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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-08-18

prom the New Orleans Delta, Augusta
The ships Norfolk Henry Pratt, Charles Carroll and
ark Parthian arrived yesterday from Brazos St Jago,
bringing eleven companies OF the Louisiana Volunteers,
viz : Company L, Capt. McNamar Company i, Capt
Rosseau; Company II, Capt. Price; Company u, Capt.
Freeland Lieuts Hays, Higgins, Donald and Curiey
two companies from Baton Rouge under Csps Steward
and Beale This detachment IL under the command oil
Major Fowler
Companies T., O. A, b, J-Captans willard, Comstock,
Hunt Ricardo Leuts Smith, Patterson Charles, Hen
men, Tay lor Ezekiel, Parker, Petts-rotal, 633 men
The schooner Eufaua, brought up Captains smith and
Shirley, OF the Alabama volunteers Ia discharged u s.
soldiers, and 80 volunteers.
Godfrey Pope, who an officer OF the Kentucky
volunteers recently shot near Matamoras by sent.
neil II late in the evening or night the sentinel
challenged Mr. Pope he approached him he continued
10 advance without giving the countersign, whereupon
the sentinel fred and killed him. He put under
arrest but investigation Of the unfortunate occur
renee he was disc harged
IRON the New Orleans Pcayune, Aug 0
Gov. johnson has taken the responsibility of instruct.
ing the Paymsser of the United states Army this point
to allow the volunteers from this State full pay without
soppage drawback for clothing. In this decision OF
the Governor the Paymaster has sgnifed his acques-
The disbanded volunteers Will therefore receive
enable OF the volunteers 10 draw a sum sufficient TO
take them home Many Of the dsbanded troops have
gone away without full pay In future such injustice
will be obvated In regard to the 9Th and 9Th Colones
Peyton's and Feaherson's Regiments some doubts have
been entertained whether they will be paid OF not under
the orders of the War Department That they will be
ultimately paid, there can be doubt But 70 defer pay.
ment for time Is equivalent to denial of all payment
When they mustered out Of the service they will
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rushing to the trial The pole is to be scaled the
treasure is 10 be lowered the lists open the world
may enter. Here then may he seen the and
ingenuity of natures children. The prize would
totally beyond their reach yet their minds bent
bodies ladders hoops chains leaning pyramids until at
last some daring spirit reaches the suspended treasure
As the evening shades prevail the iestisy commences
within DOORS where the victos of the day rewarded
by the maidens OF their choice The sole object Of the
separate villagers is to excel in all they undertake in
common In their agricultural ursuits the same emu
ation exists when they 60 into battle what desperate
eas of bravery will they not attempt to wear the VIC
tors crown Indissouble bonds of friendship bind them
together and they have been the white mans friend
Their honesty and industry is proverbal and Well cult
waited fields and well stocked farms give token of much
thrift independence They strict observers Of
the Catholic faith the priests being allowed to live in
their villages If it had not been for these Indians New
Mexico would long since have been by the
rounding indian tribes They do not make war trade
but their bravery is unequaed in the redress Of inju
ries.
Santa Fe is the capital of New Mexico II is small
end uncomfortable village in its most prosperous days
having had population Of more than 2000 and 1t
upon the decline II is situated twenty miles from
the Rio Grande upon the east side II owing to an
tensvc with the State Of Missouri and the gold
mines in the vicinity that has given Santa Fe name
abroad From Santa Fe large wagon road winds around
through the valleys and energies out into the plains be-
fore reaching Red river Through the Mountains to San
Miguel OF ell Bado is fifty miles San Miguel is situated
upon small creelor river called Pecas River, which
takes its rise within fifteen miles OF santa ne and alter
running six hundred miles falls into the Rio Grande.
About halfway between Santa Re and San Miguel IS the
celebrated Pecas village being of the same tribe that has
been described but claiming more ancient origin Ihey
have no records, but governed by oral traditions
They the Catholic faith but strange to tell they
say they waiting the return Of their great King who
promised them tina he would return in due season. and
from time immemoria have they preserved the same fire
that was burning upon his departure. They describe
him as their great King and Saviour, and they take II by
in watching the fire. which is preserved in deep
well cellar The old and most decrepid are destined
to the neverending watch. In latter years great SICK
prevailed amongst them and the village went TO de-
cay in consequence They became fearful that 1t was
some visitation and about the year 1882 lslO they
moved the west side OF the Rio Grande to small viii
age called Jemas about fifty miles from Santa Fe where
they carried the everlasting fire, to continue its omnous
blaze through all time
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off the names and tails of the dead horses about
the hair being an article of m erchapdise.

