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Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-13
TIE CUBAN REVOLUTION.

The latest news from Cuba states
that tho present revolutionary move
ment in Cuba is more important than
it is generally believed. After the
treaty Of peace many bands Of pa
triots were scattered throughout the
island. They had not, however, any
political character whatever. To-day
the matter is quite different. Two
Generals, Jose Maceo and Belisario
Peralta, have raised the standard Of
revolution against Spain, the former
in the jurisdiction Of Santiago dc
Cuba, and the latter in that Of Hol-
guin. Both places were in 1868 the
birthplace Of the war Of independ-
ence, which lasted during nine years
and was closed with the treason OF
tho Cuban Chamber of Representa-
tives. "
In the meantime thele has been very
important conference at Jamaica be-
tween Major Gen. Calixto Garcia, prcsi.
dent Of the revolutionary committee at
New York and one ofthe most skillfnl and
strategic soldiers of the Cuban army aud
Major Generals Maxine Gomez and An
tonic Marco. The future will tell the
results of this conference. Another i'm
portant leader Of the Cuban army, Gen
Vicente Garcia, is daily expected in New
York, where the revolutionary commit
toe, formed of we'll known Cuban sol
diere, is doing good work for Cuban in
dependence.-N. o. Dem 0csdt.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-13
WHATIssAID OF THE OAPIT0L1AN

Our genial and able confero Of the
lberville South in the last issue OF his
paper pays the CApIToLlAN tho COM
plimcnt that we annex below. No
one appreciates more Than we do the
friendly and kind expressions OF our
brethren of the press; especially when
we remember that our paper Is but a
newcomer. in the fraternity. With
such words encouragement we can
not but do our utmost to merit the
good opinion Of our contemporaries
and of u generous public, who thus
far have extended us II most liberal
patronage: 81"
The CApIroLlAN published ut
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is one Of the
finest papers in the State. Printed
with bran new type, headings and
matter arranged with taste and every
thing in proportion, it shows Mr.. Le-
Sucur, the publisher is Il master OF the
art preventative. Edited by onl
friend, Hon. Leon Jastremski, the
Mayor of Baton Rouge, its editorials
abound with ability and practical
sense. The editor is young and am.
bilious and withal u gentleman and q
true man, and we wish to see him s,
climbing up the ladder Of fame which
he is fast ascending. The CArlToLlAs
has u large circulation throughout
tho State. We wish it all the success
tho handsome paper merits.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-13

Tho editor Of the CArlToLIAN says we
initiated Hyams OH u certain occasion
while in New Orleans. }t o
Well, we were not the only ono who
tried to initiate Hyams while in the
Crescent city. For the editor Of the
CAplroLlAN, believing that q lack Of
hair created brains, had his cut ~ short
as machinery could shave it.-Soa,h. .
We had attended festival across the
river ut which Brother Hyams otficia-
ted, q few days before our visit to the
city in company with the editor Of the
South. Between the mysterious punch
Of tho one and the "straights" Of the
other, NC thought it indispensable to
have u clean shave If We over expected
TO got our brains cooled of after such
trying experience. Never mind, friend
Shanks, we'll know next time how
much mischief Is concealed in the gold
en- fluid that you ''old veterans" use in
lieu Of milk. i... l
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-13

WlLMoT II. GOoDALE, ESQ.-ln
another columu will be found several
extracts taken from other journals,
who are advocating the claims of our
able fellow citizen for the nomination
of Superintendent of Public Educa-
ton. We hs,e thought it proper, in
view of the fact that the Convention
is to assemble here, not to present
the names ofauy Of our parishioner's
as candidates on the State ticket be-
lieving that it was best that their
friends elsewhere should point them
out. We cannot, however, remain
silent under the circumstances, else it
might be thought that the tlattering
notices given them were not endorsed
at home. Such is not the case.
For one Mr.. Goodale deserves all the
compliments that have been said OF
him. He is a good citizen, a gentle,
man of high moral character and q
thorough scholar.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-13

The Rivet party have sent their
mltianutum to the DcmoclaticCommit-
tee, and unless their terms are accept
cd they are to form in battle away
under their self sacrificing chief, and
rout the Democracy "horse foot and
Dragons" We sincerely hope that
the Democratic Committee will stand
firm and let these boilers go where
ever they please. The party gains
nothing by making constant conces-
sions to disappointed office seekers
who are too weak within the ranks
to obtain nominations. Nothing short
of putting them in office will satisfy
them. We are in favor of planting
the Democratic colors upon q broad
and liberal platform, and with mel
who never waiver, either in victory
Or defeat, fight the campaign out on
that line, whatever might be the
result.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-13

