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Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-02-08

The Court ofErtots and APPealt il Grim
innl cases has commenced ito fcRsion-pfcf-
ent. Ialges Johnson, Nichols and King.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-02-08

ciaeiHdi CoNsgs Bprned-1fhe Cincinnati
Gazette, of the goth inst, bias the following /
The College Edifice. on Walnut street, was
nearly destroyed BY fire yesterday Its walls
and q small portion of the roof, remain but
u Is q complete wreck.
" was one Of the oldest public buildings ID
the City u Is uncertain how The fire caught.
The building was occupied by the Cincinnasi
College, Dispensary, Mercantile Library, Sons
Of Isnperance and various literary societies.
but we are glad 10 say lhat most of The male
yidi and books belonging 70 these various so.
cieties were saved. The valuable library OF
The Mercantile Association, their works Of art,
The full length portraits Of William Henry
Harrison and Charles Hammond, we're res-
cued without damage. This will ba cause of
general reioleing
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-02-08
MOTICE.

The undersigned takes this opp orsuDiiy -
return his sincere thanks to his flerds and
the Public in General for the liberal Patron
age he has always received from them whils
in business, and he would now inform them
that he has established himself on the square
below the Court house, and on the corner iln-
mediately south of theJail.
Where be intends keepinga general asgort-
ment offamily Groceries, Provisions and Plan-
tation supplies which consist Of the following
articles, to wit -
Bagging bale rope and Irvine,
Course, fine and table salt,
Bacon, lard and butter,
Brown and loaf sugar.
Havana and Rio coffee,
Teas Of ali qualities,
Rice, candles and soap,
Blankets, Lowell and bro nm cotton, ~linseys
and kerseys,
Crockery and glass wares,
Whiskeya and Brandy, Anisetto and Vinegar.
Nails, spades and shoyels, cotton cards and
cutlery,
Tobacco and cheese,
Powder, shot, and percussion caps,
Mems russell brogans, boys, ditto. mons
Zip brogans, boys, ditto. Ladies seal and calf
bfogaDa, mud boots, Seal boots.
II. Y. BABIN.
Sept IAfb, 1914.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-02-08
STRAY HORsE

TAKEN up BY Robert Ratelif
about l2 miles from Baton Rouge
~ On the Comite road, about IL
lAA years, about Is hands high, and
When taken up he had on a shoe an tie right
fore foot. Tho owner is requested to conform
10 the law and take him away.
sebs DUFROCQ, Rargef
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-02-08

The amount Of Treasury notes outstanding
on the LIST January, 1t is officially stated a.
mounted 10 1882 63 IL.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-02-08

Murio--lt viii be seen BY an udyertis
mont in another column, that Piano music
reed no longer be confined 70 The wealthy.
IA Piano 10 now offered for ftg dollars.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-02-08
(For the Gazette.)
OBITUARY

DIED-At Muhlenberg Co. Kentucky, Mrs
Yanlandingbam, the daughter of Jacob
and Mary Ann Drake, deceased, of Baton
Rouge, La. She has for the last Ia years
lived at Shawneetown Illinois, where she has
gained for herself the ~revereDtial regard Of
all the inhabitants 10th in the town and coun-
try She has been truly a wife and a moth
er Of mothers: a friend to the needy, whom
she has never been known to turn from her
door without a reward Always at home ex-
ceP, when she approached the bedside a
the sick. for which, she has been a pattern TO
the world, and an admiration to all Who knew
her. She had but one friend among the vast
extent Of her acquaintance, that is every one,
an enemy she knew not, neither could one be
found she has lived in perfect unanimity
with all. She has left a Rumerous train OF
friends who have believed the earth with
their tears, and they with her relations. with
up raised eyes to heaven, have poured out
their means and lamentations at the fatal
news Of her demise.
She died IL the s5th year Of her age. Sep.
TENDER 2sth ls44, leaving three girls and
sons to mourn their loss.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-02-08

BLACKSMITHING.
The Undersigned having establish ed him.
self in the chop, formally occupied by Al. g.
Mangrum, is prepared to execute all kinds Of
work in mis- line. lie hopes by his punctuality
and attention 10 business, to merit public pa
JAS. LANGToN.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-02-08
ENGLISH AND FRENCH SCHOOL.
TAUGHT ny n. DuvAL.
rqfKT5nEyr, - /, /, =. ~TyrA1

