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Bright Prospects II Ohio.

washington Speefaf TO the N. Y. World,
4 letter received here from a republican
editor Of Ohio who has canvassed the
state thoroughly through trustworthy
agents brings the saddening news to re-
publican headquarters that the green
hackers and democrats have joined forces
tor Ewing's election that Frank Hurd,
Charles Reemelin and Alexander Long,
three OF the most prominent hard money
democrats have taken the stump 10 Ew-
iDg's behalf. A greater part OF the SOL
der vote also. according to the latter,
seems likely to be cast for Ewing and
Rice, themselves veterans, as against THE
man who stayed at home aud Ia ade fortune
by selling calico and groceries To the sol
diers' wives at war prices. Judge Thur
man assured the letter writer that the en-
tire democratic ticket would win, in his
opinion, aud that the legislature would
certainly be democratic, independent of
any ones opinion. because the republicans
could not possibly overcome a majority of
thlrty-tour In the last legislature. In a
private letter just received Senator Thur
man writes to friend here that although
he considered Ohio doubtful until a few
weeks ago, he is now convinced after a
thorough canvass that the entire demo-
cratic ticket will be elected
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-09

The two centralgigures in the Ohio cam
vass, Gen. Tom Ewing and Mr.. Chas. Eos
ter, metat Newark. Ohio the other day,
not IN wordy.opposition, but face to face
and hand 60 hand, like other civilized be-
1ngs, The meeting was a chance one
Each stopped for dinner in the railroad
depot and met in the waitine-room after
ward. They smoked and chatted togefh-
er Tor an hour, mentioned the current cam
vass quite as matter of courses and went
on together on the train to Columbus.
There is nothing extraordinary ia this, Of
course. Rivals are not necessarily foes,
and gentlemen will be gentlemen always:
but the Newark crowd waited impatiently
tor fisticuf between the candidates. or.
at the very least, a war of words, and were
kind ocsured.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-09
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.1.31 ADVERTISEMENTS
The New York herald., 1879-10-29
BRENTANO'S MONTHLY.


The October number of this magazine, which 10
speciality in this countrys literature being tho only
monthly publication devoted exclusively to oil rc-
spectacle pastimes by field and water is filed with
interesting and valuable reading. matter. Its illus
traton is ne picture OF the elegant trophies. moro
than score in number. competedfor at the late
nual tournament of the National Rifle Association.
Its contributions polo. canoeing. archery bodily
exercise (Dy Professor Wood) bicycling, lacrosse
and rowing and yachting well worthy of perusal;
while the rifle. turf athletics, cricket baseball.
fishing kennel, hunting. &C.. receive full attentions
This number commences the second volume of the
new series. and it's title is Brentanos Mo'dhlys
thereby dispensing with its former sub-;itlcs.
feature introduced Is a department of short
stories selected from the best foreign periodicals.
This department will prove highly attractive. since
Mr. Brentano long has held leading position in this
country agent for and importer of the periodical
publications of Great Britain and the Continent. 10
ali full information of the progress ana pros
poets of our pastimes Breano's hontaiyis the nrss
periodical we would recommend.
The New York herald., 1879-10-29
EXIT YELLOW FEVER.
MEMPHIS. Tom. Oct. %. 1.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Oct. %. 1879.
Camp Father Matthew was broken up this after
noon. The people In the camp formed procession
and marched TO st. Bridgets Catholic Church. where
services were held and bcnediction pronounced
Fathers Kelly. Quinn and Walsh oficiated.
Undertakers report interment to-day. that Of
Henry Green. who died last night. Tho Howards
have had no calls for nurses to-day.
DIR. W. Il. Rogers and nurse Will start tomorrow
for HARRISON station, Miss in response to an ap-
peal received by the Howards this afternoon, the
sick person being 4. A. Grow. The telegram does
not state whether the sickness yellow fever or not
The New York herald., 1879-10-29
A REQUIsITIoN DisHoNoRED.


