C. M & H. M. Warren ,
Manufacturers of
Warren’s Improved Fire and Water Proof
Composition Roofs
and
Roofing Materials,
Office No. 11, New Post Office Building, corner of Second
and Chesnut streets.

The attention of the public is respectfully invited to some of the advantages of our mode of
Roofing, in the manufacture of which we have been extensively engaged at Cincinnati, Ohio,
for the last seven years, and for about five years in this city.

We have made arrangements for a constant supply of Gravel, of an excellent quality,
from over two hundred miles above St. Louis, by the use of which we art enabled to complete
our Roofs at once, avoiding he necessity of going over them second time, as we had to do
when we were obliged to use sand instead of gravel, and in doing so, we make a
Better Roof than it is possible to make with Sand,
(We speak advisedly upon this point, for we have used Gravel at Cincinnati and other cities,)
and with our present facilities we are enable to put on Gravel at the same price that we used
to one-coat work with sand. Thus we save to the builder the cost of the second coat Gravel
will not wash off into the gutters as sand does; besides it has other important advantages.

Those who may wish sand Roofs, we shall accommodate at a reduced price.

We are also introducing other improvements in the manner of putting on our Roofs, which,
we think, renders it the most desirable Roof in use.

They require an inclination of only one inch to the foot, which is often of great advantage,
in case of fire and for drying purposes. Thsy are afforded at a price not not much to exceed the
ordinary cost of shingle roofing, while the amount of material saved, which would otherwise
be used in extending up the wall and framing for a steen roof, often renders the cost of a buil-
ding considerably less with a Composition Roof than with shingles. The expense of one gut-
ter may of tentimes be avoided, as the distance the watar has to run does not ncrese the
liability to leak. Gutters may be formed of same material as the Roof, at much less expense
than any other. In case of defect or injury from any cause, there is no Roof so easiy repaired.
We pledge ourselves that no hinderance to the progress of other parts of the building shall
be caused by our delay.

Thankful for past favors, we only ask a continuance of public patronage so long as our work
shall merit it. A few of the numerons testimonials, in favor of our Roofs, are subjoined.
And those who may desire to see a Gravel Roof, are requested to call, and we shall take
pleasure in showing the one over our office and others which are easy of access.

N. B.—Directions for use will accompany the materials, or, when desired, experienced men
will be furnished to assist in putting them on.

All work done by us, warranted.

C. M. & H. M. Warren.

M’Lean’s
Volcanic Oil Liniment,
The Greatest Remedy Ever Discovered
for Man or Beast.

The unparalleled success of this Liniment is sufficient
guarantee for its astonishing efficacy. The Lame are
made to walk, the Wounded, Bruised and Sore are healed,
and all who use it rejoice in its healing and invigorating
effects.

Adams & Co.’s
Express,
Forwarding and Commission House,
Intelligencer Buildings,
78 North Third street, St. Louis, Mo.

Parcels, Bundles, Boxes. Jewelry, Bank Notes, Specie

And other articles of value, forwarded to all parts of the United
States and Europe.

The California, Australia and European Expresses,
Go forward by every steamer, in charge of special messengers, and
will be found the safest mode of transportation for all descriptions of
Merchandise, Gold Dust, &c.,
We will furnish Sight Drafts on any part
of Europe,
For any amount, from £1 upwards.

E. P.Gray, ,
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in
Cheap Publications & Periodicals,
No. 127 Fourth, corner Locust,
All the
Late Books, Magazines, Newspapers, &c. ,
Received direct from the publishers, by express. An extensive assort-
ment of Standard Works, School Books, Juvenile Books, Poets, &c.
Complete assortment of Blank Books, Letter and Cap Paper, Fancy
Note Paper and Envelopes. Pocket Cutlery, Port Monaies, Fancy,
Pocket and other Ink Stands, Fancy Articles.

N. B.—Dealers will do well to give me a call, as I have the most
complete assortment of Novels in the West, at the lowest rates, as well
as other Books.

Prospectus.

Valuable
Business Work
Illinois and Missouri
State Directory.

A Book for Every Business Man.

The undersigned, publisher of the
St. Louis Business Directory,
Is about to commence a work with the above title, and begs to call
your attention to the following advertisement:

☞The Directory will contain the Name, Occupation, and post office addres of
all the principal business men in the States of Missouri and Illinois, comprising Mer-
chants, Manufacturers, Lawyers, Physicians, Dentists, Banking and Insurance Com-
panies, &c., &c. Also, Schools, Colleges, Academies, Hotels, Benevolent Institu-
tions, Public Works, &c., &c. Officers of the States, City and County Governments,
Courts, Post Mastery, &c., and a great variety of other useful information. The
whole carefully compiled from authentic sources, classified and alphabetically ar-
ranged; thereby making it, in all respects, a
Complete and Valuable Reference Book,
For all classes of business men in the community.

☞The sire of the work will be Royal Octavo, 600 pages. Subscription price, $3,
payable on delivery. A portion of the work will be set apart for
Business Cards and Advertisements.

As this work will have a general circulation in every county, city,
and town, in the two States of Missouri and Illinois, no better medium
can be offered for advertising than is here afforded to business men gene-
rally. Terms, $20 per page. No advertisement inserted for less than
$5, for one-fifth of a page.

Every effort will be made to have the work as complete as possible.
It will be ready for delivery by the middle of November, 1853. Ad-
vertisers must hand in their cards prior to the first of October, to insure
insertion.

Respectfully,

Wm.William L.Montague, .

St. Louis, Mo., August 1, 1853.

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ne. cor.,for North-east corner; sw. cor.,for South-west corner; ups.,for up-stairs; opp.,for opposite; prop.,for proprietor; off.,for office; res.,for residence; wash av.,for Washington avenue; frank av.,for Franklin avenue.