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Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-30

MIKE WALsH.-We learn from our New
York exchanges that the Subterranean is still
continued. 1t is edited by Walsh, who is at
present at BlackweIrs Island, and George
Wilkes, who is also Gagged in the City Prison.
The wife of Walsh seems to have a great
deal of the true high spirited woman about
her, and some of Mikes reckless aud un-
bending disposition. The following card,
published in the Subterranean, is the reply to
some offers of p%ecuniary assistance.
A CARD.
Having received several anonymous letters
from persons evidently friendly and well dis
posed, since ny husbands incarceration, ten
dering assistance, I take this opportunity of
stating, that although appreciate their mo-
tives, .andam grateful for their kind offers, |
must respectfully decline receiving any exist
ance from any one. | believe | have imbi-
bed sufficient of my hus bands spirit and iEde-
repentance to maintain myself and my child
rem by the labor of my hands, even though
we should be entirely deprived of our natural
protector, rather than receive aid from any
from source. Such has ever been my hus-
bands course, and mine shall ever be the
same. One of the letter contained some
money, which the writer will please call for
at the office of the Subterranean."
CATHERINE M. WALSH.
The Subterranean also contains a sort OF
memoir of Mike and bis family, from which
the following paragraphs are clipped:
Mike Walsh is the only living member of
his family. His father was an opulent man
at one time possessed a fortune of over
$4,000. He owned two farms in Jersey, on
one of which was a mill, vaiued, with its ma
chinery and stores, at $4,000. This had
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-30

SuIcIDE.--John Chambers, an old resi-.
dent of this parish, cut his Throat this
morning. in a fit Of mania a pota, and did
the job so ~eflactuaIy that he expired few
minutes, afterwards. When shall men
cease to put an enemy in their mouths TO
take away their brains
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-30

MI. Hatch has become one ofthe pub
fishers Of the Democratic Advocate in this
town. He is a young man Of merit and
we hope he will succeed in his new under
! taking.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-30
Wasbinoton CITY. Dec. sex1a4a

Dear Pic.-The Senate, You are aware
from my last letter, stands adjourned to
Monday. In the House of Representa-.
tives, little but iuiiiatory business was
done. Among the motions given of bills
to be introduced, was one to repeal the se-
cond section of the Apportionnnent Act
thai relating 10 the districiing ofthe States.
r~aHouse at one o'clock went into the
chaplain. and the Rev. Mr..
iWs'ey tD"p'stl was elected by q small
i'aIof'y. va ">tion to suspend the
the rules ier the ptrpose4f going into the
election ct a Postmaster fof he House-
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-30

been insured for 30 years, and on the day OF
the expiration Of this policy, he made arrange
rnents to go to Newark to renew it. The
b isines of a friend, which involved endorse
ments to the amount of $4,000, detained him
for a day. That night the mill burned down,
and every dollar of its worth was lost.
The friend for whom the endorsements were
made proved insolscnt. and This with the
law expenses and other embarrassments,
swallowed up the remainder Of Mr.. Walsh's
property, and left him penniless. He shortly
after died, a broken-liearted man. The chill
dren, consisting of four brothers. Of whom
Mike was the youngest, and a girl, scattered
in all directions-the latter alone staying
will, the mother. A singular fatality pursued
them all. One Of the brothers fell by The
side Of Crockett, at the massacre OF the Ala
mo-. Another was shot in a duel, fought
across a table in the South. The third was
burnt in the Ben Sherrod, and the sister per-
isbed in the Inflated Lexington. (And yet
God is above ALL The mother soon followed
and left him, like Logan, the last of his race
Verify, his seems q doomed race
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-30
LETITBE REMEMBERED.

That the Annual Fair of the Louisiana.
Agricultural and Mechanics Association will
take pace on the Eighth and Nuah Mnu-
arr next.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-30
PROSPECT HILL,
Baton Rouge, Dec. 20, ls43.
r. paha~ w;1scn

