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Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1850-08-17
Late Foreign Newsi
ARRIVAL OF THE PAC1r1C!I
Adyancs IN Cotton!

The American steamer pactrn arrived
ut New York OH the evening of the lin
inst. The telegraphitt ttespatches, wlici,
are very brief, we give below. IT will be
seen tina. cotton lbs advanced materially.
ENGLISH MARKETS.
Since the sailing Of the CamJ,ta, Cot
ton had advanced to 3d. Flour was
firm, Wheat Id per bushel losyet. ? COT
fee was firm. The sales Of Cotton for the
four days prior to Tile departure of the
Pacifc, amounted to IL, 900 bales. Bar.
ings circular qttotes Eli ADVANCE Of
ENGLISH CRors.
BAtr1moHE, Monday, August t2,h.
The cropsin England have d very pro.
missing appearance.
BATTLE BETWEEN THE DANES h THE notsrt,sres.
On the goth uitimo, a great battle took
place between the Danes and Holsteiners,
in which the former were victorious. The
Danes were 10000 strong and the Hol.
s%teitiers 50, 900. Tile killed, wounded and
missing amounted to 1000. The Danes
lost the greater number. The Holsteiners
were compelled to retreat but the Danes
proposed a truce Of three days, which was
declined by the former.
The HanoveriHns have determined to
side with the Holsteinefs.
GERMANY.
Austria refuses to abide by the decision
Of the Frankfort Parliament.
-.
The following, by the CAMBRIA, Of n
previous date, willbe found or interest
BALrtmoRr, .Apgust 7, 1850,
The sales of Cotton for the week amount
ed to 10000 bales, of which speculator.
took $4,000 and exporters 5000 baies.
CorFtB.-The demand at Liverpool and
London was limited and prices decreasing
Sugars were sd. lower.
The American Minister at Lisbon had
demanded his passports and his furniture
was advertised for sale. fIe intended to
leave Lisbon on the 10Th tilt.
Denmark. has declared the Duchies in a
state Of seige. A naval action occurred
between d Danish mlan-of-war md a Ger.
nan steamer, on the 1st nit, in which the
former was forced to retire. The hostile
forces on land were at last accounts, face
to face. The King Of Denmark designs
to use sewers coercion, and is strongly back.
ed.
ENGLAND.
The intelligence Of the death Of Gen.
Taylor had reached England and produced
n great sensation. The leading Journals of
London, Liverpool and the other places
were devoting much space in their col
umns to a review of his character and ex.
ploits.
A large meeting Of American citizens
assembled ii, London upon learning of his
death, at which the American Minister
presided. A series Of highIy patriotic reso-
lutions were read and unanimously adopt
ed, expressing their sense of regret and
sympathy with the family and the country.
The political news Of England possesses
but little Importance
The potato blight is said to have appear
ed both in England and ireland. 1t is,
however, in a %mitigated form.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1850-08-17
Insurance Companies.

We beg leave to call public attention to
the advertisements of Insurance Compa-
MES, in another column. First ON the list
is the ''Southern Mutual Life Insurance
Company of Louisiana" The principle
of life insurance is but little understood in
fthis country. 1t is only necessary that it
should be known to be appreciated and to
become Universally popular. A man Of
Family, for instance, a poor man, can for a
thrilling sum, ensure his life to q sufficient
amount to render his wife and family com
Portable, should he be suddenly stricken
with death, The principle is applicable
in different ways. The wife can ensure.
her life for the benefit of her husband or
children, &c, &c. This institution is
established in New Orleans. and has pros.
pered beyond precedent, since its establish
ment. The fact that il is managed by the
Hon. JOSHUA BALDWIN, is alone sufficient
to inspire the public with confidence in il,
to say nothing of the high character Of the
other directors.
The Lave Stock Insurance Company"
is something new in the wayof insurance,
in this part of the world. Nevertheless,
it is a good institution, and had our planters
on the overlowed lands, last spring, had
their stock ensured, many thousands of
dollars worth of stock would have been
saved, and much distress prevented.
The "Merchants and Planters Insurance
Company" of New Orleans, is one of the
best institutions of the kind in the country,
and under the management of we'll known
and responsible men. 1t is wholly worthy
public patronage, and we think our people
would do better to patronize homo institu-
tons than to go North.
Each of the above named companies is
represented in Baton Rouge by Mr.. WIN.
S. PIKE, Agent, at the Branch of the
Louisiana State Bank, where he will.at
all times be happy to issue policies or ex-
plain the workings of the various institu-
tons for which he is agent.
0The Nashville Gazette has passed
into the hands OF Messrs. J. T.. HAYNES &
Go, and Mr.. W. HY. Smith is. succeeded
in the editorial department by JOHN L.
MARLIss, Esq. We wish the best sue
cess to the new proprietors and editor.
r5-The Pointe Coupe Echo congra-
tu!ates its readers that the cholera has dis
appeared from the Parish. So do we.
most cordially.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1850-08-17

