Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1880-10-30


around the lot, Just inside the walls
There are also two paths 6 feet wide
halfway between Central Avenue and
the drive along the North and South
sides, and thirteen fine cross walks at
Mt right angles to the long ones, dividing
the lot into 50 squares of 60 feet each,
43 of which arc occupied by graves.
There are buried known ...-.. ....2a5o
" F." unknOwn.... ...-.. 400
" O" civilians ........ Is
Total. --..-----.'' $500
The known have head stones about "a
feet in height with Inscriptions The
unknown having simply square OF
marble about three-fourths of a foot
high.
There are great many beautiful trees
and shrubs and their water oaks are
curiosity.
We saw the tea plant in blossom and
brought sample with us, it was sent
from China. 1t is now three years DID,
and fit to be cured which the superln-
tendent will undertake to do, promising
to send us q drawing.
We were treated by the superlntcn-
dent Mr.. Oxie to glass of beer, which
tasted like Auer's at home. We are In
debted to the Assistant Superintendent
Waunch for the fact mentioned.
At the Catholic cemetery we visited
fine crave of Mrs. Bott and babe, and at
the Protestant, saw the resting place OF
Mr.. Robert Middleton, an old resident
of Gretna, late of Baton Rouge. His
brother masons have erected bcautl-
full tablet to bis memory. His was a
most uutimely death, But what is LIE
Only a succession of sunshine and show
ers: the revolutions of nature and OF our
Lives are Synonymous one of the other.
Feliciana Sentinel.
On Thursday night our heart grew
heavy at the thought of leaving so de-
lightful place as Baton Rouge, and her
warm-hcartcd inhabitants, to return to
the heavy labors Of a country paper
Reluctantly we babe adicu to our new
friends and returned home on the pala
tial steamer John w. Cannon, pleased
YES. fairly delighted with our trip!
{ We cannot close this brief and rough
sketch, which is rather a hasty recital
< than detailed account OF onr man,
: pleasures, without paying Just tribute
to the citizens of Baton Rouge. iii cordl
l atty and hospitality they certainly hav'
+ few equals and no superiors Regardless
of trouble and expense, their only objec
: was to extend to every one the utmos
] attention and kindness within their pow
c er; everything connected with the visi
], of the State Press to the city of Bato
S Rouge, was conducted in the most ele
S giant and princely style.
: Morgan City Review.
!, Ifthey ever had any doubts before
n the members of the Louisiana Press As
). ISOLATION are now thoroughly convinced
G not only of the beauty of Baton Roug
y as city, but, lest of all, that its inhal
/ itants are public spirited and most ho'
: pitable. Ascordial, hearty, wholesome
J. entertainers they certainly stand A
l. The kindness and attention they Shove
h the newspaper fraternity cannot be e,
is cclled.
# Vcrmillonville Advertiser
=, The Press Convention, which met ;
= Baton Rouge on the 18th inst, was
* success beyond the expectations OF tt
most sangune of those interested, III
=. occasion will long be remembered by ,
n as one of happy recollections. A pc
- manent Association was formed and Il
y date of the next meeting fixed for Il
day preceding Mardi Gras and be he
in New Orleans. The meeting at Bate
,e Rouge was characterized by harmon
and good will among those attcndin
re not one of whom, we believe. regre
ID the time thus spent We. for one, {
z not, A grand ball was given in honor
J. the convention which was attended
e full force by the members, and as well
Press dinner. The cOurtescs and kin
a ness of Gen. Jastremski, Mayor Of tn
re city, was but an epitome of the spll
re that prevails among lis chiyairous al
" hospitable inhabitants.
The members Of the convention. -,
# invitation, visited the different publ
j. and charitable institutions Of The city
ID notably the State PenitentIary, the sta
lc University and Agricultural College, al
re the old State Capital building, whic