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Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-04-16

GRgAT FIRE N New Y~oRx-aaorc than
a hundred houses bwracdt'i-New York
was visited by noiess than thrcc destructive
conaagrations in the 3lst ult. The fire
first broke out in a blacksmith shop, near
the corner of Christie and Delaney streets.
The wind was yery high, and the flames
spread through. Forsyth, and then more
than half way 10 Eldridse and Broome
streets, destroying about one hundred hous-
es, chiefly tenanted BY persons IN The hum
bier classes Of Iife.-Ihe buildings wero
principally of wood and of little value.
Shortly after, another fire broke OUT IN
the rear of524 Pearl street, in u bakery,
and in few minutes extended to Anthony
street on one side, and Elm on the other,
destroying thirty buildings, occupied prln.
cipalIy by IRISH. Three hundred families
| were rendered destitute by these fires.
Still another FIRE took place Dung the
night, at the corner of Maiden Lane and
Nassau streets, but was got under without
much difficulty.
So eonclude the eatastrophies Of the day;
a large barn in Jersey City, containing an
immense quantity of hay, was consumed.
Thirty cows, which were In the barn, were
burnt to death.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-04-16

Rvr-r,rn rogrRy.-The faceiious veteran
of The u. s. Gazette, Shus ~arrstrophiscs a
nightwalkins raj, caught in thas dus'sy sane
tuarv Of types, eases ana shelves the printing
Office Of the Gazette.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-04-16
BATON ROUGE Z.
SATURDAY, April 10. 1912.


Loou sru..-Wili our subscribers AZ , alS'
,.rrc ,yl,o desire eur paper the ensuing year,
800 M Sendlng us the money Tor
nr,. rsst year III this is mol conc siloftg' "
yNai n4nneBt them with wbaf IS aVc' "hu W,
then a~aq4aintanee. We haNe .9Sls ~ su'an
~,.I4 III 'fe credit system duf'ii'g the past year'
more tfAaa we shall lose agafn soon NOSE
.,t,o a, h~nsiness with MS must pay Us uh'y 60
or IL with be no co. NesaonE oay on e's-
dit system, and We cannot seq on ~
Tnr srnpra or PfrnnE pEBtscESs.--'o
clue has been vet ascertatne'f rs 70 a0'hVl u
mis- crime. According to tho evidence oelofa
his Honor tic Mayor, there we're two persons
in tlie house Of Debancens ri the moment OF
d.. m,rarr-one.n mnlatrcsse, living with
lin as his wife, the other q mhla1s' haihe'
LpClerc. Dbancens was if the act 81 draw
ing some whiSkey from d bafrel behihd ms
bar, when The blows were indicted. Ills Skull
was fractured IN three different places nc
blows were perhaps given with q loaded ealae'
LeClerc, (who is now in prison as accessory
az nccomplice in the criiheD states iaal ne
WIS within three feet of the deceased wheh De
was struck, butdid not see tie man who s'fl'eh
him. He even states that lie ltesard the first
second and third blows, bat did not, ait''ough
professing The most friendly feelings for the
deceased. take sufficient interest in his HE 10
tltrn round 10 see who was his murderer J
There Is something eara'5 mysterious anu
unnatural in this i~statamchtt
By reference u The advertising columns, II
gill he seen that large rewards arc offered for
,,e arrest and conviction of;he assassin. Til.
sums are all raised BY subscription, Md N
these times. afford strong testimony Of the hu.
mauc. generous and just sentiments That pei,
wade the community.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-04-16

The attention Of parents and Ftealiers IS re-
oncsteI to the advertisement from q lady IN
New Orleans, for 4 s%itlation MS goTefneSS.
IsafAuA IShufra f4afaIe.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-01-15
BY LAST NIGHTS MAIL.
Congress- WnrSdag.
SENATE