1.-THE True Delta entirely miscon-
ceived the plain purport Of our article in
regard to the unfortunate affair which
occurred ON board the Princess No. 3, on
Sunday, 4th instant. We made no in
furious reflection upon the local reporter
for the True Delta. We do not conceive
that'eur language rightfully bear such
Interpretation. We said that the reporter
of the True Delta had been "led" into
|" gross mistakes by the false aGdaust''
made. So we say now, in all candor and
good feeling. The affidavit " upon which
the reporter wrote will be proved " false
when the judicial tribunals Of the State
shall thoroughly investigate the matter.
How any reporter can write correctly
relying upon "false" premises, is more
than we can see. Neither the True Delta,
or its reporter. are at all to blame, in our
opinion. The reporter wrote from an
affidavit made. The affidavit contained
false allegations. as will be proved.
Therefore, the reporter was led into the
commission of gross mistakes. We
hope we have satisfied the True Delta that
nothing. of al injurious character, was
intended by our article. We were defen-
ding a friend from false accusation--a high
minded, honorable, responsible gentleman.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1850-08-17
PLANK ROAD MEETING.

TrtB Citizens, Stockholders, aud all per.
sons interested In the success Of the Baton
Rouge and Clinton Plank Road Com
3AtaY, are earnestly requested TO meet at
the Court House, in Baton Rouge, on
SATURDAY, 3ta AUGUST, 1850,
nj 4 o'clock, p. M, for the purpose Of Ia
king Under consideration important mat
tiers relative to the road, and the action of
the committees appointed at the meeting
on the 10th inst, which viii be then stub
,iiitted to them A large attendance Is
earnestly solicited.
The friends of the Road in East Fell
ciana, Fand citizens generally, are respect.
fully invited to be present.
MANY CITIZENS.
Latoa Ronge, Aae. IL, 1850,
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1850-08-17

New ORLEANS NEws-LErTER.-A copy
Of this truly valuable weekly publication
has been laid before ,1s. The publishers,
Messrs. J. c. DUNCAN and CHARLES GARD
NER, have produced something not only
new and tasteful, but interesting in the
annals of journalism. The NEWSLETTER,
ia printed on 2 large-sized sheet of letter
paper, with small yet beautifully clear type,
and contains a brief, but comprehensive
resume Of the events of the week expir-
ing on the day Of its publication, with a
full and accurate report of the markets.
One page Of the publication is left blank,
80 that merchants and others, may be en-.
abled to write a letter to their friends upon
the same sheet of paper that contains a
valuable weekly record Of the doings in
the great Crescent City for the week previ.
Gus. We cordially cornme nd it to the
public patronage. Specimen copies may
be seen at our Office.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1850-08-17

Remains OF Gen. Taylor.

Letters have been received in this city
from Col. Bliss stating that If the remains
cf our lainented President, Gen. ZACHARY
TAyLoR, are removed from Washington at
nil, that they will be removed TO the family
burying ground in Kentucky,
We regret this exceedingly, but there is
no appeal from the decision of those near
est connected to the e5llustrious dead.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1850-08-17
NOTICE II.

The annual Meeting Of the FfaAtt 0Rrtray
Association. will be held in the Representative
Hill Of the State House, ON Tuesday; September
I'D. 1t II o'clock A NJ. An Address will be de-
livefed, and the Annual Reports of the Society
reada Citizens and strangers are invited to attend,
O Subscribers are requested To pay their %atitit,al
subscription previous to the Annual Meeting. IN
order that . fair statemant OF the finances Of the
Society may le made.
Ladies' desiring TO become members of the As
s~bciatiun. will please make the same known by
letter through the Post Office, addressed TO Mrs.
Clara t. Adams or to Mrs. Mary L. lsett.
BY order Of the President
MARY M. MAY, Secretary pro. TEN.
Baton Rouge, Aug. 18th, 1850.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1850-08-17

but let it be remembered, that while
we have received a PILE OF DOCUMENTS
sufficient to fill a GOOD SIZE DRY-GooD's
BOX, we have not received even a pamph.
let from our worthy Representative, John
II. Harmanson."
The above is from the Bayou Sara Led
ger, Of the 10th instant-as good demo-
cratic paper as the State boasts Of. Be
careful. or the defenders of the author
of "~speculations riding speculations will
be downupoh you with the force Of a gas
establishment in the atwinkling o a bed
post"
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1850-08-17
Valuable Information.

