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Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-02

MORE HELp.--The Southern Transcript
published at Alexandria, in this state, has
changed hands, Mr.. Archibold having pur.
chased the interest of Mr.. Prather IN said
concern. That paper has heretofore been
neutral, and has now put away that garb,
for the advocacy Of Henry Clay and wing
principles. Mr.. A.. is a good wing and
an able writer, and will be q valuable aux
iliary in that part Of the state. In effec-
ting this change he observes: I e9tee
The above change viii end the neutral
III Of this paper, The fact is, we always
have been a Wing, and as long as we find
that party arrayed on the side of consti-
t%utional liberty, and opposing the anti re-
publican and d~isorganizing tenets of mo.
dern I~ocofocoism, we always expect to be
one-and we have no notion Of bestriding
the fence and waving a white flag while
the great battle is being fought-or letting
the locos in this section have the game all
their W way. We have tried Hll we
could SO far to keep neutral, but despite
Of all our efforts, we would get an occa-
sional lurch, and on more than one occa.
sion, sundry Of our good towns-people, as
well as our staid editorial n~eighbor, have
deserted amid the fair folds of our neutral
banner, the ghost ola coon. We want it
distinctly understood now, however, that
we 90 for the tsMill Boy of the Slashes."
We hive nailed his flag to the mast, and
under its folds, through veal or wo. we
may for the future be found, doing battle
with all our might on the side Of The con-
stitation and reform, against the hosts of
misrule and %corruption. v s.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-02

~ O1-We refer Planters - general e The
advertisement Of Mr., D. McFadyen in an.
aiher column, his terms are liberal and
n worthy oftattontion. a88 h3# INV
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-02

DrrlcfAL RsTuRNs.-We have now be.
- fare al d tabie of The Official returns Of
. tho last Congressional election. From
them We learn sbat--SlidelI's majority
was $40; t.alranchs's do, Dawsen's 6s4
Il and Bossier's i7g. IA #stf
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-02

MAMMOTH yEGETABLEs.-We were pre-,
scented last week with some mammoth vege-F
tables from the plantation OF Peter Little,
ESD OF this parish. One Egg plant approaches
me pumpkin species almost III size.-C oHcor-
da InteAigencer.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-02
LETIT ne REMEMBERED.

That the Annual Fair Of the Louisiana
Agricultural and Mechanics Association VIII
take pace on the Eighth and Ninth Janat-
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-02

A FR1GHr.-The Ayr( Scotland) Observer
relates the following laughable incident
which occurred on the arrival Of Mr.. Van Am
durgh's elephant not long since. The ele-
plant arrived on foot about eleven O'Clock on
the night previous to the exhibition, and when
il was down the high street Of Newton it was
met by an individual who was vending his
way homewards to bed. The large, soft feet
Of the elephant prevented it from making any
noise and it had advanced within a short dis
lance Of him before he perceived it. On look
ing up, his eyes encountered a large mass
coming down upon him with noisless steps,
and at a rapid rate. Distrusting the correct
ness Of his.visual faculties, he rubbed his
eyes; but, true enough, there was the fearful
object, coming nearer and nearer. Visions of
spectral monsters filtered across his magma
tion-his hair startled upon end. For some
time he stood still, in speechless horror; and
then. u%t,ering a cry ofherror and alarm. he
sank senseless to the ground.-On assistance
being procured he was brought 10 life again,
and laughed at forfiis fears; but it required the
animal himself to convince him that it was not
the !" muckle black de'il!'
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-02

enemies are a small and a distracted body,
composed of several divisions, under the
command Of several leaders, envious and
distrustful o fone another, but still not IN.
likely, from their well. known system OF
party tactics, to harmonlze and act togeth.
er. TO render their defeat certnin--let
them advance as they may--whetheri 10
one body or several bodies--under one
leader o. several Ieadsrs--nothing is ne
cessary but your united action. Repair
then. 10 the Convention, and prepare Tor
combat. Wliiln just cause and ,he bles-
sing Of Providence. you canno. fail, under
the command of Henry CLAY, to achiepe
The triumph Of Wing principles and coasf'.
Mtiondl liberty.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-02

The wings Of New Orleans have nonai.
mated, Mr.. james p. Frerct 10 fill the va.
cancy occasioned in the House of Repre-
s~sntatives by tho resignation Of Felix Lab.
atut, Esq |; the democrats have made, as
yet, no nomination. .4a,a. ,.s
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-02

