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Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-12
ATTENTION, BoYs,

The subjoined extract, from the
Pointe Coupee Banner, affords an
example Of the productiveness Of the
soil of this section that should bring
it to the serious notice Of young men
all overthe country. A careful esti-
mate Of the returns to the producers
in this particular instance will show
that the boys realized a net proceed
of over twelve hundred dollars for
their labor, after deducting for their
board and all other incidental expen-
ses. What other calling followed by
young men in this country will re-
turn half as much ? We dare say
there is none.
People in every section of this
broad Union will do we'll to ponder
over the great advantages this coun-
try affords to Industrious immigrants.
On the barren hills of the old States
there are numbers Of this class of
farmers who dig and delve from early
morning till late at night to "make
ends meet" when, by coming here,
they could lay up money with one
half the labor expended for tho inevi-
table "rainy day.
Friends, send this item off and let
the good people elsewhere see it:
Two young sons of our esteemed
fellow citizen Paul Joffrion, Esq, plan
ted and cultivated during the present
year 4 acres Of cane, l2 acres OF cot
ton and 10 or IL acres of corn. They
spent on labor to assist them in scra-
ping and picking cotton not over 500.
From this crop they have already ship
ped lo heavy bales of cotton and have
gathered and housed about 225 bar
rels Of corn, they will ship at least
four more bales Of cotton and from
their cane they will get at the very
lowest calculation 4 hogshead of sugar
and propo1tionate quantity Of mo-
lasses. This is a very good showing
for white boys and False River lands.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-12
THE GOVERNORS PROCLAMA.
TION.

Elsewhere will be found Governor
McEnery's proclamation conyening
the Legislature in extra session at
New Orleans, instead Of Baton Rouge,
the seat Of government designated by
the Constitution.
That the legality Of the action Of
the Legislature, under the circum-
stances, will be disputed, no reason
able person can doubt.
The Supreme Court will then have
to decide whether expediency is a
cause sufficient tojustify the Cover
nor in disregarding the letter Of the
Constitution which bears upon the
subject.
Whether it will take the response
bility Of the Governors error upon
its shoulders, by lodging The ques-
ton or by declaring that the excep-
ton should guide the rule, or that
the spirit overshadows the plain let
ter of the Constitution, remains to
be seen.
We imagine that if it decides that
the Governors action was legal, it
will reverse those fundamental prin-
ciples of law which have heretofore
controlled the jurisprudence Of the
world.
The action of the Court in this con-
nection, will be watched with very
great interest by those competent to
Judge as well as by the people them
selves.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-12

In certain minister's family the con-
vcrsation turned upon the character of a
baby. Why was the baby so naughty |?
TIE brother, who had reached the age
of IL and was staidyingthe steam-engiue
in his intervals of catechisu, gave vent
to his orthodoxy in the following sug-
gestive inquiry; HPapa, as We all inher-
it the sin of Adam, and the baby is such
a little fellow, is there not greater
pressure Of SIN to the square inch in the
baby than in the rest of US"
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-12

The telegraphic news is the effect that
the Democrats have carried the State of
Mississippi by probably $4,000 majority,
New York by $4,000, while the Readius-
tiers have probably carried Virginia.
Wisconsin goes Republican by a very
reduced majority, as also Pennsylvania.
The Democrats have made some gains of
members in the New Jersey Legislature.
Astor, Republican, is beaten by Flower,
Democrat, in the eleventh congressional
district of New York.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-12

We gather further particulars II
Tho election riot 4 Landerdala [ INN.
S, ~. s 60, ~ e,,,c,r;., ....s,.,
.s' s.'ss.' ato.n '''' lo.'0"ine speoss.
20 the \. Y. democrat, under date q
tie 9th inst.
The day has passed no to this hour.
19:45 p. n. without anything han.
peninc worthy Sof note. Tyerythinc
il quiet, and there ID not much dan.
ger Of any further trouble since the
fiQht at vanca,s ho1se hetween the
sSherifss posse from This city and
Vance and his negroes Tuesday eve
ming, in which the 8 rioters were badly
worsted. The negroes have become
much alarmed and are hiding out
from their homee in the woods The
Sheriff and pOese are ont; after the
real offenders acainst the law. and Il
is hardly believed that thew can
evade him. A part 81 the posse have
Just arrived. bringing with them
Matt Malone, ofthe black fiends. who
was 4 perfect devil in Tuesdav Morn
ing's fight at the polls. Mr. Vince
Seg,ars, who was shot in that ficht.
but who is still alive. saws that Ma.
lone fred six, deliberate shots al him.
and eye-witnesses testify that he was
merciless. brutal and unnatural a
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-12

