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Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-10-11

We extract the following from the Courier
and request our parsimonious town authori-
ties 10 read It. II may serve as a lesson
for future action.
HYDKoPHoB1A.-A son Of Mr.. Roman, bar.
Der of this city, was bit about two mouths
ago by a dog that was not supposed TO have
the canine madness, and consequently re-
course was not had TO the usual preventa-
tives. Last Sunday, however, the poor child
exhibited unequiVoeal symptoms Of the dis
ease and died last evening in dreadful
suffsrings. There are fully 10000 dogs in
New Orleans, which is about 10000 more
than are of any use whatever. The whole
race could not compensate for the sufferings
of the child whose case we have just related.
But then it may be said Hydrophobia orig
mate with other animals besides dogs. This
may be true for what we know to the con-
trary-but the maIady in a human being is
almost always traced to the bite ola dog.
Squirrels and foxes are said to be liable to
it,--but people very seldom expose them.
selves to the ontac of these animals. 1t
is the dog race that is gu~ilty-death to the
dogs
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-10-11
II PEOPLE.

RESPONSIBILITY OF A CH1LD.-In a recent
case tried in Boston, where a boy eleven years
old was charged with setting fire TO an out
house, the principal point raised in the defense
was, whether he possessed that degree of
understanding which would render him
criminalIv responsible for his wrongful acts.
The Court held, that until a child reached
the age of seven, the presumption of law
was absolute, that it was not SO RESPONSE
Bile; but that between the ages of seven ard
fourteen, the capacity Of the child was open
to evidence, but the leaning of the law was
against its responsibility. The Jury, after
being in consultation all night, came 10 Court,
and the foreman stated there was no proba-
billty of their being able to agree. The Jury
stood eleven for acquitting, to one for con-
victing.-Bee
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-10-11

TExAs.-The news from Texas are not Of
much importance. The Treasurer's office az
Austin, including the records. and papers up
10 the commencement of President Houston's
second term has been consumed. The bull
ing was isolated and no one slept in 1t, 70 that
the fire was unQu2stionably the work Of an an
c~endiary.
Troops were rapidly arriving at Corpus
Christi. Gen. Taylor has spies constantly
ranging the country to the Rio Grande, and IS
promptly informed of any movement OF any
importance. The dragons will go up the
Neaces for their wi ter quarters, says the
Galveston News, and perhaps some Of the in
fantry-a majority Of the army will remain
at Corpus Christi. 1t is said that the vofan-
teers from New Orleans are suffering a greet
del from diarrhna and bilious fever. The
Mexican trade is uninterrupted. Traders are
coming in from all the principal, towns on
Rio Grande-extending from Matamoros TO
Loudo.
In a later number of the Civilian we find
the following extract from the Brassos Plan
ter:
The weather is again fine for cotton pick
ing, and The crop in some parts of the country
is better than for years past. The yield Of
corn and potatoes is abundant, and those per-
sons in the United States whose prospects
have been blighted by drought, would do well
to emigrate to Texas. We have fat cattle
rich lands, and a plenty to eat and drink, If
milk and water would be taken as a substi-
tute for more exciting liquids. In fact, we
have all the elements of a great State, except
population. We want men, and of The INDUS
trial classes, whose labors will develope the
Of our country and cause it 10 bios
som like a garden.
Gen. Pinckney Henderson, has been nom-
mated for governor Of Texas, at a large and
respectable meeting of the citizens Of ST. Au-
gustine county, held at the Courthouse, on
the 18th September.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-10-11
BEAL & SON.

