, 1863-03-07
Ubifaqo Gribnltt.
SATURDAY, MARCH Z, 1868.
THE CITY,

{. THE CITY.
pERsoxA1,-Wc learn that Capt. Christo-
rlcz, lnte O. s. Commissary in this city and
who was lately ordered to Fort Ontario, New
York, leaves there on Friday next for the field
With company Of one hundred regulars, two
thirds Of whom are in their second enlist
mcnt4 Many Of his company are old soldiers
who were with him on the frontier. "
Tm OLD FoLEs' CoScKRT.-The "Old
Folks" Concert troupe lately returned from
Europe, will gire series Of their concerts in
this city next week, commencing on Wednes-
day. The bare announcement will be sufi-
cicnt to call out one Of the 1argcst audiences
Of the season. We shall give the details in d
future Issue.
TEE WoMAS's REFrdE.-The election Of
officers for this much needed Institution will
take place this {Saturday) afternoon at
O'Clock, at the Young Mems Christian Asso-.
ciation Rooms-when all ladies' interested in
the good work will hare an opportunity Of
becoming members, and having aroice in the
election. :.
HIGHER WAGEs-Wc understand that large
number Of the carpenters Of the city had 4
meeting last evening ut the hall Of the Work
ing Mems Association, ut which 1t Was, after
discussion, unanimously agreed to demand
higher wages, week from Monday. It is
probable that the carpenters will join TO-
gethcr into protective Union.
GOOD Doo.-A burglar attempted an en-
trance into the house Of Mr.. G. ". Wood,
25s North Lasa1le street, last night, but was
driven of by a large ard noble specimen of
the Newfoundland dog. The burglar beat SO
hssty retreat that he left his knife sticking
In the window SILL Mr. Wood gives notice
That the thief can get his knife by calling
for it.
GRIND GIFT CoScERT.-Thc reputation of
The Great Western Band Is sufficient guar
anty to satisfy the pnblic that the Gift Concert
they announce to be given ut the Metropolitan
Hall, on the 18th inst, will be honestly what
they represent. In addition 10 the musical
entertainment, lin which the Great Western
will give their very best, } every ticket hold
er will draw prize. Full particulars respect
ing this Gift Concert, will be found in oar ad-
Tcrtising columns.
BANK STArEMESr.-We have received the
statement Of the Merchants, Farmers, aud
Mechanics Bank, Of this city, for February,
from which We learn that the amount due to
1e4 dcpositors is s65, $780, go; the increase Of
Savings accounts for the month fs 81; and
the amount Of cash and cash assets is s7O.165
20. Under the supervision Of Sidney Myers,
esq, Cashier, this institution, is steadily ad-
yanc:ng In public favor, and bids fair to speed
ily attain front rank among the saving or
CARNATIONS Of the country.
PERsoSAL-Prof Fory Of this city delivered
. lecture nt Davenport On Wednesday evening,
to a large and highly delighted audience. The
Ga=ette thus closes is lengthy and very fayor-
able notice Of his lecture. "1f such thing
were practicable, we should be pleased to
have the Professor deliver regular course Of
lectures to crowded audiences, believing that,
in no better way could our population be In
Etructed In those matters which pertain to
1he acquaintance Of knowledge, calculated to
give breadth to the sphere Of thought and
elevation to moral and religious scntimcnt.''
FRE.-The alarm for the third district,
Thursday afternoon, was cansed By fire
breaking out In the roof Of two.storr frame
horse, No. $50 Taylor street. The house was
occupied By Thomas Kennedy, and owned by
WIN. Childs. Loss estimated at $500.
F1nE.-Ihis morning, between twelve and
one o'clock, fire was discovered issuing from
the rear Of the four-story brick block near
1he corner Of Clark and Randolph streets,
and adjoining Warmers Hall. The engines
we're promptly on the spot, and owing to the
favorable location Of the building, succeeded
in conhning the fire to the rear of the third
Btory, where It originated. Owing to the
lateuess Of The hon. It is impossible to ascer-
tain the loss. Several Offices and a work
Ehop were burned out, causing, however, no
very heavy damage. The origin Of the lire is
unknown at present.
The AL1EGHAs1Aas.-ThIs old and well
known troupe gave one Of their characteristic
concerts last evening, at Bryan Hal1, to q
rery fair audience. The troupe is composed
1s follows: Soprano, Mrs. Lizzie Baker:
contralto, Miss Maria Boulnrd; tcnorc, G.
GALLOWAY; basso, J. II. Boulard-maklng
very effective qua1tette. The programme was
nade up Of the old fashioned songs and bal
lads, homcly as the old flresides, and Just as
dear for old recollcction's sake. The chief
charm Of the concert, to us, Was In the bells,
with their sweet, soothing, dreamy tones.
They were manipulated with wonderful ra-
riditE, and rang with much taste. It is in
The SLOW movements, however, one catches
The fascinating, magnctizing music, as softly
Sweet rs ao Eoliau harp. Mr. ". &. Bass
ford, very accomplished pianist, accompa-
nies the troupe. The second concert will be
giSen this evening, and matinee this after
noon for ladies and children.
TIE F1RsT BOARD OF TRADE REc1NES1ASD
THE PEACE MES.-A Memphis correspondent
of the et. Louis Democrat gives the following
In regard to the First Board Of Trade reei-
1ncnt, from this city. II is but another Of the
nany notes OF warning continually coming to
The traitorous sycophants at home from the
loyal and true-hcarted soldiers In tho field.
There brcathes in every letter spirit of love
hno devotion to their country, detcrmina-
ton to sacrifice everything 10 the one end Of
maintaining the Union, which should teach
those Ut home now using every means to rcn-
Ger their efforts abortiye and their sacrifices
1ruitless, that they arc playing with danger
Gus tools:
TIE sso Go1opsl Of the "a Illinois First Board
tl1at he had moi man in his rcp;mcnt ~ ~
Toula not rather start to Vicksburg than
fomeward, unless they were sent home to
g. Poeiiii H. the copPerheads." uewas surrounded
assertion with q cheer, which made the nId
woods In which they were encamped rin1
again ''A'7
ANOTHER ROLLING Mu1,-Iu not,cino tba
VARIOUS Improvements nowin progress in this
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