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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-02-24

1t was pleasant surprise to have
our Office invaded last Thursday by
the Railroad Committee of the House
of Representatives and quite a num-
Der of their friends, who had taken adj
vantage of day upon which no ses-
sion was held to enjoy ride upon
the new railroad and visit to our
fourishing little burgh of Donaldson
vile. Among other familiar faces
was the genial one of Capt. R. w,
Francis, of the Terrebonne Patriot,
whose hand we were glad to grasp.
The honorable gentlemen of the com r
mittee and their companions were
shown around the town by Judge
Mason, and they must have enjoyed
their visit, for the iron horse at the
depot manifested his impatience at
their tardy return by numerous loot
lngs of his whistle. We give them
thanks for the compliment of their
call at our Office, and hope they re-
turned to New Orleans with favo,
able opinion of Donaldsonville and
its surroundings.
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DAN RICA's CIRCUS COMING.-That
prince of american showmen, Dan
Rice, WHOSE name is household word
in every ST tie of the Union, and the
fame of WI Dse mammoth exhibitions
reaches ell pr round the world, will
enter this l'wn Tuesday next at the
head Of on of the best companies of
arenic tai Int that has ever been
gathered tSHgether in this OF any other
country. he performances of this
company aie described as most pleas
ing and vi pnderful, and attracted in
New Orleai b larger crowds of people
than had Ell er assembled under % cir
Gus tent in hat city previously. Ac-
FObatic, Cyl nnastic and trapeze per-
formances # the most startling char
acter, darilIg feats of Workmanship,
the exhibit ion of beautiful trained
animals, in luding the inevitable trick
mules, and fnany other attractions will
combine tofastonish and delight the
large numI eer of people whom we can
not doubt sill assemble under Dan
Rlce's circi tent next Tuesday after
noon and q 5ening. The great show
man is sonlewhat unfortunate in ar
irving at o II town during the Lenten
season, as he strict Catholic element
will be del Jared from attending his
arenic exhl ition, but in spite of this,
we predict{ that his magic name will
attract together people of all other
sects, grad Is and nationalities for ten
miles arouE d in large numbers, and
that the exhibitions i'm Donaldsonville
will prove lemunerative.
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this town, IA Governor Hebert's place.
Here it is n 'obable operations viii be
again suslI ended for an indefinite
length of Il ne, and perhaps the orig
inal plan 81 the road may be entirely
Abandoned and instead of running
across the twamp country to Vermil-
lonville it i ill be extended along near
the river aI5 4 made a purely local road.
Whatever nay be the final arrange
ment, We q e glad to see preparations
being mad for the present extension
of the roads
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-02-24

One dark night not long ago bur-
glag entered a private residence in a
country town. On ascending one
flig.lt of stairs he observed a light in
a chamber and while celebrating
what to do a large woman suddenly
dessended upon him, seized him by
thesthroat, pushed him down through
thelhall and forced him into the street
befsre he had time to think. Heroic
Renulse of a Burglar by a Woman"
was the way in which the story APP
peaEed in the newspapers the next
days But when friends called and
congratulated her upon her courage,
she's exclaimed: i" Good gracious l
did9't know it was burglar. If | had
Ishpuld have been frightened to death.
/ thought it was my husband come
homie drunk again, and / was deter
,isig}ed he should not stay in the house
Is vaat condition"
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-02-24

John W1rren made affidavit before
Justice AID am Travis against Pelizia,
wife of id mes Morgan, charging. her
with comui lifting assault and battery
with sti * upon Clementine Warren,
wife of col lplainant. Up to latest ac-
counts ac't lsed had not been arrested,
but the bf ,odhounds of the law were
upon her Track.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-02-24

