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Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-05-07
BATON ROUGE FEMALE ACADEMY.
CosnucTED By Mr.. AND MRs. FISHER.

D11 FEMALE " ].
CONDUCTED By Mr.. AND Mas. FISHER.
The twentieth session of this School COM
naencedo on the fourth of April. ls42.
Parents can enter their daughters at any
time during the session, since charges are
made only from the date of their becoming
members of the school. No scholar is admit
ted for a term less than three months, and no
deductions are made from a quarter once COM
menced, unless in cases Of severe illness.
Board and tuition 500 per annulp, payable
quarterly. II advance. Washing an extra
charge. An extra charge of 81 per month
is made when bed and bedding are furnished
for boarders.
The Course of studies which any scholar
may pursue. without being subject to an extra
charge embraces every department of an En-
glIsh education. Every exertion is made to
obtain the most approved school books, and in
the course OF instruction and recltations Ito
So out the whose idea"
Music 800 per quarte-; use Of the ;ns.,,.
ment 81 PEI month. Scholars ATTENDING t.
both French aud English, $l6 per ouarter:
when exclusively to French $40 per quarter.
Those attending to the Elementary branches.
~ per quarter. Tuesday evening Of each
week, is devoted to plain and ornamental,nea-
die work, for which no charge is made, The
ornamental branches, including perspective
drawing and painting, mezzotinte, and way
work, are taught, if requested. The sch,,,ars
Of the School receive instruction in the latin
ana ureek languages, at an extra CHARGE Of
50 per quarter for each.
Madam Biboron. a highly approved ,eseAs,
o. the french language, resides in the family
o. tle principal. and devotes her ,szas exclu.
French. ''!ihg
april so l.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-05-07
MARSHAL SALE.
Charles Hallock, }
VS. SFi.Fa. No. sos.
]. M. Elan.

BY virtue of a writ Of feri facias to me di-
rected from the Hon. the Circuit Court of the
United States, ninth Circuit, Eastern District
of Louisiana, at the suit of Charles Hallock
VS. i'm. Elam, No. sos, 4 have seized and will
offer at Marshal sale infrent Of the court house
in the own of Baton Rouge, on
SATURDAY, 9Th day of May next,
between the hours of 10 and 4 o'clock on said
day, six hundred and thirty-foar acres efland,
situated in the parish of Fast Baton Rouge;
bounde5l East by the river Anise, North by
lands OF Arthur Kimbal, West by yacantlands,
South by lan1s of W. Chambers, fifteen miles
the town OF Er.stcn Rouge; also lots Nos.
4 and 5, in square No. "a Beauregard town;
surrendered by the defendant J. = Elan.
Terms of sale--l2 monthsscredIt.
WIN. g. McDOUGAL,
april % IL Dep. u. 8. Marshal.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-05-07

Mr. EGisaor:-You will please announce
Mr.. r. LRGrNDRH as Candidate for Represen.
tative OF this Parish in the Legislature. lie
will BIG supported by MANY VorEgs.
CAyD1pArrs-consress, John Buhler and
J. 3. Dawson.-Stdfe Legiskture-Senate,
Gen. Joseph Bernard End C. w. Combs; for
the House r, W. Newport, Jamss.M. Elan
and Gen. John Davsnport-Ie~UAs, lsenats,)
S.Hiriart and Zenoh Labauve; West Baton
Rouge House, Col. s. NJ. D. CLARKE.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-05-07
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
an Election will be held for Six Members
of the Police Jury, on the 9th of May next,
cd Monday to represent the following wards
ofthe Parish the time of service of the pre-
sent Members having expired.
5th,ward, the election to be held at the house
.of Joshua Alexander, presided by Joshua
Alexander and Thos. London.
QUE ward a. me mouse o. .onn hlelnpeter,
Dth-ward, at the house of John Davenporf
presided by Joshua Barker.
10th ward, at the house of Thos. B. Morrison.
late Kennard, presided by John +. Me.
Caa.
18th ward, at john Bartei's. presided by John
Bartel.
18th ward, at John II. Blacks, presided bv
John H. Black.
spril23 II. c. TE;sSTEp
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-05-07
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
Parish Court--Eas, Baton Rouge.
Peter Langlume
ps. tNo. 1879.
Joseph Id. CaYana,