TAUGHT BY n. DuvAL.
COURSE OF TEACHING.
lat. The English and French grammar
translating composition.
ID. Geography.
3D.. A course Of Universal History.
9TH. Arithmetic.
5th. APPLICATION Of Algebra to Arithmetic.
9th. Land Surveying,
7th. Book keeping.
9Th. Natural Philosophy.
The price Of teaching is 30 per quarter to
be paid by half quarter.
Preparatory course Of three months for be-
Of the female sex.
Children having a small beginning in read
ing will learn to write rapidly and perfectly
well in the space Of three months, and al the
same lime, and in the same interval 10 spsll
properly in both languages.
To teach well, and in a short space oftime.
a branch which children very seldom can lcafn
well in two years. is the object Of this prepar-
course. The success is doubtless
The charge ie 30 to be paid after the course.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-02-08

Tobacco.-The Red River Republican says,
9In Rapfdes, we have seen native stalks of
more than ordinary height, in luxurious
growth near roads and fences of plantations.
sompetentjudges have pronounced the quail
ity efihe plant to be excelIent-little, if at all,
Infefs9r n narcotic properties and essential
flavor 70 the celebrated product Of Cuba,
which SO well repays the cultiyator. Some
specimens, in fact, procured here BY a grow
er of the staple in Tennessee, were sent to a
manufacturer in Havana, and By him pro.
acanc45 excellent"
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-02-08

Fresh Garden Seeds The growth ofle%6
just received and for sale by
VIZ. MARkisA6, Church Ct
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-02-08

The Cherokee National Council have
passed q bill authorising the Principal Chief
70 offer a reward of three thousand dollars
for the capture Of -four murdefers. 40 follows.
Ore thousand dollars each, for the bodies,
dead or alive. Of Thomas and Ellis starr,
who with lhe late Bean Starr, perpetrated the
Vore tragedy in September, ls45; and five
hundred dollars each, for the apprehension
of Samuel Mcdaniel and Ellis West, who
lately murdered two Cherokess at Evansville
Ark.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-02-08

OILY CoURTTSG.-'Aa, VIA does COUSIN
John hug sister Bridget SO for ~
"La! Simon you ave such$ eyes-he's
only %courtin' her, nay 4hiId,"
'fjoll gracious! h4-don't Se court her
hard thought" !
ia, S!rloR-do Aussf' ;
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-02-08

pap STARK, DAY, sTAUPFER&C Co.
Comet If Canal and Magazine SITS.
New Orleans.
Dec. sI. 90.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-02-08

W The bbl Gsire one day throughout the
Uniop for the Presidential election, has pass.
I'd tho Senate, and with tie Presidents sig
nature Will become i law.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-02-08

Sperm. Whale, Linsecd and Tanners oils
snperiorquality, white lead, spirits turpentino,
window glass, Tar oaknm, and cordage, which
thew offer for sale low for cash or approved
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-02-08
fROY. NATIs. HOgs. pLOUoHg. o..

from NAILS HOES, PLOU0hS, g.
The Subscribers, importers and Dealers
III Hardware and Cutlery invite the attention
Of country Merchants and others TO their e1%
tehsive and well assorted stock of Foreign and
Domestic goods, among which are the follow.
ing
800 Tons Of Swedish, American and Eng
lisb Iron.
1900 Bundle, hoop, sheet, band and round
Iron.
30 Tons Steel, cast, she 81, Blissord Z Ger.
man.
100 Dozen, Collins 4 Co. Kings Hunts,apa
Simmons axes.
900 Sleeves.
800 W%hiuenorss, Cotton wool sarde.
100 Best Louisiana Socket spades:
400 sAmes; Adans, and Woods shovsls and
spades,
1000 Carolina and Louisiana Hoes, LyhaoRs
and other stamps.
100 Casks Of Brace chains, 30 cssks Of OK
and Log chains.
1000 Kings and Parsons Carey Ploughs.
spd Woods, Balllnger's, and others.
100 Tors Of Hollow-ware and castings.
5000 KEGS nails, Weymouth 8 d Co..
brands. anyilg, vices, hand and sledge ham.
mers, screw plates locks, hinges, screws.
mill and cross cul avs, circular, hand, and
pannet saws, piles, corn mills, seythesi &c.
4 v EEN
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-02-08

The son Of Mai Baker, Ex-Comptroller Of
the US. Treasury, who shot himself through
the head, at Washington City, on the goth ult.
was only seventeen Of eighteen years of age
II Is not known wether The fatal act was com
mitted through accident or design.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-02-08

IMMORTALITY
The price Of bread heing $4123 the bakers
will give 80 ounce. Of bread the engains
weak
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-02-08
sTATn ON tnUfsiANA.


