Saturday, April 30, 1864.

     Miss Carrie Hiffert appears in new songs to-night.  Do not fail to go and hear her.

     Attention is called to the military orders, requiring the Enrolled Militia to meet at the Fort for muster and inspection to-day at 3 o'clock.

     Positively the last concert of the Alleghanians and Swiss Bell Ringers to-night at Long's Hall.  Let no one with music in his soul fail to attend the concert. Go, everybody.

     To-day is the last day for enrolling in the Militia.  All who have not done so, should do so at once.  The necessity of keeping up a thorough militia organization is too apparent, in these war times, to need elucidation.  All the loyal States are taking measures for a more thorough organization and discipline of their militia, than ever before.  Missouri has quite as much need of such measures as any of her sister States, and nowhere in Missouri is the organization of the militia more necessary than on the Border.

     The last Platte County Sentinel says there is a marked improvement in that county.  The town is lively and every house occupied.  New buildings are being erected.  The Sentinel seems to be in a flourishing condition.  It contains between sixty and seventy sheriff sales.

     Gabel & Egelhoff are opening a splendid stock of boots and shoes at their new store on Main street.  Their advertisement appears this morning, which we commend to the perusal of wholesale and retail buyers.  Their stock is most complete, comprising  everything from a satin slipper down to a rough brogan.  They sell low for cash, and are prepared to fill any order.  Merchants from Southern Kansas and New Mexico should give them a call.

Friday, April 29, 1864.

     The Chamber of Commerce meets this afternoon at the Merchant's Bank.

     The following generous contributions to the Sanitary Fair have been made by the employees of Hammerslough Bro's, of this City.  The have done nobly:  Wolf Bacharach, Henry Miller, V. Bicking, Jacob Steinfield, Z. Salinger, Martin Josephs, Julean Haar, each $5, amounting to $35.00.

     Rails sufficient to lay three miles of track arrived by boat from below at Wyandot, night before last, for the Union Pacific Railway.  A large force of hands is busily engaged in laying the track -- the construction train running further and further out every day.  The whistle of the locomotive is already becoming a familiar sound and the sight of cars arriving and departing daily for Lawrence will soon, we trust, be no less familiar.

     Mrs. W. H. Jacques, recently from Leavenworth, who is now about opening a millinery dress making and trimming establishment on Third street, has taken the agency for those celebrated noiseless Grover & Baker family Sewing Machines, and has ordered a supply from the Company's Agent, Mr. L. J. Hartwell, from St. Louis.  All parties purchasing these machines, will be instructed by Mrs. Jacques in their needs.  These machines stitch, hem, fill, bind, cord, gather, embroider, manufacture its eye braid and sew it on at the same time.

     D. L. Shouse, Treasurer of the Sanitary Fair, received of Capt. A. J. Lloyd, Post Q. M., one hundred and sixty-nine dollars, amount collected by him from the employees  in the Quartermaster's Department, under his charge.

     Pierce's Drug Store, Main street between Fifth and Sixth street has just received a fine stock of drugs and medicines, chemicals, dye stuffs, oils paints, window glass, wines, liquors, pomades, perfumery, fancy articles and everything kept in a first-class store.  Dr. A. J. Pierce is a successful practitioner of many hears, and has met with unparallel success in the treatment of cancers, tumors, ulcers and all kinds of lung and liver impairments.  Prescriptions of all kinds carefully compounded.  His office will be open at all hours.

Thursday, April 28, 1864.

     Lieut. Col. Moonlight has been promoted and mustered in as Colonel of the 11th Regiment Kansas Cavalry.

     Mr. Foster, we see, has received a lot of musical instruments, which he has for sale at his book store.

     Broom Handles are shipped from Chicago to this place.  Who will put up a turn lathe?  There is plenty of work to keep one running.

     The Government employees have done the handsome thing in their contributions to the Sanitary Fair.  Most of them are laboring men, working by the day and month, and with families to support.  Their liberality should be an example of the rest of the community.

     A fine improvement on the internal appearance of Long's Hall has just been completed under the supervision of Mr. H. R. Camp.  the stage has been entirely refitted in a permanent and elegant manner.  The painting and papering has been done n the most artistical manner, and is equal to similar work in the first class halls of the East.  the whole room is to be papered complete before the opening of the Fair.

     Captain Ruggles advertises to receive proposals for furnishing large amounts of army supplies, consisting of bacon, sides, hams, shoulders, flour and beans.  Bids will be received for the various articles called for, separately, and in less quantities than the entire amount wanted.  This will enable men of limited means to compete for the contract.

     The young men of this city are about organizing a society for literary purposes.  What the exact form and scope of the association shall be we suppose will be determined in the preliminary meeting.  A paper is now in circulation receiving the names of those who favor the enterprise.  It may be seen at Hammerslough's store.  Such an organization may be of very great benefit to the young men and to the city.  Its want has been severely felt for a long time  we hope the gentlemen who have taken hold of the matter will push it forward to success.  They will confer a permanent benefit upon society.

Wednesday, April 27, 1864.

     The Lexington Union says the Marcella lies at that place with a shaft broken.

     The trade and travel from north of the river is very large, and increasing every day.  The ferry is kept running almost constantly.  A great deal of tobacco is brought to this market from Clay county, and the heft of our supplies of butter, eggs and general marketing comes from the same place.  Success to Clay.

