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Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-03-26
ORGANIZATION OF THE EASTERN
RAILWAY COMPANY.

On Thursday night, the Railroad
Committee, appointed by authority
of the City Council, terminated It's
labors by electing Ms officers OF the
company gentlemen whose names are
a guarantee that tho great undertake
Ing will be pushed forward deter
minedly, in n careful and business
like manner.
In q few days, the charter will be
duly adopted and the company in.
corporated, according to law.
The success of this enterprise will
opcn the fertile lands Of the pictn-
rescue Florida parishes to the imlni-
grant, who will not fail to see that
Eastern Louisiana and Southern
Mississippi, cannot be surpassed by
any other section in afiording com
Portable homes.
The intelligence and public spirit
of the people Of our lovely section
will soon be put to the test.
We do not hesitate in making the
frank statement. that without the
hearty cooperation Of the inhabitants
Of the country through which the line
is TO pass, the efforts of the liberia
minded men who are going to leat
the movement, will prove unsucccss-
ful.
Corporations and individuals mus
come forward with donations OF land
rights of way. privileges, subscrip
tons for stocks, etc.
Soon, active committees will star
from Baton Rouge, to gather That
Which is to constitute the security TIM
will enable the company to conquer
success.
The movement Is not, as it ha
been inti,nated by the timid--on'
founded on newspaper articles.
It is an earnest and determined ct
fort of our citizens to construct tn
long wished for railroad,
We therefore call upon our con
freres of the press, alongthe propose
! line, and the farmers and people ger
orally, to move at once IN the matter
thus paving the way for the Commit
tee, when it reaches the several neigl
borhoods interested.
} Through Baton Rouge, the n.
Pacific road will be tapped by IL
new line, when our neighbors. in con
, mon with us, twill come out of IL
$ Wilderness
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-03-26

A number Of protests from the bust
ness men Of the country against the
talked Of extra session Of Congress
are being received by President Gar
field. There il reason to fcar that the
extra session will but enable the
stalwarts Of the Radical purity to again
raise the mischief in the South, where
peace aud industry reign supreme, at
present. We hope that the President
will not allow the agitators to reopen
hostilities.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-03-26

II seems that President Garfield
will adhere to the old doctrine, that
"to the victor belongs the spoils.' He
will appoint to Office none but dyed
in -the-wool Republicans. The "good
mem in the South. who were ready
Go "acccpt the situation" and give hiE
administration "a hearty support,
will have to serve a term of probation
before they are allowed to "cat chick
en- pic with the boys" at the Rephbh
can trough. Bully for Garfield!
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-03-26
PROGRESSIVE DEMOCRACY

Our genial friend and fellow sol
der, Jastremsli, is certainly above
the old stale and uscd-out argument
that. because we don't believe in free
trade or tariff for revenue only, we
do 20 from interested motives, or be-
cause we ore "goIng over to the Re-
publicans.'
The discussion of these PARTICLES of
faith is far removed from such logic
az that; and besides. the day has pass
cd, we are glad to say, when intel
lectual political questions can be an
swered by charging desertion. What
constitutes Democratic principles, is
for future discussion. and TINT with
calmncss aud patriotism. If our in
terest as a community, is to be en-
HANGED by such doctrines as Sam Ran
dali and Sam Cox insist upon, no
public funds for public rivers and free
tradc-weil and good. But we must
arrive ut the solution through discreet
discussion aud sound logic. There,
fore the "Doparting indicator ar
gument does not nor will not meet
the question. and we much prefer to
be classed ms u progressive Demo
crat" than be among those who "nev-
or forget and never learn. "--Natchi-
toches indicator.
In reply to our dashing friend, Cos
grove, we would observe that he has
allowed his protective. tariff proclivi-
ties to lead him into a dcnunciati0n
of quite number of hon0red party
leaders, in which he included, Incl
dentally, the rebel "brigadcrs," who
certainly have had but little to do in
advocating ~ tariff for revenue only
No one prefers more than we, to
discuss calmly andlogically, questions
of political economy, but We must
take issue with our vigorous contrcrc
, when he hints atscparaton from or the
disintegration of the National Demo
cratic party, whose principles are thu
srandcst conception of government
that liberty loving men have eve
laid down.
}, So far as progressivenesJ goes w
will point to the columns of the CArI
|roLIAN, to show that none of our con
temporaries are more earnest an'
i prompt in their efforts to advance
= every interest, material or intellectual
a of the people of Louisiana, and of tn
entire county.
i We must admit though, that W
:, have not yet been convinced Of tn
:. correctness of the tariff policy of tn
y Republican party, one that has criI
- pied the production of sugar in tn
country by admitting, without duty
; almost, the raw sugars from abroad
while it established high protectiy
tariff in favor of the reiiners; not t
sneak ofal the other classes of maj
- ufacturcrs, who by excluding foreig
;; competition, have swept our CONNIE
y cial navy from the seas and levied
f. tax upon the millions in the Unite
,n States who pay the difference whl'
in enriches those interests.
We would advise our confrere to {
slow on the republican protect,
he tariff, if he would arrive at an adva1
" tageous solution ofthis delicate que
It's ton. Through discreet discussion an
sound logic"
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-03-26

