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Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-03-06
1CHArARR AL..
Mmvier Of Lieutenant Cro.ot Of the sb


IsfdntFy.
CA tApaal Feb, 0, le47.
Eds. Dctd-We wEe all thrown into
utter confusion yesterday, by the sudden.
Disappearance Of ID Lieutenant Alfred
Crosot, Of tho sth Regiment or Infantry.
Parties were Immediately sent out in all
elections, and tbs meat diligent search
wasmade IN the town snd about tho su.
.DS%s, This moI,inshis body was found
about two miles from the town, horribly
mutilatod, and it Yas with great difficulty
that he was recognized by ms friends.
T. is supposed that he went out to ride for
exercise, and thaS he gas murdered and
robbed by some sof the numerous Ran.
choros, who intes' thea surrounding coun.
try: Yoor'l4'o.l r. IL
~ Tina RuaoRrr BArrtr.---some feeling
has boon excited in to- city by the reports
which have rcacSsd h re from Tampico,
that an action ha been fought noar Sal
tillo, between the forces Of Geaeral Tay.
Tor and Santa Aana. FTho rumor obtained
currency, and Q, n crf aencc, at Tampico,
hut is no doubt raoubdcd. We published
yesterday a letta dated the sth ult. from
Saltillo, which asas written about the time
tho action is supposed to have taken place,
or a little after. sThat made no mention
of a battle, We have since seen a letter
Of the 10th ult,, frog Camargo, written
BY . very intelligent Saicer Of the army.
Ii makes no mention If such an action, nor
of the march ofasanta Anna upon saltillo.
From all the .ghts before Us we are de-
cidedly Of opinion not only hat Santa An
ma has not aitacke9 Gen. Taylor, but
that Gen. Taylor wi be the first Of the
two to commence a3ive hostilities, We
DO not despair d heatng Of a general ac-
ton in that direction. Il would be too
soon to anticipase on for several weeks,
we fear, but u . Rnor The better We
have no doub|s al to the issue. Pre-.
parations are goinggorward with activity
in that quarterA a. well as at Tampico,
and the monthsg March and April prom
ise to be eveenrlsal ohes in the history Of
The a The2 are more laurels yet to
be won by @oIi Rough and Ready"
PicGyune.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-03-06

FoR THE SEAT OF WAR.-The steam
ship New Orleans left this city Sunday
evening for Brazos, Tampico and the seat
of war;. Gen. Jesup, Surgeon Gen. Law
son, Capt Grayson, and number Of other
officers, went passengers in her. Several
gentlemen amateurs, amongst whom was
our. confrere, Mr.. Kendall, were also pas
sengers in the New Orleans.-picayune.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-03-06

ITWe ere authorised ~ announce Fhhreis
a. NfenhsR, "a a Candidate Tor Town Com
plabip. 1T the approaching municipal election
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-03-06

Ma GBtfuH PIE announce af1es
Cooper lGs1,, ma n candidate for the oilite q
Town Magistrate ~ the approaching mufioi-
TIL election II April nazt,
A subscriber md voter from H9lie v
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-03-06


Ihe 8ikehe our Terms From ana AFTER
tta tale Va shall inyajabty charge q fol
t,ws
For one years subscription ! fpaid
prpyinps to expiration Bf term b9 y"
raid alter, and the tt0ntle Of run ~
Ming Hileriti ~ ~
Advertising and Sub BY The year, ~ Wv
UArda Bf Sectors lawyers, @6t per
year, .. = A
Advertising PER square 10 ines 10 .,
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Every snhsegusntinHetitBn a "'''
Announcing a candidate Tor php'lc -,
ef1te. CIR q sbbsefibert) wv
A]anHnapinF d0 thbn.subaeriber,) ~ y"
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-03-06

WINS " -#
Less OF TIE BRIrIsH STEAMER TWEED,
ma To che pulitoncss Of q commercial house
IA this city, we are indebted Gr the follow
ing information, received in q letter from
Campeachy, under date Feb. 10Th: The
British steamer Tweed, on her passage
from Havana to Vera Cruz, struck on the
18th February, on the northeast end Of
the Alacranes, having on board about sixty
~aszengers, and a crew Of seveuty-fve
men. IL was believed that sixty Of the
passengers and crew persisted. Tbs cargo
rousisted Of eleven huadted and seventy
nrs Of aacksiIveraRd other meFehandise
&c valne. The lelisf ndds that's number
of vessels were on The eye Of sailing from
s;sai 10 relieve the Tweea-Deaa.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-03-06

trWp are authorized to announce JosFrfH
MusaHf. "A a candidate for Town Constable.
Al the sppfoathiht municipal election
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-03-06

