The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1869-03-18
OUR CHICAGO LETTER.
CHIcscn Marc

sd CHICAGO, March 4th 1869.
Our friends of the Ministerial Union
have considered their position, and come
to the conclusion to dissolve. Under a
high sounding name this was nothing
more than some eight or ten ministers
Who met together every Monday to dis
ouss weighty questions of morality and
religion. The public did not know their
numbers, as much attention was given to
their deliberations There was mutual
understanding however, that these morn.
ings could be better spent, hence the ad-
jourlment sine die.
There are some peculiar men in the
collection of ministers in this city, and
one especially has earned more than an
ordinary reputation for singularity. The
Rev. Robert l. Collier was once Meth
odist, but finding. that wealth and fashion
did not bow down to him there, he turn
ed to the Unitarians and became some
what popular. During the progress of
the late Convention this gentleman be-
came conspicuous in debate with Anna
Dickinson. and came out considerably
worsted. Many think he is coniemplat.
Ing another leap or somersault, as he re-
Gently preached a sermon which drove a
number OF his own church members out
of the church and elected letter of
thanks from one of the leading Jews in
the State. Al! men who firmly believe
their professions, are to be respected, but
man who fears to take stand lest he
will want to change in month, is wholly
unworthy Of respect.
The season just closing, has been supe-
rior to all its predecessors in Chicago, for
amusements. Never before has there
been such variety and excellence. AS if
special raid had been made on this city.
The very best talent in the greatest pro-
fusion, has been brought here to please
and take away Chicago dollars. The
drama, the opera and concert have been
submitted Tor our approval and so rare
were the qualities Of the whole three we
could not TAI! to applaud Our various
literary societies are arousing themselves
to greater action and more decided exer-
ton With such AN immense conpeti-
ton Tor popular patronage, these societies
should not allow the literary attractions
TO be second class
In reference to no department. of bust
ness has there been such a complete
change In public opinion as that of Life
Assurance. To-day 1t is the most popu
lar plan OF laying up an inheritance for
those who are dependent To more
clearly convey my impressions of the
whole. l Will state 4 few facts connected
with one ct the most fiouriShing compa-
MES. The Globe Mutual Life ms. Co.
was organized about five years ago and
this year has declared dividend to policy
holders OF Sl34,0)J. The assets were
increased In 1869 nearly seven hundred
thousand dollars. This Co. now stands
IN position to give the very best guaran-
tee OF safety to all policy holders. The
Northwestern Department is under the
able management Of Messrs McKindley
q Lockwood at l24 La Sale street. Out
OF 4203 policies taken in 1868. this De
partment furnished 1921. The success
OF the Company in the North West Is
entirely owing to the energy and business
ability OF these gent cnen.
In every warehouse, store and bank
throughout the city, there are unmistake -
able manifestations of the approaching
spring trade. Every one. at all interested
IN the progress of the North West, hopes
to see an immense business during the
coming season. The preparations being
made are proofs that our merchants firm
~ believe the business of the past will be
completely in the shade The vessels
and steamers in the harbor are being re
paired and put in order The warehouses
and shops are being rcftted and filed
with goods; new partnerships and bust
ness connections are being formed and one
grand preparatory process is going on for
the rush that is to come.
So many of our citizens are in Wash
ington and SO great is the attraction there
it appears like holiday on our usually
busy streets. The matters in progress
there are of so vital Importance that the
slightest pulsation is felt in this distant
city with the greatest certainty, but our
citizens are human an wish to be as
close to the center as possible