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Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-27
Registration Notice.
ASSESSO R'b OFFICE,
PARISH Ov EAar BATON ROU,

IAkISH w EAHC DATON ROUGE, ?
Baton Rougy. Sept. 20, 1879.
NOTICE TO VOTERS The Registra-
IN ton Office, for tic purlioxe 81 reg
istering voters, vii: be opened at the
Court-kouse, on "Wednesday, October
LIST to Saturday, the 9Th, inclusive.
At CONRAUs, Eighth Ward, iirstpre-
Tuesday, OctoEer 18th.
At LOPEZ'S, Eighth Ward, second
precinct Wednesday, October 9Th.
At MORTIMORE PRICES sixth Ward
Thursday, OctOberiOth.
At MASONIC LOl(GE, seventh Ward,
Friday, October 10Th.
At GRlFTlN'S, ljnth ward-Satur.
day, October 18th. !
At STONY POINT; fifth ward-Tues.
day, October l4th.
xr BETHEL CHURCH, fifth ward
Wednesday and Thursday, October 18th
'' At We WOODLAND SCHOOL. HOUSE,
tenth warl-Friday, October 18th.
At THOEMsEN'SA STORE, third ward
Saturday, October asth.
At PLAINS, fourth; Ward, Monday and
Saturday, October Soth and 25th.
At HEATH'S, fourth ward-Tu esday,
October 21st.
At PORT HUDSON, fourth ward,
Wednesday, OctOber:22d.
At BATON BOUGs--Oc 9th to
November Goth, inclusive.
JOSEPH 7. YOUNG,
ma I'd. Assessor and Registrar.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-27
THE RULE FOR THE PRIM ARIES.

We heartily endorse the resolution
adopted on last Saturday, by the new
Parish Democratic Executive Com
mittee, whereby loyal Democrats
alone, will be allowed to select the
ticket that the party will support, at
the election. A temporizing policy
satisfies nobody, and the trucst men
become disheartcned thereby. Now
is the time for every man to show his
colors. The shoe can only pinch
those whose foot is too tender to be
fitted. It's far better to attack the
enemy with a small force that you
know to be staunch, than with a
larger one that is shaking on all sides
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-27
Inlporta1|lt ! IA, ss 3

The following rules will be strictly en-
forced from and afte1 October LIT, i679,
Wis: lot. All gas bills ynust BE- paid before
tie 18th Of each mintll, Or otherwise,
the gasy will BIZ TUNED of from the
building without further notice.
"a. Where 8 leak Z, detected, always
'tnrn of the gas at tn, meter and send
immediate notice TO the Office Of the SUI
pcrintendcnt, as, posinrely, 10 deduction
will be made in the halls on account Of
leakage.
Tar, Gas, etc, must 10 signed by VIM.
N. Rhodus, superintendent, aud no de-
Walton from this rules will be allowed.
The superintendent will b. found at
his Office on Laurel street, (Dalsheimer
building) between tl,b hours of 9 .. IN.
and 2 p. III. JOHN u. FISHER,
n34-4t. 1.essess B. K. Gas Works.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-27
WHY THE PEOPLE LOVE LOUIS
A, WILT

