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Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-09-11
HI GREAT II MDEY!!
HOUSES (late Clemens') INDIAN
TONIC,
4 EAtF I'M JUNE ttHH ION

CFEELLs or AGUE AND FEVER,
In the unprecedented time Of Ftee Hours.
The attention Of The public Ii partioutafil
called 70 ibis Guar REmKDY for CnfI1s OF
AGtE AND FgvEB, and In doing So, the Pro-
tptietor deems II proper to make the following
fderlaraiians, the truth Of whieb, he desires
che people 10 test by a trial. and no will cheer.
fully abide their decision, Wig. LIST. The aFti
Gle is pleasant and convenient to take. End
II will cure suery ease. If the directions are
observed, Bird. II will leave no injurious Of.
fects in The systemi on the contrary, It imparts
strength 10 the constitution. 4th. II II pure
ly vegetable, and refined from all gross parti=
tles which render other preparations go mud
dy and disagFeeable TO the taste. 9th. It will
cure with perfect certainty in five hours,
" Certificates ON the wrapper around The
bottle, Of cures from ak months TO ten years.
standing.
Pfepated and sold, wholssBS and retail, by
Geo. w. House, Nashville, Tenn. and BY
Geo. NJ. Hefpnatt, opposite the Methodist
Church BoIe agent for Geo. w, House, at
Baton Houue.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-09-11
TO PLANTERS AND LAND
HOLDERS.
surveying. EcveHtmr Sc,

The subscribers. residents Of Baton Routb
will attend to calls in any part Of Louisiana
for surveying or Enbdividing land, laying nut
city OF town lots, %Ieveling for canals or ditch
es on plantations. give estimates oftha NUN.
her Of cubic yards Of excavation for canals 0p
bitches, or the quantity Of Embankmrnt for
]Ievres, and tho necessary cost for construct.
ing Tho same.
Having had many years practical experience
AZ Civil Engineers on various public works
and Surveys, IN Canada, New York. Penn.
e]ylvania aud Virginia, besides having been
engaged for The last three and half and ono
and n half years respectively as clerks In the
Surveyor Generals Office Of this State, they
feel confident Of their ability to give salts
faction to al who may favor them with calls,
HENRY 81 WILLIAM q. WALLER,
surveyors q Civil Engineers.
Col. =. HIekF, H. Rouge.
Nolo'onFe7' Hon. L. Gibbs Morgan,
Hon Judge Dutton, tbofyiN
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-09-11
ANDREW BRADFORD

SADBLEH " HARNESS MAyFp
Respectfully informs The public that Ie Las
opened . store on Chufch-stfeet two doors f.
bove PIE # Hart, where he is ready 10 exc-
cute 81 work in his line with n]eatneps and
despatch.
april IB 1B47
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-09-11
4. ,N,lTTA.


Informs bis friends and customers tia, hc
mas Just returned from New Orleans vuha
fresh supply Of provisions, Groceries &c
consisting Of
100 barrels. best Ohio flour
70 barrels moss pprk
30 do prime pork
~ do chime pork
10 do joles
5000 lbs b1yk p6rk Loo ro,r1
~ Kegs prime lard
5OOO lbs sugar cured bacon hams I'm
cauvassed
500 do smoked shoulders fufs, cured
~ boXes sperm Candlcf, ls So f. ~
~ do adamgntiuc candles is u ls
2sacks best Rio coffee
NO sacks salt fine and coarse
20 barrels recfifed Uhlskey
ID hid primo sugar alao
superior quality imperial tea, Ioaf aucay. r;cc
spires, sweet oil, starch, alum.
White Lead, chrome green, chrome yct-
low, Htberage, Ljnaced oil, spts T'urrep,ino
pant brushes, copat Varnish, window ria
pnty' . lnl assortment Of croekery ware ~,
Pjongbs, haimes, ColIafs, brides and a
number Of other articles too tedious IN rner,.
hon' II you desire 10 purchase rood articles
cheap, cal and examine for yourselves.
The subscriber has received from a late d.
rect Importation.
I2O boxes claret wine various brands, some
superior and cheap table Wine,
> boxes old MADEIRA in half botilea
"O gale Old MADEIRA wine ) years in nv
tore, IS rs 90 per gals.
30 Boxes french Cordials assorted
5boxes old cherry vine
10 baskets champagne very fno
3 doz hotels, old Mort wine GrDujnr
A. malta, church street
The subscriber bas received . NALL,
Dupont + + + Powder, do r. r ro,,der.
non powder, and also Dupont's cele5ra,ad ,
gle powder in Tin ]Cannisfcrs.
Shot Of AL sizes and a superior a,,.r.
prcuss ion cape.
A MATTA, church stree.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-09-11
NO QU!NtNEl NO MINERAL