The Military Commission, which is
investigating the conduct of the Ninth
Massachusetts, at Richmond, Va, has
gathered in substance that from so to rs
of the men went about the streets in
sulting ladies, promenading arm in arm
with colored women of the town, and
otherwise behaving in disgraceful
manner. What the report and recon.
mendations will be has not yet trans.
pired.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-12

VII. 70 enact i law 81 81 laws t.
put ID force article AZ Of the constisu-
tion Of the State Of Louisiana.
VIII. To enact a law or laws dis
posing Of unappropriated balances in
the State treasury, and to transfer
said amounts to the general fund, or
to make special appropriations Of the
the same.
TX. Joint resolutions continuing
the business of one session into an
other, as unfinished business.
x. Also to enable the Senate to
advise as to all appointments in Of
fee, in accordance with article SO oi
the constitution.
In accordance with said article ~
Of the constitution, the special session
is limited to a period Of twenty days,
and the same is hereby called for that
period, the power to legislate being
limited by the said article to the OBJ
jects hereinabove specially enumer-
ated.
Thus given under my hand and the
seal Of the State Of Louisiana, this,
seventh |, y Of November, A. D. 1881.
S. D. McENERY,
Governor of Louisiana.
Will, A. STRONG. Secretary Of State.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-12

and proceeded to vance's house,
when he demanded a surrender.
John Vance came out defantly and
was killed while in the act Of point
ing a gun at the posse. During the
firing which followed, A. s. Warren,
Of Meridian, one Of the posse and an
estimable citizen, was killed. Ed
Vance, with thirty or forty negroes
thereupon ran off into the woods.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-12

The doctor who is health officer, and
the other who is president of the board
efhealth, at Key West. having disagreed,
go much about the existence of yellow
fever, that they grew SO far apart as to
finally come together with fist and skull.
The damage was light.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-12
THE GOVERNORS PROCLAMA.
TION.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT., I
State of Louisiana.

J
In accordance with Article 72 Of
the Constitution of the State of Louis
lana, authorizing the Governor to
convene the General Assembly on
extraordinary occasions, l, SAMUEL
DOUGLASS MCENERY, Governor of
the State Of Louisiana, have thought
proper, in view Of existing grave
emergencies to issue this my proc
lamation, convening the General AS
sembly of this State in extra and spec
ial session at the State House in New
Orleans, on Monday, the 5th day of
December, 1881, for the purpose of
legislating upon the following named
subjects, to-wit:
/. To enact a law or laws making
appropriations to defray the ordinary
expenses Of the government to pay
the interest OH the public debt, to
support the public schools, UNIVERSE
ties and public charities in the State
of Louisiana for the years 1882, 1883 !
to make appropriations concerning
the State House, and for the redemp-
ton of State-House warrants, and
for the removal of the seat of gov
ernment.
II. To enact a law or laws to levy
collect and enforce payment of an
annual license tax upon all persons,
associations of persons and corpora
tons, pursuing any trade, profession
vocation, calling or business, except
those expressly exempt from such tax
by articles 206 and 2G7 Of the consti-
tuition.
III. 70 enact a law or laws to pro-
vide an annual revenue for the State
Of Louisiana, by leyying annual taxes
on all property not exempted by the
constitution from taxation, and to
provide the methods of assessing and
collecting the same, and enforcing the
payment thereof.
Nv. To enact a law or laws to pro-
vide for the collection of all back
taxes or licenses due the State of
Louisiana; to provide for the sale Of
all property forfeited to the State, or
sold 10 the State for delinquent taxes
or licenses; to provide for the en-
forcement of judgments for taxes or
licenses rendered in favor of the State
for taxes or licenses.
V. To enact a law or laws to pro-
vide for costs, fees, lam charges, and
the judicial expense fund in the par
isll Of Orleans.
VI To enact a law or laws to
lease, sell, exchange, or otherwise
dispose of the State-house building
known as the ST. Louis HOTEL in the
city of New Orleans; to insure the
same, and to make an appropriation
for the repairs and insurance already
affected.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-12

Terrible loss Of life and property, by
recent floods, is reported from Spanish
Honduras. Five hundred lives were
lost and one million dollars damage done
to the railroads.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-12

President Arthur has an idea that At
torney-General McVeagh, ought to at
tend in person to the Guiteau and Star
Route cases. The latter thinks that ''it's
too thin,' and is not part of his bust
DpaS
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-12
NEW YoRK AGAIN IN LINE.

