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Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-06

In another column we publish short
communication from an "Old Line Demo
erat," in which the erroneous impression
is' corrected that Hon. l.. A. Wilt is
the choice of the Democratic masses for
Governor. The feeling of the
people in our correspondents section,
on this subject, also exists in this
parish Outside of a few personal adj
mirers Of Mr.: Wilt lie has no supper
ters here.-Adrocdte.
For reckless assertions Confrere
Annis takes the "rag off tho "bush."
Everybody remembers how he fought
against the Democratic ticket last
March, and was left out in the cold to
mediate over the upsetting of his
political prophesies. "0nly Il few per-
sonal admirers is the tune that comes
from the Advocate corner. Brush
the cobwebs out of your eyes, rash
neighbOr, and you'll find that you've
again missed the Bulls eye. Sorry to
see you get in the wrong pew again.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-06
For the Capitolisn.
OUR DEAD.

In the churchyard are our martyr:
Father, husband, sweetheart, son-
While the living tell the story
OF their battles, lost and won.
In the many graves around Us
Arc cntombed our gallant dead,
Who, when duty called for heroes,
Followed where their Chieftain led.
In the soil Of dear old Shiloh ~
Are the bones Of Southern dead
And Potomac's far-oif waters
Murmur sadly: ''here they bled."
In the hundred fields of carnage
Hallowcd by the tears Of love-,
Lie our men and boys together, ia
Waiting for the "call" above.
In tho hearts Of oil their loved ones,
IL this prayer to God on high:
'Take our dead! Oh! Heavenly Father
Oh! Jehovah! Hear our cry"
BATON RoUaE, Sept. l, 1879.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-06
LETTER FROM NEW ORLEANS.

FRlENDJAsTREMsKI-Yourp paper Of
the 3th ult., has reached me. In look
ing over your articles, I And you have
had, like Gen. Scott during the Mexi-
can war, fire in the rear from some
Of the smart Alexanders who could
Get the Mississippi on fire or 80 down
into the crater Of Vesuvius and pull
the volcano out by the roots. Az l
said in one Of my previous commune
cations, the locker on pretends to
know more Of the game than the
player and not very unfrequently
shows his l-breeding by his remarks
on the game.
believe was as little inclined to
have the seat Of government removed
Mt this time from New Orleans as any
delegate on the floor, and in fact, my
reasons for not voting against removal
was based upon the agreement on the
part Of your people to pay $3.50 to-
wards the rehabilitation of the old
memorable State House Of historic sig
nificance. l know that the goodwill
and personal feeling by which the
East Baton Rouge delegation was sur
rounded did much to inspire conf
dence in those members who were
partially opposed to such change. l
for one can say 80. l therefore say
boldly, had delegates with less firm
ness and suavity than yourselves had
the matter in charge, the result might
have been different. -
regret very much was not in the
city on your attending the StateCentral
Committee, | was absent in attempt
ing some alienation of my bodily all
mcnt; have not been benefited in
health by my attendance in the Con-
vention and fear l may haveto take
q long SEA voyage before my system
is again restored tn its original healthy
tone.
From the appearance Of things po-
litical, there are those who kicked
about the paucity Of salaries when that
question was mooted, they now are
gentle as sucking doves and fipd no
objection to the Office. Salary Of
course, no object. It reminds me
forcibly Of a story told Of the late un-
pleasantness. Whisky was getting
scarce, the drinks were made one half
shorter; whilst the price was doubled,
the grumbling was loud, but none Of
the drinks were poured back into the
lemijohn; the boys will all take the
Office, none refuse, NARY one. Good
bye. ,s DEMoCRAT.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-06

THE OLD CAPITOL.-While the storm
was playing havoc all around it on last
Monday evening, the noble edificc re-
NAMED untouched by the Hurricane ;
not brick being shaken from its walls.
The grand structure had survived the
cannonading by Farraguts Flag ship
and the confagration Of 1862. 1t had
weathered many gale unframed; but
last Mondays test, in it's exposed posi-.
ton, stamps it "the most solid building
in Louisiana.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-06

BEAT IT.-A lady residing at Cow
Island in this parish wishing to "set'
a hen went into the, field adjoining
her residence where, some of hel
chickens had been "laying," and pro.
cured some seventeen eggsand placed
them under the hen. When in the
course of "human events the chick
ems were Matched, 10 and behold,
there came forth four small sized ALI
gators. 1t is supposed that alligators
from an adjoining marsh had
deposited their eggs in the field and
she not knowing the difference placed
them under the hen. And what is
more strange the young alligators fol-
low the mother hen around the premi-
SEES as happy as a Colorado Beetle in
potato patch. Hurra for old Yer
million. By jingo! Beat it who can.
--Meridional.
You can "pull down the blinds"
after that one Addison. Just make
the feathers grow on "those alligators"
and when the next Press Convention
meets, we'll move that you be elected
President Of the fraternity by accla-
nation.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-06
LOITIS ALFRED WILTZ.

