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Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1848-07-01
M@xlcans In tEae United
states
EngPaper.

Our population Ii destined TO bB e6nsi-
dorably augmented by II new class ofomi-
gtanta-thc Mexican citizens md citizen.
rsscs, who have formed friendly ties and
relations with our country aud army. All
those who have had any connection with,
OF who have exhibited any kindness 10 our
countrymen, are flying from the certain
punishmcnt and disgrace which awaits
them among their own degraded and COW.
ardIy people. IN is said thai there are no
less tina two thousand Mexican wotuen FOL.
lowing in the rear of four ariny, and escap.
ing The wrath Of the cowatdly wretchee,
who have already set the example Of bran
ding the cheeks and cutting Off the hair Of
poor d~efenceless females, merely because
they had exhibited to our people that kind
ness and admiration which woman In every
age and every country never falls to fee
for the bFav, and magnanimous. The cir.
cumstances Of these poor exiles appeal loud.
y to tho pity aud generosity 0 oufe citizens,
and we trust that they will everywhere
meet with a kind reception from our people.
The Mexicans are pruverbial for theil
kindness and generosity. We have hearf
hundreds of our soldiers relate anecdotes
illustrative Of these kindly qualities, theil
dev otion 10 the sick and wounded, theil
pride, bravery, and patriotism. They are
vastly superior to the men. There Is ne
better evidence ofthe truth Of this assertion
than the fact, that they never fail TO display
their contempt and indignation for the das
tardly conduct OF their own counttyncn
and their admiration for the ~gallantry ant
courage of our soldiers. We bespeak
therefore, for our Mexican friends, especia.
y the females, q kinds and generous recep.
ton from .our people.
Not a few ofour gallant officers return
with the most substantial and valuable
spoils Of war, III the form ofloyely and in.
teresting senoras who have piled the for
lorn condition 0 -four young gentlemen, q
far away from their mamnas. and have
through a very natural sympathy gone Sc
far as even to unite their desiinies with
those ofthe aNorthern Barbarians." The
redbaired Saxon and the VisigOlh have
proved, as ofold, irresistibly attractive e
the dagk-eyed daughters Of the sunny south
alayt progs ; happy erOus. Mayl long
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1848-07-01

MEDAL ron GEN. TAyboR,-We had
tho pleasure of seeing yesterday magni-
tieent medal, just received by II. T. Bald.
win a. CO., No, z Charities street, from
their mandatory at Newark, N. j., and
which was executed by virtue of an act Of
our Legislature, to be presented to Gcner.
al Zachary Taylor, as u testimonial Of the
admiration and gratitude Of Louisiana for
his brilliant military services. This
medal Is an additional menento to the
sword which has already been presented
TO the General, and Is intended to refer
particularly to the GROWING victory Of
Buena Vista. One side represents a very
clear sketch OF that great battle, in which
the General, surrounded BY his staff has
Just dismounted to take q view ofthe action.
The other side is a beautiful impression
ofthe Arms Of mar State, The medal i
enclosed in a ~sptendidly ornamented silver
case. Altogether, it is worthy of the donor
and the donee, and reflects great credit
upon the taste and skill OF the e~nterprising
establishment by whom il was executed
Delta.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1848-07-01
ZOE SILL.

TIE subscriber Offers for sale, . plantation
situated ID the Parish Of Wea Felicians
about S miles from the town of IT Francs.
vile, on he upper Jackson road, kDovn 80 the
Elm Park plantation, AZ present cultivated m
Cotton.
This plantation consists Of two tracts ~
land, one of which contains sbout 1854,
I2fIoo arpeats, The other 695 I2EIoo acres OF
abeut s24 05l1oo arpeaas.
The two tsacts viii bs sold tocetherOr sspa-
rateIy, to suit purchasers, and win Be deliver
ed In the nor b Of January next is49.
CONDITIONS.
One fourth cash, and The remainder 1t f,2
and 8 years from me day of sale, bearing in
terest ats pr cent with mortgage retained
until final payment.
Apply a the Office Of the Baton Rouge Ga
zette Or tgihe subscriber two miles below BAT.
on Rouge.
iune 24-.zI
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1848-07-01

