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Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1848-08-26

NoHTH CARuLtNA-The PiGaytine Of the 9th
sayst "Ille latest adviees we have is that Manlsy,
the wing candidate is elected by q majority Of 800,
and a wing majority in the Legislature. - .F
kRsruCKY.-SsYent nine counties have bee
heard from, giving q net gain over the 0wsley vote
Of 1874 of3,3t3. The majority Of Cfittenden will not
be less than 1880, counting UNsley's. majority in
The rnunties to be heard from, We think lhe .Atro-
cae will have 10 publish q different bulletin from that
If The week before last. II any Of bic patrons made
bets on the strength Of said bulletin, IN Kenturky. we
liinh they ought to pnss their lossee 10 his credit On
the lGlh there was five feet water ii the canal ut
L,nIliatilln.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1848-08-26

NoRrH CAROLINA ELrouoN.-The
Raleigh Register Of the 18th iSs', states
that all the returns Of the State are in, eY-
cept one county. that MANLY, (whig )is
ahead $50 votes, and here probably is d
tie in The Legislature. Subsequent advi-
ces, however, state that the, wings have
majority oftwo OH joint ballgt. t.7*
ELbtNors.-Thg reported defeat Of
Wentworth, turns eut TO be incorrect. The
Geographic dispatch Of the Pieayung re-.
ports his majority IT 5000. Ifth,s is true,
he must have held his own much better
in The remainder of bis district than in that
portion first heard from. Il Is nj any rate
a falling off Of 5000 votes, as he was oil.
ected to the last Congress by a majority Of
5000 over his wing opponent. 'rif
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1848-08-26

The meeting of the Junior Rough and
Ready Club was we'll attended on Wddnes-
day last. Speeches were delivered BY james
Gayle, Esq, A. A.. Penis ohn. and T, Il. Thorpe.
Etqrs,. Mr. Gayle bids iaitto make q a. useful
member ~ the wing ranks, il We eau Judge
from his able speech on THE occasion. ;,raa
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1848-08-26
Convict Shof.--W

~NNV ~ tAAAb VI
w eduesday afternoon The captain of The
guards at the Louisiana Penitentiary. L.
M. Kent, Esq, ordered d negro convict Ia
go to work, the negro gave q very import.
nent answer. Mr.. Kent urndd towards
him and when close enoughto lay holdfbl
him, the negro struck a violently blow ON
Mr.. kenl's head with, q stick of sRood, lro
happened to have IN his hand and laid him
senseless, and when on the ground struck
him again. The alarm was soon given
aud the negro lodged in u cell. Shortly
afterwards Il was found out. that the negro
had by some way or other obtained a large
knife, which he lourished In defiance at
any n who would attempt TO lay hands
on hims On Thursday morning, the negro
was ordered TO come out ofhis cell and 40
70 work which he refused to do. Mr.. Perry
one of'tho wardens endeavored to get him
out, when he made a lunge and inflicted
two wounds on Me. Perry, orc Of them
very severe, Mr.. Kent then tried 10 get him
out, when the negro jumped ut him and
he would kill him, Mr.. Kent seeing
bis life wa in danger, as there was no
room to retreat, shot the negro in the
shoulder, which only made him more say.
age and Mr., Kent shot him a second time
in the breast and killed htm-had The pistol
snapped or Mr.. Kent missed his aim, life
would have been the forfeit and perhaps
that of some Of his assistants. Mr.. Kent
made his declaration OF the transaction
Immediately before James Cooper, ). p,
and an inquest was held on the body of the
negro
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1848-08-26

The Epidemic ichigaH.-The Hon.
John Noryell, U. S. District. Attorney and .ex-U4 S
Senator, Hon, Lansing. B.. Miner, a. Wales. Esq:
Hor, Alexander Davidson and issaee B. Smith, ali
leading ~oe5ofocos, have commenced the publication
ola c~anpafgi paper in Detroit devoted to- the election
of Taylor. The Ann Arbouf Democrat and Ailss
ghAh Record have dropped ca Tie ~dessrtBa are
aoinumarots that 700 much Of our space would be 6c
E.y $3.50 - Mssvs Sc
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1848-08-26

This Cldb shall be composedso Of all those
who are friendly TO the election o Taylor
and Fillmore, respectively forthel offices Of
President and Vice President of Tho United
Stat. s.M III
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1848-08-26

ac1 81. lisa 4
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-02-22
From our Baltimore Correspondent.
BALTIMORE, Feb. 22-6 p IN.
Washngton's brfhday-Ldunch of the Heamship Isabel