If the voice of the press throughout
the State is any criterion, the gentle
man whose name heads this article is
by far the most prominent candidate
before the Democracy for the nomi-
nation for Governor. We think the
Convention could not possibly choose
a better standard bearer, or one who
could point with more pride to his
past record, than Hon. l.. A. Wilt, of
New Orleans. AS President of the
Constitutional Convention, he won
golden opinions from the members Of
that body, which comprised members
of all political parties. He is I'M
,doubtedly the most popular man in
the State for the position, and if nom
mated, will surely be elected by a
handsome majority.-St. Iammany
Farmer.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-06
NEW ORLEANS PACIFIC RAILROAD

The manascmcntOf this company have
pressed this work with rare pluck, and
have exhibited determination to
achieve success which deserves cOmmen-
datiOn.
Undauntcd by rcverses, ever hopeful
and ever energetic, no effort is spared to
push the work forward, and even as we
write the President, Mr.. Wheelock, is in
Chicago, anxio,,sly awaiting u decision
on the part of the directors of the Illinois
Central Railroad, which, it is believed,
will result in the speedy construction of
the New Orleans Pacific.
James G. Clarke, Esq, is well known
as one of the clearest headed railroad
men in America, and is known to pos
sess tho confidence of the Illinois Central
management, being himself d director.
He is IN enthusiastic believer in the New
Orleans Pacific, and urges tho construc-
ton of % connection between the Chica-
60, st. Louis and New Orleans Pacific by
line from Pontchatoula via Baton
Rouge to Roscdalc, in case contract is
etfected.--N. q. Democrat.
BySt. George, the work goes bravely
on. 1t will be seen by the above par
agraphs that the assertions of the
CAPITOLIANar are not "buncombe." We
have faith in the determination of Mr..
Wheelock to secure tho completion of
this all important highway. 1t is al
most an impossibility that this grand
project will fail, and equally so that
the advantages offered by the route
that traverses Baton Rouge be not the
one selected.
We await with confidence the mes
sage that will bring to our community
the glad things that the necessary ar
rangements have been perfected look
ing to the early construction of this
railway.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-06
THE ANTI-RING DEMOCRATS.

As the grand sachem of an organi-
cation named as above, the irrcpressi-
bic Charities street Druggist, Mr.. II.
J. Rivet re-appcars in the political
arena of New Orleans. He is the
same gentleman who, after he had
been overwhelmingly defeated in bis
district for tho Democratic Nomina-
ton for Senatorial Delegate to the
Convention, suddenly bolted his party
engagements some three or four days
prior to the election, and ran as
an independent candidate for repre-
sentative delegate in one Of the
wards of the very same district,
against the regular Democratic n0mi-
nee. He had promised to accomplish
wonders for his constituents in the
Convention, as he announced in the
pronunciannento which he read before
taking his seat in that body; after
which effort he quietly subsidized
and was never heard of afterwards
until now, when he comes to the sur
face in the garb Of ''lcader of the
Ring Smashers."
Self-sacrifcing patriot that he is,
Of course he don't want any Office,
and his friends neither. This move
ment is not one composed of the
Grand Army of the "outs" who desire
to "get in,' nor of those who want to
break up one "ring" by tho forma-
ton Of another. They are not poll
ticians at all, and to prove it we
expect soon to read their address
declaring that each and every one of
them will positively refuse to accept
anything except the thanks of a
grateful people. They will no doubt
soon appoint proper committees to
wait on gentlemen who are on the
outside quietly dreaming of anything
else, save to have hOnOrs and emolu
ments thrust upon them by the "Anti-
Ringers" and select from among
these, their candidates for office.
Just as soon as the Rivet party pro-
claim that such is their programme,
will we announce that the political
Millennium has come.
We sincerely hope, that the good
people of New Orleans, will not be
disappointed in their expectations by
seeing "the Anti Ringers" go for the
Offices just like the frail mortals who
are members Of the democratic
Ring
We await developments before say
ing any more on this subject, for fear
that the Anti-Rngers might organize
a branch of self-sacrificing patriots in
East Baton Rouge.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-06

According to the New York Herald
the presidential contest Of 1880 has
been very greatly simpliied by Grants
announcement that he is not can
didate for the presidency. Grant
ought to have made this announcement
sooner. It would have saved a large
amount of discussion and printers ink.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-06
DEATH OF GEN. ]. B. HOOD.

