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Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-05-21
ROSCOE CONKLING.

The ponderous Senator from New
York has succeeded in creating SEN
sation by the tender of his resigna-
ton, in conjunction with that Of his
| file closer, Platt.
Mr.. Conkling, evidently prefers to
retire from the Senate than to remain
in that body, as lamb shorn of the
influence which he needs to maintain
himself in the position of Grand Sach-
EN- of the stalwart wing of the Repub-
lican party.
He has all to gain and nothing to
lose by the course he has adopted.
He would sink down to insignifcance
were he to retain his seat in the hum
BILE capacity of a member whose only
power rests in the single vote which
he has the right to cast on one side
or the other of every question.
Whatever may be his fanlts, and
he has many, he will at least have
shown that proper pride which should
prompt every representative Of the
people to relinquish his trust when
ever he has reason to believe that his
course in important matters, is not
sustained by the wishes of his con-
stituents.
We don't like a bone in Mr.. Conk-
ling's body, yet we do applaud himfor
endeayoring to set such a precedent.
1t is sickening to see men cling to
positions when those whom they pre-
tend to represent are opposed, mani
testify, to their course.
Conkling's attitude is a slap in the
face of the Kelloggs and the Mahones
whose presence in the Senate of the
United States is an insult to manly
pride and the commonest decency.
Whatever interest Mr.. Conkling is
serving in opposing Robertson's con-
firmation, he deserves praise for the
good, though new example in these
| time, which he gives to the shameless
! men who occupy the places which
honorable gentlemen, alone, should
Ifll
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-05-21

not abide by any legislative caucus
which dominates Conkling and Platt.
The first paper was signed yester-
day by many who would not sign
the other. To-day several of these
have signed the latter paper. 1t il
claimed tonight that signers enough
have been attached to the declaration
to make it utterly impossible to elect
Messrs. Conkling and Platt, and the
anti-C onkling section are exceedingly
jubilant. The stalwarts exhibit de-
preston, although some Of them are
exceedingly bitter. They are very
reticent as to their intentions.
1t has been reported that neither
Conkling nor Plat is q candidate for
reelection, but this has been contra
dicted.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-05-21
THE ST. LOUIS HOTEL.

While visiting New Orleans, lately,
we had occasion to 60 TO the rookery,
in which are located the State Off
Gals. That portion Of the. building
in which the Superintendent of Pub
lie Education had his Office and round
about the old Senate Chamber, is now
entirely unoccupied for the reason
that the rain has rotted the ceilings
and floors, giving those surround
ings the appearance of an Augean
stable.
The other portions of the building
are but little better. Every where,
above and below, there are damp
walls, dirt, cobwebs, decay, and a
stencil that breeds malaria and dis
ease.
The place, from end to end, is a
reproach and a disgrace to the State;
a fit monument to the population and
corruption that accompanied the
swindle which made the old hotel the
headquarters of the State Government
in the days of Kellogg, the delectable
Senator who fraudulently pretends to
represent Louisiana at Washington.
The Board of Health Of New Or
leans, would do well to apply. from
time to time, their disinfectants to
the building, till the General Assem-
bly, can have it sold for what it will
bring, to parties who will remodel aud
repair it.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-05-21
r PROSPECTS OF A BAPTIST
CHURCH IN BATON ROUGE.