grow snarchial, and soclsly naturally
seeks refuge under ths inhsxltlS rule
Of i strong hand lot ~ Aitocfat b.
eons crushing 10 hIs dsspotlsm, md
men revolt against not only ths "a
csssss Of Nv but against III w.
Two wtenes don't mAke = righe
however, and each 81 these extrcnies
Is ~ great 4 crime rs the other. But
tho Nlhilist Il guilty Of the additional
crime Of being In the minority. Now,
II DO had 4 respectable majority on
his side and could organize q vigi-
lanco committee, to hang people In
spite Of the law. he would be q lead
Ing citizen instead Of u hardened GRIM
inal. In fact, there Is no doubt TINT
circumstances alter cases. Besides
which, II must be admitted TINT the
lab Car seems to have Ind many nd
mirers on this side Of the Atlantic.
American newspapers are full Of HE
panegyrics, and his character seems
to have suited the average American
editor about rs we'll as close, afec-
tionatc Russian alliance has suited
American politicians for some years
past.
Notwithstanding oil which, we have
IN instinct that IL would be safer u
trust ones safety to the conscience o.
d Nihilist thar to that Of u Car.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-03-26

Riddlcbarger is the name OF the
readiuster chum whom Malone has
selected as Sergeant-at-Arms OF the
Senate, in part payment for the sale
of his honor, in turning over the PEG.
pie of Virginia and the South to the
tender mereits of the Republican
Administration.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-03-26

('HERCHEz IA FEHME, a, Es-
suirol. who was shot a few days ago,
in New Orleans by John Bonec, q ri
val in the affections of q woman, nam
sd Belle Weaver, died from the et-
Eeets of his wounds. at her house, Oh
Monday last. His slayer is now in
the parish prison. awaiting trial.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-03-26

Claibsne Guardian
HoMER, La, March -, 1881.
Mr.. y. n. LAn,sss- -Somswherp h Lsslsiaa..
SIR Through tho courtesy Of Gen.
J. Floyd King, our present n. 81, 4
AM IA possession u aprinted uotics q
your contest for bic seat, IL which
you assert the following, namely
That the registered vote Of this parish
stands, Republicans, 1850, and Dem-
ocrats 1877 md TINT Gen. King 70.
ceived Ia last election 1868 votes, and
only l6O for yourself. And you fur
ther assert, "or expectt to prove that
Gen. King did not receive 1868 votes
on the second day ofNovember, 1880,
and that by means Of riolencc, istimi-
dation, murder and fraud, tho Re-
publican vote Of Claiborne parish
was crushed and sapprcssed.' This
portion Of your proposition, or, more
properly, your allegation, has been
branded as q damnable falsehood and
sent TO the world as such, In public
print. by the commissioners and
clerks Of election.
Why1,now stoop 30 low NJ to CIV
you o puny notice before the public
is, that you say YOU expect to prove
fraud in the registration Of voters In
the parish Of Claiborne DO you
not know that you lied when you
wrote thate Can II or does II not
teach the world that you know how
to lie, and so willing to do til That
mercenary ends, not honor, prompts
1t? Now remember, TINT wherever
justice reigns, or honor holds sway,
you must and will ever stand as q
dirty and filthy satire on the handi.
work Of q good, just God. Yes; yot
say you "oxpect to prove fraud II
the registration Of this parish 4
you have money enough you may OBJ
tain some one to so perjure himself
If you succeed, yours ~ well as hi
freedom IL al outrage to dungeon
bars rs well as Il shame to the uni
form and most leaky cell IN this o.
any other State penitentiary. Shame
shame on you. TO contemplate 20,
is, that your makeup was but tin
scurvy offerings, or Shiny discards
from the sloughing scabs ofa diseased
skunk. regret it. handle thu
tenderly, feeling thnt you stan'
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, by earth shamcd
while II big, wide hell sbudders t
know it must afford room for SO con
tcmptiblc shape. Could the dew
listen to prayer, would earnestl
plead that you might not be flung Il
that midnight, yea, in that nidnigl
of bcyonds, but would soelcyatc you
or promote you, that you might q
least become n dIslignred spittoon /
His realms for the reception Of til
most sinking spittle Of the tilthie'
diseased Of the damned.
] have waited patiently for you
correct your falschood touching I'll
registration of this parish, but as 20
, have not to this date, now | do. I'll
registration Of the parish Of Claiborl
for the year 1850 was fair. perfc'
and complete, and no man can hol
} estly deny it'
II. G. MITCHELL,
Assessor and Registrar for Claiborl
, parish.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-03-26

