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Louisiana capitolian., 1879-07-26
FIRE ON THE STEAMER DANIEL
DREW.

ALBANY, July l0.--'rhc report that
an attempt was made to blow up the
steamboat Daniel Drew, Of the Pco'
ple's Line, running to New York, is
corroboratad by the passengers.
About o'clock this uorning, when
the boat was near Hudson, IN alarm
of fire was sounded. The saloon was
then filled with smoke which came
from the powder. Three inside state
rooms bad been blown into one and
the windows and glass doors of the
adjoining rooms were shattered. The
scene was one of the Widest confu
sion. Tho saloon was filed with pco-
pie only half dressed, some of whom
could hardly he restrained from jump
ing overheard. The fire which fol-
lowed the explosion was pmmptl y ex-
tinguishcd. One person was injured
in putting out tho fire. 1t is thought
an attempt was made by u gang OF
pickpockets to create a paaic, SO as to
give them a chance to rob the passen-
gers, n large number being on board,
bound for fashionable watering places.
An investigation was Immediately
made into the cause of the explosion,
but the party who engaged the state
room which contained the powder
could not be found to-day. However,
young man who had been seen to
place the box in the room was seen
coming off the boat with it and was
arrested.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-07-26
FINED FOR KISSING HIS WIFE.

A husband was fined two dollars
and halfand imprisoned for twenty
four hours for kissing his wife and Of
fering her u five dollar note without
the judges permission. How beauti-
full is law! We respectfully asked the
Judge to explain it to yc dazed editor.
The judge gave us book ofpity tor
our deep ignorance, and we gathered
from him that the wife had sued for
u separation, and been assigned her
mothers donlicilc, during the suit,
and tho husband enjoined from dis
turbing or molesting her there; that
on u Sunday previous, his wife being
sick in bed, surrounded by sympa-
thizin. lady friends, he outhanked the
outpoAs, and after n short stirmish
of words with his mother n-law,
passed into the room, kissed his sick
wife, asked her how she felt, offered
her money, and as she made no an
swcr, after remaining silently ut the
bedside n few moments, gently letir-
ed. He was ruled for contempt Of
court in disobeying the restraining
order, and tho judge was in duty
bound to vindicnte the authority Of
the court, although as u man he keen
ly felt the dclicacy of his task and the
peculiar hardship of tho case. We
innocently remarked that We under
stood it all now, as long as there was
u mothcr-in-law in tho casc.--Si
Charles Herald.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-07-26

TO marry one man while loving and
loved by another is about the most
grievous fault that woman can COM
init. 1t is a sin against delicacy,
against kindness and truth. 1t in
wolves double treachery and cruelty.
1t involves wollnding the spirit,
withering the heart, perhaps blighting
and soiling the soul Of one who is
abandoned and betrayed. Itinyolves
the speedy disenchantment Of the one
who is m0cked by the shadow where
he was promised tho substance, and
who grasps only the phantom, sonlless
beauty, and the hnsk, the shell, the
skeleton ofa dead affection. 1t entails
ceaseless deception at home and
abroad, by day and night, at down.
sitting and uprising; deception in
every relation, deception in the ten
derest and most endearing moments
of existence. 1t makes the whole of
life a weary, degraded unrewarded
life. A right-mindcd woman can
scarcely lay q deeper sin upon her
soul, or one more certain to bring down
arfulexpiation.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-07-26
PIG-SKIN GAPS.
Shoe Leather Reporter.

A merchant in Bangor, Me-, many
years ago, opened a store in one of the
thriving towns in the northern part Of
that State, where he found sale for
a great many goods that had become
"out of fashion," Among other arti-
clcs sent to his country store were n
lot Of pig skin caps, which, however,
proved too mnch for the genius Of his
salesman, ann they lay in stock for a
long time. One day the merchant
visited the town where his store was
located, and, noticing the pig-skin
caps, inquired if any had been sold.
"Not one," responded the salesman;
"no one will purchase them" "Very
WE'LL" said the owner, "have them all
taken to the back part of the store,
brushed up clean, and put in the win
dow next Monday morning." On the
ensuing Sunday the merchant, made
his appearance ut the village church,
dressed in best broadcloth, with u
heavy gold watch chain dangling from
his vest and q pig-skin cap jauntily
set on the side of his head. On Mon
day the sale of the pig-skin caps com
menced, and continued until the whole
lot was disposed of,
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-07-26
DARKTES, TAKE NOTICE.

