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Louisiana capitolian., 1880-07-17

Hon. +. J. ELLIs.-We Sincerely
hope that the Democracy of the Sec,
ond District will re-nominate Mr.. Ell.
lis as their representative in Congress
The people throughout the State will
never forget his unhinching devotion
in the darkest period of the Radical
regime; his burning cloquencc, his
brave words and noble example when
over daring blows had to he struck
for the redemption of Louisiana. His
main fault is one of his great qualities:
A great heart, which makes him as
true as steel to his friends, his party
and his State. He has thrown lustre
upon his constituents in acquiring a
National reputation as Il patriot and
orator. BY re-clecting him the peo-
pie of the Second District will win
the enthusiastic applause of their
brethren everywhere.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-07-17
THE HANCOCK. CAMPAIGN.

| one OF the most eloquent and poin'
ted arguments in favor of tho elec
ton of Gen. Hancock is contained il
the following address, written b,
Col. James Lingan, chairman of thu
subcommittee appointed by tho
Hancock Association, which was or.
ganized in New Orleans to urge his
nomination by the Democratic Con-
vcntion. This admirable document
expresses SO we'll the reasons why an
undivided support should be given
to the Democratic standard bearers
that we think it q pvUpos to repro
duce it:
In assuming the initiative where we
have SO long followed, in the matter
of choosing a standard bearer, it is
deemed proper that the considerations
which impellcd to this course should
be made known.
The convention assemblies to choose
our Presidential candidate earlier
than usual.
While the Republicans, drilled and
disciplined under executive patronage
and Government pay, hold continual
caucus on party men and measures,
the Democracy have scarcely quieted
the rivalries and chickering's of former
campaigns OIL the very eve of the
most momentous struggle American
politics have ever presented.
The South feels that something
must be done quickly to heal tho dis
cussions Of political rivals in States
hitherto always in the lead, and to
strike chord Of enthusiasm and con-
tidcncc that will unite all parties and
true men in q struggle to restore our
party and rescue our impcrillcd lib
critics.
In every department of the admin
istlatiOn of the Government the Re-
publican party have sanctioned en-
croachments upon the individual
rights of citizens and States, and
have strivem to substitute official
discretion for constitutional limits of
authority. There can be no surcr
indication of the approaching over
throw of the liberties of the people
and the union of the States than the
tendency towards usurpation Of pow
cr by the courts, of the Executive, and
the open threats of military methods
suggested in the cry for strong
Government.
The Democracy of the South know
of no shield SO potent for the protcc-
tion of the liberties of the people and
the union of the States as the brave
heart and clear intelligence of that
upright patriot and gallant soldier,
who, when entrusted with the power
that makes tyrants of bad men, pro-
tested that the only guarantee for the
Nations hopes was in the subordina-
ton of the military to the civil power.
Corruption, ncpotism, debauchery in
high places, outrages on individual
rights, and the plundering Of States,
nave come with military methods and
Republican usurpation. We tender
% the country a return to the simple |
aith Of our fathers. We present q !
Union soldier without reproach; q
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-07-17
ANswERABLE TO THE ALUMNI.

In Thursdays Democrat, We find a
protest signed by q number of the
Alumni Of the old Louisiana State.
University, who, forsooth, consti-
tnte themselves protectorate over
the new College. They say: "re hare
a right to require good reason for the
removal cfa man 'rho signed our diplo-
mas and presided orer US IN days gone
by."
For their failure to comply with
this unwrittes requirement, the six
supervisors who voted to re-organize
the Faculty Of tic College, are to be
held up to popular condemnation, by
Messrs. the Alumni, who call upon all
ex-cadets to join them in "boom"
TINT must result in replacing tile IA,
500 of the U. S. yearly Endowment
and the $4,000 annual appropriation
Of the State in a management that
brought the last session to close
with an attendance of fifteen students
from the City Of Baton Rouge and
not over .Gfty from the remainder Of
the State, while the professors have
reached vacation with two monthsback
salary unpaid, besides that due Oct.
1st., all of which are to be paid from
the proceeds of the sale of warrants,
at heavy discount; not to speak Of
the claims Of the grocer, the dry goods
man, the druggist, the laundrcss, the
milkman, even, amounting to several
thousand dollars, also to be cared for.
We imagine that the six supervi-
sors, SO severely censured by these
Alumni, will feel as we do, that they
are responsible to the Governor and
the people of the State only, whose
interests have been placed in their
keeping, which they will not leopard
ise through personal friendship Or
consideration for any man Or set of
men,
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-07-17

