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Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-01-29
BEFORE JUSTICE McCAA,
arish Of East Baton Roura- louisiana

BEFORE JUSTICE McCAA.
rarish Of East Baton Roage, Louisiana,
A. H. McRae, admir-
vs..
M M'5l'sn a ess e Ss:.ss 4 i. P'"s. a "a.
Hooper.
BY vt--eue Of a writ of plu. f. "a. directed to
the sheriff of the above parish, from John F.
MeCaas a Justice Of the Peace in and for said
Parish. will be exposed to public sale on
TUESDAY, LIST day OF Febrnry next.
l6422, at the coart house in the W. of Baton
Rouge, between the usual hours IL sale, all
be right. title. interest and claim oil Clinton
III. Hooper, one Of the defendants in the above
suit. in and to the mark and brand of the stock
of cattle and also the mark OF . stock of hogs
belonging to said defendants. Seized to satisfy
The Judgment, interest and rcst in the above
an,isled suit. Terms OF sale, cash.
Jan Is 40 l. C. MoRais, Der. Sh'f
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-01-29

MARR1ED-By P. A. Walker, ESQ, on the
26th inst, James s. Morgan, Esq, of New
Orleans to Mrs. Emily II. Laughan of this
town..
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-01-29

tr There were in the port Of New Orleans
lad week, 1872 ships, % barka, 4s briggs and
3skc,o,ners--tnakiny a feet Of 26l sail
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-01-29
(For thu Gazette1

L1sr Of persons to whom the appropriation
made by the state of $4,000. was applied by
the subscribers, a committee appointed by an
Act of the Legislature approved the 3Ist of
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-01-29

Usuny.-A bill is now before the Sen.
ate of New York, relative to usury. Sew.
en- per cent. per annum may be demanded
and received for ~'loans,' "forbearance," or
"chose in action" And in a suit, where
usury is pleaded against the plaintiffs, both
parties (plaintiff and %defendant) may be al.
lowed to testify; and if it should appear,
on comparing testimony, that more than
seven per cent. per annum has beer bar.
gained for, then the plaintiff may recover
the principal, and the defendant shall! re.
cover his costs.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-01-29

uy Tie President Of the City bank, New
CLEANS, published last week, that the interest
od certain state-bonds held by the bank was
dle and could not be collected. The govern
Of in a message to the Senate, says the asser-
tin is unfounded.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-01-29

ST. Louts.-During the month of De.
ccmber last there were 35 boats loaded at
St. Louis for New Orleans, taking away
not less than 1850 tons Of produce, val
ued at more than 100000, an amount
of business for the season of the year, en-
tireIy unprecedented, and all in the face Of
the hacknied cry of hard times. If the
currency,was as good as that of New Or
leans, exchange would be from 2 to $ per
cent. in favor of st. Louis. So snys the
Plea yune.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-01-29

LEGISLATURE OF PENNsYLvANIA.-Both
Houses have passed resolves denouncing
reputation. These speak the spirit of
good old Pennsylvania. No shutting, no
debating, no division, no ~postponement.
The committees at once report that, "come
what, come may" the faith. Of the State
shall be sustained, and both Houses at once
unanimously support the resolution.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-01-29

verse d. Mrs. Kenyon
Gu. TESTER,
JAS. COOPER,
j. PHILLIPS,
J. M. BaUNor.
Baton Rouge jan. Is, 1872
The committee deem it a duty which they
owe to themselves, their fellow citizens & the
state, to make public the manner in which they
have discharged the delicate and difficult trust
confded to their hands, in the distribution of
the fund SO generously provided for the relief
of the sufferers by the late fire in our town
and 10 accordance with this view, give the
foregoing as a true statement Of their action
in the premises.
Gu. TEssrER,
J. PHILL1ps,
J. M. BRUNor.
JAMES COOPER.
Baton Rouge Jan. 81, 1912.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-01-29

CoxeREss--The repeal Of the bankrupt law
il still the prominent feature in the House
Doubts, however, are gaining ground of the
SUCCESS Of the attempt. Should the House paa
for a repeal, the general expression Of dissat-
i~sfac,ion sent up by the people, will cause the
subject to move elowly in the Senate. The
President is. unfrisndlyt to this rash attempt, as
are the most intelligen members from the COM
mercial states. 1t affords us pleasure to re-
mark, that the representative of our own DIS.
srict. the Hon. J. Il. Dawson, has pronounced
himself decidedly in favor Of the bankrupt law
and Of course, against ito repeal.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-01-29
MAYORaLTY

THE price of fresh -four being $500 per
barrel, the bakers must give, the ensuing
week 50 ounces Of bread for a dime.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-01-29

sIiK cuLruRE.-We find in the Mari
eta TO- Gazette, a notice Of a new feed.
or of silk worms, by which great advanta-
ges accrue in the health and productive.
ness of the worms.
This reminds US TO remark, that only a
few days since, n gentleman exhibited to
us several samples Of silk fabric, made in
Ohio, and assured us that in a few years
the state would send to the market ordlna.
ry silk for dresses, fabrics of silk and cot
ton, and beautiful velvet, that would vie
with tho manufacturers of England and
France. The people of that section of the
country did moi spend their zeal in the mo-
rus multicaulis, but took care to insure to
themselves q chance Of moderate profits,
carrying out the whole work of silk max
ing.
We wish success to the enterpr..c-it Is
of national importance.-U. 8. Gazette.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-01-29

General Lavalle who lately commanded
the Monteyidean forces against Buenos
Ayres, has been killed. in the interior, by
General Oribe.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-01-29

/ hereby warn all persons whoever against
trafiicking, either in buying or selling, with
my negroes, Or any of them will also give
ten dollars rewarI to any individual who will
inform me, and make oath to the fact, OF the
name of any person who shall sell liquor to
my negroes or to any ofthem as ! am deter
mined to prosecute to the laws extent such
person or persons.
Jan 90 81 N A. MONGET.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-01-29

DR.. Wilcox, has removed his Office to the
corner building near Mr.. Waddlll, and oppo-
site the Presbyterian Church.
January 8 46
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-01-29

uT We have received a very respectable
looking sheet, called the Gazette, from Mlnden,
Claiborne CO. Louisiana.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-01-29

AGRICULTURAL M~EErtNG~-A meeting ofthe
friends of agriculture. Of the parishes of East
and West Feliciana, wal held at Jackson on
the 18th inst. The weather was inclement,
ana r,se artendancs consequently iimiUed. Tho
meeting adjourned until the 1st of April next,
without adopting any important measures.
We trust the subject will be met, at the next
mae,ing, in a manner worthy its character.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-01-29

]. ]. BURKE, Attorney at law, having 10
Gated himself permanently in Baton Rouge,
respectfully offers his professional services to
the public. Office opposite the Court House.
ian. % Soft.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-01-29

OF
Parish of East Baton Rouge-In Third
District Court.
J.& E. F. Phillips & Co No. 25sa
rs.
Samuel Watson Alias f. "a
By virtue OF a writ Of alias feri facias. di.
reeted to the sheriff of the above parish, from
the honorable third district court, holden in
and for said parish, will be exposed to public
sale on
WEDNESDAY, 10th day of February next,
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 de-
fendan. in or to the following named slaves,
to wit Sam. aged about 60 years, Lear,
aged about 60 years, and Mingie about ID
years of age. Seized TO satisfy the iudgnsn.
interest and cost in the above entitled suit-
Terms of sale cash.
jan Is 40 l. C. MoHRrs, Der. Shit
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-01-29

THE lEGrsLATURE.-Lhe reader will lind
in another column, a.eomplete summary OF the
doings in the legislature, by a friend OF the
editor now in the city. In addition to what is
stated in the letter respecting the bank bill of
the House, we learn from the Picayune of the
Ii, that the finance committee in the Senate,
had made its report, and condemned the bill
OF the House in toto. asserting that it contains
no remedy for present evils-no guards against
future ills. The Picayune seems to coincide
in the report. 4 motion was made in the SEN
ate TO strike out the whole bill, except the
first section. This looks squaily for the peo-
pie and favorable to the banks, and, between
the ultra measures Of the upper House, and
the too lax enactments Of the lower, it would
not surprise MS in the least to see the legisla-
ture adjourn without adopting a solitary provi-
sion for the salvation of the state from the dire
full effects Of a deprecated currency. Heaven
forefend that such a catastrophy should befall
Louisiana. We are on the c~rumbling brink
of ruin; and nothing can stay our fall, but
unanimity in, and timely action by our legisla-
wv
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-01-29
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
Parish of East Baton ~Rouge-Third District
Court.
James Mansker.
" No 2al7.