Dfea.~-On The 26th instant, al his
residence, Major N. w F0wtns. Anes a
lingering and painful mnlady, which he
supported with true philosophy aiA ofsl~
ludps
The numerous train 81 mourBsrs that
accompanied bis remains 10 their Ast
resting plaee. atfessed Ihe respect and 81
'sem in which he was held BY the commit
nifty. Capt. MeDafd'a company, 'T'hs
Washington GUafds.s assisted 1t the
m0urhfHl ceremony aud gave him a SOL
dief's funeral. The TeyerberatiDg . unds
Of the artillery proclaimed That the brave,
the generous aud Tho n0bls hearted, had
departed irou amongst zig.
Major Fowler served bic country up
wards Of Twelve yeats In lhs matine
service, and subsequently, received a com"
mission as Captain In the Dragons where
he became noted for his bravery and gene
tlemanly conduct. Willis serving In lhs
Florida war, bis constitution became inns
| paired from constant exposure end he was
reluctantly compelled 10 resign.
On bis return 10 Dur parish, hs was APP
pointed Sheriff. In which capacity be
endea ed himself 10 bis fellow citizens by
bis upright and honorable conduct.
Notwithstanding bis i'll health ana chat.
tered constitution, he could not resist the call
made hy General Tsyiof on Iouisians for ~.
sisianee, but Immediately raised q e6mpany
Of The galla1t youths o. 0br parish, aud was
among the fir ST In Il . field nj the Rio Ufan5ei
In was there promoted 70 the rank Of Msjof,
his declining health however caused hin IN
b shoft time TO resign and return 10 The bosom
Of bis family. Since then bs continued 10
sink under the disease which has bersft his
family Of D tehdefa d afeetiDbaie husband, q
kind iaiber, snJ lie com muhi'y Of sn upright
and h6n6fat 10 citizen.
II may ba truly said Of him, that h had nj
one enetny.
"An honest taan'a The n5b1est v5rk bf Col
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1848-07-01
Communicated

IgG1sHsuuAc0a9BJ
DYEp-On board the steamer Schug1aH, on her
WY up 10 Cincinnati, on Sunday morning last. 81 UIar-
rhoea. Lieutenant JAMES IN. SrEwAnT, CgFnpany n,
STEWART, had for many years be0 resident NJ the
States of Indiana and Mfchigan, and 1T The time Of
ioining the Army, was living at Niles, BerEien County,
Michigan. Though surrounded by q circle Of friends,
n young and amiable family, and in fact everything
that can render q man happy In this world, when the
country called on Michigan for some Of her sons to do
battle IN Mexico, be left wife, children, and all the
endearnents ofhome, and enlisted under the Stripes
and Stars, to sms tain the honor ofhat flag wherever he
might be called on 10 fellow. Shortly after his arrival
in Mexico, peace was proclaimed, and the troops were
ordered TO he Withdrawn. Though having had no
chance 70 share the glory Of rome Of the well contested
battles in that country, the patriotism of that regiment
was none the less, as they marched from their homes
TO do the country some service. Atthe moment Lieut.,
StesFaFt was on his way home, 10 Join hfs beloved
partner, and two, young children, be was struck with
the cruel disease, that terminated his earthly career.
Lis remains were left heres ~inciaEge of the ]. 90.
F. by Capt. ]. y. Rowland, 10 ~ Inferred BY that
Order. of which he was q member. IL will Be some
consolation 70 bis friends. b know that his remains
were also attended 70 the grave by the members Of
the Masonic Lodge, 81. Janes-No. Al: as-gyelI Al
by q military escort. Zach Society performed the
funeral ceremonies over the grave, according to he
rules Of their respective Orders, after which, 4 salute
was fired by chs military. Though unknown 10 brt
one or Two Of the above Societies, the same resrecf
was paid his memory az ifhe had been one arnonv
rs Thus ii ID that the chain that binds brother az
the same order, under principles Of tFriendship. Lore
and Truth is made to show is influence, and
benevolent tendency. Maybe who has promised ID
be q father to the fafheFiess, ard 3 husband 70 The
widow, b such 10 Iisus. Stewards yowngezd hsrsa~
vsd family. 3.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1848-07-01
BASEMENT or THE A. H. CHURCH
ON MONDAY EVENING At 9 oeLork
A lecture on EIo6Wtm DiH be- detioered
1T HE ab0pe pIoee bD
PROF 80. H. SMITH
Of Eeu OrLeans.

