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Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-12-25
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Al a meeting of the citizens OF Baton
Rouge, held Mt the court house, on the eve.
mag of the 29th Doc'hrc, f.: the purpose
OF devis,ng some means in reliet OF those
who suffered bv the fire Of the 23d. jus.
III. Brunot, Esq. was called TO the Chair,
and 4. Read, appointed Secretary.
On motion of james Cooper, Esq. a
committee was appointed 10 draft rcsolu-
tions, who, after a few minutes absence,
reported as fellows, to wit ". w.
In consequence Of the disastrous fire OF
the 23d inst, DESTROYING an immense a
mount Of property and producing great
distress among 4 portion OF Our telloW-cItt-
xens; r{ es a,-sF . s -
Resolved, That VIC extend our heartfelt
sympathies to those of our friends and
neishbors, who have lost the earnings Of
wears, and in a moment of apparent COM
tort, have been thrown destitute upon the
charity of the world. a ia
Resolved. That a committee Of three
be appointed by the chair, TO inquire into
the extent of the losses oecasloned by the
sad calamity of the 23d, and especially to
ascertain the names of those who have
been entirely Invested of all means OF sup.
port, and to report the same. together with
the prefer made of relief, at such tsne aud
place as this meeting shall determine.
Resolved. That we duly appreciate the
noble exertions of the fire companies on
the distressing occasion and that they de-
serve our unfeigncd thanks and warmest
gratitude.
Resolved, That while much credit is due
TO the cxertions of our own citizens, we
owe a lasting debt of gratitude to The off.
GERS and soldiers Of the United States Ar
nv, now at this post, and also to the off
GERS and crews Of the steamboats, Walnut
Hills, and ATLANTA, for the efficient aid
which they generously extended in. a time
OF neeC.
Resolved, That those citizens whose eff
fects escaped the con'lagratlon, and who
molly offered the FREE use Of their dwet-
llngs and property to their Suffering neigh
bors and friends, deserve the consideration
and esteem OF their fellow-citizens for
their generous conduct.
Resolved, That those property holders,
who, having at the time of the FIRE, dwell
lings vacant, since permitted them to be
occupied at rates previously demanded,
have shown By this course, that they had
no desire TO profit BY the misfoFtunes Of
Others, manifesting therein. a decent and
becoming sense of the finer and more Dig
niied feelings of human nature. =.
The chair then appointed Stephen lien
derson, James Cooper and James NJ. Elam,
t, form the committee named in the sec
ond resolution. The meeting adjourned
t, the 30th inst.
JAS. NJ. BRTNoT, Chairman.
4. REAp, Secretary.
Thursday, 30th.-J. NJ. Brunot, Esq,
in the chair. The committee appointed TO
make Investigations in relation TO the OBJ
iects named in the 8. coad resolution, ask
- ---~xS the E-Err ,s-n-
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-12-25
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
Parish Of East Baton Kouge,-Thitd
District Court.
John w. Musselman.

va. No. 2729.
Z. s. Holmes 4 4Amos Adams. !
BY virtue nf a writ Of tieri facias Issued in
the above suit and to me directed from the
Hon. tho third District Court, holden in and
for tho parish Of Fast Baton Rouge, will DO
exposed to put lie sale, on
WEDNESDA Y, the 9th day Of January
fneXt, 1912, at the court house, in the town Of
Baton Rouge, between the usual hours Of
sale, all the right, title, interest and claim Of
the defendants IN and to the following desert
bed property. TO wit:
Lots nos. q g. 7, in square no. 9, in that part
of the town Of Baton Rouge, held in common
between lIicky, Scott Il others. Lot no. 9,
measuring 30 feet by 90. Lot no 7 measuping
LID feet by 80. Also a lot in IIalps row hay-
'ng.3o feet on North street, together with all
the buildings and improvements on said lots.
Seized to satisfy the judgment, interest and
costs in the above entitled suits.
Terms, cash, without appraisemcnt.
IL. w. FOWLER, Sheriff
dec 4 d3
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-12-25

