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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-02-10

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We wall mention by the way, that
Wilkinson has received several copies
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just issued in New York, which we
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~
The boLIcE JURY.-According to
announY ement, there was a session of
this body at the Courthouse Monday
last, and perusal of the official pro-
ceedina published in another column
of this sue will demonstrate the ma
ture of he business transacted.
Interesting debate was elected by
the offering of seres of resolutions
by Mr.. s. H. Fields looking to an alb
clifton of the offices of road-masters
and a REDUCTION of the salaries paid
the othl officials whose tenure of of
fee is d der control of the Jury. The
Parish treasurer, Mr. Felix Reynaud,
a willingness to have his
salary reduced even to nothing if the
Police Jury really wished to institute
a syste'e of retrenehment and greater
econonl in the parish government,
but as "a majoaity of the members
evidently deemed a laborer worthy of
his hire, the proposition was not ac-
cepted, and the resolutions were, as a
body, Lid upon the table.
We sj all have something more to
say upo the subject of these resolu-
tons hS eafter, and what we say will
not be pleasant music to the ears of
man WI o is making a great hypocriti-
cal shot of reform in order to gain
the cool will of class that despises
him and every other person pretend
ing to be Republican. If we thought
him sincere in his course we should
rather pek to encourage than de-
nounce i'm, but as we know him to
be othe wise We shall expose him in
his true5light. We wish'it distinctly
that these remarks have
no refeAnce to Mr., Fields, for the fact
that thd gentleman holds the position
of road master is pretty fair evidence
that hi9 resolutions We're offered in
good faith.
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ADVERTISEMENTS.

ME D.-ENDT.-At his residence on
Both of January, 1872, in the seventy-second
year of his age, LEWIS ENDT, a native of
Germany.
Deceased has been resident of the United
States for tifty-fve years and of the Parish
of Ascension for the last fifteen years. He
leaves a widow and a large family to mourn
his loss. In his death the neighborbood loses
one of its most energetic, industrious and
peaeeable citizens.
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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-02-10

The town authorities are not enforc-
ing the dog law by long shot, as on
" four persons have yet paid their
pup tax. If the ordinance was rigidly
enforced, there would be a decided
diminution of the multitude of yelp-
ing, lean and NANCY ours that infest
our town and make nights hideous
with their sense less barking.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-02-10

Wilkinson, of the news depot on
4ailroad avenue somebody hold the
Leader many, has again placed us ul-
der obligations for a fresh supply Of
reading matter. The complete and
well-assorted stock of newspapers and
magazines constantly on hand at VIII
kinson's enables that experienced ca
terer to the hteratic taste of the pub
tic to. furnish something to suit every
mind and disposition, and his we'll
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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-02-10

Thon@ s Johnson and Alfred Theriot
becameY involved in a quarrel the 9TH
er day, turing which the lie was Civ
en- Their lot by his antagonist. A reg
ular rou sh and tumble scrimmage fol-
lowed, out of which johnson came
second best, having been knocked
down and severely kicked and beaten.
He will probably curb his tongue a
bit hereI fter.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-02-10
Notice to Tax Payers.

TAX COLLECTORS OFFICE,
Parish of Ascension, February 10, 1872
NOTICE is hereby given that the STATE
~ TAXES for the year 1871 are due, and
all interested parties are,requested to call at
my office, in the town of Donaldsonville, OPP
posite the Court House, within twenty days
from the date of this notice, and pay the
same, in default whereof shall proceed to
seize according to law.
CHAS +. SMITH,
State and Parish Tax Collector.
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Arrangements for the opening of
the school in the johnson Institute
building in this town, of which we
spoke last week, have not been COM
pleted but soon will be, and the COM
mencement of the term may be posi-
lively expected within the course of
eight or ten DAYS.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-02-10

Contrary toour SUPERSTITION, Simon
Savoy, the man who was bitten by a
rattlesn Ike few weeks since, did not
die, but has fully recovered and re-
sumed is daily avocations none the
worse for the alarming occurrence.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-02-10

1t would be an excellent idea for
the railroad authorities to run special
train from this place to New Orleans
Tuesday, leaving here in the morning
so as to arrive in the city about noon.
We have no doubt the experiment
would prove profitable one, for then
many of our people would visit New
Orleans to witness the Mardi Gras Gel
ebration and get squint at the Rus
sian Grand Duke who could not do SO
otherwise by reason of business en-
gagements at home.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-02-10

The President of the Police Jury
sold the lease OF the parish ferries ut
public auction ON Monday last, accord
ing to previous notice, but the partic-
ulars of the sale will not be made
public until promulgated officially by
the Police Jury at its next meet ing.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-02-10

We acknowledge receipt Of an in
vitation to be present at the st. Louis
Cathedral, New Orleans, Monday even
ing, February 18th, upon which occa-
sion a very pleasing ceremony will be
performed, in which a gentleman and
lady who are well-known residents Of
Donaldsonville will be the conspicu-
GUS parties. Though circumstances
may prevent our attendance, we re-
turn many thanks for the invitation.
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1t seems that the s'ornet Band is 10
make it's excursion to New Orleans on
the fourth of March instead of Mardi
Gras, as we had it last week.
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LOCAL JoTTINGs.

A committee of the Police Jury has
beeh appointed TO prepare an approx
innate list of the expenses of the par
ssh for the year 1872.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-02-10

The bills of the Tailor amounting to $613;
L. Lefeyre, deputy sheriff, amounting to
$l55 49, and John Marland, $25 so, were pre-
scented to the Police Jury who, turned them
over to the Secretary authorizing him to issue
warrants for the same.
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An official notice from the Tax Coz
Iector appears elsewhere, notifying tax
payers that the State taxes for 1871
are now due.
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ST. JAMES ITEMS.