Captain Eads and Major Andrews
have peen invited, 10y the government
Of that State to 60 to California. They
are called to investigate tie Sacrament
toriver, and to consult about a plan to
deepen that stream. San Francisco is
ambitious to supplement Der magnifi-
cent harbor and outlet with q naviga-
BILE stream available to the utmost lin
it in the interior. The Sacramento is
a great highway, but available only
for q comparatively short distance on
account of channel distractions. 1t
is thought possible to deepen and i'm
prove it in such a manner as to vastly
increase it's capacity. If anybody can
fix it, this party can. The only bar to
success is the bank should that hold
ont the bar will be removed.-N. o.
Times. o
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-07-17

1t continues to be one of those things
no fellow can find out why it takes the
Donaldsonville Chief just ten days to
reach our office.--Capitolian.
Ish dot so9 Aggs Reynolds. He
will told you dot dc boss has 20 many
irons in dc fire he CANT gif dc boys
blenty mooch kopy, aind it7 IN. B.
The boss acknowledges that this
explanation accounts for four or five
days Of that delay, but the balance Of
it mnst'be charged mp to Uncle Sam
uers mail service. -Donaldsonvillc
Chief.
Edzackly. If you really desire an
improvement in Uncle Samuel's mail
service, friend Bentley, just pull
down James Abram DeGolyer Gar
field and Chester Absalom Arthur,
from your columns, and cline tho
Union'' by standing up like little
man for Hancock and English. Come,
come, don't be bashful.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-07-17
AN EXTRA SESSION.

A number Of our contemporaries or
advocating an Extra Session of tn
Legislature, rs an imperative neces
sity to the public interest. Anon!
others the Marksville Review says:
"Why do we need an extra session
almost everything; for the charte
and debtof N. o. 70 provide nor,
efficient system of revenue; to max,
provision by which assessments ca,
he revised and equalized through
out the State; to reconsider the Lot
terry Bill; and last but not least, to make
some decent and necessary provision
for Public Education. These are onl,
few of the many things that need
immediate attention. The last Legis.
lature was disgrace to the party"
lfthe SESSIONS to be held, as il
should, at Baton Rouge, we second
the motion most heartily.
TO have the General Assembly con,
vcne at New Orleans, will simply re-
suit III bringing back q batch Of Gus
toners to the restaurateuys and q fcs-
two lot Of visitors to the Spanish Fort
and other places of amusement.
The weak brothers who look upon
a session at New Orleans, as q pleas
ure furlough, won't satisfy there, the
demands of their constituents, any
more than they did during the ninety
days Of their pleasant sojourn in the
Crescent City, last winter.
Ample room can be found at the
University Building to accommodate
both Houses, and the members can
easily be lodged and boarded in this
city as comfortably as any public
spirited representative of the people
can wish.
1t is high time that Legislature
should meet with the earnest deter
mination Of doing something for the
welfare of the State. The people can
10 longer afford to have men use
their representative capacity as q
cover, for the advancement of per
sonal aims or interests, to the dctri-
ment OF the public good.
We believe that the main reason
why our sister States of Texas and
Mississippi are better governed than
ours, is because their Legislatures
hold their sessions in small interior
towns like Austin and Jackson, where
the members and State officers are
not located, as in this State, in q
whirlpool of brokers, spectators and
political mckstcrs, amid the rcvclrics
and temptations afforded by a large
metropolis, unsurpassed in the attrac-
tions it offers to the visitor from the
interior, who, in so captivating an
atmosphere torgcts home influences
and wants, and is transformed in his |
own mind, from the honest rcprcscn-
tative of his rural constituency into
full tledged statesman.
The Constitution provided that the
first session only of the General AS
scmbly should meet at New Orleans.
Alas, every body knows what has
Decn the result of it's deliberations
there.
The time has come when the provi-
ions OF the Constitution should no
ongcr be disrcGardcd. Our rulers
will not find in Baton Rouge, the
wcets of New Orleans, but they will
reserve their good name and the re-
pect Of their fellow citizens.
Then will the finger Of scorn and
he taint of suspicion cease to apply
o high regulations acquired in the
effects of actions per- ,
,rmcd in New Orleans.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-07-17