having taken place in conformity with the or
der OF this court, of date the 25th September
ls41: 1t is ordered that said creditors be motif
fed according to Law, TO meet on the 25.h Of
February 1912, before William Wikof. Nota-
ry Public, at his Office in the town OF Baton
Rouge, then and there TO proceed to the cleo
tion of a syndic, to the coded property Of Jas.
Mansker, in the place Of him the said James
Mansker, resigned.
ISAAC JOHNSON,
18th jan. 1919 Judge 3rd District.
A true copy Of the original on file in my
Office. NJ. MORENO, DEP. Clerk.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-01-29
CAUTION |

To the public in general, and to the retail.
ers Of spirits in particular.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-01-29

I.As things 90 now, a man having brains,
stryes; a man with plenty Of brass, makes .
acknowledgement Chronicle.
They say our friend of the Chronicle 10 get
tAg rich fast. How folks talk
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-01-29
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
In consequence of the resignation of James
Mansker as sFndic, his creditors are hereby
notified to appear before the undersigned No
tary Public at bis Office in the town of Baton
Rouge, on Friday the 25th February next, for
the purpose of appointing a syndic to admins
ter on the estate of said James Mansker.
w. H. WIKOFF, Notary Public.
ian. p so
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-01-29

Fifty dollars previously sent by F. D. Con-
rad Esqr. was distributed equally to Mrs. Con-
verse & Mrs. Kenyon.
Gu. TESTER.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-01-29

Tnr mArL.-We perceive by the official
Gazettes that the contracts for carrying the
majlr, from 1912 to 1548. are now advertised.
, 1842-07-02

SHAwSEErowN BANK Notwithstanding the
promises and professions, which for a time
served TO keep expectation high, the faith Of
this institution has again been broken, and its
paper, in St. Louis, has fallen 10 abou, twenty
per cent. discount. We learn that n commit.
tee has been sent BY the Bank of Missouri and
other institutions, to ShawneetGwn, 10 effect
if possible, some arrangement whereby the
credit of the Bank may yet be preserved. But
by the last accounts from St. Louis, we see
there is but little probability that any s~atIsfac-
tory arrangement will be made, and the haw-
neetown paper will in all probability go down.
In the mean time, we advise the holders of
the paper of that institution to hold on. and
not make too great a sacrifice, until some.
thing more definite is known with regard to
its value.
, 1842-07-02

should always say to her husband,
go to no expense which your prof
its in business will not permit, lei US
live in TWO DON and pay our way,
rather than in splendid misery" We
commiserate the condition of a wo-
man Of feeling and %sensibility, who
sees the a%uctioncer walk into the
house and knock down and carry of
all her furniture and comforts, but a
sensible woman looks into all these
affairs herself, and will not allow her
husband to make sacrifices on her &C.
More rich furniture has been
sold this spring than on any former
occasion. The reform is in progress
-"Keep the ball in notion"
, 1842-07-02

aSAPPoRTIoNMENT BILL.-This bill.
which has been so long under discussion,
and so intently watched by by all, has at
length passed both Houses of Congress,
and will, in all probability receive the
sanction of the President and become a
law. In most of the states the district
system already prevails, and by the pas
sage of this bill, the whole twenty-six
states are at liberty, Gas they ever have
been,) to adopt the dristrict system or
reject it, as inclination or policy may
dictate. The ratio of representation as
finally adopted is 70,6S0, and the frac-
ton in each state over a moiety of the
ratio to be entitled to an additional rep
resentative. By the adoption of this ra-
tic Missouri is entitled to but five rep
resentatives instead seven, which conse-
quently cuts Messrs. Gilpin and Camp
bell from the list of Democratic candi-
dates. 1t also reduces the present num-
Der of two hundred and forty-two mem
bers, to two hundred and twenty-three.
This last is as it should be, only not quite
enough so.
, 1842-07-02

Iment that he will augment the duty
on English linen threads and English
linen cloths. This seems to give
satisfaction TO the anti English journ-
ais. The Chamber of Deputies has
got through the budget of commerce
and agriculture. There is every rea-
son to expect that a dissolution will
take place about the middle Of June.
and hat the general elections will
come off in July.
Sandstone rioting took place at
Seville on the 10th, which suggested
new suspicious of French intrigue.
Groups of workmen traversed the
streets, singing the "Marseillais." and
crying, "Down with the Regent"
"The Republic forever!" The authori-
ties succeeded, without much trouble,
in depressing these disorders.
, 1842-07-02

