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Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-04
THE INTER-OOEAN BLOOMING"

Were it not that its designs arc 81
transparent, We would say that it is
passing strange indeed to sec the
Chicago Inter- Ocean, one Of the BIT
tcrest enemies Of the South, advoca-
ting the nomination Of tho man whom,
it characterized in the past as lead
der Of the blood thirsty, staggering
banditti Of Louisiana.
How the Radical party could sin
ccrely desire to have Gen. Ogden be-
come Governor Of this State, is u
mystery that for ono, We confess, We
cannot solve.
That tho Inter Ocean, and tho seal
lawag papers Of Louisiana should all
be found on that side, is q suro indi-
cation to us that they hope to adj
vance the interest Of tho Republican
party, by having Gen. Ogden nomi-
mated.
We know that they do not for u
moment believe that he would favor
their party, in the least. Therefore,
dispassionate thinkers, cannot fail to
detect their real object.
Here is the text Of the curious ar.
gument advanced by the Inter- Ocean:
In tho leading Southern city, New
Orleans, for instance, hundreds of men
who have hitherto been affirmative
Bourbons, and in many cases White
Leaguers, are organizing against the
old Democratic ring, and have even
rendered the gubcrnatorial nomination
to the White League chief, Ogden, in
deliberate defiance Of tho rings candi-
date, Wilt, the present Lieutenant
Governor of Louisiana. Wilt is o mere
politician Ogden is merchant Of high
standing, has always refused to hold
office, and is said to be warmly favored
by the present Governor, Nichols. 1t
will be seen that this is an interesting
complication. Witt commands amono-
poly of the sympathics of tho ignorant
element of the Democracy; Ogden tho
sympathics of the intelligent Democrats,
who have something to lose, and there
fore, to he defended. Behind Wilt
stands l.. A. Burke, the Democratic
chief and hero Of the notorious Wormlcy
conference. The very elements to which
alone President Hayes has looked to
rescue Louisiana have at last thrown Oft
the Bourbon yoke and avow a wholesome
and conservative purpose.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-04
NEWS SUMMARY,

London, Sept. a.-The Pail Mall
Gazette, in a leading article, comedies
that the complaints Of the Irish
tenant farmers are mostly genuine,
and that they are for the moment IN.
able to pay their rent, and that they
believe In their right to remain Of,
the land in every event. They are
fresh from tho exhortations Of the
most popular politician Of Ireland
meaning Mr.. Parnell) to stick to
their homesteaas ut whatever conse-
quence. Ifa General refusal to pay
rent is followed by wholesale cvvic.
ton this agains will almost certainly
be followed by a series of aglnrian
murders, and unless the Irish execu-
tive is prepared to support landlords
by measures amounting to little less
than military occupation Of a large part
ofthe country; landlords will have to
choose between virtually coDceding
tenants claims, fixity of tenure, and
giving the signal for an outbreak Of
something hardly distinguishable
from civil war. The anti.tenant agi-
tation is only one among other symp-
toms Of the general unrest Of Ireland;
for the moment it is urgent, but even
if the worst pinch Of sgrarian dis
tress were relieved by q universal re-
duction of rent, there would still be
much to disq9iet us in the condition
of the country. The enthusiasm by
which Mr.. Parnell's progress has
been attended has infinitely weak
ened the hands of the more moderate
Home Rulers and emboldened the
ultras, and among its first results was
somewhat to precipitate the proposal
to assemble a national convention.
The fate Of this particular project is
at present uncertain, but the agita-
ton upon which the more violent Sec
ton Of the Home Rulers have entered
will in one shape or another produce
it's acknowledgements.
Berlin, SEPT. 3.-The Tines Ber-
lin correspondent says that the cleo
tions which take place to-day and
next Tuesday will be the most crit
cal in thirty years. The issue by
common admission is reduced to 4
simple personal one for or against
Prince Bismark. The correspondent
expresses the belief that the Liberal
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-04
THE BABY is BORN.