Early Rtsng.-The famous philoso.
Pher, the really great Gar Peter, of Rus
STA, whose memory viii ever be the admir-
alton of Europe, always rose before day,
and when he saw day break, would express
his wonder that any man should be so stu.
pid as MOTTO rise every morning to behold
one. ofthe most glorious sights in the univer-
Sc. "Men take delight" said he, sin ga
zing. on a picture, the trifing work of a
mortal, and at the same time neglect one
painted by the Deity himself For my part
added he, Il am for making my life as
long rs Ican, and therefore sleep as little
as passible.'
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-03-06
w. II. CRENsHAW,
Baton Rouge, March lst, ls47. CAm'n

FIeur1Ne WIrn DEADLY WEApoNs.-
The Virginia House Of Delegates have.
passed a law ~subiecting those who are
found fighting with deadly weapons to i'm
.prisonment in the public jail for not less
than one, nor more than two years, and
to a fine of not less than $500, nor more
than $1,000. It's easy 10 pass a law
but will it be carried into execution Z
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-03-06

FuRsr LECruRRa OF B.aR. LvcEUM.-
q Prof Dlmitry will deliver the frst of a
series oflecturos bciorethe Baton Rouge
s Lycoam IN the Nj. II. Church, on Wclaes.
day evening the 10th inst, ut lI2 past Z
VI O'Clock,
ea Tic public are invited TO attend.
Ei aaT87 Executive Com:
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-03-06

orTbere have been nine hundred and
.,,v ,byee deserters from our armies since
the plan Of advertising was adopted :
orset number from Monterey. and the great
.9,.iari,y fson lhat city and other Mexican
posts.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-03-06

c. Loo. :, .t' m wy w. |s"., S ! 'ss ire
Nary A. Joaos, ittm Havana, reports that
the French ship tbsisSsAs Coiombc. from
This port for Havana, 4as struck by ligat-
ming on the night Of th5 iitb ultino, and
afterwards vert asboFgson The Ehst end Of
the Colorado reef. The Passengers aud
crew arrived nj Itava4a On the 20th uIt.
They state Tint 'hb sb!p and cargo would
probably ba n tDtRy luHi
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-03-06

nfWo aft authorized 10 aiiH6nnte Cths, 4,
ttp,fA ~ n Candidate iOt Mayor ut The ANNUAL
election, N April, lB47. IA ...
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-03-06

.t aryou win please announce IottE x: Du-
ypnt,. III CANDIDATE tUf the Office IF Mayor
N tha next taaHidiral alatti0n 10 take plaeb 81
tlia fret Monday IN April
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-03-06

LAnHarAntr SrpAnna,f AenipHvf
Losy Of Hecs -Attet ols O'Clock yesiaf-
day morning, says 80 Ls4isylie J9ArHaf
Of tho g4th )ultiino, a. staamar Tom 1ist-
calf, from CincinnbEsi, b,s,nj fr tie Wab.
ash river, with q etsg9 II aour, whishey'
and iron, rah againa thc bank, one mile
above Aurora, on B. tu1apa side. The
shock was 50 greaS as start The cabin
tiinbsfF. Her officers RtEceeded IN getting
a line ashore, hat tho strt1ig current IN, Tor
ced her out into th, stfeam, where the ca.
biz parted from the Uhull, s'huyipg the pas
sangers with II, The tabtn aoai"d until
II struck something in IL river when Il
| snth. The shfieks " the passengers
reused tho people y sh.fe, who, by u1eans
Of u ladder, %save, MACY lives An old
man, with his tw', sdna. jumped into tho
river lie reach 4 the shore, bot his sons
vels drowned. lEvy s,erPassengersah and
4 dpah-hand are Low to he lost, The
hull Of The boat tened bottom upwards
and The cargo is Z totsl loss. The boat
was insured nj NV Stbany for $4,000,
and her Captain zad g. bought her for
$4,000.
The river has risen 80 feet IN the last
twnuly=lulr hours. and lhHft Is now water
enough on the FtIIs for tho largest class
boats. The weather is clear and cool.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-03-06

"a E5IKAY. o.
TAKEN Up. by John Randolph, oa 1ae
Highlands, about sf& IniIee ftota Baton Rouge,
q bay horse about ten yeafs old, no brand visi.
bic, has q sea- on the right Jaw.
Also q bay mare about ten years old, no
brand. She has a star in the forehead, The
ovne is requested to cail and take said ami
mails away. j. r. DUFKOCQ Ranger.
march &. No. B. Is47.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-03-06
rRANCis q. HENDERSON,

NATONR0uGE, MARCH 9th, ist7
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-03-06

V. Hebsrt has Just received q fine assort.
merit Of the following articles.
10 NIL! Pananas a. Jr0horu
Col0red Jacorats, bat for ee4fyrnep.
/ a .es musIins, The 81 Br0gans, lasting
Ball Dresses, Caters Calf 9ewda
Worsted Bafrgne. Bfo1an4 81 Pa&1ut
d. 1874 Linen u Leather ditto.
Cot. Shooting
march. 6. No. &. 1917
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-12-31
DEFINITIONS.

