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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-07-24

DEATH FROM EXPLOSION OF SPIRIT GAs.-One OF tho
deporabe accidents which occurred in this city took
place Thursday night resulting in the death of highly
respectable estmabe, and beautiful young married woman
Mrs JULIA WHITISG, wife oM l.. Whiting, and daughter
of Mr. L. X Henshaw with whom she resided the corner
of Front and Gold streets. From the best information we
have of this affecting occurrence that the deceased
about half past nine o'clock last evening" attempted fill
lamp with the compound known the "burning fluid for
the purpose Of keeping light all night The lamp hav
ing been previously extnguished the flame with
the qd the feeder, which exploded and scattered the
tents all her person She wasnstantaneousy enveloped
in flames Her heard in the lower part of the
house, and her mother attempted go her tainted on
the way the dreadful consciousness ohe nature of the
forced itself upon her mind The flames filled the apart
men and gave rise alarm of fire. As soon as the un
fortunate could be approached, found that she
presented dreadful spectace not vestge of her clothes
had been spared except the belt about her waist nor
there inch of her person which had burnt
and blackened. Medical aid Immediately summoned,
but after lingering until o'clock this morning in the most
circulating agony she expired She had been married about
eighteen MONTHS and leaves infant six or eight months
OF age, which was sleeping unconsciously in the
the time OF the accident and which escaped all injury This
deporabe event has plunged wide circle Of relatives and
friends by whom she greatly beloved into the profound
est grief
This terrible affords another illustration Of the
requisite In the use of the spirit CASA great as almost
to forbid its except in stationary lamps So many acct
dents have resulted from its that should think that
families would discard it entirely for lights which have to be
moved from place to place, and rather trust for the safety
of their persons and property TO the less brilliant but
sure agent, lamp OIL Broohtyn Advertiser.
DEArH OF EcLrrsE--The celebrated race horse Eclipse
- r. -
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-07-24

PERFECTION ArTATSEDIS THE MASuFacTuaE OF Glass
II Is difficult TO foresee to what perfection the manufacture Of
glass may he brought and to what purposes the article may
yet be applied The balance spring Of chronometer is
made Of glass; substitute for STEEL and possesses greater
degree Of elasticity and greater power resisting the
nations Of heat and cold. chronometer with glass balance
spring sent to the North Sea, and exposed 70 compet
ton with nine other chronometers and The result Of the ex-
pertinent report in favor Of the glassspring one.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-07-24

Mr.. DrScAN, African traveller, presented paper
late meeting Of the Royal Geographical Society," containing
account Of recent journey into the interior Of Africa
400 miles, where no European bad ever been He was
kindly treated by the king of Dehomey, who promoted his
views Among other things DR.. Duncan gives novel details
of this kings military establishment His body guard
ssts Of upwards Of 900 women, armed with muskets
sares, and clubs. This guard is also Offered by women
and the officers are selected principally account of their
height and bodily dimensions, corpulency being absolutely
essential,
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-07-24

REAL CoNrLIaESr.--The Quakers have had paid to
them compliment of exceeding significance In almost all
cases. and without any previous consultation they have been
made the distributors Of American charity the suffering
people Of Ireland.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-07-24

DEATH OF EcLrpsE,-The celebrated race horse Eclipse
died in Kentucky the stables Of Json Yates the 10th
instant, at a very advanced age.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-07-24

