The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-12-23
CHICAGO CORRESPONDENCE.

Winter Business-Moncy-Wonaan suC-
nagtsts-The Humane Society-Ju-
venile Lfterature-The Little Corporal
Lectures and Concerts-Amusements.
CHICAGO, Dec. g, 1s7o.-Yesserdny was the first
W1ntry DAY OF the season, snow having fallen the
night previous sufficient to cover the ground. 1t
disappeared, however, during the day. Cold weather
vii make lively times for pork-packers, 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 two or three failures the past week. but
are generally in good condition. and there is no
apprehension Of any crisis. A few weak houses,
with extended CREDITS, may find difficulty in meeting
their payments, but tho great majority meet their
obligations promptly.
rules close at the banks. There has been a strong
movement of currency eastward, and the cold
weather viii soon cause . Cow Of currency to the
interior to move the hay crop, 20 that we are likely
soon to have 3 pretty stringent money market.
THE WOMAN sUTTRAGIsTs
held 4 meeting In FArwen Hall last Tuesday, and
resolved on q rigorous campaign through the win
ter. BY lectures and public meetings, and resolvedto
hold the annual meeting OF the State Association IN
this city in January. They propose to open head
quarters here, 80 that an ofice may always be open
to visitors
THE HUxASE SOCIETY,
for the prevention Of cruelty to dumb animals, and
for the promotion Of q humane public sentiment
was Organized here last Tuesday, leading citizens,
!sy and clerical, taking part in it Mr.. Angel,
President Of the Massachusetts, Humane Society who
has spent a --ue two months labor here gratuitously,
to interest our citizens in the movement, made q
most effective address. One great object VIII be TO
ureyent 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
Books and primers for children are almost coeval
with the art Of printing, but Juvenile newspapers
and magazines are a comparatively modern inven-
that It requires little talent to write for children, and
there Is g vast amount of childish, or puerfle. writ
ing published for adult people. But to write for
children 50 as to attract, interest, and instruct them,
requires talent Of the highest order. And he whc
possesses this priceless gift, and uses It wisely and
wei TO mould the minds and hearts Of the rising
generation, is above kings and emperorsi for he
rules an empire that is to govern the world.
There have been great improvements In the char
acter of juvenile newspapers and magazines within
Q few years. The best minds are now employed Il
write for them, and the realms Of nature, pntioso
pay, science, and art are laid under contribution b,
the publishers, to give them the highest efficiency
minds, morals and manners Of the young. AT ths
head Of juvenile magazines, the hreHest, r1ctest and
best, and outranking them al In circulation and
popularity, lie
THE LITTLE CORPORAL.
published by Sewel & Miller, at Chicago, for $50
wear. Within few months It has been changed and
improved in form, enlargedin volume and elegantly
Illustrated, and four pages more se to be added in
January. So thst, though only in its sixth year, il
VIII be, in beauty Of Typography and Illustration and
excellence Of reading matter, rs well as in circula-
ton, without q peer among Juvenile magazines. The
publishers have laid parents, guardians and children
under obligations for their enterprise, which thc
pittance Of three cents g week but poorly repsys, and
no family with children IN It can aford TO do without
II. Its Suggestions to parents and teachers alone an
worth manyt times its cost, for It is as great q help Il
them as to children Its premiums to the getters-uT
Of clubs are very liberal and al can get a sample
copy free by writing to the publishers. An who sub
scribe before December 31st viii get the Novembel
and December numbers Of this year free. Its pres
enoe in every household would be q shield sgains
temptation, as well as a Joy and blessing. The SAINT
firm publish TIE School Festival, q unique quar-
terly magazine, devoted solely to Sunday and DAY
school exhibitions, for Is cents q number, or s.
cents q year.
LECTURES AND CONCERTS.
We have lectures, almoet without number, by al
classes Of people, on all kinds Of subjects. Rev
Edward Everett Hale, Of Boston, lectured on thu
United States Of Europe, IN Robert Golfers church
before the Young Mems Christian Association, il
Fsrwell's HAn. There ia also the usual course be
fore the Young Mems Association
The centennial anniversary Of the birth Of Beetho
ven is TO be celebrated by two grand concerts by tht
German MRnnerchor, at Farwen Hall, Dec. 10 an6
II, under the leadership of Hans Balatka-
N~1UsE,IErs.
A Mcvickers, Edwin Adams is sHn drawing hr
audiences.
At Afkens Museum, the new play Of Man and
Wife is making q decided sensation, and every sea
in the house is filed. There VIII be four perform
ances there Christmas and New Years.
Tie Dearborn Is crowded every night by the at
fractions of Manningis Ministries.
A the Opera House, jas. Fisk, Jr.As Few YorA
| Blondes are to begin q spectacular season Dec. 10, IL