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, 1880-12-31
SOUI'II. PARKS.
Report Of tho commissioners for
the Fiscal Year Ending
Dec. 1.
The Bonded Debt Reduced to 1892.
GOO, and No Floating Debts.
nctnilcl Account Of tho improvements
Made During. lilo Year.

, Tile official rcpnrt IF tic dosngs Of tho
Suutll 1'ar'; commissioners for the fiscal yrnr
riltlIng dec. was yesterday afternoon lllcd
with tic board nf County Commissioners. II
IL Il yGry exhaustive document. md explains
where every dollar cnine fr0iM tliAt wl,s spent
nlNl how 1t wns spent. III every respect II II
tho most complete ntl intuttgibln report
ever Issued by Tho Commission. Following
Is tho grcnter purt1o,, Of tto document:
,0rEtsE Of r'lx sol'Tit PARE CoMMtsstnyEi!s
YMt'1i u C"nNlu LoHWirsfaicrs " i;aIi t;0n,siu.
MiHDfs: III rn.iplutco' with tito requirements
of the a.a.,,ts; ~ Sont,, l'art tsn!a'Issi9Hgrs
itEs III Relation u thu l,Als mil tthur Improves
llents 1Hnr tllolv supervision tlr cH!,trIi " for
tho year finding lice. |. lsso 10 your honorable
'riiv report of this Iloarl for tho ,'rccot,tnx
year eslii,!tc,l tho bonded tlclt If thls Cotn''s+
First series, per eenta, hffh00
SGGn1It series, rcr ce',ts .",......... :aa,!hn
rn,s nstqa; Soac;l ,st III; c:;; ctss.c s' q i"
Eescs per ccnss.. s................,........$ 10000
five per eetlta.. ........................ 0O.oV0
rotnl. ..........................s ll0,oo
Total bonded dcbt s,ncc Inst rupert. ..,sl 5El0O0
HIT thu fiiHt series nr per cunts hls
s 's oo s'a us UsS'' assse ior o saEps
fund:
pur cEElta SS.Ru
per cents ...."........."....: .!:kl
per cents. s................-.....,. J,tU
.- S II, 900
Tatal lccreRse Of bonded debt. t......... $tli.NW
TUtal Incrc1sc. -. Observation-Disclosures. l1D,0tJ
Net decrease. se..+.+.................... Si.l.oO1
Tho outstanding bonded Indebtedness or tho
ConnssssloH ut tiu ptcdeht date IL, therefore, It's
follows:
7pcr CENTS, duo ts11. ...... SeO00 100
pEs StHt9 tF'D sss..ssss.ss.s.ss.sss. HM,huo
6rcr ccnts, due lyU0. Observation-Disclosures. dS.tN1
, 1880-12-31

- -E- 1-unvc. sHIIisu.s
Kansas cIty, Denver 4 Pueblo sIe.Ti u,n 9..a1 n r.
hanahs City, Suuta Ee it ltolIyuT iii M -?
et L1uta, aprnYtulI Il Tuxs1.. H:iif 1T !!:E,n
MolsIA y Now uraau& Exprua3 Iii II 4, III -
~ l+0u4 trrinyluId Il TGxns Mi nm 4 :.Tn =,
ton i Ke0k4k Ex. vim thuuon iii nt, ?:.i1 y y
pekH Il i'Uura Ex. siu JuljVL, l:Jaj n 1:En =:
etrentuF, l.acpn NAsltngtn Ell si!aj lin 9:1i - x
1oet Dwight tAce0MnlUHttutI, 6;tj hi g:Iij II
, 1880-12-31

'NnTE.-'lpp nnnunt. eolLqctQds 10 dntg on the NJ.
Az txpeis " aasassm1nt, oil ponds aiven for lnnd
5 S ltTs. @ bns; ~ sa AZ s4.ss IF s1s
hrtweoh the 1Y 1T ntct1asu bf thu pnrk lAItds AtId
lI rhylnNt Df tho flssal tnstAllnGt Ut thu lhtk
EGAstIluflt. ..:.,, -- =. -,
hrna Il bonurHt In nrrears " tho 'and ACCOUNT Ut
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1880-09-30

ity whose only stock in trade consists
in preaching hatred and divisions
among tho citizens of the Union and
by audacious fraud and perjury, has
retained tho rcins Of government in
the hands Of " party whose dealt,
knell is sounding all over the land.
For these reasons we believe that
Mr.. Conklin's speech is u failure, lay
ing open tho fact that tho Republican,
party is no longer in q position to
offer plausible reasons for asking tho
support of tho people.
Tho address Of tho pompous SeDa-
tor who, for SO many years past, has
been heapins insults upon and advo-
eating the persecution of his country
mon of the South, is the unnistakablc
dcatI'-rattle Of that party whose aim
has been to overturn the Republic OF
its Revolutionary sires.
Mr.. Conklin's tongue has lost it's
sting.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1880-09-30
For the Press Convention 10 be hold Oct. 10
BATON ROUGE,

