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Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-07-23

Writing on the subject OF the South,
the Boston Commercial Advertiser
has the following: again is the
South solid but this time in a way
to persuade the American people that
they are not divided in their sympa-
thies, or in their love for the republic
and its institutions by any sectional
lines. In this hour of trial and Attic
ton there has been no manifestation
of grief more profound, no express
sion of sympathy more genuine, than
that which has come from the South
ern States. After all, in baptism by
such suffering great souls are deve!.
oped, and. we believe that after TIN:
shock of this calamity is over the
American people will be united il
closer bonds than ever before"
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-07-23

James Bridger, the old scout, after
whom Fort Bridger was named, died
recently, aged 90 years.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-07-23
Hanging Of Smith.

CoRINTH, July IS.-Henry S. Smith
who killed James Burt in april, 1880,
four miles north of Burnsville, Miss,
was hanged here this afternoon.
Smith. who had been confined in jail
at Tupel0, Miss, was brought to
Corinth Saturday, at 1890 P. M. A
guard of twenty-five men. armed
with shotguns, conducted the prisoner
from the Jail to the gallows, where
fully five thousand people had assem-
bled. Smith assembled the scaffold,
read several chapters from the Bible
aloud. Ministers sang hymns and
prayed, after which the black cap was
adjusted. Before having his hands
tied Smith raised the black cap and
said: | want to see you all once
more and bid you good bye. | hope
to meet you all in heaven. Sheriff
Williams then exclaimed : May God
in heaven have mercy on your soul
and Immediately afterwards cut the
rope. Smiths neck was broken by
the fall, and he died almost without g
struggle. The body, after hanging
twenty minutes, was cut down ant
buried by the authorities. The muir
of Burt was most cold looded he
and Smith were comrades, .journeyins
to Tennessee, when, without cause, 81
far as is known, Smith struck hin
with an Ak several blows, then threw
his body into a stream. He made hi
escape, but was captured shortly
afterwards at West Point, Miss, ant
! taken to- Burnsville.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-07-23

Gov. Cornell, Of New York, has
vetoed the bill apprepriating $780,
coo for continuing work on the new
State Capitol building, which prom
ises to cost s25,0O0,0hO before it is
completed. Gov. Cornell bases his
objections to the bill on sound fnan-
cial grounds. The money is Dot
needed for immediate expenditure.
Last years appropriation was s 800
600, and the present Legislature has
appropriated 81 100000, which Will
carry on the work as far as this may
be required. The tax-levy is already
made. and the additional half million
now demanded cannot be raised With
out borrowing, and as the unfinished
work will hot be suspended, but
slightly delayed, architects and build
ers may wait until the latest appro-
priation is exhausted before asking
for more.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-07-23

The voters of the parish of st. Mar
tin, by large majority, decided
against the removal of the Courthouse
to Breauxbridge.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-07-23
ESTRAY NOTICE..

4 Black Cow with few brindla stripes on
her sides aud with lew white spots on her bag
about7 years old Mark in the right ear. crop
in the left ear hole split out branded T / or 7
Y, with red heifer calf about two months old
no mark nor brand. Reported by Samuel Lew.
is III the 10th Ward. The above animals will
be sid. according to law at Mr. Samuel Lewis
place at 10 o'clock A. ~, on Monday, Angus.
I'd. 1881, PHILIP BUCHEL, Parish Ranger
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-07-23

Adiutant General James, Of Texas,
is dead. -
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-07-23

