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Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1844-02-24

a9l FgRRuARy.-Ths being tho birthday
az Washington, tho Father Of his country, an
event that ought 70 be remembered A. hong ae
Tho stars aud ptripes wave oNer the home nfthe
bnye and tho land Of the free, The Wash
ingtun Fire Company, "dt'edgS ready iof
nris of natriotism and selfdavatton, actotas
panted by the LIST company Ut Dragootle, undet
the command ofCaptein D.F Reoder para
asd The rtreats il full uniform, preceded by a
hand If music, and ut Aoora according 20 pre-
yh,na arrangement, assembled Ht The Preeby.
terrain church, Rev MIR, SilnpRins opened
the SERVICES by a prayer suitable To the coca.
zion ME- John K, nutt0cQ then read Wash.
~irgtan's Farewell Address, after which, the
otatar n the day, A, =, Heron, Esq delivered
an adireaa prepared for the accession. THIS
Ncanr gentleman acquitted himbclf at hts ar.
auans task in an able manner, aud IS this Il
bis frat rrogt ot the kind w can look upon
this Young student with bright antictpations ot
having nj la early day ono more added TO the
lst ufihe able LAWYERS that our state can now
boast al. The address was drawn up with
tact, research, sb,hty and a thorough know.
ledge Of Tie great and good actions performed
81 The illustriuus parrot whose birthday we
were met, to celebrate, Al two o'clock the
two companies, hy special Invitation sat down
N 4 snleadld repast prepared hy our worthy
mayor, &, Waddill, BEE. The l~lberality If
our hopt will be long and gratefully reWem.
heled bg the company No. /, and we hope he
may liye long aud never want their assistance,
in ANY more disastrous occasion than The one
alluded ID, A salute was fired al II O'Clock
from the garrison,
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1844-02-24
CHINA e. q.
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
Parish Of East Baton Rouge.

~~ ~ $3.50 AFAAhPF 1bEEG
PROBATE SALE.
VIII be sold by the undersigned on Tues
day the 9th Of March; 1874 the following pro-
perry belonging to the succession of the late
VIM. Adams, and Cynthia McMorris his wife.
both deceased, viz
SLAVES.
Negro man Billy aged 80 years.
Aaron Al, George II, Tom Is, Sophia 40.
Mary l6, linda 80, and child one year old.
5 Head Of Horses.
5 Oxen.
40 Head Of Cattle.
@ Head Of Sheep.
so Hogs.
One wagon, Farming utensils, Spinning
machine loom gear, Household furniture
&c.
Terms Of salc-Which will take place At
the last residence of the deceased, Maucbac
las follows viz the slaves on fifth cash the
balance at |, 2, and 3 years credit from the
day of sale. The personal property at II
months credit for all sums OF $50 and over
that amount; under $50 cash, the purchasers
to furnished endorsed notes payable in Bank
secured by mortgage, and bearing len per
cent interest after maturity till paid.
CHARLES TESTER. P. J.
Baton Rouge, Feb Sd 1914.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1844-02-24

There is very little question of the South
Capallsa feeling towards Mr.. Clay. and quite
as iiltle Of its being almost universal in his
favor, whatever may be said about it by the
IoenlocoS of This region, and however the
'de fpecracy'' may endoavor 10 throw a wet
blanket over it for temporary purposes in
other GaaFters. Il must o~fcourSe 60 against
tha era d for a CalhouH man 10 acknowledge
81 once. his preference for the great Western
s.4tsemans over the Sage Of Underwood. but
no natter ithe great body Of the republican
1917 Az prefer MIR. CLAY, aud will vote for
him. We see evidences 0. this feeling in ev-
- nart of The SAFE from the Savannah to
me Pee Dee and from the fountains 70 the
Marshes. ,one of the last papers we received
froH the Stass nouced a ereat uee'lhg q the
ri,izans ofthe Pendleton District, opposed to
MI. Van Ruren and in favor of the election
81 II. Claw. Say what you please, South
Hoe Gin raie for Henry Clay or she will
her vete-N y C0aT. & Eng.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1844-02-24

