, 1863-03-13

TEE ON FOLKS Co.;cEH7.-Father Kcmp's
Troupe sang a.ain to a crowded house, at
Bryan Hall, last evening. We are glad to sec
the rare musical talent concentrated in this
company properly appreciated, aud anticipate
for the "Old Folks a successful tour In the
Northwest. They sing again this evening,
and tomorrow afternoon aud evening
SUDDEN DEATu.-A man named Emanuel
Solomon, an English Jew, who, It is said, in
order to cancel his nativity, changed his name
to Samuel Morris, and has been known as
such at GEay's hair jewelry establishment, in
Ibis city, died suddenly on Wednesday night,
ut his boarding house, 1914 Madison street.
Coroner Schmidt held IN inquest yesterday
morning. The jury found verdict Of death
from sutfocation, caused by disease Of the
lungs.
MAN STABBEp.-THo brothers, named An
drew and Samuel Day, had 4 difficulty at an
early hour yesterday morning, on Market
street, in the course Of which Samuel stabbed
Andrew in the side with 4 pocket knife, in
licting IN ugly wound. Officer Kelly arrived
at the scene in time to see Samuel make his
escape, and took the wounded man to ply
necessarily dangerous, though tile knife had
come very near touching a vital part. Sam
uel has not Jet been arrested.
CAnp.-Wewouldc call attention to the adver-
tisement Of john " Casey who has located
in this city for the transaction Of general
Commission business. Mr. c. is from Pekin,
Tazeweu county, the central part of the State,
where hr las long resided We know him to
he an honorable man and welcome him to his
ncw field Of commercial labor, commencing
most chetdnlly his house to our friends and
the public. When We say that Mr. Casey is 4
brother Of Maj, Gen silas Casey Of the rcgu.
lar army, We fix his political status which is
ono Of high and unconditional loyalty.
CAUGHT AaA1s.-John Hogan was tried a
few days ago at Milwaukee for burglary and
sentenced to six months in Bridcwel1, but
made his escape. Officer shaunessy sl.adowed
him to this city, where he has been on tho
lookout for him several days past. Yesterday
morning he dropped into the Police Court,
out Of curiosity, and as he entered, heard the
name Of Hogan called, to await the charge Of
disorderly conduct. He ut once nabbed the
young man, and without waiting for his trial
before Justice Miller, took him in charge,
and left with him for Milwaukee.
LAncEss.-A deaf and dumb man named
John Murphy was arrested yesterday morn.
ing by the North side police, charged with
stealing wallet and money from 3tr. Mat.
thew Tycc, keeper ola saloon on Wells street.
It seems that Murphy and Tycc were alone in
the saloon Of the latter, drinking until a late
hour, Inst night, when Tyce laid down on a
seat, and fsllasleep. Murphy then abstracted
his wallet from his pocket, containing s19 In
bills, and also took from the ice box, where it
had been secreted, g. bag containing s2..10
more In silver. Murphy Was found in a low
saloon on North Water street, with the whole
amount Of money upon his person.
ANOTHER CONFIDENCE GAME.-A country
man about forty years Of age, and who ought
to haye known better, was swindled out oi
$50 at the Post Office yesterday afternoon
The confidence man had check for 81 800 on
]. ". Dreael, already stamped but not can
cellcd, which, Of course, the holder wanted
TO use right away. The confidence mans bill
was but $50, which he borrowed from green
horn BY derositing the check as security. Al
ter waiting for some time, grecnLorn couc1u
ded to go up stairs to the Marshal's office aftc1
the swindlers, who had already decamped b,
The other entrance. Countryman is still look
ing them up.
CoLI1sIoN.-Festerday morning, near tha
corner Of Ringgold Place and Monterey street
collision occurred between street car AMI
farmers team, which, although 1t resulted
in no serious damage to anybody, caused con
siderable CONSERVATION. The farmers team
was running away at tho time, and, regardless
Of the absurdity OF running into fixture, a
well conducted country steeds should not be
they dashed diagonally into the front Of th
car,breaking the dashboard, soaring the drive
half to death, and were not content until on
Of the rural *'anlmiles'' had mounted tn
platform and run his head through the from
window, much to the alarm Of the ladies in
side. The farmer's wagon was shiycred t.
atoms, and his horses somewhat injured, til
car horses escaping unhurt. Gunnybags in
sists the farmers horses had scycn.ridc tick
cts, and were attempting to get ride withou
presenting them at the Office before the 15t
inst.
AuDuBoH's QrADRCPEDs.-1t will intcres
all lovers Of natural history to know TINT Au
dubon's splendid work on Quadrupeds, th,
companion to "the Birds" work Of nation
Al reputation, can be procured in this city 0
+. G. Mygatt, agent. "The Quadrupeds, ;
like "thc Birds" is embraced in two imperia
folio volumes, and in IN octave edition, con
tanning one hundred and fifty cuts. The ami
mails arc drawn with all that accuracy Of out
line, that grace and yigor of motion, tha
fidelity Of form aud color, which characteriz
Andubon's gifted. pencil in "the Birds
Every man who loves animals, and would ad
to Ills library genuine work Of art rs well a
fnstruction-a book without its compeer fro1
the American press-shou]d have 1t in his L
brary. The advertisement published elsf
where will furnish full particulars rcspectin
the book.
NEW p1ASo SToRE.-We arc pleased t
learn that Aanson Reed, esq, one Of the old
est and most experienced dealers in the couu
ty-who introduced pianos into the Yves
twenty-five years ago, when there were no rail
roads west Of Albany, were purchased, at on
time, three hundred instruments for his St
Louis cetabAshment-ha leased the two store
In McCozmick's Block, Nos. IS and 20 Ran
do1ph street, which are being beautifully dec
Grated by ]. j. McGrath, in his best manner
Mr. Reed was doing heavy business in st
Louis, but owing 10 the rebellion, and Iii
strong Union sentiments, he left there som
months since, and has located permanently /,
Chicago. He is now in the East, arraneiu.
for the regular delivery Of musical instru
ments, and will open his rooms early in April
His past reputation as AL honorable and enc,
getic business man, as we'll as all experience
manufacturer anu dealer, Is sufficient gua1
anty of his success in Chicago.
TnE GREAT WESTERN BASD.-somc tim
ago one of the morning papers referred tc
and recommended Ball, to be arranged b
our citizens, for The benefit Of the poor an
destitute soldiers families. The article st.
ted that on such occasion, and tor such beney
olent purpose, the Great Western Band woul
probably offer their services gratis. Sine
then, the leader Of the Great Western Ban
has called upon us and authorized us to 50
to the citizens, or any Committee that ms
have been or may get be appointed for til
above purpose, that the Great Western Ban
VIII most cheerfully volunteer their service
1or INC occasion mentioned, free of charge
anu only beg leave to be notified of the tim