Many petitions were presented to-day The subject
Of the Bankrupt law-somc for lis repeal, postpone
mcnt, and modification; and others demonstrating
against any action upon tile law.
Mr. Walker presented petition from citizens OF \
York, demonstrating against the repeal of that law ,l'
presentation Of which he pretaced with argument
showing that Bankrupts and in:ov,nts syron,
mons-tat It was 50 contemplated by the Constitution
that such was the construction given the term by IL
cslnns ~ England, from which! It was borrowed, SO
The Senate, AT the hour Of one o'clock, resumed the
consideration Of the proposition 10 refer committee
Of nine the plan Of Board Of Exchcquer.
The remainder Of the day was occupied by Mr. Ben
ton, IN discussing the plan Of 4 Board OF Exchcquer
lie pointed out the injurious effects that the like sys
TEN had had upon the interests and happiness Of Eng
land, BY mainly contributing 10 load her with hen
present enormous National Debt, and liz tram OF
evils; and argued that ii this plan adopted,
II would be productive Of like consequences III tin
country. He denounced tie scheme insult 10 the
talents OF the age, and az outrage upon the Constu
ton lie advcr;ed to its effects upon The Wing party
lie saw IN the contest, in the ranks Of That party upon
u, division distinctly marked. They divided on
the question whether there should be 4 Government
Bank or corp rate Bank, independent Of the Govern
nent: whether there should be issue of paper money
by Government Bank, or by an Independent corpo.
ration. The larger wing of the division favor
OF an independent corporation and issue of paper and
the smaller was in favor Of Government Bank and
Government issue of paper money. The larger main
tam the Hamiltonan policy and the other, ard smaller
wing, have gone far beyon that time 10 The times oil
Sir Robert Walpoe, whose policy would be more dan.
gcrous and disastrous 10 the country than the Hand
tonan policy with all IFS evils and dangers After Mr.
B. concluded his remarks the question Of reference
select committee Of nine was taken and decided II,
the affirmative without count.
The Senate then adjourned till Monday next.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE
The House Of Representatives was engaged all day
with the debate on the Treasury note bill. Nessrs Jo
seph r. in.erso, Gilmer, c. }. lngersof, Blrnatt,
Thompson Of Mississippi, and Gordon Of New Yorh,
took part in The debate. A. half seven the seyerai
amendments having been disposed Of, The bill POI
out Of committee, and MIR. Fillmore moved The ptcyious
question concurring with The amendments. The
House then adjourned.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-01-15
IIursdaD. ian. IL.


a communication was received from the Senate
announcing the passage in that body Of the following
hll!s-An act for preserving the testimony ownesscs
in certain act amending the act entitled san
&C: to reduce the several acts concerning exc
cu,ioDs, and for the relief If nsoyent debtors.
STAY LAW.
Mr. JACKSON moved TO take up the bill providing
that Bank notes be received by creditors IN satisfaction
Of executions.
This motion was agreed TO-
Mr.. IloLLADAY opposed the BILL and said he thought
il unreasonable lhat tie lay should continue IN ioFce
longer than the suspension OF specie payments.
Mr. J,cksux said that not the object OF the bill
As il was not known how long the suspension would
continue, The bill provided definite time, during
which the notes Of the Bank should be receivable IN
satisfaction Of executions.
Mir. CRurcnrlELD was also opposed 10 the bill as al
present advised. II extended the lime during which
Bank notes were 10 be received until January or Feb
ruary lSi2. What necessity there tor iurryng II
through the House lie preferred letting 1t he over
until the House took acton the subject OF the Banks.
Mr.. Scorr of f concn.red with Mr.. Crulch!irld in
his idea that legislation the OF this law should
follow that the sub ject of the Banks
Mr. JACKSON went into history OF the first enactment
of this law, in 1877 when the Banks suspended II was
reenacted in ISIS and $780, whilst last year was not
and the people had 10 pay specie to their creditors Wills!
the Banks permitted to lock up theirs in The vaults
The bill was then laid on tho table.
BOARD c. AGRICULTURE.
The House then proceeded TO The consideration OF n
bill TO pay the members of the Board of Agriculture
lately in session in this city,
Mr. SrRoTuER offered ryder repeating the act cs-
tablishng the Board. A long and interesting debate
then arose upon the racy and merits of the bill, in
which il advocated by Messrs. Holiday, leyburn
Kinney, McRae, Rives and Scott of Fauqneri and OPP
posed BIZ Messrs Stroller, CrutchieId, Taylor OF Lou
doun, Cendenin, MIlhaney and Kncheloe. Mr.
strothers ryder rejected BY large majority after
which the bill passed by the following vote
.iycs-slessrs. Sontia!!, (Speaker,) Eayy, Ailworh
Rives, Holawey, Harvie, Davis Of Amherst, Kinney,
Baldwin, Alayse, Wingfeld, Mitchell, Hunter, New
kirk, Cox of Braaton and Lewis, Jones of Brooke,
Riddck, Jones Of Buckingham, Moore. Toler Nowln,
Apperson Cardwell, Irving, Brown Of Elzabety City
and Warwick, Semple, Scot, Of Fauquer, Foster, Nc
Laughlin, Payne, Deskins, Woods, Early, BYRD, Ro-
bins Guerrant, Carroll, Erskine, Pugh, Mullen Arm
strong, NJ Rae, Grggs, Bowden, hloler, Kennedy,
Smith of Kanawha, Davis of King & Queen, Wallace
of King George, IIoaday, Martin of Marshall, Smith
of Mason and Jackson, Boyd Scott of Mecklenburg,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-01-15

