, 1863-08-18

lAuUbLES -41oQs .. IT. IA1Atf1 WHO leu
this city several weeks ago. for IN overland
Trip 10 California, to 1ecuperate his health,
writes from Denver City, thas the Indians are
30 troublesome west Of that city, thnt he has
concluded to return home. He will reach
here the Inst Of the current month. His
health is much improved.
NORTHWESTERN FEMALE CoL1EGE-This
Institution located in the pleasant town Of
In this comfy, commences its fall
end winter session on tlle LIST Of September
TIE applications arc moro numerous this sea-
son than usual, which indicates that the mer-
its Of the school arc beginning to be appre-
ciated. Those desiring rooms should apply
Soon. For particulars address Rev. ". r.
jones, Agent. Evanston.
rERsosAL-Dr. Edward D. Kittoc, who
has been surgeon Of the 45th (Lead Mine)
regiment since Its organization, Is ut the
Briggs House. He is home on brief fur
Tough from tie a,duous duties Of his posi~
ton.
-Brisadier General IT. s. Smith, who
is spending few days on Ills farm in this
(Cook) county fo- the purpose Of recupcra-
lion, was in the city yesterday. Gen. Smith
participated In tic eiege cf Vicksburg, and
commanded division in the subsequent cap.
1u.e cf jackson and defeat Of Johnston.
T1RE.-DurIng the hight Of the severe thun-
der storm, which prevailed yesterday morn
irg, betreen three and 1our o'clock, long
two.story frame building, on the corner OF
Canal and Judd Streets (sonth Of Twelfth),
and occupied by John Gross, us saloon,
dancing ha11 aud dwelling. was set On fire by
lightning, md totally consumed, together
Tith most Of the furniture. Mr. Gross loss
is about s., ,6O0, which, we learn, was covered
by insurance 10 the amount Of s. 900.
Mns. WEs1.-A1thougha IN acti7e search has
been Iept up utter Mrs. J. E. West, who so
successfully deflandcd the Merchants Savings
Loan and Trust Company ont Of $500. .
short time Since, so far the labors Of the de-
tectiyc force hare been without any result.
Several times 1t las been supposed TINT
trace had been discovered, but in each case
the attempt to follow up rhe Scent WAS fall
ure. c. q. Read, Deputy States Attorney.
and r. II. Bnrnham, who were on the list Of
Mrs, Vests Chicago acquaintances, which
though 60 far7ruitless, assistance to the off,
Gers In the pursuit.
GARDEN C1Tr INSURANCE Co4FASr.-The
question has often been asked, why we have
rot In our own city reliable Insurance Com
panIee, to which home patronage cau be ex-
tended, instead Of paying tribute almost en-
tlrely to Eastern companies. By the ndver.
tiscmcut in this issue, 1t will be seen that this
demand is supplied. The Garden CITY Insu-
rance Company was the first OF our home In
eurance companies, huving been originally
organized IL 1855, It closed business in 1859,
having settled mp all its affairs satisfactorily,
and 1esumed about month ago. 1t has
catl capital Of $9o0, 600 invested In Govern
mcnt securities. The names OF ite officers, %
published, arc sufficient guarantees Of Its
soundrcss and integrity. twill conine itself
entirely 10 drst-c1ass fire risks within the lin
its Of Couk county, and we trust will be lib.
n'ly patronizcd.
GEASD RAILROAD BAsKET PFC N1c.-Who
ever knew railroad men to undertake q
matter t.ut they didn't carry through In good
Shape: They hare nude up their minds to
11aye Basket Pic Mic, to Forest Bay Grove,
aud dance by moonlight. at Forest Bay
Grove TOMORROW, and we predict grand
good time, and those who want to participate