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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1881-04-15

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Oh. yes I know al about Love they
ncichbor as thysclrs Of course. Az
paud the scntimcnt,-vcry fine indeed !:
but. like great many other things that
II applaud. and wish / could do. 1 cant
Ido II.
| Let me tell von abonf a fcU az my
lneichbors. andif Won blame M for NOT
loving them even 4 do myself (Which
would be precious iittlc). irSt but your-
SELF IN INV place and sec n yon couid az
III, and f'il risk the rcsult
First, there Il my back-door ncirhbor.
She runs in with a shawl over her head
(! in winter. and 4 sunbonncf or no,hinr
! IN summer. She generally comes carly
before my breakfast dishes Are washed.
Tor my mornings work done m AMI.
when invite her 70 sit down ~ de-
clares hastily. and with anifc 4 frirhtencd
air. that She .scan't really inst ran over
| for moment. and can't Dossiblv siav 4
really musn't stay.~ \
Aud then she iidgcts around he door
lin a manner that. Ia an nnin;f;atcd a.
server. would bctoken 4 spcedy ex;t
But Il doesn't deceive me. i am onlr iool
well aware that IL Is 4 surc sion ~ lonr|
STAY FOR. according V TIE u-,,al nrogram
She gradually becomes calm. Anil then
she steadily rrayitafes towards = chair
and at last She meets II. and sits and Sta
and chattcrs and chattcrs. ana stays ana
stays. and hindcrs me till / feel as II n
was on ncttlcs. and wish shc was ana
lust a. am firmly resolving for tie nine
hundred and nincfy-ninfh fine that II
will try joaquin Niller's sncccs.ful|
method OF "frcczin9 OUT unwclcome cal
lcrs the next time. She suddenly starts npI
and cxclaims that she smnst ro.-do~ent
see why she always STAYS here 50 Ions.
but its always - bright ana coy --an6I
then. all at once. She X reminded Or ,l,c,
precise crrand thaf brought her over ana
having accomplished Il, she stands. and
stands. and afIectionately carcsses thc!
door-knob Till the whistle blows FOR III
o'clock, when she turns and. to NV in
credible relief, actually shoots ont or thc,
door, while ily around IN frantic en-
dcavor to make up for lost time.
Next, there Is my borrowing ncichbor.
She has the chronic alIliciion OF being
.just OUT Of something nccdful: has IN
tended to ret ii. but kept forgetting II "
20, on one prctcxt or another, with or|
without an apology. she manages 70 take
the use or my washtubs. clofles-l line. or|
clothes-pins every wash-day: my fat
irons. shirt-board. or bceswax every
ironing-day my daily paper every day.
my weekly paper every week, and NV!
monthly magazine every month: and
that, too, half the time, before have read
them myself.
Size borroUs every book that brine
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1881-04-15

PnrCE or sUnscEIrTioS.
single subscription, for iiity Nos, 5 ! @
FOR six months, W
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1881-04-15

OFFICE over Jos Troxlers saddlcr shop.
RA Eiy viii positively attend ~ terms y The pu-
rai- circuit reurt. March 10th. lSsi--1y
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-11-18

state for delinquent taxes or licenses;
to provide for the enforcement of judg-
ments, for taxes or licenses rendered in
favor of the state for taxes or licenses.
V. To enact law or laws to pro-
vide for costs, fees, law charges, and
the judicial expense fund in the parish
Of Orleans.
vi. To enact a law or laws to lease,
sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of
the state-house building known as the
st. Louis hotel, in the city of New
make an appropriation for repairs and
insurance already effected.
VII. To enact a law or laws to put
in force article AZ of the constitution of
the state Of Louisiana.
VIII. To enact law or laws dis
posing of unappropriated balances in
the state treasury, and to transfer said
amounts to the general fund, or to
make special appropriations of the
ga me.
TX. Joint resolution continuing the
business of one session into another, as
unfinished business.
] x. Also to enable the senate to adj
wise as to all appointments to Office,
in accordance with article 6S of the con-
stitution.
In accordance with said article ~ of
the constitution, the special session is
limited to period of twenty days, and
the same is hereby called for that per-
iod, the power to legislate being limited
by the said article to the objects here
inabove specifically enumerated.
Thus given under my hand and the
seal of the state of Louisiana, this
seventh day of November, A. ID. 1881
S. D. MCENERY,
Governor of Louisiana
| WILL. A. STRONG,
Secretary of State.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-11-18

n man had curious race for life
near NIeridcn, Conn. He swallowed a
large dose of morphine, intending sui
eide, but quickly changed his mind, and
started for the nearest physician, who
was two miles away. He felt the dan
gerous drowsiness stealing over him,
and ran with all his might. The exer-
else kept him awake, but his mouth
became parched, his eye tilmy, and
his strength less. lie stopped TO
pray, but an instant of delay warned
him that, unless he depended on mira
culous help, there was no time to be
lost on his knees. lie at length stumb.
led into the doctors Office. and fell
on the floor, bnt was saved by
treatment.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-11-18

