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Our home is not on earth; man seeks it here in vain, finding it only a lodging for a night.

Lonely he goes wandering over the earth. May God guide the poor exile !

THE FINE ARTS IN ST. LOUIS.

Waugh's Bust of the late William L. Sublette.

It is gratifying to observe that notwithstanding the financial embarrassments which have injuriously affected other pursuits, the FINE ARTS have still continued to flourish in St. Louis. This is creditable to the taste of our citizens, and raises a strong presumption of merit on the part of our artists.

We claim to possess but little knowledge of the Fine Arts, and consequently judge of their productions chiefly from the general impression which they make upon our mind-we do not pretend to criticise details. The bust under consideration was modelled from a cast, and the living subject having never been seen by the Artist, it was not to be expected that the finer details of the muscular lineaments could be produced in the plaster. Nevertheless the likeness is striking, and readily recognized by those who were acquainted with the original.

A statue is, or the individual, In this view

But the principal object of sculpture is to commemorate the character, social condition, and deeds of men, rather than to preserve a minutely correct copy of their features. should be, a biographical and historical sketch of and of the prominent events or pursuits of his life. of the subject, the conceptions of the artist are most happy The vigilent, yet calm and fearless aspect denotes the daring pioneer on the plains, and in the mountain defiles, and declares in language as plain as tongue could speak, that the original was the Chief among his comrades.

The Exile.

From the French of Lammenais.

BY IRENE.

Lonely he goes wandering over the earth. May God guide the poor exile!

I have passed through crowds of people, and they have looked at me, and I have looked at them, and we meet with no recognition. Every where the exile is lonely.

When I saw, toward the end of the day, the smoke of some thatched cottage arising from the depth of a valley, I said to myself: Happy is he who returns in the evening to the fire-side-of his own home, and rests amid his family. Everywhere the exile is lonely.

Whither go those clouds driven along by the tempest? It drives me as them along, and of what importance whither? Every where the exile is lonely.

These trees are grand, these flowers are fair; but they are neither the flowers nor the trees of my country: they tell me nothing. Every where the exile is lonely.

This stream flows gently in the plain; but its murmer is not that which my childhood heard: it recalls to my soul not a single souvenir. Everywhere the exile is lonely.

These songs are sweet, but the sorrows and the joys which they awaken are neither my sorrows nor my joys. Everywhere the exile is lonely.

They have asked me why do you weep? and when I have told why, no one has wept with me, because no one understands me. Everywhere the exile is lonely.

I have seen old men surrounded by children, like the olive tree by its sprigs; but not one of these old men called me his son, not one of these children called me his brother. Everywhere the exile is lonely.

I have seen young maidens smile, with an air as pure as the morning breeze, on him whom their love had chosen for a husband; but not one has smiled on me. Everywhere the exile is lonely.

I have seen young men, breast to breast, clasping each other as though they wished their two lives might be only one life; but no one has taken me by the hand. Everywhere the exile is lonely.

He has no friends, no dear ones, no fathers, no brothers except in his native land. Everywhere the exile is lonely.

Poor exile! mourn no longer; all are banished as thou art every one sees fathers, brothers, friends and dear ones pass and vanish

away.

Our home is not on earth; man seeks it here in vain, finding it only a lodging for a night.

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Lonely he goes wandering over the earth. May God guide the poor exile!

THE FINE ARTS IN ST. LOUIS.

Waugh's Bust of the late William L. Sublette.

It is gratifying to observe that notwithstanding the financial embarrassments which have injuriously affected other pursuits, the FINE ARTS have still continued to flourish in St. Louis. This is creditable to the taste of our citizens, and raises a strong presumption of merit on the part of our artists.

We claim to possess but little knowledge of the Fine Arts, and consequently judge of their productions chiefly from the general impression which they make upon our mind-we do not pretend to criticise details. The bust under consideration was modelled from a cast, and the living subject having never been seen by the Artist, it was not to be expected that the finer details of the muscular lineaments could be produced in the plaster. Nevertheless the likeness is striking, and readily recognized by those who were acquainted with the original.

A statue is, or the individual, In this view

But the principal object of sculpture is to commemorate the character, social condition, and deeds of men, rather than to preserve a minutely correct copy of their features. should be, a biographical and historical sketch of and of the prominent events or pursuits of his life. of the subject, the conceptions of the artist are most happy The vigilent, yet calm and fearless aspect denotes the daring pioneer on the plains, and in the mountain defiles, and declares in language as plain as tongue could speak, that the original was the Chief among his comrades.

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College.

JONES' COMMERCIAL

JONOLLEGE, St. Louis, Mo., incorporated by the General Assembly, January 24, 1849. With full authority to "grant diplomas, award degrees, confer honors, and exercise all and singular, the privileges common to Commercial Colleges, authorized by law in other States."-Charter, Sec. 2.

Young Gentlemen wishing to prepare themselves for business pursuits, are respectfully invited to call during business hours and examine the mode of imparting instruction, the progress of the pupils, and the superior facilities extended to those desirous of qualifying themselves for the practcal duties of the Counting House. Personal references given to above one hundred and eighty (180) Practical Accountants now in charge of Books in this city, all of whom have completed their business education in this institution.

N. B. For CIRCULARS containing information in regard to the terms, the course of instruction and all business connected with

ROUTE TO MOBILE FROM ST. LOUIS,

VIA THE JEFFERSON AND LAKE

PONTCHARTRAIN RAILWAY.

This road begins on the Mississippi river, at Carrollton, nine miles above New Orleans, and runs directly to Lake Pontchartrain, where steamers take freight and passengers to Mobile, avoiding the expense of drayage, &c., for freight, and affording passengers for the East and West a safe route outside of NewOrleans during the sickly season.

There is a good Hotel at Carrollton and at the Lake. -may55. EDWARD MEAD & CO.,

Importers and Dealers in WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELRY, TABLE and Pocket Cutlery, Solid Silver and Plated Ware, Musical Instruments, Daguerreotype Stocks, Fancy Goods, and

CALIFORNIA

ARMS.

American and Rocky Mountain Rifles, Colt's Revolvers, Steel Rifle barrel and Holster Pistols, Bowie Knifes, and a large assortment of hunting apparatus.-Importing our foreign goods directly from the Manufacturers in Europe, we have superior advantages, and will sell to our customers equally as low as the New York Importing Houses, and would invite the attention of dealers and purchasers to our large stock of Watches, Silver and Plated Ware, Accordeons,

and English twist double and single barrel guns? No. 54 Main, corner of Pine Street, St. Louis. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Wig Manu

factory.

P. A. PIGNERO, mporter and mautfacturer of the latest style of Parisian Perukes, 4th street, No. 92, (Glasgow Row,) 2d door north of Odd Fellows Hall, St. Louis, Mo. His stock of wigs, (light and durable,) curls, braids and hair work is of every known style and variety. Hc also keeps on hand a complete assortment of French Perfumeries, imported directly from Paris, which he will dispose of at a reasonable price. - Private rooms for ladies and gentlemen, entirely separate, and fitted up, where consultation on disease of the hair can be had free of charge.

the above, call at the Book-keeping Depart, C.

ment," corner of Fourth and Chestnut streets, or address JONATHAN JONES, St. Louis, Mo.

Roofs.

M. & H. M. WARREN, manufacturers of Warren's Improved Fire and WaterProof Composition Roofs, and Roofing Materials, which are kept constantly on hand and

C. W.TTER, 38 Walnut street, corner of 2d: for sale (with directions for use) to those in

Office and Manufactory, east side Second street, between Almond and Poplar, St. Louis, Mo. Office hours from 10 to 11 o'clock, A. M., and 4 to 5 P. M.

St. Louis, Mo. German and French stand-the country who may desire to adopt this mode ard works, Novels and School Books. Blank of roofing. Books Writing Papers, Music Paper, Slates & Ink, Engravings, Prints, Steel Pens, Inkstands, &c.-Printing and Binding executed in the best manner. Orders for England, France and Germany are executed at the hortest notice. LEOPOLD GAST, Lithographer,

AUGUST GAST,
Lithographer.

LITHOGRAPHIC ESTABLISHMENT.

Leopold Gast & Bro.,

No. 28 Fourth Street, near Walnut,
ST. LOUIS, MO.

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RUSSELL & BENNETT,
Wholesale Grocers & Commission Merchants>
North-West corner of Olive and Second streets
opposite the Monroe House,
St. Louis, Mo.

Brushes.

DINGS & CO., importers of German

F. French and English Fancy Goods, and

manufacturers of all kinds of brushes, No. 47 Main street, St. Louis, Mo.

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On and after January 8th, 1855, cars will leave Illinoistown station, opposite St. Louis, daily (Sundays excepted), at 9 35 A. M., connecting at Sandoval at 1 15 P. M., with the Illinois Central R. R. to Chicago; connecting at Chicago with trains of the Michigan Southern and Michigan Central R. R. for Detroit, Niagara Falls, Buffalo, New York, Boston, and all the eastern cities; and also, with the trains for Philadelphia, Baltimore, Louisville, Cincinnati, Cleveland and Pittsburgh and all the principal cities and towns throughout Indiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania. also connecting at Decatur with the Great Western R. R. for Springfield, Jacksonville and Naples at Bloomington with the Chicago and Mississippi R. R.; at Lasalle, with the Rock Island R. R. for Rock Island and Davenport; at Mendota, with the Central Military Tract R. R. for Galesburg, Burlington and Central Iowa.

