The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1869-12-02
OUR CHICAGO LETTER,
CHICAGO, Nov. 25th ISf


just a week ago we were exerting our
selves to dispose of as much roast turkeys
as possible. Thanksgiving Day was well
enjoyed by all who had sharp appetites.
This day, SO strictly observed by the Pu-
rltan fathers, has degenerated into feast
day. There is some truth in the idea
that man with full stomach is in a
good condition to give thanks. Altogeth-
er the day passed off quietly and was well
enjoyed. The festivities were carried to
the houses as the elements appeared to
have some opposition to the full enjoy
ment of the occasion. Services were
held in nearly all the churches in the
morning and after that the whole atten-
ton was directed to social enjoyment.
The storm that we have had for sever
al days was most severe and disastrous.
Even on land it made itself felt in an un-
mistakeble manner, but on the Lake it
was simply fearful. A number of vessels
were wrecked and several lives were lost
The marine disasters this Fall have been
very numerous and expensive. - -
Navigation is about closing up, and the
lake craft are being tied up for the winter.
1t is only those who are determined to
make a few extra dollars, that will keep
on the move Our sweet smelling river
is being well filed with boats of all sizes
and shapes. Making mention of our
river reminds me that it is not always GO
ing to be always a first class nuisance
The excavations on the canal will be COM
pleted in 1871, and then the lake will feed
the river in place of receiving it. The
water was run out of the canal as soon
as the boats laid up, and the rock exca-
yators have commenced. Some $350,000
were paid out on contracts last season.
Our citizens are considerably exercised
over the proposition to make this city a
port of entry Our merchants and i'm
porters are subject to considerable loss
and much inconvenience, by the necessity
of having goods examined and the duties
paid in New York. There is a general
move on the part of our leading mer-
chants to make provision for the arrival
of goods in bond and the payment of du-
ties here.
A proof Of the instability of many of
our large buildings, was given to the pub
lis few evenings since in the falling of
the Wabash Ave-, Rink. Without any
cause, except its own weakness, it crum-
bled into mass of ruins.
1t is rumored that host of thieves
who were driven out of Omaha. are on
their way to Chicago. Cur Sup't. OF
Police made it so warm for them that
they left en- masse. A vigilance commit
tee il Omaha were more to be dreaded
than our police, SO we may look fol
them again.
There are very few who are not looking
forward with pleasure to the holidays,
and many are making preparations fol-
the usual presents and social gifts Of that
occasion. In looking around the city ]
see no more attractive establishment than
the jewelry house of Messrs. Morse, Rod
din & Hamilton This house has won
proud position in its line of business and
it is constantly advancing. At this sea
son of the year it is specially worthy oil
mention. The rush for all kinds of jew.
elry and silver ware is great, and care
should be taken to deal with Houses that
have an undoubted reputation for integ-
rity. Messrs. Morse, Roddin & Hamil
ton are all practical jewelers. and theil
stock is selected with the utmost care
and their manufacturing is done in the
completest possible manner. All of your
| rearders who are contemplating purcha
sing for the holidays should not forge
this House at the North East corner Of
Clark and Lake streets