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YEETiNGIoF FIRST WARD REPUB-
LIcANs.-We learn from Mr.. Chas. N.
Lewis, OF the first ward, that a. large
ami enthusiastic meeting of the Re-
pug licans of that ward was held last
Tuesday evening for the purpose OF
eleeting members Of the Parish Exec
utiFe Committee, and that the fol-
lowing gentlemen were unanimously
chosen; L{'uis Butler, Chas. N. Lewis,
Samuel H. Mullen. A resolution was
proposed, and adopted without a
dis enting voice, authorizing tue
SAME gentlemen to act as the first
ward's delegation to the Parish Con-
veation. The Republicans of the first
wdE I'd are FIRMLY united and maleon-
teIits will find there poor field for
their iniquitous endeavors to destroy
our party.
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A white man known by the eu-
phonious title of Dutch Charlie was
sitting in wagon in front of one of
the numerous stores which line the
right bank of the river last Sunday,
when the horses attached to the vehi-
Gle became frightened and started off
at full speed. Charlie, who was a
little the worse for whiskey was jolted
out of the wagon and fell heavily by
the roadside, his head striking ON a
brickbat. A brilliant display of stars
appeared before the confused vision
of the benighted individual, but for
tunately for himself he was not much
hurt.
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According TO previous announce
ment there was meeting held at the
NJ: E. Church, in this town, last Sat
urfay, and il was attended by repre-
sentative and leading Republicans
from every ward In the parish. Mr..
Pierre Landry was chosen president
and Mr.. WI. G. Wilkinson secretary.
An address from Judge Mason was
listened to- with great interest and at
teAtion, after which the subject of APP
pointing a Parish Executive Committee
was brought UP and discussed at con-
siderable length, Messrs. G. H. Hill,
Mdrris Marks L. E. Bentley, Milton
Morris, n. int. Conway and others par
ticjpating I'M the debate. It was final
lySlecided; TO abandon the original
pla!n of having the Executive Com
mittee appointed, and to issue an adj
dress to the Republicans of the parish
Gazing upon5them to assemble in their
RESPECTIVE wards and elect delegates
to form Parish Executive Committee,
upen the basis of three delegates from
each ward and two from the town of
DonaldsonPillo, twenty-six in all. An
address to slsisI effect was prepared by
Messrs. Marks, Hill and Bentley, COM
miftee appointed by virtue of a reso-
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

the tease OF the DOnaidSonvillc Wharf and
levee dues.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
The lessee to furnish in representation of
the price of adjudication, his eight promis-
sorry notes of equal value, with surety in soli-
DO, approved by the Common Council, and
payable to the order of the Treasurer of the
Corporation of Donaldsonyille, at his Office
on the 31st May, 30th June, 3lst July, 3lst
August. Both September, 3lst October, Both
November and 31st December, 1872, bearing
eight per cent. interest per annum from ma
turity until paid. Also his bond with Sc
curity in solido, to the satisfaction of the
Common Council, in tho sum of $3.50, for the
faithful performance of his obligations as
lessee Of said wharf and levee dues, said
bond to include waiver of any attempt to re-
duce the price of adjudication or release from
any of the obligations therein assumed, from
any cause whatsoever
c. KLINE, Treasurer.
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FREDERICK DUFFEL, R. PROSPER LANDRY.
Duffe1 81 Landry,
LAW AND NoTARIAL OFFICE,
Opposite the Court House,
DOnaIdsOnyiIle, La.
business. 6apr7I
Notice.

