Wednesday, August 31, 1870.

     WRAPPING PAPER. -- We have a lot of old exchanges for sale cheap, suitable for wrapping paper.

     ORDER NO. 6. -- Temperance in all things is a virtue.  The general compliance with Order No. 6, yesterday, gave our city a teetotal look -- tetotallay dry.

     The Pacific Restaurant has just opened on Third street, No. 5.  W. J. Huckett is the proprietor, and is conducting the establishment after the most approved and comfortable manner.

     Mrs. Claib. Jackson, the widow of the late Claiborne F. Jackson, died a short time since in Texas.  Her youngest daughter has returned to this State under the Amnesty Proclamation, and is living amongst her relatives.

     The Liberty Tribune says that Col. Catherwood has been promoted to a Brigadier-Generalship, and left for St. Louis yesterday.  Major King will hereafter have the command of that post.  he is highly spoken of by his acquaintances as a gallant officer and gentleman.

      Private Geo. Daggett, of this city, 7th Missouri cavalry, for some time clerk at Headquarters Department of Missouri, in the office of the Chief of Cavalry, has been promoted to 1st Lieutenant of Company A, 40th Missouri infantry.  Private Daggett has labored very industriously in recruiting and assisting in organizing Company A of the 40th, and is a deserving and meritorious young man.

     BLACKSMITH TOOLS LOST. -- I left a lot of blacksmiths tools, wrapped in a new leather apron, at some house a week ago last Monday, and have forgotten where.  A liberal reward will be paid for them, or information that will lead to their recovery, at J. H. Miller's Blacksmithshop, Main street.  -- JAMES MATTOX.

Tuesday, August 30, 1864.

     A train of five wagons came in yesterday, loaded with wool.

     The Evening Star went down Sunday evening, for St. Louis.  The Montana came up Sunday evening heavily loaded with Commissary store for this Department.  The Missouri has 3 1/2 feet in the channel from here down.

     The Paymaster distributed a pile of green-backs among the brave boys of the 2d Colorado, yesterday.

     The steamer Thomas E. Tutt left St. Louis on Friday last, to act as gunboat of the Missouri river in place of the Fannie Ogden.

     RELEASED. -- Wm. Gallagher, of Kansas City, has been ordered to be released on condition he reside in Kansas during the remainder of the war.

     The Congregational Church, Leavenworth, has a fine organ, which was used for the first time last Sunday.  It is the second one in Kansas.

     The travel on our new railroad is getting to be quite brisk.  There is nothing like a locomotive whistle to wake up the sleepers.

     HAY. -- A large quantity of hay is now coming into the market, and being rapidly brought up by Government contractors.  All kind of forage will be high this winter.

     CHILD HURT. -- Yesterday morning a little girl was badly mangled by a large dog.  At last accounts she was not expected to live.  dogs are too numerous nowadays, and it is time that a very stringent law should be enforced.

     THE DRAFT. -- Orders from the War Department direct that all Provost marshals have everything in readiness to begin the draft immediately after the expiration of the fifty days' notice already given by the President, and direct that enrollment lists be closed and forwarded to the Provost Marshal General's department on the first of September, with corrections to that date so that proper quotas may be assigned.

Sunday, August 28, 1864.

     Yesterday was -- well, you all know how pleasant it was.

     Business is always lively on Saturday.  Yesterday the town was full of country folks, and our merchants did a good retail trade.

     ANOTHER STEAMER FIRED INTO. -- The steamer Omaha came up yesterday, and left a large amount of freight at this port.  We understand she was fired into below here by guerrillas, killing one man.  It is estimated that about one hundred shots struck the boat.  The fire was returned from the steamer, and two bushwhackers were seen to fall.

     The Mayor of Leavenworth has been authorized by the City Council to purchase a steam fire engine and apparatus, at an expense of $10,000.  What has become of our fire companies?

     MEAT MARKET. -- Those desiring tender and fine flavored meats, we point them towards the stall of Messrs. Ross & Truett.  These gentlemen stand unexcelled for good steaks and roasts.

     WOOL. -- A train of nine wagons, loaded with wool, came in  yesterday.  It was all bought by Mr. Wells for the eastern market.  The train contained about 24,000 pounds, and brought from 45c to 50c per pound.

     TOBACCO. -- Bachman, Tobener & Co. are manufacturing a large amount of excellent chewing tobacco.  The specimens sent to our typos are pronounced more delicious than honeycomb.

     DEATH BY POISON. -- Mrs. Zuzer, an old lady, died in this city last Thursday from the effects of Strychnine.  She was almost dead when discovered by her husband.  Medical aid was immediately called in, but it was too late.

Saturday, August 27, 1864.

     WARM. -- Yesterday the weather was excessively warm, and at night the mosquitoes were out in brigades bayonetting everybody outside of a net fortification.