The Compiler correcls an error INTO which the Ma.
h'nal ln'egrnccr has been betrayed upon the sen,i.
m'n's OF Virginia on the Bankrupt Bill The In,elli.
gs"ocr nftrs from the lie vote on the taking M Of Mr.
hfowns resolution, that Virginia is MT decidedly up.
Used 10 the establishment Of Bankrupt Law. and
woes not desire he repeal of the existing law The
compiler, on The contrary, shows that "the LAYING of
Tue resolution tie table was BY no means test of
.'e sense OF the House the Bankrupt Law-the
"s' made on The occasion whether the Legislature
would discuss Feder relations at the present session
M Hnon ttat test the Resolution voted 10 Law ON
'' table We believe all OF the speakers on the sub
~, except haps one, expressed themselves opposed
Nm, - ".e law those who opposed the resolution urged
,' ooth OF the Virginia Senators voted against the
NV. ana hence there utility in passing the in
,"v""n 10 them now, &c. But we think our friend
= 'ne compiler has himself fallen into an error The
,.','@'are ias not decided by the vote the Bank
.'' ~" that ;!Iey VIII not dscuss Federat Relations
. 'e present session. Such doubt the sen,i
,' o. lrgc majority Of those who voted in the ne.
IT, On tue ante Bankrupt reso!uilon-but not Of all
mould moi nor be astonised at the passage Of n
aol''on as.'nst the Bankrupt Law But we have
reason 10 believe that few of the members who
w. agl'as, taking up Mr.. Browns resolution, will
'o' "&ing mp the anti Runk and the anti Distri-
'ttoa Resolutions
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-01-15

The Wings have attempted to make the impression,
that Virginia degraded by her distractions and her
resolutions John Il Holiday has repealed the c.,arge
in the Speech which shall lay before the public on
Tuesday. Would that could transfer upon this pa
per the enthusiasm the eoquence the animated manner
with which il was delivered. Virginia degraded She
never stood higher than she does at this moment. The
firmncss with which she whstood all the oratorca! bat
teries and scenic humbugs which assaed her in 1870
the deep devotion with which she adheres 10 her States
Rights principles of 9Shave received the thanks, and
secured the confidence Of the Democracy Of the Union
Many of them have done her the honor of making her
the standard-bearer Of the Republic. She IS not de-
graded The Wings Of her own State are unable to
change her principles. The Wings in the other States
are unable TO degrade her from the elevated sphere IN
which she moves. As write we meet with the fol-
lowing compliment which was paid to her at the dinner
given on the Sth of January, by "large number of
the Democratic citizens Of the city and county of Phi
adelphia.
fRera,qr Toast-" Oh Yrrinia'The mother Of states and
Pennsylvania ec stand by her side IN the day oil
conflict, whether in politics nr ~ waT -,
We are tempted TO snbjoin the two following regu-
.ar toasts
The State Spr Fannc,S bn the BonTe people Of
will The faith la, they have pleGsed bur
and will insist that Tie corporations they have created
shall do The
upon his grounl-roca Whsgcry has perish
ed lol-slay the day when every ress. OF
evil influences shall be swept hy indignant people from
al he nj
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-01-15
FOR TIE ENC tTRER
VIRGINIA MILITIA SNSTEM
To Tic OEcers Of lie .NiiitiM Of Iirginia.

