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Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-09-09

MrsTrnbous AFFatR,-~Information
was lodged At the Police Office Of The First
Municipality, Yesterday, Of a cirtnti,sta nee
that almost freezes The blood with horror.
On one Of the bayous. near Lake Borgne.
The remains of a man by the name Of Te.
rance Robin, n creole, were discovered
hanging to four trees. After being slain
he had been 1nattered, and each Of tho
four quarters suspended TO seperats tree.
No clue has yet been discovered That could
lead 10 the detection Of the perpetrators of
this beartless and unparalleled deed oferu.
city. The Officers Of the First Municipal.
ity are 0 u the look out, and we hope their
vigilance and energy will enable them 10
ferret out tho msnsters who did this decd
of piteous massacre. -Iiopie .EsF.l ...+
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-09-09

Gov. JONES, of Tennessee during the TO-
sent canvass in that state, made no less thu,
ninety speeches-although most of the ,;ma
was 10 exceedingly ll-health. He il -
PRESENTED by those who have heard him -
excelForE himselfi in the gift o Unpopular oratorv
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-09-09

ntMorHArtc REvtEW-J'he September
Number of that sterling periodical is NOW
before liz. There ia not a periodical of The
present day. In our opinion, that ran bear
comparison with this magazine. It's pages
are always we'll flled with useful and inter.
eHtinu matter, statistical infor,natio,i& The
present humber CONTAINS al, article fruti that
able writer, aud apostle Of democracy the
Rev. @ A. Browneon, on the 'Origin and
ground of government also asIhteresting
"Monthly financial and commercial article"
This work requires but TO be known to be
appreciated. 5...
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-09-09

10 sugar Piantefs.-We last week called
The attention Of sugar planters to q new itlvef.
ted lard lamp advertised by Mr.. Tilahn Az
IN these times We are nereHsarilly forced ID
economy, the following calculation Of the re.
latise expense Of oil with the common latnt
or lard with The new otie, may be useful aud
advantageous
The lamp burning oil. CONSUMES fretn ~
to y pinis of ofoil In The course Of fourteen
hutrs, the eost ofoil being I'll per gallon,
makes each lamp coat. IN that space ot time
57b, the lard lamp, during the same time
burns oniy ia ounces Of lard. which costs al
tob cents per pound, The tnst Of each lamp
would be only 4 cents, making n difference Of
3:jb cents over the oil lamp. An object well
worthy The attention Of the consumer, Call and
examine for yourselves,
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-09-09

We have neglected to notice tho appear.
anee in New Orleaus OF a new spirited and
ably conducted daily paper called The ~Dia.
snend' its name corresponds with its eharac.
ter II is published by Me.ssrs. Martin, III.
ter and Alexander We are well a~cquain.
led with David Martin and Robert Etter, and
konw them 10 be gentlemen of ability and
antiring industry, and MIR, Alexander's rcpu.
sa'ion As a racy and able editor is already
sufficiently established to require any ell
cem'atas from our pen. We sincerely wish
our young friends success in their underta.
kings, and hope that in their case, merit will
not 70 without its reward.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-09-09

We regret to announce that the Hon. John
NJ. Niles, Senator elect from the State Of
Connecticut, Ia now in the Inane Hospital at
Utica. lie has been suffering with partial do.
rangemant for eo,,e time past Diamond
The above. we arc happy to inform the
public, Ia incorrect, the report was no doubt
a hoax played by some way of An editor in
thoRe parts, Mr.. Niles is in the cnioyments
Of all his mental faculties, but ID on n visit
to a personal friend who Is an officer of that
Institution. .-s.ss" - 4
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-09-09

BI- The 1rupie better take care how they
perpetfA,e their Jokes The hoax OF last
Wednesday, relative to Clay, might result 10
,nore serious injury ~ their cause than they
nj frat anticipated.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-09-09

