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Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-08-08

The BowIE KNrFE.-I have heard it
stated, that a blow from one we'll vie lded
Is sufficient to break a mans arm. Ger
tain it is; that | have myself seen SOULS of
Mexicans brought from the battle-ground
ofSan Jacinto, on which Texas gained
her Independence, hat were cleft nearly
through the thickest part ofthe bone be-
hind, evidently at one blow, and with suffi-
cient force to throw out extensive cracks,
like those of a starred glass This is more
true to factthan complimentary to Mexi-
can valor, At the same, time it proves that
old adages may occasionally be mistaken.
ale that fights and runs away does
not always "liye to fight another day."
Bowie went to Texas during the troubles
proceeded the independence Of that
country, and was lying sick in bed at the
Fortress of the Alamo, when, on the 9th
of March, 1886, it was stormed by Santa
Anna and taken, Bowie was murdered
upon his. pillow, The hand that
formed the dreadful knife could no longer
WELD it.-English Colonial Magazine.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-08-08

II II with pleasure that we see. it an,
nounced by a communication In this days
paper that Col. Stephen Henderson has
consented to become a idato for the
vacant place In the State Senate, which
has occurred by the resignation of Dr. w.
II. Scott. Col. Henderson having yield.
ed 10 the solicitations of his personal and
political friends TO permit his name thus to
bc used has Indeed complied withtho wishes
OF a large portion Of the Parish. Tho
Colonel has resided the greater portion
ofhis life In this parish, and chose as his
partner ia life . lady of this parish, and in
our midst has reared a large aud interest.
ing family.
COL Henderson has a large property
within two miles of this town, and q large
interest within IL limits. his ~tnterests then
ARE identified with the farmer and citizen
ofthc town, his public spirit has beenso Of
ten exhibited, that Il Is scarcely necessary
10 re6erto II; and we need only 10 cite his
active and efficient zeal In the patriotic
scenes which lately transpired in refer.
cnre to volunteers tor the Rio Grande and to
make provisions for the families OF the ob.
s,nt volunteers, to prove that time and age
have not cooled his public spirit, and his
Patriotism. We too entertain a partially
for the Coloacl, because during a consid.
cradle portion ofhis life he was q meohan.
ic-and by his labor in that respectable
calling, supported not only his own, but
the family Of another, We are however,
among those who are willing 10 admit that
the possession of striking private virtues
or even noble public sentiments are not
OF themselves sufficient qualifications for
important public station, unless the candi.
date possess talents and qualifications
which lit him To discharge the duties which
will dcvolve upon him, Col. Henderson
has spent his life in this parish-a life OF
activity, toll and perscveance-lis meth.
oiical habits--his mtiring attention-his
ready resourcc-and sagacious judgement
in every thing to which he applies HIMSELF
constitute him most emphatieally a first
rate business man-such a business man
as there will be none in the Senate to sur
pass him-tor this is a quality in which both
houses Of this legislature, and indeed all
legislatures are remarkably and unhappi-
ly deficient. Col. Henderson possesses the
advantage Of speaking and writing both
French and English, with ease and propri.
otyS though he has not, we presume, any
Pretentions to lawyer.like oratory, we
predict that in all matters ofbusines he will
he a respectable and useful debater--
and not be surpassed by many in the intelli-
gent and efficient discharge Of duties that
may davolve upon him as a member of com.
With these claims and qualifications
we cannot hesitate to prolfer our jealous
to Col. Henderson, and to claim
for him the support of others, irrespective
ofpary.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-08-08

In PREss.-A new work, by Mr.. Thorpe
author Of tom Owen, abe Bee Hunter"
mysteries Of the Baekwoods," &c. &c.
entitled, Our ARMY on THE RIO GRANpE,
containing the particulars Of the moyement
Of the Army Of Occupation to the Rio Grande:
detailed accounts of the battles Of Palo Alto
and Resaca de Ia Palma, and OF the surrender
OF the city Of Matamoros, with descriptions 81
scenery, &es illustrated by 25 engrasings, a
mong which are:
The Cathedral, Matamoros.
The Battle Field of Palo Alto.
Maj. Ringold's Grave, Point Isabel.
Interior view of Fort Brown, showing the
graves Of Ma, Brown and Lieut.. Stevens.
Battle Fieldof Resaca de Ia Palma.
Ruined Barracks, Matamoros.
View of the city of Matamoros, from Fort
Brown.
Gen. Taylor's head quarters.
Alto.
Grave Of Lieut.. Cochran, PaIo Alto.
Private Residences, Malamoros. &c.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-08-08

