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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-08-12

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rS brands IS OF poor quality snd the market hes Sr Az
az, oors active decline No and supehl' ~
- rnty, Al 4 close ms,ke tull and irregular We w, S 49,
demand for choice State for British Plo'nee' s@es =" '
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G. W. cARlr1ys Co. PeII.Ien M.d..ons square Se~.rol
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-08-12

PHILADELPHIA AND READING RAILROAD Co.'S
MORTGAGE GOLD Gs
For Sale by
DRExEI, MORGAN & Co.
SO Exchange ace.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-08-12

Of the hooks published uron
consist O ot Of dry tu upon Agriculture that be
simplest writers the wO agTeeaL.e
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-08-12

Dir Greeley has written this boos the pneS Smpts,
He - boys 10 he generally sccoTfej having
fcb th. little pretend know language
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-08-12

We quote: D., SOdS5 20
ON Mal scarce ana in demand; sales OF 30 bbe %
90, a.. ieey 20 81 Is Cora Meal, Br We - ~ "a al
I'm Me-. Western 20 Cora Mea, Dr., pa, " ~ Wv
CON M.slWe.tW. 40 a " -, ..t., AZ
o. Meal + Moderate dessnd but priee' are uuei"ns'' "
50 bbs at CITY. and % . og Outsro on aoch ~ md
FlS-The m,rsel for most description, hl' o'e1 W." F''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-08-12

HARVEY FISK. A. s. HATCH
OFFICE OF FISK & HATCH,
Bankers aud Dealers IN Government Securities,
Nn Z Nnssnn-sf New York Aug. |. lS1l
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-08-12

Mr. Greeley closes hs book With th jon trust ths
eight imperfect they will thousands
70 Feel loier grde IN their calling scd take ycer interest Is IN
that be- induced ADLER
BITTER worts Agriculture and The which minister 20 is N
eisncy and np IL progress towards PERFECTION which
lave family IsTeseea"
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Tb. book feIAisbe and the eIreeat Advce
valuable bnts hat AouLd make
~ Any soH Of busnoss, occupation, or professor.
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PRICE 81 so.

- The boob ralhshed IN very hstdsome style B,snth
printed Lnapd ia -il cloth oorers. sitb giR back
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1871-09-16

he is hereby authorized to leaseto parties,
portion of said road.
On motion of n. S. Landry, duly seconded,
it was resolved that the resolution adopted
on the 18th day of July, 1871, relating to
Parish Licenses on bakers and butchers,
be amended and re-enaeted, to read as fol-
lows:
From each and every baker and butcher
selling meat or bread, either at stand or in
a cart, irrespective of the number of carts CT
wagons used, ten dollars.
On motion of N s. Landry, duly seconded,
it was resolved that the resolution adopted
on the 18th day Of July, 1871, relating to
acted to read as follows:
SECTION THAT there shall be elected by
the Police jury of said parish, two Parish
Physicians, whose duty shall be to attend ON
all persons incarcerated in the parish iail
and to attend TO all destitute and INDECENT
persons residing in said parish.
SEC. THAT the said physicians shall
make all needful examinations on dead
bodies iii said parish, when requested by the
Coroner TO do so.
SEC. 3.-They shall receive salary-the
sum of two hundred and fifty dollars each,
annually; payable quarterly, upon their
own warrant, drawn upon the Parish Treas
lIrer.
SEC. 4.-That all ordinances or resolutions
in conflict herewith, are hereby repealed.
On motion of Valmire Shedrick, duly sec
onded, it was resolved that the resolution
adopted on the 18th day of July, 1871, relat-
ing to mechanics, is to take effect only
against those having a shop.
On motion of Valmire Shedric1z, duly sec
onded, it was resolved that the President of
the Police Jury is hereby ordered and
authorized to comply with the resolutions
passed by the Police Jury on the Goth day of
March, 1870, relating to the opening of the
Eabcarie Road.
On motion of Samuel Cook, duly seconded,
it was resolved that tax of one mill on
each dollar of the assessed valne of all prop
erty, movable or i1nmoyable, subject to tax
alton within the Parish of st. James, based
on the assessment of 1870, is hereby levied
for the purpose of creating sinking fund,
to come to the assistance of the invalids and
poor of the parish. And the State Tax
Collector ex-officio Collector of the Parish
of St. James, is hereby ordered and empow-
cred to collect the same Immediately on the
passage of this resolution. -J}
On motion of Yalmire Shetlriek, duly sec
onded, the jury stands adjourned, sine die.
o. +. HUNSAkER, President
i. DUGAs, Secretary
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1871-09-16

Senator 0. E. and Parish Judge J.W.
Huhsaker are absent on trip North.
The Senator, it will be remembered,
was member of the committee ap-
pointed by the presiding officer of the
Republican State Convention to wait
upon President Grant. The Messrs.
HuISaker Will visit San Francisco and
the; Paclfic coast before their return
holtle, which is looked for about the
18th of October.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1871-09-16
Proceedings of the Police Jury,
Parish of St. James.