     The packet came down early yesterday, with a heavy load of freight for this place.  A number of our merchants are receiving their new fall goods.

     A daily mail will commence running from this place to Liberty on Monday.  This will greatly accommodate our subscribers in Clay county.

     A CAPTURE. -- Several boys, while skiffing it on the river day before yesterday, captured a small flat boat, to which was attached a dead horse.  The animal is supposed to have belonged to some guerrillas, who lost it while attempting to cross the river.

     Mr. Henry Shaffer, of Kansas City, who was killed by the Indians on the evening of July 24th, at Labonta, some sixty miles from Fort Laramie, was taken to the Fort and buried with appropriate ceremonies by the Odd Fellows.

     Hovey Lowman, senior editor of the Lawrence State Journal, has disposed of his interest in that paper and gone to Michigan.

     RAFFLE. -- Those interested in the raffle for the fine Double Barrel Shot Gun, will please attend this evening at the Bennet House Saloon, at 8 o'clock, P. M.

     LATE PAPERS. -- Many of our subscribers did not get their papers until quite late yesterday morning.  The sause was the sickness of our carrier.  The same reason prevented our mail matter being put in in time for the early coaches.  we are sorry, but these little drawbacks will occur sometimes in the best regulated families.

Friday, August 26, 1864.

     The Wyandotte Gazette is out in favor of Col. W. Y. Roberts for United States Senator.

     P. W. Hitchcock, of Omaha, has been nominated as the union candidate for Delegate to Congress from Nebraska.

     We learn from the Lexington Journal that there are four companies of "United States Paw-paw conscripts" in that place, garrisoning the forts.

     Our city was very lively yesterday morning.  We noticed many teams leading at our wholesale houses, and the retail establishments were crowded with persons trading.

     Locals were few and far between yesterday.  The afternoon was warm and there seemed to be a disposition on the part of ye "lachrymose clerk" to give us more rain.

     Elisha B. Cravens, Esq., has been appointed City Collector in the place of Mr. Salisbury, resigned.  This is an excellent appointment.  Judge Cravens will never be complained of for collecting money and paying in warrants.  He will pay in kind -- as he collects.

Thursday, August 25, 1864.

     The weather continues dry, mild and pleasant, and business more lively.

     FOR MEXICO. -- A large train, loaded with groceries, departed for New Mexico yesterday.  "Prairie Schooners" may be seen sailing through our streets almost any day.

     THANKS. -- A glass of wine and a fragrant Havana are excellent things to take after dinner.  We enjoyed both yesterday at the store of Ditach & Aeuer.  This firm has a fine stock of wines, liquors and cigars, and their social qualities are building u p for them a heavy trade.

     Capt. Insley, at Fort Leavenworth, is now paying $160 for cavalry horses.

     The Leavenworth Bulletin says their theatre is receiving its finishing touches, and will certainly be ready by the 1st of September.

     THROUGH TO INDEPENDENCE. -- Mr. Hale, superintendent of construction, desires us to inform the public that the railroad is now finished to Independence, and cars running daily.

     The Secretary of War has decided that all men belonging to the Missouri State Militia, who have re-enlisted for three years, on or subsequent to the 18th of July, 1864, or who may thereafeter re-enlist, are entitled to a bounty of three hundred dollars.

     A YOUTHFUL VETERAN. -- Missouri claims to have furnished the youngest veteran for re-enlistment, in the person of George Huffman, who in his fifteenth year was enrolled as a volunteer in the 13th Missouri infantry, November 4th, 1861.  Having participated in the battles of Fort Donelson, Pittsburg Landing and other points, he re-enlisted February 8th, 1864, and is now a member of the 32d Ohio.

Wednesday, August 24, 1864.

     The Olathe Mirror says that every able-bodied man in Johnson county i s compelled to leave his farm and business, and perform active service in the militia.

     The ladies now a days seem to be very masculine in their aspirations.  Standing collars, vulgarly called "chokers," are now being sported by the "ribs" of the human family.

     Watermelon rinds when strewed judiciously along the side-walk is an excellent aid to locomotion.  Skating on them for two or three blocks is peculiarly pleasant.

     Under the last call for soldiers, the quota of Wyandot county is 165.  On the 31st of July this county's excess of all calls was 223, which, after deducting their present quota, will leave them a credit of 85.

     There will be a camp meeting at the Delaware Church, on the Leavenworth road, ten miles from Wyandot, commencing on Thursday evening, August 25th, and continuing over the Sabbath.

     THE GUERILLAS. -- The notorious Fletcher Taylor was mortally wounded during a recent fight with the Militia in North Missouri, and Thrailkill was shot in the neck, but not fatally injured.

