Nebraska advertiser., 1869-08-19
our oHIOAao LETTER.


NElILl GUY .ILtLlIIH
Chicago, August Is, 1863.
The past week has lieen oneof sem
satiOns. The visit Of the celestials
from California. the great German
funniest, and the Eclipse could not
fail to create a sensation Of no ordina-
ry nature. Our entertaining citizens
outdid themselves in their efforts 10
show the Cinnamon the attractions OF
Chicago. They introduced them on
the Board of Trade and escorted them
over the city 90 every place Of inter-
est. They were feasted and Wined.
and mentally stuffed with the great
ness Of Chicago. The Turn-F Fest -
curiosity Of another kind. Those at
tending it amuse themselves and ap-
pear to do it to their entire satisfaction.
Although / claim the right Of IN in-
dlvfdal opinion, and entirely dissent
from their Sunday recreatiOns. can
not but cOncede the immense amount
Of good to be derived from these gath-
erings. American citizens can learn
much from their German brethren IN
regard to recreation and amusement.
An American always carries the face
ola deacon and takes his leisure hours
in q methOdical, business way, that
robs them of their charm. The Ger
mans laugh more, take outdoor recre-
alton, do as much business and live
longer.
OF course your readers all saw the
eclipse. Well it was not up 10 what
was anticipated here. Those who
went to view it where the Obscuration
was perfect, returned satisfied, but
those of Us who remained at home
found the sun too bright. The sky
was so elOudless that the partial OBJ
scuratiOn did not produce the darks
ness that was expected.
How many "ecIipsesii there are that
are not heralded to the world Young
men leave bright homes and loving
friends, and come to this city with
high hopes, only to leave It shattered
in mind and body. What q mourn
ful eclipse that Is. How completely
eclipsed are the lives aud lights Of
hundreds of men and women who can
be seen daily in our streets; poor, de-
bauehed abandoned ones, thoroughly
eclipsed for all time to come.
The perfect heartlessness Of gam
blers and the greenness Of their ViCt-
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just been fully disclosed. A cashier
Of large company visited a gambling
house and handed q stranger SIS to
stake for him. This was lost, and more
staked in hopes Of regaining 10, till he
had drawn some $50, 600 and paid it 20
this heaFtless sharper. When the
money was gone, his ''friehdn advised
him to leave the city, but he has re-
turned and made full confession.
The opening Of the new Lifs Insu.
rance Companies requires the most
respectable association of capital and
reputation to make vigorous headWays
A company that embraces I'm q re-
markable degree these requisites, has
been opening a successful business
here during the last six months. I
refer to the United Security Of PhilR-
delphia, with a capital Of one million
dollars. 1t is under the Presidency Of
Mr.. Geo. H. Stuart, the eminent phil-
anthrOpist, and its Directory embraces
such men as the Drexels Of Philadel-
phia, l.. z. Letter and G. NJ. Saith Of
Chicago. This company presents
many features that are alone offered
by it. AS affOrding an opportunity
for good agents, it is unequalled. I
would advise good insurance men
who desire local agencies or territory,
to address Mr.. John M. Wallaeei
Manager, at 145 La Sale street.