Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-19

CHICAGO, THURSDAY, June 4, 1968.-Yester-
day was the Seventh Anniversary of the death
of Stephen A. Ougfas-that eminent son of
Illinois, whose loss was so deeply deplored at
the time, and whose memory is now SO fresh
and green III tho hearts OF his countTymen.
1t was the occasion taken for removing the
remains of the late Senator from the grave
where they have so long rested, to the sarco-
phagus of the unfinished monument to be
erected to his memory; and Notwithstanding
the unpropltlous weather large numbers Of
citizens gathered to witness the ceremonies
and obtain last view of the distinguished
statesmans features. Many of these were
ladies, who brought appropriate floral offer
ings to deck the remains. These were in
remarkable state of preservation, and had
hardly changed particle since the day of bu-
rial. There was, possibly, little depression
of some of the features, little dlscoloratlon
of the skin, but otherwise the face renamed
the same. And this remarkable state of
preservation extended all over the body, and
even to the habillaments of the dead, which
were found to be unchanged, and without
mildew or damppess.
An affair which will doubtless end in a
double homicide, took place in the North
Division last night 1t appears that man
in-law called Deies, regarding female, of
course Last night they met, and after high
words and sundry threats on both sides,
Cooper drew pistol and shot Deies, infict-
ing wound IluSI prove Idtal.
was Immediately set upon by some spectators,
and beaten so badly that his life Is despair
ed of.
Sporting men are considerably excited re-
garding the matches for ten thousand dollars
which take place to-day and tomorrow, be-
tween the celebrated trotters Basham and
Hockey. The betting is spirited and about
even. Hundreds of thousands viii change
hands ON the result
Another invasion of the sacred precincts Of
fashion was accomplished last night, in the
opening of brilliant hall-said to be the
finest in the United States-in the very heart
of Wabash Avenue. In an exhibition game
between Kayanaugh, of New York,
and McDevitt, of this city, the latter
was the winner.
There is large number of prominent and
wealthy railroad men from abroad in the city
at present. The amounts represented by
them being estimated as high as one hundred
million dollars. They are called together in
the interests of the Chicago, Rock Island and
Pacific, and the Chicago and Northwestern
Railroads.
A meeting of the Directors of the former
corporation was to have been held yesterday,
for the election of Trustees, &C., but was pre-.
vented by the issuing OF an injunction, in the
circuit court of this city, at the instance of
Mr.. Charles H. Berryhill and others, prohibit
ing such meeting It seems there is to be no
end to this Rock Island war, though the out
side public are becoming heartily sick of it,
A gathering of those interested took place at
the Sherman House, but it was not regarded
as a meeting, and no business was transacted.
The stockholders of the Northwestern road
meet to-day, and great interest il manifested
/ in the proceedings, as it is thought important
changes will be made in the management, and
Chicago may not have things exactly as she
would like them, which, of course, would be
/ terrible.
The Methodist General Conference has ad-
journed. The body labored faithfully and
well for twenty-six days, and adjourned on
the Cd inst. The Legislation accomplished
was of character to reflect credit upon the
delegates, and prove beneficial to the church.
On the last day of the conference resolutions
expressing an earnest desire for frsternal
fellowship and harmony throughout the
church, north and south, were unanimously
passed This appears to be feeling general
to all religious bodies which have met during
the year, and is one of the suspicious signs
of the times.
There were received in Chicago during the
month of May 215, 27S,672 feet Of lumber
which shows we have been doing some bust
ness in that line, though our merchants dc
complain Of dun times Just now.