HARRISBURG. Pa, Oct. -. 1879.
Detective Field. of New York. to-day presented
tbo reauisiton of Governor Robinson on the Gov.
ernor of nsylvana for the delivery to him OF
William II. Redheifer, Philadelphia lawyer, who 10
charged by Mrs. Annie Wallingford with big.
amy Mrs. Wallingford claims that Redheffer
married to her prior to his union with the woman
with whom he is living in Philadelphia. The requi.
stion from the Governor OF New York unfavor-
ably considered, the state Department acting under
q belief that the prosecution not wholly in
the interests of public morals. The Governor OF
New York aud the District Attorney of New York
city have beon written to In explanation OF the 10
tion OF the Pennsylvania authorities.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-07-19
A RELIGIOUS ox-TEAN.

A gentleman travelling n Texas
met on q country road d wagon drawn
BY four oxen, driven by 8 genuine
Texas ranger, who in addition to the
skillful flourish and crack Of the whip,
was yociferously encouraging the
horned beasts in this manner: "Haw,
Presbyterian! Gee, Baptist! Ahoy,
Episcopalian! Get up, Methodist!' p
The traveller was struck, and also
amused ut this strange nomenclature,
and stopping the driver remarked to
him that he had never heard such
names applied to the dumb creatures
before, and asked him why he called
his oxens such names. "There,n y said
the man Of Texas, "Icall this OK Pres
byterian because he is true blue, and
never fails-pulls through bad places
and oyercomes difficulties, and holds
out to the. end; besides he knows
more than the rest. l call this one
Baptist because he is always after
water, and it seems as though he
would never get enough; then, again,
he won't eat with the others. | cali
this one Episcopalian because he hae
mighty ways Of holding his head up,
and if the yoke gets a little tight, he
tries to kick clear Of things. l call
this one Methodist because he puffi
and blows, and you would think he
was pulling all creation /; but he dom,
pull pound unless you continually
stir him up"
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-07-19
TIE JEWS.

A jew! what is there in that name
that can he reproach to any man,
woman or child now living on earth I
Moses, the wisest of law givers, was
Jew. Joshua, who commanded the
sun to stand still at the storming of
Jericho, was Jew. David, "a man
after Gods own heart" was a Jew.
Solomon, the wisest Of men, whose
fame is greater to-day than when he
built the temple, was a Jew. All the
prophets were Jews; all the apostles
were Jews; Jesus Christ himself was
Jew. His mother was O Jewess.
In every age and country the Jews
have. done their whole duty to the
country in which they have resided
and to society. Marshal Soult, one
Of Napoleon's ablest marshal's, and
who stood faithfully by him to the
last at Waterloo, was a Jew.
Senator Jonas, of Louisiana, is q
Jew. The present Prime Minister
of Great Britain is a Jew. But why
enumerate furtheri From the ear
liest dawn Of history to the present
time the Jews have furnished their
full share of brave aud honorable
men, and ofpure and beautiful women.
Who has surpassed them in public
spirit, in works Of charity, and devo-
ton to principle7
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-07-19
HORRIBLE CRIME.
[Hounla Courier.1

About two weeks ago a horrible
murder was committed near Cypre-
mort, parish Of St. Mary, La. The
facts, as related by a correspondent,
are as follows:
A col0red man, vita a child on his
knees, sat in cozy plantation cabin,
enjoying the evening breeze after a
hard days labor. While in that DO
sition-his mind absorbed in building
castles in the air-a dark figure noise-
lessly crossed the back part of the
yard, going towards the back door Of
the house. Suddenly a loud report ia
heard and re-echOed in the distant
woods, and the man who sat 80 con-
teuted and happy is dead having
received load of buckshots in his
back. The mysterious murderer, not
satisfied with his horrible work,
entered the house and with his
foot kicked out the brains Of his VIC
time. There was report in Cypre-
mort that the murderer was in tue
neighborhood and wanted to kill two
more men, but it is impossible to give
credence to this rumor. Be that as it
may, this inhuman crime remains un-
punished and the fiendish perpetrator
Of the horrible deed roams in freedom
unpursued. The murderer is q negro.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-07-19
THE FARMER,

1t does ones heart good to see a
merry, round-faced farmer. So indie
pendent, yet SO free from vanities and
pride. So rich, and yet so industri-
Gus; so patient and persevering in
his calling, and yet SO kind, social
and obliging. There are q thousand
noble traits about him which light up
his character. He is generally hospita-
BILE; eat and drink with him, and he
won't set mark upon you, and sweat
it out Of you with double compound
interest at another time-yon are well
come. He will do you q kindness
without expecting a return by way
Of compensation; it is SO with every
body. He is generally more honest
and sincere-less disposed to deal in
q low and underlland cunning, than
many l could name. He gives to
society it's best support-he is the edi-
: flee of government and the lord O1
nature. Look at him in homespun
blue, gentlemen ; laugh, if you will
but believe me, he can laugh back il
he pleases.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-07-19
THE KISS OF A SERPENT.
THouma Courier.