Hon. Adolphc Bailey, one of the
most distinguished jurists and schol-
ars in South Western Louisiana, died
in Opclousas some days ago. He grad
uated at Yale College in the same
class with Gen. Gibson. He served
as a District Judge after the close OF
the war, and was afterwards elected
a member of Congress from this Dis
trict, bnt denied a seat by the Repub-
lican'lIOusc. He was a native of Yer
milionyillc and leaves q widow and
six children to mourn his loss. Judge
Bailey was II man of strong convic-
tions and massive intellect. His loss
will be greatly felt by n host of friends
and admirers of his noble traits of
character.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-07-17

A VErEEAN.-In taking the census
in Calcasicu parish, j. B. Kirkman
Esq, one of the cnumcrators, came
across, and had long conversation
with a soldier of the first Napoleon,
named Pierre Lanoirc. On the retreat
from Russia, after the burning of Mos
COW, he was captured and sent to Sibe-
ria. He reioincd the army after the
return of Napoleon from Elba and was
under Grouchy at the battle of Water
loo. Afterwards, becoming disgustel
with the treatment of Napoleon's sol
dicrs by the new French authorities,
he abandoned his native country for
America, landing in the city of New
York in 1913. Though 81 years old,
he is hale and hearty, and talks
earnestly and intelligently of his old
campaign eyperiences-Lake Charles
Echo, 10th inst.
Home Bitters are endorsed by legion
of physicians and chemists.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-07-17

and IN writing Of your nomination. l
now have the honor to congratulate
ourselves on the event, and to present
to you on the part Of the committee
and in the name Of the convention Of
the National Democratic party the
ofiicial announcement Of your nomi-
nation"
lows:
."Mr. Chairman and gentlemen Of
the committee, as . practial business
man, not much accustomed to action
or circumlocution Of speech, l will
say plainly and in q few words that
| accept: the high trust which you have
rendered me with feelings Of profound
gratitude, and that I will at an early
date formally and in writing make
the acceptance which am informed
is usual on such occasions. In doing
this l fully realize the great responsi.
biity Of the situation, the care, tur-
moil, anxiety, Misrepresentation and
abuse which are certain tn follow. /
understand thoroughly that all the
resources and powers Of our political
foes from all parts Of the land will be
concentrated against US in Indiana.
my native State, where the first grand
battle is to be fought, and probably
the most important Of all. But these
are great occasions, when the dis
charge Of high patriotic duties is to
be considered above all personal con-
siderations, and shall not disregard
the unanimous voice Of the represen.
tives Of q majority Of the American
people, which you speak here to-day
lApplause) l nm profoundly grateful
for the high honor which has been
conferred, and / have an abiding faith
that with the favor Of God and the
people We shall succeed in this con-
test"
The speaker was applauded at the
conclusion of his remarks, and then
followed another general handshak-
ing, after which the party again
boarded the Fletcher and left the
island.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-07-17
HANCOCK AND LOUISIANA,

Louisiana was represented on the
committee to inform Con. Hancock of
his nomination by Gov. Jno. McEnery,
as Mr.. Clegg, originally appointed,
failed to appear. Gen. Hancock ex-
pressed to Gov. McEnery the kindest
feeling for the people Of Louisiana
who, since 1863, had been his stead.
fast supporters.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-07-17

Conrad's Budweiser bottled beer is
more Of u medicine than drink.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-04-15
STATE NEWS.
ANpRoscoGGIN COUNTY.

ANDROSCOGGIN COUNTY.
Mr.. Charles o. Little of Lewiston died
Tuesday evening after a lingering illness.
The deceased was 30 years of age, and mem
Der of Asylum Lodge, /. o. o. F.; also of
Jephtha Encampment. He was for several
years proprietor of Little's Express, running
between the Kennebec and Boston, and was
we'll and favorably known by a large circle of
friends and acquaintance. Funeral services
occur Friday afternoon at l o'clock, under
the auspices of Asylum Lodge. Mr.. Little
leaves a wife, but no children.
KENNEBEC COUNTY.
The Baptist society at China have put a
new Bay State organ, pipe top, into their
church, which indicated enterprise and taste.
The membership of the church has increased
during the past season.
Frank Zero, Samuel Lamb and Eli Darvan
were arraigned before the u S. Commissioner,
Joseph Badger, in Augusta. Tuesday, for
breaking and entering the postoffice at Wins
low, and stealing a U. S. mail key. Zero plead
ed guilty, and was ordered to recognize with
surety in the sum of 81, 1000 at the U. S. Circuit
Court to be holden at Portland on the 23d
inst. Lamb and Darvan pleaded not guilty,
and were ordered to recognize with surety in
the sum of $1,000 each for their appearance
before the commissioner for examination. In
default of bail they were committed.
WALDO COUNTY.
The farm buildings owned and occupied by
Mr.. Charles Gerry of Troy, were totally des-
troyed by fire the Sth inst. Contents mostly
burned. Insured for $1,000.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-04-15
A Youthful Seller.