off the names and tails of the dead horses about
the hair being article of m Merchandise
A DEATH AvENoEp-Lieut Chadbourne killed,
when in the OF taking possession Of battery by two
lancers A brother officer, avenged his death, by in
stantly killing both Of the Mexican soldiers with his ow
hand.
A raw recruit from the Sucker State, came upon pa
rade the other day at the Jefferson Bsrracks says the
Repeiie looking rather troubled for want Of seep-
indeed he had stood sentry all night he could not have
presented careworn expression or countenance
Why, jeff" inquiries old acquainta1De, belonging
to another mess Whats the matter You looked sewed
upw
"Oh, we'll" says jeff resgnedly +" I'll git used to it,
reckon, afore we git inter reglar action"
Get used to what 2" inquired his friend.
why, used to sleeping my arms !" responded Jeh.
You see the sergeant of issued orders for to
practice sleeping arms we'll have to do II In
camp and might as well commence now; so last night
struck q spread top Of my muskct, with my canteen
for pillow and it awful hard sleeping IT'S good
to be expecn an enemy though for the Teller who
does his duty is to keep wide awake"
Hahaha !" burst his acquaintance, why don't you
lay your arms beside you p
Some of the other fellars did that" said JEFF but
20 In for obeying orders :"
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No. XII.


MArAxoRAs, Mexico, July "A, 1916.
A considerable portion ofthe army has left Mat
amoras. Tomorrow Captain Duncan's battery
marches by land for Camargo, escorted by infan-
try, and probably few dragons. The roads are
now almost impractca BILE, and his journey may
occupy IL or Is days. This place is now almost
wholly in the possession of the volunteers and ran
gers, and the poor natives are in constant alarm
at the brandshing of pistols and bowie knives.
They seem to think that the inmates of the lower
regions have escaped, such is their terror on ac-
count of the lawless 7sjawos. A small number of
regular troops will be left at Fort Brown, which
latter will be under the command of Capt. Lowd
of the I'd artillery, who was so conspicuous in its
memorable defence In addition to this force will
be regiment or two of volunteers; and under
stand Gen Hamar OF Ohio, who has lately received
the appointment of Brigader General under the
new volunteer law, is to be left the commander in
this part Of the border. He is, as the country
knows, an able legislator and a slight acquaint-
ance satisfies me that when his talents are turned
towards the art and practice ofwar, he will make
u distinguished soldier.
:. The two companies which sailed from New
York on the 18th June, under Capt. Swartwout,
for the Brazos, have arrived after passage of for
y-two days. They proceed directly to Camargo,
and JON the artillery battalion.
Shouid we escape the rancheros and arrive safe
ly, you shall hear from us at Camargo if other
wise, and we are driven towards the capital,
promise reports as often as my keepers will per-
NIT.
General Tayor's practical obedience to the or
ders oil his government, was exempliied few
days ago. murder having been committed in
this city, the person suspected was immediately
arrested and turned over to the civil author,ties
the murdered man having been a Mexican. n i
understood, that Notwithstanding degree of
clamor and denunciaton among the friends
of the individual accused, the General had
determined that the law should take its course:
and is reported to have consoed them, with
the assurance that the man should not only be
tried before the Mexican court, but if that tribu
nal so decreed, he should be hung too. You, at
distance, can have no idea of the character of the
divers colored spirits which have assembled in
this captured city. Could You see their uniforms!
garnshed with weapons of every size and de-
scription. The task OF governing such an incon-
gruous mass is more difficult than that of winning
battles. am lover of my fellow men, but
have little hesitation in saying that were ! to
choose my friends and neighbors, they would not
be selected from among the sons OF Adam vis-
ting Matamoras at the present time. x. w.
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II III IS appears that the entire distance to the
GU of Mexico from this place, is 81 leagues, by
che route indicated by Arista. 1t should be recol
lected that the Spanish league is somewhat short
err than the English. You closely approximate in
multiplying by three and deducting one-eighth.
My list may appal our friends at the long march
before US, but they will at the same time be graft
fed that the politeness of the Mexican General in
chief has furnished US with information so accu-
rate and minute respecting the country through
which we advance. Every road is laid down land
not a hacienda, or scarcely rancho of any i'm
portance, is omitted. Now, If the Mexicans shall
oppose no obstacle after the manner of Palo Alto,
our march promises to be agreeable excursion
into the most beautiful of lands. However, in
cur tactics is the word of command, &C. Pass OBJ
stacle," and we shall endeavor to obey it so
promptly, that no beauty in nature of mountain,
plain, or river, shall be lost.
Ihe Rlo Grande is now alive with steamers,
ana the upward movement has commenced in
earnest Detachments are starting almost daily,
ihe companies of the first brigade set out to-day,
tne others will follow soon as transportation Is
provided Our late Inspector General, Colonel
fayne, having proceeded to Washington with the
Standards captured, It. Col. Belknap has been
appointed his successor. His large experience,
ana high military qualifications, peculiarly fit him
Tor this responsible station. 1t was this officer who
lea the eighth regiment of infantry in its famous
charge in the battle of Resaca de Ia Palma and
whom history will name as the hero Of that me-
morable day. KY.
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Naval Intelligence.

