February 27, 1870.

     The weather is unpleasant and uncertain.

     The public square presented an unusually busy appearance yesterday.

     Nary a case before the Recorder yesterday.

     The German Catholics give a festival at Frank's Hall to-night.

     West Kansas wants the letter carrier system.  A petition has been signed and sent to the Post Master General.

     Hickman's Mills held an enthusiastic railroad meeting yesterday, and we understand contributed liberally towards the preliminary survey of the Kansas City and Memphis Railroad.

     The German Catholics give a festival at Frank's Hall to-night.

     The want of rain is seriously felt in this city.  We have had no rain during the last two months, and as  a consequence the streets are dusty and nearly all the cisterns dry.  Water hauling is now a profitable business, and judging from the present appearances of the weather will remain so for some time longer.

     The U. S. Assessor warns all parties to make their income returns at once and save the penalty imposed for the delay.  The office is at the Junction over the Postoffice.  Walk up to the captain's office, gentlemen, and settle up with Uncle Sam.

     About seven o'clock last night Capt. McCann was passing the Mechanics Bank, on the corner of Main and Second streets, when he heard groans as of a person in agony, proceeding from the alley between the building and the adjoining bank of earth.  Proceeding cautiously he discovered a negro woman named Julia Johnson, and at the same time became aware that there would be another member added to the population of the city.  He at once procured assistance, and placed the mother and newborn child in a hack and had them carried to a place of shelter.  At a late hour last night both were doing as well as could be expected.  Capt. McCann deserves great credit for his humanity in attending to the wants of the poor mother.  The city officials were not to be seen, and the poor creature might have perished in the bitter cold had it not been for the Captain's generosity.

February 26, 1870.

     The rain, though anxiously looked for, cometh not.

     The river is almost free from ice.

     Kansas City has four breweries, a distillery and a vinegar factory.

     The old grave yard is to be fenced in.  It ought to have been done a long time ago.

     The late Dr. Frost was the first physician that ever practiced in this city.

     "Wicked Jennie" has been removed to the county jail at Independence.

     We are to have music in the public schools.  It has been said, "Music hath charms to soothe the savage beast," and we hope that Prof. Whiting will succeed in "soothing" or taming some of the young savages that attend our schools.  They need it badly.

     We are glad to see that Joseph Milner, the popular owner of the omnibus line, has so far recovered from his accident as to be able to appear on the streets.  Joe has been sadly missed, and the boys are all glad to see him out once more.

     We are heartily glad to be able to announce that the Rev. Father Donnelly has recovered from the effect of his late accident, and is once more around, laboring among his flock.  Father Donnelly is the oldest Christian pastor in the city, and is universally beloved both for his learning and benevolence.

     The News says the local editor of The Journal wants to deliver a temperance lecture.  The local of our contemporary is a walking argument in favor of temperance, and a beacon to warn men against the effects of inteperance as visible in his case.

     We were yesterday evening the witness of a piece of brutality on the part of a fellow who hangs around a den of infamy, near the Levee.  It appears that a man made some remark that the 'tender' feelings of the 'ladies' connected with the establishment could not break, and the bully considered it his duty to revenge their wounded honor, which he did by knocking the man down and kicking him unmercifully.  The police should attend to this fellow's case.

February 25, 1870.

     The Council and the School Board met yesterday.

     Apples were plenty on the corner of Fourth and Main yesterday.  The tail board of a wagon loaded with the fruit fell out and deposited a portion on the street.

     There is but little floating ice in the river.

     A gentleman, while passing down Main street, near the Square, was bitten by one of the horses tied there.  These assaults by the brutes are frequent.  They should not be tied so near the sidewalk.

     Officer Brady arrested a man last night for attempting to pass a counterfeit bill.  We will be examined to-day.

     Joel Moody will lecture in the Unitarian Hall this evening at 7 1/2 o'clock.  Subject -- Salvation and Damnation Before Birth.  We can assure an intellectual feast.

     The Panorama of New York, at Frank's Hall, last night, was largely attended, and many were unable to get in.  It is a fine work of art, and well repays seeing.  All who go to-night will be presented with a fine album.  Don't fail to go to Frank's Hall, as extra attractions are provided.

     At the school board meeting a new idea in the appointment of school teachers was developed.  The photograph of a good looking young lady was sent in with her application for a school.  It was much admired by the directors.  That young lady will no doubt be appointed.

     Last night, a negro boy some ten years of age, named John Mace, whose parents reside on Cumberland avenue, was out on an errand on the streets.  Among the negroes in Kansas City there seems recently to have grown a superstitious fear of the medical colleges of the city, a rumor being prevalent in their midst that many of their number have been caught and taken alive into the dissecting rooms, where they were cut up into ten thousand pieces, for the edification of the medical students.  John Mace was an excessively nervous boy, and not unfrequently had expressed his fears that the medical men would get him some time.  So last night about nine o'clock the little fellow rushed into the house with eyes and face and mouth completely distorted with fright.  The only words he uttered were, "The doctors are after me," and he fell hard upon the floor.  Spasms and convulsions followed quickly, and in less than twenty minutes, and before a physician could be summoned, the unfortunate little fellow had ceased to exist.

February 24, 1870.

     Main street is cursed with thirty-five gin mills.

     We hear of several new buildings that are to be put up this season.  This year will no doubt be as prosperous as any our city has had.

