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Louisiana capitolian., 1879-08-16
TIE TRAGEDY At YUsKEaEE, /. T.

CApDo, l., r., August 5.--Since
the dispatch of the ID the following
particulars have been received Ia
relation to tile trngedy at MuskeSee,
l. r.: For along time there has been
a feeling Of fsoimosity existing between
the Cherokee Indians and the negroes
Of the Creek Nation in Muskogee,
which, on several occasions, h..s led
to serious results, and several have
been killed on both sides. The
Indians Of the Creek Nation do not
seem to have much love for their
darker brethren, and generally lot
them fight their own battles. The
Greek negroes have an organization
called the Light-lorse." whose ostcn-
sible object Is to capture and punish
horsctlievcs, whisky smugglers, ETC.,
but whose real purpose is to protect
Themselves against the encroacllments
of their Cherokee enemies. fiiih
On last Saturday evening a party Of
Cherokees crossed over, into Muskcgec
the dividing line between the
Cherokee and Creek nations being the
Arkansas River). They had, no
doubt, been drinking to some extent,
and the prospect Of q fight seemed
imminent. It seems that one Of the
CherOkecs, named John Van, had
formerly had trouble with the Captain
Of the Creek Light Horse, named
Peters. Van WAS standing in front Of
q store kept by James Carter, . white
man, when Peters approached him on
horseback. few words passed be-
tween them, when Peters demanded
Vans pistol, which was refused.
Then Peters levelel his shotgun at
him and pulled the trigger, but the
cap snapped. Van then opened fire
OH Peters who quickly returned it,
and both parties fired several shots,
when Van fell dead and Peters NOR
tally wounded, dying in about an hour.
BY this time others took part in the
bloody affair, aud fifty Or sixty shots
we're fired, one taking effect in the
breast Of James Carter, the white man
in front of whose store the affray 0c-
Cured. Exclaiming, "My God!'' he
fell to the floor, and instantly expired.
Another took effect on one Of the he
gro Light Horse. who fell from his
horse a few hundred yards from the
scene, and died in few moments.
The number Of wounded could not be
ascertained. The ''ligllt-horse" now
retreated from tho town, followed by
q party Of tho Cherokees; but night
coming on, nothing more was done,
although bodies Of armed Indians
were seen patrolling the banks, on
the Cherokee side Of the river, all
night, while the Greek negroes stood
guard OH the Creek side, anticipating
an attack. The greatest excitement
prevailed in Muskogee during Sun
day night, but nothing more Of a
startling nature occurred; and my
latest advices from the scence are to
the effect that all is quiet, thought the
ChcrOkees swear vengeance on the
negroes for tin death ofVau, and the
negroes seem equally determined to
avengc the death of their two COM
rades. But who shall avenge the
death Of the innocent white man,
Carter, thus rutlllessly torn from the
bosom Of his young wifel Is there
no law in the Indian Territory to pre-
vent such disgraceful occurrences and
punish the participants1 II not, why
not 7--Gl0be Democrat.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-08-16
THE CAPIT0LIAN STRAIGHT FOR
DEMOCRACY,

We desire our friends to understand
that the CApfTOLIAN will bc found III
the future as in the past a straight
out supporter of the Democratic
ticket. We will stand by the party
at all times, advocating nothing that
will be detrimental to its unity. We
arc in favor of giving every candi-
date q fair show for the nolsination.
1t is not our province to propose any
plan for the conduct of the Nominal
tions, as this matter belongs to the
people.
We can 0nl y say, that wo pledge
the hearty support of the CAPlToMAN
to the nominees of the Democratic
party, whether it be through primary
election as many suggest, or any
other method that may be adopted.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-08-16
LETTER FROM NEW ORLEANS.