Dealers in groceries, provisions, hardware,
shoes &c, would inform their customers and
the public generally, that they now have and
will continue to keep on hand a complete as
sortment of the above articles, which they
are determined to sell as low for CASH, as
they can be had in this place.
GROCERIES & PROVISIONS.
Flour, whiskey, bacon, lard, Havana, and
Rio coffee, brown, white and loaf sugars,
family and scented soap, black and cayenne
pepper, Allspice and cloves, nutmegs, CHINA"
mon, ginger, saleratus, mustard, starch, fine
and coarse salt, sperm and star candles, rice,
imperial, g~unpowder and black teas, pickles,
sardines, snuff, cigars, tobacco, indigo, olive
oil, brandy, gin, rum, annesette, wine and CT
der vinegar, StUughton's buffers,
HARDWARE &c.
Cult and wrot nails, Ames' shovels and
spades, trace, log and dog chains, Carolina
hoes, Collins axes and hatchets, hammers,
saws, butt and strop hinges, screws, tackS,
brads, augers, chisels mill and hand saw
files, door, chest, cupboard and padlocks,
curry combs, table, pocket and butcher
knives, iron and brass plated spurs, hand sad
and dog irons, shears and scissors, planes
and plane bits, squares, rules, drawing
knives, pitchers, shoe knives and thread,
dWIoy IdSpSy StEOC laOtS3 NOAN - r -
and brass f~ossets, iron and britannia table and
tea spoons, iapan'd WATERS and candlesticKs,
tea Kettles and coffee mills, hand and cross
cut saws, snaf1e and plated bride bits, ladies
and swimmers, frying and dust pans, steel
yards, wire brass and hare sleeves, wash Ket-
ties aud pots Of various sizes, gtiddleS,
sauce pans, spiders, ovens, door hooks and
bolts, japan.d bellows, lamp black, shoe
blacking and brushes, cotton, wool and play
ing cards, water and vel buckets, axe helveS,
keelers, washboards, tubs, churns, cocoa Dip
pers, tin buckets and cups, pans, lanterns, oil
pots lamps, plates, tunnels, rope and twine5
assorted sizes, oakum, fish lines ard HOOKS,
sugar boxes, needles thread, buttons, hooks
and eyes, tooth brushes, combs, shaving
brushes, lead pencils and points, CO.
logne, pocket books and purses, german and
toilet glasses, german harps, letter and fool
cap paper, ink, waferss and steel pens, pow
der, Shot, lead, copp saltpetre, salts salt
soda, whiting, sulphaT8and %camphor.
BOOTSaW SHOES.
Calf boots, seal and water proof do, calf
sewed brogans, seal and kip do, seal kipdo
for boys, ladies' seal brogans and gentlemen's
dc. And as fine and good an assert
ment of glass and crockery ware as there is
in town, all of which we offer at The very
lowest prices for cash
We will also keep on hand a supply of
paints, oil and brusihsS&c.
Oct 4 no IS ls45
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-10-11
a OF LOTISIANA.

PARISH OF WEST BATON ROUGE.
By virtue of two proclamations of his Ex-
c~eIIency the Governor Of the State, an cleo
ton will be held in the parish aforesaid, on
the first Monday of November next, and tho
two succeeding days, for the purpose offakinp
the sense ofthe people of this state in regard
to the adoption or rejection of the nea con-
stitution.
And also for the election of q member of
Congress, for the third district Of the state Of
Louisiana.
The ~elsction will be hel3 the FIRST day at
the Billiard Room of Mr.. EtieDne Lebail, tbs
second day, at the billiard roOss Of Messrs
Gaze & Co, and the thira day at the Court
house of this parish.
The polls win be- opened each day, from
10 O'Clock A, NJ. until 4 O'Clock p. M.
T. FAVROT, P. J,
Sept. "A ls4A
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-10-11

The Charleston Msrcarg, speaking Of TIE
appointment of Senator WOODBURY. to fiji
the vacancy ON the bench of the Supreme
Court Of he United States, o-ccasioned BY
the death of Judge Story, says :
"He is eminentiy qualified to discharge
its duties so far we fully, accord with il,
But We are loath to see him leave the Sen
ate. With bis high abilities. his great ex-
~perience in public affairs and his honest devo.
lion 70 free-trade principles we had looked
TO him as a leader in the Senate. His re-
firement will leave US without one-wiii in
fact leave the Democratic marty III that body
to the leadership Of Mr.. Banton-who is as
much of a ffee-trade man d Mr.. Buchanan,
or Mr.. Evans. or M. Webster. Or MI.
Sim oas. He is for free.trade, in Salt and
nothing else"
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-10-11
PUBLIC SCHOOL.

Mr.. JOHN PETIT informs the citizens
of Baton Rouge, that on the 2nd of this
month (October,) he will open a School in
the room formerly occupied for the same pur-
pose by Mr.. Walsh, and will teach the
English and French language, at -Four Dol
lars per month or each language separately,
at Three Dollars.
Mr.. Petit also offers to teach the Latin
and the Spanish language, for an extra price
of Three Dollars per month, and also to
keep up an Evening School for the accom-
dation Of gentlemen who are otherwise oc-
cupied during the day time, and are anxious
to acquire the language Mr.. Petit teaches.
References-Col. Hicky, Mr.. Bonecaze,
Mr.. Burke. Oct 4th 80
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-10-11
EXTRA MEETING
Of the Police Jury Of The parish of
WEST BATON RoUGE.