Mr.. EDIToR-My late canvass in
behalf of a Baptist Church here, re-
suited, / am happy to state, success
fully, and the sum realized is a full
guarantee Of the future permanency
and final success Of this enterprise.
A three weeks canvass, among par
ties having little or no local interest
in our city enterprises, resultedin Sc
curing about one fourth the entire
sum necessary to complete a hand
some church edifce. Among the do
nors thus far are leading men in near
ly every Southern State. In pressing
the claims Of this work abroad I met
With but one tangible difficulty, one
that taxed me to remove, "Charity
begins at home" "What has Baton
Rouge done for this enterprise Z"
Just here I was placed at no little
disadvantage in urging the demands
for a Baptist Church in our city.
l hope to make another canvass in
the near future, and trust the broad
viewed, philosophical citizens Of
Baton Rouge, will not be altogether
unconcerned about this, certainly, i'm
portant matter.
If l cannot interest the enterpris-
ing public ofmy own city in behalf Of
this work, l shall be willing to turn
over what has been collected, to the
proper authority, and deem my Ion
ger stay here unwise. Not within
the experience Of our oldest citizens,
has there been an appeal made here
in behalf of the object under consid-
Grafton.
Strange that such has been the
case. 1t shall be so no longer. Our
good people shall have the oppertu-
nifty and privilege of responding to
an appeal in this direction.
trust that this appeal will not
meet with the always popular, YET
sometimes uncharitable cry of "hard
times.' That cry is about as old al
time itself and seems very promising
for yet greater longevity. Ifthe peo.
pie here will literally and promptly
respond, the building will be com.
pleted this year. We are feeling the
need of such a building, just now
very much.
True, the noble and generous Is
raelites of Baton Rouge, have kindly
allowed us the use of their synagogue
for the present, yet we are reluctan
| to ask too much in this direction.
What will our good people do il
behalf of SO urgent and laudable an
enterprise? I will answer in my next
L. S. PIKER Minister in charge.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-05-21

the people yield to the influence Of
evil disposed persons, and nnsuspec-
tingly their rebellious plans. The
second task is to strengthen the faith
and morals.
The government will take especial
care to introduce order and justice
into the institutions created BY the
late car. If there be cordial coop
GRAFTON between society and the gov
eminent, the present difficulties will
soon disappear. The nobility, who
always listen to the voice Of truth
and honor, will substantially con-
tribute't0 that result. The nobility
and all other classes must have q
certainty that all their rights will re
main untouched.
The peasantry may be sure that
the government will not only main
tain the rights accorded to them, but
that it will relieve the people as
much as possible Of the burden Of
taxation in order to improve their
material condition. At the same time
the government will take measures
to establish a system for securingpar-
ticipation Of the local forces in the
execution of the emperor's plan.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-05-21
NEW onLEANs LETTKh.
NE;y ORLEANS, May is, 1881.

N3siT ORLEANS, May 10, 1881.
had thought that | could out 81 the
occurrences Of the past week have
written . famous letter to you, but
the towering form Of the General
doomed up here in "propria perso-
nae and he is always "equal to any
occasion
Mrs. jackson and her daughter have
received an ovation that surely they
must appreciate, for they have never
received a greater at any other hands.
This evening the Louisiana Jockey
Club complimented them; the econ
tinentals' lever famous in this sort
Of thing remembered those ladies
most handsomely.
Gen. Lee leaves tomorrow, and
will probably stop at Macon, Geor-
II
gia, to deliver an address before the
Historical Association Of that CITY.
By the way! Did the General mark
the great likeness General Lee bore
to Phil Brashier, Of your parish7 It
was wonderful, and was remarked by
every visitor from Baton Rouge.
Your good city had quite a fire
scare and really l have always been
more or less nervous about fires there.
not that you have not the most gal
liant fire department, but the build
ings being SO old and dry, so finder
like, that if it once got we'll caught,
with high wind, where would the
trouble end Z the pulling down and
restoring Of some Of the dilapidated
places will do great good. You are
to have cheap excursion to New Or
leans ] see. Really it is very cheap
and will be well worth taking-the
"Drill'' promises to be most interest
ing and companies will be here from
many other cities, among them the
famous "Chicks'' from Memphis
'our boys' will have to get up lively
IL wish your city had las it should
have) q famous company to send here.
Our mutual friend "Blouin'' is on the
mend, and the Doctor says he will
turn him out as good as new. By
the way, l see you are making q big
noise about q man, Uncle Bob some
body, who is Sc years old and can
come all the way from Livingston by
himself. Now | know great many
older men than he, who 90 to the
Amite on fishing excursions and re-
turn in perfect safety. Here / have
noted some most ancient parties who
were breakfasting at the lake in ap-
parent safety, and there are some
theaters in the winter season, where
the tagged and infrm' occupy the
front seats and still live.
Hoping to see some of your staff
here during this week, l am yours
truly DRAGON.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-05-21