     The thief Haggert, who stole the express money to the tune of $27,000, recently arrested at Lawrence, was taken back to St. Joe and lodged in jail.  Only $700 were found on his person, and the fellow refused to state what he had done with the remainder.  The officers accordingly procured a rope, and knotting one end of it around his neck and the other over a beam, jerked him into an uncomfortable situation, and upon regaining his footing, he confessed where he had hid the money.  It was all recovered except $600, which is not yet accounted for.

     There will be a Church meeting of the Baptist Church of Westport on Saturday, the 30th inst.  Ministering brethren from a distance are expected to be in attendance.

     The farmers are improving this fine weather, putting in their corn and potatoe crops.  We are glad to learn that the number of acres planted in the county will be much greater than seemed probable a short time since.

     The peach trees about town are putting forth their leaves.  We see it stated that in some parts of this State the trees were killed to the roots by the cold winter.  We hope the damage is not as extensive as feared.

     The world renowned Alleghanians, Vocalists and Swiss Bell Ringers, who appear here on Friday and Saturday eves next, have met with great success in St. Louis.  They closed their engagement there on the 15th inst., giving a real benefit to the Sanitary Fair, the whole proceeds netting (so says a St. Louis daily paper) over one thousand dollars.  We hope other artists will pattern after and be as liberal as the Alleghanians.

     On Monday last a bushwhacker came into Fort Scott on a visit, to see how things were going on.  Unfortunately for him, he was recognized by some of the scouts that happened to be around, arrested and put in the guard house in a very short time.

Tuesday, April 26, 1864.

     The rain and snow of Saturday and Sunday were followed by a clear, warm day yesterday.   Vegetation is coming forward rapidly.

     The Santa Fe stage arrived Sunday, bringing a full load of passengers.

     A New Mexican train was loaded on the Levee yesterday, and drove out of town last night.

     The hardware store of Cooper & Gregg, on the levee, is made conspicuous by a fine new sign just put up.

     Work on the Union Pacific Railway, Eastern Division, is again going forward.  Iron is arriving almost daily, and about forty men are busily engaged in laying the track. 

     Capt. C. J. White has been appointed cashier of the Farmer's Bank in Liberty, in place of G. Bird, resigned.

     The House of Representatives have put a tax on whisky of a dollar a gallon on all manufactured after the first of May.

     There is talk of a call for 200,000 more troops for six months' service.  We thought that kind of nonsense was "played out."

     Hannibal claims to have the worst lot of boys of any town in the State.  They are graduating thieves and roughs by the wholesale.

     Haggerty, the delivery agent, who stole $27,000 from the U. S. Express Company at St. Joseph, a few days ago, was arrested in Lawrence on Friday.

     At a meeting of citizens at the Court House last night preliminary steps were taken towards forming fire companies, and procuring engines, &c.  It is a good move, let it be pushed through to complete success.

Sunday, April 24, 1864.

     The Emilie is bringing iron for the railroad now every trip, and we understand there are several boats on the way up the river with iron all the way from Quincy by water.

     The veterans of the 25th Regiment were given a splendid reception at Saint Joseph last Thursday.

     NOTICE TO TAX PAYERS. -- Notice is hereby given to all persons owning or having charge of real estate and personal property, within the city, that they are required to furnish me, at my office, at the Court House, on or before the Second Monday in May next, a correct list of such property, and the actual value thereof.  EDMOND O'FLAHERTY, City Assessor.

     Lawrence, these days, is a busy place.  The sound of the trowel and hammer is heard all day, and buildings are springing in every direction.

     Major O. B. Gunn and family, including father Crosby and his wife, have finally left Wyandot, and gone to take up their residence in Atchison.  They were among the oldest residents of Wyandot, were very highly respected, and their loss as citizens and members of society will be deeply felt.

     T. D. Thacher and W. H. Chick are among many prominent Kansas City residents who have united in a call for a meeting, to be held on the evening of Monday, the 25th inst., at the Court House in this city, at 7 1/2 o'clock p. m., for the purpose of making arrangements for perfecting a fire organization for our city.

     Petty thefts from the stores in this city have become so frequent of late as to be a great nuisance to the merchants.  The offenders are mostly females.  They pick up articles with a skill worthy of the expert operators in eastern cities; shoes, dress goods, hoop skirts, ribbons, and sometimes more bulky articles are are gobbled by these thieves.  It has been the practice of merchants when detecting these larcenies, to content themselves with recovering their property, and no public exposure has been made.  The thing has become so great an evil that an example will have to be made of some of these light-fingered sisters.

Saturday, April 23, 1870.

     We have no telegraphic report this morning, the line being down, probably in consequence of the storm.

     The monthlies for May can be had at Matt Foster's.  Harper is first rate this month, as in fact it always is.  Mr. Foster has also Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine for March.  This is one of the best foreign publications.

     The employees of the Laclede Rolling Mill have paid over to the Finance Committee of the Mississippi Valley Sanitary Fair, the sum of one hundred dollars.  If every manufacturing establishment throughout the West will act with the same liberality, there will be no doubt about raising a half million for the benefit of the sick and wounded soldiers.