BALTIMORE Feb. 22-6 p. m
Vashington's bfhddy-Ldunch of the sedmship Label
Terrible accident and loss of ife-The markets. &C.
The promised celebration of Washingons birthday,
which also the anniversary of the battle of Buena VISTA
has been rather dampened by constant fall of rain which
still continues, though with prospect of clearing off,
The attractive of the day. however, was the
promised launch Of the immense steamship Isabel in
tended for mail packet line between Charleston and Ha-
vana At IL o'clock precisely she left her ways. and gill
ded into her destined element amidst the cheers of an i'm
ense of citizens and the booming Of can
non the IT, S. receiving ship Oregon which had been
mooed directly in front of the shipyard of Mr. Duncan.
She wasdecoraed with flags and large streamer from her
mainmast, with her name. Isabel in large letters float
ed the breezeshe being named in honor Of the
regnng Queen of Spain.
regret add, however that her launch was accompa-
MED with appalling accident; the staging on the
wharf, composed of heavy tmbers having given way
she parted from it, preciptatng large number of persons
to the piles of lumber below, and crushing others that
were standing underneath The staging about 20 feet
high and fortunately of those who escaped
with bruises and conusons whilst those underneath were
caught by the falling timbers crushing them 10 the earth
boy about IL years OF age named Robert Washington
Shaw, instantly killed. his body being horribly
tiated black man, Of the workmen in the yard
also killed instantly, his head being crushed John and
imes Logan, brothers, both severely injured
internally Henry Carr ship carpenter, had hts leg
crushed, rendering ampuation Henry Clark
rgger, had one of his legs nearly cut of by being
caught in the blight OF the There are also num-
Der of others who severely injured, but whose
have been unable to ascertain. Cant Welsh, OF
the ship Slas Richards also considerably injured by
piece of falling timber. Considering the immense num-
Der that standing the staging, is rather mat
Ter of wonder that few were hurt. The accident has
marred, in great the enjoyment that was
tcipated by those engaged in her construction.
Much anxiety has been evinced all day by citizens
hear from Washington, to the health OF Mr. Adams
The mourn made by the Speaker of tho
House of his approaching dissolution has inst been re-
ceived and has added the feeling Of pervadng
the community account of the lamened accident IN our
midst
The mail from the north brings news Of interest,"
and the telegraph that direction has been of order all
day.
THE MARKETs.-In the Baltimore market, this morning,
there were no sales of flour Howard is held at
SIS 62t, and City Mills at SIS 81 So. Wheat continues
without change, and transactions have been made.
Corn dull, and declining Small sales at 43 40 cents Tor
white and A 46 for yellow. Rye is bringing "
rs cents and 3s 40 cents, in quality Whiskey
continues at Is a 26 cents.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-02-22
Plantern' Bank Ron<ls.

Pursuant TO notice, meeting was held at Jackson
pm Saturday last at which Gas learn from the Vicks
g Papers) the following preamble and resolutions were
i assed by vote of 50 to 5-9i being cast:
We the members of the leg islature of the State of sss
pp eoncevng the character of the State we have the
oI 10 represent to be deeply involved in the question
the bonds of the State issued for the purpose OF
nhs stock in the Planters Bank shall be paid or not do
s"re, LIST, That the State is bound by every consider
@ 81 good faith justice, and honor, pay these bonds
soo a. That we will, both the representatives OF
people and as citizens, all lawful and honorable
pn Tor the accomplishment of the above objects
sope d. That we hold ourselves under obligations to
h ne immediate provision, by some plan of a financial
@'o preserve the faith of,he State inviolate.
taking the VOTE the roll of each house was called
~ 'he ayes and noes recorded as follows:
NNiEs-ie senators and 70 represenatives-s9.
NoEs-l senator and representatives.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-02-22
Centre County Meeting In Pennsylvania.

