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Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-08
THE OHEYENNE'S LAST FIGHT.

The position of the Indians was in an
oblong hole, about thirty feet long, ten
or twelve feet deep, with ridges i'll it
here and there, where the invested In
dams had dug out some holes, so as to
get down from the range Of our fire, and
to alternately step up the ridges to de-
liver theirs in return, This was within
few feet of the edge Of a high bank,
which broke off abruptly from the dry
bed Of a dry branch of Indian Creek,
thirty feet below, about forty miles from
Fort Robinson, and three miles from
Bluff Station on the Hat Creek road.
The companies ON the ground were
deployed in skirmish line, at three and
four PAGES distance, making semi-circle,
so as to bring the right and left.of the
line respectively towards the edge Of
the steep creek bank. The movement
was merely steady advance and closing
in on the enemy as it began. The men
rapidly pressing together grew thick
about the pit, and as it is a won
der more soldiers were not killed by the
Indians. 1t was certainly providential
that the ammunition of the Reds gave
out. The men would 60 up to the edge
of the hole and fire down at an angle,
and then fall back to reload. The smoke
Of the firing actually grew SO great that
the soldiers had to pause until it cleared
away to see where the pit was. At one
time the Indians ceased firing and COM
menced singing. 1t was thought they
were all wounded or wanted to surren-
der. An order was given to cease firing,
which had grown so oppressive from an
apparent want Of opposition and the
conviction that it was superfuous, like
beating dead carcass,
Just before the final resistance Of the
FCheyennes, three Of them, the last alive,
jumped out of the pit and faced the
troops undaunted. One had a pistol,
and two had knives, which they brazil
dished like warriors while rushing at
the troops. One sprang to jump down
the embankment, but was speedily rid
died with balls, as were the other two.
Lieut.. Chase led the men, gave a cheer
and inspired them. When Capt. Yves;
sclswas wounded, and fell back fainting;
Capt. Lawson kept on saying: ''Giye il
to them boys; don't leave one of them
When the smoke cleared away, the
pit presented q singular and horrible
! appearance Huddled together in piles
were the twenty-thrce bodies Of the slain
Among the nine still surviving were two
Indian girls, aged fourteen and fifteen
covered with dust, and under the bodies
of young bucks who had fallen lifeless
upon them, and at first, concealed them
| They were saved by digging in under
| the side of the hole. The appearance o.
the pit was as though it had been filled
! with sanll-bags.. Lieut., Chase imme
! diately. ordered a companysto fall in
and sent detail into the deadly chasu
to pass out the bodies. Among then
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-08
AGREyEs 1RATIFIOATING'
MEETING.
CHARACTERISTICS aenAaxs o. An ml.1atATls MRllr

A Meeting.-Tuesday night Mr.. Greves
addressed q large number OF citizens IN
the First Ward. The meeting was well
attended and enthusiastic against the
action of the committee in ignoring the
people in the selection Of q ticket
Adr0cate.
The above is what the Adrocate had to
saw. Now for the true history Of the ZEN
thusiastic and well attended, meeting:
On last Tuesday evening the sound OF
a drum and fife was heard in the lower
part of the city. At first we thought
that our enterprising auctioneer, Mr..
Jadot. was having notice served to
BUYERS to attend an auction, but later
in the night we ascertained that it was
only a meeting in the interest Of Mr..
Samuel P. Greues, candidate for the
Constitutional Convention.
The meeting was held in tho south.
eastern suburbs, under the auspices OF
Scott Gordon, Edo, Baranco and Zeb Laage.
The attendance apas altogether ebony-hued,
and numbered about t,ceaty; but was as
enthusiastic as its quality and the drum
and fife could render it.
Mr.. Greyes addressed his listeners
most eloquently, and informed them that
he was periodically inclined in his desire
to represent them in the approaching
Convention. He went on to say that he
,oas neither Democrat nor a Republican,
not eren an Independent, and still less a
Greenbacker The was q man OF the
people!
In perusing his pronunciaD.ento, con-
tanned ID his official journal, the Adco-
cate, we find he declared himself a Dem
ocrat of thirty years standing! Alas,
and has it come to this alreadys At the
very opening Of his little campaign, he
pitches his old Democracy in the briar
4 b. 4 = I
patch, and takes to the bushes OF dema-
gogism! What fall, oh, my country
men!!
After the firing Of this first campaign
gun, the "Greves enthusiastic meeting
marched. in regular file to that pop.
ular resort kept by our friend Baum, fol
refreshments. Here they dispersed.
Some dissatisfaction was evidenced by
one of the squad on passing certain
residence. One of the Enthusiastic
electors was heard to exclaim:
81 isn't gwine dar any mo-, to hal
nuthin, do wild dat lection skeem-caus
deg didn't pay me like de res Oh dem y
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-08