Probate C%ourt-Parish of East Baton Rouge.
VIII be sold on the promises, by virtue Of
4 coE.uission TO me directed by the Hon. the
judy Of she Pssl, ] 2. q. W 9o,l n Ms.sh ns,4l
on MGNE,Al tthe IVth Mafen ne1i,
a lot or parcel Of !!al1a ID Spanish wv, Daeon
Rouge, containing TOR suPeIlcial a.pe's'
bounded south by the public re- sa - u
and west by Potter Gentin, now = Ao9lg'
together with The improvements theresa, 10,
longing 10 The succession 81 The late ~tsani,ss.
Dalton, deceased.
Terms Of sale-oD d credit Of one and Two
years, the purchaser to give o mortgage and
confession Of judgment on the property, with
approved personal security, the notes to bear
interest. at the rate Of eight per cent per an.
mum, from maturity till paid.
CHI. TESTER. p and Auct.
Baton Rouge, feb, 81, 1s45.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-02-08
NATON ROUGE.

TIE Gazsfte--OH T~srms~rrom snd after.
this date we shall invariably charge as Col.
iuws
previous 40 expiration of lerd, So 90
Irpttd after, and Die trouble of run-
uinR after ifs 6 90
Advertising aud aqb. by The year, 20 90.
Cards Of Doctors, lawyers, &s. per
wear, ~ %
Advertising per Blutrs 10 iiDeS 10
c6nstitutufe d sqaafs, one ihterd3Hi 90
Every subSequehtiHserlton, 60e,
Announcing a Candidate Tor public
Office, or a snlscnbef9 Bg 90.
Announcing Do. eien sphscrihef) s. 90.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-02-08

been woll attended for the last two weeks
The papers contain accounts Of siabbing'
,io,s, vagrancy, 90. We could accommodate
some few of them III our PenftentiaFy, With-
out any further expense 70 the State. There
il plenty Of hemp here and Rope making y
carried on 10 Bome extent,
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-02-08

ALICANY NATs-1nst received and for
sale By,
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-02-08

Changing her Name.-In the Missouri Leg.
~islature a petition was presented from certain
parents in st Louis, 10 change the name of
their daughter from Georgiana Frelinghuysen
TO that 0 fMartha Jane Dallas. Buford NOV ed
its reference to The committee ON the tobacco
warehouse.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-02-08

Tic Nsr Orleans cermercial nee' and
residing r0oa4 This establishment has lately
beea started VI D. Bravo Esq IN The CON-
Fnodious peE bailding opposite The st. CHARLES
end yetandah Hotels, under the especial pa.
ironagc ofth6 Merchants, professional mems
master Mechpnjes and o,herr. The best PEI
rfodi;als IRON, the Aaerisap and London pres
scs viii Je taken. newspAPers from ell paris
cf ths Uniteq States viz alwsgs Be on.fie.
We shall publish their prosperous a soen -
time will sd,nas. We hope the e~n9aFRrisiag
proprietor viii be amply and subsian5a
rewarded.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-02-08

DrED-At his residence, in The town of
Clinton, on the 29th January. john P. Bur-
LARD, Esq IN the 35sh year Of his age. He
a sound lawyer and an upright man, and
is deeply regretted By all who knew him.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-02-08
STRAY HORSE.
Taken up the 10th instant BY
WIE%A~ma%MM M Gknrhsrd pwr,mn sL.rt 80