There was d severe storm in New York
M tho 9ist OF August. which, according 10
The statements made by the New Y ork papefs
did considerable damage. A number o
houses were greatly Injured, and n grocery
store situated Mt the corner OF Sixth Avenue
and Fourth ut. was raised from it's foundation
about three inches by the water. Many Gel
lars, particularly IN that part Of The city, 90.
eupiad by the poor, were completely %fioodsd'
and their furniture entirely destroyed. The
Tribune thus concludes an account Of the
damages.
The train Of cars Of the Long Island Rail
Road Co. which left Jamaica at 8 o'clock this
morning. did not arrive at Brooklyn until 10
minutes past ten. The track the whole dis
tanca was covered with water, which in some
places was so high M TO come within thee
inches Of the boilers Of the loootnotive. The
borders of the road are considerably washed.
hut the railway itself docs not appear 10 be
damaged. 4r
The houses along the road all appear 10 be
more or less under water ard some Of them
the inhabitants were obliged to,take refuge in
The second storiee. One small house in the
upper part of Brooklyn, near the railroad was
entirely washed away.
In brooklyn (city1 the whole embankment,
extending from the Colenado Garden to Rem-
sen ST., is more or less injured, and the beau-
tiful green sward entirely swept away. The
cellars in the lower part Of the Atlantic
street are full of water. Blake's buildings,
not yet finished, suffered much damage. On
the corner Of Baltic and Henry streets seve-
raj small outbuildings have been swept away,
III Hillary street the basement and cellars are
overfowed. A portion Of Fulton st. near tho
old ferry ho,tse is washed away. nearly under
mining The building.
About 7 o'clock, u large portion Of Tho
earth of The heights, in the vicinity Of Tho
bath house, gave way and Slid into Furh,atl
ST., covering il TO the depth Of two or three
feet. A milkman, who was passing ut the
moment, was fotesd by the avalanche, with
bis horse and wagon, through galsont the oppo-
site side ofthe street, aud The whole we're rolled
over and over, without, however, injufing mar
or horse. Mr.. Barnet Hyde, who was struck
by the Wagon in its progress, had both Of biz
legs broken. "s
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Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-09-09

The Richmond Star states that a woman =,
that city came so near dying from intempe-
rance that her friends had a shroud made fer
Der, promising that she could not live long.
She however recovered, and the first thing
she did was to sell the STROUD for Iiquoy.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-09-09

CasaETT orr DUEBLINe.ACUbbslt
when challenged 10 fight, recommended
the challenger 10 draw n Cobbett in chalk
upon a door. and If he succeeded in hit.
ting to Send him instant word. in order
that he might have an opportunity Of &C.
hnowledging that had he The true Cobbett
been there. he. in all probability, would
have been hit too. But hit or no hit, The
bullets could have no effect Whatever, he
maintained, on The original cause Of quar-.
rel. ..... .ss. N.# s.z. 2
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-09-09

Did you report that I was a thief s;reu
a"grIly enquired Shocks the other day, OF
one OF his ~neighbors. mo I reported no
sue thing. l only said FIAT there were
strong suspicious against you, and thu. 7
believed the suspicious" sob. was -.
a r. -e.-- that
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-09-09

NEw OHtEANs.--rhe health Of tbe city
this year Is uneommonly good. The fever
has not gained much aseendeney, and has not
acquired the nature sof all epidemic. We
suppose il lie owing to the absence Of new
subjects, as there are less If unabclimated
persons there than perhaps any cpijidemie
year previous.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-09-09

Tuesday, was the day appointed for an Inc.
R~pection snn review Of the 18th Regiment
As nany M could attend were present armed
and equipped according TO law. General Ar.
mant and cutie were aler here, bu, the rlodes
poured forth in torrents, andpravantcd this
arm Of national defence lrotn making n brave
and sollier.llke appearance as neual.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-09-09

~ We are glad to see that A petition is
now In circulation In this state for the re.
n,oysl of the Surveyor Generals office rom
Donaldsonvllle to this town. This removal
ought to have been effected long agp' Baton
Rouge is the most healthy town In the state
and the most central, IL much more advan.
,ageo,,sIy situated for ihnee Interested IN The
public iande, than its present location. from
its proximity to those lands which are likely
To require the immediate care and attention
Of government, and the greater facility IT al.
tanning this point. In every respect, We think
the removal would be highly beneficial and
satisfactory 10 most. If not all, having business
10 transact wife said office,
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-09-09