Be it known, that ON the 18th day of
August, A. D., 1871, the Police jury met at
the Courthouse of the Parish of st. James,
in conformity to special call of the Presi-
dent.
Members present-Hon. o. F. Hunsaker
President; n. s. Landry, Samuel Cook and
Falmire Shedriek.
Absent-Adam Travis.
0nmotion of n. S. Landry, duly seconded
It was resolved that the President of the
Police Jury is hereby empowered to remove
any parish officer, except the Treasurer and
Secretary, at pleasure, and appoint a success
scr to any officer removed. All resolutions
conflicting herewith, are hereby repealed.
On motion of n. S. Landry, duly seconded
1t was resolved that committee of three
tthe President to be one of said committee)
and two others, to be appointed by the Presi-
dent, be, and they are hereby directed to
proceed at once to procure settlement with
j. p. Landry, late Tax Collector for st.
James Parish, and the said committee are
hereby authorized to settle the account of
parish, and upon satisfactory settlement, a
full aequittance and quiet,ts give to the said
j. P. Landry.
The chair appointed on said committee,
n. S. Landry and Samuel Cook
On motion of N. S. Landry, duly seconded,
it was resolved that committee of three
1.-THE President to be one of said committed,
and two Others to be appointed by the Presi-
dent, 70 proceed at once to the examination
of the books of the Parish Treasurer, and
report at the next regular meeting.
The chair appointed on said committee,
n. S. Landry and valmire Shedrick.
On1notion of Samuel Cook, duly seconded,
it was resolved that the President is hereby
directed to cause regular commissions to
be printed, and to issue commission to all
and every parish officer; the costs of the
same to be paid by the Parish Treasurer on
the Presidents warrant, from any fund not
otherwise appropriated.
On motion of Samuel Cook, duly seconded,
il was resolved that the President of
the Police jury is hereby authorized to
negotiate and sell a portion of land known
as the Old Vaeherie Road, TO the Parish
School Board, for school purposes; and
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1871-09-16

To-day the convicted murderers of
Frapeis Stuart Menteath, will be led
fortR from the parish Jail to the terri
BILE Fate which their great and revolt
ing ,crime has brought upon them.
Summary and horrible as is the means
OF punishment, it was deemed a stern
necessity that it be inflicted as fear
full warning to evil doors, and means
of stopping the tide of lawlessness
which bid fair to flood the community
unless met with timely check. Ia
all probability, John Williams, Alfred
Decaraux and Noel or Madison Hamp-
ton, have gazed upon the rising sun
for the last time, and before that lum-
inarf reaches the meridian, will be
lifelfss masses of human flesh. "May
God have mercy on their souls !"
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1871-09-16

And Whep such person is a minor the par
eat guardian or employees of the minor shall
give or cause the same to be given.
SEC. L3-z'F hen any power shall be vested
IN the Mayor or he is required to do any act
or perform any executive function by these
ordinances or any other ordinances, it shall
be done by the acting Mayor.
ARTICLE Iv.-GENERAL PRovIsIoNs
SEC. 4.-Be 1t ordained, That the mum
cIpal year shall commence on the second
(2nd) Saturday in May, in each year
SEC l5.-All official bonds shall be made
payable to the Mayor and Common Council
of the town of Donaldsonvile and shall re-
quire security and be conditioned Faithfully
to perform the duties of his Office according
to the provisions of the charter of the town,
and all orders, ordinances, bylaws and
resolutions of the Common Council, now IN
force or hereafter to he made to the satisfac-
ton of the Mayor and Common Council"
SEC. 16.-Eyery Alderman and eyeryfofi-
Ger in the service of the town, shall take and
subscribe the oath provided for all persons
holding office under the Constitution of the
State before he shall discharge any of the
duties of his Office
SEC. H.-When any vacancy occurs in any
office it shall be filled in the case of the
Mayor or any of the Aldermen, Secretary,
Treasurer, Constable Collector or Assessors,
as is provided by the charter. In all other
cases, by the Council or persons originally
eleeting or appointing.
SEC. 1S-That u complete record shall be
kept in the Office of the Secretary of the
town of every ordinance, bylaw and resolu-
ton Of the Common Council with the date
of apprOvaLand publication, and of all pre-
carnations of the Mayor, with full and com
plete indexes thereto.
Passed by the Common Council August g.
1871. Approved September a, 1871.
E. w. MASON, Mayor,
A true copy from the original records.
". G. WILKINSON. Secretary.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1871-09-16