we got in sight Of Tabasco
1t with the greatest difficulty that the artillery could be
got along and but for the ndomabe energy and
of the officers commanding them they must have been left
the road But before such fellows Mackenzie, Buchanan
Perry, Gansevoor, and Blunt, it usethe chapara
fell back the high flags bowed their devoted heads the bull
frogs hoped away, and the artillery passed along Our march
for two three miles uninterrupted by the appear
Mexican but the roadside strewej with cartridges
BEDS haversack and other indications Of people moving
hurry Scouting some distance in advance of the body,
the pioneers suddenly upon large party of the enemy
waiting in close chapparal to give volley ap
preached. Maynard charged in upon them in gallant style
and routed them and you should have been here TO
have seen what Texan would call specimen Of tall walk
ing the Mexcans running and the pioneers after them This
last bush and towards evening the advance guard
in sight Of the fort commanding the approach the city
by land and water have more commanding
positon--constructed on bluff, taking line of the river
mile and half long, exposing vessels akng fire
the whole distance In the fort they mounted three long 32
three heavy eldpeces, and "a pound carronade and
the Scorpion and Spre around the bend OF the river,
they opened them from the fort with grape and round shot
The two little steadily along, paying at
tcnton steering clear of the shoals than Of the shot The
Scorpion coming up first opened her fire she got abreast,
the Sptfe joining the grape fairly rained and drove
the enemy from their guns their fire sackenng and Capt
Bgeow thinking the fort senced put on steam and passed
up the city, when the fire eopened from the fort which
the Spe returned most CALAMITY, again driving them from
their guns The Scorpion at this time landing party Of
TO take possession of the town. and thinking the fort that
they about to be attacked in the rear prepared timber
up their fed-peces when Lieut. Porter landed with force
from the Spre and calamity rushed up the hill to board,
when the enemy fed leaving of their field pieces behind,
all nbered up for moving off He then spiked the guns and
hosted the American fag Capts Lee and Bgeow Of the
Spfre and Scorpion acquitted themselves most credi;aby
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-07-24
A REVIEW AT ST. PETERsBURGH.

brilliant spectacle, and not often by an Anne
rcan the annual review by the Emperor of the Russian I'm
pera Guard at ST. Petesbugh, numbering sixty thou
sand men, thus described in letter in the New Haven
Register
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-05-01
April It'll
E7AT DE Ia LOUISIANA.
Cour On ~yirieBe District Jadiciaire-
p1rnt4ea Etsf Rnko.t. R0uge.

E&#E
En- yeftu dune. commission 4 moi adress
see par Honorable coardu sixieme Districts
Judieiaife, dams ct potr Ia p~aroisse Est
Baton Rouge, Js Manuel Moreno, Bncan.
teur dams It pour Ia dito paroisse, damens
eomnnission6 ct qaalifd, %offfirai en- vents
publique, su plus ofIrant Of dernier enche.
%risseur, i ID porte de Ia naison do cour,
dams ID vile de HAton-R Rouge,
MARp1 II NAL 1917, / midi,
La propfset6 ei-apf6s dagrite, %proyanant de
Id succession de Samuel II. Webb, dGcedk
dams cette paroisse.
In morceau de terre, gu habilntion, sur
laquelle demeufait 10 d6fuut, situte dams
cette paroisse, 1 enyit on di1ssept miles en-
bas dc Id vile de Baton Rouge, sur L.
Manchae, %contenant hut cents %cinquants
acres, plus 90 moins, avec toutcs les bats.
ses FL amcliorations dessus.
Conditions de la tsnte. I'm ct deur ana
de credit Gu jour de la vehte, en- biIiets en-
losses 4 Ia satisfaction de ADMINISTRATIVE,
portara 8 pour cent d'int6i Cts apr6s Ptchcan
CO jasqu'a Placement, payable au bureau do
Recorder De cefte paroisse avcc hYpoth6que
jusqu'a parlait paiemeut. I'll que i'admin-
istratrice gardefa possession de Ia dcmeu-
re, ct autres b]atisses, ct Ia portion dc Ia
tcrre qai sefa en- culture, h jour De Ii yents,
~iusqu'au Ter %anYier proclaim 1913.
NJ. MORENO, ErcAFrBUR.
Avfil 8-1O.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-05-01
.N(rIIf.E

j. pITET II Co, would respectfully IN
form their friends md the public in general
that they have a complete assortment Of ready
made Tombs, which they can set In tho space
Of half a day.
They have also at hand, Inscription tables,
and are able to perform al works that may be
ordered, such o. family Monuments with sew
eral places, marble ehirnnoys, ~taraular stones,
&c.
They keep, besides, s shop where they will
execute all kinds of blacksmith, gunanith and
locksmith works.
Their materials being Of the first quality,
they viii guarantee every thing that is bougha
from them and viii charge but moderate prices.
Residence between the cheap store and Mr..
II. Arbour'e gaw mill.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-05-01

