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Louisiana capitolian., 1880-01-03
SHERIFF'S SALE.

0TATE OR LOEiSIANA-ParishC Court, Par.
~ ish Of Ease Betm Rouge, Is. Koscnburg w.
John Shroodcr, No lcaf
BY virtue 0f writ of n. fa, Issued IN tho
above entitled and numbered suit, and to me dI.
rected from the uOnornblc Court aforesaid
have seized and will expose to public sale at Tho
premises Of thu defendant III the store Iatel,
kept by him on Spanish Town Street, hetween
81 Mary and unidn Streets, in the city Of Baton
Rouge, on ];
Saturday, III, 18th day Of January
nett A. D., 1890, petwecn the hours Of II o'clock
A. H. and O'cloek J.. ~, sf said day, the en-.
tire stock Of merchandise in the store sf Defe,l-
dant John Shroeti.r, consisting Of Groceries,
C'ockery ware, T'nwsrc, Dry Goods &C., &c.,
fully described In the inventory on fls in Sher-
itf's office.
Seized to pay arel satisfy tho amount Of tudg.
ment, interest and costs claimed In the above
snit.
Terms Of sals---sasI with the benefit of ap.
prsiscment. nts J.W. BATES, Sheriff.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-01-03
THE MAINE MATTER.

BELFAST, December 3O.--Hayf0rd
Hall was packed to itsutmost capacity
last evening, in response to call for
n law and order meeting to sustain
the governor and council. The meet
ing was called to order by VIM. F.
Calhoun, Esq, and Hon. WIN. H. Rust
was chosen chairman. In bisopening
speech Mr.. Rust claimed that some Of
the speeches made at recent Republi-
can meetings were revolutionary in
character. He was very severe upon
tho republicans, and accused them Of
carrying the recent elections by
wholesale bribery.
Governor Garcelon was introduced
and received withloud applause. He
began by.sayingthat he had not come
here to make an apology for any
thing he had done Of left undone. Hc
spoke of the recent election and of
the rumors which took place soon af-
ter it in regard to the counting Of the
votes. He said that prominent Re-
publicans had then said that the law
Of 1877 was clearly unconstitutional in
its requirements in regard to the duty
of town officers and of the governor
and council as to election returns,
and said that when the returns were
laid before the legislature they would,
in every instance, he found correctly
tabulated.
He claimed that the returns were
canvassed strictly in accordance with
the constitution and laws, and with
out regard to one party or the other.
He spoke Of the Republican commit
tee who visited him at the beginning
Of the canvass, and said that he then
told the committee that he, himself,
had never yet seen asingle one of the
returns. For the past few weeks the
most abominable lies had been daily
sent forth in regard to tho counting
of the votes. The returns from some
of the large cities were fatally defec-
tive, and the governor and council
had nothing to do in regard to them
but to strictly follow the requirements
of the constitution and laws.
The legislature will undoubtedly
do justice by the cities not represent
ed, as the two branches are the
judges of the election of their own
members. The Governor spoke par
ticnlar)y Of Portland returns, and
claimed that they agreed strictly
with tie record, and therefore could
not be amended even under tho law
Of 1877. AS to the Danforth district,
the record had been altered long af-
ter the election, at the request Of Geo.
A. Curran, of Calais.
He had aletter of the town clerk Of
Danforth in his pocket, stating that
he had changed his record under
orders from the Republican board Of
selectmen. All returns will be pres
ented to the legislature on the 9TH of
January, unless the statehouseis seized
by q mob and the returns destroyed
previous to that time. He challenged
any man to put his finger on single
thing he had done not strictly in
accordance with the constitution, laws
and precedents. On closing, the COVER
nor was loudly applauded< and three
cheers were given for him. Hon. VIM.
II. Mcclellan, attorney general, foil
owed and asserted that the clergyman
who spoke at the Indignation meeting,
on Saturday evening, had made many
false statements.
Hon. A. G. Jewctt spoke briefly.
Resolutions were adopted condemning
bribery at elections, and pledging
support to the governor and council
in allconstitutional and legal acts.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-01-03
JAIL DELIVERY.
BLOODY WORK ON SUNDAY NIGHT,
Amite City Independent.

