Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1880-04-17
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Ghq Iouisiana GaQitolian.
LOCAL MATTERS.
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Picnic days are here
Dewberries are ripe and pl-ntiful-
two pnts for q nickel.
Wanted-a Railroad from here to the
spirited town of Liberty, Miss.
The boys 90 raylishing with the girls.
An elbow chap says "fishin' for 'em."
Mr.. J. r. Young, the present incum-
bent, has been re-appointed Assessor for
this parish.
A considerable rain-storm last Thurs
day-afternoon and highland the far
mers will hold up awhile.
The "pestiferous muskeeters" have
begun their accustomed summer song in
lively and feeling manner
The Louisiana Grand Lodge of Good
Templars convened at Morgan City last
Tuesday, the 18th inst. There was a
good attendance.
We are requested by Mr.. W. p. Kirby
to state that he will keep fresh cider
on hand for sale by the glass or gallon.
1t is pure apple cider.
There was no quorum OF the new P0-
lice Jury last Monday, in consequence
of which the members present agreed to
adjourn until Tuesday next, at II NJ.
The Capitol Commissioners are: Gov
Wilt, Lieut-Gov. McEnery, Senators
Hagan and Burlington, and Representa-
tives Munday, Richardson and Robert
son.
David & Garig are still pushing their
business in a lively manner. They are
at present buying large quantities Of
wool, for which they are paying the
highest market price.
Now is the time for our people to
move in the matter of improvements.
In q few months all of our mechanics
will be busily engaged on the State
House, and wages will be high.
Lovely moonlight evenings now draw
the sentimental youths along the ave
nues it "waistful attitudes" Her gen
tie eyes sparkle in the yellow light while
his arm fondly spans her waist.
During the wind and rain storm last
Wednesday evening valuable COW, be-
longing to Mr.. James Potts, was killed
by lightning Oh North street The light
ming first struck tree near by, then
CHANGING, did it's work
Thomas ID. Boyd, Esq, on his return
from the Crescent City, called in ut the
CAPIToLIAN Office. Mr.. Boyd is tai
ented and accomplished young gentle
man, one whose friendly attentions we
always appreciate.
Rev. Alfred +. Clay delivered very
interesting lecture before a good audi
ence, at the Methodist Church, on We'd
nesday evening. "Moses the Man of
God" was the text, which he discoursed
with marked eloquence and ability.
At one Of our churches last Sunday
night in the "sweet byc-and- ye"-she
by his side and he by her side. This is
q new definition of "sweet byc-and-byc"
that we propose to get patent on. Let
no man infringe, or by the eternal some
one will lose wig.
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A papcrmill is needed in this section
of country, so as to afford reasonable
market price for cotton rags, the price
of which is now only one cent pound.
The many clear and beautiful streams
around Clinton would make that sug-
gcstive point. But first we want rail
road for transportation purposes.
At "a meeting of the Capitol Commits
sioners in New Orleans, last Tuesday,
the Governor was empowered to employ
an architect for the purpose of drawing
mp plans and specifications to serve us
guide for the bidders for rebuilding
The State House. The Commissioners
then adjourned, subject to the call of
the President.
The steady march of improvement is
observable in our city. On Third
Street Mrs. Houston is having extensive
repairs made to number of buildings,
besides which substantial brick gutter
is being laid in front of said property.
There are several, new buildings to be
erected soon in other portions Of the
town. Let the good work 60 on.
On Monday last large number of
friends accompanied the mortal remains
of the beloved wife of our excellent
young friend, Mr.. August Bott. No great
or testimonial to her worth and the es-
TEEN in which she was held could have
been given, than the presence of 50 many
of our citizens at the funeral. 70 the
bereaved husband we extend our kindcst
sympathy.