Cdm w uuciy ~ VIC udlno VI tuc
man, before whom confrere Walker,
Of the Vienna Sentinel, has been
compelled "to lower his basket" SO
far as the consumption Of food is
concerned. Itisthe business ofnews-
paper men to hold their own among
the members Of the American Lunch
Eaters Protective Association, and we
regret to put down our friend Walker
as a confessed backslider. We know
of another quill driver, who resides
within a hundred miles Of this city,
who would ''burst' before he'd throw
up thesponge, in the manner describ-
ed in the following paragraph, culled
from the Sentinel: Sat the picnic
the other day we tried to eat fully as
much as our friend Sam Wilder, but
it was no go. Indications were fa-.
vorable for Sam to remain at the ia
BILE all day, hence we were forced to
acknowledge the fact that we had
found one individual who could de-
your more eatables than ourself. If
anybody has any eating to do and do
does not feel like undertaking the job
himself we would refer them to
Sam Wilder and guarantee that he
will give satisfaction.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-05-21

The State Supreme Court has, in a
late decision, abrogated the exclusive
privileges heretofore enjoyed by the
Crescent City Slaughter House Com
pany. The company it seems, in
tends to bring the case before the ..
S. Courts.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-05-21

The following appointments for the
Western Louisiana q. S. District
have been made and confirmed: Alec.
Boarman, District Judge; J. c.
Weeks, Marshal; H. B. Taliaferro
District Attorney.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-05-21

While the Republican Executive
Committee, of New York, are endors-
ing the action Of Conkling and Plat,
salutes in honor of Robertson's con-
frmation are being fired in many
cities in that State.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-05-21

A hospital quarantine barge has
been established at a point three
miles below Vicksburg. DR.. S. H.
Collins, Of Memphis, is the physician
in charge.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-05-21

C. L. Tilman and Geo. T. REIN,
charged with interfering with the
Presidential election, have been ar
rested in Natchez, by US. Marshal
Hunt. They gave bond for their APP
pearance. Other Marshalls are going
through Adams county on the same
Grand.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-05-21

The Chickasaw Guards, of Mem
phis, left that city on special train.
on the 18th inst, to attend the CON-
petitive drill at the New Orleans Fair
Grounds, where they are to enter in
to the contest with other companies,
on tomorrow, Friday. They offer to
bet five to one that they will win the
first prize.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-05-21

