Chicago Daily Tribune Newspaper, March 11, 1877, Page 16

THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE: SUNDA MARCH 11, 1877—SIXTEEN PAGES’ AUCTION SAL! GROCFKFRIES. NEW. YORK. The Great Little Man Who Is Now Secretary of State. William M. Evarts as a Farmer, a Lawyer, and a Man of Family. How Mr. Beecher Satisfied His Cone science and Secured His Counsel. Story of a Shameless Swindler and a Change of Caustic Critics. A Newspaper in Want of Money, Manage- wspamnnt, and Subscribers, Bayard Taylor og ibe Hinnesingers—Nrs, Sheri- dan Shook and Her Dazzling Dress One for Chicage. From Our Qicn Correspondent. New York, March 8.—When Secretary Mor- rill made his speech in Wall strect the Saturday before theelection, a little man ina butternut- colored overcoat worked his way to the rear of the epeaker's stand. The sight of the thin, wrinkled face and keen eyes produced a hearty round of cheers from the crowd below. The little man w2s Wiliam M. Evarts, who has stood prominently before the public for many ¥ears, but never so prominently as now. Those who recall the great Convention at Chicago in 1860 will also recall the part’ played there by Mr. Evartss When the procession was formed for the march to the Wigwam, the New York delegation led the way. At its head was Tom Hyer, carrying a shovy banner of blue and silver, with the name of William H Seward as its motto. Beneath the shadow of this banner marched Mr. Evarts and Senator Nre, then and atways dubbed “Jim.” Every- body knows the rest: bow Mr. Evarts presented the name of New York’s eminent statesman, and how, when the Convention decided against him, Mr. Evarts gracefully and happily seconded the nomination of Abraham Lincoln. After sixteen years, Mr. Evarts succeeds to the place under President Hayes which Mr. Scward filled under President Lincoln. That this is in accordance with his proper am- bition there can be mno question. Mr. Evarts never has been an office-seeker or s politiclan in the ordinary sense. But he has no less pride than most men, and’ was stirred more in a political way by the pre- sentation of his name for the Governorship last summer than by auy other event, perhaps, in his public career. I was extremely fortunate, all the same, that the strong influence of George William Curtis failed to carry the day. A FARM WHICH PAYS. It was not my purposc, however, to talk about politics. Mr. Evarts is an exception to most gentlemen-farmers. He makes his farm at Windsor psy. His breed of cattle is noted thronghout Vermont, and the good people of his neighborhood admit that thereis one city gentleman, and a lawyer at that, who knows something about farming. Mr. Greeley loved agriculture, it may be, more than does 3r. Evarts. He proved this by the philosophic man- ner in which he sunk money in bis various ex- perimeots st cultivation and production, yet Lept at s fields. .Mr. Evarts bought a farm, according to his wife’s story. to provide a place where his children might get physique. While that was possibly the chief rcason, it was sce- onded by an interest not uncemmon to literary and brain-working men. At his country-seat Mr. Evarts is a prince of hospitalits. His larze family—mostly of danghters; and unmarried— goes to Vermont very eurlvin the season and remalos very late, so that but a small part of the year is spert-by the young Iadies in town. There sre two mansions on the farm, and these arc gsually filled with & merry company. A GROUP OF MISSES. The Mieses Evarts—therc are five or six who can lay claim to this title—are all blondes, snd have in them the same vem of ‘sepulchral ‘humor, so to speak, which characterizes their father. Theyare not pretty, but thoroughly intellectusl and refined, much more after the that he may extend his personal obscrvations to Sing Sing for Auburp, and make them covera period of some years of hard labor. The cheat practiced by this reporter was unusual and with- out excusing circumstance. Iu involved not alone his associates and his wife, but an estima-~ ble young lady who unwittinzly became the bride of an already married man. Some threc wecks ago the reporter went to his chief with a most pltiful story of the sudden death of his wife, and his own utter lack of means to bear the funcral expenscs. The body must be taken to Washington, where the parents lived, and laid in the cemetery beside the four children who had preceded their mother. The case was one to touch sympathy to the quick, twoof the children baving died within afew months. The editor placed his week’s salary, Jjust drawn, in the reporter’s hands. The as- sociate reporters made generous loans, the pro- prietor was moved to advance a month’s pay, and with expressions of lasting and deep grati- tude the percaved man went away. It was sup- posed, of course, that he went to Washington on his sad errand. In fact, he procceded to a mansion up-town, and was married that very night. Part of the borrowed money went to pay the expenses of 2 modest tour, and es- tablish the twain in their boarding-home. After about the proper absence for the funcral at Washington, the reporter reappeared at the of- fice and resumed his work. Nothing was sus- pected till another reporter chanced to mect a medical professor, who asked how Mr. — was. “ He'sat work agais. Just got back from Washington, where he went to bury his wife.” * Bury his wife? You must be mistaken.” 41 lent him money to help pay funeral ex- penses.