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Year: 1879

The Mining and Scientific Press de- votes column to the proposition of Gov. Fremont to flood the Colorado desert. The matter is treated in a Isemi-serious manner. We quote the following extracts:

 The question is not so much one of financial and engineering difficulty, as of economical and sanitary consideIa- tions. Fears having been expressed that the flooding of such shallow basin, with its marshy borders, would breed enough malaria to endanger the health of the regions adjacent; the query also being suggested, whether it would

 be good policy to convert this district, Idesert as it is, into a vast expanse of salt water merely for the beneficial effects it would be likely to exert on the climate of the surrounding coun- try and the facilities it would afford for inland navigation.

 That the presence of so large body of water would tend to moderate the temperature of this, the hottest and .driest section of California, admits of mo doubt. This lake would also open navigation to vessels of deeper draft than can now ascend the Colorado. But what business would there be for vessels on a lake like this, surrounded by sterile regions, destitute alike of agricultural and mineral resources l? There are mineral-bearing lodes far to the north, on both the California and Arizona sides of the Colorado: but none, SO far as we know, within al hundred miles or more of the site of this proposed inland sea. Unlike the Mohave desert, adjoining it on the north, this sO-called Colorado desert produces much graSs-so much in fact, that with water for stock, it would really be valuable grazing district. As it lies so low, great deal of it be- ing depressed from fifty to three hun dred feet below the sea level, it isl probable that good water could be ob tained by artesian boring-very likely. merely by digging. What little water there is near the surface IS generally bad, being impregnated with alkaline, saline, or other substances of an in- furious kind. At greater depths, itI would no doubt be more plentiful, and of better quality. The Railroad Com pany have, we believe, got good water at several points on this desert by bor- ing, and that without going to very great depths.

 With railroads traversing these des erts, such inland navigation as a lake of this kind would afford becomes of less importance; provided, always, there were any local carrying of con- sequence here to be done; which. as before remarked, there is not. The
Year: 1879

THE War Department is after the management of Indian Affairs again and Senator Slater of Oregon has in troduced bill with this object in view. It is claimed to be an improvement on the old bill.
Year: 1879

WASHINGTON, April 12.-In the House today the Committee of the Whole resumed the consideration of of the legislative Appropriation Bill. After making some progress with sum- mary items of the bill the House took recess and then adjourned till Mon-
Year: 1879

RAILROAD DLEGIsLAIIoN.-The Legislature
should not neglect, in the short time yet remain
ing of the session, to pass laws regulating rail-
road freghts in the State. The people demand
it. They expect something of the kind from the
Rspublican party, and it will be to the disad-
vantage of the party if it fails to answer the de-
maud. The Railroad Companies have already
elected u United States Senator-iet their WORK
end there and not interfere to prevent legislation
demanded by the people. Legislation is not ask
ed for that will cripple the railroads, but iegis-
la,ion that will prevent the railroads from e1-
torting from and crippling the farming and
business community. Let the Republicans carry
this out, and show that they are the party OF the
people.
Year: 1879

observe in . late issue of the Chief an article
from o learned Esculapian, who declares it a sub
stantal fact that the consumption of potatoes is the
exciting cause of Diphtheria that his father and
himself had continued their observ atons for period
of 30 years or more and had perfected the astonsh.
ing discovery that in every case of Dphtheria the
victim was potato eater! Surprising as this dis
covery for one am ready to admit its Importance
and its logic for I, too, have made discovery-a
discovery that will revolutionize the world, and
make Heaven and the other place entirely unuecesa-
ry to future generations.


