, 1863-06-16


opposed to their entering the Garden, or mo-
Testing the Germans, hence battle followed
between the armed soldiers, those unarmed
and the Germans. Several shots were said
to have been fired, but without In
jury; bloody noses aud pounded
faces were the result Of the melee.
1t length Policeman Charles Pilgrim, con-
pected with the 1st Precinct, undertook to
quell the disturbance. He Was, however,
soon oyerpowered, md marched off to Camp
Douglas aud put in the guard house. Anoth-
er policeman reported the case to Officer
Abbott, who communicated the facts to Capt.
Nelson, and about 20 policemen were quickly
at Camp Douglas. By this time Pilgrim WAS
undergoing IN examination before Capt. Put
nam, in charge at Camp Douglas, who said he
SAW no cause for holding him, and at once de.
Iyered him up. As they passed out the gate
to the street cars, one Of the disorderly, indig-
nnnt, soldiers made thrust at him, with his
bayonet, and came near running him through
the body. The bayonet passed through his
coat, and also inflicted q severe wound in one
Of his hands. Considerable excitement pre-
walls among the Germans, and we understand
the affair will undergo thorough examina-
tion. Until more reliable statements Gun be
afcertained We arc unable 20 decide to whom
the blame attaches. Our citizens will anx-
iously await the Investigation.
opcuiuc of the opera Season-Lucxe-
xia HorEia-
The long looked for, and anxious1y awaited
flTst-night Of the opera season has come and
gone, and the Bellies Of the avenue breathe
free once more. New bonnets and head
dresses, opera.cloaks, and what you call 'ems,
| have. all been exhibited and admired, and
Chicago upper ten is In ccstacies over the
result. The audience ut the Theatre last eve
ming was o brilliant one-unsurpasscd, We
think, for beauty and fashion, and right cor
daily did they welcome tie presentation Of
Lucrczia Borgia. This opera, the best Of
! Donizetti's many productions, has attained
| great popularity in this country. The heroine,
we may say enpassant, was tho daughter Of
Rodrigo Borgia, afterwards Pope Alexander
| VI, and lived In the Last half Of the 18th cen
tury. She was possessed Of beauty and high
! talents. Says an old writer, "her complex
ion WAS fair, and her hair Of Kind Of silver
blond, ns r.arc as it was beautiful" The
crimes which have rendered the Borgia name
infamous IN history, were chiefly attributed to
her, particularly the violent deaths Of the first
families Of Italy. Notwithstanding the fa-
,igae of the journey from Cincinnati here,
the company were in good voice, and cxhibi-
ted commcndable spirit and animation in the
various scenes. Mad. Lorini, us Lucrezia,
created q decided sensation. Sue has high
dramatic power; which, combiued with q
full, rich voice aud finished execution, made
her ut once fayorite. Mad'lle Alorcnsf, to
whom was assigned the part of Orsin!, is
yourE, graceful and charming. She has a
contralto1 voice Of rare excellence, aud left
nothing to be desired in the rendition Of her
part. She is destined to be q marked favorite
with opera goers.
Brignoli las lost none Of his old power to
please. We have seldom, if ever, seen him
apparently Sd heartily engaged with his par,
as was the case In Gennaro last evening, aud
his efforts were thoroughly appreciated.
Sueini, also IN old Chicago fayorite, was cn'
Enthusiastically welcomed. He Is decidedly q
great artist, and never fails to make pro
found impression upon Lis audience. He i:
always in earnest, and sings with q vigo,
truly admirable. The chorus, although
not large, was very fair, perhaps quite NJ
good as, under tho circumstances, should be
expected.
The orchestra, however, was not what il
should have been. The principal artists O
the company are Of the highest class, and dc
! serye all commentator, while tho orchestra
performance Of last evening was incomplete
md imperfect, and ought not to be tolerated
again. They played frequently out Of tun'
: aud ont of time, and did not give proper sup
: port to the singers. We would suggest II
Signor Muzio, that by engaging sut1icien
, number Of our superior local musicians, aus
: by more thorough rehcarsals, the difficult
= alluded to could be readily obyiated, and tn
. performances could be made fully up to th
standard OF the most exacting musical taste
: Altogether, We congratulate our opcr
q goers on the opportunity afforded them at thi
J. time, and have no doubt 1t will be gladly cm
braced. We might allude to some of th
more brilliant and noticeable TEXTURES Of tn
opera, but shall be content with the mez
mention Of the famous trio, and OF the Bser
y disi, which was rendered with much grac
and effect by Mad'lle Morensi.
Tonight the delightful opera Of Marth:
= will be presented.
). TIE CANAL CONVENTION SUBSCRIPTIONS
:. We understand TINT upwards OF 81 900 Of til
d fund: subscribed FIR defraytng the expenses I
y the Cannl Convention. are left on hand.
has been suggested, land re think well Of Ii
0 suggestloD,) that this money should be pal
s over to tho Treasurer Of the Soldiers HON
b Association, to be applied towards establish
|. ing in this city this much needed institution
l. for the accomplishment Of which the Ladit
+ Of Chicago are ut present making an carne:
n effort. We know OF no more consnendabl
z or humane enterprise, than this, and we ca,
l. not conceive Of any objection that can
d urged against this use Of the fund, by any
II the contributors to the Canal Fund. As a
|. instance Of the estimation and important
T. placed upon this enterprise by one Of OF
leading merchants, rs well as to Invite othe1
= to emulats bis example, wo mention the fa
that committe OF Indies called upon P. Pa
r mer, soliciting donation towards the Sol
t. icrs' Home. He stated he was daily asked
It subscribe for some charitable object, but CO
q sfdered this one Of the most important, h
le name and deserving projects he knew {
8, Showing " his faith BY his works. he ga
g the Indies 500 in cash, towards establishil
the soldiers' Home. We trust others n
,o chow commendable nberality, and that t
funds in the hands Of the Convention Busine
r Committee, will be appropriated to this 0
' ject.
,e SINGULAR ACCIDENT AID FoRTUEA
EscApE.-As Mr.. s. 8. Williamson, Of
T. South Water street, was riding with his vi
ae on Saturday evening, on Canal street, betwe
Lake and Randolph, a horse on the oppos]
i'd side Of the street, led by a groom, quick
turned and kicked, striking Mrs. Williams
ac eeyere blow aboyc the ankle. Their hot
started and wheeled, breaking the harness a
Or partially dragging Mr. Williamson over t
front Of the carrlage, at the same instant tt
i'd the vicious animal alongside dealt q seco
blow, planting lis heels against the bugg
overturning It completely, and throwing t
occupants on the ground in such positie
he that the vehicle passed over them both.
In The fnrious beast suddenly disappear
from tie scene Of his exploits, and the frigl
ened carriage horse, breaking from bYstar
le er, to Nhoee care it had been committt
ran come distance before he was caught. \
Il Williamson escaped with u few bruises; n
Williamson was carried into neighbour
grocery. and, when she Ind recovered CT