Amite City Independent.
About 8 o'clock last Sunday night,
28th int, q body of armed and noun
ted estimated Mt one hundred
and fifty--appearcd in this town, and
Immediately sought to obtain entrance
to the parish jail. When they de-
manded the key of Sheriff Mix, no
refused to give it to them, and So
cretly transferred it to Mr.. l.. w.
Strader. The strangers learned this
fact from some unknown source, and
by threats and force obliged Mr.. s. to
admit them to the jail. They took
from the dungeons six prisoners, viz :
Harrison johnson and Perry Will
liams, under charge of lobbing and
numbering r, j. Phillips, ION the Oath
instant; Paul Aprils and Ben McCay,
implicated in said crime George Car
roll, under conviction tol the murder
Of his wife, Nov. S, 1877; and Dick
Smith, awaiting trial tor murder.
These men were marched, up Duncan
Avenue by the armed strangers, the
whole party haltinga few steps from
the residence of Mr.. Vanhouten, on
the avenue. A squad Of the stran-
gers remained on the streets, appar-
emily patroling or searching.
Some of the armed me, then put q
line on the neck of Dick Smith and
swung him up to pine sappling.
He was not shot, but died hanging.
Harrison Johnson next received tho
attention of the lynchcrs. He was
hung up by the neck, after which n
shower of lead was fired into his body
and head. George Carol and Perry
Williams were treated in like man
ner.
Paul April and Ben McCay were
permitted to escape, as it was believ-
ed they were innocent of tho accusa-
ton against them. o
Having finished their intended
work, the mob departed, leaving the
corpses on tho spot.
r. w. Read, Justice of the Peace,
was notified of the affair, antl held an
inquest over the four bodies. Sever
al young men, residing here, who
were lockers on at the lynching, gave
testimony before the Coroncr's jury,
substantially in accord with the
above statement, and the jury gave
verdict consistent With the facts in
the case.
oSome of the witnesses stated that
when Dick Smith had been hung up,
he was then let down and confessed
his guilt of the crime he has been
charged with. That Johnson and
Williams also confessed the truth of
the charge against them, but Carroll
denied his guilt.
We arc informed by q resident of
Arcola that body Of men, mounted
and armed, passed through that
place coming South, Sunday evening.
1t is supposed thelynchcrs came from
the upper part ofSt. Helena and Tan
gipahoa parishers, and from across
the State line.
Very few of our citizensd knew any
thing of the nights tragedy until
morning.
We expect to have other particu-
lars of this affair next week.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-01-03
THE PAST YEAR.
M xoSAH \. JONES.

.,r4 I. AZ. volce ~ v..r. 4h.4 ~. -, ~,
III, ho1or. ~. viAh i, 4h.,r A.sas !" S..,..
Dust 70 a"ss'-We lsy she ON yeaf Iow,
And trace 4 line unon tho Aos,p IA
II tell tho bf.4h md death ~ th,ro. ro,, IA
Tn" gull IN Roman Capitol did Gloss,
When Curt'us IN hts manly valor rose,
And IN this chasm dark and wide
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-01-03

Advices from Camp Rucker are to
the effect that Geronomo, the Apache
chief, with eighty three of his band,
surrendered to the military authori-
ties at Camp Rucker, and will be sent
to the San Carlos reservation. This
is the band which has been depreda-
ting for some months along the
border and did much of the work
credited to VictOria's band. This vir-
tually wipes out all renegade Indians
in Arizona and on tho border.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-01-03
SUCCESSION SlLE