Passengers by this route will find it the most expeditious route to Galena, Dubuque, and all points on the Upper Mississippi.

Also, for Janesville, Beloit and Milwaukie, passengers by the 935 A. M. Mail and Express Train, connect at Sandoval, at 2 30 P. M., with the cars of the Illinois Central R. R.for Cairo; arriving the same evening. Passengers going South are assured that at and below Cairo, the navigation of the Mississippi river is never interrupted by ice or low water, and first class steamers will always be in readiness to take passengers and freight down the river. OPEN EAST TO SALEM. Trains Going East.

LEAVE

REACH

Illinoistown...... 9 35 A. M. | Salem......... 1 30 P. M. Trains Going West.

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Leave Salem.............. 1 50 P. M. | Illinoistown 5 35 г. M. The trains will connect at Caseyville with Holmes' Omnibus Line for Collinsville, and at Salem with Eastham's Line of stages for Maysville, Olney, Lawrenceville, Vincennes and Louisville.

Passengers will be conveyed to and from the Illinoistown Depot and the Ferry Landing by Holmes' Omnibus Line.

The Rail'oad ferry-boat will leave the Wiggins' ferry-landing, foot of Spruce street, at 9. o'clock, A. M., and 2 o'clock, P. M., to carry passengers across the river, to connect with the trains.

Ticket office No. 39 South Levee.

Passengers are particularly requested to purchase tickets before taking seats in the cars.

M. G. MOIES & CO.,

No. 16 Main street, St. Louis, Mo.

MERCHANTS, for the sale of all kind of MA

GENERAL AGENTS AND COMMISSION

CHINERY, stationary and portable STEAM ENGINES; MACHINISTS' TOOLS; Gates' Patent SCREW CUTTER; Hughes' Atmospheric TRIP HAMMERS; FORGINGS and CAST INGS; Steamboat and Railroad LANTERNS; Gutta Percha Goods, Railroad Materials and Contractors' tools of all kinds; Iron Safes and Scales, Gutta Percha and Oak Tanned Leather BELTING, machine stretched and copper riveted, and warranted superior to any other made. N. B. All the above goods will be sold at manufacturers' prices.

T. G. Molineaux, Practical Roll Turner and Constructor of every description of machinery used in the manufacture of Rolled

and Hammered Iron.

NORTH MAIN STREET, ST. LOUIS, MO. References: Gray, Clark & Boyle, and Wm. Mulligan, Manager of St. Louis Rolling Mill. Rarch'55 GEO. D, HUMPHREYS. LUCIUS H. TERRY. THOS. E. TUTT. HUMPHREYS, TUTT & TERRY, (Successors to S. Humphreys & Co.) Wholesale Grocers and Commission Merchants,

No. 95 SECOND STREET, ST. LOUIS, MO. ELLIS, LOW & HUTTON, Wholesale and Retail Family Grocers,

Northwest corner of 2d & Chesnut sts., ST. LOUIS, MO.

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Extra charge for tickets purchased in the cars. COMMERCIAL REFECTORY,

Freight office. No. 39 South Levee.

Freight for stations on this line will be received and forwarded from the Company's Warehouse, No. 39 South Levee. For information in regard to the same apply to

G. W. JENKS, Gen. Freight Agent. R. WALKER, Supt. Superintendent's Offioe, Jan. 6, 1855

WILSON & COOPER, Jobbers and Dealers in Fancy & Staple Dry Goods, Ten Buildings, cor. 4th & Locust strs.,

ST. LOUIS, MO.

NOTICE. The undersigned respectfully informs his old friends and customers, that he has associ ated with him in business, Mr. JOSEPH Q. LAWS, late cutter in the old established house of John Weyman & Co., city of New York, and he is now enabled to produce all articles for gentlemen's wear, in the best and most approved style.

GEORGE W. WEST, Merchant Tailor, Chesnut near Third Street,

GEO. W. WEST,
Merchant Tailor,

Chesnut, near Third street, St. Louis, Mo.

and Merchants' Dining Hall, Nos. 67, 69 and 71 Chesnut Street, ST. LOUIS, MO.

Doors open from 6 A. M. to 12 P. M. Bills of fare will be found on the tables, with the prices of every Dish prepared for BREAKFAST from 6 to 10 A. M.; for DINNER, from 12 to 3, and for SUPPER, from 6 to 8 P. M. Also Dishes of from 25 to 30 different and separate kinds of soups, meats, vegetables and deserts HOT, OF cooked to order in Restaurant style. ABNER HITCHCOCK, Sup't JAMES STREETT & CO. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL CLOTHIERS, No. 122 North Main street, and No. 6, 8 & 10 Vine street, St. Louis. CLOTHING of all kinds made at short notice and at low prices..

march'55.

Full Suits made in 24 hours New Foreign Book and Musie STORE,

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