ticipated in all other measures of public concern, and was regarded as a liberal-minded and valuable member of the House. At this period Mr. CHAMBERS had acquired very considerable character as a lawyer and a politician, in a section of the country which was rather prodigal of sound lawyers and acute politicians. He was able to cope with the best of them, and his success in both capacities was more marked than generally falls to the lot of young men. But he was not satisfied with this position. His ambition was not yet gratified. Possibly his connexion as editor of a weekly newspaper at Bowling Green, in Pike county, first turned his attention to a different theatre and a more extended field of action and usefulness. At all events, his negotiatons for the purchase. of the "Missouri Republican" were consummated, and in July, 1837, he became the editor and joint proprietor of the establishment-a position which he retained to the time of his fatal illness. How he performed his multifarious duties with what vigor, and energy, and judgment and tact-the people are here to bear testimony, and the paper itself is the best evidence. For seventeen years, his history is blended with that of the "Republican," and it needs neither illustration, nor apology, nor defence. In all the troublous times of the city within that period - and they were many and remarkable, and such as no other city has experienced we never knew his spirit to quail, or to give way under what seemed to be thick-coming and unending disasters. He was always at his post, in the gloomiest times encouraging the timid, counselling the desperate, diligently unfolding the means of avoiding the effects of pecuniary, or other embarrassments and never for a moment despairing of the glorious destiny of St. Louis. The Flood, the Fire, and the Pestilence, quickly following each other, had no terror to deter him from the performance of his obligations as a citizen and as a man; and those who served with him as members of the "Board of Public Health" in that fatal year when the cholera daily swept hundreds of people to the grave, and when the strongest-minded men gave way before the panic, will bear witness to the personal services rendered by him, day and night, throughout that frightful period. Of his social relations-his hospitality-his attention to strangers, and his friendly intercourse with his fellow-citizens it does not become us to speak. It was a source of great pleasure to him to be able to extend these courtesies and civilities, at all times, to the recipients of them. Mr. CHAMBERS was married in 1833 to the lady who now mourns his death. He leaves three children-a son and two daughtersand two step-sons, to whom he has been as faithful as a fatherto regret that they have so soon been deprived of his excellent counsel and fond care. They have the sympathy of the whole community in their affliction. Here is your glove, But dont believe, That fancy name Romance has fled, A name most dear, Desdemona. Cleopatra, Portia the grand. Kind Cordelia, And your Love! Oh! Here first I loved, As Romeo's love, So do I, yet. But then to touch, I fear that thou Harry to Julie. But I will press, And let linger, It o'er and o'er, Of joy-of what- Not terrestrial, With ecstacy, Ah! why is this? Done any thing, But with wildness, And all my Love! I state, true is, I'm Yours Truly W Land Agency Notice. WORTHINGTONG, SNETHEN continues to practice Law in the Supreme Court; to attend to cases before Congress; to prosecute Claims and settle accounts against the Departments and Boards of Commissioners; to procure Patents at home and abroad; to obtain Pensions and Bounty lands; to collect debts, dividends. legacies and inheritances in any part of the United States and in foreign countries; to make investments of funds in Loans and Stocks and on Bonds and Mortgage: and to negociate the purchase and sale of Loans, Land and Patent-rights in any State of the Union. Particular attention paid to Ca'tfornia Land Title cases coming up to the U. S. Supreme Court on appeal. Communications prepaid, addressed to W. G. SNETHEN, 5, Carrol Place, Capitol Hill, Washington, D. C., will meet with Prompt attention. 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 cust omers 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. WITTER, 38 Walnut street, corner of 2d, C. M. Louis, 10. German and French stand ard works, Novels and School Books. Blank 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 shortest notice. JONATH College. JONES' ATHAN COMMERCIAL COLLEGE, 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 pract cal 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. mation in regard to the terms, the course of For CIRCULARS containing inforinstruction and all business connected with the above, call at the "Book-keeping Department," corner of Fourth and Chestnut streets, or address JONATHAN JONES, St. Louis, Mo Roofs. M. & H. M. WARREN. manufacturers C. of Warren's Improved Fire and WaterProof Composition Roofs, and Roofing Materials, which are kept constantly on hand and for sale (with directions for use) to those in the country who may desire to adopt this mode of roofing. 