SINGER SEWING MACHINE.-We
call attention to the advertisement con
tanned in our columns relating to this
superior sewing machine, one of the
..oldcst and best" in the country. Its
manufacturers have constantly kept
pace with every Improvement in that
line, and they now present probably the
most perfect machine of the kind in use
Mr.. John NJ. Tracy is the well known
and obliging agent of tho company
in this city.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-08

Col. II. NJ. Favrot, of West Baton
Rouge has been nominated as Reprcsen-
tative Delegate to the Constitutional
Convention by the people Of that parish.
No better selection could possibly have
been made. The Colonel will work hand
in hand with the "Capital Ticket" Dele
gates to restore the Capital to the city
of Baton Rouge.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-08

"What, saidan interviewerto an UNI
pledged candidate, "what do you intend
to do if you are no elected" "My good
ncssm said the candidate, "wbat shall
shall do if am not elcctedW "Why,
stay at home, if l know anything about
it p was the sharp reply.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-08
THE REpyBLIcANs.-on last III

The INSTRUMENTATION last Thurs
day the clans We're again mustered and
brought to the polls in primary election
for the purpose Of selecting delegates to
a parish nominating convention, which
meets to-day. This ought to convince
every good citizen that it is absolutely
necessary to unite, in order to avert de-
feat. Up, and at them!
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-08

We would thank our friends to in
form us in regard to local happenings,
especially those living in the country.
BY SO doing they will aid us materially
in making the local columns Of our pa
per more attractive.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-08

Spring is beginning to display its
beautiful colors, and soon the whole
country will have assumed its wonted
green dress, while the whole atmosphere
will be freighted with charming fra
GRANGE and balmy breezes.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-08

For several days the river has been
falling rapidly, preparatory, it would
seem, for the spring rise that comes from
the ISDlting snow and ice of the far of
mountains Mt the headwaters OF the Mis-
sissippi and it's tributaries.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-08

REGISTER, REGISTER We would
remind those who have not registered,
that the books of registration will be
opened on Saturday, the 18th inst, at
the Courthouse, in this city. We would
urge upon all those who desire to see Il
good ticket elected Oh the 18th, to see
that they are duly qualified to exercise
their right of franchise.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-08

FIRE ALARM last Friday, u
about 2 AM, the fire bells rang the call,
which was quickly answered by ou1
active fire department. Upon investi-
CATION it was found that fire had been
discovered in the flooring of house oc-
cupied by Mrs. Starin, near the Univer-
sity. No damage.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-08

Work, earnest and real, should be the
guiding spirit of every Capitolian. All
are equally interested in the great work
before us. Let no one delude you with
false logic that springs from personal
dislike and prejudice!
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-08

From the Rev. w. 7. Davis, we are
panied to learn that on last Saturday
night the dwelling house of Mr.. Seabom
Westbrook, situated near Bethel Church,
was consumed by fire. Nothing was
aaye1
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-08

The JOHN W.CANNON.--That trace
horse of the deep" is commanded by
Capt. J. c. Libano, gentleman well
and favorably known along the whole
coast; and Capt. H.Mossop is her clever
and justly popular manager Of the office.
In point of speed, elegance and comfort
in every detail, she is unsurpassed by
any other craft. One cannot wish to
travel on boat that presents more
polite and attentive staff of officers than
the Cannon. To add any further recon-
dations would be superhuous, as her
reputation and fame extend fer and
wide. See advertisement elsewhere.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-08

THE CApIroLIAN-Can be purchas-
ed by the transient public at the news
depots of Mr.. Chambers, on Third street,
and at Heroman's 'Blue Store" on
Main street.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-08