Last Wednesday night the acting
own constable, Mr.. Robert Noel, ar
rested a drunken man named Henry
Pierson for disorderly conduct in the
streets. Pierson resisted and quite a
Struggle ensued, during which the con-
stables garments did not entirely es-
cape injury. But the refractory ben
4nist was finally overcome and taken
before Justice Landry, who committed
lin for trial before the Parish Court
upon the charge of disturbing the
peace and resisting the officer who ;tr-
'Festel him. r sis
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1871-09-16

Rs.-Quite party of gentle
men, accompanied by the energetic
conductor, Sullivan, of the New Or
leans, Mobile g. Texas r. r., arrived
in town to-day, and are being enter
tanned by Judge Mason at CIV. Roses
restaurant as we go to press. Among
the party we notice Messrs. EdOuard
Roussel and NJ. Z. Becnel, of st. John
the Baptist, Thomas Kiinepeter ESQ.,,
division engineer, Dr-J. C. Legare and
Mr.. Henry Young, road-master.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1871-09-16

Being yet a stranger in town, and
confined to the consequent labor Of
starting a new paper and getting un-
der way, we can give but small
showing Of local news. But. when
Nspare time shall allow us to ramblS
over town and become acquainted, ID
sure the outside world shall know o.
passing events in Donaldsonville.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1871-09-16
Proceedings of Common Council
Town Of Donaldsonville.

The Common Council met in regular ses
sion at the Mayors office, September 4th
1871, at o'clock. P. NJ.
| Present-E. w. Mason, Mayor; Aldermen
Duffel, Burbridge, Smith, Noel and johnson
ACKNOWLEDGMENT Leblanc.
Minutes of the two previous meetings were
read and approved.
The Mayor stated that the seal ordered AT
last meeting, was being made and would be
ready in few days.
The Committee on Public Works reported
that " the work on the streets, bitches, side
walks and landings has been done as per
specifications given by the Committee OF
Public Works.
The report was adopted by the following
vote:
Burbridge, Smith, Noel and johnson vot-
ing yes.
Duffel voting no.
Alderman Duffel arose and explained
that his reason for voting no, was thht the
contract had not been carried out, as he
understood the specifications, and therefore,
voted no."
The Special Committee on the wharf
reported progress, and asked more time.
Report adopted and more time allowed.
The market clerk presented his report for
the time he had been in possession, and laid
a proposition of the butchers before the
Council to help the town buy "a portable gas
machine for the market-house.
The report was adopted, and the PROPOSE
ton was laid on the table, subject to call
Alderman Duffel presented the following
To the Hon Mayor and Aldermen of the
Town of Donaldsonyille:
The petition of the undersigned citizens Of
the town of DOnaldsonyille and of the Parish
of Ascension, respectfully represent to yom
Honorable body, that they have been in
formed that acting upon a memorial of per
sons representing the interest of the steam
and fiat boats plying in Bayou Lafourche
your body, at its last session, adopted a
resolution transferring the Bayou Latourche
ferry from its present location to the head OF
Opelousas street. Your petitioners further
represent that your said action must have
been based upon the false representations OF
said memOrialists, and the proposed change
viii prove highly injurious to the under
signed, who are vitality interested in the mat
ter That said ferry us now established, in
no way interferes with the navigation of the
Bayou, and places no obstacles to the receiv.
ing and diseharging of freight as represented
to you, as the water of the Bayou is so low
that boats, whether steamboats, or fiatboats
can no longer cross the bar at the mouth Of
In Row hot 10 he,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1871-09-16
Those of our citizens owning do

Those of our citizens owning dogs
should bear m mind that all of these
.anjnafs prowling about the streets
Iithout the "license collar" upon
her neeks, viii be treated to poison
cd meat at the expense of the town
authorities. One or two CANNES have
ALREADY come to grief at the hands of
the constable. So, owners of dogs,
cone forward and pay the dog-tax
md get collar for you purps, or it
VII be the worse for them.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1871-09-16

