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Louisiana capitolian., 1879-08-23
OUR NEW CONSTITUTION,
TLake Charles Echo. ]


We have carefully examined our
proposed State constitution, framed
by the late Constitutional Convention,
and rise from our review of it with a
feeling of profound satisfaction. We
had, in advance, expressed our belief
that the labors of theCpnvention would
prove of lasting and great benefit to
the State, and we ard deeply gratified
to find that the new Constitution is
even better one than we had ex-
pected. Remembering that the con-
vcntion was dcmoctatic by large
majority, tits matter ofjustpride that
the result of it's labGrs furnishes new
and incontrovertible evidence that
under the control Of the democratic
party Louisiana vii! soon be restored
to peace and prosperity throughout
all her borders, apd that the long
reign of political oppression and
prohigacy, inaugufated and main
tained by the republican party, ispast
and gone forever. Perhaps there is
no stronger proof of this than the
fact that on the 'eve of the final
| adjournment of the Convention its
republican delegates, and notably Its
colored republicans delegates, rose
from their seats ard declared in the
strongest terms their admiration Of
the patriotism, Justice and fairness
exhibited by the Democratic majori-
ty in the Conveni lion, their detemi,
nation to advocate the adoption Of the
Constitution at tile polls, and theil
willingness to strike hands with the
democratic party in the future if il
would continue to manifest towards
the colored race the same spirit o
magnanimity and justice which it hae
displayed in the formation of the new
Constitution.
We will hereafter note particular,
" the many respects in which the
new Constitutions is a marked improve
ment on it's predecessors, merely re-
marking at present that it will abol
ish useless Offices, retrench the ex
penses of tho State and parochia
Governments, lessen taxation, saw
over one million of dollars annual!
to our people, and secure equal right
IN al classes Of,citiZenS.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-08-23

The manly form of Mayor Jastrem-
ski was seen among the visitors from
Baton Rouge on Tuesday. He looked
none the less vigorous for his long and
arduous labors in the Constitutional
Convention, in which, we are, pleased
to say, he played a most PROMINENT
part. Baton Rouge owes him much
for his Jealous care of her interests III
that body and the State owes MN
much more for his efforts in having
the capital removed from New Orleans
We recognize in Mayor LeouJastrem-
ski a live man in the most emphatic
meaning of the word, an honor to his
community and one who will yet make
his mark in the highest positions OF
the State.-Sugar Planter.
We feel in duty bound to express
our gratitude to that veteran Journal
list. brother Hyams, for the high COM
pliment he pays us in the above
paragraph. We note this as another
evidence of that friendship that he has
always shown lis ever since we knew
him to be what he is, one whose warm
and generous nature, exhibits naush'
but kindness in words and deeds, to-
wards those of his fellow men who II
any way show their appreciation o
his many estimable traits Of charac
ter. In all sincerity do we. say, tina
among the latter, there are none wh'
prize the friendship of the worth,
editor of the Sugar Planter more thai
we do,
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-08-23
RALLYING TO THE STANDARD.

1t affords us great pleasure to note
the fact that the dissatisfaction prevl-
ously existing in the ranks OF the De-
mocracy is being rapidly healed. Our
patriotic citizens see that the radical
party in the North is again preparing
for another crusade against the South,
using the most unscrupulous means,
"a usual. to retain their waning power.
It matters little to the demagosue
whether the negro is induced by 1alse
promises to leave his Southern home
to starve in Kansas, and contribute
thus to disorganize labor in the South
Rule or ruin is their motto, and they
seem determined to abide by it.
Therefore our citizens are coming
together once more and rallying tf
the old standard of the Democratic
party, in order to present a solid front
in 1880.
No one surely can object to see any
of the staunch men who have stoot
by their people in the days that, tlle'
mems souls, come forward as candl
dates for the positions that are to b'
filed at the December election. The
more the merlier. We.say: clear TIN
track and give all Of them fair shak
before the party, for nomination; an
let the best and most popular me-
win. -"
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-08-23

creoles Of Bruly Landing, those citi-
zens who are part and parcel Of that
element Of the population Of Louisi-
ana who are known the world over
for their kind nature, their honesty
and their boundless hospitability, are
brought downto New Orleans to be
tried as felons, for the great crime Of
writing a threatening letter with
charirari accompaniment to her Brl-
tannic majesty's very loyal subject
vaudray, we imagine that VIC read the
details of the grand fasco Of THU
casus bclH that troubles the brain o
the would notorious atfiant.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-08-23

Great anxiety prevailed during the
prevalence Of t6e storm, and Mayor
Tucker ordered out the entire police
force and FIRE department. The loss
is variously estimated at from $780, :
600 to $500, 900.
Additional reports show that the
storm extended along the entire At
lantic coast. The damage done to pro-
perty and shipping is immense. A
number of lives were lost.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-08-23
sEvENTY-rIvE CENTS PER BALE
Five Dollars for Passage!