Professor smith viii sxplaia and ankid The sgsssa8
81 H0t4tt9n IF Gasinfa, &c tts Ksvs Df. A0sffN, II
Ll619D. gho WAS Justly regarded aa The fpR4t dlsfins
gn9sts1 EI0etiao4sf Ut bic tpas. Tbs want III sui.
table ~tahguag8 NJ Gesture is Tho principal sssa0n d
iie nsgiGet Of tiIts pleasing science foY, by leaving
tho pupil N choose fr himself, only aistfacte him, a6ds
Instead ii gigtdK heeG6n ard gfaes. dep4iVes hifa Of
both bat by d little practices and application If Iais
system of N0taa6n, Ill SMe gestures which III 01ator
makes, may be accurately recorded, EK lie eogn hm.
pf0t6faeft ~ well as she benefit of society. If aes
Guirfng this 'Weapon IL the Orator ss Cicero calls
II, he might derive light from ne burning harapa II
REGULATIONS and Tsadtae, with suitable Gesture, ni1
be given; IL illustrate Ills subyeet, md q elsa afbsr-
wards formed ff ita aequisfff0ns
Tk1fs, - oeats, mag " Aad firm q. y. Dsvis,
Geo, Piks, Geo. III HeT01aah and at This Office.
InIn-t y.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1848-07-01
Married.

By ]. H. DUrRoco, j. r., on Monday
9 evening last, In this City, Mr.. CONRAD
~cnNEIDER, to Miss ELIZABETH FfscmgR,
both of this City.
MAnRrgD.-On Monday evening the
Goth inst. at the residence ofE. CmAmBERs
Esq, by the Revd. w. II. CRENsmAw,
Reyd. SAM HAYES 10 MIss RACHEL H.
Hill.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1848-07-01
EnR ALK

Abeauffful re@i4shcs situated within tie
limits oft1e City 81 Batou Rouge, aBd oily
half a nile from he Nj lssfssippA liver. Bald
residence consists Of lit containing fg0 sae
per6ciat Arpents, upon which there Il d fret
rate dtselitng house with FIVE apaYf ments, veil
f1tshed. ~ d good double kitchen, car.
rage house, brick oven, and well 10 fees
deep, containing excellent wstey.
file above b~sautifuI ard desirabts residence
will BIZ sold on gerg m ,Aerat0 terms.
For further information apply 10
VlTp0u HTppRf.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1848-07-01
ut Halle PEYTON,
LOGAN HuNtDNs
June 90, 1s4s. A. G. DUbLllT.

