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Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-06-06

REDUCTION OF THE TARIFF.-The
Governmnet organ is IN distress lest the
fact that the country is engaged in a war
with Mexico should cause some of the
members of Congress, who under other
circumstances, might vote for a reduction
of the tariff duties, to sustain the present
rates. Mr.. Ritche says that the new
Locofoco tariff viii yield twenty-five
millions of revenue, which, AIDED to the
money derived from sales of the public
lands, will be sufficient for the wants of
the Government. If this sum shall be found
sufficient to defray the expenses of the
Government at this time, very extensive
curtailments must be made in the expen.
ditures of the public money. The truth is,
it is very doubtful whether TWENTY-FIVE
millions would be enough in time of peace
with sLocofocoism in power, and ii is
absolutely certain that it viii fall far short
of supplying the Government now that
we have a Mexican war on hand. Mr.. Van
Buren, during the Seminole war managed
to spend thiFty.six millions in a year, and
it is not likely that Mr.. Polk will be able
to get along with a much less sum now
that he has managed to plunge the nation
INTO a wal with Mexico.
Mr.. Ritcheie says that the "present is
1ot a revenue tariff" and very innocently
ldds that there IS a surplus of twelve
on hanb in the treasury. Where
lid this surplus come from--how was il
reduced! The only answer is that the
resent tariff, which the Government edit.
" say 10 not . revenue tariff, furnished
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-06-06

NEGRo TRrALs.-Amos, a slave belong
ing to Mr.. Ursin Thomas of this parish.
was brought before the parish judge and
six freeholders on Thursday last, accused
on the affidavit of said Thomas, his mas.
ter, Of having struck him with a hoe, whilst
at work In the field. After doing the deed,
said negro runaway, but was soon captur.
ed and lodged in Jail. 1t was proved on
trial that the negro had inflicted a wound,
on his master, and caused an %effusion of
blood thereby. The verdict of the jury
was that said slave Amos be imprisoned
in the P~enitentiary for life. We were not
present at the trial and did not hear the
evidence adduced. The Jury were highly
honorable men and no doubt acted con-
scicntiously, but we protest against send
ing a negro convicted of a capital offence
to the ~Penitentiary for life or otherwise.
Il is a perfect FL Dorado for them, they
are better fed and less worked than most Of
our plantation negroes, and instead Of a
punishment, it is only an encouragement
TO crime. liza negro is convicted ola cap.
ital offence, and the jury think he ought
not to suffer death-20O lashes, in broken
doses, would be d punishment, which
might have a stronger moral influence on
the slave, than the verdict above alluded
to. Some Of the negroes Of our neighbor-
hood, are e~nvious of the fate ofsome ofthe
condemned to the same penalty, and
ungarded in their remarks on the SUBJ
ject. W. hope no ~scrupulous feeling will
prevent proper punishment being admins
in such cases.
LINUS, a slave belonging to John Buh.
Ter, Esq, was brought before James
Esq, ]. F., accused ofhaving con-
at and attempted the escape of run
away. Several witnesses were heard,
and the jury brought int verdict, "that said
boy Linus be taken back to Jail, and re-
100 lashes, % administered daily.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-06-06

re! Puisse-t-il entendre, an s6jour eternel,
les adieux de tous SEES e%nfants, ct puisse un
Dieu dc patx lui accorder les F6compenses
dues a Bes vertusl
10 temps qni detruit tout, pressant 50 mar
che austere,
Moissonne incessamment les peoples dc la
terre.
lie richie ct findigenl subissent, par la mort,
L1irr6Vocable arr6t que pronounce lie sort;
Mails lie iuste, ~arrtyant au tr6ne de Dieu me.
me,
Reeoit un noble prix de sa bontG supreme
Heureux ct libre au sein de la divinit6,
Ill partage 90 gloire OF son 6ternif6.
UN AMI.
ri Voir la Geographic des contemplating.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-06-06