Sugar Planter, Patriot Democrat, Southern
Waterman, Fcliciana Sentinel, Now Orleans
Democrat, Grccnsburg Gazette, Amtc City
Independent, Grctna Cou,lss. Shreveport Daily
Times, North Louisiana journal, Morgan City
Review, Ibcrvillo South Marksvllo Bulletin,
Lake Charles Echo, Lafayette Advertiser,
poinic Conpcc Banner, Ricbland Beacon Min,
den Democrat, Opelpmsas Democrat, Donaldson
vile Chief, Merehouse Clarion, ST. Bernard
Eagle Alexandria Democrat, Opclousas Cour.
ter, Lviugstonia,, Ponchatoula Gazette, St',iuc
indsx--TOtai, 2s.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1880-09-30
To Members of the Press.

Having been requested by u number
of the press of this State to act as Pro-
visional President of the proposed Con
yention until it shall have met and
organized in due form, | have AS
sumed the duties imposed upon me
and hereby call upon the editors and
publishers throughout the State to meet
in Convention in the city of Baton
Rouge, ON the SECOND MONDAY o!
October, lSSO.
10 All editors are requested to urge
y full attendance at the time and place
designated. H.J. HYAMS,
Editor Sngar Planter Provisional President.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1880-09-30

Toddlekins is very small man in
deed, says the Hawkeye, but he said
he never minded it all until his three
boys grew up to be tall, strapping
young fellows, and his wife began to
cut down their old clothes to fit him.
And then he said he did get mad.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1880-09-30

Weaver Ilns issued q pronuncia-
mcnto to the followers Of what he
terms "our holy causc,' declaring ev-
cry man a traitor who votes with
either Of the old parties. Il is ovi-
dent that be wants to wrap himself
up in his martial cloak and die like a
son Of II gun.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1880-09-30

The situation in Eastern Europe is
becoming more and more critical eve
ny day. The Turkish Commander at
Dulcigno, RIA Pasha, having written
an insulting letter to the Admirals Of
tho Foreign fleets. The French Com
mandcr has, it seems, declined to take
an active part i'll commencing hostili-
ties.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1880-09-30
IN MEMORY OF LITTLE JENNIE

"The littlo star" that shed such halo Of
beauty and brightness on all around, flashed
forth in all its briliancc, and then disappeared |!
Bright and gifted little Jennie" beloved by
all; you have returned TO tho Father who only
loaned you to this earth, TO gladden. the hearts
OF that home circle, and thon, recalled To the
better home in tho Beyond!
L'ttl" sleeper, your mission asy,a,.dly aobly
fllcd yon have won a !victory, and now only
awaits the coming Of tho others. to make tho
circle in Heaven complete.
Parents mourn not---sIie cannot, would not
rotu'n--but you can 90 to her.
Her little feet were weary, the path that Law
before her was long and rugged. God could not
leave her here To bruise the tender little form;
Heavens gates were open and tho little one
ono has jHst entered. BLESSED arc tho pure in
heart, for they shall 200 Hoaycn!" Jennie
heard tho voice, and after a bold aud courageous
effort TO cling TO liie has followed the band that
surrounded the Eternal Throne. Angels hands
have guided hor home, Christ whispered, Fear
not, for am with thee"
Tho evening shades drew nigh, and on tho
sigI.post (tho' unseen by us, It still was thcrc)
"AlI that are weary come unto mo, enter the
gates, and will give thee rest" Could tho
little sufferer resist that call and refuse tho
haven of rest! She calmly folded her little
hands, and after tho ono strong but loving call
upon the two she loved best-her "Alamna aud
Papa" little jennie drew n long sigh and loft
all lonely and broken hearted here.
Her spirit is living, sbo is not dead but
steps, and tho cotlin but holds tho caskct the
Jewel" is in the immortal crown. Peace and
cam'ort, bcreaved ones, and q holy rest to tho
little ono. "a"
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1880-09-30

1t seems that the Greenback Execu-
tive Committee Of this State have met
and resolved 70 appoint u campaign
committee in each Congressional Dis
tiict aud to put an electoral ticket
in the field. The chancoso Of the or
ganization areas ilattering to it's mcln-
bcrs in Louisiana, as the back action
victory obtained by their brethren in
Alabama and Arkansas.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1880-09-30

