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Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-10-23

The body of a man was found in the water
near Grand Gulf on the 18th inst. There, was
a bandage overthe eyes, aud several deep clca-
triecs on tho trunk, supposed to have been IN
i.cted with d bowie, knife.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-10-23

--he will look away from the storms of
life to
"Fields beyond the swelling nood;''
and while he marvels at the PROMISE he
calls his own, and tre.nbles at his unde.
servings, he will sit in holy confidence and
devout meditations, and heswil remember
that " secret things belong to Cod
N. y. Gar.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-10-23

g HENRY CLAy.--T'he wings throughout the
South and West appear to DO making extefl-
sive preparations for bringing out this gentle
mar as ttoir candidate to the presidency, Who
III, democrats viii run, u yet a mystery. Gen.
Cass is talkel Of.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-10-23

TfxAs--The election Of Houston is con-
frmeh. His majority over Burnett, is stated
at 5000. Burleson, (for v~ice-presldent) on
the same ticket has 1000 over his competitor
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-10-23

MExIco.--Anoihef revolution has broken
out in the city Of Mexico. Santa Anna is the
rau,orcd instigator, having embraced the popli-
lar cause, lie viii probably eSpol Busta-
monte rs he did once before, and rule the
nenple after his own notions.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-10-23

GFoeAN.--Jt is stated this individual has
been delivered up to the United States by the
authorities Of Canada in compliance with the
demand nlahe u our government.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-10-23

The GREAT ronerR.-The history Of tho
celebrated villain, Caldwell, or Munroe Ed
wards il creating quite stir throughout the
country. lie was a profound rascal, though
t,,rp pUtlnu. rH . .E
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-10-23

A~TrENIloS-By Me np-river mail arrived
here last Saturday, Sometime in the night, we
received papers FROM Donaldsonville, Plaque
NINE, Tai5odeauFilla, Franklin, ST. Martins
vile, Qge!ousas, andbther places from whence
We expected them. What all these papers
from Tic above nagsd places (some of them
four or FIVE weeks osD were so long engaged
in on the riycs, conSS not within Our con-
lecture nor can wf conceive the purpose of
their voyage up and clown the Mississippi, i'll
stead Of stopping at :once, as wel!-conducted
newspapers should &c, al their place of final
destination. Certainly, there is no account
ing for the tastes Of Iewspapers Ike ladies',
they are aoris.rouss fckle things, and are
frequently SUBJECT TO ,he most bizarre wiiuis;
bat then We honestly believe there is a great
dial in the '~broughtan on 'cm Gp,'' after all
and that a properly managed newspaper, if
sent out while young and interesting, will
seek the point direcSe1. provided it receive
on ths way the encouragement due from posi-
masters and mail contractors.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-10-23

IxptANs.--About 300 Seminole Indians
passed up the river last Thursday In the
steamer Little Rock, on their way to Arkan-
cas-. Florida must ere long be drained OF these
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-10-23

The undersigned has constantly on hand the
following descriptions of lumber, which will
be offered at very reasonable prices for cash,
wig:
Cypress flooring,
boards, one inch thick,
Is weather boarding,
Posts and shingles.
On sale at the undergrad, near the saw
mill. T. ARBOUR
mar Is 5
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-10-23

pottrrcAL MrErfNe.-Sco the call for .
mseting Of the democrats Of our sister parish
aeross the river, on Monday Isl November
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-10-23

McLron-Accorntg Of the trial Of Mcleod
have reached us up to the closing Of the evi-
dence for the prosecution. The testimony
ayaiut tho accused was very pointed.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-10-23

THE U, s. MAns-Fhe mail from New
Orleans to Bayou Sarah was brought up last
Thursday by the Buckeye, which steamer, we
learn, will continue regularly Oh the route.
transporting the mail twice a-week.
The Persian brought US a late city paper as
usual, Those by mail were out of date. The
clerks OF the New-Orleans post-otice are en-
tirely too smart for practical purposes. 1t is
said they have become so industrious that they
do all their work beforehand. They reverse
the maxim" never put of until tomorrow
what should be done today by doing to-day
what should be left undone until to-morrow.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-10-23

MtRxrrs.--The only change that we have
70 note in the N.Orleans markets, ~ ID tie
article Of flour now selling at 1878.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-10-23
MAYORALTY

THE price of fresh flour being 1915 per
barrel, the bakers must give, the ensuing
week, SO ounces oil bread for a dime.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-10-23

nt,t--There will be a fine ball tonight
:, ,be e;.deram hotel Of Mad, me Lrgendre.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-10-23
MEETING.

