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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-02

With the removal OF the military telegraph
line that was run through the Khy Der Pass the
British have abandoned the last of the con-
quered Afghan territory which they occupied
This Afghan war cost Great Britain over
twenty million pounds sterling, and what has
been gained by it? Nothing; absolutely moth
ing. Ii is probable that ere this time, the
British forces have withdrawn from the posi-
tons which they attained by hard lighting and
suffering. The order for the removal OF the
military telegraph line Indicated an i'm
mediate evacuation OF khyber Pass. There
are not even any negative advantages
following this expensive Afghan war
Instead OF opening the way for the trade Of
Central Asia TO reach the markets Of Bombay
and Calcutta, the war has actually driven that
trade 70 the Russian ports. The result cannot
be supposed TO have any intimidating effect
upon the AfghanS. On the contrary they, feel
Ing that the fruits OF victory are with them
WILL 10 doubt, resist British interference with
more Determination than ever before, and It is
quite likely that an alliance with Russia will be
formed. Upon the whole even Lord Beaeons.
held must admit that the Afghan war was
mistake.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-02

rpROF. PAOLO BARALDI, WIN open his SING
II ING ACADEMY, st MARINTS HALL, WE'D
cuIsr,. 70 be had at Music Stores or at the HsR.
noy21-1w
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-09-18
Southern Liy.[ Stock Journal: Tho

Southern Live Stock Journal: Tho
cross of a Polled Angus bull and a
good native COW, makes an animal
that is superior for beef. Some Of
this beef is now finding its way from
Texas into the Kansas City and St.
Louis markets, and fhe butchers Of
these cities are highly pleased with
it. 1t is finely marbled, juicy and
tender. In Great Britain, the beef OF
the Angus is unrivalcd by that Of any
other breed. These cattle are ex-
tremely hardy, and could hardly fail
to suit the wants Of the generality of
our Southern farmers, since rich and
luxuriant pastures are not necessary
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-09-18

Richland Beacon: 1t does appear to
us that some of the Republican papers
of this State resort to the most absurd
and contradictory methods of argu-
mont that could be imagined. In one
column they attempt to fire the hearts
of ext Confederate soldiers and cmbit-
ter them against Hancock, by remind
ing them that he was one Of the most
successful and destructive enemies
they had to meet on the battle field,
as though we had not buried the is
sue of the war and did not always ad-
mire our brave foes on the battle field;
and in another column they argue
that Hancock should not be elected
because he is supported by these same
ex- Confederates. They have tho i'm
pudence to say that he is a sectional
candidate, representing the secession,
rebel element of the South, and that
his election will endanger the safety
of the union; and at the same time
try topersuade this same element that
they are supporting for the Presiden-
cy one of their bitterest enemies. The
absurdity and inconsistency of their
argument are too apparent to produce
any effect upon any sensible man.
We all know that Gen. Hancock led
brave men against us during the war
and that they killed many of our
brave boys, but we killed them too
still we admired and yet admire them
and him for their courage; and we are
going to vote for him for this reason
and because he is q statesman of the
] purest type.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-09-18
MISSED THE PEHITEHT1ARY
By ONE VOTE.

The man l.anier, who, 10 conclud.
ing q villainous article against in his
North Louisiana Republican ,announc.
ed his intention to bring forth in the
next number Of his paper, ''his vindi-
cation signed by the best citizens Of
East CARROLL having failed to carry
out his boast, We have concluded to
end our e1pose Of lIis character by
stating the fact that during our late
visit to New Orleans the Deputy Clerk
Of the Criminal Court, from informa.
tion taken from the record Of the old
Superior Criminal Court, showed that
Il. II. I4anier after several postpone
mcnts Of tho investigation Of the
charge Of embezzling, ~ Tax Collec.
tor the moneys Of the State, was tried
in 1873, the jury failing to agree,
there being, so it was currently re-
ported around the Court, ELEVEN JU-
RoRs FOR CONVICTION against ONE
for acquittal. When the Superior
Criminal Court was abolished under
the operation Of the new Constitution,
in consideration Of the heavy cost
which had attended the attempts to
bring Lanier to trial in years past, for
the reason that witnesses had to be
brought to New Orleans from the par.
ish Of East Carroll, the District At
torncy allowed Lanier to 60 unwlip'
ped Of justice by entering u nolEe
proseqm. Thus did he escape the
pcnitentiary.
Such is the man, whom the Hayes
administration has appointed a Dep.
uty Collector Of Internal Revenue, in
acknowledgment for the ISLANDERS he
brings forth in his paper against the
Democratic party and the Southern
people generally.
Our task has now ended, and he
stands exposed in bis true light be.
fore the press and the people that ht
has robbed and outraged.
We care no more for bis curses thar
| weelo tho howlings Of the prairie dog
We shall notice him no longer.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-09-18

