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Louisiana capitolian., 1881-10-04

The State and parish taxes for lssl
are now due, aud from y notice to be
found in another column, it will be seen
that Sheriii Bates is prepared to receive
them. This is Que Of the duties which
every good citizen most willingly
discharges to the common wealth. II IL
necessary to sustain the government
which protects life aud liberty. We
frequently hear complaints that certain
parties have had their property assessed
far beneath is value, While that Of the
complainant Is fixed at its most extreme
worth, and ho thinks il IN IN Justice to
him. The responsibility for this does
moi rest with the collector nor the asses
sors, but the people themselves If one
man sees that another is swindllng the
commonwealth by swearing to u false
valuation, it is his duty to himself and
the community at large to bear legiti-
mate evidence of the fact and not 70
around grumbling uselcssly. A fair and
equitable assessment, followed by full
aud honorable adjustment of the differ
cnt individual sums, viii aggregate u
grand total slliiicient in PLACES otr Sintc
and parish affairs upon good financial
basis Indifferent tax payers destroy
q governments cqnanimity and n weak
government fosters u nation of gr,lm-
blers, which combined, create vice and
ignorance. So it is best that every in.
diyidual should pay his taxes, not from
fear Of penalties attached, but from mo.
tives of patriotism.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-10-04

Prof. J. II. Randolph has the sympa-
thy of the entire community In the loss
of bis little boy, VIM. Walker. He was
bright little follow, and his loss will
be long felt by his grieyed parents
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-10-04
NEW ORLEANS, IA.

Az the Fall Season IL at hand, 1t IL interesting
for every one to know just where to get the
most &C coiumodation for the lesH money. The
popularity Of tho Honse named at the head OF
this paper In now universal, and every day adds
to ts large lat Of customers larger numbers.
Fair trading and selling OF
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-10-04

We tailed, in our local mention of new
advertisements last week, to refer to
that of Mr.. NJ. McGivareu, an expert.
enced mechanic and boiler maker whose
workshop is located ut the old Arbour
Foundry. He has done good deal of
boiler work at different places in this
aud adjoining parishes, aud has given
the most perfect satisfaction. We take
especial pleasure in commenting him
and his establishment to the favorable
consideration OF our people. He is fine
workman and thoroughly reliable,
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-10-04

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic regulates The
Liver.
somo people think it ane1cess ofmas-
nauimity to forgive those whom they
have injured,
Prof. J. II. Randolph has the sympa-
thy of the entire community In the lost
of his little boy, VIM Walker He was
bright little fellow, and bis loss will
be long felt by his grieyed parents
Statement Of cotton shipped last week
ending Sunday; VIM. Garig, 3s4 bales
A. Jackson, 1913; David 4 Garig, 7si
A. Il. Thiolman, So II. e.. Gimler, 50
Henry Schorten, 81 w. G.. Randolph
500, u; j. G. t'avrot, 4; A. Blum 2.
Total bales, 76O.
Parties desirous Of securing board III
private family will do well to consult
nm advertisement in this issue. The
family is of tho highest standing, aud
equal in Intelligence to that Of any In
this city. Further information can be
obtained by addressing M, care OF
the CApITofdAN office.
Yom Kippur, or day of atonement,
commenced Sunday eveninga sundown
and continued until the twinkle of the
stars Monday night. II isa day of atone
ment for past sins, and was religionsly
observed by our jew friends, who kept
their stores closed Monday, and tasted
during the intervening twenty -four
hours.
A al evidence of the extremely warn,
weather during the late sumner, we
learned yesterday that popcorn was
actually popped by the heat Of the sun
on the farm of Mrs. Eugene lIebcrt, III
the parish Of West Baton Rouge. Sam.
pies of the corn have been taken to New
Orleans to show the curious and doubt.
ing ones.
Col Geo. Il. Walton, who is IN ntten.
dance upon the meeting Of the Board Of
Supervisors of the Louisiana State uui.
versity and A. Il NJ. College, gave us u
call yesterday. lie was in excellent
health and spirits and represented the
crops in his parish as comparatively
good, the drouth failing to affect then,
as seriously as in other sections.
Mrs. j. NJ. Parker, on Main street. has
returned from New York, where she pur-
chased, for cash, large and vel as.
sorted stock of tall and winter clothing,
dry goods, notions, hats, boots and
shoes, and q complete stock ofmillInery
and fancy articles, which will be sold
ut prices that defy competition. Give
her call. See new advertisement. (
Col. VIM. Preston Johnston, the tai.
ented and popular President Of The Lou.
isiana State University and A, aud NJ.
College, returned from his tour TO Vir-
ginia, on Sunday last. The Coouel has
entered with his well known energy into
the discharge Of his responsible duties,
which will be greatly increased by the
numerous ac0essons expected In the
corps ofcadets, during the coming ses-
'V' tkA--A-4--.. tH
We have received from the nnthor,
Prof Edwin II. Fay, our efficient state
Superintendent ofPublic tincntion n
copy of "a Geography of Lonisiana,''
which is designed for schools and intend.
ed to accompany Mitchell's new Inter
mediate Geography. II contains new
copper-plato map of the State, carefully
and accurately engraved. The high
character and classic attachments of
Prot. Fay will at once bring his work to
the favorable notice of the educational
heads in Louisiana.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-10-04