There is advice contained IN the annexed
paragraph from the ln~ielligencer, which We
heartily commend to the attention Of our
Wing friends throughout this region.
awe are requested 10 call the attention NJ
THE Vino Pass 10 a subject deemed Of
great political importance for the pending
Presidential campaign, viz: That the press
should urge upon all those who have occasion
to give the names Of prominent political men
TO the pubic, that they should always give
their post Offices, for the purpose Of correspon.
dence and 10 open the way for the circulation
Of documents. For example, we had last
summer the names of gentlemen constituting
the Georgia Wing State Convention, and the
counties they represented, but not one of their
respective post offices was glven,-Such cas-
es are constantly occurring. This fact is a
distressing eviIto those engaged in political
correspondence, and in circulating political
documents.-lt causes an immense abate.
ment Of the good that might be done, if the
post Offices were announced with their names.
Let the press every where hammer this
thought into the heads Of all whom it may
concern"
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1844-02-24
MARKETS.

TUESDAY MoRNiNo, Feb. Goth, 1874.
BY the mail Of yettafday we agaia %feeeiv-
ed later adyiees rom England, which aee Of a
satisfactory character, a. wi be perceived on
referring TO the commercial extracts which We
give In this days paper, The Liverpool
market advanced Id, on the 18th and 18th
January, and on the 18th, after the arrival Of
the Hibernia steamer, prices Jumped up anoth
or Id. with sales to the amouunt Of 10000
bales, all on speculation.
After she receipts Of these .accounte, our
own market exhibited a good deal Of ANNA
ton, and the safes yesterday amounted to
about 5000 bales, at an advance Of TO 4c. on
Saturdays prices. Business was prett equally
divided between European and Northern
buyers,
Exchange Yesterday was in moderate re-
quest at former rates We quote Sterling,
81 TOT per cent premium. Francs 5 40.
New York, 60 days, 2l to 3 per ceht discount;
Sight Checks, /! per cent discount.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1844-02-24
STATE or LOUISIANA
Parish Of West Baton Roage
Roar AND LgvEE SALE

Roar II LGvEE SALE
/ will cell 4 1.-THE lowest bidder thl he nth
day If March AZ 12 o'clock NJ, the making Of
the Road and IaVee on The front Of Il Two Ars
peni tract u Land situated about III miles
above the Court. house, bounded above by lands
If DR.. r. M Hereford and below BY WIN.
Evans. The dimensions Of the loyas made
known on Tho day Of sale. The purchaser
will be required t. give bond according to
law. The said tract If land ID 1wned by DR.,
WIN, nj. Stone and L. w Dup0Ye.
M. COURTNEY,
Inspector 81 The 7th foad District.
Feb 9th, 1914.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1844-02-24
''"' 'fp PIKE II n BABfN, Agents.
SALE ny TIE COURT or rRoDATEt

SALE by TIE COURT or pROBATEet
Parish Of West Baton Rouge.
BY virtue of writ from the Court 0f Pro.
bates Of lie PARISH 0f West tfsIiCiana, Il will
be sold ut public sale by tho undersigned Judge
and exsofiGio ateti0ne6t,
THURSDAY, THE 2s March HExT, At 10 A, NJ
on The spot, the property hereafter described.
belonging to tho succession Of tho late Henry
Dimes, deceased, namely
let A plantation situated III this parish, con.
tuning five hundred and tsehty superficial
arpenis, more OF less, together with all ths
improvements aud appuftshanees thereon,
bounded above by hnd Of jaCques Mgiaison,
ssnt, aud below by land of v. l1obeft.
81. The following sIaVes.-Luke aged Gi
years, CLANCY 35 and her shildfeh Cafolins
II, Nancy 7. Little Luke s aBd Dstz6n Ia !,
Philippe 50, Mary 3s and hef ftjdteAp hed1a
q ysafs, Josephine I, Botsyb, Eliicks monthe,
Ralph so years, Mary so and her child Chart
ty q years, Wi1ley 81. and her chitdfen, Mon
Ing 4 yours and Harry . years, lille Nancy
IA, Ahottg 10 yaafs, aud her child Rose aged
/ year, Ilenty Fox 45 yeafs, Harry Porter AZ,
isham 40, Jack 70. Abfam 3g, Bill 52, Ltltu
20, Charley. ID, Ben 10, Nancy Bowman 81
years.
3D. Farming utensils, 10 horses 4 mules,
nj old sugar mill furniture, Corn, Cottoh.seed
shout 10 TO 100 cords ~ wood, in tho woods.
carpenters td6lp, blacksmith and other do.
Tic terms viii be- made known on the day 0i
sale,
L. FAvRoT, r. J.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1844-02-24

