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Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-09-13
JAS LANGTON.
Goshen Butter--Just received and for sale
bv WIN. MARKHAM, Church st.
MEDTCAL CARD.

DOCTOR FAWCET of 1876 Fulton street,
New York Member of the Royal College OF
Surgeons of London and Edin6urg, and Grad
uate of the Jefferson Medical College, OF
Philadelphia; also author of a work embra-
cling the following subjects, viz. Matrimony,
ImPotency and Sterility, anatomically, physi-
oIogically, and medically explained, with a
comprehensive exposition of the nature and
modern treatment of syphilis secondary symp-
toms, Gonorrhea, elect Structures, Noctur-
nal Emissions, and all the consequence ari-
sing from Masturbation. DR.. Fawcett contin-
ues his private consultation on the above mem
toned diseases, at his long established office,
1876 Fulton street, where the most aggrava-
ted forms of disease will yield to his mode Of
treatment, without restraint in diet or exer-
else, and without mercury; even when the
provocative energies become paralized or tor
pid, from excessive indulgence ofthe passions,
he will be able 10 restore the parts of health
and vigor. Persons at a distance enclosing
81, can have a copy of the work. Allletters
must be post paid, and directed to DIR. H. Faw-
cett, 1876 Fulton street, New York.
march Is GIN
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-09-13
SPEAK GENTLY.


Speak gently 1T ia better far
70 rule by love than fear
Speak gently Jet not harsh words mar
The good We might do here
Speak gently Love doth whisper low
The vows that true hearts bind +;
And gently friendships accents flow
Affections voice is kind.
Speak gently 10 tho little child!
It's love be sure to gain {:
Teach it in accents soft and mild -:
1t may not long remain.
Speak gently 10 the Young, for they
VIII have enough 10 bear
Pass through this life as best they may,
'ITs full Of anxious care!
Speak gently 10 The aged one,
Grieve not the care worn heart
The sands Of life are nearly run
Let such in peace depart!
Speak gently, kindly, 10 the poor,
Let no harsh tone he heard
They have enough they must endure,
Without an unkiud word
Speak gently 10 the cr%ring-know,
They may have toil'd in vain
Perchance unkindness made them SO
Oh, win them back again !
Speak gently lie who gave his life
To bend mans stubborn will,
When elements were in fierce strife,
SAID TO them, peace, be still
Speak gently l%--'tis a little thing
Dropp'd in the hearts deep well;
The good, The JOY which it may bring,
Eternity shall tell.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-09-13
REAT. &, SANS

NAEh0 ~ aAAH~
Respectfnlly informs their customers and
the public generally, that they have now on
hand at their store Corner Of Church & Wa
ter Streets, a general assortment of Groceries
Hardware &c.
Consisting in part Of the following articles.
GROCERIES.
Havana g. rio coffee, brown white and loaf
sugar, flour, whiskey, brandy, gin, vinegar,
lard, family and scented soap, blk. pepper,
spice, cloves. nutmegs, ginger, saIaratus,
a~ilspice, underwood's mustard, and assorted
pickles, eardines, mackarel, Goldfish, segars,
honey dew and other kinds Of tobacco, snuff,
imperial, gun powder and young hyson tea,
New Bedford candies, fine and coarse salt, OIL
i've oil, goshen and Western butter.
HARDWARE.
Cut aud wrot nails, shovels, spades, chains,
hoes, Collins axes and matches, saws, names,
collars, sIt aud strop hinges, screws, tacks
and brads, augers, chiseIs, files, door, chest,
cupboard and pad locks, curry-Combs and horse
shoe brushes, shaving and white wash brush
90, table, pocket and butcher knives, scissors,
thimbles, needles, iron and tea spoons, tea
kettles, sauce pans, pots of all sizes, ovens,
spiders, gridirons, hand and dog-irons, coffee
mills and pots, tin buckets, cups and pans,
lanterns, lamps, candlesticks, oil pots, black
ing, lamp black, german and toilet glasses,
wire and brass sleeves, cotton wool and play
ing cards, letter and foolscap paper, ink, wa
fers, steel pens, powder, shot all sizes, painted
buckets, axe helves, jews harp, fish lines, and
rope.
BOOTS g. SHOES.
Calf boots, seal and water proof do, calf
sewed brogans, seal and kip do, seal kip do
for boys, ladies' seal broganB and gentlemen's
slippers dc. And as fine and good an assort-
ment Of glass and crockery ware as there is
in town, aIl Of which we offer at the very
lowest prices for cash.
Dec. 81 no. 46 1914.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-09-13
NEW GOODS.
%CLOTHINGLl CLOTHING III

