Sunday, May 29, 1864.

     A special meeting of the Chamber of Commerce will be held to-morrow morning at 10 o'clock at the Mechanics Bank.  Business of importance is to be transacted.  -- K. COATES, President.

     A fine new omnibus makes four trips daily between this city and Wyandot.  It is a convenience to the citizens of both places.

     "Cure Your Corns." -- Dr. Kennedy, of Cincinnati, a celebrated doctor for the relief of corns, bunions, chilblains, moles, &c., is stopping at the Hamm House.  We learn that he is very successful in his branch of surgery and would advise any of our readers who may need  his services to give him a call.

     The Santa Fe stage came in last evening with a full load of passengers.  A safe and pleasant trip was made.  No difficulty encountered from Indians.  But few were seen.

     General Brown received telegraphic dispatches late on Friday night, which caused  him to instantly leave with his escort for below.  What the nature of the dispatches were we have been unable to learn.  Various rumors are afloat, but they are mere rumors.  One is that Shelby is trying another raid.  Probably something is "up" below which requires immediate attention.

     WANTED. -- To employ a Mexican who understands English.  For further particulars enquire at the Journal of Commerce office.

Friday, May 28, 1864.

     A new Catholic Church is nearly completed in Paola. 

     A party of men left Atchison, on foot, last week for Idaho.

     The great floods in the mountain streams must soon affect the Missouri.

     We learned yesterday that Gov. Hall has taken to himself a wife and that the lady is a daughter of M. Oliver, Secretary of State.

     Ice sells in Paola for five cents per pound.  Congealed Missouri is furnished in this city for one cent per pound.

     A man was severely injured in Emporia by the explosion of a cannon which was being fired on the reception of the rumor that Lee had surrendered to Grant.

     Just received by Dively & Bro., a fine lot of the latest improved Patent Four-minute Ice Cream Freezers and Water Coolers.

     NOTICE TO JOURNEYMEN HARNESS MAKERS. -- We the harness makers of Kansas City, hereby give warning to all journeymen not to come here, as we are on a strike.

Friday, May 27, 1864.

     A New Mexican train was unlading wool at Chick & Co.'s wool house yesterday.

     A lot of laborers arrived yesterday to commence work upon the Railroad in this vicinity.

     The ice of the Union Hotel will be sold to-day at public sale.

     We notice that the proprietors of the brick yard near the river, in the east part of town, have a fine kiln of brick just burned.

     WANTED. -- A situation by a young man as copying clerk.  He must be familiar with all army papers.  Apply at the Planter's House.

     Information is desired by the children and relatives of Orville Denison.  He is a regularly licensed apple peddler, and for six months or more has been hauling apples from Missouri to various parts of Kansas.  On the 2d of April he was in Lawrence, and told his son he was going to Missouri for a load of apples, but did not say to what part.  He had generally bought in Jackson and Clay counties.  Since that time his relations have not been able to get tidings of him.  His family, two small girls, are with his father-in-law, near Black Jack, Kansas, an aged an infirm man in straightened circumstances.  His two sons enlisted in the Union army, and one of them died in the service.  Persons in this vicinity must have known Mr. Denison, and any information concerning him left at this office will be thankfully received.

Thursday, May 26, 1864.

     The Emilie brought down lots of freight yesterday.  Five boats are now on their way up the river from St. Louis.

     The M. S. Mepham is on her second trip up the Missouri river.  She landed at our Levee yesterday morning and unloaded a large amount of freight.  We gave quite a lengthy description of the boat when she was up a few weeks since.  A more full survey of her yesterday confirms us in the opinion that she is by far the finest boat ever run upon this river.  She goes down today.

     The polyorama of the war exhibits at Wyandot in McAlpin's Hall, Friday and Saturday evenings.

     An association is about to be formed in this city for the improvement of stock.  Lovers and admirers of "blooded" animals will give encouragement to the movement.