     The oldest "inhabitant" informed us yesterday, in strict confidence, that he had never "hearn tell of sich weather as we've been having lately.

     "Jennie Redmon" alias "Wicked Jenny," who is now confined in the calaboose, awaiting trial for murder, had a fit yesterday.  She became insensible, and blood gushed from her mouth and nose.  Dr. Sharpe attended her and brought her to.  Whether she attempted suicide, or whether the attack was from natural causes, we were unable to ascertain.

     An unknown young man, who pretends to be a real estate agent, has been visiting and examining several houses in the city.  He pretends to be looking to see whether or not they need repairs.  He generally calls when none but the servants are at home, and roams through the premises with impunity.  Beware of him, for his object is probably plunder.

     Coal has been discovered in Leavenworth.  The vein is eleven inches thick.  They now pay thirty cents a bushel there.

     The Junction is fast assuming metropolitan importance.  Every day witnesses some great improvement in that locality, and now we have to chronicle the establishment of a first class hat store in Schell's block.  Mr. Culver, the proprietor, is a new comer, and a gentleman possession energy and affability.  His stock is large and well selected.  Children's goods he has made a specialty.  He makes silk hats to fit the head by the use of the "Conformateur."  Give him a call.

February 23, 1870.

     A slim docket at the Recorder's court yesterday.

     Feet "twinkled" merrily at the Irish ball last night.

     The "square" was crowded yesterday.  Plenty of wood and hay on hand.

     Dr. Dickerson, City Physician, informs us that a colored girl aged twenty years, named Moore, had both her feet frozen the other night.  The doctor will amputate them at the Hospital to-day.

     We are informed by the physicians, that there have been several cases of pneumonia in the city, doubtless caused by the changeful weather we have had lately.

     It is desired by many that Seventh street should be opened, between Main and Walnut streets.  This portion of town is increasing in business, and a communication between the two thoroughfares at this point, would be of great accommodation.

     We are requested to state that the masquerade ball, announced as to be give4n at Frank's Hall, next Friday night, has been postponed indefinitely.  Those having purchased tickets, will have their money refunded by the gentlemen from whom the tickets were received.

     Yesterday the examination of Jenny Redman, alias "Wicked Jenny," which has been progressing for several day s past before Justice G. B. Cravens, was concluded.  Our readers will remember that the prisoner was charged with being concerned with Ike Forbes, in the murder of David Tipton.  The county attorney, B. L. Yeager, summed up for the State, and the prisoners counsel, Mr. H. P. White, made a powerful argument in her behalf.  After some consideration the justice decided to commit the prisoner for trial before the Circuit Court, on the charge of murder in the first degree.

February 22, 1870.

     Business is brightening.

     Yesterday witnessed a prizefight.  Let us hope it will be the last originated in this city.

     Galloway gave a pleasant hop last night.

     Lincoln street is open for travel.

     The river is filled with heavy floating ice, and the ferry boat has a hard time in crossing.  It crosses nevertheless.

     We regret to hear of the illness of J. B. Brothers, Deputy Marshal of this city.  Mr. Brothers is an affable gentleman and a good officer and we hope soon to chronicle his recovery.  Mr. T. F. Allen has been sworn in as deputy pro tem.

     Sunday was a day of unusual interest to the Churchgoers of Kansas City, and especially to the members of the United Presbyterian Church, it being the occasion of the dedication of their new Church.  It is situated on Walnut street near 10th, is 100 feet deep, about 40 wide, and is capable of comfortably seating 250 persons.  It is lighted by 12 half arch windows, five on each side, and one upon either side of the entrance.  Rev. W. C. Williamson, Rev. Mr. Reeves, and Rev. Mr. Irwin officiated during the dedicatory exercises.

     The Rev. Matthew Sorin will lecture this evening on the the subject of "the Bible in the Public Schools," at the Grand Ave. M. E. Church.  Teachers and patrons of the public schools are especially invited to attend.  Lecture free.

February 20, 1870.

     The weather was very cold yesterday, and the river was full of running ice.

     The Times was sold yesterday afternoon.  The first bid was made by Charles Dougherty of $5,000, and after spirited competition, the paper was knocked down to him for $9,005.  We understand that there will be no change in the editorial conduct of the paper.

     Nary a case before the Recorder's Court yesterday.

     Railroad travel is very brisk.  All the trains are crowded.

     O'Donnel and King pummel each other tomorrow.

     The examination of Jenny Redman, alias "Wicked Jenny," charged with being an accomplice in the murder of David Tipton, was resumed yesterday before Justice Cravens.  Anna Shackleford was put upon the stand, sworn and testified.  Her testimony did not differ materially from the testimony of other witnesses.  The examination was adjourned until Monday, when the testimony for the defense will be taken.

     We, that is, the tellers, were made very happy and good natured by the reception of an A No. one lunch from our genial friend, the proprietor of the Great Western Dining Hall.  Friend Partridge stands at the head of the list in his profession, and we would advise our friends that like a square meal to give him a call.

     Several persons living in this city are now lamenting the loss of their female bovines, or, in other words, cows.  It appears that there is a regular gang of cow thieves in this city, and the police should exercise all their vigilance to detect them.  Butchers, also, should be careful in buying cows of strangers.

     We are indebted to the "Office Saloon" for a most acceptable remindy received last evening in the shape of several glasses "full of the nectar that Jupiter sips" or something equally delicious  Such things seldom come amiss.