We are glad to see that planters and
farmers from the adjacent parishes ART
bringing their cotton ahd other product,
to Baton Rouge, where they find buyers
who without delay or any charges what.
soeycr pay full price therefor to th,
vendor, who either puts money in his
porITtor buys his supplies here, lust
rs hc plcnses.
We have hearl Of parties coming from
Ascensiou, who never before have sought
Our market. We doubt li6t that THESE,
on their return, will by their statement,
cause Others to follow suit.
Our merchants are wide awake, liberal
and cnterprising men, who by doing
Justice to their customers, are seeking
to augment their business and that OF
Baton Rouge.
We are sure that all the country
people who can haul their products to
Baton Rouge, will be well pleased with
their dealings with our merchants.
That excellent blacksmith and Wheel
wright, Mr., G. W. Chambers, requests
lis to state that he has inst received n
large lot of material of the finest and
most durable kind and is better than
ever prepared to make vehicles. Ifyou
want buggy, wagon, dray, delivery
cart, or anything Ill the wheelwright or
blacksmith line, you should give him a
call Though his work may cost n trine
more than northern machine work. it.
will last great deal longer and render
better service to the purchaser. Then
again, by the support of home institu-
tons, yon keep your money at home,
and havea a chance to get at least por-
tlon of your money back again. If all
GLASSES ot our people would take this
view of the matter, we would have the
most tiolirishing country on earth.
MIR. Samuel Mckenzie, Cumberland,
Md, writes: 81 am Us years of age.
About four years ago began to 90 into
decline suffered FROM dyspepsia.
stone IN the bladder, weak lungs. and
general nervous debility. Nothing |
trlrd did me any good until used
Browns Iron Bitters. This remedy has
made me again robust and strong, aud |
feel all the tire and activity of youth
once more in my veins"
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-10-04

Prof. +. II. Fay, rs usual, was IN at
tendance Mt the meeting of the Board of
Supervisors Of the State University
Prof. Fay is always to be found where
duty calls him. He left to-day on the
Belle of Shreveport.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-10-04

Statement Of cotton shipped last week
ending Sunday; VIM. Garig, 3s4 bales /;
A. Jackson, 1913; David q Garig, ~;
A. Il. Thielman, 60; II. g. Gimler, so !;
Henry Schorten, 81 w. G.. Randolph
500, IL; J. G. Favrot, a. A. Blum 2.
1otal bnles, 7GO.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-10-04

Some people think it anexcess ofmag-
nauirnity to forgive those whom they
have injured.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-10-04
FIRsT-CLASS!

Articles has gained nm immense run OF cnsto.
ners from every state. The House not only
sells Extrn fine shoes Of every style, but IL
alse keeps large line Of medium goods
in pegged, sewed and screwed for
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-10-04

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic regulates the
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-10-04

MID-LOuIsIANA SURVEY. -From NIr.
j. +. Robertson, who accompanies Chief
Engineer Dickinson in his survey of the
line of the Mid-Louisiana Railroad to
Opelousas, we learn that the surveying
party have reached a point distant some
six miles beyond NIusson Station. They
have trayersed u solid canebrake
throughout Nowhere, at the lowest
places will IN embankment of more than
44 feet be required for the road
bed, Mr.. Robertson has promised 10
keep ms posted as the survey progresses.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-10-04