Dr. CANS Vegetable Ague Pills contain
neither QuiniDe nor any Mineral.
Tbs proprietor authorizes his agents IN
guarantee The cure, provided the perso5acta
according to tho directions atc6tppsnviny
each box. For sale by G. G. TUTTLE
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-09-11
REMOVAL.
Important from the French
MetrODOIisi

FRESH arrival, direct from No. Is Rue dc
Ia Patx, Paris, Splendid Assortment of
PERU NJ Err Y;
Such as Essences of all kinds, Lavender Wa
ter, Cologne Water, Creme de perse. Pomado
Moelle de Beuf, Bears grease, BandoIine. all
k,nds OF Soap, Toilet Powders, Poudre de Riz,
Fowaer Boxes, Cosmetiques, Opiates for the
teeth and lips, &c, &c.
These Perfumes are fresh and expressly i'm
ported for the Baton Rouge Market.
Please give us a call, no trouble to show
Goods. 'N""
July, l7-24. SANGER, HESS &Co
CALonEL ofthe best quality, for sale by
"a 3. JoURDAN,
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-09-11
STRAX

Taken up by John i McrTurb d..
co miles from Baton Rouge, a black be;Fr
lour Years old, upper bit on the ri@bt p' ear
'"i g crop on the left, branded A r Joined
owner is requested TO take bor
away by conforming to law.
'one l0-I9. ]. r. DUFROOC
Ranger.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-09-11
AVIS. .

lie sonssign6 inforne lie public quill Went
dc louer lc cafe tenu par 10 pass6 par Mi.
cheI Granary, sur Ia rue de rGglise, ct in
forme respectneusement les citoiyens de
Baton Rouge quill c%ontinuera le meme cafe,
ct quill lera son possible pour plaire all
public, ct rendre sa maison nm rendez.v o
agreeable pour ceux qui vottdront bien Pho.
norer de lenr pratique.
II tiendra t~oujours ses deux billiards en-
bon ordre.
Dec a., 1s46. O HACKET.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-09-11
NEW AMI
@ee@ EWELRY

99 + WELRY.
JUST received, a fine assortment Of ,Jewelrv
consisting in part Of tho following:
Gold Stone and Shell finger RinTs.
Ear handkerchief and Key Rings,
Ladies and Gentlemen's Breastpins.
Scarf Ribon and Hair Pins.
Studs and Sleeve Buttons.
Tips Slaps and Slides.
Necklaces, Bracelets and Bracelet Clnsns.
Lockets and Miniature Cases.
Gold and Silver Pencil Cases.
Gold Pens and Silver Thimbles.
Watch Keys.
Ball Tablets and Bouquet Holders
Gold, Silver and Steel Spectacles.
Stone and Silver Coat Links.
Gold and Steel Mountq watch Ribbons.
Steel Vest Chains.
Jet and Steel Bonnet Slides.
Letter Folders, Pen Holders and paper
Weights.
Coral, Wax, Satin, Steel, Gold and Silver
Beads.
Hair Ornaments, Polka Head Dresses and
Ours. "'N
Ladies and Gentlemen are rospectfnllv invi.
ted to call and examine for themselves.
shop on Lafayette street, next door to Phil.
lips g. Banoue. G. G. TTITuTIF
'eo' L. No' l. l847.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-09-11
NtauIut %l1atnefg,
Th TWICE A WEEK.
a BAror Roueb STEAMER Ma.
JHsTIG,

