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Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-29
announcements.


Editor Of the Capitolias-Please an
nounce the name of THOMAS 8. BRADY as
Q candidate for the position Of Admins
traitor Of Police, Correction and Chair
ties, at the election to be held on Mon
day, the 18th day Of April, 1879.
MANY VOTERS.
Editor Capitolian-Please announce me
az candidate for reelection to the po-
sition Of Administrator of Police and
Correction. Election on the first Mon
day prox. 7. B. HlLLEN.
BATON RoUGE, March 14th, 1879.
Editor Capitalization will please an
nounce the name Of JOSEPH SANCHEs as
a candidate for Administrator of Police,
Correction and Charities, at the munich
pal election, to be held on Monday,
April 9TH, 1879. MANY FRIENDS.
BATON ROUGE, March 10th, 1879.
To the Editor Of the Louisiana Capitolian :
You will please announce the name Of
DAVID BLANCHARD as an Independent
candidate for the office of Administrator
of Police, Correction and Charities at the
election to be held on Monday, April
18th. 1879. MANY FRIENDS.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-29
The Sunday Law.

We have every reason to believe that
our Police Jurors, when they passed the
ordinance at their last meeting, closing
all business on tho Sabbath were act
uated by the best of motives. Still, our
duty as a journalist compelsus to observe
that had they deliberated fully upon this
subject, their conclusion would have
been very different. The act Of the Cen
eral Assembly giving Police Juries the
power to extend their jurisdiction in this
particular over Incorporated towns, was
undoubtedly an arbitrary measure and
an Infringement Of the rights heretofore
enjoyed in Louisiana.
In Baton Rouge, for instance, where
mixed population Of some eight thou
sand souls live, comprising almost every
nationality and religion, and where for
this reason the greatest tolerance has
always existed since time immemorial,
the customs, the ideas, the different avo-
cations of many, especially among the
poorest classes of traders, such as con-
fectioners, news-lealers, small store
keepers, ETC., whose greatest weekly re-
ceipts come in on Sunday, are suddenly
interrupted, has unquestionably worked
a great injury.
We are Of those who are ever ready to
obey the laws, and we fully recognize
the authority of the Police Jury in doing
what they have ordained. We know
them to be conscientious and reasonable
men, therefore we do ask Of them, that
they rescind their ordinance, so far as the
city of Baton Rouge is concerned, and
in Difference to the spirit of our institu-
tons, that they leave it to our cosmo-
politan population to decide for them
selves by popular vote, whether this
ordinance shall or shall not be put III
operation.
The gentlemen who compose the Po-
lice Jury, coming as they do from the
country, unacquainted with the needs
and habits of the people Of this city
would not, we are sure, knowingly dc
violence to the wishes of the majority OF
our residents. We are perfectly sure
that every one in Baton Rouge will be
satisfied to yield their opinions to All
expression given by majority at spe'
cial election held for this purpose.
| Agreat portion of our population, both
| foreign and native, is unaccustomed tc
this New England practice and idea
that seems to have followed the conquer.
ing footsteps of the Northern armies, and
they appeal to the sense of liberality and
justice that our Southern brethren surely
possess, to allow our citizens to settle
this question within themselves.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-29
,oR eouuellNfu,

Editor Capitalization will please an
nounce G. D. WADDILL and f. w. WILL
LIS for members of the City Council
from Ward No 2, at the election to be
held April 9TH, 1879, and greatly oblige
the people of the SECOND WARD.
Editor Capitolian - Please announce
the names of Messrs. JOHN J. WAX and
JOHN VGRADY, as suitable candidates
for Councilmen for the First Ward, sub
iect to the decision Of voters at the bal
lot box. Election to be held Monday,
April 9TH, 1879. Vox PoPuL1.
Editor Capitolian-Will you be SO kind
as to announce the names of JOSEPH
Brooks and JACOB FARNBACKER as
candidates for members of the City
Council from the I'd Ward. They are
men that will command the respect Of
all voters. Yours &C., CITIZEN.
~ ADVOCATE and Herald copy.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-29