HoRRoRs OF SmoKINe.-An acquaintance,
who has for years been alternately a smoker
and chewer of tobacco, tel 8 US that, although
in good health and prosperous in his affairs,
he was frequently low spirited, he could new
err tell why. Besides, he was troubled with
twitching in the corners of his eyes, which
sometimes extended to the corners of his
mouth. At last he began to accuse his be-
loved cigars as the cause, and with much eff
ort broke off from smoking and chewing
The consequence is, that all The disagreeable
things which he endured have disappeared.
His spirits are uniformly buoyant, and his mus
cles quiet. As to the fellows who smoke in
Broadway, spelling the common air of heaven,
we wish spasms would seize all their mouths,
so that they could not hold a cigar.-Jour. Of
Cam,
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-02

lfp4 We hare refused to publish this week q
communication which, in our opinion. was
o,ult OF The pale Of ~deceney. In the dispute
that the, harmless but able article headed
rReneciions,n in last weeks puper has
given rise to, we as editor, win not NEEDLE
In any way II neither suits our Taste or
inclination, and our paper WILDE open for
communications on both sides, SO long as
they are written. In decent and respectable
style. .l asaai VI ~.flaitsa 80
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-02

The ton way Of expressing aGet out OBJ de
aoay, you ole Dan Tucker" is as follows -
AGED and venerable gentleman, whose tran
seendant. abilities are obscnred under the
name of Daniel Tucker. you will please re-
move your corporosity from my pathway, as
you have arrived at Too late a period to par
take of the evening repast."
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-02

INTELLIGENCE AND Observation-Disclosures
and virtue afford the only security for the
prosperity of states and nations, as well as
individuals. They constitute the pillar Of
fire and Of cloud which must accompany the
onward march of the human race to c~iviliza-
ton and happiness. TO add to the aggregate
Of moral and intellectual attainment is to ac-
CELEBRATE mans progress, and should be regard
ed as the special mission of every human be-
ing. The carful discipline Of the mind secures
a fund of enjoyment which is diffusible in its
nature, and permanent in it's duration. a38I
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-02

TEXAN suGAR.-We are indebted TO Mr..
Miskil for a specimen of sugar raised on his
plantation near San Felipe. 1t is fully equal
in quality to the augar raised in louisiana, and
proves that the soil and climate of Texas is
well adapted to the culture of this article.
We have also received a quantity Of molas-
ses, Of and excellent quality, raised on the
same plantation. Mr.. Miskil uses a simple
wooden mill of his own construction, to press
the juice from the cane, and thinks the AYERS
age crop of sugar to the acre will be from o.
900 to $500 lbs. We have learned with
pleasure that a large numbers Of planters on
the Brazos, and in other sections of the Re-
public, are commencing the culture Of sugar.
It has been cultivated successfully at San
Augustine, at Liberty on the Trinity, near
this city, and on the Caney and Colorado.
We have reason to believe, that in less than
FIVE years, a sufficient quantity Of sugar and
molasses will be raised in Texas for home con-
sumption.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-02
SECOND REGIMENT oFU. 8. ORA.
!. ~ 8t5}sJa I,(1{1NS. 1es

j ~ sAft5fsV8 GOoNS.
w. are glad to see this subject ag'iaied
by nearly MI the papers Of the west. The
DISAPPOINTING Of that gallant regiment by
Congress was ono oil those useless acts OF
thai boly w..,icliare are b.nefil'n their
ltehileIcy than at first supposed. We :
q niieht tlit iiAics will 81 done 'hets
This winter, and, that our %sangn'nc exi'ec-
tations. of seeiag them restored to their
Il.orner usafui standing, will be reaazad.
Though they have received Their rifles,
they hive mover nnpacael the y. h " have
they recsiy d new clothing as q r'fl2 corps,
so that, If, reinpuntel, there will be no
great expense attending The miasnee, as
horses, canba PURCHASED fortha same price
the iotaers sold for. The Red Rive. Re.
publican IN noticing this subject remarks;
Il would i'll become Us to keep silent on
d Subject in which every man, woman and
child III the whole Red River valley are
Interested, and in favor Olive nllnde To
The ~remloun,ipg Of The second regiment OF
United States Dungeons. We understand
Il petition more numerously signed man
any petition thut ever went from this sec.
tion of the country, will be sent 10 Con.
uress to remount this fine Regiment. For
foot soldiers we have lille use here, and
if any emergency should arise in which
the services oflthemililary are required one
mounted company will be Of more use to
~ than half a dozen on foot. 1t is very
seldom we ask Congress for any thing Tor
this pari Of the country. and we hope that
this small favor viii not be refused Us. 8i
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-02

