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Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-11-25

u Christopher Lilly, the man who tough,
a prize fight in Weschester county, New
York, upwards OF a year age, with a ma ,
named Mccoy who died from the injuries he
received IN the battle, yesterday surrendered
himself to Captain Younes, Of the First Mu-
nicipality Police, TO answer any charge which
may be brought against him. Lilly has only
Just arrived from Liverpool, and win 60 on to
New York along with "cockey BILL ares
ted here fr numbering a man in that eitv.
and tor whom an officer is daily expected To-
arrive Lilly expressing himself willing to 90
without awaiting the formality of a reauisi-
tlon.-TroPlc.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-11-25
1Ieig'io for a husband heigho
There's danger in longer delay,

DHHTTI ITBEVT HEdIH IlHNB 4 OGaH @|
VIII no body marry me pray.
The above beautiful lines were written by
a young lady, who was fast passing The prime
Of early maldenhood, she, being at that time
just Is. II il astonishing that Baton Rouge
possessing SO many promising and enterpri-
sing youths, should thus permit the maidens
to come out in open rebellion against their
uiimanly principles, and sigh for a husband.
TVS reallY checking. 4
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-11-25

Col. IrumbUll was Il soldier Of the reyo.
lntion--served with his regiment in the
tield-and afterwards became a member of
Gen. Westinghouse military family.
Col. Tranibnll was also an artist. BY
his historical pictures alone in the Capitol,
he has forever united his fame with that
of the great period and events which he
has coiBmetnorated. After the revolution
no went to Europe, 10 perfect himself in
bis %favorite att of painting, having il al.
ways at hsart, to perpetuute on the BREATH
ing canvass some Of tho great scenes and
some Of The great men Of the revolution,
among which and whom he lived.
While IN England, be- became, by The
choice of YIN Piuckney and Christopher
Gore, tho fifth commissioner under the Jay
Treaty, for The settlement of American
claims on England; and holding as be did
the determining vote On nil contested ca.
SEES, he was so fortunate rs 10 acquire the
entire respect and confidence of both par.
ties. by The strict and honorable impartial.
lily md justice Of his decisions
In his personal character d nd intercourse
Col. TrumbnIl bad all the polis, and amen.
ity of a bigh.bred gentleman, with all the
forbearance and consideration for others
which 60 far to make up That character.
Col. Trumbnll, as Il soldier, an artist. n
diplonailst, and a Christian gentleman.
was, through many generations, honored
and respected in life, 10 be bonored and ID.
mented In death. 5as
He has died ut a ripe old age, and left
not an enemy behind. arr
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-11-25

WEEKLY PAGKETs.-The steamboat
Masic Capt WILSON,, il will be seen by an
advertisement is going 10 run in This trade
till the Helen Capt. IRE, is ready. The
Music is a splendid new boat built this
season to be employed in the Lafonrche
trade. 1t is owned by that untiring pio.
neer Capt. A. NJ. Streck. It will also be
seen by an advertisement in this paper
that the Patrick Henry has commenced
making weekly trips 10 Baton Rouge. We
have now a feet of steamboats, in this
trade, viz, The Brilliant, Douglas, Harry
of The West, Gov. Roman, Music and Pa
trick Henry.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-11-25
For the Baton Rouge Gasefte.
AN ANSW FER.

E AIN W5R. Etes t&
"TIas the harp been hung upon The uillow ~ ID
Yes I have thrown the harp aside 2
Yet love it--aye, adore,
And since its music tones have died,
dare not wake it more!
Another hand must strike the string,
Must wake its cords again,
And bid It's sacred numbers spring
In boldest, sweetest strain!
Too much | love the harp, TO hear
It's melody half sting
I would not touch il lest / mar,
The music of its tongue ! aaHza
o, sacred harp how | have held,
And wood thee 10 my heart;
And welcomed each sweet note that swelPd
Each whisper that would start !
But now, .fosefe- fare The nell!
The brightest dreams must end
Thy music taught my heart to swell
My spirit to ascend!
And unto thee, o muse divine, 5 i5Ft .7l#@
My sacred charge be given
Seal it forever in thy shrine,
Till claimed anew in heaven!
w n w.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-11-25