REPUDIATION.-We it want distinctly
understood that the Capitolian is not an
advocate of reputation. We are in favor
of the payment Of the honest debts of
the State, but are unswervingly hand in
hand with those who don't believe that
the honor of Louisiana is involved when
it is proposed to pitch overheard tho
fraudulent claims that have been heaped
upon the people against their expressed
protests. It is not reputation to refuse
to pay claims that the State has not oh.
tanned value received therefor. Some of
these are not worth any more than a
forged check.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-29

THE STEAMER J. NJ. WH1TE.-This
gorgeous Emperor of the Western Wa
ters, commanded by that we'll known
and thorough steamboat man, Capt. j.
NJ. White, with that clever gentleman,
Capt. c. Holmes, as charge dafaires in
the office, is making regular trips at
break-neck speed, and gives notice to
Baton Rougeans that her passage fare to
New Orleans has been reduced to four
dollars, thereby affording our travelling
public the advantage of palatial accom-
modations at the lowest figure. It is
worth ones while to travel on her, il
for nothing more than to examine the
magniicence Of this grand vessel. For
particulars, see advertisement.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-29

DR.. LEwINTHAL. - This talented
and accomplished gentleman gives no
tice in another column that he is ready
to give private lessons in German, He
brew and also the violin. Those DESTROYS
of obtaining thorough instruction in
these branches and art will do well well
to call on DR.. l..
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-29

The Conference of the COlOred A.
NJ. +. Church has been in progress for
the last week. Among the preachers in
attendance are several eloquent and for
chile speakers, notably the Rev's Bryant,
Trapp, Ward and others. Large assem-
blages have been attracted to the meet
ings every day. e
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-29

Mr.. Albert Templet, our accom-
plishcd Job Printer, desires lis to state
for the benefit of his friends in East and
West Baton Rouge parishes, that he is
now employed in the Capitolian Office,
where he is better prepared than ever
to do handsome Job Work. He will be
happy to have his friends call with their
favors. No use sending your work off.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-29

A TALENTED BATON ROCGEAN.-
We are indebted to Mr.. Bareyre for the
following extract, taken from newspa-
per published at Toulouse, France !:
Amongst the young men lately admit
ted to the competitive examination held
at the Law Faculty of Toulouse, for two
assistant professors, is Mr.. A. Bellan, Of
Baton Rouge, America. Mr.. Bcllan is
an l.. L. d. of the Faculty Of Paris, al
though he has followed most of his law
studies in Toulouse. He is one of the
most brilliant students Of the National
Faculty, of which he was the Laureate,
for the competitive examinations Of
1894 and 49," We are proud indeed
to note the progress Of our young towns
men in whatever field or sphere their
talents may be recognized.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-29

The POtter's Field of New Orleans.
On our first page appears an official re-
port of the condition of this burial place.
Its details are sickening, and call for
immediate amcliOratiOn. 1t is evident
that our State Capital could be advan-
tagcously located in spot more desira-
BILE, and in more healthy atmosphere
than the locality described.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-29

Wchavc heard numerous complaints
throughout the country wards in con-
ncction with the public schools. They
are reported to he at stand still, to the
great dissatisfaction Of all parties inter-
cstcd in the cause Of education. What
is the matter! We opine that state
mcnt to the public would be in order
Just at this juncture.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-29

"For our Sweetheart intend
ed the beautiful collection of roses that
Mr.. Vim. G. Waller was kind enough to
deposit on our table yesterday morning.
It's a pity indeed that every one Of our
lady friends likes some other fellow a
little better than they do our unworthy
self. Still, if such thing as fragrant
collection of the handsomest roses can
do us any good at all, we hold them sub
ject to the first order, with the guaran-
tee that they cannot be excelled.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-29

The candidates are out in our col
umns this week in full force. There is
no doubt now that man to fill each
Office will be found. Therefore we
breathe easier, and feel that the country
is safe. In this case you can take your
choice without paying your money.
Look at the handsome array and suit
yourselves
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-29

We acknowledge receipt Of a cour-
teous invitation from Mr.. Goodale, secre-
tary Of the Louisiana State University
and Agricultural and Mechanical Col
lege, to attend meeting of the Board
of Supervisors Of this furnishing instl-
tuition on Monday, April 18th prox.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-29