The Democrats of New York met
i'll Convention, at Saratoga, on the
2Sth, and nominated Hon. Clias. A.
Rapallo, for Chief Justice. Tammany
and the Regulars shook hands across
the cllasm. John Kelly made an ad-
dress predicting the overwhelming
election of Hancock. The greatest
harmony prevailed.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1880-09-30

"Fighting hard all along the line
is the word tllat the Democracy sends
down all the way from across Mason's
and Dixon's line. Even Siegel is
there side by side with our "E. John.'
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1880-09-30

Let the people remember that the
minority Of white men constituting
tho Republican party, have held the
reins Of government, by inducing the
bulk Of the colored vote to support
them, and by audaciousIy seating
Hayes through the fraudulent dcci-
sion Of the Electoral Commission.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1880-09-30

No cight-to-scvcn Commission will
deprive Hancock of the Presidency.
The majority wont stand another
1877 swindlc. Dye mind that?
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1880-09-30

That Ohio editor named Damn,
who in his section of country, is Il
household word, should in the inter
csts of morality, be sent off on some
foreign mission lisa shame to leave
him where he is.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1880-09-30
THE ABsTENTIONIsTs,

the Democratic Congressman Of the
First and Second Districts. Tn to
Tuesday last, with only twenty days
remaining till the time when Regis
tration will close, but IG,4O7 persons
had taken the trouble to register their
names on the voting lists.
Many Of the abstentionists throw
themselves back upon what they
consider to be tho heroic attitude of
exhibiting thoir supreme Indifference
as to who is elected to office or who
is not.
We cannot understand how any
man in whose veins courses something
stronger than water can thus abdicate
Ills manhood by declining to exercise
his right to aid in selecting those who
are to control the destinics Of tho Ma
ton aud the government Of the local.
ty in which ho lives. As Gen. Ewcll
is reported to have said to tho stray
glcrs at a moment when the army Of
Northern Virginia was threatened
with annihiIation at tho sanguinary
battle Of Spottsylvania. "Now is the
time to show your manhood! Those
who possess the attributes ofmanhood
will 90 to the front and the others
will go to the rear and put on womcn's
petticoats."
The same might be said of those
citizens, who fail to register and cast
their ballots for the restoration of the
Union as it was, by giving their votes
for the election - Hancock and a
proper representation in Congress;
not to speak of the necessity of plac-
ing competent and honest officials at
the municipal helm of the Crescent
City.
The men who thus abdicatc their
citizenship, commit u wrong against
their ncighbors who arc couragcously
combating for good government.
They play the part of the dcscrtcr in
the face of the enemy.
We sincerely hope for the good
name OF New Orleans, that those very
citizens who style themselves the re-
spectacle people will not present so
and unmanly u spectacle
to the citizens of every other city in
the Union. who in mass, from the
banker to the worl<ingman, arc pre-
pairing to cast their ballots in the
October and November elections.
The people Of tho country parishes
will dcspise those citizens Of their
metropolis who fail to come to the
rescue on election day.
II the "bums" are the patriots of
New Orleans, the country will sustain
he "bums' in the future and they
will look upon the Coolest and best"
Us q set of grumbling, inoffcnsivc old
women.
The gentleman always points the
way towards duty and honor; SO it is,
It least in every other country. Will
hose of New Orleans take q new de-
'arture by remaining behind their
COUNTERS or at their hen roosts, while
he great political battle of 1880 is be
ng fought?
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1880-09-30

BY perjuring himself, Garfield
helped Hayes to usurp the Prcsidcn-
tial chair in 1877. Will America
sanction the blot OH her cscutclleon
by making Garfield the successor of
Hayes?
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1880-09-30

TIE N. Q. PAClFIC.-Mr. Vince
lock, President Of the road, appeared
before the Council of New Orleans,
on Monday, with the object of secur-
ing right Of way, etc. The confer
ence resulted in the appointment of a
committee composed of Administra-
tors Collins md Behan, who were in
structed to make immediate report
thereon. Favorable action is expect
cd, which will facilitate the c0nstluc-
ton of the Baton Rouge section with
in few months.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1880-09-30

The last Democratic procession in
New York, was five miles in length,
the number of those in the ranks be-
ing estimated at 5000.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1880-09-30

ireland is reported to be in q very
unsettled state and is gradually drift
ing towards Anarchy.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1880-09-30

