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Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-11-11
Earshouake in Hassaehaseus.-Tf

Earthquake in Massaehaseas.-The
New Bedford Mercury of the 18th ultIEno,
stys San unusual rnnnbsing noise was
heard on Tuesday morning, a item minutes
before 8 O'Clock, in the towns of Canton,
Sharon, Stougbton. Easson, South Pelham
and other towns in that vicinity, The
first sound was like a heavy EXPLOSION but,
it continued like the rumblipg Of thunder
for upwards of 4 minute, and then died
away. The houses were sensibly shaken
in the towns above me a,loned, the doors
were Jared open, ans. the dishe- on the
breakfast tables rattkd. Farfou> csniec-
lures were given as to the csass. bat from
its heavy and continued snaking of the
ground for so great a d:st.ance, il was gen.
orally believed to hare been a slight shock
of an earthquake, although such pheno-
mems are Tare IN This quarter"
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-11-11

MURDERED.-Tte body Of q negro girl
was found floating in Bayou P~laquerlne,
opposite Paulln Dupuy's plantation, yester.
day, and an examination convinced the Ju-
ry of inquest, at once, that she had been
murdered and thrown into the water
There were several cuts, made by q knife,
in her face and temples, and in her thighs,
and one cheek and temple appeared to
have been crushed, as with a club. She
was of middle size not over 40 years old,
and had on a grey linsey jacket and q
white cotton petiicoat--probably a field
hand.-Pfanters Gazette.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-11-11

Reyou S ara Trade-We are pleased tono-
tice that capt. Clark, OF the unfortunate Luoa'
has succeeded 10 obtaining a boat TO tase ner
place in the Bayou Sara trade, and on SUNDAY
mex, will renew his usual trips Captain Ci.rk
has gotthat fine specimen Of steamboat archi-
lecture. the aIIarry of the West,' .h which
Ire will serve his old friends and accommodate
the public in his peculiar way We can but
express our pride in having SO fne boat on
uonIcEtlc ACES.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-11-11

we expec, to see q great deal Of rivalry
in tho article Of sugar at the next fair. We
have heard strong brags on that score. we
hope our friend Chambers Of Iherville will
not be behind hand. Come along, gentlemen
bring your samples, six weeks more will de-
eide on their merits.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-11-11

The following Is from the Independent,
published at Macon. Miss.
Singular circumsiance.-Upon cutting
open The liver of a COW slaughtered at the
residence Of Col. Edmund Hatch, in this
county, n few days since, it was found TO
contain some two dozen living Leeches, vary
ing from an inch and bali to a half an inch
in length.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-11-11

The Louisiana Courier has been moe0
improved, geographically and ed''"f'A''''
and its eticrpti-ing proprietor Is no" P"'
li.h,np two editions per day. morning oh'
,v,n;ng. /, il now ono Of the best jour
nal. N the city. We hopo the indeiaslge-
bio proprietor will meet the patronage ~
merits.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-11-11

IT- W. refer or feadfra, planters 10
general, To mn advertisement ot J.. Nc.
kltrick in another column. lie IL staa.
DIV ya,,pe man md n good industrious mr..
e%hanie, and has been fof yeara well and
layorahIy known in ibis community. H'@
recommendations, from gentlemen who
have tried bin. mud know his qnn'llica.
ions are sufficient without my thing we
can say On our part.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-11-11

Yesterday evening VIC were informed 'ha'
n man had been shot at q house near 'hs
edge ~ tbe town. We repaired tiiiiher 10
company viii The Mayor ehd iouhn '"'' .
Young tuan named r. w. Johnson, formerly
belonging 10 the dragoons, had entered The
bouse Of MIR. J. !. Odom, who was sitting IN
one Of the rooms in company with Mr.. A.
Stuart, %extinguiahed the candle, and in the
dart made an intisctimina'e attack on is
inmates and hurt Mr.. Odom considerably.
Mr.. Stuart took mp a gun, loaded with bird
shot, and shot him III the lower part Of The
abdomen. The wound IL not mortal. The
Young man Is supposed 10 labor under an ale
nation 81 mind, NJ he entered uneerenoflous'
" Two or three houses on that road Tho same
Afternoon, and behaved himso If otherwise ~
deecrously, in come eases using violence q
sainst tho inmates.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-11-11
: 81. M. nE nEMEMBEREp.

