The Newberry herald. (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, September 19, 1866, Image 2

Below is the OCR text representation for this newspapers page. It is also available as plain text as well as XML.

NEWBERRY, S. C. Wednesday Morning, September 19, 1866.1 Greenville and Columbia Railroad. -By reference to schedule, it will be seen that the enterprising managers of the above road have put the line in apple-pie order-the new Echedule is now,run from Greenville to Colum bia by day-light. The benefit to the business and travelling community will be immense, while " the road must now go on a fresh tide of prospe rity. Its vicissitudes have been almost disheart ening, but owing to the sleepless and untiring energy and ability of its able President-Ham. met, and the devotion of its skillful Superin tendant,Mr. LasSalle.it is once more "all right." Death Has robbed this community of one of its purest and brightest dwellers. SUSAN FRANcEs, the beloved wife of G. X. Girardeau, and daughter of our esteemed townsman, E. Pierce Lake, de parted this transitory life on the 13th instant, of puerperal fever, in the 27th year of her age. -She possessed an intelligent mind, and a gentle, generous heart. She leaves an infant several weeks old. The community sympathises with those who are bereft of one so amiable and.good. "Death lies on her like an untimely frost Upon the sweetest flower of all the field." THE LAURENs RAIL ROAD.-We are pleased to learn, from Dr. James, that the repairs on this road are being vigorously carried on. In the course of a week, the train will run to Reeder's, and in three weeks to Newberry, when we will be once more in easy and convenient communication with old Laurens, not that Crew's Stage line has not been a very pleasant and efficient con necting link between the two cities, affording at all times reliable and satisfactory accom* modation both for passenger and baggage. Many will regret the stoppage of the latter, while pleased with the running of the former; and when our friend Crews hangs up his "horn" its lively tooting will be sadly missed. We would suggest that Dr. James purchase the horn for his road and that it be used instead of the old whistle which used to be so liable to bad colds. What do you say Jeemes? OLD BENNETT AGAIN,-The New York Herald, which has hitherto firmly supported the President, in tosday's issue pronounces his plan of restoration a failure, and mores - ;over says his generous actions to the late revolted States have been accepted by that people as covering a license for sanguinary -outrage against the poor negroes and the abolition of Yankees, and that the ground -swell which commenced in Maine will sweep the wh-ole country as against the President's policy. ____________ The House of Representatives passed a b1ll authorizing the Treasurer of the State to redeem the State issue by exchanging for all such bills an equal amount of Treasury 'notes of the United States, or the notes of any National Bank, and further authorizing him to use for the purpose any funds in the Treasury not otherwise unappropriated. The Senate will doubtless follow the example of the House, and thus give stability and cons idence in the mercantile community to the State bills.-Carolinian. We refer with pleasure to the notice of -Messrs. Carwile & McCanglirin, in another column.- This proposition is generous and. fair, and is only a reiteration of their long expressed desire. Such an example is worthy of acceptation and should be followed. What infinite trouble and distress might be avoided if a general and generous compro, - nise would be offered and accepted! The difficulty would at once be solved as to what should be done. Try it everybody. The Newv York World makes the exciting~ announcement that four regiments of negroes are being organized in this city, and that African Loyal Leagues are organizing and being armed in every ward. The soldiers are being instructed fin drill, &c., by Col. flawkins. The World asks, are we to have a taste of San Domingo? The Senate by a vote of 16 to 12 rejected the Bill to postpone the fall terms of the Courts in this State. The House tabled the bill to fix the times of holding the Courts of Common Pleas and Equity by a vote of 59 to 49. ~- -. Captain Matt. Bythewood's night-auction-sales of books, furniture, etc., are er spirited. We egettolearn that the Messrs. Britron are forced, by a pressure of unfor seen circumstances,to suspend the American *Patriot. We wish them success in whatever enterprise they embark. * . AR~MING THE XEGRoES.