wants, when he has completely exhausted
their combinations, be falls into disgust.
Dispensed from labor, bis body amasses hui.
mors; destitute Of desires, his heart feels a
languor; deprived of activity, he ID obliged
to divide bis riches with beings more active,
more laborIous than himself: these, follow
ing their w ~pecnltaF interests, take up-
on Themselves the task Of laboring for his
advantage, Of procuring for him means TO
satisfy bis wants, Of mipisfering to his ca
prices in order 10 remove the IaD91or that
Expresses bin. 1t is. thus ihe great, the
rich, excite the energies, the activity, the
industry, Of the indigeni;" these labor 10
their own peculiar welfare by working for
others: thus, the desire of amelioratine his
condition, renders man necessary TO his fel.
low man thus wants, always regenerating,
never satisfied. are tho principles Of life,
Of actlvlty,tbe source of health, The basis
Of society. II each individual were com.
petcnt to the supply Of bis own sxigencies,
there would be no occasion for him to con.
gfegaie in society; bat his wants, his de.
slfes his whi,ns, place him in 4 state OF de.
pendence on others; these are the causes
tbat each individual, IN order TO further
his " peculiar interest, is obliged to be
useful to those who have The capability of
procuring for him the objects which he
himself has not. A nation il nothing more
than the union Of a great number ofindi.
viduals, connected with each other by the
reciprocity oftlieir wants, or by their mu.
taal desire Of pleasure; the most happy man
who has the fewest wants, and the NEST
numerous means Of satisfying them.--Hol
bach.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-11-25

MAN DEPENDENT UPON MAN.-If man
were perfectly contented, there would no
longer be any activity in the world; it is
necessary that he should desire, act. labor,
IN order that he may be happy; such is the
course OF nature, of which the life consists
in action. Human societies can only sub.
sist by the continual exchange of those
things IN which man places his happiness.
The poor man if obliged to desire. and 10
labor, that he may procure what he knows
IS requisite to the preservation of his exis-
fence; the primary wants given to him by
natare, are to nourish himself, lodge him.
self, and propagate bis species; has he sat.
isfied these? he is quickly obliged to Gre
ate others entirely new; or rather, his i'm
agination only refnes upon the first; he
seeks TO diversity them; he is willing to
give them fresh zest; arrived ait opulenee.
when he has run over the whole circle of
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-11-25

GEM%@AEAfiHA 4f84E#E 4H&Z #4l&E1%" L -EEHt
TnR pgsgrssTiaRr.--In our pcratnbulaiions
this week nm idea struck us 10 so and visit
this institution, see how that establishment
got under the new administration, and
whether there was any prospect of itesrr pay.
ing It's w expenses. We walked through
The institution, without Interruption, not lie.
ing thought dangerous, and in The manafacto-
~ met with the gentlemanly captain, r. NJ.
Kent. ESQ. The ~strietest order and discipline
prevails among the prisoners, and d good
feeling Of reciprocal respect between the
guards and superior officers. From the cap.
tain we learnt that the mandatory was get
ling on in a prosperous manner, heretofore
90 or 9s pieces of cloth were considered n
good weeks work, now IN these short days
they turn out from 1870 10 150, and last week
manufactured 1866 !! The e~onviets are not
overworscd, but they are vigilantly attended
to. Such increase in the labor viii, ere long.
rid the state Of the tax that i~nstition has here
tofore been 10 the state. An appropriation of
$4,000 to The institution for the purpose Of
buying machinery and other necessary mate
rial, would bring on an annual profit Of slo.-4
900 to the state, and by employing most ofthe
c~onvicts in manufacturing, would remove the
compliant Justly brought against the ~instftli-
ton, of being the ruin Of mechanics living
under its immediate influence. We hope our
representatives will bring the matter in its
true light before the legislature, and that no.
tons Of false economy will not prevent that
Honorable body from making so iudicious an
appropriation. They would find out III a few
years the great advantage of such a measure.
The buildings burnt down in november Is4l
are In progress of erection. They are built
of brick, ilfe-proof, with iron doors, between
the apartments, the brick is manufactured BY
The convicts, and all The mechanical work
u done inside OF the institution the only
cost OF construction is the raw ma,erial-say
about $500. When those buildings are fin.
ished, the encumbrances in the yard, in the
shape of workshops, &c. will be removed.
which will give to the whole premises an air
OF cleanliness. We saw the warden. MI. n.
Barbee, actively visiting the different work.
shops, and came 10 the conclusion that he in
no way lacked energy" for his responsible
situation. The health of the Institution has
been remarkably good throughout this fall
though the town and garrison has been So,
vefely visited with sickness. We saw Or.
Hines, he looks docile aud genieel and can
BOW make a good pairof brogans; Canadian
was showing the ~iack-plane in wto5rk.man-
like style !; Capt. Gibson is getting initiated
10 the mystery Of matchmaking. We saw
some thai felt so attached to the. institution
they had come a second time use is Sc
sond nature, and after, years acquaintance
they view Il as g home, sweet home.s
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-11-25

