, 1863-03-05

their first ball mill be entirely ec1ipscd. ser-
cral novelties will be introduced, and Tery
brilliant occasion Ia anticipated.
PRoTRACTED MEET1Se.-A series Of meet.
ings is being held at the scauans' Bethel, cor
ner Of Wells and Michigan streets, conducted
by the Chaplain. Preaching eEery evening,
commencing at half past seycn O'Clock. This
effort was commenced Sabbath evening last,
and bids falr to be successful one.
A AFoRGERY.-1no our issue of Feb. 6th, pre-
tended decision from, Commissioner Boutwell,
was published in relation to the additional
tax upon hfghwines. We are informed BY
Philip Wadsworth, esq, Assessor, that the
decision published was forgery. No such
decision was ever made By the Commissioner.
ST. MARYts CHOIR CoScEn1.-Thc concert
given By the choir Of st. Mary's Church, at
Bsyau Hall on Tuesday evening, was asuceess,
so far as the performance Was concerned, and
deserved I better audience. The choir ad-
ded new lanrels 10 their already tair rcputa-
tious as musicians.
DEATH PROM FALL.-A young man aged
about seventeen years, named Richard Su11i-
ran, III the employ Of c. II. Sanford, confec-
tioncr, No. IT'D Randolph street, fell through
the hatchway III the fourth story, little be-
fore o'clock Monday afternoon, and was in
stantly killed. He fell upon his siaeand when
picked IN was dead. He had been in the cn1-
ploy Of Mr.. Sanford but about six days, and |
lived on West Monroe street.
COMMISSIONERS TO THE CASADAs.-Gov.
Yates has appointed The following gentlemen
rs commissioners from this State, under the
joint resolution passed BY our last Legislature,
10 visit the Canadian provinces for the pnr-
pose Of consultation in reference to
IN outlet for produce to tide water:
Hon IT. B. Ogden and Wm. q. Osborne, esqs.,
Of Chicago, Hon. Mr. Green Of Masaac county,
Col. Singleton OF Quincy, and Judge Wilkin-
son Of Rock Island
THE EARLI BRps-A. B. Goodrich, Esq,
to whom the public are indebted for the
establishment of the dai1y line Of commodi-
Gus steamers, between this city, Milwaukee,
and Two Rfrcrs{and intermediate ports on this
1akel announces that he will bringhis swift .surc
line ont next Saturday, on which day the
Comet viii leave Mt O'Clock upon her FIRST
trip for the season. The alternate trips arc to
be made by the Sunbeam These will be the
first steamers in the trade this season from
this point Both arc staunch and flst, brought
out fresh ns new
To OUR COUNTRY READERs.-The War
Committee Of the Board OF Trade, have for a
week or two past, yainly cndcayored to pro-
cure supply Of onions for the sick soldiers
now In hospital. So far, but about dozen
barrels have been obtained, and a large quar. /,
tty is sttll required. Will our cnn44 II uea-A-
respond at once te, 41t So vs@5aNfry readers
~l.c''vUbpcrhcad;c5 lie appeals Of the War
-cs.uu,,Llee, and send to MurTy Nelson g. Co.
:ll they can spare, II it be no more than one
or two barrels from each. The aggregate will
be amply sufficient. They will be received as
contribution, or paid for, at the option Of
the shippers.
To TIE VoTAR1Es OF THE WEED.-Duffy's
eJgars and tobacco are among the institutions
Of the city, and no one addicted to the use Of
that delicious, dreamy, wicked custom Of
fumigating, but has used and app1auded the
weed, whether in pipe, foil, or the naked
beauty Of the cigar, as doled out from DufTy's
large establishments in the fremont House
Block andat 81 Clark street. His stock Of for
eign and domestic cigars cannot be beaten in
the West, while in al the appurtcnances there
to-pipes from 7. D. to meerschaum-cheWing
tobacco Of the best brands, and everything
necessary to it ont drst-class smoker or
chewcr, he cannot be e1celled. We advise
everybody, at home and abroad, to call and
lay In stock Of his brands.
GLANCE OF POSITION AND IocAT1oS.-Wm.
r. Barr., rsq., well known by business men
throughout the West, rs the General Agent
for several years past Of the Michigan South
crn and Lake Shore Railroad Line las en-
tered the service Of the New York and Eric
Railroad Company, and will hereafter hare
his headquarters Mt New York. We think we
but endorse the sentiments Of all who know
him, when NC say tl,at In all the rare quail
ties that contribute to make an efficient rail-
road agent or manager in industry, courtesy
audindchttgable activity in advancing the in
terests Of the line he represents, Mr.. Barr has
few equals and no euperiors. While We re
gret any change that may rob us Of the frc
Fncnt visits attending his former business
VIC wish him success in his new position
SALES OF REAL EsTATE.-J. 7, Scanmou
is reported to have sold sixty feet front or
Water street, between State street and Wa
bash avenue with Improvements, Tor the ann
oi lofty 1nousana aoilars. SIX months ago ht
otered the same property At thirty, and feW
weeks ago st thirty five thousand, but found
no buyer. Now it has been bought eagerly at
the above price.
4 store on Lake street, between Clark and
Dearborn streets, has been sold br William
Jones 10 nj Mcaee Tor twenty-five thousand
oonafS' pasaoae N ~ per cent sceufanes.
=. ~ ssao .. eseS NV pu1e.Assl " oa''ason
.ot' W us eo.A'! ~ ~i@fh ano LaAe stseels
nas oesu o4e4s4 'no n1neaeo tnousane
uollas ,a ''f 1Ae property ano nas 1eioseo le
H.
THK NEW 6oI1lTT HorsE.-Seycral month";
since, 6am fatrlck, Esq, ESQ well knoWn. tt
all who have visited GalesbnIg, during 81,
years past, as the proprietor OF the excellen
Railroad Eating House at that place. pur
chased the five story block, known as the Sol
Afs House, IL and liz franklin street, which
nc has repaired and rcfarnlshed throughout il
the oest stSle' rendering It, to al intcnts ami
purposes nc" hotel, under the management
Of an experienced and universally popula
landlord. The par1ors and reception room
are beautifully finished and furnished, and tn
q rooms, many Of which are In suits, arc su
perior to those In many hotels, being neatl,
furnished, we'll lighted md thoropo),lv gent;
latcd- Convenient to tho business portion o