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. Horse Shoeing. hoer JOHN MULLERY, Premium Horse in the alley, opposite the Post Office, will as usual pay particular attention to the various diseases affecting the feet of horses, and will guarantee to give general satisfaction in either of the above departments. PENDZINSKI, Premium Trunk Maker. M. Constantly on hand, at wholesale and retail, and made to order at the shortest notice, Hard Leather Trunks, Solid Leather Steel Spring Trunks, Valises, Carpet Bags, Packing Trunks, Ladies' Dress Boxes, &c. Trunks repaired in the best manner. Call and examine for yourselves before buying elsewhere, as I am determined to sell as low as any house in the trade, at all risks, No. 42 North Second street [Westside,] between Chestnut and Pine streets, May, 1851. ROLIN CLARK, Foundry. PHILANDER BRALEY. JOHN RENFREW. ALEXANDER CROSIER. Jewelry, Watchmakery & ENGRAVING. P. STUBENRAUCH & SONS, 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. Commission Merchants. B. MERRILL, Tuscumbia, Ala. Refer to M. Tarver, Esq., St. Louis, Mo. ANGELRODT & BARTH, Commission and Forwarding Merchants, No. 126 North Second Street, between VineStreet and Washington Avenue, St. Louis, Mo. DUSSELL & BENNETT, Wholesale Grocers and Commission Merchants, North-West corner of Olive and Second streets, opposite the Monroe llouse, St. Louis, Mo. Flowers. LORA GARDEN.- This establishment con not excelled, perhaps, by any in the United States. Of ROSES alone there are 230 varieties and the proprietor has devoted ten years to storing his BOT-HOUSES, 420 feet long, with specimens of rare and beautiful plants, and flowers from almost every part of the globe The garden is pleasantly situated on South Seventh street and affords a delightful retreat from the noice and dust of the city. A commodious SALOON has been fitted up and will FOUNDRY AND to North-west corner of Main and Biddle streets. Manufacturers of all kinds of machinery, boilers and sheet iron work, portable circular saw mills always on hand, all orders executed with fidelity and despatch. Records. PERSONS wishing to obtain transcripts of records in New Madrid county, can pro cure them without delay by addressing the undersigned. And to avoid the inconvenience of remitting small sums, the records will be directed to George Pegrim & Co.. St. Louis, who will deliver the same upon the payment of the fees. WM. MOSELEY, Recorder of New Madrid Co., Mo. March, 1851. Boots & Shoes. Mauufacturers of Boots and Shoes. No. 44 Main Street, Fourth door South of Pine,) St. Loui Mo SCHROETER & EBY, Saddlery. T. GRIMSLEY & CO., Dealers in all kinds of Saddles, Bridles, Harness, Trunks, Carpet Bags, &c., No. 68 Main street, four doors below Olive st., St. Louis, Mo. and other refreshments suitable to the season MR. P. A. PIGNERO begs to inform the publie and the Ladies more particularly, that he has taken the store, corner of Fine & Fourth streets, under Planters' House, to which he will remove nie establishment for False Hair, of every varie y, and for matums, Combs, &c. &c. Mr. Piguero has recently received from the East a large and select lot of Wigs, Pues, and False Hair, manufactured in every style and to suit every taste. He begs for an examination of his stock. Private rooms for ladies and gentlemen, entirely seperate, and fitted up, where consultation on diseases of the hair can be had free of harge. JOHN LOUGHBOROUGH, Attorney and Counsellor at Law, office No. 56 Pine street, near Third, (adjoining that of the Clerk of the Supreme Court. M. TARVER & H. COBB, Editors and Proprietors. L.-DUTY ON RAILROAD IRON. Objections to the Bill pending in III.-WILD AND CULTIVATED FRUITS OF OREGON................... IV. VALLEY OF THE AMAZON: Its mineral and vegetable pro- ductions; its hydrography, climate, population, agriculture, com- Treaty between Brazil and Peru respecting the navigation of the Amazon and its tributaries. Decree of the President of Peru V-VALLEY OF THE OHIO. Its conquest and settlement by Ameri- cans. Negotiation by Virginia with the Spanish governor of Louisiana for arms, military stores, &c. Expeditions from Fort Pitt to New Orleans, in 1769 and 1774. Foundation of Lexing- |