February 19, 1870.

     It took $1,555.00 to pay the police for the month of January.

     The postoffice has a new mail handler.  It is a good thing.

     Yesterday afternoon a gentleman named William Pate, who recently purchased and is now improving a lot near the eastern terminus of Twelfth street, Kansas City, discovered on his premises a treasure of no trifling import.  He was digging for the foundation of a house, freely using his spade when suddenly he struck something solid and apparently immovable.  Digging around the object it was soon brought to light.  It proved to be a small iron chest, rusty, but heavy and solid.  It was at once removed form its bed  under the earth, and with some difficulty opened.  Imagine the surprise and delight of Mr. P. on discovering therein gold to the amount of $5,620.  With the gold was also found a note and in the note was legibly written:
     "Hidden from the soldiers in 1864.  If I never return and this is discovered, the finder will please devote half the amount to charitable purposes, and the balance he can keep for his own use.  I am an old man with not a relative in Missouri.  J. C. WAITE.
     The money has been placed in a bank.  Mr. P., we understand, intends fulfilling the written request of the old man to the letter, and especially gladly, no doubt, will he appropriate "the balance" referred to in Mr. Waite's note.

     The examination of "Wicked Jenny" resumed yesterday before Justice of the Peace, E. B. Cravens.  Read a full account of the day's proceedings here.

          A little boy, named Johnny Hardgreave, was sitting on the steps in the rear of his father's house, in Schell's Block, about 11 o'clock yesterday, when a wagon loaded with coal, and driven by a man named Ben. Shears, accidentally came in contact with his leg, crushing it badly.  He was taken in to the house and Dr. Bowman was sent for and attended to his injuries.  Shears was arrested by Officer Brennan and taken before the Recorder, who discharged him, there being no evidence that the affair was anything but an accident.

     In yesterday's issue of the Journal we chronicled the sad death of Alonzo Williams, the driver of the St. Nicholas 'bus.  On yesterday Williams was buried, the whole expenses of his funeral, which was a handsome one, being paid by his employer, Mr. Siegement.  Mr. S.'s liberality is worthy of commendation.

February 18, 1870.

     Yesterday was a dusty, disagreeable day.  Several signs have been blown down by the high wind.  The public square was almost deserted yesterday.

    Coates's Opera House is rapidly approaching completion.  It will have two two tiers of private boxes, a gallery and a dress circle.

     The Old Folks concertize at Frank's Hall to-night for the benefit of the Fifth Street Methodist Church.  Go and see them.

     The examination of "Wicked Jenny" for complicity with Isaac Ford in the murder of Dave Tipton commenced this morning.  Read all of the details here.

     We regret to be compelled  to add another of the already long list of fatal accidents that have occurred with in the past few days.  It appears that about ten o'clock yesterday morning an omnibus belonging to the St. Nicholas Hotel, and driven by a man named Alonzo Williams, left that house well-filled with passengers, and preceded down Main street. The 'bus was rather late, and Williams drove at a sharp pace, which caused the traces to become unhooked and drag at the horses feet.  They became frightened and started to run.  The passengers became alarmed, and one by one escaped from the vehicle -- the last, David Wood, jumping off at the corner of Main street and the Levee.  Mr. Wood's arm was severely bruised by the fall.  He had hardly escaped when the 'bus turning the corner capsized, throwing the driver violently to the ground, and utterly wrecking the vehicle.  He was taken up and conveyed into the Globe saloon where Dr. Sloan was called to attend him.  But his efforts were fruitless.  His skull was badly fractured and the left frontal bone was crushed in, causing his eye to protrude from the socket in a horrible manner.  He died shortly after he was taken up. 
     We are informed by Mr. Sigemunt that Williams had been in his employ about three months, and was a sober, trustworthy man.  He was a widower and leaves two children.

     The Irish citizens of Kansas City give a grand ball at Frank's Hall on the 21st inst.  The proceeds will be devoted to benevolent objects.  It promises to be a fine affair.

February 17, 1870.

     The weather is uncertain, but threatens rain.

     The Council met this afternoon.

     The Bulletin brags of printing 3000 copies on Tuesday evening.  The matter stated truthfully, would read something after this style, 2750 extra copies on a puff of a dry goods house, and 250 copies its regular circulation.  How's that for low?

     There will be preaching each evening this week at the Third Baptist Church (formerly Grand Avenue) by Rev. Wm. Hildreth.  All are respectfully invited.

     M. Dively, Esq., sold yesterday a house and lot on the corner of Sixth and Walnut streets, for $10,000, to L. H. church, of the firm of Sweetser, Church & Co.  A good sale.

     One night last week a man named Dave Tipton was shot and murdered in cold blood by a pimp named Isaac Forbes.  The murder occurred in a brothel on the levee, and the murderer has made his escape.  So far as we can ascertain, no efforts have been made to secure the perpetrator of this cowardly deed.  No reward has been offered for his apprehension; and to-day, although branded with the mark of Cain, and the blood of his victim is calling loudly for vengeance, no officer of  justice is upon the track of the cowardly murderer.  We understand that this city has detective officers who are paid large salaries; if so, let them make some efforts to earn their money, and secure the interests of justice by following and arresting this murderer.  Let a reward be offered, and active steps be taken to secure Forbes.  If he is allowed to escape, a premium is offered to crime, for it will then be known that murder can be committed in our midst, and the murderer escape with impunity.