The salvation Of Baton Rouge as
the State Capital depends on the success
of the "Capital Ticket" and union and
action should be the watchwords.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-08

"Tramp, tramp, the boys are march
ingw From all parts Of the parish we
hear that our gallant and patriotic citi-
zens, looking only to the general vel
fare, are laying aside all prejudices and
bubbles and are falling into line toelect
the Capital Ticket" put forward with
the best intentions by our Parish Com.
mittee. The gentlemen selected are
entirely acceptable to the majority, and
our people want no division in this ex
traordinary emergency.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-08

We have been having very pretty
weather for the past few days, and from
all accounts, our farmers are busy with
their planting operations.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-08

The gardeners are all busy, and in
time there will be an abundance of veg
tables to "soothe the cravings of the
inner manw
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-08
THE sONr OF GOOD FELLOWS.

VI every degree;
BY land or by water,
On shore OF ct SEQ. Il
In dress coats or petticcats
Bonnets Or hats, 81 S. s
In hacks, or in sheep-skins, &
In blankets OF mats:
Whoever in all things
Right bravely agree;
For such are good fellows, 8
Wherever they be. 4.
Using Of good fellows, y
Whatever their lives,
As monks or as milliners,
Captainsor wivesi
Of the good and true-hearted
Who laugh at the world,
Yet are happy, wherever
By destiny hurled;
Who enjoy oil its folly,
Yet from it are free;
And such are good fellows,
Wherever they be. 81
/ sing Of good fellows,
And this is their sign:
They rail not at laughter,
Love, music or wine;
And fear not lest pleasure
Should swamp them below,
Or that those who are merry
Must overheard go;
Yet who moderate in all things
And temperate we see;
!. And such are good fellows,
Wherever they be.
l sing OF good fellows,
Who hold to their word,
Who are true as the sabre,
And fast as the cord s /
Who think what they speak,
Speak not all that they think,
Andstare at the Devil,
Or Death, till he wink; 4
Who from lying or trembling
Or shifting are free;
And such are good fellows
Wherever they be.
l sing of good fellows,
Kind-hearted are they;
Not spiteful OF. cruel,
Or wounding Gin play"
But regarding the feelings
Of all as their own,
Meier draw from the soul-chOrds
A dissonant tone;
Who are gentle and courteous,
While gallant and free;
And such are good fellows,
Wherever they be.
sing Of good fellows;
God send us some more!
The Earth hath not many,
Though Heaven hath store;
Stout-hearted companions,
Well buckled in pride,
Who finch at 10 trihes,
Whatever betide;
Who 'twixt honor and goodness
No difference see;
And such are good fellows,
Wherever they be.
l sing Of good fellows;
Oh could there he found
A land of delight,
Where good fellows abound
A gentleman's heaven
Below or above,
And governed by Courtesy,
Honor, and Love;
The Elysium or Eden
l never would flee,
Out the Land of Good Fellows
Wherever it by.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-08
The gouisiana Qapitolia1'.
LOCAL MATTERS.
Don't forget to strike a blow against
dissenters and for the "Capital Ticket"

See administrators notice in the
matter of the succession Of Samuel
Bard, deceased.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-08

An exchange gets off the following
You may tax, you may threaten
The cur, if you will,
But the darkey will hang
TO his yaller dog still.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1879-06-03
MISCELLANEOUS.
ROYAL PP6 5KEMR||
Absolutely Pure.
Absolutely Pure.

coSSMERs should bear that he
Is
=dA by he Ns~Y Bardo II rdsuc
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1879-06-03