MoRn pAMAeps.--A marriage notice,
telling how Mr.. VIM. G. Gayle, of this
province and parish, had been united, "for
better or worse" TO the young and beau.
titnl Miss Kano, whose primitive appel
latcs have violently escaped our memory,
was handed ts last week with some nice
excerpts Of cake and poetry. But NIL Is
gone!-gone where many ether good
things went last Thursday week tho
flames devourcd the poetry, and ourselves
and friends dovonred the cake! A hnppy
Now Year TO Mr. d Mrs. Gayle.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-12-25

t. AcnANcE FoR Mrs.IssIPPI.-,'oor Mis-.
sissiIpl she gets most dreadful|y drubbed
since her election. The entire mass of
citizens in other states, from governors
down to pot.housc politicians, point their
fingers at her and jcer. Sec how nicely,
yet severely, governor Roman dnbs her in
the ribs in his message. The thing is well
done,-don't YOU think 50? We like it
'.huge!y," and hope to see the well-aimed
fire thus spiritedly begun in Louisiana,
repeated with increased vigor from the cx-
ecutive hcighths of every state in the T.
Mon until Mississippi shall find that there
is something in the composition of honora-
bic society more valuable than money.
But Mississippi, unless she secedes from
tac disgracciul position she has ass';nt2d,
will find ere long that c en- in n pccun,arv
view, she has lost by refusing to Iiquidatc
her lst debts. What state or government,
whit man or company would now lend
fifty cents on the p!ish'cA faith Of Mlssls-
sipp:! The world don't contain a fool so
esregious. The honor of The state is
gone. She has ti!chcd from hers4lf her
W good name, and she is ''poor indced!'
But a ioop.hole-a narrow o.1c--Eas
been discovered by the worthy editor of
the u. s, Gazette, through which Mlssis-
sippi may YET escape from the torrent of
ignominy, hourly falling thicker and fast.
er upon her. The precious secret is re-
vealed in the following paragraph; and if
the state is not us insensible to shame as
to lus,ice,shc will embrace the proposition
as the richest god-send ever bestowed on a
wretched people. ...
The venerable editor saws: ID. e. ss.
ave made some remarks Yesterday upon
the threatening aspect of fiscal affairs in
Mississippi, resulting from the late cleo
ton. We might have concluded that ar
tictc by the expression of Il confident trust
that no state in this Union would b. base.
enough to take advantage of her position
to refuse the payment of her Just debts !;
and we still hope, almost believe. thut the
recent vote of Mississippi was meant to be
expressive Of their entire disapprobation of
the course of the legislature and executive
in pied sing the faith of the state to the
payment of the five millions. rather than
a determination to resist the payment"
ST. FRANcTsvILLE.--A meeting was
held at st. Francisville> on the 18th De-
cember to appoint delegates to the wing
convention in this city on the first Mon
day in January, 1912. A soodly number
of delegates were appointed.
In addition to the. above intelligence,
we learn by the Chrenicle, that a "voice
has gone farta,' from some of the most
distinguished citizens in West Feliciana,
calling for a meeting at Jackson on the
18TH January, with a view to form a
branch 10 the State Agricultural and Ne
chanics' Association. May the call be
efectual sra
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-12-25
CAUTION.

The undersigned lS4reby gives nosico t'
those persons who make It a practice 10 cot
the wood aud timber on his tract Of land, situ-
.ated on the Cotnite road, about three miles
from town, that unless they desist, they will
be prosecuted to the extent Of the law.
de-. Is A6-:3t. SETH DAVID.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-12-25
PLANTATION AND NEGROES
EURaSAIE.