Finn.--A large building used us a corn
and fodder house. on tho Plantation Of
Judge Moore, in the parish Of st. Mary,
was destroyed by fire, together with its
contents, Oh the 9Th instant. Only 500
barrels of corn out Of about 1900 barrels
were saved.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-11-25

The amateurs Of Gardens and r lowers,
would do well to give our friend Montan a
call, they will find anample stock ofseeds,
of all descriptions.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-11-25

Mr.. O%ateridge. the principal professor
of The franklin College, in Opelousas,
died at ~Plaquenine on he 18th instant.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-11-25

A CERTAIN Mr.. Flattery arrived IN this
town a few weeks ngo. and 1attered US
that he was going TO establish an i%nstitu.
ton in this town TO teach the young idea
how 10 shoot" next time he %iatters us
with his patronage, we hope he will
pay in advance, as he has strayed 10 parts
unknown. a vi
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-11-25

Or We respectfully call the attention
of tho inhaitants Of our town, and espe.
cially those that are nnacqnainted with the
arl Of making bread, il there are any such
in this town,tIlat they can become ~acquain.
ted with the mystery, on application 10
two worthy young gentlemen of our
town, professors of the art.
Residence near the Steamboat lunding.
Ladies would do well to give them a call. =
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-11-25

We learn by Inc Opelusas Gazette, that
the sale Of Public Lands, At Opalousaas.
commenced on the l3th instant and will
end on the 28lh. On the first day 300
only were received Mt tho Land Office,
and for seven dnys afterwards not an acre
ur and wns sold.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-11-25
Death of Col. .Lohn Tru,5,,U ~ NJ.

Death of Col. John Trum5uH.- The New.
York Herald of the IIih inst. says:
ms venerable man and distinguished
painter, died yesterday morning. in this ci.
", in the s7th year Of his age. The name
of Col. Trumbull has for half a century
been as familiar to Americans as household
relics. Mnltitudes will mourn his de-
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-11-25
From The Rocky Monntains.--The Yves.
tern Mlssouri) Expositor of tbe3lst ult

SAYS:
by n gentleman who has just arrived
in our town direct from the Mountains, we
have had the pleasure of again hearing
from the Oregon emigrants. The gentle
man referred to went out this spring, in
company with Sir William Stewards party.
He states that a company of %, himself
in number, left Stewards company on the
Big Platt, near Brady's grave, about the 1st
October. eae
I'VE are Informed that Lieutenant Ere.
monf's company passed Independence
Rock, near the South Pass of the Noun
tains about the 10th Of September. The
Oregon Emi grants were ahead of Lieute.
nant Ffemont's company. and divided in.
to three or four smaller parties for the
greater convenience in travelling. II seems
that no accident of any kind had occurred
TO them, and that their cattle, mules and
horses were all fat and in fine travelling
condition:-They were well supplied with
every article of food necessary for their
trip, and have doubtless, ere this, reached
their place of destination. 1t will be a
source Of much qualification to the friends
of Oregon every where, TO learn that this
company have made their trip with no
greater loss and hardships than it has as
yet met with. The present company has
blazed the way, and future emigrants will
have every thing clear before them. Next
year,from all Indications, there will be an.
other great outpouring for Oregon Terrific
rv."
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-11-25

The Countess Vespucci is living in open
shame i is said. with a &c rman by the name
of Parish, who has large estates at Ogden
burg, New-York. What a splendid destiny
this, for the descendant OF American Vespu-
cius
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-11-25