On last Saturday morning this chiv-
alrOus soldier breathed his Inst in the
Crescent City. As long us Southern
men value patriotism and undaunted
courage, will the name Of Hood be
dear to their hearts and prominent in
the traditions of their own "Dixie
Land" As the youth of the South for
years to come will be taught to unfold
the pages of the glorious history Of
their country, and look therein for the
peers of the "Chevalier Bayard" and
the other famed heroes Of the old con-
tinent, the tall and manly figure Of
Hood emblazOned with the matchless
bravery of his Texas Brigade, whose
deeds have immortalized the clone
star" on the fields of Virginia and
Tennessee, will rise like pyramid
before their admiring gaze.
Massena, Kleber, Ney, nor Desaix,
in their famous and stubborn on
slaugnts on tho enemies Of France,
on no occasion led their dauntless
battalions with q gallantry more
grand than did Hood at Gaines Mill or
at Cl,icamauga, as he entered the
fierce melee at the head of his in
vincible Texas Infantry.
We will not attempt here to mar
rate the many evidences of that sub
lime courage and devotion ovinced by
him for the ''lost cause" These are
too fresh in the minds of all those
who aught never to forget them.
It is sufficient to know That the hero
"has crossed over the river, to rest
under the shade of the trees" by the
side of StonewaIl Jackson, Ashby,
Stuart, Lee, and Albert Sydney
Johnston, to feel that yonder in the
city of New Orleans there are little
ones, orphans, whose noble sire has
ceased to breathe into their souls
those pre-emincnt virtues that con-
trolled his great heart and made it
love their country and Honor with so
much tenderness and unninching de-
vOtiOn.
81 leave my children to the care of
my Texas Brigadc' were the last
words that he spoke!!. .......H lie had
sacrificed all but his life to his coun-
try. lie knew that his faithful
comrades who had followed him dur
ing four years of war into deaths
threshold, would lift their hands to-
wards his loved otfsprings, and if need
be, u thousand homes would be open
cd to welcome them.
We are proud to read the scnt-
ments expressed by the Louisiana
division of the Army Of Northern
Virginia. Those veterans are jealous
of the trust, eager to adopt the Or
phans of the dead Hero.
May that ennobling sentiment find
IN everlasting echo in every Southern
heart; then and only then, will the
devotion Of J. B. Hood, have re-
ccived its reward
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-06

Hon. WILL A. STRoNG.-This gal
liant gentleman is a candidate for re-
election to the Office of Secretary Of
State. Major Strong has the esteem
of every Democrat who knows him.
High minded, honorable and compe-
tent, are some Of the traits which re-
commend him for the nomination by
the Democratic Convention. He will
receive warm support at the hands
of his many friends. I'll
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-06

CHEAP TRANSPORTATION. - The
planters and merchants of the Crosse
Tete country held meeting this week
at which they protested against the
excessive charges established by some
of the steamboats,. They have ap-
pointed committees to make arrange
ments to give their patronage to such
boats as will come down to reasOna-
BILE rates. This is a good move in
the right direction.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-06
Rooms PARISH CENTRAL COMMITTEE,
acknowledgements Party,
BATON ROUGE, Aug. "a, 1879.

In pursuance to q resolution this day
adopted by the Parish Central Commit
tee, hereby order primary election in
all the wards of this parish on the 18th
Of September, 1879, for the purpose
lat. TO elect delegates to tho Parish
Convention.
2 To elect members to the Parish
Central Committee.
81. TO decide by ballot the question of
Primary Election or Convention.
4th. 10 decide by ballot whether a
plurality or majority vote shall nominate
our par0chial ticket.
II ~ ordered hereby that tho above
election shall be held Mt the several poll
ing places between the hours Of 0 A. NJ.
and 6 P. NJ, the day and date above
written.
The commissioners shall be appointed
by tho members Of the Central Com
mittce. II. SKOLFIEED,
President Central Committee.
MARSHALL POPE, Secretary.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-06