CLOTHINGN CLOTHINGAl
The subscriber has just received a large
stock Of fall and winter clothing made express
Iy to order in Philadelphia. Clothing made in
that city is far superior to any made in New
York or Boston. Consisting of the following,
viz =
Finesb1ack cloth dress coats, frock, do. do.
Fancy cashmere pantaloons, ribbed do. sat-
tinet do.
Diamond Sattinett Paletos, black do,
Blue. white and green blanket coats, satin
vests, shirts, drawers, &c. &c.
All of the above will be sold at the lowest
CASH price. Please call and examine the quail
iy of the above clothing, after examining else
where, then you will see the difference to be
at least 10 per cent. in favor Of mine.
CHAS. A. HILL.
At the Yellow Store under the Hill.
Sept. 81, 30.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-09-13
BATON ROUGE FEMALE SEMI.
NApV

+. This Seminary formerly conducted by Mrs.
READ will again be opened and permanently
established from and after the LIST January
1916, under the joint direction Of Mas. READ
and MISS. OSBORN.
All the branches usually taught in ~Institu-
tons for young ladies', will receive constant
and thorough attention..
TERMS.
Tuition g. boarding per annum. $3.50 90
Day Scholars per quarter, so to S12 so
Drawing IL Painting, +" SO 90
Music on Piano, S12 80
Latin, French, Spanish S Italian
each per quarter, SO 40
Bed and bedding furnished by the pupil, or
furnished by the institution at al extra charge.
Tuition to be paid quarterly in advance.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-09-13
STATE OF LOUISIANA

STATE OF LOUISIANA.
Third District Court-East Baton Rouge.
Clarissa E.. K~Ieinpeter,
perSuS No. 3849
John /. Balsineur, husb'd. J
Three judicial days having elapsed since
the rendition or the default duly taken in this
case and the defendant having again failed
to appear and answer, on motion of D D
Avery plaintiffs attorney, this case was as
signed for to day to enable him to make said
default final, when it appeared to the Court
that the plaintiff has made good the several
allegations in her petition by the law and
the evidence on file. 1t is therefore ordered,
adiudged and decreed, that Clarissa e. Klein
peter recover from John L BaIsineur her
husband the several sums of money by him
received and expended for his own use ont
of her paraphernal funds TO wit the sums Of
Fifteen hundred and ninetysslx dollars and
thirty cents SI59G,30 ON the 10Th of January
1854 two hundred and forty nine dollars and
| seventy one cents on 18th January 1885, two
hundred and forty nine dollars aud seventy
one cents on Is January 1886, and two hun.
bred and forty nine dollars and seventy one
cents on 18th January 1897, eight.hundred
dollars on the lst of August 1888, six-hun-
dred and seventy dollars on LIST March lS4l,
and two hundred and twenty two dollars,
(222) dollars on the lst of March 1912
and that she have a legal mortgage on his
real estate, for the reimbursement of the same
to revert back to the several dates above
specified and have legal interest thereon,
from judicial demand. 1t is further ordered,
adiudged and decreed, that plaintiff be deciar-
ed the owner of the slaves Jane, Bill, Peter
| and JACK, and recover possession of the same,
and that she be separated in property from
| said husband and have the entire administra-
ton and control of her separate and para
phernal estate.
(Signed) ISAAC JOHNSON,
Judge of Third District.
l certify the foregoing to he a true copy OF
the original on file in my office.
(Signed) ADAM WINTHROP, Clerk.
aug. no 26 1845.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-09-13
No.. az

and the days passed like days Of oblivion
until the animal powers being recalled into
notion, through the strength Of my c%orstitu-
ton ! took up nv gnn, nv note. hook, and
pencils, and went forth 70 the wooda as gaiIv
M If nothing had habpcred. fell ~pIpappd
that | might now make better drawings than
before and, err . period not exceeding three
years had elapsed, | had my portfolio filed
again"
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-09-13

The Undersigned have received per las
arrivals from Philadelphia, a handsome as
sortment of Saddlery, consisting of Men
English Spanish and Columbian saddles
BOYS Ditto Ditto, Ladies plain and quilted
side saddles, saddle Bags, Bride filings ant
Bits, Riding whips 8c. all of which will BE-
sold al the lowest cash prices.
PHILLIPS & LANOUE.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-09-13
DRUGS, MEDICINES, Dye stgGs, 1

THE undersigned would respectfully in
form his customers that he has removed his
drug store at the corner Of Lafayette and
church streets, where medicines Of al des.
criptions ran be had of the best quality. Or.
dera for medicines will be attended to with the
greatest attention and prescriptions filled
with despatch for CASH and CASH only.
He has also a good assortment Of patent and
Tompeonian medicines.
10 JOHN LOPEZ.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-09-13
TnTHE p11RI1C.

