Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1880-11-27
NO. 100

the Offices. Thus it Is that the fight 10
now between the attorneys Of those il
interest. Strange to say, the people
seem to so about their business never
theless, and no indignation meetings are
being held. Railways, manufactures,
immigration and enterprises Of oil kinds
are the principal topics under discussion.
But we have strayed from an amusing
subject in noting tho pleasing scenes We
have described in the above. In daa
course Of time, after our stroll on Canal,
on the day Of our arrival, we returned to
our abode for dinner. Everybody had
reported for duty around the board. Our
old but lejuvenated Colorado fellow
traveller was there setting near his hand
some young wife. At the head of the
table sat gentleman who appeared to
have reached the neighborhood of sew
enty years, whom we shall call Mr.. D.,
an affable, fluent aud pleasing converse
ZIONIST, who upon being introduced to
our happy couple, enquiringly observed
to the mature Coloradoan while looking
towards his blushing young spouse:
''Your daughter, supposer mo sir"
replied the Westerner, "she is my wife,"
"Ahw said Mr.. D., 'you look mighty old
to have 20 young a lady for your wifef
Surely you must be as old as ! amp u
may be in years." replied the Coloradoan
somewhat provoked; 'but not so old in
sin as you, I presume" 'How old
are you, anyway, inquired Mr.. D. moth
ing dannted. II was born in 1920" re-
torted the old Westerner. $685." re-
marked Mr.. d., putting his baud to his
ear. mo, said 1920, which makes me
sixty years Of age" responded the Colo
radoan, growing impatient. "Well, ]
declare" said Mr.. D., u thought You
were older than me, and / am sixty
seven; so that you must allow me to
congratulate you on your good fortune
in winning so young a lady for your
wife," "You ought to-" replied the Col
oradoan, "because you'd no doubt be
glad to avail yourself Of the same
chance" Thus. ended this sharp collie
guy, daring which our readers can pic
ture to themselves the rosy cheeks Of
the young wife.
But we shall tnn away from this
cruel scene to speak of the weather,
which, during our stay in New Orleans,
was as inclement as it was in Baton
Rouge. There was rain, mud and cold
Northes in profusion; still, tho city
was 20 filled with attractions that we
remained just as long "a our fast depict
ing exchequer permitted US to do 80. On
Tuesday evening, after settling our board
bill like a man, we wended our way
through the crowds Of roustabouts that
hung around the levee, to the steamer
John Fl. Hanna, where, for about two
hours, it looked very much as though
the boat would be detained for want Of
crew. At last, sufficient number to
push of with was had, and we were
soon homeward bound. What it was in
our appearance that induced the really
clever clerk, Mr. Meredith, to do 30, we
are unable to say, but he located MS and
our festive companion in one Of the
bridal chambers, where we slept like .
lord and dreamt that we dwelt in Marble
Halls, and that q bevy of charming
young ladies' were taking advantage Of
the present leap year to offer the top
bunk man and our humble self their
hands and hearts.
Daylight, however, broke the charm
ing spell. We soon realized our lonely
situation, as we were summoned to tho
breakfast table. After awhile, the
whistle blew, and we found ourselves at
the Baton Rouge landing in the midst Of
shower. By the time we reached the
CAP1roLIAN Office and heard the boys
cry copy" we fully perceived that
there is more reality in life than poetry.
Confederate Memorial Associa-
ton.
BATON ROUGE, Nov. 25, 1850.
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