The Very Rev. Arthur Penrliyu
Stanley, p. .. the well and widely
known Dean of Westminster, whose
death is announced by telegraph,
was the son Of the late Edward Stan
ley, D. D., Bishop Of Norwich, and
nephew Of the late Lord Stanley Of
Alderley. He was born in 1919, and
was educated at Rugby, under the
celebrated Dir. Arnold. At sballloI
College, Oxford, he achieved a bril-
liant reputation, taking the Ireland
scholarship, q first class in classics,
the Latin prize essay, the English es-
say, and theological prizes. He was
a Fellow Of University College, tutor
and examiner for many years, Canon
Of Canterbury, professor Of ecclesias-
cal history at Oxford, Canon Of Christ
Church, chaplain to the Bishop Of
London, and finally Dean Of West
Minister succeeding,the great Arch
bishop Trench. AS an accomplished
theologian, a liberal and broad church
| man, brilliant writer and eloquent
preacher. his reputation is SO much OF
the present generation that little need
be said. He was one of the active
minority of the church which upheld
Bishop Colenso. Besides contribu-
! ting to DR.. Smiths classical dictiona-
ries he has published many volumes
of sermons, essays, memorials, lee
| lures, ETC., including a life of DR.. Ar
mold. He was noted for great literary
genius, solid requirements, manly sense
and sympathetic and generous piety.
N. 0. EPicayune,
President Wheelock, Of the New
Orleans Division Of the Texas Pacific,
so the City Item reports, says that
T iron is being laid at the rate of one
, mile day at each the Alexandria
and Shreveport ends of the road.
: which is to he fully completed by De-
t tober lst.
The Beers of the Transvaal have,
by treaty with England, virtually
gained their independence as a Re-
public
: 1t is said that Gen. Skobelotf' mis-
/, sion to France to sound the govern
G ment regarding an alliance with
e Russia. has proven a failure.
Judge Hiram r. Steele, District At
torney, has rendered his recognition
= to the Governor.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-07-23

1t is said that Gen. Skobeloff's mis-
sion to France to sound the govern
ment regarding an alliance with
Russia. has proven a failure.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-07-23

An unsuccessful attempt to shoot
down two editors of anti-ministerial
papers in Athens. Greece, resulted in
the arrest of the Grecian Guiteau and
two of his accomplices.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-07-23

Judge Hiram r. Steele, District At
torney, has rendered his recognition
TO the Governor.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-07-23
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
The President Getting Well.

The President Getting Well.
WASHINGTON, July 16.-The Presi-
dent continues to improve rapidly.
To day was a very quiet one at the
White House. DR.. Reyburn said to-day
his color is coming back and other
changes resultant from the strong
food given him are being noted.
Tonight there is a slight change, and
arecurrence of febrile symptoms, but
they are not such as to occasion any
alarm.
Condition Of the Tobacco Crops.
WASHINGTON, July lS--The fol-
lowing report, showing the condition,
acreage, ETC., Of tobocco on July |,
was issued from the Agricultural
Department to-day The acreage Of
tobacco is largely in excess Of last
year particularlyin Maryland, Virginia
and Kentucky. But in view of the
decrease, in 1880, inthese States,
owing to the scarcity Of plants, the
area will not be greater this year
than it was in 1876. The condition
of the crop is reported higher than
last year at the same time.
BaIIoting for ConkIing's Place.
ALBANY, July l8-The joint con-
vention met at noon to-day, and
proceeded to vote to fill the vacany
occasioned by the resignation Of
Roscoe Conkling. When Fl. S
Futhilrs name was called he proceed
ed to defend the stalwarts for demand
ing regularly called caucus, anC
spoke of the effect of tiesin the United
States Senate in the past. He alst
said that it would be a stupid blum
der to elect Messrs. Miller and Lap
ham, thus give the House Of Rep
resentatives to the Democrats. HI
insisted that the time had arrived 70
adjournment.
The vote resulted as follows
Lapham "a, Potter 81, Conkling q
Evarts /. Necessary to a choice, Sc
Speaker Sharpe did not vote, and
was announced that he was paid.
Excessive Heat in Europe.
LONDON. July l6.-Excessive, hes
continues here and on the COntinen
The French Chambers are expecte
to adjourn on the 9th inst. ten day
earlier than was intended, on accouI
of the heat.
A Spanish telegram says the he's
at Lagranja, the summer residence {
the Spanish Court. is almost unbear;
bic, and that Madrid is like a fiel
furnace.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-07-23
A Drunken Riot.

LITTLE Rock, Ark, July ia
special dispatch to the Gazette, from
Fort Smith, says: Greenleaf, near
Fort Gibson. in the Cherokee nation,
point about fifty miles west Of Fort
Smith, was the scene of q horrible
tragedy on Sunday. The Creek and
Cherokee Indians were having a
barbecue preparatory to naming their
candidates for the ensuing election
next month. Whisky flowed freely.
Two full -blooded IndiaDs-Bill Low
EFT and Deer Track, became drunk,
and in their frenzy made an onslaught
Oh some of the party. Several men
were killed and mortally wounded.
The murderers are at large and no
efforts are being made to arrest them.
Trying Times i'm st. Louis.
ST. LOUIS, July l5.--The extensive
lard refinery of E. D. Ring & Sons,
on Morgan street, was burned this
morning. The loss is estimated at
from 500, 900 to $4,000.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-07-23
Trying Times i'm st. Louis.