The Press, yesterday morning, stated that
on Tuesday-a boy named Campbell stole two
half gallon jugs of liquor and put up job on
the sheriffs with the aid of another boy named
Dan Conway.
Sheriff Ring says that Dan Conway came to
the office in an intoxicated condition, and said
Robert Campbell had stolen two jugs of liquor
and hidden them between Mike Keegan's
house and the next building. and he would
get Mr.. Blades team and bring the liquor to
the office Conway did so and the sheriff paid
Mr.. Blades twenty-five cents for bringing up
the liquor. Conway afterwards took Blades
team drove at a furious rate abont town, was
arrested, put before the Municipal Court yes
terday morning, and fined for fast driving.
1t is perfectly evident from this statement
of the sheriff that we have Internationally
done injustice to Campbell, who says he had
nothing to do with the matter. The charge
rested on the word of man who was in.
toxicated and disorderly. There was S. paid
by the deputy sheriff for the seizure.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-04-15
Lessons on Cooking

Persons interested in good cooking land who
is not?) will be glad to know that we are short
" to have series of cooking lessons given by
Miss Dods, the Scotch lady whose lectures have
been received with so much favor in several OF
the cities OF this country and Canada. The
lessons will be given in Fraternity Hall, and
will consist of series Of day lessons in fancy
cooking and series of evening lessons in plain
cooking. Miss Dods comes under the auspices
of some Portland ladies, who will be sure to
make her visit success. The lessons will be-
gin on Tuesday next and more exact notice of
the matter will be given in our advertising
columns before that time
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-04-15
THE SKILLIN'S CASE.
An Answer to be Filed Saturday.

When the case of Prince VS.. Skillin was
called in the Supreme Court yesterday morn
ing Mr.. Clifford for respondent, asked for
further time. He thought considering the
late day at which the case was put into his
hands counsel for defense should have five
days to file pleadings and answer, and ten days
to prepare.
Mr.. Coombs said that the petition had been
on file for seven days, besides the extra day
that was granted by the court Tuesday. The
evident intention of the makers of the act I'M
der which the petition was brought was that
the matter should be tried Immediately. lie
could see no good reason why there should De
any further delay.
Mr.. Clifford said in the equity OF the case
counsel had supposed themselves entitled TO
sixty days to prepare. Since the order OF the
court they had tried hard to be ready yester-
day and failed. One point of the defense
would be raised as to the constitutionality OF
the act under which the suit is brought.
Judge Peters said it seemed plain to him the
act provided for a speedy trial in such cases.
He wished to be accommodating and yet not
embarrass the court. He thought the jury
trials would be closed in week. He would
however adopt middle course and ordered an
answer to be filed by ten o'clock Saturday
morning.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-04-15
DIR. e. Stone.

DIR. E. Stone died at his residence, yesterday
in Deering, aged 62 years. The doctor was the
leading practitioner in Deering and had been
for quarter of century
Dr. Stone was born in Unity in 1918. He re-
ceived an excellent common school education
and afterwards medical education. He prac-
ticed in Saccarappa and afterwards removed
to Stevens Plains. He was great thinker,
close observer, and a careful practition-
Ell. He had suffered from lung trouble for
over twenty years, and the last five or six
years his nervous system has been giving out.
He rode in town Tuesday and attended to bus
mess and yesterday morning received all apo
pletic stroke from which he did not survive
His wife died some years ago of consumption.
The doctor leaves two daughters, one the wife
of Mr.. Charles Morrill, of Deering.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-04-15
Colby University.

WATERvILLE, April IA.
Gymnasium officers recently elected are:
President G. G. King, 80; Vice President, W.
G. Philbrook, 80; Secretary, E. P. Burtret,
'S3. Mr.. Elliot was appointed Superintendent
at the first term
This college has reason to boast of its politi-
cal status The Senior class, numbering 49,,
has neither Democrat or Greenbacker; the
Junior class, numbering So, has no Greenback-
er and but one Democrat; the Sophomore
class, numbering about so, have three Demo-
Gratis and no Greenbackers; the Freshmen
class, numbering 80, have three Demo-Green-
hackers. 1t will be noticed that Democrats
and Greenbackers decrease in the classes as
they advance in seniority.
The Senior exhibition is to occur in the
chapel Wednesday evening. The prize Sophie
more exhibition will take place at the Baptist
church the week following.
All will attend the Cantata of "Joseph," to
be given here Thursday, Friday and Saturday
night. 1t promises to be the richest musical
entertainment ever given in Watervile.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-04-15
Fast DAY.


