The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-04-28
OUR CHICAGO LETTER
CHICAGO. April o1st 1e'

| III Ionl vi us, rattleS and thunders We
hicles of every description rattle over the
pavements, pedestrians jostle one anoth-
er on the sidewalks, locomotives pass
through putting and snorting with their
heavy loads, street ears heavily laden with
living freight are constantly passing and
repassing, the little tug boats send forth
their shrill whistle indicating their having
a vessel in tow-bridges eternally open
ing and closing to the great annoyance of
everybody. All through the livelong
day we are comprised with tur-
bulent sounds often sigh for a quiet
country home where quiet reigns supreme.
The first jury that was ever i'm panneled
IN this state composed in whole or in part
by negroes took place yesterday. A civil
suit was tried yesterday before Justice
Drandroff in which three negroes were
subpenaed to serve On the jury. The
PANEL was challenged and the obiec-
ton based on the statute of Illinois,
There was considerable argument in re-
gard to the matter which caused a great
delay in the trial of the case finally the
court oTerruled the objection of the plain
tn attorney, recognizing the Fifteenth
Constitutional Amendment as law. The
jury was composed, Of three negroes.
two lrlshmen and one German. A YER
dict was rendered in favor of the nlain-
| tiff.
Every week or two, some one is sub
uniting some new wrinkle" for the re
formation OF the Municipal government
OF our city. As yet however none of
the proposed plans have been received
with general favor and appreciation by
our doubly taxed and Office outraged
people. The last proposed draft of a
constitutional article-submitted by one
OF our most prominent citizens, contains
some provisions that deserve the atten-
ton OF all interested in the city's pro
gress, land L think their adoption would be
generally deemed advisable. 1t would
completely do away with the existing ex-
penslye red tape system of government
by Vulnerable irresponsible and worth
less boards and create an executive
government with a fixed responsibility.
Every one wishes some change for the
better and the sooner the better. Of
course all our city authorities are honor
able men, yet when they get into office,
they are suddenly seized with itching
palrls, they grab and line their pockets
with perquisites as they are termed, and
out of respect for law, are eyer protesting
| in the the name of the individual, but
all the while acquiescing in the name of
the offcer-in spite of all circumstances
they steadily adhere to the cid usage and
customs of office holders they have
certain respect for existing facts, ordin-
| ances and observances, and in standing
by the custom in relation to fees and
stealings, they perjurs themselves and
most shamefully break their plighted
faith to those who gave them Office.
The fair and festival at Library Hall
for the benefit of the noble charity, which
the Sisters of The Good Shepherd nobly
represent, was largely attended last night,
| and presented gay and brilliant appear
Rnce. The table had a peculiar attrac-
ton. The amusements were conducted
with great spirit and decorum and grace
charactised all whether dancers or spec
tators. This evening Prof Gray assis-
ted by some good amateur talent, will
give a concert, which promises to be
thoroughly enjoyable.
Ma dam Parepa Rosa with her English
opera troupe are again in this city. and
playing at the Opera House. We are all
familiar with the vocal accomplishments
of Nine Rosa, Miss Heusee, MIR. Castle,
&c; they are thoroughly appreciated by
the public and never fail to sing accepta-
bly,. - --.
Miss. Lucille Western is at McVicker's
theatre In her speciality. The melo-
dramatic play of East Lynne The
Minstrels at Dearborn Theatre are draw
ing good houses and the programme is
giving satisfaction. LEON.
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