ANrI-RING MEETING.--Our old
time confrere in ncwspaperdom, MIR.
Edwin J.. Jewell, appeared on the
boards ut an anti-ring meeting the
other night in New Orleans and made
q speech. In the course Of his re-
marks Mr.. Jewell made IN excellent
point against the cxtravasantly SUI
AIRED Office holders of New Orleans.
The gist of his remarks was, that,
when tiuanccs were short, instead OF
the high salaried officers reducing
their own pay they struck ut the
poor laborers on the streets, tho
policemen and other poor persons i'll
the city's employ. This style Of ar
gumcnt will take well among the
working classes Of Now Orleans and
the anti-ringcrs appear to be detcrm-
incd to use it to full advantagc.-Ad-
rOcdte
The country is safe now-witl
such II Je,cel shining in the galaxy OF
Sachems of tho Anti-ltingers, t'ut
| reform will be inauguratcd. All
those who know Col. Edwin l.. Jcwc
"can lay five dollars down and bel
them one by one" that when he join'
the CHECKERS" it's with no view o
accepting an Office, even if it wa'
thrust upon him.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-13
w Io.rar blackburn IA to establish

w, Jasper Blackburn Is to establish
4 paper in Shreveport early III October
next to he called The Shreveport
Citisem MI. B. G. White, swell
known newspaper man Of shreveport,
wellbe associated with Nj. BlaCk burn
In tho MANAGEMENT Of The Citizen,
claiborne Guardian. /
Last Sunday evening Of about four
o'clock q rain storm commenced and
lasted with some few invcryals all
night. About s4ven o'clock Monday
morning the wind fieshened upI ut
nine o'clock it was blowing gale
by eleven o'clock storm unprece-
denied almost was rigging and contin-
,,cd its fury until late In the afternoon.
Tuesday morning tho, town looked
wrecked. Portions Of every fence
were down scattered over the side,
walks. Trees bent and twisted 81
prone on the ground dishgnred every
yard. J
X. l.. McBriles large shop building
fell about noon smashing = buggy and
slightly iljuring two Of his horses
TINT happened in there. Shortly
after the Market-house lay fiat. Al
about two o'clock the steeple Of tn.
Catholic Church gave way and will
q crash fell land now the hands0nes,
spire in South western Louisiana
| the pride Of our village lies M un
slightly mass Of ruins.--V ermilonuill
Adpertiscr.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-13
1NDEPENDENTIsM-A WARNING.

Let the people bear in mind that
the complaint that independent Office
hunters have against the Democratic
party is solely because Of their slim
chances to get office through that
door. It makes but little difference.
to the masses who get the offices pro-
vidcd they arc filed by honest and
competent men. independents or
Democrats either, when in Office, will
receive the salaries. The only differ
cnce is, that Democrats will sustain
actively n party that wants to limit
the State Tux to six mills, and If the
people sustain them, TINT party will
have the power to accomplish this
much desired object.
independent Office holders arc men
who will benefit nobody but their own
dear selves. Office is the platform OF
the Independent movement. If our
friends think that we have ever shown
our appreciation for the many favors
that tho public has extended to us in
the past, then would VIC venture to
warn them against abandoning the
Democratic party, at least, not until
| the people have received the benefit Of
the stable and economical form o.
government provided for in the new
Constitution. We can't safely l0oE
to the Republicans to adopt the Con
stltution; and If many JOIN the indie
pcndcnts u disorganized Democratic
party will not have the strength tt
secure these long looked for blessings
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-13

The Red Stick, otherwise known as
Baton Rouge, is beginning to put on
airs. Feeling sure that her CAPT
ToLlAN expectations will be realized
to the utmost, she is determined to
make herself solid by the establish
ment of u bank, most Of the capital
for which has already boon subscrib-
ed. More than this-she undertakes
to crow over all lowland localities by
calling herself the "llighland City,"
If this thing goes on much further
we may expect our ambitious neigh
bors to enter into negotiations with
old Scotland for the transportation OF
Ben Nevis to the rear OF Baton
Rouge.-CiW Item.
Alas It's but too true. We stand
on terra frma fully one hundred feet
above you, friend Item, and when we
climb to the top of the towers Of the
Capitol, with marine glass, we can
Just see you as small as an ant at that
distance from us, while you are
making dcspairing grabs at the
bananas that the Board Of Health
keeps beyond your reach at tho quar-
antine station. We are first rate
thank you. How do go" DOT
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-13
JUDGE LAND ON THE DEBT.

