, 1863-11-20
BOLD ATTEMPT AT RoseRnY,
Plot to hob the American Express
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eRfe, which certain burglars would like very much
to get into THUR possession. ..
For fsw days past, hls wife haa been quits III
With diphtherIA. and he has spent most Of the time
ut hia res:deEce, No. ea1 West Randolph street,
On Monday night, owing to his wife-s illness, he
slept but hfty-dve minutes; yet during this brisi
pa.iod OF time, his hsuBe was entered, through
the back door, and his pockets rided Of their CON
tents Fortunately he lad given the keys to an
other clerk, and had but less than q dollar in
change, IN his pockets. The burglars took from
his pockets wl2tere1 they could make available.
which was very Ntte,-only cighty-d7s cuuts In
postal currency, and hAlf-dol1sr posket-piece
he found his vest On the ehed afterwards, also his
memofandlmbook spread open, with 4 copper
cent 1aid upon It, as much as to s4y, " We will not
rob you OF your last penny"
The loci On the door through which they entered
bore ma1ks Of having bean operated upon by
something besides keY-burglar's tools OF come
kind.
: From all tho circumstances, It Is probable that
TIC burglars knew well Mr. eto1o's position, mud
were watching outside for him to fail asleep, with
the expectation that he, hsvius been 60 much
bsolen OF his rest would sleep soundiy, and that,
havirG once obtained the keys Of the American
Express Odace eafc. they would be in fair nay to
De well pE1Q ZOE I4ElC u0u0iG.
There a.c tafe locks that hive no keys-th7 Ia.
nous hEsgfaz proof combination 1osk,-aud we
hsye Merchante' Police. Are etheb burglars auare
OF these facts:
airy.
AZ stated ycstcrday, the gallant 18th Illinois
cavaIy ie On Its way home from the Army Of the
Potomac, where it has been in constant ee.vlcs
since June, 1869 This regiment was raised in
Chicago and Springfield, aGd numbared at the
time Of Its organization, 500 men. 1t has now
about COO. OF the deeds md gallautsy OF the no.
bic 18th, our readers hare frequently heard. That
regiment led the van in Gonetal S.oaensn's craqf
Richmond 1Afd, and had the hoEor OF bsylre
marched further "onward to Richmond" than
any other. It penetrated to within Two miles ot
the rebel capital, took refreshments At the Gaines
fAym. exchanged some Of its jaded homes for
freeher ones, and caun away With distinct vle,y
Of the doomed city painted upon memory. TheIr
tenn OF eerrice hnyipg expired. they reported
Themselves At Washington, and re-entisted for Lhs
tar. "Bsave boys arc they,"-tlis city md State
havc rcGEon 10 be proud of them. This number of
well disciplined, experienced and faithful men are
worth thrice their number Of raw reeruIts. to tho
Government Under recent order tom the War
Department, old regiments that re-enllst are pe--
mttt1d to come homo for specified time to fiji M
theiE regiment by recruiting. This regiment was
to leave Washington for this city On Wednesday.
and are expected here sometime this evening.
The ladies Of the Soldiers Home lave under
tsea to have IN excellent dinner in readiness for
them upon their a111va!, bnt will need liberal con-
htbutions In addition to what they have already
procured. This regiment Of noble heazted, brave
fellows arc nearly all Chicseoaas and our citizens
re believe. viii gladly improve the opportunity to
manifest their appreciation Of tacis valuable scr
vices in the Held and thelt renewed fealty to the
Government.
Let the ladies eerd to the Soldiers Home, on
Randolph etree:, this forenoon, cooked meats Of
nry or I'll kinde, baked poultry (carDot have too
much OF th}s), bread and bntter, pies. milk and
sugar. The 1adieH Of the Home viii provide Eli
else. TIC regiment Will probably azziEa this even
Ing or Saturday morning. Lower Bryan Hall has
been ergeEeo fos Tic reception NO" let edibles
pou- Into the soldlers' Home from all quarters.
Tie bakers Will provide the bread, the grocers tie
sugar, and everybody fuca OF the above articles
as they will. Rush them In and do not wait, b1t
begin at once. Send In nicely boiled hams, roast
jo1Ifa boiled and roast chickens, rolls Of butter,
packages OF eueaf. ETC. help the ladies' OF the
6ome IN this matter. and warm the hearts Of the
brave ooSe IN plae.
Crtm1naA BUSINESS In the Superior
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