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Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-01
THE POWER OF Il

MANY wears ago, in a Rh
Legislature, q member moved,nd
late all tho Latin phrases IN thss-
so that the people could un.s
them. A Mr.. Updike took the
TINT it was no advantage to ma
people understand the laws. II
they were not afraid Of anythln!
understood. That it was the
words they were afraid OF, ana l1
cd to illustrate as follows
aMr. Speaker, there was q y
South Kingston, about twenty
ago who was u perfect nuisanc
nobody knew how to get rid Q
One day he was hoeing corn and
the sheriff coming with a pap'
asked what it was. Now, II
been told that it was writ, what
he have cared' But he told hin
a copias satisfacient'"'a, and IL !
dropped his hoe and ram ana l
been heard of since"
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-01

CAr,roLIAN.- Besides tho copies
issued TO our regular and steadily in
crcasing list of subscribers, $50 copies of
our last issue were sold to parties de-
sirous of forwarding them to outside
points. Advertisers ought to see that 1t
is to their interest to advertise In our
columns.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-01

The responses we are evoking from
the press of the State show plainly that
the clans are gathering for the Conven-
zion that will carry the removal clause
for Baton Rouge by storm. Continue to
give us your support, fellow-citizens,
and we will keep up the movement re-
lcntlessly, with forward! forward! as
our battle cry. Stand by us, and helI
us in the fight. "Now's tho time ant
now's the hourW
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-01

G. GEssELIY.--ln another column
will he found the card of this cnterpris-
ing aud skillful fashionable tailor. Mr..
Gesselly is thoroughly verscd in this art,
aud whether it be civil or military hab-
iliments, he always gives complete fit
according to any style wanted. His
charges are exceedingly moderate, and
in keeping with the times.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-01
w, T.. Cluvcriusis always at his post

w. L. Cluveriusis alwaysat his post
selling, compromising, receiving and for
warding all kinds of goods in his line.
He advertises to-day some of the goods
that are constantly coming in to keep
his store well filed. He don't care so
much about the amount of business that
his competitors do as he does of being
undersold. That he never allows any.
body to do. Go and see the Major, and
You'll he convinced that we are moi
rhyming.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-01
BATON ROUGE, Feb. 2sth, 1870.

Hon. Leon Jostrcmski, Editor Cdpito'ian:
At the meeting of the Fircmcn's Joint
Committee, hold on Thursday evening,
9th inst, | was instructed to return the
thanks of this Department to you, for
your libcrality and kindness in publish
ish the Programme of tho Firemen's Pa
radc, free Of charge. Yours respectfully
SIMON Block, Secretary.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-01

An Observation-Disclosures IN omis-
sion existing in the list Of officers Of the
Pelican Hool, aud Ladder Company, We
failed to mention in our report of the
Firemcn's procession, the fact that two
of the haudsomcst cavaliers out that day
were Mr.. II. l.. IIauscy audMaj. Charles
Uuhbs, the efficient Assistant Marshals
of that organization.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-01

AT the last regular meeting of the
Ladies' Benevolent Association, it was
Resolved, That IN invitation be extend
cd gentlemen to become honorary mem
bcrs of this Association, by payment Of
the sum of one dollar entrance tee.
There will he a regular meeting of the
Association on Wednesday, March 9Th
ut four and half o'clock p. IN.
Mrs. Il. w. ROBERTSON, President.
MISS T.. NJ. GREvEs, Secretary.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-01

A pcrusal of the comments { the
press on the Capitolian, reproduccdse-
where in our paper, will no doubt d.
onstratc to our readers that We are
liycring effective vollcys for the Capita
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-01

One of our exchangosnot q dozen
miles away, says, awe bceour readers
forgivanco, ny local news b, scarce"
AS local news are scarce, t. readers
ought to grant their are .forgird'si
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-01

Since the establishment Of the CAP
iro,.iAN its circulation in the city Of
Baton Rouge has averaged more than
two hundred aud fifty copies weekly,
by far the largest OF amy paper publish
ed in Baton Rouge for years.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-01

"The floral and evergreen embel-
lshmenIs about the smoke stack were
very beautiful aud taslofully arranged,
sur,nountcd by diadcm of the raresl
flowers artisticully 'arranged."-Ertrdc'
from an Unhappy Plagiarism.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-01

