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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-07-03
RULES FOR LOADING AND FIRING
CANNON

The approach of the National Anniversary, so ge-
nerally commemoraed wherever cannon are TO be
found, has induced the preparation and publication Of
the following which, if not strictly official, is yet
from official source:
ORDNANCE Board, March 2, 1871.
The accidental explosions of cannon, by which
many lives and limbs are lost annually, are generally
caused by fragments OF the burning cartridge from a
previous discharge, remaining the gun, and which
are not extnguished before the next charge is in
serted
By observing the following directions of these
accidents may be prevented
list The powder should be contained in a cartridge
bag made of worsed stuff serge The material
should be entirely of ,cooi of texture and the
bag should be scwed with woollen yarn.
I'd. The sponge Should be made of woollen fringe,
or sheep skin with the wool outwards, and should
fit the gun snugly and fill the bore.
Sd. The finger stall in made OF buckskn, or other
soft leather, with a cushion stuffed with hair.
The vent (touch hoe) should be stopped by forcibly
pressing the cushion upon it while the gun is being
sponged and loaded
After the gun has been fired it must be carefully
sponged extingush burning of the cartridge If
this done carefully with dry sponge it is certain
extinguish any pieces OF burning flannel. The sponge
should be forced down firmly against the bottom of
the bore and in this position it should be turned round
two three times in each direction.
Care should be taken not to very net sponge.
Ii it is slightly dampened; it may do HARM but II is
far safer to the sponge dry than when 1t contains
water for the squeezed and remains in the
bottom of the bore On inserting the cartridge its
lower end gets thoroughly soaked and the wet powder
does not burn dischagng the piece, but is driven
into the pores of the flannel and forms kind of
match, which not only retains fire. but IL with diff
Guilty extnguished by the sponge whereas dry piece
of burning flannel is extinguished very easily The
free of water in spongng is the frequent cause Of
accidental explosions.
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HEAD QUARTERS ARMY OF FLORIDA

Fort KING, June 18Th, 1871.
GENERAL: The accommodating parties referred to in
my communication No. 4, of the eth inst. returned
on the sth and reported having discovered the late
camp of Halick in this neghborhood and followed
the trail therefrom until the commanding officer
also the guides were satisfied Of its direction towards
the Tampa road and thence into the extensive swamps
and hammocks OF the Panusuekee, represented by the
negro guide recently Of that band favorte retreat
and planting ground the spot where they have here
ofore held their green-corn festival, and which has
never been penetrated by our troops. Placing every
reliance on these statements, 100 of the ID In
fantry from this and the neghboring post under 1t
Col Riley and Major Plympton, were united to the
small command which accompanied me from Tampa
put in motion on the morning of the 10Th inst, and
reached the neghborhood Of Fort Mcclure, distant
80 miles, at 7 p. NJ; marched thence in a South.
westerly direction, at ~ p. NJ. reached and passed
with infinite difficulty, the swamp, distant ~ OF IA
miles, and found ourselves as the day dawned within
three hundred ards of the first of two villages num-
bering together twenty-five huts, but not an Indian
was discovered or any sign of their presence for many
months. j had hattered myself that a movement so
fortunately timed, and such xerons and zeal as were
displayed by the officers and men, would have been
attended with better success. 1t is presumed there
being sign Of cultivation occupancy tina,
the Indians have abandoned this position, as is theiI
habit when any OF their number who could conduc,
troops captured surrender; and it is to be
hoped such is the fact, place of difficult &C
cess cannot probably be found in the Territory nor
one more susceptible of being maintained by small
force. Returning to Fort Mcclure, force was des-
patched yet OUT to and pursue the trail until
the retreat of the enemy shall he discovered
Very respectfully,
Your most obi serv't,
w, J. WORTH
Col Commanding
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-07-03

A New ESrEepRisE barque California o.
ST LOUIS Missouri arrived at Boston on SUNDAY ias'
from Mazatlan On her passage down the coast she
landed at San Bias, Don J, G. Pocheco senator from
ira STATE of Sonora on his way TO the city Of Mexico
The O has cargo Of Brazil wood pearl shell, plat
ma, virgin gold gold dust, dollars, &c
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-07-03
BANKRUPT LAW.