     Some gentlemen form Pleasant Hill gave us the particulars of an affair which has created some excitement in that vicinity recently.  An individual, in drawing a pail of water from a well in the town, a few morning since, pulled up the dead body of a young infant which had apparently been thrown in to the well the night before.  The military were requested to investigate the matter, but the Commander of the Post rightly referred it to the authorities to whom it belonged.  Whether the child had been killed by its unnatural mother or not, could not be told; but the community felt outraged that instead of giving it a decent burial, it had been thrown into a well from which families were constantly using the water, and they demanded that an investigation should be made to discover the guilty parties.  But the authorities could not be induced to give the matter the slightest attention, not even to see that the dead body was buried, and it was left lying upon the ground, and the next night was destroyed by hogs.  We are told the people feel very indignant towards those who have thus grossly neglected their duties.

     We would call the special attention of our readers to the new firm of Ensel, Robert & Matzdorf, in the wholesale and retail grocery business on Main Street, just below Northrup & Co.'s banking house.  Although a new house here, this firm is an old an experienced one, fully posted in al the details of the business, and amply prepared to accommodate all the demands of the trade.  Merchants from the country and New Mexican traders would do well to call and examine the stock of this  house before purchasing elsewhere.

     Rev. J. B. Fuller, pastor of the Baptist Church, has arrived at home, and will preach Sunday at 11 o'clock, and at 7 1/2 p. m.

     Elder R. Morton will preach in the Christian Church this evening at candle light; also on the Lord's day at 10 1/2 o'clock.

Friday, April 22, 1864.

     The Welcome went up yesterday, bound for Fort Benton, with a full load of passengers for Idaho.  A large number of emigrants came up on the boat and landed at this city yesterday morning.

     The Jennie Deans went down yesterday.  She had on board the Eighth Kansas veterans.

     A train of about a dozen wagons loaded with families and their household furniture, passed through town yesterday morning.  They came from north of the river and were going down into the border counties.

     The furniture shop belonging to Mr. Hartel took fire about 11 o'clock Wednesday night and was entirely consumed.  A small barn near it was also burned.  these buildings were just back of Bullene's store, and it was difficult to prevent the flames from communicating to that block.  Some lumber, tools, &c., were burned.  It was fortunate that the fire was discovered in time to prevent a more damaging conflagration.

     A bold robbery was committed by D. S. Haggart, driver of the U. S. Express Co., in St. Jo., on Monday last.  He was sent out to deliver packages through the city.  In the lot there were several packages of money, in all amounting to $27,000.  These he took possession of, drove the horse and wagon into the brush outside of town, and left for parts unknown.  No tidings as yet has been got of the thief or the course he has taken.

     Mr. B. L. Riggins is erecting a large building on Delaware street south of the Pacific house.  It is designed for a livery stable.

     Mr. W. B. Cockrell has opened a new grocery house on the Levee, east of Main street.  His stock is new and he promises to sell cheap.  Try him.

     Our account of the shooting affair in the "Addition," contained a mistake, which we hasten to correct.  It was not the soldier who had been playing the violin, nor his comrade who fired into the house.  They left quietly and peaceably, and are known as good orderly soldiers.  The firing was done soon after they left, but by unknown parties.  We gave the account just as it was related to us, but are glad to be able to relieve innocent persons from the imputation cast upon them.

Thursday, April 21, 1864.

     The Jennie Deans arrived from St. Louis yesterday morning.  After unloading freight, she passed on up the river.

     An immense crop of maple sugar has been made in Boone county this spring.  It sells for twelve cents per pound.

     The bushwhacker held as prisoner in this city, under sentence of death, had his sentence commuted by President Lincoln.

     For the accommodation of his customers and his business, Mr. H. Ganz has opened a new clothing house, on Main street, between Fifth and Sixth streets.  He has brought a very large stock of goods, and can meet the wants of the wholesale or retail buyers on very favorable terms. 

     Twenty dollars' worth of fruit trees have been donated to the Sanitary Fair.  They must be disposed of immediately, as now is the time for setting them out.  Orders for them, in amounts to suit, may be obtained at the store of Green & Long.  We trust they will be bought in preference to others.

Night before last, there was a wedding at the house of Mr. Gallager, in the "Addition," at which quite a large company was assembled.  During the festivities of the evening, a couple of fellows, in soldiers' clothing, walked in uninvited, and one of them offered to play the violin for a dance which was going on.  His playing was not responded to immediately, the person "calling off" being temporarily out of the room.  At this the fellow appeared enraged, stopped playing, and with his comrade went out, leaving the door open.  They had scarcely gotten outside, when one of them turned and fired his pistol through the open doorway into the crowded room.  By a miracle, almost, no one was hit, although the ball passed close by a young lady's head and entered the wall behind her.  We do not know when we have heard of a more unprovoked or dastardly outrage than this.  Several other shots were fired, but only the first one, we believe, entered the house.  The male members of the company rushed out to apprehend the scoundrels, but they managed to escape.  The military police were on their track yesterday, but had not arrested them so far as we were informed.

Wednesday, April 20, 1864.

     The river was rising rapidly yesterday.

     The cavalry and infantry soldiers stationed at this Post, were out for inspection yesterday morning.  Capt. Little was the inspecting officer.

     The Indian Territory and Military Post of Fort Smith, have been transferred from the Department of Kansas to the Department of Arkansas.  Gen. Blunt is ordered to report for orders to Gen. Curtis at Fort Leavenworth.

