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Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1844-10-19
BUFFALO ROBES.
GREAT BARGAINS

DRY GOODS.
The undersigned respectfully inform the
public that they have received and are still
receiving the largest and cheapest assert.
meut. Of goods ever sold in the town of Baton
Rouge or any whore else. Their supply con-
sists of so many different kinds Of Dry and
Fancy Goods, that it would be almost impos-
sible 10 describe or enumerate tRem.-The
following consists of a portion of their arti-
cIes: Mouslines de LANES of the latest and
most fancy styles Barege, Taglioni silks and
satins, Oalicoes of all descriptions-French,
English and American, Swiss muSlinS, Jaco-
nets, Cambries, Shirtings, Sheetings, Cotton
AIDES, Sattinets, Cassimeres, Broadcloth Of all
colors and qualities, Hose and half hose, cot.
ton. silk and Worsted, Handkerchiefs-silk,
linen and linen cambria In short, as above
stated, so many different kinds and qualities
of goods and fancy things, as to render j Tim
possible to give a detail of them on paper. AS
10 Clothing, Hats, Boots, Brogans and Shoes,
as we'll as Ladies' Boots and Shoes, their as
sortment OF those articles is, in fact, large rare
and choice.
II has been asserted, that clothing made in
Philadelphia IS far superior 10 that made in
New York and Boston but if the public vii!
only come and see for themselves, they will
then Judge of this and although we do not
talk Of zen per rent difference and SO on,
vet we have already shown aud will still show
10 the public, that we sell on such cheap terms
as cannot be surpassed any where. We have
now a store in New Orleans. besides the one
here, and get the most Of our goods direct from
the North and by buying them in large guam
titles, we are enabled 10 sell cheaper than
others who get their goods in New Orleans,
by smaller lots. We will only add further
come and examine for yourselves, and we are
determined to make such prices as will induce
you 10 buy your supplies from us.
SANGER, HESS g. co.
Sept. 2s, 81. Lafayette Street.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1844-10-19
FIFTEEN DOLLARS FOR "A FINE

-
~A Saddles, brides, harness &
|" EaAAAA of all kinds constantly on
E#SA by the Subscribers at their
~A Carriage and Saddle-shop, on
Church street, opposite the Catholic church,
which they offer for sale at prices much below
the former prices, and in fact as low, or lower
than they can be purchased in this country.
They are selling saddles at fifteen dollars and
warrant them well made and of good materi-
ais.
Several Of the Dry Goods stores in Baton
Rouge have become Saddle and harness shops
fearing that mechanics might make a living a
the business, and they are not willing to give
them hi topportunity. We would invite per.
sons before they purchase to examine we'll
those saddles and Compare them with our
work and make, and we are confident they
will find them much infbribt in point of work-
manship and material. When compared with
our work of Saddles, Brides, Harness &C.,
they appear something like Peter Pindar's
razors, made for sale, We warrant our work.
- We also continue the btslress Of Carriage
making and repairing in the best style and on
the shortest notice, at prices corresponding
with the hard times, and payments made easy.
We hope by strict attention TO business to
merit continuance Of public patronage.
A fine new Barouche now on hand for sale
at a very low price.
REEDER g. Co.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1844-10-19
IN n w. FOX.

DR.. *. W. TOA7
Licensed Physician of the Medical Board
at New Orleans, tenders his professional SER
vices to the citizens Of Manchac and public
generally in the various branches Of his pro-
~fession, hopes by liberal patronage to render
general satisfaction. Residence and office al
Mr.. John Bills, Bayou Manchac! ,
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1844-10-19
MORE OF THE BRITISH GOLD.


