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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-05-03

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Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-02-15

We were panied to read in Mon
days Adu0cate a condemnation of the
conduct of the representatives of this
parish in the General Assembly, for
the reason that they did not attempt
to obtain an appropriation to rebuild
our Capitol. We are astonished that
it has not appeared to our H6nfrere,
that an assembly, which, in Difference
to the popular will, had lrlinquished
it's powers in order to give way to
Constitutional Convention, called for
the purpose of changing the organic
law Of the State, within which is COM
prised the locating of the seat OF gov
eminent, would certainly have refused
on the eve of the assembling of the
Convention, to torestall the action
of that body by making such an
appropriation. So plain was the sit
uation in this connection, that our
representatives wisely RETAINED from
presenting a proposition that would
have been considered ill-timed and
most undoubtedly refused even by
the warmest supporters of yemoval.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-02-15
THERE WILL BE NO CONVENTION

That is if the advice of the Franklin
ENTERPRISE is to be followed. That paper
has the audacity to suggest that mo
man be sent to that Convention who
does not think more of Louisiana than he
does of himself" The only way we know
how to come any way near that stan
dard in the selection of delegates is for
the people to plant their pedal extrcmi-
ties firmly down Oh all those who make
politics q calllng."-B. II. Adrocafe.
flour confrcrc means that the Sc
lection Of delegates should be among
men inexperienced in the usages Of
parliamentary bodies, we have to en-
ter a most decided protest. 1t is well
known that even the most intelligent
men are quite inefficient during the
first session of a Legislature or other
assemblies. Hence, the established
policy of returning representatives
found to be worthy to State Lesisla-
lures and to the National Congress.
This is done in the interest of Their
constituents.
In this emergency, where there will
be but one session--and probably a
very short one Of the Convention
there is no time to spare in order tc
send delegates who are to be school
ed in the routine Of business and par
liamcntary usages. Our interests can
not be thus imperilled by such scnti
mentalism. We need experienced
men there, else great injury will b'
done us. If the object is to exclude
such men, we pronounce the theor.
tvory ssrrrrrrry rrrrns,--cwu-u-- ,yrrupcrrrT
practice.
TO conclude, it would be a hare
matter to pick out men who are no
politicians, because every citizen O
this State is more or less one. Som
are good and others are bad-that'
all. We say--nO exclusion of an,
particular class of the people. Hon
esty and qualification, should be tn
only requirements asked.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-02-15
,AT0N ROUGE, La, FEBYil6, 1879.
THE CONVENTION.

Gas thick az leaves in VallOmbrOsa,"
are the candidates, for the Constitu-
tional Convention. Three times, three
times three with the tiger thrown in,
is Just about the number Of those
mentioned in that connection. We are
happy to chronicle this fact, for the
reason that it indicates that the pcO-
people are anxious to canvass this
important question thoroughly, in
order that the qualifications of the
several gentlemen named may be dis
cussed and carefully weighed before
aselection is had. All that are spoken
of are men of merit, men who will do
their utmost for their constituents if
they are chosen.
The people Of this city and parish
HlnnOb Afford tn .aire---------p.-----~.
votes as a mark Of esteem, nor to
exhibit the popularity Of this man
over that man. Bear in mind, East
Baton Rougcans, that you will place
Observation-Disclosures Of your delegates
the weighty responsibility ofguarllng
and defending that greatest OF reform
measures, so Enthusiastically demanded
by the majority at the late election
the restoration of the capital at Baton
Rouge-without which all efforts to
re-establish good government in
Louisiana will be futile. Those men,
bers of the Convention who will per-
form this duty, nomatter from whence
they come, will do all that is required
as to other measures.
We appeal to the candidates, that
they do not allow stubborn false pride
to stand in the way, by dividing the
people and tying up their friends
and thus prevent the successful selec'
ton of the men that are needed in this
emergency. Away with personal pre-
JUDGES and jcalousies! If there evel
was an occasion when the office shoult
seek the man, it is mow. Ititcxpectct
of every man whose name is Spoken
\ of, that he will show willingness tt
give way in order to secure unity ant
success.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-02-15
THE OOLORED POPULATION OF
THIS PARISH.