CTAT1 OF LOUISIANA, Parish Cont. Par.
~ ish of kast BAton Rouge In the mstter N
The suocsss3on Of ]. j. Lelever, dcceaee6-
l36e. Probate.
By virtue of commission lor salc issued IN
tho above entitled and numbered succession. ana
b ~ dlfeCtod from th0 Honorable Court sfDfr.
eaA. 4 viii sxpoes - public sale in front Of the
CsUfshease Aoa. -
Wednesday, ths3dd day Of February, 1850,
ecmmsseing n II e'siock 4. n, sas following
&: sss'ss Il i s,sss m M. p.,, ;, n.
ciey q naeon kouge. 2aad oat BY Hickey D,incaa,
~ 1aehef, ~ dsdmated "a the plan thereCf
- lot number three I'd Of squsrs number two N)
measuring sixty fset ffunt On Lafayette strsst
by one hundred and twenty feet in depth French
measure, with tho bgfldings and tniprovemonts
thereon.
q. Four lots Of gruund in that part Of the CITY
q Haton Rouge known ~ Hickey Town and
aeslgnetod On tho plan therDOf a. lotS two ~
three ~ Sleven az and twelve (ls) of square
number sovantDen (l1)
H. Tho undivided half Of lots numbers eight
g! aad ntns % Iof square number eight (s)
~. Two csrtain lyte II ground IN that mart
q ne city Of Bataa Rouge laid ont by Hickey,
Mseher end Duncan, and designated on the plan
thcfeos - l0ee numben ono u and twelve (i2)
of square number pincteen (19.)
Terms ef sale-eaAh, 70 pay debts subject 10 .
special mortgage,
nl6 I'D L. JADOT, Auctioncer.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-01-03
Married.

December Goth, 1879, at tho residence Of Mr.. L.
Vienna, by A .Stoner, Esq., Mr. JoHE H. LEGRAsa
and Miss HENRlkTTA pUCKETT.
mother, East Baton Rouge parish, by Rev. Il. 4.
Patterson, on tho evening Of December 10th.
1870 Mr.. GEOR6E JooR and Miss EllzA ]. KEAN.
The CArrTolAANs were tho recipients Of box
Of delicious cake, for which they return thanks
and hearty congratulations TO Mr.. Joor and his
lovely bride. May their marital relsttons over
be az sweet and charming ~ tho picture Of q
dewtlrop radistcd!by sunbeams.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-01-03

Gov. Wiltz's health is said to be i'm
proving oflate. His constituents and
friends throughout the State will be
glad to learn that he has so far re-
gained his strength as to have been
enabled to ride out several times in
his carriage.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-01-03

The Legislature will assemble on
the second Monday in January. The
Governor and Lieutenant Governor
will be inaugurated during the first
week of the session as the new Con-
stitution prohibits the transaction OF
business before this is done, beyond
their own organization.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-01-03

THE OFFICIAL PROMULGATION.-
Through Major VIII A. Strong, our
popular Secretary of State, we learned
that the result of the late election will
be officially promulgated this morn
ing. The listwill include the vote for
the Constitution, the debt ordinance
with that Of the State and parochiaI
officers.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-01-03

The Claiborne Guardian says the
Returning Board in Maine is gander
sauce to the Republicans. TO them
a Democratic Returning Board is an
outrage, but they used to giggle large
ly at the work of the Radical Boards
in the South.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-01-03

The Republicans invented the Re
turning Board, and now they are
howling about it. II suited them
very we'll to foist Hayes in the Presi-
dency, but, Maine,-the old Granite
State-didn't "figger" the thing to
suit! The Democrats laugh now.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-01-03

There 10 no use In comparing the
Maine case to that Of Louisiana. They
are radically unlike. The Louisiana
Returning Board went behind the NJ
turns and threw out the votes Of
some parishes, and altered those Of other
parishes. Gov. Gsrcelon and his Council
have not gone behind single return.
They have refused to connt returns that
were totally defective-in other words,
illegsl.-Ne1 York Express.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-01-03

Business in New Orleans is on the
increase and great activity is visible
in nearly every branch of trade. At
no time since the war have its citi-
zens been inspired with as much hope
concerning the prospects of their
magnificent metropolis.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-01-03
SATURDAY, jan. 3, 1880.
HAVE YOU HEARD FROM MAINE