Tho Bnzos, Texas Pilot, publishes
q letter from the Governor Of Kansas
to u colorcd citizen Of Bryan in re-
gard to the renewal Of tho coloretl
people of the South to that State, and
the inducements held out to them.
The letter is dated Topeka, June
9th, from which we make the fol-
lowing pointed extract:
Up to the present time about four
thousand colorcd people have arrived
in Kansas, the ,greatcr portion OF
whom have been IN destitute condl-
ton aud have depended npon the
charities of the hAmane people OF the
North to prevent, them from actual
suffering. No l;nds, no provision,
team or other ain is guaranteed by
the State of Kanaas to any class OF
immigrants, ands all reports to the
contrary are false, and circulated by
the enemies of tl,e colorcd people and
to their detrimcns. Kansas offers no
Inducements to aiy one class Of i'm
grants that is n3t alike offered to
every class.
So our colored friends win SEQ that
four thousand il more than Coy. st.
John can stomach, and he advises
them to stay awa;y'. Besides the home
of refuge established for them in ST.
Louis has been suspended, and they
will no longer be afforded comfortable
lodgings in that city. But experience
is the best lesson ii-go onl
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-07-26
RESISTING AN OFFICER.
TIE KILLING OF J. II. NETTLES--ONE
or TIE sHERNr's POSSE SEVERELY
WOUNDED.

On last Wednesday morning dis
patch came to Kayvifle from Girard
that j. II. Ncttles, had been killed ut
the house ofB. Davis, Morehouse par-
ish, by Lem Scott, Sheriff of Richland
and posse, and that one of tho posse
had been mortally wounded by J. II.
Nettles.
The town was in q state Of excite
ment until late in the evening, when
Sheriff Scott came in and from him we
learn the following facts, to-wit:
Information came to him that J. H.
Ncttles wac at tho house of Mr.. Davis,
on the nortl, side of Iafourche Lake,
in Morehouse parish. The sheriff
called to his assistance w. B. Hester,
Jno. b. Davis and N. II. Collins, and
they repaired to the place, took their
positions in and around the yard Of
the house where j. II. Nettlcs was
supposed to be sleeping. Ten or fif-
teen minutes before day break the
dogs commenced barking. Nettles
was lying on the gallery asleep, but
the sheriff and posse did not recognize
him sufficiently until he awoke and
started into the room; he was then
hailed by Mr.. Collins but refused to
stop. lie went in and seized his
double barrel shot gun, thrust it out
ut the window, with tho words: 'Look
out God d-n you," and wounded Mr..
Hester who was just on the outside Of
the fence. He then set the gun down,
picked up his pistol and fired several
shots. At this time Sheriff Scott came
around near Mr.. Hester. and started
for tho door. Nettles seeing him, and
being unable to bring his gun to bear
without leaning out at the window,
leant forward and fired at Sheriff
Scott, but Mr.. Collins, quick as thought
fired ut Nettles simultaneously scat
tering his (NettlesO brains. J. H..
Nettlcs fell back and expired in half
an hour. Mr.. Hester was then cared
for, laid down near the crib, and
sheriff Scott went to Oak Ridge for
the doctor and hack. Mr.. Hester
was carried to the Riddle where he
could have the best attention.
It will be remembered that j. II.
Nettlcs shot and killed X. II. Kelly
last summer, and it was in attempting
to execute this warrant that this sad
occurrence took place. c.--Rayrile Bea-
con.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-07-26
TIE CLOSING HOUR.

At that moment on Inst "Wednesday
night, when the impressive voice Of
the lonored and honorable President
Of the Convention sent forth its clear
though trcmulous accents through the
stilled assenablage, announcing that
the. end had come, u deep feeling Of
sadness pcrvaded our heart, as we
scanned the attentive faces Of our col
leagues who had now become our
frieuds. The joy that VIC felt but a
few minutes ago ut the thought of
our early return home, had vanished.
There they were all, from The North,
the South, the East and the West,
and the Crescent City, too, Of our
beloved Louisiana; hearts patriotic
and true; fearless and outspolcn in
debate; independent MEN--courte-
GUS, gentlemanly and friendly though,
ut all times.
The gaycl was about to give the
signal Of dissolution. The hands that
we grasped warmly few minutes
later, in token Of adieu, in many cases
for the last time, would soon separate ;
our heart was filed with earnest
wishes for the future welfare and hap
Wness of them all And we know
that theirs responded to ours!
Those present can never forget this
last scene, tho adjournment sine die
Of the Constitutional Convention of
the State of Louisiana in the year
1879. None of TINT lcvity, or want of
decorum that but too frequently char
acterizes such occasions, was to be
seen. A great duty had been per-
formed, and the result would soon be
transmitted to n long suffering and
anxious people.
May they find that peace and psos-
perity IN the laws submitted to their
consideration that their past misfor-
tunes cntitle them ut last to receive
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-07-26
AN INTERESTING CASE.