Of''t7S7 ~ "
The clause OF the Governors late message relative
10 our Militia system is of such vast importance 10 its
future elevation, that hope the officers throughout
The State, have only carefully read and noted lis
contents, but that they will also make some effort
to cooperate with worthy Governor, in having his
views considered and carried out fully by the present
Legislature. That our Militia system for the last eight
nine years has been gradually the decline, none
will deny. That which heretofore gladly
resored to, and entered matters of pleasure and
pastime, as we'll as those of advantage and improve
ment, have now become rksome and almost ridiculous
until the whole system has anguished and nearly died
away, is equally That now, enter on their
duties except with the greatest reluctance and that such
will continue TO he The case, unless speedy and Elf
Gent action is had on The subject by our Legislature we
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-01-15
Irrinin Salt Zinc.

:, 10 should thank Of our friends in the county
er ,n'Agon TO give us particular description
Nh, rock san, or Sal Gem, which has been found in
c,a,,' eouhty The New York Journal of Commerce
lem. snort communication from f. Merriam, no
,,. package 4 the Salt, which he had Just received
n,,a, alexander Findey, Esq, Of Saltv;c, in Wash
M rUaniy-whch he says is Of very superior qua.
c,. ,hs Rock Salt is slightly iinged with reddish
s,,. ms IS the first Salt Mine found in the United
! East Of the Mississippi river and the great lakes
Inn, 10y well be reckoned great treasure. The s,ra.
~ On bed Of plaster rock, and is little more than
a'nu'ed feet below the surface. The section Of
h! ~, where this Salt Mine is located lies between
Il. Inc mountain and the Blue Ridge, and is near
'"s OF Eas. Tennessee, about equal distance from
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-01-15
Jony HUNTER, .Scc'y.
STAFFORD.

AT meeting Of the Democratic party Of the county
Of Stafford, held at the Courthouse, January 10,
1912 Thomas Tcwson, Esq, called to The Chair,
and Eusace Conway, Esq, appointed Secretary
The object Of the meeting briefly explained by the
Secretary. Whcrcupon, it was
Resoietd, That this meeting highly approve the oh.
ects of Convention to be held in the city of Richmond,
on the I'd day of February, 1872 and entirely concur
in the proprety of holding said Convention.
John G. lledgman, John u. Daniel w. P. Conway,
James Morton and Peter King, be appointed 10 repre-
sent this county in sad Convention. And on motion,
the Chairman and Secretary added to the delega
ton.
Rssored, That the procee dings be published in the
Richmond Enquirer THOS. TOWSON, Chm.
ErsTAcE CONWAY. Seen.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-01-15
CoI Charles p. G0odgii.