Din. II. W. FOX.

licensed Physician Of the Medical Board
III New Orleans, tenders his professional SER
vices to The citizens of Manchae and public
generally in The v~arious branches Of his pro.
]fesgion, hopes by liberal patronage 10 render
general satisfaction. Residence and Office At
Mr.. John Bills, bayou Manchae, .
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1844-02-24

MAtbi GRAg -'fhie day Vt mas1uraao, fun
end frulle, Was duly celebrated IN our toNh on
Ihufslsy, III Tho Afternoon a 0iaa1efade
n,eala a euf atraets and gave cur city q gaE
sphearanfei III the svpnDng d splendid ball
Waa given At Mr. liaft's tAiadame Legeh.
dpra GA a,and) II was one Of the most
pp,cnd,d aaaemblageu we have ever "ltnesr'
ID IN this tavn The lad o. were numerous
hid charming, none Oh item were alasked--
thew no doubt have too good an epttion oi
thbit eharntt IL conceal Them on snch an o.
eaaian. Some ofthe gentlemen we're masks
arranged tastoully, Il might seem ]hordiont
n mrttenlpri8e solne 81 lhenh but Nc cannot
pass over lie appearances u the Seminole
Chief thlu psrt wae acted W perfect ehatae'
,cf, The Chinese Prince wae also we'll per
formed. ReBides these She Highlander, Ioa,
lnae 2uant, the Swiss Shepherd, the wild
Asas, aud italian Lord, attracted particular
attention, Ihe moat perfect order and htlar'
iiy rrtened through the evening, and we be.
Hove An let with The satisfaction that i y
.Wss The lass bali ol the season, It vas such .
que ~ would leave gratifying reeeIlcetVoRe'
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1844-02-24

The adherents Of Caiho TN held a meeting
IN The city Of New York, on the 9Th inst,-
The N. Y. Express aayst
The meeting was for the purpose Of chdos-
ing a district delegate 10 an ahttsyan Buren,,
democratic convention to be held ~ Phtladel
phta, on the approaching fourth Of July.
Thong IN numbers, the meeting was
characterized by much earnestne8s, and an
obvious determination not to give up the posi-
ton assumed, Ia t fail, At the Calhoun meet.
ing-or, ratheri the district system meeltnR,-
In the Park.--it will be aeeu that some dtstin.
guished names In the political world were
among those which figured in the proceedings.
"'fhe end is not yet"
Among the resolutions adopted, was the
following
Resolved, That the choice by the people of
Delegates to the National Democratic Com
tenhon to be assembled in Philadelphia, on
the fourth Of July next, who in the selection
of a candidate shall vote per capita, Is the
nearest approach to a popular expression Of
the voice of the Democratic party which, I'M
der present circumstance can be obtained
and offers the only practicable means Of pro.
noting that harmony which is Indispensable
to the election ofthe Democratic candidate.
We earnestly entreat the delegates to the
Baltimore Convention 10 forbear making n
nomination, and urge upon the people Of The
several Congressional Districts TO elect dele
gates for the ath Of July Convention.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1844-02-24
TREASURY DEPARTMENT..
New Orleans, January 2Gtb, ia