™ “ Why, youmust be joking. He was married at my sister’s honse three wecks ago, and my sister went over to stay with Lis wife only a niglit or two since, when he was obliged to be absent. How do you explain that? ‘The reporter did not explain, but told the city editor about it. fnvestigation brought the supposedly-buried wife out as fresh and well as usual, and also revealed the fact that her hus- band had been home but twice in a month. A policeman was procured, and when the bigamist came in to account for court proceedings he found himself ‘“booked” for the Tombson a steady assignment. The saddest feature of the affair is the lot of the unlawful wife. The blackest is the charge that an attempt to poison the Jawful wife was made by the reporter a few days before his second wedding, but failed be- cause of an overdose. It would thus seem that the affectionate husband meant to go to Wash- ington, and for the purpose he stated. That he did not go was his misfortune, not his fault. A CHANGE OF CRITICS: “Monsicur X.” doesn’t write dramatic criti- cisms for the Sun any more. His contract and connection with that paper both. terminated March 1. Henceforth, according to all accounts, Lis facile and somewhat unreliable pen will be the dress was more black velvet draped with point-lace flounces garnished with novel desigos in flowers, consisting of tournuresof pansies, . pinks, apple-blossoms, narcissus, and autumn leaves fringed with lilies of the valley. The watteau was held back by bougquets of flowers from the waist down. The bodfce was cut square, both in front and behind, very low, and with short sleeves garnished with flowers and lace. The fan was designed to match the toilet. Itwas round, and edged with mar- about feathers and a narrow flounce of round point lace. The sides represented: one natural lilics of the valley and violets, the other tea- roses and cardinal buds. - The ornameats were diamonds exclusively. The neckiace was com- posed of nineteen diamonds, from the sizc of the thumb-nail to the finger-nail. They were strucg upon a chiain g0 delicate that the diamonds al- most concealed it. The pendant Was a cross of eleven -diamonds, of the size of the an)au- er ones in the mecklace. The car-riugs were solitaires, the bracefets werc two bands of gold, black-cnameled, with five diamonds in each. The forty-two stones are valued at about $25,000. The costume cost, it is sald, as much more, the lace being of the most expensive kind. Mrs. Shook desiencd the whole herself. She even had her diamonds reset eutirely for the occasion, and according to her own idem Knowledge of this has raised the question as to bow much of the splendid dressing io the Danicheffs” is dne to the designing and direction of the manager’s wife. TALLY ONE FOR CHICAGO. The water-color exhibit closed Saturday night. Tt resulted fairly for the artists, to judge from the large proportion of paintings which were labeled ““sold.” Some of the gems were not employed for the Tlustrated Times, Frank Les- lie's successor to the Day's Doings, and a rather more respectable sheet, whose penny priceisa good bid for circulation. “Monsieur X." for certain actresses, and for Miss Maud Harrison in particnlar, found sufii- clent proof {n his dramatic column. unquestionably acreeable to the actresses, but it did not suit Mr. Dana any the better for that. ‘The story goes that he sent for his critic one day, not a month since, and said to him in his dry way: “I have no doubt, sir, that Miss Har- rison is a charming young lady, and she may be an admirable actress; but I will ‘not trouble you to say anything more about her iu the Sun for the present. You member that your contract expires this month. are not the exact words, because Mr. Dana sometimes uses stronger language in private talk than he dces inan editorial, even if the latter be about Childs or Deacon Smith. The hint was taken, and “ Monsieur X.” resigned in season. Notwithstanding his leaning toward The preference of This was may also re- with These Good day, sir!™ fair players, heis o husband and 2 pew-holder in Plymouth; and, despite this last fact, he is in very good standing as a Catholic. 1 versatility coumts for anything, the ex-editorof the ill- fated Star is a study for a ready-reckoner. His smecesser ascritic is Mr. Wheeler, the “Nym Crynkle” of the World, who has written more unadulterated *‘bosh,” perhaps, than any met- ropolitan who ever pretended to do dramatic criticism. HARD CIRCUMSTANCES. XBoston type than the metropolitan. In conver- sation, if you can succeed in drawing them into it, they show a keen scnse of the humorous, and careful training in books and otherwise,—a training which is duc to Mrs. Evarts. Indress the young fadies are demure. They commonly _wear their hair in the most prim of knots, and display no ornaments unless it be an an- tique gem, or something valuable for its age or history. But their silks are of the heaviest, and they do not eschew sealskin sacques. Mr. Evarts has a son in bis law-office, and another traveling; I am told, in Chins. His eldest .daughter is Mrs. C. C. Beeman, who resides here. The town honse is at the corner of Four- teenth strect and Second avenue, one of the old-fashioncd double mansions, and is beauti- fully furnished. With his hospitality and taste for good cooking, and with a family of such .slze, Mr. Evarts has occasion to keep up his business income, which said to be over 100,000, and probably does mot despisc the revenne from his farm, which can hardly equal the sum- mer expenses. EVARTS AND BEECHER. . Mention of the World reminds me that the financial - success of that paper is not more marked than it has been for some time past. If its condition can be much worse, it may et reach that undesirable point, since certain cred- itors declare their intention to bring suits pres- -ently, and discover if there is any money behind the manager. The report that Thomas Scott became