We are sorry to learn that the Bayou
Sara and Vicksburg line of packets,
comprising the steamers Ed. }. Gay,
St. John, Whisper, Pargoud and
Thompson Dean, have entered into an
agreement Or combination by which
our merchants, planters and the trav-
elling public, will henceforth be made
to pay seventy cents instead OF
fifty cents freight for each bale Of cot
ton shipped to Now Orleans; with a
corresponding increase on all 'other
freights. Passage to the city will be
raised from four to five dollars.
We can see no excuse for such cx-
actions. The steamers obtain the
wood fuel they now principally use
for about two dollars a cord, a price
that is lower than at any previous
time. Labor is also cheaper than in
former years. The same may be said
with regard to provisions, and in fact,
everything that comes under the head
of expenses.
When steambOatmen are enabled
to build such floating palaces as those
that are plying in our waters, it would
be preposterous to advance the argu-
mcnt that their business does not pay.
With the reduced price of all our
products and the Strengthened means
of our people, such an increase in the
cost of freight and passage is bur
then, that they cannot be expected
to withstand.
If the carriers combine against the
shippers, the shippers must in self-de-
fense combine against the carriers.
We hope that those interested viii
take the matter in hand, and make
arrangements to patronize those stea
mers whose maxim is "to live and le
live.n We hope to be able soon tt
furnish the names Of those crafts wh'
act by this maxim.
We appeal to the press OF New or
leans to look to this important matte
that affects it's trade sodirecty. Chea]
travel would bring to the city ten per
sons where but two can afford to pa.
the exorbitant rates of passage tha
are cxacted from the people livin
along the Mississippi. If New Orlean
wants to bring back its lost commerc
and greatness it must set to wor
through its Chamber of Commerce
Cotton Exchange and other mercan
tile organizations, to provide againS
these prohibitions to do business wit
her merchants. Until that day comes
when freights and passage are closel
scrutinized and equitably arranged
New Orleans must consent to see ht
revenues 60 to st. Louis and els'
where.
The coast from Vicksburg to Ne
Orleans aught to be rs it were, but
suburb of the latter city. Initiate II
method practlced on the Hudson, al
the other Eastern and the Weste1
rivers, and the Crescent City, will
alive with visitors the year round.
To charge five dollars passage al
seventy five centsper bale from bat'
Rouge to New Orleans, is equal to il
posing a fine upon those who deal wi
our metropolis.
The Convention has decreed {
downfall of the monopolies created
law. It now remains for the peoI
to break down those erected by p
,r.Nkr
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-08-23

The Donaldsonville Chief in men
tioning an arrest made BY our yigi1a
liant Sheriff lin its late issue calls
him BY the poetic name Of 'fJames.' =
Mr.. Bates however glories in the
name Of John William. No harm
done, but mistakes will happen, even
in the best regulated families.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-08-23
BATON ROUGE VICTORIOUS /!
THE GALLANT sTEED sUsTA1Ns THE
NAME OF LOU1sIANA'S CAPITAL CITY.

From the N. Y. Sun we clip the
following account OF a contest on the
turf, at Brighton Beach, where the
horse BATON RoUGE, carried off the
palm of victory in a race OF mile
heats. 1t says:
Then came a struggle Of mile heats
for q purse of $3.50, second horse to
receive 800, a handicap for all ages.
The contestants were Baton Rouge,
lO4 tts.; Scotilla, lO6; W. L. Higgins,
1903; Sunlight, 95 and Virginia, 92.
In Scottilla, $75; Sunlight 500; Hg-
gins, $32; and Virginia, 1928. The
five were started in fine, Baton Rouge
and Sunlight first breaking into the
clear, Scotilla third, all rnnning we'll
grouped, with Higgins in the rear.
Scotilla had forged to the lead at the
quarter, holding it to the half, with
Baton Rouge tapping. Sunlight now
took up the winning pace, passing to
the head of the group, Tapped by
Baton Rouge. Around they came,
making a lovely brush up the stretch
neck and neck, the others in very
close company. As they ran under
the wire, Sunlight was winner by
a head from Baton Rouge, Virginial
third. Time lash. Higgins wal
distanced. s 4E5 5F,
In the pools for the second hea
| Sunlight sold at an average of $lU
to $40 on the field. The four started
with struggling send off. Sunligl
first, followed by Baton Rouge Scotil
la, and Vlrginian, in order named
At the quarter Scottilla led, Sunligh
second, Baton Rouge third, Batol
Rouge pulled through to the front a
the half, with Sunlight at his TANKS
A close race ensued between thes
two until they struck into the last fur
long when Baton Rouge drew ava
from Sunlight; passing under til
wire winner of tho heat by fou
lengths, in 1:49. Virginiisan came j
a poor third. .
Baton Rouge was the favorite a
500 to $25 on Sunlight for the fins
heat. Sunlight burst away in tn
lead, but before reaching the tur
Baton Rouge took the first plac'
keeping it at his ease by about
, length until the last quarter mill
when he pulled away from Sunligh
coming in a safe winner in l:5l,
Sunlight was distanced. Frenc
tickets paid $l4.2O in the first hea
s22.50 in the second, and $6.25 in tt
third. r s@" .s
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-08-23
NEW. ADVERTISEMENTS.
"A Splendid Offer.