AUGUST l4th, 1879.
Friend Jastrcmski-I am much
obliged to you for your kind atten-
ton in sending me your rather good
looking paper. l am SO well pleased
with its fair and manly reading
Democratic matter. | wish you to
put me on your subscribers list.
The City Item, of this city, has had
a communication signed IA Dele
gatc," which shows up a small piece
of true lnwardncss in the Convention
necessities.
AS the story goes, an impecunious
member of the late Convention who
was SO sadly in want Of the where
withal to liqujdate a board bill, which
he owed his landlady Zone Mrs. C.)
the amount being just thirty dollars.
She had, it is so said, called upon
your friend, the chairman of the COM
mittee Oh contingent expenses, often
to know how much was there of the
per diem to this persons order. He
always put her off, it appears, by say
ing there was no money, and that tho
vouchers issued by the committee
were not worth twenty per cent. of
their face value and, as a matter, of
course, he must lie. Whether the
clone woman got her board bill or
not, it is not on record; but, there is
recorded in relation to this "repu-
diator'' of grub bills, who pratcd upon
the "honor of louisiana" he could
offer in payment for buggy and har-
ness he bought from Mr.. R-n, q liv-
cry man here, a one thousand dol
lar bill, which he pulled out from
amongst some of the same weight
from which the vendor took his price
and returned the change. Now, mark
ye, five days previous to the adjourn
ment sine die of that body he could
not pay thirty dollars for his board.
Two days after adjournment he had
plenty of spondulix. The carpet
bagger and thief are yet around, and
so long as the colored people will
permit those ruffians to disgrace and
misrepresent them, so long will the
white people of the State doubt the
sincerity of the promises made by
them in the Convention.
DEMOCRAT.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-08-16
STARRED.

At the residence of the brides
mother, Mrs. DR.. Embree, of this par
ish, August Int, 1879, by Rev. John
East, Mr.. w. J.. SMITH and Miss ELLA
MAY EMBKEE.
We congratulate our handsome
friend, and wish him and his beau
tiful bride all tho happiness that falls
the lot Of the most favored sons of tho
intellectual kingdom. a o5
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-08-16
TOPICS OF THE DAY.

There is better prospect now for
the completion of the Railroad to
Marshall than at any date since that
enterprise was inaugurated. Mr..
Wheclock, the President of the road,
has, in company with Mr.. Clarke, the
Vice President Of the Chicago, st.
LOUIS and New Orleans Railroad, set
out for Chicago, and it is well UNDER
stood that this trip has bearing on the
completion of the N. o. Pacific Rail
way to Marshall. There is good
foundation for the belief that the
Illinois Central Railroad Company
will take some action in the premises,
rs it is held that the interests of the
Jackson Road are intimately conncc-
ted with the successful termination OF
that enterprise.
MAGNoLIA, Mass, Aug. 9th, 1879.
W. A. LcSueur, Esq, Baton Rouge, La:
Esteemed FJicnd:-I send You
herewith an extract from the N. o.
Picnyune of Sth inst, which ! believe
refers to the Ponchatoula, Baton Rouge
and Crosse Tete route to Marshall.
Vice President Clark is n very practi-
cal and energetic manager, and no
doubt appreciates the Importance of
so rich q feeder to his road. 1t would
offset the poor returns heretofore oh
tanned from Amite Station to New
Orleans, on account of sparscness Of
population and national disadvan-
tages. 1t wonld develop a rich and
magnificent stock and agricultural
country intermediate between the
G. St. l.. o. Il. K, and Baton Rouge,
and make your city the lap of the
Texas trade. Your friend and well
wishcr. A. LEBLANC.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-08-16
Ditd.

At Mulberry Grove plantation, East
Baton Rouge parish, GA. NJ, July 9th,
1879, MARY CAROLINE BIRD, widow Of
tho lato Gilbert Daigre.
Down tho "valley Of silence"
Down the dim, voicclcss valley
alone Cher footsteps" have passed to a
"trysting place with the Divine"
She has gone to claim tho palm, and
the triumph awaiting those who have
faithfully performed their duty to the
best Of their ability in this world. If
d cup Of cold water given in the name
Of the Savior calls for reward, she
who with unstinted generosity law
ished her wealth on tho destitute,
who bestowed upon many the means
of obtaining an education, otherwise
beyond their reach, who neglected
not the sick in their distress Ger
tainly by her "a crown of glory is
won, for tho weaving of her life has
been ably DONE"
Mrs. Dalgre was q devoted mother.
Between herself and her children
there existed an affection than which
none can be greater. 1t was in the
home circle as a loving wife, fond
mother, and an indulgent mistress to
the numerous slaves, she possessed
in days gone by, that she sbone to
greatest advantage. Hers was a
mind masculine in its energy, and it's
grasp of business, while over those
with whom she came in contact, she
obtained bOnndlcss influence. a
Mrs. Daigre held the respect Of all
of her friends, her funeral was one of
the largest ever seen on the coast, as
all desired to show their regret Mt
parting with one who during long
years had accomplished much good in
their midst. For many months previ-
ous to her death, Mrs. Daigre had been
an intense sufferer, but The rugged
path, which leads to the presence of
God, was smoothcd by her childrens'
unceasing, untiring care, and above
all by her beliefin that grand catholic
faith, which leads the penitent sonl
so gently from the pains Of this life,
into the beauty andlight of that world
lying beyond the gates of pearl. We
who arc left, hold the hope and be-
lievc that through this same Faith
she has obtained mercy and happiness
eternal. Those who loved her, can
not but weep; for daily will they miss
her, but there lies comfort for them
in the thought that with her "all is
WE'LL" for them alone is the sadness of
awaiting the moment when they will
iOyfully reiOin her. AMITIE.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-08-16

