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Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-17

fore the men could b got into posi-
ton. The improved ri6es, however,
were soon doing their deadly work
and, NJ the enemy began 70 retreat
slowly, Barney, aroused BY the firing.
sat on the ground and rubbed his
eyes. The Naval Brigade, who were
with rs, were cheering aud astound-
ing tho Zulus with sailor-liks express
sions Of delight that could be heard
above the reports Of the rifles, and
Barney was stimulated to make some
efforts in this direction on his own
account. In q few seconds he had
climbed to the top Of an upturned
wagon and was burrahing at the top
Of his voice. Unfortunately for Bar
ney, q colonel Of artillery Ordinarily
called "Old Puff by reason Of his
habit Of almost necessarily smeking)
was below, and, taking q short clay
pipe from his mouth, he ordered
the still half-drunken soldier to come
down. Barney descended, grum-
bling, and on reaching the ground ia
vored the Colonel with his general
opinion Of officers rs body, and of
the one whom he was addressing III
particular; for which the Colonel,
who was not good-tempered, knock.
cd him down. Barney got up, and,
casting all prudence to the winds,
struck his superior, who, beinga very
powerful man, again sent him to the
earth, when he was seized and 40
cured,
"Of course his doom was sealed.
A court.martial found him guilty, and
sentenced him to be- shot; and to my
disgust | was ordered to take charge
OF the shooting party detailed to dc
the work. God knows I would have
escaped the ordeal If it had been
reasonably possible, out ut at such
time d refusal to obey orders would
have put me in Barney's position 4; 80
with y hsxvy heart, I got the firing
party in readiness. 1t WAS n broiliDe
morning whom | looked for the last
time in nay old comrades kindly
stupid face, shook his haSd, ane
stepped back TO give the order thai
would end all his bupders and biz
| troubles. The twelve rifles wer,
loaded with ball, tho curious senti-
mont chat sometimes places blapl
cartridge in one Of them having nt
u place in the British military sys
teu. Only two words had 10 espok
en-, but they nearly rhoked me
Ready--present! Every man free
the moment he had taken aim, ant
seven bullets bit the mark. ON
struck the doomed man fairly be
tween the eyes, and found what none
of his comrades had ever been abl'
to discover-poor Barney's brain
Quickly he raised his right hand Il
his forehead, and in that attitud
stood for fully four seconds. The
III u perfectly natural tone Of voice
he said, 80 that's what You call it
aid fell into a stumbling heap on tn
ground stone dead"
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Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-17
A VALUABLE PRESENT,
Prem Shc Leukaieaa state Untversf.
tyto the University Of
Louisiana.

The following correspondence IL
given publicity AZ being 81 grateful
oxempli6catlon Of thu pleasant feel
ings existing between the managers
of the Louisiana State University
and Mechanical and Agricultural
College Of Baten Rouge and the
Board Of Administrators Of the Uni
versity of Louisiana in New Orleans.
The donation consists VI seventy
Eve volumes of valuable standard
works admirably suited 10 the wants
Of the library connected with the
University Of Louisiana.
Louss.sxA STATE Upvgxsir1 AND
Agricultural nnd Mechanical College,
Baton Rouge La. July 26. 1891. }
X III. Josse, UAi~ecsity Of louisiana, New
Dear Sir-r am authorized and d.
rected By the Board Of Supervisors
Of this institution ~ offer for yourac-
ceptance the books designated in ac-
ccmpanying catalogue.
Having learned that it is the pur-
pose Of the University Of Louisiana
to form a library, and feeling deep
interest in your SUCCESS, we send our
[ contribution TO evince orr good will,
and our sincere wish for your pros
perity and development. II our
gift is small, yet we trust it may have
II value in suggesting to others your
wants, and the propriety Of promptly
Supplying them.
With very sincere regard, am
| truly yours,
WN PRESTON JOHNSTON, President.
LOUISIANA STaTI UNIVERSITY aFu }
igricult raj and Mechanical College, :
/ Baton Rouge In, Septeynbtr ], ISL }
r. H. Jess University of Leusiana. New
Orleans
Dear SRI hays this honor to in
CLOSE communication from Col.
VIM. Preston Johnston ahd list OF
the books donated to your institution
by the Louisiana State University,
which have this day been forwarded
to you by steamboat.
] have the honor, dear sir, to re-
main yours, very respectfully,
LEONARD N. SEWELL. Librarian.
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA, }
Board Of Administrators.
Now Orleans September I 1851.
Col. Wn. Preston Johnston, President Louis
4 sns StAte Unlversity, Agricultural and No
chAnioAi College:
i Slg-In tho absence from tho State
LOT Prof. 4. Il. Jesss, dean Of the Aca-
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-01-20