WE have made arrangements with
w the Proprietor of the RICHLAND
BEACON, one of the most popular coun-
try papers in Louisiana, by which we are
enabled to offer both it and the CAPI-
TOLIAN, to cash subscribers for the ex-
tremely small sum Of s., ,OO|a year., This
is the best offer ever made to those who
may wish to take twogood;papers, either
of which are worth the price. Any per-
son getting up a club Of ten subscribers
to both papers will receivG both Of them
one wear free of charge. .i n,.g Il
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-08-23
Turntp Seed--Crop 1879.


nUT1CURA REMEDIES St. Jacobs
" Oil, Talcot's Magic Cure for Fevers.
Lyons Nutritive Elixir-just as effica-
cious as DucrO's, and much cheaper.
Lemon Sugar, Orange Flower Water;
genuine French. >.
Imperial Granum, the great favoritc
for infants and sick children.
Cutters Inhaler's and Inhalent, will
cure catarrh.
Insect Powder, fresh: Fountain Syr-
inges and Fountain Pumps. 5......,, +
Bay Water, White Rose Cologne.
Wash Rags and Bath Towels
Spalding's Glue, for instantaneous use.
NOyes' Ink, Falcon aud other Pens.
Green and Black Tea. s'''5'''
German Razor Straps, Rogers i'm
ported Razors, Rogers and Wosten-
holm's Pocket Cutlery.
Telescope Drinking Cups and Eng.
lish Toilet Soap, in cases, for travellers
use very convenient-now in stock and
for sale cheap. h''i''
W.T.. CLUvER1US, Druggist,
(Bogels old stand t.l,
aug9 Baton Rouge, La.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-08-23

flows from the Mississippi river. With
the exception Of a few milesof swamp
to be traversed on the opposite side
Of the river, and that too on the high
est ridge in that swamp, the entire
line can be made a thoroughly safe
one for all time to come.
We call the attention Of the Shreve-
port and New Orleans journals to
these facts.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-08-23

dale raised the gun to his shoulder,
and Dixon seeing thissmoved towsrd
the stairway, when Batks(lale fired,
four buckahot taking edgct IN Dixon's
back. Dixon then ated several times
at Barksdale, tde without effect.
Barksdalo fred tle second shot, but
it missed his victim. Dixon bled IN
ternally, and died at 4s3O In m. A
preliminary trial viii take place TO-
morrow. The difficulty is represent
ed as of q personal nature.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-08-23
NEWS SUMMARY.