Tn Democrats Of the parish of West Ba-
ton Rauce, are invited to attend a public
meeting at the courthouse, on Monday the
LIST November next, at II o'clock, noon.
West Baton Rouge, Oct. % 81
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-10-23

THE MEETING Tq-DAv.--Let no planter,
merchant or tradesrllan forget to attend the
meeting at the courthouse to-day. It is called
BY the resident Of tne Agricultural Associa-
ton for the purpose pf making the necessary
arrangements Tor the November fair and as
that lair may, if properly supported by the
citizens OF Baton Rouge, form an interesting
era in the history Of the State, every man
should share in the enterprize and participate
in its honers. In OHIO, Kentucky, Pennsylva-
ma, New-York and Massachusetts,. they have
recently held the most splendid fairs tie
journals of those States glow with rapturous
and vivid description Of she industry, enter
pri1a and public spist of their respective citi-
zens. We hope ! have an opportunity of
comismenting not Hess warmly our fellow
citizens of Loaisian$ in November next.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-10-23

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES are Informed ny pas
scngars that our neishbors 81 Toft-'ia'''t'
have been visited by the ycllow-foyer'
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-10-23

Trr AxGcnA--To the usual poiftcness o'
Capt. Selleek, we arg indebted Tor ~ or'ea'''
papers of The 2lst.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-10-23

HEAVY SToRM.-A storm recently occurred
at Moscow, in Russia, of so violent a charac-
ter that in less than a quarter of an hour two
hundred aud fifty houses were unroofed.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-10-23

WHITES IN THE Z. SrATEs.-Whole
number of free. white persons in the u.
14,is9,l00 males, 7,24o,26s =;
6,999,s4a.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-10-23

The New England coast was recently
.,,eat NJ , tremendous storm ; rome lives and
= valuable amount Of property perishei'
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-10-23
FOR SALE OR RENT

A house and lot situated IN i pleasant part
Of this town, the house is large and coinino-
dious, and has all necessary out-b1ildinps.
Inquire Of AMOS ADAMS.
Baton Rouee, Oct. % t37.tf
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-10-23

Coz. McDonald, the democratic candi-
date in Georgia, has a majority Of about
1000. The democrats have a majority of
% in the Senate, and 81 in the House, on
Joint ballot SO.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-10-23

LET DO LIkEwtsE,-Our worthy fell
low-townsrnen, Mcsars. THOMPSON g. REEpER,
have some beautiful saddles prepared TO show
at the fair. Let all other tradesmen prepare
something. Wen bet new hat that we can
exhibit specimens of printing superior to any
that can DO brought from Newt Orleans.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-10-23

CHINA.-The latest accounts from Chi
ma are interesting.
Great preparations were making by the
Emperor for war, and numbers of troops
were concentrating at Canton. The sale
of British and other goods had entirely
ceased, and teas could be purchased only
for cash. By some stroke Of policy, Capt.
Elliot had succeeded in obtaining a ship
ment of 10000 600 pounds.
To show the warlike temperament of
the CeIestials, it is stated that the Empe-
ror had ordered Keshan, the commissioner
at Canton, to be split IN two for recon-
.inending peace. A counsellor had already
been submitted to the pleasant operation
of having his flesh torn from his body for
a similar offence.
A ship from England loaded with pro-
visions for the expedition had sailed north
direct to Chusan knowing nothing Of re-
cent alterations, when her commander
Captain Stead, r. n, was seized and Kill
led by the Mandarins. This will add AZ
other to the ~provocations Of her Maiesty's
subjects. On the 18th Of May, Captain
Elliott, at Canton, moved up the river in
a steamer followed by other vessels
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-10-23

francis GRAsGER has been nominated for
Congress in tn Ontario district, New York.
1t may be remembered that Mr.. Greig, the
late member, resigned that he might be
returned.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-10-23

They have had two smart fr''t' in s0'''h-
Carolina stree tie ut inst.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-10-23