JTs1IC,
Ill. UHH MISUNDERSTANDING under.
gone d thorough repair and me- etpBnee
spafed to make hBF one of the most COM
Portable passenger boats in the trade, will
now make two trips Il week, al follows.
Leaves New Orleans every Friday Ut
10 A. NJ, returning leaves Bat9n Rouge
every Saturday at 4 7. M Leaves New
Orleans every Monday Ut 8 =. mr. return
ing leaves Baton Rouge every Wednesday
ut 4 A. M.
For freight or passage apply on board
Or To PtKE Il HARF, Agents.
July 10th 1s47.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-09-11

a. MAIIA
Has received per steamers Fort Wayne
III Dorado. brunswick aud South America
from NJ Louis and Cincinnati, the following
articles: p
5000 lbs clear bacon stdee,
80 half barrels Vt, Louis -four, city mills
10000 lbs Mas. baltng rops,
~ barrels ~. Louis -four.
1000 lbs tallow.
10 dozen brooms,
10 boxes cheap tobacco.
100 sacks Rhot. assorted.
30 kegs white lead,
q barrels lineeod oil,
2 barrels castor oil,
1000 bushels corn,
5000 lbs castings, such as Dutch ovons, skill.
lois' stow kettIea, round pots, sauce pans,
sugar and tea kettles of superior quality, and
considerable below the customary prices.
eau and see, and If You want tl,oforegoing
articles, you will certainly purchase. {
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-09-11
NnTICE

NOTICE.
Al persons DESTROYS Of securing ch6ica oI
PEWS, In The CHURCH Of ST. JAMES,
protestant EpiseoDal) are requested to cal
NJ tho store Of ALFHED GATES, where d
plan Of the pews. and humber is left for that
purpose.
WIN. MARKHAM, Sen. Warden,
ALFRED GATES, Jr., Warden.
BatonR0nge, May 7th 1916.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-09-11
GEORGE Al. K

GEORGE A. PIKE.
Book6inder and Blank ABook Mann.
facs"rer, Corner Of Church 4 Lafayette
Streets, Baton Rouge, La.
VIII execute with despatch all work on
trusted to his care at the lowest city prices.
aud pay particular attention to the rebipding
OF old law, or medical works, music books
periodicals. newspapers, pamphlets, &c.
scrap books, port f%olios, pocket books for pa
pers and memorandums, made on the sbortast
trce TO any pattern.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-09-11

nEna. THE BELLE CREOLE.
EA4ga sgz9 This magnificent packet
s steamer, has renewed her
spting and sttmner arrangements, for making
semi weekly trips. She will hereafter leave
New Orleans every SUNDAY and WED.
NESDAY morning. At g O'Clock. md Bayon
sara every MONDAY aud FRIDAY III tho
Same hour.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-09-11
GLASS
FOR SALE AT COST-

A small lot Of Hard Ware consisting Of An
r,rs, Files, Chiseis, Knives etc. For Other
articles in store, and at the lowest prices Er
cash. See the general advertisement.
III. LANOUE.
juno Sis
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-09-11
sADDLERY.

q general assortment Of spanish saddles
ladies' sido saddle, blind bridler, collate, ha-
mes, and saddle bags All Of which is tfsrra
for sale as low for cash, or on approved ere
dit, as can be had ffom any other store N hid
city.
May 10 ALFRED GATES
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-09-11
ROUGH & READY

FTV HbIW TT T
The sibscribets have just received Il few
cnscs Of the Now York style, black md
Drab PALO ALTO HATS, direct from
the mgnufactory, All those wanting fash.
enable hats, are requested to call at
PHILLIPS d LANOtfF.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-09-11
HARDWARE,

Waffle if6ns, wrought nails, bfods, bolts.
plo~ liues, drawer locks, I'll locks, eaet.sleel
hoes, and garden hoes, sauce pans. gtass rntc,
fire dogs, hooks 5nd eyce, needles, bath btne
hes, &c.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-09-11
ARRIVAL
my GOODS.