New Orleans, January Goth, 1874
w. IL Fowler Esq, ghofif Of the Parish Of
East Baton Rouge.
sfn,-I beg Leave 10 fall your particular
attention to the 9Th Section bf the Act emit.
tied IAN act relative 70 the Revenue Of the
State approved February 7th, 1890, wtieli
provides ~ follows
"Fhat tho several Sbetifs and Collectors u
taxes throughout this State, shall be bound to
pay tho amount by them respectfully duo, ID.
10 the Treasury, IN or before The thirty first
day Of may, III the year next succeeding that
for which such taxes are assessed and paya.
ble''
ARrgsably 10 the above cited section, and h
view Of the wants Of the Public Treasury, you
are hereby notified thet payment Of tie taxes
Of 1913 IL required 70 be made by you into the
Treasury on " before Tie 3tst Of may 1914.
Yon are at liberty to give to this communi.
cation the publicity which you may deem pro.
por, to facilitate you in the collection Of the
tsxes.
! am respectfully Sir,
Your 6bedient servant.
WV DEBUYs, State Treasurer.
Required as | am to pay into the Treasury
by the 3ist may next, for 1s43 | shall be com
PEELED after the first demand, to make coIlcc.
ton az the law directs.
H. w FOWLER, Sheriff.
Feb II 2.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1844-02-24
NOTICE.

BE II known. that | have purchased from
Madam Michael Adams, Of this parish, ! tract
OF land one acre front by forty in depth. boun.
ded above by lard Of r. D. Conrad, 1ssa. and
below BY that Of MI. Hiiaire Hsbsrt. Aay
person having any just claim or mortgage on
said property will please declare Il within
thirty dSys, az any opposition thereafter viii
DO null and void.
J.. H. sTtNGAL
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1844-02-24
fob 1etb, 1914
sTt. JOaEpIi,s CHURCH

ST. JOsEpiis CHURCH
An election Of the ChurciiWa rdens for the
term Of Que year viii be held at tho above
church on Monday the 4fh March next.
All those who have ut heart tho welfars and
prosperity Of the church are invited 10 attend.
BY order Of tile Cburcbwardena.
Feb, IL. g. A. BE5SY sec'y.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1844-02-24
STATE OF L0I1IsIANA

Probate Court-East Baton Rouge.
In the mater Of the succession of Thomas
]. Mobiles.
Whereas Jemima Mobiles has appliedto ~
Court TO be appointed Administrators Ia ~
succession of Thomas J. Mobiles, deceo .ae
Notice is hereby given to all y 4sed,
ted TO show cause within to" .'osa tnteFes-
LEGATION wbv ne praye- - days of this pub.
rot Re granted, % Tue P~etaioRaE should
4 true eoPy. P'J'
Esd 10Th, / Glk-
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1844-02-24
4. N. DUNN Il n. II. WHITE.
A4Foawars Ann CSUHsEttoHs,
Opposite A. L. Blane's Coffee House,
Lafayette 81 :, BatoHR6ngS.

SUMMER Il WtafEH WEEKLY PACKET
RAINBOW, n. &, SEbtEcR Master.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1844-02-24

KtsstNc,--A distinguished writer says there
is but one passage in the Bible where The girls
are commanded 10 kiss tho men that is in The
golden rule-"WhalsoeVe we would that
men should do unto you, do ye even so to
them"
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1844-02-24
no RENT.

A=,v That fine property, known BY the
name Of "Bagafelte," belonging to
Madam Beapfegafd. For conditions
AA5apply 10 Capt. Favrot, near this Of.
fee. Of TO MI. Menard, aft the Louisiana Bank.
Fed "a 4.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1844-02-24
BATON ROUGE COLLEGE-FEMALE
DEPARTMENT.

Thi- department, for the education Of young
ladies', will be re. opened, in the front College.
building, on the LIST day Of April next. In
this department Mr.. & Mrs. Ranney will be
ASST ,ted by such teachers as may be required !;
and all the branches Of female education, USE
tuI and ornamental, will be taught.
Terms for the session of five months, pava.
bic in Advance, will be for the
PestaIozzian Department for beginners,
$1,000.
Do do, for the more advanced 1900
Junior Department, 1000
Senior Department, $500
Greek, Latin and French (aach,) 1000
Music ION the Piano,1 5000
Tuition in Drawing and Painting 1000
Fancy work, 1000
Board, including washing, lodging and con-
tingent expenses. 1000
Books and Stationary at Retail Prices.
Plain needle work, Domestic economy, Vo-
cal music, Chemistry, and Natural, Moral and
Mental Philosophy, without extra charge.
r. H. RANNEY.
Baton Rouge, Feb 221, 1874.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1844-02-24