the Indians in that vicinity, and to
prevent the apprehended outbreak:
The communications now received
give the matter a more determined
aspect than it before wore. The OF
tawas, Chippewas and Pottawatamies
have written a | letter, under date OF
9th May, to the Delawares, inviting
them to unite in resisting the Sioux.
The latter this letter represents to be
assembled, preparatory 10 a hostile
Eruption into the country OF the uni
ted band, and that they have sent
runners among the Sioux villages on
the St. Peters, for reinforcements, SO
as 10 be in strength sufficient to in
sure success.
The Ottawas, Chippewas and Pot
tawatamies inform the Delawares
that they have $50 men Oh the bor-
ders of their land, on the lookout for
the Sioux, and call for assistance in
the vigorous defence they intend to
make.
This letter was handed by a Della
ware 10 the commanding officer at
Fort Leavenworth, and sent by hun
to the Indian agent who has charge
of the Delawares, through whom it
reached the Indian office. Strong
hopes are entertained that a meeting
Of the hostile parties will be prevent
ed. But the Sioux are Turbulent,
restless, and delight in war. The
utmost vigilance will be Intellectual
sometimes to stay the hands of these
wild men. Their movements are Sc
cret and rapid, and blows are often
struck before it is known they are
premeditated. in this instance. how
the information received led 10
the prompt adoption of measures that,
it is hoped, will have effected the OBJ
iect desired. Madisonian.
, 1842-07-02

OREGON TERRIToRY.-The following
facts appear in an article published in
the Journal of Commerce, in relation to
the Exploring Expedition, the flag ship
of which, has recently arrived in New
York.
"The Expedition, during its absence,
have also examined and surveyed a large
portion of the Oregon Territory, a part
Of Upper California, including the Co.
lumbia and Sacramento Rivers, with
their various tributaries. Several ex-
ploring parties from the Squadron have
explored. examined, and fixed those
portions of the Oregon Territory last
known. A map of the Territory, en-
bracing its Rivers, Sounds, Harbors,
Coasts, Forts, &C., has been prepared,
which will furnish the government with
mass of valuable information relative to
our possessions on the Northwest Coast,
and the whole of Oregon"
Horatio Z. Hale, the Professor ofPhi-
lology was left at his request at the mouth
Of the Columbia river. He was to re-
main for some time with the Indian tribes
in that region, in the further prosecution
ofhis researches into the origin and con-
nexion of the various dialects in use
among the different tribes on our wes-
tern coast and inhabiting the many Is
lands in the Pacific. He will return to
New-York over land.
, 1842-07-02

A Bankrupt's Propcrtu.-At a
sale Of the effects of a bankrupt who
was able to pay fifty percent on his
debts, in New York, a suit of window
curtains were put up, the auctioneer
stated that if the fringe on them did
not cost forty dollars a yard, purchas-
ers would not be held to their bids
The Sun says that the furniture of
the house of this bankrupt cost -
thousand dollars; a barouche and
horses sixteen hundred; the rent Of
tho house twelve hundred per annum;
the annual support of the whole es.
Enlistment about seven thousand
dollars!
Here we have the other fifty per
cent of the bankrupt's effects. Had
he lived like a prudent and reasonable
man, he never would have been on
the bankrupt list. A good wife
, 1842-07-02
THE RADICAL.
A TT E n ITO N.

1.-the Candidates will address the
citizens Of Pike County as follows, viz:
AT spencerburg, on Wednesday the 9Th
day of July-at Fannoy's Mill, on We'd
nesday the THAT John Browns, on
Friday the sth-at Ashley, on Saturday
the 9th-at Prairieville, on Wednesday
the l3th-at Paynesville, on Thursday
the l4th-at GAINESVILLE, on Friday the
18th, and at Louisiana, on Saturday the
18th instant.
, 1842-07-02
CONGRESSIONAL ANALYSIS.
SENATE, June lG.