The undersigned has Just received, in nd,
dition 10 bis former stock,-Fanty prints, Cal
it6es, &t., roloted barape, printed muslinf,
plaid dress giBabams, shiftirk strips, derlms,
assorted eotIonade, linen fhecR, linen drill
ling. tweeds. blesfbod and nnbitarhed t|dlon,
shifting linen, lin II p~latillas, netting, mufGn j.
10 bars, diaper, crash, swiss mnFIiD, igtoneIs g,
linen cambria bandkerGhi6fs, Colored sew IN Z
elk, french eottonade. dsmas# cloth, &c.
CLOTHING.
Striped listsde coatteef, cheek linen. do,
bingham do, cheek linen %paltoes, striped ilr-
tade sacks, union check coats. mazufka drrfs
feats, black tBtflno pants, check linen panfr,
cott6bade pants. black satin vests, fancy vcfte,
tnarssisles vests, gibeham c~ravais, suftendeF,
white bats, black hats, boys hats, glazed wool
hats: &c,
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-09-11

oNDER OF BATON RoUGE !
Just received from the Manufacturer
himself, twelve doz Freeman's razor strains
the best in the WOMB. Call and examine
them, and ifthey do not make the dnIest.
and most trifing z you have got, cut q
hair in two minutes, | do NOT charge a cent
for them. for sale by
o. P. DAVIS, druggist,
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-09-11

OFFICERS OF THE LOUISIANA AG.
RiCULTURTST"S AND MECHAN-
lC'S ASSOCIATION.
For 1S47
PRESIDENT
COL. PHILLIP HICKY
VICE PRESIDENTS
J Cooper, East Baton Rouge, VaIcour
Anne, ut James, G Adams, IberviIle, d
Fluker, East Feliciana, D Richardson, ST,
Iamany, Genl, Edward Sparrow, Concordis
Genl, II Walker, Rapides, DR., Peck Wash
lta' Judge Campbell, OpeIousas, d ] Porche,
Natchitoches, p A Rost, German Coast,
VerIoin Degruy. Jefferson, b NJ Norman,
New Orleans, w Taylor, Point Coupee.
Miles Taylor, Lafourche Interior.
TREASURER
G STEPHEN HENDERSON
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
II r HATCH
RECORDING SECRETARY to be filed
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
5 Henderson, Chairman, J McVay, James
McCalop, ID Chambers, G A Pike, w r
Iunnald, &C Mediation, Ed Canrad, T B..
K Hatch, s Allan, A G Carter, ] B Klein
eter.
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LIVERY srARLE.

49, - 100 ~ I'VE Fh AAbFlFW
AND
BLAcKwooDs ED1NEURG MAGAZINE:
Tho above periodicals arc re-. printed in New
York, immediately on their arrival by the Bri-
fish steamers, In n beautiful clear type, on
fine white paper, and are faithful copies OF
The originals-BtAC woop's MAGAZINE being
an exact facsimile Of the Edinburgh cd.
ton.
The widespread fame Of these splendid
Periodicals renders it needless TO say much
in their praise. Ae literary organs, thew
stand far in advance Of any works of \ pimL.
lar stamp now published, while tho political
complexion Of each is marked by d~ipnitv,
candor and iorbearance not often found in
works Of a party character.
They embrace the views Of tho three treat
parties in England Wing, Tory and Radi-
cal. "BIackwood" and the "London Quar-
torly" are Tory; the "Edinbureh Review"
Wing; and the Westminster" Radical
The "Foreign QnarferIy" is purely literary
being devoted principally to criticism on for
eign Continental Works.
The prices Of the REPRINTS are less than
one-third Of those Of the foreign copies, and
while thew are equally well got up, they af-
ford all that advan age to the american over
the bngHSh reader.
TERMS.
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For any romeo the four Reviews, $500 per an.
For any two, do. 500 {"
For any three. do. 700 1"
For all four Of the Reviews, 500 "
For BIackwood's Magazine, 300
For Blackwood and the 4 Rev's 1000 &"
CLUBBING.
-Four copies ofanyo or all of the above works
will be sent to one address on payment of thee
subscription for three--the fourth COPY
being gratis.
o." Remittances and communications must
be made in all cases without expense to the
publishers. The former may always be dome
a Post master by handing him tho
mount to be RENTED, taking his receipt and
ocrwarding the receipt by mail, Post paid; or
nc money may be enclosed mi letter, Pest
'ald, directed to the publishers.
N. B.-The Postage on all these Periodi-
ais is reduced by the late Post Office law, o
bout onA third the former rates, making a very
Important saving in the expense to the mail
bscribers.
LEONARD SCOTT g. co.
Publishers, 1I2 Fulton St., New York
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TO THE PUBLIC.