Of the 2Sth ultimo, that a shipmaster recent
ly arrived at this port from Liverpool, stated,
in a conversation with a gentleman on We'd
nesda9 last that When be was in that port,
money was Bsiig raised BY subscription, 10
promote the joint objects Of FRDE TRADE
and the election of James K. Polk, as presi-
dent Gf the United States. He stated that
the utmost solicitu9e was felt ard expressed
in England for. tie election If Mr.. Polk, the
British merchants and manufacturers calcu-
lating that they would be able, through his
known hostility to the protective. policy, to
obtain the repeal Of the wing tariff of 1912.
If nothing else could, we should think that
this open and audacious interference in our
elections on the part of England, should a.
rouse a spirit of resentment in the minds of
our people. We will have, indeed, incurred
the dangers and responsibilities Of seven
years of revolution and three years of subse-
quent conflict with that naughty and exacting
nation to but little purpose, if we permit her
at this day to corrupt our elective franchise
with her gold, and dictate to us who shall be
our president.
Americans; will you permit our old and in
vertebrate enemy, England, 10 dictate to you
not only who shall be your President, but to
dictate also what laws we shall make! II
you do, you will deserve TO be bound to her
by the chains of colonial vassalage, forofa
truth you will, by such a mean subseryiency
to her dictatorial will, prove yourselves to be
"a deserving of the blessings of liberty.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1844-10-19

LEATHER PREsERvArIyE.
Asuperior article for Boots, Shoes & Har-
ness for sale BY
PHILLIPS &LANOUE.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1844-10-19

25 ia pound Bozes) best Sperm Candles
PIKE & HART.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1844-10-19

A L PLOUGH-sUReEoN DENTIST.
or Residence, East of the court house, in
the house formerly occupied by Charles R
T~essier, Baton Rouge.
dee 10 A
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1844-10-19
HEAVY LINsEYs.
SADDLFRY,

100 pieces an excellent article. for sale b,
PHILLIPS d LANOUE.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1844-10-19
A SONG.

Written for and dedicated TO The
NASHVILLE STRAIGHT.OUT CLUB
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1844-10-19

ArR-Dqace, Boatmca dance.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1844-10-19

ind Whereas, said district from its location
and the nature Of It's soil requires a strict SUI
perlntendence, to prevent the disastrous con-
sequences suffered BY several of our citi.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1844-10-19

We, the undersigned, appointed a commit:
lee, by the Police Jury Of the parish Of West
Baton Rouge TO examine the accounts of the
Treasurer Of said parish, certify that from the
documents furnished us BY said treasurer, the
receipts of the current year have been $5O54-
448 and the Disbursements 1864 278,
Commission on s275l Is at p. ct; $lI0 o.
1859 E~nrollmeents IS 90
Bonds Of b. Fayrot 402 81
Balance on hand $50 692
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-12-26
Hu. DE N. " Pl,bsisr
The PRESIDENTS MESSAGE

1fE PhLSiDfN . slfoOhbE.
We lay before our readers the Message OF Prtti.
deni 1yer We hope ihat Congress will act upon
i,s suggestions Immediately But whether they do
not thing quite CERTAIN The acquisition Of
Texas cannot long be postponed. The President
earnestly recommends promp and decisive acIlon. La
this recommendation he but Ieitersles the expressed
will of the people. No member of the National LIE.
gislaiure, no matter how much he may be esteemed
by the people, sustain has high reputation, with
the Democracy IL he opposes the immediate acquisl-
ton of Texas.
Mr.. w eller has introduced joint resolution that
We hope will be concurred In by majority Of both
Houses aud ii this great national measure Of so
much vital importance, Will not only be acquiesced in
by the American people, but by Mexico and the
whole civilized world. Annex Texas, and the bray
gadoco of Santa Anna will cease, and the perpelu-
" o. our Republic will not be in imminent danger
The resolution Of Mr.. Weller think less obec.
tionable than that Of Mr. McDufiie, and certainly
less 20 than tbs bill Of Mr.. Benton. We care not
who ID the prime mover, 90 that We get Texas, and
that immediately. Let there be unnecessary delay
but prompt ana decisive action. Ours is Kepresen-
alive Government and the will of the msjoriiy has
been emphalicaliy expressed IL yet remains for the
Peoples servants in Congress to carry out that will
is there Democrat in Congress thai will prove re-
creant to the peopel Ii 80, tell him day Of
retIbutlon awaits hun!
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-12-26
SUPREME COURT UNITED STATES.
TufspAY. December "a. ls44.