     WANTED. -- To purchase, a small well-improved farm,, situated within tow or three  miles of Kansas City. Enquire at the office of F. Putnam.

     We call special attention to the notice of an auction sale by J. D. Daniels, who has long kept one of the best wagon yards in this city, in McGee's Addition.  He has sold his hotel, and now will sell his furniture.

     The little Kansas Valley went up yesterday with a full load of Government wagons which she took on, we believe, at Lexington.  They were going to Fort Smith.

     Rev. A. H. Dean will preach in the Baptist Church this evening at 7 1/2 o'clock P. M.

     D. L. Shouse, Treasurer of the Sanitary Fair, acknowledges the receipt of fifty-one dollars and twenty-five cents from Professor E. M. Foote, per D. W. Wells, being one half of the net proceeds of his concerts in this city on Friday and Saturday evenings last.

Tuesday, April 19, 1864.

     The Military Telegraph line is completed from Sedalia to this place, via Warrensburg, Pleasant Hill and Independence.

     Mr. Wilhite has opened a flour store on Main street.  This is the next thing to a good mill.

     The City Laws in regard to dogs, have been modified, and will be seen by an ordinance to be published this morning.

     Bradley Barlow is on hand for the purchase of wool.  He has every facility for bailing and storing wool, an will pay the highest cash price.

     The Santa Fe Stage arrived on Sunday filled with passengers.  The roads have improved and the trips are made from two to three days quicker than contract time.  This line has a well earned reputation for promptness and is doing a fine business.

     Five persons were baptized in the river west of the Gillis House on Sunday.  The candidates were all of the colored Baptist Society of this city.

     The Alleghanians are coming!  The mammoth posters were put up yesterday morning, and crowds were looking at the pictures and reading the bills all day.

     Judge Toler took us on a little tour of exploration through his ware rooms yesterday, where we found a splendid stock of new furniture just received from eastern manufacturers.  Bureaus, bedsteads, wash stands, lounges, book cases, wardrobes, chairs, tables, &c., &c., completely fill up these large rooms.  Any of our readers who are going to housekeeping or who desire to replenish or refurnish their dwellings with furniture, had better take a look at Payne & Toler's stock.

Sunday, April 17, 1864.

     A spirited race came off yesterday between a horse owned in Company B, and one owned in Company E, 2d Colorado cavalry.  Company B was the winner.  Both horses made quick time.  Some Greenbacks changed hands on the result and some good hauls were taken.

     Mr. Wilson of Independence, made a brisk call yesterday.  He says several contractors have set their hands at work on the railroad near the town.  High wages are paid and every man who can be got, is set to work.  Business in Independence is improving.

     The concert last evening, by Professor Foote and troupe, like the one of the previous evening, was of a very high order.  We do not hesitate to say that these concerts have afforded the best music we have ever heard in the West.

     The McAdamised road between here and Westport is being thoroughly repaired, by a new coating of stone wherever needed.  We wish the road was extended to Olathe.  It would be worth to our city almost as much as a railroad.

     Major Bond, or Gen. Rosencrans' staff, w ho was arrested in Washington, whither he had been sent by his superior, and sent back to be tried by Court Martial, for visiting Washington without leave, has been unanimously acquitted.  His arrest looks very much like a small piece of spite on the part of Stanton and Halleck.

     We would call the special attention of our readers to the new firm of Ensel, Robert & Marzdorf, in the wholesale and retail grocery business on Main street, just below Northrup & Co's banking house.  Although a new house here, this firm is an old and experienced one, fully posted in all the details of the business, and amply prepared to accommodate all the demands of the trade.  Merchants from the country and New Mexico traders would do well to call and examine the stock of this house before purchasing elsewhere.

Saturday, April 16, 1864.

     Commercial printing of all kinds executed in the best style of the art, and on the shortest notice, at this office.

     The Lawrence Tribune says that a daily mail is about to be established from that place to Paola, by way of Baldwin City.

     Mr. Balis gives twenty dollars' worth of fruit trees to the Sanitary Fair.  This is a good example and worthy of imitation.

     WANTED. -- We wish to purchase a good saddle pony; also to get a boy to deliver papers in Independence.  He must have a pony.  Call at this office immediately.

     COMPLIMENTARY BALL. -- Cards of invitation are out for a grand complimentary ball in honor of Cols.. Ford and Dodd, to be given at the London House, Westport.  A gay and festive season is expected.

       A convention of the Colored Missionary Baptist churches of Kansas and Western Missouri, is now sitting at this city.  Six churches are represented, and some of their ministers are evidently men of no mean ability.  Success to them in all their efforts for the moral and spiritual good of their race.

     Professor Foote, with his accompanying Quartette, will give a concert this evening at Long's Hall, one half of the proceeds of which will be given to the Sanitary Fair.  Professor Foote comes with the very highest recommendations from  Hannibal, St. Joseph and Leavenworth, where he has given similar concerts.  Those who fail to go miss a rich treat.

     Capt. Bevis, of Westport, has purchased a splendid blood horse from Iowa, for which he paid five hundred and eighty dollars, cash.  "Pocahontas" is regarded as one of the finest stock horses ever brought into this section.

Friday, April 15, 1864.

     Farmers have commenced planting, but nothing can grow lo long as the weather continues so cold.

     There's a farm in Washington Territory to exchange for Missouri or Kansas lands.