1t will be seen by our reports that our Patri-
otto Chief Magistrate, has deemed this subject
of sufficient Importance TO warrant his sending
to Congress a special Message The name OF
those who will be grateful TO him fo the act is
LEGION.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-07-03

Mr.! William G. Redfed, Naval Engineer and
Agent ofthe N. Y Steam Navigation Co. has written
series of letters to Com. Perry, To shew that the com
classes of steamboats, in the U. S. may be made
available for the public defence According TO his
plan $50 common steamers, and more if necessary,
armed with two Paixhan guns each may be in con
slant readiness for the public service at trAing cost
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-07-03

NATIONAL THEATaE-This establishment has been
opened under the management of Miss Moner. Mr..
l. F Tasisro made his appearance early in the week,
and on Wednesday evening " the Stranger" was per-
formed by Mr. Walack and Miss Monier in quite an
unexcep'ionable and successful manner For her sake
we regret she had not fuller house. Last evening
Mr. Lewellyn appeared in the meodrama Of Mazeppa.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-07-03
II III Z MADISONIAN
WASHINGTON CITY.
SATURDAY, JULY 3. ls4l.

In THOSE THINGS WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL LET THEIR
BE uNiTY--IN NoN-EssENTIALs, LIBERTY AND IN ALI
THINGS cHARlTY.-Augustin.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-07-03

The July number of Grahams Ladys and Gentle
mans Magazine has been sent us by Mr.. Hampton
the agent. 1t commences a new volume, opening with
two splendid steel engravngs plate of calored fash
ions for both sexes, and closing with two pages of
music.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-07-03

Governor Doty arrived at Madison, Wisconsin, on
the l7th ut where he was received with the warmest
demonstions ofaffection and regard.
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Brig. Gen. r. JONES,
Col. Commanding

Bng. Gen. r. JONES,
Adj. Gen'l U. S. A, Washington
p. $. proceed to Piatka tomorrow to arrange
with the Quarter Master General some matters con-
nected with land and transport reference to
contemplated operation on the Ockawakee.
w w
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-07-03

The Harrisburg Chronicle joins the "Watchman
in the nomination of General Scott for the Pres
dency. That paper Familiarity styles him "Old Chip
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Kings ton, 4th June, 1871.

Kingston, 4th June, lS4l. ( 81
Sir,-Your Excellency's letter Of the 26th ultimo,
closing certain indictments found by the Jurors for
the Commorfw Of Massachusetts against one
Seee alias Thompson, now in custody at Montreal,
was delivered last night by the person entrusted
with by YOU Agreeing with your Excellency, that
il is for the interests Of both countries that ugitiyes
om justice should not be protected from the action of
the laws which they have offended, have not hest
tated accede your application for the surrender of
the individual to the authorities of the State of Mas
sachusets. have accordingly directed the Sheriff Of
Montreal convey him 10 The frontier of Canada and
there deliver him the custody Of the officers d.
rccted to receive him on behalf Of the State. have
the honor to be- Sir your Excelencys most obedent,
humble servant SYDENAAM.
His Exceency Gov ERNoR DAVIS
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-07-03

The following letter from the Colonel commanding
in Florida, has been received at the Department of
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-07-03
A LETTER FROM LORD sYDENHAM.
GOVERNMENT HOUSE. }

The following is the answer OF the Governor Gene
raj of Canada Gov Davis relating TO runaway ras-
Gals. The views sound
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-07-03

RoBT. M. WELLMAN, at New Orleans, vic
Cyrus Bradley
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-02-06

Imih Marriage ce~rsmony--Tho editor Of the
Richrnund Compiler was of late, present o.. a
wedding celebrated according 10 tie form of tbs
Jewish Ritual.
a service was repeafed in the Hebrew language
"a canopy raiscd, under which the bride and
bridegroom, and those who took IN active part in
The service, mel. Hero wine was passed tho lips
Of the betrothsd, the ring was placed on he finger
Of the bride. q vine glass was dashed on tbs
floor, and the parties were united in that holy
union which both Jew and Christian believe TO he
Of Divine origin. Previous to the ceremony the
priest mentioned the three Specifications had been
given to the breaking Of the wine glass. One inn
plies that sorrow 10 ever mingled with our Joy,
that the cup Of sparkling bliss is liable TO be DASH
ed into fragments from our lips. Another de-.
fined i. a. conve5ina the idea tbat il would be 90
easy 10 reunite the broken and brittle particles Of
glass, as to put assunder those who were Joined
together. The third meaning conveyed by ths
symbol, is The remembrance that IL affords tho
Hebrew of his deaolaia heritage and his over.
thrown sanctuary. 1t *as a thrilling sight, iherS
were SO many Gentle fsees looking on, to see
the canopy reared, and that rite performed far
away from the vineyards Of Zion ard her holy
places, by those who still cling to the sy mboIs of
her ancient glory. and cherished her ancient faith,
after he long lapse Of generations.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-02-06
"A fact.