champion of capital while the Demo
crats would be just to the whole people.
On the one hand we have the foster
ing of wealth at the expense and at
the sacrifice of n thousand smaller
and less ambitious interests, while on
the other we have the careful and con
scientious care of all interests, build.
ing none up at the expense Of the
other, but giving to all the same
statesmanlike supervision. Such a
state of of affairs will come when the
masses properly appreciate the danger
of further increase Of the almost
limitless power Of railway, steamship
and telegraph monopolics. With
such an awakening will come the re-
storation of the Democratic party to
the control of the affairs of State.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-01-20


A MEETING of colored Republicans,
held at Nashville, Tenn, on the 18th
instant, adopted resolutions demand.
ing their full share Of official patron.
age, and appointed delegation Of
eighteen TO visit Gen. Garfield to urge
the appointment Of Jno. NJ. Langston
to n position in the cabinet. The men
who hold the balance Of political po,rer
in the Republican ranks and secured
the election of Garfield, begin TO ap-
preciate their importance in the Re.
publican party, as they have a right
to do. Their votes save it from disso-
luton, and they are undoubtedly en-
titled to more consideration than to be
assigned to mere positions Of scaven.
gers at elections. The South does not
hesitate to elect colored men TO respon-
sible official positions. Why should
the North? But in what Northern
State do you find one colored man
thus honored1 We have in all our
cities and towns colored men of intel
ligence and respectability equal to
those who monopolize official positions
in State, county or municipal service,
but in the dispensatiOn of party favors
they are ostraciEed and put off with
cold lunch on the door steps, Why Is
this 7 Because they submit to the in.
justice of party drill instead Of assert
ing their manhood aud demanding
fair division as they have the power
to do.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-01-20
Mysterious Malone.

wnr HE cANNor AFFORD 10 loIN THE RI.
THlI,tN PARTY.
Traui TIE Washington rari
"What do YOU really know about
Malone r. asked Post reporter yester-
day OF one Of the prominent ReAdiust.
ers Of Virginia, who always supports
that gentleman when the debt issue is
up.
Well he replied. "to tell the truth,
! think the country is losing too much
sleep over this question altogether.
Malone has been magnified into exces.
siYe importance. If he had been les.
talked about, and less given TO under.
stand that he was a sort Of Senatorial
Warwick, he would have announced
himself long ago. But he is Just shrewd
enough to relish this thing OF balance
OF power IN one Of the branches Of
Congress, and thus he preserves the
mystery
DO YOU think he will join the Re.
publicans -
y have no means Of knowing pre-.
clsely, but II he wants 10 commit sui.
eide, and | am speaking now as his
friend, he'll do just that thing. Such an
act would at once solidifv the entire
Democracy Of Virginia. lie could not
hold bis own forces, nor one.third of
them in line on any ticket for State
control by a Fusion with the Radical
colored vote. and he knows tefat per.
fectly well, Because he saw how thev
scattered last campaign when regular
Democracy was held over them as a
menace. His strength a. a leader, and
all of It there can be, must come from
his position as an independent Demo.
crat. Another thing, The negroes can't
vote without paying their poll tax.
This item amounts 10 $50 600, and the
campaign expense will make another
$4,000, the total TO come out OF the
Republican party OF the North. as an
experiment, and this with the moral
certainty that his own white Democrat.
ic troops would break il he hoisted the
encmy's Gag"
"Will he vote for Gorham ~
81 don't know. They are personal
friends. and 0orham seems TO be coach.
ing him three times n day before each
meal. But Gorham has said he would
not consent TO accept any favors on
personal grounds, unless his entire par
ty came into power"
"Do you think he will vote TO retain
the Democratic committee organiaa.
tiDsT'
II say he's TOO much Of taclieian 10
do anything else, and I've known him
intimately Tor years. He can't afford 10
estrange his own friends In his own
State"
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-01-20