A correspondent in Laiourche par
ish guarantees the truth of tho follow
ing details:
Near the "Cut-off," NJ. Lambasse
and his son both fell victim to snake
bite, under the following circum-
stances:
Lambasse and his son Bib were
serpent charmers, who cared as little
for rattlesnakes as they would for
turtle doves. They were constantly
surrounded by their venomous pets,
serpents Of the most deadly species,
with which they played fearlessly.
Last Sunday Bib, who had a mag
niticent rattlesnake, tried to sell it to
one Of his friends. For this purpose
he took it out of a barrel where it was
kept, and in order to show his skill,
tried to make the reptile "kiss him"
The serpent, unwilling to grant the
caress desired, ended by becoming SO
enraged that he bit his charm
cr's tongue and also his left
arm. Immediately afterward, Bibi's
father took the serpent in his hands
and tried to show those present that
his son had acted clumsily, Or was a
charmer Of a much inferior character
to himself. So saying, he put the
head of the hideous creature in his
mouth. The serpent bit him also.
Father and son were both attacked
with frightful pains soon after, and
their bodies became horribly swollen.
They died in excruciating tortures.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-07-19

Uk1D0 " AU9tVtA10s
In the matter Of the Estate Of William
Lee and Narths Leo, both
deceased No. l09.
By virtue Of comn,ission for sale
issued in the shove entitled and num-
bered succession, and directed 10 tho
sheriff Of the parish Of East Baton Rouge,
! will expose ct public eale IN front u
tho courthouse door Of East Baton Rouge,
in the city Of Baton Rouge, on
Saturday, the 10Th day Of July
next, A. D. 1879, between the houu Of
II o'clock .. m. snd o'clock p. m. Of
said day, the following described per-
sonal property, belonging to said estate,
tO-wit:
One crop-eared mare, ono bay colt,
one bay horse, Zone eyo, ono old buggy,
one set old harness, ono old wash-
stand, ono table-ss6e, ono stove and
fixtures, five commentaries, ono old
wardrobe, one movable slab washstand.
one bureau with glass, ono lot glass-
ware; one tin lamp, one bedstesd,
one-half dozen yellow chairs, two rock
ing-chairs, one hand lantern, &c
wooden top bureau, one old clock, o.
lot crockeryware, two wash bowls and
pitchers, one lot table cutlery, one largo
oval top trunk, one tool chest and tools,
one lot medicines, ono syringe. two
trunks, ono looking,glas, one lot dog
irons, one tin cake box, ono lot baskets
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-07-19
EATEN BY OATS.

A dispatch from New York relates
the following horrible story:
Ferdinand Armird, a German, 60
years of age, agent for the Hamburg
Tea Company, had been missing for
several days past, and to-day his
apartments were forced open by the
police. One of tho most disgusting
sights ever witnessed presented itself.
Armird, who had evidently been dead
for two or three days, was found lying
on the floor of the room terribly de-
posed and partly eaten by cats. The
police found no less than twenty cats
in the room, and they had great diff
Guilty in driving them out. The re-
mains were taken to the Morgue, and
the apartments disinfected.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-07-19