Sheriff G. G. Duson, of st. Landry.
who has made himself famous for the
skill aud determination he has SO often
exhibited in pursuing and capturing des-
pcradoes who had fled into Texas and
the Indian Nation, was in this city on
Saturday and Sunday last, Mr., Duson
is u handsome, youug.looking and ex.
cecdingly courteous and clever gentle
man. He is rather tall, though of com.
paratively slender build, which seeming
bodily deficiency no more than regains
by his iron will and nerve. We were
very happy to extend him q friendly
greeting.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-10-04

Col. Will A. Strong, our handsome
and always-clevrr Secretary of State,
was III attendance at the meeting of the
State University, in the welfare of which
he takes a very lively interest.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-10-04

Parties desirons of securing board III
private family will do well to consult
nm advertisement in this issue. The
family is Of tho highest standing, and
equal in Intelligence to that Of any in
this city. Further information can be
obtained by addressing M care Of
the CAPITOtIAN office.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-10-04

Col. John Dollonde, one of the most
faithful Supervisors of the State Univer-
sity, made his appearance on yesterday,
with two of his fine boys as recruits for
the College. The Colonel shows thus
the interest he takes in the welfare OF
the institution, which he has helped to
place on most promising basis.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-10-04

ENCOURAGING. About twenty-five
cadets took up their quarters at the
State University, Monday night The
most of them appeared without having
given previous notice Of their intention
to come, with the large lumber of those
who have done so. Judging from this,
the prospect is that the session will open
on Wednesday with large Attendance.
The people are evidently conling to the
support of their State University.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-10-04
Mayors Court Proceedings.

FRIDAY, Sept. 3Oth, 1851.
Stepbney Brazile, (col. guilty Of dis.
turbing the peace, was fined ten dollars,
or in default, to seven days imprison.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-10-04

CUGAR--New Ymk Cu,loaf. New Yoik
- Crushed, New York Powdered Crescent
Cits Standard A. Louisiana White Clarified
Louisiana Choice Open Kettle Louisiana Strict.
:, Prime Open Kettle.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-10-04

Col. Geo. Il. Walton, who is IN atten-
dance upon the meeting Of the Board of
Supervisors of the Louisiana State lui-
versity and A. & M. College, gave us u
call yesterday lie was in excellent
health and spirits, and represented the
crops in his parish as comparatively
good, the drouth failing to affect them
as seriously as in other sections.
, 1881-08-28

SECRETARY BLAINE sent cablegram to
Mr.. Lowell at half-past 10 O'Clock last night
saying that there was more hopeful con-
dition at Washington last night in regard
10 the Presidents condition. His pulse was
lower and Of better quality, his mind was
entirely clear, and he showed a positive ap-
petite, asking for milk toast a small guam
tity Of which he was permitted to eat 4
slight increase in his respiration was the
only unfayorablc symptom reported. 1t
should be remembered in this connection
that, until he partook of the milk toast yes
tcrlay, he had not swallowed anything but
liuuiu food for several days.
, 1881-08-28

Capitol, in-t1le presence Of the multitude,
he laid his llonoIs at, her feet and something
more than acknowledged her wortlllness to
share and bear theiil,taso Mt the bedside Of
iter suffering husband :slus Mrs. Garfield
levoutly, courageously,,repHitl the devotion
Of a great soul. The world IS full OF noble,
devoted wives, but their heroic;blrpggles are
hidden from the public gaze by tie veil of
obscurity. The example Of their, self
sacrificing devotion Is lost upon nhahkina,
because their fears are witnessed only BY the
members of the narrow home circle, their
:.gonizlng prayers heard only by the God Of
the afflicted. But the spectacle Of suffering
and devotion presented in the Executive
Mansion Is observed by the whole country,
--llay, by the whole world. And the conf
dcnce and trust Of the husband, and the love
and devotion Of the wife, afford m example
of that mutuality Of domestic tidelitg:which
constitutes the one only sure guarantee OF
public virtue.
President Gartield's inner life has been
laid bare before the American people, ana 1T
discloses the secret springs OF his splendid
carctr,-his steady growth Ill intellectual
and MORAL force. His mother guided linn
through all the perils OF boyhood. stimulat-
ing Ills more noble ambitions, and rcstralr-
Ing with 4 firm hand every tendency to
waywardness. The wife nobly supple
1nented thelnother, comforting the husband
with the I" fondncss Of true affection,
and cheering every forward step Of the aspir-
ing, g.,nan rs lie rose higher and higher on the
ladder Of fame. It is a cruel. fate that sepa~
l. al. ffx,ff
How tile womal's tears will flow when there
shall be ITO longer need of herolsm! And
the country will weep with aud for the
woman who must taste the bitter cup Of i'll
consolablc grief. But the beautiful do,nes-
tic scene which. III the Executive Mansion,
has held the worlu in fearful, adnllring awe
for eight long weeks will remain as herlt-
ago to the American people. May it be
sanctiticd to the growtl, Of public and private
virtue,
, 1881-08-28