IT is reported that the ensuing Leg
islature of Texas will make provision
for the creation Of three new States,
as stipulated in the terms of the joint
resolution annexing Texas to the Unit
ed States. 1t Is claimed that only the
consent of Texas is required for the
admission Of these States-the joint
resolution having made specific pro-
vision for the admission of the new
States of convenient size. Il is more
than likely there will be a large
amount of talk and more fillibuster.
ing before the terms of the joint reso-
luton will have the effect which the
Texans claim for it.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-01-20
The Car Works Sold.

The Car Works Sold.
We take great pleasure in convey
ing to the numerous readers of the
DEMOCRAT the gratifying intelligence
of the sale of the Bellcfonte Car
Works. How often this announce
ment has been made only to be con.
tradicted, none but the oldest inhabi.
tant can tell. This time, however,
there is no mistake. Ex.Gov. Curtin,
the owner Of the works, has disposed
of them to William Lawson, Esq, n
wealthy English gentleman at present
residing in New York. Mr.. Lawson
is a gentleman of large means and
has likewise a thorough knowledge Of
all the details of the business. His
abundant capital will enable him to
conduct the business upon an extcn-
sive scale. We are informed that
important alterations and repairs will
be made on the buildings, thus trans.
forming them into the most complete
and convenient works in the State. In
the meantime the purchase Of neces-
sary machinery is being made in
New York and other eastern cities
and will be shipped here A. soon a
the buildings can be prepared for it.
reception. Mr.. w. II. Law, of Milton,
it is said, will be the Superintendent,
and ifsoit il fortunate for the proprietor
of the works, a. Mr.. Law is known a.
capable and thoroughly trained ma.
chinist who enjoys an enviable rcputa.
ton rs manager Of n similar business
in the central part of the State. We
congratulate the people of Bcllefontc
both upon the sale of the Car Works
and the character Of the purchaser.
Mr.. lawson is spoken Of by those
who who have met him as n gentleman
who will be a great acquisition to our
city should he ever make Bellefonte
his home. At all events we have no
doubt he will develop in our midst an
industry that will increase in conse.
quence as time goes on, adding to his
wealth, while it augments the prosper
ity and manufacturing importance of
Bellefonte.
We bid Mr.. Lawson a hearty vel.
come to our midst and believe he has
projected an enterprise that will be
prosperous beyond computation.
Much credit is due Governor Curtin
in connection with the disposal of the
Car Works. He has made a great
pecuniary sacrifice in the sale in order
that they may be put in operation and
thus aid aud benefit the business pros
poets of his native town. He is known
as being incapable of pursuing an il.
liberal or narrow minded policy in
anything, and his generous action in
this matter but emphasizes his estab.
lished reputation as an enterprising,
liberal.minded citizen. The transfer
of the Bellefonte and Snow Shoe Rail.
road to the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company is another auspicious event
for Bellefonte. II insures the build
ing of at least one other railway line
to our town, and promises great good
in the opening up of the boundless
coal fields, in part located in our
county. Edmund Blanchard, Esq,
secretary and treasurer of the Bald
Eagle Valley Company, is entitled to
unstinted praise for his efforts in Of.
fecting this transfer. With his accus-
toned energy, he pushed the matter n
every point. and success has at last
crowned bis exertions. The thanks ol
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-01-20
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Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-01-20