In the spring Of 1865, after q con-
Gnenent of ten months in Federal
prisons, we were 80 fortunate as to
make good our escape and reach in
safety General Dick Taylor's head
quarters at Meridian, Miss, a few
days before The surrender of his COM
mand. We then crossed over to the
Trans Mississippi Department. When
General Kirby Smiths army capitu-
lated, nothing remained for us to do
but to come home. We reached
Franklin, La, in company with Lieut..
J. A. Brcaux, now Judge Ercaux of
Iberia. While looking around for a
temporary abode, we encountered n
young confederate Captain who SEEM
ed to be not over twcnty-0ne years
Of age. He was tall and handsome,
and most alfable in manners.
We had scarcely mentioned orr
troubles than he offered us hOspitali-
ty at his room. Ills bed was large
enough for three in an emergency SO
he said, and he insisted upon our ac-
ccptancc of his very kind offer. We
did 50, and during four nights, we
were sure enough "as thick in n bcd''
as three could possibly make it.
This kind hearted officer, was no
other than Captain Louis A. Wilt.
We lost sight Of him until he appear
cd in the political arena as u fearless
and outspoken representative of the
people in the Warmoth Legislature.
There he won the confidence of his
New Orleans constituents to such IN
extent, that he was twice elected
Mayor Of his native City, the highest
position in their gift.
Every one knows how impartially
and with how much dignity he has
performed the duties of Mayor, Lieut..
Governor, and President Of the Con-
ventiou. In tho latter office he has
set IN example that will render that
honorable, station one which must
place its occupant above any accusa-
ton of scheming or Partially.
We cast aside the base and ungcn-
crous slanders that the journals and
many men who oppose him, have en-
deavorcd to atlix upon his good name;
acts that will surely recoil upon those
who, inaparty contest, have not hes
itatcd to ignore the public services
and the noble characteristics of one
of LOuisiana's wOrthicst sons.
TO the rich and the poor alike he is
kind hearted and generous, just as no
was to MS at a time, when he surely
could not dream that it would ever
be in our power to give him II feeble
support.
We know that the activity that he
displayed while Mayor of New Or
leans,in obtaining relief forthc people
of the Ovcrtlowcd districts, will not
be forgotten, coupled with other pub
lie services that he has rendered.
1t is in view of these facts that we
believe that, We Are advocating II
good cause when we are raising Oul
voice in support of that true, able and
tried son of Louisiana, Louis A.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-27
SPEAK THE TRUTH.

1t is true the delegates 60 to the
Convention uninstructed for any call
date, but this does not imply the sup
port of Mr.. Wilt It does imply
though that the friends of Mr.. Witt
failed to gcta delegation instructed in
his iavor-B. Il. Adr0cdte,
Come out like a man and try to beat
Mr.. Wilt with the truth. Don't say
that his friends failed to have the del
cgatcs instructed in his favor, when
you who were in the hall of the Con-
vention, know full well that no such
attempt was made.
Are you not satisfied with your
bare-faccd SANDER that has gone the
rounds of the Ogden papers that Mr.
Witt candidacy was the result of q
compromise through which Major
Burke has been retained as State
Treasurer.
Every member Of the Constitutional
Convention, we are sure, is ready to
say with us, that the miserable bite
was matched in your brain only.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-27
THE CONQUEST OF EUROPE.

Is the title Of a poem written by our
esteemed friend Hon. Frank McGloin
of New Orleans. The author sees in
the Unsuitable greed of the nations Of
Europe andi in their constant encroach-
ments into those countries where the
Monaghan, the Hindoo and the Tar
tar arc peaccably seeking to fulfill an
unambitious destiny, u dark cloud
that ut some future day will assume
such threatening proportions, that
the Briton and the Russ will be en-
vclopcd by the infatuated masses Of
these Asiatic races, who even through
defeat, will have learned the art Of
manufacturing and using the improv-
ed fire arms of our period, aye, and
the discipline too that makes one man
rs efficient as another--and, under the
command of some great chieftain that
will suddenly appear to lead them in
a fierce onslaught that will result first,
in hurting back from Asian soil, their
merciless oppressors. Then will his
tory repeat itself until Europe COM
bincd, viii have to look to its own
safety against the hundreds ofmilIions
Of people who will come to its doors
to seek bloody revenge for wrongs
so long endured.
At first blush one would be dis
posed to treat the subject rs too i'm
probable to be even discussed. The
author, however, in most elegant and
poetic style, carries the reader from
canto to canto with force of argu-
mentation so pleasing us to irrcsis-
hbly leave his mind implegnatcd
with the idea that u future genera
ton will have bcforeit an irrcprcssiblc
conflict that will fiji unwritten pages
in history, the details Of which will
surpass in magnitude all that the
most fertile imagination might pOr-
tray. The work is indeed well worth
perusal.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-27
TO KEEP EGGS TIE YEAR BOUND.

