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, 1863-12-29

Changes Departure OF Troops
Rebel Prisoners.

Brig.-Gen. Orme arrived in the city last week,
and assumed command Of the Post, at Camp Dong
las, Oh Friday last. GEN 0rme was formerly Col
one1 Of the 9th Illinois regiment, and WAS among
the valiant ones who were with Gen. Heron,
through Missouri and Arkansas. Gen. 0rme WAS
not appointed to take command Of this military
District bec1uHo this, with all the Districts and
snb-Districta in Illinois. Indiana &C., arc about
being recognized, nnd VIC understand will be
placed under the control Of the Governors and Ad-
juant Generals OF the several States north OF the
Ohio, who w1l be assisted BY q. s. Provost Mar
eha1a and their assistants. =
Col. DeIand applied, some weeks ago, to be re.
lieEed from the command ut Camp Douglas, and
requested that he might be sent to the field, after
hls regiment is properly drilled and In order for
probable that tho 1st Michigan SharpshooterH will
be ordered to the field within q few weeks, though
'hf BE- o o s
ment, Col. Porter, wore ordered to Rock Island,
whittier they went on Friday night
The rebel prisoners arc stu amusing themselves
Piidas night foand d 5@@ III ian. % nn%
ber Of them werc In the kitchen quite late, under
the prctence Of cooking Tor one Of their number
scantlipg with STRIPS nailed upon it 10 serve as .
and attempted to escape. The guard fred at him,
wards amputsd y 5y Surgeons II @ eelsn % s and ater ce
uef.
Yesterday morning fresh dug sand. &c, Was
discovered in the vault or box Of one OF the out
buildings. Upon Investigation, It was found that
they had dug tunnel about ttty feet long, from
the Whsteoak squire through, under the fence,
the east eide Of the camp. The "gophes-holc" :"
was followed up, and the crust broken through,
which was found to have an average thickness OF
one foot. The "gophers'' got scent Of their pur-
sucrs, and wers acarce-nobody knew anything
about The hole, Of course. Where will they next
establish their underground e1itf
The rebel prisoners appear to think this rigid
elimatc at any rate they generally. keep. pretty
cloae and snuG In their barracks, since The cold
weather begun. We understand that upwards OF
one hundred cords OF wood aud about ltty tons OF
coal per week distributed among the prisoners.
They also receive per week an average OF .oo9
pairs Of drawers 1000 prs socks, ,000 shirts. e0l
prs papts 200 coats, 200 prs boots and shoes, 20l
blaukete, &c, There is constant demand and a
liberal supply The officers have not prae.ieed the
% al th1 h Is
for their comfort.
, 1863-12-29

THE Observation-Disclosures CoNcERr. - The
first OF the series Of the Gottschalk Brignoi con-
certs lost evening. was great success. The house
was filed with u fnc audience, md the artists
were evidently In sympathy with the enthusiasm
of their auditors and exerted themselves for their
best efforts. Carlo Patti.1 he vloltnist new On our
concert boards, was received co1dly ut first but
Later in the evening, by his mastery rendering of
the Sounds from Homo" gained an encore. Carlo
BY no means bellies tho fame Of the family. he
has firm, elastic touch, and his toner arc clear,
pure and decided. lie ii master ofthe truolo and
introduced it with great effect we'll as diacrim~
nation In all his pieces. We predict for him
still greater success this evening. Gottschalk mas
Gotsehalk, rapid, brilliant, ethereal, and master
OF effects. We went into ecstacies over him long
ago, and VIC continue to do 20. he clothes much
ordinnry music with gorgeous drapery which
faecinatcs yon while you deny the genuincnoss of
the themes. We are glad that tonight he gives u
sample of his mastery Of the classical. Kunkel,
who plays With him, is careful and brilliant play
cr. Cordier sang better than she did last season,
and looked dellcioualy charming. The polaeca
from the puritans, and the aria from Il PreQua
C7ercs displayed brilliant executive powers
and round rich tones for which We had not before
given her credit. The encore to the polacca-The
1ast Rose Of fSummer-done In English WAS given
with much feeling and expression. Driguoli was
In good voice and WAS enthusiastically applauded
throughout His hne tenor was bes. displayed in
the duet from R1sQuals but In everything he was
brilliant clear, ringing, superb. The concert this
evening offers programme Of rare attraction. It
will include the great scene from the 9TH act OF
T1o7atore, tho Romanxa and Mtaerere to be sung
by Cordier and Bsignol, the orchestral and chora
parts-haying been expressly transcribed for tho
pisno and organ-will be exncuted by qotteeha1k
and Dehteua: AudAute and Schcrxo from Men1e1s
eohn's symphonies In A minor, and the grand duet
di BravuEa, from II Trovatore; with "Home.
Sweet Upne,r ssS1umbe1 On, deas Baby.u &c
&c. This must of necessity be the most attractive
concert Given In this city for the last twelve
months.
AcV1cKEa's THxATns.-The performances this
evening are for the benefit OF Mrs. J. D. Phillips
popular member Of the stock company. The per-
for1nances will include the drama OF the "Honey
Moon'' and "A1l that Glitters il not Gold.n Mrs.
Phillips sustaining the characters Of Julian. and
Martha Gibbs. III, Leask win play Duke Aranza,
in the Honey Moon. On Wednesday. Mf, Band
mann will appear In Hamlet.
, 1863-12-29
Chicago Theological seminary-En.
d0Wments-LibrarY,
1Cnmnnnicafcd !

