Baton-Rouge Gazette from Baton Rouge, Louisiana • 1

1 il i I I IW ll i EVERY SATURDAY MORNING BY JOHN R. DUFROCQ AND A. P. CONVERSE. XXVti.

BATOtf IUIIJ M1MII1 ct THOMAS COM MISSION HC NT 11, IHil tttMTf teg, WYNNE BAU.ET, Commission MmbtiiU tixl general Poydras street, Orleans, icmn fc. ww- oh I. COMMISE ON MERCHANT, jVe. 110, Poydrns Street, te Baton Ronge, La F. SMITH, dental Corttr of ai Charles Squart ORI.KAH».

Dr. Jonas, Dr. Campen, Dr HVrison, A Scott, Afiiholsw, Col. ILtrnoy, U. S.

Capt. D- H. A. in Ha'on Rougt. Pli ta visit two or thron urnes Cd.

Stuart, Capt, I Fowler, Conrad, Philips. TO BIJII.DER8. Ths subscriber respeetfolly informs build and others, he is prepared to rte rule all kinds of brick and mason that bs will put np biiitdwgs and furnish all the a brick, me, Vc, on the most reasonable terms. to sugar und from experience in setting other work in a sugar he eats give ample Apolv to LOYEAIJ BERMEL, fnij'i 5j at the (larrison brickyard. "cTrbbn' Cf)V1 VflSSION e.onmoH stbkkt Jfew Orken CJE.MTÏ.HMKN'8 BOOTS, have just received from ait MSorlm'TOt of (Jentlemen's ft calf brsits snitsblft for summer wear, PWLMPS LANOUE.

i-n cf( T'n ur.ih»r«i«rne-I sale, two cot ifiutnt. at very low price. eMsr of Church ree nmiSILK Stwusa SCHOOL. Mr. Af, Puertti, respectfully inform their frmnds, and public in general, that the in the rudiments of mti ic, will one ofthe branches ht th-ir schoel.

Lessons will be given thr-e per ttM.fretnf charge. The I I 'ing school will be included in the ex icmatioD ofthe scholars, on the piano, to wftidh parents ami guardians will receive list tens. lakcn by Daniel Sullivan, at lakcn up by Daniel Sullivan, on lie? t.vo one red and white, marked with 1 fork iri the righ' atid in left, bra 1 led J. the of her a uni a aft wie on rijir, rl rop o't the left, fcrai-d net ru.i.y Iwrcd nt o'd. Tue o.viter IK re.4_1iM.Usd hi i tie by 1 to tiie R.

(Tangier. 3S. WILLIAM DA VC CO. COT VOX viCTOUS A.XD ON KR CHAN TS, 0A3At STKr.KÏ, New Orleans. N.i -t las consigned to us, wlfl, ai fi jirompt attention.

iti rs to V. K. Kuox, A. Matta, Chas A. iLil.

roar pinb. ikI of Wiua Vi ira. I'ike HART. vi: r. garden seeds CROP OP A r( nenl jost received tks oAR.iii*, Pic.sburjj, and for sale I A.

MONTAN, r.ar. 13 41 L. PULLEN, by Governor hm tnr ti Vtty collided promptly attended to. AjV'y f' hi in at his next ab store. tiov 15 no 41 It 15 jo Htviug bParixh 'iirtri pti'ilu' A.

M. DUNN, II. WHITE. AriORVKTI III C01 At Judge old Stand. Lafayette str, Baton Rouge.

CHINA GLASS. Just r---reived and for sale by the subscriber an sssortment of French China Cut Glass. No. 1 WM. MARKHAAI.

Church street. certain CURE FOR FEVER and ague and, other Those perse as who may be afltcted with ibis annoying complaint, or other fevers of that natuie, can obtain a cheap and sure remedy by applying to Mr. Bouche, cor iter of Church and Third streets. its e'licaey and virtue can at any time be obtained. mav EMBROIDERIES.

We hare jost opened, a large assortment Preach embroidered collars, chemisettes aaxourkas Ac. 6 Phillips Lanotte. RICH GOODS. Now opening, a splendid assortment of rich dress goods; consisting of Paris printed cashmere d'Ecosse, repp laine, laousline de laine The ladies will please call and examine some eatire nsew Ryles they cannot find elsewhere and ch eap by 0 Phillips Lanoue, PALI. FASHIONS, HAT8 CAPS.

Just received from New York few caof tht latest and most improved styles, Dss 6 Phillip Lanoue. RICH FALL STYLE DRESS GOODS. 30 ia dress latest styles. PHILLIPS LANOUE. HAY.