A PROMISSORY NOTE, dated January
"a 2Sth, 1859, given by R. A. Stewart, pay
BILE at the Citizens Bank to the order of H.
Doyd, twelve months after date, for $500,
with eight per cent. interest from date, and
1ndorsed by Fl. Doyd, A. Bird and W. S.
Pike, cashier, is supposed to have been de-
stroyed with the records of the District Court
where it was on file) of this parish during
the war. Any information respecting it. to
the undersigned attorneys will be suitably
acknowledged.
RACE, FOSTER & E. T. MERRICK,
New Orleans In
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The gallant firemen of Thibodaux
viii give an entertainment, or Fete
Ghampetre, in that beautiful little
town to-day and tomorrow, and
we learn that the Donaldsonville
Silver Cornet Band has been invited
70 DC present to contribute their share
towards making the affair what it un-
doubtedly will be: source of pleas
ant recreation to all who attend.
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Some unknown thieves broke into
the store of Mr.. Jules Chiquet, right
bank, Wednesday night and robbed
the till of thirty dollars in money.
One of the clerks was sleeping in the
store at the time, but old Morpheus
had such deep hold upon his senses
that he was blissfully ignorant of the
entry of the burglars until next morn
ing.
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In our advertising columns will be
found a notice from the Town Treas
urer to the effect that he will sell at
auction, at the Court House, on Wed
nesday, April gath, the unexpired
term of the lease of the Donaldson
vile Wharf. Terms and conditions
of sale are given.
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State of Louisiana.
Fourth Judicial District Court-Par-
ish of Ascension.
Augustin Alleman, Us. No. 1779,
Joseph Ferrier.

PY VIRTUE of and in obedience to writ
- of feri taeias issued by the honorable the
court aforenamed, under date of the 10th
day of March, A. d. 1872, and to me directed
in the above entitled and numbered cause, I
have seized and will offer for sale at public
auction at the Court-H House of this parish, in
the town of Donaldsonville, on
Saturday, the AtIl day of
May, 1S53,
at II o'clock A. NJ, the following described
property, viz:
A CERTAIN LOT OF GROUND sit
uated in the parish of Ascension, in the town
of Donaldsonyille, in that part of said town
formerly known as Faubourg Lessard, and
designated on the plan of said town as being
lot No. 81 three, fronting on Lessard Street,
and bounded on one side by lot No. (2) two,
on the other side by lot No az four, and in
the rear by lot No. t5) five, together with all
the buildings thereon and thereunto apper-
tanning, consisting of one dwelling house,
kitchen, out-houses, ETC.,
TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
Cash, in gold, to an amount suficieat to
pay the sum of one thousand four hundred
and sixty dollars and sixty-fve cents, with
interest thereon in gold at the rate of five
per cent. per annum from the 18th day of
September, 1867, till paid, the balance of the
price of adjudication in U. s. legal Currency.
C. KLINE, Sheriff.
Parish of Ascension, March 3Oth, 1872. st.
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James II. henderson ct al. .
p4 VIRTUE of and in obedience to writ
~ of seizure and sale issued by the honor
able aforesaid Court, and to me directed, in
the above case ON the 18th day of February,
1872, have seized and will offer for sale at
public auction, at the Court House of this
parish, in the town of Donaldsonville, on
Saturday, tIae Ath Slay of
May. 1872,
at Ii o'clock A. NJ, the following described
property, to-wit
A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND situated
in the parish of Ascension, containing tive
hundred acres, bounded on the west by lands
OF q. Lusk and Drautham, on the east by
lands of John Hoblon, on the north by lands
of Joseph Sevario, and on the south by pub
lie lands; together with the buildings and
improvements, mules, cattle, horses, appur-
tenances of agricultural implements, etc.,
thereto attached and thereto belonging.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
Cash in U. S. Currency.
C. KLINE, Sheriff.
Parish of Ascension March Both. 1872 St.
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Information is wanted by his rela-
tiyes of one Samuel Connover, brick
layer by trade, who died somewhere
in the vicinity of Donaldsonville in
the year 1889. Any person knowing
aught regarding the deceased, and
more especially his place of burial,
will confer favor upon his kinsfolk
by reporting the same to the editor of
the CHIEF.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-04-13

Theophile Hart, an indiscreet col
ored man, committed the folly of
pouring coal oil upon fire from a
can Sunday morning last, and the in
cident cost him his life. The flames
communicated to the can, which ex-
ploded, throwing burning oil over his
clothing and injuring him so severely
that he died next day.
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Proceedings of the Police Jury,
Parish of Ascension.
SPECIAL MEETING.