To-day is Fast Day and will be observed as
usual as holiday. No papers will be issued
tomorrow morning.
The Baptist and Congregational churches
will hold union service at Free stree t. Bap-
fist church, Rev. 7. D. Anderson, Jr, oficiat.
ing. DIR. Hill will preach at the First Parish
on the "Hydrostatic paradox in public mo-
rality."
There will be prayer meeting at Willston
church at $50 a. M, the regular daily services
at st. Lukes, and ladies prayer meeting at
the First Baptist at p. m.
The Infantry, Blues, Guards and Cadets
will have shoot at the range at $50 p. m.
The Amateurs will play game of base ball
at Cash's Corner, commencing at Up. m. AT
a. m. there will be game ON the Eastern
Promenade, and the Stars and Atlantics will
play on the Western Promenade in the after
noon.
There will be plenty of pnblic entertain
ments. At City Hall "Pinafore" will be pre-
sented in the afternoon and "Chimes of Nor
mandy in the evening. The Ideal Uncle
Toms Cabin will be given at Music Hall af
ternoon and evening The Boston Museum
Co. will appear at Portland Theatre in the
evening. There will be a concert at Pine
street church in the evening and the Reform
Club will give an entertainment at Congress
Hall.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-04-15
Golden Wedding,

The 50th anniversary of the marriage of
Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Dunlap of Falmouth was
observed on Tuesday last. A goodly number
Of their friends and relatives assembled at
their residence during the afternoon and
evening and the occasion proved very
pleasant one. After beautiful supper had
been served poem appropriate to the oc-
casion was read by Mr.. VIM. P. Merrill.
Remarks were also made by DR.. ingalls, and
others. Substantial token of regard were left
in the shape of numerous presents The COM
pany broke up at timely hour with many
kind wishes for the couple who had been per-
mitted to celebrate so unusual an event.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-04-15

PETERS, j., PRESIDING.
WEDNEsDAY.-The jury was empanneled as fol
lows:
Darius Jordan, Otisfield foreman; Hanson Bailey,
New Gloucester; Dexter Burnell, Baldwin; John M.
Dyer, Portland; John A. Emery; Portland; Daniel
L. Fuller Brunswick; Almore Haskell, Harrison;
Melville p. Hunnewell, Scarborough Zebulon Jack
son, Naples; William III. Libby, Cape Elizabeth Jo-
mas j. Morrell, Raymond Edwin A. Norton, Port
land.
Supernumeraries-G Pollister, Deering; Ru-
fus A. Soule Cumberland; Samuel True, Yarmouth:
Lorenzo Well Falmouth.
No case being ready for trial. and tomorrow be-
ing Fast Day, the jury excused to Friday a. m.
Henry q. Peabody, petitioner, vs. Nathan Cieaves
Seth L. Larrabee Caleb A. Chaplin.
Ardon w. Coombs VS.. Augustus F. Moulton.
The three cases considered together. Docket en-
try in each case. First day. Respondent does not
appear by himself or his attorney on this, the
returning day. Second Judgment for petitioner as
prayed for. Decree accordingly.
L. Prince VS.. VIM. B. Skillin. Motion for ten days
time to file answer Ordered that answer be filed
by Saturday morning next.
Coombs for petitioner.
Clifford with Bradbury and Sweat for respondent
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-04-15
The New Theatre.

We understand that Mr.. Frank Curtis
made arrangements with the Russell heirs,
yesterday, for piece of ground on Casco
street, so that he could have Casco street
entrance to the proposed new theatre A
passage way will be left, as now, in the rear
of Mechanics Hall, and Oh the other side a
two stored entrance will be erected, thus
giving an enclosed lobby on the first floor, and
room for the manager, ETC., on second floor.
The new theatre when erected will accom-
modate 400, of which number of seats $50
will be orchestra, $50 balcony and GOO gallery.
There will be two boxes, and plenty of cloak
rooms and with drawing rooms. The stage
will be 40 feet deep. Already it is said some
$4,000 have been pledged, Hon. w. G. Davis
heading the list with 81 900.