Directions FOR CooKING VEGETABLES.
Spinage should be nicely picked and put in
to a stew-pan, with Just sufficient water to
keep it from scorching. When it has
boiled for twenty minutes, pour it into a
calender and strain the water off; put it
into the stew-pan again, with a piece of
butter the size of a walnut, and a little pep.
per and salt; mince it up and return it to a
slow fire; take some slices of light bread,
toast them well on both sides, dip them
in the water in which the spinage was
boiled, lay the spinage on the toast, and
garnish with hard boiled eggs, and you
will have n of the best spring dishes.
Asparagus should be tender; if not, the
slower it is boiled the better. 1t should be
put into boiling water, with a little salt.
and boiled for half an hour. 1t is betterto
boil it in a cotton bag; and, by the way,
all housekeepers should have small cotton
bags for boiling vegetables in, as they are
only better, but save time in dishine.-
When done, have some toast ready, which
lip in the water in which the asparagus
vas boiled. Then lay the asparagus on it,
1our melted butter over if, and send to the
able.-Obio Cutiuotor.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-06-06

PLAINS RoAp.-The road from Baton
Rouge to Montesano bayou is almost inn
passable and is a perfect disgrace to the
parish. Ifthere is now law strong enough
TO force the overseer to wok it-one shou ld
be passed. The land on both sides Of the
road belongs to rich proprietors who could
easily furnish the requisite number ofhands
to work il, if ordered to do so by the over
seer. We hope it viii be duly attended to
as soon as the weather improves.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-06-06
FRANCE.

Tdres and RepeHue.-The Moniteur con-
tains the returns of the indirect taxes and re-
yenues during the first querter of 1916, a
mounting together TO los, ,000E, and show
ing an increase, as compared with those of the
corresponding period of 1914, of 14,232,000f.
and of 1S45, of l3,590,0C0.
On the 18th Tilt, in the chamber of depu-
ties, a long debate took place on the navy ere.
dit. On the 18th, the same subject was a.
gain discussed, NJ. Theirs spoke at great
length in favor of an Increase in the navy.
He said, difficulties had arisen between En-
gland and The United States, and they were
not yet settled; but France was, according TO
the decision of the government, to remain
neutral in the struggle. II France was to
carry on a naval war with any nation, it must
be; as far as could b, Judged from APPEARANCES,
with England" The bill demands an extra
ordinary credit of ninety-three millions of
francs for the navy. The discussion on the
navy bill was continued on the 18th nit. The
debats was opened by a speech from NJ. Le-
v~asseuT, who recommended a good law on fish,
cries, as the surest means of forming able
.seamen for the military navy. M. de Lamar
tin, who followed, opposed the reduction in
the number Of ships-of the-line proposed by
the committee, and said he could not concur
with M. Theirs in his assertion, that France
was a continental. not a naval power. He
concluded by announcing that he would vote
for the government project, because it was a
good beginning.
The Moniteur publishes the law aIlocating
an extraordinary credit of 100000 of francs
for secret service purposes.
lbrahim Pasha was expected TO arrive at
Paris on the 24th MIS-, and take up his residen-
ce at the palace of the Elysee Bourbon.
The Russian squadron, commanded by the
grand Duke Constantine, cast anchor in the
roads of Toulon on the evening of the 18th
ult., and exchanged salutes with the batteries
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-06-06

W. have been favored with the perusal
ola letter from our youngfellow townsmcn
Frederic Gates, addressed from Matamo.
ros, to his parents in this town, dated the
26th May. He states they arrived at Mat
amoros on tho 25th instant, after a march
oflour days from the Brasos. The two Bat
on Rouge companies never faltered on the
march-they were favorably noticed by
Col Marks to Gen. Taylor, who bestowed
on them some fattering remarks on their
military appearance. At the date of wri-
ting the two companies were well and in
good spirits, camped near the town await
ing orders, several Of the houses in the
town show the air-holes made by Ameri-
can balls-the forts are fortified with Is,
IL and 6 pounders-s brass pieces were
found in the town, abandoned by the Mexa-
leans. The sun was excessively warm
and some of the volunteers, who perhaps
at home did not relish pork and beans, now
find it a luxury. In our opinion most ofthe
young men who have joined the army, will
be better fitted for any reverse offortune on
their return, than they could have been in
heir lifetime by staying at home. Mr..
met at Matamoros with Lieuts. Lit
CAN'T, Hopson and Paige, Capt Brit
and Maj. Rains, all enjoying good
Nay success attend our brave
pand.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-06-06