~ TIE FUULTI.
THE subscriber would take this method of
informing tho public and his customers in
general Of hte removal TO New Orleans,
where he has permanently located himself
for the purpose Of facilitating his business in
Baton Rouge. His partner, Mr.. Hess, will
be at tho Northern manufactures during the
summer, and purchase from first hand.
This arrangement will enable him To sell
Goods ee cheap as The New Orleans whole.
FaIe houses, and cheaper than any house in
South or West, He will convince nil nor.
sons who may honor him with a call.
ID. SINGER.
We are now o oning an assortment Of
Dry Goods, Boots, and Shots etc. clio.
june 1870 SANGER. HESS g. 60.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-09-11
TO RENT

Ll The fine two story Brick Store m
Chnrcn street adjoining Col A. Malta and
i"rrlerLy occupied By Mr. Cbas A. Hill
sor terms apply to
PHILLIPS d LANOrE
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-09-11
BATON ROUGE FEMALE SEMI.
NApy

This Seminary supefiDiende1a by Nrr.
READ u Miss OsBoHr, commenced s. uew
quarter on The 5th January, 1916, under ,Ec
most GatteriDg auspices.
AHths branches usually taught in l~nr'.'-
tons for young ladies', will receive ropelaIr
and thorough attention.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-09-11
u. s. MAIL STEAMER CORA.
NEW ORLEANS AND BAYOU SARA
REGULAR PACKET.

aN THE RAINBOW.
A &. y. BELLECK. mas.
ter, VIII Leave New
Orleans every Tuesday
morning, at ~ o'clock, and every Friday
evening, 1T 8 o'clock, for Bayou Sara, p6r
Hudson, Baton Rouge Pla1uemiHs Donald
s%onville, and all intermediate landings. re
turning VIII leave Bayou Sara at 10 o'clock
A. NJ, on Wednesday and Sunday
For froightor Possage, apply on board.
April II no, IN
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-09-11
TAX NOTICE.

All those that have not paid their State
Taxes for the year 1916. will please hold
themselves in readiness to do so, az thew will
be promptly called on for the same.
i. G. Morris
June 5-I8 Sheriff L, CoIioo-
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-09-11
T+ERMM

Tuition u boarding per annum, $50 90
Day scholars per quarter, $3.50 S12 80
nraWlng e PAINTING, I" ~ 90
husle on Piaho, q g12 30
Latin. French, Spanish # Italian
eaeh per quarter. SO 20
Bod and bedding furnished by tit pupil, or
furnished by the institution at an sxfracharpc
Al charges payable quarterly, in advanfc.
jan. ~ so tsAc
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1847-09-11


BOOKS BOOB -
Burton's Anatomy of hIolaSt oy:
John Horne Tooke's Diversions , ParIov.
Motifs Travels in Europe and Il, Fast
Starkhoue's History of the Biole
United States Drawing Books
Calloot's Musical Grammar,
Ihomson's Materia Medica ana Anatomy,
Dunglison's Practice of Med, me-.
dica,
Wilson's Human Anatomy, =
Graham's Elements of Ckemia,ry,
Druits Modern Surgery,
La Places Mecanique Celestd
The Select works Of Mrs. EMS,
Annan's Difficulties of Armenian Metho
Sermons,
ust received and for sale bv
GEO. NJ. IaEROMAN.
Opposite the Ne lodist Church
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SADOAE, NARNESS
AND
TRUNK MANDATORY.

AND
TRUNK MANDATORY.
The subscriber haa on hand and offers f1l
sale, At very reduced pricna, the Iargcat aa-
eurtment ofSADDLERN over offered in b..
tom Rouge-=conaisting Of
Quilted Ladios' Saddles,
Plush do do
Velvet do do
Plain do do
Quilted and plain Spanish Saddle
Travellers Saddles,
Plantation do
American do
Columbian do
Black and Ruesot Trunks,
Trunk ValiBes,
Carpet Bags.
Carriage and Buggy Harness.,
Gig and Snlkv do
Wagon and Cart do
Saddle Bags,
Wagon ard Cart liamcf,
Horse and Mule CoIlarsF
Blind Brides,
Trace Chains,
Brides, and Bride FILINGS.
M%artingales Cruppcrs,
Coach, Gig sd Trotttng Syhipp.
Switch, RidinNnd Dog do.
Plantation and Cart do.
Aud a large assortment Of tsated brass and
steel Bride Bits and Spurs, K1l of which aro
offered at very reduced pricesAor CASH.
Jan; 2-4I. A. BRADFORD.
Church Street, one door from Pike a. Hart's
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-03-06
LATEST FROM THE BRAsos.

