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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-10-12
Proceedings Of the Police Jury,
Parish Of Ascension.

Special meeting Of the Police jury held OH
the 18th Of October, 1872.
Members present-R. T. Hanson, presi-
dent: D. Leblanc, A. Duncan, D. Trope. !,
ABSENT. A. Braud, Jr.
The minutes Of the last meeting were read
and approved.
The president presented the following list
of names for Syndies of the parish who were
approved by the Police Jury:
lat district, DIR. Ed. Duffel, End district
Henry Cook, 3rd district, Armand Ayraud,
4th district, Rod. Braud, 5th district, Chas
Wall, 9th district, Ben. Allen, 18th district,
Adlargl Gauthraux, 9Th district, Felix Babin,
and A. Niger from Port Vincent to the Prai-
RE.
A bill Of j. A. Massicot, sheriff Of N. O.,
was presented and referred to the Parish At
torney.
The following bills were approved: Mccall
Bros, for s75 90; A. Barthelmy, SIS SO; j.
D. Cantey, ga 90; Chas. F. Smith, 80 co.;
Louis Lefort, Is 90; Louis Lefort 4 50.
Bills Of P. Landry, J. P, were presented
and referred to the Parish Attorney.
The following bills were presented ap-
proved by the Parish Attorney
Bills Of N. NJ. Conway, j. r., $240 90; D..
Smith, SIS 524; T. J. Walton, s25 10; N.
Hays, s2l 80; N. Hays, 400.
On motion Of d. Leblanc:
Resolrcd, That that part of the report of
the special committee appointed to ascertain
the legal debts of the parish recommending
that certain approved registered accounts
be resisted and tho resolution passed in ae-
cortance thereto on the 22nd August, pro-
hibiting the Collector and Treasurer from re-
ceiving the same in payment Of parish dues,
be and the same are hereby repealed.
Carried.
K. Mousse, adjudicatee of the river ferry
opposite Donaldsonville, offered in rcprcsen-
tation of the price thereof (s4o5.) his two
promissory notes, one for 1858 124 payable
on demand, and one for $751; S74 payable on
the 3Ist December, 1872, signed in solido by
Frederick Duffel.
accepted and the secretary requested to de-
liver the Same to Mr.. Felix Raynaud, Treas
urer.
Carried.
On motion of same:
I1csolred, That the Jailor be entitled to
one dollar and twenty cents per day for feed
ing prisoners; this resolution to take effect
| from the lst of October, 1872.
Carried.
On motion of a. Duncan:
Rcsolrcd, That as soon rs the parish Re
corler will have completed the induces Of Ills
office, that committee be appointed to re-
ceive the work, and if approved, the secre-
tary be authorized to issue q warrant for his
claim.
Carried.
The presented appointed J. A. Braud, Jr.
D. Trope, and the parish Attorney, on said
committee.
On motion the Police Jury adjourned sine
die. .-.
(Signed) r. T. HANSON,
President.
A true copy:
RoD. BRAUD, Secretary.
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REGISTRATION OF VOTERs.-The
registration Office closes ut Linwood
plant ation this evening, and will open
at SEVERN E. Braud's store, opposite
Donaldsonville, Monday morning, to
remain open there for one week. The
total number Of voters added to the
registry for the week ending Satur-
day, October 5th, was 50, Of whom IS
were white and 4colored. Stricken
from. registry, 4, all white. Total reg
istratration, 4073; white, 1850, col
ored, 1923.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-10-12

A social party was given by Mr.. and
Mrs. G. Kline ut their residence in this
town Friday night, which was atten-
ded by goodly company Of young
ladies and gentlemen, who enjoyed
themselves greatly dancing, chatting,
eating and drinking until the "wce
sma' hours Of MORN" The affair was
indeed pleasant one, and the genial
host and his accomplished lady spared
no pains to contribute to the enjoy
ment Of their guests.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-10-12
Platform and Resolutions
ADOPTED BY THE
Liberal State Convention
August 10th, 1872.