Mr. Hurlburt’s mainstay has never been denied, and is generally accredited. Itis believed, however, that if the suits were successful, Senator Baymd and Angust Belmont would also have to share the burden of constantly-increasing debts. Many think Mr. Hurlburt has made a better paper than Manton Marble did. He certainly has spent more money in various channels of light and entertaining work. But the trouble is, that in- creased expenditure has not produced increased income. The circulation has fallen so low that a philosophic gentleman who had been “written up” mot quite to his taste remarked, ¢ Ah, well, very few people will ever see it,” and did not deem it worth while to call for a retraction. In its business management the loss of Mr. Before the begiuning of the famoustrial there ‘was a passage between Mr. Beecher and Mr. Ervarts which has never, I believe, appeared in print. and which well fllustrates the conscien- tiousness of the latterin taking up a case. The preacher called to retain the lawyer a8 his coun- scl. Without hesitation Mr. Evarts said: “I cannot be of any use to you, Mr. Beecher.” ‘This was naturally admissible of question, in response to which the lawyer added: “I have never taken part ina casc of this character, and 1 could not do it unless I were perfeetly certain ' of your innocence.™ At these words Mr. Beccher rose, and, in his impulsive way, brought his band down on the Jawyer's shoulders as if it were Plymouth desk. ““‘You are just the man I want,” said he, and asked Mr. Evarts to give him an interview the nest morning. Next mornmp began a memorable meeting between thesc two repre- scntative types,—the one of the emotional, im- pulsive, electric preacher, the other of the cool, nalanced, Jogical lawyer. At the end of two ‘hours Mr. Evarts said: “Tam satisfied of your iunocence, Mr. Beecher. 1 will take the case.” ‘Then began a thorough examination of all the evidence whichcould be produced, an exact and careful estimate of what the prosecution could advance, aud what the defense could bring to meet it. For two days thelawyer and his client were closcted torcther, and then Mr. Evarts was ready. The services he rendered do mot nced to be recalled. His management of the trial s among the studies of indipient lawyers. TOMFE AND THE CLUR. Mr. Evarts, with all his public and profes- _sional coragements, s a2 man of domestic tastes and habits. The Union Club has been morc honored by his membership than by his presence, thougi be has had the President's chair there for an extended term. He §5 also a member of the Union League, which would' gecm tore congenial to his character. The Bar'Association may. be rezarded as especinlly Lis institution, its existence belng in no smail measure duc to Lis cfforts and influence. But when bis family is in town, Mr. Evarts is sel- dom to be found at the clubs. His soclety is much sought, and no wonder. As a drv humor- irt, he has no superior in the city. During the weary days of the Beecher trial, Mr. Evarts used to keep the cntire: company oi counsel in good spirits. The lunches served daily to the Tawyers will Jonz be memorable, as onc of them says, for the light in which they brought out Mr. Evarts as an cotertainer. One wouldn’t think it of the little man, to read one of his ‘ponderous arguments. & o A SHAMELESS SWINDLER. § "i-A court Teporter, connected till a few days since withi the morning press, will be able in future to describe prisondife at the Tombs Bangs, who bad been in charge+ for many years, was severe, and the first crror of the new regime. Mr. Bangs went out in December to- make room for Mr. Wesley, who had money to invest if he thought the cnance good. He tried the thing as an ex- periment without salary. At the end of two months he was satisfled, and witldrew. As to the present manager, who hasno enviable place, I will only note the fact that he isa member of the Union League and on the Membership Com- mittee. Thue, while in his business he is trying to make both ends meet for 2 Democratic news- paper, in his leisure he passes judgment as to who arc thorough cnough Republicans to share with him the privileges of the League. THE MINNESINGERS. Bayard Taylor is delivering a course of lectures on German literature to appreciative audiences in Brooklyn. The subject, as is well- Jmownis a favorite one with Mr. Taylor, aud the Tesults of bis thoroush study of it arc presented with charming clearness. . The last lecture cov- ered the period of German literature which was characterized by the poctrs of the Minnesingers. This was the third of the influences which had powerfully affected letters in Germany; the other two being the accession of the Hohen- staufens in 1138, and the Crusades. To the new race of minstrels, who borrowed ftheir form and melody, but nothing more, from the troubadours, was due the revival of the creative spirit in Ictters, a spirit which had been in o state of letharzy for 250 years, and which was renewed in Chaucera century later. Mr. Taylor vut his idea of poctry into this summary: “A poem may bave a perfect form, just as & woman may bave perfect physicel beauty, but the pocm, 1o be a true poem, must have feeling and thought, as the woman must have goodness and intellectuality to be 2 true woman.