On Monday last quite an interest
ing case came up before his Honor,
Judge Montgomery. 1t appears that
one Fred Tucker lived with a woman
from 1867 to 1871, and that there are
several children; that they were never
married; that one boy grew up large
enough to be useful and that the said
Tucker took said boy from the mother
about one year ago. The father came
after him on the 9th of this month,
took him off, the mother applied to
the District Attorney, pro. tenn, Hon.
P, II. Toler, who filed an information
against Tucker. On Monday the trial
came off; it was proven that the father
had paid doctors bill, &c. He was
found guilty and sentenced to the
Parish Jail for Is minutes and to pay
costs ofprosecution. -Rayrille Beacon.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-07-26
LOCATION OF STATE CAPITAL.

The act If the convention in To-
cating the State cnpitalat Baton Rouge
will meet with the almost entire
appreciation Of the people Of this
portion Of Louisiana.
We have made this measure q spe-
Ciality from the beginning, and the
reasons urged inits behalf have been,
we think fully verified in tie proceed
ings Of the present convention, espe-
cially upon the subject Of the Settle-
ment Of the question Of the public
debt. The local combinations sur
rounding the City Of New Orleans
including the Press, tho Lottery
Companies, Bondholders, and other
nomed mOnopollcs, have been suffl-
cient to carry nearly every important
measure favorable to their interest,
and which was adverse to tho interest
Of the people Of the other portions Of
tho State. It was clearly manifest that
the sense Of the convention was at
first against tho payment Of the whole
oftIle fraudulent debt, md would have
successfully resisted I'LL the unjust and
fraudulent portions Of it as reported
by the majority Committee but for the
combination Of these influences in the
City Of New Orleans in favor Of tho
spectators and ROndholders interest
in this debt. This affords us ono
morsel Of comfort amidst the gloom
and disappointment that surrounds
us in the settlement Of the debt ques-
tion. If we should have a now con-
stitution we may rejoice in the fact
that we will bo more likely to have an
honest and impartial expression Of the
views and feelings Of the people
through their representatives, un-
controlled by the pernicious influences
Of rings and monopolies, antagonistic
to the general good Of the State. We
regard this net Of the convention as
one of justice to the people ofthe State,
and fully in accord, with their feelings
and interest, financially and politi-
cally. Whatever may DO our course
in regard to the adoption or rejection
Of the new constitution; we should
never cease to regard this measure, as
one fraught with the greatest redecm-
ing tendencies to the general good, and
public welfare Of the people Of the
State Of 1Ouisiana.--Sabine SouthrOn.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-07-26
A BANK PRESIDENT AND CASHIER
ARRESTED.

PITTsBURG, Suly l9.--This morn
ing George II. Riddle, president, and
James II. Riddle, cashier of the de-
funct Franklin Savings Bank of Ale
gheny, were arrested on q charge Of
conspiracy to deflaud, brought by
David McFerran, representing the
board of,directors of the savings bank.
The Franklin Bank suspended in the
fall of 1877, anda subsequent exam
ination Of the books showed that the
funds had been absorbed by the pres
ident and cashier, father and son, lin
firms of which they were members.
Notes of these firms to a large amount
were discounted by tho defendants
without the knowledge of tho direc-
tors or stockholders Of the bank, who
were individually liable. The insti-
tuition has paid dollar for dollar to de-
positors, and failing in all efforts to
compel the officials to disgorge, a suit
for Conspiracy was instituted. The
defendants waived a hearing, and
gave bail to answer at court.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-07-26

The Vienna Sentinel referring to
the different candidates spoken of by
the papers Of the State for Governor,
objects to the whole fthem, and says {:
"Our man is a good Democrat. He
has never swcrved from his duty. He
has always advocated that which
would rebound to the interest of the
whole people. He is as pure as the
snowdrift, and to him will we give
our support, when the time arrives.
Until then we will remain silent"
We would remind our esteemed
confverc that it is wrong to Waste SO
much fragrance. COme--te1l! Let
those sweet words of inspiration fan
the dear patriots noble brow
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-07-26
COL. E. W. ROBERTSON.