Nenspapers-The newspapers in the chron.
lcle OF civilizations the common reservoir into
winch every stream pours its living waters,
at which every man comes and drink; it is the
newspaper that gives to liberty It's practical
iie-lis constant observation its perpetual
vigilance-unrelenting activity. The news
paper is a daily and a sleepIess Waterman
that reports 10 you every danger which me.
naces the institutions of our country, and its
interests, at home and abroad. The newspa.
per Informs the Legislature of public opinion,
and informs the people of the acts of legisla.
ton; thus keeping up that constant sympathy
THAT good understanding between people and
Legislators, which conduces to the mainren-
ance of order. and prevents the stern necessi.
ty for revolutions.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-11-25

On the night of the 3Ist two burglars at
tempted torob the house of Mrs. Thorp in
Broadway, Albany, by entering a bedroom
through the window shutters, 10 which, one
of them perched upon the shoulders Of the
other had just succeeded in making an aper-
ture . The fellow was about 10 leap through
when Mr.. Aaron Rodgers, a ledger in The
house, discharged the contents of FIVE barrels
of a revolving pistol at him, when the burglar
dropped. He was, however, removed by his
confederate.
The tracks of the burgIer were followed by
drops OF blood to one of the streets leading
down to little Basin, where they were lost
near the grocery store of Squire AshIy. a
man of bad reputation, who cannot now be
founn dead or alive.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-11-25

' Last Saturdays by request, we publish.
cd the deliberations Of lile churchwardens
oil the Catholic church in this town. We
published it without comments, for there
Is nothing we hive a greater aversion to
than religious schisms. lfpeace and good
will does not exist in the sanctuary Of the
Mos, High, where on earth are we to seeI,
II. Mr.. Bfogard is a gentleman FOR whom
we have The highest respect for, both in
religious andsecular matters, and we un.
'derstand his course has been approved OF
by the Bishop, his. preference to the Eng
l'sh language is very just, when he preach.
es in that Language he has a congregation,
when he breaches in French he speaks to
empty pews. The majority Of our citizens
and Of his congregation speak the English
Language. and thus he acts from a view Of
doing the greatest good to the greatest
number. Moreover, il is a high-handed
move 70 stop a labror's hire without nav.
ing his arrears, which we nndersta nd is
the case in the premises. However, ii il
a bisiness that interests us bat little. dbut
we speak off TO remove an impression in
some quarter that W. justified The course
pursued by some ofthe churchwarlens Of
that Institution.
~ rFHE AF#&. EtR#EHEEGERM ~4E#Es#sHe4
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-11-25

SINGULAR CASE or DRowNrse.-Tbe re-
mains Of a man elegfiofly dressed were dis.
covered floating in the dock at Mod East
River, early yesterday morning, and Il was
at first supposed to be the body Of Mfr. Bates,
who recently disappeared, bat it did not prove
to be so.-The deceased is rather STOUT made.
about 8 feet 10 inches high, with black hair.
inciinlng lobe grey. He had on a black
dress coat, black satin vest and stock and
gambroon pantloons. His remains have been
removed TO the dead house for recognition.
An inquest will be held this evening-N. Y.
ETpresss esz9s
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-11-25

The STEAMER FASHION. The Mobile
Herald of Tuesday last has the following
in reference to the'Fashion:-" Reports have
been rife in the city for the last t " or three
days that the fine steamer Fashion would in
probability be lost, having grounded on the
South side of Dauphin Island. On Sunday
two sehooners and the steamboat General
Gaines went TO her assistance, and were at
work all that day and yesterday in endeavor-
ing to get her off, but up to the latest ac-
counts had not succedded.-As yet the Fash
ion has sustained no material damage, ex-
cept ia part of her machinery. which was
disabled the first night Friday } when she
got aground. She had $50, 900 in specie on
board, which was brought to this city on Sum-
day, and deposited in the Mobile Blnk,'
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-11-25