™ : FOR THE LADIES. There were at the Martha Washington recep- tion toilets which, from their magnificence and beauty, surprised even the grander of the Grand Dukes, Alexis. So that nobleman said to Mrs. John Bigelow, who hiad the honor of the first promenade with him. So Mre. Bigelow said, later on, to another, till now society knows it well. At the Charity Ball Mrs. Bell, of San Francisco, cclipsed all rivals with her $250,000 worth of diamonds. At the Martha Washing- ton the first place in toilet was yielded without demur to Mrs. Sheridan Shook, wife of the well- known theatre-manager and politician. Her dress was of cream-white satin, stiff enough to stand alone, with Jong train, and a partly- flowing watteau of black Lyons velvet falling over the satin traln. The watteau was almost entirely covered by old round point lace turned back upon the velvet, showing the eatire pat- ", {from experieace. Itis more then likely, too, | termofthelacc. Over the white satin front of chosen, while some of the non-gems were, but this is not a matter for surprise. Many buyers in art, here as clsewhere, ask who did it rather than what was done. On the whole, the pur- chases aisclosed a gratilying appreciation of the better class of work. There was one picec from a Chicago artist, Mrs, M. E. Scott, and a very creditable little picce, too, showing a bunch of prairie flowers, One of the most attractive things in the collection was the original skétch by Bougereau of his * Charity,” a painting which drew a large share of attention and favor at the Loan Collection exhibition last summer. ‘The sketch retains all the high expression in the almost-inspired face, without the distraction of color. Another interesting feature was the con- siderable number of etchings. ‘T'he Academy of Design will now be put in readiness for the an- nual exhibit in oil, which opens the 1st of next month. H. G. EDUCATION IN FRANCE. . . 70 the Editor of The Tribune. CaicaGo, March 9.—My object in addressing you these few lines Is to answer a certain ar- ticle published in your last Sunday fssue, cntitled *Compulsory Education in France.” Permit me to inform you that, cither by mis- take or wrong information given you, the state- ment is incorrect, unless that France has gone back to the dark ages within a» fow years past; but this I have no reason to velieve, because, according to the American press and other authorities, France 13 not going back, but marching forward under the colors of Progress, Industry, Arts, and Sciences, which give her the power and knowledge to promptly overcome any misfortune which may happen to her. Possessing these advan- tages, she might be whipped, but never sub- jugated. If such a great mass or proportion of her people are 2s ignorant as is asserted in your statement,—thatin a portion of her terri- tory, onc-third, and, in the remainder, 60 per cent, of the people arc unable to read and write, Icannot sce how it could be possible for the highest classes, from Princes to nobles and the wealthy of all nations of the civilized world, to go to that spot to spend a portion of their lives and to acquire refinement among such an ignor- ant peaple. : 1 do not wish to charge Toe TRIBUNE with preiudice against the French people, but I claim to possess sutticicnt anthority to show that such assertion is a nisrepresentation, and your in- former is entirely wrong on the subject. I wonld state that I was born and raised in a me- aiam-sized town in the interior of Southern Frauce, between Bordeaux and Marseilles, and there I derived the benefit of public or primary school during five or six years, which enables me to give you very nearly correct information in reference to the French system of public educa- tlon; and, as I have noticed that you take in- terest in publishing remarks on the subject, I will take pleasnre in cxplaining to you the laws and regulations on that branch, which took ef- 1ect throughout the Kingdom in the latter part of Louis Philippe’s reign, in 1846, or about that time. The laws were made tothis effect: That cach incorrumted village, town, or city-ward, of a population not less than 500, should have or own a school-house within "its limits. All school-teachers must be graduates of a normal school; and each of those villages, towns, or wards ls to_have one or more teachers, accord- ing to population. Each county or canton is to have a Superintendent, who has the power to appoint or discharge any teacher in his canton; aod he is required to make an examination of each school monthly. The terms of school are to be cleven months each year. The teachers receive a'dire«t salary from the Government, not to be less than 600 franes per annum. The parents of the pupils are taxed 20 ceats per month for each scholar; but a provision is made in case the parents should be poor and not able to pay this tax—by making application to the Mayor, they obtainacertiticate of indigency, and that, frees them from this tax, but their children have the same rights and .must attend school the same as any other. This school tax goes to the Government, like any other Government tax. There ismota houscin France but be- Tongs toa village or town corporation. Each corporation has a Mayor, a Vice-Mayor, aud twelve members of the Common Council, which are elected every three years by universal suf- {rage within their respective limits. The school- teacher generallyoccupies the office of Secretary of the Council, and for this he recelves an addi- tional sum of about 100 francs. He is also the leader-of the singing department at church on -the Sabbath, and for this he reccives about 100 {francs more.. After a close examination, I can- not see much room for a great deal of improve- ment. There might be a little about the tax; but, ‘according to my views, I thinkit is just that, if a man has four or flve children, he should pay sumething for their education,—that is, if he is able, as provided by law. Ileft France when I was 19 years of age, was in California about fourteen years, and mow I live part of the time in California .and the re- mainder in Chicago. I have .had an opportunity to get acquainted with char- acters and customs of neurly all nationalitics, some very interesting and bevond imagination} but, for lack of 5{);\20, I ghalt' drop the subject. In reference to the asscrted junoranve of the French people, I can say that, in all my travels in France and the United States, I have been acquainted, more or less, with over 1,600 French- men, now 40 or 50 years of age; and, if I were to reccive millions of dollars to point out ten, or even five, of that number who cannot rea aud write, I could not do it. ~ For a nearer proof, let us take the resident Frenchmen of Chicagv, who are far from beiog the most edu- cated”class, yet I submif them asa sample. They number about 300 men. 1 defy any man to sclect toree out of the 300 who cannot read or write. These figures show a great differ- cnce between 1 er cent and from 331 fo 60 per cent. When I'speak of Frenchmen, I have ref- _erence to those who were born and raised on French territory and under French laws. I was uaturalized an_American citizen over twelve years ago, and I expect to so continue: but yet do not purpose to divest mysclf of the right to protest against any misrepresentation of my native country. 1 hope that youmay be pleased to publish this, my protest against those slanders of the land of my natlvity, in Sunday’s Trisuse. 1 am ot much accustomed t6 write English com- position, lv’-"“h(fl:‘1 ramlhbu‘my cxcuse for guy crrors contained in the foregoing. Respect- fully yours, Rmrf; ——— Wellington at Walmer Castle. = London Wortd. . . Over Walmer i]’el. hangs the sbadow of the Great Captain who loved the castle dearly asa dwelling-place, and during his last illness went thither beeause he believed that “‘nobody could die there.” Marks of his handiwork are yet to be found, conveving a distinct idea that utility should never ficed to architectural beauty. A few of the rooms still blaze with icllow, the Duke’s favorite color, and perhaps ardly’ appreciated at its true value in this country. Yellow curtains yet adorn the room in which he yiclded up his steadfast soul. It is an’odd room, and convenlent, but full of angles. On the side opposite to that formerl: occupled by the litile movable camp beds lington slept—for be ‘I‘;flu:&scur——sun bangs the Duke of Con- | on which the Duke of sbhorred the traditionsl fou 34 o e e ose pisth the warrior recived w e boy or 2 r] o e v Rt i5a Prince, your Grace.” There hangs the picture of the baby Pnnui' in cap and frlil, bib and tucker, over thie firc-pl ‘mg inbhis godfather's favorite room. - (Jndu‘xrulr;1= out fu"the moruing the Duke, attired in the Cinque Port uniform of blue, with re% collar and facing, woutd pace up and down the me- parts, iolialine the fresh sca brecze, and often reading his letters at the same time. He took ost of Lord Warden of the Clngue Ports hfhl:: as serlously as the defenses ol Wa]m:r astle, Zoing over frequently to inspect the harbor works at Dover, and holding lfl rezular course the Courts of Loadmauage ‘“for the government of pilots.” —s WHY ADVERTISE ? People sometimes ask why does Dr.R.V. Plerce, of Buffalo, N. Y., spend so much money in adversising his family medicines, which are 5o well known and surpass all other remedies fn popularity and sale. Itis well known that A. T. Stewart considered it good policy, and un- doubtedly it paid him, to spend many bundred thousand dollars in advertising his zoods, yet nobody questioned the excellence of his mer- chandise. Tne grand sccret of success lies in- offering only goods whith possess merit to sus- tain themsclves, and then through liberal and persistent advertising making the people thor- oughly scquainted with thelr good qualities. Men do not succeed in amassing great fortunes, establishing thriving and permanent business, and founding substantial iostitutions like Dr. Picrce’s Grand Invalids’ Hotel at Buffalo, which costs over two hundred thousand dollars, unless thelr business be legitimate, their goods meri- torious, and thelr services which they render the péople genuine and valuable. Dr. Picrce does not attempt to humbug you by telling you that his Golden Medical Discovery wi'l cure all dis- eases. He says, *If your lungs are half wasted by consumption, my Discovery will not cure Fou, yet as a remedy for severc coughs, and all curable bronchial, throat, and lung affections, I believe it to be unsurpassed as a remedy.” The people have confidence in his medicines because e docs not over-recommend them, and when tricd they give satisfaction. Ilis -Medical Ad- viser, a book of over nine hundred pages, illus- trated by two hundred and eighty-two engrav- ings, and bound in cloth and gilt, is offered to the people at so' moderate a price ($1.50, post- Ppaid) that it is no wonder that almost one hun- dred thousand have already been sold. His memorandum-books are on every druggist's counter for {ree distribution. BOOXS AND SEOES, REMOVAL. BULLOCK BROS, - oots & Shoas, (RETAIL,) 149, 151 & 153 STATE-ST, Between Madison and Monroe, Formerly at 50 & 52 Madison-st. NEW PUBLICATIONS. "HARRIET MARTINEAUS AUTOBIOGRAPITY, With MEMORIALS, By Mnas. Marts WESTON Crapyay. Two Steel Por- traits and four other fllustratione, 2 vols.. &vo. ‘Uniform with ** Life of George Ticknor.” $6.00. This -t Autoblographs " has cerain consplougus qual- ftfes which can hardlyfafl to give [t snuch the smne popularity that the ** Lives™ of George Tickior acaulay have enfoyed. 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SAXUEL HUNT, whoalded Mr. Wii- son fn the preparation of the two preceding volames. The three form a work of great and enduring value. *,#For ale by all Bookeeliers. Sent, postpaid, on receipt of price by the pablishers, JAMES R. 08GO00D & CO., Boston, AMUS! EN I BIcVICKER’S THEATRE. ONLY FIVE NIGHTS MOREOF LEMONSI ‘What the Chlcspo Press Say of It 4 mor at all points, and graced by flour~ ehes o g}:;fithfna delicate wit."