LATEST FROM BRASSOS ST. IAGO
On the 26th ult., a detachment of about
400 mounted Rangers and 200 infantry, arri-
we'd from Texas, via. Padre Island Among
The Infantry there is a Company of Rihemen,
so in number. all German Emigrants, from
Fort Lavacca. said to be one of the finest
Companies that have arrived at Point
Isabel.
A party Of Dragons and Rangers went IN
pursuit of AEista's forces and had a brush
with the rear guard, captured some mules and
camp eqHipage.
Il is confidently reported that Arfsta is con-
Centraling his forces at Rianora.
The troops that were transported in the
ship Ondiaka and steamer Mary Kingsland.
were all landed on the BRACES Island about
the rs ult,, and would leave on the 2sth for
Matamoros, by the way of Boco Chica and
Barita.
The U. S. brig Lawrence, the only re-
naming vessel Of the blOckading force of the
Brazos.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-06-06

it. We think that a measure which, In
addition to supplying the Government
with adequate revenue to defray all its
expenses, pours into the treasury millions
OF surplus every year, is pretty Justly 30.
titled to be called q revenue measure. The
present tariff has done this, and yet il
must be destroyed to give place to another
measure which, according 10 the most
sxtravagant calculations of lhs ffiends,
cannot yield as much revenue by many
millions. And the sacrifice Of this great
and wise measure is called for at a time
when We are engaged in o war, and
wheO it is not very certain that we shall
not have another ofmuch greater serious
ness ON hand. Is The Government editor
so insane as to suppose that the people
of the United States prefer the hybrid
Locofoco measure with an annually
accommodating public debt which will
inevitably follow its adoption, 20 q
continuance Of the present wise and
salutary measure which yields q heavy
revenue and is enabling the country 10
elevate itself above a condition of Deepen.
dence whether the sunlight Of peace
enlighGen or the cloud Of wal shade the
prosperity and welfare Of the nation!
We hope and believe that the Repre-.
sentatives in Congress will not exhibit
as much insanity on this subject as the
Government has done. The country will
hold those men to a strict accountability,
who, at a iunctuTe like the presents
contribute to the destruction of the present
tariff which so emiuentIy combines the
two essential attributes of a good tariff.
namely, adequate revenue for the
Government and adequate protection
to the industrial interests of the
people.--LouisUW Journal.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-06-06

The Legislature adjourned at a late hour
on Monday evening, after an ardaons ! ses-
sion offour months. The appropriation
for the seat of government passed the
House, and reached as far as the second
reading in the Senate, and there it is stop.
ped, until the month Of January next. We
are in total ignorance of the substance of
the few laws passed, as we have not re-
ceived a copy of a single one from any
ource We hope they will be promulga-
ted before the end of this session, otherwise
we shall remain in the same ignorance
for a year hence, relative to their provis-
ions, as we now are.
The Legislative delegation deputed to pre-
sent Gen. Taylor with the sword from the
State, left in the steamship Galveston last
evening. 1t is composed of the following
members of the House Representatives
Messrs Carrigan, BENT, Zacharie, Tue.
mey and Texada.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-06-06
STILL LATER.

The steamer Mary Kingsland arrived yes
terday afternoon from the Brazos Santiago,
whence she sailed on the evening of the 9th
ult. BY her we have received a few additional
items Of intelligence. On the 26th, about 400
mounted Texan Rangers and 400 Infantry
among the latter a company of so German RI
lemen, emigrants TO Lavacca-ar1ived by The
way of Padre Island. They are a fine body
of men. The party of Dragons and Rangers
that went in pursuit Of the retreat'ng Mexi.
can forces captured a number of mules and
camp equipage.
1t is now said that the Mexicans' have re-
treated to Rianoso, a town about sixty miles
above Matamoros, near the river, and there
is no doubt entertained among our officers
that they will there give Us battle. If Arista
will wait a very short time, there is very little
doubt that Gen. Taylor will not be found
backward in giving him an opportunity to
stand his ground.
The troops from the Mary Kingsland and
the Ondihka were all landed at the Brazos.
and were 10 march the succeeding day to
Burita, where they were 10 cross the river
and take up their line ofmarch for Matamoros.
The officers and men Who went out insthe M.
K. expressed themselves highly gratified with
the ship and her officers.
PicayUns June 2nd.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-06-06

