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

Rumoys from Waehingfon.-The Wash.
correspondent Of the New York
True Sun who il generally the best inform.
cd Of the letter writer's in that quarter,
says several foreign appointments will soon
be- made vacant. Col. Todd is expected
to return from Russia. Mr. Jenifer from
Austria, and Barrow from Portugal. The
latter mission has been teHdercd TO Gen.
Tyson, Of Philadelphia, ono of tho original
friends Of Gen. Harrison. Tho mission
TO Portugal has since been offered 10 and
accepted by a gentleman 10 North Caro-.
lima. Mr.. Wise 10 spoken Of for the Aus
irian mission, and Mr.. Spencer for that Of
Russia. Other diplomatic changes nre in
anticipation. Mr.. Everett will be- recalled
in n few weeks, but who will be sent 70
London or Paris has not been determined.
Mr.. Spencer will not remain in his pre-.
sent pest one month after Congress assem-
bles, and will leave no friends behind him.
Porter's rejection viii create an additional
vacancy 10 the Cabinet.--LouisrM Jour.
nal.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-11-11

A PARTY OF PLEATuRE TURNED TO Com
p4vY OF m~oURsERs.-A correspondent OF the
Calais Advertiser states that several days
since a party of young people at Scotch
Ridge. st james. New Brunswlek, lett their
homes for a cranberry froIic. The distance
they had to travel was about six miles, and
in order TO get to the bog ii as necessary 10
cross a stream. A raft was constructed and
fourteen young women attempted to cross mp
on lt.-When about midway the stream a rot
ten log in the raft gave wav, the raft parted,
and the whole were thrown into the stream.
Every effort that great courage could accofnp-
lish was put forth to save them ana al save
one. BY the name of Frasier. were rescued
alive. One young man nearly lost bis lite IN
striving to save her, aud when she was ear
ried down BY the force of the current and all
hope had fed, he persisted in diving unfi'i ne
found her lI.eless corps and bore it to the shore
The party returned through the woods several
miles, bearing in their arms the lfetes body OF
their companion to her fathers house.
Bangor Wing.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-11-11

EcoNoMY.-M. Say. the celebrated writer
on political economy, has The following story.
Being in the country, | had the example Of
one Of those small losses which a family is
exposed to through negligence. From the
want of a latch of small value, the wicket of
abarn prop, Cooking to the felds,)was left
open every one who went through drew the
door to, but having no means to fasten If, it
reopeued. One day a fine pig got out and ran
into the wood, and Immediately all The world
was after it; gardner, the cook, dairy NADIA all
ran to r ,cover the swine. The gardner got
sight of him first, and jumpt over The ditch TO
stop him, he sprained his ANGLE, and was con-
fined TO the house. The cook on her return.
found all the linen she had left TO dry by the
fire burned; and The dairy maid having run
off before she tied the cows, one of them
broke the leg OF a colt in the stable. The
gardeners lost time was worth twenty crowns;
.~yaluing his pain at nothing; the linen burned,
and the cloth spoiled were worth as much
more. Here is a loss of forty o
and much pain, trouble. v~exation and incon-
yenience, for the want of a latch, which
would cost three pence, and this loss through
~carless neglect. falls on a family little able
to support it.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-11-11

ExoncIsINs A sriRIr.-Night before last,
as the special Waterman, whose duty it liz to
puard the American Theatre, was taking his
accustomed rounds, he discovered the body
of a hearse which was stationed in the yard
adjoining the theatre, occasionally oscillating
and giving forths signs that some perturbed
spirit was ensconsed therein. At length a
horrid groan, which almost froze his curdling
blood, fell upon his ear. Nearly petrifed by
fear, he fed for aid and comfort. As soon az
he procured the service of a " regular Char
levi, he returned to The haunted hearse for
the purpose of exorcing the unhappy spirit i;
but singular to relate they found the spirit in
the possession of a tall raw boned roysterer
who had been enjoying a "bender" for the
last four or five days. The Charley told him
he must forthwith evacuate the premises !:
- that hearses were made to bear the dead
and not he living" "Well," says the oc-
c,nant. "a peri,1,s | am dead, and if / am not,
+ have no doubt that YELLOW Jach will soon
freeze fast to me, so you zee you had better
let me remain where | am, as It VIII save the
trouble of calling for me at my lodging"
" perhaps he is dead says the Waterman to
his companion, " so take hold of the si,2fts
and we'll carry him to The grave yard and
bury him" This proposition did not appear
| TO suit The spirit" who forthwith slid out
feet formos', and agreed to let the "Charley''
furnish him with more suitable lodgings in
the Baronne street watch house.
The individual appeared before Recorder
Baldwin yesterday morning to answer to this
most unnatural charge. His honor remarked
he would not undertake to commit him for
sleeping in a hearse, and SO discharged him.
Bee, &c.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-11-11