—Times. & setting for richness, completeness of ntel g ool 16ste has mobably never been cqualed In this elty."—Tribune, *+ A deliclous flavor of fun pervades the eatlre per- formance. "—Inter-Ocean. - i **The actiog lias been excellent—everybody dolng well,"—Saturdsy Evening Herald. X poyFicats of ife andfun, rich scenery and dresses.”— ost. *+ A funny, Jaughahle affair, greatly emjoyed by large audiences.—Journal. " Saturday Matinee and Night Beneflt of E. F. INE, T‘l‘l?:;dly. March 19—=The great Irish Comedian and Diamatist, Mr. DION BOUCICAULT, In the greatest success of modern tlmes, THE SHAUGHRAUN. SECRET OF MASTERING FRENCH With Conversationsl Fluency. ORAL SYSTEM. NO GRAMMAR. FREE LECTURE, BY PROF. ETIENNE LAMBERT, TO-MORROW, at 11 2. m., At His Rooms, 935 Wabash-av. Lecture followed by the formation of NEW ELEMEI\;TA.RY CLASS. \\‘Enmsnf\}fl‘% :30 p. m., AT 16 B OP-COURT.- NEW CHICAGO THEATRE. - SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. The management has the honor to announce the 1irst eppearances of the successful young American Prima Donna, 31ISS EMMA ABBOTT IN ONE GRAND CONCERT, FRIDAY EVENING, March 16, at 8 o'clock, AND ONLY ABBOTT MATINEE, SATURDAY AFTERNOON, March 17, at 2 o'clk, . nssisted by the following artista: SIGNOR BRIGNOLL the distinzuished Tenor. SIGNOIt FERRANTI, the popular Basso Buffo. - MIt W. R. CASE, the favorite Planist. MR CHAS. E. PRATT, Accompanist. Further particulars hercafter. M’CORMICK HALL. The fnimiteble humorist, the ONLY BARNABEE, Aund hispopular Troupe of six Artlsts, give thelr last CONCERT In Chicago this senson, Wednesday Eve., March 14. Note the unprecedented prico for reserved 'seats. Ad- ission. 50¢. Leserved seats now for ssle at Jansen, MeClurg & Co.’%, 117 & 119 State-st., without extra cliarge, or only 50z, Rescrved Seats af Box Ofiice, on cveaini; of Concert, 75c. CENTENARY M, E. CHURCH. LECTURE BY THE D! C.1L FOWLER, D, D., i LD TOESDAY, i MARkeH 13. TUESDAY, : CH 13. TUESDAY; "fl“‘fi i GREAT DEEDS OF GREAT MEN GREAT DEEDS OF GREAT MEN _Admission, 25 cents: Iteserved seats, 50 cents, at 57 Washington-st. and 318 West Madison-st. THE TOLEDO, STAR MUSIC HALL, 141 East Madison-st. 10 NEW STARS. 10 Best and Cheapest Show in the City. Monday, March 12, the Claire Sisters, Prof. Rob- ertus, the little pearl, Miss Ardine, Wiley Hamil- ton, Dick Devlin, Miss Sophia Rost, Dan White, Miss Ida Maussey, Andy Morris, assisted by a strong Stock Company. Everyevening at8 o'clock. Sunday and Thuredayafternoons at 2:30. Admis- sion, 15 and 25 cts. HAVERLY’S THEATR MAGUIRE & HAVERLY. WILL E. CHAPMA! IMMENSE SUCCESS of the EVANGELINE COMBINATION. THE HIT OF THE SEASON. Weck commencing March 12, the great Spectacular Extravaganza, EVANGELINE, With all the Original Music, Gorgeous Scenery, and Grand Choruses and Marches. March 19, Doncicault's Comedy Company in FORBIDDEN FRUIT. NEW CHICAGO THEATRE. SUNDAY "EVENING, March 11, 1677, DIE DANISCHEEFS. _Droma in 4 Acts by A. Dumas and P, Nevosky. ALEX. WURSTER, Director. 4 HERSHEY HALL, 83 Madison-st. HAMILET. Mr. A. P. BURBANK Wil read and recite the play of Hamlet, condensed to about an hour and a half fn deilvery, Sunday Atternoon, March 11. Doors oven at 2: Tieading at3. Admisslon, 23 cts. NORTH AMERICAN REVIEW MARCH-APRIL, 1877. I. The Electoral Commission and Its Bear- ings. 1ION.CHARLESR. BUCKALEW. II. Demonology. RALPH WALDO EMERSON, III. Cliristian Policy in Turkey. LAURENCE OLIPHANT. IV. Willinm Henry Sewnrd. RICODARDGRANT WHITE. V. English Arctic Expedition(with Circumpolar Map). JUDGE CHARLES P. DALY. VL Poetry and Verse-Mnking. CHARLES T. CONGDOXN. ViL 'K"‘ll{swénsnmncc Crisis. SHEPPARD HO- VIUL The Centenary of Spiuoza. SAMUEL 0S IX. The Silver Question. J. S. MOORE. X. Contemporary Literature. Price, $1.00. Yearly Subscription, $5.00. Sold by Dooksellers and Newsdealers. Sent postpald on receipt of price by the publishers, JAMES R. 08GOOD & CO., Boston, DRY CLEANING. LADIES! Weare cleaning, by our new Dry Process SILK SUITS, WOOLEN SUITS, PARTY DRESSES WRAPPERS, EMBROIDERED SACQUES, And CHILDREN’S SUITS, Without removal af trimmi 4 { ayrments; ety inal |'.‘\'s’:'i-€§l,:.§‘.f§f(é’.”:'r';§-é’&' mud returned by Express. o o000 reeeived ATG. SCEHWARZ, 138 Ulinois, 190, onllll Clark, and 265 West ison, LEGAL, BANKRUPT SALE. Notice s hereby given that by ord Court of the United States for "{E Xfl:{:l:‘n'l"gh?}:;?fi Iilinols, the undersigned, ignee In Baakrupicy of }g:(”l‘l‘u‘:’lfi:lr‘ lzlrdd{.eb&] flo’di will recelve written blds i g x g " fora of The Stockof” Goods and al ierty consists of Woolen Goods, vers coatings, E-lfl meres, Vestings, etc.. and f’gég’:‘r:’l‘j:— mmflefl:flflfg;filfl%rzfllmmln;fl:x I}!