As potatoes are the exciting cause of Diphtheria,
so have found, under all circumstances the exciting
cause Of death is eating.-eating. potatoes not
meat but any and everything. Bending your elbow
Year: 1879

- The article in the Troy Chief In regard to the
demise of the Bulletin, and personal to the editor
thereof, caused much comment in this vicinity.-Higa
land Sentinel


their comments. We have few good friends
at Highland, AS elsewhere, who jump to encour-
age any adventurer who sets up shop for the
purpose of running us oat, and are tickled half
to death at all his abuse of us; but they are
constantly shocked at what the Chief says in re-
turn, especially when it lays the defnnct ont to
cool. To about what amount did said comment
ators get left, by said demise
Year: 1879

.y After Senator Ingalls, re collection, he was
brought before the joint convention, to return
thanks. He said that, as for himself, there were
asperities, no reveugefnl feelings growing
out of the contest, and he had none but tho
kudest feelings toward rival candidates, and
those who opposed him. In letter since writ
ten, relative to the combination against him, he
speaks thus kindly of his opponents, showing
that not drop of gall has been mixed with the
rich cream of his human kindness:


1T was the most degrading and formidable ever
formed in the State of Kansas but crushed il like
an egg-shell. went to Topeka determined not to
compromise nor surrender, and the result regard
as the grandest personal triumph ever won in the
State. i had noble host of friends who stood by
me- because was the representative Of an idea in
politics. The opposition caucus was political w
house, with Pomeroy the harlot-in-chief."
Year: 1879

~ The Commonwealth reminds us that, in the
impeachment case against Gov. Robinson, the
Senate voted almost unanimously to acquit him.
We do not dispute that but there is nothing
more certain than that if they bad seen their
way clear, Lanes crowd in that Senate would
have convicted him. The men who stood BY the
Governor too many for the other party,
who found that their little game would not
work. To have voted for conviction, when they
saw they could not command majority, would
have been a dissracefnl failure; therefore, max
ing virtue of necessity, and putting on an ap-
pearance of honest impartiality, they voted to
Year: 1879

P. S.-A new discovery! The atmosphere is found
to be full of worm spores Breathing therefore, is
out of the question The patient plug his nose,
and Theoretically seal his mouth. As nothing earth
can keep woman's mouth closed, must learn to
do without them What glorious reformation! No
more speech-makng; no more preaching; no more
gossip! Lord. What gay old world this will be!
Year: 1879

There las brtn good deal of talk about
bIainy men in Kansas; Int they are seldom put
to proper nse. IL Kansas wishes to take the
leading position in puLlic affairs that she is en-
titled to by reason Of her rapidly increasing pop
uiation, she should begin to Pnt men forward
who can exert power The ablest man. by far,
in the State of Kansas, who would have made
his mark in the councils of the nation, has never
occupied higher position than member Of the
Legislature. That man is James F. Legate. He
possesses more ability, more craftsmanship, more
solid common sense, than any man the State
ever had. in whatever position he is placed,
with vht htmsoever associated, his power is at
once manifested by his taking the leadership.
Such a man in Copgress, would hold bis own
with the best Of them. He would be heard and
felt, and Kansas would have q man that she
would iced not be ashamed of. On the floor, in
the Committee room, or in the Departments, he
would be the peer of any man in Congress- Yet
he has been known principally as lobbyist, or
as an attorney. lie has not been these SO much
from choice as from the force of circumstances.
If Kansas had put him forward, he would have
been man of different reputation. He is gen.
orally aliuded to as q corruptionist; but We
have yet to hsar of his corruption in any public
position with which he has been entrusted. If
he is kept in the lobby, or at political scheming,
he will practice the methods of those callings,
for be always does his work well. If the public
demands his services in high position, they
will secure one who is competent for the work,
and who has the dignity, when dignity is de-
maDded. Mr.. Legate is man of untiring en-
ergy, aud must be doing something. Why not
that something for the good of the Statef Lot
the people of Kansas, or the Republicans of this
Congressional District, make use Of his great
ability, by demanding his services in Congress.
While other aspirants are seeking the Office, let
the people tender the Office to him.
Year: 1879

Bleak, chilly March and November are the
two worst months of the year for those suffer
ing with pulmonary diseases. Keep Dir.
Bulls Cough Syrup near by and such suffer
ers will be able to brave the rough weather
without danger. Price 20 cents
Year: 1879

In the money market per cent was the opening
and closing for call loans upon Stock Exchange
collateral. For brief period In the afternoon the
market ruled at per cent. Discounts Of good com.
msroial paper were made at to per cent. Time
Year: 1879