We are much obliged to our friend,
Hon. PnlLrr WlNrREE, Jr.. Assistant u,
5. Marshal for the Parish of Ascension, for
the s,,bjoined table of statistical infortna-
ton in relation to the population, value of
real estate, &c., in that Parish. If he had
only given us the amount and estimated
value Of the products Of the parish, for the
year ending 3lst May last, the table would
have been complete. We shall DO deeply
obliged to the Assistant Marshals in the
various Parishes IL they viii furnish us
with tables similar to the one given below
by Mr.. w. They viii not only confer a
favor upon us but upon the public.
" DoSupsosv1tsr, .Aag,es lah, 1850.
VS.. r. Ap,as, Eseo
GNur Ss>-l send Won, below, such Information
in relation 10 the town of ponaldsenville ,once
the Capital of the State1 as | have been able to
gather while taking the census.
The white population Of Donaldsonville is, aSl
The free colored population is, "a
Slave Asst
Total 1919
There are ola dwelling houses, &c stores grog
shops, 4 billiard rooms, : tailors, 5 shoemakers. 3
barriers, Q churches, 6 schools. $50 children attend
ing the same, l tanner, 3 hlacksmiths, 3 carriage
makers, 5 lawyers, 3 ~noiaries, Q ~justicies of the
peace, | constable. 50 Pianos. / philharmonic
society, composed OF % members, and 1 printing
Office. 3. ss saaf
The value Of real estate in this par
- ish is, sf : $1,000 oo. 90
Value of slaves, : ASSESS os
" animals attached 10 plan
~tations, 1885 90
Sk'4 oil carriages and vehicles 1855 90
q stock in steam boats, $4,000 90
Money loaned at interest, 1i2,i0S 90
Capital invesieain trade, 9S,9A0 90
.A@ as Hy9 s#} -
ss a&sM e~ss aesm e S6,7ll,27l 90
Respectfully, yours,
PHILIP WINFREE, Jss
Asst. L. S. Marshal,
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1850-08-17
New Orleans Correspondence.
New ORLEANS, August ii, 1850.

NEW ORLEANS, August IA, 1850.
There has been d sort Of running Discus
sion going on for the last week among the
city papers relative to the course and
speech Of Mr.. Soule-lis character rs "A
republicar-his capacity 70 comprehend
the nature Of u institntions-amd an i'm
mense deal Of mere stuff. No matter
about Mr.. Soule's republican education
no matter what he said to 4 foreign traveller
years ago-tlie peoples representatives
have elected him to a post second, in
dignity, only to the Presilency--he has
passed through the most fiery discussions
ofthe most exciting questions ever agitated
on the floor of the S~enate--and all accord
to him praise for his oratory, his legal abili-
ties, and a Uniform dignity in all the capa-
cities Of a Senator. The only question
should be has Mr.. Soule consulted the
will Of his constituents 81, to be moro
ample and appropriate--has he+smotbered
the mere man, the politie5afi fun sAlfsh-
ness, and the suspected dsHsagossef h his
own heart, and honestly, fairfy, ddbbf5on-
ally sustained the interests III the Whole
+c%ountry--pay, has he stood purified, ffn his
action, his OATH to support the Cnusta~-
tim of the UaitM Stutcs, the bond Of orr
confedefacy, the only safeguard and citadel
Of our prosperity and perpetuityg There's
the point. Let them discuss that, and
they will all agree that he has not, and
that he il unworthy Of his position, on
higher and more important grounds. On
the point Of his Senatorial duty to his
constituents and the country, THERE'S no
excuse for him. He has had seven months
to deliberate, in the Senate aiid ont of it
he has seen bis own State refuse to lend
countenance totTie Nashville Convention
he could not have been unaware Of the
will Of his constituencies a reasonable
man, he could not have mistaken what
was best for the whole country, and he
deserves the condemnation which awaits
him and aIl those who from first to last
voted with him. At some future time !
will discuss this California and Territorial
question in the abstract.
The 'Delta-that virgin of neutrality,
who has been seduced away to political
prostitution 50 often, that she is very
harlot Of democratic aspirants-went out
Of its way the the other day to deract
from Mr.. Clay's speech, in which he took
occasion to chastise the sentiments Of MIR.
Rhett, and most all Of South Carolina,
except her revolutionary history" The
Delta has stood by the Compromise; yet
no sooner does this locofoco disunionist,
Rhett, utter his ~incendiary doctrines, and
Mr.. Clay rebuke them, in the Senate, than
it raises the yelps, Gust as when you strike
at one dog in a crowd the whole Of them
cry outy and complains that Mr.. Clay has
abused Mr.. Rhett and offers no condemna-
ton to Rhett himself. Has it got 10 be
true that fanaticisrn a trampIe on the
Constitution-can insults the memory OF
the blood by which the Union Is cementea
the rabid nrasfif may bite ON
heels, and nought he said Or done TO Goa.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1850-08-17
Notice.