"I still have good hope" Al! Though the
| long and weary watch at the Presidents bed.
| side these cheerful words have come from
the lips of the devoted wife. When the
surgeons have said "Only a miracle can save
him." Mrs. Garfield wifi noble fortitude has
responded: "Then the miracle will occur;
| my husband will recover; he lnustw
4 Washington dispatch yesterday morning
/ Ito The TRIBUNE said:
From dark last evening until dawn this {Fri-
day. morning, the nurse std tho President WIS
almost all the while unconscious. Tho only
clear moment he had was nbOut midnight, when
bis bedside. In Il weak npd trembling whisper
to your room and get a little rest Mrs. Gar-
field asked to be allowed to remain With him
ii while lougor. He then remarked, in the same
weak whisper, that he feared that The time lrss
ear at hand ,chen they 11onld harc t. sc!aratc for
ercr- This was the hardest blow Of nll for Mrs.
Garfield. She tried hard however. to overcome
her feelings, and in measure succeeded; but 1t
incident he again went back into that stupor
characteristic of a dying man, and thus
manned until before the dressing Of the wound
this morning.
The country was not surprised when the
President was stricken ut his exhibition Of
high intellectual and moral qualities, at his
self-Doise, his calnness, his willingness to
abide either fortune. Ills life struggle was
then an open book, known and read of all
men, His career proved that he possessed
the stuff Of which strong, heroic characters
are made. The American people expected
Garfield to struggle with wounds and disease,
as he mad struggled with the difficulties of
life, like giant. They, however, knew little
Of Garfeld's wife. She had lately been
brought to the very borders Of the tomb. and
the people sorrowed for her and sympathizetl
with her i1lustrious husband. But they did
not know, and hence could not appreciate,
Mrs. Gariield's wortlliness to share the cares
and responsibilities Of the President. When
Garfield, in the presence Of the Nation and
the world, on inauguration-day, tenderly
kissed his aged mother and his fond wife,
the act was regarded by superficial critics as
Ill evidence Of rather effusiye selltmentality;
but more profound observers detected in it a
solemn recognition Of the inspiration Of the
great mans noble career. When the Presi-
dent was felled to the earth by the assasin's
shot his first thought was OF his faithful,
devoted wife. With the hon0rs Of q
Nation thick upon him, with the prayers
Of a great people for his recovery
surrounding him like an atmosphere, he was
lonely. He demanded that affection which
had been his supreme joy in every bright
hour and his precious solace in every hour
Of afffiction. In that shock, when the Angel
OF Death seemed to hover near him, but was
yet afar off, he counted the minutes which
separated him from his wife.
Upon the arrival Of Mrs. Garfield there was
a perceptible Improvement in the condition
OF the President. He was ready to begin the
struggle of life, and she was ready to help
him forward at every step. As when Gar
field kissed his wife: on the steps of the
, 1881-08-28

The Queens speech proroguing Parlia-
1nent was listened to yesterday BY few
Lords, theSpeaker OF the House Of Commons,
and very small number Of members oi Par
1lament-, The speech was, of course, de-
Iyered by the Lord Chancellor, and does not
differ materially from speeches delivered on
like occasions previously. It refers t. the
pacihcatory measures in South Africa, the
efforts made to get Turkey 10 cede Thessaly
to Greece, the withdrawal of British troops
from Afghanistan, and the passage OF
the Irish Land act The Queen is
made to say that she hopes the last
named measure will have pacidcatory effect
In Ireland, and that it will have the effect
OF benehthg the agricultural population.
Her Majesty is made to deplore the failure
or the negotiations for commercial treaty
Aoe5ween France and England, and to express
, 1881-08-28

