, 1863-05-21

route to the great valley Of the North |
west. The route selected is virtually an cx- |
tension Of the Illinois Central and Galena
Road from Freeport or Warren, in this State,
through Western Wisconsin to the Upper
and is destined to be the leading
line Of railway northwest Of Chicago, The
extension Of the road to be con-
structed is ninety miles, through Iowa, Rich
land and Vernon counties, Wisconsin; and,
from present prospects, one half Of the line
will be graded by the first Of November. The
distance from Chicago to the Upper Missis-
Eippi by this route is 26o miles, making . |
shorter line By twenty-five miles over any |
other route now In operation, or even con.
telnplated.
FIRE IN THE West D1y1s1os.-About six
O'Clock last evening, fire broke out in the
livery stable Of Haas & Powell, Is West Mad |
isou street. The inhammable material within |
The stable ut once gave the flames rapid head !!
nay, and before the steamers reached the spot
the whole structure was in flames, and beyond
the power Of salvation. ALL of the horses
were removed in safety, as we'll as the carri-
ages. From the stable the flames communi-
Gated to two story frame Building, No. 81,
BY Patrick Carherry, below as 81.
loon, and above as dwelling. All Of the fur
niturc was removed, but the woman claims to
have lost $500 in greenbacks. The building
was entirely destroyed Tie two story frame
building adjoining the stable on the east side
was partially destroyed. It was occupied
by Peter Frenpenberg as beer saloon and
dwelling. The entire property was owned by
Eaas d Powell, whose loss is about $4,000,
which is fully covered by insurance. The
Eagle Iron Works, in close proximity to tue
burning buildings, we're at one time in iinmi-
nrnt danger, but werc saved by the well di-
rccted efforts Of the Chief Engineer and fire.
men.
The alarm Of fire about ten o'clock last
night, was false.
A Cosc1us1os-W rarely determine, or
come 10 d definite conclusion except upon
facts and true merit. The genuincne5s of
precious metals is tested by chemicals, and
their purity and lneness arc ascertained in
similar manner. Of lne fruits and table deli.
cacies, the palate is the indicator. These
conclusions are momentary from the applica-
tion. Other commodities and staples art not
so easily and quickly tested. For example,
You may purchase new coat or a fnc black
dress suit Of which, SO far MS the eye call dis
cover, the texture is beautiful aud fine, and
the workmanship unsurpassed. Still the
reality and gcnuinencss Of fashionable snit
Of clothing is only defined by the Wear and
exposure. In spcaking Of good, durable
and fashionable clothing, after looking ut the
immense stock Of e. 7. Belding & Co., 100
and 1o2 Randolph street, VIC are fully satisfied
that for the Spring and Summer trade, they
are fully up to the times in fashion and variety
and that their present large stock, aud candid
manner Of doing business, warrants them
large trade from the citizens Of Chicago
and people Of the North West. It is the
large double store 100 and 102 Randolph
street, opposite the Mattcson House.
SHORES, TAToR g. Cove take pleasure
in inviting the attention OF country merchants
and others interested, to the card of this tirm
in onradyersising columns. The lrlu have re-
Gently addcd 4 ". Gridley, son Of the Prcsi.
dent Of the Mclean County Bank, Blooming
ton, to their house. They arc entcrprisiug
young men, who have determined to establish
themselves in this city with an abundance Of
capital to enable them to buy on the most fa
favorable terms, and they propose to give
their patrons tie benefit of their adyau-
tages. Their stock Of groceries il large,
and in every respect complete, and this new
candidate for patronage may be ralkcd ~ !
first clnes Wholesale House in every respect,
II success Is to be secured by industry, honor
able dcaling and thorough busisincss qualiica-
tiont, Shores, Tator & Co. will meet with I'M
bounded success.
NORMAL MUSICAL INSTITUTE citizens
Of Chicugo may not be awafc that there are
resident here some Of the best teachers of mu-
sic in the country, and that three Of them
Messrs. Hans Balatka, VIM. Ludden aud Geo.
F. Root-are to conduct the exercises Of the
Normal Musical Institute, to be holden in the
rooms Of the Musical Union, daily, during the
month Of June. This will be rare opportu-
nifty for our young singers and musical stu.
dents to improve themselves in various de-
partments Of the profession. For particulars
inquire OF Root Il Cady.
ANOTHER RAILROAD DACCIDEST,-Yesterday
| afternoon, m accident occurred at Harlem,
eight miles west Of the city, which adds an
other to the long list Of accidents resulting
from the insane desire so many people have,
Of climbing upon trains when in motion. a
German painter, belonging in this city, who
had been at work ut Harlem, attempted to
| get on board the Frceport train after 1t had
started, and the consequences were crushed
arm and severe injuries upon the head. His
namc we hayc not learned
CHICAGO SABBATH SCHooL Ur1oN.-Thc
anniversary exercises of the Chicago Sabbath
| School Union will be held On Monday, May
25th, in the First Baptist Church, AZ follows
.NoTniHg-Sabbath School prayer meeting from
| $50 to s:so.
| Arernoon-RepoEts Of schools and relation oi
| Sabbath school experience, commencing at three
Erfning-Annual ;sport. election of officers. and
addresses By Rev. Messsa; Cheney, Ha1sha and
bpEbee, commencing at s:45.
| Resolutions OF Respect.
At 4 special meeting Of the St. George Be,
nerolcnt Association, held ut their Hall In
this city, on Monday evening May 18th, the
following resolutions OF respect for our late
brother, were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, This society has to deplore tho do
cease OF our late friend and BROTHER Jesse Cherry
therefore be it
| Rtalrtd, That VIC, as society, tender his be-
reased friends mud relatives heartfelt sympathy
| III this their hour Of deep a[1iction.
.RtxGred. That copy OF the foregoing be semi
his niece, Mrs. Hethrrt. with = request that eht
| convey the srnse to his only two surviving male
relatives in this country, (no~ in the se1rice o.
the United States)
Rexolred. That copy be furnished the city pa
pcrs, with request that theJ publish the same.
! HeStlEtd, That the foregoing be inserted in the
Ainnte book Of this eocirty. as token Of respect
for him who has been 80 suddenly taken from
| among rs.
| &c. ". Ballet,
WN. HARAaNAxATH, ) Com.
JAMEs JOHN.
Bn1pGEs' BA17ERy.-Licut. Morris D. TEN
pie, Of Bridges Battery has been detailed te
this city on recruiting service. The Battery
needs about thirty good men. OF this Bat
tery the Cincinnati 1i,ats Gays:
"1his battery has the reputation of being
one of the best drilled commands to be found
in tue army; aid from the precision aud
fapfdity of their movements while m driff