Baron RoUgE VobuNTEERs.-The fol-
lowing letter though short, will no doubt
be read with interest. 1t breathes the
same chiyalrous feeling, which p~ervades
every letter received from our Baton
Rouge ''boys.'
Steamship Cincinnati, May 10 1915
FRIEND DUFRoco,
We are now on the above steamer for
d point a few miles above Point Isabel. |
expect we will all rest in Matamoros to-
morrow night. My command II just rife
for the work. have much reason to be
proud Of such q command, The town of
Barita was taken yesterday !: a work in
tended for us on our way to Matamoros.
Our transport got aground, and we have
been detained up to this time at point Isa-
bel. have no doubt but the fate ofthe
M~exicans will be decided in three days.
You shall hear from me at Matamoros. |
learn that West Baton Rouge has turned
out a fine company, equal to the one
from Ibcryille. hope to have them to
preach to, and dine with, at the city of
Mexico.
Our boys are oil well TO q man, and
ready for action.
RICHD. A.. STUART.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-06-06

DoGs.-Those persons who W good
dogs had better put a leather collar with
their names marked, thereon around their
necks, as the work of determination will
soon commence. Dogs should be kept
in at night-no citizen has a right to allow
his dog to annoy, and sometimes endanger
the life of the passer-by. At present it is
dangerous to pass some of our streets in the
night.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-06-06

come to me, without waiting 70 be sent for,
aud acknowledged your guilt, with the miti-
eating circumstances you have just stated,
should have had confidence in your reforma,
lion. The gambler Ia farmer from restoration
even than tho dfunkard, because what he does
is in the light Of sobriety and reason. ] do moi
arrest you because 81 the loss of the money.
That / am willing to lose for The early howl
edge / have discovered of your depravity. lg-
norant Of what | now know; might have lost
me thousands had / taken you in partnership.
! shall lock you IL this room while go for an
officer
The young man made no answer. lie stood
client and gloomy, as il overwhelmed with
horror. The closing door aroused him.
.Then / am 10 be- sent 10 prison. The
crisis has arrived, and | I'm a felou. BE IL sol!
Here arc pen and paper He sat down to
write.
"7o mn Father and .Hoihsr:-T write to
YOU under arrest for emhezzling from M
Hawley, five hundred dollars For WHAT
ynu will aek. ! answer 10 pay gambling debtS'
Yes, | am q gambler | have been a gambler
for three years. You FIRST laugh me by your
example 10 love cards. You first brought me
a miniature pack for myself and brother that
We might not annoy you while You were at
whist. You taught me the game. You praia-
cd nv skill. / learned other games when !
grow older, and sought TO excel in these also.
came to the city Of skilful homo taught card
player, / soon learned 20 play here for money;
the result is, | have stolen money from my
employer, and a prison and degradation are
before me- What renders this still more az
nravsting, Is the knowledge Of the fact, tlat
Mfr. Hawley W about 10 take me into The
firm. Now all my hopes in life are dashed
to the earth. You are charged With being
the author of my fall. | have resolved not TO
live 10 witness my own iufamy. God forgive
you, il Is more than I can do!
"Your degraded son,
FREpERIcK PRocToR,"
That night the embezzler was conveyed TO
prison. The next morning when the keeper
entered his cell he found him hanging by the
neck--Deadi He had strsngled himself
with bis pocket handkerchief. The feelings
Of his parents when they received his letter,
accompanied In the same mail with the intel
ligenco Of his suicide, we leave TO the imagi.
nation of our readers, TO whom we submit the
whole subject for serious consideration, for
we fear there are to be found both father aud
tnuther equally guilty with the parents Of
Frederick Proctor. We have only endeavor-
ed 90 show the evils Of Gard playing, under
the guiso DC Whist being taught under the
l%aternal roof Of the juvenile members of the
amily.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-06-06

or Our readers are referred to the adj
vertisement ofPhillips and Lanoue. They
have all kind of fresh goods, of the latest
fashions and taste, at low prices. Just ex-
anime their stock and Judge for yourselves.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-06-06

The weather for a week past has been
very boisterous and rainy. The crops are
almost ruined, especially the cotton crop.
The storm on Monday afternoon was one
of the most violent we have ever seen. 1t
blew down several fences, above this town,
and stables in the garrison killing sumo
horses. Several negro cabins and part of
the sugar-house at Mr., Barrow's in West
Baton Rouge was destroyed, also some ga
bins, Clubhouse and corn-crib at Mrs
Pope's in the same parish. If this kind of
weather continues, there viii be no cotton
crop in this neighborhood this year.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-06-06

IA volunteer for The Rio Grande went yes
terday into a coffee house to take a julien,
BET finding, from a painted scroll over the
counter, that he was in the "Louisiana Re-
treat, he wore he wouldn't take a d-n
drop in the house: he didn't like a retreat,
10 said, mo how.a-Dehd.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-06-06
BATON G E,
SATURDAY, JUNE 9th,

