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Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-03

Since the publication of"Onward's'
communication in our Tuesdays edi-
ton, we have received information
which leads us to the belief that cap
ital can be obtained to build the pro-
posed Mid Louisiana Railway, start
ing from a point Oh the Sabine, in
Calcasieu, thence through Opelousas
and Baton Rouge to Pontchatoula,
continuing through st. Tammany to
Bay st. Louis, there connecting with
the Mobile road, in the manner here
tofOre described. The route would
be shorter by at least fifty miles
between Opelousas and New Orleans
than by the Morgan line. 1t would
be in effect q central Texas short line
for both Mobile and New Orleans, Of
fering no engineering difficulties of
any consequence.
A number Of gentlemen OF this city
and vicinity, who are DESTROYS to aid
in the development of its growth and
prosperity are about to organize a
company, with headquarters here, for
the object of forming the basis upon
which the success of the undertaking
must necessarily rest.
They propose to visit the people
residing along the proposed route, to
obtain rights Of way, privileges and
franchises and such donations OF
land or subscriptions as are necessary
to induce the investment OF the neces-
sary capital in the construction bonds
which they would place on the mar
ket with every prospect of success,
should they meet With the encourage
ment they expect.
We doubt not that the journals Of
Opelousas, Lake Charles, Baton
Rouge, Pontchatoula, Greensburg
Covington and elsewhere, will pre-.
sent this important matter to theil
parishioners, in order that they may
express their views and be ready tt
meet and confer with the earnest and
active representatives of the Mid
Louisiana Railway, who will shortly
visit them.
Will not our cOnfreres aid us in
calling at once the attention Of the
people interested in the success O
the line we have described.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-03

The Alexandria Democrat sees a bright
future for that town, and urges the es-
adjustment of two or three wholesale
houses. It adds that before the war
Lynch and Robinson used to sell goods
TO the amount of 81, 5G9, 900 per annum.
It wants its citizens to awaken to the
opportunities before them. Just exact
ly what we are asking the Baton
Rougeans to do, too.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-03
AN EXTRAORDINARY SESSION,

The CAPIToLIAE says that the
most important matter to be acted
upon is the revenue act, which, it in
sists, if not revised before the coming
year, will affect disastrously the
credit of the State and greatly en-
barrass the parochial and municipal
authorities, who. in the matter of
licenses, are restricted to the limit
fixed by the Legislature. This, it
says, for the present year has not
brought an in amount sufficientto COW
er appropriations, thus causing q great
depreciation in State paper. 1t has
also cut down proportionately both
parochial and municipal revenues in
the country parishes, where it oper-
ates worse than in New Orleans. In
Baton Rouge the receipts from Ii
censes have been diminished fully
one-half.
The State press ought to speak
clearly, distinctly and quickly on
this important point. What do you
say to the CAPIToLIANo What do
you want In what points should
the present revenue bill be changed,
if any, Precisely what new measures
should be adopted9
Let us have something besides
gencrallties. We can't legislate by
wholesale. Let us know exactly
what we need, and then let us con-
slider how to best satisfy that need
N. o. Picayune.
Our contemporary speaks our views
exactly when it asks for explicit rea-
actlly when it asks for explicit rea-
sons in lieu of the generalities ad-
vanced by most journals as argu-
ments in favor OF q called session
The Picayune must have observed
too that the outerv for new Consti-
tuition is also based on generalities.
We feel certain that a critical eX.
animation Of the present Constitu.
ton will reveal the fact that it is
truly Democratic in spirit and the
most effective shield of protection tt
the interests of the people, that
louisiana has ever had. 1t destroy;
the curse OF special legislation, for
bids unlimited taxation and prevents
the scandalous appropriations o
public funds which ruined the pub
lie credit in the past; it expediteI
litigation and the administration O
Justice; it has abolished useless Off
ces and diminished the high salaries
of public officials. 1t provides fol
preserving homestead for the wo
men and children and is in fine ;
Constitution for The benefit Of th'
people.
Under its provisions, despite thu
failure Of the Assembly to pass thu
required legislation, the Constitution
has caused the credit of most of thu
parochial andmunicipal governments
to be restored and with it such de
gree Of confidence that public i'm.
provements are going on all over the
State. Let the Legislature do it's du.
'ty and all will be well.
We have grand Constitution,
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-03