liza
Taken up the 10th instant by
Mr.. Shepherd Brown, about IL
miles below the Court house
A Ain this parish, a bay horse, about
8 sssra nd "a hands high, mark Of fstula
Il ia .ho,,Iday md both said feet white, .
s ID on q the forehead, no brand visible,
Ifsaid animal DO not cla,. I'D y go 1ays rom
this notice, c%onfofmably to tht agula'!ons q
The Police Jury, he will be sold BY te'e u .oois
signed, atth6 residence Of said Brown lie gu
February 1916 at 10 o'clock in the inornt1g,
Terms Of sale cash.
West Baton Rouge, Goth December, 1874.
R0sEMOND HEBERT, J. p.
Dec. %, AZ.
PROBATE S4LE-Paris6 Of Eest Bal
on Rouge.
BY virtue Of d commission TO me directed
from The Honorable Probate Court, in and for
the Parish of West Feliciana, will be sold by
me, The undersigned Parish Judge, ex.ofieio
Judge Of the Court Of Probates, in and for
the said Parish Of East Baton Rouge, at the.
Court House, on Tuesday the 25th day Of
February l845, at IL o'clock, M. the follow
ing described property, belonging to the sue.
~cession of the late James Turner, deceased,
viz
Lot number six and the half Of lot number
ife, in square number thirty. eight, in that
part Of the town Of Baton Rouge laid out by
BeauregardLAlso four hundred acres Of
land in this Parish, at about eleven miles east
Of the own Of Baton Rouge, on Clay gut, and
adjoining East with lands Of James Stokes.
Terms Of Sdle--One, two, and three years
credit, from the day Of sale, purchasers 10
give satisfactory personal security in solido,
with a mortgage on the property sold, and
confession Of Judgment-notes payable to the
order Of Ann 8. Turner, Execuftix 81 1.-THE e5-
tate Of James T6rner, deed, and to bear in.
terest at The rate Of eight per cent. per annum
after maturity. CHAS TESTER, P.J.
Jan IS 81
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-02-08

0Dp FAMILY gentleman married a lady
whose brother afterwards married her hus.
bands daughter by a former wife. Each had
a child, the former il daughterthe latter a con.
The fret lady il mother 70 her brother, md
grandmother TO her nephew; her lstGe daugh.
ter is neice to her slater, aunt to her COUSIN,
sister to her uncle. The young mansis bro
Tier 70 his father aud mother, son TO hs sister,
uncle 10 his daughter, and brother to his IN.
Gle. His wife is sister to her father and mo.
ther, daughter to her sister, neice tc her hue.
band, &c. Odd family, indeed.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-02-08

Currants, Raisius and Citror-Juss rsosiv-
ed and for sale by
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-02-08

Sudden Deqh,-Madame Simon Leblanc, of
this parish, died suddenly on the 26th uit., nm.
der The following circumstances. 1t appears
lhatthe lady had taken he~rbreakfast as usual,
and was sitting BY the fire, when she COM
planned Of a Slight headache accompanied by
nausea at the stomach; she desired one of her
servants 10 assist her to bed, and justreached
her apartment, when She was attacked by
violent vomiting and died in a few minutes.
Medical assistance was Immediately sent for.
but Tie vital spark had fed. Madame Leblanc
has left 9 large family 10 mourn her loss
Louisianiau,
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-02-08

How VEsuy1vs MIGHT BE E%xrrNcrrsHRp
"A New York correspondent of the Ciocih-
natl Gazette, in noticing Ole Bulls perform
ance Of his musical Niagara rela es the
following ahecdoie, which is too good to be
lost 80
By a singular association, speaking Of Ma
CARA reminds us Of an incident that occurred
ono time since when we were in Naples.
Vesuvius had been b%eDchtng forth it's flame
and smoke all day, making the mountain
tremble under The fierce blows of its terrific
engine, and as night approached began to
light up the heavens with its lurid glow, when
a Neapolitan, accosting an American traveller,
exclaimed, "WelI, have you anything like
that in America r. No." replied the Yankee,
. but We have a mil dam that vouH put il Out
IN fire minutes 7"
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-02-08

CoKeREsa-1tnE ANNExATIoS.- This vex.
atioue question has at last come TO a focus
The following lea copy Of The bill which pas.
se1 through Ike House On the 25th January
ne passage by the Senate u still considered
l.,h,h,I
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-02-08

4 good Negro Carpenter, about 81 years
gld Enquire Of McHattsn, Pratt & Co or ia
50 McHaHaa. y ~
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-02-08