     There are many places in this city which are deadly traps and only wait for circumstance4s to spring there and destroy or cripple human beings.  We shall not attempt to mention these places in detail but we desire to call the public attention to two of the most flagrant ones.  Bluff street is entirely unprotected.  And only yesterday we noticed a team which frightened by a shriek from a passing locomotive commenced backing and nearly succeeded in dashing themselves down over one hundred feet.  A strong fence should e placed on the river side of the street.  When a fatal accident has occurred it will be forever too late.  The other day a man was leaning against the railing that protects the stairway lading into the basement of the Times building, and it gave way and he was precipitated into the cellar, a distance of about twenty feet breaking his arm in the fall.  This place has never since been repaired.  Nearly every day somebody leans thoughtlessly against it, and one of these fine days we shall have to chronicle a fatal accident arising from this source.  All this is owing to the negligence of men who are too busily engaged in making money to fulfill their obligations to society.  When they are made to pay heavy damages for their criminal carelessness and neglect, they will perhaps do better than they are doing now.

February 16, 1870.

     The weather is beautiful.  Business is brisk and buildings are going up rapidly.

     The hotels are all doing a heavy business, and the streets show many strange faces.

     We received a visit last night from Mr. Jewett, of the Missouri Pacific Railroad, who informed us that all differences between that road and the Missouri River Railroad have been settled, and that travel to Leavenworth and Atchison will be resumed to-day over the Missouri Pacific Railroad. 

     We are told that a woman arrived on yesterday's train with a family of children, in expectation of meeting her husband here.  She thought he was at work in some livery stable here, but it seems she was mistaken, as she cannot find him.  She is destitute of means, and her disappointment is so great that she has become seriously ill.  She is staying at the St. Nicholas House.  Her situation is a distressing one indeed.  She came from North Bend, Nebraska.

     A gentle youth attached to the editorial staff of the News, yesterday borrowed an equine belonging to the Chief of Police.  Mounting upon the steed, he started off to gather "items of interest.  He looked interesting, and he felt good.  So good, indeed, that the roadway, although good enough fro common mortals, could not satisfy him.  According he took to the sidewalk, which being observed by Officer O'Hare, that individual arrested and brought him before the recorder.  He was allowed to depart upon his promise to appear for judgment this morning.

    Yesterday Jennie Redman alias "Wicked Jennie" was before Justice Cravens, charged with being concerned with Isaac Forbes in the murder of Dave Tipton, in a den of infamy upon the levee.  As the man has not yet been arrested, the trial was postponed until nest Thursday, at 1 o'clock p. m.

     We regret to be obliged to add another to the long list of terrible accidents which recent events have furnished us.  On yesterday morning a considerable crowd gathered in the neighborhood of the former site of the Postoffice  about a prostrate and bleeding form, which Dr. Evans was endeavoring to restore to life.  It soon became evident, however, that the spirit had sought its long home, and the useless labor was abandoned.  The deceased, James Mallory, by name, had, it seems, been employed in excavating the land of Mr. Shouse, on Main street, between Sixth and Seventh.  At the time of the accident he was standing on a narrow ledge of earth, some twenty feet from the ground below, and perhaps six or seven from the top of the bank above.  The soil, like most of that on which our city is built, was quite light and easily displaced, and an unlucky blow of his pick-axe  loosened it and brought a considerable mass down upon him.  His foothold was entirely lost, and he was precipitated violently to the earth below.  His neck was broken by the fall, and some interior arteries ruptured, causing great hemorrhage.  Either injury would have been sufficient to produce death, and therefore, all efforts, however skillfully directed, were utterly  unavailing.  He leaves a wife,, but fortunately, no family, to mourn his loss.  The treacherous nature of our soil makes it imperative upon all our laborers who would avoid a like fate, to exercise the utmost caution while prosecuting their daily toil.

February 15, 1870.

     On Saturday night a man named Dave Tipton was shot by Isaac Forbes, at a den of infamy on the Levee.  The murder was committed at the instigation of a woman named "wicked Jennie," who is now under arrest.  We learn that Tipton died last night.  Forbes has not yet been arrested.

   Jennie Redman, alias "Wicked Jennie," an abandoned woman, was before the Recorder, charged with drunkenness.  For this offense she was fined $9.75.  She was then turned over tot he State authorities, to undergo examination upon a more serious charge of being accessory to the aforementioned shooting affray, which occurred in the den of infamy of which she is an inmate.  She will be examined upon this charge before Justice Cravens, this morning.

     The corner of Main and 14th streets was the scene of a most frightful accident about 11 o'clock yesterday morning.  A boy by the name of Earb was riding along in a heavy wood wagon, when from some unexplained cause he lost his balance and fell before the wheels, one of which passed directly over his head, crushing it fearfully.  The scalp was severely lacerated, and the skull fractured and depressed.  Medical aid was summoned, and Doctors Dickerson, Richards and Marsh rendered all possible relief to the sufferer. At a late hour last night he was alive, but with little chance of recovery.

     R. Studabaker is prepared to furnish our citizens with pure clear water, fit for washing or drinking, at very moderate rates.  The water is obtained from Nelson's mammoth well, on Main street, and will be delivered to any part of the city.  Address Lock box 2097, Kansas City Postoffice.