A few kegs, prime article just received
oct Il 8 FIKE & BABIN
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1844-02-24

100 Kegs White Lead, Linseed Oil & Tnr-
for sale by
PIKE & BABTE.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1844-02-24
J. H.sTfNGAL
Feb b.
COLLEGE or DAToN RoUGE la1n

VT BATON ROUGE LSTn
SESSION.
by divine permission, tho College Of Baton
Hougot under The sole management Of The
President. (~assisted by competent pFofessors)
and upon bis sole responsibility, will reopen
on the 18th day Of February next, and continue
its operations, with The exception oftwo wssks
vacation, 10 tho end oi the year.
Day scholars viii not be received 1ceps
by special engagement.
Board and Tuition has boon reduced FROM
$500 - Si25 for lads under IL years Of age.
and TO $3.50 for those over IL.
$50 extra for washing.
As The expenses Of the college are CONSTANT
y going on, and the professors Do not make
q abduction from their salaries. In consciousness
Of 4 decrease In the number Of pupils, 70 there
viii be- no deduction made 10 . student, for
loss Of time by sickness or otherwise, bat, sa
the tickets are transferable, another student
may be substituted 10 the plac0 Of him who lie
absent.
The stand | have taken may seem 10 some
people, 10 be rather higher than thai OF other
schools, or than present circumstances viii
justify but ! am determined either 10 Do
nothing, or 10 establish such system ~ shall
prove itself deserving Of public patronage
and to accomplish Ibis, | must require lie
public to be faithful in dischafgiug their part
Of The duty. Mine ] assure them ,shaIl bs
done. Every attention shall be given 10 Il.
cilitaie the progresg Of our pupils, and In ca.
ses Of necessity, the rod shall not be spared,
70 promoting The good order aud discipline II
the college.
R.H. RANNEY, Presidsat.
College Baton Rouge, Jan 10Th 1914.
Tickets Of adminanco for the year magbs
had of Mr.. i. u. Nowcomb, at the SuFysyog
Generals office. Baton Rouge, and of he
President, at the College, payable ouo half 10
advance, and the balance on the Let day of
july,
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1844-02-24

VIII continue 70 run throughout The year be5
tween New Orleans and Bayou Sara, leaving
New Orleans eyefy Sunday morning, nj 10
O'Clock A. Nj, and Bayou Sara every Wedaesa
day, At 10 o'clock NJ. f~Ieayipg Baton Rouge
Al y o'clock I. M
The gfeatest care viii be observed In The
handling aid Delivering ef freight and no on
eftian will be spated 70 give entire Satisfies
ton.
For freight apply g,
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1844-02-24
STATE or LOUISIANA.
Comt-purish Of West DaGon
sneeesaIon Of John frnvis.

8"
Succession of John f1ayia.
VIII be sold by the undersigned Parish
Judge and ek.ofiieio auetioneer, on The TWEEN
tyreighth day Of February next, AZ the last
place nj residence Of the late John Ifayis de-
ceased, the following described property, 70
Wit
Negro man, Alfred, aged 10 years.
james, DO. 52
Nancy, 81 " with hst
child Rose, q
Jack, IL
Girl Judith, 30 !" With tst
children, Thomas 4 and Harriet Q.
Boy Alfred, ~ years,
Sam, IL "
Crop Of corn.
Farming u%tsnsils,
Cattle, horses, &c.
Terms Of sal9--M0yeables cash.
The slaves on q bali cash, the balance on
credit Of twelve months, tho purchaser KiyiH
notes payable IN bank, with approyeSl rnda
aers and mortgage retained I'll dnat psf
Tie conditions 10 be complied with before IA
livery. L. FAVHOT,
January 20, 1914. Parish Judge.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1844-02-24

ptszse spp8unre Gil y NJ u Clak, d
candidate t. reptcseut tho parish 81 Wee
halon ttopEe ID the 5iets e5nfehie"
Me otis Ebtfaua piearf announce j1the'
NJ. Gallon ~ \ candidate 70 Gepreeeht tle re-.
isA vi Wet Lla4bn Heugeiir tils Convention
M iNT VOTERS,
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1844-02-24