1917
Joseph D. Cayans.
By virtue of an alias writ Of feri faeias. is-
sued in the above intituled suit, directed to
the Sheriff of the Parish OF East Baton Rouge,
will be exposed to public sale at the Court
house, in the Town OF Baton Rouge. Cd
TUESDAY, the 7th day of June next, 1912,
between the usual hours of sale, all the right,
title, interest, and claim of the defendant in or
to the following described property. to wit
one lot and a half of ground. situated in that
part of the town of Baton Rouge laid out BY
the late A. Grass, and designated in the plan
thereof by number two and a half north OF lot
number three, in square number two, together
with all the buildings and improvements
thereon; seized to satisfy the Judgment, inter
est and costs in the above intituled suit.
Terms of sale-Cash. L.!C. MORRIS,
may ] IL Dep. Sheriff.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-05-07
PROBATE COURT.

Whereas Villeneuve Leblanc has applied
e the said Court to be appointed Curator of
the Estate ofJaInes c. Glass, deceased. No.
tlce is hereby given to all persons concerned,
to show cause within ten days of the date
hereof why the application Of the petitioner
should not be granted. by order Of said
Court, w. NJ. REYNAUD. Jr.s
May 8, 1912. 10 Deputy Clerk.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-05-07
NOTICE.

In accordance with resolution passed by
the Board of Selectmen, of the town of Baton
Rouge, on the e5th inst, sealed proposals will
be received AT the Mayors Office until the
l4'h day of May next, for the putting up oftxo
buildings. fcr the ladders and other apparatus
belonging to the twoeFire Companies in this
place. A description of the buildings to be
had at the Mayors Office.
Also, for making aBrick and Cement Cis-
tern, on Lafayette street. eight feet deep and
twelve feet diameter a more particular de-
scription to be had at the Mayors Office.
apl 30 II SAML. SKOLFIELD, Clerk,
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-05-07

A~GR1euLrrRAL xEE7:Sa.-A meeting of the
Planters of 1berTille is SCALED forahe purpose
of establishing in that Parish 4 Branch of the
State Society. 1t will 4ske place on Saturday
the 18th inst, at Bayo'{Goula.
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"CATAwaMprroUsLt cHAwED UP.a'-Twu
men, one with an ear I'D a "qnarler section
of his cheek in his haItt, were bought before
his honor the Mayor lfst sandag. They had
walked ont of town to fake, whaE they termed.
ia "friendly fight" BeEgfrom different states
lone from Kentucky, he other from Iliinois)
they went upon the fieH in a spirit Of chaval-
ry not common to 1tch encounters-their
main object being to f1ecide, which was the
" better man." Old kkntuck, er the Noosier-
DON. This was specify decided; the Ken
came off min4s an. ear and a cheek,
and was glad to get of %: in thesemphatic Ian
guase of the west, h ekwas amost catawamp-
tiously chawcd up" 1.-THE men are both in
Jail.
LOOK oUE,-Wlthlpk a week two persons
have been violently ASSAULTED by a band OF
villains who appear IL be lurking about the
outskirts of town. HE assaults were made
in the woods, on the highway. and in the lat-l
ter Instance ton an elderly gentleman, who
was Knocked Town assa robbed of his wallet.
-----4----
CoRREsPosDENTs.-tP Public Opinion" is in
admissible. ii; perso4 al attacks were admit
ted into this paper, it certainly would not be
over anonymous signatures. The complaint
made against the se-falied college, of the
Highlands, is aggravaE ing If correct. We had
not heard of the deatl ofthe lad alluded to.
nor. are we yet aware f his name. Teachers
of schools cannot be 4Yer-causions how they
permit, pupils TO risA their lives in horse.
racing and such dangArous exercises.
amelia" should nit take the loss of her
lover so much TO heft. Many good fishes
been taken cut the river, yet the river
contains many fishes flually good yet So in
Inmates sons one ElsS IN the piscatory art
ord Amelia is at libtfty to use the metaphor
she may Judge bese
A. r. ConLr.-The1rial OF this young man
came on the early past Of the present week.
jury could not as9ec in a verdict.
CousTEREEIr.-Th4 Bee states that counter
$500 notes, on t~hefAouisiaaa bank are in !,
CIRCULATION IN the citya
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-05-07
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
Parish Court--@Parish Of East Baton Ron,
ufrnuirnAn1 I,r.