     Last night Frank's Hall witnessed a brilliant gathering "of fair women and brave men," dressed in costumes fantastic, yet beautiful.  The occasion, it is needles to say, was the ball of the Orpheus Singing Club.  We might take up a great deal of space, if we could spare it, in describing the many beautiful and curious disguises that greeted the sight.  There was every peculiarity of costume that could be imagined, and that is saying a great deal.  The music was good, and as everybody went to the ball with the  idea of enjoyment, we are pleased to say that no one was disappointed.

February 13, 1870.

     Yesterday was a cold day.

     The streets are to be sprinkled this summer.

     Bluff street ought to be fenced.  Some of these fine days somebody will get killed and then something will be done.

     Some fool placed a torpedo under a carriage yesterday.  Result a big crowd and some tall questions and wonderful answers.

     The new fractional currency is an utter failure, so far as preventing counterfeiting is concerned.

     Counterfeit fifty cent nots of this issue pour in continually at the Treasury and Secretary Boutwell will not issue any more.

     The compositors of the Journal news room are under obligations to the proprietors of the "office" Saloon for a fine Champaign punch.  George knows how to make a good drink.

     There has been considerable and deserved censure given to a nuisance in the Bottom, and yesterday we made a visit to that locality, and examined the slaughter houses of Nofsiger, Paterson & Co., and Ferguson, Slavens & Co.  Both of these houses we found to be in an excellent sanitary condition.  But we found that a slaughter house lower down had emptied its refuse into a pond formerly the bed of Turkey Creek, and that the stench arising therefrom was much more powerful than agreeable.  The two first mentioned firms,, we must state, empty all their refuse in the river.  Some steps ought to be taken at once to remedy this matter, or serious consequences will ensue.  When hot weather sets in, the stench will be unbearable.  The owner of the works should see to it before it is too late.

     The drawing of the Mutual House Building Association took place last night at the Court House.  Messrs. O'Brien, Marsh and Holiday were appointed a committee to superintend and oversee the drawing.  J. C. Temple drew $1,000, D.S. Long drew $500,, and Crawford & Crouse drew $500.  The money is to be used in the erection of buildings, and is to be repaid in monthly installments.

February 12, 1870.

     Bogus nickels are in circulation in this city.

     Yesterday was a dull day.

     Two car loads of soldiers, bound for Fort Scott, passed through here yesterday.

     Two railroad men had a foot race on the bridge yesterday.  Neither of them displayed extraordinary pedestrian abilities.

     A large colony bound for Colorado passed through this city yesterday.

     A young lady of St. Joe, caught smoking a cigar, gave as her reason that "it made it smell as though there was a man around."

     A terrible accident resulting in the death of a man named Thomas Patterson, occurred in the Bottom about ten o'clock yesterday morning.  It appears that Patterson, who is employed by the Missouri Pacific railroad company as a car repairer, was engaged in repairing the brake of the caboose (conductor's car), No. 1616.  While so engaged the Pleasant Hill accommodation train backed on the switch from the westward end, and before Patterson was aware of its approach it came in contact with the car upon which he was at work and he was struck upon the forehead by the end of the truck and knocked backward about six or eight feet.  Before he could recover himself the wheels  of the car were upon him.  They caught him a little below the right hip, cutting and rending the flesh -- half pushing and half dragging him for a distance of about twenty yards.  The body of the unfortunate man was terribly mangled, the legs being almost severed from the trunk and the intestines protruding from the bleeding man.  When the bleeding and crushed boy was taken up it lived but for a few minutes before the  the spirit took its everlasting flight.  The body was removed to a small house near the scene of the accident.  The deceased was about thirty years of age.  He was married, and leaves a wife and one child, who reside at Leavenworth, where the body will be taken for interment.

     Through the negligence of some one or other the coroner had not up to a late hour last night been informed of the tragedy in the Bottom.  Perhaps somebody is to blame and fears an investigation.  Who knows?

     All persons having books from the Y. M. C. A. Library are requested to return them to-day for re-labeling.  Persons not members of the "Library Association," the "Women's" or "Young Men's Christian Association," can have the use of the library by calling on the librarian.  Donations of books, periodicals or money respectfully solicited. -- H. M. Stevens, Librarian.

February 11, 1870.

     The river is free from ice.  Yesterday was a summer day.

     The School Board and the Common Council met yesterday. 

     McGee's addition is blessed with a superabundance of canines.

     Spalding's Commercial College has 130 students.  It is a flourishing institution.

     Mr. Fred Mitchell is acting as City Attorney in the absence of Colonel Twitchell.

     The library of the Y. M. C. A. now has five hundred volumes.  Rev. H. M. Stevens is the librarian.

     A young lady who lives on Main street, near Ottawa, was going home late last night, when she was seized and kissed by a drunken man -- at least so we are informed.  The man escaped.

     Mr. C. Miller, a gunsmith, on Main street, near Seventh, was shot through the left the day before yesterday, while examining a revolver.  He was attended by Dr. Weisy, and will recover the use of the member.

     A negro named Jim Hopper was rather seriously injured by falling down the stairs in Mr. Roger's house, on Walnut street, while carrying a trunk.  The trunk fell upon him, breaking his right shoulder-blade, and one of his ribs.  He will, however, recover.

     Yesterday was a rather dull one in the classic and dingy precincts of the Recorder's Court.  There were only two or three cases, and these presented no special features.