Gentle reader, patron mine,
Born Of old and patient line,
Some with zest embrace
Glories of the field and chase
Covet these the athletes prize,
Guerdon meet in lady's eyes;
Those, Ambitions clarion calls
To the commons storied halls,
Heart and Will BY Fancy sec
On the star and coronet
Battle some for golden gain,
Gamers stored with Indian grain;
Him, the wealth Golconds yields
Tempts not from his fathers fields,
On . ses bound bark to roam
From the safety of his home;
While another courts in vain
Dull repose from wind and main,
Praising Ease-to test anew
Fragile freight and careless crew;
Soms in busy Daylight sleep
BY the crystal fountains sheen,
Or beneath the covert green;
Bliths the soldier springs to arms;
Vainly Beauty woos end charms.
When the boar and tiger near
Face the hunters gun and spear.
0odlike all oar pleasures Be.
For the Lords Of Earth are We,
lived Muse Of frelic song.
Set mo mid thy joyous throng;
Do not all thy smiles deny
To thy constant votsry!
Let me win the lowest place
In thy dear and winsome grace,
Happy then, and passion free
Earth has nauQht to offer me.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1879-06-03

ROBERT HELD elored with Denver
widow. and his own wife aided him in
the exploit. The object of the Helds
was 10 get the widows 81 1000, and after
doing that Held deserted the widow and
returned home.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-02-02
HIGH SCHOOL QUESTION.

The Vie,cs of Coz. Robinson, of Neac York.
To the Editor of the Globe.
TO those who are determined upon the es-
tablishment of High school in this city,
the following extract from the message of
Gov. Robinson, of New York, is commended
for their careful and mature consideration.
1t shows the drift of intelligent thought
upon subject of vital Importance. Gov.
Robinson has probably studied this subject
more thoroughly than any other living man,
and his conclusions are worthy of the atten-
ton of the people of this country:
To the extent of giving to every child in the
State good common school education, suf-
hcient to enable him or her to understand and
perform the duties of American citizenship,
and to carry on intelligently and successfully
the ordinary labors of life, the common schools
are and should be objects of the deepeet con-
Germ to the whole community. To the few who
desire and are capable of still higher educa-
ton, and who have an ambition to shine as
professional men and in the arts of literature,
music, painting and poetry, the door is wide
open for them to win distinction in those call
ings. But to levy taxes upon the people for
such purposes is species of legalized robbery,
and even the recipients come to know it. Their
sense of justice cannot fail to condemn 1T: it
lowers their standard of morality and helps to
debauch, instead of purify, public opinion. 1t
also breeds discomfort on the part of those who
are educated, attempt to be educated
to something above that for which
they are fitted. 1t really dis
qualities them for those duties and labors to
which alone they are by nature adapted, SO
that not only great injustice, but great de-
moralization is the result of a system which
collects money by force from enc man to edu-
cate the children of another man for callings
which they can never fill The argument some
times advanced that this system is benefit to
the poor is utter fallacy. The children of
the poor man generally leave the school with a
common school education and so to work for
themselves or their parents. Yet while the
poor mans children are thus at work, his little
home is taxed to give to the children of Others
a collegiate education. Nine in ten of tho:e
educated in the so-called high schools at the
public expenses, would far better pay their
own bills than to have them paid by the people
of the State. These views are so manifestly
just that have no doubt they will ultimately
prevail. Indeed, there seems to have been al
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-02-02
T8E ST. PAUL SUNDAY GLOBE 1879

the lads which was SO true to the life and SO
luulcrous that the entire audience was con-
veiseo with uprOarOus laughter. Recitations
uI poems IN tho sign language followed, trans
!ateo ny Miss Noyes, the daughter of the super
neenaent' which created the greatest wonder
nent among the spectators and elected warm
applause: The exercises closed by the recita-
ton of the Lords prayer in the sign language
IN very touching and devout manner by a
little girl of years.
Frof. Noyes then gave brief history of the
manner of instructions pursued, and took oc-
cas n to pay high tribute to the tractability
OF t9e pupils and their readiness to learn and
to obey all of his requests. he seldom had oc-
caslon to punish any of the pupils, and when
punishment was inflicted it was only by deny
ing the transgressor the privilege of attending
1ne soc1aples of the pupils. He had been
gIa!lhed at the handsome manner in
Whecn the State had provided for these
una speech, and felt confident that the same lib
eral policy would be pursued in the future.
several members of the committee expressed
ourselves as highly grati6ed at what they had
Witnessed, whereupon the company dispersed
ana returned on the evening train to st. Paul.
CONCLUSION.
rev exhibitions ever given have shown more
torclbly the adaptability of these unfortunates
LOT education and development in all the arts
OF civilized life than that of yesterday at Fari-
bault. The pupils though deprived of two Of
the most Important senses, exhibit degree of
intelligence and capacity to grasp even the
most abstruse ideas, that is rare among chill
dren OF similar age not SO affected. Those at
present In the institution are being fitted for
the active duties of life-taught trades and
professions that will enable them to become
self-supporting. Many of the graduates have
already gone out into the world and become
successful teachers and ]aborers in various
walks OF life. The capabilities of the institu-
ton are, however. not half developed. We
look for still greater usefulness from its mis-
sion
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-02-02