COnkling and Platt were unanimous
ly adopted, and copies ordered to be
sent to President Garfield.
1t is reported tonight that Assem-
blymen Congdon, Sheldon and Fen
ner have come out against Conkling,
The opinion is growing that the
Senate will refuse to 80 into an cleo
ton Of United States Senators, and
will leave the choice to the next Leg
islature. Some Of the Senators say
they think the question as to whether
the resigning Senator'S should be re-
turned, and their conduct approved,
Is one that the people should have an
opportunity to pass upon.
HUDSON, May 1.-THE friends of
of the administration here fired 100
guns at noon to day. Petitions are
in circulation against the reelection
of Messrs. Conkling and Plat.
BUFFALO, May 1.-THE CONNER.
.sial Advertiser states, upon authori-
ty, that Hon. Richard Crowley will
not, under any circumstances, be a
candidate for United States Senator,
and thinks that under the circum-
stances both Messrs. Conkling and
Platt should be unanimously elected
by the Republican Legislature of New
York.
New YORK, May lS.-Collector
Merritt was found in his Office at the
Customhouse, and being asked to give
his opinion. on the designations of
Messrs. Conkling and Plat, said the
designations are great surprise to
me and suppose to every one else.
He was anxious to know the opinions
expressed on the street,
Surrogate Calvin, on being ques-
toned, said: l think it an undignifed
and puerile action, which kills the
future political lite of these gentle
men, and base my opinion on a SINH
lar transaction years ago in the Dem
ocratic party. l think their action
an emanation from disappointment at
their future to trespass upon execu-
tive prerogatives.
Other judges were seen, butrefused
to express an opinion, as they had
not heard that the report was con-
frmed. The general opinion prevail
ing is that for whatever cause the
Senators resigned they would be re-
elected to the Senate.
An Albany special to the Express
says: It is believed by some State
Senators that the statutes do not give
the Legislature power to fill expira.
tons or vacancies for the office Of
United States Senator except on the
second Tuesday after the meeting Of
the Legislature. The statute certainly
runs, in this way, and it is interpre.
ted to mean that the successors of the
two Senators cannot be appointed TN,
til the tenth day of January, 1852.
The Posts special says: Word
comes this morning from severa
counties that public meetings have
been called to sustain the President
ALBANY, n. Y. May lo.-There
has been a marked change in the sit.
nation of the Senatorial matter to-day
1t is evident that the members Of
the Legislature have received advices
from their constituencies.
Those who on Tuesday were uh-
prepared to express themselves have
talked freely to-day, and many have
signed papers in circulation, taking
a position, who refused to do so when
first invited.
One Of these papers expresses the
fullest confidence in President Gar
field, and indorses his action con-
corning New York State nominations
to the United States Senate. The
other declares that the signers will
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-05-21

Gov. WILTz.---From a letter, da-
ted at st. Martinsville, addressed to
Col. VIM. Preston Johnston, we learn
that the Governors health is again
improving. He is full Of hope. and
takes the same interest towards adj
vancing the public interest, that has
at all times, characterized his con-
duet.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-05-21

Take Notice |

zAk 4 "a only Lottery svsv voted on " ne ~.
re q 2 Ssats and under late decision ef tAc
9. 9. 6up'nse Court AZ EasAingsen, 4 tie Only
4s0@ 4cee'y so,s n tA< Unis5 States. al Other
ees''e's Assssc bssn repealed y Aasingns esis-
tenes.
A SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY TO
WIN AFoRTuNE..
GRAND DrsrRIBurIos; GLASS r,
AT New ORLEANS.
Tuesday, June 18th, 1881.
lasD MONTHLY DRAWING.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-05-21
Capital Prize,
100000
NOTICE.

Tickets are Ten Dollars Only
Halves,S5. Fifths. 2. Tenths, B
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-05-21

Reeds, Gilt Edge Tonic assists Digestion
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-04
Bad Effects of Living Abroad

Americans are having their attention
called. as never before. not only to the
bad results of sending their children
abroad to be educated but of living abroad
themselves, Lippiecott's Nagozine has
an article on this subject, of which the
extract below ia part;
When one sees tho people who come
back from Europe after an absense of q
year or two unable to speak their own
language hoently, because they have
heard and spoken nothing but German
or French or Italian during that time. and
who cannot stand the climate because
they are not used to it; when one sees the
young ladies' who return home unable to
take any interest in American life, and
who shut themselves away from its socie-
ty which to them ia mostsunpollshed and
vapid. because they have had Euro
pean education; VIXEN oEe sees the hun.
dred foilies which a glimpse of Europe
will put into the heads OF people whom
before one had had every reason to think
sensible enough--one feels inclined to ask
ores self the question, Are We to conclude
that European life. is demoraliziug. to
Americans? Are we to conclude that
the innumeIable advantages that such a
life confers -thesvider view ana broader
knowledge of things. the softening iuhu-
ence gained by contact with ripper civil
zation, the aesthetic taste developed by
acquaintance with older and more perfect
ATTIC count as nothing. are to be OUT
weighed by the Disadvantages OF the same
life?
Certainly, out Of hundred Americans
who go abroad ninety nine return with
what they have lost in BarrowDess of
experience completely offset by what they
have gained in prsteniious affectation So
far from being improved in any way are
they that their well wishers are inclined to
think it would have been far better had
they never gone at all.
But Nhy cannot Americans indulge this ]
preference for life 10 Europe2 why can
they not avail themselves of the choice If
it is open to them. aud get remember that
they are Americans, and that no circum-
stance can absolve them from a sacred
obligation to show respect for their native |
country, aud to stand as it's citizens on
tsaeir own dignity? Men and women may |
be conscious Of faults and weaknesses in |
their parents. bat they .eTe not expected
10 expose these weaknesses OF that
account; instructive delicacy in any one |;
but churl would keep him from acknowl- |
edgiug any such tailiugs to bis own heart. |
And similar feeling should teach us.even
If o@r sympathies were not with our own /
country, to sreat it in word and deed with |
respect Unless we &c learn to show this
respect before Europeans, We npst still
resign ourselves to the imputation, i they |
wish to make it. of crudeness. OF beingi
still sadly in want of refining.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-04
The Dil1ev Murder.