"hSA DAAOE AoBGHs
October /, l845
The following members was present: H
Bergeron, RosemoDd Hebert, V kirkland, J
B Labauve, Landry, ] V Durable S Taylor,
H J Grover, D P Cain.
William Joyce, President.
On motion, Resolved, That the resolution
passed by the Police Jury at its last Septem-
Der session, relative to the keeping of stray
horses, mules, &c, be, and Is hereby re-
pealed.
The call having been taken on said resolu-
ton, J v Durable, HI Grover, H Bergeron,
J Landry, D P Cain, Rd. Hebert, ] La
bauve, voted in the affirmative, and Messre.
J STaylor and V Kirkland in the negative.
The motion was therefore adopted.
Resolved, That committee composed of
V kirkland, H J Grover and ] VDuralde,
be appointed TO contract with a good and lear
ned lawyer for the defence or the prosecution
of such suits as may be brought against or BY
the Police Jury Of this parish, and that said
committee contract with such lawyer, at SO
much per annum or so much per suit, as thew
may deem most conclusive to the interests Of
the parish.
Resolved, That the contract in accordance
with the above resolution be filed with the
Clerk OF the Police Jury. 1t is further re-
solved, That the president of the Police Ju-
ry be authorised TO ELL up the blank with the
name of three persons WhereIpon Messrs
Y Kirkland, Fl J Grover, ] V Durable, were
appointed said committee.
Resolved, That a sum of sixty dollars a
year be allowed to N Tracas, payable quar-
terly on the warrant of the President OF the
Police Jury, and that the first quarter be paid
in advance.
Resolved, That a like sum of sixty dollars
be allowed annually to Nine, Michel Legen.
DIRE (~widow) payable as above.
Resolved, That in future all pensions al
lowed BY the police jury Of this parish to in
digent persons, viii be allowed only for one
year from the day they are granted, and that
said pension will only be continued to said
INDECENT poor as long as they prove in a salts
factory manner to the Jury that they are still
INDECENT and enjoy a good reputation.
. Resolved, That section 7th chapter 4th of
the regulation of the police jury, be so amen
ded, as to allow any person castrating horses,
as provided in said section, the sum of two
dollars and a half TO be paid by the owner
said sum be recoverable before any
court of competent Jurisdiction.
WILLIAM JOYCE. pres't.
A. HEBERT, Clerk.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-10-11

The ~. I, Courier and inquirer makes
mention of the escape Of slaves from this
city, by means of forged passes, and with per-
thence and force thus upon the
guilt Of those who lend themselves to such
acts Of rascality.
We suppose the miscreants who are en-
gagged in thl g nefarious business consider
themselves as very great philanthropists in
thus assisting to chea- the owners out of the
property guaranteed TO them by the laws of
the land, and that the philanthropy is never
theless praIsWorthy, from the circumstance
that direct and p~alpable forgery is employed
in the act but if there was much oon-
science or the slightest degree of ref 4ction
or foresight in such pretended benevolence,
1t would be felt and seen at once that such
conduct is cruel beyond measure to the
slaves themselves. Suppose such creatures
DO succeed in getting a few individual
slaves out of the possession of their owners
by such means, what compensation is that
for the cruel addition it must necessarily
make TO the hardshlps of the masses, who
cannot avail themselves of the fraud, but
must remain behind in a servitude. rendered
still more rigid by the want of faith that is
to be exercised in all future slave pass
ports. Many a hapless slave will have to
innocently for the villany of these
white forgers, who are in point of fact the
very worst enemies Of the race, and literally
of still heavier and more uncomfortable
chains for the unfortunate beings in whose
behalf they affect land sometimes possibly
do really feeD for the enslaved.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-10-11
TO SUGAR PLANTERS.

The subscriber would respectfully inform
the Sugar Planters of this and the adjoining
parishes, that he is now manufacturing and
will have constantly on hand, a fine assort-
ment ofSUGAR HOUSE LAMPS of tin and
copper. He has also on hand a fine lots of
lanterns Of different sizes, oil cans alo a
complete assortment of Tin s0are ofhis opon
make. All of which he will Isell as low as
any house in Louisiana,
N. b. All kinds of tin or copper lamps,
lanterns, &c. repaired with neatness and
despatch,
JOHN TILANO.
Main Street near the Methodist Church.
sep 6 no 81 IS45,
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-10-11