There is life in the old land yet,
and the Democratic party has demon
strated very clearly that it's front is
unbroken. Though the Readjusters
and Republicans have succeeded in
carrying Virginia, the Democrats
have routed their opponents, horse,
foot and dragons, who, owing to
to the party divisions then existing
in the Democratic ranks, elected MIR.
Garfield in 1880.
Not only have the Democrats elect
ed their State ticket in New York,
but they have also secured a majori-
ty in both houses of the General AS
sembly.
The pivotal State is again well in
line in the Democratic army, which,
cheered by this success, will close its
ranks tightly for the grand battle Of
1884.
1t is very plain that the Republi-
can party whipped by Tilden in 1876,
and barely saved in 1880, by
means of the governmental machine,
cannot long resist the persistent and
powerful assaults that it's stubborn
adversaries are making upon it year
after year.
With all the disadvantages the
Democratic party makes an ugly fight
at all times and everywhere. And
it is fair to presume that the day is
not far distantwhen the Republican
cohorts will be routed and remain
broken for long time to come.
There isn't a thinking man. who
won't concede that if the machinery
of government was in the hands of
the Democratic party, its opponents
wouldn't stand any more chance for
supremacy than a bob-tailed bull
does to be easy during fly time.
The Democratic party has accept
ed with good grace its defeat of 1880,
but it knows its strength and it is
coming back to the front with its
centre New York, thoroughly reform
ed and reorganized.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-12

A newspaper advertisement reads as
dollows: "Wanted-A saddle horse for
lady weighing about $50 pounds"
Another reads: "Wanted-A young man
to take charge of pair of horses of a
religious turn of mind"
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-12
THE RESULT OF THE ELECTIONS.
New Orleans Democrat.

VhE HEDULT Of I'M II EAECIAONSs
New Orleans Democrat.
The lessons to be drawn from the
elections this year are few and unin-
structive. This was essentially an
"off year." noS only because few
national interests were involved, but
because the people have had so much
politics Of late that they are disposed
to somewhat neglect their political
duties. The result has been a short
vote everywhere, even in States like
Mississippi, where great public inter-
ests were involved in the result. This
lack of interest seems to have been
greatest in the North. Thus, in the
city Of New York, notwithstanding
an interesting loca | fight over the
municipal Offices, there is a falling
off of over 70, 600 votes. In Massachu-
setts, Connecticut, Wisconsin and
Minnesota the election is similarly
colorless. The Democrats have
gained in one section and the Repub-
licans in another, but the general re-
sultshas been favorable to the former.
New York IS of more interest.
"The Empire State" again joins the
Democratic ranks, never, let US hope,
to again desert them. The victory is
a great one, as the Democrats have
succeeded in carrying the Legislature
as well as the State ticket-something
most unusual. Any vacancy in the
Senatorial representation from that
State, therefore, will be filed by a
Democrat, and the swapping around
proposed, by which Conkling should
be returned to the Senate, will be
prevented. The "Stalwarts" will un-
doubtedly claim the honor of this
Democratic victory and declare that
their lukewarmness brought it about.
That they are not wholly correct in
this is proved by the tact that the
Stalwart candidates were the worst
slaughtered. All the efforts of Conk-
ling failed to elect Astor; and a dis
trict which has been one ef the strong
est Republican in the State goes Dem
ocratic by an overwhelming majority
"a defeat which will make Congress
exceedingly close.
The Mississippi election is another
one of special interest to our people,
in view Of the desperate efforts made
by the so-called Fusion party,
composed Of all the political odds and
ends and sOreheads in the State, with
a Fusion platform and a mixed ticket.
to defeat the Democratic party. As
usual, this combination has failed, and
Gen. Lowry will be elected by the
respectable majority of $4,000, with a
nearly solidly Democratic Legislature
to back him.
But the grand battle was in Vir-
ginia, where the Republican party
made a most desperate fight to cap
ture the State. Malone was backed by
Federal patronage, well supplied with
funds raised in every Custom House
in the country, and had combined
majority Of 1900 on his side. The
regular Democracy Of Virginia had,
therefore, desperate odds against them.
They have managed to reduce this
majority more than 10000 votes, in
the face Of the strongest backing for
Malone from the administration, such
a backing as he can never hope to Sc
cure in another election. The Legis-
lature will be very close. It is to be
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-12