1t Is estimated that upwards Of n
l,ali million Of i'm migrants from Ep-
rope, will reach America during this
year. II the ox.team men and pull
bucks eau be nude to subside, the
South stands n chance Of increasing
her population and peopling her
waste lands.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-03-26

RAILROAD TAx--With but one dis
senting voice, the people Of Lexing-
ton, Miss, voted n Tux Of twenty-five
thousand dollars, to construct q rail-
road to DEMONSTRATION. The ox.team
men, evidently, with old John Browns
body, arc Wondering In the grave.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-03-26

Merchandise purchased in New Or
leans has begun to arrive at Little
Rock, via the new Arkansas Valley
Short Line Railway.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-03-26

The stalwarts and the Grant men
are working up Logan for President
in 1884 and Robert Lincoln in 1883.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-03-26

Hon. Levi p. Morton is to be Min
lister plenipotentiary to France.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-16
The Organization of the senate

The artfIl manner in which Senator
Hill, of Georgia, succeeded in finding out
who and what General Malone was on
Monday cooled the ardor of his side of
the house very much. The question of
the constitutional majority" being
settled, the question remains as
to how long the Senate must
wait. The temporary majority will
not, it is understood, cause any delay after
the actual majority shall be present in the
Senate Chamber. Senators Cameron, of
Wisconsin, and MeDill, of Iowa, being in
their seats, it remains only for General
Edgerton, of Minnesota, to arrive and for
Mr.. Frye's election to be recognized by
the Senate. General Edgerton will az
rive this evening. Tomorrow the Senate
will lack but one member, that one being
the Senator from Maine. Mr.. Frye was
chosen yesterday by each branch of the
Maine Legislature, and to-day, in joint
convention, the result will be declared.
His credentials cannot arrive here before
Friday morning. The Democratic side
of the Senate could consent to
his being sworn in tomorrow in
advance of the arrival of his
credentials, as has been done before.
Through some neglect or delay Of the
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-16
Influence.