An election Of q Board of Managers for the
Female Orphan Association will be held at said
Asylum on Tuesday the Sd day Of Septeril,er next,
al ! o'clock P. NJ. ptincttal attendance Of all the
members IL particularly requested, An address
will be delivered at the Representative Hall at II
o'clock A. NJ. on the same day to which all feeling
nm interest in said Institution are respectfully in
,itni & MANGRItM. Srrnesntu.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1850-08-17

Iy-The weather has been intensely
hot for the pnst week. The coolest in
habitant, a most respectable parsonage,
ayers most positively that the time has
arrived, spoken Of in Holy Writ, when the
elements are to burn with " ferveilt heat.
A good many, iii these parts, are inclined
to believe with him .
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1850-08-17

rWe understand that the Governor
caused writs of election to issue about the
middle of July last, ordering elections to
GIL the vacancies caused by the deaths Of
Messrs. Drew and. Chambliss, Senators,
and Farrar and McCrainie, Representa-
tivessin the last legislature.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1850-08-17

TNvADrNu YANKEE LAND.-Cotton
goods, manufactured in Alabama, have
been recently sold in Boston, right next to
Lowell. This competition with the North
is much more sensible than threatening
disunion.-Balt. Sun.
The Southern. manufacturers will, be-
fore many years elapse, rival their North
ern brethren in everything except cant and
abolitionisn, without a doubt, if they
pursue the policy dictated by true enter
prise and commercial independence. Every
Southern Cotton Factory erected is Of
more real value to the South than a thon-
sand speeches.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1850-08-17

"A slanderer Of the softer sex, under
takes TO prove that Satan was q woman.
whose name was Lucy Fir. Can't be-
Iieve it, any how.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1850-08-17

MIR HAMILTON PIERCE is duly atthoriz-
Nl Ell ii solicit subscriptions, &c. for the Baron
Rouge ia sette, In the Parish Of East Baton Rouge.
AZ viii canvass the Parish thoroughly, and we
earnestly invoke bur friends TO give him all the
aid and assistance in their power.
Baton Rouge, July 8, 1850.
Mr.. DRAM HACKET is duly authorized TO
ItI solicit subscriptions. &c, for The Barren Rouge
Carrie III the Parish Of West Baton Ro,ige:. He
will sec, the people generally and we earnestly In
voke our friends to give hun all the assistance IN
their pewer
Baton Rouge July 10, 1850,
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1850-08-17

10 The papers are filled with the letters
Of Mr.. Fillmore, setting forth his views.
We have seen none that sets them forth
more concisely than the following reply
to a Fourth of July invitation does. He
is national in his views.
WASHINGTON June 10, 1850.
Gentlcmen.-Your invitation to parti.
cipate with the Democratic Wing citizens
of Philadelphia, in their festival, ON the
approaching anniversary Of our indepen.
dence, has been received. Nothing could
I assure you, give me more pleasure than
to be permitted to unite, on that occasion,
with the Wings Of Philadelphia. in rem
dering "renewed demonstrations Of attach
ment to the Union" I regret to say,
however, that I do not anticipate that it
will be in my power to except your fatter-
ing invitation as my official duties leave
by little of my time at my W disposal.
/ trust, however, notwithstanding sec
tional feeling prevails to such an alarming
extent, as to give to our political horizon
a more %portentous aspect than it has ever
before assumed, that the wisdom and cor-
citation of the present generation are
equal to the preservation Of our glorious
Union and constitution; and that they
may be transmitted, as the richest political
legacy, from generation to generation.
With great respect, | am, gentlemen,
truly yours.
WILLARD FILLMORE.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1850-08-17

UThe Pointe Coupe Echo congra.
tu!ates its readers that the cholera has dis,
appeared from the Parish. So do we,
most cordially.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1850-08-17