pdfnsSfic Happiaes5-Our safest RAY OF com
ing into communion with mankind, is through
our own household. For there our SORROWS and
regret, at the failings of the bad, is in proportion
to our love while our familiar intercourse with the
cool has q secretly assimulating influence upon
euf characters. The domestic man has an inde-
%penasnce of thought, which put; him at ease in
society and a chearfulness and henevolence of
feeling which seems to ray out from him, and 10
difuse a pieasurahle sense over those near him,
like a soft bright day. As domestic life strength
ems a mans virtue, so does it help to a sound
judgment, and a right balancing of thing, and
gives an integrity and ~proprhety 10 the whole
character. Godi in his goodness, has ordained .hat
virtue should make its own enjoyment, and that
whatever vice or fatty is rooted out, something
should spring up to be q Beauty anc~dslight TO the
mind. But a man of character, lightly cast, has
pleasures at home, which though fitted to his
highest nature, are common 30 him as bis daily
food. He moves abou. the house under continual
sense Of them, and is happy almost without heed
ing it.
Women have been called angels, in love tales
and sonne,s. I'LL te have Amos, learned 10 think
Of angels as little better than women. Yet a man
who knows a woman thoroughly, and loves her
truiy-and there are women who have been so
known and iaysd-will End, after a few Yeas
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-02-06
4 DF LOUISIANA.
Parish of East Baton Rouge.
Third District Court.
60 sol Eenvfn

Third District Court.
Samuel Kenyon,
rs: No 1922
Mary Bergsl, T. w. C.
I'D Y virtue of a writ Of feri facias to me direc-
~ led by the Honorable the Third District
Court, Parish and State aforesaid, will be ex-
posed at public sale on
1hursdzy, Feb Is, ls4i.
AT the Cour, house in ,ha,ovn OF Baton Rouge
all the right, titls and inter, of the defendant, in
and to, The following described property, viz:
Lot No l, in square i6, in that part of the town
of Baton Rouge. laid out by c.. Beanregar!, to-
gethtr with ali the build gs and Improvements
thereon.
Terms Of sale-Cash.
AUG DUPLANTIER,
lie 40 Sheriff.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-02-06

1 AFr#E
me ofrs,- Whoever bus Visited portueot
spain, the South OF France, or indeed any mar,
Oh the Mediterranean, tnust have been f,reibtv
struck With Tho great importance of the Diva
tee to the cniafort Of the Inhabitants. The olve
Is used IN immense quantities, and forms s, ex.
ceileni substitute for butter, hog lard. ar any 9th.
er kind IT gtease, which is uscd ir more northern
European elimatef, or in this country, for pro-
Pafing inod' This oil j. paIa,able, Wholesome
and easily obtained; and i. is sfhgu lar thnt The
cultivation OF this tree has never been in,rodncea
INTO me soatfern parts Of This country, where the
soil and tho climate mus, doubtless be- conaenjaI
to ita growth; indeed The olive Tree wilt gonr,sb
on tbe most rocky and barren soil. In Soma patt.
Of The south Of Europe, where there Is 'litle 10
.Ne seen besides masses of rock, whenever a little
poor soil appears, there are a number CT olive trees
which furnish a support 10 the inhabitants of q
village. Take away these trees, and the same
ground in corn would iIos support a single FAM
lily.
Thomas Jefferson said lha, Of all tho ains OF
heaven to man The olive tree was next 10 the tno,t
precious. If not the mos. precious. He thought Il
might even claim o preference TO bread, because
there is such an infiniiude of vegetables which
it renders a comfortable and profitable food
A single pound of olives, which can be
bought for 8 or 4 pence sterling, is equiva.
lent to many pounds of flesh, by The quantity Of
vegetables which il will procure and render Gt
and comfortable food. Without this tree, the
county Of Provence, and territory of Genoa, would
support one bali, perhaps not one third Of
their present inhabitants. Wherever tho orange
grow, the olive will flourish, being a harder
tree and il will live for ages and bear abundant
y. May We no, hope, then, that This vafaabfs
which has been for nges regarded as the en-
'5he southern parts Of this country.-Bost Msr.
your.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-02-06