Capt Maxwell of the Robert Kerr, arrived yesterday
from Liverpool reports that the 25h when between
the Isle of Pines aud the Grand Caymsns he was chased
by suspicious, long low, rakish looking snack He
finally rounded to and up his colors the smack
bore away the wndward and he saw no more of her
~ o. Picayune, Hug. ..
We learn that Capt. Counor, late In command Of the
cutter Erie now repairing at Ere has been ordered TO
the command OF the Dallas which is now ready for
Capt Dobbins who has been long and faYorabiy known
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as of the best navgaors the lakes and late com
mander of the cutter Fancy has been directed to take
command of the Erie, in place of Capt Common.
II will be remembered that both Capt Dobbins and
CAPT Cennor in the navy during the war Of 1912
and did good service Their old friends will be happy
hear OF tn r being appointed to command where they
will be render important services to the CONNER
cal interests Of the lake country-Bufaio sddverfisr
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-12-26
.FFor the Gazette.

CrvrLrurN I'm requesting you to
publish in your valuable paper the call
am addressing 10 tho sugar planters for the
meeting which Ia 10 take place, 90 The 9th
Of January next, | think proper to send you
the annexed circulaf, by which YOU will
become fully ware Of what is going on.
For tho Inst 80 years. the more flourish
and civilized countries have been engag-
inr the mode mutual insurance, | mn n0w
proposing to p]Iantar7 that mutual insurance
has hoon proving 10 advantages every
where, II originated in the oil World.
It went across the OCEAN, and haa been es-
tabIished in New York, Boston. &c.
Louisiana, that rich and luxutiuat coun-
try, has been, by my ekerions. invited 10
share benefits Of SO advantageous d system
Of Insurance, and the great number Of
planters | made aware Of my prospects,
have, thus far, easily aud fully understood
the advantages to DO derived from such an
Insurance society Of their own, which
seeking no profits at all for itself should
ask them TO pay no premiums, but only the
very amount Of money destroyed by fire.
A great many planters have alieady
subscribed to the society and there are
strong prospects that within a few months
It will increase in number.
But all the advantages to he expected
from that society caunot be depended on,
lift Ia not regulated by wise, secure and
proper rules. It Is for that purpose that
/ call on the planters, Subscribers or not
to the society to attend the meeting to be
held IN the 9th Of January next, in which
the rules and regulations oftho society will
DO proposed, discussed and adopted.
In the expectation that you will publish
the said call TO planters In one oftho cdito.
rial colu ms Of your paper,
am, Gentlemen,
Your OFT Scrv't
T.. II. ANeAHMNrnE.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-12-26
MUTUAL ASSOCIATION OF
SCGAR PLANTERS AGAINST FIRE,
CXRCUXAR.
NnNEMnrR 0. 1916

