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Louisiana capitolian., 1881-08-09
EsPOslTO.
A Legal Technicality Likely to Pro.
cure His Freedom.
New York Express.

1t looks now as though Vincenzo Re-
bello, the supposed bogus brigand now
confined in Ludlow Street Jail, would
be able to completely establish his iden-
tity. During the period of his incarcer-
alton his counsel, DR.. Ulmo, has spared
no pains in procuring the attendance or
witnesses from New Orleans to testify
that while the ferocious Esposito was
cntting off Englishmen's ears, Robello
was placedly selling fruit in Jackson
Square, New Orleans.
81 regret that | cannot furnish you
| with the names of these witnesses, y
said SignoI Ulmo to reporter, "but it is
important that they be kept secret until
the next hearing of the case before Com
missioner Osborne, on August s. Imay
state, however, that three of them are
in town now, and two more are on their
way. They will, / am assured sub
stantiate the man Watson's statement,
and furnish sufficient grounds for grant
ing discharge"
WITNESSES FOR THE WRONG SIDE.
"How do you regard the coming of
those Italian carblneri whom Mr..
Fuller proposes to produce to identify
the prisoner as Esposto y asked the
reporter. "With the utmost confidence,
| believe that they will turn out to be
the witnesses for the defense instead of
the prosecution
"What is that technical point which
is to be argued by you in the coming
hearing ~
'1t. is an excellently-taken one, and
one which am justified in using the in
dictments which were drawn up by the
Slcilian Chamber asked for the extradi-
tion of EspOsito, alias Randazza.' This
blends two men together, both members
Of the band of the brigand Leone, but
the former is aged only thirty, and a
totally different man from the latter,
who is almost fifty"
"The error cannot in this case be easi.
ly rectitied ?" suggested the reporter.
"No. 1t will obligate the return of all
the documents and exhibits to Italy for
correction"
THE QUESTION OF BAIL.
"Can Rebello meanwhile be admitted
to bail ?" "No. We have no right to
ask for bail, nor do we want to. We
shall press our claims for discharge"
A visit to Ludlow Street Jail this
morning revealed the fact that the sup
posed bogus brigand bears his imprison-
ment with cheerful fortitude, and has
made friends of the keepers by his resig-
nation and good nature. He was glad
to see the reporter, and shook hands
through the grating. "Do they treat
you well :" he was asked. ooh, yes !;
but it is not liberty" he answered with
sigh.
VISITS FROM FRIENDS.
"Have your friends been to see you
from New Orleans ?" continued the re-
porter. The mans face lighted up as he
said: Gas! yes; they will set me free
by telling the Commissioner who am.
l was very glad to see them"
"Are they the same whose names you
gaveito the Express ?" continued the re-
porter. "Ab, my counsel says must
not say. But" said he, Laughing, ~
gave you two intimate friends names,
and these are also intimate friends"
From which it may be inferred that
the two witnesses conjectured by the
Express as being on their way will ap-
pear in due course at the examination.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-08-09

y A. DAY, proprietor Red Stick Drug Store,
ID keei constantly on hand a full assortment
Of drugs and medicines. corner Africa and
Somerulos streets
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-08-09

- FEIBELMAN, dealer in Dry Goods and
ID the most fashionable styles OF ready made
clothing hats boots and shoes, Main street.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-08-09

w L. CLUVERIUS, Druggist, Bogels old
w stand dealer in drugs, medicines cutlery
anap garden seed and fancY articles
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-08-09

JOHN JOHNSON, matchmaker and ,jeweler
y dealer in jewelry, silver ware, pictures and
picture frames Third street.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-08-09

NHARLES WIECK, proprietor Sumter House
~ dealer in the finest wines, liquors and cigars
corner Third and Laurel streets.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-08-09

A LEXANDRE GROUCHY proprietor Of the
n Capital House. Board by the day. week or
month, with the best the market affords.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-08-09

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic cures D NIB
Ague.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-08-09

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic Regulates the
Bowels.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-08-09

Il NJ. BROOKS, Druggist, dealer in drugs and
Il medicines Of every kind, cigars, smoking to.
bacco, cutlery, etc, Main street.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-08-09

Mrs. J. NJ. PARKER, dealer in Millinery and
1Nl Dry Goods and fancy articles OF all des.
eriptons, Main street.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-08-09

T PHILIP BOTT, proprietor Of Bismarck Sa-
~ loon and Lager Beer House, corner st. Louis
and North Boulevard streets.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-08-09

Joseph LARG UIER, dealer in foreign and
~ domestic hardware, house furnishing goods,
corner Third and Florida streets.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-08-09

1 NDREW JACKSON, Cotton Buyer, ant
n dealer in groceries and plantation supplies
uortheast corner OF MalG and Third streets.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-08-09

T STEENSEN, Druggist dealer in drug, medi
y cines, chemicals cigars, fancy and toilet
articles Third street.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-08-09
VOL. 3.
ATTORNEYS.