     A gentleman from Liberty yesterday, gave us the particulars of a robbery, which occurred in Platte county last Tuesday.  A teamster, going from Leavenworth to Liberty, was attacked by two armed ruffians; his horses, worth three hundred dollars, taken, his load plundered and destroyed, and his money and watch taken from him.  They claimed that they had accomplices, and would execute vengeance upon any who should attempt to follow and arrest them.

     Atchison is the Eastern terminus of the Overland Express Route.  Connection is here made with the United States Express to the Eastward.    According to the Atchison Press, the transfer of shipments between these two companies, now amounts to more than two and one half tons per week.  The amount of gold now being brought in over these lines from the Mountains is immense.  We have been unable to get any figures as to this business for the reason that the agents will not divulge.  the virgin gold is taken East, and green-backs and coin are taken West.  A large amount of coin is every year taken to Utah.  The Saints have not much faith in Uncle Sam's green-backs.

Wednesday, May 25, 1864.

     Much complaint is made of the great difficulty and delay in getting freight from the east.  Goods are sometimes six weeks on the road between here and Chicago.

     The St. Joe Herald reports that a man named Bradford, formerly a sergeant in Capt. Davis's company of Militia, was murdered a day or two since a few miles below that city.  His body was riddled with bullets when found.

     Yesterday morning, Mr. Hale, formerly commanding a company of militia at Camden Point, came to Weston and reported that eight rebels entered Camden Point on Saturday night last, and seized all the arms (41 guns) of his company and left for the brush.

     A detachment of Company F, 1st Cavalry, M. S. M., killed a bushwhacker named Kelly, formerly of Independence, and wounded another, near the border line of Jackson and Lafayette counties.  In the same neighborhood, a detachment of Co. I, same regiment, killed one and wounded one.  Names unknown.

     The Santa Fe Coach arrived yesterday morning with a full load.  Reports of difficulties with the Indians on this route have been circulated, and we are authorized to state that this line has never been troubled by the Indians.

     We would call the attention of the city authorities to the dirty condition of Main street.  We have an excellent McAdamized street, and it is a shame to have it covered up with filth -- the accumulation of months -- when it so easily kept clean.  An occasional cleaning of Main street would relieve the business portion of the city, to a great extent, of the clouds of dust with which we are now daily assailed.

Tuesday, May 24, 1864.

     H. Clay Pate, once pretty well known in these parts, is said to have been among the rebels killed in Sheridan's late great raid.

     The gallant regiment of the Tenth Kansas is again doing duty in St. Louis.  Two hundred of the boys have re-enlisted as veteran volunteers.

     Many of the Idaho adventurers are writing back doleful letters.  Gold seeking is the same dubious lottery there that it always has been elsewhere.

     There seems to be no doubt of the death of the rebel General J. E. B. Stuart.  The Richmond Dispatch of the 14th contains an account of his funeral the day before.

     A number of cases were brought before the City Recorder yesterday for violation of City Ordinances.  Five persons were arraigned for keeping open saloons on Sunday. he Recorder imposed the fines prescribed by law.  Some of the cases will be appealed.

     We hare happy to inform the parties who think that Kansas City has lost the Santa Fe trade, that one house alone here has sold to that trade during the last two weeks about thirty thousand dollars worth of goods.

     A noted bushwhacker, by the name of Hadley, was shot at Warrensburg last Friday, by order of Gen. Brown.  The sentence was carried into effect by Lieut. J. H. Smith, Assistant Provost Marshal.  He made a confession, which showed that he had been a desperate character.

Sunday, May 22, 1864.

     Four horse thieves have been arrested in St. Joseph within a week.

     A new regiment has been organized in Buchanan county.  J. M. Bassett was elected Colonel.

     Hay, or a miserable lot of musty weeds and rubbish which sells under that name brings eight cents a hundred in this market.

     Mr. Hartel has rebuilt his shop lately destroyed by fire.  He desires to employ two good cabinet makers, to whom good wages will be paid.