A first ay, fer by of Wester" PIKE HART J. T. BEAUREGARD, DENTIST. RespeetuiHj informs his and the public, that having returned from country he will be ready to attend all in his for two weeks from this date. Office at tho residence of Dr.

Vasquez, Mr. tavern. dec 20 46 1943. a 4 SPERM A 8s, of best. New Bedford brand for sale by dec ST Alfred Gates.

of ow public. Jper large and assortment of fall and rw most fashi styles, to which they call the Muutwa the LATE ARRIVALS. PHILLIPS LANOUE, RlCEfVED goods, of latest a DRY GOODS. Bfsck and rol. (tisch tfld EnglUh broad cloths, plain and fancy cassimerea plain and plaid satt mets, plain tweeds, Ky.

cashmsrottes, fro neb and American eottenades, and red flannels, brown and bleached tickings, drills and osnaborgs, hue. ashoiere and blk. satin rich printed cashjnere d'Ecasse, Pompadour de Parrs printed mouse tine de laine, blk. and silk warp alpaca, printed barrages, blk, tvombwinos and merinos, blk. and green bombazsMe, blk.

gros de Naples and gros de rich nekin Silks, do.einHlion 0NV da I'irUJieu dresses, a robes (or ball dresses, bjk worsted arwl silk serges, green barrege, white jackonefs and cambrics, plain and figur'd swjss mmliss, freucb embr'd lace, collars, nsedie work chernesettes and rettes, bfk. and white nett laces, silk woolen and daraask shawls, oorded, marseillfrs, and grass cloth skirts, corse's and corset lacets. Irish linen, linen lawns, embro'd, and plain hdkfs, silk cotton and madrass polka gimps and cords, thread and cotton erfgings and insortings, and srents. and hosiery, blk. and silk and satin scarfs and cravsts, various of Till and winter shawls, silk and cotton bonnet, cap and C'llor'ed and satin with a general assortment of all kinds of goods usually kept in tin's of biiwiness.

Pine black snd color'd dress and frock cloth coats, color'ed tweed and rjjssimere blk' and color'd cassimere sacks, blk. youibs and boys tweed and cloth frock coa is, fancy cassimere and blk. cloth pants, and blk satin vests, linen drawers, under shirts CATS. Oents blk satin, moicskin, and csssimere hats, boys fashionable do, youths hlk. and pearl beii trown gents' boys and blk.

and fancy cloth cape, of the moat recent styles. MIOYiS. "Oonfs. fine calf stirhwd hoofs, fine calf and prrmelfa brogans, ladles calf morocco hrogans, blark and bronze kid slips, do, white kid slips, youibs and boys pegged and sewod brogans, calf sewed blk. and color'tl do.

Men's Columbian saddles, boys ladies plain and quilted side saddles, blind bridles, cart saddles and briching, fil martingales girths send surcingles. to of to and try dies, NKW nX)UR. hnrre.lt, tporior article of St. Louis brand, list received by 21 37 PIKE St HART. 1 1 Ui.

A CKHMIT lit NO. Tim ustfersigned having establisfced him self in te shop, formally occupied by A. G. Martgrnm, is preps red to execute all kinds of work line. hopes by his punctuality and auentkm to business, to merit public pat ronage.

JAS LAtfOTON. SEMLWEEKLY PACKET STEAMER RAINBOW, 8, the Count f'Uujutminc, firtton kotige, Port ttwUm ami Bayou Will leave New Orleans every SUNDAY and at 10 o'cluck, A. and Bayon Hara every MONDAY and THUHSDAY, at 10 o'clock For freight or passage, apply on board. Passage as high Donaldson ville, above 3 aug 30 no .10 IMS. THO.MAW MORGAN.

A ttmsit CoowsstLoa at aw. No. 17, Royal Having for many years devoted much of his time to the etamination of land titles, tenders his professional services to those whose interests are affected under the late act of Congress, providing for the adjustment of land titles in Louisiana and Arkansas. July 30, 24 6m. wlfl, Chas Wiua tks sale TO THE PUBLIC.

We are now prepared to execute all kind of work in our line, viz: justices' school and other blanks, as chfcap as they can be don ehanetlly. We hope by industry and attention to business to merit a portion of the public patronage. DUFROCQ CONVERSE. DR. K.

M. HEREFORD, Tenders his professional services to the ort Lafayette et. February 1844. CASTOR In cans to suit Also is Bottles, Pints and Quarts. For sale by jutie STEPHEN HE 15 with of reof its obW.Laughlia.

C. Searlcs. C.Laughli WM. AUGH LIN COMMISSION MERCHANTS. 96, Cirai ier Street, NEW ORLEANS, LA.

LDOHLIN, CO ISS ION EEC ANTS, Street, VICKSBIJRG, IS fkke m- VV. B. cott, te pheix D. Raton Rouge La. NOTICE.