SHEC1AL MEETING.
Special meeting of the Police Jury held on
the 9Th day of April, 1872, by order of the
President.
Members present-C. N. Lewis, President
P. Landry, II. Rice
Members absent-E. w. Mason and S. H.
Fields.
There being a quorum, the Police Jury
proceeded to business.
The minutes of the last meeting were read
andapproved with the following amendment:
- On motion of P. Landry:
ResoiUed, That the Tax Collector shall re-
ceive only currency for the tax levied for
school purposes.
Carried.
The Committee on Ferries made the follow
ing report, which was adopted:
Your Committee on Ferry beg leave to
make the following report: That the new
ferry be established ON Point Houmas, known
as the Manning place.
Signed; ?: LANDRY,
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Our reporter informs us that him
self and a colored man caught a peli-
can after a chase of three or four
hours, and that the bird is now at V,
E. NJ. Anderson's Acadia store, alive
and evidently in excellent spirits.
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Another meeting of the Town Coun-
Gil was held last Tuesday, the min
ntes of which appear in this issue.
Mr.. II. o. Maher was relieved of the
Wharf, and keeper appointed by
the Mayor pro tenn. to control it until
it is again adjudieated at public sale.
Mr.. R. j. Duke was the gentleman Sc
lected as keeper.
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Sale of Ferries.

DUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that
N | viii sell at public auction to the
highest bidder, at the Court House in the
town of Donaldsonville, the MISSISSIPPI FER
RY also, the ferry newly established by the
Police Jury, at about thrce miles below the
town of Donaldsonville, known as the MAN
mixes FERRY ON
Saturday, the 9OflI day OF
April, 1872,
at IL o'clock A. NJ
The term of said leases will expire on the
End day of January, 1873.
c. n. LEWIS,
apr6 President Police Jury.
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State of Louisiana.
Parish Court-Parish of Ascension.
Succession of Marie Sarah Braud, de-
ceased wife of J. j. Boullion.


DY VIRTUE of and in obedience to an
- order of sale rendered by the honorable
the aforementioned court, and to me directed
in the matter of the aforesaid succession, on
the 18th day of March, 1872, will offer for
sale at public auction on the premises on
New River,
On Tuesday, the 10th day of
April, A. Id. 1874,
st IL o'clock a. NJ, the hereinafter described
property to-wit:
/. A CERTAIN IMPROVEMENT on pub
lie lands, situated in the parish of Ascension,
on the left bank of the Mississippi River,
and at about nine i9j miles therefrom, at the
place called the PRAIRIE, containing seven
arpents front, by a depth of fourteen arpents !;
bounded on the north BY public lands, ON the
south by Richard Monley, on the east by NJ
II. johnson and on the west by Marion
Blair, together with the buildings, fences
etc.
2. ONE LOT OF MOVABLE EFFECTS.
consisting of one horse, cows and calves, one
heifer, hogs, corn, one press, househ ID fur
niture, cooking utensils, implements of
husbandry, etc.
TERas-cAsH IN LEGAL CURRENCY.
C. KLINE, Sheriff.
Parish Of Ascension, March l6, 1872. St
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When we spoke of conductor Wat
son, of the railroad, last week, we were
Ignorant of the initials of his name,
but have since ascertained them to be
Z. e. Interpret these to stand for
"Ever-obligingn and Energetic"
and they become exceedingly appro-
pirate to describe the attributes of the
gentlemanly conductor.
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Amanda Perkins and Sally Higgins,
two bellies of dusky hue, were up be-
fore Justice Turner last week for dis
turbing the peace. They were fined
two dollars and half each, which
they paid without a murmur, and went
on their way rejoicing.
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A fight between Jack Adley and
Pat Barker, sons of Erin, which oc-
CURED one day this week, was a
source of much amusement to quite a
concourse of delighted spectators.
Both men were so drunk they could
hardly stand, and the many fierce
lunges they made at each other and,
missing their aim, falling headlong to
earth, furnished sight ludicrous to
behold. They were too much intoxi-
Gated to hurt one another.
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On Monday last a colored man
named VIM. Latston, upon Caba-
naaoosse street, drew q knife and
made an assault upon Constable Louis
l'eiort when the latter knocked him
eown with a club and forced him to
give up the knife. The man was
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-04-13

Mr.. Chas. F. Smith had the mis-
fortune to lose his beautiful horse
Wednesday by death. The animal
was watered and fed to soon after
having been driven a long distance,
and died from the effects of it.
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ST. JAMES ITEMS.

