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Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-07-30

nor can one blame then, for being
more vulnerable to tho insidious In
faeDce Of moneyed rings and cliques
there than in the beautiful capitol at
Baton Rouge, where heavens own
messengers, the flowers and birds and
trees are all about, to prompt and to
strengthen to patriotic purpose. i
is really pleasant to look forward to
the time when the pharaphernalia of
State government shall, as in for
mer days, include q magnificent IL
brary, and the literati Of the State
shall gather there, and schools Of
learning shall grow and prosper, and
Baton Rouge shall take it's stand as
the Athens Of Louisiana"
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-07-30
NEW ORLEANS LETTER.

New ORLEANS, July %, 1881.
"Atlons! E'ntants de Ia patrie !"
was cry largely in excess here on
the l4th of the month and although
it rained in torrents all the forenoon,
yet the "Arche de Triomphe," on
Canal street. withstOod the assaults
of wind and weather, and in the af-
ternoon the crowd that came to be
transported to the West End was
simply without precedent in New
Orleans. 1t was said to have been
the largest assemblage of citizens on
local occasion ever seen here. 1t
has been variously estimated that
there were between twenty and thir-
ty thousand people at the West End.
1t took ten trains seven hours to carry
them out, and no accident Of any sort
occurred to mar the happiness of the
occasion. OF course it will be one
of our local holidays.
A good many funny things happen
pened, as for instance: A lady with
q baby recognized a young gentleman
friend in a car. She passed the little
fellow in through the window, so as
to avoid the crush at the steps. But
sad to relate, the train started before
she could get Oh, and the young fell
low bad the baby to take care of and
to hold until the grief-stricken moth
or could be heard from.
One cLarei-laden Frencbman was
letting it be known along Canal
street that France was on the wal
path" and all that could satisfy him
was the blood of some "Dutchman,
as he, with someQualifying adjectives
not pleasing to polite eaSs, was pleas
ed to call that nations nature. Whe-
Their he wallowed in the gore OF some
native of harmony OK met that fate
an ungratefnl Republic deals out and
vas sDatched from liberty by some
rowing pesIer, | know not; but trust
the gallant and lively Frenchman got
through safe.
Some of the Fire Boys(2 and 6) are
off to Chicago. and seem to be having
a fine time. The Soldier Boys are
taking things easy. The Crescent
Regiment have a new line OF field
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-07-30
NOW TOWNS GROW.

Under the above heading, the Lake
Charles Echo, one of the most vigor-
ously and intelligently conducted
journals in the State, makes a
center shot en those towns and
classes of people, whose petty jeal-
ousies lead them to "pull back'
against any movement, no matter
how meritorious, that men whom
they don't like have suggested. I'm
able to rise high enough to be mag
unanimous they become the curse OF
the community wherein they live, by
handicapping every movement that
looks to the general welfare.
Our clear headed contemporary
who has done for Lake Charles the
work Of a Titan speaks as follows:
"As u town is but an aggregation
of individuals, the rules of life which
bring an individual to prosperity
may be considered with great ad-
vantage. Continued, hopeful, per-
sistent effort; prudent forecast; a
resolute embarking Of all the means
and on some occasions Of more
than all-possessed, when thc
venture, according to well establish
ed rules of business, promises good
rewards; Il sufficiently clear head to
distinguish between what IS islus0ry
and what is real these, twill be con-
coded, are essential conditions and
| qualities of success. One or two, or
indeed almost any number Of mis-
takes, may be overcome by the in
dividual who still possesses and will
exercise the qualities we have allu-
ded to.
But the counterpart of these quail
tiles; want of faith and trust and
continuity of purpose, u refusal to
risk anything, even when the result
is the most promising ; u ready yield
ing to disappointment and adversely,
can work out but one result; and if
an individual so constituted should
achieve success, it must be reckoned
a scratch rather than a legitimate
fruit of known means. The struggle
continues through the entire business
career of each individual. Whenever
the obvious means Of success are neg
lected, the individual falls to the
rear.
The case of the individual is in ep-
itOme with that of the town in ex-
tense, in our comparatively new
country. The town or city which
would prosper must have that vital
ity Of purpose; that perennial hope
that faith in combined effort; that
readiness to risk something, that
much may be gained, which signal
ICES the successful individual. Each
individual must render combined eff
fort possible - being willing to
yield something of his judgment, and
to defer something to that Of Others
A town which is so unfortunate as tC
be made up of individuals so stub
born and opinionated as to make all
concerted action out of the question
because each will act only upon his
own views, has little chance Of sue
cess. !mpracticability aud inetlicien-
cy are qualities nearly akin. As the
question now to get forward in life is
eyer new and recurring, and force:
itself always on our attention, q word
calculated to excite reflection as tO
the means applicable to communities
as well as individuals, can never bt
properly considered out of place.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-07-30