     A fire on the Platte County Railroad last Wednesday, destroyed seven thousand dollars worth of cotton, being sent East from Arkansas.

     FOR SALE. -- A marble topped billiard table, all complete but the cloth.  Will be sold for $75, not one quarter of its value.  It may be seen at the Hamm House.

     WYANDOT BRIDGE REPAIRED. -- This bridge is again open for travel, having been thoroughly repaired, and is now stronger and in better condition than it has been for years.

     There are a lot of rascally boys in this city who make a business to tear down and deface all bills and posters as soon as they are put up.  Probably they do not know they render themselves liable to prosecution for damages.  Some of our business men propose to make an example of some of these boys.  When some man pays a good round sum for the mischief his boys do in t his way, we think the evil will be corrected.

Saturday, May 21, 1864.

     WANTED. -- At this office, a good industrious boy to learn the Printing business.

     The Polyorama is exhibiting at Leavenworth this week.  The papers speak well of it.

     Gen. Schofield has been confirmed a Major General by the almost unanimous vote of the Senate.

     Dr. M. W. Flournoy, an old resident of Lafayette county, died at Lexington last Sunday.

     A military telegraph line is to be constructed from Lawrence to Fort Riley, thence down the Neosho to Humboldt.

     Col. E. M. McGee has had the forty acre lot joining town, which he recently purchased, surveyed, and laid off into acre lots, and is now selling to those who wish to buy.

     Some excitement was occasioned in the city the other day by the execution of an order issued by the Provost Marshal, for the search for property stolen from the Ladies' Bazaar.  The premises searched belonged to persons lately become residents of our town.  Very naturally they feel extremely hurt and wronged by being thus placed under suspicion.  It is due to truth and justice that we should say they came here bearing letters of introduction and recommendation from well-known and universally respected citizens of the town in which they formerly resided.  Prominent citizens of this city, also, have known the family referred to, and vouch for their unimpeachable character.  We exceedingly regret that the affair placing them in such unpleasant circumstances should have occurred.

Friday, May 20, 1864.

     Iced drinks are in order.

     Why not remove the rubbish from Main street?  It would not cost much, and would make an  improvement in appearance that all would appreciate.

     LOCAL NOTE. -- The Union Hotel is offered for rent.  It is one of the finest business locations in town.  The opportunity for securing so good a position is not offered every day.

     The Monsoon passed down yesterday.

     Maj. Neal will lecture on Temperance, at the Methodist Church, to-night.  It is expected that Lieut. Bowen, of the 2d Colorado, will be present and also address the meeting.  A general invitation is extended.

     Mr. Samuel Lilley has shown us some fine specimens of cotton raised by him last season in Buchanan county.  He tells us that many tried the experiment of raising this crop last season, and the result seemed to demonstrate that it might be raised with tolerable success in that locality.

     We had the pleasure of a call yesterday from Rev. J. B. Tombes, President of Liberty Female College.  We are glad to learn that the school under his charge is in a flourishing condition, and has prospects of increased usefulness and prosperity in the future.  The people of Clay county are fortunate in the matter of schools, and their example should not be lost upon other localities.

     Chaplain Hamilton, of the 2d Colorado, has shown us a copy of the Bible 227 years old.  This rare old book was purchased by the Chaplain in Central City, Colorado.  It was in the hands of an express agent there, who had obtained it from some adventurous rangers of the Rocky Mountain.  Upon the title page is the following in print:  LONDON:  Robert Baker, Printer to the King's most excellent Majestie, and by the assignees of John Bill, 1637.

Thursday, May 19, 1864.

     ROBBERY.-- Mrs. Camp's Bazaar was broken into Tuesday night and goods to the amount of several hundred dollars stolen.  It is believed the thieves are known and will be caught.

     Gen. Rosecrans has issued an order directing that no more rations be issued to refugees and others.  In accordance with this order, Chaplain Hamilton has ceased issuing supplies to the destitute at this post.  A large number of refugees and soldier's families have been fed by the Government here.  This sudden suspension of supplies may cause some suffering, but it is believed that in most instances, the present high price of labor will enable those who are willing to work to take care of themselves.