The special effort commenced last spring for the
Chicago Theological Seminary has already been 80
far euecessfnl that two Profeasorehips ars now
rhetoric and. that Of Biblical Literature. The
funds ior tho former Were raised by the untiring
~ ssal = and lab1Es ef p1et y Msk Who 20 ably
cured principally In Milwaukee,. and are noble
city, especially to the Plymouth Society. whose
ia nea7er Dam. VIII, gavs S5oa: and friends IL
Boston, At the eolicitation Of Prof Fisk, gase
$500 more; These sums added to the
beacon Philo Carpenter 81 Chicago, 70 start
$500: Ihe Trofeesor.hp Of SACRED Rhetoric
honor Of The noble Stste that las given 70 liberaly
that citizens Of that State viii still Increase lis
days of1ox interest and high prices to furnish
competent income.
The Profeesorship Of Biblical Literature has also
$4,000 more raised IN various place in New Eng.
land and New York, mainly by the personal efforts
Of Kev; Dr. S. Bartlett. who fills that chair. assist
o1a Ha ;hs Bsfs hs1ng Pre7oas5 Declined
sn urgent call to the Chair OF biblical Literature in
the time-honored Seminary at Andoyer, Massachn-
setts, where he would have been successor Of
lat aps sn aia inattation @ IL 81 eWs ey e k1s hss
been ahle to compete successfully with one
OF New England, for the best talent In tho
country. In addition to the SIS 900 thus secured,
friends Of the Institution, and Of Prof. 3. In the
ms. hass %hs e so e. Tas
crn, or perhaps the New England 1'rotessorship,
Some progress has also been made in raising
Systematic Theology. This, which Is usually con-
asd i, Which Is wol{hdfiy aled By Rev d: Joseph
Haven, ofnatienal reputation as an 4, author and
Carpenter, who has already paid IN cash $l9o0o to
the other two professorships, stands pledged to
a'ao to ths as fGon te a. aha bSn haSo
nois Psofcssorshir. We aasamc that It
viii DO made up soon. although only about
no hsa piasssa & IT,
1nst,tntlon located n her own Territory. Nor
England F9ofes.orship. The Trieunial Convcn-
ticn, which has the appointment Of the Board Of
Directors Of the Seminary, meets in this city ne1t
5s Sa3a E e aas
Illinois Profcssorship had not been endowed. 4
The Lib1asy Of this Seminary b; also eeceiyed
retala S fion New Tork lew weeks % aso, 5reasat 1t
home about $3.50 worth Of ncH books, Including /
donation Of b. Appleton & CO, Of fill set Of The
New American RnsyeloPadta, " donation bz the
B. from their catalogue, and : biM Of about Si5o
worth Of works, mostly German, imported by
ton has lately presented Tor tho bsaly an edition
OF Waltons Polyglot Bible, including tho LeIi
con, in eight Largo folio volumes, bound IN calf
conrteously adding In the accompanying note, 1T
Ing solid foundations In tho centre Of this great
natton." Two Or three boxes Of mlscellanoons
books, selected from old libraries, hsvo lately boon
has aleo been started in this city, by which It ID
expected that the librarian will be furnished with
at least $500 ycar. for hve ycars To come for new
purchases.
It u ono Of the remarkable facts Of these strange
nes, that while tha nation u engaged In this Ia
, 1863-12-29