Little Johnny, who had been listening
to the story of the Israelites' captivity,
thought it strange that they should
hang the Jews harps on the willow
trees. He guessed they didn't have any
pockets in those days. !,
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-01

The CAHToLIAN--CaD be pnrchas-
cd by the trnsient public at tho news
dcpots Of Mr.. thambors, on Third street,
and Mt Horomp's "Blue store on
Main street.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-01

Vote for no ma AZ a delegate to the
the State Convcntie who il not In favor
of the restoration ofsc capital to Baton
Rouge, be he pomoc't, Republican or
ANYTHING else. Sugar iqnicr.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-01
New Orleans Democrat says: The

New Orleans Democrat says: The
Democrats of East Baton Rouge have
selected Gen. A. S. Heron, Hon. r. T.
Young and Hon. Leon Jastremski as
their candidates for delegates to the
coming Constitutional Convention, Gen.
Heron being the Senatorial candidate.
Better selections than these will not be
made by any parish of the State. They
are all gentlemen of high character and
ability, and of large experience in pub
lie affairs. Their election may be re-
garded as assured.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-01

Our thanks afe extended to the
Managers Of Pelican Hook and Ladder
Company for complimentary tickets to
their bull
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-01

Those who need spectacles can OBJ
thin tho Constitutional pair at tho ddco-
cate Office
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-01

DENrAt. DIR. d. Stocking will
mike his usual professional visit TO b.
ton Rouge the first Monday I'm March.
At Mrs. Curran's, Third Street,
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-01

The season for trimming fruit trees
Ia nj hand. Borrow tho 1dcocatSs pat.
cnt pruning knife.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-01

The weather has become brighter
In the last two or three days, much to
tho satisfaction of planters and mcr-
chants.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-01

See notice Of Sheriff's sale In the
case of Felix FormentO VI. John s. HUI
puet
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-01

Local news scarce, and the 1dro-
cate says ''the old treo at tho corner has
been cut down"
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-01

The Aduocate Is "resurrecting' re-
fOrml
The New York herald., 1879-10-08
MIDNIGHT WEATHER REPORT.
WAR DEpARTMENl

WAR DEPARTMENT.,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER
WAsHfNoToN. Oct. 81 A. NJ.
Indications.
For New England, clear partly cloudy weather.
winds mostly warmer southery, stationary or lower
barometer.
For the Middle Atlantic States Increasing cloudi-
ness, with rain, easerly winds stationary higher
temperature. stationary or lower barometer.
For the South Atlantic States, cloudy and rainy
followed by clearing weather. east to south Winds
nearly stationary temperature and barometer.
For the Eastern Gulf States. cloudy and rainy fol-
lowed by clearing weather, winds mostly southerly,
stationary or higher temperature and barometer.
For the Western Gulf States clear or partly
cloudy weather. southerly winds. nearly stationary
temperature ana barometer.
For Tennessee and the Ohio valley cloudy and
rainy. followed by clearing weather. east to south
winds. stationary or higher temperature and
barometer.
For the lower lake region. increasing cloudiness
and occasional rain, winds mostly easterly, station
ary or lower temperature and barometer.
For the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri
Valleys cloudy partly cloudy weather, with oc-
casional rain. southerly winds. stationary lower
temperature. higher barometer
The lower Mississippi will continue to fall slightly,
Cautionary Signals continue at Smithvllc, Macon.
Cape Lookout Cape Hatteras, Apena and Duluth.
The New York herald., 1879-10-08
GENERAL GRANT.

HIS RETURN TO SAN FRANCISCO TO SAIL. FOR
OREGON on THURSDAY.
SAN Francisco, Oct. Z, 1879.
General Grant and party arrived this morning by
special train from Merced. This afternoon General
Grant went out for drive. visiting among other
places the Sub-Trcasury and Custom House. At
threo O'Clock he left the city with Senator Sharon
whose guest he will be at Belmont during the next
two days. Tomorrow evening Senator Sharon will
give u reception in honor OF the General. for which
over fifteen hundred invitations have been issued
Tho Generals party will return to the city on
Thursday. General Grant, Mrs. Grant, U. ).
GRAFT, Jr.; Mr.. Dent and daughter, Gen.
oral Miller. wife and daughter senator Sharon
and daughter. Miss Jennie Flood and brother.
Mrs. General Mcdowell and daughter, ex.(iovernor
Low senator Jones and few others will sail Tor
Portland, ut o'clock Thursday afternoon, ON tho
steamship st. Paul, which General Miller has placed
at General Grants disposal. The st. Paul has been
guest and his friends.
The New York herald., 1879-10-08
Mr.: 4. h. Walkers b. f. Antycera by George
Frederick, ont of Lady Salisbury. ....-..-...-..
LORD hosebery's b. C. Sir Reginald, by Wild Oats.
out of Repinella --.........

