Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-06-07
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We return thanks to Mr.. John Coch-
nm for a mess of fine Irish potatoes,
opr planters complain that the late
aino have been more favorable to the
Erowth of grass than cotton They are
consequence, very much behind hand
h clearing their crops. Otherwise ey-
rything is lovely
Saturday and Sunday last, were down.
lcht summer days, and the mercury
gent np to where it marks the putting
ONT to the fat people. On yesterday
hough, good shower fell which reduc-
d the pressure considerably.
Judges McYea and Powell, opened
he Circuit Court on yesterday. These
bic jurists and accomplished gentle
pen are pictures of good health. The
Ocket not being a large one the court
viii adjourn some time during the week.
We were pleased to meet, on sunday,
Capt. J. H. Frost, Secretary OF the Me-
|hanics and Traders Insurance Compa-
". The Captain is a clever gentleman
Ind came here on a 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
asst. Twelve or thirteen miles more OF
ron will complete the road to Baton
Rouge. Hurra, boys! Push along the
work the bed Is laid. Put on the cross
les and the iron and we'll give you that
EapOleonic salute Oh the glorious fourth
The University Hop promises to be
he 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
Iiadies and gentlemen from New Orleans
land even from distant parishes, who in
tend TO be present at the exercises ant
grand Hop.
DEATH OF ALCIDE DELATTE. On las
Saturday, this kind hearted man ant
good citizen, was suddenly taken ava,
from among his family and friends, by
an unexpected rheumatic attack. Mr.
|Delatte was the Parish Ranger and wa
esteemed and loved by all who knew
him. He was honest, Industrious AM
good to all his fellow beings. A larg'
cOncOurse of friends followed his re
mains, Sunday, to their last restiu!
place. ~
i DISTINGUISHED ARRIvAL.-On Mon
4 day last we were agreeably surprised t
encounter on our streets, that galian
fresh water salt, Commodore Walter II
! Means, who has taken to the land in th
interest of the house of Hirsch, FeibeI
man & Co., of New Orleans, whoIesal
grocers, liquor and tobacco dealers etc
The firm does an extensive bushes
along the coast, owing to its well earnc
reputation for fair dealing. Commo
dore Means is always welcome anon
his hosts of friends here and elscwher,
He looks as happy as a big Suntlowe
QUICK TRANSIT. ON last Friday ev
ming we received the Iberville South
[ the next morning. announcing the con
| pletiou of the railroad TO PlaGuemin
On Saturday evening the Fermilliol
vile Advertiser, Of the same mOrnir
reached us via the iacQmpaable ma
\ steamer Morning Star which connect
n with the \. o. Pacific at Donaldsonvill
\, 1t won't be long till one can start fro
u Baton Rouge after breakfast and taxi
A dinner in the evening at Vermillionvill
n by connecting with the noon Tex;
I train at some station some fifteen
twenty miles thus side Of Al giers.
HOP MANAGERs.-By request Of Pre-!
dent Johnston, committee of thirte
managers was organized last night
conduct the Fourth ofJuly Hop at t
University, The committee is compos
OF the following gentlemen: Gen. LIE
Jastremski, chairman; Col. Mitchell
lamar, Commandment; Cadets Come
n Bringier, Moore. Lasseigne. Colon
Chenet, Frierson, Leeds, Pugh, Wa
man, Bell The following sub-comm
u tees were then organized: Floor Mar
gers-Cadets Conner, Chairman,-Br
Higher, Moore, Frierson, Leeds, Pugh, Be
Reception Cemmittee--Cadets Colon
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