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Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-16
stiil without any salcs on plantation 10 re.

still without any salcs on plantation TO re.
port.
WoLAssEs-5incs our last report there
has been nm animated demand for this ar.
ticfe, resulting in considerable saics nj n
slight improvement on former prices. W.
now quote I'll n 22c. per gall. There IL
sonie enquiry for crops on p1a nialion, but
purchasers appear 10th 10 pny tho rates de-.
manded. We have heard Of ono lot sold
nj 15c.
FLoUR-~Therc has only been n limited
demand for flour since Nj Inst. chiefly for
consumption, with the exception Of some
small parcels for shipment 10 the Vest In.
dies and parts in The Gulf. Prices are Tho
same 10 then quoted, say S4 81 Il 4 80 for
Ohio, and "a 20 q 4 30 Tor 81. Louis.
Poax-Ihis article IL beginning 10 ar.
rive freely, but there has not been much
deiog since our last, a considerable portion
Of the receipts having been forwarded 10
the Northern markets. Prices are pretty
steady. and we quote Mess 10 20 q D 30;
Prime ss 90; M. O. Ss % d q 80. There
10 some little Hulk Pork In .,afket, but we
have not heard Of any sales.
BEgr~-Sincs our last tho market hrs
been very aaiot. and ths ,chs. hs -
been confined to anal. lots wiahout anv
change In prices, W. quote Mess as 90
per bbl.; half bbts. ~ rs. Primo IA An :
4 II per Dbl. but most holders are asking
% 90.
LAHp--The stock of tb;s -.,,;r,. IL t;.,;.
ted and the demand e~suallv 20. which nc.
counts for the small business naw 5o;no
We notice sales Of . few sm.tI naycels ~
s Id a 8 liz, and ws auote from 4 10 & s,s
per ID. nccerd;nu 10 n%usi;,v.
l}Acoy-The demand /. n little bettsr
than before noticed. but VS. have mo i'm.
provemeni 10 notice in prices \. the stocL
10 large and holders are free SELLERS. ".
quote Sides q I'D 4 4 III. shoulders . 10
n Q 3D.; U-ncanysssed Hams 4 1,2 10
c.; canyaased do. extrn cured. q = AZ, mr.
ID.
BAeesSa AND ALE uorn--Ths fron..
actions in these ~arficle. hsve cor.irnsdo ~
The same limited scale before noticed. and
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-16

1t is not our intention to enter. in con
trorersy in relation to any facts we may
state in our editorial capacity. Ii our
anonymous correspondent of las Saturday
on the subject of the Penitentiary doubts
any of the statements made, he can salts.
fy himself by going TO the proper source
for information, or waiting till the report
of the warden to the Legislature is made
In relation to the charge of i'm.
partiality we have nothing TO do with it,
it is the business Of the inspectors and
heirs only.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-16
WING MEETING.

A meeting Of tho wings Of Wost Baton q
9 Iii r. be,d NJ tho court hoiHn on
a.,,,.ssdsy Inc slst instant . II a'eioek a. NJ
:. ~ ,,,sooae ~ nominating Delegates Ia
=, !. N, liam IN the statr Dhig convention,
,s1p.,sh~,s 10 ,ake place, on tho 2sl, February
ia Il, New. Orleans, and also for selecting,
- their can Iidate, for the convention toataei'd
mn eonati ution. such incn only M VIII make
Ia s,nsnamen, inibe manner prescribed ny
Al laws Il consultation Of our state ],
! III matters Of auei, importance q punctual
attendance Ii solicited, =,
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-16

SrrAxnoAr AcrfngSTs.-The steamer Joe
Dayiess sunk on the 10th instant, below Man.
shac, opposite the residence of Messrs, Ross
and Babin. She was bound to Louisville and
Cincinnati, with a full freight and a number
Of German emigrants. She struck a snag and
SINK in few minutes. The boat is consider
ed a total loss, a part other cargo will be saw
ed in a damaged state. Tits said that the en-
;sran,s lost abont $4,000 in specie, Fortu-
na,ely there were no lives lost.
The brig Canton, lowed by the steamer Al
ton, and the ship Oregon, towed by the Walk
in.the- Water, came in contact on Saturday
night, at about 10 o'clock, nearly opposite the
Mimi. in New Orleans. The Canton immedi-
a,eIv sprang a leak and wen. down in deep
water. One of the seamen persisted in attemp-
,;na to save sons effects from the cabin. The
Oregon was uninjurel.
Senaiment.-.Behold, my Flora, how
~alcrious Nature looks in her bloom! The
frees are filed with blossoms. the wood is
dressed in It's green livery, and the plain is
caseeted with grass and flowers"
..Yes. Charles, | was thinking of the
same thing. These flowers are dande-
ions. and when oh y are gathered and pul
into a pot. with a piece ofgood Fat pork,
they make the best greens in the world!'
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-16