Editor Of the Planters Banner.
sIa-Your paper OF the 23d inst, in which
you published my friendly letter Of the 18th
inst, accompanied with your hostile remarks,
has been duly received.
Now Sir, since you have commenced a dis
play of words, which in my opinion amount TO
mere nothing, and have made yourself quite
ridiculous before your readers, because !
think il impossible to draw blood froi, a stone,
so much | think it is impossible to draw intel
ligence from your brains. ] have therefore
concluded to cut you short in this matter,
! still insist upon tile first line Of my letter OF
the 18th inst. ~ am SIRE i you are disposed
to deal in facfs, &c" Now Sir, since you
have not dealt in facts, Gas ! expected you
would not,) | pronounce every word OF the
editorial article in the Planters Banner Of the
23d instant, in answer to my letter, as being
the language of an nngratefm pretch and a
contemplate simPleton.
Yours, &c.
A. T. PLOUGH.
N. B. The "Banner Man" is requested tt
publish the above, rerdat CT rerIatfan.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-30

THINGS AT WAsHINGToN.-A letter to the
Philadelphia Chronicle talks thus oraculary
As we have no news direct, we give this for
what it is worth: II
"Mr. Wise's name will again be sent to the
Senate for The mission to France. He will,
of course, be rejected for want Of capacity
Henshaw and Upshur will be confirmed in
the Cabinet, and ]. M. Porter be rejected,
The administration now occupies a neutral
position between the wings and democrats.
The Madisonian has opened. its batteries both
on Clay and Van Buren,. 1t has ceased to
support Calhoun, in consequence of the remon-
strances of some of his friends, who regard
the support of the administration as an injury
to any party on which it is bestowed"
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-30

We have received a copy of a new paper
called the Age" published in New Orleans.
/, ia edited by C. w. Duhy, Esq. and sup
ports loco. feco politics.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-30

Sugar-During the past few days there has
been a good demand for this article, and sales
to a fair extent have been made for shipment
TO the Northern and Western markets. PR.
ces continue steady, and we quote A to &c.
as the extremes of the market. We have not
heard of any sales on plantation since our
last. Havana sugars are selling al former
prices, viz: 8 64c. for brown, and D. 10c.
tor white.
Molasses-The market has been brisk since
our last, and the prices before quoted have
been readily obtained. The demand is prin-
cipally for the West, but buyers from the
North are likewise operating. We quote %
a 22a cents per gallon. There is a good en-
quiry for crops on plantation, but we have not
heard of any sales.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-30

THE NoTE OF PHPARATIoN.-Ihe
Wings of Louisiana are aroused. From
every part of the State we hear cheering
sounds of preeparationlor the coming Presi-
DENTAL contest Oar Wing friends are
| a live to the importance of conceted action
they are animated by a praisworthy
desire TO retrieve tie disaster of last July,
caused BY their own inertness--by a set.
tied purpose to plase our noble State IN her
former glorious position in the front rank
of Wing States, md above all by a deter
mination whichnothipg can change, to do
all that men an do TO place Henry clay
in the Presidential Chair. The Southern
Transcript Of he 21st contain a call sign
by a large number of citizens for a meet
ing to be he'd in Alexandra on the 9th of
ia auary forthe purpose of organizing a
Clay Club We hail these cheering indi-
cations of united and energetic action
they are The harbingers of victory. Clay
Clubs in every parish, and in every dis
tict, will asue unity. energy and efficient
action, md when we have had our State
Convention, we may be assured that we
are INDEED organized, that our plan of bat
tie is wei digested, and that with unbrok.
en- ranls and gallant un%conquerabie spirits,
under he lead of the patriot statesman
whose name is inscribed on our banner
and with the principles which are our po-
lar star, we shall march on 'eoDquering
and 10 conquer" Let the watchword be
"CnY, H CONSTITUTIONAL REPUB-
LIcn
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-30

SwINDLING.-Dr. Thomas, az he styles
himself, was sent TO the Criminal Court by
Recorder Baldwin on on SATURDAY, to an
wer TO the chareg of obtaining $3.50 from
Victory Saint under false pretences.
What a sinner this man mustbe to defraud
a Saint, and what a fool the Saint must be
to take his representations as proof OF his
honesty. He was not %contfDt- with being
DR.. Thomas, but TO enchane his respecti-
bility told the woman he WIS a policeman,
when having no doubt Of Ills responsibility
she at once forked over the dImes.-Ilo.
pic.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-30

The beautiful weather we have enjoyed
for a week past has raised Us from The gloom
and torpor into which the long continued
rains had plunged us. The distressed
state of our streets had rendered our ladies'
complete prisoners, but now they are again
with n baoyant step and joyous counte.
nances enlivcring the dull monotony their
absence always create. We hope we
shall have a few weeks Of such weather,
md in return thank Providence for favors
which experience has taught US duly to
appreciate.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-30

