, 1863-05-21

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Returning, they will leave Chicago at 9
pm.
ARLINGTON, LEON i DoSs1KER's MIx-
E7RELs.-This capital troupe continue to do =
heavy business. They have added to their
number, henry Melville, an excellent tenor
balladist, and Henry Stuart, one Of the best
clog dancers in the profession. The pro-
grammc for the present week is fine one,
and is drawing crowded houses.
ANOTHER NEW TUG-At the gard OF Mill
Ter Brothers & Clark, on the North branch,
the frame Of another ncW ting mas oeen recent
" erected, and is now In state OF forward
ness. Tn size and structure she Will resemble
4hc veil known Ward, while her engine has
a cr1;ndcr with bore of seven inches In di-
a,,eter and seventeen inch stroke, having suf-
6cient power to make her very effective Us
river toW-boat.
D1seRAcEFrL.-Ne would call the atten-
ton Of the Police to the fact that men and
boys, by scores, violate not only the 1aws Of
decency and the ordinance OF the city, but
desccrate the Sabbath, by collecting in large
numbers, and bathing in the Lake, on the Sab
bath, all along the shore from tho Light
House to Huron street, thus making an in
decent exposure of their persons to residents
in the vicinity, and those seeking the Lake
shore for other purposes.
TuE EXCURSION RESPONSIBILITIES
cars filled with excursionists from Ear1vil1o,
Ioscoea and al along, arrived in this city yes
tcrday, and spent the day In sightseeing and
shopping. The latch strings were out, and
they enjoyed very merry time, These visits
from the country are becoming positive luxu-
ries, and We only wish that our citizens could
derive equal advantages By return visits to the
county. The whole country is welcome to
the city, although come Of our exchanges are
construing certain sportiye remarks Of ours
into a serious reality, attributable, no doub',
to misunderstanding Of them. Chicago Il
every ready to welcome the representatives
from the various cities which dot the prai-
ries, and her doors arceyer open. Come ono,
conc a1L-
DRowSED.-A little boy named Robert
Hapfey, son Of widow woman living near
the corner Of Rush and North Water streets,
was drowned near the Rush street bridge on
Tuesday evening, and his body recovered yes,
terday forenoon. The little fellow was In a
ekiT 1t the time, while tho propeller May,
flower was coming down the river. lie was
unable to get out Of the way in Season, aud
his frail cruft was upset BY the screw. The
Coroner held an inquest and the jury return
cd . verdict Of accidental drowning.
FANCY HonsEs-P Probably the finest lot o1
horses ever brought into Chicago arc now
standing at Mr.. Patrick's stables, on State
street. They are truly an exceedingly elegant
selection Of animals. They were brought iute
the city by Mr. Il. Paine, Of Sycamore, DeKalt
county. There are, among the lot, number
Of matched teams that would do credit to TIL
. stables Of prince..of the blood royal. One O
these teams took the premium at tho World'4
Horse Fair, In this city, last year. If there
are, in Chicago, any admirers Of the best O.
blood in horses, they will find something tc
please their taste in Mr.. PMne's collection
GRIND FEsT1yA-Wc understand thai
preparations are being made for an entertain
mcnt which 1nuet test the capacity Of Bryan
HALL We refer to the annual festival OF the
Young Peoples Mission Association of the
FirstPresby yterianC Church, which xill take place
next Tuesday evening. The object il noble
one, and every one who attends will get value
received. In addition to Strawberries, ict
cream and other refreshments, the Committes
having the matter in charge have made 1T
rangcments for the exhibition of the just1,
admired stereoscopic Gem Of Art. Portion
of the Hall will be turned into flower gardens
presided over by bright eyes. The Grca
Western Band will discourse sweet music ant
we are sure those who stay away will nisl
they had gone.
q. S. HosrITAL.-The ladies are respectful
" solicited to help the soldiers in the hospi
tal on 18th street in trying to make up thci1
garden, By contributing onion-slips, cabbage
plants, aud anything for ksummer diet. II
the front gard, few plants for flower beds
will be real kindness, also. The grounds
haye been plowed up, and arc now ready To-
seeds and plants. The appeal for rcadln!
matter, made while since, was generally re
sponded to by the ladies, aud We feel sure tha
this notice will not come before kind -haa1te'
women In vain. Visitors are delighted witt
The good order, cleanliness, and neat appear
ance Of the hospital, under the charge OF su.
Ceon Hall, Of the 9th Vermont regiment, Wit
his able corps Of assistants.
AFERoc1ors Doa.-Ycsterday morning,
5emented lad, named James Small, age
about fourteen, was attacked by large an
savage dog, belonging to . butcher name
John 1ownzrc, on Madison street, at the hea
Of franklin street. The brute tore the flca
from the boys face, mutilating him in horr
bic manner. The butcher and his dog Wei
brought into the Police Court, but, It appca
ing that the dog was chained, no fine coul
be assessed under the ordinances. Justlt
Miller 1as very sorry, hc said, TINT It was OF
of his power to fine the keeper Of such d 81,
age dog fifty dollars, and he notified him tn,
unless he Immediately got rid Of him,
should institute proceedings that would cor
pei him to do 60.
new Law F1RM.-We take pleasure
calling attention to the card Of Meesr
Walker d Thomas, to be found in our ndyc
Using columns this morning. Mr.. Wake.
n E1 hAV y - 4A AAE %VAAHAAA4l41 oAA fCl3 ".
ly enjoys . reputation for eminent ability
his profession. Hon. Richard s. Thomas, Il
other member Of the firm, has recently I
moved to this city from Virginta, Cass connt
III. He brings with him q reputation Fl
ability second to that Of no other member
his profession in Central Illinois, and VIC pr
dict that he will soon win for himself sim
Lar standing at the bar in this city. A gentl
man Of fine attain1ncnts, close student,
faithful and 1aborious advocate, and Of spo
Tess integrity, we commend him to the faro
able consideration Of our citizens general
and especially 10 such as may need his pr
ftssIonal services.
IHEA7RE-J- WlLKEs Boo1u.-No dimln
hon Is noticeable In the patronage bestow,
upon this actor The name and fame Of b
father doubtless at first attracted the pcor
towards him, but had he not been "wortl
son Of worthy slre,' they would not adhe
to him as they do. That there arr faults q
blemlshes in Mr. Booths acting, no one "
deny; but did they not exist with his faith
and all great actors at his age: In eTcry r;
he plays, the auditor will perceive the NIL
of the student, md this being so, errors
Judgment most be. eradicated With time q
experience. Since his advent in Chicas
eome eighteen months ago, no one who
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