of pseudo Christians to select Excelsior, but
the fraudulent manner in which it was done
will merit the disapproval of every one not
q partner in the game.
If there was anything necessary to prove
the fraud, it is the inaccessibility of Excelsior
as compared with the points which, by
pleasant fiction, were supposed to be in com-
petition. White Bear is accessible by three
lines Of railroad and Frontenac by one so
splendidly equipped as to be able to handle
reach Excelsior it is necessary to take six
mile trip across Lake Minnetonka. TO make
this journey little tubs of steamboats,, sail
boats or rowboats are used. few years ago
government inspector dropped down at
Minnetonka and CONDEMNED every one of the
steamboats, as unfit for service. They were
tied up for some weeks, and finally released,
not because they were safe, but because Lake
Minnetonka not being navigable stream
for commercial purposes, the inspector had
no business to examine them at all.
Since then one of the steamers exploded
carrying down every soul on board, and a
serious disaster, details of which we do not
now recall, befel one of the others. Two
thirds of the time the lake is so rough that
it Is positively dangerous to attempt the trip
by sail or row boat, and all the means COM
bined could not transport two thousand
people in single day. The catfish in the
lake are already smacking their gills in an
ticipation of feeding upon clergymen, sab
bath school workers and tender children next
summer. If the slightest regard for the in
terests of religion had been allowed to have
sway, Excelsior would never have been chosen
under any circumstances. We doubt whether
Certainly the Master cannot be bamboozled
by any such trickery, any more than He was
fooled by Shang's perusual of the scriptures
just previous to fleeing his Northern Pa
cifc victim.
The proper thing for st. Paul to do now
is to take the one hundred acres proposed to
be donated at White Bear and build hotel
commensurate to grand watering place.
With the cooperation of White Bear and
Saltwater, following upon the heels of this
agitation, the scheme is practicable. A re-
sort gotten up without any hypocrisy, and
designed to cater to ''the world, the flesh
and the devil,'' will be far preferable to an
alliance with Excelsior, and will at the same
time have more elements of true religion, in
that it will not be whited sepulchre, adver-
Using virtues which it does not possess.
Such resort at White Bear will attract
thousands where the "truly good'' Park As
ISOLATION will secure hundreds.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-02-02

TIE Office of boiler inspector, proposed to
be created by bill introduced in the Min
nesota House on Friday, will be STAT take''
for twelve persons, if the bill becomes law.
The bill proposes that every steam boiler, no
matter where situated or for what purpose
used, shall be inspected periodically, and
each person attending these boilers is to be
subjected to an examination to determine his
qualifications for the work, and for each of
these jobs considerable fee is to be charged.
1t is estimated by competent authority that
under the provisions of the bill each of the
twelve inspectors would realize in fees from
four to six thousand dollars annually. It
will be good thing for dozen disinter-
ested patriots.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-02-02

ONE of the inalienable rights of the Amer
lean citizen is the right to strike for the pay
ment Of wages due. On recent Sabbath
the congregation of the Michigan Avenue
Baptist church, of Chicago, were much
astonished at the unusual way in
which the Rev. DR.. GUSTS, their
pastor, descended from the pulpit and
marched out of church. At the close of his
sermon, he seized his hat and left, apparent
~ in great indignation, and in such haste
that he omitted the closing hymn and the
benediction. The mystery was solved by the
revelation of the fact that the angry parsons
salary was considerably in arrears. It was
thought, however, that he might have select
ed some more decorous way of expressing
his disrespeet for the treasurer and the trus-
tees. What will the people of Chicago do,
now that it is settled that they cannot even
cheat their clergymen out of their pay?