The undersigned would respectfully request those indebted to hiui to make payment to Tom'ioson Babin. Dec 6 B. FHAV CIS. of find cathe JUST RECEIVED. A lot ol Woolen Carpets Chimney Ruggs, which will be sold at a very email advance on prices.

D. SANGER'S Cheap Store. Lafayette Street. to CRYSTALLINE CANDLES. Just received and for sale by the subscriber, a superior article of candles of the above description, put up in small boxes suitable for of families.

W. abkham Church St. The partnership heretofore existing between G. S. Lacey and R.

Loucks has been this day dissolved by mutual consent. Baton Ronge, October 16, 1845A HATS, CAPS. BOOTS SHOES Silk and wool hats, far caps, Mad and Kip Boots, Mens' Calf Seal and Kip Calf Brogans, Misses bro- gans, Boys Calf and Kip Br. gans, Youth and Childrens' Brogans, Ladies fine Kip Shoes, 1 4 cases superior Russet Brogans, Boys do, for sale byTomlinson Babin. PAINTS, AND SPTS TURPENTINE, for by Sep'.

20 STEPHEN HENDERSON. MACHINERY. WE have a lot of Machinery, consisting of Corn Mils, (of the moat approved kinds. Corn Crushers. Horse will be sold very ow by ike St art Nov.

1 olasses whole and half barrels for sale by Nov. 25 Stephen Henderson, MOLASSES AND SALT. 100 Sacks of and fine salt, aikwi barrels and half barrels for sale by Tomlinson 4f Babin. form drug ders with He Louis him G. of pat his in NOTICE.

having business transactions witb me, are referred foGsorge kl Lacey and Richard Loiicks, F. ft. NKWCOMM. PLANTATION FOR SKLE, In the Parish of Wert Union Rouge, on A plantation containing three arpents an4 quarter front, on the river, and forty arpentir in depth, between parallel lines, with tke improvements thereto belonging, namely, kifeberr, pigeon-house, store, house, cabins, a fino cot ton gin w.th patent, cornmill at'nr hed, also eight slaves of different ages and sexes. For terms to the parish of sakJ parish.

Oct 23 ROBERT REALE, ATTORSBV A AT Baton Honge, Louisiana. M. Blam, Esq. Btt on Rouge, Hon. Tbos.

Gibbs Morgan, New Orleans, John Lobdoll, Esq. West Baton linage, Hon. Isaac Johnson, West Feliciana by a MOORE AND TUTTLE. Watch and Clock Watches music and jewlery, carefully cleaned and repaired. Sjy.p Cor ner of Church and Third Hi reels.

All watches that have beert left, at shop over one year, will be sold for repairs it not called for by first of Aprtl next. PCRNfTTJRE POR SALE. A Lot of Furniture on reasoable AVStT TO, May 17ih 8TEPHE.V HBNDBRHON. JUL DELPHI A SADDLf'HY. The (J iJuraig'ia I have :ive.l per las arrivals from Philadelphia, a handsoms sortrrt' nf of ilery, wistmg of Men' Hpanhk and saddles Biiys Ditto Ditto, Ladies plain and quilted side saddles, saddle Brid'e fi' lings and Bits, Riding whips ail of which will bo sold at the lowest cash prices.

PHILLIPS LA NOUE. reSAW MILL. Tho proprietor iiifbnos his friends and the public in general, that ho has finished hia repairs to the tmfl, and lhat he is prepared (o execute all orders which may be confided to his care with despatch. Lumber of all description and boards constantly on hand. For sale cheap, for cash only.

may 10 FREDERIC ARBOUR CO LS ON, Dealer in LIME, CEMENT, PLASTER OF PARIS Pt-ASTERtXO HAI3 AND FIRE BRICK No 4 MARION ITS BLOCK, OLD LEVEE, Near the Pontchartrain Rail Road Depot, NEW ORLEANS. INISHING LIME Constantly anhand. Orders from the Country promptly Attended to. CALICOES. 200 pieces English American calicoes, cashmere patterns, very cheap.

dee 9 Phillips Lanoue. RICHARD LOUCKS, A ttorney a so opwselloh at aw. Office in Madame new brick house, on Laurel street. Baton Rouge. DRY GOODS.