The following Resolution was offered by
FELfx BoswohTH, Parish Judge Of the Parish
OF Carroll, at the Democratic meeting which
was held n that parish a few days since:-
!. Resotred, That fhis meeting prefer Jas.K
Poik, the IeoHidss-like Democrat Of Ten
pease, for Vice President Of the United
States. +" He fell IL his last battle like a man
and q warrior who il not afraid to die IN a
good cause. In three fourths of the new
states OF the Unlori he will rise without one Star
efsaeed-s not ono stripe eoiled Of the Demo-
cratic Flag; and ii 1874 will plant II With ri.
urnph in the Capitol Of the United Statcs.o -
A richer specimen Of elo9uence and meth.
phor we have rarely seen. Think Of james
Il. Poik rising without any of his stars eff
laced Or his stripes soiled- rising, too, ,fot in
the old States, but in three fouTths Of fhe
new States of the UDionI Does lo~eofocoism
give up the" sid States" as a bad joba IN
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-11-25

THE ELECTIONS.

Nrw YoRk.-By the New York papers Of
the 18th inst, I've have returns and reports
from the entire State, which we believe to be
nearly correct. According to the latest iDfor-
nation, the Legislature with stand
Senate, House. Total.
Democrats, 26 9i l20
Wings, 6 80 4s 42-1s
The wings carried the Senator in the 9Th
district. &
The Tribune states that the aholitiouists
have increased their vote to something like
10000, sf8 .s9fet s
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-11-25

her-previausly to this she bilged, and the
water at'tliis time was nearly up to the CELL
ings of The cabin. The passengers were obfi-
ged to shelter themselves in the round house
on deck, in which situation they remained
for fourteen hours. The wind very fortu-
nately veered round to the NJ. w. between
10 and II r.. NJ, bringing elear weather and
contributing much TO smooth the violent cas-
terly sea which bad been raging during the
afternoon. At about Q A. NJ, Sunday, morn.
ing. the steamer Wave, Captain Vanderbilt,
went to their assistance, and received ON
board all the passengers and the crew, with
thu exception Of Capt. Pophatn. Q mates, and
d seannen, who remained behind to save what
they could. About tWo.thirds Of the bag-
gage Of the steerage passengers was saved,
but we regret TO learn that the baggage be-
longing to the cabin passengers was mostly
left in the cabins, and will be greatly
damaged. There were 10 cabin and 90 steer
age passengers,
The steamer Hercules arrived from tho
wreck Yesterday at 1OA M. reports that the
probability is that the ship will be lost but
should the weather prove favorable most of
the cargo will be saved In a wet etate. TIE
sehr. Excelsior was along side, and when ths
tide fell would be able 10 save part of the
cargo. The Hbip and cargo we're insured in
the principle Wall street Offices.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-11-25

a singular case has been trying lately in
the New York Court Of Chancery. 4 gay
young ~hsirsss, just passed the Joyous age Of
sweet sixteen, falls ID love with d young
limb ef the Law, n student whom she meets
at a ball, and is persuaded by him to pay a
visit 10 a neighboring I,arson. The marriage
ceremony is performed, and SO far they lire
man and wife. Her parents, Of whom she is
the only daughter, are about, a few weeks az.
tervards, to depart with her on d Southern
tour, when the semi-husband declares his 'lnar
riage, and ciaiins bic bride. 10 this ali par.
ties, except tho anxious lover, object, it
seems, aud the Law is invoked TO settle tbe
love affair. The grave decision is awaited
with anxiety BY al parties. The young prac.
tiser in the Cont Of Cupid wants his wife
and her fortune. The parents want to keep
their daughter, and she wants to keep her
liberty.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-11-25
"lIeigho for fun, mirtl and glee.'

We perceive II call in the last L%ouisianian,
publ +hed at Donaldaanville, TO take the sense
Of the inhabitants Of that region, relative To
the REVIVAL Of the Land Office TO this town.
The people If Donaldson seem 10 be high y
incensel at that measure Of John Tyler and
are taking every means in their p wer to re-.
tain that oifife. We agree withtle Advocate
sof last Tuesday in the eSpe1ieney Of calling
. meeting 10 return thanks 10 Washington for
this just act. N, place in the state is more
central, accessible, and convenient to those
interested tlraa Baton Rouge. Tho office Of
Opelousas, already ID the western district Of
this State il az much az tho interest Of that
section demands. II on trial the settlers on
public lands find Baton Rouge an inconveni-
ent point, they may complain, bot We do not
believe the inhabitants Of Donaldson, who have.
none hut selfish views in The matter, have
n right so TO do.