The latest news from Maine show
that Gov. Garcclon il oh bent" as
the old campaign song Of the period
ran, to stand by the Constitution and
the laws of that commonwealth, re-
garding the returns of the late cleo
ton. This brave Democrat though
eager to maintain the public peace is
unwilling to purchase itat the cost Of
submission and the surrender of right
or principle. Large meetings have
been held ut many places to endorse
and sustain his fearless course. 1t
will soon be seen whether the Rcpub-
licans will obey the laws or endcavor
in Maine as well as in Louisiana to
make Might supercede Right.
It is true that in the matter Ofelec-
tions the Republican party have not
concerned themselves rs to the forms
or requirements Of law. They've
never hesitated in taking either end OF
any dilemma, just as it suited their
convenience.
Every body remembers how in 1879
VIM. Pitt Kellogg, was, without q sin
gle return, and upon u statement Of
votes based on rough estimates, de-
clarcd Governor of Louisiana, by vir-
tue of Durell's midnight order, and
the interposition of Grants bayonets.
At that time the face of the returns
did not amount to a row of pins to
tho Radicals who did not even con-
slider them. In 1876, Wells Return
ing Board having the documents of
the election in their hands, erased and
added figures, threw out votes by the
thousand and manufactured new
face of returns for the convenience of
the Presidential Electoral Commission,
4syhich that august body declared to
be the only legal evidence they could
entertain. Through that Infamous
decision Mr.. TEsen who had received
y majority of three hundred thousand
of the popular vote, besides that in
the Electoral College, was proclaimed
defeated by ONE ELECTORAL vote,
and Rutherford B. Hayes, seated Us
the legitimate President of these Uni
ted States. The Radical Judges there
by admitted that State Boards Of
Canvasscrs could 60 behind returns
at home, as also, that the Powers ut
the National Capital had no right to
examine whether the face of returns
were in accord with tho votes given
ny inc people.
The chickens are coming home to
roost, away up yonder in Maine and
a change of tactics will possibly be
necessary in view of the coming Pre-
sidential contest, else Republican bulls
might be gored to death by Garcclon's
adherence to Constitutional law,
plainly expressed.
How is this GOrdian knot to be un-
tiedY Will it be by brute force, or
by Il patent reversible decision of the
same tribunal that consccrated the
fraud and the usurpation of 1877
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-01-03

The Marksville Bulletin favors Gov.
John McEnery for U. s. Senator. A
better, nobler man could not be selec-
ted by our Legislature, and our peo-
pie would feel honored by the selec-
tiOn.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-01-03

The Vienna Sentinel is one of the
spicicst country papers that comes to
our table. Democratic to tho core,
may it live long to cheer aud gladden.
the hearts of the good people of Lin
coin parish.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-01-03

The MaltSville Bulletin favOrs the
appointment of the new Police Jurors
by the Governor. This will proba-
bly, be done, as an election for these
Offices only, would be aprohigate ex-
penditure of the public funds.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-01-03

A negro woman in Catahoula par
ish recently gave birth to three boys
on or about the same time. Such
events do much toward coun nteracting
the effect OF the exodus. ~
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-01-03

The colored people of Vienna wan
ted a Christmas tree, but too much
Red Eye got into the preliminary
meeting, and the end was there.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-01-03

A disastrous fire occurred in Boston
on the 28th ult., which destroyed
many valuable buildings. Loss esti-
mated at over a million of dollars.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-01-03

NEW STOCK sADDLERY. Mems
~ Saddles, Boys Saddles, Ladies' Side
Saddles, Riding Brides, Riding Whips,
Saddle Blankets, Saddle-bags, Wooden
and Leather Stirrups. A large and good
assortment of the above in store, and
prices lower than they have ever been,
at store of WIN. GARlG.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-01-03

MEATS-Mess Pork, Bulk Shoulders
Vl and Clear Sides, Sugar-cured Hams,
canvassed and uncanvassed; Breakfast
Bacon, carfvassed and uncanvassed; !;
Smoked Tongues, Fulton Market Beef
in half barrels. Above can he bought at
bottom figures at store of VIM. GAR1G.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-01-03