.,,o rr,nnegsee Legislature assembled on
The Aili inst.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-10-23

T'nE LOUISIANA ApvERTIsER---alias
Tnn MoRa1sU ADVERTISER, a,ias, The
MISUNDERSTANDING last summer, the
paper known in New Orleans, and by a
few printers in tho country, under all the
above titles, dropped its exchange with Us,
because oftwo or three gentle correctiyes
that appeared in the Gazette il its favor.
Recently, it has resumed the ancient di-
~rection, and One regularly to oar office.
We should like TO- know what this mcansl
Is it n mistake of the clerk or the editor
Does the latter suppose that we attach, or
did ever attach, more Importance to his
sheet than to so much waste paper7 ST.
pre,nc rs his egotism is, we never imagin-
oil it could lead him into so grand an er-
ror. And although prepared to acknowl-
odge that the Morning Advertiser is u
slight Improvement on what the La. Adv.
has been since The Snethen took hold Of it,
tho editor is cnnlid,y informed that we
have no earthly use for the affair, in any
shape. s-s
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-10-23

CRors IN THE WEsr.-Reports originating
in the harvest season have been f. some time
current here, that the grain crops in the West
not only lacked in quantity, but also in quail
ty. We have been informed by persons d.
rect from the western states, and whose OPP
portnnitios for judging, were good, that the
quality OF wheat is remarkably fine this year,
and that the quantity leaves nothing TO desire.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-10-23

THE OFFICE of Dr.. PENSION is oppo-
site the Bank of Louisiana, Lafayette-street.
juue 10 10
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-10-23

CHAcuN SON TouR.--Tho elections are all
terminating in favor Of the democrats; in
Georgia and Maryland they have elected their
governors, and a majority to the leg stature.
The wings are exceedingly happy on the oc-
c~as'on, having gorged themselves 50 bounti-
fully last autumn on glory, that they consider
a slight depletion highly requi site. Besides.
this keeps alive party spirit-tho soul of lioer-
(which might perish were the yanquisheI
never victorious -.-- -La.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-10-23

TERRIBLE RAILROAD AsclDENr.-A Spring
field (Mass.) paper Of the 9th inst. gives an
account OF a terrible collision between the
upward and downward trains on the Western
Railroad, near Westfel9, Mass. The cars
were smashed to wreck, and nearly forty per-
sons were more or less injured. There are
Is who have limbs broken, beside 4 who have
died. The Westfeld Spectator thinks that
from g to 5 persons more must die.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-10-23

e,r,npxr, October %, lsll.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-10-23

NORTH CAROLINA MANUFACTURER
He who twelve years ago, should nave pre-
dicted that at this time cotton would be
imported into North Carolina for manu-
featuring purposes, would have been look
ed upon as at least a very visionary being.
But he would have been a true prophet.
We have now before lis a sample of a lot
of Louisiana cotton, which was received
here, and forwarded to one of the factories
of the Interior W1lsaingasn Chronicle.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-10-23

The ~FEvEE.-Tha fever in W-Orleaiis
has nearly or quite doubled in mortality
since our last. On Friday the 18th the NUM-
Der of intermenta from yellow fever was ten;
since that the average has been about Is per
day. This is owing, say the papers, to the
rapid influx Of strangers, or those wi,o haye
spent the uminer IN other places. a MAORI
ty of the deaths reported within the week is
Of this description. The present cool and
strong wind it is hoped, will tend greatly to
the Improvement Of Ihe health Of the city.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-10-23

@@@-EaN~@&E@~@N
The rAKIfr--The tarii imposed by the
extra session Is stroagly objected to by some
in Louisiana--L'A Ami du Penplc, and by a
correspondent of the Planters Gazette
Though friendly u free trade, we cannot agree
with either Of The writer's cited they appear
to content themselves with a view al the sur
faee, without fathor,ing the depth OF the SUBJ
ject. Az It is a matter that cannot be can
vassed in a short paragraph, we will leave i
for the present, withithis counsel to those who
apsreilend evils frosn the late act :---'1f the
general government has done f~oolisIly, let us
do wiaely; i they Fave reduced the value Of
one staple 30 that ie cultivation is no longer
profitable, let us introduce another which will
pay, and hereafter r~ncollect that while life and
things are subjected to 30 many and frequent
changes, our hopes, our fortunes ami our des-
ting should not be staked on o single item"
On the high lands. this year, cotton was
cut short by drouth on tho low lands by the
rot. Between the two an average crop is
unexpected.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-10-23