We have for long time awaited
,e opportunity of referring to the
hceable and friendly relations exist
ihbetwcen the white and colcrcd
9le IF t bilsuea aglsn; 4 fey Years g%y
,es, there was q general looking
,Ound for shooting irons and other
Implements of destruction. There
existed continual trouble, Or rumors
of trouble in our midst. The greatest
animosity was everywhere visible,
more especially upon the approach of
an election.
This state Of affairs no longer ex-
lists. Violations of law are now
brought and settled before the courts
of justice, where even-l'andcd retri-
button is mcted out in a fair and un-
preiudiced manner to all all alike.
There is now full and ample protcc-
ton for life and property, and the en-
joyment Of the freedom which is guar
anteed by our institutions. Our col
Ored population have become con-
WINGED that they are living among
their friends. Indeed, this fact was
never more fully illustrated than
during the late epidemic when those of
either race were ready at all times to
come to the relief of the suffering
ones of the other. We had occasion
to witness the kindness and devotion
displayed by our colored people to-
ward their white friends, whilst they
no doubt remember that the same
conduct was exemplifed toward them
selves. We can never forget that we
were enabled to pass through the
terrible ordeal without having to call
for nurses from the outside. They
were easily found amongst us.
The colored voters have shown,
with but few exceptions, that party
associations no longer hold them in
harness. Freely, and without inter-
r,lption, we have seen them 60 to the
polls, guided only by their personal
feelings of confidence and esteem to-
wards the men of their choice. They
have thoroughly identified themselves
with the interest and the welfare of
the parish and State, and they now
east their ballots in accord with the
dictates Of their Judgment. They
have seen that the Democratic party
has not attempted to cnslave them, as
the carpet-baggers were won't to tell
them, and they know that their rights
will never be interfered with, despite
the insmuations of some few design
ing demagogues.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-02-15

A doctor once returned a coat to a
tailor, because it did not fit him. The
tailor afterwards seeing the doctor at
the funeral Of one of his patients, said
to him
"Ah, doctor, you are a happy man."
"Why sop
'Bccause," said the tailor, "you
never have any Of your bad work
returned on your hands,"
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-02-15
THE GREATEST EFFORT OF HIS
LIFE.
Washington Correspondence New York 7ri.
hume, Secret Session Of Senate on New
York Nominations.

Warrington Correspondence New York ri
bane, Secret Session Of Senate on New
York Nominations. '
Mr.. Conkling said that as it was
not probable that he should have
another opportunity to do 80, he would
improve this occasion to free his mind.
He then began one Of his most sarcass
tic and cutting speeches, sparing no.
body who is connected with the Ad-
ministration, but charging home upon
them all with all the eloquence and
bitterness Of which he is 20 capable.
Persons who heard him say that his
speech to-day was the most severe
that they have ever heard, even from
Mr.. Conkling himself.
In the midst Of this speech the Sena-
tor from New York took from his
pocket q large bundle of letters ad-
dressed to General Arthur while he
was Collector, BY different persons
whose relations to the Administration
are, or were, more or less intimate,
asking for the appointment Of persons
in the New York Custom honse, for
various reasons given. Among the
writers of these letters were Secretary
McCrary, Governor Mccormick, when
he was Assistant Secretary Of the
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-02-15

THE BLACK PLAGUE.-This scourge
is creating the widest alarm in East
ern Europe and on the shores of the
Mediterranean. In Russia, where it
is decimating the populations of the
towns and villages in the southeast
ern provinces, regiments of troops are
marchingin every direction for the
purpose of establishing sanitary cor
dons, in order to prevent its spread.
The horrors of the late yellow fever
epidemic sink into insignifcance, as
compared to this dreadful disease.
Quarantlnes are being established all
along the frontiers of Germany, Aus
tria, Turkey, AM! every other neigh
boring State.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-02-15
THE POLITICAL ARRESTS.