The ARGUS has from time to time re-
ferred to this tragedy aud furnished every
thing in the way Of fresh developments.
and few days ago stated that the other
tramp who was supposed to be guilty was
within the reach of the oficers The
Davenport Democrat of Friday evening
contained an item reciting that A
Roderick. the missing tramp had voIuntari
ly surrendered and that Marshal Ball had
arrived to take the prisoner to Geneseo
for preliminary examination. The
ARGUS noted the arrest at the time. It
would appear from the best evidence al
hand that. instead of being y desperate
criminal Is, in reality, hard working man.
The Davenport Democrat of Sunday s
very severe on Marshal Ball, of Geneseo
| for the manner 10 which he banded the
prisoner, aud thus com ~ en's on the
affair.
Marshal Bail Of Genoseo did mean
thing. Friday evening. He came over to
Davenport to take charge of Allen Rod
rick, or Orr CARIBOU" suspected as part>
ner of Clom, Gallon in the murder of Mr..
aud Mrs. Dillsy at Colona. who voluntari-
| ly surrendered himself z. the police station
Friday afternoon $ reported ID the Demo
crdt of that evening. There is no earth
! ly doubt that he was sleeping in the
house OF Mr.. E. A Blacknan. in Blue
Grass township in this county, more than
thirty miles flom Culons, when the murder
was Gem mitted-and, az slated in these
columns Friday, he gave himself up to
have the terrible suspicion concerning him
cleared away He was willing to go to
Henry county, requiring no warrent. even
to say nothing ct a rtquisition from the
Governors of the two State6-and vet
Maish Ball put irons on HIM. to keep
J him from running away" Aud this in
spite Of the protest of Chief kessler and
o her N am bars of the police force presen'
Rodrick stood up and extended Lis arms
tnr the hand cuffs on the order of the
Marshal, and his eyes Allied with tears as
be protested. this is TOO. hard " Ball
was IN 10 danger OF life or limb with
y Rnderitk. He was over zeaiuueand over
cauli.us under the CIRCUMSTANCES not
wi.hirg to AXE any chsDcts with a man
who had nat been even mentioned in con
neoion With that awful murder though the
man was entirely inunceut-to cay
nothing of appearance OF lack Of pluck
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-04
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-04
Birthday Surprise Party.

+ Yesterday. in the year of our Lord, A.
D. 1881, and Oh tbe third day of the frs.
month thereof, James Hoover. Who resi- les
with his good mother on 4th avenue.
between oath and 25ih streets. arrived al
the age of 81 years. and the kind mother
and loving sister. knowing this fact
thought they would give James surprise,
which they did in a substantial style by
presenting him with an elegant piano. Of
course few intimate friends were invited
in, and James gave them some fne music
on his new piano. after which.a fine BAN
quet had to be attended to. and knowing
some of the parties present, wo venture to
say that full justice was done. and
iogoua rood tima had hx all present,