TIE newspapers which hare been caviling
about the subscription fund started By Cyrus
Field for tile benefit of President Gartield's
family will probably have the grace and dis
cretion to admit now that the movement WAS
proper and timely. Fortunately, the pro-
motcrs Of the subscription were not dis cour-
aged In their work by the grat,ftous and low
flung suspicious that were cast upon their
motives, but have proceeded i'll such manner
rs TO assure the completion of the project,
Over Sl50,000 Of the projected fund Of $780,,
600 has been paid In, and S125, 5,0O Of United
States bonds have been purchased, bearing
an interest of $1,000 year, and placed i'll the
hands OF the United States Trust Company
as trust fund. 1t Is safe to predict
that the remainder Of tile fund will
be made up within twenty-four hours after
the Presidents death shall be announced.
The American people cannot restore her
husband to Mrs. Garfield, nor the father
to his children, but they can and will
make such provision for the martyrs
family rs shall reasonably guarantee them
aEainst future want. We should think every
man would feel burning sense'of shame
who has written single line to discourage,
pe1ittle, or ridicula the subscription move
ment, or to reflect upon the purpose Of any
one Of those who have contributed to it.
, 1881-08-28
THE CHICAGO rR1BuNr SUNDAY, PAGES

wives is wi,atmight be Appropriately termed
"nat." Wives at dollar apiece are dog
cheap and now Is the time for poor men to
supply themselves. There is no tux on wives
as there is on dogs, and they are not required
by law to be muzzled perhaps because no
Government on earth could execute such
law. For tls benefit Of those masculines
who want to secure wives cheap, and at tho
same time obtain good title, we append tho
approved form Of the necessary bill of sale:
NEW YonK, Aug, }, 1Ssl.-1. Edward 4: Lauter
of tho City. County, and State OF New York, 90
DISPOSE Of allny right. title, and interest in tho
Woman kno&a rs my wife to Ferdinand jansen
Of the said CITY, County, and Stnte of New York:
for the sum and III consideration OF 81, lawful
~. EDWARD LAUTER.
, 1881-08-28
ECCLESIASTICAL HERESY HUNTS,


The Rev. DR.. Thomas is to be tried for
dog1natic heresy. Everybody knows this
fact, and everybody knows that the trial is
to be purely technical, because among DR..
Thomas theological enemies there Is prob
ably not one disposed to deny to him the
possession Of any Of the virtues which
usually accompany the profession and prac-
tice of the Christian religion. Dr.. Thomas
is TO be tried, and, If possible, driven from
the pale Of the Methodist Episcopal Church
on a point Of doctrine. Dr.. Thomas is so
sure that the case against him is to turn
upon 4 fine point that he is not content to
rest his defense solely in the hands of clerical
counsel. lie feels constrained to call to the
assistance Of the Rev. Messrs. Shepard and
Trusdell men learned in the civil law, in
order that a technical prosecution may be
met by a technical defense. This is as it
should be. In the old inquisitorial heresy
trials of the Church of Rome to appear was
to be tried in secret and openly condemned.
The only defense permitted was worse than
. farce: it was an admission that justice
might be expected where it was not even
hoped for When Fra Paolo Sarpi, historian
of the Council Of Trent. was "tnultcd'' to
lsome lle prudently refrained from accepting
the invitation. and saved his life, though his
assassination was attempted and he was Sc
verciy wounded, whereupon he cool]y re-
marked, II know the Roman dagger.'' DR.:
Thomas knows that his trial will be public,
and that if he is to be condemned by the
Methudtst, Episcopal Church, as he probably
will be. he may be acquitted by. the public,
as he probably will BE- f.
. DR.. Thomas may well congratulate him.
, 1881-08-28

Til: London correspondent Of the Liver
pool Mail, Aug. j., says that signs of a land
agitation in England in the immediate fut-
ure are increasing every day. He says: ut
would, indeed, be loo much to expect that
the English farmer, half ruined by bad sea-
sons and scientific political economy, should
not see with envy the reward held out by tile
present Government to successful agitation"
The Cambridscsllirc farmers, according to
his statement. have taken the lead. and are
about to form 4 Land League Of their own;
district. and Others are getting ready TO fol-
low their example.
, 1881-08-28

hope that success may attend future efforts.
The Irish Coercion act Is referred to- and the
hope is expressed that it may soon be dead
letter. The most significant part OF. the
speech, so called. is that which refers to the
failure Of Parliament, Notwithstanding
exertions almost unparalleled to pass
''many measures on subjects Of Importance
or to adequately provide the country with
legislation adapted to its growing wants"