~ G. BIRD, ATTORNEY AT LAW. Will
~. attend promptly to all business intrusted
TO him Office on Convention street between
Third and Church streets, Baton Rouge, La.
~ w. POPE, ATTORNEY AT LAW and
". Notary Public Port Allen, West Baton
Rouge La. Special attention given to the col.
lection OF accounts, taking testimony under COM
mission, and to all other matters requiring the
attention Of an Attorney or Notary in the parish
OF West Baton Rouge. APRIL v2nl3
VHOS. Il. DUPREE, ATTORNEY
Il and Counselor at Law. 0flice-No. 9, Pike's
Row, Baton Rouge. La. Will practice in the
State and Federal Courts.
IJER RON 81 B IL A l. E,
IL ATTORNEYS and CoUNsELoRs AT LAW. Office
on North Boulevard street, near the post once,
Baton Rouge, La. VIII attend to all law busl-
ness entrusted to them in this and adjoining
parishes
A. s. Heron. .............L. ID. Beale.
TAVROT g. LAMON. ATToR.
NEYs AT Law. Office on North Boulevard
street. Baton Rouge, La. viii attend to all
law business entrusted to them in this and ad
joining parishes
E w. IS. M. .ROBERTSO
IA. Attorneys and COunseOrs at Law. Office
on North Boulevard street, Baton Rouge La
Willpractice in the Seventeenth and Eighteenth
JusiCial Districts.
L, w. Robertson. ........S. Nj. Robertson.
GEO. w. .BUCKNER,A Attorney
VI at Law and Notary Public, Baton Rouge,
La. Business promptly attended to.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-08-09

n g. B. ENOCHS, tombstones, mausoleums,
" monuments, tombs, head and foot stones,
Main street next to Pipers.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-08-09

I UCAS LITTY dealer in fruits and cOniec.
IL tionerios of all kinds, nuts, etc. corner Of
Third and Laurel streets
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-08-09

- MEL DELSOHN, dealer in staple and fancy
y. groceries, liquors, tobacco, etc. corner OF
Main and Lafayette streets.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-08-09

GEORGE N. BUCHEL, dealer in family gro
VI ceries, liquors, dry goods and plantation
supplies, corner Main and Jackson streets.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-08-09

MRS. p. KAUFMAN, dealer in dry goods
INl fancy and family groceries, crcckeryware
and tin@are, Main street.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-08-09

n PICARD, New Orleans cheap store, dealer
VI. in dry goods, Laurel street, between La
fayette and Third
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-08-09

A ROSENFIELD, dealer in dry goods, ready
N made clothing, boots aud shoes, hats and
caps, al OF the latest styles.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-08-09
LOCAL DIRECTORY.

TADOT & VAY, auGtioneers, commission
81 merchants, office and salesroom on Third, be-
tween Laurel and Florida streets.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-08-09

DR. Il, G. DUPREE, dentist Office on Main
~ street, between Fifth and Church.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-08-09

q GESSELLY, Civil and Military Tailor
VI Latest styles, Third Street.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-08-09

NICHOLAS WAX, wholesale and retail gro.
~ Ger, dealer in plantation supplies, fancy and
staple groceries, wines, liquors, crockery, cut.
lery cigars and tobacco, st. Louis street
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-08-09

I j. CAPDEVIELLE, dealer in groceries and
= liquors and ear corn, lime, hoop.pole and
tat-boat agent, Front street.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-08-09

JOSHUA BEAL Family Grocer, dealer in
- fancy groceries, canned fruits and every arti.
Gle needed in the household corner Third and
Laurel streets.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-08-09

M j. WILLIAMS, manufacturer of steam
4'I trains, strike pans, boilers and tanks, and
all kinds of sugar house work, corner of Main
and Front streets, near the ferry landing
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-08-09

VIZ G. RANDOLPH IL CO., wholesale and
w retail grocer, and dealer i'll western pro.
puce. wines and liquors, Main street
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-08-09

"1LLIAM GESELL, worker in tin, copper
w and sheet iron and dealer in stoves, tin
ware and crOCkerYware cor Third and Elnriha
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-08-09