= ID. T..
Frederick out of Lady Salisbury. ....-..-...-..
Loru hosebery's b. c. Sir Reginald, by Wild OATS
out OF Regnella. ......-.-. ....,.,...........---
THE WINNERS.
Chippendale. the winner of the Cesarewitch Stakes.
is very wirey. shapely colt. his dark coat being
licked with gray He is credited with six races the
present season previous to the above four of which
were victories. AT the Liverpool spring meeting he
landed the Princes Park Plate after driving
race Win Mr. Trotter's Palmbearer and three others
The EPSON Summer Handicap Plate was his
next victory, heating q field of The Man
chester cup was his third essay. in which race he
was paaly beaten. there being almost the entire heid
In 'front.' OF him at the finish, The Ascot Derby
Stakes and the Hardwicko Stakes were his winnings
at Ascot The latter produced superb contest.
Chippendaie beating fine field. among them being
Lord Falmouth's Silvio. whom he nailed ON tho
post in the last stride and won by head. He was
defeated in the St. Georges Stakes ut the Liverpool
July meeting
Aristocrat. the winner of the plate of 100 SOW
eregns' valne was bred by his owner. Mr.. Sanford,
at his Kentucky farm. The above is the colts
maiden effort. He is engaged in the Dewhurst Plate
at the Newmarket Houghton meeting the present
month. and a three old in the Craven Stakes.
at the Newmarket Craven meetings the Payne
Stakes. Newmarket second spring Meeting, and in
the Hardwicke Stakes at Ascot.
The New York herald., 1879-10-08

OCI 7,
In private letter to Mr.. George w. Childs of this
city written at San Francisco the 2sth ult, one
week after his arrival. and received to-day.
General Grant says, speaking first OF
the difficulty OF hnding time to at
tend TO his correspondence, Thanks to my
numerous California friends. that about the 9th
OF October will start for Galena. max inglprob-
ably weeks detention by the way. 1t Is not
probable that will 20 further East than Chicago
before the holidays. but it wo do have pro missed
to notify Mayor Stokclcy IN time"
The General in this. his first letter written since
his arrival speaks warmly of his reception in Cal
ifornia, saying -"You have the kind reception
l have had here 1t seems the people cannot do too
much. II is vcry kind OF them and appreciate IL
very highly"
The New York herald., 1879-10-08

THE ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND.
wAsHrNaroN, Oct. Z. 1879.

WAsHINaToN, Oct. Z, 1879.
meeting of tho ex-oiicers and soldiers of
tho Army of the Cumberland. resident in
this city. will be held Thursday even
ing for the purpose OF perfecting arrangements
the eleventh reunion OF the society to be held in
this city the 10Th and 10th of November. prom
iuont feature of tho will be tho ceremonies
attending the unvcping of the Thomas statue. 1t
is expected that General Grant will be present at the
reunion.
The New York herald., 1879-10-08
CANADIAN LUMBER TRADE.

OTTAWA. Ont. Oct. 7, 1879.
The lumber trade continues brisk and shipping
is lively at present that boats enough trans
port the stock cannot be obtained. The last eight
barses in port are being loaded, and
the mill men have been Obliged to util-
ize railways to supply the demand Tho
Canada Central Railway has contracted to carry to
Broekvle. until the close of the season, fifty ear
loads per diem. Within no reeent period has there
been such great activity in the lumber market ana
its influence is already being felt business circles
The New York herald., 1879-10-08
INLoaILIYE-FoR rnE TEETH AND BREATH