     FOR RENT. -- The three story wooden dwelling house on Third street, near Market street.  It is suitable for a Boarding House, or two or three families.  Inquire of Mrs. Thiele, on the premises.

     CAVALRY HORSES WANTED!  Cavalry horses will be inspected and purchased at the office of District Quartermaster, Kansas City, until further notice.  $135 per horse.   Vouchers will be given for lots of not less than 8 horses, payable at Washington City.  Inspections will be made on Monday and Tuesday of each week by the duly authorized inspectors. -- THEO. S. CASE, Ass't Quartermaster.

     Grand Military and citizen's ball at Long's Hall Wednesday evening, April 20th.  Professor Adams' String Band will be in attendance.

     We feasted our eyes yesterday upon a regular, bonnafide Concord buggy.  It was built by J. S. & E. A. Abbot, of Concord, imported by J. L. Sanderson, of this city, and sold to A. B. Light, of Paola, for u se in his livery stable.  Sanderson had several others, but has sold them all.  He expects more, however, of the same unrivalled make.

     Rev. A. H. Kerr will give a lecture on the subject of Temperance, to-night in the Methodist church.

     Stettauer & Co.'s New York Store announces the opening of another great dry good establishment in our city.  Stettauer & Company have rented the entire building -- three stories -- immediately adjoining the Journal of Commerce office, and are opening out an immense stock of dry goods, boots, shoes, hats, caps and clothing.  Ladies will find here the finest of dress goods.  Remember the place, Stattauer & Co's New York store.

     Before City Recorder Ellenberger was arraigned yesterday Judge James, on a charge of a breach of the peace, in violation of city ordinances.  The case was prosecuted by City Attorney Judge Carpenter . Two witness testified, giving the facts of the affray between the defendant and Caleb Ford, substantially as reported by us yesterday morning.  The Court imposed a fine of twenty five dollars and costs of suit.

Thursday, April 14, 1864.

     LOST. -- A pocket-book containing a considerable sum of money, somewhere on Main street, yesterday morning.  The finder will please return the same to Capt. Kingsbury, commanding the Post, and receive a suitable reward.

     W. W. Bloss, of Rochester, New York, is announced as one of the editors of the Leavenworth Conservative.  We believe this is the Mr. Bloss who was connected with the press of that city some years ago.  If so, he is a ready and racy writer whom we gladly welcome to his old field again.

     The headquarters of the Ninth Minnesota are ordered to be transferred from this city to Rolla. Six companies of the regiment are now at that place.  Co. D remains here. Lieut. Col. Marsh, Lieut. Owens and the other officers who have been with headquarters of the regiment here expect to take passage on the Fanny Ogden for Jefferson City to-day.  These officers have been in our midst for but a short time, but they have deported themselves in a manner worthy of the noble service in which they are engaged, and will carry with them the respect and esteem of our community.

     An affray occurred yesterday morning near the corner of Main and Fourth street, in which  Judge James and Caleb Ford were the actors.  A difficulty has existed between them for some time.  As they   met yesterday, hard words were used by both.  At length Ford drew a revolver with the evident intention of shooting.  The Judge seeing this commenced a vigorous use of his  cane, hitting Ford several hard blows over the head.  Ford fired one barrel of his revolver, the ball striking the Judges cane, shivering it into several pieces.  One of his fingers was got, either by the ball or by a splinter from the cane.  Ford received two severe cuts on the head, and the physician says his skull is fractured.  His injuries are quit4e severe.  Both parties were arrested by the provost guard.

Wednesday, April 13, 1864.

     Immigrant wagons pass through the city every day.  A great portion of them are bound for Southern Kansas.

     A large train started from this city yesterday for the gold mines of Idaho.  They had a fine outfit in every respect.  Splendid mule teams, new wagons, everything requisite for an easy trip out and a profitable time after they get there.  We hope they may get piles of gold.

     We learn that Mr. Sauer and son were among those of our citizens who started for Idaho yesterday.

     The paymaster we understand was distributing greenbacks to the soldiers at Independence yesterday.  He is expected to pay the troops at this post to-day.

     The Fanny Ogden arrived yesterday morning.  Several families of immigrants landed at this city.  They had with them their teams, farming implements, household furniture, and everything prepared to commence business on the new farms which they are about to purchase.  The Ogden had on a lot of passengers and freight for Idaho.  She landed her freight for Santa Fe merchants and goods for our city dealers.

     Crop prospects are reported opening good this spring throughout the West.  The fruit crop will be limited in variety, as peaches, and in some places, plums and apples were killed by the cold weather last winter.  The late rains have been splendid for the winter wheat.

     DRIVE SLOW. --A gentleman of this city about to move to Fort Smith, loaded up his wagon yesterday with his household goods and family, and drove down Main street.  Being in a "happy" condition, he made free use of the whip, slashig through the streets at a gay rate.  When we saw him he was astride the wagon tongue, and the horses were crossing the sidewalk and ab out to enter a hardware store  The family refused to ride further after his driving, and a lieutenant made his appearance and marched the furious john to headquarters.

Tuesday, April 12, 1864.

     Another Santa Fe train came in yesterday morning  Soon the grass will be up and the great highway across the Plains will be thronged with the adventurous and enterprising freighters.