Consisting in part of calicos, bleached and brown cotton shirting, brown sheeting, plain and twilled Lowell eotton, kersey aid linseys, plain iinseys, white, blue and green blankets, red and yellow tenets and cottonades also an at hosiery, gloves by 6 Tomlinson Babin. CROCKERY GLASS WARS. A general assortment of crockery gl ware, for sale by Tomlinson Babin. HARDWARE CUTLERY. A General assortment of hard wa cutlery, of superior qualities, by 1 Tomlinson dc Babin.

eesh ardes eeds nted growth of 1945. garden Sage and hound, for sale by Markham, Church afreet. St. Louis Floor. WE are constantly receiving, fresh Louis Flour, of the best brands.

Nov. 1 19 ike art St DRUGS, MEDICINES, Dye Stuffs THE undersigned would respectfully form his customers that he has removed drug store at the corner of Lafayette ana church streets, where medicines of ail descriptions can be had of the best quality. Orders for medicines will be attended to with the greatest attention and prescriptions filled with despatch for CASH and CASH only. He has also a good assortment of patent and Tompsonian 10 Joaw LOPEZ. the plaid and and Silks, (or plain and and erfsatin cap usis, and and side send EDUCATION OS CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES.

Rouge Classical and Commercial Boarding and Day Mcbooi, The Rev. John (late President of franklin College) Rector. To commence on the 1st January 184 ft. The course of instruction at this insiifttfion, will embrace, in the English and classical and critical attention to ampottiiim, elocution and pMfokgy in all its branches. The application of the rules of Prosody in the, structure and scanning of Greek and Latin verse, is regarded as an exercise indispensable toward a tboroaarh knowledge and appreciation of the beauties of ancient poetry.

be well the never ceasing desire and care of the rector and his assistants, so to labor in the most important trnst to them, that their pupils, may, together with irreproachable moral and relipious conduet well memed reputation, for sound, useful, practical and accomplished scholarship. An able professor, a native of Hungary others to be employed if will give instructions in the French German and Spanish languages, also in algebra, geometry, trigonometry, £p'ain and Theoretical and practical surveying, linear drawing, artieheetare and Landscape painting. The rector grounds his hopes of coitintied patronage arid liberal rt by an enlightened public, on the successful experience of a quarter of a century in this country and the strongest recommendations from distinguished citizens of Louistana, and the Carolinas and above all, on the fairly tested progress of in morel, literary and scientific improvement, Rarticnlars to discipline, course of studies, vacations A.c„ may be obtained by application to the Rev. John Baton Rouge. or TvtTton for day in the elementary branches of an English education spelling, reading, writing and tke with other studies cmht hsjm ahs per month.

Rinht Rev. Leonidas Folk, I) bishop of the Diocese of The Rev Francis Hawks, rector of Christ Ohorch, Or lean n. The Rev. Daniel Lawis, rector of Grace Church St, Francisville, The Lacy. rector of the Southern Institute, foryoung ladies, Jackson, If' Natchitoches, the Hon.

JG Campbell, Taylor tnd Charle Billiard, Esqs. Alexandria, John Dr Davidson, Opelonsas, Judge Overton, Hoit.O ft King A.c., 4c. Donaldson ville, Judge Nichols. Baton Aouge, DD Avery, he. The of the Boarding School will be issued in a fewdays.

The teacher whose services have been engaged, Prench with the fluency and correctness of a well edocated native of France. December 13 th, '2 ihs ny 4 8th sefa ber of and the tion vote An for Amos of the ers when man, the by from at sardines A supply of these delicious Suh jast receive STEFHES esderso Oct. I I no XACf urometers To weigh cane for sale by STEPHEN HENDERSON. Oct. 14 no 36 a EN Tis I TIN 8CA RES.

received from New York a supply of gentleman's blk and colored satin scarfs and cravats of the last fashion and the PHILLIPS ANDLANOUE. EC ETA LF, A LO WER SEE DS. A large and fresh assortment of the just received aod for sale by, A. MONTAN. Nov 16 4L by Michel Granerie, 01s the first day of Nov.

1945, 3 brown cow with a young calf, brand invisible, smooth crop and slit in the left ear, The owner is requested to come forward, prove property, pay charges, and take the ahove described cow aod calf away. J. DUFROCQ, Ranger. FOR SALEPacking ya rn, ga sket paper and Ammoniac. Stephen Header Oct.

II no36 ia45 CARPETS! Jost received, a few pieces all wool, fig. ores to match. Printed cotton carpets, printed floor cloths, hearth rugs, dee 6 Phillips Lanoue. PITTSBURG COAL. 500 barrels for sate in lots to suit purchasers W.

P. TU SN ARD. CREAT BARGAIN. A foar-seat birouche in good repair and two horses for sale for four-hundred dollars, Apply at this office, dec. 6 1845 TO PLANTERS AND LANM HOLDERS.