We have received the following nomination. which
place before the District with all possible pleasure.
The solid services the high character, the invncibe
Republican principles, the sound sense, aud the amabe
spirit Of Col Gooda the best passports to The favor
OF the People the strongest guarar eos OF his success
and the most satisfactory securities of his utility a
Senator. Does the District wanta Republican They
have one in Charles r. Gooda DO they want q Re-
preventative in whom there is change nor shadow OF
turning: Goodall is that man. The annunciaton,
which is below seems 10 be somewhat Of parody of
tie nomination Of Capt Archibald Bryce Of Goochland,
which appears in the Richmond Whig-wth this re-
markabe distinction, that moi syllable is SAID about
the politics of Mr.. Bryce-w!cther he be Greek or
Trojan-Whig or Democrat whether fish, flesh or
fowl
To The Ioers of the Senatorial Distr'et Of iaaorer,
GOochiand, &c.
II is known TO you, that our present Senator (Alr.
Fontainc,l declines n reelection. II becomes you,
therefore, 10 look around for tried Republican, quail
lied 10 serve you Such one, fellow citizens, con-
slider Col. Charles p Gooda Of the Democratic Coun-
" Of Hanover Col Goodall's Democracy stands on
patent to be taken day tomorrow; but il is
known the hearts Of his noble constituents, of the
people Of Hanover Col. Goodull has served in the
Councils Of the State lie has served IN the times that
tried men souls: and when he returned to the bosom
of his beloved constituents, they greeed HIM with The
exclamation ssWell done, thou good nad faithful ser
want" Col. Gootall will be supported as the Demo
cratic Candidate represent this District at the mex,
spring election
Signed in behalf of 65 poters IF the District.
GooCuLASD Ian IA 1912.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-01-15

The Reputation Doctrine finds no favor in the Key
some State The debt of Pennsylvania, of 80
millions greater than Of the other States, cannot
tempt hef Tor one instant to from the paths OF
integrity AMI honor. Certain resolutions from meet
'ns N Philadelphia squirting al Reputation have been
sn'med to the Legislature, and received with indig
nation. Committees were appointed in both Houses
upon the suhect-A letter from Harrisburg of the 10Th
.s IN the Penasyivanlan states that that day 'r.
Mcianahan from the Select Committee on the Repu-
cation resolutions made short report the Senate
me snh,.ei, accompanied by series of resolutions
airlnng The faith Q; The state, which were unanimously
Adopted, 1000 in English and 800 in German were
deIed 70 be printed GA the day, in the H. Of r
VI "Tisai, from TIC Select Committee made re-
Pof on The Reputation resolutions, accompanied by
sfes OF resolutions asserting the faith Of the State
','oo copies IN English and 2000 in German or
""'ed . be printed. Thus says the Pennsylvania,
Do' Houses have "declared without dissenting voice
~ 'a'o' q MAINTAINING The faith Of Pennsylvania. A
shiar Increment on foot in the Legislature Of New
i'FA. Inc ''Deinocratic Review Of this month has
"a article on State Credit, OF the most emphatic cha
Fac'er. lac NJ opens with this artice-and that ar
.ees opens thus "Ihe Mississippi Bonds must be paid
10 the last dollar, the last cent the las, mill, every
pledge OF tie public iaith, whether by the collective
whole Of our glorious Union, or bv any one of lis con-
sh'nen' parts must be hononbly redeemed be the con-
sequences, be the cost what they may BE Justice done
though the armament fall
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-01-15
I.glISt COl'NTY

LOUISA COUNTY.
AT meeting Of the people Of Louisa, held in their
Court House, Monday, the 10th January, 1912,
William w Beadles called to the Chair, aud John
Hunter appointed Secretary. The object of the meet
ing having been cxpained-it was
Rcsoired unanimously That our Representative and
Senator be requested 10 all proper to promote
the election Of Gen. WIN. f. Gordon TO the Gubcrna.
toria Chair, confdIng do in the integrity purity,
and unfnching Republicansm of that gentleman, who
though for years out Of the high Offices of his
country, is still worthy Of the full confidence Of his
fellow citizens.
Rcsoiscd, That it is expedent that this meeting
should send delegates to the Convention 10 be held
the City Of Richmond on the 2nd February next and
that the following gentlemen be appointed viz: John
T. Holiday, VIM w. Anderson, Richard Waldrnpe,
John Pondexer, jr., DR.. N. H. Crawford, Achilles
Smith, George Hunter, DR., B. NJ. Francisco, Aexan-
der +. Butler, DR.. Archibald Anderson, James L. Cor
don, Charles Y Kimbrongh Garrard Atkins, DR.. NJ
Fox, and Thomas J. Barrett.
On motion, the Chairman and Secretary were added
10 the delegation.
Rcsoircd, That the proceedings Of this meeting be
signed by the Chairman and Secretary, and cory sent
to the Richmond Enquirer for publication.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
WIN. w. BEADLES, Chairman
JONI HUNTER, .Sccy.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-01-15
D,d;eot;oo of lie .s,eoud Baptist Church.