No. T. james n and Levi Dickson rs William
II. Wilkinson, Administrator of John r. Wilkinson.
On certificate of division IN opinion between the
Judges Of the Circuit Court the United States for
Middle Tennessee.
Mr.. Justice Mex nley delivered the opinion of
this court, that advantage could not be taken Of any
defective averment In the first scre faciss upon the
demurrer of the plaintiff to the pleas of the defendant
in tins cause.
No. 7. John Walkers assignee rs the Bank Of
Washington. In error 10 the Circuit Court of the
United States for the District of Columbia.
Mr.. Justice Wayne delivered the opinion Of this
Court, affirming the judgment OF said Circuit Court
in this cause, with costs and SIX per cent damages
No. ~. Thomas b. Winston u.s. the United States
In error to The District Court Of the United States
for the Northern District of Mississippi.
Mr.. Chief Justice fancy delivered the opinion of
this Court dismissng this wit of error for the want of
jurisdiction.
No. Il2 Hiram Prs,l's administrator rs. VIM.
Prentiss, U. 5. Marshal. sc. On appeal from the
Circuit Court Of the United States for Illinois
Mr.. Chief Justice fancy delivered the opinion of
this G urt, dIsmissing this appeal for the want of iu
risd ction.
Nos 26-7. James Cheston and Samuel Gordon
plaintiffs in error, rs. the Appeal Tax Court The
argument Of these causes was continued by Nessrs
Steele and Nelson for the defendants in error send
by MIR Meredith for the plaintiffs in error
Adjourned I'LL Thursday morning, IL O'Clock.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-12-26
TENNESSEE.

The Wings in Washington seem to have
one consolation under the defeat of their unior-
tunate leader. They seem to exult in the fact
that they carried Tennessee by majority OF
about 100, and indulge the hope Of keeping that
gallant State in their possession. They will be
disappointed in this hope. The Democracy Of
Tennessee, we observe from the papers, are al
ready in the field, and "eager for The Fray
They are determined that, If tina, State did moi
help to elect Colonel Polk, il shall a, all events
dpprore his election, at the next trial. The
calculations of the Tennessee Wings, now in
this city, that the passage Of the Sub-Treasury
bill will benefit them, are premature.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-12-26
THE BETTER DAY THE BETTER DEED.

There is a rumor in the political circles OF
this city, that the measure OF Annexation WIN
be carried in one of the Houses of Congress 10
a few days, and that il viii pass the other
House ON the Sra DAY OF JANUARY. Such a
happy contamination is doubtless hoped for by
the daunlless and untirng advocates OF the mea-
sure, both in and out Of Congress--anc surely
there could not be more glorious occasion Tor
such an achievement, than the anniversary Of
the ever memorable battle of New Oreans.-
We have neither Texas scrip, stock, nor Trea-
sury notes and yet we would most cheerlully
Join with our fellow-cltlzens In celebrating the
recovery of vast domain which was ceded
away by Mr.. Adams, but which would renal
hereafter, as well as every other inch OF the ter
rilory of the United States, forever indiiendbie.
And there would be bOnfres and rejoicings IN
TEXAS! Yes when it should be announced
throughout the length and breadth OF that fair
and fertile land, that henceforth the bright stars
and broad stripes OF their father-and are TO wave
over lhem-and that the Congress of the United
States have thrown wide the door for their adj
mission into the great Union which was orlgl-
nally cemented with the blood Of their patriot
fathers-we are quite sure that thrill OF exul-
,alion would be felt in every bosom--tha, every
eye would sparkle with apure delight, and that
every tongue would utter q holy vow TO support
our Constitution, and to defend the only true
Temple of Liberty ever erected on the earth.
Surely, surely such contamination cannot
be, will not be, opposed by any OF the faithful re-
representatives. Of the People.
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FOSSIL RLAfAI>fS