SOMETHING FOR GRANT AT LAST
Appeals TO the country for a third
term of the Presidency failed the
proposition of the Fraudulent Presi-
dent to create sinecure title aud pay
of Captain General of the Army fell
PROSTATE by its own absurdity, and
the no less preposterous attempt to
promote him from civil life to the re-
tired list of the Army with the pay of
Major.G General for life, having little
better chance of success, it is gratify-
ing to learn that the outraged feelings
of our National mendicant" are TO be
soothed by an office The great and
magnanimous General Grant has been
chosen President Of the New York
Worlds Fair to come off in 1883.
The salary attached to this new
sphere of duty, his annual income of
s7 900, and numerous contributions of
liberal admirers will, We trust, place
the great ex. President above the reach
of absolute want. Now let the funk.
les rest, and permit the indignant pa
triOt to reap glory and happiness in
the show
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-01-20
NO. 3.
David +. Fortncy.

This gentleman, after successfully
and ably performing the duties Of dis
trlct attorney for Centre county, ha.
returned to the walks Of his profession
and quietly resumed the practice Of
the law. Mr.. Fortney, in the three
years in which he prosecuted the plea.
Of the Commonwealth, won golden
opinions from all sides for the zeal,
fidelity and marked ability in which
he prepared and tried his cases. Mr..
fortney before being called TO the
district attorneys office had attained
an enYiable reputation a. a defender
Of criminals. Some Of his efforts for
the defense previous to his election
were considered as among the most
crcditable ever made at this bar. His
experience Of the past three years still
better fits him for the delicate task of
defending those charged with crime,
and We have no doubt he will soon
have resumed his position a. one of
the ablest criminal lawyers at the bar.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-01-20

SOME person, certainly not Of Afri-
can descent, Induced few negroe. Of
Cleveland 10 meet and resolve that il
is incxpcdient to urge the appoint
ment Of colorcd representative in
the cabinet Of Gen. Garfield. That i
no doubt the sentiment Of the white
Republicans whose idea Of expediency
will no; reach further than the ballot,
which they place in the hand, Of the
colored man 20 deposit a, directed.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-01-20

EARLY on THE MOVE. The Hon.
Eckley b. Coke, of Luzerne, and the
Hon. William p. Schell, late Auditor
General, are favorably mentioned as
Democratic candidates for Governor.
1t is perhaps a little previous to agi'
tate the question of candidates for
1882, but in a search for honest, capa.
BILE men, whether now or hereafter,
public attention cannot fail to light
upon the distinguished men above
named.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-01-20

Az INSTITUTE has been organized
in Boston which has for its object "to
reorganize human society on its prop.
er basis" Yankee ingenuity is equal
almost TO any emergency, and if the
basis aimed at has reference to equali'
ty of rights between the rich and poor
between working men and capital
tyranny, such a society is much need
ed in the Puritan States" and ought
TO receive encouragement. BY all
means let a strong branch be located
in Rhode Island.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-01-20
BELLEFONTE, Pa, THURSDAY, JANUARY 20 1884,

the entire community are due these
two public spirited gentlemen for their
successful efforts to increase the bust
ness facilities of Beleiontc.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-01-20

GEN'L HARRIS NJ. PLAIsTED, the
Fusion Governor-elect of Maine, was
inaugurated last week, and delivered
a creditable inaugural address, which
is highly complimented by all parties.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-01-20
The Situation at Harrisburg.