AT large meeting recently held by the democracy of
Centre county, Pennsylvania among many patriotic reso.
uions on the subject of the with Mexico, unani-
fnousy adopted by the meeting, extract the follow
n.y. moved by Colonel Burnside, long known as an able
hampton of democracy:
Resoped That the late vote in the House of Representa-
ives, by which majority declared that the war with
teXco was unnecessarily and unconstitutionay begun
the President of the United States" false and that the
members who voted in that majority should be held up to
|Ae scorn and Indignation of the American people.
fesored That the doctrine of indemnity is doctrine
hch meets no favor with us, and the great mass of the
american people will sustain patriotic President in
Calming proper indemnity from the enemy's tie rritory
hored, That it will be time enough when that territory
acquired to for its proper government and
acquisition having been obtained through galanty
southern well northern soldiers it will be their
9mmon Inheritance, and we opposed any provso
|nch viii impair the rights of any Of our citizens.
The meeting was eloquently addressed by Colonel
Burnside and B. R. Petrikin, esq.,
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-02-22

New DEMOCRATIC PAPER IN New York Crry-The
New York True Sun" to us to-day for the first
time in its new character organ of those opinions
and interests OF the democracy of New York which are
represented in the State conventions at Syracuse
and at Albany The editor is MIR. Geo Gallagher
whose editorial ability and judgment we hear highly
commended. We copy the following extract from the
brief address in which the position and purposes of the
rev journal are defined:
The only material change in the former features of the
piper will be the accomplishment of its neutral position in
reference to the POLITICAL organization of country The
peculiar condition OF circumstances connected with ma
ona politics is such as 10 render this neither
strange nor violent The nomnay independent prcss OF
country has been in measure obliged by the prevail
force of public sentiment advocate and defend the
patriotic policy Of that party which has undertaken the
cuon of the present successful well us honora.
c termination And, indeed, all other questions xh
aiona import, and involving directly the individual in
es OF the mass OF people, 1t has been found
ay to occupy the same ground in regard general prnci.
les as that which is proclaimed before the world by the
y referred to- TO be its cherished and distinctive policy
u.s. therefore, butts short and easy step for
mt press which pretends to reflect the public sentiment
md enbody and express the patriotic spirit of the
W to give its aid and sanction the political cation
which alone that sentiment nd that spirit can e r..
led into active and efficient exercise =
This paper will, therefore, henceforth advocate before
he public the principles and policy Of the democratic pary
the State and nation and adhere strictly to its repu-
pr organization lift is desired that position should
more distinctly Defined may state that our adhe
not accompanied with mental reservation or a proyiso
he profession is made in good faith and it shall be GU,
ndeavor SO to conduct the paper, that shall command
he entire confidence Of political friends. We need
hardly them that adhere the State organization
nanatng from the Syracuse and Albany conventions and
vii sustain the nominations to be made by the Baltimore
convention on tho fourth Monday of May next This is
aihcenty explicit in regard to political position"
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-02-22

Choroform has been administered with success in Eng
land, in of etanus Qockjaw) proceeded from
wound Of the thumb. The first application on the
second day of teanus, when sleep procured for Is
minutes the third day it applied twice, and produced
sleep for 20 minutes each time The choroiom after
wards administered daily with the for "a
days. The chlorolorm vapor also applied the
wound, when in two minutes the thumb (being stiff and
extended) dropped into the palm Of the hand The vapo
also applied the blisteed surfaces the back with
equal success
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-02-22
SECOND GRAND INsTRUMENTAL CONCERT,
1T CHrmsrs Saloon.

WEDNESDAY EVENING" FEB. %, lo4o,
THE STEYERMARKISCHE MUSICAL COMPANY,
NINETEEN PERFORMERS
Beg respectfully inform the ladies and gentlemen
Of Washington that they will give here Wednesday,
February 3d. Friday February 2 and positively the ast)
Saturday, Feb. rs,
A GRAND INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT,
which occasions choice programme for each evening
will be introduced t"
PROGRAMME.
Part
I. "En Avanf' March Gung1
2. Overture to ola Muette de Portici," Auber.
g. 'The Insignificant waltz Strauss.
4. Dueuo from LINDA di Champonnix," Donizetti
Part IT.
g. "Gipsy Quadrie," Strauss
g. Omitted States Polka FIR kzlha
T. "Cathering of Flowers" Blumenese 49,
Grand Pot-pourri Mareli.
8. "Jubilee Overture" y. Won weber
9 "The Recnitter" Waltz Lanner
TO- "Mner's Morning Salute" Calop Gung'
Tickets Sl-to be had the muscstores, and At tho
door.
Doors open 7performancc to commence at o'clock
precisely reo At-dd
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-02-22
Ohio.