We are now prepared to execute all kind
Of work In our line, viz pamphlets, Justices
Sherif's, school and other blanks, as cheap
as they can be done honestly. We hope by
industry and attention to business to merit a
portion of the public patronage.
DUFROCQ g. CONVERSE.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-09-13

ExcELLENr.-A paper printed in New
London, CT, in an article on the subject If
perseverance and industry, says A few
years ago Luther Severance, Horace Greco
ley and James Harper, we're bringing water
by the pail full to wash type in a printing
office they we're knocking about by the Oh
der boye. But they did not sit down and
weep, and declare they would run away
from their employers. No they stuck 10
their trade year after, till they became If
age. Where are they nav Severance iw
in Congress. Greeley ia Editor Of the New
York Tribune, one Of the leading political
papers Of the day, and Harper is al the head
of Ethe largest. publishing establishment IN
America, and was elected Mayor of the city
Of New York by a large moloriiy. So mucIl
for energy and industry.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-09-13

Every fourth Saturday Of each month,
there will be held in the school room, an ex-
animation Of Mr.. Fs pupils, in the vocal and
instrumental music, TO which parents and
guardians of the pupils will be invited TO at
tend and Of which due notice will be given
them.
REFERENCEs.-Rev. w Scott, Rev.
w NJ Curtis, Rev. T~witchell, Hon. Judge
Canonge, Hon. NJ White, Hon J Baldwin,
DR.. T w Picton, L Mathews, Esq, 81 Pc
tiers, ESQ., Charles Emerson, Esq, g Boyer,
Fsq,J Maybin, Esq, New Orleans. Rev.
z DiefFenweirth, Hon Judge Tester, L
Shoppers, ] Phillips, Bsqrs, Capt. F D New
comb, d d Avery, A Malta, A Adams, ] J
Burke, ] BuhlerI L Bonecaze, J NJ Brunot
Esqrs, Baton Rouge.
AUG. 2nd 1s45.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-09-13
WILLIAM DAVIDSON g. CO.
81 Canal. street

ANEcDoTE OF AUIDBRoN.-An incident
which happened to two hundred Of my origin
al drawings, nearly put a stop to my resear.
ches in Ornithology. | shall relate it merely
TO show how far enthusiasm--for by no other
name can | call the persegering zeal with
which Iabored-may enable the observer of
nature TO surmount the most dlshearteniHg
obstacles. | left the village Of Henderson, ID
Kentucky, situated on the banks OF The Ohio,
where Presided for several years, to proceed
to Philadelphia on business, | looked TO all my
drawings before my departure, placed them
carefully in a wooden box, and gave them in
charge TO a relative, with the injunction to see
that no injury should happen to them. sly
absence was OF several months and when |
returned, after having enjoyed the pleasures
of home for a few days, | e~nquired after my
box, and what | was pleased to call my treas,
ure. The box was produced and opened
but, reader feel for me-a pair of Norway rats
had taken possession of the whole, aud had
reared a young family among the gnawed bits
of paper, which. but a month before, represen.
ted nearly a thousand inhabitants of the air
The burning heat which instantly rushed
through my brain, was too great to be endur-
ed, without affecting the whole of my ner
yous system. | slept not for several nights
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-09-13
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
The undersigned would respectfully inform
his friends and the public that he has just re-
ceived, in addition to his former stock the fol
lowing articles: a.
Carrey's Ploughs, No. 2&3
Horse collars and blind brides
Harness and Trace Chains
Wedding hoes Of various sizes.
Cut and wrought nails of all sizes
A good assortment of common and fine
granite, china and glass wares.
A variety of family groceries and pIanta.
ton supplies.
All OF the above articles will be sold very
low for cash.
march l. 4 II. V. BABIN.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-09-13
GREAT BARGAINS IN BOOKS,
MFDTCINES 4. FANCY GO0DG

The largest and best selected stock Of
books, fancy goods, botanic and mineral med
icines can be found at Geo. N. Heroman's
book store in this town, opposite the Metho-
dist Church. His stock consists chiefly Of
every description of goods, usually found in a
miscellaneous store, all of which viii be sold
as cheap or cheaper than at any other estab.
lishment in this city. Please call and salts.
fy yourselves.
Terms cash, Barter or approved paper.
GEO. M. HEROMAN.
Opposite the Methodist Church.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-09-13