Esposito, the Italian bandit, through
attorneys, has instituted suit for the
recovery of some twenty thousand dol
lars from two Italian merchants of the
city of New Orleans.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-12

A convict and a freight train collided
on the 9Th inst, near Crockett, Texas.
From ten to fifteen cars were wrecked
and number of the convicts were bu-
ried under the ruins. Nine others es-
caped during the confusion.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-12

The grand jury OF New Orleans recon-
mends the licensing of houses of pros
titution.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-12

The Administration is putting in
heavy work for the Readjusters in Vir-
ginia. Their main effort will be to Sc
cure the Legislature. The Democrats
claim the election by 10, 600 majority.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-12
STOLEN.
SIO REWARR.

CTOLEN--Trom the undersigned on the
- night of tile I'd inst, q Light Hay Mare,
Of short, heavy-set form, brsnded &c. G. '.on
right shoulder; on her right hip bone she has
white spot about the size Of silver dollar she
is about ten pears Of age. The above reward
will be paid fpr her delivery to ms at Baton
Rouge, or where can get possession Of her,
SAMUEL PEARSON.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-12

elias your sister got son or q daugh-
teri" asked an Irishman of friend.
t'Upon my life," was the reply, II don't
know yet whether I'm an uncle or an
aunt.D y
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-12

The U. s. Minister at Santiago has
informed the Chilians that his govern
ment will not interfere in the pending
negotiations with Peru.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-12

A negro named Bob Williams is re-
ported to have been lynched in Green
vile county, S. G., for an assault COM
mltted on white girl eight years old.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-12

Gen. 6. M. Dodge said recently that
New Orleans wOuld have all rail COM
munication with San Francisco by the
first of January.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-12

Thirty Pullman car conductors were
fired cut of their places on the 9th inst,
"the Lord knows for what" says the
New Orleans Times.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-12

Maggie Brown, young woman, who
had been betrayed by her lover, CON-
mitted suicide at Dallas, Texas, re-
Gently.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-12
/ FOR SAFE.



TyO FURTHER THE GINHRAL INTER.
j est Of the Hollywood Central Factory, We
have Oonclnded to offer for aals II desifablo
tracts, the larger portion Of ths plantstion
cnIt,vats nH suosr sane Viii fnS sbis =
possessing rare advantages for investnent.
Terms liberal. Apply to 81. Won PHUL.
4 SPLENDID HOME IN MAGNOLIA,
III Miss. For location and beauty it ID not
exCelled on tho Railroad from New 0rleAns 10
Jackson Miss Also. 800 acres Of pine land,
80 in cultivation, well adapted to truck farm
ing, and would make 6ne sheep ranch
Would exchange for property in Baton Rouge
or small farni near the town limits. Win be
sold at q great bargain. Just the very place
for delightful and healthy summer residcnce
being located near clear running streams that
are bordercd On either side " beautiful groyes.
For particulars, apply to Messrs W. A. Lee
Sueur and Z. W. Conerly Baton Rouge.
E. MCNAIR Magnolia, Miss.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-12

"Six Girls" is the title Of the latest
novel. 1t is expected that sequel en-
titled sour Broken Gate" will be issued
soon.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-12

Lieut.. Commander G. II. Wright, is
eeported to have died of yellow fever at
Key West, on the 5th inst.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-12

The Capitol of the State of Texas,
was consumed by fire on the 9th inst.
Fire was first discovered In the At
torney- Generals Office. Valuable re-
cords were destroyed, though enough
was saved to make a correct record
of the State Government. The plans
of the new Capitol were saved.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-12
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carefully and scientifically adapted to correct
imperfections Of sight. The best pebble Or
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instruments in this line carefully repaired.
Send for illustrated catalogue containing "Use-
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Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-12

Farming as profession will rank
high or low, according to the brain
force employed therein.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-12

Charles Ward, one-legged negro,
who assaulted German girl, at Gal
weston, has been sentenced to behanged,
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-12

Ex-Governor Scott, of South Carolina,
has been acquitted of the murder Of
young Drury, at Napoleon, Ohio.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-12
g. w. CHAMBERS,
Blacksmith u! V!l.IH'|gt.,
BATON ROUGE. LA.