DREADFUL PGcrURE.-Tf any Northern
man has any idea of seeking office in this,
city, let him heed my counsel, and remain
at home. The Navy department has near
ly thirty applicants for each office in its
gift. A clerk is employed, whose whole
business it is to endorse and file those ap-
plications.-You may Judge sofnewhat OF
their number. What is true of this, is
true Of every other department. Over one
hundred applications, on an average, are
made for each vacancy. As soon as it is
known thata man is sick, his physician is
consulted as to the probable chance of his
getting well, and then as to the applicants
chance for filling the vacancy. A clerk
in the P~ost-ofice Department died a few
weeks ago; his salary was from twelve to
fifteen hundred dollars per year; yet all
his furniture was mortgaged, and his wife
borrowed the candle with which she
watched his sick couch. And many a n
who has come from the South, or West OF
East, and fallen into the extravaganza and
fashion of the metropolis, has been indebt.
ed to his brother clerks for his shroud and
coffin. Cor. ~. T.. Puritan.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-08-08

Pretty GooD.-Tbere is n fable anon
the Hndoos that thief, having been de.
tected and condemned to die, thought upon
an expedlent by winch he might bo rescued
from death He sent for the iaiIor, and
told him he had a secret to disclose tn the
King, and when be had dono 50 hs would
be ready to die. The King sent for him to
know what The secret was. He told him
hs knew tho art Of producing trees that
should bear gold. The King accompanied
by his prime ministers, Courtiers, and
priests, came with the thief 10 d certain
spot, where they began their nominations.
The thief then produced a piece Of gold.
declaring that if soWn it would produce a
tree every branch Of which should bear
gold. Out added he. "lhls must be put
in the ground by a person perfectly honest.
lam not so,and therefore pass it to your
Majesty" The King replied. When |
was a boy, / remember taking something
from my father, which, although /. triae,
prevents me from being the proper person.
| pass It, therefore, to my prime minister. :"
The minister said. ~ receive the taxes of
the people, as am exposed 10 many temp.
t%atIons, how can | be perfectly honest? /
thefsf@e gVe It . the prize l." The priest
the same as to his cond uct in
receiving tho sacrifices. At length the
thief exclaimed. Il know not why we
should not all four be hanged, since not
one of Us is honest.' The King wassso
at the ingenuity of. the thief that
he granted him a pardon. Search for the
moral. 50 -
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-08-08

MgxteAs NEws.-The Pensacola Dem.
oerat received papers from Vera Cruz,
brought by the frigate Raritan. We ex.
tract one paragraph from the Democrat
The u. =. r. ftaritan left vera Cruz on
the l7th Jtly. The Vera Cruz papers Of
the 18th and 10th publish the news ofthe
Oregon treaty under the head of "very i'm.
p6rtant news" The papers state that IN
consequence ofthis treaty, the Mexicans
aro called upon TO make increased Efforts
to save thev country from the rapacily Of
'Dcl Sorte.' They remind the Mexicans
OF the manner in which the French were
driven nut Of Span after Madrid, and all
the cities Of Spain wcro III possession Of
the French which was Il. guerilla war.
fare, numbering small parties Of the enemy
Wherever thop were found, i. @. assassina.
ton. Paredcs had not left the city Of
Mexico and hc could not raise n body Of
5000 mtn to follow him. There is moth.
to prevent Gen. Taylor marching dir.
Getty into the city Of Mexico. There are.
no troops to oppose him.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-08-08

VoLUSTEERs.-The Louisiana volunteers
having been disbsnded, the two companies
belonging to this parish are looked for with
considerable anxiety. They bad not yet arriv-
"a ID New Orleans on Thursday, when the
Belle Creas left, they, howeser, were hourly
expected. 1t is not probable they will one
home before Wednesday or Thursday next.
IF they arrive in daytime preparations have
been made to receive them with a general
salute. They we're the first 10 rush to the
battle. field. and that circumstance alone is
proof Of their valor. They went, expecting a
battle. and if they have been disappointed
d not deserve the less credit for having had
Nc chance % distinguish themselves. Honor
de- the Louisiana volunteers
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-08-08