e.otieaqua aee ST some f1ug ReldHbls dft8Ys
tbs matter Wis sd inys4iigated J1tieitlly
until yesterday mprnipg, The prisoner hay.
ing been committed to jail during The IN.
~'ervnl, when nm examination OF the mat.
Ter was entered into before Justice Deall.
On hearing The testimony. II WINS p%fonotns
eed Il ease nf ina %nslanghter, and The pr.
sonnet WA required to find bail in the cum
Of g6. 900; which. however, in c61sideras
ton Of his extreme poverty. was Hnbss.
%atentiy reduced 10 S3, O00-in default OF
which, be WAS committed to jail to await
his trial before The District Court, 10 sit
on thn frat MonIay In December next.
We have not learned positively tho orb.
gin Of this truly iragical and melancholy
Eahair, bat We huve been Informed that The
deesasad had. on The morning ut The fa.
ftastroplte and previous thereto, hnd some
puisandaist a ndtng with a wonnn OF ,tln'
nous character residing netr bis shop, and
who IL feInted IN, OF IN some manner CON
nectcd with the preparation and most %
the Witnesses. Ii anpenrs from tho test
tuopy adJnead in the case, that The par
ties pn@sod angry words IN the workshop
Of Rice. who ordered Ellsworth to leave tti
premises. The latter did rs he WINS order
I'd, but was fol owed by Rice with n latd
! cd pistol. Ellsworth struck Mp tho pisto
and plunged bis knife into R,ee's side IN
hictine ine wound Of which he died. klci
: Is said 10 have been very much intoSlea
Q ted. .E5 .#t #
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-11-11

We are happy to learn that Capt. Thorn
as Clark, the late proprietor af the ill-fa.
ted Luda, has engaged that splendid and
substantial steamboat Harry Of the Vest
10 run in this trade. II affords us pleas
ure TO state the fact, Capt. Clark's untirng
industry and perseverance certainly deser-
we'd a better fate. We hope 10 see him
meet with the encouragement he so richly
deserves.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-11-11

The wings seem 10 be animated WIN
zeaI and confidence in every part Of inc
Union, our exchange papers contain nc.
counts Of Clay clubs starting every whefe,
for The dissemination Of correct principles
Our citizens of West Baton Rouge have
zone into tho business with spirit, that par
ish il always formost as n wing parish ~
affairs iudiciou,Iy managed, and aiwaiSs
IN overplus in IFS treasury, what nre our
friends in Ibervillc about. DO up and dong
rentlcmen. Let q strong pull be gwen ioF
Harry of the West. Our country must be
redeemed, and restored to It's former high
standing. Tho very name Of Clay would
raise the credit Of our country abroad, and
his opinions are so well known that i
would at once restore confidence through
out this country; and retrieve it from IL
presen, apathy.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-11-11

Nranr.-Sleni and solemn night thou
art even sacred 10 my feelings thou art
the beDefactress Of the afflicted, whose tears
thou dflestt thou art The friend Of the
fortunate, whose sorrows are forgotten IN
in thy gchtle dreams ! thou art the mother
Of the weary, who sink to repose IN thy
arms, and receive from thee new life and
vlgor thou art an evidence of the mages-
ty and power Of God, of his unfathoma-
bic wisdom ard inefable goodnessl
Where 10 the man who remains unmov.
cd, when he walks forth in The solitary
night, and behoIds innumefable worlds
spread out before him when the ~stillnets
of death reigDs in the streets, which but q
few hours before, were alive with the
thfong and hustle Of tho crowds when the
gardens and groves, and habitaiions Of
men arc silent7 When the trees and tho
flowers are enveloped in darkness, or seen
in the pale nnd gIirrmering light Of tho
moon7** How Insignificant would tho
earth appear, did she not receive a charm
from The splendors OF the midnight heay.
enst Where 10 the prowess Of the NIGH
" chief, when wearincss comes upon him.
/ and he IL bonnd in the arms Of sleep7 what
the riches Of the earth, when the possessor,
like one that il dead, sIunbers unconscious
of them all s-Tfonrs Of liberation.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-11-11

