Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-12-18

But rtill, O Lord the pions heart
And Houl-toned voice are singing!
From The Nev York American.
THE INPATIENT.
Why stays he thun1 he would be here,
II his love equalled mine
Me thinks had | one fond Gagged dove,
| would not let 1t pine.
lie comes no more to zee mo,
(IIe called tho his wild fiower).
] hear TINT winning sound no more,
But, oh | feel its power.
I'm weary with my watching,
y Because | watcl, in vain,
But wo1nan's heart must suffer much
In solitude and pain.
What 10 it Keeps him from mo
Oh ! if my eyes IRE dim,
lie might have known 'twas~-wearittess
In watching long for him. a
And if my cheek has faded,
Kind words could make It bloom
lis voice could caii my spirit back,
Though sinking in the tomb.
but now, I'll weep no more,.--
Why should | weep in vain!
Oh ! robe me IN a garb Of pride,
Deck Inc with iewel'd ehain~~.
I'll seek, in halls Of splendor.
Forgetfu)ness and scorn;
The blood OF my own naughty line
Hath i'll his talaehood borne.
The red rose on my forehead
Shall brightly bloom ut eve
Farewell, farewell, false Love of mine,
No longer will | grieve.
Scarce had the maiden spoken,
When spriaging TO her side,
A manly form hneels at her feet
ooh where was woman's pride1)
" The district court under the esteemed
Judge Johnson, commenced its session at Ut
Franclsville last Monday week. The Chroni-
Gle says the criminal docket is quite full.
"TuE SLAVE, MAplsoN."-So much Of the
confession Of this doomed culprit as relates to
his being sold to the Hon. Henry Clay, and the
swindling, thieving conduct Of his owner in
Virginia, has been most pointedly disproved by
letters from Mr.. Clay, Gen. Jackson, and other
gentlemen Of indisputable honor. A horrid
rogue that Madison.
Aca1cuLruRA1-The following letter was
received by a citizen of this place, a few daya
since, from n gentleman we'll known to our
old inhabitants. Although now in the vale Of
years, he continues to take a lively interest in
the welfare of his fellow citizens. His OPT
Mons, too, are we'll deserving the highest con-
sideratioa of the inhabitants Of this city they
are just such as every active, rejecting mind
will at once perceive to be correct. ExERT1oN /!
is needed, and that alone, to make Baton Rouge
as furnishing, and more beautiful than any
city south Of the Potomac. We admire the
spirit that pervades the lines of the veteran
writer below. Give US a few young men,
Nth such souls, and the work will prosper
gloriously.
The benevolent gentleman kindly offers to
those who may desire it, ample information
relative to the culture of silk. We beg at
once to be recognised as g petitioner for his
favors:--not that we are, or expect soon to be
able, to engage in that business, but simply
that we may communicate the same again te
others, through the Gazette.
81. T,rancisuills, Non. 9th, 1881.
DIAN SIR 1T is now about thirty-two
wears since | first visited Baton Rouge. And
it is almost twenty-eight years, since | took
nv domicil in that pleasant town, where
resided several years in succession. There
formed nv first southern acquaintance witt
many friendly hearts, whose friendship ha:
endured and beea mutually sustained withou
abuse. Baton Rouge was the place of my
choice it 10 the site where the "sun frs
shone most pleasantly" upon my new birth
as a citizen and a subject OF the state OF LOU
siana. am partial to the state OF Louisian;
and its administration.
For MANY good reasons, | am especially par
tial to the town and citizens of Baton Rouge
from whence | hail my first utilization as a Cit
zen Of the south.
Tn December, 1914, stopped at Bato1
Rouge ON ray way to N. Orleans; but, by ad
vice from good authority, ! went no further
The town d this time was in great cominotlon
great excitement and alarm pervaded the sur
rounding country. An express had just arrive
from Gen. Jackson to General P. Thomas q
that place, (wto then commanded the secon
division of tie state of louisiana, to hurry o
all his forces to New Orleans.
The trumpet was sounding the war alarm
the drum was beating to arms ; and great wa
the hustle of lively and willing hearts an
strong arms, hurrying ON 49, battle. With on
mind, omnipotent they met the enem,
They fought; they conquered; and 500
returned with victory, to Share in peace tn
triumph, and ENJOY the boom with their reloie
ing families and friends.
The tocsin of war was now lulled to sleel
The pladdened heart of the vietors was reloit
, ing at the universal sound of victory and peac'
They were hated at every corner, with
aHonor to the brave, who in one commo
; cause, repel and conquer every common foe!
This, sir, was truly a happy time OF reloit
/ inr. JOY beamed in every feature, on ever
counteaance was the smile Of fellowship an
brotherly love. AL then were friends IN tt
!. common cause; partaking alike Of the con
0 mon feast, and 40 one was then Known as
stranger.
nv dear siirs will you not conclude that
made d wise choice to abide aud assocla
with such happy peopls'