    A large audience was present at Frank's Hall last evening, at the benefit of Fanny Desham.  The performance consisted of the two splendid dramas entitled, "The Female Detective" and Jack Sheppard..  Miss Desham made a decided hit, receiving continual applause.  Felix Rogers and Jessy Wilmore were also received, as usual, with great favor.  The troupe will now proceed to Leavenworth.

February 10, 1870.

     Common Council meets this afternoon, School Board meets this evening.

     Henry Clay Dean is in town.

     Work on the new Union Depot is being rapidly pushed forward.

     The river is lower than it has been for years.  At least so says the oldest inhabitant.

     There will be a meeting of the Library association at the office of T. V. Bryant, on Saturday next, at four o'clock, for the annual election of officers.

     We are informed that on Monday night between eleven and twelve o'clock a man named Adam Marks, was quietly walking along Fourth street in the rear of the Sheridan House, when he was approached by some person whose face he was unable to see in the darkness, who said, "Which way, partner?" or something to that effect.  he had hardly time to answer when the unknown laid hold of his collar and tripping him up, dashed him to the ground and then fell heavily upon him.  Before Mr. Marks could recover the scoundrel had secured his pocketbook which contained about $45.  The whole affair occupied so short a time that the astonished victim could hardly realize what had occurred.  When he recovered the thief had disappeared and no trace of him could be found.

     A family living on Eleventh street were alarmed last night by a burglar.  Lights and revolvers were brought and the burglar was found to be -- a dog.

     Bogus three and five cent pieces are now being circulated.  Two manufacturers of this counterfeit money were arrested in Philadelphia a  few days ago, while engaged in the work.

     The St. Joseph papers give an account of the elopement of an old boy aged 80 years, residing in Holt county, Mo., with his step-daughter, a charming young lady, a week or two ago.  This gay and festive youth compromised an adultery suit at the last term of the Hold county circuit court -- himself and the young lady being charged with the guilt by his wife and her mother.  He may now with propriety be called an old boy in more than one sense of the world.

     An individual by the name of Westbrook, we are informed, has been stopping at several of our boarding houses and telling the proprietors that he was an employee of this office, and after remaining a day or two, skip out with out paying his board  there is no such person connected with this office in any capacity, nor do we employ any persons of this character.  We advise all landlords to be on the lookout for him, as he is a dead beat of the first order  He He is a man about 50 years of age, slightly lame,, is well-dressed, and carries a cane.  Pass him around.

February 9, 1870.

     Grading and building are being vigorously prosecuted all over the city.  The hotels are all doing a good business.  Plenty of strangers in the city.

     Only two cases before the Recorder yesterday morning. There are only four prisoners in the city prison, two of each sex.

     Several parties living on Walnut street, west side, between 14th and 15th streets, have recently sued the city for damages caused by high water last July.  The Judge has appointed Mr. Black, attorney, a referee in the matter.

     Next Monday will be St. Valentine's day.  Many display windows are decorated appropriately for the occasion.

     There will be divine services in the English Lutheran Church every evening from this evening to the close of the week  Services preparatory to the Lord's Supper on Friday evening.

     We regret to learn that W. B. Stone, Esq., mourns the loss of his fiery untamed steed, which, with saddle and all, was stolen about 7 p.m. yesterday from the front of his store on Walnut street.  The horse, which in this case, is a mare, is a dark bay, with black mane and tail, eight years old, and fifteen hands high  Anyone who knows anything about the animal, will please communicate with the owner.

     We yesterday paid a visit to the art gallery of Mr. Ragan, on Main street, and spent some time in examining the specimens of artistic photography that decorated its walls.  We were very much pleased with the Rembrandt portrait, which is something new and very elegant, the portrait seemingly standing out in bold relief from the back ground.  We have not the time to enumerate all the fine specimens of the photographic art that we saw, and must, therefore, advise our readers to call and see Mr. Ragan, who will be glad to show them specimens of his work.

February 8, 1870.

     The minstrels have departed.  So has grim weather.  The streets are alive with traffic and business.

     The mayor called a special meeting of the Common Council yesterday, to consider an appropriation to assist in the preliminary survey of the Kansas City and Springfield Railroad from this city in a southeast direction.   Col. Richardson, the President of the railroad company, was introduced and made a long speech in favor of the proposed appropriation.  The council voted and carried a resolution appropriating $2,000 to the company to assist in the preliminary survey.

     The funeral service of Cora, infant daughter of B. R. and H. C. Bacon, aged ten months and ten days, will take place at their residence, on Independence avenue, at 2 o'clock p. m.  The friends of the family are cordially invited.

     The members of the Temple Lodge, No. 299, A. F. & A. M., will meet at the Hall to-day, at 1 o'clock, "sharp," to attend the funeral of Brother Clark.  All M. Masons in good standing are invited to attend.

     We have often alluded to the practice of our exchanges in stealing articles from our columns, without giving proper credit.  We had occasion lately to rap the St. Joseph Union upon this point last week, but it does not seem to have the desired effect, as the Gazette of that place copies our item about the Ray county murder entire, and does not even allude to the fact that it first appeared in these columns.

     How's this for high?  Through the kindness of the gentlemen connected with the United States Revenue office in this city, we are enabled to present to our readers an exhibit of the Revenue collections in this city and St. Joseph for the month ending January 1, 1870.  Kansas City revenues amounted to $12,401.10.  St. Joseph brought in only $5,804.21.  We do not expect after this to hear St. Joe boast of her commercial superiority . Figures won't lie, and these figures show just where the land lies.