      EBY'S PICTURE GALLERY. -- There is no art that confers so much pleasure upon mankind as that of picture-taking, while its cheapness places it within the gratification of all.  We are led to these reflections after walking through the gallery of S. M. Eby & Son, on Third street.  These gentlemen are first class artists and take pictures of every description.  To those desiring a good picture we recommend this gallery, where they cannot fail to be well pleased.

Tuesday, August 23, 1864.

     The steamers Evening Star and Kate Kinney came up Sunday, both well loaded.  The packet came down Sunday evening with a fair load.  She was later than usual, having been delayed by the heavy fog in the morning.  Among the passengers were a few female secesh, under military escort.  The Kate Kinney went down yesterday, lightly loaded.

     We noticed in our walk through the market yesterday morning a fair display of vegetables and melons, but a scant show of other fruits.  These cold mornings create quite a demand for fish, which is generally scarce.

     Bill Jackson entered the town of Frankfort in Saline county, Mo., six miles above Cambridge, at mid-day, burned twenty houses, and killed several citizens.  The act is said to have been in retaliation for the death of the guerrilla leader, Nick Durrett, who was shot at Arrow Rock.  Jackson swore h e would kill ten Union men to avenge the death of his friend Durrett, and commenced the execution of his oath by this attack upon the village of Frankfort, whose inhabitants were nearly all Germans.  Bill Jackson is the son of ex-Governor Jackson of this state.

     EXCURSION TO INDEPENDENCE -- Sunday was a delightful day, with breeze and sunshine admirably mingled.  A large number of our citizens availed themselves of a free ride behind our first iron horse.  At nine o'clock the first train started -- five cars loaded uncomfortably full, but he ride was short.  The next train started later but was readily crowded.  Arriving at Independence, the services were opened by an eloquent sermon from Father Hammon, of Lexington, Mo.  Then followed the laying of the corner stone, which was conducted with all the ceremony and impressiveness of the Catholic Church.  Father Donnelly, the revered pastor of the Catholic Church in this city, and Father Kennedy, of Independence, and Father Hammon, were the officiating clergymen.  After the stone was laid, Father Donnelly preached a most practical discourse to the congregation, warm with Christian fervor and faith.  In the course of his sermon, he referred to the time, twenty years ago, when he came to Independence a young priest, without purse or scrip, his little flock almost in the same condition, but that he had lived to see the day when he could say he had paid out from the contributions of the Church, over sixty thousand dollars to the mechanics and laborers of the county for building churches and schools, and now in addition the present structure had begun.  His reminiscences of early days were most interesting.  Under the stone a sealed bottle was deposited containing the latest issues of St. Louis and Kansas City papers, the name of the president of the United States and the Governor of Missouri, the clergy, etc., together with current coins of the time.  The train returned early in the afternoon. 

Sunday, August 21, 1864.

     Chaplain Hamilton will preach in the Methodist Church to-day at 3 o'clock, P. M.

     The overland Mail is now forwarded from Fort Kearney via Omaha and Nebraska City.

     There is much excitement about the Indian troubles.  We fear "it is a big thing."

     Business  has much improved during the past week, and we have prospects of a big fall trade.

     An excursion train runs to Independence to-day, for the benefit of those desiring to attend the laying of the corner stone of the Catholic church.

     The citizens of Lawrence are now amply supplied with fire-arms.  The Tribune says they can fire two thousand shots without re-loading a weapon.

     In our local of Saturday, with reference to the Street Commissioner and City Council, we mentioned that they were "quiet and inoffensive kind of men.  We take the "quiet and inoffensive" part back, for some of the members assumed a rather belligerent attitude towards us yesterday.  We are not physically a stout man, and of course decline an encounter with any one of that body corporate.  But, hoping these few lines may find them well, we remain theirs until the streets and sidewalks are more Philadelphish in their appearance.

     SPY HUNG. -- From the St. Louis papers we learn that Wm. Jackson Livingston, formerly a citizen of Marion county, Mo., but more recently a Captain in the Confederate service, was to be hung yesterday.  Livingston was tried by a Military Commission -- Gen. Meredith presiding, on charge of being a spy, "lurking around the fortifications, encampments, posts and quarters of the Armies of the United States, at and near near the cities of St. Louis an d Hannibal, Missouri."

Saturday, August 20, 1864.

     We are authorized to announce Capt. HORACE B. JOHNSON, as a candidate for Congress in the Sixth Congressional District.

     Business was brisk yesterday, and our city filled with country folks.  Our Market is now crowded with garden produce and poultry, and the prices have fallen to more payable rates.

     The Emilie came down early yesterday, loaded as usual with freight.

     The weather was cool yesterday.  The change in the temperature was very grateful.

     Forty-five returned paw-paws and captured guerrillas are in prison at St. Joseph.