TuE PHRibops SrATH or MESt6o,=-
From n conversation with an intel Igeni
Mexican who has just arrived from MeAi~
co, we have derived mtieh valuable ihfof'
nation contifmateFy Of our previous pre-
diutions, that n fierce revolution will soon
break out In that unhappy country. Wa
learn that the p]ronaaeidst Hto Of PhredFs
has met with more favor than IL generally
supposed, lie has many influential par.
%tisans, who, II II thought, when d favorable
opportunity offers, will rally around bis
standard. and In ne 4 eat numbers rs they
did In ls4B, when Pafedea overthrow the
government Of Herrera,
The party Of Penn y Pepa Is said 10 be-
dishtitcted, and 10 be secretly laboring 10
undermine The weak and imherile govern.
ment Of Herrera, who Ia generally admit
ted to DO entirely unequal 10 the task OF
holding the holm in these stormy times.
His cabinet, moreover, ls composed ri
such heterogeneous and conflicting ele-
mcnts, that unity Of counsel and aeti0n, 40
necessary In such % ~erisis, cannot be ex-
peeted oft. The spirit Of party, now ra-
gine more ioreely III ough the country
than ut any previous epoch Of It's history,
must 'neyIta lily, In II very short time, bring
about the dissolution Of the present Cow
ernmtnt.
A war of races Is already begun, and
soon will extend all over Mexico. The
determination Of the Hispano. Amerieaa
race will be tho result Of their hostililies,
unless timely measures are adopted ID
break up the inclpiens organization ofthe
Indians. Herrera L. 50 apprehensive ofa
general rising Of the Indians IN and about
the city Of Mexico, that be dares not send
away any troops to oppose. the progress d
Paredes and Padre ~Jarauta.
TO add to these difficulties, England, we
understand, has peremptorily demanded
the payment ofthe debts due by Mexico t
English subjects, aud Threatens TO block
ade her ports in case ofrefIsal.
Truly has the Treaty Of GaudalopO set,
tied the fate of Mexico.--Eeita.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1848-07-01
SALE Ar Auction.

On Monday July lob, 1s4s Al 10 O'Clock
IN the morning, at The saIe.reom opposite the
store Of Col. Mata, / will sell
The blooded borse Zephyr two other good
horses, three carts, Eady's saddle, harness, &c.
Alec plough, agricultural implements and
cabinet makers tools. Lumber and pickets,
kitchen and household furniture.
Five guns, clocks, a eookIng.sieye, 3
collection tf engr4yings, garden aud eower
seeds, two exits &c.
Terms Of sals-cssh.
NJ. MORENO, AactIonecr.
July 1s.--1e4s
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1848-07-01
RNtlncNtlon MeefIng.-Y

trus, that none of the numerous friends Of
GcEeral Taylor, will omit 10 Be present at
the meeting 10 take place in this town on
tho Sth Inst. g
The Majestic and Latona both arrive
here from the Coast on SAT- rday morning.
aud we understand that they win wait for
those who attend the meeting and wish to
return home the same day, BY this arr
rangement our friends from Yves, Baton
Rouge and Iberviile, should Be able 10 turn
oul large delegations.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1848-07-01

PRESBYTERIAN SAnnArH S~euooL,--Il
ia the intention of,ho Presbyterian Sab
bath School to celebrate the coming 4th o.
Mly, AID they have invited the Methodist
aud Episcopal sabbath schools 10 unite
with them on tho occasion.
They will NICE, at 0 o'clock at the church
Nhen some patriotic airs will be sung and
an address delivered, after which a process
sion win form and march to the arsenal,
where a collation. will be prepared for the
children, Alter some time the whole will
return to the church and AT the conclusion
Ofa few brief exercises disperse.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1848-07-01

The President has transmitted 10 the
Senate for ratification a treaty concluded
at Bogota, between the United States and
the republic ofNew Granada, which stipu-
lates b r perfect recipr city Of conditions on
which trade shall be- conducted between
the W countries, and il secures 10 the
United States the right Of way across the
fsthmus Of Panama, With the privilege Of
constructing a canal Or railroad " the
same.-Cour
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1848-07-01

Nv AFPBAb no SUBURtBBas.=Th6re Is
a class ri writer's connected with The Am
etiGan press, who "do the energetic" in
very remarkable style. Some of our reform
papers may be instanesd as presenting
frequent sp eimens Of that "f,felbls f'sbl.
ensss Of which Shakespeare speaks, We think
they are ouldone by d Western, who ''giyes
II" 10 bis delinquent subscribers ay follows
O. you tarnal sap heads, you green tailed
lizards, why don't you eotis along up and
pay fof your paper I Doa't you suspect that
am such n CDnstIintn tts block head. such
a short.stghtsd. wbits Ilvefed numb skull,
such nm Internal fool, ne to stay here 10
print, right HI the midst ola swamp eoth.
Try, where the air Is 50 dense with ague
that you have TO cut your way through It
with n broad ase-whsfs II shakes the hsit
Of the back, and the teeth out Of the mouth,
Of The very wild bog itself-tnless you
pay Tot III If you do, you're sucked, that's
NIL.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1848-07-01
Bostor Post.