Nor JAcKAss.- Ascension
Leader, with strange contradiction
of termsf delivers upon our devoted
head thu following stunning blow:
"TheI most artless and artful art cri-
tic .extsI ht-The Governors gOssoon
who ems sneers the Iberville Ne,Us."
This ,arful Nemesis of the Custom
House 'ess dooms us to journalistic
destruction because, forsooth, we
mildly 4iggested that Weber's picture
of a JAG lass bore a marvellous resem-
blance h the nominal editor of the
Leader. We sincerely trust the dread
full ire / the real editor will be ap-
peased Ayhen he knows that we would
not WRIST from his Jove-like brow a
single laurel gained as q hireing
scribbld. We know he Is not a jack
ass, utEtather Dugald Dalgetty who,
ON the battlefield of life, would sliy-
er lanE.e in any cause and gather the
spoils 'om friend or foe.-Ibertille
Ne,rs.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-02-24
OFFICIAL GAEL
FOR A.
National Republican Convention.

NNHE undersigned, constituting the Nation
Il al Committee designated by the Conven-
ton held at Chicago on the Goth of May,
1868, hereby call a convention of the Union
Republican party at the city of Philadelphia,
on WEDNESDAY, THE FIFTH DAY OF
JUNE next, at IL o'clock noon, for the pur-
pose of nominating candidates for the offices
of President and Vice President of the Uni
ted States.
Each State is authorized to be represented
in the Convention by delegates equal to
twice the number of Senators and Represen-
tatives to which it will be entitled in the
next National Congress- and each organized
territory is authorized to send two delegates.
In calling this Convention, the Committee
remind the country that the promises of the
Union Republican Convention of 1868 have
been fulfilled. The States lately in rebellion
have been restored to their former relations
to the Government The laws of the country
have been faithfully executed, public faith
has been preserved, and the national credit
firmly established Governmental economy
has been illustrated by the reduction, at the
same time, of the public debt and of taxa
ton and the funding of the national debt
at lower rate of interest has been success
fully inaugurated. The rights of naturalized
citizens have been protected by treaties, and
immigration encouraged by liberal provisions
The defenders of the Union have been CRATE
4ulll IcAHoAuUcTcu, duu tu6 flSHIS anu lHbeT-
ests of labor recognized. Laws have been
enacted, and are being enforced, for the pro-
lection of persons and property in all sec
tons. Equal suffrage has been engrafted on
the National Constitution the privileges
and immunities of American citizenship have
become part of the organic law, and lib
eral policy has been adopted toward all who
engaged in the rebellion. Complications in
foreign relations have been adjusted in the
interest of peace throughout the world while
the national honor has been maintained.
Corruption has been exposed. offenders pun
ished, responsibility enforced, safeguards es-
tablished, and now, as heretofore, the Re-
publican party stands pledged to correct all
abuses and carry out all reforms necessary
to maintain the purity and efficiency of the
public service. To continue and firmly es-
tablish its fundamental principles. We invite
the cooperation of all the citizens of the
United States.
WILLIAM CLAFLIN,
of Massachusetts, Chairman.
WILLIAM Z. CHANDLER,
of New Hampshire, Secretary.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-02-24

On the l tn instant Constable Jo-
seph Wierl attempted to arrest Jules
Dickinson lpon charge of beating
his wife, bf t Jules refused to submit
to the majesty of the law, and made
tracks for unknown parts to avoid it's
clutches. ae is not anxious to obtain
his rights before the law at all.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-02-24
ST. JAMES ITEMS.

The repl r of the levees is progress
ing finely, md the all-important gork
is nearly 81 mpleted. Mr.. V. EN-. An
derson has done the largest share of
levee-builting in st. James, and de-
serves mud praise for the prompt and
workmanli5;e manner in which he has
fulfilled hi contracts.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-02-24

Thurday was the anniversary of
Washington's birth, and the discharge
of cannon at frequent intervals dur
ing the day satisfied us that there
were some persons at least who had
not forgotten the great Father of his
Country, aud who revere his memory
as all patriotic Americans should do.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-02-24
Proceedings of the School Board,
Parish of Ascension,

Special meeting of the School Board held
in Donaldsonviile, February 18th, 1872.
Present-E. w. Mason, President; C. N.
Lewis, Pierre Landry, Chas. F. Smith and
Rev. j. NJ. Bryan.
Absent-G. H. Hill and Rod. Braud, Sec
rotary.
The President informed the Board that he
had been assured by Hon. T. w. Conway,
State Superintendent, that the March appor-
tionmept would be larger than any during
the year. He had therefore after consulting
with the Secretary, Mr.. Landry, and others,
engaged several teachers, who had already
commenced their schools.
Upon vote his action was approved.
The following teachers are employed:
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earx A. Goodman. a colored wo.