Edward" said Mr.. Rice, "what do
l hear, that you have disobeyed your
grandmother, who told you just now
not to jump down these stepsF"
Grandma didn't tell us not to, papa f;
she only came to the door and said,
4 wouldn't jump down those steps,
boys and l shouldn't think she
would, an old lady like her"
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-06

The whole number of Chinese who
have emigrated into the United States
during the last twenty-five years
scarcely exceeds 200, 900, and it is said
that fully one-half of these have re-
turned to their native country.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-06

Wendell Phillips once more rises to
give the Republican party a character.
He says: 81 have watched politics for
fifty years, and my judgment Is that
the fault of this party is third
ignorance and twO-t thirds knavery."
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-06
ernor Of this State to be voted for by
the Democratic party.-ThibodcaaT
Sentinel. s

Since . few weeks, and every day,
we cannot read q newspaper without
seeing the praise Of L. A. Wiltz Ev-
cry one Is herslding L. A. Wilt as the
future Governor Of the State. "Wiltx
is the man. Wilt has the qualities
required. We have seen him In the
field, that Is to say in the Legislature,
ut the head Of the Convention and In
the gubernatOrial sent. Wilt is q
liberal character." lie LD,sisianais
does not deny it. It even says yes.---
st. James Louisianais.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-06

80 There are three handsome lady
physicians in Aurora, ILL.,, and it is
quite common to hear citizens say
81 don't feel very well; l guess I'll
step over and see the doctor"
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-06

Sin always begins with pleasure and
ends with bitterness. 1t is like the
colt, which the little boy said was very
tame in front and very wild behind.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-06

Almost the entire press in the
southern half of Louisiana has ex-
pressed a preference for Lieut.. Gov.
l.. A. Wilt as the candidate for Gov
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-06

The iucapacity ofmen to understand
each other is oneof the principal causes
Of their ill-temper towards each other.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-06
v. /. .CLUVERlUS,
DRUGGIST Gil i 5 y I 7
4l [Bogers Old stsndJ "
BATON ROUGE ........LOUISIANA.
" EEPs CONsTANTLYtON HAND A
n full and we'll selected stock Of 4
FRESH DRUGS,

Patent Medicines, Fancy Articles, Cut
lery, Pistols, Cartridges, Cigars (inclu.
ding the BOOK brandy Pipes, Tobacco,
Cigarettes and Paper, and al articles
usually found In = fryt.class Drug store,
and at reasonable rates. ID agent fof
LYONS partitions. Wares W
Collie Cure for Stock, Casey'y Belt and
OIL Compound, great saving In the
running Of machinery, Landreth's fresh
and genuine GARDEN q IN IN n
the Southern Compa- y II III ~
ny's Pure White Lead; Proprietor Of
Mallon's Liniment, good for man and
beast; Mallon's Condition Powder, Sc.
Wonld call tho attention Of Country
Merchants to the fact that he sells Cas-
tor Oil, Turpentine, Essences, Pills, &C.,
put up in convenient shape for retailing,
at NEW ORLEANS PRICES. Also, !
1;''1 .'"s "i COLORS rs 21.,
and varnisl, Brushes, 'varnislnes, Lin.
seed, Lard and Insurance Oils. Natural
Medicinal Waters fresh in Bottles, and
the ZINC IRON DISINFECTANT, SC.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-06
ANDREW JACKSON.

CARRIAGES AND BUGGIEs-From
~ the celebrated factory Of Sayers &
scoviIl, Cincinnati A fine and well
selected stock of Carriages and Buggies,
both top and open; also, Open Carriages,
Doctors Buggies, etc. Please examine
stock and prices beft,s purchasing else
where. ANDREW JACKSON.
UOEs, AXES, ETC.--The we'll known
III "Lynden" Hoe, and Planters Steel
Hoes, Collins celebrated Axes and other
brands, Traces and Back Bands, Nails,
Powder and Shot, WOotlenwarc. For
sale by ANDREW JACKSON.
OADDLES, HARNESS, ETC.-A
~ descriptions Of Saddles, including
the latest styles, and Harness combining
the newest improvements, for sale at
most reasonable prices.
LID ANDREW JACKSON.
~ ARDEN SEEDS OF The Justly pop
" ular crops of D. NJ. Ferry & Co,
fresh and genuine For sale by
Hsia ANDREW JACKSON.
QUGAR AND MOLASSES-By tho
~ hogshead and barrel, or by retail, at
bottom pices, by
ANDREW JACKSON.
NLOUR-l50 barrels and half barrels
Il of Fancy and Choice Extra Flour, at
the lowest cash prices, at store Of
# ANDREW JACKSON.
NfEAT-Green Sides aud Shoulders,
Wl Bacon, and, i'll fact, all articles
needed by planters. For sale by
ANDREW JACKSON.
NORN, OATS AND BRAN Large
" stocks Of the above, for sale low, by
ANDREW JACKSON.
NOFFEE-ln store: 50 bags Of Rio
~ Coffee, different grades, at lowest
prices. ANDREW JACKSON.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-06