Tho finc plantation Of the undersigned, a.
tla;c in the parish Of Point Couple, six miles
above the ferry at Bayou Sara. The planta-
ton with double concession, can be cultivated
20 its extreme depth, and is so well known M
to require little or no Recommendation in an
advertisement. 1t fronts on the mississippi
River, has thereon a handsome dwelling honsc
and out buildings. with every necessary to
crop, thereon Also, wiz be sold either with
or separately from tho land, thirty FIVE slaves
all accjlmatod, principally %creoles. and oil good
and healthy. Also, IS horses &, 100 sheep.
Purchasers will pIense call and examine for
themge yes. r
A. BbGRGEhT.
icr "a dE IL
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-12-25

The undersigned entreats all those owing
him, TO call Immediately and settle their ac-
counts without which he will be. obliged to
pnt them in the hands of an attorney. His
purchases being for cash, and desiring to re-
new his assortment, money he must have
With what is due him., h. can bring a new
and choice stock of goods into market.
d. SANGER.
jan. l, 1912 4G-7-tf.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-12-25
STATE or LOUISIANA,

STATE OF LOUISIANA.
Parish Of East Baton Rougc,--ln Third
District Coutt.
John Bartel, Senr. =
Martha Chance. NO '''c;
George w. w: ''"A''' ! No. so7a.
The same. !
BY virtue Of two writs % alias feri faciaa
to me directed from the Hon. the third district
Court, holden in and for the parish aforesaid
will be exposed to public sale on
WEDNESDA Y, the 9Th day of January
next, 1892, at the court house in the town Of
Baton Rouge, between TIE usual hours of
sale, all he right, title, interest and claim q
the defendant in and to the following described
properly, 10 wit ~
A CERTAIN tract Of Land, situated in this
parish, about IL miles from the town Of Baton
Rouge, near Sandy Creek, containing one
hundred and s~ixty-six acres more or less with
all the honildlngs and improvements thereon
bounded East by lands Of Forbes, North by
John Bartel, sen, West by vacant lands an3
South by lands belonging to the estate al
Chance. Surrendered by said defendant 10
satisfy the judgments, interest and cost of the
above entitled suits.
Terms of sale, cash.
II. w. FOWLER, Sheriff.
december 4, 43
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-12-25
STATE OF LOUISIANA,

Parish of East Baton Rouge.
IN PROBATE COURT.
In the matter of the succession
Ct William Wikof, sen'r.
Petition of F. d. Conrad, iEo. 10.
administrator,
for call of meeting of creditors.
Let a meeting of the creditors ofthe late
William Wikoff sen'r deceased, be cnvened
before the undersigned Judge and notry pub
lie, on tuesday the 18th day of Januay 1912,
to deliberate on the prayer Of this pettson,and
let Morris Morgan esq. be appoinedcounsel
to represent the absent creditors Of aid de-.
ceased. Signed,
CHAS. TESSIERP. J.
l certify the foregoing to be a truecopy of
the original order.
NJ. MORENO, Dep. Jerk.
STATE OF LOUISIANA
Parish of East Baton Roue. =
Pursuant to the above order, the ,eaitors
of the late William Wikof sen'r, deceased
are hereby notified to appear before thunder
signed parish Judge and ex-oficio notify pub
c, at his office in the town of BatonRoure,
on Tuesday the 1lth day Of January s42, 20
dliberate on the prayer OF the pettion,f sa1
administrator and such other matters ana
things relative thereto as may then ana there
be submitted to said creditors.
Signed, CHS. TESaER,
nov ~ % Parish Judge and not PUB.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-12-25

trurx rArra.-~Wth tho extra p%nbb'f.
al to day, We intend This No. of the ea.
z,,tc. 10 be considered ns two nittibnrs'
Viz; 10 & ~. The object of thus, Is 10
prevent diff ,nliies respecting legal aaVof'
yi~vemants
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-12-25

STATE OF LOUISIANA.
Th,ri District Court--East Baton
Rouge.
u. T. Beaurogard,
ys No. V0SD.
Iamrp 0nniI o.