T'Esr on FRArghNrrY-"Brotherl" "a id
a young Partisan disciple Of the Fratpfni
sing philosophy to bic fellow traveller, "pay
my fire for me-" II cannot" was the r..
ply. "TIow citizen! Are we not brothersr'
'Ah yes; but orr purses are not sisters
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1848-07-01

Mr.. Clay.-rhe New York Mirror
states that n private letter from Mr.. Clay
received in New York. plainly indicates
that be will under no circumstances permit
his name to be used 10 de.raet the Wing
party. This is what might have been ex,
pecsed from the sSage of Ashland"
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1848-07-01

A ratification meeting. of the namina
lion of General Taylor and Willard Fill
more, the candidates for The Office Of Pre-
sident and Vice President, took place il
New Orleans on Saturday last. Upwards
oftsn thousand persons were present.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1848-07-01

OHvnHAb WithfAm q. BvTbaH.AThls
va,sran soldier arrived In New Orleans on
Monday Last fton Msaieo, and vas greeted
eth a antuls itom che Battalion Of Aftillea
~, lie viii remain In the City for two
weeks.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1848-07-01

DEATH BY LIGHrNINe.-The Wilkinson
Miss. Wing says that on the l4sh inst.
during a severe thunder storm, John En-
bree was killed BY lightning, On the plan.
tation of Or. Patrick. He waein the open
Geld, no trees or other objects near. The
heat was 20 intense az to f0ae bis watch
and other metal about his peraon.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1848-07-01

FouRra oF JubY BAtb,-We are glad
TO learn that The young gentlemen of Baton
Rouge Intend celebrating The Ath Of July
by giving a eplendld ball on that evening
at the new Hotel Of Messrs Pike and Hart,
the magnificent ball room ofwhleh 10 to
bo 80 far completed by that evening as 20
admit of the dance. Prepa rRtions 10
make Il a grand affair have been made,
Shd as the room Is the largest IN the city,
we predict L win prove one ofthc most M.
mereus and agreeable assemblagcs Of the
sort ever had Ia Baton Rouge.
lhe following gentlemen have been
selected M managers for the occasion
DR.. b. +, Harvey, Capt. &, NJ. Halle,
J. v, Durable, II. NJ Favrot, James s,
Bailey DR.. Thomas Beaumont, DR.. w.
u. Wood, A, A. Pension, W. j. Sharp,
DIT Fay, John c. L.anoue, Henry Wal.
Ter and VIM, =. Pike,
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1848-07-01

A Ntw YonE Vgro.-1be Mayor Of
New York city has returned, With his OBJ
iections, The resolution Of Ghs council pre-.
senling the hospitalities Of the city to Gem
Cass. His honor says he eah ste ne rea.
son why the hoe FATALITIES Of the city should
be presented to Zen, Sass any more than
to other distinguished individuals who ace
.companied bin, aud who are moi included
In the resolution.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1848-07-01

The advent Of Augustus Into the myster.
ies O fidanh tod was cstsbr4ted by visit 10
The barber, The u otions II having having
been performed upon him, he stood rom.
plaeently stroking bis chin IN admiration
before a glass. What did they charge
you, my son y said bis maternal parent,
viewing him with becoming pride. Six.
apd.a.quarter, mother, that's sll." replied
The scion. "Why," said the dune, II
thought children were done for Mt hal
price" Rapidly adjusting his bal, The young
tnan mizzled.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1848-07-01

life, happiness, and ail The accomplishments
crown tho union IL the sans Of lie icy
North with The daughters Of the sunny
hnnih Deha.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1848-07-01

