrncY Ind Inr%% H.
this accomplished and gentlemanly young off
Ger will never, by word or act, dishonor thes'
testimonials Of regard, nor the admirint
friends who presented them.
For THE FAIR GRoUSDs.-The epecia
trims for the Fair grounds, on the Chicago
and Rock Island Railroad, leave the depot O,
Van Buren street every hour, and leave th'
grounds on the return trips, every half hour
Fare down and back only twenty cents
Tickets can be procured at the blichiga,
Southern railroad Office, under the Sherman
House, at the Michigan Central rai1roas
Office, under the fremont House, at A Sam
p1e's@icket Office, IS North Wells street, AMI
at +. Bradley's, No. 12 Lake street.
McV1CKER's THEATRE. seems nj
abatement in the desire 10 witness the :" sey
en- SBters,' and "Uuc1e sam's Magic Ian
term" which are well deserving of the success
they have met with. Visitors in the cit.
wou]d save themselves much trouble by Sc
curing their seats during the day. AL th
principal hotels have reserved seats for thui
guests.
TIE EzcURs1os.-The excursion Of tn
Railroad Commissioners, up the Soutl
Branch to the Hydraulic Works, will TAX
place this merniDg. The tug provided 70
) the trip will start from Clark street bridge d
$50 precisely
J The SECOND BOARD OF TRADE REGIMENT
We are informed that this fine body Of me,
bave received imperative marching orders
, and will accordingly leave camp this morning
at 8 O'Clock, by special train, On the 1linoi
Central Railroad.
E The Self Defence Academy is nov
, open at Bryan's Lower Hall, daily, frou
; 9a. ID. to 10 P. n Captain De Reu is rea5,
to make arrangements with camps to teac]
them the cavalry or bayonet fencing.
MUST REPoRT.-Unless Michael Coy1es
and Daniel Malone, who belong to the y
regiment of Illinois Volunteers, report them
E sslves Immediately at Cairo. they will b
r treated as deserters.