     The Oskaloosa Independent says, in digging a well in that place, recently, Mr. P. Wise found well preserved wood at the depth of 25 feet, and bark of wood at the depth of 35 feet.

     Two thieves, who have been committing depredations in this and adjoining counties for a long time, were traced to Leavenworth last week by Capt. Hall, the vigilant Provost Marshal at this place.  He telegraphed to Leavenworth to have them arrested, and sent a guard to bring them here for trial.  Jones, one of the accused, was let off on parole of honor by the officials of Leavenworth upon his simple assertion that he was innocent.  Bates, the other culprit, was put into the hands of Capt. Hall's guard, and by them entrusted to the city  jail for safe keeping for the night.  In the morning the prisoner was gone.  We think it not very creditable to the officials of Leavenworth that these rogues are permitted to escape justice.

     Railroad matters are shaping themselves as well as we could wish.  The decision of the Directors to immediately complete and set the cars running upon the west end of the road, will be very advantageous to Kansas City.

     As we have mentioned previously, Capt. Ruggles will receive proposals for furnishing beef for six months.  There  is money in this beef contract.  Our butchers and contractors will do well to give it attention.

     A dispute arose yesterday morning between Mr. Pipher and Mr. Deardorf, in regard to some lumber.  During the quarrel, Mr. Pipher drew a pistol and attempted to shoot Mr. Deardorf.  A person standing by, pushed Pipher's hand to one side and saved Mr. Deardorf's life.  His face was considerably burned by the powder.

     Cicily oranges and lemons, fresh cocoa nuts, New Smyrina figs in drums or paper boxes, new maple sugar, and all kinds of fresh fancy candy, gum drops, &c., just received at Louis Danzer's fruit and variety store, next to the postoffice.

Sunday, April 10, 1864.

     Preaching to-day in all the Churches.

     Gen. Curtis is now in Keokuk, called thither by the serious illness of his wife.  She was improving at last accounts.

     Vandeviere, the guerrilla who was with Quantrell during his raid on Lawrence, has been sent to St. Louis to be tried before a military commission.

     Capt. Ruggles re-advertises for "Proposals for furnishing fresh beef," to be received until the 15th inst.  All "bids" received upon the 8th inst. were unreasonably high.

     The telegraph has given us but a meagre report for several days.  the recent storm has interfered with the working of the lines, and when in order here seems to be but little important news to send.

     Two first-class city salesmen wanted at Shannon's.  None need apply but those thoroughly acquainted with business, and who can come well recommended.

     We are happy to announce to the patrons of the Journal of Commerce hat we have just added to our establishment a first class Book Bindery, and are prepared to execute all kinds of binding, blank book making, ruling, &c., in the best style.  This department is under the charge of one of the best binders in the whole Western country, and we guarantee entire satisfaction.

Saturday, April 9, 1864,

     Lieut. Scidmore and the recruits he has enlisted here recently went down on the Isabella yesterday.

     A number of families just from Illinois were in town yesterday morning.  They were on their way to Kansas where they are going to settle.  They purchased from our merchants supplies, furniture, stoves, &c.

     Quite a company from Washington county, Pa., was in town yesterday.  They sold their farms in Pennsylvania for one hundred dollars per acre.  They will better themselves by investing in the cheaper and better lands of Missouri and Kansas.

     A Quarterly Meeting will be held in the Methodist Episcopal Church in this city, commencing this day, (Saturday, the 9th inst,) at 10 1/2 o'clock, a. m.  The Rev. Mr. Shumate, Presiding Elder, has arrived, and will conduct the services.

     Dr. Wood and Mr. Miller arrived from Fort Lyon yesterday.  They came in with an ambulance.  We are pleased to learn that Mr. Miller is recovering form the severe freezing which he suffered last winter.  At one time it was feared that an amputation of the feet would have to be performed, but fortunately his physician has been able to save them.  It is not often that a physician is called upon, in the practice of his profession, to take a coach ride, in making a single visit to his patient of 1,100 miles, as Dr. Wood has just done.

     For several months past we have been urging, through the columns of the Journal, the advantages offered by this city as a point for manufacturing establishments.  Already arrangements are in progress, with every prospect of completion, for a foundry and machine shop, a soap and candle factory, extensive brick-yards, and agricultural implement works.  Most of these enterprises are started by men who have had their attention called to the matter by articles in the Journal.  We shall continue to serve the substantial interests of the city and the State in the same manner.  Every factory set in motion in Kansas City improves the value of every dollar's worth of  property in Jackson county.

     Those who wish to buy the cheapest and best quality of goods, will find it to their advantage to call at the new store of Briggs & Watson.  They have got th3e finest lot of silk and other dress goods in the city.  P. S.   A few more of those good dollar shoes are left.

Friday, April 8, 1864.

     The grass begins to brighten under the warm sun of the last two days.

     The ladies sported their parasols on the streets yesterday.

     The Isabella arrived yesterday morning and the Marcella last evening.  They both brought freight for this city.  The river is low and navigation difficult.

      A block, covering three lots, opposite the JOURNAL office, is to be erected this summer.

     We had the pleasure yesterday of seeing in the Mechanics Bank a most beautiful painting of the Virgin Mary.  It belongs to the collection of Mr. Jeffries of Cass county.  He has a magnificent collection of paintings, most of which he is sending to Philadelphia, where his family is residing for a time.  It is hoped that this picture and some others can be obtained for exhibition at the Sanitary Fair.  They would be a great attraction.  The picture of the Virgin was painted by the German artist F. Yttenbach.  It cost, we believe, upwards of three thousand dollars.