‘l the Office Fix- ire, Conststing of ; Bafe, Office " Kallings and. Barcitlons. >Chafme Corans Desks, Counters, Stoves, Gas ¥ Sizns, etc.: Monday, londay’ 0 Cloek . m.. 4t Nos: 30 an 1d to wld to thie Rihen pidder for cas G- W. WHEELE B'flxm HOBTON & HOYNE, Auomeys for As DARE, LISEUM. ‘This afternoon and evening, first time of the COLISEUM MINSTRELS! DICK GORMAN and JOE LANG AsBONES AND TAMBORINE, 4nda SELECT VOCAL CORPS, togetier with 5 New 60 a1 2:00, Adiniision, e aad soer 5 o O After- ADELPHI THEATRE, T0-NIGHT, MACB\TH.IMBI}P&Y,E.T.STETSUN LAST NIGHT OF ¢ New Dramn, WILD BILLTHE BOSS, or Living for Vengeance. Muller & Mawee, M'llc Ma- . rictta, and 20 New Stars, ikiits, Suinday and Thursday. Wednesday and Saturday. SPIRITUALISM. AND Mr.and Mrs Jullan Kent., A AT QLIO. Ladies' ) Matinees FSPAHTISHED JAN. 1856, WM. A.BUTTERS & CO., Commission Auctlonecrs, 118 & 120 Wabash-av., ‘Wil givespecial attention o the sales of Household Tatofiare st PRIVATE" RESIDENCES or at thelr Auction House. SPECIAL NOTICE. - . COL. WAL. B. KEELER, formerly with us, {snowIn our emPloY sy \1. A. BUTTERS & CO., Auctioneess. Pawnbroker’s -Sale BY ABE LIPMAN, MONDAY AND TUESDAY MORNINGS, March 12 and 13, at 10 o'clock, AtButters & Co.’s Auction Rooms, 118 & 12 Wabash-av. 1 have the laryest assorrment of Unredeemed Pledges In Chicago, which Ishall close out at suction without reserse for cash. Among the srticles are Gold and Silver Watches, Dinmonds, Gold Jewelry, Gold Chalns, together with other goods. AL LIRMAN. WHITE, GRANTIE. AND YELLOWWARE 1N PAGKAGES AND OPEN LOTS, ASSORTED GLASSWARE, TABLE CUTLERY, HARDWARE, &c., 100 ROLLS CARPETS AND OIL CLOTHS, Wednesday Morning, March 14, at 9:30 o'clock, AtBUTTERS & C€0.'S Auction Rooms. THE. FURNITURE OF THE DOUGLAS EFHOUSE AT AUCTION, ‘WEDNESDAY morning, March 14. Commencing at10 o'clock and continue untli all fs SOLD. ‘The Furnishings comprises Parlor and Chamber Sets, )hlr)lnnrtu!l.‘ls!eddlgg. Brussels and All-Wool Car- 15, Dining-Room Furniture~Dining Tables, and Chairs, Crockery, Glassware. Table-Catlery, Plated-Ware, etc. Bliliard' Tables, Saloon Fixtures, Ofice Furnfture, Counter, Ice-liox, Kitchen Furulture. HRange, Stoves, fogetlier with a large amount of Artlciestoo numerous tomention. All of which wiil be sold for CASH. WAL A. BUTTERS & CO.. Auctioneers. THURSDAY TRADE SALE. Staple and Fancy Dry Goods. % t9: 5 At BUTTERS & CO.’S Auction Roums, second fioor. City and Couat, A Merchants will always find good lines of salable gooda at our tales. 3L A. BUTTERS & CO., Auctioneers. BUTTERS & CO.'S Regular Safurday Furniture Sale, Saturday, March 17, at 9:30a. m., at their Auctlon Rooms, 118 and 120 Wabash-av. By G. P. GORE & CO., 68 and 70 Wabash-av. REGULAR TRADE SALE, Tucsday, Mareh 13, 9:30 2. m. DRY GOODS. A Very Superior Showing, GEO. P. GORE & CO., Auctioneers. OUR FOURTE GREAT SPRING SALE TTOF Boots, Shioes& Slimpers WILL BE MADE Wednesday, March 14, at 9:30 a. m., prompt, Full lines of leading manufacturers will be sold, including very fine hand and machine-made men’s wear. GEO. P. GORE & CO.. 08 & 70 Wabash-av. On Thursday, March 15, at 9:30 o'clock, SPECIAL SALE OF i FURNITURE. * To Dealers and Consumers. We shall sell a verylarge and fine assortment, and SpringStyles of Furniture. Donot fall to attend this sale for bargains. PARLOR AND CHAMBER SUITS, Jfarble and Wood top Tablos, Lounges, Easy Chal Walnot Bedsteads snd Burésus. Walnut Chairs an Kockera, Extension Tablos,, Springs and Mawrcssce. ‘Wardrobes, Sldeboards, Hall Trees, Book Cases, Parior fnd Ofiice Dosks. Show Cases, Hfair Mattresses, Car- irrors, G. P. GORE & CO., Auctioneers. By ELISON, POMEROY & CO., Cnt Loaf Sugar, @ . Powdered Sugar, B, Granulated Sugar, B . A Sfandard, @ HOME DEPARTHER - sEF Best Spring Wheat Floar, Best W hite Winter Wheat Floj gee: %;hm:esm’.'\r Pflllednis.ofl bri. est German Mottled Soaj ba Carolina Rice, 15 bs lnr.?' S Apples, B 7c, or 15 s for.. Peaches, B, 1234c. or O s for lackberries, @ B, 123, or Bs for. Californiz Peaches, 91, 1Sc. or 6 s for. Pitt Cherries, B b 2c, or 4 bs for Raspberries. B b, S5, Pared Peaches, I, 25 Prunels, 5 os3, 7. BERSBEEES, beEEEE5E 73, Best Oyster Crackers, 3 bs 1 Dest Starch, §-1 box for.. Kingeford’s Corn Starch, R B Assorted Fruits, R doz.... Assorted California Fruits, Red Cherrles, B d ) EEEEIP R ohon Tk, 558 506, 00co Sy Gunpawder Tea, 3¢, 305, 00e Tae—Stiniand ‘oung Hyson Téa, 5isc, 5 , 75¢—Stand'd | English Breakfast Tea. 50c, iy 0 60—Standard... HICKSON'S | GASH GROGERY HOUSE 113 Bast Madison-st. DOLLAR STORE, STEIN'S DOLLAR STORE 106 East Madison-st,, Tave just receivedand opened thelr NEW SPRING STOCK. Every Department fall snd eomplete, Have dded o i AT AND SHOE DEPARTHENT, SPECTAL INDGCEMENTS OFFERED. &F7"Nothing higher in price than One Dollar. GAILEOAD TIME TABLE. irday cepted. * Sunday excepted. + Monds; Tive Sunday ats a. m. o Dativ, o Croepied 1 dre ek O o x—snm . cket 3 % rins Caiatiaty Gorter Madisbn, and &t The qopaar) 2047y | e | drive 10:30a. M.~ 5:40p. m. & mt3n m aPacific Fast Linc... aDubuque Day Ex. via Giiai aDubuaue Night Ex. via C'tol % 2 m aOmaa Niuhe Ex aFreep't, Rock'd & Dub D aFrecp't, Rockl'd & D Fghilg BMilwaukee Fast 3 o i BMilwankee Express b bMilwaukee Passel 8. m, hey P M. 5. m: 3. m. 3 m o sm S a—Depot cornerof Wel 5—Depot curner of Canal MICHIGAN OENTRAL JROAD, t, foot of Lake-st., and foot Sf Twenty-second-st, Dy cket-ottice, 67 Clark-st.. southesst cornerof Rene dolph. Grand Pactdc Lotel, and at Palmer House. Mall (via Matn sad Atr Lt m Kafamato e 2 '0p. 1*10:35a, m, Atiantle Express (dally)... 5:15p. m. |§ oi Night Express... i I e m TtSatardavEx. * Sundsy Ex. § Monday Ex. § Dally. CHICAGQ, ALTON & ST LOUTS and. CHICAGO - QITY & DENVER SHORE LINES, . - Unlor: Depot. West Side. near Madlson:st. britsr, and Twenty-third-st. TicketOflice 122 Raadolohsg’ Leave. EansasClty & Denver £t Touts & Spriagacia Br.Lx: ¢, Lonts, Sprin Streator, Lacon, Wash'ton B o1 Jollet & Dwight’ Accommuatn|s Auctioneers, 84and 86 Randoiph-at. TUESDAY MORNING, March 13, at 9:30 o'clock, Artive. at our Stores, gln:(:i :&_)L;ln Lige... 7:00p. 0 FURNITURE, CARPETS, STOVES, | Atiantic Express a3ty | G And General Househola Goods, General Merchan- | $olehour Accommodati p. m.{ 11:10a. m. Night Express... P. 01§ 6108 m dige, etc. ELISON, POMEROY & CO. CHICAGO, MILWAUREE RATL] T Debot e S5 & ST, AL RALEIAD Qur Regular Friday’s Sale, X Otlce, G58outh Clarkst., ‘opposite Sheman Hake: Friday, March 186, at 9:30 o’clock. Oftice, Es i Depot. Parlor, Chamber, and Dining-] . T rlor, and Dining-Room = o5 *8:253. m.