Surveying, Levelling Jkc. The subscribers, residents of Baton Roufe, will attend to calls in any part of Louisiana, for surveying or subdividing land, laying- out city or town lots, levelling for canals or ditches on plantations, give est imates of the number of cubic yards of excavation for canals or di ches, or the quantity of Embankment for levees, and necessary cost for constructing the same. Having had many years practical experience as Civil Engineers on various public works and Surveys, in Canada, New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia, besides having been engaged for the last three and a half and and a half years respectively as clerks in the Surveyor General's office of this State, they feel confident of their ability to give satis faction to all who may favor them with calls. HENRY dr. WILLIAM G.

WALLER. Surveyors Civil Engineers. References, Hon. Judge Dotton, Iberville GOSHEN 1UTT ft. Just received and for sale by Wm.

arsha We are prepared to make CASH on consignments of Sugar and Molasses, ts oar friends in New York, Pbilt lelphia, St Louis, Lmisville, Mtdison, la. and New Orleans, Nor. 1 39 A art JUST RECEIVED. A lot of the red Cary Plows, Crem Nos. 1 4, by dec 57 Alfred Gries.

ALMONDS, RAISINS, citrons. cranberries, malaga assorted preserves, also, an assort ment of preserved and pickled salmon, ci a for sale by Willi Ait akkhax Church Sr. Sperm, TVha'te, Liuseed, and by, Wm, Markham Cfcurcfc JKreef, BoarJohn Colthe 1st insiiftt insiiftt classiattention all its rules of of an extboroaarh beauties desire so to with confor of if neFrench in £p'ain and en en expe expe coun coun Louisthe morel, stuby Baton el. ahs The Christ the Daft been and of of and qualiDS. the a and aPOLICE JURY OF THE PARISH OF EAST BATON ROUGE, The police jury of the risfh of East.

ffa. toofAniige assembled this day January 1846) in conformity to law. Present Ward No. 1. Anthony '2 Tomlinson, 9 Elias 4 II Young, Thomas DtervaJl, 6 Philip 10 Egbert Morgan, II Willnm Lea, David Pre't, Samnel Clerk Bills.

Constable, The jury having been called so order, it was moved and seconded, that, fltey adjourn to meet at 10 on ihs 12ih, which was carried. Monday morning January, $2ih 1846. Th police jury assembled pursuant to adjournment. Present Ward No. 1 Antho.

ny 2 ff Tomlinson, 3 Elias 4 5 Philip Oarig, 7 Foreman, 6 Collins, Lopez, 10 Egbert Morgan, 11 12 The police jury was sailed to order, the reading of the proceedings of last was dispensed with. On motion, Mr. John was pointed inspector of levees jtsd roads in the 8th ward, and Mr. AI beriet Doplantier the same for the 9tk ward, for the year 1846. The petiiion of Henderson l'or the emancipation of the slave Ann was read and rejected.

The petition, of Raymond Sans, Mary Francis heirs of tfw late John Sans of this parish, deceased, for the emancipation of the two slaves of said deceased, Josefa aged 14 years, and Artimise, aged 12 years, wtm ad, parsed by the requisite ber of the Police Jury, The petition of Mr. JLhn Buhler, executor of the last will and testament of John Mi Gill, deceased, for the emancipation of the slave Maria under the age of 30 years was read and rejected. Mr. moved for a reconsideration of the petition of Mr. Buhler, for the emancipation of girl Maria, which was carried, the vote was then taken upon the petition and passed by the requisite number of police juryWilliam Jackson was confirmed in the appointment of parish constable, his with the requisitesof the law, Mrs, Alina was placed on the list of parish paupers at five dollars per month.

An amount in favor of Barrel for $20 for the support of Airs. Bird foor was allowed petition was laid before the police from Amos Adams, requesting the privilege of part of the public road leading through his farm, was read and granted, and the following persons appointed commissioners to lay out and receive said piece of road when completed, William John Foreman, A Stokes, and Harrelsou. Whereas by a resolution of January 6, 1845 the widow Fergus Duplantier, authorised by the police jury to change the road leading from the Afississippi river to the Highlands, therefore that Messrs. John Davenport, Barker, Jacob Smith, Andrew Kleinpeter awl John Klempeter, be appoinied commissioners to reject.he new road now offered by the said Mrs. Duplantier.

Amfig. and out or for The police jury adjourned to meet at 3 o'clock this afternoon. Monday After-noon. The police jury met pursuant to adjournment, present the same as this mor. ning, Messrs.