The following notice to contractors
has been issued by Mr.. G. Bouscaren
consulting engineer of the Enlarge,
syndicate:
Sealed proposals will be received by
the Vicksburg, Shreveport and Pacific
railroad company until November 81
1881, Mt IL o'clock noon, for tho grading
and trestling of about forty-eight miles,
rom Monroe to Arcadia. on the line
OF the V. s. and Z. II. r., in Louisiana;
also Tor the crossties for the same,
Protites, plans and specifications can
be seen, and blank forms for the pro-
Posals can be obtained at the office of
=. Dabney, chief engineer and STU
perintendent, at Monroe, La, and at
me ONCE OF g. Bouscaren. consulting
engineer, 134 Vine street, Cinci-
All bids must be addressed to John
SSott. genral manager, 1874 Vine street,
Cincinnati, o.
me company reserve the right to
IsJect any or ali bids.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-11-18
EXTRA SESSION OF THE GENERAL
ASSEMBLY.
Proclamation by the Governor.

Below will be found tho full text of
the proclamation issued by Gov. Nc
Emery, converting the general assembly
in extra session in New Orleans, on the
5th of December next.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS, !
State of Louisiana. !
In accordance with article y of tho
constitution of the state of Louisiana,
authorizing the governor to convene
the general assembly on extraordinary
occasions, !, Samuel Douglass McEnery,
governor of the state Of Louisiana, have
thought proper, in view Of existing
grave emergencies, to issue. this my
proclamation, converting the general
assembly Of this state in extra and
special session, at the e-house in
New Orleans, on Monday, the fifth
day of December, 1881, tor the purpose
of legislating upon the following named
subjects, to-wit:
l. 10 enact Il law or laws making
appropriations to defray the ordinary
expenses of the government to pay the
interest on the public debt; to support
the public schools, universities and
public charities in the state Of I.ouisi-
ana for the years 1SS2-S3; to make APP
preparation concerning the state-house,
0o>s AVA SAAS ASASAApNAol VI
warrants, and for the removal of the
seat of government.
IL. To enact a law or laws to levy,
collect and enforce payment of an an
nual license tax upon all persons, as
sociations of persons and corporations,
pursuing any trade, profession, yoca-
ton, calling or business, except those
expressly exempt from such tax by
articles 2O6 and POI of the constitution.
Ill. To enact a law or laws to pro-
vide an annual revenue for the state of
by levying annual taxes
on all property not exempted by the
from taxation, and to pro-
vide the methods of assessing and col
Letting the same, and enforcing the
payment thereof.
~. To enact Il law or laws to provide
for the collection of all back taxes
Or licenses due the state of Louisiana
to provide for the sale of all property
forfeited to the state, or sold to the
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-11-18
MONROE AS A RAILROAD CENTRE.

We have frequently called attention
to the location of Monroe as one favor
ed by nature for the growth and deve-
lopment of a large inland city. 1t is
bless 1 with heaithful atmosphere
and surroundings; with a purpetual
freedom from overtiows, whether from
river or rain water, and is the natural
gateway between the large and popu-
lous district of hill country on the
west and the fertile alluvial parishes on
the east. 1t occupies the central posi-
ton of all North Louisiana, of which
section it would naturally be the capt.
tai, if ever North Louisiana should be
erected into a separate State. An
invading army which should capture
Monroe, as was demonstrated during
the late war, becomes thereby possessor
of all the territory lying between the
Mississippi and Red rivers, cast and
west, and all that between the Arkan-
sas line and the mouth of Red river,
north and south. 1t is unnecessary to
point out the importance of a point
possessing such surprising strategic
and commercial advantages; they speak
for themselves.
But capitalists, we fear, have not
been appraised sufficiently of these adj
vantages; neither have our property
holders exerted themselves as they
should to develop them. Our lens
may be magnifying in it's character,
but we cannot admit it, when we look
at Atlanta, at Omaha, Meridian, Dem
yer City and other we'll known inland
cities which have sprung up and grown
to be cities within a quarter of a CEN
fury past. None of these cities pos
sessed the local advantages Monroe can
boast of nor arc they surrounded by
agricultural districts half as fertile as
ours. The same wonderful increase in
population and trade would be Witness
ed right here, if we only possessed the
necessary energy and public spirit 20
develop the resources entrusted to our
keeping.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-11-18