BY virtue of a writ of fieri facias directed
to tIIe Sheriff of the parish aforesaid. from the
Hon. third district court, held in and for said
parish, will be exposed TO public sale on
WEDNESDA Y, the 9Th day day Of January
next, 1912, at the court house, in the town OF
Baton Rouge, between the usual hours of ea1o,
all tho right, title, interest and claim Of the
defendant, in or to a certain negro man slave,
named Harry, aged about % ycars.
Seized to satisfy the judgment, interests
and costs in the above entitled suit.
Terms of sale, cash.
L. G. MORRIS, Dep Sheriff
dec. 4 43
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-12-25

Awtrb MISUNDERSTANDING nave a'
last arrived nc the conclusion, that VIC arc
altogether too delicate for tins world' ana
ought to have been born in . sphere where
debts ani credits Rrrer come. other people,
we perceive, dun 1--WE regard the act as IT.
tlc less ~a.rocious than mirtcfl ottief Peo'
pic without any apparent cotn2unc''oh !
W. can't do it--"lpt more than ad''H can
hear ns tho boy said when his mother
washed his face. W. owe some large blls,
and creditors prc lrowning on US ron eve
nv corner, and yet VIC can't lind tongue 10
say 10 these whom wo have favored with
crrdi,--"fork ~ovrr!" Wonder it they'd
have the money. if we should spinlt up
and say soa We should never dare TO 'ook
nj them again If they had'nt i; we should
EXPECT To see thcm dissolve into thin
AR" at onccl-for q dun always make MS
feel as If our dissolution was NJ hand, and
philosophers say "liko causes always pro-
duco like effects" @
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-12-25

MAYORALTY
THE price of fresh flour being S6,42 per
barrel, the bakers must give. the ensuing
week, 81 ounces Of bread for a dime.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-12-25
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
Third District Court,-Parish of Eas'
Baton Rouge.
iames McCalop and John Buhler,}
Jesse Fulton, ct ais. J

Jesse Fulton, ct ais.
BY virtue Of an order Of seizure and sale,
issued in the above suit and to me directed
from the Hon. the third Judicial District Court
holden in and for the parish aforesaid, will be
exposed 10 public sale on
TUESDAY Y, the 9TH day of January
next, IS41, at the courthouse in the town CT
Baton Rouge, between the usual hours of
sale. all the right, title, interest and claim, of
the defendant in and to the following DESERT
bed property, to wit:
A lot of ground situated in that part of the
town of Baton Rouge, laid out by Eli Beaure-
gard, and designated in his supplemental plan
by lot north-half of square A. with all the
buildings and improvements thereunto belong
ing, consisting Of a Saw-Mill and all the ap-
para1us appertainlng thereto.
Seized to satisfy the judgment, interest and
cost, in the above entitled suit.
Terms Of sale, II months credit.
l.. C. MORRIS, Dep.-Sherif..
IL, 10 NJ s.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-12-25
Dr.. A. Fl. MESRa

(dr0auatc @s7ranyleania Lnirs.sn,J
Respectfully offers his professional services
TO the citizens Of Baton Rouge aud vicinity.
Office in Church st. opposite J. w. Maspel-.
mans store. dec II "A Gm.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-12-25

Tuosr BnaKsrttar..---It should be gen
eraIlv known, that we have the handso,ii"st
lot Of Berkshire pigs ever offered Tor sale
IN Louisiana. '.'hu animals arc thorough
brod--"entire swino,'-ana it soinc ct our
friends don't cntno ia and buy, We shall DC
undo, the painful necessity Of blut'tng OFT
every thing with II tail, that conc to The
Fair in !S43. -@,' .a.f. y
Bv the way. has any body snen a large
black boar, straying about their p'an'a-
ton or prcmiscs' One of ours has es.
capcd. ANY person 'rcturnlng sald amman
to the advertiser, or giving information
where he mtay be had, will By suitably re-
warded,' &c. -.. m
Planters desiring TO Improve the'r stock
by crossing with a superior breed OF hogs
cannot do better thnn call on ns. Sugar,
cotton, or almost any thing else wall be
takon in payment.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-12-25