     The Postmaster General is on the eve of concluding a contract for the overland mail service, from the Missouri river to California, for four years from October 1st, at the rate of $750,000 per annum.

     The merchants and business men of Lawrence publish a card in which they mutually pledge themselves to receive at par no bills whatever except greenbacks and national bank bills.

     The Santa Fe stage left yesterday at its usual hour, with a good load of passengers and express matter.  Anthony, who was accidently shot in the leg a week ago, went out as conductor.  Messrs. Wright and Andrews, who have been stopping at the Gilliss House for six weeks, went out on the stage, with a view to looking out business locations in Mexico.  There is but little danger of Indians on the road now, as the stages are well escorted.  The stage stock which was run off by the Indians has since been replaces.  The Indians are leaving the Arkansas river and are going northward to the Platte.

     CITY MONUMENTS. -- We were not a little amused yesterday morning on coming down Main street, to see two large "monuments", or piles of earth and rubbish, which had been gathered from a few yards square on the street.  The following inscriptions were written on their respective "head boards."  One was inscribed, "Sacred to the Memory of the Street Commissioners," "Requiescat in Pace;" the other, "To the Memory of the Street Commissioners," "Not dead, but sleeping."   It is certainly unkind to insinuate in this way that the Commissioners as well as the City Council are exercising "masterly inactivity" in removing this rubbish from the street, and having constructed a side walk of uniform grade and durablity.  Now, the Commisioners, as well of the members composing the City Council, are quiet, inoffensive kind of men -- all married more or less, and of course calculated to take the world easy (lager beer, too).  They are men who will go through life, passing over, unnoticed, the many difficulties  and troubles which most people encounter.  Few people posess such a disposition, but that's just what's the matter with the Commisioners and City Council.

Friday, August 19, 1864.

     JENNIE LEWIS. -- This new Missouri river packet and its Captain, Henry McPherson, passed up yesterday, with a fair load of freight and passengers.

     It is estimated that the number of emigrants that have crossed the plains this season is 50,000.

     The Warrensburg Tribune says there are some half dozen feminine rebels now in custody here, awaiting trial.

     The nine regiments called for by Gen. Rosecrans are to be credited to our quota in the coming draft.

     By order No. 11 it will be seen that Lieut. Roe relieves Lieu Cleveland as A. A. A. General at these headquarters, and that Capt. W. H. Green supersedes Maj. Pritchard as Station Commander at this post.

     The Chamber of Commerce will meet at the Directors' Room in the Mcheanics Bank this afternoon, at 3 o'clock.  The object of the meeting is to establish trade regulations for merchants and mechanics generally.  Let all classes of business be represented as matters of importance will be acted upon.  -- K. COATES, Pres't.

     Melons are coming into market by the wagon load.  Now is the time for the lovers of this esculent fruit to be surfeited.

     About the largest event which transpired in town yesterday was a dog fight in front of Cassidy's livery stable.  It is needless to say that it was attended by an enthusiastic crowd. 

Thursday, August 18, 1864.

     A Board of Trade is to be established in Wyandot.

     The overland mail stages have stopped running, on account of the Indian troubles.

    The packet came down early yesterday morning, and left considerable freight at this port.

     The weather was delightfully cool yesterday, with no dust filling optics and soiling shirt collars.

     Gov. Hall has commissioned the following named gentlemen as officers of the 87th Regiment, E. M. M.:  Wm. Drumhill, as Major; Joseph Thompson, Adjutant, and Jos. Schmiz, Quartermaster.

     The Boonville Monitor of the 6th says, "We have determined to suspend the publication, until a return of better times, when Union men may denounce the rebellion and defend the cause of the Union without danger to life and property by so doing."

     MONEY LOST. -- Yesterday a small buckskin pocket-book was lost between Camp Clayton and Kansas City, containing about $91.  The finder will be liberally rewarded by leaving it at the office.  -- FRED ZIMMERMAN.

Wednesday, August 17, 1864.

     The steamer Yellowstone went down yesterday for St. Louis.  The Post Boy had her smoke stack blown over by the gale day before yesterday.

     During the late rain it was amusing to observe the awkwardness with which pedestrians handled their umbrellas.

     The Western engines on passenger an d freight trains are all being altered to burn coal.  It is cheaper than wood.

     We regret to learn that Mr. Mansfield, member of the City Council from the First Ward, was seriously injured by a fall through the Blue Railroad bridge, on Monday last.

     A section of the Second Kansas artillery, and a company of the 11th Kansas cavalry left St. Joe last week for the upper country to go in pursuit of the hostile Indians.

     WENT ANYHOW. -- A large number of our citizens determined not to be disappointed went down on the the train on Monday, as near Independence as the track would permit, and had a good time generally.  