1JpoFTeHs or AND DEAIfss IN HAHnz4HHg
CurLERT, &c, &car-5s GEAurR ST,
HAVE now in Store, aud for sale at low
rates, h general assortment Of HARDWARE.
CUTLERY, &c, &c.,-Consisting IN part Of
Nails, Iron, Castings, steel, Axes, Hoes, fgadts.
~shoyel5, stocks, Kettles, Bark Mills, Guns and
Rifles, French Pots Coil, Ok, Log, Trace,
T'opsai1 and other Chains NH and GRIND
stones, Anvils, Bellows. Vices, RoalaDd's snAs
other saws Of all kinds, seyttes and sickiea,
Hooks aid Hinges, Locks, screws, Bolts, Brass
Wares, shovols and longs, Pokers, ADdirons,
Tenders, Table and Pocket Cutlery, scissors.
Razors, Razor stfops and Homes, sleeves, Cot.
ton and Wool Cards. Planes Of all kinds, Files
and Edge Tools, Coopers' Tools, Tresa Hoops,
Walters and TfayB, Bits, Augera and AHgsr
Bits, Bordage, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Oskum.
Pitch and Tar straw Cutters, Corn shelters,
Hames and Cellars, Pioughs and Plough
Moulds, Tin and Japanned Wares, Fishing
Tackle in every variety.
UMERCTfANTS, PLANTERS aad
others, are respectfully invited to call and sx-
anime for themselves.
April l0.--10.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-05-01
TO WHOM TT MAY CONCERN.

All persons are hereby forvarned from
purchasing. or in any manner trading for a
certain joint note given by the undersigned
and Thos. w. Chinn, in favor of S~olonaan
& Cunngers, for the sum of fifteen hum
bred dollars rs 1900 with interest at
eight per cent per anilut1 from date. The
said mole being drawn on or about the sth
Feb, 1847, and due on the LIST July follow
ING, and given in Consideration of two ne
gro men, sold to me under a full guarra6Tse
by said Soloman& Cunngers.
One ofthe negroes proving to be msoumd
when sold, ! shall refuse to pay but one
half Of said note.
". w. LENNON.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-05-01

Fatal AcCrDENE.-Yesferday morn.
ing as Mr.. PAUL LAcRc4rx, sugar broker,
who lives on the Bayou Rad, was proceed
ing to his place of business be was in.
stantly killed, near his residence, by the fall.
ling Of a portion ola chimney which fell
from a new house, about being conssruc-
ted. Dir. Lecroix was 1nnch respectfully
a large number Of friends, Snd al others
who knew him. He has lea a wife and
tive children to mourn his untimely end
Mrs. L. i the ~step-daughter pfDr. Martin.
TTRe Southerner.1
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-05-01
NoRIsoN 4 REqAR.
PArarErs i GKhzrFhs,
Inhotors o( Wood mi Efnth

They will initiate the following Wood viz
White and old English Oaks, Curled and Bird
eye, Maple, Rose and Mahogany. Granite,
Americas and Italian Marbles, also House add
Sign Painting and Glazing.
ALI Jobs thankfully received ard prompt
" attended to. Prices III suit tile times. Refer
to Pike u Hart, ]. M. Brunot ESP, .. W..
Fowler Esq, ard Col. A. Malta.
Shop ~ Church Street opposite Col a.
Matta's Store.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-05-01