TAX ON WHIsKEr.-The Philadelphia
Sun suggests a new source of revenue, to
be devoted to the payment Of the public
debt of Pennsylvania. The editor recon.
mends a tax on all homemade spirits con-
sul.led or distilled in the State, and de.
clares it would pay the interest on the
State debt and absorb the principal. 1--WE
know adds the Sun) from authentic sour.
ces, that the amount of domestic distilled
spirit has diminished immensely in this
State, within a few years past, thanks to
the improved temperance habits of the peo-
pie; but we are satisfied enough continues
to be manufactured to liquidate the debt
of the State, ~ifproperly taxed. And why
should it not be, selling as it does at this
time at a price so low as TO place madness
and death within the reach of the poorest
mendicant, who gathers pence in the In
tervals ofintoxication? Why not redeem
the credit of the State by taxing the most
loathsome vices Of the population? Why
not snatch the Commonwealth from the
gulf of discredit by the very meansthrough
which we snatch the inebriate from the or
gies of madness?" p
METEoRIC SHowERs.-According to
the theories Of professor OLnsTEAD, and
of NJ. ARAeo, of the French Academy Of
Science, and other learned persons, we
shall have a recurrence of the phenome-
non of meteoric showers on the night of
the 18th or 18th ofthe present month-so
that all who feel an interest in Witnessing
this beautiful display should be on the
look out from IL o'clock until daylight
the night mentioned. 1t is possible
meteors may be seen on both of the
stated. and perhaps for a week pre-.
or succeeding according to the con
dition Of the atmosphere.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-02

"WHAT Is A LAwYERl"-The Boston
Mail thus elucidates the problem:
"A very learned gentleman. who res
cues your estate from your enemy and
then keeps it HIMSELF - e
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-02

AMERICAN PaovsroN5.-The business
in American provisions in England has
greatly increased during the past year.
There can be no question that the dnninu-
ton of the tariff in that country has had
a decided effect in bringing about a result
equally beneficial to both countries. To
call high and oppressive taxes by the soft
name Of protective duties" is equal to
calling the Devil an Angel of Light. 1t is
of much importance to call things by their
right names. A tax Of five dollars on a
coat, for instance, 10 calledi in whig par
lance, prott citing home industry; when in
point Of fact, it is not only greviotss tax
TO him who wears the coat, but is also de-
structive to the business of that class of
mechanics who are employed in working
up the cloth. All other exorbita mt duties
on imports are oppressive on the people in
the same manner.--N. y. Sun. tsab %
3vfS
o. The inspector Of the Missouri penlten-
tiary has preferredicharges against the iessees
and they are to be speedily tried. 1t is said
that when the seventeen aconaicts escaped
on last Monday week, no guards were on
duty. The c~onvicts were employed at that
time in the Bale .RopeFaetory, and EN-.
ployed the time when they were unobscrycd
in saving a hole through one Of the back
gates, and thus made their escape. They bad
gone som distance before the. alarm bell was
rung. AS soon as they got under way, they
stole all the horses and clothing within their
reach. At the last accounts four b them had
been apprehended. Several others were seen
near tile Little Moreau, with knives drawn,
ready to resist any attempt to apprehend them.
Gin. Chronicle.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-02

-7TIT'- III" "8TTN18 "TIGf TAT was Teus 1919"
81 Almost as red as German sealing-wax!"
Red hair was his abomination; he could
not even endure the pictures Of the old
masters on that account; SO he eloped, and
tho winds even have not $50 far, at least)
breathe d of his where abouts.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-02
The weather continued uncommon,y

The weather continued uncoinmonly
warm and rainy till Thursday morning
when it changed cold and still rainy. We
have had a more extraordinary season this
fall than ever IL remembered. The month
Of November has been rs warm as the
month Of May, and gloomy. The bypo
has prevailed to d considerable extent. and
We are not surprised that IN large cities,
like London and Paris, the ebony month
of November is fruitful in suicides and
murders. We knew from experience that
a wet and dull atmosphere has a wonder
ful effect on the nervous system.
FARE REpucED.-The steam y Douglas
Capt. 8. Sslleck has reduced the fare TO
and from New Orleans to three dollars
each way. This is an example we should
like to sec followed. Though the price OF
every thing else has come down. passages
maintain their former standing. We pny
six dollars to come 10 Baton Rouge and
only twelve TO go TO Cincinnati. Capt.
Selleck is gentleman long and fayorably
known ID this trade, as a careful and OK
perienced capiain, and we hope he viii
meet with the patronage be deserves.
We see the ordinance Of the council, in
relation TO repairing side walks on Lafiy.
cite str Get is disregarded. The unpleas.
INT weather the last week has forcibly
brought its truth to our mind. ls9e ss~
N#f faF4
The editor of the Indiana Blade must be
a a hard christian, if we judge by the fol.
lowing: ~
A DILEMMA.--To be caught in church,
when a contribution is being taken mp,
without a dime in your pocket.-Vevay
Palladium. H
A monster Of such ffighlfui mein.
10 make you tremble needs but be seen;
But when you've seen it as often as we
have without any dime in your pocket. you
become familiar with its face and SO har.
dencd. that you look upon it as a mere mat.
ter Of form.
&E #EE~ #4 E EF&
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-02