Just before sun down0n Wednesday
evening last our town was startled
out Of its quietude by the sharp crack
of several pistol shots on Lake street,
and the people running in every d.
rection possible for safety. When our
reporter reached the rof Sparrow
and Lake streets an awful sight met
his gaze; ON the banquet near Hamil-
tens Saloon w. H. Smith, an industri
GUS and hard working colored man
was stretched out dead. just inside
of Melrose'slivery stable, s. T. Austin,
ST., Postmaster of this place, lay on
his face stark and stiff, shot through
the heart. A short distance down the
street his son was being led to Ber-
nard's drug store to have his wounds
dressed, and close athand Squire Lusk,
a resident Of West Carroll, in charge
of the town Marshal, was quietly
looking on at the disturbed, distressed
and alarmed people that crowded the
place where the killing had been done.
Diligent inquiry elected the follow
ing information in relation to the kill
ing:
Squire Luck who had come to town
in the morning, and was waiting for o
steamer togoupt the river, was standing
in the entrance Of Mr.. Frank Melrose's
livery stable on Lake street, when
S. 7. Austin, ST., came along, and
addressed himself to Lusk in rather
course language. It seems Mr.. Lusk
has been bOokkeeper for s. .Witkowski,
between whom and Austin bad feeling
had existed for a length of time.
When Austin addressed himself to
Lusk, Lusk declined to talk to him,
but Austin insisted and crowded upon
Lusk, drawing and opening pocket
knife (the blade of which was about
three inches long) in threatening
manner. Lusk then drew a pistol and
shot over Austin's head, not liking to
kill him, but Austin continued to
advance, when Lusk shot him through
the heart, he staggered a few steps
and fell dead without murmur.
About this time the town Marshal
came upon the scene and disarmed
Mr.. Lusk taking him in charge, but
before he could remove him any
distance, s. T. Austin, Jr., ran up and
shot at Lusk, missing him, and then
ran into the livery stable. The ex-
citement at this time became very
great, and the crowd scattered in all
directions. BY some means Lusk Sc
cured a pistol and followed young
Austin into the stable and the shoot
ing was renewed. Austin was shot
twice in the abdomen and once in the
left hand. Lusk was unhurt. Austin
though wounded badly passed around
the stable, and renewed the conflict
from the fence between the stable and
dwelling Of Mr.. Melrose's twas at this
time the unfortunate negro Smith
while crossing the street was shot and
killed almost Immediately. Lusk is
now in custody. We had begun to
hope that strife aud bloodshed had
ceased in our midst, but this terrible
event has sadlened and discouraged
many of our best citizens, who had
been diligently at work bringing
about an era Of peace and good feel
ing.-CUrroW Conservative.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-07-19
Six thousand people held a mass

Six thousand people held a mass
meeting in New Orleans last Tuesday
and endorsed the majority report of
the committee on the State debt. Will
the rampant bondholding organs of
that city rise up and tell us just what
number of dollars these people repre-
sent; and how much weight their
wishes should have in the disposition
of that debts
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-07-19
TELEGRAPBIo SUMMARY.

- G.
Late authentic business reports
show that The number Of failures 10
the United States for tho second quar-
ter Of the present year is much smaller
than any previous quarter during t1s
last Ave years. There i an increase
of over twenty per cent in business
throughout the country.
Anthony Seabriskie, millionaire,
living in the suburbs Of New York
city, was instantly killed on the 10Th
inst, while walking on the track Of
the New Haven Railroad, by IN ex-
press train. The body was frightfully
mangled. He was worth 1lO,O 600, 900.
A special from Fort Davis, Texas,
ssys that Indians attacked Deulcherer
rancho, three miles east Of that place,
and killed Juan Josia Hurdess and
wife and drove of sixteen horses. A
party Of fourteen citizens and a de-
tachment Of troops are In pursuit.
II is reported that an iDsurrectiOn
has broken out at Rasgrad and Yam
boil, Turkey.
At Stanley Court House, N. c.,
July 10th, Charles Forrest, q farm Ia.
borer, in q difficulty with his EN-.
employer, made an attempt to behead
him with q scythe. A warrant va.
issued for the arrest Of Forrest and
placed in the hands of John Thomp.
son, who attempted to serve It. For.
rest warned him that If he arrested
him he would kill him, and placed
himself in a position of defense. The
officer drew his revolver and killed
him.
The strike among the lumber mill
workmen at Rock Island, Ills, for 3
reduction of time from eleven to ten
hours per day continues. Yesterday
nearly two hundred strikers went K
Moline and stopped the lumber mills
there against the wishes Of the EN-.
ployes. 5o
There have been serious riots in tha
iron works in Silesia, which tn.
military were called on to suppress
Several Of the rioters were killed ani
many arrests were made. The riot
were caused by the employers refusing
to increase the wages.
A fight occurred at Ashville, N. G..
on the 10th inst, between a Fedora
interal revenue collector and J0h1
Wiggins, Polk Gibson and Thos
Connolly, in which Gibson was sho
dead and Connolly badly wounded
Virgins was noted violator Of th,
revenue laws, and the officers made
an attempt to take him into custody
when Abe Virgins came to hil
brothers. rescue aud endeav0red tt
prevent his arrest. A general figh
ensued, with the result given. Th'
Wigginses ore in custody.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-07-19