The next session Of the Legislature will be
of one unusual Importance. Besides other
matters Of general interest to the state at
large, there is one question in which every
citizen of Baton Rouge should feel a deep in
tesest, We mean the seat of government. We
ought, in the first place to send no man who
cannot, from his abilities, standing, or gener-
al intelligence be of sons influence, not only
inhis place in the house, but also out of doors,
and in the second, every man presenting him
self for the suffrage Of the people for so i'm
portant an office, should be questioned as to
his views on this question. We hope peo-
pie will not vote blindfolded when they have
so important a measure to them, at stake.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-10-11

ANTI-MATRIMoNIAL-The lovers in Flor
ida hate been driven into annexation in the
most hurried manner.-The laws forbid un-
der severe penalties, the marrying of per-
sons without a licence obtained from the
Clerk of the County where the marriage
is to take place, and during the session of
the Legislature, which is just closed. a law
was passedto abolish all these Courts, after
the first of October, without appointing an
other offer to grant marriage licenses. The
consequence will be, that all single persons,
must wait for an action Of a future Legisla-
ture, before they can marry. Such an over
sight particularly in a youthful State, is I'M
pardonable. The girls should call a mass
meeting, and compel the Governor to call
an extra session.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-10-11
.NEW GOODS

d. SANGER, HESS & CO., would res
pectfuIly thank The public for the very liber-
al share of patronage they have received
heretofore, and now offer to the citizens Of
Baton Rouge, and the adjacent parishes, the
finest and largest assortment of Dry Goods,
they ever had before. Their stock consists
in part, Of the following articles Fine
French muslin de Lame, C%ashmeres Of the
richest and latest patterns, Orleans cloth,
Grape de Lame. Alpaca, figured and plain,
French and English merino, Barage, Mert-
mac print, English and French print, yellow,
plain and Satin striped furniture print, Tur-
key red and blue do do, Borderings of all
colors, fringes, Gimps and Gimps card,
Thread Iaces, Cotton do do, Fittings; black
and white Bobinet for capes, Ladies', under
handkerchiefs, Cashmere, merino and wors-
ted Shawls, Neck handkerchiels, Silk, pock-
ct handkerchiets. Linen cambria do do, Hem
stitched do do. Embroidered do do, River
do do, Swiss muslin, Jaconet, lace wells,
New York mill cotton, Long cloth, l2-4
sheeting, Ga do, 5 4 do, Bleached and un-
bleached, "A Long cloth, Appleton shifting,
Lawrens do, York DENNIS, fine DENNIS,
Jeans, mixture, Bed ticking, Ham ton stripes,
Canton flannel, fine pure wool flannel, mixed,
do, red, green, and yellow. do, Kentn ky
Jeans, plain and figured s%atinet, Of all %colors,
Cashmere do. Black and blue Broadclotb,
PLAID linsey. Head handkerchiefs, Tuscan
Bonnets, Gloves. silk and cotton Hose for
ladies' and Misses.-Also a beautiful assert
ment of Per5umery, and other fancy articles
too numerous to mention Clothing-Gentle-
mems fancy eolored Paletots, Black cloth
Dress and Frock coats, Tweed aud plain
Cashmere Paletots and over-coats, Fancy
colored and black Cashmere aud cloth pants,
Black satin and fancy colored Cashmere
vests, Linen bosom shirts, saspeDders, meri-
no undershirts, fancy colorod and black silk,
satin and Cashmere neck handkerchiefs and
Scarfs for gentlemen.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-10-11

orsrERs.-IosePh Tuner (Jacko) is con
stantly receiving oysters, which he will cook
in any variety of ways which may be desired,
He has a spacious saloon for the purpose,
and we need not state that all about it has
the appearance Of cleanliness and comfort.
His capacity 10 suit the publ c taste in his
line after thOenty years experience cannot be
doubted, Give him a call, he sells as cheap
as any body in town.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-10-11
SHOES o s. HATS.

Misses Slippers and Children's shoes Of
all kinds.
HATs-French Silk g. Cashmere bats,
fine fur & Cloth caps.-The balance of our
assortment, we will receive by the Ship
Monticello, which is expected every hour.
We shall sell at The lowest cash prices, as
our terms are only for caeh,-Our goods
come principally from the North, and are
generally bought at auction, and for Cash.
Our store is in the new brick build ng, cor
ner of church. and lafayette streets, next
door to Pike & H~art-Please give us a call
and examine for yourselves.
Sept IL No IS b. SANGER HESS, & co.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-10-11