1t would seem that the lessons of
the past have been insufficient to
teach the fraudulent and usurping
administration of Mr.. Hayes, that the
Russian policy of persecution for po-
litical ends and to obtain supremacy,
will not operate advantageously to
his party. We hear of wholesale az
rests in Natchitoches, Caddo, Red
River, and other sections of this State.
Men of family and others are being
dragged away from their avocations
and friends, upon the affidavits Of the
most contemplate and debased tools
Of the Republican party, for no other
object than to prevent Democratic
ascendency. These men ought to
know that Louisiana freemen are not
to be unnerved and made to tamely
give up that liberty that is theirs, and
which they are determined to main
tain, no matter what comes.
Since 1861, the men Of this State
have known nothing save hardship
and privations. They know how to
die, and they know the life Of the
dungeon. But few sections of this
State have failed to see the incur
siOns of the United States Marshals.
We have witnessed the same scenes
that are now being enacted. 1t was
but q few years ago that some sixty
citizens of Baton Rouge, were arrested
on our streets, and in their homes, to
be huddled on board a gunboat, and
transported to New Orleans, exposed
during the trip to the inclemency of
the weather, and subjected upon their
arrival there to the taunts and jeers
of a rabble, while on their way to the
parish prison under the escort of the
Federal bayonets.
This and other scenes instead of
producing the desired effect, caused
the people of this parish and section
to become united in the determination
to shake off the CALLING yoke that was
bearing upon them. The indignation
that was created by these acts neryed
every arm to renewed efforts until
freedom was secured. Such will be
the effect of this policy elsewhere.
Mr.. Leonard's vindictive prosecutions
will be of no avail, for those who are
left at home will guard the common
veal.
We can assure our brethren who
are being subjected to these indigni-
ties that the sympathies, and, if need
be, the material aid Of the people of
this and other parishes will be ex-
tended to them whenever it is asked.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-02-15
A KISS FOR CHAR1TY's SAKE.

mcc-conrse in Normandy, some
Englishmcn were admiring the PIC
turesque and historic costume 81 the
women Of the country. Several Of
these gentlemen Jockeys, slightly e'x-
7dgeaner, we. were gathered tdgctf5t n d
knot, admiring not only the COSTUME
but the captivating faces Of the women
Of Normandy, whose beauty was
heightened by the piquant originality
of their lofty lace-head gear. These
sportsmcn were uttering their COM
ments on the passer, ~ in u loud
tone Of voice, when their attention
was arrested by the extraordinary
beauty Of a young woman, evidently
just married, who at that moment
passed by. She was walking in the
midst Of u group Of country lads and
las@s in their silk dresses and long
tailed, short wasted, black coats, and
in the company might he seen the
black cass0ck Of the cure and vicar OF
the parish.
"What a beauty exclaimed one Of
the sport'mcn, ION my honor, I'd
give two sOvcrpigns for a kiss Of her
rosy cheek"
halo! here's a bifstek, who says
he'll give two sovereigns to kiss Our
Louise" said a pumpkin in black vel
vet vest and hob nailed shoes.
"Ah! all !" cried several of the girls
together, show generous, two louis
are not Peru"
"Wcll, then, I'll give three said the
Englishman.
The young woman to whom 7She
provocation was addressed, looked
towards the Englishman, and smiling,
said, ut would give you great deal
Of pleasure, then, Monsieur
ooh, an immense deal"
"Well, in that case," continued she,
after a little hesitation, "give five
louis and here's my cheek"
Thus challenged, his liberality
would not have backed out had il
cost him twenty guineas. The five
golden pieces were drawn from his
purse and placed in the young wo-
mans hands, who honestly performed
her part of the contract and received
a brace of kisses.
"What a windfall," cried she, gaily
"Here, NJ. le cure, are five gold cs
for the poor Of our parish"
As she finished, acclamations arose
ON all sides -"Oh, if that is to be The
use Of the money, guinea more fol
the poor" said the sportsmen, and the
acc)amatiOns were louder than ever.
EtAts Unis.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-02-15
INJUNCTION AGAINST THE GEN.
ERAL STATE FUND.