From Texas !" he went to the U. States,
where he had acquired the reputation OF
being a very wealthy planter, and he found
his way into society in Newt Orleans, Mo-
bile, Newly York and ether p!aces."-Er-
tract from a sketch tfthc life Of Eauards,
the famous torgsr.
Such is the influence of wealth in this
country. The factisa stigma and a stain
ON society-on the nation. Honor and
worth are rarely or never inquired after.
The reputation of wealth, is sufficient to
introduce the vilest scoundrcls into COM
munily with the good and virtue 10!
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-10-23

swz-o> Witness the honorable Charles
I'm GU Tessier, Judge Of said Court Of
I1MgS1 M. MORENO, Dep. elk.
oct % ~
Southern shield., 1841-05-21
HELENA ARKANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, MAY 2l l84l.

sign her, by sensuality or by contempt; ad- mired, but rot respected; desired, put not esteemed; ruling by passion, not Affection initiating her meekness, not her cdstancy to the sex she would eXalt; the souice and mirror of vanity; we see her as a wife par taking the cares and cheering the anxiety of husband, dividing his tolls by her do- nestle diligence, spreading cheftulness around her for his sake, sharing th{ decent of the world without being vain 1f them placing all her joys and her happiness ln the man she loves. As mother, we find her the afectonate, the ardent insfuctress of the children whom she has tendfd from their infancy, training up to thct{R anC Ibenevolence, addressing them as rationa
 beings, and preparing them to beco'na meT and woman in their turn. Mechanics daughters make the best wives in th' world.
Southern shield., 1841-05-21
From the Boston Journal. l

LORD TIMOTHY DEXTER.--An eccentric individual of this name once llved in Newburyport Mass. He was one of for the deprivation of common sense, seems to open her eyes upon, The most foolish actions often turned to his advantage Thus some wild fellows convinced him that ne could wakea fortune by sending a cargo of warming pans to that cold latitude the West Indies. He sent far and wide to gather cargo, creating great wanderment among the dealers at the sudden demand. The warming-pans found aready sale, how ever, being purchased by the planters for molasses strainers, and Dexter made lit ile fortune by theRperation He once pub ished book wi k6ht any points. and at the and printed seysral pages oS'commas coors, etc. telling the reader to sprinkle the dish to suit himself" He was very fond of being caled My Lord" and boys would secure s6ne pennies by humoring him in this respect. He took notion that he should like to see his own burial; a tomb was made in his garden a coffin provided, and procession formed-all in a proper order, andy due solemnity, He had a fine house. and very large and pleasant grounds attached. Desiring to beautify his mansion, after the manner of foreign ''lords," he had many statutes carved of wood, and portraits" daubed by the town artists-miserable affairs but very fine in his eyes. His mansion is now an inn, call cd the "Dexter House" ornamented still with some of the portraits on wood swing ing with the wind, as signs for the traveller. His mock tomb. and other things, the re- suit of his oddities, are still shown to the curious in such matters
 '''. A He had with him another old genius, who was a sort of 'toady' He wrote his ad- veftlsments, &c. Some boys having once got into his garden, and stolen some fruit, the following advertisement appeared as a warning to all the peach stealing rascalsD 10 keep at distance. A friend gave it to
Southern shield., 1841-05-21