AGENCY FOR PIANOS.
The undersigned will receive orders for
Pianos Of all descriptions and prices, warran.
ted in all cases against the dangers Of the
weather.
| can at present furnish Pianos ii the prices
here nsmcdt
One piano, (MaYef's make) at 1900.
Two do. of the best northern manufacture
lone at $3.50, the other at S270. These
pianos are fully guaranteed against the chan
ges Of the climate,
Al note addressed 10 mo at Mr.. Adams or
through the Post Office, will meet with prompt
attention.
A. n. FUERTES.
p s.. A new supply Of music Tor piano
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-02-08

(Which way dc you5tTayel Ign e asked
Faq of j c7eokedE5hack geStleman. II
] came srdighx fF6m pss9aeeling gas the re-
DIV. aDidyon 50 ~ SAID The oily Athen you
have been shoohinsI4 ''acp's BY q e'
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-02-08

CO. On Monday night lastt No 9sre visited.
ny q severe storm Of Wind and Jain. For
half an houraabout midnight, tie wiuda.
mounted 70 . perfect hurricane. G created
some confusion smong ae ship9g, steam
boats and aatboats At ouG landing.bu fortu.
nately they Sustained nodnateria1 iqjGry.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-02-08

Dun ExPREss-A Great fuss . making
about The express q ihe Ctesesat cir
whether from jealousy or from sene other
cause, we know not. Ioweyer .we too have
our express, Mr. ]. n. Naddell ofihe Gin
ION brings us on The Wednesday ahd Sunday
news ttrsntggfour hours m qdpaace d he
mail, for which be merely receiyeeou hum.
Bile thanks II
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-02-08

A.. II. FUERTES.
r. 81 A new supply Of music for piano
and guitar just received.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-02-08

i 100 c Casks q Brace chains, 80 casks Of Or
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-02-08

IarRovEMETs-Am9ag he Macy improve
men,a il our town, tie eHtabHment Of 4
livery stable 81 lAfr. Died Fraa Is no IN
considerable a benefit those OCCUR citizens
who arc moi able 10 keep horsessor vehicles
and 10 strangers visiting our pal on BUSH
Bess o. pleasure. He dbs Gov hand i fine
assortment 81 yopng hoSses, free Com vice. to
sell o. hFe. Planters and otheFs u want Of
some, better give him aeail, s. stables 10.
the lot adjoining the methodist GStlufch.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-01-23
WHERE DOES THE NEGRO FLOURISH
MOSTi---PROGRESS OF PORTUGUESE
DISCOVERY IN AFRICA

DISCOVERY In AFRlCA.
We have said that Gin three and half cen
turtles from the time that Vasco di Cana pass
ed the Cape of Good Hope they (the Chiuese)
have learnt no holder nor more scientific navi-
CATION than that by which the Portuguese had
antecedently, with limid caution, advanced to
some of the most western parts of the west
here, is very general, and did not refer in our
mind to the ,ohoie period before Canals voyage.
1t is, therefore, proper to explain that we refer
to the Portuguese discoverie. up to the year
l445, comprehending period of about fifty
five years from the commencement of their at
tempts at maritime discovery on the coast of
Africa Their wars with the Moors, and their
local position, naturally directed their attention
to efforts at settlement on that coast. All
tina, was necessary, then, was for a man of sa-
gacity and courage TO arise, to turn part of
their resources upon attempts to realize this
idea On the death of King Ferdinand, in
1888, the Portuguese Cortes selected his natu-
raj brother, John, as his successor. He was
prince of wise policy and enterprise, and in his
reign began the Portuguese projects Of discovery
on the coast Of Africa. They were continued
by his successors, and as late as 144s the follow
ing were the most important results:
l4ls. Porto Santo discovered by Vaz and
Zarco.
l4lo. Madeira discovered by the same navi-
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-01-23

N. Bo,uox,. Lscrusxs, delivered on Tuesday
and Wednesday evenings, wsre well attended Inc
subject was the Physiology and Philosophy oil The
Origin Of Life, aud its physical aud moral eonse-
ansncs. The Doctor certainly has pleasing man
ner Of impsrtins Information on III" sfes' os"e'
.Da the mere announcement thst almost MI VI '"'
respectable audience who were present : "e n''
lecture attended the second is sufficient Of i'sei' 10
show that they considered them in the hghes'desrse
interesting and instructive.