Z. G.. PALMER & Cove had the
pleasure of seeing in our Office this week
Mr. S. w. Carothers, the gentlemanly
agent of this extensive stationery house
at New Orleans. This firm is one of the
most reliable in the southwest, and does
an immense business. For fair dealing
and moderate prices it cannot be sur
passed. Their Young agent, by his anna
BILE manners, will undoubtedly add large
ly to their list of customers.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-29

The weather and the Crops-The
last few days have been balmy and
spring-like. In fact, one cannot but
express the wish that such weather
might be eternal. The pastures and the
trees are draped in green, fresh and lus-
trous. 1t is now indeed that the Sunny
South dons its beauteous dress, uneel,ps-
ed by Natures gifts in any other cline.
Our planters are full of hope at seeing
the present condition of the crop, that
is greatly advanced, and are at home
hard at work.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-29

The withdrawing business is con-
sidered rather bilious undertaking,
whenever fellow has gotten himself in
some pickle. 1t isn't the case with Sam
Campbell, however, because he hasn't
done anything wrong. He's only taken
hold of the whitewash brush in order to
give fences, buildings, etc, snowy ap-
pearance. Try him. Sam is an artist
in that line.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-29

We publish to-day a poem entitled
"the Plague-stricken City, copied from
the Boston Transcript. This beautiful
composition is the production Of the
gifted Mrs. NJ. b. Williams, former
resident of this city, now of Opelousas.
Our readers will be amply repaid for the
attention given to it's perusal.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-29

QUICK Work. There are two
things that one of our neighbors, Col.
-, wants to see rushed through in
double-quick time. First, he wants
Kellogg pitched ont of the Senate win
dow, in order to put stop to his nefa'
rious workings; then on the assembling
of the Convention, he desires to see the
clause locating the Capital at Baton
Rouge pass unanimously. He thinks
that if these two things are not done,
then the country is not going in for re-
form. The Colonel is sound on the goose.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-29

We would inform our friends that
the Capitolan Job Office il new and
complete in every particular, and we
turn ont job printing at the short
est notice and in the most approved
style. 1t matters not what kind of jobs
You have, bring them on. We print
them from the size of a full sheet poster
to visiting card.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-29

The Grand Ledge of the Order OF
the Good Templars as will be seen ny
their published notice in another column
will assemble in this city on Tuesday the
9Th of April prox. A large representa-
ton is expected on this occasion.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-29

The CAPITOLIAN - Can be pur-
chased by the transient public at the
news depot of Mr.. Chambers, on Third
street, and at HerOman's "Blue Store"
on Main street.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-29
ADMINISTRATIVE o. f,nAuef.

Mr.. Editor-Please announce the name
of MOLIERE LANCE as o candidate for
reelection to the office of Administrator
of Finance at the ensuing April cleo
ton, MANY VOTERs.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-29

Jenkins told his son, who proposed
to buy COW in partnership, to be sure
and buy the hinder half, as 1t ate moth
ing and gave all the milk.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-29

Patronize home enterprise, by hav-
your Job Work done at the Capitolian
office. We guarantee satisfaction in
style of work and prices.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-29

DLOWS-The undersigned, having
i been appointed Agent for the cele-
brated "Famous" Uric Plow, solicits the
attention If planters and others to the
peculiar advantages offered in the con-
struction of this Plow; also, on hand, a
lot of excellent Flows of other brands,
including the popular calhoun Plow,"
which he offers for sale at low prices,
for cash. ANDREW JACKSON.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-29

Get your Job Work done at the
Capitolian Office.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-29

NEW STOCK SADDLBRY-Men's
~ Saddles, Boys Saddles, Ladies' Side.
Saddles, Riding Brides, Riding Whips,
Saddle Blankets, Saildle-bags, Wooden
and Leather stirrups. A large and good
assortment Of the above in store, and
prices lower than they have ever been,
at store of VIM, GARIG,
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-29
SEALED PROPOSALS.
POLICE JURY Room,
Dus;ah nf Enaf KnfOn ROnHe

March 18th, 1879.
Sealed proposals will be received at
this office until April 18th, 1879, for the
following work, viz:
LIST. For bridge across Redwood Bayou,
about sixteen miles from Baton Rouge,
on the Plank road. Plan and specitica-
tions at the Office of the Clerk of the
Police Jury.
I'd. For bridge across the Comite river,
at Strickland's. O. p. SKOLFIELD,
mar15-1m Parish Auditor.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-29
THE SHOOTING OF Tip" LANDRY.