And now comes a Paris paper and
makes the astonishing statement that
DR.. Tanner is a clever imposter, and
that the American public has been
most egregiously gulled According
to this journal, which processes to have
received ample proof Of the fact from
American letters, the supposed water
which the Doctor drank was not water,
but liquid water, or mate, a beverage
of South America, well known for its
ife-sustaining properties. 1t don't do,
gentlemen. No French paper can pull
down our plucky little old doctor in
this sort Of style.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-09-18
For tho Press Convention TO be hold Oct. II
BATON ROUGE,

Sugar Planter, Patriot. Democrat, Southern
Wn,chman, Fcliclana Sentinel, New Orleans
Democrat, Greensburs Gazette, Amlte City
Independent, Grctna Courier Shreveport Daily
times, North Louisiana Journal, Morgan City
Review, Ibcryillo South, Marksville Bulletin'
Lake Charles Echo Lafayette Advertiser,
Po!nte Coupee Banner, Rlch!and Beacon, Min
den Democrat, Opelousas Democrat, Donaldson
willie Chief. Morchouse Clarion, ST. Bernard
Eaglo, Alexandria Democrat, Opeiousas Conr'
fer, Liv.ngstonia1, Ponchatoula Gazette, Sabine
Indcx--TOtal, %.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-09-18

Robert Toombs is not favorably
impressed by Gen. Gordon's assertion
that he could not live in Washington
on Senator's salary Of $1,000 ayear.
Toombs says that he could live on
$500, that he has boarded in Wash
ington at $40 q week with such men
as Clay and Crittcnden for fellow
boarders, and that any man ought to
be proud to represent Georgia in the
Senate, and to win and wear so high
an honor he ought to be willing to
live on potatoes; if necessary.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-09-18

We agree with the Bossier Banner
in the following sentiment: "'rhe
sound conservative sentiment Of both
races in Louisiana is hostile to any
arraignment Of capital against labor
or labor against capital. Whoever
seeks to profit by such means makes
q poor investment. The business men
of this State will not permit their in
terests to be trifled with. We are sure
of that.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-09-18
In Rhode island only the rich cal

In Rhode Island only the rich can
vote, and yet growing Republicans
of that State, blow about rejecting
the negroes of the South, when they
have more privileges than the white
people Of Rhode Island. You examine
into Rcpublicanism everywhere and
you will find that it is a failure. 1t is
not national, and only survives upon
malice, sectional strife and the public
money.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-09-18

Senator Blaine comedies the cleo
ton of Plaisted, the Democratic can
didate for Congress in Maine, but
claims the election of a large majority
of Republicans in both houses of the
Legislature. The vote for Governor
is positive, but returns from the Leg
islatiye ticket is only supposition.
Let us give Blaine the benefit of his
opinion and rejoice over the election
Of the Democratic Governor.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-09-18

Lying John Sherman is on the stump
vilely abusing the Louisiana Demo-
Gratis and trying to convince the peo-
pie that he and Garfield did not act
the part of o pair of rascals in their
connection with the Returning Board
in 1877. Why should John charter
Eliza Pinkston and carry her around
with him, to verify and substantiate
what he says?
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-09-18

possible III order that in obedience to
tho wishes Of the people as expressed
by the Constitution the removal Of
the Government to Baton Rouge might
not be delayed. He hoped that rail-
way connection between New Orleans
and Baton Rouge should be had as
soon as possible. He would endeavor
to b. in our city on the 4th Of October
to attend the meeting Of the Univer-
sity Board and pay o visit to the new
Capitol now in rapid process Of re.
construction.
We were altogether pleased with
his expressions and his evident deter.
mination to make himself useful to
the people who have honored him by
electing him to the highest position in
the State.
The citizens Of New Orleans, rejoice
IN the fact That yellow fever has given
them the go-by and no sickness Of
any alarming character has appeared,
rs the list of mortality, an unusually
light one, will show.
ywo weeks more will bring cool
weather, and tho business and pleas
urc boom will render our neighbors
happier than for twenty-five years
past.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-09-18