Provisions MADE FOR THE DISABLED OF
our ARMY.-It is worthy of Especial con-
sideration, as to how much should be done
for tho disabled soldiers wounded in the
service of their country on the Rio Grande,
and for the widows and orphans of the
brave men, who lost their lives in the Palo
Alto and Resaca de Ia Palma. We have
not seen as much in the newspapers on
this subject as we could wish. Public op-
inion should be. reused, to force our Nation
al Legislators to act promptly and liberally
in this important matter. The following
from a late number of the Mobile Adver.
tiser, applying to special cases so truly
represents those of all who have suffered,
that we transfer it to our columns as some-
thing worthy ofespecial attention
Il have melancholy intelligence to com.
municate. The gallant Capt. Page is no
He departed this life on board the
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-08-08

"OLp RouGu AND RnADy."-We have
hoard several very good anecdotes rela.
ted ofGn. Taylor, by u gentleman who
served under him In Florida, The follow.
ing is one ofthe number. During tho war
with the S%etninoles, the army was fra.
quently supplied with corn, which had
became damaged by exposure to damp air.
Gen. Taylor had o horse which was cali.
cd Clay. bank" n very good animal, but
he did not particularly fancy Uncle Sans
misiy %ratiGns. The General used 10 par-
take Of the same fare rs the soldiers under
him, and 50 did "Clay.bant,' so far ns
the corn was concerned, but he was q Iii.
tie dainty.
The general wa very fond of hominy,
and masty corn made anything but n pleas.
ant diet, He would not lay himself liable 10
q suspicion Of "piekihg,' 10 the prejudice Of
the soldiers, 80 old Clay-bank would be let
loose among the sacks Of corn, aud nfer
smelling very carefully, the sagacious an.
imal would eofnmenee gnawing II hole into
the one which pleased him. Thesgeneral
would watch the manctvre until he saw
"Cny.banh," had made b choice, then,
calling his servant, would direct him to
have "Clay.bnBk" stabbed Immediately
for tar he might do mischief; but, he
would soy, 'as the animal has gnawed a
hole in the bag, take out q quart or so Of
the corn and make II dish of hominy." The
trick was played several times, but bye
and bye II became known that whenever
Clay.bant gnawed into II sack, sweet corn
was to be found, and tho Incident became
a standing joke during the war
Lancaster Union.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-08-08

Our readers viii perceive by an article
IN another column, that a portion 0 fground
u this town has been ceded by the Gener.
al government to the State of Louisiana. as
a site for the State-house and other public
buildings. There is no doubt, that the lie.
gislature viii perform the duty incumbent
on them, and we may now look upon the
seat ofgovernment as permanently Fixed in
Baton Rouge.
We hope our citizens who feel an inter-
est In this matter win try their utmost to
make this town what it ought to be, and
win cooperate with the town authorities i,
whatever has a tendency to improve II, an.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-08-08

pearance and comfort. We are surprised
to sec 80 lttlo spirit, among two Or three
Of those men who own most Of tho vacant
property III THE town, and who win be most
benefited by the location Of the scat Of
government, in making improvements.
Even the ordinances about side wallis are
looked upon by them rs unjust and oppres.
sive. This should not ba. Our whole M
bition should be, 80 TO improve this deligh.
ful spot, 50 ma To tempt The man Of fortune,
and others who may want n good country
residence. to cnfne and establish themselves
among ug. Much depends on our own es.
~cftions TO ensure our prosperity.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-08-08

Tho American Flag, published at Matamo.
ros, says the wounded Mcxicans left insthe
Hospitals, are mostly up and about. as well as
they can get about, deprived of legs, arms or
otherwise lnutilatod. Their Government Of
fers little or no compensation for the suffer-
fngsthey have endured 90. her account. The
Flag proposes that a subscription for their re.
lief be opened Throughout the United States.
Il Il believed that several Mexican officers
in disguise aroskalkiog about Matarnoros for
the purpose Of persuading tho Mexican SOLE
diers who have recovered Of their wounds, to
join tbeir ~regiments--aud 25 or 30 have al
ready left Matamuros in squads for that pur-
pose.
These worthy officers in dis guisc stand a
good chance of being brought up by a round
tufn.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-08-08

