Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1880-10-16

Without ceremonial, the signal OF
the attack was given, when Mons.
Grouchy's active walters began to
serve in first class style, q selection OF
dishes so artistica'ly prepared that
cncoui1ms were showered on him Oh
every side. IN fact. the most fash
ionable lestauratcurs of the Crescent
City would have felt Their reputation
well sustained had the following bll!
of fare been supplied at their famed
establishments. Here it is
MENU.
sour.
Turtle. a Ia Commodore Barrett.
Rod Snapper an gratin-Echo. Of Lake Charles
EELEvEs.
Chicken Salad la Cosgrove.
Shrimp Salad, la Review
Croouettes, a In Refine Catherine Cole.
OYSTERS. V0lau.Vent, Sapit"llah'
Filet de B,pnt ct Sauce, Advertisef
Lamb Chops, Jardnicte, a Ia Lambert
ROAST.
Petit Coyr-s T,utfes Bruslo u la Machet
"The Chief'-Turkey
LEGuMEs.
pclits POS Verts-Laiargue, d'Avoyeiles'
Potatoes S0ulees-a Ia Burke
Eeuefpl,! Celery Harry llyams Tomatoes
GAME.
Woodco,k on Toast.
Ouachi,a vcnison, q la MeCranie.
Omele,te Geant--a la Anuis.
DESSERTS,
Meriugues, Orange Index. Reese Cheese
taie-Coun1ry Visitor.
Gateaux-Madam Bentley.
St, .Jnlen, ST. Fstephe Haut Sauternes,
Champagne, Hide Brand
Tor q considerable period of time
the scene was an exceedingly prosa'
ic one. Nothing scarcely, save th'
appetizing clash of the knife and fork
could be heard, while the walters
flew around as il pursued by Neapo
Titan brgands. 1t seemed as if OF
citizens were yieing with the Pres
gang as to which should carry Oft tn
Rabclalsian lonors.
After the charge came the haiti
about the time when the gasllght be
ran to throw its cheering rays upo
the countenances of the convlylal as
senblaye. It was amid the poppin
of Champagne corks that Hon. Al
drew S. Heron. Chairman of the Cit
zens' Reception c ommittee,in the mos
felcitous terms, addressed a we
come TO the Press of Louisiana. II
said, in substance, that we had anon
us to-day the moNldcrs of public sci
timent and the greatest educators
the people. But for the iourna
which are circulated in our countr
to-day, tens of thousands of our Poop
weuld be in absolute ignorance OF Il
ordinary events OF life, and not on
this, but they would he deprived
that valuable store Of information
scientific. literary and religious sn
iects. He considered editors orr grea
est beuctactors, and too much hon
and respect could not be paid the
In the name of the people Of Bat
Rouge. he extended to those prese
n cordial welcome, and closed WI
an appropriate toast.
Major E. A. Burke was called up
to respond, which he did III vlsor'
and appropriate terms he stat
that he had been deNwn into Journ
ism by unforeseen circumstances
accented cheerfully the duties imp
ed upon him, and would concentr
all his energies, all his means
achieve success in his newly adop
career. one which he considered
uobGng in every respect he wo
trive to acquire fame and wea
trough lis efforts to renderthe DC
ocrat a Journal that would bring
the knowledge of the world the |
den treasures of Louisiana. The NJ;
seemed to throw his whole soul
the words he uttcred--so muc'i
tina. the force and eloquence OF
language brought forth repe'
rounds of applause He e'oSeo
remarks by proposing the follow
toast: