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Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-10-27
OH, MIR. LINCOLNi

For over two years, the valuable
U. S. barracks and grounds, in this
city, have been abandoned by the
troops of the United States. In the
meantime, the weeds have invaded
the open spaces and the bats and
owls established their domicile in the
handsome, spaciousl and valuable
buildings, which formerly gave COM
Portable abodes to the officers and
men stationed at this post.
The solitary Sergeant in charge OF
this once beautiful domain, mon
arch of all he surveys, left without
means to keep the grounds clear OF
the wild weeds or to repair the fast
decaying buildings, Can do no more
than to prevent their demolition by
those who would not scruple to help
themselves by carrying off the costly
materials with which they have been
erected.
The predecessor of Dir. Lincoln:
taking a broad and practical view Of
the situation, had allowed the pro
fessors of the Louisiana State Uni
| versity aud Agricultural College
| which the National government by
it's legislation has sought to foster, to
occupy the vacated and useless build.
ings, provided they would keep then
in. repair.
For many months several of these
professors dwelled therein, much tC
theirs and to the advantage of the
government.
As soon as Mr.. Lincoln became the
head Of the War Department, he re-
versed the order of his predecessor
and notified the professors that they
must move away, without assigning
any reason for the order.
He has since written that he issued
the order, because other parties rep
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-10-27
WHOSE FAULT Is IT?
Will state Treasurer Burke Please
Answer.

When Major Burke, some time ago,
showed that the estimated receipts in
cash would not amount to much more
than sixty-fve per cent of the appro-
priations made by the General Assem-
bly, for the years 1880 and 1881, the
cause for the depreciation of State
warrants was satisfactorily explained.
Of course, no reasonable person could
expect him to pay one dollar war
rant with sixty-fve cents.
II our memory serves US well, we
recollect that Major Burke adopted
the equitable plan Of paying a pro-
rata of the cash receipts to the hold
ers of State warrants, and that he,
from time to time, called on the said
warrant holders to come up and re-
ceive said pro-rata.
In the financial statements render
ed by the Capitol Commissioners, we
do not remember to have seen any
acknowledgement that they had re-
ceived such pro-rata shares OF the
cash distributed among warrant hold
ers.
The Commission would certainly
haye been greatly assisted, and the
State very much benefited, had these
per centages in cash been paid theni
on the warrants they have sold and
on those they have pledged as collat.
erals for the moneys borrowed, fol
which they have paid the required
interests.
Whose fault is it that the Commits
| sion has failed to collect the pro-rata
| due on the warrants issued by thu
State for rebuilding the Capitol?
If it is the fault of the tinancia
agents of the Commission they ough
to call on the State Treasurer, will
such warrants as they still have OIL
hand, for the pro-rated amount, whic1
he, no doubt, has set aside for thi
purpose, which ought to or will sool
amount to more than the $4,000 boz
rowed from the Fiscal Agent at til
rate of per cent. interest.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-10-27
ANOTHER ADVOCATE FOR AN
EXTRA SESSION.
New ORLEANS, Oct. "a, 1881.

New ORLEANS, Oct. "a, 1881.
EDITOR CAPIToLrAN-I was much
interested in reading an article in
yesterdays Democrat in reply to the
CAPIToLIAN on the subject Of an ex-
ira session. Not being a Legislator,
take it for granted that the able edi-
tor Of the Democrat is correct when
he assures us that it will take fifteen
whole days to get any bill through
the Legislature, but this seems to me
only to increase the need of an extra
session. AS the constitution restricts
a call session to twenty days, could
not the Governor call for ten days
longer or make a second call if a new
revenue and license bill could not be
passed and signed in fifteen days. A
large deficiency exists each year un-
der the present laws, as all know, but
preferred warrant holders, and unless
an extra session is called this same de-
fciency must necessarily exist during
1852, as licenses must be paid, and an
assessment made, before the next reg
ular session of the General Assembly
and it seems to me that even if an
extra session did nothing more than
repeal the existing laws respecting
licenses and assessments. SO as te
render them imperative for 1882, I'm.
til a regular session could, in regular
order. in the constitutional sixty days
make new and effective ones, it woult
save the deficiency of 5000, 900 to thu
State, and more than pay for the ex
ira expense.
/ This seems to me to meet the cbjec
tons of Senator Leake, that appro-
priations can only be made for two
years, and Of your able contemporary
"the best of our dailies," the Demo
crat. OBSERVER.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-10-27
FOR SALE!
A Splendid Chance.