squarely between the eyes. The blow
staggered him, be raised q cane ~
carried to defend himself, when the
lady grew infuriated beyond eli
bounds ofcontrol, tore the stick from
his hands and rained blows upon his
head 70 fast that he was felled TO ths
floor. His face was badly cut and
bled prefasely. The plncky girl
then turned and went to her room
with her mother. Shortly afterwards
the two were instructed to leave the
hotel, the Captains influence with
the management standing him in hand
INST one of whom, it seems, had the
manhood to stand up for the brave girl
who thus defended herself against the
mans insults. Mrs. and Miss Scofe
came to New York to-day, and ore
stopping Mt the New York Hotel, on
Broadway. She says she was COM
PEELED to strike the man, and she NO
doubt secretly wished she had broken
his neck. Whether Burslem is on Of
ficer in the British army Or not can
not be learned here. The register
shows but one officer Of that name ae
having ever been in the service, one
o. G.. Burslem, who was commission.
ed in 1850, and is now retired and in
India. The alleged Captain is but
thirty. three years old, and can hardly
be the one referred to. As the 80.
called Captain registered himself
from Windsor Palace, England, il
might be inferred he had never beer
nearer the English army than a spec.
tator at a review. He had succeeded
during his stay at the camp in engag.
ing himself to a rich young lady.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-03

which, with some slight amendments
perhaps, will give lis a model gov
eminent, especially if the people will
but select as their representatives
men who will honestly and fearlessly
do their duty.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-03

a correspondent of the Phiiadel-
phia Times says: ~ saw Senator
Cameron, ex-senator Conkling and
ex- Senator Plat yesterday. Came
ron stood straight and looked we'll.
Conkling stood so straight that ne
bent over backwards and looked
pale. platt stood nearly straight,
and was in apparent good bumor."
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-03

The levee commissioners of the
State of Mississippi have sold the
Memphis, Vickburg and Ship Island
railroad 100000 acres of land lying
along the line of this road. This will
relieve over 100000 Of levee scrip,
and will, besides, add about $4,000
annually to the revenue Of the State,
az the land will in future be subject
to taxation.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-03

A newspaper agent, being told by an
old lady that it was no use to subscribe
for the papers now, as Mother Shipton
said the world was coming to an end
this year, said; "But won't you want
TO read an account of the whole
affair as soon as it is over ~ "That
will,n answered the old lady; and she
subscribed.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-03

The Secretary Of the Tfeasassr
will soon issue a circular IN regard IL
the practice Of clipping and pasek-
ing silver and gold coin. He viii
instruct government officers to fefase
to receive fnutilated coin when unfit
for circulation, and will also call at
tention to the penalty Of fine and fm-
prisonment for inutilating coin. IL
will be bought at the mint BY nagfis
as bullion.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-03

Mexicanizing Mississippi, is the term
applied by the N. o. States to the de-
signs of the Observation-Disclosures Re-
publican coalition Of that State, which
has nominated Ben. King, for Governor,
against Gen. Lowery, The coalition
organ comes out in such revolutionary
terms as to justify the States appellation
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-03

The Natchitoches Yindicator fears
that tho town will become the Gretna
Green Of that section. Elisha II. Lewis
and Miss Mary Smith, all the way from
Winfield, came around the other day
and were made one by Justice Levy.
The groom and an attendant were prop
erly "revolvered" against any interrupt
tions.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-03

Advices from San Domingo state
that the followers of Guillerm0 are
fast surrendering. The government
has granted the petitions Of Gen.
Braulio Alvarez and Col. Francisco
Gonzales that they be permitted to
leave the island upon surrendering,
and they embarked for St. Thomas
on board the Danish brig Island
Star.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-03