II is not perhaps generally known that the l.ro..,
collection OF gigantic animal remains ever di,ooy,r,d
M the United States Is in the central glass
at the Patent Office, in the long ROOM in care of ,be
Commissioner OF that Office. Wv
These remains are the property of r IT. pnx
OF Missouri, who In the summer of ls43 a. ,,,sa,
expense, and with incredible perseverance and ahor
had them sought for and dsinterred from an sllu,a
deposite IN Benton county, IN that State in oon.e
quence OF indications of their presence, acedentaly
observed by a isrmer IN digging for a well
They mus, have remained, III all probabiI;tv ,h,.
inhumed centuries upon centuries II n ,t thousands
OF years Tor II no, conjecture by any means too
extrsvagani to say that they are altogether an,sd;,
wan IN Their characteristics
They are now deposited in the P.,e,, on-
awaiting the action Of Congress, which Mr. Re-,
mas invited 10 petition to purchase Them IN, ~.
Government as aboriginal memorial WORTHY ns,.,...
preservation. They consist Of bones and go, -
the great American elephant, the mastodon -. "
nix, and fossil-borse. "'ss'o-
Some Of the animals 10 which these bo,s, ,.,o.-
ed Judging by analogy, must have been from ,on,.
70 hir'y ieet high, and large and long in
ibese fossil remains, all in perfect p,e.erv,,,.'
have been pronounced by scientific member n ~
Asylum Of Natural History, New YorL who 'ne
carefully examined them, not only the largest ,on.a
top but the most perfect specimens Of ,bs ia
discovered in this country WV A'"" ever
members OF congress and scientific g,n,l.m.
particularly invited 10 call and see them. wv
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-12-26
From The Se'aca Falls on ~ Democrat
POSTMASTER GENERALS REpOpr

Accompa'ying the Presidents Message Is ,e,o,,
OF u A. Wickhfe, Postmaster General. This yeno,,
exhibits this branch of The public service in a cont,
tion which speaks veil for the integrity and ability Of
It's much slandered but efficient head Never hs.
man ma, been more hsrrsssed and ANNOYED than Mr.
Wickihe has been IN the discharge of the onero,Is
duties OF hls responsible Office We, Il appears thai ne
has 'riumphed over every obst acle and paced his D.
parmenI unaided by any other resources. in a posi
non iree from debt or embarrassment This as The
President remarks, could emily have been done by ,ho
Observance and practice of The greatest vigilance .d
economy. Indeed, there have been no con.,d.,.IIa
loss or deialcalion on the part of any of MIR. Wei
lhes subordinate sgentf-a thing no less To hi. cr,
on, than to the credit Of the sppolntees general, n
der his administration. syi un-
The views which Mr.. Wickline advance. ;.,
70 the 'heey OF our post Office system and the dget.
ehce between Tvs operation and thai of The EngIisb
sppta 10 be iounded in wisdom and sound poi,tic.i
economy, and toe reforms which be suggest we have
no ooubt are all that can be safely and prudep,tv
mace New fork city editors to the CONTRARY
nanolne' we have always, at the risk of being
thought peculiar, sided with the Postmaster Gene,,1
MS controversy with the private mail olks and VOC
are now July satisfied, that IL the pos,sgo on ,e,e
sreduced TO I'VE and ten cents, as he proposes wnb ,
lew alterations OF the law relative 10 the po,,.ge ~
printed matter the community will be perfectly s,,,,.
hed, and much better served than # aov i,iolon,
changes are attempted.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-12-26

TBE RANDOLPH WILL oAsy-The iur, IN az. r
nous case we're empaneled on Wedne day last ami
the examination of witnesses commenced ON Thn,.l
day. y" '"u'S-
Me',rs Richard Randolph William Leigh Henry
have been examined 'A'""'''
The testimony already taken would fill ,ol.,,-
Oily s'z'd book, and, according TO our view of n
great part has about as much to do with I'M, o,,
iion' at ISSUE as II has with our relations w,b
Mexico. "' WI"
Among other things which struck ~. 80 .,;..,.
irrelevant and as pertaining rather 10 1, ng enro.i,
'hsn legal inquiry, one of the witnesses was reonr.d
10 oelose 10 what Mr.. Randolph, on ce,tain occs.
SION, said 10 his sleep. The grave answer 70 mi.
important inquiry vas, that MIR r. cred ont IN n.
neep, 20 Maria, Mara, Maria ~ Now. we under.
TAKE 10 say, that II a mans WANDERING in d,.ams,,
IS proof Of insanity, there is not man in Tho snrl
VINO IS OF sound and dsposng mind and memory
Petersburg Va TnieiIgeno,,
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From The .katcbf- + 15,es Eree