STATE OF LOUISIANA.
Parish Co~urt-~Parish Of East Baton Rop7s.
T%Fas'"0n ID p0pay' ~ ,,oe
Thomas Bills, John Trager elias Il. ia.
d Henry Totnhnson,
BY virtue Of an alias writ Of deri hciss is.
sued in the abo7e suit, directed 70 the Sheriff
of the parish ADORE rnen..ona5, viii te e.r1.
asd at public sale, on
WEDNESDAY Y, the 18th Of May next,
at the court house in the town Of Baton Rouge,
between the ueual hours Of sale, all the right,
title, interest and CHIN Of John TRACER, one
Of the defendants. in ard TO the following de-
scribed property, to wit:
-Four certain lots Of ground, situated in
that part Of the tow Of Baton Rouge, laid
out by Beauregard, being lots Nos. 4, 6, 7G
ii, in square No. 81, with all the buiId,ngs
am, improvements thereon, surrendered by
said defendant to satisfy tbs judgment, mtg
rest and coat il the above entitled suit.
Terms Of sale cash.
L. c. MORRIS. Dep Sheriff.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-05-07
Terms-Cash on delivery.
may l3 It*
POLICE JURY-PARISH OF EAST
BATON ROUGE.


WEDNESDAY, 4th May, 1912.
At a Special Meeting Of the Police Jury of
the Parish aforesaid, convened by the Honble.
the Parish Judge, on tie application Of the
Engineer of the State. to deliberate on the
propriety of granting or refusing the consent
Of said body to the employing the forfeited
negroes and colored cenyicts Of the LOUISE
ana Penitentiary, at purposes Of public works,
within the limits of said Parish, in conformity
with an Act approved March 26. 1912:
Be it resolved that the Police Jury Of the
Parish of East Baton Rouge do grant their
consent, that the forfeited negroes and color
ed convicts confined in the Louisiana Peni-
Tertiary, be employed within the limits Of the
aforesaid Parish. at purposss Of public works.
Provided that the same Be done atfhe expense
and charge Of the State. And provided, also,
that the ~strictest discipline be observed to-
wards said negroes and ~conricts by the officers
in charge Of them, to prevent their interfe-
renee or intercourse with the slaves OF the
nelghboring plantations.
Resolved that a,certifed copy of tn, above
resolution be transmitted to the. Executive of
the State by the Clerk.
may 7 10 SAML. SKOLNELD, Clerk.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-05-07

GEs. c2ss--The Correspondent Of Port
Gibson is mistaken when it says the able
pamphlet Of Gen. Cass dened the eyes Of the
Chamber of Deputies, fslative to the quintu-
Pile treaty. The vote, sejecting that treaty,
was taken in the Chamber of Deputies in
January, and Gen. Eassa pamphlet appeared
in February. All the phases Of the vile trea-
" had been fully and ms,st ably exposed by
Theirs and other orator., several days previ-
Gus to the publication Of the Generals
pamphlet.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-05-07
NOTICE,

All persons having claims agains. the es-
tate of Joseph d. Foute, decd, are requested
to present them duly authenticated to The un-
dersigned; and those indebted will please
make immediate payment.
apl Is 10 THOMAS LILLEY, admir-
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-05-07
PROBATE SALE.

