Louisiana capitolian., 1879-08-16

candidate for Clerk of tho Court, subcc
10 the action Of the Democratic Parisl
Convention.
We are authorized to announce the
name of o. =. SKOLFIELD, ESD, az &
candidate for Clerk of the Court, sub
.ject to the action of the Democratic Par
ish Convention.
See proceedings of the police jury on
the second page of this issue.
Single copies Of the Capitoln can be
found for sale at Mike Chambers sta
tioncry establishment and Hcroman's
Blue Store
Rev. &. G. Andrews has just closed q
meeting at Pipkins' Chapel. Many CON
versions were made, and fifty persons
joined tho church.
Rov. James A. Godfrey will preside at
the Methodist quarterly meeting, which
is to take place ut Antioch, in this par
ish, August 23d and oath.
J. B. McIIugh is our duly authorized
agent at Ambrosia, East Baton Rouge
parish, and authorized to receipt for
subscription and advertising.
Rev. Rufiin T. Davis has Just closed IN
interesting protracted meeting at Union
church, resulting in eleven accessons to
the church, to which may be added ten
professions.
r. II, CoRcoRAN, EsQ.-This gallant
ex-Contcderate soldier is candidate for
Sheriff If chosen by his fellow citizens,
it cannot be doubted that he will fill this
responsible position in manner credit
able to all, Mr.. Corcoran Is q deserving
and competent gentleman.
ALvAN Il. READ, EsQ-Ths we'll
known attorney and accomplished gen
tIcman announces himself AZ u candi-
date for Judge of the seventeenth Judi
cial district court. Unpopular preference
be in his favor, Mr.. Read will fill the posi-
ton in the most crc,litablc manner.
An inqu@t was held on Wednesday,
18th inst, ny Coroner Jad0t on the body
of Susan Brown, colorod, aged IS years.
On the certificate issued by DR.. Dupreo,
after post norton examination, the
Coroner decided that the deceased came
to her death from natural causes dis
case Of the heart.
A copy of the Globe Democrat reached
rs this week with Compliments of II. |
M. lIyams and J. B. Lobdcll." These
young gentlemen are now residing in
st. Louis, where we hope their worth
and capacity will be fully appreciated.
With our best wishes for tlcr SUCCESS, |
we send them many thanks for their
kind remembrance.
MANUEL R0pRIGUEZ-This clever son
Of GA yisil}c Espagno" has opened u
cigar stand and manufactory on Third
street, under the Vcrandah hotel, where
he il displaying his well known skill az
cigar maker. We recommend Manuel
to AL lovers of the fragrant Havana.
For sample of his splendid workman
ship we extend many thanks. Good
cigars can be obtained ut the lowest
prices by calling on him, Recollect that
home enterprises should be sustained.
TIE BATON ROUGE ZoUAvEs. This
gallant company met on last Wednesday
night, and resolved to adopt q new uni
form, similar to that prescribed by the
Confederate carmyTegulations, consisting
of light blue trousers, grey coat and
kcpi, with blue facings. The company
is to meet again on Wednesday next for
tho purpose of reorganization. All the
members are ordered to attend this meet
ing to be held at Academy Hall, at y
p. NJ. Applicants for membership will
be admitted on this occasion, and those
elected allowed to take part in the cleo
tions or proceedings.
DR.. A. K. Fitzpatrick, acting in the
capacity Of Inspector for the National
Board Of Health, reached hero on Tues
day morning. The Doctor is examining
into the condition of the towns and
cities, along tho lower Mississippi. From
his reports it is demonstrated that Baton
Rouge is0ne of the healtliest sites in
the South. 1t is further shown that the
rate of mortality here during last years
yellow fever epidemic did not exceed
nine per cent of those attacked by the
disease. This is most encouraging cx-
h'hlt for the hcalthfulncss of the Capi-
tai of Louisiana.
The publisher put in al appearance
on Thursday morning, putting on such
airs, that for time, we were at u loss
to guess at the cause of this suddcn
change IN his manner We had not
heard anybody mention his name in
counoction with candidacy for a seat
IN the General Assembly, nor anything
of the sort We had not been told that
he had received mOnicd Inheritance.
No that wasn't it. The truth is, his
paternal responsibilities had been in :
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