Young and Lea also entered and took their On motion, the oetition of the heirs of John Sans deceased, for the emancipation of the two slaves belonging to the estate of the said deceased, to wit, Josefa and Artimise. was tead a second time, and passed by the requisite number of the police jury, ihe yeas and nays being called for, was as follows. Yeas, Devall, Foreman, Lea, Pate, -trig, Morgan and Tomlinson, 9- Nays, Yoong and Lopez, 2. The following action of the police jury in relation to the emancipation of the slaves belonging to the estate ofthe late John deceased, was adopted. Whereas, Raymond Sans, Mary ami Francis of John Sans deceased, have applied to the police jury of this parish by petition, for permission to emancipate fwo slaves belonging to to the estate of said deceased, to tvif; Josefa aged fourteen years, and Artemise aged twelve years, and it hav ing been passed by the requisite number of the members of the police jury, of two successive meetings.

It ordered that the petition ofthe said Raymond Sans, Mary Sane, and Francis Sans, be granted, and the police accord their assent to the emancipation of the said Josefa and Artimese according to law, and after the usual notice. On motion the petition of John Buhler, execntor of the last wiU of John McGill deceased, for the emancipation of the slave Ma ria, belonging to the estate of said deceased, was taken op, read and passed a second timethe yeaa were called for, and resulted as fol, lows Yeas, Devall, Monget, Foreman, Lea, Russ. Pate, Garig, Mwgan, Tomlinson and Collins, 10, nays, i oung and Lopez 2. The following action of the police jury in relation to the emancipation of theslave Maria, belonging to the estate of the late John McGill deceased was adopted. Whereas, John Buhler, Esq, executor of the last will ahd testament of John MiGill deceased, late of this parish, has a'piled to to the pol ice jury, by petition for permission to emancipate the slave Maria, the estate of the said Mc Gill, said slave being under the age of thirty years and it beingpassed by a leagai number of the members of the police jury at two soccer-ve meetings.

ft is therefore ordered, that the petition of John Buhler. herein, be granted, and the police jury accord their assent to the emancipation of said slave Maria, to law. WiDiam Huhbs, Treasurer and Collect or, laid before the finance committee the foil wing aecoBist, to which ia annexed the report of said committee. Dr. Parish of East Baton Rouge in account with Wm Hubbs, Treasurer and Collector.

For oalance due me per account rendered 1st September, 1945, 72 94 Amount of ancollected taxes up to this date as per list, 228 28 Warrants paid numbering from 151 to 177 627 My coram's for collecting and $700, S4 at 7J per 52 53 CREDITS. By amount of uncollected taxes per list, rendered 1st September 1845, 355 22 Taxes col I'd of year 1840 10 50 1841 10 85 1942 9 50 1843 29 31 9981 68 Jury fund tax ree'd from sheriff Morris, fer three pedlers licence 20 292 50 Marion 5 10 Balance due Treasurer Jan. 1846, 15 00 258 78 be its William Hubbs, Tr eaa, and Coil Baton Ronge, 5th Janaary, The account of the Collector tr for tho jear 1344 has ffa. Young, 12 Pre't, so or or adAntho. Egthe was the the eman eman reMary John Jo12 Gill, slave read of the and police apof $20 was from and road Fore1845 ap ap Du10 the Finance Committee amounting to the sum of (Hi with the accompanying vouchers.

With which agrees, 'there appears to he- f228.28 cents wncottecfed and the most of which appears to be unavoidable, being mostly due by non-residents and persons whose are so small that thocosf of would overrun rbe of the of the property, it will I also be thai there is a balance doe the Trea-tu rar of The amount and accompanying vouchers are herewith, submitted. The Committee submit a propo. of A late collector and Treasurer for the settlement of the mount 1 due the cm the Rolls of 1838 and 183ft and recommend its aooptmn, if itj with the of jury in such cases, I and after with the Parish attor- ney it is believed tobe the ouly practicable tri wie to adjust the matter, they accordinglyA And 1 'Tis report a to (bit eff. ct, all of which is respsetfui'y William" Lea, Egfbm Morgan, Tomlinson. Bafon Rnuge, ffrh It is agreed (bat the Police Jury r.t ibe Parish of Baton Rouge, receive Augustin Ddplantier list, of deiirqnr nt Awf tax payers for the years 1838 and tm, bemay offer discharge of ihe ammnt pi And by him to rt Uc Of Or o'mor.

