Louisiana capitolian., 1880-08-14
LOCAL MATTERS.


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4 DR.. Archer, the representative from
Pointe Coupce honOred us with cal
tlismorning. The Doctor belongs to that
wing of tho House, who, in every instance
can be found defending the rights and
interests OF the people.
The 10Th Ward, est. Landry was on
hand. Among its delegation wero Capt.
Perrodin, the President of the Conven-
ton, Hon. NJ. y. Kavanaugl, Capts.
/ Prescott and Haas, and Mr.. DuiIuisson.
The 10Th Ward, as usual was no small
item in the political cauldron.
Hon. G. d. OF, of Washington, one
\ Of our colleagues in the constitutional
convention, one of the "M0hawks'
whose seats were located on the extreme
right, was delegate to tho Congress
sional Convention, and visited us during
his stay. Mr.. OFT is one of the leading
Democrats of his parish.
Hon. Chas. parlangc, the talented
Senatorial Representative of tho Pcinte
Conpee District, was in Our city this
week. Mr.. Parlange though young in
years, has already made an cnviable
reputation ~ u legislator and inrist.
We were happy to greet in our midst
this staunch friend of the Capital City.
Mr.. Robert Bryan, after On absence of
seven years, is Oh . visit to the home Of
his youth, the new Capital Of Louisiana,
where he has numerous friends and rea-
tives who were delighted I'd greet him.
Mr.. Bryan is now resident Of Nash
vile, Tenn, and il q worthy and cncr-
gctic young gentleman.
We acknowledge calls from Sheriff
Smith, McsSrs. Gilmore, Conncll and
DR.. Ball Of West Fcliciana; Skipwitl,,
Brown, East and Capt. Porter of East
Fclciana; Col. Thorpe, Of Avoyellcs,
Mr. {. +. Roy and Senator Par|angc, of
Pointe Conpec. Last, though not least,
Capt. j. A. Addison, the outspokcn cdi-
tor Of the Grcensburg Gazette.
Col. George l.. Walton, of C0ncorlia,
started for his home on Sunday morning,
having spent few days in our midst,
attending the meetings of the University
Board. His force of character, sterling
integrity and broad views, have brought
him III cnyiablc prominence as a citizen
and in public life. We take pride in
adding our name to the long list Of his
friends and admirers.
WILDWOOD FEMALE INSrlrurE.-In
another column will be found the acyer-
tiscmcnt of this excellent Institution of
Learning, which is located at Jackson,
La, under the Snpcrintcndcucy of Miss
NJ. B. McCalmout lady noted for her
talent and administrative ability. A long
list of graduates, dating from 1870, tcsti.
lies to the success of the institution, The !
cost of maintenance is exceedingly low
and every advantage is afforded young
ladies' in acquiring finished education.
The editorial fraternity, was we'll rep
resented in the Congressional Conycn-
lion by Hon. A. D, Lafarguc, tho spirited
and able editor of the Marksvillc Bullc-
tin, one the most prominent young Dem
ocrats of tho District G. W. Reese, the
very clever director of that well conduct
oil Journal tho Fclicana Sentinel and
Mr, H. b. Claiborne, who has lately
joined the fraternity by unfurlng to the
breeze straight forward and ably edit
ed Democratic paper entitled tho Ponte
|Coupcc Banner. All these estimablc gen
tlcmcn honOrcd our office with their
calls.
Gen. IT, Mason Graham, of Rapidcs,
hOnorcd the CArITOLlAN with call on
last Saturday. We regret very much
tlst we were not present to extend him
our hearty welcome. for We look upon
INN as one of the most distinguished
men of Louisiana, a gentleman of the
OLD school III every sense Of the term,
whose cultivated mind and polished
manners cannot but command the res
pect of all those who are thrown in
contact with him. Though advanced
III years, he preserves intact his clear
intellect and marked ability. We hope
to see him enjoy, during many years.
The fruits of an honorable and long ca
rrpr Of usefulness