AcerDENr--Robort WAlts, Of Capt.
Bulloi's company, Louisville: Legion, lost
his hand by the explosion Of one Of the
rockets, found during the fire on Friday
morning. The hand was so much shat
tered by the shock, that ampatation above
the wrist became necessary which opera
ton was performed upon the spot, b. Dr..
Mathews, assistant Surgeon 90 the Legion,
and was borne By the sufferer with unusual
fortiude. 80 Monterey Anericen Pioneer.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-05-01

ArrRMpr AT SurorpE.-Mr. Jos Del
ONES, an old citizen ofthia Town, attempt.
ed To commit suicide on Friday morning
the s0th inst, by blowing his brains out
with 4 pistol. The ball lodged in the up
per part Of the skull, Immediately above
the right eye, causing tito protrudo some
distance from its socket, No hopes are
entertained Of his recovery, and he win
assign no cause Tor having committed the
act.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-05-01

LANctNe THE WoUNDEp.-The WASH
ington Union says: "The barbarous Gus.
tom Of lancing the wounded on the field Of
battle accounts for the death Of most Of our
brave officers. The blood boils at this
most inhuman assassination by These Hex.
ican barbarians. We shall be compelled
to retaliate their reckless cruelty in the
severest manner upon this corps ~oflancers;
these disciplined assassins of the Mexican
army,
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-05-01
ab0 DOLLAR REWAaD

Ran away from the subscriber two
negro boys, one named Lewis, who
is a thick heavy set boy, black and
pHJ about 5 feet 6 inches high, about
G@ "a years old speaks plain no MARKS
reccolleeted. The other boy named Colaway
is about the SANE height, and very black. Fiji
ty dollars reward will be given for the appre-
hension Y delivery Of said boys at my Planta-
ton mgleside Pirish Point Coupe. Or twenty
five for either Of them, Ten dollars in addf-
to jail fees will be given if lodged in mi
jail 30 that they can be secured.
April 26th, No.--l3 .R. G. STIRLING.
1t.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-05-01
SALE OF SUCCESSION pROPRRTy

0lA4Aa ~ 001GAApA1&24N II 4
By virtue Of an order from the sixth Judi
cial District Court, In and for the Parish Of
East Baton Rouge. VIII be sold by the IN
dersigned Auctioneer on Tuesday the first
day Of June 1917, and between the usual hours
of sale, the following described property belong
ing to the succession Of Pierre Baron, late 81
this Parish, deceased. to wit:
One lot of ground, being lot No. 8. square
No. 4 TiYolius Town.
One lot Of ground, being lot No. s. in square
No.G6. Peauregards Tewn.
Two arpents of land, on the Comite Road in
the Corporation of Baton Rouge.
Terms Of sale, one half Cash, and the bal
ance ii twelve months from tie day III sale.
secured by notes endorsed to the satisfaction Of
the Tutor Of the minor child Of said deceased.
and mortgage retained 81 tile property sold Uni.
til final payment.
III. MORENO Atctioneer.
April 9th 1877.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-05-01

ExAMINArroN.-An examination Of the
pnpils under the superintendano4 Of Mrs.
l., Nj. Fisher, commenced on Tuesday the
27th inst. aud continued three days. We
understand chat this examination reflected
great credit on the scholars and their tea
ehers, and fully s%ustains the reputation
which thi. long established Institution has
won for itself in this town.
The musical examination came Off on
Thursday evening, and was equally as in.
terosting and satisfactory. Several cbaste
and elegantly written compositions were
read during the cvcaing, whiclFdid credit
to tho young Misses, and were received
with great applause.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-05-01

SuDpEN DEATH.-0n Tuesday morn
ing last William Roach, a resident of this
town, fell dead in the streets. Intemper-
ance IS supposed 10 Be the cause 5fhis sud.
den transit.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-05-01
4 VFNnUE

Plusieurs N6gresses avee des enfants, paYgni
lesquelles se trouyent de b0nnes dofneatques.
Blauchisseuses Cnigimere DC. Aussi plusieara
Negresse de champ s'addreassr an bureau De
cette feuiile.
Avril 3D.. la47.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-05-01