     MEDICAL LECTURE. -- Quite a number of our lady citizens listened to Mrs. Dr. Barclay's lecture yestereeay afternoon, and all profess themselves highly edified.  Mrs. B. is a chaste, graceful and instructive speaker, and we congratulate our lady friends on the opportunity afforded them to know themselves.  She will give a course of four lectures, the first of which comes off this afternoon at four o'clock, at the Methodist Church.  Ladies desiring to join the class can do so before the lecture begins.  Price for the course is $2 -- single lecture, $1.

Tuesday, August 16, 1864.

     The steamer Bart. Abie came up on Sunday, lightly loaded.  The packet Emilie came down on Sunday with a good load.  Among the passengers we noticed a number of old citizens.

     We learn that the old bridge over the Kaw river fell in on Saturday.

     We learn that the following persons died near Barry, Clay county , week before last, of flux:  Judge T. M. Chevis, aged about 60; A. Wood, aged 55; Mrs. B. F. Long, aged 35; Mrs. Asa Higbee, and Mrs. Henry Wilhite.

     MEDICAL LECTURE. -- On account of the inclemency of the weather, Mrs. D. Barclay postponed her lecture until this evening, at 4 o'clock.  Our exchanges speak most highly of this lady's ability.

      "WORSHIPPING IDOLS." -- Under this profound and Hindooish caption, the Lawrence Tribune notices ye local's earnest appeal to the clerk of the weather.  Our brother's authodox advertisement is commendable, but he reminds us of one who straineth at a gnat and swalloweth a saw-mill.  Despite our idolatry the petition has been answered.

     THE PIC-NIC. -- This festive gathering last Sunday was pronounced a huge success by all who attended it, and gave general satisfaction.  Feasting in the sylvan woods, with Gambrinus to rule over the festivities, is happiness enough for any mortal.

     SEATS STOLEN. -- If the person who took the seats from a sleigh in Westport, under cover of night, wishes to avoid the disgrace of exposure and arraignment before the authorities having jurisdiction in such cases, he can do so by returning the property within a few days.  He may rest assured that he is known and will be exposed unless the seats are promptly returned.

Sunday, August 14, 1864.

     Business was good yesterday.  A large number of farmers were in, and considerable farm produce disposed of, while our merchants sold a number of large bills.

     GUERRILLA FIGHT. -- From a gentleman just over from Clay county we learn that our forces were having a fight with the guerrillas on Fishing river.  Citizens from that place were flying into Liberty.  Col. Catherwood has sent out a large force, and doubtless by this time the rebel marauders are either well whipped or dispersed.

     The Germans have a picknick to-day near Helmrich's Brewery.  The turnout will be large, and the pleasure without restraint.  Our Teutonic friends know how to enjoy themselves, and their gatherings are always well attended.

     McLeod's hack will ply between town and the picnic grounds to-morrow.

     The Wyandot Gazette says we learn from a citizen of Quindaro, that Talcott, the murderer of Samuel Hallett, has been heard from.  He wrote to his sister, Mrs. Arington, that he was safe from pursuit, but would be here in October to stand his trial.

     W. B. Schirach, of St. Louis, has assumed editorial charge of the Kansas Zietung, published in Leavenworth.

     The Tenth Kansas is still waiting at Saint Louis to be relieved of duty.  Their time expired on the 11th.  There are 630 men in the regiment, about half of whom have re-enlisted.

     RAILROAD OPENING. -- Citizens desiring to participate in the Railroad opening in Monday, will be at the depot grounds below the city at 9 o'clock, A. M.  Owing to the shortness of the notice, not time is allowed to prepare a public dinner.  Parties will provide themselves with refreshments in pic-nic style, to take with them.  Conveyances will be found at the corner of Fourth and Main streets, and should the number be large, the ferry boat will be procured, if possible, to take people down and back.  The people of Wyandot and Westport are invited to participate with us.  BY ORDER OF CONGRESS.

Saturday, August 13, 1864.

     The Kate Kinney passed down yesterday, with a fair load for Saint Louis.  The steamer Montezuma came up  yesterday, with a good load of freight for this place and points above.

     Yesterday was a sorry commingle of rain and sunshine. Sunshine has got to be a drug in this market -- everybody hungers, thirsts and prays for rain.

     The Clay County Court offers a bounty of $299 to every three years' recruit to the United States service.

     ALL QUIET IN JACKSON.  -- The past week have been rather an unusually quiet one in this county -- no jayhawking, thieving, rioting or disgraceful conduct, as far as we have been able to learn.

     The packet came down yesterday, loaded with goods for this place.  Among the passengers, we noticed Mr. Briggs, who has returned from the East, where he has been buying a heavy stock of goods.

