Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1870-12-22
CHICAGo coRREsPONpENCE.

Winter ENTHUSIASTICALLY Suf-
nagistsLThe Humane Society-Ju-
venfle Lfterafure-The Little Corporal
Lectures and CoDcerts-Amusem ents.
CHICAGO, Dec 8, 1s70.--Yesterday was the first
wintry day of the season, snow having fallen the
night previous sufficient to cover the ground. II
disappeared, however, during the day. Cold weather
VIII make lively times for pork-paekers, coal, wood,
and fur dealers. But the prospect for real cold
weather is not very good at present
BUSINESS
is rather dull, and collections moderate. There
have been three failures the past week, but
are generally in good condition, and there is no
apprehension OF any crisis. few weak houses,
with extended credits may find difficulty in meeting
obi cations promptly.
rules close at the banks. There has been a strong
movement OF currency eaStw.rd, and the cold
weather will soon cause q flow of currency to the
interior to move ie hay crop, 80 that We are likely
soon to have pretty stringent money market.
THE WOMAN sUFFRAersrs
held meeting in Farwell Hall last Tuesday, and
resolved on zig rous campaign through the win
ter by lectures ar public meetings and resolved to
hold the annual Getting Of the State Association in
this city in January. They propose TO open head
quarters here 80 that an Office may always be open
to visitors.
THE HUMANE SOCIETY,
for the prevention of cruelty to dumb animals, and
organized here last Tuesday, leading citizens,
Jay and clerical, taking part in IT. Mr.. Angel,
President Of the Massachusetts, Humane Society, who
has spent two months labor here gratuitousl,
10 interest cur citizens in the movement, made a
most effective address. One great object win be to
prevent the sale Of diseased meat and the slaughter
Of hogs and cattle rendered unfit to be eaten by I'M
proper treatment in transit on cars. His address
was fun Of information, and made a strong impress
sion.
JUVENILE LITERATURE.
ar,H II,
with the art Of printing, but Juvenile newspapers
and magazines are comparatively modern inven-
hon. IL Is very common, but erroneous opinion,
that II requires little talent to write for children and
tn is vast amount of childish, puerile. writ
ing Sblished for adult people. But TO write for
children as TO attract interest and instruct them,
requires talent of the highest order. And he who
possesses this priceless gift, and it wisely and
well to mould the minds and hearts of the rising
generation, is above kings and emperors; for he
rules an empire that is 10 govern the world.
There have been great improvements in the char
acter Of juvenile newspapers and magazines within
few years. The best minds are now employed to
write for them, and the realms of nature philoso-
ply, science and art are laid under contribution by
the publishers, to give them the highest efficiency
and usefulness in forming and improving the
minds, morals a nd manners of the Young. At the
head Of juvenls MAG azines the livees raciest and
best, and outr snkins them all In circulation and
popularity, Is
TIE LITTLE CORPORAL,
published By seven & Miller at Chicago, for 1.50 a
year. Within few months il has been changed and
improved in form, enlarged in volume and elegantly
illustrated, and four pages to be added in
January. So that, though only In its sixth year, il
viii be- in beauty Of Typography and illustration and
excellence OF reading matter. as well in circila-
tion without peer snlong Juvenile magazines. The
publishers have laid parents guardians and children
under obligations for their ENTERPRISE, which the
ptance of three cents a week but poorly repavs and
no family With children in 1t afford to do without
IT, Its suggestions to parents and teachers alone
worth many times its cost, for il II great help 10
them to children. It's premiums TO the getters-up
Of clubs are very liberal. and all can get sample
copy free by writing to the publishers All who sub
and December numbers of this year free. Its pres
enco in every household would be q shield against
temptation, as well as Joy and blessing. The same
firm publish The School Festfrdi. q UNIQUE quar-
teriy magazine, devoted solely to Sunday and day
school exhibitions, for Is cents number, or so
cents q year.
LECTURES AND CONCERTS.
VIC have lectures, almost without number by al
classics of people. all kinds of subjects. Rev.
United States Of Europe, in Robert Golfers church
There is of scientific lectures in progress
before the Young Mems Christian Association, in
Fsrwell's Hall There lie also the usual course be
fore the Young Mems Association.
The centennial anniversary Of the birth of Beeho-
is to be celebr.ed by two grand concerts by the
German MPnnerchor, at Fsrwen Hall. Dec. 10 and
IL, under the leadership of Hans Balatka.
ANUsENESrs.
At Mcvickeris, Edwin Adams is still drawing lar
audiences.
At Aiken's Museum, the new play of Man and
Wife is making decided sensation, and every seal
in the house is filed. There viii be four perform
ances there Christmas and New Years
The Dearborn Is crowded every night by the at