A Hebrew Synagogue, erected at the cor
ner OF Lloyd and Salisbury streets, Baltimore,
was consecrated to the service of the Great
Jehovah on the 26th September, with impos-
ing ceremonies. The church was crowded
with persons of both sexes and of all r4Ii-
glous creeds, some of them Christian minis.
tiers. Several Jewish Rabbins were present,
one from Philadelphia, and another from New
York, together with the Rev. Mr.. Rice,
Grand Rabbi of the United States. Array.
ed IN White scarfs these gentlemen marched
IN solemn order through the house, aud sever.
al times round the reading desk, bearing in
their arms the five books of Moses, written
on rolls of parchment, as in old INES, and
chanting their solemn service in the Hebrew
language. The ceremony of the chaunts
and responses was grand and impressive. .
The building is eleg antly finished in the
Gothic style.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-10-11
PHILLIPS g. LANOUE.
TO PLANTERS AND LAND
HOLDERS.
surveying. LeveEEimg Sc.

The subscribers, residents of Baton Rouge,
will attend 10 calls in any part of Louisiana,
for Surveying or subdividing land, laying out
citg-or town lots, levelling for canals or ditch
es on plantations, give estimates of the num-
Der Of cubic yards of excavation for canals or
disches, or the quantity of Embankment for
I%evees, and the necessary cost for construct.
ing The same.
Having had many years practical experience
as. Civil Engineers on various public works
and Surveys, in Canada, New York, Penn
sylvania and Virginia, besides having been
engaged for the last three and half and one
and a half years respectively as clerks in the
Surveyor Generals Office Of this State, they
feel confident of their ability to give salts
fac ton to all who may favor them with calls.
HENRY & WILLIAM G. WALLER.
United States Deputy Surveyors & Civil
poS.,s 5 Col. P Hicky, B. Rouge.
l'''''''7 Hon. I. Gibbs Morgan, NO.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-10-11
TAX LIP

~b by Seth David, about three
miles from town, on the comite
0YN road, a small p led white and
a.2a brown COW, about ten years
OF age, marked with smooth crop in each ear
no brand, also a spring calf same color. The
owner is requested to take her way by
complying to the law
Oct 4th IS. ]. r. DUFROCQ Ranger.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-10-11
NOTICE

The party which was to meet at Col. Nolan's
on next Saturday, is postponed on account OF
sickness among his nnaccimated negroes.
His hospital is crowded, and the sick require
the constant attention Of the master and
house servants.
Notice will be given when the next party
will take place.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-10-11
DANIEL D AVERY. ESQ.

Sin Having the utmost confidence in
you ability and integrity, 10 do justice to the
best interests of East Baton Rouge, and feel
ing it to be ofgreat importance to us to be a.
bly, represented in the next general assembly
of the state. We, a number of " ur friends
and fellow citizens, earnestly solicit you to
become a candidate to represen this parish in
the lower branch of the next legislature, a
compliance with our wishes will insure you
the support Of
THE PE0pT
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-10-11
BATON ROUGE.

The Gazeffe--O Our Tcrins-From and after
his date we shall invariably charge as fol-
ows
For one years subscription If paid
previous 70 expiration ofterm, SIS 90.
If paid after, and the trouble Of rum
mag after ii; 6 90
Advertising and sub. by the year, 20 90
wear, IL 90
Advertising per square 10 lines to
constitutate asquare ,oneinserti0n, ] 90
Every subsequent insertion, SOC.
Announcing a candidate for public
office, (if a subscrIber,) S% 90
Announcing do. fnon-subscriber,) IS 90
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-10-11

CURIOUS CASE OF DEATH.-A boy of IA OF
Is was burnt to death a few day since in the
middle of the Seine, not far from Paris. He
had stolena few pieces of quick lime and bad
placed the stolen article under his blouse, to
~conceal it from observation, Just as he was
returning home he met one of his comrades
leading some horses to drink. He asked the
favor ofriding one of them, which was inme-
diataly granted. When the two lads led the
horses into the river, that on which the lime
~pilferer was seated lost his footing and
threw him into the water. The lime at once
began to ferment, and shortly after commence
ed burning the unfortunate boy. who. as he
swan, cried out for aid, but Intellectually, the
spectators thinking it a piece of pleasantly
on his part. When be arrived at the bank
the lime bad burnt him so dreadfully that bis
bowels protruded. He expired shortly after
in great GaEgnani
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-10-11
Mr.. ED1ToR,

MR.. EDITOR
You will please announce 10 your next pa
per DANIEL D AVERY, Esq, as candidate to
represent this Parish in the next legislature.
His education, talents and liberality on poll
tical questions, fully entille him to represent
his native parish in that body, at a time when
such men are required to defend our interest.
BATON ROUGE.