AZ the request of Mr.. George Cn:rie Dun
can, President of the Carrollton Bank, I do
hereby testify that at a meeting Of the Board
of Bank Presidents held on the 22d Novem-
Der last, he declared to the meeting that the
Carrollton Bank would require no assistance
for the purpose of resuming specie payments
with the other Banks on the LIST November,
1912.
New Orleans, 20th December, 1871.
/. HERMANN,
Sec'v. Board OF Presidents. !
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-12-25
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
In Third District Court Parish of East
Bston Rouge.
Isaac Dubois
VS.. }2sGs

BY virtue of writ Of feri facias directed 10
the sheriff of the parish aforesaid from the
honorable the third district court in and for
said parish, will be exposed at public sale ON
TUESDAY, 18th day of January
next, at the court house in the town OF Baton
Rouge, between the usual hours of sale, all
the right, title, interest and claim, of the de-
fendant, Thomas Canty, in and to the following
described property, to wit:
a certain negro boy named Joe, aged about
sixteen years, seized to satisfy the judgment,
interest and costs in the above entitled suit.
Terms OF sale, cash, without benefit of ap-
p.aisement. L. {. NORRIS,
dec Is 40 Deputy sheriff.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-12-25

AIR Neigabm Kelly Of the St, Francisvlllc
Chronicle has our warm thankslor n number
. copies Of tlio. Presidents Message. May
his gllldow never be less.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-12-25
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
In Third District Court,-East Baton
Rouge.
Robert Jones
vs.; Ne, ll3l

IEO" hEFu IHDNIdss
By virtue Of an alias writ of f. ia. Directed
to the sheriff of the Parish aforesaid, from tn.
honorable the third district court holden in anf
for said parish, will be exposed to public sale o.
TUESDA Y, 2sth dag Of December ls4l,
at the court house IN the town of Bate, Rcuse
between the usus, hours OF sale, all the r,
title, interest and claim Ct the deiendan, in ar
to the following propertg 7, to wit:
A certain bay horse and a two wheel g.
and harness, surrendered BY said defendan. =
satisfy the judgment, Interest and costs in ia
above entitled suit,
Terms of sale. cash.
L. c. NORRIS, Del aty s hsrE>
dec Ii n
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-12-25

-TuE GAzGrrE sOrrtcE.-With others
,e were obliged 10 dfmtaagc in haste OH
,na 23l. M legal forms or d".ess were
.,b4.rved bit, gathering what we co'io'
VIC took uaceren,onious leave 1t the mn
cien, nnd revered tenement, w long re-
vmctei Az The sane Jun Of the Batot, Rouge
Gazette. .., E
Oar tabernacle il neN estas'lspea a-heN,
IN Convention stress, nj tho lower rna 81
LAFAYETTE street IN the room reech''N "r'
cupied by Made. Pay-Hn "a dining 'a'''
Made. rnysan dlshei mp tnaty u go'a'F
dial, for her boarders IN this <t'arln'ls apar',
,nrnt and, Heaven and the ptnPnet'.s q
the ho,.e wiling, we hope here 10 d'ft' UP
many excellent things for or readers.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-12-25
PARISH TAXES.

All persons owing parish taxes for the year
1871, are requested to make payment to the
unersig1'ed Immediately, otherwise the law
will be rigidly enforced. 0. lIACKET,
dec Is As 81 Collector Of parish taxes.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-12-25
Sec'y. Board OF Presidents
LOST ARTICLES.