|* T:30p. m. *10:002. m. [+ 4:00p- @ FURNITURE. A full line Carpets, General Household Goods, t 0:30p. :008. Mflwaakee Wisconsin & General Merchandise, etc. Special attention to outside sales. ELISON, POMEROY & CO., Auctrs. By WM. BMOOREHOUSE & CO., Auctloneers, 274 and 278 East Madison-st. KL BIPTess................If 0:30p. m. |} 7:008. - Alltrainsrun_via . Ticke St. Pal a0d Miaueapolis are £00d elthes vla 35 ispn ot Pratfis La Crosze, and Winons. Milwa; du Chlen, or vis Watertown, LEICAGO, BURLINGTON & QUINOY RAILROAUL Te— Depots, {00t of Lake- nna-; teenthe. ‘Weshall sell on WEDNESDAT, March 14, at 108. ey | sbo 0 Ghoal and Slxieonibate Ticke: OB ) Clark-st., and at depote. PARLOR FURNITURE, consisting of Parlor suftsin Halr and Terry upholster- Ing, Easy Chalrs, Sofas, Rockers, etc. o CHAMBER FURNITURE, consisting of Marble’ and Wood-Top Chamber Sets, Mendota, Ottawa, and Streator Mendota, Ottawaand Strearo, ‘T, D'buque, &Soux Cliy' 9:3) & ugue, &Sloux ity » 5:30 rs. Cora L. V. Richmond, th=noted trance-s wiil lecture i Grow's Hall. 517 West Madieomn ot 10:45 0. . and 5 p. m. Evening subject: **The transition ‘of souis Incinding metermpaychosis or the l.!l!ur)' of transmigration. as tanght by Plato and Tythagorss, and the triie thicory concerning the sour's piogTess from one state of belng 1o another. Ad- misslon, 10 cents. _ IERSIEY NUSIC HALL, FREE LECTURE Prol. WALTER C. LYMAY, e i, :nllonl:‘t} has heen engaged b;hsnéu'gng“""d e Tiershey School of Musical Artio wive his Intoresting Iecture on ** Expression by Voice aad Actlon. Fritay evening, March 16, The public sre cordlaily fovited, TO WEST SIDE DANCING CLUBS, e will it up the large and centrally-locat 200 I¥est 2Madfson-st. ((he Gardos i) andt pem b cheap If several clubs will engage {6 aow The frst to apply will calendars, ternoons, for next sca- Have choice In making n DIy on premises 310 5 af- 306 Or at 313West Congress-st.. PAINTER AND PAPER MANGER, GEO. V. DRAKE, House Painter, AND DEALER IN : PAPER TANGINES, Sangamon and Madison-sts, FOR SALE. GCGRAPHES! 75 barrels choice Malaga Grapes, just receiveds 2is0, 50 boses delicious Florida Orangee, sl ‘packages or less. MILLER & TAYLOR, 3 Clatk-st. Bureaus, Commodes, Ward: B Bureavs, s, Wardrobes, Beds and Ledding, DINING-ROOM FURNITURE, isting of Extensi -Leaf o i, Shdehouris, te, " *lLeat Tables, Dintag OFFICE FURNITURE, consisting of Cylinder. Standing. Government, and Double Desks, Office-Tables, Chairs, Bookcases, et etc. _Also, a large lot of general merchandise, £1. ete. By HIRAM BRUSH. Art Sale commences Monday, 3 p. m., snd and continulng daily'st same hours 152 STATE-ST,, untll end of Catalogue Is reached of the HASELTINEOSOLLECTION PAINTINGS. Paintings reana nged and now on view dny and even- ing. " Salcs strictly Loncst, as before. - CAtalogucs feee on application. By WM. F. HODGES & CO. ALSO AT OUR WAREROOMS, NO. 662 WEST LAKE-ST., Wednesday and Satarday Eventags, March 14and 17,3 il liue o HOUSEHOLD GOODS, BRUSSELS CARPETS, &c, WAL F. HODGES & CO., Auctioneers. RADDIN & CLAPP, 83 and 85 Wabash-av. 7:30p. m., at Openiag Spring Saleof Boats & Shoss. Wil offer at Public Sale, on Tuesday, March 18, at 10 a.m. 1,000 cases of Superfor Goods, just recefved. BANKRUPTCY SALE. Six Large Sample Trunks BRADFORD HANCOCK, Assignee, No. 140 LaSalle-st. By L. MOSES & CO., Auctioneers, 25 East Washington-st. ‘Tuesdss, March 13, at 9:30 a. m., large sale of Dry Goods, Fancy Goods. Clothing, Dress Goods, Hosiery, Notions, &c.n° For sale cheap. *10:15 l.m.l' 4:00p. . aba”Kansas Cley, At l < tson, St. Joe, and fror o 10:00p. m. It 6:35 8. W *Ex. Sunday. fEx. Saturday. 08 Ol )AD, TLLIN( ENTRAL RAILRO, Depot, foot of Lake-st. aud foot of Twenty-second-st. Ticket Office. 121 ltandolph-st., near Clark. . | emre Tl A *8:400. m. ' *Sunday t P dg;) Sxcepted. $Dally. {Saturday excepieds TIMORE & OHIO BATLROAD. BAL Tralns leaye from Exporition Bullding, f00s of Moo Foeat ikt oiois o Clarkoete paimer ot Grand Pactile, Clark-at., Palmer and Depot (Exposition Bullding). ! Leave. ¢ Armire. CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND & PACLe1y RATLROAD Depot, corner of Van Buren and Shermancils. . TICK® oftice 5 Clark-st., Sherman kouse- Omaha, }“emAmmm Depot f Cit Ano.m' I, ok 508 corner of Inton d -sts., -~ *Tickes ofice. 121 Randolph-st., and ¢ depot- Depart. | - Amite. Day Ex Nt e From Central Depot, foot of Lake-st. . Depart. _|_Amire. - l s;l:il.m.i 8:50p. W 8:00p. . 75 Mo OINCINNATI AIR LINE & X0KOMO LIFE. . From Ry. Depot. corer of Ciintan and Carroll-5tS _ D i i Arrive. By HIRAM BRUSH. Jou T 108 -av. 5 < piehilici A GO o I T A I 0 Tuesday, March 13, 10 2. m.,.at 143 West 5 Twelfth-st., will be sold, without'reserve, entire WANTED. g;mseg:l’d cflfigfl-—énmitggc. Carpets, Beds, Bed- | “~~~monrvrmnn ~mrn 5. Stoves, Geockers e HIN TT HIBAM BRUSH. Auctioneer: CLOT G CU EE' HAIR GOODS. Complete stock, boat goods st Jowent i Ll idsiigbtadr u) airircaing jateat oy tos K0 cace N a s cle's Compiecion Pewders = s, 397 W.Madison At; Ohleage, DENTISTRY. TR L] rawios Dr. Cain's 825 and $30 Teeth for 87 and $8. Gold fill . Sol e Y IS e, - and come well recommended ployer. erred. A first-class Cutter of long experience {n Ready-3ade Giothing and Mercaaat Taliorig-mus be H0rougbly gompetent n both. with tome expericace o examiziag Shop Work—w1ll find a Permanent Sitastion i 2 Clothini House. >lust hiave first-class cliy rofereaceh One holding from last or presen such position at presestis PrE” Commaunications recetved by letter om)Y. ing full name and address, Ade Ty cOFS BROS., 153 Frankiin-st., cliy. x of