Politics make strange bed fellows.
Bob Ingersoll spoke to II big meeting
in Maine the other night and was i'll
troduced to the crowd by u Baptist
minister who said: "Although not
brothers in the Lord we are brothers
in Rcpublicanism.' The jolly mfdcl
said he enjoyed this hugely. In his
political enthusiasm he seems to be
very forgetful of his principles for he
said that Maine would go Republican
"by from 10000 to $4,000 majority as
sure as hell ~ which is a place that
he don't believe in at all. He like
wise remarked that big crowds gather
in the most out of the way places
land where they came from the Lord
only knows" But the eloquent Rob
ert says there is no Lord and how
then can he know the haunts of the
Maine Rcpublicans7
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1880-09-30

"The fact is remarked Jones, "there
arc lots of people whom hate most
religiously; but my memory is so
confoundedly treacherous that can't
remember over night who they are,
There is Pingrce, now | had u big
row with him yesterday and, if you'll
believe it, | caught myself shaking
hands with the fellow this morning,
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1880-09-30

k0HECT Aud Best Stock of Silks ana
AAnVEO Satins, in all colors and
shades, ever offered in this city
At A. ROSENFIELDS
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-03-20
A COSTLY LUXURY.

The way the General Assembly
is conducting its deliberations will
prove anything but gratifying to their
constituents. The blatherskitcs have
taken complete possession, particu-
larly in the House of Representatives,
where the members are Willing away
time a Ia debating society fashion, fight
ing ut every bill that comes before
them. Sometimes q mere handful
will filibuster for u whole day rather
than submit to the will of the majori-
ty. Still the talk of reform and econ
omy is the cry, while days and weeks
are rolling by without reaching re-
suits. TO the tune of q thousand dol
lars u day, sums up the cost of these
fruitless discussions.
Unless a change takes place, an
extra session on top Of the regular
session of ninety days will have to be
called.
There are patriots there whose
brows arc awaiting the laurel wreatls
theircOstly eloquence has entitled them
to receive on their return home.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-03-20
WANT vs.. EXTRAVAGANOE.

In speaking of the famine in Ireland
and the extravaganza of the allow
anccs to royalty in Great Britain, the
st. Louis Post-Dispatch very forcibly
says: "Look at it! While tens, if not
hundreds, of thousands of honest,
hardwOrking poor farmers are starv-
ing, the old lady who is supposed to
be Queen of Ireland receive every
year f4O5,64 from the public treas
ury. Her children, the "royal prin-
ces," receive f152, ,727 more, Et7G,746
more are spent every year to the ia
vorites of courts in stipends and pen
sions, f99,l54 more are paid every
year as salaries to "roya' officials.
And, besides all this, Parliament al
lowed in one year fl45,958 tor the
"roya" parks and paIaces-making,
in all, the sum of nearly $5,OOO,M6
per annum for the unnecessary luxury
off Court and Queen whose subjects
are in need of bread"
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-03-20
SHERIFF'S SALE.

CTATE OF LOUISIANA Fifth Judicial Dis.
- trict Court, No. $3.50 and Parish Court, No.
1890, Parish Of East Baton Rouge Henry Jones'
vs.. A. l.. D. Conrad, 1T ais.
by virtue oftwO writs of fl. fa issued in thc
two above entitled and numbered Bnits and to
me directed from the Honorable 5th Judicial Dis.
tiict and Parish Courts aforesaid, have seized
and will expose 10 public sale in front Of the
Court House door Of said Parish, Oh
Saturday, the M day Of April next,
A. d. 1890, between tie hours OK II O'Clock, A. NJ.
and 4o'clock, 2. NJ, Of said day al the right,
title interest and claim of the defendants A. L.
y. Conrad, q. Mather Conrad, VIM. p. Conrad.
Hannah r. Conrad and Henrietta c. Conrad, In
and to the following described property, to-wit:
lst-A tract or parcel Of land known ~ tho
Cottage Plantation, situated about seven miles
below tho city Of Baton Rouge, lying Oh the
Mississippi River, containing five hurnlredand
eightyfour superficial arpents, more or less,
together with the buildings and improvements
thereon, bounded On the upper line by the yuil.
licr tract Of land, On the lower side by lands Of
Martinez and Landry.
M-A small tract Of land lying on the Missis
sippi River, and containing about one hundred
superficial arpeRts bounded Oh the upper side
by lands known as the Ramsey plantation, and
below by the Tuilier tract.
3i-A tract Of land known 40 the Tnillier
tract above referred b, and lying on the Missis
sippi River between the small tract Of land above
described, and the Cottage plantation, containing
about three hundred and eighty.6ve superficial
arpents.
Seized to pay and satisfy the Judgment, inter.
ests and costs claimed in tho two above entitled
and numbered suits.
Terms OF sale-casb, with the benefit of ap.
prasemcnt. j. W. BATES, Sheriff,
February q, 1879 v2nAtd.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-03-20
THE BASIS OF REPRESENTATION.

