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The publisher of the
public to third edition, begs leave respectfully to return his thanks for
the very liberal patronage with which the work has met, and of which
the present number will be found more worthy than either of its prede-
cessors. Great care and pains have been bestowed in the compilation
of this edition, in the hope of rendering it entirely acceptable to the
public, but the publisher is aware that he cannot claim to have achiev-
ed entire success. He feels satisfied, however, that no inaccuracies will
be found which can be autributed to neglect, or inattention, on his part.
Such as exise are necessarily incident to the work, which it is impracti-
eable to a make as perfect as might be wished.
An apology is, however, due from the publisher to his patrons for the
failure that has taken place in fulfilling one part of his proposals, _that
in which he promised to present with the Directory a Map of the City.
He formed it impossible to obtain the map without an expense far beyond
what the price of the Directory would justify, and he hopes for the in-
dulgence of his subscribers, particularly as he now presents them for the
man price that has been heretofore charged more than double the quan-
tity of matter. He intends to publish a Directory for
will endeavor to present the map with an increased quantity and variety
of matter
The site on which
as
was laid off and named
reigning monarch of
then designated by the name of
its situation soon attracted attention, and in the year after its
settlement the
Louis
continued until the transfer of that territory to the U. States.
Up to the time when steam boats were used in the navigation
of the western waters,
point on the
comparatively an inconsiderable town. Before that time navi-
gation was carried on by means of keel boats and barges, and
great dlays in intercommunication by water necessarily took
place. In
General Pike. From that time the progress of
been steady and uniform. No city in the west has advanced
more surely, although some have been more rapid in their de-
velopment. Her commercial and mercantile operations have
been based on the solid capital, and not less solid integrity of
her citizens; and have received an impulse from the unquestion-
albe fact, that there is on the
vantages in its favor, as
must continue to be, the most important point in the vast re-
gion which surround it. To it
large part of
a market, and there is no reason to suppose that it claims, in
that respect, can be superceded to any extent by any place
which may hereafter spring up.
The growth of
comparatively slow. In
ment, its population was only 700. In
in
continued to this time. Its population, within the corporate
limits, (which are very confined,) is 16,291. the suburbs, which
are in fact a part of the city, have a population of 6,349, making
a total of 22,640, and an increase in ten years of 16,388, or more
than 250 per cent. It is not unreasonable to suppose, that, at
the end of another ten years, the city will number between
40,000 and 50,000 inhabitatns, and will take rank among the
first cities of the Union.
her people has been but partially directed to manufactures until
recently, when the public mind seems to be turned towards
them. The commercial relations of the city are extended over
the entire west, and it will not be considered exaggerative, or
more than what is admitted by all who visit it, that
must, at no distant day, be the commercial emporium of the
valley of the Mississippi. In the year
steamboat arrivals at
213,193. In
244,185. The increase has taken place in spite of the unfortu-
nate state of moneyed affairs over the whole country.
which annually turn out a very large amount of castings, both
for home consumption and for export. There are, besides, two
White Lead Mills, a Type Foundry, a Sugar Refinery, two
Planing Machines, nine Saw Mills, which annually produce
lumber to the amount of about $170,000, and two steam and
one water Flouring Mills, which annually consme about 175,-
000 bushels of wheat, producing about 35,000 barrels of flour.
In addition to these, there is about to be established a Bagging
and
establishment of this kind are very great, and the concern, if
prudently manged, cannot fail to be profitable. The manufac-
tures of
years will be required to incease and extend them in any very
considerable degree.
The literary institutions of
versity
pal;) the
first named has been established for some years, and is in a high-
ly flourishing condition.
established, but has been very successful. the two others are
actively useful, and present each during the winter a course of
lectures on literary subjects, by gentlemen of ability.
In addition to these, there has been established during the
past year a Medical College which bids fair to be permanent.
It is a branch of
fessors, who seem very solicitous for the welfare of the institu-
tion. By the individual efforts of
who the project for the establishment of the school proceeded,
a hall, for the use of the Facutly, was erected during the past
year in a conspicuous and advantageous position. The amphi-
theatre for lectures will contain four hundred persons. Great
credit is due to
verance displayed by him in carrying out this laudable under-
taking.
The Western Academy of Natural Sciences is an institution
which was established in
It has been and is likely to be sustained by their praiseworthy
efforts, and to give an impulse to the cause of science in the city.
During the last few years, the cause of education has received
more attention than formerly. Schools have been multiplied,
under the care of competent teachers. The Directors of the
Public Schools have erected two capacious and substantial
school houses, in which between two and three hundred scholars
are taught by respectable and efficient teachers. It is con-
templation soon to lput up additional school houses, and to in-
crease the numbers as the means of the board of directors will
enable them to do so.