A LEAK D1soovERED-ARREsT or THIEVES.
For some timc past articles Of clothing have been
mtssed from the ctothlng store Of Frank & Son,
1fs Lake street, and no clue could bo obtained to
the matter; at length tho case was confdcd to OIL
Ger Elliott, who Immediately suspected two Of the
clerks employed In the establishment, named E.
]. pfonix and E. Prowley, and becoming convinced
that his Suspicious were correct hc on Sunday at.
telnoon arrested thcin as!ther boarding house, No.
1c8 Slate strickland upon searching their trunks
large quantity Of clothing and other property WAS
found, which the owners identified rs having their
mark. They wero held in the sum Of $l,03j each
to appear before the Recorders Court.
, 1863-12-29
- Lands To All

waning Farme--LaEge and thriving settlement.
mild and heathul climate. - miles south Of PhieE
scts It rom us 10 so per acse payable witSin Sn
eoa Sene5s ha soo5 o5
tno most improving pare, East or West. HnnlrrJs
src srttline and building The beauty With Which H.
Fsps1s containing repcrs and giving mi tnyprmatiS1
VIII be sent FREQ. Address CHAs. (. LANDIs. Vtne.
From rrpost of Scion Roetnson. Ksricuisasas 3.o<
Of ac TtinuaS u one o. tss most extensive fostls
on f9r pleasant fatn'nE that ~ know os III, slis &
VIZ " eSScsa V'NA1'ss' oeA-sfdasW
, 1863-12-29
LOCAL MATTERS.

The SHEET Corr OF THE EMANCIPATION
ProcKAMA71oS-AS MISUNDERSTANDING last
winter, 1t will be remembered, Mr. A. Kidder. Of
this city, designed and executed n beautiful pen
copy Of the Proclamation Of Emancipation.
This work excited mnch attention at the time
1t YVES exhibited before sending 1t to Washington.
A contract WAS given to an engrnver in JMy last
TO eng1ave It, and then countermanded to further
wait the progress Of the war, After the Federal
eucccsses In East Tennessee, Ar. E. then decided
to publish the Proclamation from the copy he de-
signed, as be had always intended to do when the
proper time came.
Lithogrsph fac SMILES Of this copy are now
published.
5lr. Z. authorizes us to state that he does not
allow agents to represent anything but the intrn-
aic merits Of his work, under penalty Of With
1rawal OF their agency. We deem it but just to
him to make this statement, that there may be nd
misunderstanding bis position. Publication office
SO Dearborn street,
, 1863-12-29

CHR1sTMAs AND THE ORPuANs.-The Or
phan Asylum WAS not forgotten On Christmas Day.
The following donations, In addition to several
sums of money, wero sent in, and tho orphans had
splendid dinner:
From Favofite & Son, a ticrra Of lard: Colonel
Hancock, barrel Of beef and one Of pork; ". E.
Of sugar; II. o. Stone, Newell l. Bro 5 barrels Of
applcR; n: Gran, barrel Of app1es !: Mr. coun!ss,
iats; Canal Street 1iills, bsg of meal; j. Fan,
1000 feet Of 1umber Mr. Bradley, 500 feet do Mr..
Gray; 800 feet dos HI. Ryeraon. Goo feet do; Reed
Mr. Ballard GO feet do: 4. Foster. 3o5 fset d.; ".
T. 6hufeldt, . turkeys D. Countryman, Ogle conn.
y. one large cheese; Mrs. O. I. J; Aion, ro.sted
pig: Mrs johnson, one frosted cake Mr.. Eckharlt,
and bushel Of nuts; H, L. Blakosloo, two frosted
, 1863-12-29