Abouta year agothe Prairie Farmer
contained u recipe Tor keeping eggs a
long time. It was simply to pack
them in acool place, small end down,
in kegs and boxes filed with finely
powdered dried earth Or common road
dust or sifted coal ashes. These SET
tied down between thc eggs, kcptthcm
from access to the mir, and preventing
evaporations Of the whites Or spelling
Of the yclk. The experiment was
tried last June before the intensely
hot weather that succeeded. On
taking the eggs out of the packing a
few days ago they were as fresh and
clean looking as If fresh laid. On
testing them for the table they could
not be told from fresh ones. When
these were put down, eggs sold for
six cents h dozen. They are now
worth eighteen cents, or an advance
Of two hundred per cent This ought
to pay.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-27
In answer to an inquiry addressed

In answer to an inquiry addressed
by N. c. Blanchard, Esq, Chairman
of the Democratic Parish Committee
of Caddo, to the Shreveport Board OF
Health, that body through Secretary
Ashton announces that the delegates
returning from the Baton Rouge Con-
vention, will be admitted in that city
without fumigation or other hindrance
whatever.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-27

Deacon Richard Smith remarks
about Col. Bob lngersoll as follows
1T Col. Ingcrsoll is satisfied to be
on an equality with the beasts of the
field, the fish of the sea and the fowls
of the air with reference to the future,
what's the use of making fuss about
the beliefs of other peopleH
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-27


OpELoUsAs, La, Sept. 2l-At the
polls yesterday, on Bayou Chicot, in
the northern part Of this parish, a diff
ticulty occurred between ClIas. Doss-
man and a Mr.. Fort, resulting in the
death of one by ISLANDER and the seri-
Gus wounding Of another. From an
eye witness of the scene we gather The
following particulars: Mr.. Chas. Doss-
man disputed the right of Mr.. Fortto
vote at that poll. Fort resented this,
and very abusive words passed be-
tween them, until Fort struck Dossman
with his fist and they closed in
q hand to hand scutilc. Dossman dis
engaged himself, and drawingh his pis-
tol fired at Fort a ball which missed
him and lodged in the thigh of Rich
ardNash, inAicting a dangerous wound.
Fort then drew q knife and proceed
ed to carve Dosslnan, cutting him in
several places, upon which Louis
Dossman, a son of Chas. Dossman,
interfered by firing at Fort, but miss
ed his aim and striking Edward w.
Grimm, a spectator, killed him in
stantly. just here two sheriff's dep
uties came upon the field, arrested the
principal actors in the tragedy and
are on the way with them to the Jail
at this place. Nash and Grimm vera
both young men and III no way con-
cerned in the quarrel. The difficulty
was probably the result Of too much
election whisky.--Special to n. 0.
Times.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-27
WHY WE OPPOSE GEN. OGDEN.

We believe that u Constitution which
is to become the fundamental law of
State, ought to be administered at
least for few years, by Governor
who is in accord with the spirit that
framed it. Q
Every one knows that in the COM
munication sent by Gen. Ogden to the
Convention, he took the strongest
grounds against any step that looked
to Il scaling, or what he termed repu-
diaton of the State debt.
On the question of suffrage his posi-
ton was Numerically opposed to the
clause contained in the new COnstitu-
ton, which provides for universal and
unrestricted su0Jagc. Gen. Ogden
favored a poll tax of at least tpo dot
lars and fry cents, or ten dollars for
the privilege of voting at the General
elections occurring every four years.
As u member of the Convention we
voted for every clause giving protec-
ton to the taxpayer against the
abuses of interruptions legislators, by
limiting and defining their powers in
unmistakable terms. But we stood
firm too, to maintain the right of the
poor devil to cast his ballot for the
men who are to govern him without
exacting n fee from him. If it is held
shat in time Of war he owes his blood
to the defense of the State, it is but
just that he should have a voice in
governing it in time Of peace. That's
the way that we understand true De-
mocracy, !. G., protection to one class
against the possible encrodchment of
another, but equality at the ballot
box.
We differed with him on the debt
question and voted for Capt. Kidd's
majority report though we afterwards
acqniesced in the present debt ordi-
nance, for the purpose of harmonizing
the various differences existing among
the Democrats in the Convention.
For these reasons, do we feel justi-
fled in opposing Gen. Ogdcn's candi-
dacy at this time, and believe that his
friends have committed a bfunder in
their anxiety to reward him for the
gallant conduct he displayed on the
Fourteenth of September.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-27

Boomers, are you h"ppy7 Have
you heard the news from Natchito-
chcs, Red River, Wimn, Grant and st.
Mary7 The country "bummers" are
falling into linc.-N. 0. Democrat.
The above is respectfully referred
to our booming brother across the
way, III order that he may credit
these parishes for Ogden, alongside
the Third Ward of Orleans. Single
gentlemen, how do you do?
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-27