According to a dispatch in the
Chicago Times, the negroes of Ten
nessee county have petitioned the
government that enough ofthe estates
of "rebels" be confiscated to pay ''the
war debt of the late war; to reimburse
union men for their losses in the war,
and to give every negro man a horse
and saddle, and every negro woman
a cow and a bed.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-07-19

The Convention has adopted an Or
dinance fixing the State capital at
Baton Rouge. Whether the capital
should be there or in New Orleans,
we think had better been. left to a
vote Of the people, in separate ordi-
nance, although Baton Rouge is un-
doubtedly the choice of a majority of
the citizens of the State, but not ours
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Bo,cl.
1t would be interesting to know if
the editor thought what he was doing
when he penned the above.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-07-19
A CHANGE OF BASE,
[Natchitoches Vindicator.1

lNatchltocheS Vlndlcat0F.
The Constitutional Convention by
alarge vote, has located the seat of the
government at Baton Rouge. The
Baton Rouge Capitolian has the fol.
lowing to say on the result Of the vote,
which we endorse:
Yes, the deed is done. Our people
will honor the. Convention for the
noble impulses which actuated them.
To our immediate delegates who have
stood the brunt of battle with un-
faltering zeal and patience, they feel
directly and especially thankful. We
congratulate them upon the happy
result of their labors, and the people
throughout the State upon the benefits
that will assuredly accrue.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-07-19

oThe Livingstonian published last
week what it called "a black list
composed of members of the COnven-
ton who voted against the majority
report on the State debt. The list
embraces some of the best and purest
men in the State. HarryGould, ESQ.,,
the editor, may have tickled few
sore-heads, but he threw principle
and common sense to the winds.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-07-19

The Donaldsonville Chief very ap-
propriately remarks: Delegates War
moth, of Plaquemines, and Steele, of
Tensas, have abandoned their duties
as members of the Constitutional Con-
yention and gone upon Northern
trip. We are at a loss to account for
such conduct on any other ground
than lack of regard for the interests
ofthe people who elected them. There
are some very important matters yet
to be disposed of by the Convention
and every delegate should stick to his
post until the work is completed.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-07-19

A man named VIM. Gillis, recently
stayed all night at a farmers house,
about thirteen miles beyond San An
tonic. During the night he attempted
to murder the old folks and outrage
the daughters. He did not succeed,
and now he hangs where the rope
twineth his neck and the -plumed
buzzards saileth.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-07-19

The body of E. B. DeBellevue, was
killed last October in Marksville,
Avoyelles parish, was exhumed and
exposed to view on last Friday, at
the request of his betrothed, who had
come to visit the grave and who would
not be satisfied with anything short
of & view of the remains. The body
looked natural, was not at all decom-
posed and was viewed by all the men,
bers Of the family.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-07-19
1t appears almost impossible for

1t appears almost impossible for
the Convention to agree as to the
disposition of the State debt. We
have heard it suggested by a great
many men that the debt should be
submitted to the people separately
from the constitution. Let the ordi-
nances be fixed 80 as to be presented
in this light-"the full face of the
debt with three per cent Interest,"" or,
scaling to fifty cents, with four pei
cent interest"
Since putting the above in type, we
learn from the New Orleans papers
that the Convention has by vote of
Cd to So adopted an ordinance to this
effect.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-07-19

Hyams spent the Fourth in the
good old way, under a big oak tree
with couple of bottles Of good old
rye and Robertson county, and a
bucket of ice water to soak his-feet
in.-Meridional.
Why, we have always heard that
''Uncle Harry belonged to the tenn
perance society. Was that a called
meeting "under the spreading oak 2"
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-07-19

The new judiciary gives us four
supreme judges, to be appointed by
the Governor. The Legislature elects
tie circuit and the people the dis
trict Judges.