BnA1E1rn's ME1oD1c scuoo1.-Iessrs. Root &
Cady have Just received Brainerd's Melodtc School
for the Violin, work which Will probably COM
pare with any other ever Issued. It IL what 1t
purports to bean instruction book; one which
commences with the rudiments Of the art, leads
The pupil by series OF judicfous exercises to an
acquaintance with the noblest works Of our great
masters- We have carefully examined the work
and noticed their grndations, and can pronounce
them To be just what Is needed to lead the pupil
onward to perfect knowledge Of this instrument,
The most difficult in which to excel By the way,
thoae who want to procure good instrument
cannot do better than to inspect the extensive
atock Of Mesere. Root d Cady, No. s. Clark street.
They are practical musicians In every sense OF the
term and cannot be imposed upon in the selec-
lion Of their Instruments. Purchasers at their
store may rely upon getting an instrument which
viii be al that is 1epresen ted.
STASToN's.-Familiar In the mouth as
household words, is Stanton. His name is synon-
ymous with fullncss, variety and goodness In
nearly everything that concerns the inner MN,
and his store 1s known far and near as just the
p1ace where may be obtoined all that can be de-
sired in the way Of Choice Teas, Foreign Fruits,
Nines, Liquors, Groceries, and all kinds Of edible
and bibulous foreign de1icacies. look through
lis saet sto.es Is enough to satisfY the individual
Of zges. expectations that he has there found the
ultima Mule Of variety and excellence. His stock
Of wines and liquors is particularly pure and ex-
tcnsive, comprising al the choicest brands, i'm
ported By himself, and one variety Of his own
which is pronounced by couuoiseuFs to be equal
to anything imported. Those who do not already
know him cannot do better than to cultivate the
acquaintance OF George E. Stanton, No. ta5 Lake
street.
4 MASTER Touch WELL AATKD.-A master
tocch is sensitive and select in its associations
Ed. Kendall. the great bugler, does not perform
upon t1sh-horn. No common piano will answer
for tile match1css Gottschalk. Yesterday after
noon with other artists Of HE troupe, he visited
Reeds Temple Of Music In McCo7mick's marble
tuilding, aud sat down to the Chickering grand
piano, which subsequently acknowledged hls
touch In the concert at Bryan Hall last evening.
Reeds Temple Of Music L. beginning to be the
Chicago Mecca Of a1l music pilgrims Of whatever
note.
CASHIER WANTEn.-Wc would invite the atten-
ton parties interested to tho advertisement OF
Meesrs. G. Il. Mccormick d Bros, who desire an
exemplary md experienced man as cashIer.
THE CHICAGO TELEGRAPu.-This paper
4ato the property Of Or. Ernst Schmidt, but now
published by Colonel C. KnobelsdorT and Henry
Binder has just enlarged its slze.
WM. WRIT 81KEs AT OTTAwA.-Mr. Sikes
delivers his lecture on the '*yasares Of the Insane
before tho people Of the above city, for the benefit
Of their Soldiers Aid Society, this evening. Their
course has already included such speakers "a Dan
iel 8. Dieunson, Edmund Klfko, ete,
NRw YKARs' Ey1.-The Metropolitan Club wl11
giro thelr anniversary bali at Martinez Dancing
Araaepur On Now Yoaras Eye.
, 1863-12-29

DR. E. and J. Hunter, Of s8 Washington street,
Chicago, a2 Broadway, y. T.. Physfcians for the
treatment Of diseases OF the Throat; Heart and
lung, including Bronchitis, Consumption, Asth-
D.. James Hunter, in charge Of tue Chicago office,
can he consulted daily from 10 a m. to p. m.
g Washington street.
December, q, 18Ge. decz2-s993- -Tues&F
The PosT oTr1cE. AlnUa.-These who wish to
nj. scripps, e. NJ contain1ng the likeness Of tho
cmployccs Of the post Office, can do so BY calling
At z: i. Cards Photograph and Art Palace, No.
-~ Coughs, Bronchitis, Hoarsencss, Colds, In
fuenza, Asthma, Catarrh, any Irritation or Sore
Bronchial Trochee. 70 public speakers and sing
ers, they are efectual In clearing md giving
strength to the voiee,
E Diseases Of the Nervous. Seminal, Urinary
and Sexual SyRtems-new and relfsh1e heatm en-
IN reports ofthe Howard A6socfatfon- sent by mail
n sealed letter envelopes fee Of charge. Address
DE E J. skln M & nnoughte1 1 n9TaFa A9soctadon, No.
e For cheap a Abgme and Book Books, e. to tho
cent. ean b saved over Lake street prices:
dcca3t-t2aGt GuI L. LEWIS.
1AroRTAxr.-Ladics Mink Furs cheaper than
elsewhere ct B1ewstct'e, Clark street, under the
Sherman House. Dec a5-Gt
-W House and Sign Painting, Calciminlns,
Glazing. .&c, Paper Hanging and Window Shades
wholesale and retail at New York priees.
.... F. E. R1aaY. 50 Randolph street,
BOX 5663 dec15-s593-lm
Go 70 TIE B.sr-Go to Bryant d stratton,s
practical business education. For circulars ad-
Chicago, nlinols.
, 1863-12-29