--The Washington Union says there is no doubt but Congress, at its short session, will endeavor to arm the * blacks of the South, to protect the Southern missionaries who will go South for the pur pose of endeavoring to change public sentis mnent. Thtis is the protection asked by Jack Hamilton and others. Through the cable we know the price of London stocks three hours before they are sold, and should anything recherche happen to the pretty Empress Eugenfe, the ladies of America would know it three hours before * "the squall." Strange, isn't it ? Bishop Wightman has changed the time of holding the South Carolina Conference, from November 7 to December 19. Genueral Hamptou will address the citizens of Waihalla on the 22d inst., for the puirpose of foring a "Soldier's Association." Friend Hoyt, has added another wrinkle to the Intelligencer. Warren D. Wilkes, ?sq., gracefully appears under the head contributo rial," from Cahoun, 8. C. The cholera has made its appearance at Macon and Atlanta. Trains make through trips on the Spartanburg and Union Railroad. Dr. 1'. M. Wallace has returned to the editorial Outrageb on the President. INDIANAPoLIS, September 9.-The follow ing disgraceful scenes occurred here: The President was ,received with a few groans, "huzzas for Johnson," and cries for Gen Grant, and some rude remarks. He commenced by saying: Fellow-citizens [cries for Grant,] it is not my intention [cries of "Stop" and "Go on,"] to make a long speech. If you give me your attention for five minutes. [Cries of "Go on," "Stop," "No, no-we want nothing to do with traitors," "Grant, Grant," "Johnson" and groans.] I should like to say to this crowd tosnight [cries of "Shut up -we don't want to hear from you," *'Johnson," "Grant," "Johnson," "Grant," "Grant."] The President paused a few moments, and I then returned to the balcony. Hon. David Kilgore went to the portico, to try his powers of persuasion, and keep order. He said: For one moment hear [cries for order and groans. ] Let me appeal to you, citizens of Indianapolis and of Indiana-(the confusion still continued.) Let me appeal to you again-(but the crowd was unreleuting, and would not be quiet.) The gentlemen then retired from the portico, and the excursionists went to their dinner. The disturbers in the crowd continued to groan and make other disturbing noises. Several disturbances occurred with lament, able results. Pistol shots were fired, by which one man was wounded in the eyes and another jr the knee. According to the best information attain able, a marshal, on horseback, was seen riding along the line of the torchalight pro% cession, and evidently giving directions, as the men soon thereafter stretched out their ranks., Persons were then observed knocks ing down with clubs several of the bearers of the transparencies. One of the transparencies bore the in, scription, "Johnson-Welcome the Presi dent." The holder of this transparency was thrown down, and a shot fired at him. A friend came to his relief and fired at the assailant. At least a dozen or more shots were fired in quick succession. The result is, one man was shot in the heart and several wounded. The President received a few friends, and retired to bed at an early hour, and the crowd finally dispersed from before the hotel about 10 o'clock, at which time the city was quiet. PLANTERS' HOTEL.-This splendid first class Hotel will be opened on the 1st of Oc, tober, by C. W. and J. B. Dennis, on the European system. The house has been thoroughly cleaned,repaired, and refurnished with the best of furniture throughout. It contains over one hundred rooms, the most of which are large and airy. Its location is as good as that of any other house in the city, being situated on the corner of Queen and Church streets, and is but a short dis tance from Meeting and Bay streets, which are the most busy streets of the city. It was formerly kept by Gorman & Co., also by Gamble, then by Mr. Calder, and the reputation of the house in days gone by was equal to that of any in the place. The advantages of a hotel on the European system are such that a man can regulate his expenses to suit his pocktet. He can rent his.room, either procure his meals at. the restaurant or anywhere else that he pleases, or