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at the Moscow ekirmish, as related few days
since, in one Of my letters, and who subse-
quently died, I hare just learned to be Clark
Coldon Of company F, I mention this that his
friends in Illinois may be apprised Of his sad
fate.
OUR SPRINGFIELD LETTER..
The e. S. Senatorsl1p-The Demo.
CrntH Threaten Mueh-McmberH .Ar-
rIEtng-stnto Charitable asyluras-
Especial Correspondence Of the Chicago Tribune ]
SPRINGFIELD. Jan. Z, 1868.
Z. 8. SESAToHsHIP.
The canyassing for .. S. Senator goes brisk
ly forward. 1t absorbs every other matter,
even the bitter opposition Of the Southern
Democracy to the war, and that is saying 4
great deal, for this opposition is scarcely cx-
cellcd BY that Of the Legislature Of jeff Da-
yis at Richmond. The principal candidates
arc Richardson, Marshall, Goudy and O'Mel-
ycny. Dick is up one day, and Marshall,
Goudy d Co. the next. It Is generally be-
lieTed that # Richardson does not get the
nomination on the first ballot, he cannot ret
it at all. Dicks friends are very confident,
however, and he counts among them nearly
all the "old heads'' in the party. The fight
certainly wakes interesting. Richardson's
friends yesterday claimcd forty-two votes as
sure for him, but his opponents claim that lis
friends to-day hare lowered the number to
thirty-four. The latter number would Just
give him the nomination. ~
TIE DEMOCRATS THREATEN MucH.
The Democrats (outsidcrs) threaten all sorts
Of things, opposition to any more appropria:
tions for the war, attacks on the Governor for
lis war expenditures, etc., etc. There are
probably hot heads in the Legislature, who
are In for the most e1trayagant acts and meas
ures. Indeed, I hive heard it confidently as
serted on the street to-day, that the Demo
Gratis have prepared resolutions in advance,
denouncing the Governor, his policy, acts,
etc. can scarcely believe it possible, how
eyer, that tile party will thus exhibit such an
entire want Of its usual sagaclty as to pre-
judge the Executive In advance. But have
also heard that these resolutions would not be
presented in case the Governor refrains from
endorsing the Presidents Emancipation Proc
lamation. If this is the case, they
will certainly be presented, for the
Governor will most fully endorse
that proclamation. Cor. Yates is not making
his record for the present, but for the fu-
ture, and he is too much of patriot as well
rs lover of freedom to refuse, at this time to
support the Administration in every proper
and justifable measure for n vigorous prosecu-
tion Of the war.
MEMBERS ARRIVING.
About one-half Of the members Of the Legis.
lature have already arrived. Gen. Singleton
and Aus Brooks Of Quincy have takena house
on Sixth street. This is tho headquarters Of
the Richardson men. Sam Buckmaster and
!. Sam Casey have taken IN extensive cstab-
ishment on South street, and have fitted 1t
up with every convenience for having good
time generally. THIS is also Dick Richard.
son house. / believe Gen, 8. represents the
Red, and Sam B. the White rose faction, or
rice rcTsa, whichever you like to have it, my
lad, as the peep Snowman said to the boy.
Many members Of the third house hare also
Hopkins Of Grundy, as large as life, and as
strong IN the Republican faith as ever. Hop.
says Mrs. Grundy should be represented by
q man Of weight and metal, as She has sent
more troops to the war than any other county
in proportion to her size. Out of 600 troops
thatare voters from that county, but forty-two
are Democrats.
STATE CHARITABLE AsnuMs.
The following are some items Of interest
respecting the State charitable asylums:
DEAF AND DUMB INSTITUTION,
This institution is located ut Jacksonville,
N thls state, under the charge or President
VIM. Thomas. The ayreage number Of pupils
IN attendance for the last two years is 1S5;
estimated to be $50 to zoo.
Ihe total number Of deaf mutes in the
State is estimated at LOCO, at least onc-third
Of whom should be in the school. Illinois is
educating larger proportion Of deaf and
dumb persons than any other State.
The health Of the pupils las been good, and
The Improvements authorized IN the insti.
tutton BY the last Legislature have been made
and paid Tor out Of appropriations.
11c ordinary expense account shows bal
ance on hand, after paying all expenses, liabil-
The appropriations asked for the next two
years are, for ordinary expenses, The same Ms rs
last year, VIZ: $2s, 500 per annum.
For repairs, s., ,0c0 per aunum.
For insurance, $500 per annam.
For building smoke: ).houses in connection
With furnace for making soap, s, 200.
It Is to be noted that in several similar State
ed, on account Of the condition Of the com
trJ; whilst in Illinois, with the same adverse
cAusc operating, the number has increased
This shows that the NATURAL increase of the
State In population, &C., has not been check
I'd By the war.
ILLINOIS HOSPITAL FoR TIE INSANE,
ihts institution abounds in all the essentials
Of prosperity and successful working. The
institution has had IN charge during the past
TWO years, nearly 600 Of the insane The
number always under treatment is about 800.
The appropriations for the past two-ycase
have covercd all expenses. The institution
has no debt whatever. The great evil Of the
institution-scarcity Of watef-has been COM
plctely removed, and that essential element is
now had In unfailing abundance
The institution Is complete for all time,
with the exception Of the last wing, COM
mcneed several years ago, but suspended by
the singular legislation Of the session Of
1859. 4 comparatively small appropriation
would finish It, and do d vast deal Of good to
the State: The report Of the Trustees, in
view Of: the grcat demand now made on the
resources Of the State, make no strong appeal
In that direction. It only 6olicits that amount
which Will enable the Institution to support
tho M soo patients always In it, Viz: about
$4,000 per annum.
LIZ 44SeIucuk u luc lQSl1lHu0n lE Uf. An
drew Mcfarland.
INSTITUTION FOR THE EDUCATION OF TIE
BLIND.
. :: This institution is In an admirable cont1i.
tion in all its departments. II contains as
many pupils as the building can comfortably
accommodates; the teachers arc able
amp faithful; the pupils docile and indus
trious. The institution is frec from debt.
Much Of this prosperity is due TO the talents
and attention of Dr.. Joshua Rhoads and lady,
the Superintendent and Matron. They have
forth past twelve yearssupervised Its affairs,
and this Board takes occasion here to express
its highest appreciation Of their services: The
following is the report of the Principal of the
Institute to the Board Of Trustees:
JACKSONVILLE. Nov. -, 1868,
GENTLEMEN: This Is my seventh biennial re-
port, II placed before you In more propitions
titnee would contain Recommendation for an In
creaec of the accommodations on the ground and
second doors Of the building In all other respects
the Institution is as complete as liberal appropria
tionB by the Legislature and liberal expenditures
By yourselves can make It.
Il is abundantly supplied with musical lnstru-
mcnta. maps, books, and teachers Of more than
asTsfage competence and industry.
f,1ntS,ma repeated personal examination you are
oin th ttth Win AL the details Of its adhtrs. sub
mode nf ifnsot~tnE account Of the Institution its