NTAGONS- James Roosa and Ora
w hams celebrated Memphis Wagons
and Carts always on hand, which offer
at prices to compete with any in the
market. WIN. GARlG.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-01-03
NOTICE ]

TOR SALE-vALUABLE THIRD ST. ~
l. property, Lot No II, square 2, sixty
feet front by one hundred and twenty In
depth, with frame buildings, opposite Pixies
Hail. For particulars, apply to --
421 m CHARLES OCON NOR.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-01-03

Nn DATS--A full stock of Red
hLDGats on hand for planting pul
poses, and for sale Oy WM. GARIG.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-01-03
AND
REPAIRING

fHt II tHtVHttH 10 tHH0
piano. and put them in The most thos,ngh repair.
Having the advantage Of complete educational
and musical course thrOugh tho Philadelphia
Blind Institute, an institution famed Tor thor.
oughness in al ito branches, he Is surely entitled
to the public confidence and approval. The fol.
lowing testimonial, signed by number Of our
best citizens, affords additional evidence 0f his
merits and qualifications.
Baton Rouge, Ls., December 2Atb 1879.
To those whom II may concern--Prof.J J. y. Law.
tnon ths H;oS n ,s nn,at IL s.a
and gentle,nanlyiin manner He heproposes IN seek
employment at Tuning Pianos Those qualified
to fudge, account him skilled Tuner, and his
work has given satisfaction tO those whom he
has served. He is cordially commended TO the
kindly consideration Of al those to whom in the
prosecution Of h.s purpose he may present him.
self p. LANE, Principal Ia. Institution for the
Blind; W. II. GooDALE, Vice. President La. In.
stitntion for the Blind; G. ". WADDlLL, J. W.
McMAlS, members Board Of Trustees; Professor
BEwELl, La. State University. JOSHUA BEAL,
HENRY JONES Wx. GARI0, G. X. DAVID
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-01-03

NOTICE TO SUGAR PLANTERS.-
~ am now prepared to take orders
for Horse or Steam Sugar Mills manu-
factured by the Blymyer Manufacturing
Company, Cincinnati, Ohio, and by
George L. Squier t. Bro, Buffalo, N. Y.
! am the agent for the above firms and
would advise all parties who intend to
purchase mills this season to send in
their orders early, while cheap freights
can he procured. VIM. GARIG.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-01-03

q 10 A WEEK. Twelve dollars day st
~ I q home easily made. Address True L
Co., Augusta Maine.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-01-03
NOTICE.

NOTICE ia hereby given that JOSEPH +.
IN McKITRICK il my lawful agent to attend
to my business at the Gin aud Store, corner Of
North and Gaines Streets Baton Rouge, La
JOSEPH r. HACKNEY.
December 22d, 1879. n47lm.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-01-03

ORANGE TREES FOR SALE.
A LOT Of Young Orange Trees for transplant.
"a. ing, can be obtained by applying It the
Capitolian office.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-01-03
NEW ADVERITSEMENTN.
PIANO TUNING

| PEOF.J.S. S.LAVEKTY
takos pleasure In an.
,0nncing to the pcople
Of Baton Rouge and the
parishes adjoining that
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-03-26

A FORTUNATE FIND.--Some weeks ago
Mr.. Geo. W. Eyer of the firm of Lynn u
Eyler, went to Waynesborn on business
and left in the waiting room Of the rail
way station a gum weather suit and a
pouch with a price list. On returning
they we're gone. On Monday last he was
returning from the lower end of the coun-
ty and passing Mt. Meridian was called by
store keeper who told him he had the
suit and pouch there, knowing the owner
ship by the circulars of the firm in the lat
ter. 1t appears that they had been stolen
from the waiting room by one of a lot of
colored passengers on the Accommodation
train and search being commenced by
Capt. Woodward, On the train, the thief
had thrown them out of the car window
just at the country road crossing for New
Hope. The mail rider coming by after
wards found them nearly covered up by
the falling snow and carried them on to
the store, 1t was a lucky and most unex-
pected restoration as Mr.. Eyler thought
the thief had gone West On she train and
would never be heard from again.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-03-26
The Courts.