The three proudest moments of a
mans life. between the cradle and the
grave, are when he gets his first pair
OF red-top boots, when the girls first
call him Mister and when the doctor
tells him It's a boy.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-27

The boys can't understand how
Gen. Ogden went in so strong to up
set the Radical party, and now wants
to pay every cent of the debt, frauln-
lent or not. It's hard enough to swal-
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-27

While the oldest and best are being
interviewed by the Pieayuae reporter
and are made to boom for Ogden, the
boys are getting ready to demonstrate
that inasmuch as they do some
voting on election day, they've some
thing to say too, and will furnish the
substantial: Wilt delegations.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-27

A young lady pupil Of high school
put on mass of false hair, penciled
her eyebrows, rouged her cheeks, etc.,
and then at the commencement,
read her essay entitled, deception a
Prevailing Folly
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-27

The New Orleans Times, now car
ries Ogden on itshead. 1fhc was nOmi-
mated it would carry him on one Shout
der, and Taylor Beattic Oh the other.
,Jes' so!
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-27
The rank and file of the Louisian

The rank and file of the Louisiana
regiments that have immortalized our
State on the fields of Virginia, Ten
nessce, Arkansas, and within our Dor
ders, were in tho proportion of fifty
short hairs without pedigrecs, to one
Of the silk stockings. Has their loyal
ty to the Democratic party since the
war rendered them unworthy to have
n voice in selecting their Governor
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-27

Messrs. Mayhem Cooper, George
Starnes, F. E. Hill, - Hoffman, were
elected delegates on last Saturday, to
represent the Parish of Livingston at
the approaching Convention.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-27

The New Orleans Times, is trying
to have the weakest man nominated
Ogden. SO as to beat him at the
election. The same saw that the Gin
dependents are trying to run in this
parish. Old joke.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-27

One man was heard to say last week
that if he had to clay ten dollars
down" every four years, for the privi-
lege of voting, he wouldn't clio it if he
had bushels Of money. If that was
pg'r,l's idea he WIS agin' him solid,
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-27

Like grand fathers clock it has
stopped short ----....- We mean
the Ogden boom.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-27
VENIRE.

TNHE JURY COMMISSION FOR THE
l. parish Of East s,aton Rouge met at
tho Office Of tho Undersigned Clerk Of
the Court and drew jlte following named
persons, to serve respectively for tho
first, second and third weeks N the Fifth
Judicial District Court of the said par
isll aud State Of Louisiana, which meets
on Monday, the thiryi dry Of November
next, 1879, to-wit:
nan rnp rsuar VerrS q AN vn Avn pv =
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-27

Given nnder my :hanA an seal of
l.. 81 our said Court this, 23A day of
September, A. D., 1879.
MA I'd WIN. sluBBS, Clerk.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-27
Col. j. b. Walton


CHANGING to meet COL J. b. Walton,
the veteran soldier and distinguished
civilian, the reporter sought his opinion.
The Colonel, after much hesitation, sta
ted that he was a warm advocate Of the
nomination of Hon. l.. A. Wilt. 81
have no reluctance" he said, Gin stating
that his selection would rebound most
to the interests of the city and State.
In forming this opinion am influenced
by the consideration Of his great expo
rience in public affairs and the honora-
BILE record he has borne. have known
him from youth, and can testify to his
rectitude as an officer and citizen. His
Identification with the largest business
interests in this city; his record AZ q
merchant in correspondence with all parts
of the State, and his extensive acquain-
lance with capitalists North, West and
East, induce me to think that he is the
man now most eminently qualified for
the position of Governor in these trying
times, have noticed the high apprccia-
ton and the distinguished regard shown
him in his business trips to the North
and East, and have not been nnmindfnl
of the beneficial result which might en-
sue from such communion were he ex-
allied into position of power such as
the Governorship presents. These con-
siderations, together with his knowledge
of State affairs and of the wants Of the
community, in my opinion, eminently
fit him for the Office Of Governor.
j. a. DeBlanc, Esq.,,
president of the Louisiana Oil Company,
was visited and an announcement of his
choice requested. He said:
81 haveno hesitancy whatever in say
ing that l am strongly in favor of Gov.
Wilt. Having been Mayor the city,
having been Liautcnant Governor. and
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-27

a8i wouldn't boom worth g cent
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-01-18