The subscriber lost on the day of the fire,
the following articles. Should any of them
have fallen into the hands of any citizen Of
Baton Rouge or its vicinity, he feels confident
that they will be promptly returned, when 1t
is learned to whom they belong.-Videlicet:
l trunk containing the following articles :;
half piece l%innen; 2 quilts not quilted; l cover
lit of printed calico; 3 dress patrons, Calico;
l marino shawl, with white and red border; L
do. various c%olors; l lady's cloak; 4 lady's
dresses; l silk parasol.
| band box, containing a straw bonnet with
a green veil.
A large looking glass. -7.
4small trunks containing clothes and books.
small trunk containing 5 pocket books !;
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-12-25

Thursday 3ath.-J. N. Brunot, Esq,
in the chair. The committee appointed to
make Investigations in relation TO the OBJ
;ects named in the -coad resolution, ask
ed further time to report-the time was
thereupon extended 10 Monday next, jan
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-12-25
RATION ROUGE.

sArrap.s. January |, i142'
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-12-25

- y 1911 u FS@h q
nary sd,Isl2. o. motion, the COMMITTEE
was increased 10 siN, by addlnsttsie I'ittiie'
Of John Reid, l.. tnrglior and ]. Philips
A letter from Dr. WIN. y. Scott, wa.
then read, stating that the Legislature lad
appropriated $4,000 for the re|i Of the
sufferers, by the fire oil t1e 23l, also, ono
from lion. r. y. Conrad, atf1riuc s5e IT
h. appropriated TO the same purpose. sac
sum, together with any other witch may
BIZ reerived, was piaeed at the disposal OF
the committee.
Resolved, That lac fire companies 10
requested to submit 10 the meeting ol Gil
zens, A statement Of the sun or sllms re
.litirea 10 rende, their engines t1iciont nnt
pf4tect The sans from exposure. a.
Ga motion ordatrd, that those proceed
inrs be published in the Baton Rouge VA
The meeting tilon adjourned to honia,A
! %eyan,nn. January I'd, 1915.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-12-25

dec IS IS 1t
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-01-05

mat the destruction OF the steamboats Carol ne
public act Of persons in her Maiesty's service.
ooeyng The order OF their superior authorities.
nat ac', therefore. according the usage. OF ma.
uons. can coy De the subject ofdiseussion between
the two National Governments; il c,nnot Justly be
made the ground OF Legal proceedings in the United
states agains, the individuals concerned who were
bound 10 obey the authorities appointed by their
own Govcgnment.
may add that believe il is quite notorious tina,
MIR. Mcleod was not one Of the party engaged in
me destruction OF the steamboat ''Caroline," and
lhN the pretended charge upon which he has been
imprisoned rests only upon the peiiured testimony
OF certain Canadian oot 'ws and their abetors who,
unfortunately Tor the peace of that neshborhood,
are still permitted by the authorities Of the State OF
New York to nfest the Canadian frontier
ihe queston, however, of whether Mr. Mcleod
was or was not concerned in the destruction of the
caroline" Is beside the purpose OF the present
communication. That act was the public act OF
persons obevng the constituted authorities of her
Mslesty's Province. The National Government OF
the United States thought themselves called upon 10
remonstra,c against il; and a remons,rance which
tue resident did accordingly address to her Maes-
ty's Government !, still. believe, pending sub
lect OF diplomatic discussion between her Maiestys
Government and the United States Location in
London. l feel, therefore, justified in expecting
that the Presidents Government will see the Justice
ond the necessity OF causing the present immediate
reieaseot MIR. Mcleod, rs well as Of taking such
steps as may be requisite for preventing others Of
ner Melestys subjects from being prosecuted or mo-
Tested ia the United States in similar manner for
the future.
Ii appears that Mr. Mcleod was arrested on The
18th ult.: that, after the examination of witnesses
he was finally committed for Trial on he Is h, and
placed in confinement in the Jail Of Lockport, await.
ING the asszes, which will be held there in Februa
ry next As the case is naturally occasioning a
great degree OF excitement and indignation within
the British frontier, earnestly hope that il may be
IN your power 10 give me an eafly and satisfactory
answer 10 the present representation.
l avail myself Of this occasion to renew to YOU
the assurance of my distinguished consideration.
IL. s. FOX.
Hon JoHs FORSYTH SC.