On Thursday the Independents met
at Pixies Hall, some Thirty five il,
number. They were in tho best Of
spirits, and arc evidently jovial and
reckless set Of free lanccrs. They
were exceedingly courteous to the
representatives Of the press, for
which kind treatment we extend our
thanks. Mr.. Henry Won Phul, In his
usual good humorcd style, presided
over the meeting and opened the
scance, not with prayer, but with q
few appropriate remarks, SO we were
told, having arrived too late to hear
them. Mr.. Worden Dougherty acted
as Secretary. Their proceedings will
he seen in another column.
As we sat there noting the pro-
ceedings, listening to their dcclara-
tons to oppose and fight the old Demo-
cratic party, whose principles areim-
planted in our heart to stay there as
long as the breath of life remains with
in US, we could not realize that these
were the same men, who in the dark
days of the past, we counted among
the most devot ed and truest Oppo-
nents of the Radical party.
We felt sad indeed to see that be-
cause of complaints based upon the
occupancy ola few paltry Offices by
either one set or another, these
men could bring themselves to the
point Of attempting to band together
for the purpose of tearing down the
banner that has at last saved our peo-
pie, and has brought back peace and
good government to our State and
parish.
There were those there whose
friendship we have priced very
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-04
HOW HBIFLoPPRD.
TWAS WILT IN l076-'rfs OGDEN IN
SIS 1919. ii

4Ha.ftjs -i--- ..4f1.tg .4t
"A change came 4'er tho spirit of my
dreams"
The most reckless lofty political
somersault that We have witnessed
for long time has just been execn.
ted by the Hon. r. John Ellis, as viii
be seen by the following letter, which
explains itself: THE N. o. Democrat
says. "a = ~
The recent severe and unjust attacks
made In public speeches by Hon. +. John
Ellis against Hon. l.. A. Wiltz recall d
letter written by tho former to tho latter
gentleman, from which We give the fol-
lowing extracts. The glarihx inconsis.
tency Of Mr.. Elliss conduct II ut once
disclosed, and thespublic will naturally
wonder what Inns Wrought 10 sudden and
remarkable . chuhge in the gcntleman's
viowS. 'a
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,. J
Washington, d. C., April 4, 1876.
Hon. l.. <. Witt, corner Royal and
Cont streets, Now Orleans. l,a:
Ny Dear AIre{-Your note reached
me some ton days. ngo, and hail not
expected, almost ilaily, TO 20 to New
Orleans, would have answered.
|. -
As to our State politics, We must l,e
united and mot permit our people to
think Of defeat. :We can and inust car
~ tho State. whether it bc under your
lead or Nichols, or McEnsry, or Mon.
cure, or any other honest Democrat.
You know my prcference. told you
plainly l WAS for McEnery II he sought
the nomination. believe the State
owes II to him. After him no man in
the State before you, aud l will give to
your support all that can bring.
We al know that in those elements Of
character which 60 to make the able
executive officer, you are unsurpassed by
any Lonisianian, and your devotion and
courage rcnderyou = fitting leader. But
I want you to make no mistake. II you
are sure Of yoar ground, 20 ahead.
II there IL u serious d0nbt, then come
here to Congress, which you can do
without struggle, and then bide your
time. Pardon mo for intruding counsel.
But you know l Am your friend, and l
do want to sce You crowned with the
highest hOnors pur beloved State can
bestow. That is;my excuse.
Love to Charley Cavanac and other
friends. With love, ! am sincerely
yours, +. JOHN ELLIS.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-04

In 1876 all hands turned out, and
despite Brooke's Battalion Of U. S.
troops, Nichols and Wilt stumped
the State; "our wind tanners went
from ward to ward, shooting their
mouths off. All this added to the
fearless and intelligent manner with
which the campaign was conducted,
won back East Baton Rouge by six
hundred majority.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-04