Som ETHfNg EEw-We have received the
brst number Of n newspaper Just established
at NatNnoroH, entitled r., Liberal, or tho Ii.
bbfaIs printed in Tho Spanish language only,
II a~uRtaIns the pfatenaions Of Mexieoajn her
controversy 10 fight. ebe ran easily raise m
army Of 100000 mon, all Of whom would make
good soldiers, aud would have nothing 60 fear
from a nation whese permanent army amounts
to only 5000 tnen~aud the volunteers, howe
YER brave they may BE- whilst tthtrnp ldf their
own country, would have no zValdtiF I'M n Tor
etgn land WHITTIER tddy had come for the par-
pUse Of conquest.
"Surh soldthfs" FlrR III l.itterat 1t The end
of tia article. care net turing! Tor foreign rt,i@
quest, nor will Mexico eyer suffer herself to
be conquered - But if by al unexpected r..
verse Of fortune Meytco should lgIl in The
atfugglF, 1t VIII be- BECAUSE not Il soldier II
left 10 beata nueket IN defence Of tho Cogn.
try. II she do fail, Tho ronqurffhr artnvwrIl
tiud nothing nj the vesltgea Of A valiant pel.
pie, who refused To ssurviveathcir country or
to wear the bonds Of Blavery.''
These continents uttered at the prnaent
mofnelt lat Matamorop, are singular, but enti.
rely harInIess. Thor Tres publication in a
occupied by American troops a nd gov
erned by martial law, il. a proof Of the con.
with which tho pretonsions and brava.
does Of the Moxicans are regarded. Il shows
Tie respect in which The liberty Of The
il held by our people perhaps this tole.
Of Mexican prejddicos wilInot be with.
out it, effect upon the enlightened men of
that nation,-Courrisr
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-08-08

Among the amusements placarded at
Rochester on the 4th inst, was the feat,
which somebody informed the public, in a
huge handbill, he intended to perform, Of
jumping at a certain hour of the day, from
the centre ofthe Genesee falls into the
stream below, in order, like Sam Patch, to
show that ''some things a be done as
well as others" An immense crowd of
course collected, but no Patch appeared at
the time appointed, nor an hour afterwards:
so that the assemblage erawled off a $ slyly
as possible, and not an individual could be
found afterwards who would acknowledge
he was present at the entertainment.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-08-08
BATON RIO d,
SATURDAY, AUGUST 9Th.
Ths GaFftr. our 7~trms=From and alter

The Garttir. our 7trms-From and after
hfa date va shall Invariably charge as fol
eve
For ant years subscription II paid
previous to expiration Of term, 70 Vo
II paid after, and the trouble OF run
ming after Ia Wv
Advertising and aub by the year, w 0o
CARDS Of Doctors, lawyers. &c. per
year. W.
Advertising per square 10 Tines 70
eungtitutale asauafe, onelnsettloh5 eV
Every subsequent inHertteti, bVo'
Announcing a candidate for public
""@ ~ s~a6aafber1 ~ 90
,nInt' y AZ. fnon.aubsertbprl ~ 90
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-08-08

GRAvE.YARp,-We have repeatedly
calledlhe attention of our citizens to the
state Of the Protestant graye.ya IN this
town. Often have we, in accompanying
tho remains OF our acquaintance 10 their
last abode, mourned ut the dissertation of
tombs, the brcakiug of tonbstonesa and tbe
digging up of fences, placed by the hand of
affection or friendship to marie the spot
where the remains of some cherished friend
has been deposited We often find per-
sons entertaining the same views as our.
selves, but so fur, norman has undertaken
any steps to attempt to remove the evil.
Incur opinion, the amount required to en-.
close the ground, could easily be.raised BY
subscription, and liza small house was
built ut the entrance for the use Ola sexton.
n suitable person would soon be fbund-to
fulfil the duties oftaking care of the place
ifhe were allowed the@ benefit dfdiggins
the graves for those who have to pay for
having itdone. We hope some RESPONSE
BILE citizen, who feels interested, will take
the matter in hand, assured that the under
taking is certain TO be crowned with sue
cess,
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-08-08