NOVEMBER 3, 1916.
Sir IL have the honor of informing
you that almost all Of the Sugar planters Of
louisiana feel DESTROYS of forming the Mu-
mal Insurance Company against fire, for
the exclusive uso of sugar planters, of
which | have already spoken TO you.
They are all fully ware ofthe very
great advantages Of guaranty, security and
economy, to be derived from such q sys-
tenn of insurance.
In fact, the real advantages and beno
fits of such a corporation are to insure
planters for nothing, in such years when
no fire occurs, and insure them at very
low rates in years when fires do occur.
In short, according TO this mode Of Tnsu-
raoce, the planters themselves realize the
profits accruing at present to the now exist
ing companies.
The capital of the company to consist Of
a deposit Of a certain per centage, which
every planter shall be bound to effect in
becoming a subscriber to the company.
The amount thus paid in by each plan
ter, viii be no less to him, as he shall not
be bound to pay lthe same annually, as
is the case in the usual companies on
the contrary. it will remain to his credit,
and be deposited in bank, where it will
yield an interest that will assist to defray
the expenses of the company.
The said deposit not to be disposed Of
but to pay off that portion which each sub
scriher shall have to bear on losses sustain.
from Ere.
Every Planter viii have the privilege
20 withdraw from the Company whenever
he thinks fit TODD so; and in that case, the
amount remaining to his credit on what he
shall have paid in n subscribing 70 the
Company. shall he refunded 10 him.
The Planters win meet on the 9th jan
uary, 1917, at 10 o'clock, A. M. in the
Saloon adjoining the St. Louis Ball Room,
ii order to discuss and adopt the rules an
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]CuRTOsTTTEs.
T.. II. ~ANeAIMAnnE.

The shining mark at which death is said
To he fond oE shooting.
A foot Of the fine duck the fellow got
when he accijentIy fell into the river.
A bottle of tho no gnalI beer which the
follow thought Of himself.
The short stump of the candle Of n Jack
O'Lantern, with a p'rrlit of an individual
who was led astray by it.
Needle and thread with which the stitch
was taken in . mans side.
A link Of a chain from one Of Tho traces
oftbe past.
A sitting Of the sack which tho young
lady gave her Iover-togolher with the
knot hole through which he felt MS if he
could have squeezed himself.
Great Toe nail from the foot Of Mount
E,na-camo Of in consequence of VIC
lent eruption.
The hook aud line that caught tho f,h
from which the Diatonic scale was obtain.
cd.
The Ieaden sceptre which night, sable
goddess, from her ebon throne in rayIcss
majesty, stretches forth DER u sum 0 j q
world-contributed by Dr.. Young.
Remains Of that old blue coat which
was worn by Grimes, that good old man,
whom we shall see no more.
That very long pole which always knocks
down The most persimmons.
The anvil and hammer which were used
by the young man when hn for, ed The
check.
A battle axe that flew off the handle
during a celebrated wal Of words.
Tuft of that high grass out Of which the
chap was desired 10 come.
Part of the white of an egg which was
used in settling a great NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
of The grounds of the dispute-look like
coffee grounds.
A mask torn from the face Of masked
battery.
A laughing stock worn by the laugh
ing philosopher.
A button from the coat of arms which
adorned a nohleman's carriage.
A few feathers from the bed ola river.
The handle Of an old saw.
The regimenta's ola man Of war.
A feather from a wing of an army.
The ferrule of an officers staff.
The boot worn by the drowning
when he kicked the bucket.
The key used in winding up a speech
The wheel employed in spinning out a
discourse.
The beatle and wedge used in splitting
a difference.
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iNpORTAS'T NOTICE.
S. jacob Il Co.'S New Cheap
SYORF.