THIS beautiful Church (Mr. Magoon 81 winch IS one
of the o; city, and whose graceful
spre ascends lG3 feet above the ground TO be ded-
Gated tomorrow We have no doubt that this occasion
will bring together numerous and most respectable
audience The following Official Notice has been ad-
dressed 10 the Public:
~ NorICETic Public hereby respectfully informed,
that Dedication of The New House Of Worship, erected by
the Second baptist Church win take place Sunday Janu
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-01-15

all know and believe. iese iao,s tie Governor tthan
whom Militia can boast OF officer his snrer:oD
clearly points out, and recommends what e believes
will he evil. Let, them the officers Of The df
tcren; regiments throughout the State c"n:c i'T
ward by petition Otherwise and urge upon tie lie
glslainrc The improvements recommended by The 20.
werner If il Is not convenient for them 10 assemble
together, and ADOPT resolutions expressive Of their
views let them unite together, and address letter L"
the Repre- of their county, informing him Of
their approval OF the Governors Message, relative To
the improvement of our Militia System, and NJ The same
time request hun 10 use his influence in having such i'm
provcmen,s made AS are recommended by the Govern
with success. IL can h. done with bu. lile trouble,
and If dnnc, there Is hot doubt bat that our system
may yet lie reclaimed and made again the pride "i
State and not, US now, the rdicue of the conmu-
nifty. IN Officer Jh o2nd Regiment Ia, Militia
To The Editor HOUSE or DELEGATES
January il, lSi2
In your paper of yesterday was reported as having
offered n Resolution Wednesday last, "that the
Committee BankS ascertain and report TO The House,
the annual expense of the State and their branches, SO
as TO show sthe paid for officers salaries IN
Mr. Editor, this presents to the country in the rId
culons manner, of inqairing through Bank CommH-
Tee into the annual erpenses Of the state. My Resolu-
ton was altogether in reference TO the expenses oil Me
Banks and Meir Branches must ask the favor Of u
correction in your paper of tomorrow.
Respectfully,
ii. l.. HOPKINS.
Notr-rhc error complained of By Mr.. H. was purely spo
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-01-15

IL The last No of "Norfolk" viii appear on Tues
day.
a. The very long and able Letter from "a Constr
tuent 10 his Representative" upon the Fiscal Scheme,
was received too late for this days paper The Nos.
of V. gave one side Of the medal favorable 10 the
Scheme. The Letter, in our hands, was an
nounced By us forthcoming and gives the other side.
Ii attacks the Scheme every ground, Of Constitutions
aiity and Erpcdsemcy
~ We lay this day before readers the whsle Of
the powerful Speech of Col! Benton, against the Bank
rupi Law, delivered during the present session.
n A particular account of the Examination, &c,
OF the Cadets from perfectly competent 10 Judge
Of their attanmcns, handed 10 too late for tbs
paper. 1t will appear in next.
II We compelled 10 lay over till our next,
the Sketch of the late admirable Speech of Mr.. Ioa-
day, on taking up Mr.. Browns Anti Bankrupt Resolu-
tons.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-01-15

umpiiom-Ow!ng 10 our hasty miscalcnla'on OF
the eir, months stated that some of the friends Of
Resumption in and out Of the Legislature, were one
month ahead of the time specified by the Editor OF the
"I}ank Reiorner' This was mistake. The period
referred to by both was the same-and it would bring
Resumption about n similar perod-about the lst Of
October, with the benefit Of the present tobacco CROP
and the next wheat harvest