NRw YKARs' Ev1.-The Metropolitan Club wll1
giro thelr anniversary bali at Martinez Dancing
Academy On Now Yo&zs' Eye,
, 1863-12-29

soIplER's HoMR.-The following arc the
arrivals at the Soldiers Home, No. Is Randolph
Et1eot, during tho lost forty-cight hours:
HlineIe--J: Bclles, Co. c, 1ooth; Y. Norris, Co.
D, 18th; 8. P. Stevens, Co. II, lsth &. Flaane.y,
Co. F, Tooth; ]. Far1enen. Co. @. 02d; ". e. Sea-
yens. CO. !, s9th: y. L Sloan, Co. A, 18th; c. G,
GtJweu, Co. c, Nth; D. Dull, Co, b, a8th C. @.
Benger. Co. C, 18th cav; II. H. Calman, CO. L 83th;
8. Stems. Co. G. I'D j. Il. Cruber, CO. B. 9Gth !;
&. G. FatIhald, Co. c, 18th.
c.. B, 9Th: R, Eeeucr, Co D. do: 4. Smith, CO.
A. do.
Jndtana-S. Wlec, Co. C, 9th.
Tiscnsin-n- Addison, Co. 4, ed; 9. Z. Day,
CO: =, 18th: II. T. Ro9crs, Co. D. I'd D. s. MeT-
rill, Co. D, 18TH
a1caiQan-J. hurry. Co. D, eth.
0tio-A. B. Smith, Co. c, 97th; j. Morrison,
Co. T. 51st; ]. D. Mabel, Co, z, 37th.
, 1863-12-29

WM. WRIT Sizes AT OrrAWA.-Afr. Sikes
delivers his lecture On the yasares Of the Insane
before tho people of the above city for the benefit
oftheir Soldiers Aid Society, this evening. Their
course has already included sueh speakers "a Dan
iol s. Dicknson, Edmund KIrke, ete,
, 1863-12-29

THE CHICAGO TELEGRAPM.-This paper
4ato the property Of Dr.. Ernst Schmidt, but now
published BY Colonel C. KnobelsdotG and Henry
Binder, has just enlarged its slze.
, 1863-12-29

4 VISIT TO PHxs1c1AT.-The residence Of
well to do physIeIan On Wabash ayenus was fie-
Tied among the small hours On Sunday morning By
boyna party unknown, Who entered the basement
window, and ooolly lighting the gas, took 1oos
about him, and not content with look, secured
several souvenirs with skil that argued him
good judge Of silver ware. Whether or not the
visitor believed In homeopathy, 1t is certain that
Stfttle pills, !" properly Administered wonld ha7e
suited his case, and d.. Smith weuld probably have
administered them had he been brought to time
u knowledge of tho call.
, 1863-12-29

RELIEF tor SOLDIERS FAMILIES. The Re-
lief Society has secured room for Depository,
at No. q State street, where they will be happy to
receive cnything that I've used BY soldiers fam
1lics- There arc many oT the children who need
clothing, and If persons who hase halfworn, cast
oa garments Of any kind, win leave them at zs
E:ate the 1adlca will soon make them over for the
suffering children. Food, clothing or fuel, Of any
ccIved.
Thoee who have second hand furniture to epare.
that VIII be enitable for the Depository, can do
good favor By donatingit- A desk, table, stove,
mud 4 number Of chairs use wanted.
, 1863-12-29