Mr.. Gus. A. Hirsch is our agent for
the parish of st. James, and is duly
authorized to solicit and receipt for
the payment of subscriptions and ad-
yertisements.
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The river and bayou continue to
rise quite rapidly, but it is a general
opinion among river men and the
State engineers that the water will not
reach within less than four or Eve feet
of the tops of the levees this season.
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We call attention to the advertise
ment Of Messrs. Race, Foster g. Mer-
rick, New Orleans attorneys at law,
who seek information of a note OF
$500 supposed to have been destroyed
with the records of the District Court
in this parish during the war.
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A LII those who have left either watches
"A or jewelry with the undersigned for re-
pair, will please call for the same within (3o)
thirty days, as 1 viii remove my place of
business.
A. SCHWAB,
Matchmaker and Jeweller
Donaldsonville, La, March Both, 1872
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The body of an unknown colored
man was found floating in the river in
front of the plantation of DIR. O. eau
Diet, on the LIST instant. An inquest was
held by Deputy Coroner DR.. Charles
Gray, and the jury returned a verdict
that deceased came to his death from
blow upon the back of the head, but
whether accidental or not could not
be determined. No clue concerning
the identity of the drowned man was
discovered.
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The Parish Court was in session
Thursday, and a synopsis of business
transacted, as well as that of Friday
and Saturday of last week, appears
elsewhere.
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From all quarters We hear reports
that the planters are hopeless of a
good crop this year, but if the present
state of weather continues we think
the prospects will become brighter
within few weeks.
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The State Of Louisiana.
Parish of Ascension-Prebate Court
Succession Christophe Muller.