FROM me .Nafchez DltsS Free Trader.
The rule said to be adopted by Colonel Polk in
the selection of Office holders-to give no man
place who seeks its one of the very best that could
possibly be adopted, and we only hope he may no,
depart from ii.
Every body recollects the disgraceful scramble
which took place ON the accession Of General Harr-
son, and the many, almost dsgraceful appointments
that were made, because the President had too
oil the milk OF human kindness 10 his BOSOM to refuse
Tie opportunities of those who had fought bled
and died" for his elevation. The resolution of Pre-
sldent Polk will prevent him from being ANNOYED by
such men as fight for the spoils and worship The MS
ing sun. The want of such rule as this, has caused
the Government TO be poorly served, in many in
Stances IN It's previous history. Few men of refined
feelings will hang to the skirts of public officers
VINO have patronage 10 bestow; while any one who
Gould muster string of names to letter of recon-
menda'ion, and raise money to carry him to Wash
lngton, has generally been the kind of persons ON
whom Offices of profit, honor, or trust have been
conferred. There are many honorable exceptions
we know to this rule but they form too few in COM
parison 10 the whole number of ofice-boders TO do
away with The necessity of The rule If strictly ad-
hered TO- IT will mmortalize Colonel Polk in the ewes
OF 'rtuous men Of all parties
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MEXICO AND TExAs-A German paper gives .
circular, addressed by the Mexican government to all
iore'gn agents declaring that will not recognise
either personal rights the properties of the Colo
nisis who shall have obtained from the Texan gov
ernnenl grants oil land 1t will not listen 10 any de-
msnd that may be made in favor of these coIon;Ss in
case they shall be taken by the Mexican troops. II
WIZ treat as enemies all foreigners established in the
territory oil Texas and will apply to them such seye
rites as are authorized by the law Of nations. AT the
same Time, The President protests against all recoen
moment of the invasion Of the troops There sbaIi
be accorded them, the document declares only such
privileges as Neutral powers enjoy on condition. how
ever, That neither decty nor indirectly oppose the
Pretensons oil Mexico 10 the TEXAN TERRITORY.
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From the Albany Argus.
THE SPECIAL. MESSAGE

- tfi1 u LOiHI1 "f1oDHUE1
We publish to-day the special message of Pre.i-
dent Tyler TO Congress, communicating the CORES.
pondence between the Mexican and American Min
listers, on the subject of the proposed Mexican in,a-
sion of Texas. Whatever may be said of the man
ner in which the Msnster presented the case to Mex
leo, there can be but one opinion Of the manner in
which the President has presented it to Congress
Nor can any one, think, fail TO In the naked
facts stated in the message and the high ground taken
in it, how strong case for the friendly interference
of the United States and for its protest against the
threatened INVASION Minister had to present. and
how unnecessarily things have been brought into the
present posture.
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From The Winchester Yuginian.
PRESInkNI1S MESSAGE

In another column will be found the President
Message. which was communicated to both Houses
OF Congress few days ago. The message has dis
appointed those who expected "tlood and thunder,
and large boastings but its earnest recommends
tons Of speedy action the subject of annex alton
will not dsappoint the friends of that measure among
whom we number ourselves. The message gives a
comprehensive and faithful abstract view of the cor
respondence between our Minister and Rejon and il
a document of great interest We have no room for
Communications is necessary, as the message is short
and should be read by every one. All we have To
say is-lhe people have declared for annex aton-let
their servants do the peoples bidding, and that too,
as speedily as calm deberation will permit
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-12-26

Far About twelve O'Clock, yesterday, FIRE orr
pins,ed in the confectionery Of Mr.. Norbeck on
Pennsylvania avenue, between Ninth and Tenth
streets; the flames extended to the two adjoining
frame one story tenements,-one occupied by Mr.
Murphy, confectionery and fancy store, and the
other by Mr.. Griffin as shoe store. The last
named gentleman fortunately saved his stock, but the
other suffered heavily, not only in being deprived Of
the commod,ie. which belonged to their respective
branches Of business