+
The particulars Of the shooting and
serious wonnding Of Mr.. L. A. Landry,
better known as Zip" Landry, are sub
stantially as follows: Edward Smith,
who did the shooting, is a small, thick
set mulatto who had lived on Mr.. Ian,
dry's place but was recently ordered by
that gentleman to find quarters else
where. Smith had been heard to express
animosity towards Mr.. Landry prior to
this circumstance, and afterwards he
was quite open and profuse in his threats.
He obeyed the order to leave, and OBJ
tanned q cabin in the same neighbor-
hood. For some days before the occur
renee of the shooting ARRAY he roamed
about through town and parish, talking
and acting like lunatic, and upon sew
eral occasions he is said to have express
ed an intention Of shooting Mr.. Landry.
On Saturday, the 9th inst, he armed
himself with double barreled shotgun
and created some alarm in the neighbor-
hood by attempting to force an entrance
to the house of colOred family, and
emptying load Of shot into the door
when it was closed on him. About 10
o'clock in the forenoon Of that day Mr..
Landry heard the report Of a gun short
distance below his house and learned
that some one had shot one of his calves.
He proceeded towards the spot, and just
as he was about to pass through a gap
in the fence, he was hailed by Edward
Smith who commanded him not to adj
vance any further, and without waiting
to see whether the order would be obey
ed or not, discharged the remaining load
of his gun at Mr.. Landry from distance
of about eighty feet. At the moment of
the firing Mr.. Landry was in q stoop-
ing posture, about to pass under q
bar which extended across the gap
in tho fence, and he received almost
the entire charge Of mixed shot in
his face, body and thighs. A shot
passed obliquely through his left eye,
destroying the sight of that organ, pain
full wounds were made in the right arm
and left side of the abdominal region,
evidently by buckshot, while numerous
perforations caused by shot of smaller
size were found scattered over the body
| from the breast to the knees. Mr.. Lam
dry had sufficient strength to make his
way back home, where he has since
been confined to bed. At first little
hope of his recovery was entertained,
but robust constitution, careful nurs.
ing and skillful medical attendance are
bringing him safely through the terrible
ordeal, fact which we chronicle with
unqualified pleasure.
Smith was arrested and taken to JAIL
and his gun, a long, handsome weapon
is in the possession Of the Sheriff. While
the foregoing narrative would seem tt
demonstrate q marked method in the
madness of the perpetrator Of this out
rage, his violent conduct in prison, al
we said last week, has been that of a
person really Observation-Disclosures
Chief.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-29

ERESH GARDEN SEED have just
II received aud offer for sale full sup
ply Of Fresh Garden Seed, from nursery
OLD. NJ. Perry & Co. WIN. GARIG p
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-29

See Sheriff IS nVtice Of sale, for ac-
count of the succession of Michael Prem
dergrast,
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-29

MI. WILLIAMs.-This enterprising
citizen and illfulmanufacturer is going
ahead all the time. At his workshops
on Front street, near the Ferry Landing,
he is prepared to furnish at short notice
to planters and Others, steam trains,
strike pans, tanks, chimneys, breeding,
and boilers. He has on hand besides, at
all times, full stock of steam fittings,
pumps, etc. Mr.. Williams is enabled to
detach from his corps of workmen any
number required to attend promptly to
orders coming from any point on the
Coast. His expenses being lighter than
similar establishments in New Orleans,
he can afford, and does good work
cheaper than can he done elsewhere.
He is home enterprise man, and is not
stingy with his advertising, which he
has executed right here, believing in
the adage of Give and let live"
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-29

NOFFEE-In store: so bags Of Rio
" Coffee, different grades, at lowest
prices. ANDREW JACKSON.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-29
ANDREW JACKSON.

0ORN, OATS AND BRAN - Large
" stocks of the above, for sale low, by
ANDREW JACKSON.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-29

TNLOUR-l5O barrels and half barrels
Il of Fancy and Choice Extra Flour, at
the lowest cash prices, at store Of
ANDREW JACKSON.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-29

Try the Capitolian Job Office.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-01-21
Bismarck at Home.