We, the Liberal party of the State of Loui
siana, in Convention assembled, do hereby
proclaim and adopt the following as our plat
form of principles, essential to the redemp-
ton Of our beloved State from the. evils of
misgovernment, and tending to the restora
ton of just, wise anu patriotic rule, the vim
dication Of the rights OF the sovereign people :
l. We recognize the platform Of the Cincin-
! natl Convention Of Liberal Republicans as
ratified and endorsed by the National
Democratic Convention as cminently judi
cions and representing the syInpathies and
feeds of our State and country, and VIC
recognize in the National standard bearers
of the great peoples party, Horace Greeley
and Benz. GratZ Brown, men of sterling
| worth, capable of restoring the Government
| to the simplicity aud purity OF its earlier
| years, when Washington, Adams and Jeffer-
son were guardians of our liberties. We
| therefore pledge them our undivided and
earnest support.
! 2. We recognize the political and civil
| rights Of all men. anil pledge ourselves to
maintain them, and we invite all men without
regard to past political differences to unite
with US in our honest effort to accomplish such
salutary reforms as are now or may be de-
manded by the people.
). we demand that OuD state Government
shall be administered justly and economi-
/ cally, and to that end we pledge ourselves to
| the abolition of useless offices the reduction
Of exorbitant salaries of officials; the early
redemption of tho legal obligations OF the
State, and the reduction Of taxation as speed
lily as possible.
4. We demand that laws shall be cnacted
for the punishment Of bribery, and that the
powers Of the Executive be diminished, be.
| ing inconsistent with republican institutions,
and subversive Of the wishes Of the people
5. Recognizing public education as an i'm
peratiyc necessity and guardian of orr lib
critics, we pledge ourselves to maintain a
! generou. and benifcent free school system
which shall be extended to every portion oil
the State and embrace in its privileges the
children Of all classes, and we shall demand
a strict economy and performance Of duty OF
the part OF school officials.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-10-12

NOTICE is hereby givcf that the Office Of
N the Supervisor OF Registration for the
parish of Ascension will be opened ut the
COURTHOUSE, Donaldsonvillc, on
Monday, September end, 1872,
and will remain open until Saturday, Sep
tender 14th, 1872. for the revision and correc-
ton Of the lists Of registered voters OF the
parish.
Additional offices of registration will he
established throughout the parish and re-
main open as follows:
At Little's store, first ward, from Monday,
September 10Th, to Saturday, September 2lst,
inclusive.
At Felix Babin's store, 9th ward, from
Monday, September 2:}rd, to Saturday, Sep
TENDER 18th, inclusive.
At v. p Landry's store, 18th ward, from
Monday, September 30th to Thursday, Oc-
tober 3rd, inclusive.
At the Linwood plantation, 9th ward, from
Monday, October eth, to Saturday, October
18th, inclusive.
At SEVERN Braud's store, 9Th ward. from
Monday, October l4th, to Saturday, October
10Th, inclusive.
At the Court House, Donaldsonville, from
Monday, October 2lst, to Saturday, October
Goth, inclusive.
All qualified electors of the parish who
were not registered in 1863 or 1870, under
State laws, and desiring to register, are no
tilted to make application to the Supervisor
between the hours OF A. NJ. and II NJ, OF
from to P. NJ, Sundays and legal holi
days excepted.
All registered voters who have changed
their places Of residence since the last regis
tration are notified to appear at these Offices
! and have such change noted upon the regis
try books and upon their certificates of reg
istration.
Registration for this parish will finally
close SATURDAY, OCTOBER Goth, 1872
LIE BENTLEY,
Supervisor Of Registration
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-10-12

At last we have been blessed with
rain in q considerable quantity, Last
Saturday afternoon . heavy shower fell,
and during Saturday night there was
a continuous drizzle. It rained slightly
on Sunday, and again Wednesday
afternoon. The roads were changed
from dustiness to muddiness, and every
body whose cisterns would hold water
wero furnished with refreshing fluid,
Just from Heaven, for drinking. The
rain was invaluable to the crops.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-10-12

The New Orleans papers advertise a
Fusion mass meeting to take place in
this town next Thursday. Very few
persons with whom we have spoken
have heard any thing it heretofore,
and general notice should be prornul-
gated throughout thu parish without
delay in order TINT respectable ut
tendance may be secured. Distin-
guisllsd speakers arc announced to be
present.
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II should be done. In the meantime,

it should be done. In the meantime,
persons who are cognizant of the death
or removal from the parish, Of voters,
or who know persons who were
fraudulently registered, will confer q
favor BY reporting the same to the
Supervisor Of Registration at his office
1T Mr.. s. T.. Braud's store, 5tli ward,
during next week, or at the Court
House the week following.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-10-12

The regular weekly practice game
of the Burnside Base Ball Club last
Sunday was not m over lively one,
as a number Of the best players were
absent aud the grounds were
in wet condition, rendering the ball
heavy and slippery. The indications
are that the boys will have fine
weather for their game tomorrow. A
challenge from the Empire Club of
Houma is expected to arrive during
the ensuing week.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-10-12

The Fusion parish executive COM
mittee has not yet appointed ward
committees to ascertain the pames Of
persons who have died, removed from
the parish or been fraudulently regis
tered, and but two weeks remain un-
til che close of registration. We hope
immediate action will be taken in the
matter, for it will be impossible for
the Supervisor unaided to perform the
work as efficiently and completely as
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-10-12
Proceedings Of the Fourth .Du-
1Iicisal District Nominating
Conventions, held slt Donald.
sonyille On Saturday, Septenl-
her. 18th. 1872.