The British are determined not to be out
done in the way Of steamships. An English
paper says, that a steamship is ODE commen-
ced at Deptford, forthwith, to be the largest
specimen of naval architecture ever constrnc-
ted. Her length will exceed by 25 feet that
of the largest 100 gun ships in the Royal Ma
Wy. Her engines will be Of eight hundred
horse power, and she is TO be called very fifty
The Terrible.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-16

The members Of the bar belonging to
The Third Judicial District Court, Judge
Johnson presiding, adopted at Bayou Sara
On the 4th infant, resolutions of respect
for the following members Of the bar who
have died recently in this district Nor
ris Morgan. Samuel Dalton, David L.
johnson, Robert U. Hyatt, and James.
Flower, Esq.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-16

The Methodist Episcopal Conference.
which met last month in Mississippi, hos
appointed the Rev Mr.. simpkins, preacher
in charge ut this place. He commences
the discharge Of his duties tomorrow morn.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-16

A Fact ron AnoLrrrosrsr,--some Of the
papers noticed the passage through this place,
q few days ago, Of a planter from Virginia,
having with him nearly 200 slaves. He in.
tends to locate we have understood, in Jack
son county. The slaves attracted The atten.
ton Of every body by their happy and conten-
ted appearance, and the excellence of their
appareE-Alf this they accounted for, by say.
ing that they hada good rgaster.'' THE
planter was detained, we have understood,
some two days In Illinois, on account Of the
absence OF two Of his slaves. At first be
supposed they had wandered away and got
lost, but al the end Of the two days they
came up TO the PARTY, and confessed that they
had run off, but soon got tired Of the ssepara-
ton, and now asked forgiveness Of the master.
This was granted, at the same time that he
told them all that they were in a free State
that any OF them could, and might leave him,
if they desired to do 50, and he should make
no effort to recover them. None Of them,
however, availed themselves Of the privilege
SO freely accorded TO them, and they did
rieht-for no where viii they find 20 good,
or such humane treatment, as in the family OF
this Virginia planter, now removed to the
rich lands Of Western Missouri-N Louis
Neu Era s# s..@4. .Ga#fs= h..
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-16
q IT DE REMEMBERgD.

That the Annual Fair Of the Louisiana
Agricultural and Mechanics Association will
take pace on the Eighth and Mimi Janu.
ary neTk.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-16

@You mnsta't smoke here, sir" said tn
captain of a North river steamboat to a
man who was smoking among the ladies'
on the quarter deck. ST mustn't hey;
Why mott" replied he, opening bis cara.
cious mouth, and allowing the smoke lazi.
~ to escape. Didn't You see the sign1
all gentlemen are reqnsted not 10 smoke
abaft the engine. BLESS your soul, that
don't mean me-I'm no gentleman r.
North I.mericam.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-16

We refer our readers TO the advertisement,
of the spleandid steamboat Helen, Capt. Ure,
she has taken the place of the Colorado and
will ply regularly summer and winter be-
tween New Orleans and Devalrs Landing.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-16

THE TARrfr.--The enemies Of the
''odiouy black tariff are completely hush.
ed up. They find that the high prices the
''dear people," were 10 be submitted TO
was all a bug bear, that most Of the nfti.
Giles on which u tariff was laid have
been sold cheaper this year lbHn they
have been for years previous. A they
are fond Of extremes they better turn tariff
mon ane 60 for n higher tariff than the
ono now in operation. II would DO per.
fectly in unison with their coarse for years
back. The democratic party have been
for and against u tariff alternately n il
suits their convenience. General jackson
would never have been elected in 1928,
hadit not been for his support Of that meas.
nre. But to sustain the various humbugs
by which that pnrty IL kept togetoer, ii il
necessary TO change principles every leap.
year. Here is one Of the numerous bene.
derived from the tariff:
The Dntyon Tagging and Rope.--The
journal of the 81 inst. states
that contrary TO the a%nticipations in which
many INDUCED early in The scason, The du.
" laid upon these articles. under the exis.
ing tariff, has had no effect upon prices,
which have ranged lower all this season
han any previous year, and are still con.
inuing to decline.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-16
LIVERPOOL CLASSIFICATION.