The next is Wilmot H. Goodale, ESQ.,,


who will lecture Oh the 9Th of June for
the benefit Of the repair fund of the
Methodist church. All of us know the
learned lecturer, and none can be fearful
that bis lecture will not be tirst-class
one. The object sought to be secured is
in every way worthy the support of our
people. The ladies Of the Methodist
church are bent on giving Baton Rouge
as fine church building as there is in
the State. The large audience-room of
the church is being most elegantly fres-
coed, and other grand improvements are
in contemplation. Such public spirit
and wise enterprise as they exhibit
should be heartily seconded by lthe peo-
pie. Tickets to the lecture fifty cents,
and can be had Of the ladies. Let each
Of us buy ticket, 60 to tho lecture and
hear "What Nexti"
Year: 1879

The weather is still dry and the at
mosphere distressingly dusty. Our far,
ming friends tell us that unless we have
rain at an early day the crops will begin
to suffer dreadfully. Little material
damage as yet has been done, and then
only in the spots most susceptible.


The above was put in type Thurs
day, since when we have had good,
refreshing rain, and the indications de-
note q good deal more. Soon the cry
will be too much rain and a general fear
of the cotton worm.
Year: 1879

We take great pleasure in calling at.
tention to the professional card of Mr..
Thomas B. Dupree, a talented Young
attorney of Baton Rouge. The highest
recommendation that can be offered the
public by the disciples of Blackstone is
success in the working up and final ter
mination Of their cases. This can be
said of MIR. Dnpree. During the past
few months he has been engaged upon
important cases, the result of which
added new laurels to his fame as a law
YER When entrusted with legal busi
ness he goes in to win. Tom was a
brave and gallant soldier, and at every
opportunity proclaims the patriotism of
the noble private-denominating him
as the true hero of the war; and adding
new touches to the embIazoned picture
Of Southern fame and hcroism.
Year: 1879

We have on our table sample head
of volunteer wheat, presented by Mr..
Earls Turner, of this place, in whose
garden it grew and matured. The head
measures three inches in length, and
the grains are full and we'll developed.
1t MIR. Turner's opinion-and he is a
native of the wheat growing belt-that
wheat can be raised here successfully
at least to the extent necessary for home
consumption. The production of our
own flour, added to the varied products
of this section would render it the most
attractive spot in the world.
Year: 1879

A negro rOustabOut was arrested this
week upon the affidavit of another of his
ilk, from whom he had stolen small
sum of money. The negro making the
affidavit has disappeared, and the other
must lie in Jail at the expense of the
parish until released by the court in de-
fault of evidence,
Year: 1879

We would again ask our friends not to
forget that we have facilities for doing
all kinds of Job Printing. Call and ex-
anime specimens Of work and prices,
and you will be satisfied that we do
what we represent.
Year: 1879

The Clinton Democrat says: We deep
ly regret to state that Judge Charles
McVea has decided to make his homo
permanently in the city of Baton Rouge.
Judge Mcvea is the pride of our people,
and the loss sustained by our parish
will be the gain of East Baton Rouge.
Year: 1879

An old citizen, in view of the threat
ened hydrophobia epidemic, suggests
that all dogs in the corporation be either
fastened up or killed. It will certainly
be most excellent safeguard against
the danger of mad-dogs.
Year: 1879

The new postal cards introduced into
France on the lst of July will be very
convenient. They are 80 arranged that
the same card can be used for sending a
reply without additional expense to the
correspondent who makes the response.
Year: 1879

MANY tea plants were set in North
and South Carolina and Georgia years
ago, but it was not profitable to gather
the leaves and prepare them in the elab-
crate Chinese style, and the plants were
left to grow wild. The agricultural
bureau in Washington received barrel
Of leaves from Carolina. They were
placed in wire sieves and steamed, and
then run through clothes wringer to
extract the tannic acid. The structure
of the leaf was destroyed in the process,
and the mass was placed in an ordinary
pan and dried by a FIRE. A decoction
was made, and the aroma was delight
full.
Year: 1879

N


Quieted with Threats of the Police.