The convention was called to order by
Gen Allen Thomas OF Ascension, and organ
ization effected with r. Rost of st. Charles
as president and L. n. Pugh as secretary.
Moved and adopted that a committee of
four DO appointed on credentials.
The chair appointed the following gentle
men: Gen. Thomas Of Ascension, E. Legen-
DIRE of st. James, Judge N. Trepagnier OF
St. John the Baptist, L. Sarpy of st. Charles
The convention now to- ok a recess of TWEEN
ty minutes to allow tho committee time to
report.
Convention called to order, Gen. Thomas,
chairman OF the committee on credentials,
submitted the following report:
The undersigned, u committee appointed
by your honorable body to report on creden-
tials, beg leave to report that the following
gentlemen are duly accredited to this con-
veption:
lsce,sion-Felix Reynaud, Gen. Thomas,
DR. Ed. Duffel, Ch;ls Smith, Dorcino Landry.
ST. Jamcs-Emile Legcndrc, Adam Tr;ivis,'
P Gann,ir, F. p. Pochc by proxy Of A. l..
Bourgeois.
81. John the Baptist-Numa Trepagnier,
Williams, L. DcPoorter.
81. Charles-Emilc Rost, Leon Sarpy.
Respectfully submitted, A. THOMAS.
Chairman of committee on credentials
Upon motion, the report was adopted.
Moved and adopted that the ratio of votes
to be cast in this convention be governed by.
| the same rules as established in the late Lib
| cral convention held at New Orleans.
The president announced that according to
| he above resolution Ascension was entitled
| to four votes ST James to four, St. John to
two and st. Charles to two. Total, II.
| Nominations were declared to be in order.
| F. Matthew of St. James proposed the name
of Raphael Beauvais of st. James for Judge
of the Fourth judicial District. No other
nomination being made, DR.. Ed. Dutfel
moved that the nomination of Judge Raphael
Hcauvais be declared unanimous. Carried.
Gen. Thomas now nominated Mr.. DePoor-
| ter of st. John the Baptist for District Atior-
ney. No other nomination being made, L,
DePoorter was unanimously declared to be
the choice of the conyention for the Office OF
District Attorney.
| Moved and adopted that committee OF
three be appointed to inform Judge Beau
vais and Mr.. Depoorter of their nominations.
| The chair appointed as said committee Mes
srs Legendre, Ganmir and Leche.
Moved and adopted that copies of the pro
cesdings of this convention he forwarded for
| puhIiaa4ion tn the followinp napera. Asren.
sion CHIEF, st. John Neschacebe, st. James
Louisianaise and New Orleans Times. q
A vote of thanks was rendered to the Off
GERS of the convention, after which, upon
motion, the convention adjourned sine die.
f. n. PTC:H, Secretary.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-10-12

The town of Donaldsonyille is situated
on the Mississippi river, 70 miles from New
Orleans by water, 63 miles by rsil, and d.
rect,y at the source OF Bayou Lafourche,
which is a large and important aff1uent Of the
Mississippi, navigable nine months in the
year for steamboats,, the remaining three
months for fatboats, and which passes
through one of tho richest and most fertile
sugar-producing regions of the South. Don
aldsonyille is the commercial centre of an
extensive radius of fertile country, enjoying
daily communication with tho Southern me-
tropolis both by railroad and steamboats,, and
is thriving town Of constantly increasing
size and business Importance.
In such d town is the CHIEF published,
and its devotion to the interests Of the COM
munity has gained for it Il degree Of popu-
larity and circulation which are very graft
flying to the conductor, and which render it
| an invaluable medium tor advertisers, both
local and foreign, who desire to address
themselves to the people of this section.
What gives additional value to the CHIEF
and eommends it the more both to the adj
vertising and reading portion Of the public, is
the fact that it has been designated by the
proper authorities
Official Journal Of the Parish Of Ascension
and Town Of Donaldsonyille,
| and in its columns will appear the proceed
ings of the Police Jury, School Board. and
Common Council, and aif official notices and
advertisements pertaining to the Parish Of
Ascension or Corporation of Donaldsonville.
This journal will be constant source Of
| reliable political and general information,
and each issue will contain . fair amount OE
editorial matter upon topics Of the most IN
teresting nature.
Especial attention viii be given to tho de-
partment of home news, and among the
"LOCAL JOTTINGS
will always be found an account of transpir-
ing events in the Town Of Dona1dsonyillc and
Parish Of Ascension.
! In word, it has been and will continue to
| l,c the earnest effort Of the publisher to mako
tho CHIEF
First-Clnss Newspapers,
and welcome visitor to every household in
| the land where it is received.
If yon desire such a paper, send three dol
lars for a years, or one dollar and fifty cents
for six months subscription to the
| Dona1dsonvi11e Chief
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-10-12