DIED.--In this town on Monday even
ing last. at the residence of Mr.. VIM. F.
Tannard. MrsG. wv. Merrill, recently a
merchant in Chicago in Illinois.
On Tuesday evening at Lieut.. Britton's
quarters, Garrison, Mrs. Susan seawall,
Of Major VIM. seawalI, of the q. S.
Army. 99stts
a1s sessfz n9sd 39Ea asgIa
.T gf59w H.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-02

r ii ,l1ud raJ 10 s3is anteia4 4ae
aN
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1843-01-25
SANCTUARY LYNcaING!
Ferr1sburrh. Jan 20. lS43

AeIfGSOAfSR, Jan. ~, lC40,
hasten to communicate, in season flf
The next Telegraph if possible, an aceoon!
OF proceedings at Charlotte. At diiItreot
times, and in different WAYS, since the
manifestations of rrieslhoodism for tbe
violent suppression Of investigation and
freedom Of speech at Charlotte last Sep
tember, | have been informed that there
was desire somewhat prevalent in laaI
place 10 have ne 60 there AMI speak my
sentiments. Accordingly | gave notice
in the Telegraph, abundantly seasonab.et
that | would lecture at the Baptist House
en- the evening of the 10Th. We did nj
arrive at the place until dark. Ga com
ing IN sight Of the synagogue, | obser'eJ
to my WIFE that it was already Lighted
we drove up to the door. asked man
whom | soon found to be doctor Tag
CART, us | understood the name to be- ).
1t were expected thai should speak ths'
that evening. He replied, yes. | beo"
the voice OF a speaker in the house, an
inquired to know if meeting was aired!
begun. The Doctor could not tell.
passed into the house. and found jane
len Brot Ike, priest Of Baptism, standfs
IN front of the pulpit and exhorting 'D'
people with lis usual fsrvor and feeling
The people were coming in. l suppose
fsom the appearance, that. in his zeal u,
was occupying the time, that none sh0u'
be lost-and that probably he was sezIDS
on the occasion to make an impressed ~
the audience, with view TO prevent O''
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1843-01-25
VERMONT TELEGRAPH.
EDITORIAL CoisREsPoNDENCE.

EDITORIAL CORRESPONDENCE.
LEFT home on Friday, 18Th inst, at half
past 10, 4. NJ. My wife with me. On
wheels. Frost oct of the ground in MANY
places. Eight hours on the road, travel :
ling tweHty four miles. Stopped only
half an hour in the time. Reached Bris-
lol at seven, p. N. Had giver myself
much uneasiness, in view ofreachine nv
appointment SO late. The severity OF the
travelling was MY only apology. But, 10,
and behold, on arriving al the place, there
was no occasion furnished for an express
ion either Of ny anxiety or my apology.
There Tas 40 meeting. No notice had
been given. Gal here and there an in.
dividual-especially of those who would
have desired to attend and here h,o
heard anything Of the matter. Those 10
whom request had been made for notice
to be given, had so conducted the affair a.
to put and keep pretty efftc'ua unietu.
upon il. Some of the facts 10 The cas-,
were these. On Saturday of the previou
week. Luman G.. Scott, of Brandon.
Baptist member, was going TO Bristol
where his relatives and friends live: am,
desired him to carry a notice for me
which~he was ready to do. He bein.
about ready to get into his sleigh before
occurred to me TO write. in addition 10 m
notice published in the Telegraph whic
would be late in reaching, did not TAX
time to make any formal address to an
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1843-07-19