us from memory few years since, since which time it has travelled pretty eXten- sively The least we can do with our old nal.
 "Whe1eas, I, Lord Timothy Dexter, hay ing been truly informed that several auda- cious attocious, nefarious, infamous, intre- pid nigh-walking, garden-violating, imma- ture, peach-stealing rascals, all the spawrs of the devil, and rogues and cubs of satan dofrequently, villainously and burglarously assemble themselves together i'll my gar den, theinn piping, fighting, smearing rogu- eing, duck-egg hunting, with many other shameful md illicit acts, which the modesty of my pen cannot express. This is to give you all notice Deliearians, Capinicarlans, Talamunarians, base born scoundrels, and old rascals, and whatever nation ye may be, return ye my fruit and property or by the Gods by the Heather Gods, 1 swear will send my son Sam to Babylon for blood hounds fercer than tigers, and feeter than the withstand mounted on my noted horse Lily, with my cutting sabre in my hand, VIII Hunt you tnTouSH EuIopej ASld, ALT ca and America, until can enter you in 6 cavern under great tree in Newfoundland where Beelzebub himself can never fine you.
 "Hearl ye tatterdemalions, thieves, vag abonds, k,jawed, herring -gutted, and tun bellied plebeians, that if ye, or any of ye dare set your feet in my house or garden,
 will deliver you to Charon, who will ferry you across the rlver Styx, and deliver vol to the royal arch devil Lucifer, at the place of his internal chaldron, there to be dredget
 with the sulpher of Caucasus, and roasted forever before the ever-burmng crater o Etna. LORD TIMOTHY DEXTER"
Southern shield., 1841-05-21
THE VILLAGE PREACHER.
BY c. MINER, ESQ. Father, forgive them"

dluCI lOl SIFC llCill'
 -Go, proud infdel-teach the pond rous tones of heather learning, explore the words of Confucius--eXamine the pre- cepts of Seneca and the writings of Socrates IColect all the excelencies of the ancient
 and modern moraists and point to a sen
 tence equal to this simple prayer of the Saviour Reviled and misunderstanding lthe. grossest indlgnatiQn >.. crowned with ting curse breaks from his beast Sweet and placid as the asairations of a mothor for her nursling ascends prayer of mercy for his enemies. Father forgive them" 0, it was worthy its origin, and stamped with the bright seal of truth that his mis- sion was from heaven!
 Anquaintances, have you ever quarrell- ed? Friends. have yuu ever differed Ii he who is pure and perfect forgave his btterest enemies do you we'll to cerish your anger2 Brothers, to the precept is imperative you shall forgive not seven | times, but seven times seven.
 Husbands and wives, you have no right to expect perfection in each other To err lis the lot of humanity Illness will some times make you petulaht, and disappont-
 ment ruffles the smoothest temper. Guard
 1 beseech you with unremittng vigilance your controlled, they are genial
 heat that warns us along the way of life Iungoverned, they are consuming fires Let our strife be one of respectful atten- Itions, and conciliatory conduct. Cultivate with care, the kind and gentle affections of lthe heart Plant not but predicate the thorn that grows in your partners path. Above all, let no feeling of revenge find harbor Tn your breast; let the sun never go down on youranger A kind work--an obliging ac- tion-if it be in a triAing concern-has power superior to the harp of David in calnning the pillows of the soul
 Revenge is as incompatible with happi ness as hostile to religion. Let him whose heart is black with malice and studious .ol revenge walk through the fields clad with verdure or adorned with fowers-to his eyes there is no beauty, the flowers to him exhale no fragrance. Dark as IS hls soul nature is robed in deepest sable. The smile of beauty lights not up his bosom with joy; but the furies of hell rage in his breast and render him as miserable as he would wish the object of his hate.
 But let him lay his hand on his breast and say Revenge cast thee from me Father, forgive me as 1 forvive mine enc mies"--and nature assumes a new and de lightful garnture. Then, indeed, are meads verdant and the flowers fagrant-then is the music of the groves delightful to the eaI and the smiles of virfuous beauty lovely tc his soul
Southern shield., 1841-05-21
BY MRS. HALE.

THE WATCHER. The night was dark and fearful,
 The blast swept wailing by, When a watcher, pale and fearful, Looked forth with anxious eye; How wistfully she gazeth-
 No gleam of morn is there; And the look to heaven she raiseth, Iris the agony of prayer Within that dwelling lonely,
 Where want and darkness reign, Her precious child, her only,
 Lay moaning in his pain, And death alone can free him
 She feels that this must be; "But ohl for morn to see him VI e'.,ailn- once again on me!' A hundred lights are glano;ny
 in wonder mansion rdn, --- And merry feet are dancing
 They heed not morning there; Oh, young and joyous creatures, One lamp from out your store, Would give that poor boys features To his mothers gaze once more. The morning sun is shining
 She heedeth not its ray; Beside her dead, reclining,
 That pale, dead mother lay; A smile her lips was wreathing, A smile of hope and love, As though she still were breathing There is light for us abovel"