When the Legislature will be con-
sidcringat IFS extra session Il bill to
provide for the assessment and collec-
ton of taxes, we hope that they will
provide for the appointment or election
of board Of assessors for each parish,
and we suggest that this board be COM
posed of one member for each ward
and one from the parish at large. And
for the purpose of assessing, we propose
that the member from each ward be
required within Il certain period to list
all to vable property within his ward,
and that at certain date the board
meet at the Courthouse and there place
valuation on all the property listed by
the respective members. The board to
be presided over in their deliberations
by tho member from tho parish at
large, he to vote only in case of a tie.
We think the adoption of such a
method for assessing property through
out the State would give general salts
! faction and would result in a full, com
plete and equitable assessment. Point
C0,tiocc B0Dser.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-11-18
SPECIAL SESSION OF THE LEGISLA-
TURE.

It was no holiday work to get the
General Assembly to call Coustitu-
tional Convention which should frame
q constitution suited to the necessities
of the people of this State. The strug-
gle, it may be remembered by some Of
the readers of this paper, was both
troublous and anxious, but with re-
suit, at last, favorable 10 the advocates
of a new constitution. 1t fell out that
the convention was composed mainly
of those who had resisted the call and
of men who have either sought or now
hold Office under the new constitution.
The more disastrous result was the
framing of an organic law made up OF
patches, vagaries and inconsistencies,
and a fundamental law in no way
adapted to the changes brought about
by freedom from Radical rule. There
was a want of comprehensiveness in
the convention-an amount of splut-
ter and contention, which, even at the
time, was the subject of jest and ridi-
Guile, and tho effects of which are now
lamentable.
In calling a special session of the
legislature, Gov. McEnery hes but re-
cognized the fact that the Executive is
unable to solve the difficulties brought
on by a weak organic law, and he
therefore calls upon the peoples re-
personalities as the only Legitimate
source of aid and power, in the emer-
gency in which the State has been
placed by woful misrule. Gov. Nc
Emery fell heir to a weak administra-
ton, and perplexities have beset him,
no doubt, on every hand while to adj
minister the affairs of great State
like Louisiana, even with prospecting
breezes and laws made clear, is an
undertaking which may we'll cause the
stoutest heart to doubt-the stouter to
doubt the more.
We shall not, by adverse criticism
as some of our contemporaries have
donc-attempt to weaken the force of
Gov. McEuery's well-considered act
in converting the legislature in special
Governor, respecting the will of the
people and the greatest source Of power
in a free government, could have but
appealed to the representatives of the
people for aid and counsel in the trou-
bles following a misshapen, deformed
organic law.
1t remains for tho members of the
General Assembly to extricate the
State from its cmbarrassments, and 1t
remains for these gentlemen to show
that they are qualified to make good
and effective laws. We may whisper
to the members that their constituent
cies are not loud in praise of their legis.
lative efforts at the late sitting of the
Legislature, and that there are doubts
as to the results of the forthcoming
special session. 1t may be that the
gentlemen composing the General AS
sembly can now put their heads togeth-
er and resolve the people Of Louisiana
"whence and what they are.'
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-11-18

Below will be found tho full text OF
the proclamation issued by Gov. Nc
Emery, converting the general assembly
in extra session in New Orleans, on the
5th of December next.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-05-28
A Handsome Affair.