The eolored convention reassembled yester-
day at IL o'clock. After the opening prellmi-
naries the melancholy man from Madison
parish got the floor on q question OF privilege,
and complained that after all the trouble he
had taken to boldly assert that Congress-
man J. Floyd King had gone through Tensas
parish, and to impress the fact that 1t was
Tensas, On the minds and memories OF the
reporters, the DEMOCRAT reporter had made
him produce Col. King and his army In Madi-
son parish. He WIS by the error OF the re-
porter very much grieved and was an op-
pressed as well as melancholy man, and he
solicited the coincidence and sympathy OF the
convention. He collapsed and then there was
read letter from the Republican executive
committee Of Alabama, requesting the at
tendance Of delegation from the convention
at mass meeting to be held Id Mobile on
Monday next, the delegation to be able to
give information regarding the emigration
movement.


J. g. Lewis, the witness with the smiling
face, as chairman Of the committee on


ADDRESS,


read lengthy document to the effect that
largo maiorities of colored people were
kept In political bondage by small minorities
Of white people; that the Democratic party
had violated all Its pledges, which were given
in DETAIL and that the colored men OF the
South were In need Of the sympathy and as
sistance OF the North, for which they appealed.
A motion was made to receive and adopt the
address. and the melancholy man Of Madison
parish took the floor to say that 1t was
pretty good document, made up OF Congress
sional reports, but there was something
omitted In 1t. The Red River country de-
served more notice. and he wept to see that
1t had been so lightly passed over. He wanted
everybody to know that the steamboats, had
combined, and refused to take the negroes
partially happy unless this circumstance
was Incorporated in the report. Then, again,
he was miserable because the report did not
state that colored people wee whipped Pc
cause they wanted to leave the parish. he
Was very sarcastic III In his remarks T. about
pledges OF q Democratic Legislature. Wben ~
would 70 Dack ON white man who gave tnem
$4,000 to buy up Republican Legi5IaIuuIs,
they could not be expected 70 Keep tneIr
ptber tbina o. to t be- com pIafned OF, and that was
that the address neither advocateo nor op,
posed emigration, and he thought II should
take some stand on the question.


There is no telling how long ne might have
continued, 81 sad he was, II the chairman had
not suggested that his long speech would not
improve the address; that the easiest and
best way to please everybody was for every
one 10 embody his sentiments in written
document and tack them on as supplement
tai g expression of opinion. The melancholy
man was crushed aud he wept and subsided.


The chairman continuing, said that he de-
precated the practice the leading coiored men
had OF denominating their race


NIGGERs.


It was improper. He then sat down on the
melancholy man He said that his speech
Year: 1879

An observation extending over period of 13 years, writes Western Rural correspondent from CallawAy County, Mo, teaches me, or rather confirms the teachings cf my boy hood, that clover is one os the most valuable forage plant we have for this climate. But for clover, this year, our hay crop would have been almost a total failure; as it is we have clover meadows that will make two tons of hay to the acre of good feed. In these meadows that are & mixture of clover with the grasses proper the only grass that stood the drouth, and made anything like a rop, was red top and orchard grass

 These grasses hold long tune and this year gave the second growth of clover time to mature sufficiently to make good hay, 1 SOW it in the woods, on old pastures, in the mead ow., in fact everywhere 1 find bare place or a spot where the grass IS thin. My father has been raising g the mammoth for l3 years, prefers it to the small or common. My prac- tice has been to mix. The man. moth nearly all dies when the seed is permitted to mature on strong land. It (the mammoth is equal to a crop of buckwheat for cleaning up the land, and better for rotting the stumps out of new ground. I have seen raised in this country between four and five bushels of seed of this variety per acre on very thla and worn land
Year: 1879

Cuban residents of New York who spoken to
yesterday about the news from Havana that tho pa
trots had sustained defeat in the district Of Santa
Clara said the Colonel Castillo reported captured
by the spaniard, is not the we'll known Csrlos del
Castillo who was the companion Of Carlos Manuel
de Cespedes. Bonachea is a leader of considerable
repu.e. He acquired good reputation in Camaguey
and the villas district in past times. Should his
capture be confirmed he will be greatly missed by
the patriots. With regard to the reported capture
of horses and arms the gentlemen spoken with
yesterday believe 1t possible that worn out horse
or two may have fallen into the hands of the Span
iards but they think the Cubans in the field have,
too keen appreciation of the value OF arms to let
them fall easily into tue enemys hands.