In the Senate, the Bill which had
passed the House for extending the
present revenue laws till August. was
up for consideration. Mr.. Evans,
OF Maine, moved its reference to the
Committee OF Finance, and that it
have n first and second reading for
that purpose. The reference was
opposed by Messrs. Sewer, King of
Alabama, and others. They were
especially hostile to the proviso in
corpoIaled in it in regard TO the pub
lie lands: Mr.. Evans replied, upon
ordering the bill to a second reading
the vote was yeas 90, nays rs. The
bill was then read n second time and
referred, with the expectation of its
being reported back as speedily Us
possible.
The naval appropriation bill was
next taken up. Mr.. Benton spoke
at great length in favor Of the House
proviso to the naval bill, and of
course Of a reduction Of the navy.
When he closed, the vote was taken,
and the proviso was rejected-:eas
%, nays 90. Mr.. Barrow, of Louis.
ia ma, next proposed to one of the
items of the bill an appropriation Of
100000 for a naval construction
at Pensacola. After some debate
the amendment was adopted.
10 the House, Mr.. Fillmore moved
to print five thousand extra copies of
the tabular statement of the tariffs of
"a, '28, and '32. Mr.. Johnson. Of
Maryland, proposed that an appen.
dix also be furnished, giving the yeas
and nays both in the House and Sen.
ate upon the various tariff bills emu
merated. A motion was made to Law
the whole subject upon the table, and
lost by a vote of ia TO 50. The
resolution as amended was then carri-
ed, lls to IS. Mr.. Cooper, of Geor-
g'a, in a speech Of an hour, made a
great effort TO obtain a reconsidera.
ton, but in vain.
The apportionment bill came up on
the question of disagreement. At
the request of Mr.. Fillmore, MIR.
Johnson, withdrew his motion to ad.
here upon the second proposition
Which relates TO the ratio Of repre-
sentation. Mr.. Adams then moved
to insist. Several speeches ensued,
till at leagth the House cried impa-
tIently for the question. Nj. Davis,
OF kentucky, moved 10 reconsider
the vote, by which the House on the
previous evening refused to recede
upon the vote disagreeing with the
Senate. One or two speeches follow
ed, and Mr.. Thompson of Indiana
moved the previous question which
was sustained. The vote was taken
upon Mr.. Davis motion, the result of
which was yeas IOl, nays 81. So
the vote by which the House hal re-
fused to receive from its disagree
ment TO the amendments Of the Sen
ate was reconsidered. The question
was required, "will the House recede
from its disagreement to the amend.
ments Of the Senate" Mr.. Thomp-
son moved the previous question, but
the House forthwith adjourned.
, 1842-07-02

Tanning a Horsc.-A successful
mode of tanning the widest horses by
breathing into their nostrils has lately
been tested by numerous experiments
in England. Mr.. Catlin in his Man
ners and customs of the North Amer
lean Indians, says he has often tried
the experiment successfully on buffa-
10 calves in concurrence with the Gus
tom of the country that they follow
at the heels Of his horse as closely
and affectionately as if accompany.
ing their dams. The Indians tame
the wild horses in the same manner,
after having caught them with the las
so. Mr.. Ellis, of Windsor, England,
CHANGED to have read the above facts.
He determined TO try the experiment.
He did so upon a yearling colt, par
ticularly manageable, and SO sue
c~essful as to astonish the owner and
grooms who had tried in vain TO sub
due it. Mr.. Ellis is of opinion that
this is the secret of the celebrated
Irish horse farmers, who displayed
such powers in this way. They pre-
tended to whisper To the animal, and
played with its nostrils. This is j
valuable discovery if true, and may
be the means of preventing n great
many accidents. 1t is at any rate
worth trying. and we therefore make
it public for the benefit Of those inter.
ested.-TPhU. Gaz.1
, 1842-07-02

OREGoS.-This delightful region of
country is exciting an unusual degree of
interest of late, throughout the Union,
which evidently betokens an early and
rapid emigration to that sunny cline.
W. would say to the friends of the con-
templated expedition from this county
that they should get together as soon as
circumstances will permit, and adopt such
necessary measures as may be deemed
~expedient, in furtherance of the contem-
plated expedition. To the young men
we would say, take an early opportuni
ty to consult your sweethearts, and have
the matter SO understood, that there shall
be no possibility of backing out.
, 1842-07-02

Col. Monroe EDWARDS The jury in the
case of this accomplished swindler brought in
a verdict of guilty. When the decision of the
jury was announced, the New York Sun says:
"The Colonel took a pinch o snufF with an air
of the most easy 'nonchalaucc,' and did not
rise or appear to take any notice of the yer.
dict
, 1842-07-02

INDIAN Massive learn that re-
cent advices have been received at
the War department, which furnish
grounds for a serious apprehension
that a conflict will take place between
the Sioux and that portion Of the uni
ted bands Of the Ottawas, Chippewas
and Pottawatamies, living near the
Council Bluffs.
Rumors, and a declaration by the
latter Of their fears of an attack, had
a short time ago reached the Indian
office, which induced the Secretary
of War to order a company Of dra.
goons to Council Bluffs, TO protect