BUSINESS AT CiHe1NNATt,-Ths Gazette
Of the gith ultimo remarks. .as follpwa, In re.
lation to the business of TINT Gityi
We are pleased 10 notice III, uiltnirtion do.
gree Of activity amongst our merchants, not
withdrawing this is o month In which but lit.
tie business is usually expected. Dur dry
goods and hardware dealers. particularly.
were never more busily engaged. The
Wholesale drug and paint dealers also gene
rally admit that their weekly sales are lew az
large ss they have usually beef, heretofore In
the busiest seasons Of the year, and the
wholesale gfocers, if not quite as active just
now, are doing a safe, steady, heavy business,
on a cash basis, at a small profit. Stocks Of
all kinds are nipple, and laid In TO advantage,
when frHighte were low. And On the admit
rable m%aeadmised roads divetgilg fretn this
city to every point. 10 say nothing Of the IA
eilities Of the Miami Htid Whitewater ChnHls,
the latter Of which will be IN full operation
next month"; merchandise is transported 10
the interior at a trifling charge, The city
is well filled with strangers. n large proper.
lion of whom are merchants from the intea
rior, who have ONT for the purpose Of ma
king purchases ard arrangements for their
fall business. The principal Hotels are full /;
'at the Broadway, for Instance. there were III
at The dinner table, in one day this week, and
for a fortnight past the number has seldom
been less than $50. sH HI z#HH f## T
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-09-09

TsNNsssfE SttR.--The Nashville u.
Mon says 'Jhe silk manufacture in Nash.
Vile is progressing finely. We were
shows Yesterday Q splendid piece Of satin,
manufactured by Mr.. VIM. lufner-the
first we believe in Tennessee md we
nte requested tn state that it will be ex.
hlbited for inspection to-day at The Court
House." = "' A'5"
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-09-09

Ono RrvnR.-The Cincinnati Gazette o.
the 23d ult. eays. The late rains have cH,s-
cd no improve ment here. There Is from 3 to
a feet in The channel TO Louisville, and slowly
falling, There ARE about a dozen light draught
boats at the landing every morning, from
various points, above and below. azfef
Our attentive correspondent, the editor Of
the Plttsb1rg Age, writes Us under date of
last Saturday. at 6P. M. I" The rain has
been pouring down in torrents since | 0o'clock
this forenoon. There II now I'll inches In the
channel, and The river men say there will be
II rise Of several feet. / shall send you a slip
by to.tnorfow's mail The Minstrel and A..
pine both left this city to-day for CINCINNATI
We feel gratiiied for these attentions, as we
are told The reports IN the Spirit Of the Age
can always be depended on for their accuracy.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-09-09

WESTERN MtrFs.-Atmost every day
bring 10 light tha hidden treasusss within
The bowels Of the earth, In The ~ieeining
West. The Surveyors sent out by tho
govermshi into different parts of the State
Of Missouri, nre. says The St. Louis Repnb.
loan, every day eetning in, and not unfre.
quently bring with them specimens of
mineral ores. etc. which they find while
IN the fislds. We have haet permitted 10
look atn letter from a gentleman now in
The southwest part Of the State, who states
that he has discovered a bed of ore, sup.
posed 10 he tin. This, If true, will be val.
liable, rs all the Tin used In this ceuntry Ia
manufactured in Europe, and Of course
comes 10 us much lighter than If manufae.
tufed IN our own country .~-U Diamond.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-09-09

II the following was adhered TO- we would
see much less talking to no purpose in our
legislative bodies, especially after dinner. !
JErrERsoN's OPINION or ARDENT SPIRITS
The habit Of using ardent spirits by men
in public Office has oceasioned mere injury
TO the public service, and more injury to me
than any other circumstance which has occur
ed in The internal concerns of the country
during my administration and were I to,
commence my administration again with the
knowledge | have acquired from experience
the first question | would ask, with regard TO
every candidate Tor public office, would be,
''Is he addicted TO the use OF ardent ~spirits,'
The remara Of Iaduary.-A iourneyman
printer of this city entertained a party of his
friends on Sunday last in G new and mos, COM
Portable residence owned entirely by himself.
and purchased with the fruits of his Industry
in the last four OF Eve years. Although the
building Of his most convenient residence is
due 10 habits not only Of industry but proper
.frugali'ys yet he entertained his friends on
Sunday more en- Prince than as IA iournevnaan
We wish him all happiness in his
new home and increase of worldly substance.
-Picayune.
Rather a tough story, friend Pic, perhaps
be married some money
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-09-09