FROM THE NEW ORLEANS rIcAruSE or February 25.
Walker arrived from the Brasos having made the passage
six days. Through the courtesy Of Mr.. Martin, who
passenger the schooner placed in Of
correspondence the 18th instant and various items Of in
tellgence.
Mr.. Halle writes the 18th that there were transports
enough at the Basos for all the remaining troops Of Worth
DIVISION and that every of calm weather improv-
ed i'll embarkng them In three good days the whole
command would be off.
troops captured by Gen. Mnon. In Minons modest
report, which is before u.s. his prisoners set down
at eghy-two in ALL Besides the Americans taken by him,
there Mexican named Galeano who had heen with
our troops spy and guide He Immediately pu to
the sword although Major Gaines nterceded for him.
We have before another list Of the captured, which in
cudes the Of Capt Albert Pike, of Arkansas, and
Capt VIM. Heady, Of Kentucky. Capt. Heady was cap
tured days after Major Borands party by party Of
cheros. His fate is uncertain.
The party captured sad to have consisted Of fifty
Arkansas troops and parties Of Kentucky troops one Of
twenty five the other of eighteen Their camp was sur
rounded in the night after they had marched forty miles.
Report says that Capt C. NJ Clay wished to break the
ranks but could not induce others assent to IT. finding the
Mexcans so ounumbered them Mnons command consisted
OF two thousand and some hundred men, according to
accounts others say of not more than five hundred DAS
HESRrE, well known Mer prisoner who acted as an in
eprete to the Arkansas troops, made his escape from the
Mexican camp Major Gainess horse. The guard fired
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-03-06
APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT,
BIZ and ,cih the adUice and consent of the Senate

DAVID TOP, of Ohio, Envoy Extraordinary and
Minister Plenipotentiary near his Majesty the En-
peror of Brazil, vice Henry A. Wise, recalled at
his own request.
Joan r. CLAY, Charge dAfaires at Peru.
RICHARD RUSH, of Pennsylvania, Envoy Extra
ordinary and Minister Plenpoentiary TO his Ma
jesty the King of France.
GEORGE w. HOPKINS, of Virginia, Charge d. At
flares of the United States to the Queen Of Portugal
MAJOR GENERALS.
THOMAS HART BENTON, of Missouri.
WILLIAM CUNNING, of Georgia.
BROADER GENERALS.
GEORGE CADwALLADER, of Pennsylvania.
ENDS ID. HopPING, of New York.
franklin PIERCE, of New Hampshire.
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The Hon. RICHARD NJ. YOUNG, of Illinois, who
has been recently appointed Commissioner of the
General Land Office, in place of JAMES SHIELDS,
resigned, has arrived in Washington and entered
upon the duties of his Office. We understandtha
he has entirely recovered from his late indsposi-
ton. md is now in the enjoyment of good health
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The following is copy of the Message from the
President of the United States to the House of Re-
representatives., on Saturday last, communicating the
correspondence which has taken place between the
WAR DEPARTMENT and General TAYLOR since the
commencement of hostlities:
To the House Of Representatives. Of The United States
communicate herewith report of the Secretary Of War,
with the accompanying documents in to the resou
ton Of the House Of Representatives of the stnstan request
ing the President to communicate to the House OF Repre-
sentaves all the correspondence with General Taylor since
the commencement Of hoslties with Mexico which has
yet been published which may be deemed detrimental
to the public service aso the correspondence Of the Quar-
termaste General in relation to transportation for Gen. Tay
ors army ALSO the reports Of Bngader Generals Hamer and
uitman of the operations Of their respective brgades the
2lst Of September last"
As some Of these documents relate military operations Of
forces which may have been fully executed might
have deemed proper withhold parts Of them, under The
apprehension that their publication this time would be "de-
tmenta to the public service /; but satisfied that these
operations far advanced and that the enemy has
already received much information from other in
relation the intended Of army as to render
this precauon unnecessary JAMES X. POLK.
WASHINGTON, FEpRUARr 81, 1s47.