A F~amily-The New York Courier and En-
| quirer thus speaks Of q family now resident in
Groton, New London county, Connecticut .
Daniel Whipple q young man Of AZ years Of
age, had a family of 10 children. and Eoah Whip
pie, 40 years of age, had 6 family Of IA children.
Daniel and MoaI. were cousins and bad married
sisters. In the the visitation Q fProsidencs, DAN
rsL died, and also Nois's wife. The Widow
had sistaeu childien % provide for, and honest
Noah only Ia dear little creatures.
To no,hers and fathers who quail at the ides
| Of supporting a small family offs or 10 look al
| This good mans history, and learn . lesson of
valor, fortitude and resignation, Both families
were entirely destitute, dependant on the labor
of their hands for support.
Nosh was q steady mason and daily went TO
his work with an honest heart and c~oDiented mind;
and when be returned home al night, ID chiBirea
aocked around him, at the door 10 receive a 10Th
es's sto,e aad cafssses. Mothers they bad rome /;
and their fathers determined lhat they shonld haze
another to protect them during the day when he
was absent, and administer To their wants At
night; +
40 On evidence OF The purity Of The religion If
his people, he did moi study alone to make himself
happy in the selection he was about TO make, be
did not think alone Of bis children, bat he thought
of Daniels-and moreover be thought of Daniels
wife, and became the father of Daniels children
and their mother the mother of bis. makiog aa
united family of 80. two elder and thirty young
er WhiPples. All lou fathers and mothers who
are perplexed and dissatisfied in providing for a
small family Of ten or twelve children. visit Con-
~neclicut, and see o small house fIled 10 overflow
ing like a bee hive. with co%ntentmeni and pleas
ure impressed on the eountenance of all; and
Won will. return home instructed and contsnted.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-02-06
Doetrp.
From tho Crescent City.
/ LOVE YOU STILL.
TO gMrLIE


The summer flowers and summer leaves are faded
And deeper shadows sleep behind the hill;
Than whc. to you before your brow was sl,aaaed
lsaid Il love you, Mia / ever wilt"
The rays of JANE, like Loves own ray 8 fell dcnsei
On the green fields, and kissed our favorite rill
When FIRST | learned to love you so intensely,
That nov. though lost to love, l love you still!
sill do Hove yoa, thou h your path of sp lendoi
Tie dim obscure has s'iadosed, boding iii;
Still do love you with a love as tender,
And breathe my blessings on your ne uory still
love you still, tlnonsl, with its spirit shrocded
In icy raincnt, you are like that ril;
ihoisi Hope IS fetteled now anl joys. world
elouded,
Forcvertnore love yoou-loye you stiIlt
J love you still. though your name be biigIted,
Although your heart be broken, as it will;
Although, alasl by every other sIfgE,ted
In the wide worthless wol Id, ! love you still!
Still do ! love you-by the vows unbrokef.
Bieathed at your shrine, by every hauft and
That hal!owed our FIRST love, and every token
VI uniorgotten bliss--I love you still!
ny tears that sprung from your Grst fond devotion.
by breathing rapturcs that dwell with me a,;,,.
ny every night dream, with its sweet emotion,
still do love you, aud ! ever will!
love yosr still. and when your steps are lonely
Midst the frail flowers which antumu,s brc,,t,
could Kill;
remember thereis one, although one only
Now you are ~biighted too, witlloYe you stiui
Love you the more, that others eyes ~ill never
IN sympathetic sorrow ,ondly fill;
4 hat others lips around will be mute ever,
though yours should murtnur in afr c,ion still |
Love you and watch you, and when broken-hear-
ted,
IL the worlds shame have potent power TO ELF. |
WIZ be with you, as before we parted,
Win you to love you and to watch you still. |
ana II the sttrnfnet's breath again returning,
bringing new life to flower, and grove, aud rin; |
'h"'i orihg you but a grave Tor all your yearains. |
'"Al DC there TO bless your me,ngry still!
0 oiess your memory, and upon Deaths altar
10 sea tier flowers we loved, and I love SILL.
'na though upon that spot my step may falter,
MY voice, when l shall bless yoh, never willt
II ever, oh! never, for I 'ove--I love you,
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-02-06

The meeting d The Poets-In the city, well
known 10 every body. if they can find out Tho
nama-a poetieal genius was hauled up before
a poe.ical magistrate for kissing a girl and kicking
up a dust. and the following interesting d~ialOsus
cnsued -
Magistrate +; Is your name John Jay!
Prisoner; Yes, yeur honor so the people say.
Mag, Was it you that kissed the girl and raised
the alarm?
peis; Yes your honor, but, / thought ii ao
harm.
Mag !; Yoa rascal! did you coma here TO make
rhymes?
Pfis No. your honor, but il will happen some.
times.
Mag Be Of you scamp. get cut of my sight,
PTS. Thank'ee, your honor, then XII bid yeu
good night.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-02-06
-4D.--
nr. al "a MA
i Or, n. Y.