GAe GnSeae--0m' TermS-From and after
his date we shall Invariably charge as fol
Ows
For one years subscription if paid
previous to expiration of term, So 90
If paid after, and the trouble Of rum
ming after il; 9 90
Advertising aud sub. by the year, 20 90.
Cards Of Doctors, Lawyers, &c. per
year, IL 90
Advertising per square 10 lines to
c~onstitutute asquaFe, oneinscrtion, ! 90
Every subsequent insertion, soc.
Announcing d candidate for public
office, (tf a subscrlber,) So 90
Announcing do. (non-SubScriber,) So 90
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-06-06
The Philadelphia American Of tbe %,

~ The Philadelphia American of the Goth
has the following article: -
INVASION CT MExTCo.-We are prepared to
state, on the very best authority, that it has
been determined by the Government that &C.
neral Scott is to march to the city of Mexjco
It is not expected that he will participate in
the present struggle on the Rio Grande, as he
cannot recruit in season. The laurels of that
contest will be left to be reaped BY the sword
of the gallant Taylor. When the main armv
shall have been concentrated, the hero n
Lundy's Save will lead them to the Capital Of
Mexico.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-06-06

The nomination of Mr.. Sigur as District
Attorney for New New Orleans, was eonfr-
med on Saturday last.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-06-06

The following are the District Judges
i.rtho parish ofNew Orleans /: l r Pres
ton, EA Canon, Geo. strawbridge, A NJ
Buchanan and Thos. Kennedy.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-06-06
NECROLOGE.

public dams PAbeiHe. lors du deces de NJ
Latil:
NECROLOGE.
La mort qui, chaque jour, nous ravit les an
cIens representanrs de nos families louisian.
Asses, Went de frapper, chez son fills, a Daton-
Rouge, dams sa MISUNDERSTANDING aimee,
M. THIMEcoUR LAZARE DE LAFIL. Ce res.
pectable scitoyen, possedant des mgurs SIM
pies ct un caractere humble ct modesto, Sc
TAFT t~oujours tenu 6loigne des ~affaires publ.
CUES. M. Lazare de Latll etait cousin du
cardinal de Latil, ministre d'Etat sous Char.
les X, ct consecrateur de &c roi: il etait aussi
petit fis de J. p. Goujon de Grondel, mare
chaI de camp au service de la Louisiana en-
1882, lequel sly distingna par de brillants
fats d'armes, ct particluierement dams une
bataille livree, en- 1875, aux Anglais et'aux In
diens reunis, bataille on il recut six pleasures,
qui lie mirent hors d'etait de servir pendant
p%lusieurs, ann6es ct lui ~valurent la croix de
st. Louis. (*)
Lie des Penfance a ses compatriotes les
plus d%istingues, NJ. Lazare de LatiI, a tou-
jours su Sc c~oncilier leur affection ct meriter
leur estime, par des actions aussi mobiles que
desint6ressees. Mais les personnes d'eiite
qui ont Gu lie bonheur de lie voir dams son init
mite, ont seules pu appr9cier les hautes. quail
ties de son cgur, les continents eleves qui lie
distinguaient Ell Ia fermet6 de son caractere,
qui ne s'est jamais dementie dams les revers
gu rinfortune. Durant les dernieres annees
de sa vie, il a rapporte, avec la ~courageuse
resignation dun sage, toutes les infrmites
4ui Passiegeaient. Une affection vive ct pro.
Eonde domino t~onjours les sentiments de son
penereuse ct sensible. 70 fyt mo eollicf |
.ude, une tendresse paternelle qui lie rendit
nalheureux loin dune partie de ses ~enfants.
son dernier ct plus cruel regret fut de
pu les embrasser tous. ri a eu du
noins la consolation de recevoir les adieux
Fun his chtri, don't les soins tendres ct pieux
mt adouci ses derniers moments. Oh! sill est
'6nediction qu'on edt voulu r~ecevoir a ge-
loux, cent etc celle de &c venerable vieiIlard
lourant, laissant a ses enfans nu nom homo
Z ct Iexemple dune vie irreprochable ct pu. |
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-06-06

Please announce Andre lie Sage, as candi-
date fur constable in ward No I,-eleeiion 10
take place the third Monday in July next.