Last Saturday evening, a connection
around the "Sumter House" announced
to an indulsitive public that something
mysterious was going on inside, of an un-
common character. After little while,
several citizens were mysteriously seen
to leave the charmed spot and in anoth-
er little while were seen to return with
the CApfTOLIAN nan rs a prisoner.
What they intended doing with me-"
said the apparent culprit, II had no idea
in the world. They seized me II et arms,
before | knew what they were about,
and conducted ne to the old billiard sa-
loon of the "Sumter House, where at Il
table magnificent covered with the best
and daintiest in the land, they brought
me to a halt So said the bluShiug re-
cipient Of the donation to ny yesterday.
Other parties informed rs that the whole
affair was gotten up by number of
Gen. JaStremski's friends to show their
high appreciation OF MS EFFORTS Ill having
'he oaPltoi reStoieu.'o batoi houSe anu
OF their admiration OF nm az man ana
citizen MAJOR Hero" was spokesman
OF the OCCASION and Q" part OF the c'tt-
zens then and til re assembled, present
ell the olnShlhs, tremoling aho very
much confused recipient with magSl-
iicent gold watch aud cham, compll-
lncnt ne was certainly entitled to for
the interest he has taken in the welfare
OF Baton Rouge ever since he became a
resident there. For full description Of
the beautiful present we are indebted to
the Advocate:
The ease is OF the style Louis XIV,
beautifully engraved, On ono side, the
| state House is engraved, and on the
other the monogram l., J. 1t is Of the
"aitham make, costing s3Oo. On the
inside OF the case Is this inscription
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-05-28

The Mayor has called u special meet
ing of the City Council for Wednesday
next at 5 p. NJ, to consider the ordi-
nance submitted by Col. Wheelock, Pre-
sident of the New Orleans Pacific, look
ing to the granting of certain landing
privileges to his Company, who desire,
within twoyears to erect depots and es-
tablish transfer boat to carry trains to
and from this city.
1t is to be hoped that tue Council will
approach this important matter, calmly
and thoughtfully, and that the members
will neither be influenced by the clamor
of the prophets who assert that "the
railroad won't do any good" nor by that
of those who see the Pactolus running
alongside the track, carrying in its
waters nuggets of gold.
In our humble opinion, the Council
should facilitate the Company as far as
possible, provided none Of The clty's en-
gagements or interests, nor those of her
citizens are affected by such action as
may be taken.
1t muse be borne in mind that one rail
roadwill bring another. Hence the ne
cessity for calm, dispassionate and espe-
cially, unpreiudiCed action.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-05-28
Progress Of the Capitol.

We visited the Capitol on yesterday
evening and found that since our last
writing on the subject, the following
progress in the work has been done:
The second floor in the rotunda be-
tween the Senate and House Of Repre-
sentatives has been placed. The franz
ing of the tioorofthe keep, or iron story,
surmounting the court or rotunda. is
framed and being placed in pOslti on
the walls.
The spectators gallery in the House of
Representatives is partially finished.
The rafters are being raised to con-
struct the roof over the North and Sonth
curtain rooms, which when completed,
will place tue entire building under roof
ready for the slater, with the exception
of the court, space of fortyfve by tif-
tv feet. in the center of the edifce, which
awaits additional iron work ere it can
also be rooted The joiner has the win
dow frames placed throughout the first
story. and is now at similar work IN the
second. The painter is at work on the
iron work outside the Senate chamber.
The plumber and gas filter began work
yesterday, bytaliing the necessary meas,
urements. The copperrsmith has placed
the valleys and cutters and is ready for
the slater Oh the roof over the Senate,
He is busily at work over the House Of
Representatives. He also has the lead
ers and conductors ready to be placed.
If the iron work for frieze and cornice
is furnished soon, the brick work will be
completed in fifteen days.
The above details show that the work
OF restoration is progressing earnestly
and with great rapidity. Everything
that is done is well done and the mate
rails are OF the best quality.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-05-28
THr PARISH pnrsoN.-under the di.

The PARISH pnrsoN. Under the di.
rection Of it's active President, Major
Andrew Jackson, the Police Jury have
caused extensive repairs to be made to
the "Hotel de Bates.n New floors have
been putin and liberal coats ofpaint and
whitewash applied where it will do the
most good. Other repairs and improve
ments have also been made. Captain
A. X. Sanchez, the accommodating Ma
jordomc Is in high glee and does not
know exactly, just now, whether he will
run the eating Department a la table
dhote or restaurant style. The Police
Jury has just reason to congratulate it.
self upon the work that has been done,
which was sadly needed.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-05-28
Thursday the 9th day Of June.