"Bpw Bclisr April H. 1871. has tho following:
TcethIhe beauty of The and tho teeth nave ever
been which poets and novosts OF al
ares have delighted DWELL but tho beauty or the eye
would bc without tue teeth Whereas good set OF tns
latter the sparkle OF the always renuers tho
features IN both Ciesness necessary
anvo NIL things IN tho preservation OF te teeth put w.
over Ia their Often defeats tao enc
which is aimed Many tooth powders ~ which acias
or minerals Incorporated y whiton thc tecth Tor
tmo but frequent use OF thoni would only hasten
their destruction lgdeed tooth powdors should Mways
itL PrescrNat,os liquid
nreefabe any other and u thcse haye avescabe bass
nnthnu can be these attor none Will ba
iound ccacioHs than the exquisite toilet requisite
aI.d fragrant FlOriline It has been anuyxeu tho
most eminent scans and declared perfectly free from
ali corrosive OF irritating ingredients few drops
wot tooth brush produce delightful fosi which clcanse
tic teolh all mpurtic sweocns tho breath hardent
The gums arrests tue progress ot decay This IL musi
Le admitted tho great aim to be aud in
rspect Flprue has already become grant and d.
Price. % conta
'Florlne' Is prepared Only by HENRY G. GALLUP
iO3 oxford ST. London. and sold by all druggists throu
out the United States and Canada ~ " bot
The New York herald., 1879-10-08
UILoRILINE-roE THE TEETH AND BREATH

II teeth are white and beautiful,
1t keeps them SO intact;
II they re discolorcd in the least
1t brings their whiteness back;
And bv it's what good effects
Are daily to be seen:
Thus hence il is that general praise
Greets FRAGRANT FLORiLINE~
One trails proof conclusive Quite.
That by its constant uso
The very best eifocts arise
That science can produce.
1t is tine talk OF every one
An all absorbing theme;
While general now becomes the use
OF "FkAGkANT FlAORlLINEw
II makes tho breath as sweet Us uowcra.
The teeth pearly white;
Tho gums il hardens aud it gives
Sen sations of delight
All yiic secretions IL removes,
However long they've been;
The enamel, TOO, IL will preserve.
The 'FRAGRANT FLORILINEi"
Amid the charms which Nature gives,
The teeth precedence claim:
And to preserve thoir poarly hue
Tho sdrest means name.
All other pastes and powders fail
Whcrcver they have been.
While quite successful in each case
Is FRAGRANT FLORILINEr'
The New York herald., 1879-10-08
EuROPE.

GENERAL AGENT FOR GERMANy-THE UNDER.
signed cspcctfuly oors his services for the purchase
and sale of all articles: highest references.
WILHELM JAEGER, Magdcburg.
NNANrED--BY AN AGENT IN HOLLAND, FIRST
w class house America able offer In large
Titles petroleum. Se for sale 10 iiolsni good
references Apply W b. care OF Nygh A. Van Ditmars
General Advertising Offices. Rotterdam. Holland
The New York herald., 1879-10-08
RACING IN ENGLAND.
THE NEWMARKET SECOND OCTOBER MEETING
LORD DRApFoRDs CHIpPENDALE THE WINNER
OF THE cEsAREwITcH srAKrs-THE AMERI-
CAN BRED COLT ARIsTocRAT WINS TWO
YEAR-oLD RACE.
iBY CABLE TO THE HERALD.1
lDy CABLE TO THE HERALp.1


BY CABLE TO THE HERALD.
LONDON, Oct. z, 1870.
The second day of the Newmarket second Oc-
tober meeting was particularly interesting ON
account of the race for the Ccsarewitch Stakes.
the great autumn handicap. The American resi-
dents anticipated the contest with much pleas
urc, as there was hope that Mr.. Loriilards
brown gclding Parole, who was considerably
Weighted might prove the winner. The
tagged Yankee" us Parole Is called, was
in superb condition, and the American
stable felt confident of victory. No horse
at Newmarket has done longer work In the
matter of preparation for the tiresomc Cesarc-
witch journey than Parole, and he started per-
fcclly fit, and with tho feeling on the part of
his trainer that ho conld stay tho course. Os-
borne was OH the Americans back, and though
The New York herald., 1879-10-08
THE WEATHER YESTERDAY.

The following record will show the changes in tho
temperature for the past twenty-fou hours. in
parison with the corresponding date of last year.
indicated by the thermometer at Hudnut's phar-
macy, HERALD Building, Nc. 2lS Broadway
The New York herald., 1879-10-08
THE MIDDLE PARK PLATE.

[BY CABLE TO THE HERALD
LONDON, Oct. s, 1870.
Mr.. p. Lorillard's Pappoose and Cherokee havo
been scratched for the Middle Park Plate at New
market to-day.
The New York herald., 1879-10-08
AN AMERICAN VICTORY.