Considered as an abstract proposition,
influence is a curious thing. 1t begins
early in life to have its effect On the in
dividual and never ends its mission until
helays down his burden at the doorway
of another world, with last appeal for
influence to give him good place in the
higher sphere. But for our present con-
sideration the influence of man upon his
fellow is worth a moments thought. One
who thinks of the effect that little things
or acts have in their relations to events
which follow is staggered by the posi-
bilities suggested. Looking back over our
lives we see that they were not moulded
by our intentions so much as by the in
fuences brought to bear upon us. And
that in our present condition, what
ever it may be, we are sup
ported by influences not of our
own choosing, nor of our choice, perhaps,
but of kind that have come to us and
taken possession, Notwithstanding our
efforts to avoid them or to use others.
Influence is abroad in the world-a great
power; a relation so comprehensive as to
take in all human thoughts, acts, motives,
surroundings, and sensibilities. A word,
q motion, even passivity itself, has its in
huence on our fellows and ON ourselves.
We cannot live without giving and re-
ceiving influence from moment to mo-
ment. 1t exists not only in every human
being, but in every thing; it appeals
through our sensibilities in every direc-
ton, and from every source open to our
senses. In word, influence moves the
world But we did not propose to make
this a philosophic inquiry. A certain
gross Tor more than gross form of infiu
ence is brought to bear just now upon
certain individuals having favors to be-
stow upon poor humanity. 1t is not per-
tinent to the inquiry to state, though
true, that they in turn have influences to
beseech. But it is singular to observe
how influence is made a matter of
barter and trade among men. How it
is recognized among them as valuable
force, ministering to hard necessity.
How they buy and sell it, trading with
like coin in larger or smaller denomina-
tions. A big Office retails for dozen
small ones-they are changed into it, SO
to speak; and rice rersa, a dozen or twenty
small ones buy large one. influence is
the best commodity in the market. And,
after all, its use offers legitimate traffic
which nature itself indorses. It is the
custom for some to ridicule it, while at the
same time they practice it, for they can
not do otherwise. But the sensible man
recognizes its value, and it is fair property
for him to use in a fair way. But there
is counterfeit as well as genuine infiu-
ence current. The latter is coined of
hypocrisy, and is put into use by deceit.
That there is much of this coin afoat
cannot be denied, while it is equally true
that the honest article has a genuine
ring, and no man who is so happy as to
possess itneed be ashamed to put it forth.
It is the coinage of his good works.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-16
PERSONALITIES.

HoN. GEORGE E. SPENCER, of Alabama,
is in town.
THOMAS A. HALL, the manager for John
S. Clarke, is at Wizards.
SENATOR DAVID DAVIS does not seem to
be half as heavy as he was when held in suspen-
sion
PRESIDENT GARFIELD's mother and chill
dren are to spend the summer at their Mentor
home.
AMERICANS in Paris are pleased with
the nomination of Levi P Morton as Minister to
France.
GENERAL STEWART l.. WooDFoRD, ofNeW
York, Will deliver the oration ON class day for
the class of 81 of Wesleyan University June q.
None of the Presidents except Grant
have exceeded Garfield in reticence, and at the
same time none have equaled him in eloquence
YALE COLLEGE began comforting degrees
in I7O2, and since that time has given them to
II 1,939 individuals exclusive of 9oS honorary de-
greeS.
One of the novelties Of Her Maiesty's
Theatre, Drury Lane, in London, this season, will
be the imperSonation of Leoaogd, in Fidelio," by
Nilsson.
THE Miss Tollemache to whom Mr.
Herbert Gladstone is with probability reported en-
gagged is grand daughter of the late Earl of Dy-
SaTt, who left her 81 000,G00.
MR. ENoCH FOSTER and wife, of New
buryport Mass, celebrated their golden wedding
on the9th instant In all the fifty years there has
been but one death in their family.
Pc SENATOR MAHoNE has voted with the
Republicans, and Senator Davis peers over from
the Democratic side of the fence and says "oh
my, what partisan!'-N York Tribune.
Posi- CHAPLAIN DAVID WILSON, U. S. A..
stationed at Fort Meade, D. t. is in the city on a
two months leave of absence DR.. Wilson is
stopping at No. lila Eleventh street northwest.
HANLAN's offer to give Courtney fifteen
seconds start in ffye-nile race on Toronto Bay
affords the famous carpenter -sculleF of Union
Springs chance to meet the champion Oh favor
able terms.
MICHAEL BoYToN, the Land Lacquer
now notorious through England and Ireland, is a
brother of Paul Boyton, the swimmer, and was
once the owner of a japanese curiosity shop in
New York.
Mr.. ISRAEL SELLERS owns a farm in
Chester County, Pennsylvania, which was origin
ally cleared by of his ancestors and was decided
to him by william Penn. 1t has remained in the
family ever since.
ALL the New England Senators except
those from Vermont have signed a recommends
ton for Dr.. Loring for Commissioner of Agri-
culture. The yermonters are reported to favor the
retention Of Mr. LIE Due
Miss GENEvIEvE WARD, the actress. saws
that crusade ought TO be made sgainst palace
car companie for not having special cars for
ladies. The present herding together she says, is
shocking to a modest woman, and is violation of
decency and self respect.
The late Drouyn de L'Huys is said to
have been the most decorated man in Europe He
had 15O croSses-too many to fit in the lid of his
coffin. He was tall man, thin correct, rich, and,
under every Circumstance, dignifed
THE Hon. r. G. Winthrop is to make
the address upon the Inauguration Of story's statue
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-16
Our River Front to the Frout.