A scandal case has sprung UP be-
tween ex-Gov. Sprague and Senator
Conkling, who was uncercmoniously
elected from the residence Of the
former by that indignant gentleman.
Mrs. Sprague refused to be interview
ed on the subject. 1t is stated that
this trouble arises only in the fact
that, to obtain political favors from
Senator Conkling, Mrs. Sprague had
been in the habit of sending boquets
of flowers to freshen the noble Scna-
tors desk
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-08-16


Cot. +. l.. CLAlBoRNE.-This well
known and highly respected citizen of
Point Coupee ismentioned as a candi-
date for Superintendent of Public
Education. In point of culture and
thorough learning Col. Claiborne, is
beyond question more than fitted for
the position. Possessed of enlarged
and liberal views, joined to a private
character that is spotless, his name
cannot fail to obtain great considera-
ton before the approaching nomina-
ting Convention.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-08-16
WANTED.
10000 Bales d Cotton,
For which ! will pay the
Highest Market Price,
g9} CA0xI.
ANDREW JACKSON,
sMg9 Cotton Buyer.
Turnip Seed--Crop 1879.

iHUTICURA REMEDIES-St. jacobs
~ Oil, Talcot's Magic Cure for Fevers.
Lyons Nutritive Elixir-just as effica
cions AZ Ducro's, and much cheaper.
Lemon Sugar, Orange Flower Water;
genuine French. M
Imperial Grannin, the great fayoritc
for infants and sick children.
Cutters Inhaler's and Inhalent, will
cure catarrh. M
Insect Powder, fresh. Fountain syr-
inges and Fountain Pumps.
Bay Water, White Rose Cologne.
Wash Rags and Bath Towels.
Spalding's Glue, for instantaneous use.
Noyes' Ink, Falcon and other Pens.
Green and Black Tea.
German Razor Straps, Rogers i'm
ported kazors, Rogers and Wosten-
holms Pocket Cutlery.
Tclescopie Drinking Cups and Eng
lish Toilet Soap, in cases, for travellers
tse very conyenient-nOw in stock and
for sale cheap.
w. T. CLUvERItJS, Druggist,
(Bogeps old stand,
aug9 Baton Rouge, La.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-08-16

TIE RING SMAsHERs.-The indie
pendents are hard at it, trying to per-
form their contract at "ring smash
ing Their idea of effecting the de-
sired end is simply by sliding gently
into Office. No doubt but what the
plan is good one. We know of lots
of people who would be willing thus
to sacrifice themselves for the public
good. Get out, so that may get in,
is the whole secret in nutshell.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-08-16

He says he pressed his burning lips
to her rosy mouth, and "shc returned
my kiss, and my soul was 40 longer
in my body I touched the stars the
earth went from under my feet"
Some fathers wear heavy boots, we
know, and no doubt the earth went
from under the young mans feet, but
we don't believe he touched the stars.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-08-16

The other day in Howard county a
young man was married to a young
lady. Hct father and brother acted
as attendants" One held shot
gun to the groom's nose, while the
other brought up the rear with a six
shooter. After the ceremony was
over the happy (9 groom departed
on the usual bridal tour, leaving
bride, shotgun six-shootcr, father
and brother in the rear.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-08-16

If we would have powerful minds,
we must think if we would have
faithful hearts, we must love; if we
would have strong muscles, we must
labor. These include all that is valu-
able in life.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-08-16

1t seems remarkable that nice
easy-chair at home is SO much less
comfortable to a man than the hard
side of dry goods box on a street.
corner with u crowd of lOafers
around.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-08-16
Attention, Taxpayers !