adjournment. The resignation Of Mr..
Haywood, Of N. c., which occurred on
the g5th ult, produced no little %eonslerna.
ton In political circles, Mr.. II. was a
democratic member. opposed to many Of
the features Of the bin before the Senate
His vote was counted on with much conf
denee by his party, nevertheless, and his
resignation just Ms the dnal vote was com.
log on was like tho explosion Of bomb
shell. The Union announces this step IN.
der the caption. "The Revenue BIN IN
haager'-"YofM Caro1iaa betrayed' !
embelisbed with such typographical sub.
~tleties, big capitals and marks Of eselama.
ton, "a denotes evident alarm. Tho cor.
respondent 0fths Baltimore Patriot, PR
Contra, considers Thai Mr.. Haywood re.
sigiation secures the passage Of the bin.
The writer must have thought Mr.. II.
would have voted against II had he remain.
cd IN the Senate. The safne authority
states that Mr.. J~arnagin, Il wing Senator
from Iennessse, will vote iorit under in.
structions from the Legislature. II hae
been understood for some . days that the
late ofthe bill depended upon the vote Of
these W Senators, Messrs, Haywood and
Jarnagtn and athe resignation of one Of
them ut this tAisis, and the doubt yet
hanging over tie views Of the other, have
created an unusual excitement among free
traders and pro]tectionists. Tho result
will soon come.=-pi c8ytnf.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-08-08

ADVICE ron SUmMER.-Don't german.
d'ze. We hate a glntton at all times, but
especially in summer. It is monstFous to
see men, when the mercury Sup 100 deg,
cram a pound of fat meat down their
throats. Doa't you know that animal food
increases the bile7 Eat sparingIy, and be-
sure you masticate we'll whata YOU eat.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-08-08
Baton Rouge, July 30th, 1876.

CoNGREss.-The River and HarBor
BM-The Tarif.-Since our last publica-
ton the proceedings in Congress on the
Gath and 25th ult. have been received.
Amongst the important bills disposed of
by the National Legislature wa the Riv-
er and Harbor bill, which passed the Sem
ate on the oath, as it came from the
House of Representatives. Among the
appropriations in this bill is one of $50,
600 for the improvement Of the river above
the falls, and $4,000 for the improves
ment Of the Ohio below the Falls, Miss
issippi, Missouri and Arkansas rivers, and
$4,000 for the improvement ofRed Riv-
er.
In the Senate the debate upon the Tar.
ifbill was continued without any diminu.
ton Of interest. Mr.. Webster comnenc.
ed his argument against the bin n the
25lh, and did not conclude il before the
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-08-08

Alta special meeting Of the members Of Dc
Soto Lodge, No. T.. L. O. O. i. held al
their Lodge Hal, in The topn of Baton
Rouge, on the 29h aust, tho foHowiag
Preamble aud Resolutions tccre ananim.
ou$ly adopted:
"AVhereas il has pleased Almighty God
in the dispensation of his Providence to re-.
move from amongst us by death, our worthy
Brother, BENJAMIN. w. SLocuM-
Therefore, be it Resolved-that we offer
our heartfelt syrnpathies to the afflicted rola-
lives and friends Of The deceased and tender
to his bereaped widow and orphan that friend.
ship and protection which NE owe them ac-
cording to the established rules of our BeneVo-
lent Order and that as token Of our res.
pect, we will attend attend his funeral in a
body, wearing the usual badge of mourning,
which We will continue to wear for thirty
daysYand clothe The Charter Of cur Lodge, in
the habiliments Of mourning, during the re-
mainder Of the present quarter.
Resolved-that copy Of the above Resolu-
ton be transmitted to the family of our de-
parted Brother, and thai it be published in both
the newspapers Of this town.
A true extract from The minutes of the
Lodge. JAMES COOPER,
Secretary, pro tenn.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-08-08

CoNsTHvoftvE PowBRs.@A committee y
q public meeting Of citizens, who bad been
directed to perform certain duties that rsquif.
cd a prottaeted sitting at d hotel feeling an
aching void" "in their midst,'' It was proposed
by the chairman that a dinner be ordered,
But d sefdpaIous member expressed doubt Of
thgif authority to dine in thoir "%ofieial cana.
city," whefesupon tho chairman s]tlenced All
the doubts Of the demurrer on that point. by
reminding him Of tho last resolution. which
empowered The committee ITO I'll all yaea1.
CIes that might occur In their own body"
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-08-08
MECHANICS ASSOCIATION.

The Regular meeting of the above AsEoci~
atiau will he held THE evening Saturday
sh August, al q o'clock.
ny order Of the President,
A p]unetual Attendance In fequeeted, 1t is
expected that every member will throw away
an p]ersooal and party feeling until the objects
of The Society be fulfilled.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-08-08

Died at st. Josephs, Tensas, on SUNDAY
evening, % ult., after an illness of 8 hours
Matilda Bowie, youngest child Of Calvin s
and Ann E. s. .Routh, in the 22st month of
her age.