CASHIER WANTxn.-Wc would invite the atten-
ion Of parties interested to tho advertisement OF
Meesre. G. Il. Mccormick b Bros, who desire an
exemplary md experienced man as cashtar.
, 1863-12-29

CATHOLIC BOOKS.
The lsrgcst and most elegant assortment OF Cath
Ollie Books i4 the city il at j. J. Kearuey'R 'Ccn-
tral Catholic Bookstore 167 South Clark street,
de24-t3S-6t
, 1863-12-29

~ For cheap Albums and Books, 20 to tho
New Bazaar, % Washington sucet. Fifty per
cent. can be sayed over Lake street prices.
dcca4t.t24Gt Cur i. LEWIS.
, 1863-12-29

FOR TIE 7ap.-C. Shuster will leave Chi
eago for tho First Board Of Trade Or I'D Regiment
on Saturday next, He will taEe small packages OF
1ettere to the boya, Lett at his residence on the
corner OF Clnrf End S1nsrlor
, 1863-12-29

1MPoRTAxT.-Ladics Mink Furs cheaper than
elsewhere at BreWstc1'e, Clark street, under the
Sherman House, Dec a5-Gt
, 1863-12-29

DEATH OF An OLD CITIZEN OF DuPAGE
Cora1r-capt. Norris Slcight, whose decease Is
announced in our Paper to-day, viii aforementioned
as one Of the pioneers Of Northern Illinois. He
waa native Of Dntchess county, n. T., whence
he emiGratad to EApcrsille In 1851. Els loss will
be greatly felt for, although Of advanced age, he
wss an active business man, and interested in
many objects Of public geod in the vicinity Of his
late residencc. Els death, we understand. was
the result Of a fever caused by An injury of hts
hand, received about three wsels previously.
, 1863-12-29

LooK Our poR TngM.-Our readers will
remember the account published recently Of the
murder ot the teller OF the Maiden Bank, Maiden,
Massachusetts, the 18th inst, and the escape of
the murderer with s. 0oo consisting OF Thirty $10o
bills, and thu balance in twentles and smailer de-
nominations, nll ofthe Maiden Bank. Parties r.
ccdy1ug $10C Maiden Bank notes from strangers
would do vel to notify ths police authorities, OF
detain the pezson offering them until he can give
aprope1 account OF himself, A reward Of S5,501
as offered tot the &r1est and conviction Of tho mur
deret.
, 1863-12-29

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS of Kate
W Feyes, = German girl. who LETT her home, COZ.
Saturday the 18Th inst. She Il about ten reass o.
AID fed saawl. Whoever can give informatIon 81
her Thereaeouts. Or ANYTHING eoncernlns her. will
the nbore address or to Captain Of Police, North
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1863-01-01
TAe Cisy of Batavia, in Javn,

Batavia the capital city of the island Of Java,
according to the description of Newspaper cor
respondent, IS brilliant specimen of oriental
splendor. The houses, which are as white as
snow, are placed one hundred feet back from
the street, the intervening SPACE being filed
with trees, literally alive with birds. and every
variety OF plants and flowers Every house has
its piazza in front, decorated with beautiful
pictures. elegant lamps, cages, &c, while rock
ing chairs, lounges, &c, of the incest descrip>
ton furnish iuxuriant accommodations for the
family, who sit here morning and evening. At
night the city is one blaze of light from the
lamps.
The hotels have grounds of eight and Ten
acres in extent around them covered with fine
shade trees, with fountains, flower gardens, &c.
Indeed so numerous are the trees, the city al
most resembles a forest. The rooms are very
high and spacious without carpets, and butfew
curtains. Meals are served up in about the
same stie as at first class hotels in the United
States, although the habits Of living are quite
different. A. daylight, coffes and tea are Ia
ken to the guests room, and again at eight
o'clock light refreshments. At twelve bregks
fast is served, and at seven dinner. Coffee and
tea are always ready day and night No basis
ness is done in the middle of tho day, on ac>
count of the heat. The nights aud mornings
are cool aud delightful, birds arc singing all
night. The thermometer stands vt shout 80 do,
grees throughout tho year. The island of Jay
va contains population of 100000. The
island nbounds with tigers, leopards, anscon-
das, and poisonous insects of all kinds. The
finest fruits i'll the world are procured in great
| profuson ..I .. t.5.r b.. $ o..