40
Grath entered the room. and Woro
received With vocifarona cheerinr.
In rssDonse - nresnt oalls M. RootR.
to nnr,insa e. SSs..,W ~ ~
. ~. ' 20 Oe1'" sau ~ sul
~, ~ Z.
lnas OWN . tno. Wy 80 Deeociosc
party o. tIlispetish I'D eeen co9tso!lse,
nc Wa loroeo 20 c. Ah thanks 20 Z
w r.rt"ss - 80 s in ..S 9w y.
tiyes and his xsre ias,s.t -, -. :. Ia IN.
II was proposcdto u behave q % merit
tho support of tho people. They wsre
only In opposition: to The Donaoefatic
party 0f this parish. in l676. q the
Democratic candtfste for 6hesix he
had carried their banner through that
campaign, snd had filled tiat ollcs two
years. He left Il = the people 70 ny
whether ho had actad w0ethily In tho
above or'not. nc was sorry teday to
find opposed TO him men who had stood
by him previously. While his opponents
were stsbbing. him III the back. be PRO-
posed to meet than lAce to fAce. "A
good ticket hsd been nominated and
one that deserved tobe supported. The
Democratic party had done wrong and
they were only ondeavoring 10 correct
It. He wanted no ring, nor no return-
ing boards. The votOn would decide
between thc,n and the ring. Az their
Standard bearer for Sheriff he wonM
leave nothing undoile to lead them to
victory. as.... ,,s
Mr.. McGrath slSO arose In answer
to repeated calls and said:
Fellow Independents :--I did nat come
among You for tho purpose Of getting
Office. It 10 only to- vindicste nv repur
tstion sssailed q it:has bssn because Of
tho position ] have assumed In politics.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-04

The N. 0. T7me5 congratulates it.
self upon having reached its seven
teenth birthday. 1t goes Oh to boast
howe Independent journal it has
been, and how fearlessly it runs with
the hare to-day and with the hounds
Tomorrow. How Ogden was a ban
ditti at one time, and how he is a
spotless patriot at another. How
the people Of Louisiana are rascals
because they don't want to pay Kel-
logg's seven per cent interest, and
how it will soon say they are bully
fellows if they will only vote for the
debt ordinance. How tho Democratic
leaders. who have whipped out the
Packardites, arc corrupt ring, and
how Beattie will soon be a splendid
fellow. Pshaw! an Irishman's flea.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-04

Bro. Annis has n letter from Ter
reb0nne, the drift of which we can
not exactly catch. What does your
man mean, William9 He says the
CArrroLIAN is ~ simple rs an infant
because We stated that Terrcbonne
went for Nichols in 1876. Are we
mistaken Give your correspondent
n nasal douche, or put him on ice.
He's sick :!
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-04

The N. q. Times threatens y bolt,
if Gen. Ogden is not nominated. BY
MI means, the Convention must con-
sidor this warning, else great ca
lamity will befali us. II Mr.. Clinton
bolts (his doors) the Radical p"rty
will DO without q staunch ally
that's oil!
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-04

THE CAPITAL REsTAURANT.-Mr, A.
Gronchy, announces in another column
that he is ready for business. He is an
A l Chef de cpisine, and will serve his
customers in New Orleans style. His
Wines, Liquors and Cigars, are of the
best, and everything else will be tip top.
Mr.. Gronchy was connected with the
Restaurant Camors, in the Crescent City,
and knows how to do things "brown."
lie also keeps good rooms for travellers.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-04

Like Gen. John Pope, tho Hon. +.
John Ellis, no they say, having issued
several booming mnnifestoes, intends
to establish his Headquarters in the
saddle" during his sojourn here next
,ron1,
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-04

We seriously object to have men
como to the primaries to nominate
candidates that they want us to sup
port, while they intend to vote as
they please at the election. Sance
for the goose ought to DO sauce for
tho gander.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-04

A good soldier goes to his COM
mand every time the enemy is sig
nailed. TO dodge to-day is to give
comfort to the opponents of the Dem
ocratic party. Go to the polls, and
by so doing you will register your
name among those who, knowing
that Democratic principles are indy
ing, do not fear to proclaim their al
lcgiance to that glorious old party.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-04

A Big FlGHT.-Onr neighbor of tho
-Adrocate has been booming furiously
all along. The end of his troubles,
however, will soon be reached. He's
on the same side as Major General
E. John in this campaign, with whom
he has marched up the hill, and is
now coming down again. We do
hope that We'll shoot in the same d.
rectiOn after the nominations are
made. Wen make friends then,
won't we 7
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-04

THE vERANDAH HoUsE.-Signor Gre
monini has completely retitted his reg
taurant and the comfortable apartments
overhead. He is supplied with a fine
stock Of wines, liquors and cigars, and
with fresh oysters, fish and other delica-
cies, he is prepared to do ample justice to
all who call at his House. Satisfied that
the good time is coming he intends to
take a hand in the race for large pat
ronage. From all indications he means
to do the right thing by all those who
are going to give him a trial.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-04

What kind Of Il Democrat is he
who participates in party primary
or u convention, and when the cleo
ton takes place blooms for candidates
who are not on the regular ticket'
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-04

