Louisiana capitolian., 1880-02-28
EDITORIAL CORRESPONDENCE.
New ORLEANS, Feb. 25, 1880.

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comparatively few aud far between.
On last Sunday, however, the parade
of the Militia stirred up a breeze OF
excitement, and the sidewalks were
lined with sight-seers, who seemed
greatly to enjoy the brilliant pageant
offered to their gaze. The Governor,
in citizens dress, accompanied by II
handsomely uniformed staff, rode
along the ranks of the troops, aud AZ
forwards took up n position at the
corner of Carondclet and Canal,
whence he reviewed the military as
they marched past with the precision
of trained soldiers; among whom
could be seen the first Alabama regi-
mcnt whose bearing and evolntions
evoked complimentary remarks on all
sides.
The Governor is very much IN favor
of maintaining a good militia force in
the State, and ardently desires that
the General Assembly will offer every
inducement in its power to encourage
the young men throughout the State
in organizing well disciplined compa-
MES. Louisiana has glorious war
record and none have contributed
more towards earning it than the vol
unteer militia, who furnished many
of the most efficient officers of the
Confederate army.
After the parade the ceremony OF
unveiling the monument erected III
honor of the dead of the Washington
Artillery, took place atthe ridge cem-
etery, in presence of an assemblagc o,
at least ten thousand people.
Ere this, the report Of the special
committee, sent to Baton Rouge to
examine the Capitol, will have been
read. The sum and substance is the
recommendation for an appropriation
of SlSO,O0O, which is in accord with
former estimates submitted before
several General Assemblies. While
much difference of opinion exists as
to the stability of the walls of the
Capitol, the main conclusion as to
cost of repairing the building seems to
be concurred in " all.
The State, therefore, deducting the
Baton Rouge subscription, will have
to appropriate but Sl45,ooo, which
sum, when divided into two year1San
be easily provided for without incon-
veniencc to the Treasury. This would
finish the Capitol, besides adding sew
eral modern improvements.
The report of the committee was
received by both Houses and referred
to the Committee on Public Buildings
with instructions to report by bill
We doubt not but what the General
Assembly will soon adopt the appro-
priation, thus complying with the
Constitutional requirements. The
Legislature mustmeetat Baton Rouge
in 1899, and of course the Capitol
will have to be in readiness to receive
it. Q %.
Ere then, the prospect is of the best,
that our city will be in full railway
communication with every portion Of
Louisiana.
Baton Rouge can be considered as
on the high road to prosperity. We
are sanguine of its early revival and
steady advance towards greater thrift
than our community has ever before
seen. 1t was but u few days ago that
we read of the erection of an Opera
House at jackson, Miss, the Capital
of our sister State, which structure is
said to be the finest in the South, ca
pable of seating $500 people. When
we compare the location of our city
with that of Jackson, we cannot but
ask ourselves if the Capital at the
latter place can bring about such i'm
provements, what will be the effect
of the same, at Baton Rougcg
The House on yesterday attacked
the elephant, the revenue bill, which
was reported by the Committee on
Ways and Means. A great fight is
now in progress with regard to sever,
al of it's features, which in the opin-
ion of many are very Objectionable.
For instance, All endless en''mera-
ton of the articles to be taxed is
therein made, which gives au ugly
look to the Section containing it. II
would be far better not to enter into
such details and leave the assessors tC
perform their duties with some discrc-
ton under the instructions Of the Au-
ditOr.
Then too, the Sheriff is made the
Assessor and allowed a commission
on the amount assessed. This OF
course is an Objectionable feature. 1t
is best that Assessors should he crea-
ted, and paid a stated salary for the
performance of their duties. The AS
SCISSOR should be made out yearly
rolls, by going to the residence of the