We append the remarks Of Judge
r. r. Land, Of Shreveport concern
ing the debt ordinance to be subinit-
ted to the people IN December next.
Judge Land was tho venerable and
respected Chairman Of the judiciary
Committee, in the Int Convention.
A more honest, sincere and patriotic
citizen does not live in our State than
this able gentleman who, with thirty
nine others on June Both, recorded his
name in favor Of the adoption Of the
majority report on tho debt question.
There were none in the Convention
more fearless in expressing their
opinions !; none more unwilling to
sanctify the frauds Of the Radical
party than be. Conscientious in
everything that 10 advocated, those
members who differed with him
treated his views with tlH respect
that his high character necessarily
commands.
Judge Land has given this impor-
tant matter lis mature thought and
consideration. His conclusions will
undoubtedly have great weight in do
termining the, course Of many Of the
voters ut the approaching election
lie says: '03'f'' y g
"I'he amendment comes before you
| rs d proposition Of compromise Of
vexed and unsettled question, and \
comes before you as q Democratic
measure in the interest Of the Demo.
cratic party, both State and national
The reduction Of tho interest from
per cent. to 2 per cent for five years
and 3 per cent for fifteen years, Ant
| to a pcr cent for tho remainder Of TIN
term Of payment, will have the prac
teal effect in tho end of eliminating
from tho debt the whole, or ne,.rl.
the whole, Of it's fraudulent part, AM
with the consent of the bondholder
to the compromise, will finally d
} substantial justice to the people
! Considered as q Democratic measure
in the interest, Of the Democrati
party, / shall, MS a voter, support tn
ratification Of the ordinance, and ad
wise all good Democrats to stand D
the Dcmocrntic colors on this and a
, other questions involving the interos
of the whole people" i
AZ one Of those who gave thel
, votes in support Of tho majority re
port, believing that tho people ougt
; to be relieved from the further pay
D ment Of that portion Of tho State II
1 dcbtcdness which was but the Of
Il spring Of tho Radical freebootcrs, "
too deemed it our duty to our co,
9 stitucnts to support the ordinan'
L that Judge Land NOW recommend
Z for the reason that it offers fair al,
y equitable solution of our financi
+ difficulties. .... "A
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-13
Rooms PARISH CENTRAL COMMITTEE, J
Democratic Conservative Party, Z
BATON ROu0E, Aug. n, 1871 }

In pursuance TO u resolution this day
adoptol by tltc Parish Central Commit
tee, | hereby order n primary election in
all the wards Of this parish on the 18th
of September, 1879, for the purpose
list. TO elect delegates to tho Parish
Convention.
2. TO elect members to the Parish
Central COMMITTEES.
I'd. To decide by ballot the question OF
Primary Election Ur Convention.
Ath. TO decide by ballot whether u
plurality or majority vote shall nominate
our parochial ticket
1t is ordered hereby that the above
election shall be held ut the several poll
ing places between the hours of9A A. NJ
and 6 p. NJ, the day and date above
written.
The commissioners shall be appointed
by the members of tho Central Com
mittce. II. SkOLFlEED,
President Central Committee.
MARSHALL PORE, Secretary.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-13

A colorcd preacher said to his con-
gregation not long since, ~ have been
preachin' to You ever since | came,
from Matthew and Mark, and now if
you want me to preach from Genesis
and Exodus, you must raise my wages.
1t is hard work, and Pm not going to
preach the fat out of my gizzard for
SO little pay"
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-13
RAILROAD GOSSIP.

A strong hopc prevails here, and
particularly among those who are
best informed, that the Illinois Cen
trail Railroad will eventually complete
tho New Orleans Pacific Railroad to
Marshall. Mr.. Wheelock, Vice Pres
lsident Clarke, Mr.. Green, engineer
Of tho Illinois Central expect to tra-
verse the entire route within 0 very
short timc.
b The work already completed Is nd
mitted to he cheapest road bed In
America, and . construction Of the
track and providing rolling stock, TO-
Il company Of the immense resources
Of the Illinois Central, Is admitted to
be u mere bagatelle. l14 y l.l' r. {.
| The one question which remains to
bc answered is: Will such q conncc-
ton pay u profit upon the invest
mont9 And Il satisfactory demon
stration Of this will ut once inaugu-
rate the work. t' '''h'.Aa t4,f3h.tH z
The report il that tho gentlemen
named will in their tour make care
full estimates Of tho exact cost Of the
contemplated work, and also the ex-
tent; Of the probable traffic after its
completion. 2ai t~'7i1"l aNj ~ -
Upon these figures ono man, the
president Of the company, W. H,
Osborne, who il also the representa-
tive of the English stockholders, will
decide, and his word in matters affec-
ting the Illinois Central road, il law
Belief in tho ability of this important
committee to demonstrate the i'm.
mcnse advantage Of this connection
inspires hope here that tho connec.
ton will be made, aud that within .
twelve-montll, ut farthest, we will
have two railways running to Texas
where now there is none.
The opinion is also expressed tina
with q trunk road once completed ~
Vulnerable branches will be establish
cd all points whrce closer cOmmuni
cation is found to le rcnumerative
It is thought that taps which connec
ncighborho0ils and which con bc con
structcd ut comparatively tritliny coz
will be established throughout TIL
State. .pa gra ~
Persons who have recently arrived
from tho North report from nearl
every locality visited u manifest in
crease in property. Commercial nc
, tivity is said to prevail in nearl
every large city.--N. o. Times.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-13
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
TO My Friends and Pat
rOnS.