n SRlcDOAO OuUnCcs
A TRACT OF LAND ESTABLISHED AS
n Sugar Plantation, situated on False river,
in the parish Of Pointe Coupee, having fifteen
arpents front on False river by eighty arpents
depth between opening lines and containing
1900 arpents, superficial area. The land is
Of the best well ditched and in splendid order,
having been planted in peas every year where
there was no cane and part Of the land having
been planted In cane. There is levee to pro.
tect the fields from overflow and steam drain
ing machine.
Large Brick Sugar House, with powerful
engine and five feet rollers. Juice tanks OF
$4,000 gallon capacity. Iron coolers in thu. pur-
gerry. Draining floor and sheet-iron molasses
tanks. Fine double story dwelling house.
Large stables and large corn house. Twenty.
one double cabins and one blacksmith shop. A
one. story dwelling house On the river bank. A
new and large hay house.
Corn stored in this fall, 2522 barrels; forage,
ample supply Sixteen mules, five 3.mIle carts,
two 4.mule wagons, one small cart and one ier-
sey wagon, four. three and one.horse plows,
stubble digger, Flucks' j j.
Stock OF Sane. Seed to PLAT 80 10 l40 ar.
penis. Plant cane this year lone year stubbe
in 1852, H. making a total area in 1882 Of sl7
arpents.
Price Sa5, 06G - eae.third cash; balance on
easy terms. Apply to j. Millaudon, Pointe
Coupee parish, or to
COURIER & McNAIR, Baton Rouge.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-10-27

resenting public institutions q the
State 81 Louisiana had applied to Be.
permitted to occupy some Of the UNI
occupied buildings. To save the De-
partment from annoyance, Mr.. Lin
coin ordered everybody to leave the
place.
We must say that we expected bet
ter Of him, as a representative Of a
National government, which claims
to extend q paternal care over the
States, whether Of the solid South Or
the loyal North.
We leave it to public opinion to
pronounce Judgment upon Mr.. Lin
coins ungenerous and unfriendly
action.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-10-27

A gentleman of Stewart county,
Georgia, sent for an itinerant doctor,
who, after ingratiating himself into the
confidence of the family sufficient to ac-
complish his hellish purpose, chloWform-
ed the entire family, and then violated
the person of the daughter, a pretty
young woman, took her watch and what
other things he wanted, and left the Sec
ton. The family lost sight of the wretch
and smothered the matter rather than
give publicity to so delicate a subject.
This fellow has now been arrested in an.
other part Of the State, and there are
threats of lynChing by Stewart county
people.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-10-27
HAzING AT ANNAPOLIS.

Much having been said in the pa
pers regarding the reported merciless
hazing of new naval cadets at Annap-
oils, by the older ones, we publish
the following letter from Rear Ad-
miral Rodgers, Superintendent U. S.
Naval Academy, to Hon. VIM. Hunt,
Secretary of the Navy, which throws
a good deal of light on the subject:
S1R-As exaggerated statements
have appeared in the public prints
giving the impression that the acts of
hazing at the Naval Academy in the
last few days were Of an aggravated
and brutal character, think it prop
er to say that none such have come
to my knowledge, nor do | believe
that any such have occurred. The
practice Of hazing usually begins in a
moderate form and increases in vio-
lence as it goes on.
am fully satisfied that the cadets
of the third class were bent on con-
tinuing this unlawful and most un-
worthy practice, until they were sum
marily checked by the action taken
to deprive them Of all opportunity to
carry their intentions into effect.
They were not punished. They were
simply restrained until their good
sense induced them to pledge theil
word of honor that they would be
governed by the law enacted by Con
gress as interpreted by the naval au.
| thorities.
In entering upon what they consid-
er mild form of hazing, the miscon-
duct of the cadets was grave and wor-
thy Of severe punishment, but in q
degree it was less fragrant than hal
been represented aud shall be GLAD
if the fact could be made public.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-10-27
THE PRESIDENT OF THE sENs

