, 1864-02-12

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ment IL commanded by Col. John Morrcll, whose
reputation IS a brave and efficient officer Is we'll
known. The other officers have sli seen three
years. service, and know what to do aad how 10
DO 1t, md will taKe good care Of their men. From
the reputation OF this regiment, we predict the
rolls will be rapidly filled, hence those who would
add their names to the roll OF famo, should call
soon and sign the muster roll and get thcir bounty
Ea.neet men will not fail to 1mpsoTe this raze
opportunity.
Personal.-Mr. Autrobus, m esteemed
gentleman and excellent ARTIST well known to cur
citizens, left thiE city last evening for Washing
ton, where, at the request Of numerous prominent
men, he will for few days exhibit his dne fail
length picture Of Gen. Grant, painted at the order
Of an association Of gentlemen In this city, and
which. during the past two or three weeks, hss
been Visited By from siI t0 seTea thousand people
at Reeds Temple Of Music. Among these, the re-
turned eolders and officers have formed no su1ll
ahaIe, and the verdict from all has been most
attering one for the artist. The portrait Is life
like, aud tho picture ia one that will bcar to be
studied. We bespeak for Mr. Antrobps at Wash
ington, the reception he deserves, and the apprc-
ciatIon he cannot fall to eccure, esreciaIy ut
time when the illustrfous subject ho has go sus-
ccesfully treated, is prominently before Congress
and the people.
In It's proper place will be found notics
Of the nuptla1s of Hon. D. r Anthony, OF
Ma1tha's Vineyard. Hc passed through the city
yesterday with bis bride.
Daily Union Prayer meetlngs.-An In
crcas1pg interest is daily manifested at the noon
Prayer Meetings ut the rooms of the 7. II. G. A.
Yesterday the meeting was attended BY visitors
from Boston, Galesburgb, st. Louis, and other
places. Let every eeat also be filed at the meet
ing tonight. Ap.ecious revival season Is being
enjoyed by those who attend, and the meetings
are open md free to ali. The subject tonight will
be Lord, what wilt thou have mo to dof"
Cheap Rooks.-1n New York City the cheap
book stands, on Nassau street are constantly
thronged by scores and hundreds of persons who
there find rarc old books out Of print" as well
as all the new Horks-in many instances sold at
figure below what the printing and binding coat:
In NIL largo cities these establishments are liberal
II patronized Chicago is not behind her sister
cities in this respect. Danford s Baldwin, the
well known BOOKSELLERS and news agents, bavc es-
tablished cheap book stands ut No. 12t Monroe
street, between the Post O1lco and Clark street,
and a1ao at No. II Cnstom Hopse Place, where
business Is already done equalltng that in almost
any OF the Nassau street stands. You can scarcely
ask for an old or new book Jon will not find at
these etands, and many TINT you will ind nowhere
else- Besides this, they sell at about half the
usual rates. The people appreciate the efforts OF
Messrs D. & D. to supply good books at low
price.
THO Soldiers Homc.-Tha following arc
tho arrivals ut the Soldiers' Home for the 81 hours
ending Last evening:
>, M,"Sg.s7g q ~ y: Scars, 3sth; g. Babbttt F,
s, Ncningaeld, ,, slth; Il. Butter, b. Snh; :.
Gayler, B, Goth ]. McGrav. A. Goth; J. @. Ing
ham, 0sd: g; LaI,aeE ., sth; ]. Yertz, ., 1s!h
j. N. Bali. D, sth; d. Benton. G, 1sfh.
lVlsttn:tn-J. White. +, s5th; sergt. q. Ames,
Esaa E 1h' 4 Il its hi l. Fh4ea; a; 5 is R;Sw c
18th: j. G. Wright, ]. 7tb.
;Minneoic-J. il. Phillips, A, ID.
leMc-n. V. Hawkins, y, seTth; c. Dickinson,
H, 31st.
ladiana-P- Lap1ant. F, 0eth.
hcntae-T. Il. Evans, h, 9Th.
EslGh Schoo.-Thc usual rhetorical exercises
ut the High School will take place this afternoon,
Continuing from two I'LL half-past three O'Clock.
West markct.-1t eeems tho Board OF Pub
lie Works is satisfied with either Of the eeveu-
teen bids made for the material Of West Market
Hnll. Bids will be received till Monday next. The
highest yet offered is $1,650.
Another Triumph.-Read tho following
testimonial, from Sig. MuzIo, Musical Director Of
the Italian Open Troupe now in this city. The
superior value Of the Knabc Pianos is now almost
universally acknowledged:
Cu1cAGo, February 10, 1864.
Mcssrs. ]. BACER t. Co..
GENTLEMEN: Our Opera Troupe arc at present
using four Of your Justly celebrated knabe 7iaaos
nna as The exponent OF the We've and opinions Of
them as unsurpassed in brill,ancy and excellence,
and pre.enincni'y without rival IN this country
Their superior quality Of tone, combining great
depth and powerful volume with q rich and pecu-
Harry clear and even treble, together with magic
elasticity Of tonch and action render them superior
binc theee most essential requisites.
Profoundly impressed with the many valuable
qualities Of these Pianos, most chee1tn!ly ndorse
Musical Director Of the Italian 0pe;ia.
Prompt.
.. ... CHICAGO, Jan. 10th, 1864.
c. n. HOLDEN. ESQ, Secretary Chicago Mutual
Sir:-Through ron wish to acknowledge the
prompt payment By yous Company, Of the amount
insured npon tho NE q ny late brother. Wm, T.
the certificate Of death having been presented but
yesterday. Iappreciate the tacilitles offered, and
such promp.Eees by our Home InstitutIons, and
tie }ase Sax % szis 10 ssne9s sS
and patronage.
lam, sir, yours very truiy,
SANL GREENE.
~ Mr. m1rnsolo Wishes to inform
the public that he has nothing to do with the
complimentary benefit to tho ioEneE lady teachers
ot Mattn-now called Nartiuo Dancing Academy.
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pA Complimentary benefit to the former Lady
Teachers Of Marines Dancing Academy Will be
giyen at Airnsoles .Appolinea, Friday evening,
February u, 1tE4. Committee OF Invitation: Il.
Llthgow, Dwight Reed, r. N. Francis, F, W.
Dodge, Wm. Moody, Geo. ". Wilson,
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k We call attention to the advertisement in
another column hcaded " Interesting to tho Ladies'
ard Gentlemen"
Notice to Lithosraphers.-.Th en-
Gagged in lithographinE company records, will lnd
purchaser BY addressing, with terms aud spec
imcns, J. L. ", Cairo, III.
Burnctt,s PreparutfonE.-Tte price Of
Eurnet1's Cocoafne Las advanced TO scycnty-h I've
cents per bottle. Burnett never chansca his qual-
ity, and has been compelled to advance prices ow-
Ing to Incl eased cost Of materials.
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