BAUM hUUuE, La.
A LII KINDS OF REPAIR WORK DONE
~ with neatneas and dispatch, Manufacturer
Of all kinds Of Bolts and Plates for bridges and
buildings, etc. Plough work specially. Par
ticular attention given to Horse Shoeiug. Agent
for ShoenbuFger's Patent ROadster
or Snow HhOe--does not clog or I'll with
and Rims 'ed Of ali % sizes in general use. Extra
sizes supplied on the shortest notice.
Shop ON st. Francis street, opposite
MrN. Walsh'a store
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1881-01-19

Ethan Allen Esq, the jolly resi-:
dent metlbcr Of the firm of John
son, Alleh & Co., arrived home on
Monday, tfdm trip of business
and pleasui:V; tb his old stamping
ground, around Eau Clair, Wis.
He says he is glad to get hack
again, and is just as fat did hearty
It's lie ever was;
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1881-01-19
-, Notice 81 Finaf Proof.
U. S. LAND OFFICE.
CrooIston, Mimi. Jan. 3: 1881

:, CrooEston, Ninn:, JIn: 5; 1851.
Notice i. hereby given, that the following
named settler has filled tiotice Of his intention
to make final proof in support ofhfs claim, and
that said proof will be iiiade before the Regis.
ter q Receiver at Crookston Minn., on the 1ith
day of February, 1881; viz: ARCHY BROWN;
D: 6: No. SsSl, for the sw4 ne. and nv \
following witnesses to prove his continuous
residence upon. and cultivation of said land viz:
+ Whitney, G. 4 Whitney. j NJ Brown, siid
John Kiyel al of Tamarac z. O. Marshall Co:
MINI.
I'll Tnos. c. st1ApLE1Gn, Register
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1881-01-19

Now is your time to get your
reading matter: Take yohr home
paper, and you o',ght also li,'tst4fss An
other, and we would fssS{lilliend
the Pioneer Press as the oEher, as it
is olle Of the best papefs plli)l'shet1
west of Chicago. See elseHhere
the prize Of the two:
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1881-01-19

temperance meeting was held ut the
school house, on Friday evening last, it being
open lodge, large number attended, we arriv-
cd rather late, and only had the pleasure Of
hearing the last half of the entertainments
an essay was read by Mr.. George McCrca, he
did great credit to his subject, as he does every
thing he undertakes. The next on the pro-
gramme,was play entitled 'Maud's Revenge,
or Yielding to Tcmptation." Which was very
able rendered, in tho whole, but it was thought
by many to have been rather abruptly ended.
If there had been another act, showing the
| contrast between the two homes, it wOul / have
been very appropriate. After the play there
was letter read which was not upon the even
ings programme, nor was it understood by q
large number of those present, VIC tliG,ight it
| rather out of order. The next meeting will
be held in two weeks. The following will be
the programmes
Opening Song, BY the Society.
An Address, Mr.. James Stewart.
Essay, Mr.. Il. W. Rossman.
Dialogue, MIR. Geo. McCrca and Miss
Julia Chansbh.
In Tie last piece tic parties named are the two
principal characters.
Charley Manscl removed from Floretire,
Goodhuc county, to Crookston, last sprifg.
On the morning of December 2Sth, he went
out.iunting, expecting to return the same
evening. His brother at Frontcnsc has been
informed that Charley has been missing ever
storm which occurred on that day,[Lake City
Leaders
This week Mr.. Mansel came into
the office and showed us the above
clipped from the Leader, and says
that on that day did not find snow
enough to loose anything, and also
that lie has not seen snow storEl
since he came up to this county.
Those living i'll the southern part
of the State, think when they have
a little snow there that we, up on
the upper edge, must be completely
buried, which is not the case. Come
up to Marshall Co., if you waut to
escape the blockades and snow
storms and where they raise 40
bushels to the acre.
We have completed arrangement
| with the publishers Of the M1SsK:
sofa FARMER whereby we can fur.
nish that paper and the SHEAR at
the extraordinary price Of $3.50 per
year. The Minnesota Farmer is a
large eight-page. paper, containing
forty y,eight columns, published
monthly, and filled with choice
reading matter, having q: Stock,
Agricultural, Dairy; Sheep and
Wool, Poultry and Home depart
ment, with large amount of nis-
cellaneous matter, specially devo.
ted to the varied interests of the
new northwest. It lis paper
worthy Of the general, support and
patfbnage of the beoble~ Of this sec
tion: Send III your names.