New Hampshire has new law tax
ing church property when it exceeds
Sl9,000in value. The Congregational
Church at Manchester refused to pay,
on the ground that the act was uncon-
stitutional, but the Supreme Court
has decided that under the constitu-
zion of that State it is competent for
the Legislature to treat church proper
- ty like any other in the matter of tax
alton.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-07-30

The emigration fever which RACES
in Europe has now also reached Hun
gary. In former years that country.
with it's comparatively sparse popula-
ton, has not sent off many emigrants;
but bad crops and the intolerable
burden of military CONSUMPTION have
given such an impetus to the emigra-
ton movement that the Government
has become sorely alarmed, and is
trying hard to stem it-of course,
with very poor results. Most of the
people come to the United States.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-07-30

A Cough, Cold or Sore Throat should be stop.
ped. Neglect frequently results in an Ineu,a.
bic Lung Disease or Consumption. BROWNS
BRONCHIAL TRoCHEs are certain to give yslief in
Asthma. Bronchitis, Oo,.yhs, Catsrrh, Consunp.
ton and Throat Diseases For thirty years the
troches baye been recommended by physicians
and always give perfect satisfaction. They are
not new or untried, but having been tested by
among the few staple remedies of the age Pa6
Nc Speakers and Singer nae them to clear and
strengthen the Yone. Sold at Is cent? box
everywhere.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-07-30

Mothers. Mothers, Mothers
Are You disturbed at night and broken
of your rest by sick child suffering
and crying with the excruciating pain
Of cutting teeth If 30, 90 at once and
get bottle of Mrs. WIEsLOw's SooTH-
ING SYRUP. 1t will relieve the poor
little sufferer Immediately depend upon
it; there is no mistake about it. There
Is not a mother Oh earth who has ever
used it, who Will NOT tell you at once
that it will regulate the bowels and give
rest to the mother, and relief and health
to the child, operating like magic. 1t
is perfectly safe to use in Ill cases, and
pleasant to the taste, and ~ the pre-
scription OF one of the oldest and best
female physicians and nurses in the
United States. Sold everywhere. rs
cents bottle, (nsly
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-07-30

This eminent civil engineer died
at his homeih New Orleans last Mon
day. He was known all over the
Mississippi valley, and esteemed for
his many good qualities Of head and
heart. The New Orleans Democrat
says Of him:
"Prof. Forshey was q virginian by
birth, OF Huguenot descent. One Of Q
family Of thirteen children of q small
farmer, he had to work industrioasly on
the farm when boy to help toysnpport
the family. When the Forshsys moved
to Ohio, Caleb entered Kenyon College,
where he endeavorcd to support him
self by teaching, which, however, he
found impracticable.
Through Gov. Gass, Q relative Of the
fanily, young Forshey obtained an ap-
pointment to West Point, but after at
tending the institute for three years he
resigned. Selecting the Southwest as
his home he moved to Natchez where he
was elected city surveyor. twas about
this time that the country along the
river, in Louisiana, Mississippi and Ar
kansas, was being settled and cultivat-
ed and quite difference Of opinion ex-
listed as to the best means of preventing
tho river from overlooking its banks.
There was two factions. as at present,
Que of which favored the outlet theory
and believed that by opening all the
small streams running from the river itf
overflow would be prevented; the other
holding that levees were the proper
means of protection. Young Forshey
was the leader of the latter party and
wrote several important treaties on the
hydraulics of the Mississippi. He sub
sequently moved to the parish OF Con-
cordial opposite, which then extended to
the Arkansas line, where he was APP
pointed parish surveyor. Here he LAID
out and designed the general system OF
levecs that made this the great cotton
growing district of the world.
"Forshey moved down to New Orleans
soon after and held several important Of
fees under both the State Federal gov.
ernments. While here he helped to lay
out some OF the railroads then designed
from this city. Heprepared most valu
able map Of Louisiana, and performed q
number of other interesting engineering
fcats. A short time before the tho out.
break of the late war Prof. Forshey
moved to Texas, where he had been once
before to survey the route OF the Texat
Central, and organized the Texas Mill
tary Institute. When the war came h'
entered the Confederate service at the
head of his cadets, and became a colonel
He was given an important position in
the engineering department OF the Trans
Mississippi, and did much to organize
the coast defences that kept the Fedora
feet out Of Texan waters SO long.
"After the war Prof. Forshey return
cd to his old profession, that of civil
engineer, which he practiced both here
and IN Galveston. He published sever.
al pamphlets on interesting scientific
subjects, and took quite . part in The
discussion of the Mississippi, which
arose when Eads began work on it.
prof. Forshey was one Of the foun
ders of the New Orleans Academy o
Sciences and member Of a large NUN
Der Of foreign scientific societies."
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-07-30