EEAS returned, aud is sgain located in Baton
kE Rouge. He respectfully proffcrs his services
to his patrons for the performance of all operations
Of Dentistry and rc-attcntion 10 former operations.
Office one door North Of John Reid, in room for.
merly occupied by A. Devall, Esq: ST
TnInes TH. EIsaEaa ~ Amos Aal IA ina .,
A ~TTORNEYS and Counsellors al Law, will
IVA. practice eonjointly in the 3D., 4,h, and 9th
Judicial Dis,ricts-OGic at Baton Rouge noat ihe
{sn,.t Ia,,se
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-02-06
No. SO

'uas olS feiiAh Tor The gfosscr pleasures il Ies,en.
sd'and Tia, he has gtewn into Ii fonduesa far Tho
Intellectual and refund without an effort and II.
fhoat dhawafes. lie had been led ON 10 wilma
through us p'easnreai and the delights Of tie
eye' and gentle piay oftiial p~4ssio, Which r. ,bs
~ INWARD 10 oar nature, and which keets
h0ch o. us character amid lhe concerns Of life
nave he'd him 10 a kind of spiritualized exi.,enc,.
90 shares bis vosy being with one, who il . cys,.
saso 81 sas world, aud with something Of The
w6rld's f~raiities, 10
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-02-06
T.. n. 81 CO.

-~~ a1.AAe gda H. = a. SOs
n bKUGGGISFS aud Apothccaries ,~andwhole
Ep sale dealers in Medicines, Oils and Pa tnts
English aud French Chemicals, Window Glass.
Perfumeries, Varnishes Dye stuff. Spices &c. =
Their store for the present is at No. li5 Julia
street, one door from corner of Camp.
RyN. b. Particular attention viii be paid to
puitiae up family medicines, medicine chests, aud
orders from the country generally. Landry & Co.
invite planters and mech anics to give them a call.
New Orleans. June s 1T
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-02-06
Caldwell Sc EsicA1y.

NO. 63, CANAL ST., NEW ~oRiEAys.
ER ESPEC FULLY inform their friends and
AG the planters generally IN the vicinity of IA.
ton Rouge, tia, they are now con ned to III, Fac.
forage a. Commission Business alone and ,bev
hope, from their close application to business. tn
receive Q share Of public patronage.
spyttst 2 -95
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-02-06
SILV RS MI

PHyn subscriber 1lfs located himself in the ioWn
Of Baton Rough a. the old stand, lately oc-
elpied BY iseeza I'itzIPatrick, where all kinds Of
Watches, Clocks ORGANS, anl Music Boxes will
be repaired on the ~shdtrtest notice and in the best
style. lie has on hafEi spectacle glasses of all
colours and suitable far all ages, WINCH he will fit
10 at a reduced price. All kinds oi ] ewelry mem
ded ii a neat manner tie has also all kinds OF
Jewelry for sale, low for Cash.
Ref renee may BIZ Made to Capt. Ssarls, s..
hyatt and T. A. Walker.
Oct IL IS c.. MOORE.
hGS-Oia gold aud SILVER taken IN payment for
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-02-06
NOTICE.
a GkEAY G Am.

ca ~ Ia A4kA L. kRS S1 SAAG$ .
NA7ILL be offered for public sale at The Court
w House, in the Town of Baton Rouge, on
the 9Th day of February, 1911, the following de-
scribe pr perry, viz.
A TRACT OF LAND,
Stu tied about ore mile and a quarter f!om the
Court House, containing one hundred ac,es more
or less. of which sixty are cleared and under fence,
with a very convenient dwelling, hou C, kitchen
and negro cabirs, corn house &c. Also six accli-
mu:d slaves OF different ages and sexes, together
with a family carl tge AMI a air OF hcrses.
Terms Of Sale.
The land and slaves at |, 2 ard 3 years credit,
rom The lst of January 1911, purchasers repaired
to Civ & listactory endorsed notes, payable III
bank and mortgage retained Oh the property until
fnai Payment
Cariage ard hossea on a credit until the first
of January rext.
The many facilities afforded 10 Spectators in
the above described property, are rarely met vita
Its hea THY situation an convenience to market,
certainly renders It vey desirable, either for a
beautiful ccunigy seat r a vegetable garden. The
assorted young f,u / trees makes it very enlieing.
The glowing wealth and population of Baton
Rouge, its inevitable destiny 10 COMMERCIAL impor-
tan ce together with the liberal terms of sale,
needno comment to the lovers of good bar
gains.
ELIZABETH THOMAS,