Mary A. Goodman, a colored wo-
mar, of New Haven, died recently,
leaYing her whole property, some
5000, to the Theological School in
thag city for the aid of young colored
merE studying for the ministry. This
SUM- is the saving of a life spent in
such toll as washing and domestic
service. She felt that the time was
coming, in the rapid progress of her
race and people, when they would re-
quils more highly educated min
istrS, and it was after full deliberation
andswith real pleasure that she con-
secrkted to this object, nearly a year
since, the entire earnings of her. life.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-02-24

Proceedings of meeting of the
Parish School Board held last Monday
will be found in this issue. A list of
the teachers employed for the parish
schools is given.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-02-24
BATON ROUGE,
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 29th.
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 Courthouse, within twenty days
from the date of this notice, and pay the
same, in default whereof shall proceed to
seize according to law.
CHAS. F. SMITH,
State and Parish Tax Collector
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-02-24

The railroad company has awarded
= contract for the construction of an
IRON bridge across Bayou Lafourche
at the foot of Houmas street to some
bodybuilding association, and the
iron material necessary for the struc-
lure is being cast at a Cincinnati foun-
dry. The bridge is to be completed
by the middle of July, after which the
railroad will be Immediately extended
70 point some fourteen miles above
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-02-24
LOCAL JoTTINGs.

Parish Court has be14. in session
this week, but the minutes were
handed us too late for insertion. They
will appear in next issue.
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Notice to Tax PAYERS

Of the Corporation of Donaldsonville.
VOU are hereby notified that the assess
- ment for the year 1872 is now complete,
and the tableau may be found at the Secreta-
rvs office for thirty days from date, for cor
reetion. w. G. WILKINSON,
Secretary.
Donaldsonville, February II, 1872.
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The Town Collector gives notice to
the tax payers of the Corporation that
they must come forward within
twenty days from date and settle their
tax dues, or incur the penalties of the
law. See the advertisement.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-02-24
State and Parish Tax Collector
Notice to Tax PAYERS.

CORPORATION Tax Collectors Office,
~ Donaldsonville, February oath, 1872:
Notice is hereby given that the Corporation
taxes for the year 1872 are due, and all par
ties interested are requested to call at my
office at the Post-Offiee within twenty (20)
days from this date and pay the same, under
penalty of law
PIERRE LANDRY, Collector.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-02-24

On motion of C. F. Smith, the President
was authorized to establish a school in the
neighborhood of Harry Johnson's in the 9Th
Ward, and also near Grandson Bunett's, in
the 9TH Ward.
The subject of building and repairing
of c. N. Lewis, the matter was referred to
the following special committee: Pierre
Landry, Chas. F. Smith and G. H. Hill.
There being no further business, the Board
adjourned to meet ON the End Monday in
March, 1872
E. w. MASON, President
PIERRE LANDRY. Secretary pro tenn.
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We have again to return thanks to
Conductor Bayley for favors received.
Mr.. Bayley evidently understands the
value of late newspapers to the editor
as well as if he had been a knight of
the quill himself.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-02-24

The weather has been generally
beautiful this week. A disagreeable
spell seemed to have set in Wednes-
day, but it lasted only that day.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-02-24