The Governor has issued an invita-
ton to the Sherifs and Assessors to as
semble at New Orleans, on the 10Th of
October, to confer and submit a project
of law, looking to more effective
method ofcollecting the States revenues.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-03

Apaper in Chicago having said that
that city used 7O,0O0Oo0 gallons of wa
ter daily, the Baltimore American re-
marked: "1Ialfo OF that amount is made
into beer, and the other half is used to
scald the bristles Off of hogs"
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-03

1t is not even necessary TO claim a for
oign title to nobility in order to fool
San Francisco society. A swindler has
just done it by introducing himself as
an Eastern millionaire. Men lent him
money, women courted his favor, and
one dupo married him,
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-03

An increasing activity is reported
among the Mormons. Their missona-
ries have been dispatched to nearly
every State in tho Union to win con.
verts and help them emigrate to the
Utah sink Of iniquity.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-03

Tho little town of Winona, Miss, has
voted S65, 900 to the Greenville, Column
bus and Birmingham Railroad. Live
and active business men there, and for
tune will prosper them.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-03

A beetle, weighing two grains, moved
% tray which weighed five and q half
ounces. If the same proportion Of power
should be preserved,a man Of $50 pounds
would be able to move 198, 900 pounds,
or nearly 100 tons.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-03

A gold mine in Georgia, near Villa
Rica. which has lain idle for several
years, because Of the poverty Of its
product, was recently re-opened by
James 2. Moore, who struck vein
Of ore that is reported very rich. 1t
gets richer as he goes deeper, and
the gold excitement is intense again.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-03

A servant girl wrote from New York
to her friends that she works IN house
called flats, aud that they 90 from one
story to another in ventlatorS and send
their washing to the foundry.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-03

A New York paper speaks OF man
who was "beaten in three suits" which
reminds one Of the old time school boy
who used to pad his trousers in antici-
patton of @ thrashing.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-03

Gov. Witt is reported to have rccu-
perated somewhat lately--enough to
have taken part at dining. We sin.
cerely hope that our plucky Governor,
reinvigorated by the freshening Autumn
breezes will soon re-appear at his post
Of duty, greatly improved in health.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-03

A new York paper, under the head
ing "What Sharks Eat" gives Iist
of the articles found in a shark, inelu-
ding an old shoe and a ginger ale
bottle. A tabulated statement Of the
articles with which goats appease
their appetites would be an interest
ing contribution to the literature Of
the day.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-03

A fat woman at Long Branch, after
taking several bottles Of anti-fat medi-
cine, was quietly "thinned out" last
week. The funeral cortege was very
respectable one.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-03

Ordinarily we know from what coun-
try most people como by the language
they use but in the case of the swearer
it is different. He uses the language of
the country to which he is going
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-03

The Cleveland preacher took for his
text: ale that giyeth his beloved
sleep" And then he said, as he glanced
around, that the way his congregation
had worked itself into the affection Of
the Lord was amazing,
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-03

The laborers of Galveston have held
o meeting and fixed" for general
strike in case their conditions are not
complied with.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-03

In Chicago cotton circles it is believed
that this years cotton crop will not ex-
eeed five million bales, or 100000 bales
short of last year.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-03

1t is estimated that there is now on
the way from Europe about ten million
dollars in foreign gold coin and bullion,
soon to be followed by other shipments.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-03
A SPLENDID HOME IN MAGNOLIA,

A SPLENDID HOME IN MAGNOLIA.
~ Miss. For location and beauty 1t IL not
excslled On the Railroad from New Orleans to
Jackson, Miss. Also, $40 acres OF pine land,
10 in cultivation, well adapted to truck farm
ing, and wonld make fine sheep ranch,
Would exchange for property in Baton Rouge
or . small tsfm near the town limits wiz bs
sold at great bargain. just the very pace
for delightful and healthy summer residence.
being located near clear running streams that
are bo,dered on either side by beautiful groves
For particulars, apply to Messrs. W. A. 10.
Sueur and L. W. Conerly, Bston Rouge.
X. MCNAIR, Magnolia, Miss.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-03
New Railway Enterprise.
N. Times.