     No Eastern Mail came yesterday -- the train failing to connect with the packet.  We understand that the engineer got so deeply engaged in a part of Somnambulus, that he let the cars run off the track at Atchison station.

     ACCIDENT. -- A. J. Anthony, one of the conductors of the Santa Fe line, accidently shot himself yesterday.  He was handling his pistols in the office when one of them dropped out of the holster, fell upon the hammer, and went off, the ball passing through his leg.  It was fortunate that the injury was no worse.

     The St. Joe Herald says:  "Col. Catherwood, the post commander at Liberty, writes by last mail to Gen. Fisk, that in the last week he has killed over fifty guerrillas.  He has on hand a few prisoners, who have not yet attempted escape.  A company of seventy-five guerrillas were seen a few miles from Platte City, two or three days since.

     SCHOOL NOTICE. -- Miss Mary F. Hawkins will open a school  for young ladies and small boys in the basement of the Baptist Church, September 5th, 1864.
        Spelling, Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Geography and Grammar......$10
        History, Botany, Algebra, Philosophy, Astronomy, Geometry, &c. ..... $13
        Contingencies.....$1
     No deductions made only in cases of protracted sickness. One half the tuition fee will be required in advance.  For further particulars apply to D. L. Shouse, Esq.

Friday, August 12, 1864.

     The Kate Kinney came up yesterday morning and left considerable freight at our levee.

     Business was on the improve yesterday.  With the "simmer down" of guerrilla troubles, trade increases in extent to the amount.

     There will be a social dance at the Court House to-night.  A general invitation is extended, and a merry tripping of the fantastic toe to those who attend.

     The soldiers say they prefer tobacco to tracts.  They want to be good, but they also want to smoke.

     Hemp growing has become very profitable.  Forty-eight bales of Missouri recently brought $165 per ton at St. Louis.  It may reasonably be expected to become one of the great and permanent staples of our State -- calling in labor, producing new wealth, and in its manufacture aiding the nation as much as in its growth.

     The Missouri river has been cutting out finely for the past week, notwithstanding it continues on the decline, there is a good four feet of water in the channel from here down.  Above there is three and a half feet.  Business is on the increase, both up and down stream, and now that the river is clear of guerrillas, there is a large increase in travel.

     DIED. -- In this city, on the morning of the 11th inst., Franzisca, wife of H. Knapp, aged 28 years, 10 months and six days.  The fuernal will take place to-day at 10 o'clock, A. M., from the residence of B. Knapp, Main street.

Thursday, August 11, 1864.

     The weather continues -- so does the dryness, and the dust, and the scarcity of "drink."  P. S.  Our prayer Sunday has been answered -- a small leak opened yesterday evening in the floodclouds.  May it be the sprinkle that precedes the shower.  In three words, we want rain.

     Gen. Blunt has reached Fort Riley, and taken command.

     The Missouri is stationary, with four feet in the channel.  The Post Boy is advertised to leave for St. Louis to-day.  There is very little freight for up bound boats.

     The man who enlists now in the Union army for three years gets in pay and bounties $1,326, or $441 per year in addition to "board and clothes."

     The black guards who have been doing duty at the military prison in this city, left yesterday morning on the packet for St. Louis, where they will be attached to a colored regiment.

     Quiet a number of  our citizens went off on the packet yesterday for Leavenworth, among whom were Col. Van Horn, Major Pritchard, Capt. Hall.  We wish them a pleasant sojourn in that city.

     The "Freedmen's" school exhibition, which came off on the evening of the 9th inst., proved a success.  Everything went off in fine style.  The scholars behaved admirably, performing their pieces as a general thing well -- many splendidly.  The songs were good.  We have seldom heard the songs of "John Brown's Body," &c., and the "Year of Jubilee" sung better than by the school.  All honor is due to the teachers, Mrs. Jane Stumbaugh and her sister, Miss "Petmellie" Huff, who have labored with such sacrificing devotion among this people.  The exercises were concluded by Rev. J. Copeland, under whose direction the school has been going on.

Wedensday, August 10, 1864.

     The 10th Kansas will be mustered out on the 12th, their three years having expired.

     The Glasgow, one of the Missouri boats that was burned at St. Louis at the last steamboat fire, is to be rebuilt.  Her machinery and hull were but slightly injured.

     TEAMS WANTED. -- Twenty to thirty teams are wanted immediately to draw hay to Leavenworth on the Lawrence road.  From $5 to $10 a day can be made.  Apply to R. R. Danbar at Leavenworth.

     Col. Montgomery, the commander of the black troops at Charleston, South Carolina, is at his home in Kansas, on leave of absence.  He was serenaded at the Torrey House, Paola, on Thursday evening last.