We suppose that those who are to
elect o President Of the Senate in
place Of Governor McEnery, will say
thatit is none of our business as to
whom they choose, but as the repre-.
sentative of certain element OF
opinion, we would like to have our
say in the matter. So we say,
COL. GEORGE i. WALTON,
OF CoNCoRDIA.
Col. Walton has gained a wide
spread reputation as an earnest and
honest representative in both houses.
He is a representative of the agri-
cultural interests, and is independent
of all cliques and influences.
Heis gentleman of fine social
ties, of tact and intelligence.
Taking it all in all the Senate
might go much further, and yet fare
worse, in the selection of President
pro tenn. Advocate.
Our confrere could not have sug.
gested a better man for President O
the Senate, than is Col. Geo. L. Wal
ton, whose clear judgment, decision
of character, honesty of purpose ant
great ability, eminently fit HIM fol
the high Office in question. W.
heartily second the Advocates nomi
ration.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-10-27
The city IT Baton Rouge.

The city Of Baton Rouge, the new
mammoth Of the Anchor Line, made q
trial trip this morning, with tho veteran
Capt. Dave Dryden ct the wheel. She
performed most admirably, going to the
foot Of Twelve Mile Island in As min
utes, having Capts. John O'Neil and ].
Ed. Montgomery, of ST. Louis, on board.
She draws barely three feet Of water,
and has tied up at Jacksonville to
await rise and s'falls water" to COM
mence her career in the st. Louis and
New Orleans charlottesville, Octo-
Der 22d.a
From the above it will be seen that
Baton Rouge's floating god-child will
soon appear at orr landing. Would it
not be well for some one to take the
lead in organizing q becoming reception
for the Getty Of Baton Rouge and her
gallant officers!
Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic assists Digestion
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-10-27

chance \ IN Brot 4 I'm Il q
vertised. / Immediately r6alized that
without iron in tho blood, life could not
exist. With trembling anxiety ! ssnt :
servant, who procured for me bottle.
l must have takenit with great fSith,
for almost Immediately felt its benef-
cial effect. Soon alldyspeptlc symptoms
disappeared, my lungs grew strong pains
in the region Of the heart vanished, my
urine became free OF sediment, and in .
word have regained perfect health.
Now feel able to thresh the doctor that
attended me, and really believe onght
| to do it. -
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-10-27

Ex-Governor Morgan, of Now York,
has been appointed and confirmed as
Secretary Of the Treasury. The Presi-
dent sent in his name without his con-
sent, hoping that he would accept if
confirmed. 1t has since been reported
that Gov. Morgan declines the appoint
ment. The President is quoted with
saying that he will not detain the Sen
ate longer than Thursday.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-10-27

A dispatch from Eureka, Nevada says
that James Il. Anderson, who made a
national reputation in Louisiana dnrng
the political troubles of 1876, and who
has lately been editing the Leader there,
was assaulted Monday night by ". ).
Penrose, and beaten over the head Win
a revolver. His wounds may prove
fatal.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-10-27

England has been revenged. Some OF
the American troops who went to the
Yorktown celebration succeeded in dis
grazing themselves by getting drunk
and outswearing the military forces
that some time since made the atmos-
phere of Flanders blue as indigo with
nrOfanity.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-10-27

No wonder Mr. Howe has been so ur-
gently put forward by certain outside
parties for Attorney General. His SON
in-law is leading counsel for the "star
Reuters"
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-10-27