@There IS 10 be 4 ratification meeting
at Piaquemine on the 7th Inst. We un-
derstand a large number Of the citizens o.
that town win be here on the 9Th.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1848-07-01

PANS There are 10000 aursons. ho.
tsl aud 6tl,er MIS- In Paris, most Of
whom have been thrown hut u e%fnploy by
the revolution. Half Of the hotels and I0dg
Ings in Paris are empty. The foreigners
In Paris for the most part have vanished.
Doriug the last month most Of ths Amps
fiean families, residents Of France, have
returned to The United States.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1848-07-01
AnYANEE3

We are prepared 10 make CASH advance.
on coasignnnents Of Sugar and Molasses,
our friends ID New York, Philadelphia. Sc
L0ais. Louisville. Nashville, Madison, IL.
and New Orleans, Ncv1I 80 Pxz = HAET.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1848-07-01

A letter from Paris stys the Provisional
Government has not abandoned The plan
Of Louis Fbilipps to establish a line Of
steamers between IIayrs end NsW Otle=
ans. The National Convention Vas etpfel.
ID to mike an appropriation for the puf~
3Hka.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1848-07-01

AT a mass meeting Of the inhabitants Of
Cincinnati, resolutions were passed against
the granting Of 100000 600 acress ofland
to Asa Whitney, and at a subsequent meet.
ing was ordered to be printed an address TO
the Congress and the people ofthe United
States on the subject.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1848-07-01

Letters by the Acadia nnounc great
meeting In England, at which It was
agreed to relieve the journeymea tailors in
London, by raising a subscription in aid Of
the emigration Of 1000 tailors from Eng
land tolhe United States.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1848-07-01

The House Of Representatives has pass.
ed a resolution to adjourn on the 18th Of
July next. This will wholly explode the
design oftaking q recess till the lst Of Oct.
to allow the members to take the stump for
their respective candidates.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1848-07-01

A letter from Glasgow says: "a large
number Of the Chartists engaged in the
late riot at Glasgow are about 10 embark
for The u. States, where ii is expected they
will be received as exiled patriots.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1848-07-01
The New YofA sun sayss

At leasi $4,000 enigFants arrive week.
" in the United States, many Of them be.
longing TO the middle classes Of Europe.
who cross the Atlantic to enjoy their wealth
in security. The wealth they bring Is
principally In gold and silver, aud being
brought a. baggage, bit u very small part
Ii entered Ut Tbs eusiomh6use. The total
amount hinges from $500. 900 10 s5O0,D0O
every week. This IL what has enabled rs
10 bear, without serious Inconvenience, q
drain ofhaif Il mil ion dollars II week.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1848-07-01

LEprVna aF Eb0aUffoN.=h win be
seen from our advertising eoltstnus Tint
pt6f J. n. Smith Of New Orleans will
deliver a lecture m the above sSbjees IN
this city on Monday evanlhs,
We have been shown several testinio.
pials ~ ~ she abilities NJ Mr. Smith, ~
we have no dpubi that hts discourse will
be Of an interesting character. These Of
pty citizens Who eau attend. should avail
themselves ofthp opportunity ef gaining a
knowledge Of ibis important braho h o.
learning
The lecture will be given IN the basa-
ment oflhs Methodist Church, e0tntnen=
cling at 9 o'elock. Tickets may be had
from Geo Pike, q. r. Davis, Geo. NJ.
Eleroinan and NJ this office.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1848-07-01

DEPRESSION IN InoN BusfNBsa.-The
Boston Traveller says, contracts for Rail.
road iron delivered in Boston, duty and oil
charges paid, can be made in England, at
$40 per fon-a price which effsetually clio.
seo the Rolling mills IN New England.
The mill ut Warehain, IN that State, ha~
wing furnished that made upon contracts,
stopped last week and those upon the
Mill dam and South Boston, must stop when
their old contracts are fulfilled. Nothing
short Of so per ton will pay the manufae.
turer Of Railroad iron, In this country, and
many declare S75 to leave but no little
prohts