As the CHIEF has been designated by tie
proper authorities as the Official Journal of
the Parish of Ascension and the Town of
Donaldsonville, in its columns will he found
all proceedings of the Police Jury, School
Board and the Common Council, and all
official notices and advertisements pertaining
to the Parish of Ascension and Corporation
of Doaaldsonville
1t Will be constant source of reliable po-
Htical and general information, and will al
ways contain fair amount of editorial mat
ter.
Especial attention'will be given to the de
partment of home news, and among the
"LOCAL JOTTINGS"
will always be found an account of traaspir-
ing events in the Town of Donaldsonville and
Parish of Ascension.
Besides the Local Jottings," there wili
appear each week, under the heading of
est. JAMES ITEMS"
a summary of the current news of the nd
joining parish of st. James, transmitted US
by reliable correspondents; and these two
departments will serve to make the CHIEF
emphatically
The Representative Newspaper of the
Seventh Senatorial District.
Communications should be addressed to
THE CHIEF,
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the Dissemination of Repab-
Ican Principles.
Published Every Saturday Morning,
AT
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DONALDs0NVILLE, La,

Saturday, = February "a, 1872.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-02-24

On Friday of last week Governor
Warmoth sent the following eommu-
nication to the House of Representa-
tiyes:
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Communications should be addressed to
THE CHIEF,
DonaidsonyilIe, La,
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Donaldsonville, February IL, 1872.
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To the Republicans Of the Third Congression-
| al District of Loa.isiana:
The New York herald., 1872-09-19
PERSONAL INTELLIGENCE.

G. W. Griffin, Consul to Copenhagen, has arrived
in Washington on six months leave Of absence.
General Sherman was at his Office in Washington
yesterday and received multitude OF callers in
Guiding large numbers OF army officers and Others
who called to pay their respects and congratulations
upon his safe return.
family from Europe on the steamship Scotia that
arrived on Tuesday. The underground railway
system Of London was carefully inspected by Mr..
Vanderbilt during his stay In that city, and he
noted many things useful both In the construction
and working Of the road about to be built in this
city.
N. Paul b. Du Chalu, writing to friend in this
city from Chrlstiana, Norway, August 49, 1872, says
that everybody there was speaking OF Stanley and
admiring his energy, perseverance. sagacity and
courage, and of the enterprise OF the HERALD
in the successful Search Expedition for Dr.
Livingstone. The newspapers in Scandinavia had
discussed the matter fully in the same tone Of all
miration and commentator. Du Chaillu, being an
African explorer himself, naturally expresses the
greatest interest In the results OF the HERALD Ex-
pedtion and LivlngstOnes explorations. In the
new field he has chosen-thc remote parts OF Nor
way and Sweden-he has had his admiration ex-
cited by wild and grand scenery, the primitive
character OF the inhabitants, the magnificent
glaciers and the fresh features of nature and life
he has found. He has travelled the whole length
OF the country, from the most southern part to
North Cape and has crossed IL in several directions.
He has prepared abundant materials for the in
formation of the public and expects to return to
the United States by the middle OF October
The New York herald., 1872-09-19
SPAIN.
Carlist Caucusing for Another Insurrectionary
Crisis-Election Of the Ministerial Candi-
dates to the Legislative Presidenciss.
TtLrcRAa 70 Tps NEW YORK HERALD.

MADRID, Sept. 1S, 1872.
The nnpn'cfal (newspaper) says Generals Cathe-
flneau and Ttndal win soon meet at Bayonne,
France, to perfect arrangements for fresh Carst
rising In Spain.
Don Ramon Cabrera, the well known Carlist, has
been invited to Join In the movement but refuses
to do so
General Tinda served under Maximilian In
Mexico.
REvoLUTIoNIsT ASSAULTS AGAINST RAILWAY PROP.
ERTY AND LIFE.
Several trains on the railway between Saragossa
and Barcelona have lately been flred upon by Car
lists. So bold have these desperadoes become
that the drivers in fear of their lives have refused
to work. and the running Of the trains between the
two cities has been suspended.
CABINET CANDIDATES IN THE CoRTEs PRESIDENTIAL
CHAIR.
Se6or Figucrola, the Ministerial candidate, has
been elected President OF the Senate
The Vice Presidents and Secretaries VINO have
ocen chosen ore also members OF the Ministerial
party.