, 1863-08-21

histOy OF over fofty yeafe1-an0 II 19 history OF
defiant lands aleo, in weldirccted efforts to ele-
ya:e and save the noble sailor. It employs nearly
on1 aSoad and any Bethel station aner its eale
ard management, has something to lean On, an
will he prosperous and permanent. But let tho
aud employ tteir funds to build Bethel for liz
Young Mems Christian Association, and what as
eutaree have they of efficiency and permanency to
The tnte1p.'ssst n. IT, : FalwelI may be taken to
wings and fy away;" Mr. Jacobs may aleconnect
himself from the work; Mr. Moody may leave tho
city; mutiny NAV break out among the crew
ahosId ;-and what then becomes OF the ship?
Why, che 1s stranded, or goes On to lee shore,
whe1e she Will remain until che goes to pieces,
unless the great National ship comes and haals her
named, which have lad thetf day, and failed, in
different parts Of our county. which have ali been
superseded by the general Society.
ton, that "the S. F. Society have made several
efforts to erect bni!dins and have not in any Of
them suceeedtd" This .tatement is incorrect
We hive long talked Of erecting new Bethel, and
have liked upon certain seasons when We shall
commence. Providence permitting, but We never
made an effort to build until the present season,
Nov, Nov We arc engaged in that work, and with Gods
blessing We shall succeed. Some firm friends OF
the Bethel cause, have mnde generous subsctip-
Tons TOM t to the new enterprise who supposed at the
eral Society. Let all such pay their subscriptions
there, and also gIye the same amount toward the
regular Bethel. This our advice; and come say
s. fhsy Intend Iat to do CO. IA liberal eoul shall be
It's said II the paper referred to. that our socl-
ety IN providing small wooden structure not
more bsa thilty hy fo5t has agna failed t.
port" Our present Bethel ie certainly s. small
wooden structure" and more than that. 1t Is old,
cilapidated, and nninyitiDg to sailor, who loves
dne ship, painted and clean and right. But the ef
forts OF the Society are not confined to this little
building: The men coming into this port are vts-
tied on their ehips IN the hospital IN their board
With, and invited to the Bethel The chaplain
does the xo:5 Of two he ysat through :I{e Me
from ten to forty vessels, distributing tracts to all
aboard, and inyiting them to the church; then
@ pfs ~ s M9aa
The bethel 1t haif past seven. During the week
homes, daily. and gives them books and tracts;
conducts weekly prayer meetings at tho church
and hospitals; Tisits the sick and dying At the
suaernge. and performs divine service It funerals
Of the s1iors and soldiers dying there. 0c is con
stantly putting libraries prepared by tho Society
at New York aboard vessels. for the benefit OF the
sIes OF meetings at the Bethel from fopr to eight
weeks. preaching once Or twice every day,
colpoFte1rs a.e employed part OF tho time. to
efficient teacher In the Sabbath School, and in tho
Mission generally. The result Of all these labors
is the reformation and conversion q many or tho
cicty don't fail to reach the men--but when We get
up our new building wo hope to be able to employ
than We can possibly accomplish II n qar n. present
Chicago, August Is. 1862
LADIES' us1ox LEAGUES IN TIE NORTHWEST
Our notice OF the Ladies' Union organizations In
the Western States. in yeste1days iasnc: typo
graphical error occurred IN the Post 0Glee Boz
The proper address for those who desire to en-
gsgc the services Of Lady to organize Leagucs,
lis - Mrs. NJ, T. 0. Boz 26I6, Chicago, ILL.,"
~F F. E Rtgby, 50 Randolph street, is ee1llng
Paper UargfpEs and Window Shades at New York
prices ut Wholesale and retail. The trade snpptled
on the most liberalterms. aug 16 IN
~ The steamer Planet, Capt. r. Chambcslln,
the anest, fastest and most commoaoas cs.ls
Mich, on Monday the 18th inst: a good baud las
been engaged and all may anticipate pleasant
time.
PnoFEss1oSA1--J. D. skeer, II. D., Surgeon and
a Clark street, Chicago. Ill. On tho
9th day Of August, 1861, entered the serrlc, Of
m army VIII Which served ~ s Until ti the 1isl dsy 81
Of General Hospital No. Q Nashville, Tenn, where
day q March ISL: a when m vas obliged to sesisa
on account Of my health. and having returned to
my home In -Chicaeo, I n.atn offer my professional
ecrvicea to the citizens and surrounding country
generally. J. D. SkEER, II. D.
uuglSGt
kcoaE. LICENSES. CARRIAGES, &c,-To all per-
sons residing In this District who are Liable for
Income, License. or other tax undce tho Internal
Revenue Lars Of tho United States, and have not
made return Of came to the Assistant Assessor OF
their Division. notice fs hereby given that the
annual list now being closed, and unless return
Is made ut once they will he assessed with the i'd
dition OF all fines and penalties prescribed By law.
pU1LlI WADsw0HTu,
aut5k6a2-st Assessor 1et Dist. Ill.
~ Nervous Diseases and Physical Debility,
arising from Specific canscs, In both soxcs-new
ard reliable treatment In reports OF the Howard
Aeeotiationsent IN scaled lettc. envelope free OF
charge. Address. Dr.. J. Skilh1 uoughtor, How
ard Association, No. South Ninth street Fhi!a-
delphis. Pa ty193w