F1nsr BALI; OF. C6rrpk-I'he- Picay'
une, of the 18th, has the following para.
graph, about the first bale Of new cotton
received at New Orleanathis season
At this port the first bale of new cotton
was received on the 11tl is the growth
Of the plantation Of Nc 4. Young, o.
Wilkinson county, Fort Hudson,
consigned to McRae 4 aan.
We would inform the Ne That Mr..
r. T. Young is a citizen df.E1ie Parish Of
East Baton Rouge, and not Of Wilkinson
County, Mississippi. The Picayune should
not give credit to Mississippi when it is
due to Louisiana. Correct, and remember
the Parish.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-04-29

F...oi5e ..r,,a.4 u ILL. standard F...s. tH-.
gr~ broke out last evening. about taf pas'
.1.s. in the stable Of the Old aIau House. ei a
I.. b,.r occupied nr a fow days poet as stable
... ,,,a' U.r.ss. and "a LODGING house 'or Drivers
at.as or,he opening Of Cam. Navigator FIVE
10 able horses were burned boz lLe stable TIE
.Ir. spread WIN great rti idity 'o I'D, a''.''-
uIIioes VII DO were nlI % wool End hi.o.y com
hl.tb Die The bu'Idiu' known os %. O''
10 ak, owned by Nj Bastablc ine mon house
ia. lu idinc occupied hy Nj Afnol. n ''.''A'. "-
n tavern. and tbe bake house o' Mr. Dean i.- .n.r
W.T. fho stables wherc IT, Ire org n1ie were
..tfre.y destroyed.
The corner of tto Od Yellow b"N We o'.
p.ib, NJ. D. a.. Nouur as -four and .t-a ST.
q. greater part ri lns stock a "a 'a'
in.a damaged state Nessrs Asnbs Cd stead
or.ap.eI tAe .xt room oro sroor-. hfi
store Iher s'och "as ne'f> an N
T. % Phuey occupied the c,'.'i oil gre -
au auction store We .eof" " al ''.''.''
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-04-29
Di-n>tsr-, &c.

SWf D.t,,rIA. Foyer .IaH Nrs CDR cans Ors 81 Tor
san Trsuc.cl Rad r-HtH-d RH jsn-ir" ON he .Nn 90
F-rlsry she spoken -in N1V, 'at 50 - luu p Ire
Ntrg Na.rmar f-lu N+N Dl lean.. JON N1v which a.
r..s AS Ro Jsnti.o srt .d again Ifh Jan 90 san
Fsrci.cn spoke tf- u hen SO Ns- n -or-
p. rorffrun Soc had mri with very bat weather sno
ir-d her cabin throw a. fhr deck o-d
overheard srd much off .hr freight below tech to- =
i. beg ffa Ma WaeruFr reported " was supposed -al
u.- Ds malta would make fl- rrst port
Bris u,Efi>srR. Keen of ans flr Calais frof4 New
YDrk struck aIrE In Holiness Hole on le nighi N Pc
$50 - ard tr+gfrt fIl lf hn- Msis1i, 20 fnfia nd
conn Msaugs. ~ Mlrrra w cl .l.. h9s-nr.. bad nu-
vark. and head ra stove &C. TIE damage 20 he iiabn.
ger = nor .a'-d
Bass S,ifH smith. i Ctsrs. ~ an. from Boston, az
r-rr, cd t-syf Westl-r and oct stem boa
CAPS ksAfE. .se ~ .ch MarT. nt Baltimore from =
ig.ng1n knocked overheard by ihe Io =" end
arlN urd - >uflt. Point
srGEoRsf B.rmlfsl Apr B. la-s = Lawrence
Is repaired. and - 'as. scsfEo So oss Lest ras-
IrE repaired ss.-i we .rtsF lr tsf''fn.s >rnn'"r
"a son hlrt - w-'trr orders at< Empress loi far
mouth. N>I soon from - uireI'r. sc VIII cafge ~
lumber sailed sl flr 0f|fura b"4 Nof-a, q New
.rs and go April from b.si.r iHr Iatlr M have scen
undermined and -1t TIE ra 0f vessel NofItm zap, q
sH.uf H ur- hl.Or ps fri seen near these
-ilt.a f-s las. ,.. "a. - tai been TIA. condition
$500 nr fIIree months
>.H 4 FLotNf lI sluls, 0.m fr.ers1urg ilf B1s
tH. with Cargo consisting Hf ur and tobacco lut rio
Or a1, yIiA .te -tH Irs' l distress with O. fore
most 49, otrerss- pres. from h- effects of squad
rl4rtefri ul fle I'D .st 90 C.uclfeasl'