1t is thought to be extremely improbable that
twenty-th three Cubans could have been killed, large
number wounded and taken prisoners, while the
Spaniards escaped with few wounded. This is
looked upon renewal of the old tricks
of the Spanards, who in former times
were in the habit of gaining frequent VIC
tories OF considerable moment with small loss.
The liberation of twenty nine negroes by the
royast troops is viewed in the light of an absurd
ity; for it is claimed TO be well established fact
that so far from the Cubans keeping any negroes in
prison the latter seek refuge in the insurgent camps
and serve against their masters when they got
cha
Year: 1879

By far the greatest decrease in our foreign
debt occurred in 1873. and in like manner we
Ind the greatest increase in raw production
during that year. To show the rapidity of
this recent change toward raw production,
there are given below the amounts OF newly
settled lands for agriculture in the United
States Tor the years 1876 TO 1873:
Year: 1879

Common Pleas Court Before Judge Smith
G. +. H. Huff vs.. Minnie E. Huff-This was
an application for divorce on the grounds Of
gross neglect and adultery The plaintiff
averred that he was married to the defendant
at Milford, Conn.,, on the twenty-third Of
May, 1875; that they separated on the fifth of
May, 1876, and have never since lived TO-
gether; that the defendant was guilty Of
gross neglect of duty, to the plaintiff, grow.
ing out of continual and excessive use OF
opium, which rendered her unfit to perform
her duties, and caused her to behave in wild,
excited and seml-insane manner, and that 1t
finally became impossible for him to live with
her. He further averred that the defendant
acquired confirmed habit Of opium eating
long prior to his marriage with her, and that
during the short period of their acquaintance
before marriage she 30 deported herself as
not to excite any suspicion Of her habit. and
did conceal the same from him until after
their marriage. The plaintiff also charged
the defendant with having committed re-
peated acts OF adultery. No defense was
made. The court granted decree on the
ground of gross neglect of duty.
Year: 1879

A WISE DEAcoN.-"Deacon Wilder I want
you to tell me how you kept yourself and fami-
ly so we'll the past season, when all the rest Of
us have been sick so much. and have had the
doctors running to us 80 Long," Brother Tay-
lor, the answer is very easy. / used Hop Bit
ters in time and kept my family we'll and saved
large doctor bills. Three dollars worth OF 1t
kept us all well and able to work all the time,
and will warrant 1t has cost you and most OF
the neighbors one to two hundred dollars apiece
to keep sick the same time. guess you'll take
my medicine hereafter" See other column.
Year: 1879

There is generally such sameness about
love-making that it Is quite refreshing to find
something SO sweetly sentimental and at the
same time SO originally expressed rs story
tJapan) Times. How nice 1t must be to be
able to conduct tender tete-a-tete after this
fashion THANK you, little one But tell me-
are you quite sure like is the proper word to
user' DO desnka?' Yone looked down and
you ecnsme- gdtami;" and | drew from out
its covering of silver paper a pretty kaasashi
with q coral tama OF pale pink hue. "M-a-af'
Year: 1879

The commandment at O., a valiant soldier,
but little rough with his men, learned the
other day that there were murmArs against
him In his corps.


He Is not a man to let anything Of this kind
20 by. Profiting by the opportunity which
review offered to address all the men under
his command at once, he said:


Gentlemen. / am not unaware that several
among you have been circulating complaints
against me. II any one wishes to make any
such complaint, let him advance from the
ranks; am ready to listen to It,"


At these words the entire corps made a for
ward movement.


"Halt!' shouted the commandant. "Right
about, facet Forward. march,


The evolutons continued without further
interruption from the commandant, whose
curiosity with regard to the mems complaint
seemed to be fully satisfied
Year: 1879

The best religion is that which will make
a colored man sit down content to eat corn
bread for supper, knowing at the same time
that neighbor has fat chickens and no dog
in his yard.-[ NeW Orleans Picavune.