SUGAR-The demand for sugar during
the past three days has been rather limited,
when compared with the active enquiry
of the week previous, but this has arisen
in part from the unfavorable weather
which prevailed on Monday. The sales
are reported at about $50 hhds. at prices
ranging as before quoted, from 4 liz a
6 lI2c. for extreme qualities. There il
at present a fair stock ON the Levee. pro-
badly from Is to 1900 hhds. We arc
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-16
PUBLIC MEETING.

The citizens Of this owl aud Of tho Parish
Of Eas. Baioa Rouge, arc invited to attend .
meeting 70 bo held al tho Cour, house Y" t'iT
town ON Monday the 18th instant, at "'e'oek
y. N. 10 adopt measures for tho proper cello.
bra,ion ~ tho 9Th January, the Anniversary O.
tho battle Of New Orleans.
srhc committee Of arrangements o' INC
Fire and Horse companies are requested TO
he present.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-16

STEAM SUGAR Mill Captain Duncan
has recently erected a steam sugar mill on
bis plantation, on the Caney. This, we be.
iIeve, Is the first steam sugar mill that has
beer erected in Texas. The culture OF su-
gar 10 extending with astonishing rapidity in
that section. Tive years ago the whole crop
OF sugar on the Caney and Colorado amount
ed to only thirty or forty hoghsheads. It is
estimated that this year enough sugar will
be raised tosupply all the families residing
west OF the Brazos, and extensive prepara-
tons are making to extend the culture next
year. Several Of the planters ON the Colo.
RADIO intend to discontinue the culture of cot
ton, and attend only to the culture of sugar
Houston Tel.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-16

We refer our readers to an advertise.
ment Of Mr.. George Spencer. He intends
to teach Grammar by a course of lectures.
Thirty lectures will constitute a course
and pupils who have never studied the
English Grammar can IN W courses, OBJ.
tain a complete knowledge of that interes.
ting and useful science. Mr.. 8. is fur
nished with the most flattering testimoni.
as to his capacity as a teacher and his
responsibility and standing. We hope
those who feel a desire to learn the Eng.
lish Grammar will not let the opportunity
pass, but improve themselves while the
"schoolnaster is at home."
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-16

THE FAIR.-Great preparations are ma
king all over the state for this event.
What is the committee of arrangements
about. They ought TO have a meeting TO
fix preIiminaries. There will be a great
competition especially in sugar. Louisi.
ana before long will take her stand with
other states in every branch of industry.
our citizens are awakening as from a trance
and laying hold of every improvement
having for its object the perfection ofagri
cultural and other pursuits. If we have
been behind for some time our industrious
and intelligent population will soon catch
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-16

We hope 10 sco tho above call fhcerin'ly
re,spondcd 10 by every ei'isen' The brave
defence Of Now Orleans and the glorious de-
sea, of thu Britisl, troops, whose war'bry was
.teauty and booty" Ia ono Of our bfIgh'es'
c,en,s ON record In tho history Of our country
The anniversary Of tina, day Ia celebrated In
other parts Of tho Union, and IN New.orlean''
and we hope lla,on Rouge will not be behind
in doing Justice 10 such acts OF patriotism and
sslf. deyoti ON. Such ceiobra I,ns emulate the
ambition and ardor Of our youth and strength
ems shuir patriotism. They zee that amer
generations gratefully do homage TO thu, ehiv-
airy and bravery Of their ancestors, and taa'
II fate calls the sacrifice Of their lives IN Tho
field Or battle, their heroic exploits viii DO ."
example and incentive 10 their children on the
road Of honor and patriotism. Let there be
generally tally nj tho meeting on Monday, and
believe we can have a celebration thai
will bo nm honor to our community.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-16

Steamboat LosT.-The steamboat Ida
came in contact with the Allegheny Belle,
in the Allegheny river, on the night Of the
oath ultimo, and Immediately sunk in 10
feet water, proving total loss. For
tunately, no lives were lost. The Pitts.
burg Age states, that the cause of the ac-
cident is still unexplained-the boats saw
each other, and rung their bells, but hap
pening IN a very strong and narrow chute.
Il was almost impossible TO get ont Of The
way. The Ida had so tons Of pig metal
on board, which will be saved"
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-16

The WORK aoEs BHAvELv on 1--WE
were happy 10 notice last mail ameng our
exchange papers, a new adjunct 10 the
wing cause, called "T'he Daily Fashion.
The Diamond formerly u neutral piper
published IN tho Crescent City, has chan.
ged hands and boldly COINS out in favor Of
Harry Of tho West and American Indus.
try. II IL edited and published by Messrs.
Joseph Elier and y. w. Dalton, and
promises, If we ean Judge from the mum.
Der before u, 10 be no ,riBing adyeelte Of
The cause il has esponsod. In their I'D.
dteas to the public they say
This piper, formerly tho "Dinmond."
has hitherto %occnpisd neutral ground, in
the great political contest which now agi.
iates and sngforses the attention Of the
whole country. But having recently pas.
sed into other hands, il ean no longer be-
silent, no longer an indifferent locker on,
IN Tho mighty struggle which IL being made
for The n%scendeDey. by tho two great pa.
iitical parties that divide tho opinion Of the
people. upon the Constitutional admins.
trailon and beHi policy ofihe Government.
Sound Republican principles. and true pm.
tfiotism, ~ we coDceiyo-~with all due re.
gard 10 the contrary opinion Of othArs--for.
bid Our silence. Tho misrule and discre.
dit. which have. under ths administration
Of Locofoce Democracy, crushed the pros.
periiy md the credit Of the Country, nj
home and abroad, call upon ~, Ina voice,
thu. w csnBot resist, TO buckle on the ar.
no.. 10 hoist the flag and make battle, 10
The utmost Of our unused abilities. for tho
establishment Of trne Democratic Wing
principles, and the election Of IENaY CLAY
Of Kentucky to the Presidential Chair in
1874.
And this we chose 10 do, mt that we
love Messrs Van Buren,, Calhoun. Cass,
J, hnson and others. less,--far they ail are
meriiorious and excellent men. have aIl
rendered their country some servicc--but
that we do love Henry Clny more. We
love him, because he 10 n good and great
man, because he isa great statesman, be-
cause he has rendered more important and
valuable service 10 his Country, than any
Of the United States, now Iiving.--
And because we do believe, TINT p o his
elevation to the Presidency Of this Unien,
alone depends the prosperity Of tho CouD.
Try. 30 much for Our general, political
W. heartily wish them success in their
noble and patriotic eff;rt.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-16

CLOSING OF A BANK.-The Cincinnati Ga.
zette of the 18th ult.states, that the stockhol.
ders of the Franklin Bank decided not to ap-
ply for a renewal Of their character. Wear
led out with the continual ~yituperation Of
party presses, with hostile legislation, and
repeated attempts to invade their rights and
cnrtail their just profits, they have resolved
to withdraw their funds. The loss OF this
bank will be severely felt. 1t was managed
with firmness and ability, by some of our
best citizens and will close ito concerns with
credit to those engaged in it's administration.
Its million OF capital will be taken away from
ne, against the wishes Of the whole business
community, and the serious injury of the ci-
y, aud with all the country connected with It.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-16

SUGAR CRor.-The editor of the Lafourche
Patriot, published at Thibodaux, has Iately
made an excursion through a portion OF the
parish of Terrebone and the lower part of At
takapas-a section Of country that contains
the best sugar land in the State, and where
more and better sugar is made than any 9TH
er part. From every observation he could
make. he expresses himself satisfied that the
sugar crop will not be more than half that of
last year.-It may be less than hall, but can
not be more We are assured" adds the
editor, " by all the planters whom we saw on
the Bayou Black, Bayou Beuf and the Teche,
that they are not making more than half as
mnch as they made last year; some told US
that they were making even less than that
Nearly all the cane in Attakapas has begun
to blossom: we saw some twelve inches long
This is a very unusal occurrence. and great
many planters fear that the cane will be in
by it. All the z made is very
good. We saw nome that could be called bad.
If any faith can be placed in the assertions of
the planters. the crop will be very short, but
the sugar will be good. Not much molasses
is being made" &
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-16

While we admit into our columns The iol.
lowing communication, VIC still maintain the
opinion formerly expressed by Us on the same
subject, and wc repeat, that we have the stron-
COST wish to see harmony reastablished be-
tween the priest and the wardens of st. Jo-
seph's Church.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-16