'TWhat is hell - asked Lutheran
Sunday school teacher ola boy in class
@last Sunday. "A shirt with button
OF, ma7am," replied the boy. ok
plain yourself; what do you mean sir2''
demanded the meek-spirited but sur
1orised teacher. "Well, heard my
Pa say to my Ma the other morning
when he put on shirt with the back
button off, "Wcll, this is hell,' That's
all I know about it,
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-07-30
ESTRAY NOTICE.

A black COW, with few white spots on het
bag, black horns, marked in right ear, crop, split
and upderbit in the left ear, crop and upper ball
crop, with red bull calf about three months old.
Reported by 7. 7. Simpson, in the third ward.
The animal will be ID, according TO law, 81
the Duncan place, at 10 NJ, on Saturday, July
30th 1881.
Also, pale red heiter about three years old
no mark no brand. Reported By Thomas Me
Gregor, in the third ward. The animal viii BE-
sold 1T Buchel'splace according to law, on sat
urday, July Goth 1891.
PHILIP BUCHEL, Parish Ranger.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-07-30

On the 26th inst, at Muir, Michi-
gan, a small house occupied by Alon-
10 Derrick, his wife and six children,
took fire and was burned to the
ground. The fire originated in the
upper Chamber where the three chill
dren, one a deaf mute, aged II years,
were sleeping. 1t was impossible te
rescue them, and they were burned
to an undistingujsbable mass. The
remains were gathered up and buried
in one coffin.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-07-30
THE AvENG1EG NEMESIS.

1t has come to pass, at last, in this
parish, that o trial by jury is thing
but joke. 1t has happened during
the present term of the District Court,
that every man guilty of murder,
manslaughter and robbery, has been
adjudged guilty by the juries who
have lifted Justice from the qnagmire
of shame and corruption, into which
she had been contemptuously thrown
years ago.
The penitent'ary will receive a
goodly accession Of malefactors sent
thereby the East Baton Rouge jurors,
who have had the courage and the
honesty to perform the dnty they
owed to society and to themselves.
Another such term of the Criminal
Court as the present, will suffice to
restore the entire supremacy OF the
law in the parish, and give u chance
to people from abroad to come and
occupy the rich lands that immunity
from punishment for crime had, little
NV little, tnrned into a bowling viii
dcrness.
The occupation of the hoodlums
who roasted on the Court House fence,
awaiting patiently to be called to The
jury box to let 1.-The boys" Off have
found that Othello- like their occupa-
ton was gone. The ,juries have been
constituted from the regular panel
and the result is q complete triumph
81 Justice over Lawlessness.
Public opinion has but one voice in
opplauding the jurymen whose good
conduct has entitled them to the
gratitude of their foliow-eitizens
These righteous upholders OF the
law can take home with them the
proud consciousness which accompa-
-,iies well performed duty, and feel
assured that they are sustained, une-
ouivocally, by the good people of the
parish who stand in the proportion OF
ninety nine honest men to one villain
Much credit for these good results
is due to the Judge, who has not al,
lowed himself to be moved by Sensl-
bility which is frequently Of greatad'
vantage to criminals. He has been
just but ,inaexiblo in doing what he
thought to be right. The District At
torney has performed his part in 8
manner which has won the ap'
probation Of everybody, and the
Sheriff and his deputies have done all
that good officers could do in bring
ing to trial the perpetrators Of crimes
and miSdceds.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-07-30