The Reverend Archbishop Perche
and twd dominican friars are at the St.
James Church ON a mission connected
with the Catholic interest.
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Notice.

Dissolution OF COMPREHENSIVE.
THE undersigned respectively announce
that they have dissolved partnership by
mutual consent. All outstanding accounts
will be settled by NJ. P. Sullivan, who will
continue the business as Painter.
NJ. P. SULLIVAN,
jan-27. r. ]. GREEN.
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As the CHIEF has been designated by the
proper authorities as the Official Journal of
the Town of Donaldsonville, i'll its columns
will be found all proceedings of the Common
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ALDERMEN.
frederick Duffel, Jos. Burbridge, : LIST Ward.
Charles F. Smith, Robert Noel, md
Felix Leblanc, Joseph Johnson -3rd
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DONALDs0NVILLE, La,

Saturday, = February 10, 1879.
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A col red man named Richard Adj
ans froiA too close acquaintance with
a bottle of whiskey so far forgot the
respect and consideration due the gem
tier sex IS to whip his wife and throw
her ouiS doors from their connubial
residen], !. 1t will be but justice for
Richard!to make amends for his bru-
tai condalct now thas he is no. longer
under te rule of King Whiskey.
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Notice to Tax PAYERS

Of the Corporation Of Donaldsonville.
VOU are hereby notified that the assess
II ment for the year 1872 is now complete,
and the tableau may be found at the Treasu-
rer's office for thirty days from date, for cor
rection. FREDERICK FOBB,
Assessor.
Donaldsonville, February 3, 1872.
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lulralOsorrbllle Cbief,
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.

Parish of Ascension,
= W. Mason, Parish Judge,
John D. Canteys--- Clerk OF the court
Chas. A. Younger, 49, Recorder,
RodOlph Braud, r-.s--- Secretary,
Felix Reynaud,- s--s--- Treasurer,
,harles f. Smith, -..-TaI Collector
Christian Kline, Sheriff,
7barles n. Lewis, Chief Constable
lOLICE JURORS
Charles N. Lewis, President,
& ". Mason, Plerre LANDRY
.JilIarv Rice. S. II. Fields.
SCHOOL BOARD.
T. W. Mason, President.
,,o,toIph Brand Pierre Landry,
= IT. Hill. Charles +. Smith,
ames NJ. BRYAN, Charles n. Lewis.
Town of Donaldsonville.
T. w Mason Mayor,
Edw. N Pugh, ----.-- Attorney,
q Franklin, Physician,
W q Wilkinson, Sec Y and NIX C4k,
christian Kline, Treasurer,
Frederick Fobb, ..----.A Assessor,
Pierre Landry, Collector,
n O, Maher, Wharf Master,
" o. Maher,. -e-.------ Constable.
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The j Jail agent on the steamer Par
goud CO ltinues his newspaper favors
and we continue thanks.
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On motion>of E. w. Mason, duly seconded,
the Secretary vas authorized to settle the
bill of the Recorder for the purchase of books
amounting to $l09 90 to the best advantage
of the parish.
On motion duly seconded committee was
appointed to make an approximate list of the
funds necessary to meet the expenses of the
present year.
Carried.
The following members were appointed ::
E. w. Mason, S. H. Fields; and F. Reynaud
is added to said committee.
On motion duly seconded the Police Jury
adjourned till the 2nd Monday of March,
1872.
Signed: c. n. LEWIS,
A true copy: President.
RoD. BRAUD, Secretary Police Jury.
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Communications should be addressed to
THE CHIEF,
Donaldsonville, La.
Wilmington daily commercial. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1866-1877, 1872-01-25

HER DEPARTURE FOR THE NEW YORK STATION.
Z The United States Revenue steamer Grant
left Pusey, Jones' q Co.'s wharf, this morning
for duty at the New York station.
The Dimensions and plan of the vessel have
heretofore been published In the COMMERCIAL /;
it, therefore, only remains for us to speak of her
rigging and accommodations. Her rigging con-
sists Of three masts, carrying fore and maintop-
sails and top-gallant sails squaresails, fore and
main spencer, spanker and gaff-topsail, forestry
sail, iib and flying jib, and fitted with wire standing
rigging. The officers quarters in cabin and ward
room are fitted up in substantial and comforta-
BILE manner and present very handsome appear
anoe. Considerable Judgment has been dis
played in the arrangement OF pantries, lockers,
closets, &c utilizing all space, and adding great
ly to the convenience Of the gentlemen who are
to make the Grant their home during sunshine
or storm, as the case may be. The berth deck
Ia large, airy and comfortable, with ample room
to swing 40 hammocks, and is fitted up with
rooms for the petty officers; also sail room and
quartermasters room; lockers for mess gear ex-
tend fore and aft on each side. The galley is
at the forward end Of berth deck, and is fitted
with all the necessary utensils for cooking.
The following officers attached to the
Grant. Captain Geo. II. Slicer First Lieut., and
Executive Officer, H. t. Blake Second Lieut..
George II. Williams Third Leuts John Nor
rissey, Jr Edmund Burke Chief Engineer,
Eugene Yallat First Asst Engineer, Horace A.
Greene Second Asst. Engineer; g. IL. Magee.
She will have a crew of 40 exclusive of officers,
and will be valuable addition to the list OF Rev
enue cutters ON our coast