The mes, Annual Fair Of the Louisiana
Agricultural and Mechanics Association WI
he held an tho nIenrn AND NINTH NJ 'ASVA'
ny xryT (lBfI)
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-11-11

III Our town IL nov perfectly healthy. 10
serious case OF sickness nos oslais among U.s.
The troops returned to the garrison 90 Thurs.
day morning, from their cneampn1ehf on tho
AmIte. The mortality among them has been
considerable this fall. Our young men have
commenced d series Of balls IL this own we
hope they will continue in their praise. worthy
course during the seaseti. aside from The so
| etabiiity, the relaxation from business, AMI
the recruiting Of their energies. there - no
enjoyment more conducive 10 health thai'
dancing. Go on young men, give The young
ladies a chance 10 dtspel e1nui. 10 eultiva'
ting their acquaintance and company yo'
avoid a good many s1aree you otherwise nii9h
fall into. A GOOD deal Of evil communication
10 which you arc liable, sud which II no
avoided may render you rough and npeotitl
and finally make you loose all relish for ie
male society. s+ ft7f b
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-11-11

FAIL IN FLouR-The platform Of the fri,gt
house ut East Albany, gave way on Tuesday
afternoon, carrying with it seven hundredbar-
,rels ofaour. No damage or injury was done,
wi,h.f The exception that thirty barrels were
eompletely smashed.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-11-11

AcQu1TTED.-Cassius II. Clay who was in
dicted for manning s.. M. Brown has been
tried and acquitted. The Hon. Henry Clay
defended him.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-11-11

GENERAL BERTRAND arrived in New York on
the 26 ult. The next morning. he received
the visit of the citizens at the City Hall
where thousands went to greet the veteran
warrior. On the evening of the 9Th, he
witnessed the performances at the Park The
atre. The next day he was to leave New
York for West Point, to return to the city on
the 3lst. His reception in New York was
in every respect cordia! and gratifying.
1--WE are born in haste" says an American
writer; we finish our education On the run;
we marry on the wing; We make a fortune at
a stroke, and loose it in the same manner,
to make and lose it again in the twinkling of
an eve. Our body 8 a locomotive, going at
the rate of twenty ive miles an hour; our
soul a high pressure engine; our life a shoot
inr star; and death ovsrtakes us at last like
a fash of lightning.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-11-11

A physician, passing by a stonemason,s
bawled out to him, Good morning. DR..
Wizard at work sec. You finish,
vonr aravestones as fas as In memory OF
and then you wait. | suppose, TO see who
wants a monument why, yes replied
the old man, resting for a moment on his
mallet, sunless somebody is sick, and yon
doetoring him, and then ! keep right mr.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-11-11

A married man falling into misfortune
is more apt to retrieve his situation in the
world than a single one; chiefly because
his spirits are soothed and relieved by do.
mestic endearments, and his self respect
kept alive by finding that, although all
abroad be darkness and humiliation, yet
there Is still a little world of love of which
he is monarch.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-11-11

The New Orleans Courier Ia IN ecstgsieH
candidate for State Senator. At the congress
tiopal election in July last, that portion Of the
tth district gave nearly 500 locoloco MAORI
ty-now MarHhall'R majority ID III" net
whig gain $50. The Bee observes at The re-
suli Truly Iocofocoiam has cause TO be
thankful at having escaped anajhilations--
Another contest will wrest from the party a
hitherto improunable strong hold. "
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-11-11

Whore is The Baton Rouge Temper
nnce Society Echo answers Wheref
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-11-11

Tho Rev. Robert Uoogan, catholic mlnie.
ter Of the parish Of f,apides died lately al
Alexandria, after d short Illness, deeply re.
GREETED by the community in which he lived
lie IL spoken Of by the papers as being o
worthy citizen and a good pastor.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-11-11
Lines ,0riten bya criminal after being whip
ped for speaking To- feAow. prisoner aohide

