Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-03-26

candidate for member Of the City Council from
Ward No. /, at the ensuing Municipal election.
Subject to the decision of the people, ana
0blige A LARGE NUMBER on 'oTERS'
See change in the advertisement Of
Mr.. George Buchel. He has added
greatly to his stock, aud among other
things is ready to supply all kinds Of
farming implements.
Major W. b. Brockett, the whoesouled
and extensively known steamboat agent
Of New Orleans, was here on yesterday
viewing the Capital and its surroundings.
The Major looks rs fine as fiddle
Mr.. Jacob Baum, among other inn
provements, is having large ebay win
dow" erected in his front-we mean of
his residence and store--on Boulevard
Thus is the Capitol City progressing
The boilers of the steamer Thomas
Sherlock sprung leak at n point some
ten miles above here and was in conse-
ouence compelled to return to our
landing last night, where Mr. NJ. J. Will
liams, the skillful machinist, went
aboard and made such temporary re-
ga, ,,.,, pnnInI
Mr.. Moliere Lange, the outgoing Adj
miniStrator of Finance. who for ten
years has filled that responsible position,
to the satisfaction of the public, is pre-
scented by his friends as candidate Tor
Councilman of the first ward, He is an
upright mau and good citizen.
Mr.. Lafayette Caldwell, formerly of
this city. whilst travelling in 2 stage,
was robbed by highwaymen, near Oak
vile, Texas. recently. Several watches
were taken from the passengers and
about $500 in money, Mr.. Caldwell was
fortunate enough to hide $500 and
saved it.
Herr Jacob Kornmcycr is entitled 10
wear % plume on his hat for being the
first property holder, below Boulev ard,
who has had the progressiveness to put
down a flag stone pavement on the side
walk, in front of the large new store,
which he has caused to be erected on
Court House square.
Macallister, the wizard, has been
holding forth, every evening since Tues
day before large aud admiring audiences,
He is without doubt one of the most ao-
complished prestidigitators and necro'
mancers in America. He appears again
tonight, tomorrow, and closes by a
matinee and night performance on Sat
urday. Go and see him.
Dearest Harold, love you with all
the deep devotion Of my sex. Your im'
age is intellectually engraved on tue tab,
let's of my memory, and in my heart the
love | bear for yea can never die. But
am extravaganza, wildly ambitious tC
shine in society, to sit beside the Jew
eled queens of fashion, to dazzle all
eyes with pri, less gems, and so, deal
Harold. must marry the plumber.
FIRE At BRULY LASDING.--W learn
ell that at about II NJ. on Tuesday last
a fire broke out at the residence of Mrs
Trasimon Bourg. near Bruly Landing
across the river. The lady was sick
abed at the time, but thanks to the
prompt assistance of the neighbors
though the house was almost entirely
consumed, the kitchen, 0uthouses and
most Of the furniture and effects were
saved.
Hon. Il. T. Young, our clear headed
colleague in the Constitutional Conven
ton, spent TIVE or three days in town, il
the early part Of the week. We were
glad to see him looking hale and hearty
and in his usual cheerful spirits. Mr.
Young is tower of strength for thu
Democratic party, in the upper part %
the parish. of which he is also one of it,
largest property owners. He is no OK
team man and believes in the ''iron
horse In other words, he is railroad
man.
Joshua Beal. of the Merchants of Ba
ton Rouge. is the least afraid of the 10
connective. He doesn't believe for an in.
slant that every time that a body
needs box of Holsters or Il fine lot OF
groceries. that he will take the branch
road to NewOrleans and cut him off from