Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-03-14

FROM CHICAGO.

Correspondence of Che Ledger.l
CHICAGO, March 10, 1871 win
preface this letter by mentioning that
the weather is simply delightful, the
thermometer standing at 680 during
the day, while at nightit is sufficiently
cool to make one appreciate blankets.
However, wiseacres predict that be-
fore the month is out a bitter cold
change will take place, and thereby
kill all the buds and blossoms of
fruits and flowers that now greet the
eye at every turn as they smile
through the emerald foliage and give
all nature a joyous air of sweet spring.
She is dead Alas, Sister Mary,
Of the Nativity, Reverend mother of
the Good Shepherd institution, a most
noble and Christian woman, has gone
to Join the angelic band that hover
around the celestial home of God.
After one weeks illness she passed
into the realms of the unknown,
leaving a void that it will be hard to
fill, and thousands behind to mourn
her loss. She was a native of Mon
treal, Canada, but of Irish par
ents. She had just passed her
ifty-ffth year. Her worldly name
was Adeline Nauredu. She was
a lady of fine intellectual at
tainments, and as a follower of
Christ had no superior. Tomorrow
her remains will be placed in a vault
in Calvary Cemetery, and, like that of
Bishop Foley will be followed to their
last resting place by a multitude Of
mourners from every walk of life and
the ranks of all religious beliefs.
Yesterday and to-day thousands visit
ed the little chapel of the House Of
the Good Shepherd, where the re-
mains, very life-like, repOse, to take a
last look at the w~orshiped face and
drop a tear of heartfelt sorrow because
death had stolen away their idol.
Captain 0'Meagher Condor, the re-
Gently released Fenian prisoner, was
last night the recipient Of a grand re-
ception at McCormack's magnificent
hall, from the people Of Chicago at
large. The occasion was particularly
notable because it was of a universal
nature, confined to no particular ma
ti.nality, but emanating from the cos
mOp0litan element of our great city.
Quite a number Of distinguished gem
tlemen ofthe bench and other digni-
taries occupied the grand stand. A
detachment Of the Clan-na-Ga el
Guards, Captain Clingan COM
manding, occupied the rear Of
the stage, while the Stars
and stripes" and the tri-color Of the
" New Irish Republic foated at
either flank, adding an imposing fea-
ture to the general good effect. Judge
Rogers, Of the Superior Court, in an
eloquent address, referred TO the OBJ
jet Of the reception, then followed a
patriotic song, splendidly sung, by
Miss Seaman, with piano accompani-
ment other enliyening music follow
ed then orator Of welcome" Hon.
W. j. Hynes, late congressman from
Arkansas, was introduced and deliv-
cred a soul-stirring address, which
was repeatedly interrupted with
hearty applause. At its conclusion
songs were given by Miss Condor and
several gentlemen. Then Captain
Condor was introduced. In a few
modest, but remarkably appropriate
sentences, he returned thanks for the
honor conferred upon him, ETC.. by the
citizens Of Chicago. The ceremonies
concluded by Home, Sweet Home.
from Miss Seaman.
During the general hand-shaking
reception your correspondent was pre-.
sented to Captain Condor BY ex-
Sheriff Agnew. The captain looked
very well after his twelve years 80.
journ in British prisons, and his
t~hirty-nine summers rest quito lightly
on his shoulders. An official telegram
from Secretary Seward to the British
authorities, he says, saved him from
death on the gallOws, the fate of his
tellow-patriots, Allen, Larkin and
0Brien. Geographically speaking.
Capt. Condor is a native Of Mitchels.
town, Cork county, Ireland. When
two years of age his parents removed
with him to Canada. As he grew 10
manhood he embraced the carpenter
trade, chat of his father. At an early
age he became a noted figure in the
Fenian ranks in Canada, and was 4
close associate Of General Thomas L,
Bourke. When the late rebellion
commenced he took sides with tho
Union, fought calamity, was severa.
times wounded, and received an
honorable discharge. Then he left
for his native land to see what coulC
be done for her liberation. Colonel,
Kelly and Deasy, his friends, wer,
arrested. They were rescued from
the prison van, and escaped. Durinl
the rescuing attack Sergeant Brett, o
the police, was unintentiOnally killed
Allen, Larkin, 0'Brien and Condor
were arrested and tried for the muir
der. All we're convicted. and tn,
three former hanged in Manchester
Condor made a speech in bis Owl
defense; and when asked blythe judge
what he had 10 say why sentences
of death should net be passed upon
him, replied proudly God save
Treland -