at nork.
The last dark brand of infamy and shame
Is craven on me now. Upon my frame
The lash has cut its mark, and DER my mind
Wild passion reigns delirious, TO find
That men-themselves bnt MEXICAN grind
Another to the dust.
The thofgbtless interchange Of but A word
With a lost mortal like myself, DER heard,
| Dooms me to bear the lash. Guilty | am.
But had ] not enough of misery
| Without this last foul stain Could he but
feel
The heart sick pang, the burning of the
brain
That | have felt, he scarce would strike again
For fault so slight. Perchance they think
That one depraved enough 10 steal. like me,
Nought can degrade to lower infamy.
IT'S just.
Humiliation's bitter lesson must
Henceforth be mine. Had | ne'er disgraced
| Myself. the brand of shame had meier been
placed
Upon my flesh by others. May my mind,
Viewing this lesson right. but strive to find
The gathering iron only meant to heal
Ev'n when it burns the deepest, | will feel
That each keen stroke is but a rod
To turn me from MY follies TO my God.
We copy the following statement from
the Shreveport CadIo Gazette of the 25th
ult:
KILLED.-A difficulty occurred in this
place on Monday morning, between Arthur
Rice, tailor, and Joseph Ellsworth, who
keeps a ferry across Bayou Pierre. a few
miles below Shreveport, in which Rice re-
eeived n stab from a butcher knife in the
ma nds of Ellsworth, that caused his death
in a short time. Ellsworth, after the com.
mission Of the deed, instantly fled down
the river 10 a pirogue, bit was pursued by
several persons on .orse-baek, captured at
his house, and Ought back 10 town. In
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-11-11

Matthew Field, one of The editors Of The
Picapune, arrived in that city on Tuesday
lapt, from his tour 10 the Rocky Monntains,--
We may expect some rich and interesting
details in relation TO his tour ID those almost
unexplored regions. We perceive a|so that
bic accomplished aud gentlemanly brother, j.
NJ, Field. author Of 'sStraws" &c, 10 returned
10 the Crescent city, after an absence Of tw"
yeara. We understand Mr.. and MIS-. +. are
engaged Mt the ST. Charles. Tie New Or
leans play geers know how to appreciate and
crown with success actors Of eneh sterling
t,,nftF
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-11-11

MAnatAeg-We wou'd eau 'he a'e'H'a
n our readers 10 the following aef' Appr''''
March o7lI, 1913 The Htflet adherence 70
Inc law IL atAoiu' civ necessary Tor ms 'eR"'
,rf,.n,aote If that sacred rite. Parents
would do &elI 10 he fully aptiaded before The
sacred ordinance IL performed, mat u 'e '"''
~ y citizen of hr tinted States, Who has W. u
allol tho obligations Of he law. o'l'frwlse !
may involve tho parties hereafter ~ TEDIOUS
Inv s,its. We would inform those infefeE.
al ,ba, our worthy eura,e The Revtaoaefh IN
nrorard, is a citizen Of tho y. sia'er' an'
therefore legally auth orieed to perform 'a''
ceremony.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-11-11

Auenditory of The several Acts concerning
tic celebration Of Marriages.
BE- i enacted BY The Senate ana rouse
Of REPRESENTATIVES Q fthe State 81 Loti's.a""
N General Assemble conrcned. That rom
and after the passage Q f1lis Act my MN
,s,er of The Gospel duly ordained as s"en'
residing In either Of the States Of the on.'
tod s,atcs, may celebrate marriages - ms
,his State Pror.ded, that they give BON
in the Office Of shs Judge Q fany Pnr',h ~
this State, in The sum Of two Thousand a"l.
lnru. with Two securities, residents 81 thf
parish where said bond il executed. cond''
t;on that said Ministers conform ~ al rcs-
pecta with The laws Of this State concern
inc marriages, excep, 10 far ~ they afe
alteredby this Act Provided. further, 'hh
no Minister of the Gospel shall celebrate
marriages in this State unless nc be |" GU
zen of The United Stntes.
Signed 6. DERBlGNi'
| Sneaker Of the House Of Representatives
Signed FELIX GARCIA
President Of the Senate.
Approrcd, March 9Th, 1873.
Signed A. MoUTON,
Governor of the State oil louisiana.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-11-11

The Secretary Of the Treasury has issued
an order giving notice to those Interested IN
the Mexican indemnity, that an instalment Of
$13s.555 Of, ia ready for distribution to
claimants, on presentation Of their certificates
at the Bank Of the M stropolis, at Washington,
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-11-11

The editor Of the Missouri Reporter, says
be has examined an apple measuring Isl in
ches in circumference, and weighing two
and a half pounds.
France has had twenty-five administrations
since 1880. b
Artificial iegs. warranted to "walk as ma
tural ones,' are manufactured al Providence
Il. I.
On the 10th September at Torres, near
Jaan, in Spain, an avalanche killed 200 per-
sons and DESTROYED AZ houses.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-10-31