The State Central Committee of the
Democratic party at it's last meeting
decided to adopt the apportionment
made for the late Convention, held at
Baton Rouge, in October last. This
gives to each parish q representation
according to the highest vote it has
given the Democratic candidates at
either of the elections of 1876, 1873 or
1879.
While it is true, that many toes
would have been squeezed here and
there, had the old established rule
prevailed, which takes the last gen
eral election as a basis, still it is un-
questionably safer to stand by the
old usages of the party.
In order to prevent any future mis-
understanding on this subject, we
suggest that the approaching Conven-
tion, by positive resolution, shall
decree that hereafter the basis of rep
rcsentation shall be guided by the
vote given at thelast general election.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-03-20
Western Union Telegraph Office aud

Western Union Telegraph Office aud
isstill rising.
RICHMOND, Marcel, 16--Hsivy rains
in the past few days have swollen all
the tributaries Of the James river
above here, and serious floods are
feared. Merchants in tbe lower part
Of the city are removing their goods
TO places Of safety. The rain last
night fell in torrents, accompanied BY
lightning. kilograms from Lynch
burg report the river there has risen
about SIX feet and still rising rapidly.
The Revanna river at Chaflotteville
is reported up several feet, aud also
rising rapidly. ''..
ATLANTA, March 16.--The heaviest
rains have fallen for the past four days
known in Georgia for years. All
streams are very high, and ovsr6ows.
which will damage the crops, are ro-
ported.
NASHVILLE, Mar. 49, The steamers
Bransford arrived from above tonight.
Capt. Armstrong says the entire low
lands for 200 miles up the river IL
flooded. He reports that q rise Is
coming down whicl, will swell the
river here at least forty-scven feet.
The Tennessee river is out ofits banks
Mt Decatur and Johnsonville.
vIcKsBuRa, March 16.-Trains to
Monroe, Louisiana. have been stopped
after to-day on account of high water.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-03-20
Warritd.

MILLER--SEWELL--A the residence Of
Mrs. Ann Gomez on Tuesday March 18th, 1850,
by Rev. John 7. Sawyer, Mr.. STEPHEN A. Nil,
LER and Miss FANNIE s. SEwELL--an Of East
Baton ROuge parish.
COHN-FARRNBACHER--At the Jewish
Synagogue, on Monday evening, At 1 r. NJ, by
Kev. Dr. j. l.. Lsucht, Of New Orleans, Mr..
HYPOLITE COIN and Miss FANNIE FARRNBACHER.
The event of this sweet consummation was
marked by the usual festive scenes and enjoy.
ment 10 characteristic Of the Jewish race. The
appropriately decorated Temple WAS crowded
with anxious witnesses, whose admiration for
the beautiful bride and handsome 'grpom were
depicted upon their smiling faces. II was In.
deed pretty scene, a. the beautiful and impres.
sive ceremony proceeded, adding charm that
wove web Of fascination, ~ the silken chain
linked them into one heart with single thought
that is TO radiate their souls to the end Of time.
The boys of the CAprroLAN Office were rcmcm.
hered in highly complimentary manner by the
happy couple, for which they return the hope
Of long happy, and prosperous life, without o
shadow to Acck the clear sky Of their existence.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-03-20
Official Call of the Democratic
State Central Committees.

Rooms DEMocRArIC STATE CENTRAL. COMMITTEE
New Orleans March II, 1890.
At the Regular meeting of tho DEM
ocratic State Central Committee of the
State Of Louisiana, held on Saturday, the
sixth instant, the following resolutions
were adopted
Resolved, That convention of the
party be called to meet in New Orleans
on the twelfth day of April, at such o
place as may be selected by tho chair
man Of this committee, for the purpose
Of selecting delegates to the national
convention to assemble in Cincinnati on
the twenty-second of June, and to
designate the time, place and basis of
representation Of the several Congress
sional Conventions to be held for the
purpose of nominating candidates il, such
districts as have no central congressional
committee.
Resolved, That the basis of rcprcsen-
tation IN said convention shall be the
same as in the State Convention, which
assembled at Baton Rouge, October 6,
1879, except where the::Democratic vote
was increased at the election on Dcccm-
Der 2, 1879, in which case that vote shall
prevail.
Resolved, That the Parish Committee
of the city of New Orleans and of the
different parishes be instructed to cause
delegates to be selected to said conven-
tion on the basis Of said Representations
APPORTIONMENT
The parishes Of the State and wards
OfNew Orleans are entitled to tho follow
ing number of delegates respectively,
under the foregoing resolutions, to wit: