English and Classical Academy, STE. GENEVIEVE, мо. The third session of this popular and flourishIng High School will commence on the 5th day of February, 1855, and terminate on the 16th day of July following. There will be vacation from the last named day until the first day of September. The fourth session will begin on the first day of September, 1855, and end on the first day of February, 1856. These two sessions will constisute the second academical year. The Institution now numbers sixty pupils, a large number of whom are boarder, and members of highly respectable familles of Ste. Genevieve and counties adjoining. The course of education comprises all the branches of a thor ough English education, the elementary and higher mathematics with the Greek, Latin, German and French languages. The Academy is situate on a delightful eminence in the suburbs of the city, commanding a splendid panorama view of the Mississippi and the opposite section of the State of Illinois. From its site a large and highly picturesque expanse is spread befor the eye, affording to the spectator a landscape of varied beauty and surpassing healthfulness. The buildings are very commodious and comfortable the accommoda NEW CORN PLANTER. & JONES RANDALL tions ample and satisfactory, and the health and comfort of the students sedulously attended to. Everything of a sectarian character is carefully excluded, and a rigid morality enforced. TERMS.-Per Session, always in advance. Tuition, board and washing............$75 00 For extras-English Department.. ..... 12 50 Greek, Latin, French, German, and Music, extra. For further particulars apply to FIRMIN A. ROZIER, Principal, Ste. Genevieve, Mo. CORN PLANTER With this machine, one man, with no team, will drop and cover ten acres a day, in straight rows each way. It may be adjusted to plant any width, depth or any average of any number of kernels. Its planting is uniform-never deep at one time and shallow at another. It weighs less than a common rifle, makes quick and easy work, and does it well. It will pay for itself three times over the first season. to manufacture and sell in Missouri. Office at For sale by E. LEIGH, proprietor of the right Smyth & Gores, 19 Levee, and 38 Commercial street, St. Louis, Mo. Price $10. Six machines for $50. Every machine is warranted. Page's Patent Portable Saw Mills, THRESHERS with and without Seperators; Horse CASTINGS of every description, made to order at short notice. T. J. Dowdall. R. E. Carr COR. SECOND AND MORGAN STS. All letters addressed (post-paid) to E. Leigh, care of Smyth & Gore, St. Louis, Mo., will reFor particulars sed ceive prompt attention. Circulars. march'55 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC! of all sizes, suitable for Breweries, Distilleries s we are engaged in the manufacture of TANKS and Soap Manufactories, we would respectfully call the attention of those engaged in the above business to them, which we will warrant equal, if not supe rior, to any made in the city, and at least 10 per cent. less than they can be gotten elsewhere. Also we make STEAM BOILERS of the best materials and superior workmanship, warranted equal to any in the United States, and at prices satisfac tory to all. Also all kinds of SHEET IRON WORK AND BLACKSMITHING. Also we are manufacturing most kinds of mer chantable IRON, both round and square, of the best quality. We are also manufacturing RAILROAD SPIKES and CHAIRS, with much facility. Persons in want of any thing in our line would do well to give us a call before contracting elsewhere. We will purchase all kinds of scrap iron, for which we will pay the highest price in cash, or n exchange for new iron. Cherry and Carr, St. Louis, Mo. GREY, BOYLE & CLARK. Kingsland & Cuddy, PPOPRIETORS OF OF NEW YORK Would announce that he is at resent deliv 0. MANUFACTURERS OF STEAM ENGINES AND BOILERS, SAW AND GRIST MILL MACHINERY, TOBACCO SCREWS and Presses, Lardering a Course of Lectures at St. I Kettles, Lard Screws and Cylinders, Wool Carding Machines, Young's Patent Smut Machines, Building Castings, &c. Agents for the sale of James Miller & Co.'s Superior MACHINE CARDS. I