The action of those Judges and
other interested parties, who have
en,joined the payment Of all warrants
drawn against the general fund Of the
State, is as shining piece Of disi''ter-
ested patriotism (s) as it has been our
misfortune to notice for these many
years past, The principle Of "me
first is illustrated with the greatest
unconcern as to the need Of others.
The unfortunate charitable instltu-
tons, already so parsimoniously pro-
vided for, are cut off altogether by
this heartless and selfish act. The
Insane, the Blind, Deaf and Dumb,
and other sacred wards Of the State
are left out in the cold to "paddle
their own canoe" until these claim
ants, who are urging what they con-
ceiye to be privileges even above
these institutions, nave been satisfied.
1t il a sad commentary, indeed,
upon our laws, that the wheels OF
government can thus be arrested, and
so injuriously, too, through the innu-
merable crookednesses existing in our
codes. It is high time, indeed, that
some check should be enacted in
order to prevent the meddlesome Chi
canery of our Legislation. A revision
OF tile "w'' 70 M which we arc
CONSTANT, cropping may be rendered
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-02-15

THE FIREMAN's PARADE.-Tn an
other column will be seen the pro-
gramme of the grand parade to take
place on Washington's birthday ami
versary, which we take pleasure in
publishing at the special request of a
number of our comrades and friends
of the gallant fire department. 1t will
be seen that our boys will be joined
by the U. S. troops and the Louisiana
Cadets. From the active preparations
now being made, there is little doubt
but what the occasion will be the most
brilliant ever seen in Baton Rouge.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-02-15

WHEN THEY Cor MARR1ED.-Per-
sons about to marry who wish tc
know the proper age are referred to
the following presidents: Adam and
Eve,O; Shakespeare, Is; Ben johnson,
81; Walker, %; Franklin, 81; Mo-
Fart, %; Kenier, Fuller, johnson,
Burke, Scott, 26; Tycho, Brahe By
ron, Washington, Wellington, Bona
parte, 81; Penn, Stelne, %; Linn@us,
Nelson, %; Burns, 30; CHANGER, Ho-
garth, Peel, %; Wadsworth, Davy,
80; Aristotle, 36; Sir William Jones,
81 ;Wilberforce, 80; Luther, AZ; Addi-
son, a.; Wesley, Young, as; Swift, D;
Button, IS; Old Parr, (last time), l2O.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-02-15

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T. TcrI 81 49,; Il { 49, ]. ic,,3 voice.
't OWL 1s,4 = pr:,, sc.,e q I'm TINT
asked an another i Senator:
s9Why, Justice Bradley, Of the Elec-
tOral Commission, = said Mr.. Conk!mg'
land Of the Supreme Court Of the
United 6tatesn
"Oh, ho!'' shouted third senator,
ssthen they wanted to provide for INN,
did they =
| Asiniilaf scene occurred when an
other letter was read, asking for the
| appointment Of John Y. Aowa!a, u
Ohio, "who had written . life q
President Hayes" :,
"Wh0se lie Is that which ne wro.c1
shouted Senator, with his hand AZ
his ear.
Life Of the President, ITeMaen'
Hayes responded Mr.. C0nkilng,
with some other remarks winch WeIc
not complimentary to the head OF the
Administration.
And then there were exclamations
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-02-15

The Library Of the University has
recently been enriched by well pre-
served files Of the principal New Or
leans papers for more than twenty
years back--a period pregnant with
interest for the future historian.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-02-15
BATON ROUGE PREFERRED


Id {
As early as 1872, the Republican
convention that met in this city'
adopted a resolution pledging the
support Of that party to the removal
Of the Capital at Baton Rouge.
The convention Of the Democratic
party. that assembled at Baton
Rouge during the gloomy period OF !.
the year 1874, body composed OF
earnest and patriotic citizens, also
felt It to he their duty to adopt reso-
luton, pledging that this measure
demanded by the dearest interests OF
the people Of Louisiana, should pe
carried into effect upon the advent to
mower of the Democratic party.
Acting in keeping with these
hedges the General Assembly O
1873, by an almost unanimous vote
passed act 70, submitting the question
to the popular vote.
Every one knows how the people
have decided the question in favor o
Baton Rouge. Twenty amendment
were defeated in order to express tn
will Of the voters, who demanded II
this manner, the holding q f! Z!
many Of the friends Of Baton. saoug
against all the amendments still
popular sentiment was so strong !
support of this measure that desplt
the desire to force a convention,
majority Of $500 was secured favor
ing its accomplishment.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-02-15