Memphis. The average this week Is |
ten new cases and three deaths per |
day. .355fs,6
James N. Stevens, the man who on |
the 11th inst, killed his wife near.
Fipcastle, Va, shot himself through
the heart with the same weapon he
had used on his wife. Jealousy was
the origin of the tragedy.
Houston and Galveston are still
keeping up their unnecessary and
vexatious quarantines.
The subscription to De Lesseps
Panama Canal has not yet been COW
cred. ilf.e
The Stateof Vera Cruz ison the eve
of revolution. President Deaz is pre-
pairing to assume the Dictatorship.
The Franco Irish riot in Quebec is
being amicably settled.
A coal war has broken out in Ne
vada. Five Italians were killed and
six wounded in fight on the 18th
instant. t
10000 people attended a Temper
ance meeting at Laurence on the 18th
instant. .,Ysy..
The candidates for State officers al
ready mentioned are: For Governor,
IL. A. Wiltz, w. B. Spencer h. B.
Todd, +. T. Nichols, r. G. Wickife,
E. E. Kidd, H. r. Lott; for Lieuten-
ant Governor, j. G. Moncure, DR.. W.
A. Robertson for Attorney General,
A. s. Heron, 7. B. Lyons; for Audi
tor, Allen Jumel for Secretary OF
State, w. A. Strong, A. Dubroca, .:
|. Norwood; for Superintendent OF
Public Education, r. NJ. L,lsher, E. H.
Fay, F. L, Claiborne, w. H. Goodale.
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 2O-The colored
excursionists who passed through here
a few days ago from yariols poiinl points in
Mississippi, en- route to Kansas, re-
turned this afternoon, and will leave
for their homes tomorrow. <+1 2. y.
H. ]. Hubbard, Of GAINESVILLE, Miss.
who accompanied party, regarding
the emigrants already in Kansas, says
a great many are hanging about the
cities and towns in the eastern par
Of the State, and their condition il
bad. The emigrants generally, ht
; thinks, fairly realize the fact thai
they must work for a living in Kansas
as well as elsewhere, and he believes
/ q large majority of them would gladl!.
return to their homes if they coult
} obtain free transportation or hat
money to procure tickets.
, VICKsBUEG, Aug. 20-Last nigh
) Joe Fisher, a youth Of seventeen, sho
) and mortally wounded his colore'
, mistress. The cause was Jealousy
!. The woman is still alive but her cas-
4 is hopeless. Fisher has escaped. H
, was fired at several times while es
Gaping, shots knocking the pistol on
of the hand of one of them. 1,.j
!. The drouth in cashmere still con
> tinues rendering the condition OF tn
people a most deplorable one.
, The flods in England will cause tn
o destruction Of q very large portion
J the wheat crop.
: A great Socialist demonstration hi
q inst taken place at Dresden, German.
Y on the occasion of the funeral of MAJ
, ter Turner, a Socialist.
d Wisconsin and Missouri are maxim
It extensive preparations to attract Ell
: ropean emigratioM 'i '''
u A civil government has organize
. at Sitka, Alaska. None but whites al
;. declared voters. 'n s.3'
~ - Illinois wheat crop will be Il
y = largest ever raised in that State.
II The new Constitution has been d
Is livered to the printer by the Commi
J. tee on Revision. It will be ready f
to delivery to the members Of the Coz
a- vention on September lst. ''m
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-08-23

A DIFFERENCE IN BIEssINGs.-
.'God bless the people. of the North" !"
says the Memphis Appeal. aa
"Give the solid South h-ll'' says
the New York Times.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-08-23
Rooms OF DEMOCRATIC CONSERVATIVE
CENTRAL COMMITTEE,
Baton Rouge, August 8, 1879. }

The interests of the Democratic
Conservative party Of this parish de-
mand the early attention of the Exc
cutiye Committee.
Therefore l hereby give notice to
the members of the Central Commit
tee of the parish of East Baton Rouge
to assemble at the office of the Hon.
+. w. Robertson, in this city, on the
9th inst, at 10 o'clock a. M.
BY order of H. SKOLFlELD,
President Executive Committee.
F. NJ. Brooks, Secretary.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-08-23

The wise man placeth the stock Of
his gun to his shoulder before he fireth,
but the fool looketh down she barrel
to see the ball start.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-08-23
NEW ORLEANS AND. GREENvILLl

PASSENGER PAfKET.
NlHE new, feet and un- /, @
i surpassed passenger
packet I! - - :
]. M. WHITE,
]. NJ. WHITE, EC. HOLMES,
Master. % Clerk.
Leaves Baton Rouge every Friday at
A A. NJ. Leaves New Orleans every
Tuesday at P. N.
Passage to New Orleans, $4.
For freight or passage, apply on board
or to WIN. GARIG, Agent.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-08-23
WILL WIPE OUT The AFFR0NT
OFFERED TO THIS CHIyALROUs SUBJECT
OF CHER 0RITANNIC MAJESTY"

And these Terms Must be Complied Wit'
by august 30th !!
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-08-23
Attention, Taxpayers! +!