BOOKS BOOKS!!
Burton's Anatomy of Melancholy
John Horne Tooke's Diversions Of Farley,
Motifs Travels in Europe and the Fast
~Starkhoue's History of the Bible,
United States Drawing Book,
Calloot's Musical Grammar,
Thomson's Materia Medica and Anatomy,
Duuglison's Practice of Medicine,
Dunglison's Therapeutics and Materia Me-
dica,
Wilson's Human Anatomy,
Graham's Elements Of Chemistry,
Druits Modern Surgery,
La Places Mscanique Celeste,
The Select works of Mrs. Ellis,
Annan's Difficulties of Armenian Methodism,
Russel's Sermons,
Just received and for sale by
GEO. M. HEROMAN,
d Opposite the Methodist Church.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-09-13
FOUND.

A silver watch, on the road leading to
Duf7s Ferry,fhe owner can recover the same
by paving for this advertisement, and proving
property.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-09-13

TAKEN up by Henry Lusk about II miles
from Baton Rouge, a brown OK, branded G. K.
swallow fork on the right ear and crop on the
left, the lower part of the tail cut off, high
horned and high buned. The owner is reques-
ted to take him away by conforming to the
law.
june I4--10. ] R. DUFROCQ, Ranger
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-09-13
SAW MILL.

The proprietor informs his friends and The
public in general, that he has finished his re-
pairs to the mill, and that he is prepared TO
execute all orders which may be conflded
10 his care withdespatcb. Lumber Of all des-
~cription and boards constantly on hand. 70,
sale cheap, for cash only.
NAV 10 FREDERIC ARBOUR.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-09-13

TAKEN up by s. Cobb, about IL miles
from Baton Rouge a black steer, smooth crop
on the left ear and saw-set on the right, bran.
dedl U.A, about 3 years old. The owner IS
requested tottaife them sway, by complying to
the Law. LR.D UFROCQ, Ranger.
June Ills.
TAKEN up by 3. Cobb, about - miles
from Baton Rouge a brown COW, about five
wears old, no brand, smooth crop onathe right
and hole and saw-set on the left ear, also a
calf. The owner rs requested TO take them
away and conform to the law,
J.DUFROCQ, Ranger.
june lis.
TAKEN up by M. Grayless, q roam poney,
branded "A. on the left shoulder, about IL
hands high, about II years old The owner
is requested to take HIM away by conforming
10 me law. j.. DLFROCQ. Ranger.
June lis,
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-09-13

Ut. BEAUREsARp. surgeon-dentis, phpiI Of
the celebrated DR.. Knapp, having settled for
some time in this town. offers his services in
the various branches ofhis profession to the
inhabitants ofEast and West Baton Rouge.
He holds his Office at the house occupied by
DR.. Vasquez, opposite Mr.. Mayer.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-09-13

B L 4 Ck W 7 n U.
The Undersigned having established him.
self in the shop, formally occupied by A. G.
Mangrum, is prepared to execute all kinds OF
work in his line. He hopes by his punctuality
and attention TO business, to merit public pat.
ronage.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-09-13
THOMAS GrBBEs MORGAN.
y HNH IT III
No. II, Royal street. NeW Orleans.

Having for many years devoted much ofhis
time to the examination ofland titles, tenders
his professional services to those whose inter.
ests are affectedundar the late act of Congress,
providing for the adjustment ofland titles in
Louisiana and Arkansas.
July 20. "a 6m.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-09-13
NOTICE.