     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 and experienced one, fully posted to all 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.

     Eight thousand sweet potato plants, of the best varieties, for sale at the residence of George Miller in Ransom's Addition, Kansas City.  Leave orders at Defflemyer's Store.  Price 50 cents per hundred.

     If you wish to improve your personal appearance, go and get yourself a handsome suit of clothes made.  Hammerslough Bro.'s, merchant tailors, have the finest collections of cassimeres, vestings, and broadcloths in the city, and make them up in order on shortest notice.  Go and see them.

Wednesday, May 18, 1864.

     ON THE LEVEE. -- The daily arrival of New Mexican trains loaded with wool, hides, pelts, &c., and the great number of wagons loading with merchandise for Santa Fe, have made it very lively on the levee.  At W. H. Chick & Co.'s, trains have been constantly loading.  All of our dealers have been selling large bills to New Mexican merchants.  Large shipments of wool, tobacco, lard and hides have been made from this city.  Boats arriving have brought large amounts of freight.

     The horse race which was to come off this afternoon has been postponed 'til Saturday.

     Excavations are being made on the lot next to Flagler's store, preparatory to the erection of a new building.

     The Olathe Mirror comes to us enlarged and much improved in appearance.  We are glad to note these tokens of prosperity.

     FRAZIER'S BILLIARD SALOON. -- This is the only billiard saloon in Westport, and the bar is well stocked with choice liquors.  John can accommodate his friends, from a punch up to a julep.

     Some officials are grossly neglecting his duty.  A dead dog has been allowed to remain on Main steet for several days, greatly to the disgust and annoyance of all who had to pass in the vicinity.

     The Hope brought up a load of railroad iron for the U. P. R. R. E. D., yesterday.  She started with nearly a thousand bars, but in consequence of low water, she was obliged to throw off a small part of her load below Lexington.

     We learn that the wagon master of a Government train, which was going from this city to Independence, was shot last evening near the Blue, by one of the teamsters.  The murderer was arrested, and with his victim taken to Independence.

Tuesday, May 17, 1864.

     Strawberries could be bought in this city yesterday for one dollar a quart!  We don't eat that kind.

     Pearson & Cutting's Polyorama of the War will visit this city next week.

     The funeral of Eddie Kendall will take place to-day at 11 o'clock from Major Kerr's on Main street.  The burial will be in the Catholic Cemetery.

     The Hannibal and St. Joseph Railroad Company will sell tickets during the St. Louis Fair, for $16 the round trip, from this city and return.  They give $3 on each ticket to the Sanitary Fund.

     A magazine, in which powder was being stored by the merchants of St. Joseph, was blown up on Friday last.  Two boys were killed.  It is supposed they had thrown lighted matches through a hole in the door, causing the explosion.

     Those who attended the Fair last week did not fail to notice, in the Fine Arts department, the display of millinery and fancy goods from the rooms of Mrs. Jacques.  This lady has but lately located in our city, but she made liberal gifts to the Fair and contributed many articles to add to the completeness of the exhibition.  Ladies wishing anything in the millinery line, would do well to give Mrs. Jacques a call.

     Cash receipts for the Sanitary Fair to date, according to D. L. Shouse, Treasurer:$1,364.65.

Sunday, May 15, 1864.

     The Tempest passed up last evening.  The Live Oak  went down last night.  The Paragon was unloading freight at our levee nearly all the afternoon yesterday.  She passed up the river and will return to-morrow night.

     Trains from the States were arriving at Santa Fe, April 24th.  This is the earliest in the season the trip has ever been made.

     We are told that about forty negroes crossed the river from Clay county into Kansas on Thursday night.  They took a lot of horses and other property from their masters.