A special dispatch from st. Clairsville,
Ohio, to the lntelligencer says: Satur-
day night. James Weir struck his father,
Gen. James Weir, in the face, knocking
him down, since which time the general
has been unconscious and death is ex-
pected at any moment. The parties are
Che father and brother of George w.
Weir, now in Jail for the murder OF
Sterling Riggs last Christmas. The affair
was occasioned by the refusal OF the Old
gentleman to sign paper giving MS
only daughter to the guardianship of a
lady in town. When informed that the
father would die tn son disappeared.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-10-27

An unusually heavy fall Of rain has
occurred in the Ouachita Valley. At
Monroe, the river rose four feet in "a
hours. Navigation is now fairly re-
opened.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-10-27

The Houston Telegram is authority
for the statement that apaper at Browns
vile Texas, is printed one-half in Span
ish and the other half IN Josh Billings.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-10-27

The First Connecticut Regiment
was received. recently, with every
mark of friendship, by the military
and people Of Charleston, S. C..
Their departure was marked by ex
pressions Of returning brotherly SEN
timent.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-10-27

The striking girls of the Jersey City
Lorillard Tobacco Factory, are to be
nut to extra work, till they make up for
the time lost during their recent strike.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-10-27

Brutus killed Caesar mot that he loved
Caesar less, hat Rome more" Guiteau
killed Garfield, not that he loved him less
but Conkling and Office more.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-10-27

Three robbers attempted to rob the
passengers on the Fort Wayne Railroad
train, but were finally scared OFT by
them, after some shooting.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-10-27

The sanctimonious and much abused
Beecher, has retired from the Christian
Union.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-10-27

Two men have been arrested in Lon
don, charged with intending to assassl-
nate Secretary Forster,
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-10-27

Mrs. Brsdford, sister of President Da-
Wis, aged 81. died on the 22d inst, at
the residence of her daughter, Mrs. u.
T.. Miles, at New Hope, Kentucky.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-10-27

The river opposite Burlington, ILL
nois, is five or six miles wide, from the
late freshets in that State.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-10-27

Baron Erlanger, who controls the great
syndicate, married daughter OF the Gel
ebrated John Slidell who figured during
the late war.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-10-27

The Lord Mayor of Dublin, by his
casting vote negatived the motion OF
% to % to tender the freedom OF that
city to Mr.. Parnell.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-10-27

The funds for the Garfeld's memorial
hospital at Washington has reached the
magnificent sum of 1918.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-10-27

Mrs. Walker Belts, at Smithlield, Ca,
was shot in the head, recently, by her
husband who claims that he "didn't 60
to do it,"
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-10-27

Senator Sherman has introduced %
resolution asking for an investigation
Of the affairs Of the Treasury Depart
ment since 1871.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-10-27

Mr.. Chas. B. Wayman, Erie, Pa,
writes: "My physicians had given me
up to die. They told me my lungs and
liver were all decayed and gone. was
very weak, pale, and emaciated. BY
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-10-27

The strike of the tobacco girls in Jer-
sew City terminated by the strikers go
iar back to work at the old rates.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-10-27
Baron James Rothschild, is dead.

Window has been re-nominatcd for
u. S. Senator.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-10-27

Near Baird, Texas, on the 25th
inst. two cousins, James Joy and
George MILFORD. had desperate
fight in the buggy in which they
were riding, resulting in the killing
of MILFORD by Joy.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-10-27
NJ, JOSBPH'S ACADEMY ,
RatOn ROure.Ia.