A DARING FIREMAN.--WMle the fire
was raging at the Dutch Church, at Pough.
keeps'e, ~. Y. on Tueseay last, an acci-
dent occurred that is worth recording.
When the engines arrived, the longest lad
der that could be obtained was placed
against the wall, which lacked some three
or four feet of reaching TO the gutter. The
were bursting out. and all saw that
unless some one was placed on the roof
with a pipe, nothing could avert the iunpen.
ding destruction. At this critical lunr.
a stout chimney sweep, who happen
ed to be present, darted up the ladder,
upon the fremen to follow him.
When he reached the top, he planted him.
'elf firmly, and holding to- the gutter, made
lis body a splice to the ladder, and dMee.
ed the man nearest TO climb over his back
nd shoulders to the roof. This was done,
nd thus the fire kept in check until other
adders were spIiced and arrangement is
ompleted TO subdue the raging element.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-09-09

The continued rains are very fdihotis TO Tho
prospects, OF the cotton planter. The crop
which promised to he tat ehort Of an ordinary
one, through the inelemeney Of the weather,
preventing The cotton picking and rctting the
eu,ton, IL presents now hut a most miserable
and UNCERTAIN prospect, and must, in addition
To low prices bring none Of very little profit TO
,bp biantef, ....
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-09-09

H The daily showers that have visited us
fr several days past. still continue to dispense
isieir blessings, and finer weather than we en-.
JOY at present. neser Stayed from tho psifne.
val bowers OF Paradisa-Nobody COMPLAINS.
at present, OF any thing except the ~unpara3-
leled severity of the times and We hope soe,.
10 announce the pleasing fact, that this Gauss
OF disquietude exists but in narae.-DiaaaoaI
These refreshing showers may be refresh.
ing and pleasant to our friends of the Crescent
City, bat our cotton planters. from the same
cause are ready tocry out like the frogs in the
fable, awhat is sport to YOU is death to US"
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-09-09

FALsn AtaRa.-our authorities, we're nut
m title stir on Thursday morning, from the
that a new grave had been dug
in tAe old graveyard, and from the clandes-
ssne manaeS in which 1t was made, was sun.
posed that D essla bad beea sarrepticuslv nut
out of srsstenee. HIS Hex, the Mayor. ac.
eompanssd by two es three vigilant citizens
repaired b the srot-the grave was dag an.
ana was foena to contain, however horrible it
may be to relate, the aaorsai remains of--a Eg
BACK dog. Ills not known wha, singular fan
CT was the cause uf that tnhnmation in sacred
grouRdS
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-09-09

AFTER pfNNER.-Sarn Slick gives the fol-
lowing droll account Of the usual post prandia1
proceedings at a London Dinner Party.
Sans hits at our friends across the water are
more characteristic, and a hundred times
funnier than those Of Dickens at the New
Workers.
'sDinner is over. ffs time for ladies' 70 cut
stick. Aunt Goosey looks at the next Oldest
goosey, and ducks her head, az If she was a
goin' through a gate, and then they ali corne
10 their feet, and the goslins come to their
feet, and they all toddle off to the drawin'
room together. The decanters now take the
grand tour Of the table, and like most travel
lerss 60 out with full pockets. and return
with empty ones. Talk has a pair o stays here,
and is laced up tight and stiff. Larnin' is
pedantic; politics is o~nsafe;1 religion amt FASH
jonable. You must tread on MURAL ground.
Well neutral grounds gets so tranpled down
by both sides, and SO plundered by all, there
amt any thing fresh or good grows on il, and
it has no. cover for game mother. Hous-
undever. the ground is tried, it's well beat,
nothip is put mp, and you get back to
where you started. Uncle Gandcr looks at
next oldest gander hard, bobs his head, and
lifts one leg, all ready for a 90, and says,
Will you take any more wine?'-'No,' saws,
he; but | Jake the hint, let's line the ladies'"
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-09-09