There are thirteen Churches in the city, some of which are of
considerable architectural beauty. There are two Roman Ca-
tholic, two Episcopal, two Presbyterian, one Associate Reform-
ed Presbyterian, one Methodist, one Unitarian, one Baptist, one
German Lutheran, and two African Churches.
Of the daily papers five are political, and one neutral in politics.
they are all edited with ability, and all well supported.
Much complaint has been heretofore made against the hotels
of
removed. A new and splendid hotel, surpassed by few in the
country in dimensions and convenience, and to be called Lucas
House, is about to be finished and leased to two enterprising
gentlemen, who will doubtless afford every comfort which
the traveller can desire.
The public and private buildings of
been erected within the last few years, give evidence of much
taste and munificence. The Roman Catholic Cathedral, the
Episcopal and Second Presbyterian Churches, and the Hotel,
are beautiful and imposing specimens of architecture. The new
Courthouse, now in progress of erectin, will be a splendid
building, which would be creditable to any city in the country.
In addition to these ornamental public works, the city in inter-
spersed with private residences and warehouses, which present
striking specimens of costly, handsome and durable architecture.
There is much in the steady, onward progress of
gartify all who feel an interest in her prosperity. Her advance
in population, wealth, and importance, has been somewhat re-
tarded by the commercial difficulties under which the whole country has labored for some years past, but has not been stop-
ped. It is indeed difficult to imagine a state of things which could arrest it. A city, situated as
has attained the station of the principal mart of a great territory,
must become, in spite of all adverse circumstance, a great em-
porium. That
The names of the streets, and the numbers of the houses
are given, without the superstuous repetition of the words street
and number.
Boundaries Of The Wards.
First Ward commences at the southern limits of the city, and
extends north to Elm street.
Second Ward commences at Elm, and extends north to Pine
street.
Third Ward commences at Pine, and extends north to Vine
street.
Fourth Ward commences at Vine street, and extends to the
northern limits of the city.
The wards extend east and west, from the Mississippi river
to the western limits of the city.
Containing a list of Removals, and New Establishments opened,
since the body of the Directory was written out.
kerage, and every other charge actually incurred.
The risk of loss by fire, unless insurance be ordered, and of
robbery, theft, and other unavoidable occurrences, if the usual
care be taken to secure the property, is in all cases to be borne
by the owners of the goods.
Interest to be charged at the rate of Ten per cent. per annnm
on all debts, after maturity, until paid.
Other articles in proportion.
For the second and succeeding months, one-half of the above
Rates to be charged. The rule, under the head ‘‘Commission,’’
respecting fire, robbery, theft, &c. to apply, also, in the case of
Storage.
This church, whose name does not indicate her principles, had her
origin in a secession from the General Assembly of hte Church of Scot-
land, A. D.
She is Presbyterial in her government and discipline, and Calvanistic
in her doctrines.
Among the principal promoters of this secession were the
nezer
chism, explanatory of the Westminster divines’ ‘‘Shorter Catechism.’’
This large catechism is highly prized throughout the Presbyterian
churches of the United States, and is commonly known by the name of
Fisher and Erskines’ Catechism)
Another promoter of this secession was the
lebrated in the Presbyterian churches of these United States as the author of various standard theological works, of which the most generally
known is that one entitled, ‘‘Man’s four-fold state.’’ Many of these se-
ceders having in the progress of time emigrated to America, considered
that many of the same reasons for separation from the General Assem-
bly of Presbyterians existed also in America, and therefore continued a
distinct denomination, and assumed the name of Associate Reformed
Church.
For the purpose of aiding in the maintenance and education of
destitute Orphan Boys, under the care of the Sisters of Charity
secting ticket, which will be taken at the discretion of the pupil, $10
Graduation fee, $20; Matriculation fee, $5.
Students before applying for the degree of M. D. are required to at-
tend two full courses in this institution, or one in some respectable school,
and the last in this, and to be of good moral character.
If a practitioner of Medicine apply, he shall give evidence of his hav-
ing been in a reputable practice for three years, and have attended one
course in this institution.
The regular lectures will commence on the first Monday of Novem-
ber next, and terminate on the 1st of March. The room for practical
Anatomy will be open during the month of October, and lectures free of
expense will be delivered to the pupils in attendance.
Board can be obtained in the city of
in the West where there is a medical school. A cheaper ;market cannot
be found in any city on the continent; and there is no good reason why
boarding should not be cheaper here than elsewhere. Good boarding
can be obtained for from $3 to $5 per week.
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