Republican machine in Pennsylvania
has to face n revolt so formidable in
its proportions rs to threaten swift and
certain destruction to its political om-
impotence. The sullen roar Of dis
content has disturbed the air on ire.
quent occasions but never before has
the defiant shout Of battle been heard
from the anti-Camcron camp. The
attitude Of the supporter. Of Grow is
revolutionary, but it has been assumed
without excitement and with a full
knowledge Of the responsibility it en-.
tails. There is, as yet, no sign of
wayering in the lines of the malcon-
tents. On the contrary they have
strengthened their position by signing
a paper pledging them,elye. never to
vote for Oliver. In the meantime the
constituents of many Of the boilers
are nerving them up by calling public
meetings and endorsing the course of
their representatives. The Oliver lead
er- are not the men 10 surrender with
out desperate struggle. They are
used to blind and slayish submission
10 their will and they will ply the
party whip until it X worn to the
handle Quay and Magcc will ex-
haust all the devices known TO modern
politics TO preserve the supremacy Of
the machine and make Oliver Senator
Well they know that if this break j.
successful the power Of the ring is
broken forever and their occupation
gone. Senator Cameron j. on the
ground, but even his awe inspiring
presence has a. yet failed to recall even
one recalcitraut from his allegiance to
Grow. 1t looks ut this writing n if
the long reign Of the House of Cam.
cron was about TO come to an igno-
minious close. The Democrats have
nominated Senator Wallace and show
no disposition to take any part in the
fight, other than to say with Ncrcu'io,
~ plague on both your house The
duty of the Democrats il plain.
Every combination We have made
with the Republicans has been to our
disadvantage. let the Democratic
members stand by their caucus nomi.
nee, unless in q protractcd struggle,
they may be able to secure some prac-
teal advantage How this is to be
done is not apparent at present The
balloting yesterday shows every Dem
ocrat in his place, while there was con
siderable dodging upon the part Of
the Republicans. Whatever may be
the outcome, the result cannot but be
beneficial to the general politics of the
State. 1t will be remembered by the
ring and not forgotten by its enemies,
and it may be the cause of insuring
better nominations in the future. The
struggle may be long and bitter or a
decision may be reached in few days.
All is doubt and uncertainty except
the uncompromising position of the
Democratic members.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-01-20

THERE have been no licenses issued
in Potter county for the sale of liquor
since 1852. The boys must be dry up
there, or obtain the s,imulant on the
-ly, as they did in the days Of local
option hcrcabout-.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-01-20

4 COMMITTEE of Congress is now
investigating themselves for abuse OF
the franking privilege. Doubtless the
developments will be fearful-sufii-
cient to Dust the whole body.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-01-20

TnE unjustiiiablc action Of Gov.
Murray, of Utah, in counting out Can
non, the Delegatc-elcct to Congress, and
giving a certificate to Campbell, his
competitor, who was defeated by very
large majority, is universally condemn
ed. If q Governor may thus elect re-
preventative Of the people at will. cleo.
tions might as well be dispensed with.
1t !. dangerou. assumption Of power
and ought not to be accepted under
any circumstances.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-01-20

Mr.. CoNGER, who has heen elected
TO the Senate from Michigan, comes
from minority representative district.
Combining the Democratic and Green
back vote, at the last election, Conger
was in a minority of 1900. In the
election of Mr.. Conger's successor, n
fusion of the minority parties might
bring very important and inconve-
nient result to Republican supremacy.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-01-20

THE committee of the House mill
tary affairs, to whom was referred the
bill of Mr.. Cook to place Gen. Grant
on the retired list of the ,rmy, with
the pay of a Major.General for life,
have reported adversely. Gen. Grant
has already received more for few
years service than any man ever before
received in a lifetime for service OF
equal merit, and this constant demand
for more is becoming disgusting in the
extreme.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-01-20

IT is said Conkling is mad He
claims the right, in virtue of his dis
tinguished services in the campaign,
to name the man for Secretary of the
Treasury, who is Morton, his million
aire follower of New York. The
President-elect, it seems, has different
views, but will allow him to dictate
who shall be Secretary of War, or of
the Navy or Attorney, General. This
is not satisfactory to the imperious
Senator. He sulks rs usual.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-01-20

JOIN SHERMAN has been elected
Senator from Ohio. 1t is now rumor-
ed that he is to resign to take position
in the cabinet of Mr.. Garfield, and
that Gov. Fostor is to supply the SEN
atorial vacancy. These events, which
are certainly very improbable, are said
to be the result of the bargain by
which Gov. Foster stepped aside from
the Senatorial contest.