Observation-Disclosures July election
was very strongly contested in one Of the
lower parishes in this state. Mr. l.. q
Judge of election called on Mr.. G.. a for.
eigner by birth but a resident in the par.
ish previous to 1915 and n naturalized
citizen. NJ. l.. knew he was a wing and
tried to make him vote the loco, lnco tick
ct; he partly acquiesced but while Mr.. l..
was sitting as Judge Of election he heard
that a wing boat was conveying voters
from the coast TO the point where the polls
were held and that his friend G. had taken
passage on board. When the latter pre-
scented himself to the polls, Mr.. L. inform.
ed him that he could net vote unless he
had his naturalization papers, G. was
surprised as L. the day before had begged
him earnestly to come and vote, and could
not :nagine what a change had come
over the spirit OF his dream. He indig-
nantly complained TO DR.. F.a mutual
friend and a strong loco and showing him
a loco ticket said that was his ticket. F.
went straightway to L. and demonstrated
against his proceedings in throwing away
a vote of the party. The consequence
was that f. effected a reconciliation l..
apo!ogized,a said it was all a mistake, and
professed his readiness TO take his vote.
But the poor but honest man, was not to be
humbugged, he looked with contempt on
such trickery and refused to vote for its
authors.
How often do we see such conduct ut
the polls, when demagogues take such
slept is is necessary for patriots to watch
SO that the sacred principle of suffrage be
not widely corrupted by sordid and pure.
ly selfish motives.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-30

Our thanks are due TO The Hon. A. Bar.
row. for Congressional Documenis-a'so
to w. G. snethcn, Esq, far a copy ofthe
Presidents Message.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-30

MuRpER.-About two o'clock yesterday
morning, the body of a man who had been
murdered, was found lying in Good Children
street, near st. Ferdinand street. The body
was taken to the Third Municipality Watch
house, and has been recognised as one LILO
moca, a man well known in this city. who
was engaged in hunting up runaway slaves.
A CoroDer's inquest was held, and on exam
motion of the body, it was found to be stab
bed in two places, penetrating the heart and
lungs. The Jury returned a verdict that the
deceased had been killed BY some person or
persons unknown. No clue has been discov-
cred which will lead tothe apprehension of the
murderers, who it is not at all ex,ravagant OF
suppose are not negroes.--Iropic
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-30

FUNERAL OF THE Hon. BARKER BuRNELL.
The remains of the Hon. Barker Burnell,
the late Representative in Congress from
Nantucket, were on the 9Th instant taken
from the vessel which conveyed them bone,
and deposited in their final resting place.
The Nantucket Inquirer says: "On the APP
preach to our harbor of the vessel with the
remains of Mr.. Burnell, the American ensign
YVES displayed at hall mast upon the Wbig
Reading Room and the Telegraph Building,
and also by the shipping at the wharves.
When the bell began to toll all business was
suspended, the stores were closed the rest of
the day. A solemn feeling pervaded the
whole town, and it was asscene which will
not very soon be forgotten by the people Of
Nantucket. 1t was truly a solemn scene!''
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-30

4 printer, whose talents were but IN
different, turned physician He was ask
ed the reason of it. SIN Printing" said
he, sail the faults one commits are expo
sd to the eye but in pAysic they are bn-
ned with the patient"
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-30

GIVE see that, the Hon. ]. Slidell, of
Louisiana, is n of the committee on pri.
yate land claims, in The House of Repre-
sentatives. A bet sr selection coald not
possibly be made. Most Of the important
claims now beforeahe Government, are in
relation TO lands in Louisiana and FIorids.
with the merits Of every portion OF which.
MIR. siideh is particularly acquainted, and
we anticipate from his labor, a satisfactory
settlement Of long standing, xnd uniustIv
deferred rights of many of ouI ci,izens.--
Are,
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-30

