, 1864-02-25
LOCAL MATTERS.

Fair for the 0sphans.-A grand fair ia ad-
veftised under the patronage OF the St. Vincent de
Paul Society Of this city, for the benefit Of the
orphans. It will be held in Bryan, Metropolitan,
and Turner Halls. On the 11th, 1sth, 18th, 18th and
1bth daya ofApril.
Colvin's Esattery.-Ten more good men will
be received for this gallant corps now stationed
at Knoxville. Tennessee. Applications must DO
made within ten days, at the Office OF the United
States Express Co., No. 1a0 Lake street, to Cap
| tain John e. ColSau.
For the Railroad Hce1ment.-Co]onel
Hotches, Of the soth III. infantry, and party, will
leave for the regiment (near Kno1vi11e) this cYen-
ing, and Will take all letters for members Of this
regiment that may be left with Ar. Manchester,
secy. &C., at the Mich. South. R. Il. Office, No. s.
Clark street. under the Sherman House, before
seven o'clock this evening.
Homeopathic commencement Exer-
ciscs-Thc Semi-annual Commencement OF the
Hat1enaun Medical College will be held this
evening" In the rooms Of tho Society, No. 16a Clark
street. Addresses to the etndents will be dellv-
cred BY Drz. E. II. Hale, D. 4. Cotton, and n F.
Cooke, after which diplomas will be awarded to
the graduating class by Df. D. s. Smith, President
OF the Institution.
Masonic Prcsentation.--on Wednesday
evening laat, Frank G. Greene, High Priest OF the
Corfnth1an Chapel D, Royal Arch Masous, was
presented with splendid gold chain and masonic
mark worth $l00, by the members, through Geo,
". Wood. This chapter about three months
since receiyed their dispensation from Deputy
Grand High Priest ". s. Eegan. and nov num-
bers nearly forty members. They hare lately pur.
chased complete set Of regala, at cost OF ever
$500; it Is one of The most nourishins chapters in
the state.. .,
Fred. Douglass on the Mission Of the
War.-To-night Fred. Douglass delivers at Bryan
Hall, under the auspices Of the Ladies' Loyal
league, his great lecture On "The Mission of the
War" Those who heard this lecture at tho Cooper
| Institute In New York pronounce 1t ono OF the
ab1est productions Of it's celebrated author. Mr.
Douglas Is conceded to be not only the representa-.
tire man Of his race In this country, bnt one ol
the greatest orators Of any race in any country.
Let there be general turnout and let Bryan Hall
be filed tonight as it ygas never filled before, that
! the uDdonbt1ng may be confirmed in ths IT belief
and the doubtful and wavering (but t11th seextns)
| leaEn the true Emission Of tho war" and that
every man has rights which all men are bound to
respect.
The Ladies' Loyal League Of this city is doing
great good in providing for tho poor and needy
both white and black. The proceeds OF this lee
ture to be devoted to the sending Of competent
teachers to instruct the Freedmen on Presidents
Island A most praiseworthy object.
| Lecture By Grace Greenwood. This
eminent literary lady has consented to deliver hes
lecture on the Men and women Of twenty ycarz
hence" for the benefit Of the fnnd for the ednca
tion Of the orphans Of deceased soldiers, On satus
day evening next, Feb, 47th, at Bryan Hall. Thls
lecture ID one OF her finest efforts and
! will be most attractive for Its own eake
| and for the sake Of Its pstrioIc Oh.
Jet. Not dollar Of the proceeds ara 70.
serred to the lecturer, the entire amount being
I pledged to this noble charity. Christian philsn
hrop1 cannot propose to< ttsals more spp1opsl