EDW. WHITING, dealer in fancy and staple
II groceries, fruits and coDfectioneries, ci-
gars, smoking tobacco, Third street.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-08-09

T 0UISIANA CAPITOLIAN Book and job
L. Printing establishment, on Third street, is
one Of the most complete in the State.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-08-09

Ar CHAMBERS, Stationer dealer IN station.
lfl ery, books. cutlery, Violin and Guitar
strings, and fashion papers, Third street.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-08-09

A ID. JYTLE. Photograph Artist, Main st.
n Photo.albums, frames, etc., kept On hand,
OFFERS Flu niture and Undertaking Estab
lshmont. Main street, well supplied with
everything in this line
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-08-09

IL d. THOMAS, dealer in Fancy and Staple
~. Groceries and Dry Goods, corner of Main
and st. Anthony streets
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-08-09

MISS p. BERTRAND, Milliner, dealer in
NI Millinery Goods and Fancy Goods, Main
arraaf
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-08-09

MRS. G. MAILLOT, Third street dealer in
WI Millinery and Dry Goods, Trimmings, No.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-08-09

y ATOM Rouge Oil Works, manufacture cot
- ton seed oil. oil cake cotton seed meal and
Iipters, Front street
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-06-16
Unaler the Snow

The remarkable case of Elizabeth Wood.
cock, who was buried under the snow, is
especially striking. In the winter Of 1899
She was returning on horseback from Cam
bridge (EnglandD to her home IN neigh
boring village, and having dismountcd for
few minutes the horse ran away from
her. at z O'Clock on winter evening she
sat down under Il thlckct, cold, tired and
disheartcncd. Snow came on; she was too
weak TO rise, and the consequence was
that by the morning the snow had heuped
around her to n height of two feet above
her head rs she sat. She had strength
enough to thrust twig, with her handkcr-
chief at the top Of it, through the snow,
to serve as signal and to admit little
daylight. Torpor supcrvonce. and she
knew little more of what passed around
her. Night succeeded day, and day again
broke, but there she remained, motlonlcss
and footilcss. Not scnSclcss, however, Tor
She could hear church bells and village
s0unds-nay, even the voice and cOnvcr
sation OF some of her neighbors. -Four
whole days she thus rcmaincd--Onc single
pinch of snuff being her only substitute for
food during this time, and tins even she
found had lost its pungency. On the fifth
day thaw commenced, and she suffered
greatly, but still without being able to OK
tricatc herself. 1t was not until the eighth
day that the handkerchief was cspicd by a
yllagcr, who with many others, had long
been seeking for her. STOPPING down he
sad
'Are you there, Elizabeth Woodcock 2"
She had strength enough TO reply, faint
ly:
"Dcar John Stittlc, know your voice.
For Gods sake help me out"
She died about half year aftcrward,
through Encouragement of frost-bittcn
toes; but it was fully admitted that no one,
unless cased III snow, could have lived out
Of those eight days and nights in such Il
place without food.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-06-16
DO Your Work Well,

Daniel Webster gives an account of q
petty insurance case that was brought to hnl
when a young lawyer in Portsmouth. Only
Il small amount was involved and twenty
dollar fee was ali that was promised. He
saw that, to do his clients full justice, a
Journey to Boston, to consult the Law
Library, would be desirable. lie would
DC out of pocket by such an expedition,
and for his time Inc would receive no ade.
qnatc compensation. After a little hesitu-
tiou, he determined to do his very best,
cost what it might. lie accordingly went
to Boston, looked up the authorities, and
gained the case. Years after this, Webster,
then famous, was passing through Now
York. An important insurance case was
to be tried the day after his arrival, and
ono of the counsel had been suddenly taken
Ill. Money was no object, and Webster
was begged tOname his terms and conduct
the case. 81 told thcm," said MIR. Web
stcr, 'that 1t was prcpOsterous to expect
me TO prepare legal argument at few
hours notice. They insisted, however,
that should look aL the papers; and this,
after some demur, consented to do. We'll,
it was my old twcnty-dollar case over
again, and, as / never forget anything,
had all the authorities at my fingers ends.
The Court knew that had no time to pre-
pare, and were astonishcd at the range OF
my requirements. SO, you see, l was
handsomely paid both in fame and money
for that journey to Boston; and the mora
Is that good work is rewarded in the end,
though, to be sure, ones scIf-approval
should be enough. -.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-06-16
Changing Their Base.