John the the the yeas in beami fwo deof pethe to dein of to his ast settlement with the Poltern iry, ffn rondition that the present tux Collector ttntl Treasurer of the Parish have such the of a id years to enable him to enforre the Collection ot the amount provided, that if th amount against any snch delinquent payers has been previously collected or settled, then the Dnplamier point out immediately to the present Collector equal amount against eiiber delinquents the same rolls, and so oa to thefsi! amount due by them to ihe Parish upon which the said Duplantier fhall have a receipt in full Wm. Gill agent for A Dupianfier. Resolved, That the Police Jury accede to the above proposition of Wm. Gill agent of A late Parish Collector and Treasurer, and that the present Collector and Treasurer forthwith wait on the said Duplantier or his agent and such list of delinquent tax payers for those years as may be and receipt for the same in fad with the condition of ihe said proposition and, he forthwith to the collection of such uni ill the same shall be fully collected and he comply in every respect with the said proposition, provided always that the for those years remain open to the present Collector and Treasu.er so as to enable him tu inforce collections, adopted. Re solved, That the bond of the tax collector and Treasurer ihe year 1945, be increased to E'ght Thousand dollars.

On motion, Elana was appointed a commissioner of Ejections lor the Baton Rouge precinct, in p'ace of John Heid and Samuel Faulkner commissioner of Election for the Plains precinct in piace of George iily A petition was received from Bryan Jailor sting that he might be allowed 371 cents per day for keeping and leeJing confined in Jail, which was read and granted. Messrs. Monget, Pate and Tomlinmn ere appoin'ed a committee to examine, and report on 4 woik done by Berhell in the Court House. On motion the petition of Bryan Jailor for allowing bim 37J cents per day for feeding the slaves confined in Jail was reconsidered and rejectedResolved, That nam I. be allowed Thirty dollars from the Parish for the year 1846 payable quarterly, The following accounts were examined and allowed To Morris Sheriff, 25 do do 8 75 $3100 To B.

Bryan, Jailor, 19 00 James Alley, assessor for paper, 25 The following recommendation to the Gov ernor ofthe State ef Louisiana, in favor of Marcus Cheatham was read and adopted To his Excellency Alexander Mouton Governor of the State of Louisiana The Police Jury of the Parish of East Baton Roage, hei it to he their daty, under the act of the Legislature approved January 18,1838, beg leave respectfully to represent to your Excellency, That Marcus Cheatham, residing in Parish is a and dumb boy, that be is about 10 years of age, that he is one of six that he no father living, and his mother is a widow in indigent circumstances, that said Marcus Cheatham is a proper subject for the Charitable aid and ass stance of the State, provided for under the above, recited statute of January 18,1838 entitled an act relative to the indigent Deaf and Dumb, of the State of Resolved, That Messrs. Tomlinson, Monget, and Wadit! be appointed a Committee to rent oat the Baton Rouge Academy to the best advantage for the Parish, The same Committee are authorised to sell two in tue Court House belonging to the Parish, adopted. Mr. Collins was excused farther attendance this session. Tuesday morning January 19,1846 The Police Jury met pursuant to adjournments, Present, the same members as yesterday, except Messrs.

Collins and Lopez. The Jury was called to order, and the of yesterdays proceedings read. The Commit tee apoo in ted to exami ne the Brick work done in the Court House by Berhell, report, that they have done so, and recommend be allowed the said Serhell for the materials and work, which was adopted. The following resolution was and rejected, That Bryan be allowed Thirty cents per day for feeding in Jail the slaves confined therein. Resolved, That from and after the proclamation of that Hawkers and Peddlers shall pay for licence to peddle in this Parish the following sums viz.

To peddle in Wagon or Cart per annum, 00 on single horse, on foot, $5 And be it further resolved, that it shall be the duty of all constables within the liraits of this Parish tequire to be producer the licence of any person who may be found peddling within said limits, and in default of their production to report the fact to any to be proceeded ia according to Law. The Police Jury then adjourned sine THOMAS DEVALL Samuel SkolSeld Clk A' GAnd Ere Be blood. what of a tage, forest with and ers. est brown dwelt her ing forest, peril ringing gain note some dy prise toils British send tried in ing name night, and som, to the It in the the the there bad Right home. berried calm wife, cottage beckoned that he wood, Ah peaceful nut now embers, 'This I And upon be bat in He taken his thanked Witb on the for over along the light a Ha bor.

It awful dilating mystery moved For the At brown dc-rs, There, smosiag ij'oo, thst wife," they dead body NQTIf 0 of The undersigned be into bis new stable in 1 East of'he city hotel. imiU i for the 1 iberafjhtrooaye herep a tended, the undersigned in soliciting Stance ofthe same 1 il 5houid be ia to I 1 itj I TO AftfcLfA. Pride of the he Of fame hath peafetf praise And for And thy glorious There never sang bower. Nor lived since A minstrel with sueh magic pt-wer As loved gem of sari Thy sweep the horning And turn Jo thee, men of old, to ft re. Far in the ses, from lips, low, swetf ted A hmird masie sprung, And drei ta in Ser glory clad spell-bound on 1 'Tis fcesniiffli to wa tehthr mind, Awf wlw a ho(y To charm rVrn worn heart, And bid it seek the And mark the mrrtored trais.