While paying his respects to tho
CArIToLIAN office this week, our in
defatigable Congressman, Col. +. w.
Robertson, incidentally explained the
operative principles of the levce COM
mission bill, which he so Industrious
ly engineered th'pugh Congress. 1t
was an utter waste of time and labor
to attempt to get specific appro-
priation from the general government
for the purpose of building lcyccs on
the Mississippi riecr, such u measure
having failed at each different at
tempt since the war. In nfact there was
no deGuite means ,of ascclta,ning any
thing like the cost of such u project,
rs the river had meyer been properly
surveyed. This ii tho argument in
variably used against n proposition to
appropriate money for rbulding levees.
The bill, though perhaps not quite 80
active as some mag wish, will in the
end overcome the difficulty. 1t sub
mits the matter td u commission of
engineers, one of thc prime duties of
which will be to survey the river.
This will give then u practical knowl-
edge of it's mcand,vings, and the best
theory for perma'lcnt Improvement,
as well rs an accurate estimate Of it's
cost. These problems once solved, the
commission will recommend an ap-
preparation sufficient to meet the
ends, and Congress viii not fail to
take the necessary legislation. The
object is, improvement ut once solid
and pcrmancnt--as deeper channel, q
more rapid Notwithstanding that
will carry off the volume of water
without obstructior, and thus pre-
vent ovcrilows upon scientific princi-
pies. The great accomplishment of
MIR. Eads by the jctsy system has as
tonished tho scientific world. We
now have u thirty foot channel at the
mouth of the river, where heretofore
the lightest draught steamships found
trouble in crossing at certain periods
of the year, and if the system works
successfully at one point, why not ut
another9 Steamboat pilots have for
some time acknowledged that the cur
rent of the river nearly as high up as
this point has gained swiftncss from
some source, and the jettics at the
mouth is the only medium through
which accountability can be traced.
Col. Robertson also thinks that at
the next regular session of Congress
he will be able to work through the
resolution donating tic Garrison
Grounds to tho Louisiana State
University and Agricultural and Me-
chanical College.
While on the subject of improve
ments he suggested the Importance of
extending the Grosstetc Railroad to
the Atchafalaya section of the coun-
try, and it strikes us as of such great
Importance to Baton Rouge . that we
expect to refer to it in tho future.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-07-26
A CAPTAIN WALKS OFF HIS SHIP

New YORK, July l9.-Ihe steamer
Langshaw, of the new Belfast direct
limo which left here yesterday, return
ed to port early this morning without
her captain, he being reported lost
overheard last night off Fire Island.
The vessel now lies anchored off Sta
ten Island. Capt. Balm was about
forty two years of age, and his death
has occasioned much regret in ship
ping circles. A report signed by
Chas. Barglcy, mate; Henry Steele,
engineer, and Frank McAdams, wheel.
man, says that they were employed
in setting the foresail when they heard
a whistle aft. They thought it was
the captain wanting something. They
went aft, when the man at the wheel
called out that the captain wal lked
over the half round, and that he had
been whistling for about five minutes.
They turned the ship round on the
opposite course for about five minutes,
lowered the boat, ordered the sailors
to pull round in a circle for about half
an hour, but could not see anything.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-07-26

The war about to be brought to a
close in Africa, by Cetewayo making
ovcrtures for peace, is one which
brings less glory and more shame to
England than any she has ever en-
gagged in. To have her splendid
regiments cut to pieces by q horde of
naked savages, and her armies kept at
bay, makes the termination of the
struggle somewhat of q defeat for her
and q triumph for her opponent.
She can hope for no indemnity,
although the war has cost her near
ly seventy million dollars and the
lives of nearly fifteen hundred men,
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-07-26
NEGRO KANSAS EMIGRATION.
SUSPENSION or RELIEF WORK.

ST.. LOUIS. July 2l.--Janes Z. Yea
man, president Of the sanitary coln-
Gil, who undertook some time ago to
relieve the necessities Of tho negro ref
ugees arriving from the South, has
given up tho attempt for want of
funds.
The Refuge, established by him
closed last Saturday night, and par
ties arriving afterwards had to camp
out on wharves and levees.
lie says an effort will be made to
inform negroes III the South, who mny
be contemplating emmigration, that
they must not expecthclp inst. Louis.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-07-26
LIFE IN TEXAS
Galveston News.

Nine diguised, well armed men took
possession Of Hamburg's store, Tepce
creek, near Staked plain, and covering
the clerks and Others with their pistols,
they robbed tho store ofall the money,
arms and ammunition. They then at
tackled q camp party en- route to Lead
vile, taking them BY surprise, shoot
ing Mr.. Anderson, who attempted
resistance. They took about S3OO
and all the live stock Of tho party.
After leaving the vicinity they went
to Blanc0 canon and robbed the store
Of Conrad T. Roth of $500 worth Of
provisions, arms. etc. They are be-
lieved to b0 the nortorions Reeves
gang from Lincoln county, New Mexi-
co. The rangers will pursue them.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-07-26
loRERF fBs|pE1soJArLY.


