Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-06-11
Gapltollan
LOCAL MATTERS.
Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic assists Digestion
We return thanks to Mr.. John Coch-
ran for mess of fine Irish potatoes.

We return thanks to Mr.. John Coch
ran for a mess of fine Irish potatoes.
our PLANTERS complain that the lat
rains have been more favorable to tn
growth of grass than cotton. They ar
in consequence, very much behind han'
in clearing their crops. Otherwise ev
erything is lovely.
Saturday and Sunday last, were down
right summer days, and the mercur,
went up to where it marks the puffnt
point to the fat people. On yesterda!
though, q good shower fell which rednc
ed the pressure considerably.
Judges McVea and Powell, opened
the Circuit Court on yesterday. These
able jurists and accomplished gentle
men are pictures of good health. The
docket not being large one the court
will adjourn some time during the week
We were pleased to meet, Oh Sunday,
Capt. J. H. Frost, Secretary OF the Me-
chanics and Traders Insurance Compa'
ny. The Captain is clever gentleman
and came here on flying visit in the
| interest of his staunch Company, of
which Messrs. Courier 4 McNair are the
popular agents.
The New Orleans Pacific Bailroad was
completed to Plaquemine on Saturday
last. Twelve or thirteen miles more OF
iron will complete the road to Baton
Rouge. Hurra, boys! Push along the
work the bed is laid. Put on the cross
ties and the iron and we'll give you that
Napoleonic salute on the glorious fourth
The University Hop promises to be
the most brilliant ever given at
that Institution, whose growing pOpu-
larity is evidenced by the great demand
for invitations to be sent in the other
parishes of the State. We hear of many
ladies and gentlemen from New Orleans
and even from distant parishes, who in
tend to be present at the exercises and
grand Hop.
DEATH OF ALCIDE DELATrE. On last
Saturday, this kind hearted man and
good citizen, was suddenly taken away
from among his family and friends, by
an unexpected rheumatic attack. Mr..
Delatte was the Parish Ranger and was
esteemed and loved by all who knew
him. He was honest, industrious and
good to all his fellow beings A large
concourse of friends followed his re-
mains, Sunday, to their last resting
place.
DISTINGUISHED ARRIyAL.-On Mon
day last we were agreeably surprised to
encounter on our streets, that gallant
fresh water salt, Commodore Walter H.
Means, who has taken to the land in the
interest of the house Of Hirsch Feibel-
man & Co., of New Orleans, wholesale
grocers, liquor and tobacco dealers etc.
The firm does an extensive business
along the coast, owing to its well earned
reputation for fair dealing. Commo-
dore Means is always welcome among
his hosts of friends here and elsewhere.
He looks as happy as big Sunhower.
Quick TRANSIT. On last Friday eve
ming we received the Iberville South of
the next morning, announcing the COM
pletion of the railroad to Plaquemine.
On Saturday evening the Vermillion-
vile Advertiser, of the same morning
reached us via the mcompayubh mail
steamer Morning Star which connects
with the NO. Pacific at Donaldsonville.
1t won't be long till one can start from
Baton Rouge after breakfast and take
dinner in the evening at Vermilionyille,
by connecting with the noon Texas
train at some station some fifteen or
twenty miles this side of Algiers.
HOP MANAGERs.-By request of Pres-
dent Johnston, a committee of thirteen
managers was organized last night, to
conduct the Fourth of July Hop at the
University. The committee is composed
of the following gentlemen: Gen. Leon
Jastremski, chairman; Col. Mitchell T.
lamar, COmmandant; Cadets Conner,
Brlngier, Moore, Lasseigne, Colomb,
Chenet, Frierson, Leeds, Pugh, Walt
man, Bell, The following sub-commit.
tees were then organized; Floor Mana
gers-Cadets Conner, Chairman,-Brin-
gier, Moore, Friers0H, Leeds, Pugh, Bell.
Reception Commttee-Cadets Colomb,
Chairman, -Lasseigne, Chenet, Walt