S.jACOBf, having established himself ia
New Orleans, for the purpose Of facilitating
their business in Baton Rouge, the under.
signed, have the honor to inform their friends
aud The pubic IN general, that being dssir-
aus Of preserving the character ofkeeptng a
Cheap Store,
in reality they will neneoforth have constant
lyon hand, an cal 'nsiyc assortment Of
Dry goods, and fancy arti-
clcs. G~Cntlcmcn's ready
made clothing. Shoes Of ev-
cry description, hats &C.,
from the best American,
French and German manu-
factories. Every article ne
cessary for toilette &C., &C.
Which goods will be sold at The lowest pos
able prices.
OPPEEHEIM and jacob
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-12-26

Coon SuGeEvrtoN.--The New York
Sun says: " The Red River is open oil The
winter, and navigable five hundred miles
above the Raft. and there is M old Spanish
.Foad direct to Santa Fe-the proper route
to throw in supplies 10 Gen. Kearney, as
shown in this map" The map referred to
is Ainsworth's map Of Mexico, a copy OF
which the editor of the Sun has seen, and
be p%rononnces it The best executed and
most minute map of the country extent.
He expresses a hope that the map will re-
published in this country, and we know
nothing of the description that is now
more wanting than a correct and well ex-
ecuted map of Mexico.
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Saddlery.

We have just received from New York an
assortm mt of saddles, brides etc, made ez-
pressly to order, and forming one of the lar,
rest and best assortments ever brought to
Baton Rouge, all of which We offer for sale at
the lowest New Orleans Cash prices.
Mems Creole, Butcher, Oregon, Mexican,
Paio Alto. Rough and Ready, Spanish, COL
umbian and American Saddles.
Ladies superior quilted seat, Fancy Blk,
Velvet and plain seat Saddles.
BOYS spanish, Creole, Columbian aid Amer
lean Saddles.
Trunks, Valises, double and single Sad
die Bags. Portmanteaux. Brides, Bride FL
lings, martingales, Worsted and Cotton Girths
and SircingIes, Stirrup feathers, Snaf7e and
Curb bits, Curb chains, Blind Brides, Collars,
Cart Harness, Planters Coach, Gig and
Twig Whips, Spurs, etc.
PHILLIPS and LANOUE.
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PART
FOR GRA-
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I'VE make this ]une10alIed liberal QGcr
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BATON ROUGE RACE
COURSE.
TO LOVERS OF FINE
SPORT AND RACE HORSES.

THE propristors have the pleasure of In
forming tie sporting community that they
have le1Ftd HE race course Mar Baton
Rouge, for tie term Of five years, and HAT
it Is now undergoing thorough repairs, and
in . few weeks that they Wiil bs prepared 10
accommodate any nunber If hotsee, and will
have the course equal, If not superior style
70 any in the United States, IN point II
elegance and convenience.
The proprletnfs pledge themselves to ron.
dnCt the course on stteIt literal and they be-
li9ve gantIemanly principles, as will ensure
general sitsi8ctl6n. They would here reA
mark to thHir sporting friends, FIR and near,
and toaIl those interested, that If they "mean
sporting they must send In their sub
scfiptlons, either by letter or some author
ised person.
From tie evidences Of success he subsrri-
bers have already IN their possession, and
from the we'll known liberality Of the South-
ern People, the subscribers indulge no doubts
about obtaining subscription lists highly rts-
PeCtable, both in The number Of members and
I IN the amount subscribed.
In conclusion, the subscribers would INV
that they expect their friends viii rive in
their Hamas as sion as possible, to haze Tho
Spring meeIingt prior to the New Orleans
races, and also to enable the proprietofs 10
advertise liberal purses. II is therefore par
ttrularly desirable that the list should bo
made out imtnediAteIp.
ODOM Il ELLIOTT, Proprietorp.
=. 81. There wll g a meeting AT the
Court house. on The evening Of The let Mon
day in January, the first day Of the State Pa =,
when there will be an address, delivered, aud
it is expected that al persons, disposed 10 en-
courage The enterprise viii be present.
q. II H.