N. u. Times.
We need more railways in this
State. The development Of our re-
sources and our growth in wealth
and population will be in proportion
to the increase in the number OF our
railways. Hundreds Of thousands Of
acres of our richest lands are uncul-
tivated because they are almost in
accessible to market. Immigration
and capital follow railways, and we
must build more railways if we want
to make our State rich and populous.
This is the age Of railway building.
Capital can be easily obtained for
building any line Of railway which
promises to pay at once, or in the
immediate fntnre, reasonable profit
Oh the money invested in it.
Some Of our enterprising citizens
have in view the construction Of q
road running east and west very
nearly through thecenter of theState.
The proposed line commences at
point on the Sabine river and runs
thence to Opelousas, thence to Baton
Rouge and on through to Pontcha-
touia to Bay st. Louis, where it will
intersect the Louisville and Nashville
railway. BY reference to the map
it will be seen that this route almost
follows an air line drawn from Austin,
Texas, to Mobile, Alabama. The
length of the proposed road is two
hundred and seventy miles. About
two hundred and ten miles are in
| this State and less than sixty in Mis-
sissippi. Will such a line pay We
think it will. 1t runs through very
productive region Of country. II
crosses the Morgan railway at Ope-
Iousas, the New Orleans Pacific at
Rosedale, the Mississippi river at
Baton Rouge, the New Orleans, St.
Louis and Chicago at Pontchatoula
and the projected New Orleans and
| Northeastern road at point a
short distance north of Lake
pontchartrain. From this state.
ment it will be seen that il
will cross four great north and soutl
roads and one great river. Besides
these advantages it will connect will
the Louisville and Nashville at it,
eastern terminus and with the contem
plated standard guage road from
Shreveport down the Sabine vale!
at its western terminus. This Sabine
valley road will, no doubt, eventual
! Nv be extended to Austin, and, il
that case, the central Louisiana rOat
which we have in view will be brough
| in connection with the Texas system
of railways. The completion of on
section Of the proposed line, viz, tina
from Baton Rouge to Pontchatoula
will give this city another rail rout'
to the State Capital and will afor'
the river parishes of East Louis
| lana theirlong desired connection witt
the East and West by way of the New
Orleans, St. Louis and Chicago rail
way. Portions of the r0nte wer
surveyed many years ago and tn
maps of the survey are still in exls
tence. There is also a considerable
amount of completed road bed on tn
line. The question is, have our cap
italists sufficient enterprise to taxi
hold of this projected road and con
struct it I They could have built th'
New Orleans Pacific aud made mil
lions of dollars out of the job. The,
permitted Jay Gould and his asso
ciates to make the millions. DO the,
intend to allow Northern capitalist
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-03

The best and most thoroughly Ger
tain way says a correspondent OF the
Philadelphia Herald, to make your
beef tender is to stand in with the
boy who drives the butchers wagon.
| discovered this while living next
to a millionaire who dealt with the
same meat man that supplied me.
The boy driving the wagon was cor
ruptible like the steaks he served,
and fifteen cents or SO would transfer
the tenderness of the millionaire's
forty cents-a-pound porter-house to
my bundle of eight-cent round.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-03

President Garfield is holding his
own, so.the latest accounts say. Hope
is fast returning that he will finally
recover.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-03
For sale and to Rent,

TVHE UNDERSIGNED HAS A LOT or
l. Insurance O13ce Furniture for ale at q
bargain. which can be seen at the Office next tn
the telegraph office, Pixies Row. He also has
two q, three offices for rent at the Row
Apply to J. w. BATES. Shefiffs Office.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-03

Reeds Gilt Edge Tome cures Dumb
Ague.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-03

TO get control 81 TIE line q which, we
have been spsskiDgs Northern eap-
italists have been irquiring sbsut II
asd Il would NOT be surprising ifxs
soon hsvs tis news thst they havs
control n II. Our hons esDisaIiSIs
can hardly s6md 10 allow III d our
railway enterprises to pass iSto Gss
eign hsnds.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-03

