Complex sentence: The capitol was dedicated on December 1,1849 in what was planned to be a grand ceremony, however a devastating fire in Baton Rouge a week prior saw the funds reallocated as aid for the victims, which was deemed a "more worthy cause".
Split into simpler sentences: The capitol was dedicated on December 1,1849 in what was planned to be a grand ceremony. However, a devastating fire in Baton Rouge a week prior saw the funds reallocated as aid for the victims, which was deemed a "more worthy cause".