The Republicans throughout the
parish are looking forward to their
mass meeting Of Tuesday with gen.
eral' interest, and we prophecy large
attendance. A deal Of curiosity is
manifested by the colored people par
ticularly to see the Republican candi-
date for Governor, VIM. Pitt Kellogg.
Lumber for the ersetion of "a speakers
stand is now lying upon the public
square,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-10-12
LET TIE PEOPLE CHOOSE.

2 Two sets Of didlates for the par
isl offices are before the people of AS
cension. We give both tickets below,
expressing hope that the best mel
may be elected.
FUSION TICKET: EErUBL'N TICKET
For Representatives,,
r. N. Sims, Charles N. Lewis,
Felix Reynaud Pierre Landry.
For Parish Judge,
Felix Braud. Jno. A. Chcevcrs.
For Clerk Of the Court,
Charles A. Younger. John p. Cantey.
For Sheriff,
Christian Kline, Aaron Hill.
For Recorder,
K. Prosper Landry. Charles Gccks.
For Coroner,
Dr.. j. T.. Duffcl. Victor Gabrielle.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-10-12

Our readers will please excuse the
lateness of the appearance of the
CHIEF this, and for the three or four
weeks past. The editors duties as
Supervisor Of Registration prevent
him from giving his full attention to
the paper, but when the election is
over. which will be less than four
weeks hence, the CHIEF will greet its
readers "on time.'
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-10-12
state Of Louisfaaaa.

Fourth judicial District coayt-Pnr-
ISL Of ascension.
r, r. BArrow %. No. 1746, Russell Wright
DY vtRTUE OF and in obedience to q writ
ID of fl. ia. to me directed in the above
case, 1 have seized and will offer for sale at
public auctinA, at the Court-H0use OF this
parish, in tho town Of Donaldsonville, on
Saturday, the 2md dly Of
November, 1877,
at II o'clock, A. NJ, the following described
property, to-wit:
SIX certain lots Of ground situated in the
parish Of Ascension, in the town Of Port
Barrow, On the left bank Of the Bayou La
fonrchc, opposite the town Of Donaldsonville,
and Designated ON the plan of said town OF
Port Barrow on file in tho Recorders office
as lots, Nos. 8, 4, 5, 8, and 8, in square No.
q.
Terms-Cash.
G. KLINE, Sheriff.
Parish Of Ascension, September 2sth, 1872.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-10-12
Railroad Time Table.

Doilv Passenger and freight Train com.
bined--Ieaves New Orleans ut 7:45 A. NJ.
Arrives in Donaldsonville at 1890 p. N.
Returning (Sundays excepted, Leaves Don
jacksonville ut +. NJ; Arrives in New Or
leans ut 4:50 r. NJ.
Sunday Passenger 7rnin--Lcaves New Or'
leans ~ above, arriving in Donaldsonviiie
ut IL NJ.
Returning, Leaves Donaldsonville ut 2:5o r
NJ; Arrives in New Orleans Mt 6:3o +. M
Trains stop at oil way stations.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-10-12
u,HE PRAIRIE FARMER.
PIONEER AGRICULTrRAL NEWSPA.
PER OF THE GREAT WEST. \

PIONEER AGRICULTURAL . NEWSPA-
PER OF THE GREAT WEST.
The Prairie Farmer has now been pub
lishcd for over thirty years, and been The
companion of the great industrial masses Of
the West. Its
Varied Contents,
Devoted to Stock Growing. General Agricul-
ture and Improvement, Orcharlling. r.
rigation and Drainage, Education,
Manufacturing, Building, ETC.,
make it just the paper that should be in the
hands Of every agriculturist in the land.
The price is so low that every farmer can
afford to haveit. q.
Being published Weekly, it's matter is al
ways new and timely.
TERMs-Two dollars per year, in advance.
A clnb of five names, with $40, will entitle
the sender to a copy free for one year.
Sample copies sent free, on application.
Address, PRAIRIE FARMER CO..
Chicago, Illinois.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-10-12