Nix. s. Mrs. FUEHrEs DESTROYS Of perma-
nently locating themselves in this city, req.
pectfulIy inform their friends patrons and
tn public in general that they have leas--
ed the property Of Mr.. r. e. Morgan, for
merly occupied as the LAND Office" for the
purpose of opening a Boarding and day
school for young ladies'. This location is one
Of the most desirable for an institution of this
kind being very retired and The pupils can
enjoy the benefits Of physical exercise with
out exposure.
The school room is large and pleasant, The
dormitory convenient and airy, The play
grounds spacious and shady. This place is
unrivalled as a school.
The department in English and in French,
will be conducted by Mrs. NJ. v. Fuertes,
aud the branches will be taught in either
language.
Mrs. Rosa Fuertes will take charge Of the
domestic affairs.
The instruction in vocal and instrumental
music (PianoD Spanish, Italian and Latin,
instructed by Mr., A. K. Fuertes. Guitar
by Mr.. or Mrs Fuertes.
The teachers will spare no pains TO give
satisfaction TO those who will honor item
with their confidence. The discipline will
be that Of ludlciOus parents towards their chill
dren. Every means will be male use Of, to
renderth exercises pleasant and profitable,
particular attention will be paid TO the nor
al, intellectual and physical education Of pu.
pills. The school room will be made as pleas
ant as possible, consistent with duty.
The subscribers avail themselves Of this
opportunity to lender their grateful thanks to
their patrons, aud are truly sensible o the
obligations received, they pledge themselves
to continue their efforts and hope by infatiga.
bic oxertions, to merit a share Of patronage.
The institution will be opened for the re-
ception Of pupils on the LIST Monday in Sep
TENDER.
A committee Of eight gentlemen appointed
to visit the school a tany hour, during the re-
citations.
The exercises win compose the following
orders
PRIMARY oLAssBs-Spelling, reading Ar
ithmetic and writing.
INTERMEDIATE CLAssEs-Arithmetic, geo.
graphy, photography, Grammar, History y.
=. and composition.
IIiGnER Observation-Disclosures, Geography
with the use Of the globes. Natural history,
Composition, Modern and ancient history, bo-
tany, rhetoric, mythology, chemistry and as
tronomy.
TERMS.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-09-13
TIN COPPER & SHEET IRON WARE

TIN COPPER & SHEET IRON WARE
MANDATORY.
The subscriber respectfully informs his
friends and The public generally, that he con-
tinues to work at the above business at his
old stand on Main st. near the Methodist
Church, where he will be happy to receive
the patronage OF his friends and the public.
He has always on hand a fine assortment OF
tin ware, Cutters and spouts made and put
up in the shortest order. Stove pipe, all
kind of tin, copper or sheet iron ware repair
ed. All work entrusted to him will be exc
cuted with neatness and despatch.
nov. 80 1914.
JOHN TILANO.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-09-13

VEGETABLE AND FLOWER SEEDS.
A large and fresh assortment Of the above
just received and for sale by, :
A. MONTAN.
Nov l6 Al.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-09-13
Louisiana Penitentiarys

Messrs. Mediation, Pratt, a. Co, Lessee
Of the Louisiana Penitenttary would inform
the citizens Of Louisiana and the South gen.
orally, that they are manufacturing and will
have constantly on hand Bagging and Bale
rope, coarse negro shirtings and drillings, lin
seys, colored and white, the best coarse negro
shoes, &c. &c. They also continue the foun-
dry business.
". n. They will purchase delivered at the
Penitentiary, large or small lots of Wool,
clean or in the bur, for which they will ex-
change manufactured articles or pay cash.
LOUISIANA PENITENTIARY.
The improved Sub Soil Ploughs, are manu-
featured and sold at the Louisiana Peniten-
tiary.
HEAVY LOWELL SHIFTING.
The very best articles Of heavy Lowell
Cottons, Liusey, and Kersey, manufactured
at the Louisiana Penitentiary, superior TO that
of any other manufacture. Planters are re-
quested to call and examine our goods before
purchasing.
MOLAssES BARRELS.
We will engage from 8 to 10000 molasses
barrels 10 be ready for next years, crop. Plan
tiers wishing to have their supply for next
season, will please call and examine the ar
ticle.
TOOLS.
Several lots Of Carpenter & Blacksmith's
tools for sale.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-09-13
ISAAC JOHNSON,

1 certify the foregoing to he a true copy @
the original on file in my office.
(Signed) ADAM WINTHROP, Clerk.
aug. 2 no 26 I845.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-09-13
LOUISIANA PENITENTEARY

Several lots of Carpenter & Blacksmith's
tools for sale.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-08-22

who furnished Mr.. Jefferson with aborig-
inal vocabularies of the dialects OF his day,
to be used in answer TO tie inquiries OF
Catharne the Great, expressed the opin-
ion that .his ancient people did not use a
+ before the epithet, but were called AL
legewee. The word Alleghang has come
down to us from the earliest times, as the
name of the grea. right hand fork of the
Ohio, and also as the name, from the
same remote period of antiquity, of the
chain Of mountains of which the stream
itself may be said TO be the most north
easterly tributary. In this form ii is evil
IDENTIFY local term, applied geographical
ly according TO the general principles OF
the Indian languages, like hanna in Sus-
quehanna, and hammock in the Rappahan-
mock, which appear TO denote, in each
case, river or torrent of water. BY re-
moving this local infection, we have Al
leghan as the proper term for the people,
and | have felt sustained, by this induc-
tive process, in regarding Alleghan as the
original cognomen Of the mound build
ers" of North America.