The heat is intense in Paris.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-07-23

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic Regulates the
Bowels.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-07-23

Col. Valentine Baker. now Baker
Pasha of the Turkish army. has been
reinstated to membership in the Brit
ish army and navy club. His gal
liant conduct in the Tnrko- Russian
war, has somewhat mitigated the
effect of his unfortunate onslaught on
a lady, some years ago.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-07-23

The Beers of the Transvaal have,
by treaty with England, virtually
gained their independence as a Re-
public.
National Republican., 1881-12-06
ALEXANDRIA NEWS.

Charles B. Mexican has been appointed post
master at Zepp.
One hundred car loads OF live stock passed
through here Saturday night over the Virginia
Midland Railway for Baltimore
st. Johns Academy Cadet Corps, under com.
mand of Major Potter, paraded the streets of the
city yesterday, presenting most crediIable Ap-
penranee.
Mr.. CT. Erwin upon going to his stable yester-
Is not known whether the horse strayed away or
was asst0len.
The Corporation Court-the December term of
which was TO have commenced yesterday--in con-
sequence Of the indispostion of Judge Chiffon,
was adjourned until Wednesday.
Mr. Lewis Mosby passed through here yesterday
en- route for Hong Kong China, where he will enter
upon his duties Of clerk TO Colonel Mosby, his
uncle, United States Consul at that place.
The members of the Alexandria Reform Club are
making arrangements to keep their hall open
night and day during the Christmas holidays, and
furnish hot coffee TO all who desire it, 10 enable
them to carry out their plans pound party is pro-
posed by the lady friends OF the club.
Another Rogers locomotive for the East Ton
nessee, Virginia and Georgia Railroad passed
through here yesterday over the Virginia Midland
named company from the Rogers locomotive
works at Paterson, NJ j., that has passed through
here over the Virginia Midland Railway within
the past week.
A special election will be held in the Third Ward
to-day for the choice Of member OF the board Of
aldermen from that ward to hll the vacancy
caused by the resignation Of Judge Charles e.
Stuart, who has been elected to the Legislature.
Mr.. T. v. Risheill lathe Democratic candidate, and
II Is understood he will have no regular opponent,
as the Mahonites say the place is not worth night
Ing for.
National Republican., 1881-12-06
MInnIsinnnIaR Richtn

New ORLEANS, Dec. 5.-The extra ses-
sion of the Legislature convened day. Governor
McEnery in his message, after alluding to tho
death of President Garfield and Governor Wilt
and paying appropriate tributes to their mem
cries. proceeded to discuss matters requiring lcgis-
lative action and which necessitated the calling
of an extra session, the most important objects
being to provide an adequate revenue for the
State and make required appropriations. In con-
cluslon the Governor says: "There is no reason
for the continued cry of Poor Louisiana
and her impoverished .peopler We must
realize the fact that she Is rich and force her to
the front rank Of the States Her assessment roll
for 1880 shows valuation Of l77O9G.i59, and for
1881 slSl, l,66020l. This Is wrong and should be
corrected. such valuations do us no credit.
when the property of lhis State is thoroughly
assessed-even at two-thirds of Its value
Il will show n valuation of quite s3OO0OO,0OO
The constitutional limit on taxation will
then be more than sufficient. The taxes can
then be reduced the State government sustained
and our State debt annually decreased. Conf.
dence will be restored, our bonds will he on the
market at reasonable interest, commanding pre-
MUM, capital will rapidly find its way here, and
we will no longer be humiiated at the low credit
of our Statc,h
National Republican., 1881-12-06
A PENSION CASE.
Heariu- before ComBIaaioner Bundy OF
the Case OF y. a. barnard.