     Someone is certainly guilty of criminal negligence in allowing that tree on Ottawa street near Main, to overhang the street.  The grading has taken all the earth from around it, and it now hangs suspended above the roadway by a few roots, like the sword of Damocles, ready when loosened by rain or struck by wind, to kill or maim passersby.  Some one is responsible for th is.  Let it be attended to before it is too late.

February 6, 1870.

     The Public Square presented a lively aspect yesterday.

     The evening dirt slinger howled as usual yesterday.

     The Walnut Street Hotel is rapidly approaching completion.

     The first direct shipment of pig lead from Fort Scot to St. Louis passed through this city yesterday.

     A contemporary, noticing the appointment of a friend as postmaster, said: "If he attends to the mails as well as he doe females, he will do."

     Mr. Louis Rothschild will leave for the east on Monday afternoon, for the purpose of purchasing a large stock of fashionable clothing, which he will open out at the old Hammerslough stand on Main street.

     A colored citizen of Leavenworth has invented a wood sewing machine.

     The distinguished artist, Mr. Felix Rogers, will appear at Frank's Hall on Monday evening,  Mr. Rogers made his first appearance at a very early age, and has since played highly successful engagements in the principal theaters of England and the United States.

February 5, 1870.

     Business is still brisk.  The city is growing fast.  Building and grading are being rapidly prosecuted.

     A row in a house of ill-fame last night, resulted in a man's arm being broken.

     Small pox is raging in St. Joe.

     Kansas City omnibuses carried nearly ninety-thousand passengers last year.

     Thirty-two passenger trains arrive at and leave this city every day.

     The members of the Kansas City Bar are requested to meet at the Court House, in this city, this afternoon at 2 o'clock, on important business.

     Hardly a day passes without one or more persons seeking employment finding their way into our city from the surrounding country, and are obliged to find lodging upon the benches at Police Headquarters.  It is very distressing to see so much suffering among the laboring classes.

     Married by Henry A. White, Esq., at the residence of J. R. Howe, Esq., February 3, 1870, Dan Higgins, Jr., to Mrs. Lovice Argo, all of this city.  We are under obligations to the newly-married couple for accompanying cake, and wish them the fullest measure of felicity.

     We are glad to note the return home of B. A. Feineman, Esq., one of our most enterprising merchants.  Mr. F. has been absent on a wedding tour and has now come back among us, bringing  with him his fair young bride.  Mr. F. has furnished a fine mansion on the corner of Cumberland avenue and Locust street, and intends to reside permanently in this city.  We sincerely congratulate the happy pair, and hope that as they glide down life's vale, their path may be strewn with very many of the roses and pleasures of life, and but few of its troubles and cares.

     Miss E. Smith, of Kewanee, Illinois, will deliver a free lecture on the subject of Temperance,, at the Grand Avenue M. E. Church, this evening at 7 o'clock.  The enemies as well as the friends of the cause are respectfully invited.  Evening papers please copy.

February 4, 1870.

     In yesterday's issue of the Journal we gave the particulars of a diabolical murder, which we understood had been committed in Ray county.  We are sorry to state that the facts are too true.  The affair occurred at Hardin, Ray county, and the name of the murdered man is Smith.  Smith has lived near Hardin for some years, and was much respected.  The murderer, Thomas Campbell, has fled and has not yet been apprehended.  It is to be hoped that he will not escape the punishment of his terrible crime.

     The Council met yesterday.  Another suit has been commenced against the city.

     The Opera House is rapidly approaching completion.

     Hack fares are exorbitant.  In some cases, an ordinance upon the subject is much needed.

     A gentleman found a little girl about two and a half years old wandering about the streets last night.  The child has light hair and blue eyes, and says her name is Mary Bennett.  She is now at the house of Mrs. Viponda, on New Delaware street, near Ottawa street, where her parents of friends should call for her.  City papers please copy.

     Yesterday was a day of ease to the genial gentleman who presides over the Recorder's Court and administers justice to offenders against the city ordinances.  Only two cases were on the docket, to "Injuns."  The Recorder fined the two noble red men $9.75 each, as a warning not to get drunk in the future.

     Eighth street, east of Walnut, is undergoing repairs.

     On the 20th of February the German Singing Club give their grand annual Masquerade Ball at Frank's Hall.  This will be the third anniversary of the Society, and every arrangement has been made to celebrate the event, and the music will be the best in the city.  The ball will be very select, and no tickets will be sold at the door.  We advise those who value an evening of real enjoyment, to secure a ticket in time.

February 3, 1870.

     The weather is very changeable.  Business is still brisk.

     Policeman Kelso has a sore throat, and was not on duty yesterday.

     Mr. T. W. Felter is minus a valuable horse stolen from him the night before last.

     Matters before Recorder Sutton were dull yesterday.  The justices had nary a case.

     Yesterday afternoon Dr. Joseph Wood extracted a calculus from the bladder of a man who had been suffering from it for nine years.  The operation is one of great difficulty, and was performed in a very skillful manner.  The patient is in a fair way of recovery.

     The funeral of a promising young man named Harry Boult occurred yesterday afternoon and was largely attended.  Harry had been a pupil in Spalding's Commercial College, and the principal, teachers, and nearly all of his fellow pupils, who knew and loved him, followed his remains to their final resting place.  His body has been committed to earth but his memory will live long and be held dear by those who knew and loved him.