r AM pleased to announce that all def
i ciencies caused in my stock are being
rapidly replaced, and that until my store
~ repaired shall conduct my business
in the adjoining store, where all orders
and prescriptions will be dispensed with
promptness. 10 those Of my friends
who have No greatly assisted in saving
my stock from the ruins, l nm under an
endless obligation. Soliciting your in
diligence for u few days, l am truly yours,
',ff a AH J +. NJ. BROOKS.
Baton Rouge, Sept. 8, 1878.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-13
A party met at a public table, whe'

A party met at a public table, when
the conversation turned on TRANSMIT
grafton. Mr.. X. was a firm believer
in the doctrine, and was expatiating
largely upon its points, when he was
interrupted by friend who was present
with ok, what do you suppose your
self to have been before yon were X y
81 don't know" replied Mr., X; ~
might have been a pig for what
know" "Well," rejoined his friend,
"you haven't altered mueh-Only got
up on your hind legs" | .c
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-13
THE LATE STORM.

We publish extracts from our con-
temporaries abroad, in order to give
an idea Of the extent of the damages
caused by the hurricane. We might
fill our entire paper with details otthe
great losses incurred. Through the
best part of Mississippiand Louisiana
has the storm marked its pathway
with ruin and destruction. However,
its no use to lament. Our section has
suffered from SO many misfortunes in
late years that our people have learn
ed not to despond. Let them once
more set to the task of repairing the
injury accomplished as well as cir
cumstances will permit.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-13

For Attorney -General-what could
we say that would add lustre to the
name of Andrew S. Heron? AS u
LAWYER, he ranks among the first and
best. As a man, he is above reproach.
As Democrat, his voice has often
been heard pleading the cause OF the
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Clarion.
We heartily concur in every word
that our contemporary says OF our
distinguished townsman Col. Heron.
The party could not place upon its
ticket a more worthy nor more popu-
lar candidate.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-13
THE DARK LANTERN AGAIN
Auti-Ring Democrats.

Grand Sachcm Rivct ut ~ meeting
of his patriots, on last "Wednesday
evening, so states u Democrat repor-
ter, answered his inquiry to be per
mitted to remain:
CATER u consultation among those
who seemed to have authority, and
after some little time the chairman
called the meeting to order and said:
"Gentlemen, under u previouss ''r-
ranycment, members of the press
were permitted to remain in ourmeot-
ings, with tho understanding that
they would not publish the names OF
members making motions or tho
names of those on committees; if there
is any member Of tho press present,
unwilling to abide by that arrange
ment, it is proper for him to with
draw" t.
The reporter Of tho DEMOCRAT rose,
said he declined to bo bound by that
arrangement, and would report the
procccdingsin full if the meeting was
II public one; if private, ho would
of course, withdraw.
Mr.. Rivct, turning to the reporter,
said: at is u private meeting"
Whcreupon the reporter ut once
said: "Thcn, sir, shall, with grea
pleasure, Withdraw The subsc
quent proceedings interested him nj
| more.
That's the way the chief Of the Dol
tcrs intcrprets Democracy. Proceed
ings tobc taken in private conclav'
as per rcd warrior ethics. 1t won
be long before grips, signs, and pass
words will be the order Of the day
There must have been importan
business to be transacted that nigh
at the Anti Ringers, and Of course tn
patriots could not afford to have tn
press reporters among the virtuou
flock. ......
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-13

Norman can silt himself up, or seek
applause on friends in high places, or
loud praise. Ifhe belongs to the front
he will get there in time, and will
remain there when he does arrive.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-13

"My! what steep hill! And see
those ten or twelve wretches packed
in one wagon that the poor staggering
horse can hardly draw" "Wretches !!
Them are all Christians, man, gong
to the camp-meetins."
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-13

AN INoU1Ry.-We would like to
know the names of officials in this
parish. who owe their Offices to the
agency of ring, and how they were
elected and by whom supported III
each case7 Start from the head OF
the list.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-13

Among other discoveriesin the exca-
walton Of Babylon was a pot OF pre-
serves in the most excellent condl-
ton. Those Assyrian boys must have
been we'll brought up.