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27 as a tailoring establishment and a Mr. Sommers as a Hat and Cap store which was entirely consumed with their contents--it being very frosty the Engine the only one in the City could not be put in operation for half an hour--and the prospect of a large conflagration was at one time almost certain--as the next store adjoining was a drug store and the only thing that saved it was that the roof was covered with snow--after the Engine was got in operation the flames were quickly subdued--Mr Robinsons' loss is about $2000. insured for $1000.--Summer' loss $3000. insured $2000. -- Mr Lane the proprietor of the Music Store died at 3 o'clock this morning--have been to School today--we are to have a lecture this evening on commercial law.-- Saturday Feby 9th Attended the lecture at the College last evening--it was delivered by Ben. Darkin? Esq one of the best Lawyers in the State.--his subject was--Promissory Notes--he merely gave the outlines and at the next lecture will give the detail.--have been to School and am becoming more and more interested as I proceed and hope I shall learn to be a Bookkeeper yet. --the school was dismissed at 4 o'clock. and the scholars went off in search of some sport.-- Sunday Feby 10th I arose at 7 oclock and after breakfast took a walk about the city for an hour--it is situated on the west bank of the Mississippi on rather uneven land--the business part is on the level land between the river and the bluffs--and the churches, School Houses, and dwelling or unclear on a number of small bluffs or hills. and make a fine appearance--there are some very fine Buildings, which will compare very well with the east--the city contains about 12000 inhabitants. yesterday our landlord met with another misfortune--a boarder by the name of Bennett run off or took Scotch leave, taking with him two coats an overcoat and a Frock with $50. Mr R.