A correspondent Of the Richland
Beacon pays the following compli-
ment to Baton Rouge, while making
a few pertinent suggestions: sin
the early dawn of Thursday, as we
neared Baton Rouge, the classic tow
ers of the old State House loomed mp
with donbly imposing grandeur, and
new dignity attached to it as the
future receptacle of the archives Of
Louisiana. believe we are all glad
to see this beautiful town take back
ITS stolen honors, for it always seemed
unjust for the seat of government to
be transferred from this lovely spot
and placed in the dingy walls of that
haunted old rookery on st. Louis
street. Surely, if incidental surroun-
dings influence human thought and
human actions, we can conceive of
nothing more calculated to corrupt
our representatives than to sit from
day to day in that rickety old den;
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-07-30
THE DUTY OF THE PRESS.

70 take time BY the forelock is to
be prepared for emergencies when
they arise. In some few months the
General Assembly of this State will
assemble at the new Capitol, in the
city of Baton Rouge. Before this oc-
cnrs there devolves upon the Press of
this State duty that is imperative,
urgent and which must not be neg
lected-the duty to place before our
law markers the needed reforms that
our people require and demand. 1t
is not too early to begin now. These
matters are ofserious import and re-
qune the most serious investigation.
The last Constitution is defective
in many parts and to submit amend
ments thereto is the duty of the next
Legislature. But presuming that this
will not be done there is still left
plenty of good work to be accom-
plished. For instance we cannot be-
lieve in the prosperity of a country
where monopolics are tolerated and
encouraged, nor can we have faith in
aGeneral Assembly that clothes these
monsters of corruption with the sane
tity of law. If it is done and per-
mittcd to exist without protest
and abrogation, it is done at the Be-
verest cost of the best interests of the
country, and the time is never distant
when the error is discovered. We
would like to see those monopolies
destroyed, for they bode no good and
are Matching suffering and desolation
to the masses.
Again our law makers have plenty
Of material to improve the police reg
uiations of the State. away with
the PistoI,7 is now the general cry,
and laws must be passed that will af.
ford to the good and quiet citizen
tn eprotectioh that he deserves and
which a country, Boosting Of the least
civilization, must always be prepared
to throw around him. The arm Of
the assassin must be paral yzed, and il
necessary, wrenched from it's socket,
else where is tho use and where the
benefit of lay. No country can pros
per, no community can live in tina
peace and content ordained by Ou1
Maker, unless the evil-doer is laugh
| the lesson that when he Offends agains
the peace of his country he violate
alike the human and Divine laws
and punishment must be swift ant
severe.
! In other issues we will continue
this subject, and in our humble way
map out what we deem to be essen
tial and necessary legislation. w
ask our brethren of the Press to ali
and assist us in this work, for thes
are indeed critical times in the exis
tence of our beautiful State.-Marks
| vile Bulletin.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-07-30
EsTRAY NOTICE.

A Black Cow with a few brindIe stripes on
her Aides and with q few white spots on her bag
about7 years old. Mark in the right ear, crop
in the left ear hole split ont branded I ] or J
Y with red hcifer calf, about two mouths oM
no mark nor brand Reported by Samuel Lew.
il in he 10th Ward. The above animals vll
be sid. according to law, at Mr. Samuel LaS'A
place. ut 10 o'clock A. NJ. on Monday, Augus'
I'd 1891, PHILIP BUCHkL. Parish Ranger
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-07-30
ESTRAY NOTICE.

A bay mare with long straight back; SINK
in her rump, abou, thirteen hands high, abOus
eight years old Texas brand indistincs. Re
ported by Charley Waddll In the fifth ward
The animal will be sold according 10 law, NJ
Valentines, on Saturday, August 9Th 1881, OF
~ o'clock M,
PHILIP BUCHEL, Parish Ranger.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-07-30

The Clinton Patriot Democrat says
the colored people in the vicinity Of
'Tigerville, approaching Che advan-
tage5 Of an educstion, continue their
school at their owa expense after the
public funds are exhausted. They
deserve mach credit therefor.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-07-30

In the late tournament Of the Louis
vile Gun Club, the three first prizes
were won respectively by the follow
ing New Orleans marksmen: l.. c.
lLeBreton, Fred Myles and Cousin.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-07-30

The latest bulletin from the Sur
esons, merely report the President
in 2 better condition than he has been
since his severe chill OF last Saturday.
1t is evident that he is yet far from
being out of danger.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-07-30
FOR RENT.