Hon. Z. John Ellis has been in
Congress several years, and is not
yet a'politician, us is shown by his ou-
logium, Of General Ogden, whom
he styles "the best beloved
and most illustrious citizen in
our State. Mr.. Ellis ought to know
that hell hurt the feelings of several
old ROSTERS, who think they're "somc
pumpkins" themselves.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-04

A White (9) League has lately been
formed composed of N. 0. Times, Alex
andria We the People, Amitc City In
dependent, Morgan City Reriew, West
Baton Rouge Sugar P'a"tcrand Baton
Rouge Herald. How is that for hight
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-04

No one is compelled to vote ut n pri-
mary election, but when he does
even though it be Il blank ticket--hc
is in honor bound to stand by the
whole ticket. Such is the rule Of all
political parties.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-04

The Fourteenth Of September did
not save this parish worth a cent, for
in November Of the same year our
fellows got red-hot, called their tick
ct the "White Mans Tickot,' and
tho Radicals elected theirs by eleven
hundred minority.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-04

40 bc or not to be--that ,is the
question" We mean by this that a
Democratic ticket ought to Ike select
cd by men who intend to stand by
that party through thick and thin. No
others need apply.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-04
FOR GOVERNOR

How long does u mans political
standing keep, when he follows eve
nv boom that IL made against what
he says Ia his partyf
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-04

"What's that about the State being
40 sick TINT no other man but Doc
tor Ogden can save 1t 7" said an old
lady across the way yesterday.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-04
HOW We APPLES SWIM.

HOW WE APPLES SWIM.
II looks TO us that somebody is be-
hind tic scenes counseling 'the hoys''
to boom In unison for Ogden, and We
opine that no good IL intended to ln
done the Democratic party or the
State either. Let Us look ut tho fol-
lows q little:
The New Orleans Times, ~ every
ono knows, il in tho hands Of Clinton,
Stoutemeyer, ct als., with Kellogg M
a rider III the Underground, 20 they
say. 1t may not Ike SO.
The Alexandria We the People il
the same Radical paper that was
thrown into a nj some time ago. It
was said to have had Mad Wells for a
sponsor.
The Morgan City Reriew is con-
trolled by u late publisher Of Michael
Hahn's st. Charles Herald.
The Amite City Independent IL run
by noted carpet-bagger fto'a Mis-
souri,, 80 we are informed.
The West Baton Rouge Sugar Plan
ter with Harry Hymns ut its head /;
and Hyams-well, let him answer for
himself.
Then We have the Baton Rouge
Herald, a paper that has always op.
posed the Democratic party; which
for the reason that tits published here,
VIC will lot slide without entering
into its history and personnel.
And al these boys are shouting for
tic hero Of tho Fourteenth Of Scpton,-
Der!
What's that fort
We have an idea Tint these loyal
lists have caught up the idea that the
announcement Of the nomination Of
the White League organizer-Ogtlen---
would do tho "old Republican" party
some good on the eve Of the Ohio cleo
ton, which takes place on tho 18th
inst. And every body knows how
important a bearing its result will
have over the Presidential contest
next year.
Then they possibly believe that
reorganization Of their party might
be had by batting tho independents
III uniting with the broken fragments
Of tho old concern.
We may lie wrong, still it would
be we'll to consider tho matter care
fully and dispassionately, Gro tho
boom might prove costly luxury to
Louisiana.
We are for the success Of the Dem
ocric party here and elsewhere, and
will support the nominees Of the Con-
vention ~ we have always done. It is
because Of the fact that we are ever
ready to stand by our people "though
thick and thin" that we feel justified
in giving our views in plain and I'M
mistakable terms.
We therefore believe that Gen. o.
denis nomination, despite his personal
merit. would be most unfortunate and
a grievous error at this time.
Mr.. Wiltz-Governor Nichols
distinguished Lieutenant though a
strict party man, docs not occupy the
extreme position in our politics that
characterizes Gen. Ogden, and his
nomination will not excite the violent
prejudices of any class Of our citizens.
As to those virtuous and heroic (i)
Independent Journals ~ who are act
ing the part Of "claquenrs" to the
"boomers," We take it upon ourself
to tell them that their little game is
too thin-and like Daniel Tucker of
old, "they are too late to get their
supper"
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-04