There seems 10 be n disgusting pfopeh'
n;ty in somo oftiie small country Joufna''
TO attract, By their compliments the a'ten
siop Of The Now Orleans Press. lt'e
course Of conduct ishigh'y b'nmohbEr; DO
vote n little more tilio 10 eater iof ""
reading community, give your readers Inc
worth of their money IN reading ma''e''
Try by every means IN sou- power to make
the country par, Of Louisiana take III prop
or standing. Hitherto, New Orleans h"'
boon the state Of Louisiana, II y time tot
,s 10 asscr, our rights In esry respect and
instead Of playing second fiddlr' act 'he
mart Tint by right belongs TO US.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-11-11

or We are glad to see the ordinance OF
the Council in relation TO gun. powder. In q
town constructed like ours, loo much care
cannot DO taken for the public safety, In case
of a fire, no reasonable young man or man OF
family will risk his life and the welfare OF
those dep ndent upon him, by eSerting him.
self near where he knows quantity OF pow
der is kept. We think, however, the council
nigh, have limited tho quantity TO 90 pounds,
and that to be kept in one iron. bound keg' so
M 10 be easily removed in time Of danger.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-11-11
From the Roehcster Daily Democrat

- IFUW fHE fADfjftStt' I"f |
7He famous Copper Roch.-Tbe science
render il IN miliar with the history Of the
fsmonf Copper Rock Of Lake Superior. II
il n vast mas Of solid copper, weighing not
less tbap 5000 lbs. and WINS discovered,
many years since, lying IN the bfd Of The
Oetanaeon River, etirely isolated. 1be
apot where il has rested, probably for ages,
il some twenty miles from the Lake. Tue
river il ~nayieabIe for n fiat about ten
miles. and il has heretofore been deemed
impossible to transport the vast mass from
The apot where it was discovered to the
noint where IL could be sphipped but
some two years ago a plan was adopted by
which il was hoped its removal could pe
| affected.
Mr.. Asher-for many years a resident
at Sault st. Marie. a fat, jolly lnd'an ira
der. and n true Whig-while representing
his constituents in The Legislature OF MI.
ehioan. informed us Of his plan, and we
perceive that, in company with Mr.. FL
bred. nm enterprising merchant Of Detroit
he has put The plan into execution. For
the purpose Of transporting the mass to
N yipable water, a huge car, placed upon
n moyeable railroad, was built, and by
p~atient labor it was gradually advanced,
until il reached deep water. where IT was
placed on a fiat, and easily noated down
to The lake shore.
These gentlemen designed to ship It 70
New York. Had they succeeded 1t
,yot,ld ha We been n fortune 10 them as a
mere curiosity. But government inter
feredl Although they had purchased
the rock from the Indians in whose
territory it was found. the government
agent elaimed its possession--denyiog ibe
power of the Indians 10 dispose of IT.
As this claim was not set up until the
great labor .f transporting 1t TO the shore
of the Iaae was affected, the agent offered
TO- faIly compensate the e%nterprising gen
llcmen by whom it had been renewed, ioi
their troub e. This was hard. but there
was no alternative. They had TO quietly
submit. and see the fruit of their labor
borne off by the government agent to the
Sault. whence il has been shipped on board
of a revenue cutter.
It will be Immediately forwarded &c
Washington, and be PLACID in the National
Institute, where it will remain for all com
ing time. we hope. as one of the Creates
curiosities Of the age.
The Indians have revealed to Mr.. Ash
er where another rock. but not OF eqna
weight, may be found. 1t had been dis
covered ages before, and hid-its location
being kept a profound secret until ciuiiad
ton had ~dissipated the superstition connec
ted with it. Whether Mr.. A., after Thu
Interference of government; will reveal HI
knowledge Of it, is doubtful.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-11-11

T.rLy Washingtonian-
has given birth TO as brilliant speci-
mems Of true eIoquence as heart could de-
sire. Witness the following touching ap.
peal TO the young men, made by an aged
man at a rec Mt temperance jubilee at
Newmarket, ". H:
III have come twelve miles to attend
this meeting;- vet | do not value my time
Il feel rewarded by what sec around
me. NY friends / have seen more Of The
world than most Of you. ] have irod The
streets of proud London, and the winds OF
distant India f1aye famed these borrowed
checks of mine. My keel has been upon
every sea, and my name upon many a
tongue. Heaven blessed me with one Of
the best of wives-and my ch~iidren-oh.
why should | speak Of theml My home
was once a paradise. But | bowed. like a
brute, to the killing cnp-mv eldest son
fore himself from his degraded father, and
has never returned. Ny young hearts
idcl-mv beloved and suffering wifs--has
gone heart broken to the grave. And my
lovely daughter. whose image seem 10
see in the beautiful around me--oncc my
pride and my bope--pined away IN sofro"
and mourning because her father was a
drunkard, and now sleeps by her mothers
side. But | still live to tell the history OF
my shame, and the ruin Of my family.
still live-and stand here before You to OF.
fer mp my hearts fervent gratitude to my
heavenly Father, that have beer snatch
! ed from the brink of the ~drnDkard's grave
And while / live. / shall struggle TO restore
my wandering brsthren again TO the DO
som of society. This form Of mine Il
wasting and bending under the weight Of
years. But, my young friends. you are
Just blooming into life; the places of your
fathers and mothers will soon he vacant
See that you come up TO fill Them with
pure hearts and Amounted lips Bind the
blessed pledge firmly to your hearts, ane
be IT the ShibboIeth ofIife's warfare
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-11-11