Language.-A chain to unite men and
keep mankind disunited. A large issue Of
notes which has often 4 small basis d.
gold.
Theatre.-An homeopathic hospita!
where small doses of society are given to
cure society. The chamber wherein old
bachelors receive curtain lectures.
Mlrror.-A journal in which time Tc'
cords his travels.
Child The ever-renewed hope Of the
world. Gods problem, waiting mans So
luton.
Mlser.-An amateur pauper a lover
who is contented with u look.
Ignorance.-A serpent which man.
foster because they believe it to be harm-
less. A dark place where poor people are
allowed to grope about till they hurt them
selves or somebody else.
Bachelor.-A mule who shirks his reg
ular load.
Shop.-Private interest disguised as
public utility. A prison for himself, Dl.'
by man Of the materials he deals ID.
CHINA hermit among nations. 4
living toad Embedded in stone.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-12-31
TIE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.

After careful examination of this strange docu-
ment, we cannot but confess our surprise at-sone
Of the Inconsistencies and errors of the President
The war with Mexico occupies { very large portion
of the Message Congress is told on the start that
this wax was commenced by Mexico, ard in order
70 do away all doubt which the president NIGH
suppose to exist in the minds of Congress upon this
point the same thing is repeated less than twelve
times before the close of the Message. We can
hardly believe that the President is willing to ad-
opt the ulgGr adage, that falsehood well stuck
to is as good the TRUTH but willing to draw
the cnaritabs conclusion that he has repeated
it so often that he verify believes it be fact
The President passes very briefly over the noble
achievements of our army in Mexico, calculating
probably that posterity will do them that justice
which he has neglected to do, perhaps, thinking
them than duty required, they deserve but
little psaise. He declares that it never his in
tention to make this war of conquest, and at the
same time asserts that the dontrlne terrific
ry Is the doctrine of indemnify and cannot
reve his sanction. He further adds that orders
were given to our commanders al the commence
ment, to conquer and hold possession of New Mex
leo aid the CaIiforias which he thinks should Eer-
O. SS ICSto-C>L W A'ACAbCO' anu liIal lIO
portion of her territory now in the possession of our
army be held until Mexico pay the last cent which
He thinks TO be due from her What milder trem,
we ask, can be applied such course, than base
hypocrisy? . If the conquering, and forever holding
New MEXICO and The CALIFORNIA; as recommended
by Mr. Polk, is not directly declaring the world
that conquest is the object and result of the war,
admit that have obtained our ideas of the
meaning of language from different vocabulary
than that used by the President.
Another inconsistency the president appears
in,his recommendation that Congress appropriate
money to pay to Spain for the Amis,ed negroes
which appropriation he knows, if obtained, would
shake this Union to its very centre-and then clo-
ses his message by exhortng Congress TO avoid all
sectional! topics These negroes rescued themselves
from lawless bondage, and the Law Of Nations re-
cognised their freedom. But MIR. Polk will find
congress have not had their fingers badly burned
as to fear any resentment that Spain may offer on
account Of a refusal to pay for her selflibe-ated
slaves.
The Presids.1,wiih marvellous philosophy, glori-
aes The tariff and imputes it not only an in
crease Of revenue but prosperity in all branches of
business. without once 50 much as dreaming that
enormous explorations of bread stutfs at high pri-
ces, could have had any thing do in the matter.
Again. the President strongly recommends tax
Tea and Coffee, TO aid in paying the EXPENSES of
the war. We know not how many widows mites
may yet be required before the close of this war,
but we hope before Congress levy this tax, they
viii remind Mr.. Polk that the luxury of Slavery
should come in for its share of the expenses.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-12-31
CONGRESS-.
Mr. CALHOUN'S RESOLUTIONS.