OLp TmEs.-The Cincinnati Gazette copies
from its old files the proceedings of meeting
of the I" Jackson Democracy' of that city on
the 29th of May, 1873, complimentary to Henry
Baldwin, then member of Congress from Penn
sylvania and afterward elevated to the Supreme
Court Bench by Gen. Jackson. The notice reads
thus A public dinner will be given in this city.
to the Hon Henry Baldwin, OF Pittsburgh by the
friends of Gen. Jackson. and Domestic Manu-,
tactures" The dinner was accordingly given.
and the Jackson Democracy toasted as the only
party which could be relied upon to afford ade-
quaie protection to Domestic Manutactures!-
And now, this same" Democracy denounce the
Wings as the 4" High Tariff" party, and the la,
riff itself as one Of the heads OF the Federal
hydra.
Among the conspicuous names embodied m
the Cincinnati proceedings, wctind those OF th.
lah HAYWARD, a!terward Commissioner Of the
General Land Office, and the more notorious Dr..
Duncan, atcrward the Loco Foco member from
Cincinnati Lynch. Vrg.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1843-07-19

none Of that ready interchange OF sentiment oe
tween Representative and constituents, without
which republican legislation is but lottery or
thin deception. There are reasons IN abundance
which equally forbid the idea of any such extern
sion Of our borders.
1t is probably the destiny OF the Anglo-oaSof'
Race TO overrun and give laws to the larger poi-
ton of our Continent, and to this we are not oo-
jecting. Regarded in its individual aspect thus
migration of thousand persons IN one Dody 10
Oregon wears an aspect Of insanity. What seek
they? A good climate There is none finer IN
the world than that they leave behind. Good
soil which they may own and till There is
none better than millions of acres they pass un-
needed, which they can possess without molesta-
ton, and only pay ten shillings an acre for 1t
when they please Good schools, churches, mar
kets, roads, bridges, &c, &c. All these they
cast away, and cannot expect 10 find them again
for many years. Cattle are very scarce IN Ore
gon, and pillow there will cost much as a
horse here. For what, then, do they brave the
desert, the wilderness, the savage, the snowy
precipices of the Rocky Mountains, the weary
summer march, the storm -drenched bvouac, and
the cravings of famine Only 10 fulfil Their
destiny There is probably not one among them
whose outward circumstances will be improved
by this perilous pilgrimage. Be Heavens smile
around them, then, and may its benignty guide
them in safety to the haven Of their hopes-the
lar-away wales of the Willamette, the Umpqua,
and the lower Oregon
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1843-07-19
POSTSCRIPT.
LATER FROM EUROPE.
) o'clock. 4. N.

TIL, steamship CALEDONIA, Captain Lori, ar
-;,sd at Boston on Monday evening, after d
,.ss,oe from Liverpool of thirteen days-having
sailed Oh the 4th.
There Is little additional news OF interest. The
D., .,;.,t;on still continues, but has taken no
new shape. o'Connell is still travelling through
tho country. addressing immense assemblies ana
contributions still come in with great aacnty ana
70 LARGE amount. At Droghcda he had an
audience Of over hundred thousand, and madc
most savage personal attack upon Chancellor
sngden. Much of the alarm has subslded.
The Irish Army Bill was still discussed IN
Parliament-no action having been taken.
The ship Hanover Of Providence struck of Dirk
nev island on the 18th inst Her crew got safely
to shore.
Our minister Mr. Everett, was lnsulted 10y
bootnos from the undergraduates of Oxford, on
occasion OF receiving the degree OF LID. from
the COLLEGE. It was on account Of his being a
Unitarian.
The new number of Chuzzlewit is very abil-
siye and savage in its ridiculc of things Amen
can. 1t cannot fail, however to provoke amuse-
mcnt.
Col. Fawcett was killed in duel at London,
By 1t Monroe.
Lord Morpeth is expected to have seat IN the
House of Commons, in place of Mr.. Parker OF
Sheffield, resigned.
In SPAIN affairs are somewhat more pacific
The movement at Saragossa was failure.
The overland mail had arrived, but the news
is meogre. Affairs in China continue favorable
From Egypt and Algeria there is no news Of
interest
There appears to be very little change IN the
morning market or in the general state OF trade
or, at any rate very little improvement.
The riots in South Wales appear to excite
NOR attention than any other topic.
The Chancellor of the Exchcquer has intlmat
ed his intention Of taking off the extra shlllmk
of duty lately imposed upon spirits IN Ireland
The reason assigned for this act OF liberalty Is
the increase of smuggling in that country, caused
as he represents, by this unfortunate shilling.
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET, Julya
Corroy-Few transactions have been effected in Cot
ton since our previous report The market continues IN