next, A. D., is51 between the hours of II oclocl,
lowing described property belonging to the sue
cessi6n of Aueuste FAMINE deceased tO.wit:
THE UNDIVIDED ONE-HALF INTER
est in aud to
lat. The western half OF square No. 49, sit.
uated in that part of the City of Baton Rouge
laid out by Hickey, Duncan and Mather. acqutr.
ed by Auguste FAMINE January 3rd, 1871, from
Charles Zeigler.
end THE WESTERN HALF OF SQUARE
NJ. IL, situated in that part OF the City OF BACON
Rouge known rs Beauregard Town, and the m
provements thereon, acquired by A. FAMINE
from John Shn,dt February 18th, 1870.
Sd. THE NORTH HALF OF LOT No. 6. IN
square No. 80. together with all the improve.
ments thereon, situated In tha. part of the City
of Baton Rouge laid out by Ellie Beauregard aud
acquired by A. FAMINE from Fromhart. 9Th No.
vember 1859,
4th. LOT No. 5. OF SQUARE No. 30. SIT.
| uated in that part OF the City OF Baton Rouge
laid by Ellie Beauregard. with all the buildings
and improvements thereon acquired by said "A.
9Th. LOT 40. 9 SO ARE No. 60, Royal
Sguare in that part of the City of Baton Rouge
laid ont By Ellie Beauregard.
ALSO THE UNDIVIDED HALF INTER
eat in and to the personal property, consisting
of a lot of Household and Kitchen furniture.
Terms Of sae--ON CREDIT of twelve
! months for whatever 1t will bring the pur.
chaser to furnish twelve months bond with
good and sufficient security, bearing inter
est at the rare of eight per cent PER annnm from
date. Special mortgage with vendors privilege
retained on the property sold until final pay
ment. w. no3f. J. W. BATES, Sheriff
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-05-28

Lake Charles Echo: A Merited Test.
lnonial. Leon Jastremski, mayor
of Baton Rouge and editor of the Louis.
lana Capitolian, has been presented, by
his Baton Rouge friends, with magni6.
cent gold watch and chain, in considera-
ton of his successful efforts to restore
the seat of the State government to
Baton Rouge. We congratulate oul
handsome and talented confrere on his
receipt Of this justly merited token Of
regard from his friends at home,
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-05-28
SEALED PROPOSALS.

MAYoG. OFFICE, CRY or BATON ROUGE, La. {
May Goth. ISL.
GEALED PROPOSALS FOR RUNNING
y the City Scarengrr Cart will he received at
this office until Wednesday, June LIST. ISL to
run the Scavtnger Cart OF the City for a term OF
one year from expiration OF present contract and
in accordance with terlns Of said contract, to be
seeu at THE oeice. The citY ypsryves therigbt 10
reject any or all bids JOHN POWERS
Administration OF lmnrnYrInents.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-05-28
NEH ADVERTISEMENTS.
SEALED PROPOSALS.

MAYORS OrRICG CrTY OF BATON RoUGE La,
May 10th, i.si. )
SEALED PROPOSALS FOR CITY PRINT
y ing will br received at this office until Wed
day. June list Isl. for the official printing OF
the City ct Baton Rouge. C"rtract to be toi
one year and to specify rate to be charged tor
first and subsequent Insertions kind of type tc
he used and number Of lines or words per square
also charge if any for copy Of official Journal
The city reserves the right to reject any or all
bids. VI. CHAMBERS
Administrator Of Finance.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-05-28
CARD OF THANKS.

The Managers Of the Entertainment for bene
fit Of Methodist Sunday School, desire to extend
thoir hearty thanks to the friends who 80 kindly
and skillfully aided in making the entertainment
success. To Mr. A. D. Lyle, DR.. Cooper, Mr..
Fairei, Prof. J. w. Nicholson. Prof. A. c. Cal
houn, Mr., &. w. Burgess and NIr. Shields, we
feel especially indebted To the press OF Baton
Rouge we offer thanks for their kind notices
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-05-28
DOG ORDINANCE.
MAYORS OFFICE, }
CRY OF BATON ROUGE, La, )
Nav 01i 1s-i

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT ALL
~ Dogs found running at large within the
corporate limits t the City Of Baton Ronge Oh
and after Monday 30th inst, shall be destroyed
by the Chief of Police or his assistants, unles,
said dogs are properly muzzled, as required by
City Ordinances. Muzzles to be procured from
the Administrator of Finance at seventy-dve
cents each LEON JASTREMSk1.
i'd Mayor.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-05-28
At Chambers Bookstore

T Ell Ter Cap and Note Paper OF the very
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ing Perforated Boards, Card Board Box Pa
pelteries, from lnc ny Slate Pencils in wood.
Red and Blue Pencils Faber,s Hexigon Pen.
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To the East, by WAY ui the West by Bishop
Marion Just received at
CHA MIXERS BOOKSTORE.