aht ShNe ~ y. - EhEuAFu.
The hearing in the case of Egbert s.
Barnard clerk in the Treasury Department,
charged with receiving an illegal fec in the case
of James Morrison q pensioner was resumed yes
terdny before Judge Buudy. Morrison testified
that he was in Company ID, First Colot,l Troops,
during the war, part of the time under defendant
that he was a pensioner, and produced his certih-
cate of june 1880, Mt 81 per month, numbered
l7O,62, which was admitted in evidence lie re-
ceivod 1t through Mr.. Barnard; did not know that
Mr.. Barnard wrote any letters in reference TO the
claim but he went with him and the witcsses TO
Squire Wall, When Barnard came to him with
he certificate he said he had good news to tell
him, and told him to get in the buggy. lie told
him that he was to get s7I60O, and asked him TO
loan him s2l6. The witness told him that he would
wait first
UNTIL HE GOT THE MONEY.
They then drove 10 the City Hall, where the
papers were gotten out; thento the pension agency,
on Seventh street, where they got check for S7l6
and, as the Treasury was closed they went TO Mid
dletons Bank, where u was cashed. They then
got into the buggy again, and drove far MS Iowa
Circle. The witness had testified previous to this
that when Barnard first spoke Of the loan, he pulled
out a note for s2l6. When they had got to Iowa
Circle, Barnard again asked him for the loan The
witness handed him the envelope containing the
money, and Barnard took out two $50 bills and FIVE
S2O bis and gave witness the note for S2l6, saying
that he would come up in few days and take up
tho note, and give him one for 500. He did this.
but he did not pay the note for 500 although wit
ness went after him several times lie then put
the note in J. @. Starkweathers hands for collec.
ton, and he collected $685. Of which $40 paid to
witness and the rest went for fees
on CRoSs-EXAMIHAT1oN
Morrison said that he gave Mr. Barnard $500 and
took his note for S26, which he gave UP for the
500 note and on the latter $40 had been paid.
Dr. Salter made out his papers, then Gilmore Co.,
and next Mr.. Starkweather, were his attorneys,
aud Mr.. Barnard never was his attorney, and told
him that he could not be his attorney for he was
In Office. He regarded Mr. Slarkweather as his at
torney, and had paid him. The next witness was
J. Q. Starkweather who testified that he was the
attorney of record when the claim was paid; that
lac had charge of II when the case wns given up
by Gilmore & CO., and all papers and aGldaylts in
the case from May 1879, were prepared under his
direction. Annie Morrison, the niece of the
plaintiff, testified that she was at home when her
uncle brought the pension certificate home He
gave her an envelope containing money, which
she counted and found was s51G.93. Her uncle
also gave her note for S2l6 and after a few days
Barnard came and took up the note and substi-
tuted 500 in Its place. The hearing will be re-
sumed to-day.
National Republican., 1881-12-06

GLAD BUCKEYES.
They Make Arrangements 10 Give n Re.
ception 10 the New speaker.

The Ohio Association met last night
under special call, which invited all ohioans to
meet with 1t, at No. 907 street. The meeting was
presided over by Hon. William Lawrence First
Comptroller Of the Treasury, and the other officers
of the association were in place. The main busi-
ness was the presentation and subsequent adop.
tion of resolution that committee Of fifteen (of
which the chair should be the chalrman), to be
appointed by the chair, to tender General J.
Warren Keifcr, Of Ohio, the Speaker of the House
OF Representatives, serenade and recep-
ton" A motion to allow the committee of ff.
teen to appoint all necessary subcommittee, and
to 60 outside Of the association, If 1t deemed
proper" was antngonized by outsiders, but was
promptly carried by the members who were pres
ent, Judge Lawrence named the committee, aud
4s the association was Immediately adjourned,
THE REPUBLICAN man took street car for the
Ebbitt at once. The committee footed IL up 4
street and was on time. Judge Lawrence
stairs, on the first floor corridor. General Keifcr
met the committee in the hall just outside his
rooms, when Judge Lawrence (who was formerly
Representative from Ohio explained that the OBJ
the new Ohio Speaker, to be ollowed by a ball
and n good Ohio time" General Kefer said that
he could be at liberty at some time between Thurs
day of this week and before December q, as he
expected TO go home with his family for the holi-
days General Keifer was very buslly engaged in
his rooms with gentlemen with whom he had
private engagements on business matters, and was
unable TO invite the committee in, so that II re-
tired To meet to. day in the Treasury Department.
The following Is the full committee appointed to
make arrangements for the reception: Judge
William Lawrence, General Il. @. Ford, Captain
NJ j. Foote, Messrs. g. A. Boynton, d. w. Hough-
ii, @. Megrew, r. w. Talmadgc. b. +. Hawkes., Ed.
Hayes, w. w. Locke, and Il. G.. Campbell.
National Republican., 1881-12-06
THE CRIMINAL COURT.
Judge Cox Convenes the December Term
Names OF the Jurors.