Notice is hereby given that on Monday the
10th day of May, in the town of Baton Rouge
will be sold at Probate sale for cash, a negro
woman named Peggy Is years old, and a child
l year, property OF the succession of Jane
Chambers deceased, by order Of
April l6 TO- CH. TESSIER, P. ].
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-05-07

FATAL puEL.-A duel was fought last week
near New Orleans, between Mr.. Martin of
Thibodauxville and Judge Pichot, parish
Judge Of Assumption, in which the latter was
killed. The duel originated in the opposition
made to the appointment Of Mr.. Pichot TO of
fee in a parish of which he was not a citizen.
The challenge came from the Judge the
weapons were rifles.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-05-07

@NEws.-The Baton Rouge Gazette says the
drama of La Tour de Nesle IS the Production of
M. Gaillardct. editor of the Courier des Etats
Unis. Victor Hugo is the author.-C Crescent
City.
That, we reckon, Will be news to Victor Hu-
70, when he hears il.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-05-07

AMERICAN ~PnIsorERs kv MExIco-thdt pere.
We learn with great pleasure that, On the
arrival Of Gen. Waddy Thompson in Mexico,
Mr.. Kendall and six cher Americans were
in Immediately released. sKendsll is probably
IL yew Orleans by this Nine.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-05-07

GREAT RAcr.-The race between Boston and
Fashion will come off on Long Island, on
Tuesday the 10th inst.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-05-07

q His Homer, Squire Kelly, has some
hard aings at US in his last. We @gie in" as
the woodcock said to the huntsman, when the
latter undertook TO beat it todeath with a bud
rpon.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-05-07

G Look at the advertisement OF the Buck
eye, you who have freight to send 10 or bring
from New Orleans.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-05-07

II The Persian is again repaired and en-
route we owe her thanks for New Orleans
papers of Wednesday.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-05-07
april 8
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
In Third District Court,-East Baton
Rouge.

Florentin Aucoin,
YS ~ NJ HAf
Elizabeth Daigre & husband. \
BY virtue of a writ of fieri facias issued
in the above suit, directed to the Sheriff OF
the parish Of East Baton Rouge, will be Of
fered at public sale on
WEDNESDA Y, the 18th of May 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 defendants in
or to the following described property, to Wit :
A certain tract of land situated il this pa
rish, at about ten miles below the town of
Baton Rouge, bounded above by lands of ].
Larguier, and below by those of F. D. Con-
rad, having two arpents front on the Missis-
slppl river, with ali the buildings and im-
proyenents thereon. Seized to satisfy the
Judgment and costs in the above entitled suit.
Terms of sale: cash.
L. G. MORRIS, Dep.-sheria.
april 9 8
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
Parish of East Baton Rouge,-In Third
District Court.
John Bird,
). Il. D ,s'9s : ss, wn v'"s''" seizure { sale
BY Virtue of an order Of seizure and sale,
issued in the above suit directed to the Sheriff
Of the parish of East Baton Rouge, will be
exposed TO public sale, Oh
WEDNESDAK Y, the 18th of May next,
at the ceurt house in the town of Baton Rouge,
between the usual hours of sale, all the right,
title, interest and claim Of the defendants, in
or to the following described property, to wit
A certain tract Of land situated in this pa
IRISH ON Wards Greek, at about Eve miles
East Of the town of Baton Rouge, containing
four hundred and twenty superficial arpents
more or lees, with all the buildings and i'm
rrovements thereon, bounded East By lands Of
John H. Black, North by a claim of Murdocks
and South and West BY lands of Henry Daw-\
son. Seized to satisfy the judgment, interest
and costs in the above entitled suit.
Terms Of sale cash.
L. G. NORRIS, Dep-sheriE
april'9 8
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-05-07