bring it with him from home. The proprietors have reserved the services of competent gentlemen, good attentive ser, vants and porters, who wvill be always ready ancr willing to wait on customers. The charges will be moderate and adapted to the times. All that they ask is the patronage of the travelling public and of their friends, so as to convince them that it is their inten. tion to render their stay as comfortable and as pleasant as if they were at home. SOME PLAIN TALK FROM GEN. GRANT. General Grant visited Wood's Theatre, Cin cinnati, where he was enthusiastically re ceived. During the performance a crowd, amongst whom there were many soldiers, paraded before the theatre, and Mr. Eggles ton, a Radical member of Congress requested the Manager to go and inform General Grant that the crowd wished to see him. General Grant replied : "I cannot and will not see them. Please tell the commander of the soldiers to come and see me." Baker, the commander, with some others, marched into the theatre to the private box. General Grant, without giving Baker, time to make his wishes known, approached him and said: "Sir, I am not a politician. The President is my commander-in-chief. I con sider this demonstration in opposition to the President of the United States Audrew Johnson. You will take your men away. I am greatly amazed at this demonstration. I will be glad to see you tosmorrow when the President arrives." The crowd finally dispersed, cheering Grant as the "next President of the United States.". Rev. Peter Cartwright, D. D., in a letter to the Centaal Christian Advocate, says: "I have spent sixty-two years as a regular itin erant preacher, and have never lost six months of that time by sickness, and have never received the small sum or salary al,. lowed but two years out of that sixty-two years. WVhen I entered the travelling ranks in 1804, there were but seven annual con, ferences, now there are sixty. What a com, mentary! LAND FOR SOUTHERN SOLDIERs.-In the Texas Legislatnre, August 14, Mr. Jackson offered a resolution instructing the Committee on Public Lands to inquire into the expedi ency of donating three hundred and twenty acres to each Confederate soldier, who, by reason of wounds received in the late war, is incapacitated for labor, and to report by bill or otherwise It was adopted. FA TAL DUEL.-A duel was fought on the th inst., between Walter Coggswell, post,. master at Wayne, and J. T. Wright, editor of the Wayne Gazzette, Arkansas. Their weapons were swords-the cause jealousy. Both were frightfully mangled, having fought until the loss of blood caused them to faint. Both will die. Rumor hath it that a sufficient number of French vessels will be sent to Matamoras to enforce the blockade ordered by Maximil ian. Will it lead'- to a rupture between France and the U. 5? J. C. Ayer & C3., of Lowell, spend annu ally $200,000 in advertising. It pays. The South American Allies, the telegraph says, are stuck in the swamp. The Para,. guayans have been reinforced. Georgia and North Carolina papers are constantly reporting the discovery of gold and other mines. Canada papers want England to go to war with the United States, unless the latter shall make the Fenians behave themselves. The erisilifi the Mexican Eiiiplre has arrived LOCAL ITEMS. UNFORTUNATE, VERY.-We hope sincere ly that our readers will survive the dearth of local news this week. Nothing has turned up or fallen down, no not a mite, and the 'local' is in despair, which it is feared will seriously afiect that unfortunate liver of his own, which already threatens, Not a mite, sad record; nothing refreshing, nothing dia, bolical, tragical, mythical, pathetical or ro mantical; no murder, fire, robbery, fight, in fact nothing to make anything out of. Not even the announcement of any one having paid up a subscription, and only two callers, one to sell a load of wood, the other to bor row our Carolinian. Such is life. Wait a week reader, perhaps somebody may marry and send in a hunk of cake, a mess of new potatoes, crout, or something else, who knows, we dont ; therefore, let's wait. THE RACE as advertised came off on yes, terday, between Messrs. Holmes & Chisolm's and Crawford & Franklin's horses, 1 mile heat, time 231 seconds, purse $1000; the bay mare owned by the first named gentlemen being the winner, coming in ahead about 13 feet. The day was quite propitious, the sun shining but little. We judge that quite a number of spectators were present, from the unusual liveliness or the streets. DEPARTED.