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Seward, Esq,
"A Of the most influential citizens oil Do.
yer, Kentucky, was assassinated on the
night ofthe 18th inst, in q most brutal man.
ner. While reading in his bed, in D sitting
posture, some VILLAIN approached his win.
dow, and fred.with deliberate aim at Mr.. 4.
with a gun loaded with four balls, three u
which took effect upon his body, wounding
him so severely that no hopes were enter
tanned oEhis recovety.-Mercafy.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-05-01

H~gDRorHoBrA. A negro man belonging
70 Mr. Jos. Young orthis Parish, died On
Saturday the u inst, of Hydrophobia; hav-
ing been biz by a mad-dog some six weeks
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-05-01

CARNcRoss FAMtry.-Wc were ogOiu
visited by this interesting family5of vocal
lists, and our citizens agreeably entertained
on two evenings with theft concerts.
We wish them every success, in their
peregrinations.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-05-01

AcourrrAL.-Mr, Octave Altlzan, who
was accused Of shooting and killing q ne
gro man belonging to Mr.. Spillers, was
tried on Monday last BY the District Court,
and honorablY DISCHARGED.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-05-01

GIVE were informed a few days since
TINT Gen. Taylor's plantation. d few miles
above this town, is completely inundated
by the high waters, and that the crop is
totally destroyed.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-05-01

srABREp -on Friday evening April
2Sd, Caroline, q negro girl aged 10 years
belonging 10 @. Daigre ESQ; was stabbed
BY two %Offians, and instantly killed.
The villains succeeded in making their
escape.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-05-01


ms awAna HaA1tfsD IRfsu. IA leo
tuEs ms given ii Nov York. On days
aao, In Sid 9ftbe sniEsfars Ill freiaad, AID
at il goaeiasion, Nj Phillip Hone. ator
mentioning that three ships. had That day
sailed for ireland, slated, for the purpose
Of showing how vel tile Irish, il chat city,
had done their pait, tthat The books Of a
BaYinra Institution exhibited the unprece
denied act That the drafts upon its funds
for the quarter, far exceeded tbs deposits I
some $4,000 having been Withdrawn by
the Irish population 70 DO sent to their star.
wing friends abroad. "-TT'hA. z .. Gas.
SINGULAR D1s6LosuRE Washington
correspondents say That a curious discoV-
cry was made in the progress Of Thona >
and Benton libel suit. A. will be remeHa.
befed that there were produced certain let
tiers addressed TO the late Senator Linn,
signed Sarah Mcdowell, which excited
-
Jealous and reyengefnl feelings IN Mrs.
Linn. and were the cause Of suspicion
which she entertained of Mrs. Thomas,
then Mss Sarah Mcdowell, as having es.
tranged from her the affections of her h1s-
band. The contents Of these letters were
communicated by Mrs. l.. 70 Governor
Thomas. 1t has now been proved. by q
singular acgidens, chat these LISTERS wore
genuine, but that they were not written BY
Mrs. Thomas, but by b female efless on
viable reputation, named Sarah Mcdowell,
The proof Of this fact has been brought u
light by The administrations of this Sarah
He Dowell, now recently deceased. 1t II
contained in papers left to their charge ~
mong other effects. II Is said that Col
Benton was deeply affected when he wal
shown the evidence Of the singular mis-
lakeland d~elusion Under which all the par.
ties Of this unfortunate dispute had beer
acting.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-05-01

ANOTHER GLAZED CAP.-Thes 81. Louis
papers complain that . gentleman in a
glazed cap passed through that city on the
18th, with dispatches from General Kear-
neyto the Government, and that the mes.
senger was 50 very mysterious that nothing
could be extracted from him, save that he
left santaFe on the 9Th March. He is
suspected Of d desire to imitne the man
with the "white hat"
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-05-01