u Our Wig reade3 will dsEise pleasure
from a perusal Of the preceding at the PA
gucaine meeting.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-05-07

q We copy from the Picayune a notice OF
Captain Harris new boat, the Brilliant. This
boat is daily expected at New Orleans. Capt
Harris old friends will be happy to meet him
again ON the river.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-05-07

i FoRTY-FoURTH british MOMENT
This regiment, which has been annihilated
by the Affghans, is but foo we'll known in
this country. This was1l,e regiment that
form part of Gen. Packenham $ army at The
battle of New Orleans; it was then under
Col. MuIIens, and was disgraced there for
not bringing up the f~aseines in time; and
to this circumstance the disasters Of that
fatal day were attlibuted.-Ihe regiment
then los. their colours, and were sent to
India to regain them. They have all perish.
ed.-Pic.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-05-07

MAYORALTY
THE price of fresh -four being sss.6s per
barrel, the b.kers must give, the ensuing
week, 81 ouncoe Of bread for a.di.ne,
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-05-07
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TAILORING,

Thomas H. Thompson respectfully informs
the public that he is prepared to execute any
order in his line Of business, in the latest Pa
risian and American fashion, at prices to suit
the times. All garments warranted to fit.
Cutting Coats Is cents.
Pants IS /" q
Vests % "
Terms-Cacb on daliv. ry
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-05-07

STEAMBOAT ExPLosraN.-The steamer Me-
dora burst her boilers, week before last, just
as she was leaving the harbor at Baltimore
for Norfolk. The scene of destruction, agony
and death wich followed, was most horrible.
Some twelve or fourteen were instantly killed,
aslarge number ~dreadfully scalded or wound
ed by flying missiles, and, it is feared, a num-
Der who were in thesforward cabin drowned,
as the boat sunk instaetly. The boat was
shattered to fragments.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-05-07

Was brought to the Jail of West,
IT, Baton Rouge, the 5th May. 1912,
~ asmulatto. calling himself Henry,
TX/ about 10 years Of age, 5 feet 9 n
ssa6szAnm Chez highs and says he belongs to
Jeremiah, Read, of Grand Cult, Mississippi.
The owner is requested to comply with the
law and take him away. T. BERTRAND,
may ID Jallar.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-05-07

All kinds Of Job Work, Blanks, Dc nsa,l,
executed al ,hisofice. s
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-05-07

Head Quarters, l1th Reg. Militia,
Baton Rouge, Sd April, le42.
ORDER.
Mr.A M. Reederi is hereby appointed Adju-
tant of the 18th Regt. La. Militia lle will be
respected and obeyed accordingly.
A. Malta.
may IA Col 18th Regt Militia, Com.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-05-07

DUEL.-Two young men of this city
foughta duel yesterday morning in Algieis,
weapons, pistols. One. of the parties got
wounded-fatally, it is feared.-Pic of HE
4h.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-05-07

N..ss1za-on Tue1lay morning. the 10 h
inst 4. Washington, Mississippi, by the Rev.
Mr.. Page, FncAAs AFfLEck, Esq. of Cmcin-
rat. to Mrs. Aaal n: SMITH Of the former
plsee-Natcas1 Free IEEader, Aprz2sth.
Oar friend ataeck h5:s thus proved that the
admiration Ee f-osessedfo for the beauties Of the
South, was zeal AMI ~sincere. He will now
become a resident q tbs favored region. We
wish him a long and halIAs life, in which eyent
the states Of louisiana and N s~aissippi viii
doubtless reap q rich larfesl from his scientific
lsbars.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-05-07

sHAsr wA~IKrsG.-tThe Crescent City
gives French authority. for asserting that the
ordinary rate Of sresdito % men walking, is
lou. feet pes second. orssomething over eight
m:lss per f2m' This + pretty smas'
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-05-07

gT The Judiciary Committee in Congress,
have reported against refund'ng to Gen. Jack
son the $1,000 fine imposed on him by the
court after the battle of New Orleans.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-05-07