AssEssOR's OFFICE,
Baton Rouge, July 3lst, 1879. !
VNlIE revision of the Tax Roll for State
Il and Parish Taxes for the year 1879,
will be opened on MONDAY, August
4th, 1873, for inspection and correction
ut this office, Courthouse building, as is
required by Section %, Act No. 96, Of
1877. All persons Interested will take
due notice and attend to same in due
time. JOS. T. YOUNG,
aug2 Assessor.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-08-16
NEWS SUMMARY.

day.
Mobile will raise the quarantine
against New Orleans on the 18th.
The steamer Mary Morgan, with mn
excursion party Of several hundred
persons on board, collidcd with the
Picrrcpont on the 18th inst, on the
Delaware River. The PierTcpont
was sunk. No lives lost.
The Abbott Democrats Of Massu-
clusctts have refused to join the
Butler Democrats in calling a conyen-
ti0n.
The Greenbricr White Sulphur
Springs have been purchased by A.
r. Mathews of West Virginia for
100000.
Major John S. Braves, al cx-Con-
fcdcrato officer, Collector Of Customs
at Norfolk, Va, died on the 9Th inst,
of gout of the heart.
VIM. II. Vanderbilt has just given
500, 900 for a gymnasium, and the
erection of u civil engine room and
scientific hall on the grounds Of tho
Vanderbilt University, at Nashville.
An American cruiser, tho Wyoming,
will cruise in the Black Sea. This is
the first American man-0f- war that
has ever entered that sea.
A disastrous fire, rendering twenty
thousand persons homeless, has oc-
Cured at Serajevo, Bosnia. The Mus
sulman fanatics are charged with the
responsibility.
The Panama canal stock finds few
takers.
The horse, Edwin Forrest, has
made the fastest time on rccOrd-a
mile in 2:lli.
The appearance of q case Of yellow
fever, supposed to have been a Mem
phis refugee, has made tho people Of
Corinth, Miss, skcdaddle at break
neck pace.
A virulcnt epidemic Of yellow fever
exists in Tampico, Mexico.
Russia and Germany are qnarreling.
Cholera has appeared in Constan-
tinople.
Russia is colonizing central Asia.
A body Of Albanians crossed the
Scrvian frontier on last Sunday, but
retired after a brisk fight with Scrvian
troops. A number of the raiders were
killed.
James Fcely alias Badly jim, Of
Williamsburg, N. Y, defeated Frank
McGee, of Boston, in prize fight, at
Scotchwoods, Milton, the stakes be-
ing $500. Ten rounds were fought.
In the sixth round Fccly had bis nose
broken. In the last McGcc's collar
bone was fractured.
. Cincinnati, Aug. l2.-The banking
house ofofG. II. Bussing & Co., was
robbed of $4,000 in currency by sneak
thieves this afternoon. a51
A dispatch to tho Herald from
Tucson, says: Out Of the many con
f'icting reports Of the so-called In
dian dcprcdations, the facts arc that
the raiding party was composed of
Americans, Mexicans and Indians, the
latter rcncgades, long resident in
chihuahua. Nearly two hundred
animals have been stolen. The raid
ers were followed to South Mule Pass,
where three Americans and two Ger
mans were killed. The troops are
still in pursuit.
Fall River Mass, Aug. l2-About
400 operatives assembled tonight to
hear tho report Of Michael Connolly,
recently sent to inspect the lands of
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fc
Railroad, with the view of forming
an emigrant colony from this city.
He gave % glowing account of the
fertility of the land, but said he could
not advise any one to go there who
did not have from 300 to $500, as the
country was overrun with negro re-
fugecs who were doing all kinds Of
work which they could find, and it
would make hard competition for any
ava %J,nr, ,,.;{In,,& .,,,,,n ,,,orn,,
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-08-16
SATURDAY. AUG. Is, 1917.

Rooms OF DEMoCRATiCC CONSERVATIVE }
CENTRAL COMMITTEE, :
Baton Ronge, August 9, 1879. }
The interests of the Democratic
Conservative party of this parish de-
mand the early attention of the Exc
cutivc Committee.
Therefore | hereby give notice to
the members of the Central Commit
tee of the parish Of East Baton Rouge
to assemble at the Office Of the Hon.
Il. w. Robertson, in this city, on the
9th inst, at 10 o'clock a. m.
BY order Of II. SKOLFIELD,
r President Executive Committee.
T. NJ. BROOKS, Secretary. as
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-08-16

The Clinton Railroad is again on
the tapis. Two years ago the project
would have been carried out, had the
managers of tho Port Hudson line cx
hibited little more dash. We hope
that Mr.. Comstock and tho Directors
now see, how important it will be to
connect with Baton Rouge, the new
State Capital. Railway communica-
tion via Pontchatoula to New Orleans
is matter that will not long be de-
layed. Onr Clinton friends are there
fore, greatly interested in having rail
connection with this city.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-08-16

The wolf in sleeps clothing is as
dangerous now as he ever was. Let
him be suppressed.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-08-16
We MAY AGAIN BE HAPPY.