Again the dismal subject of the infer
nal flats in front of our city has been
agitated-this time by Senator Ransom,
of North Carolina, in the form of a Senate
resolution that the Committee on Com
merce be instructed " to inquire into the
condition of the Potomac River front OF
the city of Washington and of the navl-
gability of said river, the effect of bridges
across the same upon navigation, floods
and health of the city, and report at the
next session of the Senate what steps, if
any, ought, in its opinion, to be taken in
reference thereto" &c.
We can hardly believe that any infor-
nation is necessary in response to the
first part Of the resolution. The condi-
ton of the Potomac River front is already
well enough known. In any ordinary
stage Of water there is channel shifting
around of varying depth, and on its mar
gins great stretches of ooze and mud. If
old Charon ever finds the near bank of
the Styx in such condition as is the
Potomac River front of the city of Wash
ington" he will throw up his license and
sell his boat. AS to the nayiga-
bility of said river, the skillful throw
ing of the lead enables the bold
navigator bound for Georgetown to
feel his way along the so-called chan
mel to mis- destination. As to the effect
of bridges across the river, it is scenic and
grand to degree seldom witnessed On
this continent. The bridge is gigantic
and thoroughly constructed dam, and
if the river cannot get through it, why
then it can go around by the way of
Pennsylvania avenue. The effect of the
bridge upon the health of the city cannot
well be estimated until the close of the
present year; but there is no reason to
doubt that the floods in the city caused
last month by the Long Bridge
across the Potomac will deal death
and destruction among the people
in the southern portion of the
city to an extent most beneficial to un-
dertakers and cemetery associations.
As to the reporting of u steps, if any,"
necessary to be taken, let us hope that
the Committee On Commerce may be able
to add one more proposition to
the many which have gone before,
and that from them all Congress may
be able to give the matter such vigor
GUS overhauling that after it adjourns the
Senate may feel called upon again, in an
extra executive session, to adopt reso-
luton calling for more information and
more advice as to steps, if any, that may
be deemed necessary to abate the nasty,
inodorous, Shiny, noxious nuisance now
under the nose of Congress and the eiti-
zens of and visitors to Washington.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-16
TIE
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN
FOR 1851.
Pr sP = Gtus.
FOR 1851.

The NATIONAL REPUBLICAN begins the
nep gear ulder ,aeW management and with
Rsw niateriot
u aeiH be a staZtcart Republican journal.
II miH be the best ,ae,espaper in The District
Of Columbia.
Il ,riH furnish during he sessions Of Con-
gress a satisfactory report Of the proceedings,
and i"iH at all times giue complete Information
ofGie Official doings IN all Departments Of The
GOvef4ment.
Il 'HiN gire all interesting Information that
can be legitinratety obtained concerning the
Intentions and policies Of the ruling pOacsr.
In District affairs ii 'rW kaog only the best
Interests Of the people upon eeIose JarOT It re-
lies, and aciH at oil times cooperate ayith pro-
geasi,s citi,ssas, agitkou regard to their polit-
icaI predictions, arho hare measures to pro-
p0ss e"d advenee for The improvement Of the
National Capital.
n ,oH furnish daily record Of all the in
teresting social ersr,ts Of the city, making its
society department q special feature.
II ssFN gire telegTopIic aeers from all paris
Of The aoorld reached Gy the ariTes, and an its
editorials and foreign, domestic, and city Teacs
will keep pace pith the times.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-16

Of Prescott upon Bunker Hill, on June II. He is
also tomake the chief speech at the Yorktowneele-
bration-thus commemorating in one year both
the earlier and later battles of the Revolution
MRs. J. w. MAcKEY is mentioned by
the Paris Figaro as pretty brunette whose ex-
preston ard whose figure recall the Princess Met
ternich. Figaro declares that, happily for : la
famile Mackey," she possesses remarkable
amount of good sense with which to guide 1t
through the PaTisian ocean of society.
Mrs. OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES, JR., IS
known in Boston as worker of wonderful en-
broidery. She has just sold bit of her own de-
sign for 800. 1t represents the lower sash OF a
window, through which the staElit Charles River
is seen. The surface is dark-blue satin, in three
frames of ebony TO represent the window frame.