The Alfalfa corespe ndpn1 81 tha
81 r,t,,. l.s..,,I ,,,,.... ,..,..r. A.. -
:. ~ pun INV ..''' "
] ven. oDert IoomOs onshy:
~ Toombs soys henevcr said le
would fiye q call tho IA q his slaves
at tl,c lbot u Duhker H Monument.
but says stlft wdsla fancy lie started
by Jack Hale. Of New Hampshiro.,
Once when III. Tootnbs declined TO
take place III the Confcdersie States
Senate. which Wa mid 10 he oi)en f0r
him. . ftiend sai1. s1,llerc are few men
who have tho chance 70 eet such 8
place., Yes ne ssid. .and q id
sight fewer, who can refase them.'
Gen. Toomis was i flne soldier and q
brilliant fighter. Gen. 14ongservet
once said Is me: 4 have aeen fim Ii,
battle often, and naycr ssw q Drawer
man leaa i brigade, He \ auite
wealthy his estate being valued at
probably tsOO,()CO. He 6oual,t lO(l-.
GOO acres Of Texas lands In tie infsn-
cy a that S.ate, It twelve or ffteen
cents an sc;e. II Il now wofth from
"a to e1O psr acre, but No III 1Old
&c, 600 or 10000 acres. nis income
from his practice has reached 10000
per annum. He - 4 priDcely liver,
but q most careful financier. Beneath
all his apparent recklessness there ~
. current Of shrewd business sense
that leads him to drive a sharp trade
and knit n bargain. lndced, tie recks
less manner Of Mr. T0ombs y ~ an
index Of his character. In action he
is really conservative and prudent,
and is usually q safe adviser. There
arc few men who ever 10 fully enjoyed
tho confidence Of his people ~ Mr..
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-07-26
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
PIANO
Tuning Il and Repairing.

DROF. J. s. LAvERTY, Instructor Of
i. Music in the Louisiana Institution
for the Blind, respectfully announces to
the people Of Baton Rouge and vicinity
that he will tune and repair pianos at
tho most reasonable rates. An expo
ricnce Of years gives him thorough
knowledge Of the business, and he guar
aDtses satisfaction, or no charge is made.
A trial is Ill he asks.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-07-26

Ex-Tax Collector X. G.. Waldron
has been arrested in North Adams,
Mass, charged with embezzling one
hundred thousand dollars of the pub
JIG funds. He was q Radical fire
eater, and delighted in abusing the
people of the South. We expect soon
TO hear that the editor of the Clcve-
land Herald has been arrested for
burglary.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-07-26

1t is stated that although he never
proclaimed his charities and often
m,tAe it the condition of n gift that it
should not be published, the late
Baron Lionel Gle Rothsclild was a
man most generous in giving. Enor-
nous as his income was it is said that
more than u tithc of it was applied
of charitable works.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-07-26

Drs. White and Smythc, two emf
ncnt physicians OF New Orleans, after
u thorough examination of the report
ell cases of yellow fevcrat Handsboro,
Miss, announce that they are of ma
larial type.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-07-26

A special dispatch to the Atlslta,
Ga, Constitution says that q Mormon
preacher was killed in Cato0sa coun-
ty by a mob last Tuesday. Georgia
can't tolerate bigamists yet it occurs
to- us legal procedure would have
been lust us c0cctual.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-07-26

Two old Texas herders, who had
just buried a neighbor, got to discuss
ing religion. One asked the other
how pious he thought it was possible
for man to get in this world if he was
in real earnest. "Wa'al," said the
other renectiveIy, "I think if a man
gets so't he can swop steers or trade
horses without lying, 'at he'd better
pull out for the better land before he
has a relapse
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-07-26

From the Seymour, Ind, Republican
wo learn that II young lady of that
city was lately found by her father in
one of the basest novels in that city,
bcastly intoxicated. She had made
the acquaintance Of drummer
through the medium of handkerchief
Irritation, with the above result. On
account of her fathers pistol missing
sirc, the drummer escaped.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-07-26

For shining example of border
civilization it is only necessary to re-
fer to the official information received
at Washington, which shows what
the white thieves have been doing for
the Red Cloud Indians. Seven hun
dred horses have been stolen from
these Indians in q few weeks. The
Spotted Tail Indians have lost sever
al thousand horses in the same way
within the past two years, and yet
the Indians continue pcaceable.