Circuit Coatrt-Jatdqe VIM. lMcLauqhlin
presidinq.-This court still continues it's
session, commenced on the 18th inst. A
number of DEGREES, including several di-
vorces, have been entered and several hot
ly contested jury trials disposed of.
Habeas Corpus.-On the petition of Vir-
ginia Goens, who alleges that her infant
child is illegally detained by Lima Goens,
writ Of habeas corpus was awarded re-
turnable before the court on the Goth inst.
Administrators.-J Fred. .Effinger was
appointed Administrator of Prof. John
Koerber, decd. S. L. Rhodes qualified as
Administrator of r. NJ. Firth, decd.
The court will probably adjourn next
week.
County Court-Judqe ]. N. Quarles pre-
sidinq.-Tnis court commenced its session
on Monday last.
Fsnes.--The court fined David b. Taylor
$21O, he having been convicted by jury
in seven cases of selling liquor without
license. A fine of SIS was reported by
Magistrate A. A.. Arnold, as being i'm
posed in an assault and battery case.
Appointments. Rudolph McGlamary,
was appointed Assistant Surveyor for the
county. Delany Bruin was appointed
Assistant Commissioner of the Revenue
for North River.
Probate.-Will of John Beard with D. s..
and s. Beard, Admr's; will of Jacob Rosen
with Margaret A. Rosen, Executrix; Pier
cy A. M J Benn qualified as Admir- on
the estate of st. John P. M. Benn; ]. H.
Carson was appointed guardian of Lizzie
J. Carson and JACOB A. Hanger was ap-
pointed guardian of Mary R. B Hogs
head.
Road Matters.-The following road sur
veyors were appointed: John T. Hawpe,
No. SO; H. G. Hite, No. s, and J. l.. Nc
Cutchen, No. l, Riverheads; G. Conner,
No. 9, South sRiver. aud ]. H. Plum
kett, No. 2, Beverley Manor Road
petition OF J. G. Armentrout and others,
w. F. Brand and others, and G. l.. Fran
CISCO and others, were referred to commits
sioners for report.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-03-26
The Artillery Banquet.

rich feast was spread by the Staunton
Artillery in the spacious dining room Oh
the American Hotel last Tuesday night.
TIE set out was nice one, the serving up
was in Capt. John WoodWard's usual neat
STYLE. the social gathering was enjoyable
the music fine and everything went OF
4smoothlyaand handsomely.
Among the invited guests were the
Sfonewall Brigade Band. Capt. VIM. l..
R'1mqardner and other members OF the
W.T. A ugusta Guard, Capt. Il. l.. Crosby
ond 1,eu,.. Theodore SiveTs of the Ashta-
hu1a' Ohio. Artillery and other citizens.
After ,artakpg of the supper, Capt. 4
H. Fultz who presided with his usual o'g'
nitv. proposed the following sentiments.
The Blue and The Gray-May we often
meet as friends but never again as enc
mics.
Responded to by Capt. Il. l.. Cses'oS wiz
after rendering his thanks called upon Aaf
L. NJ. Bumgardner as a talking lhaH "
repres ut his sentiments. In a fiIHng a.
.spo Sc MI. Bumgardner maintained MS
reputation.
O,tr Editors May they always be hCn-
est.
Responded to by Capt T. G. Morton.
The sioneaoatl Brigade Bamd. May their
lives he as harmonious and free from dis
cord its their music.
Responded to By Prof. A. j. Turner.
The West augusta Gatard-Responded to
by Capt. VIM. l.. Bumgardner and Lieut..
~. T. Crowder Mr. Cr0Wder then pro
posed tie following sentiment.
The .Stau,,ion Artatt9y-May they be
ever animated by the pure Z4al OF patriot
ism and may their lives and conduct bring
no -reproaea upon the name OF the gallant
company they have succeeded.
Responded to by Capt. A. Ii. Fultz.
About 10 clock She company dispersed
all being well pleased With the pleasant
hours spent together.