The Police Jury held called ses-
sion Friday, and rescinded the resolu-
ton adopted at a previous meeting in
structing the Tax Collector and Treas
urer not to receive certain outstand-
ing warrants in payment Of amounts
due the parish. There is a rumor
extant that members Of the Jury or
their friends hold some of the repudi-
ated warrants, but we arc inclined to
regard this report as malicious. One
reason for the resembling Of the reso-
luton was, we suppose, the fact that
many of the warrants referred to had
already been received by the Col
lector and Treasurer in payment of
taxes when the net Of Reputation was
passed. See proceedings Of the Po-
lice Jury elsewhere in this issue.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-10-12
Resolutions Adopted byLibernl
Republican State Convention,
August l5th, 1879.

WHEREAS. The ,,nifcation of the Republi-
can party in Louisiana, in connection with
the Philadelphia movement, upon fair and
honorable terms. has been defeated by tho
unjust and treschcrous action Of the Custom
House faction in that said faction, through
the Vaccinations Of certain federal officials,
Of whom s. b. Packard, United States Mar
sha1. il chief. and by the imuropcr and I'M r
authorized use of federal patronage have at
tempted to force upon the Republicans Of the
State a.tickct not Nominated BY the Repub!i-
can masses, nor acceptable 10 them: and
whereas, President U. 5. Grant, after bcing
duly informed relative to the action OF his
su5ordlnates, has refused to either remove
CT control them, but permits federal ofhc'als
TO become the centers OF political opinion III
such way as 10 ae1eat inc WISHES OF the poo
pie through the use OF the pubic POSITIONS,
and thus becomes party 70 the onences
and wrongs perpetrated Dy these rccTcaht
officials; ana whereas, ID the Liberal re-
publican platforms, national and state, we
find full recognition OF our rights, and .
satisfactory assertion OF KepnblIcan primer
pies; and On the nat1shal anu state tickets
OF said party competent, true and honest
men; therefore,
Resoleed, That we, in behalf of ourselves
and those represented .bv us. members of the
Ren,bIican party. duly appreciatinp the ser
vices and patriotism OF those leaders to whoiu
republicanism owes largely its success. and
VIC our political and civil rights, do hercbT
tender to Charles Sumner. Horace Greeley,
n. p. Banks. and their co1npeers, our thanks
for tho good work dore, and express our MI
| abated confidence in tht,r integrity as Re-
publicans.
Resotued. That we do now accept as plat
| form of this convention the platform Of the
Cincinnati convention, and we indorsc tho
presidential ticket put forth by said conven-
| lion accepting Horace Greeley and B. Gratz
| Brown as our standard bearers Il. the APP
| proacl.iny national contest.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-10-12

Dry goods, hats and caps, boots and
shoes, hosiery and laces, saddlcry
cutlery, and nice things of every de-
scription at Marx Israels big store,
cheap for cash.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-10-12

A decided change in the atmosphere
indicates the approach of winter. The
nights are quite cool, and persons who
desire to slumber comfortably pile on
the bed clothes. The sun takes the
chill off of things during the day and
his beams are quite warm in the after
moons.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-10-12
Boys School.

TIyHE undersigned will in a few days open
L school for boys, and would be thank
full to the citizens of Donaldsonyille who
have children to educate if they will place
them under his charge. For further partic-
ulars enquire Of Messrs. C. A. Younger or c.
Kline. ". El FORD. =
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-10-12

The Tax Collector informs us that
on the 25th Of this month he will pro-
coed to register delinquent tax payers,
preparatory to selling and selling
their property to secure tho payment
IF taxes. 1t would be we'll for those
interested to take notice.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-10-12

Nr. Marx Israel's store on MISSISSIPPI
ri street continues to be daily thronged
with customers who are making his
immense stock Of goods dwindle down
RAPIDLY. Go to 1sraels early and lay
in your winter clothing.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-10-12

Hon. Emerson Bentley, Superinten-
dent Of the Third Educational Divi-
sion. was in town this week, looking
after the school interest. He is MAX
ing q tour of his division, and left
here Saturday morning on the steamer
w. s. Pike for Plaquemine.