A correspondent writes as follows
from Berlin of Prince Bismarck: she
lives generally at the Radziwm palace,
which has lately been purchased by the
German government and added to the
old foreign Office next door. At the
back is a large garden, called here a
park and originally but OF from the
Their Garten, or Bots de Boulogne Of
Berlin. 1t is surrounded by high walls,
and the great chancellor, when he
walks there, is carefully watched over
by the police, and protected by his own
celebrated dog, a large, smooth, black
boar-hound, which has succeeded the
famous Sultan who was poisoned by
the social democrats. The prince hard
ly eve ventures into the streets of Ber-
lin, and indeed comes to the capital as
little as possible. In conversation his
manner Is frank and cordial; he talks Of
English books as one who has read most
Of them, and he seems to be possessed
Of a thoroughly encyclopedia mind. 1t
is his habit after dinner to stroll upon
the terrace at the back of his palace
and to puff volumes of smoke from an
enormous china pipe with q long cherry
stick stem. do not know whether his
two sons are possessed Of any of his in
tell6ctual powers, but they have inher-
tied at any rate their fathers massive
and vigorous frame.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-01-21

Eli Perkins writes: The sale of Beech
er's pews in Plymouth Church for $4,000
more than they have sold for years fur
nishes 1000 solid proofs that Brooklyn
stands up for Henry Ward and that the
times have improved. Beecher is very
happy now. His cheeks are rosy, his eyes
bright and the old man looks as II he
was good for ten years of hard work. l
like old Beecher. / often go over and
have a good old-fashioned talk with him.
and sometimes the old man happens in
to our house in New York. He is a
glorious talker always so full of an
necdotes and humorous incidents
which happened a quarter of a century
ago.
Yesterday Mr.. Beecher "A telling me
about his experience in Indiana where
he used to preach twenty-five or thirty
years ago.
81 was SO poor once" he said, ~ got
such small salary, that l used to have
to spend the afternoon after preaching
in fishing drift-wood out Of the Ohio
river. Once" said he 81 staged and
steamboated it through from Cincinnati
to New York to visit my family in Con-
necticut. 1 was awful poor when 1 got
there. Why,I was so anxious to raise
the wind that / went down to the old
Observer office to get some newspaper
work to do. I went in and saw Mr.. Prime
introduced myself, and told him my
name was Beecher, from Lawrendeburg,
Indiana.
"What can l do for you Mr.. BeecherP'
asked the editor.
why" said I, "you can let me write
some letters for your newspaper. I'll
write 'em cheap"
GLOW much will you charge US, Mr..
Beecher?" asked the editor.
"Well," said I, II will write you ff
teennewspaper letters from Lawrence.
burg for fifteen dollars"
ibid you ever really write fifteen news
paper letters for fifteen dollars, Mr..
BeecherY" 1 asked.
"No said Mr.. Beecher, laughingly, ~
didn't write 'em. Mr.. Prime looked at
me very curiously a moment, and then
said he didn't think they would be
worth it. wanted to write 'em, but
Prime wouldn't let me-"
Since then Mr.. Beecher has been paid
800 per column by the Ledger.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-01-21
Who Pays Grants Expenses? !.

49,
The Philadelphia Ledger, Grants
strong supporter for the third term, has
this to say Of his proposed cruise on
the Richmond: "There ought to be no
necessity for explanation about such a
matter as the possible addition OF some
petty expense to the United States
steamer Richmond, because Of the
presence of ex-President Grant on
board, while on her cruise in the In
dian ocean and other eastern seas. But
1t may DO best to make some points
clearer than they appear to be to the
critics. These folks seem to think that
the government pays the table expenses
of the officers on board men-of-war
ships. That Is a mistake. The officers
supply their own tables, paying the bills
out of their own pockets. The COM
manding officer of the ship has his
'mess,' as it is called, and the other
officers have their respective 'messes,
clubbing together, and each individual
officer in a mess pays his individual
pro rata share of the mess expenses.
General Grant and ex-Secretary Borie
will pay their pro rata the same as il
they were officers, and neither the gov.
eminent nor the mess expenses of the
officers need be at one dollar of extra
cost"