     MRS. AMMONS. --  We had the satisfaction yesterday of dining at this popular boarding house, and can bear great-full testimony to the generous profusion with which she spreads her table.  Mrs. A. is an admirable caterer, and deserves a rich return for her labors.  We warmly recommend her house to all.

     The celebration of the opening of the Pacific Railroad to Lawrence on the 18th, has been postponed in consequence of inability to procure suitable coaches in conjunction with the death of Mr. Samuel Hallett.  The road will be free to all who wish to ride, however, but no celebration takes place.  It will be finished to Lawrence on the day above named.

Tuesday, August 9, 1864.

     Sunshine and security as yet reign supreme in our city.  The item market is dull and the guerrillas invisible.

     Bedsteads with refrigerator attachments would be a good thing just now.

     PUBLIC DEBT. -- The public debt is now one billion-eight hundred and twenty-seven millions, four hundred and ninety-two thousands and one hundred and ninety dollars and thirty one cents.

     The track of the Union Pacific railway has been laid to within five miles of Lawrence.  The contractors are confident they will be able to complete it by the 18th inst., at which time the grand celebration is to come off.

     Domestic wines made of berries an sugar, without the inclusion of distilled spirits, are subject to tax as manufacturers, or five per cent. ad valorem.  When distilled spirits are used, the tax is fifty cents per gallon.

     An exhibition of the Freedman's School will be held this evening, at 8 o'clock, at the Court House. Tickets for admission 25 cents; children, 10 cents.  The proceeds to be applied to paying the expenses of the school.

     The Missouri River is getting very low again. It is now a scant four feet in the channel to St. Louis.  Business has improved considerably in down freights, but exceedingly dull in upward bound boats, there being little or nothing coming toward, while going downstream there is an abundance of hemp, tobacco, etc., offering.

Sunday, August 7, 1864.

     A good book binder can find immediate and constant employment at this office.

     This fine weather is like Mrs. Southworth's tales, getting very tiresome and long.

     Yesterday our streets presented a busy appearance.  A good many farmers were in, and quite a number of country merchants, replenishing their stocks.

       If some of our citizens who are largely interested in real estate would build a few tenements to rent to families who represent the industrial force in this community, they would spend money in the right direction.  Thirty good residences could find tenants to-day in this city.

    Our market presents a gratifying fullness to the eye, but when the pocket is brought to bear upon the scene, we find an "aching void" in our purses.

     GIVE US RAIN. -- We beseech thee, most lachrymose clerk of the weather, to give us an outpouring of thy spirit.  Open the flood-gates of the firmament and let the waters fall, for the "sun-cracked earth is dry even to brittleness.  Be not lukewarm in thy bounty, but let the accumulated drops of months drench us in showers.

Saturday, August 6, 1864.

     Boy wanted at A. Kastor's, under the Journal of Commerce office. 

    Yesterday the weather was warm and dry.  A young deluge would be very acceptable in this section of Christendom.

     A. Kastor, of Leavenworth, has opened a business house in this place.  He occupies the old stand of Mr. Grigsby.

     Improvements are steadily going on in the city -- grading, repairing, and contracting are going on in every thoroughfare.

     A young man who has recently taken a wife, says he did not find it half so hard to get married as he did to get the furniture.

     The Santa Fe coach went out yesterday loaded. We are pleased to learn that the Arkansas route is now safe for man and beast, and the travel is becoming as great as ever.

     Quite a number of our merchants are East laying in heavy stocks.  Our business men are making extensive preparations for the business that the fall and railroads will bring us.

     TEA PARTY. -- The hop at Long's Hall last night passed off gaily.  There was a goodly attendance, and belle and beau seemed to enjoy themselves, notwithstanding Mrs. Grundy pronounced it too warm to dance.

Friday, August 5, 1864.

     Gen. Guitar's Military Department is entirely quiet.  An occasional guerrilla band makes an appearance in the south east section of the State.

     Yesterday the weather was cooler, and our denizens appropriately remembered the day  of "humiliation and prayer."  All the business houses were closed, service was held in the churches, and the whole city wore an air of submissive silence.

     A horse race will come off this afternoon between two of our fast nags.  Of course the "sports" will all be out, and many a green one suffer in the pocket and spirit at the lucky haul made by the more successful betters.

     Col. R. C. Bradshaw, late Captain of the  25th Missouri Volunteers, has been authorized to raise the regiment assigned to St. Joseph by Gen. Rosecrans.  Col. Bradshaw we know to be one of the best soldiers Missouri has sent to the field during the war, and will have one of the  best regiments, if ability, industry and discipline can make it.  He will fill up his ranks rapidly.

     Col. Chester Harding, of the old 25th Missouri, has received authority to recruit a regiment of twelve month men in Northwestern Missouri.  His headquarters will be at St. Joseph.  It is needless for us to say anything in commendation, as the veterans of that splendid old regiment are scattered throughout Western Missouri, and we know will rally at once to the old standard.  Let this regiment be promptly filled -- many of the old officers will be with it again.  The regiment is for service in Missouri.