Since June, 1865, we have resided
in this city, and with our fcllowciti.
zcns have traversed the bright as wei
as the gloomy days Of the past. We
will not rctracc our steps to describe
the melancholy scenes of that period
when the vampire of Hdicalism was
slowly and steadily eating ont the
substance of our community, nor tho
the disastrous floods, that destroyed
the products of the husbandman nci-
thcr will we speak of the mournful
scenes Of tho epidemic, or of the
downfall of several enterprises de-
signed to bring prosperity to us all !
Let the dead past bury its dead,
and with it tho sorrows, the heart,
hnrnings, the cruel disappointments
and the animositics necessarily engcn-
dcrcd by such a state of affairs!
For the first time, our heart is filled
with hope in the prosperity and ad-
vanccment of our community. We
cannot fail in having n good govern
mcnt established throughout Loui-
siana. Peace reigns supreme in oul
State, and the days of strife have
passed away, thank God! Onrplant-
ers and farmers arc slowly recovering
from their appalling losses. Baton
Rouge has rcgaincd the lost diadem--
the Capital. A railroad connecting
us with tho North and East through
Pontchatoula, is "a consunlmation, that
in our opinion, will take place ut no
distant day. Across the river n con-
tinuatiOn of this line will unite us
with bands of steel to the Red River
valley and Texas. The cargocs of
the steamers that are borne by the
great river that flows at our doorstep
must soon be deposited hereto be
sought for here.
When we say this, we feel that we
are not wandering through tho realms
of fancy. Practical minds must sec
with us, that these things are now
more even than probabilities.
Therefore do we assert that the tide
has turned, and that Baton Rouge
will soon offer a field for enterprise,
to the industrious, such az no other
place in the South can slrpass. The
investment of a little capital, and
that will be brought here, by those
who are quick to scizean opportunity
to obtain good remuneration for its
employment, will procure all the
prosperity that we have described.
Our location is one particularly ia
vorcd by nature. All around us is
ascope ofcountry abounding in rosour-
ces, sthat need but to be developed.
In point of healthfllncss and beauty
it cannot be surpassed. These lands
cannot long remain idle. The atten-
ton of the world will soon be drawn
towards them.
Let us cease to croak, and to say
that "we can't' do this or that thing.
But instead let us recognize that a
bright future is before us, and let us
all strive by our industry and energy
to secure ends that ere long must
bring to us a most ample reward.
T1..l.. Il
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-08-16

When tramp gets kicked from a
house he naturally feels put out.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-08-16

No Irishman has sinking Of the
heart so long as there's a bit of Cork
in him.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-08-16

Fine Job Work at the Capitolian.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-08-16

This is to fill this column-hear +!
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-08-16

CtUGAR COOLERS---I have on hand q
~ fine lot Of second hand Sugar Coolers,
which l will sell at a very low figure.
WIN. GARIG.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-08-16

UTTER AND CHEESE. A full stock
ID Of Straights Creamery and Roll
Butter, and Factory Cheese, at
WIN. GARIG'S.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-08-16

CTAPLE Hardwale-We are now pre-
- pared to fill orders for articles in this
line, at New Orleans prices. Nails a
speciality. David a. Garig.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-08-16

now PEAS-25O sacks choice Caro-
" lima Clay and mixed Cow Peas for
planting, just received and for sale by
William Garig.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-08-16

.On0O LBS. Collier Company's
LUUU Strictly Pure White Lead.
+. NJ. Brooks, Agent.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-08-16

On0 LBS. New Crop Turnip Seed,
LUU direct from Robert Buist, Jr.,
also, Buists Premium Cabbage Seed, at
Brooks Drug Store.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-08-16

4 FULL line of Lrndborg's and Lu-
II bins FaIA0ls Extracts and French
Sachct Powder, at Brooks Drug Store.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-08-16

TIRESH PLASTER PARIS-Marble
II Dust and Plastcring Hair, at Brooks
Drug Store.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-08-16

A VEXED question settled-The place
N to buy fancy and staple goods, is at
David e. Carries.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-08-16
|. LEWINTHAL

WILL teach German, Hebrew, ard
w Violin Lessons. For terms, etc,
apply to J. L., care of s. Gottlieb.
mar29-ff
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-08-16

ND You ever-Well, yes. In fact, ne
IL always buy our groceries from
David g. Garig.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-08-16

INSURANCE Oil --170o fire test; guar
/ anteed to ibe non-explosive. David
q Garig.