Of orious images that hind 1 he heart earth again. radiant bet.ro« ef light On the snow spray, Or rainbows on the brow of mgUr, Or day Where sacred I do start, an out of earth, neat the binding sky, A' point us from the arrd pure die i G- ta of tho casket vrhen fhine iVitb wm'ry age grow dim, And from the dark blue skies 8ha 11 ber.fcon ihee to Him Ere yet thou springest to thy is ihe dreamy land of rest. Be thou a Phoenix on her Thy last wild the best November, 1845, accede agent and said those the said the shall every inBaton Elecof Bryan and feedyear 00 25 of East to a 10 chilhis subof an to the the so, in 00 of an THE MECHANIC HERO. a tals tut rrvolpt I'll ose the advantage of my pow And lay the dust with ef blood. Rain'd from tke of englishmen, Near DiJwortb corner, at the time of Revolution stoodja quiet cottage, what retired the road, nrxier the of a stout It was a quiet cottage, nestling away there in one earner of forest road, a dear home ia the wilder with sloping roof, of dark gray si and a casement hidden among and Sowers.

On one side, amid an interval of est trees, wm seen the rough ontline of shop. There was a small garden in front, with ft brown gravelled walk, and of wild flowHere, at tho time of the Revolution, dwelt a stout blacksmith, his young tfe and her babe. What care that blacksmith, work, ing away there in that shadowy nook of forest, wsr 1 What feared he for peril of the limes, so ksng hie strong arm, ringing that hammer 011 the anvil, might gain bread for wife and Ah, he cared little lor war, he (mk note of the panic that shook the valley, whea some few mornings before the battle of Brandy wine, while shoeing the horse of a Tory Refugee, he overheard a plot for prise and capture of American leader was to be lored into thw toils of the Tories his person, oaee ia mm British camp, English General Slight send the -Traitor Washington" home, to tried in London. Now our blacksmith, working away in that dim nook of the forest, without caring for battle or war, had stilt a sneak.ngkindness for Mister Washington, name rang on the of ail men. So night, bidding his wife a hast good bffy and kissing the babe that reposed on her bosom, smiling it slept, he hurried away to the American camp, and told sfewy Washington.

It morning are he cerae back. It in the dimness of the autumnal morning, that the acksmith was plodding his way, along' the forest road. Some few paces ahead there was an aged oak, staid ing out tbo grim old veteran of the forest, that bad stood the shocks of three hundred years. Right beyond that oak was that home. With thie thought warming bis heart, berried op He hurried on, thinking of calm young face and mild blue eyes of that wife, who, the sight before, had stood in cottage door, waving him oat of sight witb beckoned good of 'he baby, that lay smiling it slept upon her bmom he harried turned the bend ef wood, he looked upon hie home.

Ah what a sight was there I Where, the night before, te bad left a peaceful under green cb.esnut in the light of setting now was only a heap of black and embers, and a burnt and blasted tree 'This was his home I And there stood the blacksmith, gazing upon that wreck of bis be stood, with folded moody brow; bat in a moment a smile broke over his He saw it ail. In the night honte taken fire, and been burned to ciuders. Rot his wife, child had escaped. For Um thanked God, Witb the toil of his stoat arm, plying them on the anvil, he would baild a fairer for wife and ch. Id; fresh bloom over the walks, and more lovely trail along the casement.

ith this resolve kindling over face, the blacksmith stood there, with a cheerful light beaming upon large gray eyes, whew a hand was kid upon shoulder. Ha turned and beheld the face of a oeisb. bor. It was a neighbor's face, bat there wm awful agony stamping those plain features was an awful agony Sashing fmm ikom dilating was a dark and terrible mystery speakng from those thin thai moved and moved, hut made mi sound. For a moment that former tried ta the horror tbat convulsed hia At last, forcing the blacksmith brown gravelled wslk, now str black dc-rs, he pointed to the beheld a dark There, thickened smosiag ruine, the former, of burnt British, Your al ght, then outrage which the Upqsiswwd tm ij'oo, which the heart thst foul wife," be snrieked.

1 'Og 1 mm! the Bm; they murdered wue; hey bar dead body in he child against the This was the ta And there, et dttv feH around the thm basai the filtrier. og fesh and biackeuedflH once his vile'. trembW Do on ask me for 4r his white lips 1 Do you fite blazed in eye But.