A countryman having read in one tho
newspapers that money was "a drug" in
New York, went 10 the city, and, going
into an apothecary's shop, asked for a dose
Of " Benton mint drops"
Perhaps, my-a good fel-lar, you-a
mean dose Of pep-aw-min,2" said the
kngh, of the pcstle, who was quite an ex-
quisite in his way.
"Oh d-n your pcp-armintN said the
coantryman, mimicklng the mixer Of To-
tons, 81 want the real yalIar boys--ea-
giles or halves, if you haint them, give mo
specie paying funds, ant particular"
"My deah sa," said the pill dispenser,
II don't unde stand you-a!"
Why" said the countryman, annoyed
at what he conceived to be the stupidity Of
the apoihecary. " you are just as stupid as
Calvin Caldwell's turkey-cock, and he was
50 stupid that he didn't know the difference
between pawn stones and she!ed corn
here is the newspaper drawing i. from his
pocket that says money is a drug in this
here city. Now, Pan in kind o snarl
with my landlord, and | want a right
strong dose Of ii. | 'spect i'll clear me
out
The apothecary, finding what his custo-
mer was at, very politely informed him
that he was just out of the article---had
none of it a. present, and directed him to
the Office Of one of The Wall street brokers,
him 10 be particular as TO terms
N. Q. Picayune.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-10-31
LORD NORBURY.

So teroclous an eXposItor OF the law was
this Judge, that scarcely a line can be fount
to show that he had anything of the better
circumstances we take pleasure in record
ing the following anecdote, which we have
never seen in print, showing as it does
that he did not in every instance deserve
the character which his bloodthrsty de-
meanor towards the lamentcd Emmett has
won for him.
During the time that Norbury was on
the bench in Ireland, there happened, what
is by no means rare, u season OF great
scarcity. A man, who was one Of the
poorest Of the middIing class Of farmers,
found himself surrounded with a family Of
eight chidren-no bread, no money, no
employment. In such strait, he betook
himself 10 one proprietor here, and another
there; represented his situation to them
asking loan Of means till the pressing
times should be over. But in every in
stance he met with rejection. What was
he to do! work there was none. Beggary
found no success. There is enough upon
the EARTH said he, God in mercy and love
will forgive me. My children shall not
die That night he drove from the en-
closure OF neighbor baron, two fat beeves
killed and packed them before morning.
The next day the Steward discovered the
loss which was AT once reported TO his
master, and search warrant obtained, and
every place in the vicinity inspected. But
so well known and 50 universally respected
was integrity of this man, that though all
were acquainted with his poverty and his
necessities his house was left unentered.
The search meeting with no success, ElO0
reward was offered for the offender. For
a time no deveorements were made till
once a traveller on the road, who was ac-
quainted in the neighborhood, called to
light his pipe. The good woman offered
him one Of the stools which make the
seats of the Irish Cabins. Ia stepping
back the stool fell over, and the traveller
thrown upon the floor, was amazed 10 be-
hold the hides Of two beevcs nicely rolled
up and slowed under the bed. He recog-
nized the brand upon the horns. Without
apprizing the occupants Of his discovery,
he Immediately proceeded to claim the re-
ward, and an examintIon OF the master OF
the house was had before a magistrate,
which resulted in his being bound over to
await the Wexford assizes. But SO strong
was the belief in his innocence. that, bail,
though for a large amount, was readily
obtained. His sureties paid no regard TO
him, suffering him 10 go whittier and when
he chose.
Before the commencement OF the term
and notwithstanding the extreme heat of
the weather he started off on foot to the
assize town, determined 10 be there before
the opening of the Court. In his way,
coming 10 point in the road where It
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-10-31

JMpERIsuABLE BREAD.--ln the mayors
private room, at the Town-hall, Liverpool,
a box of bread was opened fey. DAYS since
which was packed at RIO JancIo nearly two
years ago, and proved as sound, as sweet and
in all respects as good as on the day when
it was first enclosed. This bread is man
ulactured Of mixture in certain propoy-
lions of rice, meal and wheat four The
coarsest quality Of -four may be used, and
will produce bread not inferior to that of the
finest description by the ordinary method
1t was stated that it Eas also extremely nu-
tritious, very beneficial TO the systos1, and
certain anti scorbutic. Some OF it was eaten
by the mayor, who pronounced it excellent,
in which opinion he was Joined by all pres
cnt 1t was asserted by NJ. Alzard. the dis
cover of the process, that the bread would
keep two centuries without the slightest al
iteration.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-10-31