Capt. Jastremski, the editor Of tho
CApIroLlAN, left on the Cannon yea.
tcrday morning, to attend to impor-
tant business in New Orleans. In
consequence, there are matters re-.
quiring his attention in these columns
that have been necessarily postponed.
Upon his return they will receive the
proper attention.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-09-18
AsAx evidence Of the benefit Of

As An evidence Of the benefit Of
railroads we will state that the first
day after trains commenced to run
from New Orleans to Houston, two
hundred and fifty bales of cotton ar
rived in Houston for shipment to
New Orleans. That was pretty good
for one item.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-09-18

Ola Massachusetts, business woman
the Holyokc Gazette says: 'slt is
stated upon excellent authority that
in tins neighborhood there is q lady
who has built a house out Of o fund
made by selling rum to her own hus.
band. lie is drinking man, and 40
his wife struck the bargain with him
that If he would drink he must agree
to buy all his liquor other. She thus
pocketed the profit, instead Of the
regular rum sellers. Such plan put
into general practice would build
many a home, and We commend it to
ali the married drunkards of the city,"
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-09-18

From tho New Orleans Picayune
we le..rn that the efforts Of Mr.. Nathan
in filing the orders received fionp
Louisiana sugar planters for white.
labor from southern Europe have been
very successful.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-09-18

The editor Of the St. TammanyI
Farmer pines fsra holiday, andseems
determined to take it. He says: "If
the Farmer for next week should
come up missing, our friends can give.
as on apology that We have gone to.
Pearl river on . bear hunt. Bears in
that locality are % abundant that
they IRE becoming dangerous to the
welfare Of the commonwealth.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-09-18

The plundcring of the wrecked
steamer Vera Cruz on the coast Of
Florida by portion Of the citizens of
that state and the pilots Of st. Angus
tine should be a lesson to Congress to
provide by strict laws against the re-
currencc Of such disgraccful affairs in
the future.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-09-18
THIRD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

The denomination Of the Hon.
John s. Billiu, by the Democratic
Convention of the Third Congression-
al District, is o just and merited tri-
bune to his patriotism and devotion
to the harmony and success Of his
party.
Nominated once before with great
unanimity by q Convention deemed
regular and properly authorized to
act, he promptly withdrew from the
canvass when it was suggested that
some doubts existed as to the regular
ity Of his nomination, and that In
order to carry the District the most
perfect llormony should prevail in the
party.
His opponent, Mr.. Acklen, protest.
cd against the action Of the District
Con yention held in this city and
threatened to bolt the nomination and
run independently unless another
Convention should be held in which
he hoped to fare a little better. 10
heal all discussions and remove all
scmblance Of unfairness, the Execu-
tive Committee ordered another Con-
vention which assembled ut Morgan
City on Saturday.
It soon appeared that Mr. Billiu
was again the choice Of the convcn-
tion, and was nominated by an over
whelming majority. Again Mr.. Ack-
len manifested his disapprobation by
withdrawing from the convention and
having himself nominated by a few
bolting delegates.
This action Of Mr.. Acklen is simply
m attempt to defeat the Democratic
party in that District. Noonc believes,
not even his most devoted aud sub
servient adherents, that he stands the
remotest chance of election. He will
probably obtain just enough demo.
cratic votes to encompass tho defeat
Of Mr.. Billiu, tho regular Democratic
nominee, and that seems to be the
sole object Of Mr. Ackien's candidacy.
So long rs the controversy between
Mr.. Billu and Mr.. Acklen remained
undecided by aparty convention, and
recognizing the right ofcacht to secure
the nomination Of his party, wo rcfrai-
ned from cspousing the cause Of either
of the aspirants.
But the contest has now been deci-
dcd, in strict accordance with party
usage, in favor Of Mr.. Billiu, and to
him we give our entire and cordial
support, recognizing him as the only
nominee of the party and alone cnti-
tied to receive the votes Of Democrats.
Mr.. Acklcn in his present attitude
is a boltcr and a disorganlzcr and
should be condcmcd and rcpudiated
as such by every Democratic voter in
his district. His conduct shows that
it was never his intention to abide by
the nomination Of any convention
which did not accept him as its choice
In this he has forfeited the respect
and confidence Of the party which has
twice honorcd him with its favor
and if through his revolt Republi'
can Congressman be elected Mr.
Acklcn's political future will be idcnti
fed with that party for whose success
he sacrificed his Democratic re
i, cord.-N. 0. States.
The petty paragraphcr Of the New
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-09-18