     The fine map which was sold for $20 at the Fair, was contributed by the agent for these maps, who is now delivering them in this locality.  It was a generous gift from a stranger and deserves special attention.

     The Santa Fe stage arrived yesterday noon, making a quick and safe trip in.  A heavy  storm prevailed upon the plains, but did not delay the coach  The road is lined with teams coming to and going from this city.

     Mrs. Miner wishes to employ two dressmakers immediately.

     Fifty thousand sweet potatoe plants are for sale at the Nursery, by Sampson & Co.

     The Members of the Kansas City Young Men's Literary Association are requested to meet at Mr. Scarrett's school-room, over Dr. Ganghoffer's store on Main street, Monday evening, May 16, at half past seven o'clock, as business of importance will be transacted.

Friday, May 13, 1864.

     The Sanitary Fair Concert last evening was a perfect success.  The lateness of the hour forbids a further notice at this time.

     Another big wool train arrived from New Mexico yesterday, along with a Santa Fe train loaded with hides.

     Our old friend. Chas. Ingersoll, formerly of Lawrence, but now connected with the Post Office Department at Washington, made us a brief call yesterday.  We are always glad to meet him.

     Through the energy of Orderly Serg't W. F. Kenton, Co. B., 2d Colorado Vols., and Dr. D. Y. Chalfant, the fine $40 violin, donated by Mr. Wilson, was subscribed for and made a present to Edward E. Jones, member of Co. B, 2d Colorado Vols., one of the best violinists in the West.  Served him right.

     The progress of the Fair yesterday was satisfactory in every respect.  The attendance was very large, sales brisk, and receipts correspondingly liberal.  The exhibition continues to-day, and unsold articles will be disposed of by private sale and auction.  Committees have been too busy to make reports yesterday, but we are confident the total sum realized will exceed the expectations of the most sanguine friends of the Fair.

     Mr. McGee is advertising property that he has for sale in the Addition. Mr. McGee has pursued a very liberal course with his property, and has built up the Addition with great rapidity.  He offers some fine one-acre lots for sale -- just the thing for fine residences.

Thursday, May 12, 1864.

     The Fair continues at the Market House, open at 10 o'clock, a. m.  In the evening a Grand Concert and Tableaux entertainment at Long's Hall.  Admission, 50 cents.

     The ground was white with frost yesterday morning.  Not much damage was done, however, as but few vegetables liable to injury from frost were above the ground.  Early corn and potatoes were a little scorched.

     The Emile brought down a great load of freight for this city yesterday.  She took up a large lot of flour.  Our wholesale dealers have been furnishing the Leavenworth merchants flour in large quantities.

     A New Mexican train loaded with wool arrived yesterday.  Almost all the wool of that Territory is bought at Kansas City. Better prices are paid here and better facilities for bailing and storing are afforded here than elsewhere.

     Sanitary Ball at Long's Hall, on Friday evening, May 13, 1864.  Managers -- Col. J. H. Ford, Col. K. Coates, Hon. M. J. Payne, Maj. Patrick Shannon, Capt. Hall, Col. F. Foster, C. W. Fairman, H. C. Cooper.  Floor managers -- Dr. D. Y. Chalfant, J. R. Hamm, E. B. McDill.  Tickets $2.

     At a meeting of the Relief Fire Company, held Tuesday evening at the store of Mr. S. K. Green, the following officers were elected pro tem: -- Foreman -- J. C. Agnew; First Assistant Foreman -- S. K. Green, Second assistant Foreman, H. W. Cooper; Secretary -- G. G. Crandall, Treasurer -- Matt Foster; Foreman of the Hose -- Mr. Diveley;  Assistant Foreman of the Hose -- T. B. Bullene.  We are glad to see that this Company  has been prompt to perfect its organization.  The fitness of the officers elected will hardly be questioned by anyone.  We hope soon the ear of the organization of a Hook and Ladder Company.

Wednesday, May 11, 1864.

     The Fair will be opened at the Market House at 10 o'clock a.m., and continue through Friday.

     All goods for the Fair should be on hand at the Market House this morning by 9 o'clock.

     The members of the various committees of the Sanitary Fair, should be at the Market House, by 9 o'clock this morning.

     SPECIAL NOTICE: -- We are requested to state that there will be no admittance to the Fair room this morning, until the h our of opening the Fair, except for the various committees engaged in arranging the room and putting up articles.  Spectators will merely be in the way, and are requested not to come.

     The musicians and actors in the tableaux vivants rehearsed last evening in Long's Hall the programme adopted  for to-morrow evening.  We think we can promise our citizens a rare and excellent entertainment.  The performers, of course, do not pretend to the finish of professional artists, but there will be enough to amuse and entertain and to make the evening pass agreeably.  We look for a large turnout.

     A better selection of a room could not have been made than the Market House for the Fair.  We dropped in a few moments yesterday afternoon and found it being fitted up splendidly.  The Room Committee have secured a profusion of evergreens, flowers, flags, &c., and the decorations of the room are really fine.  When the goods are all in, anda the whole thing in shape, the appearance will be most attractive.

     Some beautiful paintings are on exhibition at the Sanitary Fair -- some donated to the Fair, and others loaned.  They will pose an attractive feature.

     Joseph Butcher & Co., who kindly gave up their meat stall in the Market House for the use in the Sanitary Fair will use the basement of the Court House to sell beef during the fair.

Tuesday, May 10, 1864.

PROGRAMMEof the
KANSAS CITY SANITARY FAIR!

     The Fair will be opened at the Market House at 10 o'clock, a. m., Wednesday, May 11th, with National Air by the Band.  Address at 11 o'clock by the President of the Fair -- T. DWIGHT THACHER, Esq.

     In the evening, the Fair continues, and sales of FANCY ARTICLES in the  Market House at 7 1/2 o'clock.

     On Thursday, Fair continues at the Market House -- open at 10 o'clock a. m.  In the evening a Grand CONCERT and TABLEAU entertainment at Long's Hall.  Tickets of Admission, 50 cents.

     On Friday, unsold articles will be disposed of by Auction and private sale, beginning at 10 o'clock a. m.  In the evening, Grand Ball at Long's Hall.  Tickets, $2.00.

     Refreshment Tables of easy access to the Fair will be provided.

     Tickets for the Fair, 50 cents for each person -- good for three days.

     It is desired that articles for the Fair be sent in prior to Wednesday.

     Tickets for the Fair, Concert and Tableau, and Ball, for sale at Matt Foster's Bookstore.

Sunday, May 8, 1864.

     ARRIVED. - The Santa Fe Stage arrived yesterday, more than three days ahead of time.

     We are indebted to Dr. Edward Palmer, of the 2d Colorado regiment, for some valuable documents concerning the United States Sanitary Commission.

     Trade was quite brisk yesterday, a goodly portion of which came from Clay county.  Our over-the-river neighbors evidently know where to buy goods.

     Dr. Wood, yesterday, performed a very successful operation of lithotomy upon the son of John Fay, of Liberty.  the boy is nine years old.

     Those who can furnish evergreens of any description, for use of the Fair, are requested to leave them at the Market House Monday or Tuesday.

     A load of new-fashioned cultivators, just from Eastern manufacturies, passed through town yesterday going into Johnson county, Kansas.

     Having been called upon to assist in the Ordination at Westport, there will be no preaching in the Baptist Church this morning.  Services in the evening as usual.  J. B. FULLER.

     A concert was given in Lawrence last Tuesday evening for the benefit of the Missouri Valley Fair.  The proceeds were about four hundred dollars.  The result was creditable to the liberality of the people, and speaks well for their musical cultivation.  The concert was given by the musicians of the city, and we are told was a very superior performance.

Saturday, May 7, 1864.

     WANTED. -- At this office, a good industrious boy to learn the printing business.

     Mrs. Eby has left her beautiful silk quilt on exhibition at the store of L. Bullene.  It is certainly a very splendid article, and must have taken a great deal of time  and labor in its manufacture.

     Those who have flags which they are willing to lend to the Sanitary Fair are requested to leave them at Flagler's store.  Large and small flags are desired, as many as can be obtained.  They should be marked so that they can be returned to the owners after the Fair.

     Sanitary Fairs are all the rage.  Sanitary Fairs, when gotten up with a view to actually benefit the poor soldier who fights for you who stay at home, should be patronized by everybody.  Everybody should give their mite, the rich and the poor, all should do something, and it should be given to in the right spirit.  A great many say "I am not able to give anything, everything is so high!"  If you would only go and buy your clothing and dry goods at Hammerslough Bros., you would save enough to give very liberally to the Sanitary Fairs and have money left besides.  Hammerslough Bros. sell all kinds of goods ten per cent cheaper than anyone else.  Go and see them.

     Those wishing to buy tickets to bring friends from London, Liverpool, or Cork, to America, can do so by applying to E. W. Pierce, Agent, New York and Liverpool Steamship Company.

     Payne & Toler will sell at their rooms to-day, at 10 o'clock, a. m., a large and varied stock of household and kitchen furniture, the effects of a family declining housekeeping.  When the Judge rings the bell, bargains are given.  He wants a big crowd this morning, and should have it.

Friday, May 6, 1864.

     The Executive Committee of the Fair meets this evening at Long's Hall.  A full attendance is desired.

     Articles for the Fair may be left during this week at Bullene's store, corner of Main and Sixth streets.

     The brick walls of the addition to Dr. Schoen's drug store are nearly completed.

     The Kate Kiney went down yesterday, taking a quantity of tobacco and some passengers from this place.

     Matt Foster has received another large lot of wall paper, window blinds, &c., &c.  Call and see them.

     The entire brick front of Hammerslough's building has been taken down.  The work of rebuilding will soon commence.  A new modern style of front such as we understand they are going to put up, will make that one of the most attractive corners in the city.

     By mistake the firm of I. S. Garver & Co. did not appear in the list of contributors to the Sanitary Fair.  They should have been credited with a donation of forty dollars.

     A portion of the shelving in one of the hardware stores gave way Wednesday night, tumbling down their contents with a thundering crash.  The noise alarmed Main street for several blocks around.  Slight damage was done, and everything was put to rights yesterday.

     The members of the Committee to organize a Fire Company, (Col. K. Coates, S. K. Green, G. G. Crandall, and J. C. Agnew,) are requested to meet at the store of S. K. Green this evening at 7 o'clock.

     The several flouring mills in this county and in Wyandot, and that of Mr. Wilhite's in Clay county, find a good market in this city for the flour manufactured by them.  The proprietors of some of these have made donations to the Sanitary Fair.  All should contribute at least one barrel each of their best manufacture, to be entered for competition as to quality.

Thursday, May 5, 1864.

     Yesterday was about the first real warm day of the season.

     The Peoria went up last evening. she is chartered by the Government and is carrying soldiers and supplies for the Indian expedition.  She had on yesterday several companies of the 30th Wisconsin.

     The Ladies's Aid Society of Westport will meet this evening at the residence of Mrs. Dr. Parker.

     Fancy Articles for the Fair. -- All articles now ready for the fancy tables should be sent to Mrs. Diveley's' this week.

     W. H. chick & co. have been for several days busily engaged in loading New Mexican trains.  The levee has its wanted busy look in front of their establishment.

     Any one having counter tables or dinging tables that they will lend for a few days for the use of the Fair, will confer a favor by notifying Dr. Chalfant.

     WANTED. -- To employ a Mexican who understands English.  For further particulars enquire at the Journal of Commerce office.

     We call special attention to the firm of McDonald & Smith, manufacturers of saddles and harness.  They re turning out some exceedingly fine specimens of work.