Judge Cox convened the December
term of the Criminal Court yesterday In the
Circuit Court ROOM The grand jurors were called
and p. Toltavull returned not to be found. The
following were excused; Ira N. Burritt being n
citizen of Pennsylvania; David Jackson, being
over age; Caleb Churchman, served on the last
grand jury; George Neitzey, citizen of Maryland; !;
+. II. Cobb, Government officer; Frederick Rush,
over age; jeremiah Cross, in Government service.
Zachariah Downing failed TO answer There being
but fourteen, jurors, mot quorum, sixteen
being required), the clerk was directed to draw
twelve names from the Jury-box The petit jurors
were called, aud the following were excused !:
W. II. Dougal, engaged on Government work /;
Thomas j. Miller, on physicians certificate; w.
ii. II. Cissell do; Henry kengl a, over age Will
liam Knowles, on account Of deafness; H. A.
Grlswold, connected with public railroad; John
II. Dunlap served on jury within two years ;
Thomas o. Arnold in Government employ; A. w.
Kelly, on physicians certificate; Joshua Green,
do; j, W. CaVanaugh, served on Jury within two
years, +. H. Smith and Boyd NJ. Smith failed to
answer. The term was adjourned to Monday next.
Mr.. Peter Taltayul, who was returned mot
found" has been In his grave for several months.
He was much. respected resident Of East Wash
ington Captain Ira N. Burrtt, of the Sunday
Herdld, escaped jury duty by declaring himself
q citizen of Pennsylvania,
National Republican., 1881-12-06
"Our GobIin.n nt Ford,,.

The management at Ford's Opera-House
have secured good drawing card for the current
week in the sparkling comedy our Goblins," as
rendered by the superior array of talent composing
Michelrs Pleasure Party" The patrons
of this house may rest assured that they will find
much to amuse them in this laughabe perform
ance depicting Fun on the Rhine" Amid the
carnival ofmirth naugurated, the hil0riy Is mostly
provoked by Mr.. William GIL, who assumes four
distinct characters, while Miss Einor Dcering
is perfection itself in the superlatvely delightful
manner with which she contributes to the even
ing's entertainment. The musical portion of the
entertninmentwas varied and excellent the vocal
ism being of high order, Mr.. Norcross' powerful
bnsso voice bringing him bountiful share of APP
pnusc Messrs. Wilson and Forester demonstrated
their ability rs comedians of sterling merit and
the Misses Carson and Barrie were unexCeption-
ably pleasing both in theirs ing aud acting.
The play is billed us "a mystic musical comedy"
and has no particular plot. Suffice it to
say that among the people who turned out en-
nldsse TO witness II last evening many were so
charmed with the first nights representation that
their shekels will go to swell Ford's Golfers for
second time before this superior company closes
their engagement here "Our GOblins" will be
given every night this week. also at the Wednes-
day and Saturday mntinees.
National Republican., 1881-12-06
MEETING OF THE 8. P. G. A.
Address OF Judge MaeArihur-CrueIty 20
Children Go be Looked After.

A large meeting of the S. p. c. A. was
held last evening at the Office of Fitch, Fox &
Brown, corner Fifteenth street and Pennsylvania
avenue, to consider the expediency of adding the
prevention of cruelty to children to its present
work. The president, Judge Macarthur, opened
the meeting by saying: There is no society in the
District OF Columbia for this purpose. 1t has been
ascerteained by persons who have opportunities
of knowing, that much cruelty to children exists
and few years ago a society was started to pro-
tect children and get legislation for that purpose
but the bill failed in the Senate and no
work was accomplished, and IL is understood
that inChoate society would unite with this or
gnnization. The first society for the protection OF
children in the United States was founded by Mr.
Bergh. Mr.. Bergl found his Society for the Pre-
vention of Cruelty TO Animals could not cope with
the subject and founded the present Society for
the Protection Of Children In the city of New York.
Societies TO protect children number five hundred
In New York State alone, and many exist In other
States, sometimes under one name, sometimes
under another, but having the same purpose. 1t
Is believed the District fColumba is too small to
support two societies. and the ends sought can best
be attained by merging both societies in one
On motion of Mr.. Douglass 1t was resolved that
the society extend It's labors to the protection of
children, and invite the members Of any society
heretofore organized or sought TO be organized for
such purpose, to unite with this society; and the
executive committee was instructed to take the
necessary steps to accomplish this purpose.