A LOVE SCENE.-Overheard and
phonographically reported by Phred-
erick Phinephun.-'P haircst of the
phair,' sighed the lover, "phancy my
pheelings, when ! folesee the phear-
phul consequences of our phleeing
from our phather's family. Phew
phellows could have placed the music
with as much phortitnde as l have 4;
and, as pickle fortune phails to smile
on our loves, phind | must phorego
the pleasure of becoming your hus-
band. Phairest Phrances, pharewell
phorever." "Hold, Phranklin, hold"
screamed Phrances, 81 will phollow
YOU phorever." But Phranklin had
piled, and Phrances phainted.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-02-15
sKlMll,s SALE.
0TATE OF LOUISIANA. }
~ Parish Court. {
Parish of East Baton ROu0e iSuc

SrArE OF LOUISIANA, !
~ Parish Court.
Parish Of East Baton Rouge. Succession of
p. A. Miilette- No. 1908 P,obute.
By virtue ola commission issued in tho
above succession, and directed to the
Sheriff Of said parish, from the Honorable
Court aforesaid, will expose to public
sale, at the Courthouse door Of said par
ish, on
Wednesday, the 26th day Of Febr,,ary,
1879, at II o'clock, a. NJ, of said day,
nine and one-half pounds Of Silyerware,
belonging to said succession.
Terms OF Sale-On credit of twelve
months, purchaser to furnish his note
with good aud sufficient security, paya-
bic in twelve months, bearing eight per
cent. interest per annum from date until
paid.
febl5 J. w. BATES. Sheriff.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-02-15
TELEeRApH1o SUMMARY.

The Senate Committee ON ih0i"h
Territories recommend the establish
ment of a United States court therein
with civil and criminal jurisdiction
and the right Of representation in
Congress, together with the right OF
citizenship to the Indians. Nocondi-
tional land grants to railroads. The
expenses of the general council to be
convened in the Indian Territory by
treaties of 1866 with the Cherokee,
Creek, Seminole, Choctaw and Chick
asaw nations, and to pay the dele
gate to Congress, to he covered by
an appropriation.
Areport cxhonorating Stanley Mat
tl,ews of the charges preferred by
Anderson will soon DC submitted to
the Senate.
AS there is a tendency to exclude
New Orleans from the benefits OF the
Brazilian mail subsidy, Southern
Senators will oppose the apploprla-
ton unless justice is done the crcs-
cent City.
Liberal appropriations for rivers
and harbors are likely to be obtained
Gen. Banks has been nominated fol
Y, s. Marshal for Massachusetts.
The evacuation of Turkish territor.
by the Russians has commenced.
| m III. sluug1rrrrct-wltiInt tendaSs a1tf1
their arrival in Liverpool.
Monscigncm Desprcz Archbishop
of Toulouse has been created a car
dinal.
President Grcvy has signed ;
decree making appointments ant
changes, affecting eighteen generals
and twelve commanders Of corps
Gen. Fare will command ut Lyons
Gen. Clinchant at ChalOns, and Gen
De Gallifet at Tours. Duke D'Aum
ale has been appointed inspector gen
era1.
A change of ministry is probable
at Madrid.
The Spanish government will de
mand indemnity for the families o
two generals taken from a Spanis]
steamer ut Porto Plata, Santo DO
mingo, and satisfaction for the. insul
to their flag.
The Spanish Government intend
to establish its penitentiary and pena
colony on the island Of Cabrera, il
the Mediterranean.
At Kansas City terrible acciden
occurred at the foot of Grand Ave
nue., in a cut being made for the Chi
cago & Alton Railroad. The perpen
dicular walls Of a cut ninety fee
high caved in and buried the work
men and their teams under six thou
sand yards Of falling earth. 81!
persons were killed and severa
wounded.
Gen. Roger A. Pryor, legal repre-
sentative of the Tennessee bOndhold
ers, arrived in Nashville to renew TIN
offer of the bondhol1ers, by a reduc
ton Of forty per cent, or a ~rc3actio1
of interest.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-02-15
Mniptrsitp department
n en- speo,Al alpoaTg1.
The University now has l64 stu
dents. with accesions almost daily.

The Cadets Of the University will
take mart in the celebration Of I'D Of
February in Baton Rouge. The B. 4.
military and fire companies, assisted
by the University Cadets and proba-
bly,, too, by U. s. troops, will 90
honor most handsomely to the memory
Of "The Father Of his Country"