     Col. Penick has been elected Mayor of St. Joseph by two majority.  Mr. Beattie was his competitor.

     The newly elected city officers were sworn in yesterday and entered upon the discharge of their duties.

     Miss Mollie Hopkins will open a school for small children on Monday, the 11th inst., at the office near the Methodist church.

     We saw the other day, in Cooper & Gregg's warehouse, ox yokes enough to yoke nearly all the oxen between here and Santa Fe.

     Seventy-two thousand brick in Coates' Addition, are for sale.  They will be sold in one lot by David Slater.

     Brigadier General Thos. Ewing, Jr., assumed command of the Military District of St. Louis on the 5th inst.  The Republican says Lieut. Hannahs, 11th Kansas, is Assistant Adjutant General, and Lieut. Leland, 10th Kansas, is Aide-de-Camp on the General's staff.  Gen. Ewing entered the volunteer service March 13, 1863, as a Brigadier General of Kansas volunteers.  He was formerly Judge of the Supreme Court of Kansas, and is a native of Ohio.  His history since being identified with the war on the border, is well known to all readers.

Thursday, April 7, 1864.

     The Florence which was sunk above Atchison a few days since is a total loss.

     The Ninth Kansas started from Lawrence for Little Rock, Arkansas, last Monday.

     The Benton arrived here from St. Louis and unloaded cargo of millinery on the levee yesterday morning.  Lookout for the pretty bonnets.  A lot of emigrants for Southern Kansas  also landed here.  They were from Illinois.  The Benton had a load of passengers bound for Idaho.  She goes to Fort Benton.

     The Saint Joseph papers reach here twenty-four hours later than St. Louis papers of the same date.

     There will be a social dance at the Virginia hotel, Westport, on Friday night.  A cordial invitation is extended to all.

     The Treasurer of the Sanitary Fund acknowledges the receipt of a generous contribution to that fund.  Let the example so nobly set be followed by others.

     The Leavenworth papers say that Mayor Anthony's life was saved on election day three times by his political enemies.  Rather of a dangerous city where the citizens are so anxious to kill their Mayor.

     We understand that a member of the Colorado Second, now stationed in this city, is an adept in the game of chess.  We hope he will play a game with the champion of Independence, who is a superior player.

Wednesday, April 6, 1864.

     The Lexington Union chronicles the killing of Jos. L. Waller, a companion of the late bushwhacker Brunt.

     Yesterday was a bright, balmy and beautiful day -- most welcome after the long spell of damp, unpleasant weather.

     Business is improving in our city every day.  The streets are crowded with people and teams from the country found about, from over the river, and from Kansas.  People are finding out that goods can be purchased here at the lowest figures.  Our merchants have laid in very heavy stocks, and are prepared to fill all the demands of the trade.

     Sixth street, near the crossing of Grand Avenue, is in a dangerous condition, and will soon be impassible for teams.

     Mrs. Minor and Mrs. Spelborne have opened a dressmaking establishment next door to Mrs. Linderman's.

     A couple of cattle, stolen a short distance from town, were recovered to the owner, as we learn, through the exertions of Capt. Hall, Provost Marshal.

     Dr. Lester has just moved his drug story into the new building on Main street, opposite the Court House.  He is opening out a splendid stock, and has one of the most convenient and handsome stores in town.

     The various Sub-Committees of the Kansas City Sanitary Fair met last evening at Long's Hall for conference and report.  There was a better attendance than at any previous meeting, and the reports of the committees show that the fair will be a splendid success.  The indications are that liberal contributions will be received from the neighboring towns.

Tuesday, April 5, 1864.

     The following are the winning candidates in yesterday's elections:
     Mayor -- R. T. Van Horn.
     Marshal - Denis O'Brien.
     Collector -- Robert Salisbury.
     Attorney -- Charles Carpenter.
     Assessor -- Edmond O'Flaherty.
     Treasurer -- S. D. Vaughan.
     Register -- Bernard Donnelly.

     The city election passed off very quietly yesterday.  A stranger in the city would not have known that an election was in progress.  We trust that the new administration will be an energetic and successful one.

     The steamer West Wind came up Sunday.  She brought a large amount of freight for this city.

     Nine of Blunt's little band of guerillas, which made some trouble in Lafayette county a few weeks ago, have already been laid under the sod, and the rest have fled for their lives.

     The various committees of the Fair will remember that they are to meet this evening at Long's Hall.  A full attendance is very desirable.

     We learn that the theatrical troupe of the Colorado Second, who gave several entertainments to our citizens during the winter, propose to give one or more in aid of the Sanitary Fair.  The Fair is popular with the soldiers for they know the necessity of such assistance as the Sanitary Commission affords the army.

     About four o'clock yesterday afternoon, while voting was in progress, one of the candidates drew off -- from a glass of beer.

     Quite a destructive fire occurred in Wyandot Sunday night.  A livery stable with its contents was burned.  Eight horses were consumed.  We have not learned how the fire originated.

     We learn that Mr. Hale, lately of Topeka, Kansas, has purchased the laundry on the levee, and will immediately proceed to put it in running order.  It is a good strike.