The new, splendid
fast running steam.
or RAINBOW, D. s..
: HELttcR Muster, hav.
ping been purchased
expressly for the trade
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1844-02-24

sutefbf or Gov. RsrsobBs- The Hon.
Thomas Reynolds, Governor OF Missouri,
committed suicide In q melancholy manner
on The 9th inst. There ars various ftuofs
In regard to the motives that drove him to
The rash act, s0ms saying II was The Hlseen,
duct Of a son, others asserting that o mania
produced BY religious excitement oppressed
hilnt The following letter TO Col Churchill,
Post Master or 81. Louis. 10 The p~laiu6st state.
mrut We have mel with In relation 10 the nh.
happy event.
JgferAon CITY Feb. 9th, 1914.
Dear Sir==Itts with feelings Of the deepest
regret that / have to inform you of the tragic
6al death Of Gov. Reynolds.
About one hour ago he was discovered by
the members Of his family lying perfectly dead
IL his room. The manner Of his death was
as tolloWs'@ He procured a riaa-fastened a
string TO the trigef-plaeed The muzzle
against his forehead. aud shot himslfl A
Jury OF inquest is now being summoned.
He left a letter upon Unstable, addressed 10
Col. w. g. Minor. Whether tits memorial
viii disclose the causes which led 10 this
melancholy event, Is at present unknown.
write this note just rs the mail Is leaving
for your city. Yours, Jonas Lusk.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1844-02-24

his iaHaily. II was hidi6nlfrom the scrutiny
Of The superior oaieefg upon the balance sheet,
which was taken every month, by emitting to
enter Tor the last day Of The munth, 50 much
If tho money received 10 would balance the
defAlgHtiBB, leaving over The entry until the
hest day. For instance, If he received pay.
n,ehts OF the last day Of the month to the
amount Of four hundred thousand d9llafs, he
only entered tlttee hundred and eighty thous
sand, 50 that his accounts appeared right, and
tho. items NJ the twenty thousand we're put ups
ON the books the next day. This painful bbefa
alton has been performed monthly for years !
and such was his dfaad Of d6teeti0ti, that he
made the desperate etfift which We have mems
toned, to come to the Bank OH The last day Of
January How much heller It would have
been 10 cat potatoes and salt oil bic dJfs, and
10 bring up his children on the same fare. No
external comfort can ever compensate FOR the
inward anguish Of q guilty conscience.
House Of Representatives.. FEB. 10Th Mr.
Robertson, from a select Committee, reported
q bill to amend the several acts relative to
runaway slaves, mailing d depot for such per-
sons In the Town Of Ptaquetnfhe,
Mi. Newport from d Select Committee
reported a bill making the embezzlement oi
IHti'H tABhiIH q PEhht HtEi1tt HHtitsiittbit -
tiue and imprisonment al hard labor in the
penitennafy, Laid Oh the table subject to
call
MI, Morgan from il committee appointed
10 examine the College Of BateD Rouge, sub
mttted u report, Ate1 panied by q resolution
appointing d Joint Committee to enquire into
the expedieney Of adopting The Free School
system, and report without delay,
The Speaker laid before tho House, d com
muhie8iioh from the Police Jury In East
Feltciana, requesting that The Convention be
ordered 10 be held 81 Clinton and rendering The
use Of the public buildings in that town
Laid on the table subject 10 call.
MI, Brasheaf offered a resolution author.
iEinE the Committee Of The Prnitentiafy to
have printed such documents In fst ton To
the subject as they may deem necessary
Adopted
Mr. Tyler offered d petition from subdfy
members Of the bar Ii East IIHt6n Rouge
demonstrating against The passage Of a BIZ
authorizing The Parish Judge to appoint d
Clerk Of the Probate Court. Referred 10 tbs
Select Committee.
Mr.. Clark, from the Committee on Informal
improvements, feRortedp tesolatlaR fedlir
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%e6RviCfs OIL Il road from bayou uf6ase Tett
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Sealed proposals. viii DO received ft repairs
At The Court. House, by M. H. Bryas until
the 18th march ngSt agseoably 70 d resolution
Of the Police jury,
A. MONgET.
JAY ALLEY,
II. BRYAN