The inquisitioa restored IN South Amer
ita.--A new Constitution, says the New
York Express. was agreed on Ivy a Nation
oil Convention of the ECUADOR, on the 31st
of March last, against which Senor Vicente
Rocalueste, OK. l'resident, but tnember from
Asuay, entered a solemn and spirited pro.
lest. on the ground that the convention
had exceeded their powers; by introducing
into il principles subversive Of the former,
in violation Of The wishes and objects of
the people, and tho authority conferred by
the decree Of convocation.
The sixth section, which is Of the most
intolerant character, is the one to which
Mr.. Rocafuerte is opposed. II is in these
words :" Article I'd. The religion OF the Re.
public ia The Catholic, Apostolic, Roman,
with the exclusion ofeuery other puclic wor.
ship. The political authorities are Obliged
to protect it, and to make It respected in
their Jurisdictions"
The Bishop ofQuito addressed his do.
cese on the sane subject, but in a very DIFF
ferent tone from tive distinguished patrjot
before mention, and avowed himselfa most
decided enemy Of religious federation. In
his Pastoral Letter, (which differs essen.
tialIy in It's professions from some we have
seen yhe tells his beloved children" how
much he synpathised with them in their
fears that +" religious liberation would be
introduced into their country, with lis ru-
nous effects" Fie then informs them that
he convoked the clergy, and made an ap.
peal to the Convention, who nobly replied,
that. SO far from entertaining such II de.
sign, the ecciesiastics should h%enceforth be
made sole Judges IN all questions Of faith
and be tnrested Nth all the powers of the
extinct Tribunal of the I~NaUIsIrIoN!.l
This assurance was so gratifying to the
Bishop that be published his "Pastoral' to
make known the good ttdings.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-09-09

% The capitol perpetratss The following
tough one ,Et.. 49,. s.5 ~
SMALL eHAEeEs~-Any one travelling along
the sea-board of the State Of North Carolina,
must notice tho immense quantity Of dried
lierings used by the inhabitants. They mp.
pear TO constitute the staff Of life In that
quarter. s#t eta4s= rae.sr t~HIEtaas
A gentleman on his way South, not long
since, got out of the stage and entered Il Ia
vern for the purpose OF refreshing himself.
After taking a glass Of whisbey. aud treating
the driver hs threw down d half dollar. The
bar-hseper looked perplexsd, and said " | have
no silver change. sir, but plenty af the common,
If YOU will take It," t 4o sg OH .y
Here hs counted ont ~ behring's, which
the traveller had TO roll Zip in d piece Of pa.
per and take with him, thinking they might
serve him for q dinner. The stage vent on,
and at tho next stopping place he hailed mn
old lady and asked her If she could sell him
a loaf Of bread. sbe offered him a large loaf
Of fresh rye, and, In return, he counted out
six behring's. sa uaa5af fs
"Lai" exclaimed she, +" where did YOU get
so much changs1 Can you change me n
quarter T. This he did cbaerfully, and had
SKI behring's TO cat. $3.50 a-sa w al#
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-09-09

NAVA1-Tbe Pensacola Gazette gives the
subioined information respecting naval opera.
lions in that quarter ;- .a f
Yard although, the number Of laborers engaged
is not very great. -t. z#s.ez .a
The frigate Raritan. lies off the Yard IN
the stream with all her standing rigging up.
Her battery lies In the Yard ready TO be put
on board, and, what Ia something remarkable,
she will be thoroughly fitted for sea before she
leaves this port. =
The steamer Princeton ID in d very for
ward state, and, If needed could be launched
Tomorrow, She IL completely eoppered--has
all her engines on board--the propeller has
been =" shipped and tho painters are adofn-
ing her outsidet while the carpenters are PLAN.
ing the decks and putting up the fine work
about the state rooms. The boilers, three IN
number. lie in the Yard, but will not be put
on board until after the launch zaEg#e q
Her crew will number one hundred and
twenty-fv men, and it is supposed when
ready for sea ahe will draw sixteen feet of
water.
Tho appearance Of the vessel IL very fine,
and the general impression 10 that she will
be n fast sailer. Her engines are tnagni6-
cent specimens of workmanship, and reflect
the highest credit upon the b~ailderss Messrs.
Merrick and Towne. - ar
The Germantowm-Nothing has as yet
been done towards the work Of building the
sloop Germantown. The timber ia being got
out, but, Ms the keel m,fst be laid in the house
which the Princeton now occupies, nothing
can be dorre until the launch Of that vessel.