Asclling plate of 100 sovcrcgns, for two-year-
olds was one of the events on the days pro-
gram,nc, and among the entries were Mr.. NJ. II.
Sanfords American bred bay colt Aristocrat, by
Monarchist, out of imported Lady Molcsworth,
by Alouslcy MIR. T. 4. Walkers bay flly Anty-
ccr,, by George Frederick. ont of Lady Sails
bury, and Lord Roscbery's bay colt Sir Rcg-
nald, by Wild Oats, out of Reginclla. The bet
ting just before the start was to against
Aristocrat to 4 against Antyccra and = to
against Sir Reginald. Seven started, and when
half the distance had rccn traversed Aristocrat
took tho lead and won clcvcrly by half length,
Antycera being second and Sir Reginald third.
SUMMARY
selling plate of 100 sovereigns, for two-yearo olds
Mr.. NJ. ii. Sanford's b. c. Aristocrat. by Monarch
list, out OF imp. Lady Moiesworth, by Mousley.
The New York herald., 1879-10-08
CHINA.

RUMoR OF CATASTROPHE IN THE pEKIN
PALACE-popuLAR REPORT THAT THE EN-
PEROR Is DEAD.
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. z, 1879.
The Hong Kong Nail says q report prevails
among the Chinese that some great catastrophe
has happened within the walls of the Imperial
Palace at Pekin. Some say that the Emperor
ard others that one of the Empresses is dead.
great fire has occurred in the French con-
ccsson ut Shanghai Nine hundred and ninety
one houses have been burned No lives were
lost.
The New York herald., 1879-10-08
L1LoRILINE-FoE lHE TEETH AND BREATH

L,LoRILINE.-FoR lHE TEETH AND BREATH
From the Young Ladies' Journal AN agreeable don
trGce is always luxury. As Of tho agreeable
may be reckoned Flornc 1t ceanses tho teeth
parts pleasant the breath. 1t has boon auslysed
by several eminent professors chemistry thoy
cur in their testimony its usefulness wo fro
quontly asked recommend dentrfce to readers
therefore We cannot do try the
Fragrant Florine" Sold in the Unitod Can
ada at so cents.
Another great authority says"The Florne is vegs.
table of the purest quality it perfectly harm.
the teeth pcarly beautiful whitenoss. gives
delightful fragrance and to tho breAth and
no discovery having the purpose in view has
hitherto approached in interest sucees Sold at 50
cents.
Read the following certificate Professor Attaeid
PHD, FCs. Professor OF Practical Chemistry to the
Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain. author oe
"chemistry-Gcncral. Medical aud Pharmacoutical":
DgAn SIR II have made complete chemical analysis
and thoroughly aarizcd myself with the properties oe
your Fragrant Forinoa uid preparation cleansing
the teeth certify 1t contains corrosive irr
,a,ine Ingredient nothing likely injurc sghtsss
L.noneay ana other of tho mouth
Tnv forlin excellent and pleasant detergsa,
(signed JoHN ArrFlELD
PREPARED BY HENRY Z. GALLUP, 403 OXFORD
ST.. LONDON, ENGLAND
INLoRILINE-FoR THE TEETH AND BREATH
- There is a word through England ringa
America as weii'
The New York herald., 1879-10-08
ELoRILINE-ron rmN rEErM AND sMnArn.

ENLoRILIyE-FoR THE TEETH AND BREATH
few drops of the liquid Foriline." sprinkled a we
toothbrush, produce pleasant later which thoroughly
cleanses the teeth from all parasites impurities har
dens the gums prevents stops decay gives to the
teeth peculiar peary whiteness and a delightful fra.
GRANGE to the breath II all unpleasant odors
arising from decayed teeth tobacco smoke 1.-The Fra
grant Forne" should be in all breath
and particularly by gentleen after smoking The Elori.
line combines in concentrated form, the desirable
cleansing aud nsringent properties; at the
nothing which possibly injure the
tive and delicate organization 1t beautes the teeth and
gums tho decay of the teeh 1t deter
gent after smoking il renders gums hard and healthy,
neutraizes the offensive secretions Of the IL inn
parts the breath fragrance purely aromatic and pleas
Ask any druggist for it, ii has 1t not he will
euro for you for so of limitations and
s,at.