The legend runs that the fine Norman
Church of Godshill, in the Isle of Wight
was to have been built in the valley, but
the builders every morning found the pre-
vious days work had been destroyed du-
ring the night and the stones carried to the
top of the hill. Considering this as Di-
vine indication where the holy struct,n O
was TO be built, they accordingly reared it
on that prominent site, where for
miles round it still forms graceful and
beautiful object. A similar legend IS re-
lated with reference to the Church of Ste
Marie du Castcl, in Gucrsncy, where it is
currently reported that fairies where the
agents, while others assert it was the work of
angels. Indeed it would appear that in days
gone by the invisible beings, OF whatever
nature they were who, according to tradi-
ton, 80 often inlerfcrcd in the building of
some sacred cditicc generally selected for
it's ste the most inconvenicnt spot, and not
lnfrcqucntly a steep hill. The Church Of
Brccdcn IN Lciccslcrshire, for instance,
stands on high hill, with the village as
its foot. Tradition, however, says that
when the site of The church was first fixed
upon, central spot in the village was
chosen. The foundations were not only
dug, but the builders commenced tho ia
brio. 1t was to no purpose; for all they
built in the course Of tho day was carried
away by doves during the night time, and
skilullly butt exactly In the same manner
on the hill where the church stands. Both
founder and worklnen, awed and terrified
by this extraordinary procedure, were
afraid to build the church on It's original
site, and agreed to finish the one begun by
the doves.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-06-16
l3uniOng OR BOiis.

"ls it against the laws of this CITY to
have corns OH your fect2" inquired Thco-
dorc Rembo as he found himself before the
bar of justice, III Detroit.
| mo, sir, nor on the top of your head il
you want 'cm there. The city ordinances
of Detroit and the laws of Michigan are
very liberal on the subject of corns."
"Wcll, sir, last night was walking
along one of our streets, hobbling because
my corns hurt me 80, wheI a ticnd grabbed
me by the collar, called me drunkard, and
dragged me to a dungeon"
lilo" awful mean III hm!" sighed the
court
"Whcn / have corns can't hobblc if its
more convenient than walking2"
| "Ccrtalnly."
| "Well, corns was what allied me, aud |
demand that the officer apologize to me and
that be set at liberty"
'Lct us listen to the officers story first.
Go ahead NIr. Bluccoat."
| "Ths man, began tho officer, "bllmpcd
against at least dozen pedestrians, fell
against a window and broke it, and was
lying down Oh the car track when | gath
| cred him in. lie smcllcd so bad of whiskcy
when l brought HIM In thut we had to burn
cOlfcc in the roOm."
"Wcll!" qucricd the court as he turned
to the prisoner.
81 say it was cOrns."
'1low many have you got2"
"Tcn."
"Show 'cm up. ! haven't seen real
old-fashioned corn in about eighteen years, ,
''Do you think Pm going to pull my
boots off before the crowd2 | guess pyc
| rot a little m0drsly left" "
'rhcn III take care of it for you.
shall exile you for thirty days"
"For what2"
"Corns and modcsty, alias drunk and
dsordcry. That's all, my man, and now
please fall back and give some of the other
hungry mortals a chance to say they have
bunlOns or hollis -
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-06-16
The DiiftislOn or Sceds.

| In very large number of cases tho DIFF
fusion OF seeds Is effected by animals. TO
this class belong the fruits and berries. In
| them IN outer iicsl,y portion becomes pulpy,
and generally sweet. inclosng the seeds.
IL Is remarkable that such fruits, in order.
doubtless to attract animals, are, like flow
ers, brightly colorcd-as, for instance, the
chcrry, currant, apple, peach, plum, straw
berry, raspberry and many others. This
colpr, moreover. Is not present in the un-
ripe fruit, but is rapidly developcd at
maturity. In such cases the actual seed is
generally protected by dense, sometimes
almost stony, covering, SO that it escapes
digestion, while its termination is perhaps
fastened by the heat of the animals body.
1t may be said that the skin f apple and
pear pips is comparatively soft; but then
they are imbcddcd In Il stringy core, which
is seldom eaten. These cclorcd fruits form
considerable part Of the food of MONKEYS
in the tropical regions Of the earth, and we
can think, hardly doubt that these ami
mails are guided by the colors, just as we
are, in selecting the ripe fruit. This has
curious bearing on an interesting question
us TO the power of distinguishing color
possessed by our ancestors in bygonc times.
hlagnus anA Gcigcr, relying on the we'll
known fact that the ancient languages are
poor Ill words for color, and that in the
oldest books-as, for instance, in the Vcdas,
the Rendavcsta, the Old Testament, and
the writings Of Homer or Hesiod-thoupb
OF course, the heavens are referred to over
ana over again, its blue color is never
dwclt on, have argued that the ancients
were very deficient in the power Of tllstln
gushing colors, and especially blue. In
our own country MIR. Gladstone hqs lent
the weight of his great authority to the
same conclusion. For my part | can not
accept this view. There are it seems to
me, very strong reasons against il, into
which | ca1l not, of coulse, now cutter;
and though | should rely mainly Oh other
considerations, the colors of fruits arc not,
THINK, without significance. If monkeys
ana apes could distinguish them, surely
we may infer that even the most savage of
men could do so too. Zcuxls would never
nave deceived the birds II lie had not had a
lar perception of color. In these instances
OF colored fruits the tlcshy edible part
more or less surrounds the true seeds; IN
others tho actual seeds themselves become
edlb,e. In the former the edible part
serves rs Il temptation to animals; IN the
latter IL ls stored up for the use of the
plants itself. When, therefore, the seeds
themselves are edible. they arc generally
protected by more or less hard or bitter en-
velopes, for instance the horse chestnut
beech, Spanish chestnut, walnut, &c. That
these seeds are used for food by squirrels
ana other animals is, however, by no means
necessarily an evil to the plant, for the re
suit Is that they are often carried some
distance and then dropped, or stored up
and forgotten, 30 that in this way they get
carried away from the parent tree.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-06-16
Travelling IN OIden Times.