, ASSESSORS OFFICE, !
q Baton Rouge, July 31st, 1879. !
nHE revision Of the Tax Roll for State
a and Parish Taxes for the year 1879,
will be opened on MONDAY, August
4th, 1879, for inspection and correction
at this office, Courthouse building, as is
required by Section %, Act No. 96, OF
1877. All persons interested will take
due notice and attend to same IN que
time. lls r. JOS. T. YOUNG,
auu0 Assessor.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-08-23

TIME new, fleet and un- Ae \
j surpassed passenger
steamer -
JOHN w. CANNON,
j. G. L1BANO, J.| |H. MossoP,
Master. Clerk.
Leaves Baton Rouge for Bayou Sara
every Thursday and Sunday at 10 A. N.
Leaves Baton Rouge for New Orleans
every Friday at Z A. NJ, and Monday at
2P. M.
For freight or passage, apply on board,
Or to a WM. GARlH, Agent.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-08-23
IRREGULAR
NEW ORLEANS AND BAYOU SARA PACKET.
TIME new and splendid 49,
J. passenger packet yH3a&
EDWARD ]. GAY,

JOHN J. BRowN, SIS. SrREcK,
Master. 5 e Clerk.
Leaves Baton Rouge for .Bayop Sara
every Tuesday and Saturday at II A. NJ.
Leaves Baton Rouge for New Orleans
every Wednesday at 2 P. N. and Sunday
at Z A. NJ.
For freight or passage, apply on board,
or to VIM. GARM, Agent. /
new mi FANS Ann RaY0U S1R1 PACKET.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-08-23
REGULAR
yicKsBUR6 AND NEW ORLEANS
amrei aFA1ts NAH pao1f1.

Vie new, M60t Hlltt uII5
surpassed passenges
THOMPSON DEAN,
s IN Place cf 3. y. Lee,)
WM. CAMPBELL, ). y HOWARD,
Master Clerk,
Leaves Baton Rouge for Vicksburg
every Wednesday at 4 A: N.
Leaves Baton Rouge for New Orleans
every Sunday at 10 a. N.
Passage to New Orleans, sQ0. rss...
For freight or passage, apply on board,
or to WIN. 7GARIH Agent.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-08-23
Vaudray Never Tires !!
TheBritish Lion Roareth and the Whang-
doodle Moaneth.

-FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS AND A PUBLIC
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT THAT HE Is
A RESPECTABLE MAN
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-08-23

CUGAR COOLERS i have on hand a
- fine lot of second hand Sugar. Coolers,
which I will sell at q very low figure.
WM. GARIG.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-08-23

4 vEXED question settled-The place
n. to buy fancy and staple goods, is at
David & Garig's.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-08-23

Oriental Powder Agency We sell
~ the above at NeN Orleans prices.
David e. Garjg.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-08-23

nOTE Brilliant-BRy this brand of
u Flour and you Will be pleased, at
David & Garig's.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-01-01
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The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-01-01

In the LEADERS, dispatches OF yes
terday some important facts relative to
the outbreaks Of students In Russia
were detailed. There is very properly
a feeling Of inquiry as to what the agi-
tation means and why the students
bear SO conspicuous a part.
The public school system of Russia,
like the government itself, is autocratic.
Schools are founded at given places at
the direction usually Of the emperor.
They are under the control of the gov
eminent which has established aperfect
system of espionage over them. In
most schools the students are prohibit
ed from holding any meetings whatso-
ever without permission from the
college authorities and then only with
several spies present. Such restraint
naturally makes young blood boil and
when additional burdens are heaped
upon the students in other ways they
of course resent violently.
The causes Of the great feeling OF
unrest among the students T three in
number: Education; the reading Of
Tourgeneff's great novel, which lays
down the groundwork of nihilism; and
repression. The two first causes COM
bined to produce the third. Education
but lily brooks iron rule, and the stu
dents in their dream for freedom were
unfortunate in some excuses Of speech
and harmless demonstration, and were
consequently visited with more humiliat-
ing regulations. To~urgeneff's novel
pictured a nihilistic future for Russia,
without the slightest intention of en-
couraging a powerful secret society.
Degrading oppression very properly
fires the young heart with revolt, and
to curb the spirit of young Russia is
the mission Of the grinding laws. Thus
combine the three causes which per-
haps create more uneasiness in the
mind Of the cza than would an upris-
ing in Poland.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-01-01
Puzzle for phoaenckers.

HaAser's Bazar: A fast man OF a
fast daytook his horse and went to the
end OF a Ast land, and there tied him
fast, and fast as he could.he broke his
fast. Then he rose and took OF his
hose, and went With his hoes along the
rows, and put the rose on the end of
his hose-which as avery n nose, is a
sort of nose. So his hose waters every
rose in all the rowA Now say who
knows how a foreign wight could learn
very fast the meaning ofhoes and rows
or knows and nose, or TO perform any
rite right, or ven to write wright right
If his living depended on getting rome
right which involved the right writing
of wright, right; write and rite?