4 Budget Of FLANDERS. The English
Press make some ludicrous mistakes when
speaking of American atiairs-morc espe-
cially when politics are the theme. Wit
ness the following from the London Spec
tator. Of Sept. pa:
.Noth America The mail steamer
Acadia arrived at Liverpool OH the 18th
August; having left Halifax on the 18th.
and Boston on the 10Th. The stale cleo
tons were in progress, and created much
interest as indexes of the probable result
Of the next Presidential election. Tho
whig party appeared to be gaining the adj
vantage They were also cots dered 10
have gained preliminary victory in post
of President, which the democrats desired
to hold in November next; but the wings
have succeeded in fixing it for May. The
practical gain 10 the wings is, that before
May The democrats will probably be conn
mtted in Congress 10 The apowal OF senii-
nlents IN favor Of the sub-treasury scheme
and high tariff, now becoming unpopular.
The .Genevesc Traveller who CORES
ponds with the Times, gives the following
list of candidates generally named for The
Presidency, placed in the natural order o.!
the Alphabet:
"Mr. Buchanan, Of Pennsylvania. late
Minister TO Russia, now " Senator Of tho
United States
&" Mr. Calhoun, Of South Carolina, late
Vice President, now u Senator Of the Uni
ted States
"Mr, Cass, Of Michigan, late Minister
to France.
"Mr. Johnson, Of Kentucky, late Vive
President.
MIR. Tyler, Of Virginia, nov Presi-
dent of the United States"
1t viii be news here, that the wings are
gaining ground; us also tina. they have
gained victory over the democrats, in re-
gard to the time Of holding National Con-
.enton-that being i matter peculiarly
our own. But the uost amusing Of tho
whole is, that the democrats nre made TO
be The defenders Of high tariff, whose
growing popularity is to revolutionize par
ty politics! England and the United States
are but fifteen days apart, yet the English
as nation, have no definite conception Of
our pc itics, or the relative geographical
position Of the States. |, will be noticed
that in the enumerated list of the Prcsi
Dental candidates, Mr.. Van Buren, and
MIR. Clay are entirely omitted, and this by
man at the head of one of the most ex-
tensively circulated journals in the world!
Roch. Rep.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-10-31

household, do so only at the expense Of a
clase of their fellow creatures who are re-
duced to the most mental Servitude, to a
degrading bondage and dependence direct
Iy at war with the spirit of political and
christian equality wich VIC profess TO re-
we're so sacredly in theory. The present
servile system Of domestic Serviiude which
makes a degraded class Of one portion OF
the population, is a dead rebuke TO all pre-
tensions to Democracy, and if new
Social Order cannot be established, based
upon "Assoclated households (by which
nine -,enths of domestic labors will be e.
conomized,) and upon dignifed and attrac-
tive Industry, SO that this and all other
species of servilude Will be abolishe /, no,
hope remains for the future Social Eeva-
ton OF the race.
Thus if we examine the character OF
our Social Institutions, the simple but i'm
portant fact strikes us, that whilst we have
changed the Political System Of Europe,
we have transplanted, without alteration,
10 our own soil, her old and false Social
Institutions. How can we expect our Po-
litical System, based on such foundation,
to exhibit those fair proportion Of social
architecture, which the fond hopes of our
| fathers and the friends of humanity had
dreamed of realizing! How expect great
changes in the condition Of the people from
a Republic or Democray resting on SO
false foundation! The government acls
only on general relations and the supcrfcics
of society, and however free and good the
system Of government may be, it is i'm
possible that it should remove or even miti
gate those numberless evils, which are the
results Of false Organization OF Society.
Is it not strange that Poll cians. States
men and the People do not See this? do no,
see that-our evils are SOCIAL not roLrrI-
CAL, and that Social Reform only can
eradicate Them! and that it now devolves
upon them TO continue the great work OF
reform commenced in l776, aud extend
it from the institutions Of Government TO
those Of Society!
\ Social Reform is the true policy oil
our country, instead Of remaining sunk as
the People and :heir Leaders now are in &
paralizing admiration Of our political lnsti
tutons and our Constitution, they should
arouse themselves 10 a yet greater anC
nobler work-to Social Reform, ant
prosecute it with wisdom, energy and fore
sight until they have established in the place
OF lalse European Civilization a true and jus
system OF Society, which will secure then
that prosperity and happiness, they nov
seek In vain from political administrativ,
reforms.
a Socia. Reform then, as the continue
ton and completion Of our Political Reform
is the true policy Of this Country, an,
should be the great object which poli,ica
leaders and statesmen should have il
view.
a Social Reform is the motto which W,
linscribe upon the banner of The PHALANx