-Friend J. H. Latimer who was blown this way with his fine train of cars by the evacuation of Nashviile, and kept hard and fast by the destruction of Broad River bridge, re turned with his train last Sunday in the direc tion of the Nashville & Chattanooga Railroad. He came a gallant Lothario, and goes back a Benedict. It won't do, for Tennessee or any other man to come to Carolina single-handed, he's bound to go off with a right bower, and dia mond as trumps. "Joe" took away his queen. Au revoir. Pic Nic.-The last pic-nic for the season is to come off at Maj. R. V. Gist's spring,on on the 26th inst. It is gotten up we unders stand in compliment to the several young Dr.'s who soon depart to attend the winter course of lectures. poor fellows; it is to be hoped that the ladies will give them such kind sympathy as will keep their young hearts warm during their necessary exile. COTTON.-Some 70 bales of old cotton passed through town on yesterday on its way to the Augusta market. It was owned by Messrs. Calmes and Scott. CotummaI, S. C., Sept. 17, 1863. We make the folio ifing extracts from a pri vate letter from a friend now in Columbia: Mr. Greneker, Dear Sir-We are still discuss ing the question, what shall be done for the re. lief of the people of the State in their present prostrate condition? The Legislature is divided into tw~o parties or sections, one advocating "something" to be done, the other objecting to any and everything. You may call them "do somethings" and "do nothings." The former concentrated upon the mneasure to postpone the Courts till next year, which came to a final vote on Saturday ar.d was lost by about ten votes, several of its friends being absent. There is under discussion now a scheme reported by the judiciary committee which proposes a new rem edy that allows parties to sue and obtain liens on the debtors property by the writ, and allo'Ws him five years to pay his debts, one fifth annu lly. The party in the Legislature, opposed to any interference with the Courts, generally favor this measure, and it may pass, but I do noet be lieve that it will. I still think that the Courts will be postponed, notwithstanding the defeat of the measure on Satutday. Some days ago the Senate defeated a similar measure, but recon sidered their veto, and passed the bill on Satur day. This will bring the question again before the House. These measures have produced an interesting ar.d at times an exciting discussion. The Legis lature will probably adjourn on Saturday. The news frcm the North is bad-It is believed that the Radicals will sweep everything before them, at all events, retain their power. This- is a gloomy prospect. God only knows what will become of our poor country if this result should follow the approaching elections.** VIENNA, September 13.-We are on the verge of another wvar, which threatens to equal in extent that just ended. Austria shows bad faith with Italy, and makes un reasonable demands, to which Italy will not submit. Austria has overcharged the debt of Venetia, and withholdls the Vene; tian property which she was to have trans farred. 13FRLIN, September 14.-Prussia emphai, cally notifies Austria that she will not suf fer Italy's heraldry to be insulted and des frauded; and if Austria is persistent in her preseut course, war must follow PRAGUE, September .14.-The homeward march of the Prussian troops has been arrested, and the demoralization of the army stopped. DREsDEN,September 14 -Everything looks like wvar. There is no reply to the notifica, tion of Prussia . It is now but a question o"f hours whether the troops be not again pt in motion. NEW ORLEANS, September 17,-Accounts from the cotton region continues to be un favorable. The cholera is still raging on the plantations in the interior. WAsHINGTON, September 17.