     More than fifteen members of the Platte county Paw-paw militia surrendered to Major Hinkle, near Parkville, on the 2d, and were delivered over to the proper authorities at Fort Leavenworth.

     Three bushwhackers were captured on the 1st, west of Atchison, on their way to the mountains, by a squad of Missouri Militia.  Northwest Missouri is getting too hot for the scoundrels, and they are making for the plains and mountains as fast as they find means to cross the river and journey westward.  If permitted to escape, they would probably turn up again as "road agents" in the mining regions. 

Thursday, August 4, 1864.

     TELEGRAM. -- Operator in St. Joe signals operator in Kansas city, and inquires if Leavenworth is on the Missouri River. The reply flashed over the lines with electric veracity, "No.  It is on the bank!"

     NATIONAL HUMILIATION. -- To-day will be observed throughout the Union, as a day of humiliation and prayer by the people of the United States, in pursuance of a joint resolution of Congress and the proclamation of the President, for the speedy ending of the war and the restoration of peace.  We believe our churches generally hold service to-day.

     NOTICE TO TAX PAYERS. -- The assessment of the city for the year 1864 having been completed and returned, the same will be open to public inspection, at the office of the City register, until Thursday, the 11th day of August, 1864, when the City Council wil sit as a Court of Appeals to hear and determine all appeals from said assessment.

     Rev. J. B. Fuller will preach at the Baptist Church this morning at 10 1/2 o'clock, in observance of the day of "Humiliation and Prayer" as requested by the President of the United States.

     NOTICE. -- The tax lists, including the licenses, Income tax and the manufacturers' monthly lists, have been received for the counties of Jackson, Cass and Bates.  This is to notify all whom it may concern that the taxes are now due and payable.  Attention is particularly directed to handbills posted in various places in the District, from which it will be seen that after a notice of ten days has been given, a penalty of ten per cent, and other necessary expenses will be added to delinquents. My office is in the Court House at Kansas City, where I may be found from 7 o'clock A. M. till 6 o'clock P. M., for ten days, commencing August 6th, 1864, Sundays excepted. 
     C. F. SMITH, U. S. Dept. Col.

Wednesday, August 3, 1864.

     The river is falling at this point.  There are now five feet scant in the channel.

     There was a sprinkle yesterday morning early, but not enough to lay the dust.  P. S.  Said sprinkle was renewed last night with commendable vigor.

     Melons are plenty in market, but the prices high.  This melon-choly fact debars many from enjoying the luxury.

     The rebel chief, Thornton, with a large number of guerrillas, crossed to the south side of the Missouri, below Lexington, a few days since.

     A large party of Mormon emigrants, numbering about eight hundred and fifty, and occupying, togehter with their personal effects, twenty four cars, passed through St. Joseph the other day, enroute for the land of Saints and women.

     BARBER'S NOTICE. -- We, the undersigned barbers of Kansas City have raised our prices for shaving to 15 cents; hair cutting 35 cents; shampooing 35 cents.
     CHRIST. SCHMIDT,
     PETER REINHARDT,
     JOSEPH SPRINK & Co.

Tuesday, August 2, 1864.

     SICK. -- Mr. Gough, carrier of this paper, has been sick for two days, and the carrier supplying his place being unacquainted with the residences of subscribers, many are unavoidably missed.  Any who fail to secure tehr papers will please give notice at this office.

     The KANSAS CITY STOCK ASSOCIATION have just completed a fine track in the bottom of town, and will open it on Friday next, for two days' races.  We invite all who are admirers of fine stock and fast stock, to be present, and particularly the owners of fast stock are desired to attend the opening meeting.

          Talcott, the murderer of Samuel Hallett, was not found at last accounts.  He is supposed to be in the brush not far west of Wyandotte.  There are at least one hundred and fifty men looking for him in the country.  A large reward is offered for his arrest.  The citizens of Wyandotte city and county offer $500, the State the same, and the Company $1,000.  It will be hardly possible for him to escape.   

 

     FERRY STOPPED. -- The Kansas City Ferry Company will lay up their Ferry boat for repairs on Thursday nest August 4th, 1864, and will not resume trips until Saturday morning -- making two days only.  The public will please take notice.  Skiffs will be run for passengers and person attending market.  -- CAMPBELL, NELSON & CO.

     TAILORING. -- W. E. Whiting, having bought out A. Clark, will continue the business at the old stand.  Mr. W. comes well recommended, and with much experience hopes to give satisfaction to the old patrons of this establishment.  He pays particular attention to military garments, and solicits a general patronage from all.