The outrageous apportionment bil-which was about
be passed by the wings in the Legislature Of Ohio to
ssymander the State and fasten the yoke Of wing
Ormacy upon the necks Of the democracy so that il
would require majority Of near 900 to overcome the
fictitious arangement-has led striking in the
Senate of that State 1t is described in the article which
we extracted yesterday from the Columbus Statesman"
According 10 the last accounts, the breach has not been
healed The democrats have not yet returned TO their
in the Senate, and Legislation is so far suspended
similar scene occurred about six years ago, when MIR.
Ford, the present wing candidate for governor headed
1.-The wings they retired from their seats. Their
Inducements infinitely weaker-thelr complaints
bear comparison with the violent outrages which the
wings in the legislature of Ohio about TO perpetrate
The Washington "Jeesonian" of the nth inst says
That "Ohio must be redeemed" at the next election.
This appears be the unanimous resolve of the Ohio
euoc acy and there Is certainly nothing visionary or
chmerical in such resolution The democracy OF Ohio
are unlted-hey songthey have candidate for gov
mor whose prncpe orthodox, whose character for
integrity and uprighmess is unblemsled, and around
whose standard the yeomanry of the State will rally with
enhusasm and in addition to th they the side Of
their county Ohio whsey presents quite different pic
eng united by love OF principle but being held
together solely by the cohesive power of public plumber
they now dtprded, NC.
.Wbo, them will say that Ohio cannot be redeemed
'She can and wilshe be redeemed! We confidently
believe that Weller will beat Ford least TEN THOU
SAND The fact is, an overwhelming majority of
e people OF Ohio highly in favor of the present Just
war; and never be induced to for Mexican tory
|or governor.
"THK scEPTRE DErARrINe.-We see by our exchanges,
that quite number OF prominent wings of this State
men who have heretofore held elevated positions in the
whs panyhave come OUT over their proper signatures,
and publicly renounced whgery and expressed deter
nation go for Weller and democracy. Everything seems
be conspirng to crush Mexican whigery and if the dis
affection which is now pevadng the ranks of that parry
continues until the election, Ohio whigery will be left with.
|oa a eorporais guard"
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-02-22
EDITORS CORRESPONDENCE.
From oar New York Correspondent.
NKw YoRK, February FL,

NKw Yosk, February 81, 1888.
'Yeres the extry Sungot tho treaty with Mexico-h r.
shout the newsboys through the Streets and at tho
whole arsofis aurbus asfa The papers have got
from the Picayune outline OF the Of treaty said
have been accepted by General Scou from the Mexican
Congress.
Great is the wrath-difto cabbage-of the wing journal
ISIS IN and out OF Ohio the OF the democratic
beers oil the Senate of that State, in refusing into
sion with the wing MISUNDERSTANDING the body without
quorum II we have rightly comprehended the character
OF the superintendent bill before the Senate for its
final acton the public sentiment of the country
tain the men who have not hesitaed take the only
means left them by the constitution defeat a Gerryman-
der OF the Stue-out of sight the h,gous indie
cent outraging all law and shameever attempted by any
party in any Stale OF this Union Let them stand firm tho
people will sastain them.
The Washington did not get yesterday morning,
in consequence of the fog propeller going out south
ward bound, was mistaken for her She off this
morning.
The whole number of banks in the United States is 76s
with a capital of S209, S3l 900 Twenryeight cities
prise 1874 banks abont Of the entire number.
with capital of $i3s547 OO0 nearly twohirds Of tho
aggregate capital This shows that the city banks average
much larger individual capitals than those in the country
Two Of the Catholic clergy of this city and vicinity have
ale ady fallen victims to their devotion amid the conta-
gon inflicted on by British msrue. third is down
with the same disease; and The aces and worn
of the whole body of the clergy present tho fanc-
raj services in the cathedral for the Rev Mr. Smith, hlled
many heart with the fear that other martyrs arc soon to
follow.
The custom-honse business continues exhibit the most
runous symptoms il receipt of duties beyond all prece-
dent be considered Annexed is summary for tho
week ending Friday last compared with tho
spending week of the previous years.
1876. l847. 1913.
Free goods a9624 $500 Alta
Dutable goods l,osS,4Ia le2s.sIs 24aS1a
Total merchandise sl,l75Gs sl,7a.lss s2,4l7.as
Specie 500 1910 $3.50
Cash received 32S364 3i6O69 723,665
This is very heavy increase-beyond ITO per cent on
last year, and nearly l25 per the year previous
Dr. Child the health officer quarantine by appoint.
ment the board of health, is severely i'll of shp-fever
lie has been quarantine only since the ls instant and
has greatly exposed himself in the jealous discharge OF his
duties. FED
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-02-22