We are requested to announce that the
delegates of this parish to the State Cop
vcntion, will hold a meeting at DR.. DID,
ehein's Office, opposite Pixies row, on
Monday next at 81 o'clock, a. NJ. Prompt
attendance is requested.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-04
Hon. l.. Jastrcmski. Mayor of Baton

Rouge:
Dcar-Sir-Your presence n; the River
Improvement Convention, referred to
in the accompanying circular, is earn
estly requested. you approve of the
objects of tho Convention, as we trust
you do, we respectfully request that you,
appoint delegates to represent your city
in the Convention. Such n course would
doubtless add dignity and influence to
the proceedings of the Convention and
greatly tend to secure for it's rccommen-
dations the serious aud respectful con-
slderation of the National Legislature.
With sentiments Of high regard, yours,
w. +. ROGERS,
Mayor of Quincy Illinois.
In compliance with the request con-
tanned in the above communication,
the Mayor has appointed tho follow
ing named gentlemen to represent
our city in said Convention, viz:
Messrs. VIM. Garig, Andrew Jack
son, Charles Week, John d. Fisher,
Henry Newell, B. Feibelman, Nicho-'
las Wax, Charles X. David, w. T.
Cluvcrius, A. Rosenfeld, John J.
Wax, DIR. F. NJ. BROOKS, Henry Jones,
Henry schorten, Philip Machet.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-04

Fine Job Work done at this Office.
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1879-09-12
50 Nice.

" Editing paper Ii the incest thing man
can engage in. He has all sorts of people
to please, and it 10 an old saying that in
pleasing everyone you please none; and .
truer maxim man never gave utterance TO-.
Ifi we pnblish jokes, people: e:say we are trye
ing 10 he funny and don't know how and
IL we omit Jokes they say thar We are an
old fossil. and our paper is as stale as bread
in dog days. 1--we write poetry, they SAP
We are getting spooney on some girl and
II We fail to pub.ish poetry the girls sag,
:" How awful Z Why don't he q''o II we pub-
lish household receipts OF merit, the ma
irons say, z Just az much as he knows
about 1t !" and IL we don't publish. them
they say, /" He ought to give them p when
be did they would not use them. IL we
give a complimentary notice the rest say
we are partial; and IL we don't compli-
,nent person they say she in hog, cur
dog, and other pet names not very COM
plimentary to us. live wear poor clothes
the folks say she is not TO be trusted !"
and If we wear good ones they say he.
stole them, or has been TO fire, or they
are NOT paid for" III we send in bills chat
are overdue from subscribers, they send it
along with arequest to stop the paper, and
that we are "a blasted hog !" but il We let
1T run without paying year in and year out,
and fail by this means, they say, "he
ought to have collected closer, for his pa
per is good one and ought to have gone
along"
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1879-09-12
Red Canary Birds.
Boston Transcript.

AT the London Exhibition of 1879 Mr..
Bembrose, of Derby, exhibited some red
canary birds. The birds received no prize,
however, as the jury had doubts as to the
origin of their color and believed them to
dyed. Y The following year, at the exhibi-
tion held at Whitby, the red canaries were
recognized ais new variety, and they be-
came all the rage. In nuGaeroas contr o.
versies Mr.. Bemrose had given his word
of honor that the color of the birds was
mot due to any fraudulent process, but had
really been obtained through special
mode of feeding. But as friend to
whom he had communicated bis secret had
abused his confidence and sold it, the au-
thor has believed it his duty to make known
to the public the process which he used to
obtain his results. 1t appears, according
TO him, that the birds are fed upon. bard
boiled eggs crushed up with the crumbs Of
common bread and busted over with cay
enne pepper. DIR. busch, a Belgian anna
tenE adds the following !: Purchase at the
gdrnggist's some of the best qualiry Of cay
lenne1o pepper, ground very fine for each
meal mix some Of it with stale bread, mac
Grated in we'll water. and press it together
50 that it win not crumble, but not form
a paste. instead of bread the white Of an
egg may be used if preferred. This kind
OF food should be given to tho bird only
before and after mounting. It, 10 well TO
add that it would be a waste Of time to ex-
pertinent ON any other birds than those OF
the Norwich breed or on birds that are not
of q very dark yellow strain. This state
ment is made on the authority OF Les
Moniies.