The Donallsonviile Chief has enter
ell upon its tenth year. Though Re
publican, and differing with us in pol
itics the Chief is an upright, dignlficd
paper, and we wish it abundant sue
cess.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-09-18

Tie petty paragrapher Of the New
York Tribune observes: "rhc first
Republican mistake in this campaign
is yet to be made.' Why, bless your
wool gathering wits, there has been
one continuous mistake ever since
Garfield, sometimes De Golycr called,
was nominated.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-09-18

The Cincinnati Commercial says the
South wants the whole country turned
over to it experiment on. The South
doesn't want to be experimental on
as it was after the war by the concern
called the Southern Republican party,
and it doesn't intend to be. That IL
all
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-09-18

Speaking Of the Press Convention
the Gretna Courier says: Provisional
President II. J. Hyams Of the West
Baton Rouge Sugar Planter, has fixed
the second Monday Of October--bcin
tho 18th day Of that month--for the
time Of assemblying Of the Press Con-
vcntion Of Louisiana, at Baton Rouge.
Let every paper in Louisiana, city
and country--bc represented in that
body, either in person or by proxy.
1t is of the most vital Importance to
the newspaper interests ofthe country.
We should NIL meet rs a band Of
br0thcrs--as We without distinc-
ton Of party-and adopt measures
that will rebound to our interests, and
serve to build up . press within the
borders of our State, that will reflect
credit Oh the profession and each in.
dividual member. Let the city and
country unite in their efforts to make
the coming press convention q grand
success, and then we will all bchappy,
prosperous and can work with will
1
in restoring our state to her former
good standing in the great confedera.
cy Of States.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-09-18

Bossicr Banner: When our farmers
set about producing the bulk of the
articles they consume and now pay
money for, the date of their prospcri-
ty and good times will commence, and
not before.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-09-18

The Republicans call the Prcsiden-
tial steal q dead issue. With one Of
the eight thieves running for Presi-
dent, the people have a glorious
chance to show the Republicans their
mistake, and they will do it.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-09-18

The Kansas Globe, published in
Topeka, says: "a number of colorcd
persons left Topeka the other day for
their homes in Mississippi, their trans
portation having been paid by fund
raised for that purpose by the plan
tiers of the South"
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-09-18

The young woman who painted the
picture Of a dog and tree so life
like that it was impossible to distin'
guish between the bark of the dog
and that of the tree, has gone up the
golden ladder to paint the against
which the ladder leans.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-09-18

Mr.. Acklen claims that he is strOn-
ger with the Republicans now than he
was at the last election and the Now
Orleans States says it is not at all as
tOnished.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-09-18

A Paterson manufacturer took his
200 cmployeeson an excursion to Long
Branch recently, all under full wages.
He admits that bis older brothers in
the trade think this q foolish business,
but he finds some consolation in the
fact that his hands have never struck.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-09-18

The election in Maine is as far as
We can Judge by the returns, cncour-
aging to the Democrats. We hope
that the latest reports Of success is
true.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-09-18

Sambo settles the political question:
''De Lawd made each one fur a spe-
shul purpose, an de chap who was
created to use a plow will git busted
ebery time he believes dat he was cut
out ont fur o stastesman."
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-09-18

Kansas keeps a lot of commission
ers in the East begging on hhalf o.
it's starving people. Since the close
of the census it has withdrawn it's in.
vitation to the colored paupevs of the
South. Tue latch-strius has been
hauled in, so to speak.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-09-18

Tho last issue oftlle ouachita Tele-
graph brought itinto "sweet sixteen, y
and the same indelatigs spirit thst,
started it still continues the enter
prise.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-09-18

Do you boss loom? Well, the
Weavers suffered a defeat of GO, 900 in
Arkansas last Monday. The Fishback
amendment is probably defeated.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-09-18