Z he name of our young friend, Mr..
Clement D. Camp, appears in the last
issue OF the Sentinel as its publisher.
Clement is a good printer, and the
Sentinel will ever bear evidence to
that fact while under his mechanical
control. Our readers must bear in
r4ina that Mr.. Camps duties are con-
fineSl solely to the publishing depart
meIt, and that he has no voice in the
editorials. This latter fact reflects as
much to his credit as does the fine ty-
biographical appearance of the Sentinel.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1871-09-16
a UNION NORMAL SCHOOL.

R4v. j. G. Hartzel, pastor of the
Newt Orleans A. M. L. church, has
addressed us letter inclosing cir
Icalaf in regard to the Union Normal
School, situated at the corner of
Camp and Race streets, New Orleans,
with!a request that we should give
the Institution such notice as space
and fime might admit. Believing as
sse No that Tire school referred to is
an excellent one, and that many of
our readers may be benefited there
by, We give the circular complete:
UNION NORMAL SCHOOL,
Corndr Of Camp and Race streets, near Co.
lseum Place.
New ORLEANS, LOUISIANA.
Tllis institution has now been in
successful operation for t,ro gears, and
the First Term of the Third Scholas-
tic Year opens at 8, A. NJ, Monday,
October 2, 1871, and closing Deem
Der 90, 1871.
Persons desiring to enter the School
should apply, during the week proceed
ing the opening of the term, to the
DIRECTORS, who will be at the building
during that time from 8 A. NJ. to 3
p, NJ.
| MISS r. A. Corr, under whose effici-
elt management the institution has
this far succeeded, will continue her
la)ol.s, and it is now being arranged
tohg,ye associated with her, the COM
Ing Year, other experienced teachers.
Tke building has a beautiful and
eertlsal location. 1t is being put in
thG.ugh repair, and when the term
! opens viii have good accommodations
for Dne hundred and fifty students.
HsDse only who are well advanced
in IL study of the common English
brti.. hes will be accepted and regis
teref.
Admitted number of primary schol-
airs Sill be admitted, to constitute a
moem primary class.
TIE special work of this school, is
to prepare to teach.
The Course of Study and the Books,
for ';ah scholar, will be chosen for the
scholars, after their examination by
the Principal.
Boots and Stationery are to be paid
for by the students.
IL meet the expenses of q Janitor,
and ito pay for fuel and other inciden-
tails! u ec of 81 per month will be
Charge each student, whose name is
Registered. +
Al applicants will be admitted, if
sufficiently advanced, of either sex,
and without discrimination, as to age,
preNlouscondition, race or color, by
thelf complying with the terms, and
AGREEING 20 be governed by the rules
OF the Institution. Tuition in every
case is free.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1871-09-16

We commence this week the pub
litation of the Code Ordinances OF the
Town of Donaldsonville, and will
give weekly instalments until an the
ordinances are published. Town siti-
zens should put the paper on file, as
it may prove useful for reference.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1871-09-16

ko new Fesidc aces in process of
estruction one ,quare back j our
Printing Office, promise to be 'olna-
ments to the town. They arc being
built by the Messrs. Claverie- )r. B.
and j. j. Claverie.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1871-09-16
Every evening as we sit in our sane

Every evening as we sit in our s4e-
tum worrying editorial out of our elf
or CHANGING over the newspaper,
strains of music come floating on the
breeze, invading the privacy of the
department. We draw the inference
that there is a brass band presticing
somewhere in the neighhorhood.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1871-09-16

The proceedings of the Town Coun-
ell will be found elsewhere, and, of
course, possess interest for all town
readers.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1871-09-16

The weather record of the week
may be summed up in few words
warm mornings, rainy afternoons,
with a rainbow after each daily
shower, and beautiful sunsets. The
setting Of old Sol Thursday evening
produced one of the finest scenes it
has ever been our lot to witness. Oh
for the pen of a poet that we might
describe it, and thus bore our readers.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1871-09-16

To-day is holiday among the He
brews, and consequently number of
stores and places of business will be
closed.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1871-09-16

Paiish' anu we are III duty bound TO give due
weight to the voice of the people do not
think 1t childish to reconsider vote or
action of the Council, if we are assured said
action is wrong and will work hardship to
the majority of the people. And think this
petition of the planters, merchants and
others, should be duly considered The
town is building rapidly, and this Council
should do all in their power to enhance the
value of property"
The Mayor in the cl al.
Alderman Smith said he wanted to do the
best for the people at large, also; but
Thought the poor people entitled to as much
consideration as the rich ones; and moved
to lay the petition on the table
Before putting to vote, the Mayor suggest
ed that the resolution be rescinded.
Alderman Smith withdrew his motion and
offered the following resolution, which was
seconded by Alderman Noel
BE IL resoired, that the ferry-man be and is
hereby allowed q longer time to move the
terry, and that Fifteen days instead of five
days, from notice, be given"
The resolution was accepted.
Alderman Smith offered the following:
Be it resolrea, that the clerk of tho poarl,a+
shall turn over the funds or market dues
collected each week, to the Treasuser, each
and every Saturday.
Adopted.
By Alderman Smith.
n ;.
ceiye n sala,v IF tbren b,,1,Jod ni LII
ts5OO), per annnm, payable quarterly on his
-, all.. mat eaeh anu every Al
1872 0Ol. for every sittinG navable an bis
warrant
The resolution was adopted.
On motion of Alderman Smith the Council
.d;o,,r,,od ,,,,+;1 A., "A, ;+
:. - ''-i - 'ii0 ''h ii''"ii'' ~ clocA;
I. NJ
H. Ca;1
'iio1 nie' at y Ill., as pef au-
Joufhh'eht'
iieseil'.h' W. Mason mayor; Aldermen
A"iei' ouioriuse' smith, Noel ana johnson.
A"seii'-Aioefilail Leblanc.
On motion, the reading of the minutes was
dispensed with.
alderman smith moved to reconsider the
vote removing the ferry, which was carried,
anu ,he ioiioWlng resolution was unanimous IN nus
y aoopteo
ne t,es q fesotsea, mat the resolution passed
&c 1871 REMOVING the farry frnn, its 1,,.aS',,t
location to Opelousas street, be and the same
" .oDs ieseiii'ee''
Aiueiiiiaii oilhth moved 1nas the Mayors
oin'o De iiioNea ~ the next room ADJOINING
'iio oii0 no" useo'
aoop'eo
by Aiaefihan smith:
pc DC q cI resosrea, Inat THE Donaldson,
as the "official iou1naln of the cornerat;o,,
OF Donaldsonville, and that hereafter all the
p1,linances and ,,ntdes ,,art.i;a" = y ,iams'
poration, shall be published in aTHE DoS-
A II
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1871-09-16

1t is a pleasure to record the letmn
to town of Tax Collector G. F. Smith,
who has been absent about ten days
ON visit TO relatives in Mississippi.
His genial countenance east ray of
sunshine into our Office at an early
hour this morning.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1871-09-16

Parish Judge E. w. Mason, who has
been away all week on business con-
hected with the parish, returned this
fmorning on the Bart Able.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1871-09-16

Merchants of Donaldsonville, send
in your advertising favors at once.
We insure a well displayed advertise
ment at liberal rates. A simple card,
of eight lines or less will be inserted
for $l5 q year, or $40 for six months.
Larger advertisements at special rates.
Call at the CHIEF office for particu-
lars.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1871-09-16

Our Office was frightened one day
Rst week by visit from Mr.. Amos s.
Inns, of the LOaisio IA State Register.
anne to this tow on business, and
! lined but few hours.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1871-09-16
L. C. MATLACK,
j. C. HARTZELL,
H. C. DIBBLE,
Ekecuti'' Committee for the Directors

The prompt suspension of Hon.
Geo. E. Bnee from the office of Sec
rotary of State is but another proof of
Governor YFarmotA's devotion to the
laws ofthe safe ab ID his determination
to 81 them tithf4ly executed. Boyee
will ind as iardf a road to travel as
Wiedif1e did WI len he attempts to go
beyond the IoYers and duties of his
Office to perfrf and act contrary to
law.
Gt.tfa Gapa}aaE w Dio,,oa IL 1aaH
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1871-09-16
1onalosonbille Gbief.
LOCAL JoTTINGs.

A special meeting of the Police Jury
has been called for Monday next at IL
A. NJ. Important business on the Ia
pis.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1871-09-16

Proceedings of a special session of
st James Parish are published in an
otI4 fer column.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1871-09-16
ST. JAMES ITEMS.

zee advertisement of sale of ferry.
4 another column.