     It appears that all the districts in this State have furnished their quota of troops, except St. Louis, and that we have yet about 500  men to furnish. 

Wednesday, May 4, 1864.

     Several loads of sheep pelts from New Mexico arrived yesterday.

     George Thompson, the great English Abolitionist, has been invited to speak at Leavenworth.

     The Hope went down yesterday.  She was grounded on a bar about a half mile below the city.  She was several hours getting off.

     Capt. Chester Thomas has just arrived at Lawrence from Fort Gibson -- eight days on the road with eighteen men -- saw no bushwhackers and does not believe the stories about Quarntrell's having returned.

     The Leavenworth Conservative mentions the arrival in that city of five fugitive slaves from Liberty, Mo.  they were refused a passage over the river by the ferry boat, but soon found help in the shape of a skiff and crossed over.  They were welcomed by a great crowd of colored people, among whom were many of their former friends and acquaintances.

     The present spring is remarkable in this latitude.  Ordinarily, by this time, gardeners are well along, and the earlier varieties of vegetables abundant; but this year they have as yet hardly appeared above the ground.  Grass is backward and the leaves have hardly started yet on the treas.  Everything is nearly a month later than last year.

     We know of no public improvement which would be more universally acceptable to our citizens, or which is more needed in our city, than plank sidewalks upon our principal streets.  Aside from Main street there is not a street in town which is not nearly impassable for pedestrians on account of mud, every time we have a spell of wet weather.  There is no necessity that such a state of things should continue.  It doesn't speak well for the town.

Tuesday, May 3, 1864.

      A case of small pox made its appearance in Warrensburg recently.

     Col. Foster raised a beautiful new flag over the Post Office yesterday.

     Hon. E. C. Ingersoll, a War Democrat, has been nominated to fill the vacancy occasioned by the death of Owen Lovejoy.

     Invitations are out for a grand May Festival at Long's Hall Thursday evening, May 5th.  good music has been secured, and a pleasant time is expected.

     The body of Surgeon Fairchild, lately murdered by the bushwhackers in Arkansas, passed through town yesterday.

     A train of wagons from Johnson county, passed through this city Sunday bound for Pike's Peak.  There were six families having all their household effects.

     It is said that Mr. Wood, the intelligent correspondent of the London Star, is about to bring over from England a colony of first class laborers to settle on the rich plains of Northern Missouri or Kansas.

     Capt. E. G. Ross, of the Eleventh Kansas, has been promoted to the rank of Major.  He has fairly earned the position he now occupies.  He is an old editor and printer.  We wish him success.

     The Platte County Sentinel says that on Tuesday last, a flock of sheep, numbering 1,100,  passed through that place.  They were from the farm of Major Levi Hinkie, of Platte county, where they have been wintered, and were on their way to Kansas.

Sunday, May 1, 1864.

     Eggs and butter are becoming more plentiful in this market.

     A load of Missouri fish sold out quick yesterday at six cents per pound.

     LECTURE. --  The Nation's sin and punishment, slavery and its cure -- at Long's Hall this morning at 11 o'clock, by E. A. Harlow.

     Several guests at the Saunders House in St. Joseph were robbed of money and other valuables one night last week.  the perpetrator of the  thefts has not yet been detected.

     The Kansas City Bible Society has a good supply of bibles and Testaments always on hand, at their Depository, at the drug store of T. B. Lester, corner of Main and Fourth streets, opposite the Court House.  Persons wanting Bibles would do well to call and examine the stock, as they are sold without profit, and at less prices than they can be had elsewhere.

     The Enrolled Militia of the city assembled for muster yesterday, in accordance with orders.  Maj. Shannon was on the ground as mustering and inspecting officer.  The "able bodied" were out in pretty strong force.  When fully armed and drilled, companies A. B, and C will make an efficient force for any emergency which may arise.  The number of "exempts" in town is larger than would be imagined in such a healthy community.  A large number have commuted, preferring to pay thirty dollars rather than run the chance of doing guard duty.