Nor RENT--A Cottage Residence, situated
II on the northwest corner East Boulevard
and Government streets formerly known az the
Louis Powers property. Term. reasonable.
Apply to JOSEPH T. YOUNG, Assessors Of
fee. Baton Bouge.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-07-30
COMMISSIONERS.

would call tho attention OF those In want OF an;
of tho above articles to their new place Of bBsi
ness, on Main Street, next door east of Piper'a
Furniture Store. All orders will meet with
prompt attention. at reduced prices. iang9
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-07-30

The fastest three year-old time on
record, by q seconds, was made on
the Goth inst, at Chicago, by Phil
Thompson, making a mile in 2:2l.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-07-30

The funeral Of Justice Clifford, hav-
ing been postponed one day, is to take
place this Thursday at 3 P. NJ, at
Portland, Maine.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-11-26
PROSPECTS OF SNOW.

The first suggestion of the billiards. re
turn appeared yesterday morning, when the mercury
sank 70 30 Fur cosks muffs and sealskin caps had
been aired on Thanksgiving Day aud 30 were IN readi
ness yesterday, and were thoroughly appreciated ANA
vet the thermometer at Hudnnts pharmacy Indicated
higher temlcrature than November 25, 1850 Al 3
D. m last year the temperature 2jo at that hon
YESTERDAY /, was 90 At p. yesterday II was 80,
while O year ago II was only 2Ss $3.50, ,
Az the signal Service Bureau at midnight the thernon
eter was 20 and the wind blowing from the south
Ngest ut the of 10 miles hour Reports from the
various signal stations throughout the country showed
difference OF $40 in the temperature ranging from 10y AT
Fort Garry British America and 300 at East port Maine
90 so Panta Rassa Florida The greatest change III
the eight hours preceding was la Chicago where
fhe mercury fell 800 In that time should the present
charge of the observatory the Equitable Building,
ait Is probable that we shall have snow storm.
and from present indications II Is mOrs than likely 10
grow colder for two three days heavy snow storm
Is now prevailing at Eseubana Michigan. and IA working
This way while light snow storm Is noted Ia the nofth
ern part OF PoDnsy yania"
The mercury stood at 2Oo yesterday morning on Staten
usand there skating the shUal water ponds
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-11-26

Schr Maggic (Rr Darrell. Bermuda days ball %
Jones Tough Had strong NV aud NE gales aud high
10 miles on Asoc ssed 3mastsd vessel
DE shr with tOpmast above Probably the Joseph
Ia Huddeil Jr. sharpe reported 2lstinstI
THE MOVEA IN rs OF STEAMERS
FOREIGN PORTS
QUEENSTOWN Nov 2j-Sailed. tfimer city W Nev.YOrk
Or, Taylor from Liverpool hence tot Ncw.iOrk
ANTWERP Nov 24-ATTved. steamer Jan Brcydcl tBogl.
Mei,le from New York Nov ~
ANsrERDI Nov 2i-Arriyef, steamer stella Dtch). Ten
BameSen, from New. York Nov 2.
HAyRR. Nov 2S-Ariyed, sie.ner Fournel tFp. Exmen,
from y ew Orleans Nov 3.
DOMESTIC POGTS
BosTov Nov 25-Aruyed. steamer Ballvia (Br A0ua1d.
Liverpool.
PHILADELPHIA, Nov 25-Arrved steamers Norman, Meg
ersOn, Boston. cath Whiting. Harding Providence
Cleared steamers PeunsyEauia. Dodge Liverpool HARRIS
burg. Aihcrts1n. BosOp
BALTIMORE. Nov 2J-Arrved, steamers WIN Kennedy War
rem, Ncw-IOrk VIM Woodward, Young. do.
sAvANNAH nov 25-Ar1s-d steamers New York.
AsturanO Spanl Cienfueg0s.
MISCELLANEOUS
Park konkordia Nor. Nelson. 81 ESmouth from New
YORK, As aground and strained. She "a tightening