Mr.. CALHOUN'S RESOLUTIONS.
SENATE.-On the 18th inst, Mr..
Calhoun offered the following resolu-
tons:
Resolved, That TO conquer Mexico
and hold it either as province or IN
corporate it in our Union would be
inconsistent with the ayowed object
for which the war has been presented
"a departure from the settled policy
of the government in conflict with It's
character and genius, and In the end
subversive of our own free popular In
situations.
Resolved, That no line of policy
should be adopted in the further pros,
ecution Of the war which would lead
to consequences SO disastrous. Laid
on the table.
HoUsE.-Debating the organization
Of the Committee of Home Commerce
President Polk sent in message
giving his reasons for vetoing the Han
Dor Bill last session.
ELr. Holmes, Of South Carolina,
offered resolution declaring that the
right TO construct roads through Mex,
leo, Ito the Pacific should be reserved
in the treaty ceding the conquered ter
ritOrY.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-12-31
MINERAL POINT LYCEUM.

Probably many of our citizens are not
aware that such an institution exists
We are proud to state that there is such
an institution in this village. In pros
porous and fourishing condition. 1t was
started nearly three years ago, by few
enterprising citizens who took a deep in
terest in the welfare of the young men of
our village.
From the frequent failures of similar
institutions previously established, fears
and doubts were entertained of its sue
cess: consequently, if was deemed advi-
sable to establish Library of general
reading for the use of the society. This
was wise plan, and was, no doubt, the
only means of sustaining the institution.
We are happy to state that since the
organization of this society it has been
gradually growing, and now numbers over
forty members, and has over one hundred
volumes in its library, with a fair prospect
of large addition.
We hope many Of our citizens - and
especially the young men, for whose ben
eft, in a great measure, this institution
was established - will join and aid In
sustaining it, as it is alike creditable and
beneficial to our town.-The expense is
light, and within the limits of all. The
admission fee is one dollar in money or
two dollars in books - and twelve and a
half cents per month. Honorary men,
bers pay five dollars In money or books,
without any subsequent expense.
We cannot doubt that the lberality
for which our citizens are proverbial will
be extended to the institution in question.
Those who do not wish to take upon them
selves the various duties to be performed,
can greatly aid and advance the institu-
ton by becoming honorary members. Let
donations be made by those who have a
large supply of books.
We understand that a committee has
been appointed to make arrangements to
collect Cabinet of Minerals. If so, this
will prove highly beneficial to the society
as we'll as the community generally. and
is another good reason why the public
should sustain the institution.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-12-31
FLOOD IN OHIO.

The recent rams have raised the
water higher in the Ohio river than
ever before known-even higher than
the great flood OF 1882.
The damages along the stream
mustbe immense. The lower part OF
the city of Cincinnati is entirely sub
merged. Five thousand houses in the
lower part Of the city, together with
those stretching along the bank below
the city. are under water.
The river, to-day, is at a stand.
Nothing Of Importance from Wash
ia-ton. Congressional proceedings
are without interest.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-12-31

South CARRoLIHA on STrLTs.-Tla
following resolutions were before the L.
islature OF the Palmetto State at the last
advices, with fair prospect of being
| adopted with reclamation:
1 Reso7red, That the General 4sgcr.
bly of he State of South Coro7taa Lars
seen, 1rith profound regret, The settled spirit
Of hostility manifested By tie free STAIR.
| towards the institutions Of the Soufh;a sgf--
ii aohich, If persisted in, must iaeraaj.g
lead 10 the most disastrous consequences 10
this Conteieracy.
2 ReSolUed, That The recent dcrc7o,-
ments an The free states, and especially he
attempt knoUn as The 'JTIlmot lrorisO,' %
prohibit The Southern states from cfiogia
common territory Of tie Union, raise al
issue Of startling Importance, 1ohich requires
on The part Of the South, fTm, energetic,
and united action
3 RcSoIred, That this state ie arHta-.
and GnriOus TO bury all minor dife-cnccs
Of opinion, and make common cause lriE
the other Southern StQteS, IN the most ealr-
getlc manner possible, to maintain ucir CON
mon rights.
4 Resolrcd, That The state of South
CaroitnG 'ciH regard the passage of any
act 6y the General Gouerra2,e1t upon tie
subject Of .Slaoery IN uioiatioa Of lie rights
Of the South, rs a,snutting The obligations
OF tie Federal Compact =; and upon he pas
sage u such an act, she UiU c0agiEcr Ter
self at liberty to form q ncJc, scparcte,
and distinct government.
5.RcsoIved, that the Governor be re-
quested to forward copies Of these Res
olutlons to the Governors and Legislatures
of the Slaveholding States; and enter .a-
to correspondence with, and send spec.a.
ENJOYS, if necessary, to them, to bring
bout concert OF action among such States
IN the present crisis Of our affairs.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-12-31
REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER GENERAL,