Judge VIM. A Seay has withdrawn
from the editorial management of the
Shreveport Standard, and Mr.. Sam
uel NJ. Morrison formerly associate
editor assumed charge. We regret to
extend the parting hand to Mr..
Seay, whose brilliant pen has lent a
charm to the Standard, while we
greet Mr.. Morrison with fraternal
welcome. Under his control we feel
sure the Standard will sustain the
dignity its name implies.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-03

}. II. Brereton, who killed young
John Dent in Vicksburg about two
years since, filed up with whisky
and made an effort this week to take
the town by storm. He defed the
law and authorities, fred two shots
at the officers who undertook to ar
rest him, and, like the COmanche
Indian, made for everything and ev-
erybody in sight. For at least an
hour he made Washington street the
scene OF q wild excitement equal to
any frontier town where, like the pet
hero of yellow back literature, he
was game to the end. When Brerc-
ton fired upon the policemen and
posse Of citizens u perfect volley was
discharged by them, and the outlaw
fell to the ground mortally wounded.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-03
A FEARFUL HURRICANE.

The telegraph brings news Of the
terrific hurricane which swept the
Atlantic coast on last Saturday night.
The velocity Of the wind was about
50 miles an hour. AT Savannah the
signal service Office was unroofed, the
News office flooded, the City Exchange
badly damaged, and over fifty build
ings more or less injured. A large
portion of the city was under water
for several hours. Several persons
were injured and some lost their
lives.
At Beaufort, Port Royal and other
points Of the South Carolina coast
great damages and the loss Of many
lives is reported.
The steamship City of San Antonio
was compelled to put in to Fernan-
dina for repairs.
The steamship Hudson reports hay
ing found the ship Sandusky, bound
tor Liverpool, off the Florida coast,
dismasted, waterlogged and her stern
gone. She took off her crew who had
been without food OIL water for 80
hours. Other disasters are reported.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-03

A London dispatch says: The cor
ner in cotton at Liverpool has given
impetus to the movement in favor of
q cotton buying company to supplant
the present system of buying through
brokers. The names of thirty Liv-
erpool brokers have been ascertained
who were concerned in arranging the
present corner. 1t has become a
question with spinners st Oldham
whether it is desirable to continue
relations with those who support such
a selfish policy. A meeting on the
subject is to be held.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-03
COOPERAGE

ALBERT KLEINERT.
NICHOLAS MICHAL. ....... Superintendent
st. Philip Street, Baton Rouge liz.
TTOGSHEADS. BARRELS AND HALF.
l L Barrels manufactured TO order. Contracts
especially solicited. Good work and perfect
satiAfaction guaranteed. aug6m
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-03
FOR SALE.
A Chance for Dairymen.

A Chance for Dairymen.
MILK COWS =. Three good Milk Cows
lXl with calves aged respectively five, four
and three months. II properly cared for, will
give milk all winter. Also, one fine BePk.
shire BoxP. six months old. Apply to G.,
care Of this Office.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-03

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic assists Digestion
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-03

Scofe and the Captain engaged in
conversation, during which the latter
very rudely informed the young lady
that she was a liar, or words to that
effect. She thereupon complained OF
it to the hotel proprietor, but the en-
tire establishment was 80 firmly at
tached to the Captain that she was
given to understand that complaints
of that kind were Of no avail there.
The girls blood was up, however.
Last night then there was hop at
headquarters, and Miss Scofe and
her mother attended. The daughter
was deliberately attired in full eve
ming dress, and as she was ascending
the steps Of the verandah who should
she meet leaning against a post but
the Captain himself. The story goes
that he very impudently and rudely
stared at her and accompanied the
SEINE with a cloud of cigar smoke,
putting it into the young lady's face,
which he quickly followed with an
other, vhereupon she called out: SIS
there no one here to protect me
against the insults Of this fellows"
No one Of Burslem's friends coming
to her aid, and Miss Scofe receiving
another volume Of smoke, she at once
stepped up to the Captain and hit him