WHAT AN ADVERTISEMENT CAN Ao
CoMPLIsU. In Paris, last Summer / saw
friend of mine who had Just come over
using a pen OF pecnliar construction, de-
signed with special reference TO those un-
tidy persons who, like myself, ink their
fingers when they write. Now, my friend
is II man whose hands are as white as
lilies, with finger like rosebuds in
tint; noticeable bands, even remarkable,
considering that he il an elderly man,
and one who occasionally helps with tie
lighter work on his farm in Nebraska
Catch him mixing his fingers
why, where did you get that ice
penn" / asked him, vista Of bIissful
exemption from an unmarked midd lc
finger opening on my joyous, expectsnt
mind.
"In Omaha" !" he answered. "It's the
incest thing; used to ink my fingers be
fore | got III"
He did! he linked his fingers! That
was enough ior me. l got the name oi
the merchant from whom he bought the
pom, the price of it, and, enclosing the
money, sent from Paris to Omaha fol
that pen.
By the last steamer it camo 20 me.
There had been little delay. The sta
toner at Omaha was out of them, but he
sent up to Sioux City to the man that
sdyertises them for another lot. And
new here is where the laugh comes in
The pens are an English invention, and
tons of them can be bought in Lcndon, il
desired. At the stationer's next door,
could have got what had sent after to
Sioux City. But how could j know thatY
dealt with the man that advertised
London Letter.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-01-18
A QUEER CUSTOM.

The annual jumping procession Of
Luxemburg is one ofthe queerest religious
displays to which a superstitious tradition
ever gave rise. Whatever May be its
origin, certain it is that once year, on
Whit Tuesday, the people in the vicinity
of the old town Of Echternacht gather to-
gether by thousands, and forming into a
regular procession, gravely and deliberate
ly erdeavor to dance, jump, and hop from
the starting point to the church, full
three hours journey. 1t is thought that
by jumping, hopping and dancing over
this long distance on the day mentioned,
the sins Of the preceding year are blotted
and stamped out and salvation made
sure. The burdened sinners form in line,
four abreast, and hand in hand, and
headed by bands Of music, to which
their movements keep time, they proceed
with the utmost solemnity to hop. skip
and jump into salvation.
To unprejuSioed spectators the spectacle
is said to be infinitely amusing and absurd.
Imagine thousands of men, women and
children, with the utmost gravity Of
count0nance and frantic energy, jumping
and hopping along, beating down Satan
under their feet, as it were, at every step,
and esseniDg their load of sins at svery
lump. The doctrine shows marks of
logical evolution in many Of the rules
which guide these religious scrobsts.-
For instance, it is laid down that n jumper
may not only jump himself into a state of
parity and safety, but by jumps Of super
erogation may rescue the soul OF somo
less agile and long winded sinner.
Itis also held that every jump counts
in the contest with the Evil One, which
rs an extremely consolatory and encour-
aging doctrine for those unfortunate SIN
ners whose legs are not equal to their
pious aspirations. At the same time, only
those who succeed in accomplishing the
entire journey have wiped out all their
sins, and out Of many thousands, few are
so happy as to wipe off old scores. No
stopping in the jumping from tho begin
ming TO the end of the journey is allowed. &.
They must jump right on till they get to
the church, and If they get out of the
ranks they cannot resume their pious ex-
eroises on their own account, but for
the sake of friend or enemy they may
resume their jumping no sinner, how
ever, can expect to have his transgressions
jumped away tor nothing, and accordingly
when his legs give out he finds plenty of
friends ready to jump for him at SO much
an hour.
This last development of the original
doctrine might seem to encourage carnal
and worldly spirit, and probably does
produce professions jumpers, who cruelty
speculate on the physical weaknesses of
their fellow sinners, but it is absolutely
necessary, in order to give feeble trans
gressions an equal chance with those Of
stronger frames. The way Of the trans
gressor is unmistskably hard in Luxom
burg on Whit Tuesday, but it wodld
seem comparatively easy for the rest o!
the year. And even on that day he may
hire a substitute to DO hisjumpiHg ifhe be
disposed, so that, on the whole, thes Q
Luxemburg sinners may be considered MS
very fairly of and rather to be envisd
than otherwise. - Baltimore Bulletin.