The receipts of the Post Office De-
partment from the first OF July, lS45,
to the last day OF June 1917, inclusive,
were somewhat over s., 100000, and
all that is now outstanding IS $2l goo
or less than one-third of one per cent.
And these $50, coo are not lost; they
are secured, and will flow into the
Treasury 10 the last cent
| believe upwards OF nine thousand
post-masters were changed, died, or
resigned during the same period; and
of this number, the accounts OF con-
siderable more than seven thousand
have ben settled.
This will cause on the part of the
Postmaster General, the suggestion
of q uniform cheap postage for letters
all over the Union. This Is q mighty
step. and a bold recommendation at
this time, when the country is IN a
state of war; and vet have no doubt
and think it will be demonstrated by
figures, that the experiment, II made,
would exceed the utmost expectations
of the friends OF civilization through
out the country. Great merit Is due
to the Postmaster General for his lib
crafty (and the change made in him.
for he was once bitterly opposed to
cheap postage) with which he avows
himself now, an advocate Of moderate
rates of postage, though he once oppo-
sed it, and the zeal with which he IS
making new converts from among the
former opponents OF the measure
Twhat CANNON j Cheap postage IS
one Of the great means OF spreading
and increasing civilization, and one OF
the greatest cenents Of union and
peace.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-12-31
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION,

This body is progressing slow y with
| its business. Committees to whom have
been referred different articles for COLI
stitution, are making their reports. Arti-
cles on the Judiciary, Banks and Banking,
Suffrage, Executive &c, have already
been taken up by committees of the whole,
| The suffrage article extends its privileges
to all citizens. That on Judiciary pro-
poses the election of judges &c. The ex-
ecutive article gives TO the governor a SAL
airy of s $50 year, and dispenses en-
tirely with the Office of lieutenant cover
nor The report on banks and banking
is fav orable to acts of incorporation, with
submission to the people. These reports
will undoubtedly undergo considerable al
iteration in the Convention by way of a.
mendment.
Numerous resolutions have been intro
duced, among which we observe one by
Mr.. Vanderpool, to instruct the commit
tee on miscellaneous provisions TO inquire
into the expediency of reporting pro-
vision exempting the homestead of the
Agriculturist, to certain amount, and to
ali other classes like amount in value,
to be selected by the owner, from forced
sale on execution.
Mr., Carter introduced a resolution to
the effect that the committee on Schools
and Education be requested to inquire into
the expediency of establishing a system
of free schools.
A resolution has also been introduced,
by Mr.. Case, directing the Legislature to
provide by law for limit to the amount
of land which any person may hold IN the
State.
The select committee appointed to in
quire into the expediency of dividing the
Territory of Wisconsin, and locating such
line of division as shall equitably divide
the same into two States" have reported
favorably to the division.
Mr. Browncll, from the above commit
tee, made a minority report dissenting
from the views Of the majority on the sub
ject of division.
Other resolutions have been introduced,
which, however, would be of but little in
terest to the reader.
We think the members of the Conven-
ton manifest a disposition TO despatch
business as fast as possible, but, as is usu-
al with such bodies, the principal business
will be done during the last week of their
sittfnr.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-12-31

Rio Grande, the most tangible of which
was, that Gen. Minon was secretly or
ganizing force to attack Saltillo, now
that Gen. Taylor had left. We place but
little credit in these rumors, particularly
that in regard to the gallant Minon's at
tack ON Gen. Wool's position at Saltillo.
MiEon was there once before, and viii not
be likely to try it a second time.-N o.
Delta / In inst
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-12-31

Beautifully Expressed The n. y.
Gazette in speaking of Mr. CIay's late
speech, though opposed to that distin-
guished statesman, uses the following Ian
guage
The Seer of the West foretells a dis
NAL doom for the Republic. But old Mes
tors heart is sad. The war has torn from
his bosom a much loved son, the staff OF
his declining years, and he complains Of
being " chilled by the frosts of age" Ii
is but a short time since that he left his
house Of mourning and went forth in quest
of consolation for his great grief. He
assembled to the mountain top. and went
down II the ocean wave" and mingled in
social converse with his friends. But no.
thing could assuage his grief. He once
more appears before the public, .proba-
bly, for the lsst time wrapped IN his
mantle Of sorrow, and u.terin- darl, say
inEs on the harp There Is stirring clo-
quencs in these notes Of warning and Of
no which are row filing the land with