! 'ANkssKE LKesLATuRE.-The bill which passed the
e OF Tennessee authorizing the State endorse bonds
ne amount of 900 for the completion Of the Hwa.
railroad, and $500 900 for the Chattanooga railroad un-
went many amendments in the House, which body
adopted III and it is confidently stated that the Sen
~"' conc"r As the bill stands, the company can do
N0 81 the State, connect with the Georgia road.
PRESENT stock is to be scafed to its real value The
ave endorses the ,nds of the company to the OF
S~'-oot however, until the road is completed, and
cars putnpo it, as far the Hiwassee river and the
I Is 10 have lien upon tho road for the redemption OF
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-02-22

The WEATHER AND THE coMEr.-One of the meteoroogi-
cal reports published in London observes The present
season has hitherto been unusually mild, than was
anticipated but probably than might be ex
pected from the approach ofhe which is expected
appear in March, lS4s-about the 10TH If this occur
says Zadikel, the month Of February will be exuaordi
nary mild and March be less great DEAL than
5retod by the planets aspects, and then will the summer
suffer the action, and be excessively wet and Stormy
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-02-22

SCHOOLS IN NEW JKRsEY-The report of the State super.
ON l55 of the It's townships There are in ,h nc 90
aool districts ofwhch 1854 uncpo, ted. The nnnb.r
children in the State between the ages of We and a.
sen Is Ol $50 The number taught, as appears bv renor's
s' leaving an increase of 262i last year, when
{ge compensation paid for each scholar Der o,aro ~
" report, was 81 S9l average paid according 10 Tho
present. 81 O6l The amount of money rail- ed and apnro
mated for educational purposes, including the amount m
Ved rom the State was, during the year ending Deem
SH Sss $50 81; during 1916, S67,9i Sl-being an in
'sase of S2l 500 10 over last year
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-02-22
Supreme Court Of the United states.

TUESDAY, February 90, 1915
NO 49, Nelson +. Shelton, appellant, u.s. Tifin & Per-
Y The argument OF this cause was continued bv Mr.
'enden for the appeees, and by Mr. Jones for the a
Adjourned TILL tomorrow II o'clock. n IN
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-02-22
Grand Temperance Levee.

A GRAND TEMPERANCE LEvEE will be held at
"A Temperance Hall, commencing the 22d inst, in
honor Of the illustrious Washingon-who was first in
peace first in and first in the hearts Of the American
people-to be continued through the week.
variety Of amusements will be presented by the ladies'
who have undertaken to give the entertainment
the Hail. they confidently anticipate share Of public pat
conage choice collection of refreshments will be on tho
table, and sold at cheap cash prices Good MUSIC will DO
in attendance.
Abundance Is cents-children half price. !, :.
The ladies' expect to see good out OF the Sons,
sechabite and Brothers Temperance, and famiiies
Feb 14-gtSMVTu
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-02-22

W1O OOO TO $4,000 ssr Investment In Slaves
I'D lO,OOO Boys and girls would DO preferred but,
avoid separation, families will be taxi en-
Proposals invited by letter. addressed to A. b. Wash
ngon city. postage paid, at any time between this and The
lat NJ July. .tt0E. Jan 90-swiff
CrEAM for the Million.-An Elementary Trearse or
~ the Nature and Management Of Steam and the Prnc
pies and Arrangement Of the Engne with notes. appendix
30 Jna published, psics 81 cents af
Dse8 =. TAYLOR.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-02-22
POPULAR LECTURES.

TIME next lecture of the the Baptist
i church. the Post Office Department, will be do
vered Thursday evening" the oath instant at halpast
O'Clock, by the Rev. T. ID. ANDERSON, of Massachusetts
Subject The influence Of the cultivation Of Reverence
upon the pernanenee of our Republic.
Feb 22-2t
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-02-22
DIED,

On Monday morning instant aged 28 JOHN d. THOM
AS eldest son late Col JAMES fHoMAs, Of this city.
His acqunances invited attend his fun eal to-
wednesday, II o'clock from his late residence on 10Th
street, etween +
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-02-22

Mr. La Fargo, said to be the agent of Louis Philippe
in this country, has purchased tho block fronting
Broadway and extending through from Canal Lspenard
street, upon which he intends ve-story marble
building, the ground floor elegant shops and the
upper stories to be fitted up rs a museum.