-At 3 o'clock th is afternoon, the heads of the bureaus of the Treasury Department, called in a body upon the President, to tender him their reA speets and congratulations upon his safe return from his Western tour. The Russian telegraph cable between American and Asia is probably now being laid. The United States steamer Saginaw i stated to be at Victoria, Vancouver's Island, having been detailed to accompany the ex pedition for laying the Russian telegraph, in accordance with the provisions of an Act of Congress passed during the late session. If you would have an idea of the ocean in a storm just imagine ten thousand hills and four thousand mountains all drunk, chasing one another over newly--ploughed ground. Married-Thos. Hawk, to Miss Sarah Dove. What a savage he must be to Tom myhiawk a Dove. The cholera has made its appearance in Augusta Ga., it was carried there by soldiers. Alsn in Rir-hmnel Va, New Advertisements. Carwile & McCaughrin-Fresh supply of new Dry goods for Fall and Winter. We advise a call on these gentlemen, their as sortment is large and beautiful, at least we heard a lady so remark, which is the best of authority. Marshall & Brother-Calicoes at cost and under cost. Ladies attention, this chance to secure great bargains is for ten days only, therefore call without delay. Miss Maggie Hogan-By reference to card it will be seen that this young lady has ren turned to this place, and notifies her lady friends of the fact. F. Horsey, successor of Horsey, Auten and Co., 25 Hayne st. Charleston, offers to the trade a beautiful assortment of hats, caps and straw goods. J, C. Caldwell, Executor's sale-valuable town property is here offered. J. Kibler-Candidate for Tax Collector, is nominated in memory of 'lang syne.' Notice sale of Drugs, fancy articles, black smith tools, etc., at Frog Level. F. H. Dominick-Administrator estate of H. Dominick, deceased. Mrs. Chappell-application for re- charter. G. and C. Railroad-change schedule. Lot for sale-Lovelace & Wheeler. Salt and Bluestone. "Three newspaper thieves were captured in Nashville a few days ago, and fined $7 for the offence." Wish a few of these gentry in this -section of country could be overhauled. OBITUARY. DIED, on the 6th inst., of Puerperal Fever, at the residence of her father, Mr. John F. Workman, Mrs. Elio - Frances Tribble, con sort of Mr. M. P. Tribble of Laurens Dis trict, aged 20 years, 7 months dnd 8 days. Death ever brings with it a flood of solemn thought-amounting to an agony of terror, when the wicked and ungodly die, but min gled with sweet consolation when the good, the pure, and virtuous fall asleep in Jesus. For them, Death is robbed of its sting, the cold dark grave of its victory ; and, even when folded in the arms of Azrael, the placid mien and heavenly smile bespeak the boon of inward Peace and Hope. Our departed friend attached herself to the Baptist Church, almost as soon as she ar rivid at an age of accountability to God. The hallowed influence of Divine grace, thus early, converted the sweet and gentle child into an humble consistent follower of Christ; and, during the whole of her brief sojourn on earth, she dwelt nigh unto the foot of the cross. The Bible was at all times the rule of her moral conduct, and a supreme love of God, the ever-ruling sentiment of her heart. We would not arrogate perfection to weak erring humanity, but we feel assured that, by the help of God, her errors were the wealn nesses of the flesh, and as near as it was possible, her conversation was always godly, and her walk blameless. May her mourn iug friends and relatives walk in the light ofI her pure example, and may her early death establish a link, uniting their souls with Heaven! During the late wvar, she cheerfully as sumed the arduous duties of teacher iu the Wadsworth School. In this capacity, she remained until the close of the struggle, evincing the rarest mental and moral train, ing, and, by her fidelity and gentleness, win, ning the respect of the patrons and the love and confidence of the children. Many a child,4ike heart will bleed at the thought, that their belved teacher is no more! liut it was in the home-circle, and in her social relations, that the light of her many virtues shone most brightly. Her quiet deportment,. gentleness of heart, and unassuming worth, won her way to the hearts of all, and, with her screne earnestness of manner, and great purity of thought and feeling, suppressed levity, and elevated t'lose, who dwelt in the. circle of her iufluence, to her own high standard of purity and goodness. Her place on earth is left vacant, and the thought that "LITTE FANN'' is gone, will came like .a besom of sorrow to many, many a loving heart! Not one year ago, she was led blushingly to the altar of marriage. The bride of a few short happy months has passed away, as a flower, and the bereaved, sorrow-stricken husband is left alone, with the helpless pledge of her devo?ion! The appeal is strong to every feeling heart, and the tears of many friends are mingled with his, for her untime ly death! Yet, we feel assured that with her, "To die is great gain!" She has ex changed the trials and sorrows, or, at abe.st, the fieeting pleasures of earth, for the perens. nial joys of Heaven! Tender mother of a sweet young babe, cherished wife of a devo ted husband, gentle daughbrer of doting pa% rents, sweet sister of.an affectionate house hold, dear friend of better days, rest is peace with thy God! 0. D. E. COMMERCIAL. Markets corrected weekly by Mayes and Mar tin-currency prices.. Bagging,'Gunny, per yard,.................4c. D nndee,.. ..............-....4c. Bale Rope, M:milla, per lb.,...........0 to 85c. " "Hemp.......................2 to &c. Plough Steel, per lb.,......................i8c. H. S. Iron,............. ..................12 to14 Swe ede Iron,..........................--..---14 Nails,...............................--.........12 Blue Stone.................................2 Coffee, Rio,...............--.. . --.----.--.-3 " Java,.....................................5 Sugar Brown,..........................,......1 " Refined,........................20 to25 Rice,.............................,........-18. Salt, Liverpool,....................4.75 to 5.00 Cheese,..................................:..... Mackerel, kits,.... ......................4 00). Candles, Adamantine,...................40c. " Sperm,........................:.......50c. Molasses, Sorghum,.......................0 " Cuba,.........................1.00 Corn,.........................................;1.90 Meal,........................................2.00 Gold,......................................... 40 Produce Market-Wagon Price.. Iutter, per pound, ............. ......;.25c. Beef, "....................................10tol12 Bacon, "....................................25 to27 Egs, per doz ,................................20c. Ffour, per bi....................,....1600 Lard, per pound,...........................25c. Peas, per bushel,...........................1 50 Chickens............................... 20 to 30 NEWBERRY, September 18 -Good de-< mand for Cotton, 20 to 26j. COLumBIA, Sept. 18-Cotton 22 to .28; flour 10 a 17; Carolina rice 12 a 14; gold 43 a 44. MOBILE, September 17.- Cotton sales to d ay 6.50 bales. Middlings firm, at 31c. Mar% ket tending upward. NEW ORLEANS, September 17.-Cotton firm-low middling, 33 a 34c. Sales 1.350 bales. Gold 45k. Sterling 50, New York, exchange i premium. LIVERPOOL, September 15.-Cotton mar, ket unchanged, with sales of 13,000bales middling uplands 13d. Breadstuffs market firm. NEW YoRK, September 17-Gold closed at 441 a 45. Cot toii steady, with sales of 2,000 hales lour firmer. A RACE FOR A B3IDE.-A Colu ns, Ohio) paper of the 4th instant, says: Yesterday a young man from abroad came o the city to have a talk with his lady love. rhe young lady was very much excited and leclared that if the young man ever married her it must be at once. This alarming decla ration caused the young man to act at once, and he proceeded to the Probate Court to procure the required license. 'Here, the as ounding intelligence awaited bim, that some. ther man had received license to marry the same lady name;1 in his own, :plication. Tiis complicateo affairs very maci, but the young man determined to forestall "his, rival, secured the services of a Justice, ,anl pro. ceeded immediately to the residence of. the lady in question. Number one .had been equally energetic,. working, however, on a different policy.. Number two took the jus tice to the young lady. Number' one re versed matters and took-the young lady to a Justice, and when the aforesaid "ypung man the second" arrived upon the scene, number. one and young lady were man and wife. -A miss, in this case, was as good as a mile, but the words of the old proverb failed to console' the disappointed candidate. CROSBY ART ASSOCIATION. ATTEMPT TO IMPAIE,PUBLIC CONFIDENCE IN .THE ENTERPBISE, [From Chicogo Post, August 23d.] An attenipt has just been m'ade to impair publicconfidePce in the integrity of u'rpose of Mr. Crosby in his great Art Ass.ociation enterprise." Some irresponsible individual maliciously, and certainly without 'any grou'nds, had telegraphed 'to several east ern newspapers that the ;people here lost confidence in- the scheme being carried out, or the prizes ever awarded. Now the peo ple in Chicago know that no one. has ever expressed, the slightest doubtof the integrity of Mr. Crosby, or his ability to carry out to the letter the advertised project of, the As. sociation. The sale of tickets has been, within the past two wee1fs, brisker. than ever, and never has therd-been the slightest indication of their depreciating in value.