ASrnr MADE MAN.-The Wing Member
Of Congress elect from the Harrisburg district,
Pa,)Alexander Ramsey, is by trade a carpen-
ter, and ten years ago was buisily at his avo-
cation. Shortly afterwards he went to the
Manuel Labor College at Easton, where,
though working three hours d day to cover
his expences, he made rapid progress in his
studies. Want of means compelled him to
leave the institution before completing the
course. He afterear5s taught school for a
season. stud ed lsw ua1erlud4e Reed at Car
Isle, was admitted 10 he bar in 1880, elected
clerk TO the Pennsylvania House OF Represen-
tatires in 1s4l, and is now a member of Con-
press.-AB. Ere, journal.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-11-11

hEI AScHoLg cAsr4Lrr-On wednss-
bay last as Mr.. Mitchell. who resides in De
Soto Parish. was returning home, he fell from
the Wagon on which he was riding, about .
mile from this blaze. and The wheel passing
over his body killed him instantly. The un-
fortunate man We are told had been induiglu
rathel too free in drink He has left be-
hind him 10 mourn his loss a wife and sew
en children. who are not ~abuadantly provided
With he things Of this wcsld-C1sie Gze,
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-11-11

We reler o.f fraaefa tea card and eopafst
netahtp notice under The firm IL William Das
wilson e. Co. Mesars. Day idson and parkisoli
arc gentlemen long and favorably known to
m any Of the planters in this nelghborbood
and everyday deserving Of public patronage.
We copy the following woil inerited tribute
from The ST. Nraneisville Chronicles:
Or by reference 10 mn adyertisemet IN
fo.day's paper, it will be- seen That our
friend and fellow eitizen,J PAHKtsoS. has
formed n co .pafinership with Mr.. VIII.
LIAM DAvfpseN, Of New Oaleans, in the
| Cotton Facterage business IN that city.
The high and honorable character Of both
the members Of this firm. justly eniitle
them 10 a share Of public %paifonsgs.
That they may prosper and do vol, -
orr sincere desire. Mr.. parkison's known
ability and integrity ~ a1 honeat and up.
right pentlemar, peculiarly recommend
| him tp the attention of The plnpfers oi West
Felleiap a.--Si. FfancisniM Chronicle.
DISTRESSING oGCraakNeE.-btde this
bend The Louisville Journal Ut Tho aDih
nlt., records the death Of Miss Isabel Il.
Keats; the niece Of The III fated English
poet Keats, the friend of Coleridge md
!. Shelly. "ffbe circumstances Of The deait,
Of This lovely aud Interesting Young lady,
81 va the Jonrpal, . were extremely mo.
IpneltoIy and distressing. On Saturday
night (ihe 9Th ult.) she snt with The
other members Of The highly respectable
mtnily, of which she was ~ ornament
B until about 10 o'clock. cnnyerslng with heI
accustomed gnyeiy. Al that hour the fam
ilv retired. bnt she, after going 10 he
room, returned to the parlor 10 procure
something TO allay a tooibache. Shortly
afterwards n loud report and n scream
were heard, and the fa pily, on rushing
+. into the room. found her W liering IN he
: blood upon the floor, and Il gun. which bn'
e stood in the ROOM, lying neat her. Ih'
discharge had Iacerated her breast an
I neck dreadfuIiy. The first impression wn
J. TINT the poor girl Ind committed suicide
and her half. frantic mother exclaimed
: Oh, label | what mnde You do TT Sh
replied !: : | did not mean 10 kill myself
n Indeed, mother, I did moi mean to kill my
seifi' The best medical skill was instant
d w called 10, but she died ut IN early hou
in The morning. She was able TO con
= verse for several hours, and she SCENE
y calm. though much distressed ut III
thought Of parting from the members &
! her family, whom she dearly loved. Lie
. repeated md earnest reservations ca
feavn no doubt tint the fatal ocenrfene
was entirely nccidental-An who kne'
Miss Keats Intimately will long md deepl
} depIofe her carly deaili. Sho was a 81
y # rennis. and her heart was the hon
y Of III the high and pure and beautiful q
y f~ectiens."
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-11-11

