Louisiana capitolian., 1880-02-07

LOCAL MA l ENO.
"A. B." advertises to-day for a farm
we'll improved and in running order.
For further particulars, see notice.
Mr.. George Collins, of Cinclare plan
tation, West Baton Rouge parish, offers
fine engine and boiler for sale in this
issue. Anybody needing such piece
of machinery for gin or saw-mill will
find this one in good order. See adver-
tisenent in another column.
The weather has been quite cool since
last Saturday. A freeze occurred Mon
day night, which nipped the young cane
and destroyed the prospective fruit Of
few blooming trees. February seems
to have cast off her usually mild attire
and donned something akin to January.
Hon. Will A. Strong, our popular Sec
retary Of State, has done us the kind
ness to send to our address copy of his
comprehensive and useful annual report,
containing, among other matters, an
official directory from Governor down to
ward Constable. We extend him our
most cordial thanks and good wishes.
Major Strong is highly capable and
faithful public officer.
At its session this week the City COun-
Gil passed an ordinance imposing IL
censc of five hundred dollars upon par
ties who come to this place from other
sections with the view of hiring hands.
In addition to this wise and sensible ac-
ton, we noticc that the Legislature is
about to take action authorizing the
Police Juries of the different parishes to
require the same sum as license.
~ THE Hook T. LADDER BALL.-Next
Tuesday evening the gallant members
of Pelican Hook g. Ladder Company
No. will give grand masquerade and
dress ball ut Pixies Hall. Every care
has been taken by the managers to in
sure a brilliant nights entertainment.
That it will be largely attended, as it
deserves, VIC do not doubt. The "Hooks'
never fail to organize q fine party.
Arrow Lodge /. o. o. F., Of Morgan
City, through some unknown friend, has
sent us an invitation to attend their
Grand Ball, which is to take place at
Whitney Hall, Morgan City, on Mardi
Gras night. II VIC cannot be there to rep
resent the CArITOLIAN onthis felicitous
occasion, We at least wish the gentlemen
composing the Lodge happy evening
and n grand success. Many thanks for
the honor conferred on rs.
New Orleans Mt this moment is thrOng-
cd with visitors from all parts of the
country. On last Saturday, when We
left, the streets and the lcvee looked
like beehive, SO great was the bustlo
and animation everywhere visible. The
people are in the best Of spirits and full
Of the brightest anticipations Of forth
coming reign Of prosperity and content
mcnt. We doubt not, and earnestly
hope, that our Crescent City will become
grandcr than ever before. She can we'll
afford to render unto Cesar that which
bclongs to Casar-the Capital to Baton
Rouge
GSye return thanks to Mr.. Wilmot II.
Goodalr, for copies Of the Sixth Annual
Report of the Officers and Trustees of
the Louisiana Institution for Education
of the Blind. This document seems to
hs hs complete in every detail, and reflects
credit upon the institution. We have
rat as yet had time to examine it thor
oHghly, but will in the future, when our
. readers may expect some interesting
statistics in relation to the blind and
Y their education. 1t is not improper here
to compliment the excellent manage
mcnt Of this institution. We hope soon
to sce it one Of the most hOurlshing in
all Of the United States.