uppEe1tat3s
Our thanks are due TO the Hon. A.. Bar.
row, for Congressional Docunenis-a'so
to w. G. snethcn, Esq, far a copy ofthe
Presidents Message.
There are somc i~ippcndages worn by
gentlemen in their pcratnbulatlens winch
may be foppish, extremely lad'crons, OF
unsightly, but in n cape, a neat well var
nislled article, there is'sotnethtbg genteeL
Just such nm article we were presented The
Other day by Mr.. Charles Gardsy, whose
ingenuity 0 converts an bagIv native
vine. into IN exquisite a~ppeniage llnt ri.
vais imported bamboo.
TmE DALL.--Thursday evening the
sigl.t If ladies moving 10 aud fro, sotne on
foot others In vehicles. sooa made il known
that.a gathering Of beauty and fashion
was taking place somewhere. A iac'
which was proved 10 Our satisfaction OF
stepping in Mr. Waddili's hnuse. Hi.
newly fitted ba room WINS brilliantly III
up and had the appearance Of a parterrc
fitted with the choicest flowers. The joy
Gus CONTINGENCIES told That every thing
was satisfactory, for the Kings, whose
reign ex ISIS but for a season, exerted them
selves to the utmost TO render all comfort
able and happy, and in this they were ably
seconded by our worthy friend WaddiIl
Every luxury was provided for the ladies'
and a splendid supper for the gentlemen
An election was held and n new set o,
kings were chosen. not by ballot. but b,
n gracious smile from some fair lady duly
acknowledged by The new elected king
and sealed by a hissii We have SOM
hope of another brilliant affair soon.
Young men and widowers better take care
they are treading dangerous ground, Gu
pid's e%nvenomed darts are aimed at them
we hope with success.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-30

LLEMA .
REPoRTED MURDER.-The PhiIadel.
phia Forum Of the l4th says: .ga,sf1a
We have been shown a letter received
by a good friend in this city which gives
the particulars of a murder. The writer
is a man whose veraciiy we have no rea.
son to doubt, and the letter bears date,
"Vind Gap, Northampton Co., Dec. 10,
r o'clock, T. Nj" 1t appears that two
drovers were returning in company from
this city from their homes, and while about
twenty five miles from Wind Gap, a few
nights since, an, accident occurred which
detained one of them behind anout one
hour. The other went ON, promising to
stop at the first public hosse. Whom the
man who was detained arrived at the tay.
ern, he was told that the other had mot
been there; and he was afterwards induced
to take lodgings for the night-but fears
for the safety Of his comrade prevented
him frorn sleeping. During the night he
arose. and after searching for some time,
discovered the body Of bis companion un.
der a pile of brushwood 10 the fireplace Of
the bar-room. His, pockets were riled of
about $500. These are the particulars
as given in the letter; whether they are or
are not correct, it will probably ere long
be ascerta med.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-30

A cLrNcHER,-The following we consider
a clipcher to The falsiiy Of the charge OF
$ Bargain and Sale" so strenuously made
arainst Messrs. Adams and Clay, IN the Pre-
aidential election Of 1898. What should be
the feelings Of Gen. JACKSON, il these remarks
shall cali TO his recollection the statement
made at his breakfast table 10 Carter Beverly
and others in regard to this falsely rurnoured
= barpain!' and Which statement, although con
tradicted By his o,en witness, he has never,
within our knowledge, possessed the mag
naniinity of confessing his error. This al
lodged charge was used as one OF the princi.
pal levers in elevating him TO the Presidential
chair. It is not yet too late (for better late
Than ,ercr), for HIM too to render justice, which
is due to a once injured and prosecuted
STATESMAN.
The CHARGE OF !" BARGAIN AND SALE
The Maysville; Kentucky, Eagle says-Mr.
Adams in his address, in the Presbyterian
church of Maysville in responding to the de-
c~laration of Gen. Collins that he (Mr.
Adams) had placked Kentucky under deep
and lasting obligations to him for his noble
defence of her great statesman, in his letter
to the Wings Of New Jersey" replied, al
follows
:" thank you, sir, for the opportunity you
have given me Of speaking Of the great
Statesman who was associated with me IN
the administration of the General Govern
ment; at my earnest solicitation: who
belongs not to kentucky alone, but to che
whole Union and is not only an honor to thit
state ard this nation, but to mankind. The
charges to which you refer, ! have, after my
term Of service had expired. and il was proper
for me to speak, denied before the whole
country and | here re-iterate and re.a.tirm
that denial ; and, as ! expect shortly to ap-
pear before my God, 10 answer for the con.
duct OF my whole life, should those charges
have found their way to The Throne Of Eterna
Justice, / WILL. In II PRESENCE OF OMSI
poTEHcE, PRONOUNCE THEM FALSE
This solemn declaration Of the venerable
man, who must in the course of nature, sooI
appear before the Judge Of all, needs no com
mani.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-06-09
From the ". Y. american.
LATER FROM CANTON