HIGHT on PUTTY tsM 10 Hfsoefat5 WIN
Puppies Do you take7 srnnlI beer.
A a~wrNpLE.--A chap lately went INTO
n tarpe establishment N Penrl street, New
York, (~necording 10 some paper, name IN.
knowt,) aud representing himself NJ n
81. Le,iia merchant, ordered some Slo,.
900 worth of goods, which wersaee"fding.
", viii, great labor, put up for him. lie
called late in ,hs evening. and desired The
hill 10 DO rendy by eight o'ctork the next
morning. when he would call and chsl.
the account, observing, Ali by tho way.
nv good little wife desired me. when
sinrted out this morning, 10 procure her
something for n dress, and ~ | want n
cont for myself, just send three or four
pieces Of alIk and cloth TO my hotel, and
she cnt jndge Of them hersflE' 80 said.
70 done. mud no questions were asked
Neither cloth, silk. nor gentleman has been
seen since. The clerks have had their
work ft,r pnthiag hut cay, however, that
the ST. Louis merchant tod one truth
that he "~,ntendrd 10 leave III The trsi
bout" and he did
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-11-11

RongrR cAUGHr.-About two years ago., the
etorc Of C Mayen, matchmaker in this town,
was broken open and four watches left with
him for repairs stolen therefrom. Up TO last
Sunday no clue had been discovered as to the
authors of the deed, on that day a watch was
sent by a retailer in this town to c. Mayen.t to
ascertain its value, the latter instantly recog-
nized il as. u of the watches stolen from
him, and made affidavit to that fact before Jas.
Cooper Esq. A negro named Bob, blacksmith,
belonging TO .Hr 0'Neil Of this parish, was
taken up as the negro who had offered said
watch in trade to Mr. Bouche, and on further
search a pistol. belonging to Dir Tomlinson
was also found in his possession. He was
tried before James Cooper, Esq, and Messrs
Walker and Bryan, freeholders. found guilty
of both robberies, and condemned, for the rob-
berry OF the watch TO receive 30 lashes, and
for the pistol % lashes, and the'owner to pay
cost of suit sc. We think there is matter
enough in this case to interest the Grand Ju-
nv. Tampering or trading valuables with slaves
is a crime recognised by our laws and ought
TO bc rigidly punished as such. A man who
can connise or assist a negro in doing away
with stolen goods ID no better than the negro
himself. We hope time has past when our
laws are to be looked upon but as a
dead letter 10 be tranpled upon at pleasure
by ~r-ufians, under the plea of ignorance.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-11-11

ANOTHER TyLERMAN REWARDED
Hy. C. Boswell. of Trenton, for his zeal
Gus exertions in the causa of Mr.. Tyler,
has been rppoieted an Inspector of Gus.
toms in the New York Custamhouse !
This, st is sad, makes the secone oppoint-
ment from Trenton TO Office in that Gus.
tomhouse?
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-11-11

Governor Bouek, Of New York, has par
doned the celebrated forger, the Ex-iion.
Charles + Mitchell. When shall we cease
TO notice such marks of Partially in high pla.
ccs, The forgcr Mitchell is a man OF wealth
and of influence, having been elected to
congress; instead Of being more severely pun
shed, as ought TO have been the case, on this
account, he is pardoned. Had he been poor
and friendlesss, no pity, no sorrow al his mis-
fortunes, no clemency on the part of the Ex-
~ecutive, would have been felt on his behalf
Such conduct is declaring loudly that power
~ is a crime, that the poor man, besides the
punishment for his crime il, by being obliged
TO fulfill his sentence, punished for being
poor-since the rich ~vagabond. equally gull
~, is exonerated from fulfilling half his sen.
tence. Away with such sycophancy, it ought
never to tarnish the records of any membel
oil this confederacy.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-11-11

Tic election in Mississippi took place on
Monday and Tuesday last. W. shall nc
enabled 10 lay neat week bofore our readers
,hc f.ll returns. and VIZ hope, f'r the honor
Of that stnie, they viii give . VETO i'f eSs'
Ia repudiation. 7."
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-11-11

ia rur rArHoss or THE GAZETTE Inc
affairs Of tl,ia institution being IN train ID set
,,snent, We would call on those indebted 10
ia fur subscription, advertisements &c" 70
ectpe forward Immediately and make payment
IN ,ho hands If u. ID. Avery, Administrator