sHS C4 tbtS eSiy oCSt ffpN AGu k1dtsiip HI
one OF the Prisons in New York they have be.
year with entirely new han Is they made clear
profit of about 81 per cent. Does any man
clear that per cent. on a new plantation of
Cotton or Tobaccoi No: il he clears expen-
ses he thinks he does we'll Does the young
Physician or Attorney clear that per cent, on
the whole expense of his education the first
year of his practice! have mover known
QUE who did. Does the young Merchant
clear that per cent, / believe not. II appears
then, tina, the Silk business is better than
Law, Medicine, Merchandise or planting
Still we hear some tciseacres say it is all a
s.humbug." | know a man who makes great
professions to wisdom and who thinks that his
ipse DIRT settles positively all matters. He de-
clares this "Morus mutinous'' business a
great ..hunbug." When asked irhy he thought
so-he replied ~ sag il is so, Sir. | planted
some of the Morus Muntinus in my yard and
when | turned my horses 10. they ate them all
up.'' He was doubtless sadly disappointed
because he did not find silk on the horses
backs in the morning, butt leave the GENTLE
men and the Morns Muminus-as he calls it
for this Convention to decide which is the
greater ~humbug, such man or the Silk bust
ness.
In conclusion he made the following stirring
appeal to the convention:
IIsk You then, as American citizens, as
of Tennessee, as brave and honeura-
bla men, will you step forward, and throw off,
by your own industry and intelligence, this
annual tribute Of S20,000,000, paid to other
Let us not talk OF what our ia
'hees have done, but remember that posterity
ask what zoe have done. No man has a
to live in the world, whether rich or
poor, without doing something TO benefit the
world. Let US then step forward and do our
luty like men-like patriots-like freemen,
worthy the name of NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
the Tree Of Liberty was planted BY the
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-04-21
TIE WEAVER AFFA1R-

The abstract Was condensed statement pre-
pared for the purpose Of aiording information
before the full returns could be printed for Con
gress. II contained about forty octave pages
and cost sl69. The Compendium, on the con
trary followed the printing Of the full returns IL
contained $40 pages folio. The claim for print
ing the twenty thousand copies of the "Com-
pendum" at the rate allowed Blair and Rises
for printing the " Census Returns" was S43,-
$40 2 81 cents. That Of Blair e. Rives for ten
thousand copies at the same rates would amount
TO about s24 900. The $3.50 abstract could mol
afford $4,000 sop. The S24 900 CompeE-
dun did. Hence we may imagine why il wa,
extended TO such cumbrous volume, and for
the extraordinary efforts 10 induce Congress TO
take II under lis tronage-beiug too heavy and
expensive work for an individual to undertake,
and one, from the sale of single copies ofwhich,
no remuneration could be expected.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-04-21


The extraordinary precision with which the Bene-
VIOLENT Society marched, and their fine and martial
appearance in public streets on the occasion Of
their late visit to the President Of the United States
suggested to my mind tina, the Society should form
themselves into volunteer company, Montgomery
Guards il you choose. The writer Of this commu-
nication has more than once seen with pride and
pleasure in northern cities the Nontgomer,
Guards Of Philadelphia, and the Hibernan
Greens, Of New York, and why not raise similar
company at the seat Of @ vrument Let the then
urge the countymen OF the land Of my ancestor. to
reflect on this matter, and am they viii agree
with nc in opinion that such company, with a
cheap and neat uniform, would reaec, great credit
and honor upon every member. And now to test the
prsctcability Of this measure, allow me to invite q
meeting Of those who in its favor to meet at the
Globe Hotel say next MonJsy night the 23d inst,
at I O'Clock, TO see what be done. MoNrooNrRY.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-04-21
From The Men Hampshire Gazette.

Mr. Blair, Of the Globe accuses Isaac Hill OF be-
ing corrupted to Tylerism by means OF Executive pa
ronage auding to the contract obtained by The lat
ter FOR supplying the Post Office Department with
blanks. We don't know how this is but II II be so,
It's well it is no worse, for Hill shows that the frm
Of the Globe were bidders on the same contract
which he Obtained and consequently, all that saved
Blair from falling into the corruption was the
small matter Of about fifty cents difference IN their
bids What a mercy it is that HIS Patriot was
corrupted instead Of The great Globe ITSELF" with
which not only Mr.. Blair must have been involved,
but even the Atlas Of Democracy, Mr.. Senator Ben
ton bimsefl
But then, f" circumstances alter cases" An ele-
san, classic writer has said A chaste mind is like
polished plane, which may admit foul thoughts
without receiving their tpcture.n So the political
chastity OF the Globe with all its concerns, 81 I'd
omne genus being like Caesars wife, not TO be sus-
pccted. might take contract job Of John Tyler, OF
associate itself with the Clay wings in the Senate,
against the great majority OF The Democratic party
in that body, without either " communicating its I'm
gers with base bribes,n being suspected OF coln
sion with fcderas,s against regular nominations 7"