by Mrs. Beveridge and Judge Bradwell. It amounted in sales as follows: Cash received from sales, and collections paid over to Treasurer, E. S. Salomon.... Goods delivered to Relief Committee.. $3,137 81 529 75 From D. Dow..... Uncollected Subscriptions... Total.... 26 00 325 00 $4,018 56 Mrs. Helen Mar Beveridge is the daughter of Rev. Philo Judson, an influential and well-known citizen of Evanston, Ill. Her husband, General John L. Beveridge, is the old commander of the Seventeenth Illinois Cavalry. Previously he had served in the Eighth Cavalry as Major, and helped to win some of the brightest victories of the war. The history of the Seventeenth Cavalry was bril liant through its entire service, and Beveridge, who for military skill and bravery was promoted to a full Brigadier General, is one of Illinois' noblest veterans. As a Christian patriot he has few equals. At the call for aid to the orphans and families of fallen comrades, General Beveridge and lady were among the first to propose and prosecute the enter prise. Mrs. Beveridge brought to the work rare business tact and energy. For many consecutive weeks prior to the fair she, with Judge Bradwell, canvassed the entire business part of Chicago. She stimulated and encouraged others; and, in her sales, as well as solicitations, worked for results. Notwith. standing the superiority of her labors, she modestly declined becoming a candidate for the vase of flowers to be given for merit; preferring fruit to flowers, and figures by which to represent facts. Mrs. Beveridge is greatly esteemed and beloved in a large community -an exemplary Christian, a model wife and mother, and a woman who, in the private walks of life, "performs her Master's work." Colonel John L. Thorne, of Minnesota, is another of the tried, true patriots of our country. Of high birth and noble presence, his great, magnanimous heart is ever ready for the performance of some kind deed to others. One incident speaks volumes: On visiting his sister, in Chicago, a neighboring house took fire, the flames lashed wickedly above the "Cottage Home," threatening to consume it ere sound of alarm could be given. The neighbors looked on in sorrow, for it belonged to an old resident, one who had given her husband to our country. So soon as the fact became known to Colonel Thorne, he led the van, and dashed into flames that threatened to consume him. Inspired by this act from a stranger, all came to the rescue, and the flames were checked before the engines arrived. This little act is but typical of his whole life. A kind older brother, a true friend, an affectionate husband and father, he is richly deserving of the many hearts devoted to him. His sister, Mrs. Sarah Thorne Davison, is one of the choicest Christian ladies that ever graced a community. To mention her acts of touching kindness to those in trouble and sorrow would be to fill volumes. From the humblest cottage to the richest mansion, wherever suffering may be found, there has Mrs. Davison been a ministering angel of comfort. The best of mothers to motherless children, a dutiful wife, a loving sister, the crowning charm of her household, and a priceless member of the community in which she has long lived, she has served her God by serving her country, "and her name shall be blessed among women." Captain Davison, a Chicago Water-street merchant, is a man of remarkable loyalty, patriotism and benevolence. His genial nature and home are of the greatest hospitality. Among the clergy of our city, whose advice in the present work I would gratefully acknowledge, is the Rev. Robert Patterson, D.D., of the West Side Presbyterian "Kirk." A warm friend of my husband's, he took me kindly by the hand, loaned me books, laughed at my dread of failure, and, from his own gifted head and heart, gave perpetual impetus. To the genius, Rev. Dr. Eddy, what thanks can I tender? When hope grew faint and spirits flagged, and great black clouds threatened to undo the work of years, his encouragement, his direction, his words of guidance in temporal, as in spiritual things, have been the anchor of many an all but shipwrecked plan. One item, alone, from the pen of the dead, I must be permitted to mention. On opening my husband's army journal, the first lines that met my eye were the following. For the sake of the dead, we hope the living will pardon us for remembering it : "On the appearance of Mrs. Colonel F. Sherman in camp -when she is present the soldiers drill better-they obey more promptly, are more courteous, neat and affable. As she passes through the camp all hats are raised, and the hearts of thousands turn towards home and its sweet associations. She seems like a ministering angel among the weary wounded boys; and she has performed a work among them, unexcelled in the space of time by any lady in the army." My early vision of Felicia M. Hemans was revived as I first met the wife of our beloved commander. Of medium height, slender form, and graceful bearing, she approached one with gentle, carressing address, and a sweet dignity ever charming in the female character. Eyes of ethereal blue, fringed with long dark lashes, were in soft play with the beautifully curved mouth, and every feature, in outline, lighted up with a warm glow of sympathy as she spoke of our cause and the heroes who were fighting for liberty. CHAPTER XXIII. BIOGRAPHICAL. Hon. William B. Ogden-Alderman Sam'l I. Russell- HON. WM. B. OGDEN. THE name of William B. Ogden has been so often and so honorably connected with Chicago, in its great public enterprises, and its gigantic progress, that the stranger on visiting our city would almost consider them synonymous terms. Hon. W. B. Ogden is a native of Delaware County, New York, and was born in the town of Walton, June 15th, 1805. He was permitted, by his father, to choose his future occupation and selected the law. In 1835, he turned his face westward, and arrived in Chicago in June of that year. He quickly saw that Chicago was destined to be a large city, and, through his advice, others joined him in the purchase of an immense tract of land, including Walcott's addition, half of the Kinzie addition, and the block of land upon which the freight-house of the old Galena road now stands. At first the purchase of real estate was his business here, but gradually he established a Land and Trust Agency, which he carried on, in his own name, for several years. At the expiration of that period he associated with himself the late William Jones, Esq. Since then, the business has been carried on successively, and successfully, by Ogden, Jones & Co., Ogden, Fleetwood & Co., and Ogden, |