AKeokuk young lady calls "a certain
young man Billy, because he is a he
soatist.- Keokuk Constitution.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-06

II. M. YAvROT. .........J. H. LAMON.
TVAVROT e. LAMON-AttOrneys at
u Law. Office Oh North Boulevard
street, Baton Rouge, La. Will attend
to oil law business entrusted to them in
this and adjoining parishes. febs
NEORGE W. BUCKNER, Attorney
" at Law, Notary Public, and U. s.
Commissioner, Baton Rouge, La.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-06

A. 9. HEBRON. &C. G. BIRD. L.. b. BEALE.
uERRON, BIRD f. BEALE-Attor-
III neys at Law. Office on North Bou-
levarl street, near the Postoffice, Baton
Rouge, La. Will attend to all law bust
ness entrusted to them in this and al
Joining parishes. feb8
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-06

The State press show the following
preferences for Governor The As
sumption Pioneer, Avoyelles Vulager,
Avoyelles Bulletin, East Baton Rouge
Capitolian, Iberi Journal, lberville
South, Lafourche Sentinel, Natchi-
toches Vindicator, Pointe Coupee
Pelican, St. Bernard Eagle, St. James
Louisianais, st. John the Baptist
Meschacebe, st. Martin Sentinel, st.
Tammany Farmer and Terrebonne
Courier-fifteen-want Witt; the
Morehouse Clarion wants j. G. Mon
cure the Lincoln Sentinel wants w.
B. Spencer; the Richland Beacon
and West Baton Rouge Sugar Plan
ter-twO-want F. Il. Nichols; the
st. Mary .Reriem wants Don Caffrey !;
the De Soto Democrat and Colfax
ChrOnicle-two-want j. b. Elan, of
De Soto, and the East Feliciana
Patriot Democrat wants Il. B. Lyons,
of East Feliciana.--N. 0. Democrat.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-06
=
Did.

BREWER-In this parish, it the fam
lily residence, August 18th, 167D, Charles,
son Of A. A. and g. +. Brcwef, aged i've
yeaYs and four. monthA
Liberty and Summit, Miss, pspsrs
please copy.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-06
ATTORNEYS.

H,HONAS B. DUPREE, Attorney and
i Counselor ut Law. Office: No. 6,
Pixies Row, Baton Rouge, In. Will
practice in the State and Federal courts.
maYX
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-06

B Cy UGAK COOLERS-l have on hand q
10 finelot ofseco,ti- hand Sugar Coolers,
which will sell ut y very low figure.
WIN. GARIG.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-06

DOCK SALT-.Just received, 5 tons Of
IN Rock Salt, suitable for sailing stock,
and for sale at low figure by
WIN. GARIG.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-06

N7ERRA GOTTA WARE---Flower Va
L scs, Hanging Baskets and Lawn
Vases, in great variety, at prices to snit
the times, at WIN. GARlG'S.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-11

The state OF New Jersey is agitated through
out its length and breadth over the Sunday
Question" The elements opposing each other
on this issue are both extreme The "nberal ~
element insists that there shall be Sunday ex-
cursions, that liquor saloons shall be allowed
to keep door open without moestaton and
that innocent" games may be INDUCED in.
The opposing element demands most rigid OBJ
seryance OF the sabbath. and that laws shall be
enacted and enforced to prevent any sort of re-
creation on that day. The question has at
tained such prominence that it IS TO be brought
before the legislature this winter for settle
ment. Each element is prepared to be present
In force In the legislative halls and demand that
its principles shall be carried out. In contend
ing over this question men have laid aside
party feeling and party ties, and it is probable
that this issue will exercise considerable infiu-
ence upon the politics OF the state next year.
Ii the iaw-making power shall take one side of
the question it will array the other side against
1t, and the feeling is so bitter that should
middle course be pursued il would, likely dis
satisfy both elements. Both the political par
ties are watching this question closely, and are
endeavoring TO trim their sails so as to make
capital out OF it,