- In the following card Mr. Crosby reiterates his. ability and deterinination to carry out the pTan- of the Association. Mr. Nickerson guarantees his undertaking, and thio cout mittee appointed to superintend the award itg of premiursendorse bo.th.- The people of Chicago require wo such guarantees, bux on the contrary the whole city would be ready, if required, to guarantee both the committee; Mr. Nickerson and Mr. Crosby himself, who originated, and who is success fully carrying out the Art Association. schem'. To the Members ot the Caosby Opera House Art Association : The sale of certiacates in the Association his already been so great as to enable 'mes to state~ that th& distribution of premiums heretofore announced will be made to their satisfaction, or the rnoney refunded. U. H. G'lt0SBY, Actuary, A. A. Having the utmostion fidence in iheability of Mr. Crosby td'srry out his enterprise, I hereby guarantee his undertaking, as above announced. SAM't. M. N1cKERsoN. Chicago, Aug.' 22, )866. The undersigned, members of the Coni mittec appointed~ to superintend the award ing of premiums to members of the Crosby Opera House At4t Associatioli, take pleasure in stating that we have full confidence in the'integrity of Mr. Crosby, and in the re sponsibility of' Sarn'uel N. Nickerson, Es.q., his guarantor,-a~nd assure the -public that we believe the above proposal will be .carried out in good faith. JAMzE H, BOWEN, PresidenitThirdNation al Bank. J. C. FARGo, Superintendent American Ihpress Co. Traue .B.Q.RR A Mos T. HALL, TesrrC .&Q . J. C. D.ol, President Boird of Trade. J. A; ELLtS President 'Sedon~d Natioial Bank. Curros BarGGs, Ewin Briggs & Co.' E. G. 'HALL Hall-, Kimbark & Co. FRANCIs:A. HoPFFAN,-Ex-Lient. Governor. From'N. Y. Suinday Timhes. It is very rarely that we feel inclined to call the attention of our i-eaders to a?ny of the "gift" arratigemnents with 'which 6ur papers have lately been flooded; but' this scheme of what we may eall the Crosby Art Union, is so largesy and'- generously con ceived, as well as so handsom~ely a-nd nn equivocally'idorsed by- the leading citi zens of Chicago, thatt we uinhesitatingly give it our cordial approval. The. cost of the Opera House was $aO0,000, and the indivd als who are disposed to:purchase suchi a property, at such a price,, are rare, even when its accompapying storea, offices, and tuios rent 'for $30,000. What:ih this case was to be done ? Mr. Crosby, or those who may 'be associated with him, are sigatious men. They originated this "art associaton ;" so broadly and liberally 'ari-anged it can searcely failof insuring itself a positive suc cess. In the fir'st phace, they offer to every -subscriber, not alone a share in the Opera louse, with the chance of ultimately becom ing its sole. prtoprietor, but-a ,possibility of obtaining also other very valuable premaims. These copsist of Bierstadt's great ,painting, "The Yo Semite Valley ;"~ Cropsey's "Ameri can Autumn ;" Schussele's naiional work, "Irvin'and his Friends ;"~ as well as works byall the leading artists ofthbe contry. ''he first~seven are in actna)va'ue $4S,000. That this is a p'ositive geiuine offer no doubf an exist, as the artists gite it their unhesi tatig and: co dial a'pproval. Under any circumstances this ought to. guarantee its puirity ofintention; but when such a series 'of proninent citizens of the Western Me tropols permit Mr. Crosby to use their names in his advertisemenrts as a proof, of his good. faith, sucht a guaranltee is n measureably strengthened. At ths sa.n1e time we may call the attention of the tim idly speculative to the fact that every purchaser of a share receives an engraving of at least double the value of the money which he has paid. The whole scheme is so magnifibent in all its arrangements that we shall indeed be surprised should Mr. Crosby-not speedily realize the whole of the anount required by him. U. H. CROSBY, Actuary, Ne. :625 Broad way, or No. 28 Opera House Chicago. For further particulars send at once for a cat-ine to New York Office.*