Dispatches from all sections of the
South state that the cotton worm is
stripping the cotton in the most
alarming manner.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-09-18

Rooms DEMOCRATIC Ic.CoNsEhvArl'E IAHlsh
Central Executive Comlnittee
Baton Rouge, Sept. ?, 1850:
The members OF tho Committee are hereby
notified to attend q meeting ut their Rooms IN
the city of Baton Rouge, ON Saturday, the 18TH
day OF September, 1890
A punetual attendance Ia requested
By order of NJ CHAMBERS, President.
W. q. RANDOLPH, Secretary.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-09-18

Hancock may be "only a soldier" "
but he has always kept in view the
fact that tho people have rights which
ought to be respected.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-09-18

Ysast Cakes, Buttsr, Candy, Crits.
GRITS .. Best quality, white corn. fres5s
Milled.
BUTTER. Fresh make, Illinois.
CARAMELS ;. Vanilla, Maple, Chocolate.
and Strawberry.
/. YEAST CAKES. Fresh made. Twin Bro.
thers.
Received this day 1t Family Grocery Of
augl7 JOSHUA BEAL
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-09-18

The Sabine Index didn't get hisman
in ut the Natchitochcs convention, but
gives q lusty hurrah for Blanchard.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-09-18
MRS. LEONARD,

From BatOn Rouge,
ITAS taken charge of Dr.. GOTTER'S HOUSE,
L L 1B2, St. Charles street, between Girod sudS
Julia, nearly opposite ExpoAition Hall. Tbs
House II elegantly furnished, and Arstclass'
Board. with or without Rooms. msy BE- hsd ct
very reasonable terms. She invites her msDy
old friends and patrons. a we'll ~ other tran
sient guests to give her call and convince
themselves. augl2 jim.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-09-18
Meats! Meats!

SHOULDERS. Salt eursd.
SHOULDERS. smoke cured.
HAMS. New cure, csavasssd.
At store Of JOSHUA BRAL.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1880-01-17
AN UNFEELENG FELINE.
why One OF Our Prominent Lawyers
Carries His Hand i'm n Sling.

Yesterday large cat of the Thomas
persuasion, which had probably spent
the previous night at a cat concert,
and forgot to provide against hunger,
while searching for prey ran its head
into am UPSTREAM, in which it found
some tempting morsel. In its attempt
to reach the bottom4of the can, it's head
got fast. Then it jumped stiff legged,
and cut up all sorts of capsrs, and the
noise which it made in butting the can
Piutes, who watched its antics with
considerable interest and, apparently,
much delight. The infuriated cat
rushed blindly into the street in front
of Centennial Hail. and was noticed by
Lawyer Grass, who is an honorary
member of the Society for the Proven
ton of Cruelty to Animals. He quietly
approached the place whore the cat
was cutting mp his monkey-shincs,
grabbed the can and lifted it and the
cat off the ground, hoping the weight
of the animal would extrieate it.
While he was engaged in this laudable
and BENEVOLENT undertaking, the cat
was also doing some thinking, and not
approaching the efforts OF its would-be
beneiactor, buried it's claws in his hand.
As matter OF course he dropped the
can as s boy does hot potato, and the
cat plowed four burrows as deep Us its
claws could penetrate in his hand as it
decsnded to the earth. The lawyers
expressions were more forcible than
elegant, and his combativeness for the
time oVercame his benevolence to such
an extent that he made kick at the
| cat with sufficient force to send it over
Centennial Han. The armor-clad cat,
however, kept jumping at such lively
rate, that the boot, large as it was,
missed it, and the honorary member of
the humane society walked off to get
his hand dressed, and the cat kept
jumping until completely exhausted,
when it was extricated from the can,
after which it crept under the sidewalk
and disappeared.
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Rev. George H. Thayer, an old citi-
zen of this vicinity, known to every one
as most influential citizen and Chris
tian minister of the NJ. L. Church, just
this moment stopped at our store to
say: 81 wish everybody to know that /
consider that both myself and wife owe
our lives to .Shitoh's Consumption Cure. "
1t is having tremendous sale over our
counters, and is giving perfect satisfac-
ton in all cases Of Lung Diseases, such
as nothing else has done.
DIS. MATCHETT 4 FRANCE.
Bourbon, Ind, May Is, 1878.
Sold by C. A. DESAUssURE, Druggist.
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