     We have been informed that a frightful murder has occurred in Ray County, not far form the border of Clay County . It appears that two men, neighbors, whose names we have been unable to learn, had a quarrel about a piece of land which one had rented of the other.  In the course of the dispute that followed, one of the men drew a knife and stabbed the other one upon the right arm, inflecting a terrible gash which laid the bone bare.  This murderous assault was followed by a stab in the abdomen.  The murderer then cut his victim's throat.  He then laid the  murdered man upon a porch and coolly wiped his bloody knife upon the coat of his victim.  He then went to a store and began to trade, and when the citizens began to gather he mounted his horse and succeeded in making his escape.  These facts were narrated, we are informed, to Mr. Rice of the Mechanics bank.  We endeavored to find the gentleman, but we were unable to succeed.  We give the facts for what they are worth, only remarking that if true, they display an amount of fiendish atrocity on the part of the murderous scoundrel that is scarcely human.

February 2, 1870.

     Yesterday morning about ten o'clock, a team of mules attached to a wagon belonging to Mr. Everhart, was standing on the public square, where they attempted to get up a runaway.  They galloped up Main street, but they were stopped in front of the Union Hotel by Officer Brennan, who happened to be on the spot.  A little excitement was created, but no damage was done.

     Soon after the runaway recorded above another occurred, this time the equine performer was a scraggy little pony attached to a wagon, owned by a sausage dealer, who resides in McGee's addition.  The aforesaid pony tore up Main street at a lively pace, and the dilapidated wagon after enduring the jolts for a block or so was capsized by a collision, and the sausages were scattered around quite promiscuously.  Any one nearing the corner of Main and Sixth streets at the time would have thought that the contents of a whole sausage factory had been emptied into the street.  The horse and the remnants of the wagon were secured before further mischief was done.

     We have received the February number of the "Land Owner" of Chicago, containing an elegant colored cartoon of Messrs. Munford & Fancher's map of Kansas City and its railroad connections  It is gotten up admirably, and presents a handsome appearance.  It also contains a sketch of the city which presents in a succinct manner the various attractions and advantages of our city to capital and emigration, and also a summary of business items,, &c., and mentions of our  manufactures, schools, churches, newspapers, banks, hotels,, city officers, &c., &c.  Messrs. Munford & Fancher are due credit for originating and procuring this advertisement of our city, which fact will doubtless be duly appreciated by our citizens.  Copies of the "Land Owner" containing the Cartoon and Sketch can be had at their office.

     Last evening there was a very pleasant surprise party at Rev. Mr. Bushong's residence.  Quite a large number of persons met at the home of Miss Sallie Holden, and then proceeded in a body to the pastorage, where upon their arrival, a gala time ensued.  All the dainties of the season were provided in elegance, which were enjoyed to the fullest extent.

     Most persons live principally by eating, and all enjoy a good living better than a poor one.  In view of this fact, and to supply the wants of the hungry, Messrs. Lea and Pettijohn have opened a restaurant under Watkins' Bank,  corner of Main and Second streets, where they will serve up to the needy in first-class style, all the good things our market affords.  They are courteous and accommodating gentlemen and know exactly how to "keep hotel," and we feel assured that those who visit them once, will not fail to do so again.

February 1, 1870.

     Grading and building are being vigorously prosecuted.   The lot next to the German Savings Association, on Main street, owned by Mr. Scarret, is now being graded preparatory to the erection of a fine building.

     Seventeen passenger trains leave Kansas City daily.  The number of arrivals is the same.

     We have to acknowledge the receipt of various good things last evening from the Bank Restaurant, corner of Main and Second streets. 

     A sick and penniless ex-soldier, desires to ascertain the present address of Lieutenant H. turner, who, during the late war commanded Company K, Fifteenth Kansas Cavalry, to enable him to obtain what is due from the Government.  Address Mr. Owen Gillen, Sparta, Illinois.

     Today we offer you a history of the Mayors of Kansas City.  You can read it here.

     The time has now arrived when all persons should return their income to the United States Assessor for the purpose of making the assessment for income tax for 1869.  The Assistant Assessor for the First division, which includes all the city north of Ottawa street, has his office over the Postoffice.  Bear this in mind.

     Messrs. Chafer & Dickinsons, bill posters of this city, seem to be animated with a spirit that will lead to success.  They have already secured the right to use walls and fences in prominent places in the city, and will within a week erect fifty bill boards in different portions of the city.  Orders may be left at 701 Main street.

     The German, Adolph Geenen, who was confined for the murder of David Fennell, was yesterday brought before Judge Jenkins on a writ of habeas corpus and admitted to bail.  The bonds were fixed at $10,000, which the prisoner gave and was released.  Louis Vogel, Asa Maddox, James Ward and Chris Schaller become his securities.

     C. S. Gunter was before United States Commissioner Karnes, charged with passing a counterfeit fifty dollar note at a house of infamy.  After hearing the evidence, the Commissioner decided to hold Gunter in bonds of $1,000 to appear for trial.  Failing to furnish these he was sent to the county jail, at Independence.

     Yesterday the new firm of Rice & Co., cigar manufacturers, corner of Main and Ross streets, gave a grand opening entertainment to their friends.  A very large number were present, and lager beer and "sich" suffered to the extent of several kegs, if not more.