Year: 1869

Ou1CAGO, 1udTCu ZOtu 1SOS.


Much to the delight of its citizens,
Chicago bids fair to be the headquarters
for the gallant Phil Sheridan. The de-
partment of the West is under the super
vision of this officer, and either this city
or St. Louis will be the center for sup
plies, etc. In view of the superior rail
way facilities of Chicago there can be lit
tie doubt of the city which will be chosen.
1t will impart somewhat of spicy ole-
ment to our society, to have the depart
ment headquarters with the accompan-
ing officers.


The various little associations and So
cieties growing out of the mingiing to-
gether of the inhabitants of large cities,
are gradually making their appearance in
our midst. The Commercial Association
recently formed has done much to assist
the development of the wholesale trade.
An association was very recently formed
to consist of professional and amateur
musicians. There is always immense
benefit to be derived from a combination
of talents. Hitherto musicians have pHr.
sued Independent courses, but this prom
ises to be permanent organization. A
valuable collection of casts, as models for
the Academy OF design, are expected to
arrive very soon. A liberal donation was
made by Mr.. J. Y. Scsmmon for this
purpose. and information has arrived that
the purchase was shipped from Rome in
January


Before get away from the social, the
beautiful and attractive allow me to say
word on amusements. Taste is decided
ly improving The patrons of the drama
have had an abundance of good plays
and good acting this season. The great
est attraction now before them is at Nc
Wicker sentitled ga Flash of Lightning"
by Augustin DAILY the author of Under
the Gaslight.'


There is nothing Unusual Or extraor-
dinary to report in divorce circles, as the
average of one case & day keeps good
All our citizens appear to wish to try it.
Something of the age of this city is sug-
gested, as we learn occasionally of the
death of an early settler Among the
latest is Mr.. Tayid c. Thatcher, who ear
ly conceived the idea of tunnels and
bridges. Re was one of those engaged
IN building the first swing bridge His
is an eventful history since that was con-
structed. The city that was an insignif-
cant village, almost buried in the mud,
now covers space of nearly thirty FIVE
square miles The last leap was the vote
of Tuesday last by which some thirteen
square miles of territory were added, and
the finest system of parks in the Union
accepted.


As the spring trade is fairly upon us, I
presume few words in reference to the
largest House engaged in it, would not be
unacceptable. The mammoth establish
ment Of Messrs Field & Letter & Co., at
the n. E. corner of State & Washington
streets is so well known and Messrs Field
and Letter are personally known to SO
many business men of the Northwest it is
unnecessary to further designate the
House TO which refer Now that the
merchants have fairly commenced their
purchases, no better idea of the trade of
Chicago can be obtained than by visit to
tins House. Tons upon tons of goods meet
the eye on all sides, while the buyers and
sellers would constitute small army
This House is now the largest on the
Continent in the dry goods trade, with
the exception of Two in New York, the
sales last year exceeding $40, 500, 000.-
The policy on stock is to keep every thing,
1t is therefore, only limited by the de-
mand


Old Sol has again asserted bis suprem-
ICY and we are in a fair way now to have
spring. AS the season for work dawns
there is a manifested anxiety to perfect
the connection with the Pacific A re-
minder that it is nearly done came in the
form of a new Mrs. B. Young of Salt
Lake who made her appearances ycster-
day.


The Atlanta Nc,o Era is evidently ex


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