     Dr. D. Y. Chalfant, Examining Surgeon of the E. M. M., will be at Independence Saturday, the 9th of April, to examine all who claim exemption under Gen. Rosecrans' Order No. 7.

     The Hamm House was opened to the reception of the public at noon yesterday.  A large number of the prominent citizens of the town called to take dinner with the new proprietor.  The improved appearance of the house, the new furniture and the complete arrangements of all kinds, were the subject of general commendation . The tables were tastefully arranged, and the bil of fare was generous to the satisfaction of the most epicurean appetite.

Sunday, April 3, 1964.

     To-morrow is the city election.

     Fine sheds have been built on Market street, near the levee, for the use of the Cavalry on duty at this post.

     A fine day yesterday filed the city with people from the country.  Fortunately they brought a pretty good supply of butter, eggs, and such articles as have been very scarce in the market lately.  Our traders had a busy time all day.

     Kansas City is the best tobacco market in the West.  Wagons are unloading tobacco at Bachman & Welland's Tobacco House almost constantly.

     McHenry has received, within the past two weeks, one of the largest and most complete stocks of Dry Goods ever offered in this city.   I reminds one of the good old times.  Everyone should call and look through his stock, whether they wish to purchase or not.

     Mrs. Eby, we are informed, intends to contribute for sail at the Fair, a splendid silk quilt, of her own manufacture.  It contains over 5,500 separate pieces, beautifully quilted and lined, all of silk.  This will be a very choice and valuable contribution.

     According to the Atchison Champion, two large dray loads of departed dogs, the victims of the late epidemic, were committed on Wednesday with imposing ceremonies to the tomb.  They were followed to the banks of the turbid Missouri by a crowd of thoughtless boys, who unfeelingly exclaimed, "Here's your sausage!"

     The Hamm House opens on Monday, under the proprietorship of J. R. Hamm.  The name is short and expressive.  The house has been thoroughly renovated, newly furnished, and will open in fine style.  We bespeak success to the new house, and its enterprising host.

     The laborers and teamsters in the employ of Capt. Case, have contributed $132.50 to the Kansas City Sanitary Fair.  These men are at work by the month, receiving the wages of ordinary laborers.  The amount they have given speaks well for their liberality and patriotism.

Saturday, April 2, 1864.

     It is said that the counterfeit $100 treasury notes which are in circulation were made in England.

     A train to consist of sixty-five four-mule teams is fitting out at St. Joseph for California.

     Another mad dog was shot yesterday.  Every canine running at large without a muzzle deserves to die.  Muzzle your favorite purps.

     The appointment of General Fisk to the command of the North Missouri District gives great satisfaction to the Union men of that district.

     It is said that there is a fatal sickness among the soldiers at Olathe, thirty or forty of them being confined to the hospital there.  The disease is peculiar -- the patients being taken with cold, feel chills, and dying in a day or two.

     Major Plumb, with about forty men of the 11th Kansas, started out from Humboldt a short time ago on a scout.  They returned to Emporia, having killed three Bushwhackers and taken several horses at Cowskin.

     L. Vandever, a notorious bushwhacker, one of Quantrell's Lieutenants, was arrested in St. Paul, Minnesota, on the 22d, and is now confined in the jail at St. Joseph.  He is about twenty years of age, a native of Ray county, in this state.  He is known to have committed two murders with his own hands in that county.  He was at the sacking of Lawrence.  He bore a part in the raid on Plattsburg last July.  It is said that he has boasted of murdering Capt. Sessions, and it is believed that he has  been concerned in other outrageous crimes.  Hew has earned a dozen hangings, and will likely get an installment of his dose before too long.

    We learn from the St. Joe Herald that the steamer Florence, which left that place for St. Louis, last Saturday, ran on a snag about three miles below Sumner, Tuesday afternoon, and sunk.  She was loaded with about sixty tons of bulk meat and about forty tons of grain, hides, and other freight.  She was worth about forty-five thousand dollars.  She was well insured.

     The valuable real estate on Main street, belonging to the estate of Augustus Cargile, deceased, will be sold to-day at the Court House, at 11 o'clock, A. M., by P. S. Brown, administrator.

Friday, April 1, 1864.

     Last year at this time, peach trees were beginning to bloom.  Now, snow is on the ground, and the buds haven't swelled.

     We understand that Gen. Rosecrans is expected to visit this section of the state in a short time.  He will be welcome.

     The Military Commission which has been in session in St. Joseph for the trial of civil and military offences, has been suspended by order of Gen. Rosecrans.

     The Executive Committee of the Fair meets every Wednesday at Long's Hall at 3 p. m.

     One evening of the Fair will probably be devoted to Music and Tableaux.  We venture to predict that it will be a fine exhibition.  The Band are preparing some special music for the occasion.  The German Singers Society willl sing some of their fine pieces, and the Music Committee will provide for still further attractions in that line.

     A funeral occurred in the city yesterday, which is worthy of special notice.  "Aunt Jenny," the deceased, was, perhaps, the oldest person in this part of the State.  She was over one hundred and nine years old.  She has lived all her life in the McGee family  She served for several generations of the family and has always been a great favorite of them.  Mr. McGee (Father of Col. E. M. McGee) gave her her freedom forty years ago, but she has remained in the family and was specially cared for in her old age.