Baton Rouge, La.
yy,HIs INSTITUTION, UNDER THE DI.
rection of the Sisters Of St. J0sephs, is
situated short distance from the river, in q
very healthy locality.
The course of study includes all the higher
as also the elementary branches Of the English
and French languages. Every attention is given
to the politeness ncalth and comfort Of the pupils
The Academic year begins on the First
Monday Of September, and closes about
the latter part Of June.
TERMS.
Board, tuition and washing per annum. $50 90
Music, Painting and Drawing form extra charg.
es. Plain Sewing and Fancy Work, in all its
varieties, taught without additional charge
For further particulars apply to
MOTHER SUPERIOR.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-10-27

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic cures Chills
and Fever,
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-10-27

Tho Catholic clergy of Ireland, favors
rent paying by the Land Leaguers.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-10-27

EVENTS FRENCH CALF HAND SEWED
" Boots and Shoes, in plain and box toe. For
good fit and superior Boot or Shoe, 90 to
A ROSENFIELDS
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-10-27

COMMITTING THAT CAN RECON-
- mend-My Childrens Solar Tipped, Button
and Laced Calf and Pebble Goat Shoes for
school wear. A. ROSENFIELD.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-10-27

NTANTED-BY A YOUNG MAN WHO IS
w at leisure after six O'clock L. NJ, a small
set Of books to keep. Best of references given.
Address ENTRY, care Capitolian.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-10-27

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic assists digestion
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-10-27

Fine October Butter
At Family Grocery OF JOSHUA BEAL.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-03-26
Weather IndIcarIona.

OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL OBSERVER, WASH
INGToN, March 25.-Indications for Satur-
day:
In the South Atlantic States, cloudy or
partly cloudy weather with rain, southwest
erly winds in the southern part, falling ba-
rometer, stationary or lower temperature.
In the Middle States, increasing cloudi-
ness, occasional rain, northwest to northeast
winds, lower temperature.
In the West Gulf States, fair and
colder weather during Saturday, northwest
erlY winds, rapidly rising barometer. A dry
norther will prevail IN Texas during Satur-
day.
In the East Gulf States, cloudy weather
with occasional rain, followed by clearing
weather, westerly veering to colder norther-
ly winds, stationary to higher barometer.
In the Ohio valley and Tennessee, cloudy
weather, with occasional snow or rain follow
ed by clearing weather, rapidly rising ba-
rometer, lower temperature, decidedly in the
southwestern part and stationary or lower
In the northeastern part.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-03-26
THE LAND PROBLEM.
The National Land League of Great
Britain.-What 1t Seeks to Accom-
plfsh.

LONDON, March 25.-Mr. Parnell has is
sued circular, addressed to the leading
members of the Home Rule Confederation
of Great Britain, asking them to contribute
funds toward clearing off the debts of the
confederation. A meeting will be held in
London tonight, when all the Parnellites
will attend, and over which Mr.. Parnell will
preside, to organize plan for the estab.
ment of branches of the Land League
throughout the country, and to replace the
Home Rule confederation by League or
ganization.
At the meeting in this city tonight Mr..
Parnell said it was greatly desirable to form
an organization in England and Scotland
for the purpose of forwarding the objects of
the Land League. It was not intended, he
said, to compete with the Home Rule Con-
federation, which would still remain in ex-
istence. The English land question, he
thought, was at present not ripe for settle
ment, but anything achieved in Ireland
would favorably affect the laborers of Eng
land and Scotland. 1t was impossible for
the government to finally settle the Irish
land question, but any proposals
tending to ameliorate the condition of
Irishmen would be accepted. By means of
the proposed organization they could, as in
America, educate public opnion:in England
and Scotland. Money. he said, is flowing
from America to Ireland at the rate
of e4, 900 weekly. A resolution was adopted
to constitute the National Land League of
Great Britain, with Mr.. Justin Mccarthy as
President. A committee was nominated
for the purpose of framing a plan of organi-
zation. A resolution was also adopted
declaring that the objects of the
organization would be to assist
the Irish Laud League to reduce rack rents,
and to enable the irish tenant farmers to
become owners of their holdings on reason
able terms, and that the best way to obtain
these objects is by taking practical steps to
cultivate English public opinion.
The Daily NtacS says Mr.. Gladstone will
not participate in the debate on the evacu-
alton of Candahar.