u contemporary asks, s'How many are
there who know the right, and yet wrong
pursue!
Our friend is respectfully informed that
there is a cheap on 'eui."
NEW aORLEAss MARKETs.-Business still
continues extremely dull, though sales of cot
ton, Of middling qualities, nave improved
within a few days: extreme rates, al a Is;
medium, or most common prices, 81 a 10.
Sugar, a sensible decline in stock, with small
demand extreme rates 2 as cents. Molasses
scarce; demand fair for good-rates u q Is.
Flour has declined since our last notice, a SUI
perfne article now retailing from stores at
A,75. wholesale $3.50 a Ae21, common
s3,l2 J 3 $3.50. Pork has met fair sales
bulk, -, Prime 5-retail, mess 7,25, urine
5,a5-bulk, a-25 $50. Lard, prime leaf, Al
a Il Cts; inferior, hardly saleable. Bacon de-
chnes in price best cured hams three 81 a Il
cts; sides, 8 a 81. shoulders a a 81. Beef
mess, $3.50 a 10; prime So a 5,58-stock
large, sales slow. Whiskey, good brands, Is
a l54 cts. Corn, advanced to 35 a SO cts, per
bushel in sacks So a 4s per Dbl. Oats, slow
sales at % a 26 cts. in bulk, retail, 20 a ss
Coffee, a shade higher for better sorts stock
!; Rio 81 a 81 cts, Havana the same.
Juleps and light gin toddies in good demand,
especially at the cEees of he picayune and
Crescent City. a.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-05-07

q NOTICE.
The u. s. Mail Packet, BUCKEYE. will
from this date charge freight as follows:
Sugar, 81 perhhd. sMolassos SOC. perbbl.
Other charges in proportion.
may 12
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-05-07

RHopE TsIANp.-There is no war get, in this
little State, and we trust there will be none.
The elections passed over without disorders;
Governor King was reelected. The old char
ter party obtained a majority of
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-05-07
TIMOTHY FAY. NJ. D.

Respectfully offers his services in the prac-
tee OF Medicine. Il
Office removed to his residence. two doors
from the house of DR.. Harvey, and lately &C.
cupied by DR., Chopper.
april 30 10
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-05-07

A ToAsr.-Twe Irishmen stepped up to a
bar, the other day, to take a drink on hiling
their glasses, the following toast was given BY
che Of them:
Here's to Fortnne-but bad luck to her
hlzzy Of a dugh,her, Miss Fortune!"
We shouldn't wonder if the rascal had had
soIae evil intercourse with the young lady.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-05-07

QussrIos AND aNswER.-The Madiso.
Man of Saturday, in arguing upon the ne.
cesslty Of sustaining the President, says;
care the wants of the nation less pres
sing, because Mr.. TYLER is President ~
We believe it will be conceded on all
hands that they are not.-U S. GAZETTE.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-05-07

DEATHS it simply the extinction of life
at which We shudder when contemplating the
"Pale Monarch or is it the extinction of all
those warm affections and hopes by which we
are endeared even to misery and affection ?
Life without hope is but a weary load, and
there are few of the human family who would
not rather fly from it than cling to It, was not
the glow Of Memory ~eclipsed by the beautiful
and inspiring rays of Hope.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-05-07

Counr.-Judgc Nichols is holding court in
West Baton Rouge. e
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-05-07

Aen1euLrrRAL xrE1sse.-A meeting of the
Planters of 1berfille is sailed fo1sihe purpose
of establishing in that parish 4 Branch of the
State Society. 1t will 4ske place on Saturday
the l4th inst, at Bayo,3Goula. !:
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-05-07

u The nomination of ]. Washington
Tyson, as Commisslonary General, in the
place Of G. Irvine, deceased, was under
consideration IN the u. S. Senate on the
22d ult., and was, after debate, rejected.
The vote was eleven for the nomination
and tw~enty.nine against it, seven wings
and four democrats voted for it.