, 1862-05-16

MR. ETERETT's ORAT1oE.-Hon. EDWARD
Everett delivered his Grafton, On the Origin
and Causes Of the War, to very large and !
appreclatiye audience, In Bryan Hall last eye
ming. He gayc detailed history Of Secession !
from its inception in 1925 to its final culmina-
ton in 1860, bringing out In his progress its |
salient features IN the nullidcation Of 1892;
the refusal to receive petitions on the subject
of slavery in 15s6-37, by Congress; the annex
alton Of Texas; the Mexican War; the bred
Scott decision; the repeal Of the
Missouri Compromise, and the attempt
to force slavery on the people Of
Kansas against their wishes He daailea,
With scattering comments, the maneuver5 Of
the conspirators, in the Cabinet, in Congress,
and in secret conclave, to force the Southern
States into rebellion, aud particularly the oper-
atiops BY which Virginia was dragged into the
rebellion. His speech may be considered
candid resume Of the history the rebellion, IS
seen and understood by conservative states
man. Many passages, especially that in refer
cnce to the assault Oh Fort Sumter, and also
on the great mission Of the American nation,
were thrillingly eloquent, and commanded
the warm plaudits Of the audience.
THE PROPELLER EMPIRE STArE.-This
new and splendid propeller, which was built
in Buffalo during the past winter FOR the Peo-
PIES Line Of Propellers, running between this
| port and Buffalo, reached here on Tuesday,
aud is now lying at the Illinois Central
| dock, loaded with -four, ready to sail this
| noon We took hasty look at this craft yes
terday, and do not hesitate to pronounce her
No. c1uft. Her model is 8 beautiful one,
combining massive strength with very grace
ful rest upon the water. Her entire length is
al0 feet, breadth Of beam So feet, depth Of
hold 13 feet. She is Of 300 tons burthen, and
will carry $4,000 bushels Of wheat, or 9,50C
barrels Of 1our, or perhaps to better adTan
tage 2, 900 bushels of wheat aud 2, 500 bbls
of -four Her engines have II incl
cylinder aud 10 inchstroke-low press
ure Her bottom is more than thres
feet thick, her sides Of unusual strength, with
water tight bulkheads constructed fore aai
ait. Her cabins are probably more commodi
Gus than any other propeller on the Lakes
while her state rooms, which in all will &C
commodate about seTenty-6ye passengers
arc patterns Of neatness, equal to the rive
and Sound steamers. As We have Eaid, she i
intended for the Peoples Line, which vii
lave three more new propeller5-the Badge
State, Oneida and Bufa|o-added to the line i
l few weeks. When the others arc ready, til
line will send propeller from this port dali
for Buffalo. Capt. ]. ". Brett, formerly {
: the Racine, and the Oldest captain in the sci
q vice Of the Peoples Line, command
the Empire State. He is d man VII
: thoroughly knows his duty, and does i
Joseph Myers is 1st Mate; Robert Moore, :
Mate; Justus Wallet, 1st Engineer. sanfo1
q and Hall are the agents Of the Empire State.
J., REAL ESTATE TRAFFIc,-On inquiry at Il
a Office Of Thos. B. Bryan, ne learn the follo'
IS ing, among other sales Of Real Estate, ha'
been effected in that Office within the pa
few weeks:
= ITO feet on Washington street, Just west
- 40 feet on the corner OF Sheldon and Fult
>e Etreet. taeh.
E, 56 feet on Park Avenue, fronting Union Pal
: Caeh.
I. 80 feet on the corner Of Rush and Huron stree
~ feet Oh Lake street uear Wabash Avenue.
Sollitt House on Franklin t'eet near Madiso,
is aoo feet on the River near South street.
ID Quite number Of lots west Of Union Park tai
r. ing from IS 10 SO per foot.
~ 4 Eumber Of other large sales are now per
Is ing, and offers arc being made daily. Buy
are plenty, but ut low figures.
he Closing of Malls.
-, Until further notice. mails will close at the
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