a careful inspection of the vehicles of
former times leads us 10 the conclusion
that our forefathers were lined with zinc
and ppcr-fastened-for nothing short of
it could have withstood t,. joltings and
Earrings, the bounclngs aud D.mpings cn-
tailed upon those who used any other
method of locomotion except that which
nature provides. The chariot in which
General and Mrs. Washington went to
Philadelphia upon his election to the Prcsi-
idcncy was no doubt an instrument
OF torture. To the discomforts of this
rambling old carriage may bc added, for
the General, the lnccssant wagging of Mrs.
Washlngton's tongue, for it isa wcl-known
fact, that Martha was Of a slmewish nature,
and made no bones of giving the General
her views in very forciDlc manner. The
method OF travelling which they pursued
gave publicity TO the fact that the General
had a curtain lecture every night for a
a night cap. In the course of their ioiu-
ncy they arranged to spend tie nights a,
the houses of the gentry scattered along
between Mount Vernon and PhadclDl- ia
and Martha was often heard to nag her
lord and master until loud snorc an-
nounccd that the General was safe in the
land OF dreams from all worldly annoy.
anccs.
The chariot was the acknowledged mark
ot arlstocracy. Il journey in these DAYS
enLailed a rctlnuc, somewhat after the fol-
lowing order:
l. blarstcr and Missis in a carriage.
Q. Marster's 'boy" on horseback, with
Il led horse for NIarscr to ride when he
wished to stretch his legs.
A 1Uorpp ornio,nin.r t,,r>
and Mlssis's maid.
The rate Of progression was about four
miles al hour.
The habit Of carrying servants even on
ncighborly visits, obtained in Virginia and
Maryland until the abolition of slavery. A
form OF entertaining, called depending the
day." was in fashion. This consisted in
gong to friends house early in the morn
ing, and staying until late In the evening,
consuming the interval in a succession of
meals. Besides the visitors, the coachman
and horses, there was usually a "maid."
who sat on the rack behind the carriage,
swinging her legs in ccstatic delight at the
prospect of "gong abroad"
Chaiscs were the only two.scatcd vehicles
in use. and were something like a modern
top buggy, except that it had but two
wheels. Consequently, going up hill, the
! occupants were being spilled out behind,
and going down hill they were spilled out
| befOic
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-06-16
A Matter OF History.

In the year 1886, the State of Franklin
was formed out Of II portion of North Caro-
lima, embracing the present territory of the
State of Tennessee, and the Legislature of
the aforesaid state of Franklin passed the
following fee and salary bill Ills Excel
lency the Governor, per anum, 900 deer
skins; Ills Honor the Chief Justice, 800
deer skins the Secretary to Ills Exccllcncy
the Governor, 500 raccoon skins; the
Treasurer of the State, 460 raccoon skins !;
each county clerk, 800 beaver skins; Clerk
OF the House of Commons, 200 raccOon
skins; member of the Assembly, per diem,
three raccoon SKINS; Justices fee for sign.
ing a warrant, one muskrat skin; TO the
constable for serving warrant, one mink
skin. Enacted into a law the 28th day of
October, 1880, under the great seal OF The
State. This seems to be a matter of
historical truth, Just as tobacco was once
made to answer the purpose of currency in
Virginia.