PArNrTSe DEsTRoYED.-The splendid
painting ofthe Departure ofthe Israiltes,' !
was nearly destroyed BY catching fire, Al
New Orleans, a few weeks since,
Ris estimated at ten thousand dollars.
and was insured, for but a small portion
OF that amount.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-05-01

MAY pAY.-The ladies are, We under
stand, making extensive preparations for
Tie celebration ofthis day. tiArIanda ot
flowers, wreaths and bouquets will be
ttrrwed IN prJfusion, and thei smiles Of
beauty win give a charm to tt}e festivtty,
which cannot fail to enliyen every heart,
aud give zest and animation to the occa-
sion.
The Queen, crowned with q wreath OF
simple roses, her seeptfe adornel with RIB
bands, and a bosom heaving wish the en-
otions Of pleasure, pride and happiness
win rival IN dnassumtng beauty 9nd modes
", the %proudest Severe ign Queen, though
covered with the richest gems Of potosi; or
arrayed IN the gorgeous and varied colors
ofthe Rainbow. Her heart will be %
light and blithsomo as The butterfly, which
sports from flower 10 flower, and her smiles
as bright and fair as the cloudloss NORM
the reign other sovereignty, will be that Of
a day Of pleasure and gladness, and her
only cndeavor will be to impart 70 her 10y.
Al subjects the road To happiness pleasure
and ebntentment.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-05-01
HAIaN RaIfaE LIIEHM.


Tbs executive committed regret TINT
To difcunistanoeg beyond aieii con.
tfol, several dieappointments haya occurred
in the delivery Of lectures. They have
made their arrangements 81 lbat they con
iidently anticipate no further failures.
They present The following programme.
PROGRAM MI.
May 9Th "wednesday Lecture BY Prof!
Dinitry, subject Education.
!" l4th friday Roy; Dr.. Scott, subject
History of civil Liberty.
"19th (We dnesdayl Hon Chas. Gays
arc subject Poetry IF Louisiana.
"2sth friday Prof. w. H. q. Ma
gfader.
June I'd "wednesday Francis sottle
II il earnestly hoped thai In addition TO
the above, the Hon Judge Billiard, who
was expected 10 address the lyceutn on
last Wednesday, will Yet do 30, during Tile
present month.
May lst. 1851.
Rev ~. WOODBRIDGE,
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-05-01

E =.
RoeUHs Ar LAReH.-The Montgomery
Journal states thai three criminals broke
through The Jail 1t that city, during the night
oftho 18th inst. They were confined in
the Iron Cage, but by means Of bits and
braces (which must have been furnished
by some one outside during the MIGHTY
they not only succeeded in cutting the riy-
cts off and opening the cage, but In opening
their way through the ceiling to the win
dow, and (ahor removing the iron bars)
and letting themselves to tho ground by
means Of their blankets. Some dozen
different kinds Of bits, aud other articles
that worked In the brace, were left in tho
room from which their escape was made.
The names ofthese runaw way rascals ato
Augustus g. Faulk, charged with murder
Jesse Robertson, with forgery, and Hugh
Gamble, with eoncealing stolen goods.
For the apprehension Of Robertson and
Frank the sheriff offers 5000 for each; for
Gamble 800.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-05-01
Rev j. WOODBRIDGE,
Z. G. BBAIh.

CALnB CUsH1Ne.-This gentleman has
run through the various 'tadditions" Of
"Cawdor, Glanus, all' in 50 brief a space
that IL out Napoleon's Napoleon in rapid
advance. Once d private in the Corporal's.
Guard Of Tylorigm, then Chinese Com
missioner, next a Colonel, and nov d Bri.
gadier GeneraL-and all without ever hay-
Ing "set a squadron in the feld.' This
Is what may well be called pitohforking a
civilian over the heads of brave and nneri.
torious officers. WIS there not ono ofthe
many brave leaders at Resaoa, Palo Alto,
Monterey, Buena Vista or Vera Cruz, who
deserved the honor. Bulletin