is, where 55, during aily at his he will remain until April which period he may be consult rooms, at the Virginia Hotel fo PULMONARY CONSUMPTIO CHRONIC BRONCHITIS, DYSPEPSIA, FEMALE DISEAS And all other diseases connectel with, or predisposing to Consumption, in the treatment of which his ample experience. and unrivalled given him opportunities for observrtion, h the most marked success. DR. FITCH desires to see hi sonally in every instance wher where it is not, a careful statem may be sent by letter, to which will be returned, giving hi case, and when he is willing to treatment, will state the expe edies requisite. tients perit is possible: of the case ompt reply ion of the dertake the of the rem march 55. Jas E. Yeatman, Charles Miller, Laurason Levering, Geo. K. McGunnegle. G. K. McGUNNEGLE, President. THOMAS WEBSTER, Secretary. Globe Mutual Insurance Co. of St.Louis. Office, S. W. corner of Main & Chesnut streets, second floor. Capital stock secured and paid $153,000, being increased to $200,000. W. W. GREENE, President. J. H. LUCAS, Vice President. W. BROCKWAY, JR., Secretary. Insures against Marine and Fire losses, and returns 50 per cent. of profits to customers in proportion to premiums. Losses liberally adusted and paid. Missouri State Mutual Fire & Marine Insurance Company of St. Louis. Capital $300,000, and constantly increasing. OPEN Fire Policies granted, and Term Policies, for any period from thirty days to six years. DIRECTORS: D. D. Page, S. M. Edgell, J. S. McCune, F. Ray, B. W. Alexander, E. Wyman, C. S. Greely, C. H. Peck, D. A. January. S. M. EDGELL, President. H. BACON, Treasurer. F. B. Homes, Secretary. Office in Exchange Building, Southwest corner of Main and Olive streets. Commission Merchants. B. MERRILL, Refer to M. Tarver, Esq., St. Louis, Mo. St. Louis Steam Planing and Saw Mill; Sash, Door, Blind, Moulding and Box Factory, CORNER OF O'FALLON & 13TH STREETS Office, South side of Olive, between Fourth and Fifth Streets, St. Louis, Mo. We have always on hand FLOORING of the various qualities, both white and yellow Pine; SHELVING SHEATHING, and every description of DRESSED LUMBER, for Carpenters immediate use. Are also prepared to PLANE SPLIT and RIP LUMBER, at short notice. SASH, DOORS, BLINDS, MOULDINGS and BOXES, warranted of the best material and workmanship. Also, DOOR and WIN DOW FRAMES, on hand or made to order. WADE, STILLE & CO. JULIUS HUTAWA, Lithographic and Map Publish iug Office, No. 45 North Second Street, between Pine & GRIMSLEY & CO., Dealers in all kinds of Saddles, Bridles, Harness, Trunks, Bags, &c., No. 68 Main street, four doors below Olive st., St. Louis, Mo. Jewelry, Watchmakery & ENGRAVING. P. STUBENRAUCH & SONS, zo. 11 N. 3d str. between Chesnut & Marke and No. 17, Chesnut street, opposite the New Post Office. Would call the attention of the public and the trade generally to their extensive stock of Jewelry, Watches and Clocks. They also are well enabled by long practice and experience to perform all kinds of engraving, in stone as well as metal, in the best style, such as seals or Notary Publics, for Insurance Companies, for Railroad Cos., and all other Companies. All orders promptly executed and on the most liberal terms. HARLES DERBY, Wholesale Dealer in Foreign Liquors and Wines, Domestic Liquors, and that well known "Star" Brand Rectified Whisky, No. 71 Levee, (entrance from Levee and Commercial Street,) St. Louis. NGELRODT & BARTH, Commission and A Forwarding Merchants, No. 126 North Second Street, between VineStreet and Wash-of ington Avenue, St. Louis, Mo. THE WESTERN JOURNAL AND Civilian M. TARVER & H. COBB, Editors and Proprietors. ART. ......... ........... ........ I.-BEAUTY-ITS MORAL USES. By the SENIOR EDITOR.. ...... .... ...... ........ COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT. COMMERCE OF CHICAGO.-Receipts of Flour for three years.... ...... NORTH MISSOURI RAILROAD. Annual Report of the President.. 60 65 ..... ...... 66 COMMERCIAL REGULATIONS. THE RECIPROCITY TREATY BETWEEN THE UNITED LITERARY DEPARTMENT. 67 MY DEAR OLD HOME. By L. L. C., of Pike Co., Mo.... .... ...... .......... 74 ...... |