The fine ship Natchez, Capt. Waggaman. arrived here
this morning with dates from China, days later than
our previous accounts by the Acadia.
We have files Of Canton papers the 2sh Of February,
but do not find in them any thing Of importance.
The supplement the Canton Register OF the 2sih
tains full report OF the Macao Spring Races! which lasted
some four or five days, and numerousy attended.
From letter from Chusan, dated February 9Th make
this eNtruci
1--WE have here except that the Emperor is in
reality preparing for war, which 1t is TO be hoped will
again take place The news, OF course have from
the Chinese several Of whom have had conversations with
Mr. Gutzlah on the subject We anXously expecting
hear something further Of what you are doing at the
Letters from Canton Of the 2ls that
rife Of intended attack the foreign factories house
Immediately threatened being occupied by Messs
Morrison Thorn Chinese interpreters. Up the % every
thing, however remained quiet
The Naichez has made passage in ninetytwo DAYS
from Canton and sailed company with the Oneida and
Lowell, both for this port.
The Register the birth of the first British sub
Jet on the island Of Hong Kong.
fire broke out at Macao the 23d which, for a time
threatened the destruction to several large buildings, but by
prompt eXertions, confined small dwellings
The L. = ship Constellation Commodore Kearnev, was
at Whampoa February 9th. We annex u-hst OF her off,
Gers:
Commodore Lawrence Kerney; Lieuts Henry P,ucKney
Theodore Bailey, II. II. Rhodes, VI. G. L. Claiborne
James l.. Parker Lieut.. John g. Reynolds, marines Fleet
Surgeon, S. Rapalye Purser, n. Wilson Act Master Ma
poleon Collins CONS Sec. Butler Many; Asst Surgeon
J. w. b. Greenhow Midshipmen John Mathews, ]. c.
Beaumont, J. Wilcoxson, B. l.. s. Henderson Carl En-.
glish, John Wolcot F. c. Blake, Chas Waddel Jas Wi
ley, G. " Deniston, W. G. Temple, r. VI. MeSuawn;
BOatswan, J. Munro; Gunner, d. Jawes; Carp D. Mai.
pie; Salmaker, ]. Hecke; Pursers clerk j. 5. Wright.
Passengers in ship Matches from Canton-Rev VIM J.
Bovine, missionary I'm Kulanysu; Padre Marine Borado
and Padre Thomas Fernandez Of Madilla; w s. s. Rus
sell, and r. Oliver Colt, ON Y.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-06-09
A FACT OR Two.

IL is amusing hear the ocOiocos OF this city and State
talk about the tariff In breath they camOr for
TRADE while m the next they for
SUGAR! and abuse the Wings for imposing higher
duty than p pound brown sugars II, they
assert protective tamil UNCONSTITUTIONAL, should
like TO know how protective duty rendered
coNsTTUToNALl What right has be protected by
the Government when every other branch agriculture
and manufactures is left they they should be, take
Of themseVcsl Free trade n magnifcen: theory,
but wholly impractcabc; but advocates and champions
abandon favor OF single article, they yield the whole
principle and becomes ridiculous and disgusting hum
bug. Ii It be established that such tariff the Wings
contend for that shall Just sufficient for
economical administration OF the government, and the
time afford INCIDENTAL protection the great agrcul-
tura and manufacturing interests OF the country, mex
pedent unconstitutional, why in Gods let aban-
don and forever But comprehend that
OF political economy which regards with cOmpaccn-
cy and pleasure high protective duty article, and
denounccs wrong and inacOn OF the
ton, similar duty different article BY this system
locOfocOismin Louisiana is IN favor OF with
PROTECTIVE DUTY BY the system Iocofoco-
Pennsy vania baws loudly for TRADE, but ca-
mors Justify for a PROTECTIVE Iron! So in Yer
with WOOL in kentucky with HEMP and Illinois with
tanned by the Government any ohese
interests has quite much night another,
and No has a night exclusive ia.
from the Government all Others and the
the party who continually bawng for free trade, and
at the time contcndng for high protective duty
single local product taxing the gubity OF the people
little far; fact of the locOocoS OF State will
be likely discover about the inst week in July
" a.. TrOpir