WHEREAS Mary Muller, wife of Henry
Neither, administrators of the aforesaid
succession has this day filed her account and
tableau of her administration and distribu-
ton in the above succession;
Public notice is hereby given to all whom
it may concern to show cause, if any they
have or can, why the said account and tab
leau should not be approved and honologa-
ted as prayed for, according to law.
By order of said court
In faith whereof, witness my of
fetal signature and the seal of
IsEALl my Office, Parish of Ascension,
this 18th day of March, A. D.
1872.
aprl3-2t JN0. D. CANTEY, Clerk.
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We regret that desire to issue the
CHaEF early this morning prevents us
fros giving the election for members
OF the Parish Executive Committee in
all the wards OF the parish. So far as
hefrd from! the meetings have been
han nonious and the selection of dele
gates accomplished with a remarkable
degree OF pDanimity and satisfaction.
Ths Committee which meets at IL A.
M. ao-day will be composed of the
trusted mel; 2f the Republican party
OF Ascension, and we cannot doubt
thff their action, whatever it may be,
VIII meet with the hearty approval of
thea people, who selected them. In
next issue I'VE shall present the full
pr, ceedinga of the Parish Executive
Coslmittee}i
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The new levee in front of the Court
House, left bank, was completed last
Saturday, and our reporter character
ICES it as the finest piece of levee he
has ever seen. 1t is only seven and a
half feet high, with eighteen feet base,
but is faced on both sides with lum-
Der, which compensates for the small
dimensions by making its power of
resistance as great as that of larger
levee. This beautiful piece of work
manship was executed by Mr.. V. E.
NJ. Anderson, contractor, under the
supervision of MFR. r. j. Bloomfield.
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DY VIRTUE of and in obedience to a
u plurios writ of f. .fa. issued in each of
the above entitled and numbered cases, and
to me directed on the 18th day Of March, 1872,
against NJ. S. Bringier, By the aforesaid Hon.
Court. and by virtue of and in obedience to
q writ of f. ia. in each of the same cases,
issued by the same Hon. Court, and to me di-
rected ON the 18th day of March, 1876, against
Mrs Aglae Tureaud, wife of Benjamin Tur-
eaud, / have seized and will offer for sale
at public auction, at the Court House of this
parish, in the town of Donaldsonyille, on
Saturday, the Attn day of
May, 1872,
at II o'clock A. NJ, the following described
property, to-wit:
THE UNDIVIDED four hundred and
sixty-three, eleven hundred and ninety
fourths t4631194) part of a certain tract of
land or plantation known as the "HOUMAS,"
situated, lying and being in the parish of AS
cension, on the left bank Of the Mississippi
river, at about six miles below the town of
Donaldsonville, having a front of four
teen arpents and half on said Mississippi
river, with depth of forty arpents, the twelve
upper arpents opening about thirty-one de-
grees, the remainder Of the front running be.
tween parallel lines, the lower half arpent
being separated from the upper portion of
the land by two front arpents belonging to
Benjamin Tureaud also the double conces.
sion of the aforesaid twelve upper arpents,
extending to forty arpents according to the
course of the lines; also nine arpents front on
the line of forty arpents from the river, be-
ginning at the lower line of the twelve ar
penis of the land above described and ex-
tending forty arpents in depth; the whole
making a superficial area of about three
thousand three hundred and eighty arpents;
together with the same undivided proportion
OF the buildings, improvements and NOV
ables thereon and thereunto appertaining,
consisting of two dwelling houses, two SUI
gar-houses and their machinery two quarters
l3a cabins), one hundred and thirty mules,
twelve heads of cattle, twenty-five carts.
two lots of plows, one timber wheel, two-sets
O. gears, four fukes, two lots of spades two
lots of hoes, three hundred and ninety acres
of plant cane, more or less, and three hun
dred AID eighty acres of first years rattoons,
more or less.
TERMS AID coNDIT1oSs.
Cash in U. 8. legal currency.
C. KLINE, Sheriff
Parish Of Ascension March 9th 1872 st
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Proceedings of Mondays session of
the Police Jury are published to-day.
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A bill of V. Bourgeois, amounting TO
$3.50 25, and bill of A. s. Landry, of 1872
were presented and referred to the Commit
tee ON Claims.
- On motion, duly seconded, the Police Jury
adjourned sine die.
Signed: c. n. LEWIS, President.
A true copy:
RoD. BRAUD, Secretary Police Jury.
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This has been a week of beautiful
weather.
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Mr.. James Pratt, gentleman of
superior scholastic attachments, has
be1n employed as teacher of the
Foarth Weird School, which is held in
th1 NJ. E. Church on Houmas street.
Mig Hunt, the former teacher of this
sclIool, left town some time since upon
a fsrtnight2s leave of absence, but not
having returned at the expiration of
the time his place has been filled by
thd appointment of Mr.. Pratt. We
ard confident this gentleman will
prove faithful and efficient teacher,
ans. congratulate the Board of School
Directors and the parents Of children
ATTENDING this school upon his selec-
tioa. The school will open Monday
next.
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ADvERTHsEMENTs.
Mandatory, Is Barclay St., New York.
R. SPROULE g. McCOWN,
DEALERS IN
Fine Custom Made Clothing
AND

Gents Furnishing Goods.
Keep constantly on hand the largest stock
of Fine Glass of Goods for Mems wear to be
found in the city, at
Nos. 40 AZ ST. CHARLES STREET,
(0pposite st. Charles HOTEL,
nS-6m New Orleans
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State of Louisiana.
Fourth Judicial District Court-Par-
ish of Ascension.

J. N. Lea, Mrs. Augustine Tureaud,
wife of NJ. s. Bringier, subrogated
Is. No. 1872, NJ. S. Bringier, Mr. and
Mrs. Ben. Tureaud, garnishees; Ed
ward Dupasseur, Mrs. Augustine
Tureaud, wife of NJ. s. Brin-
gier, subrogated rs. No. 1868,
NJ. S. Bringier, Mr.. and Mrs. Ben.
Tureaud, garnisllees; Marcelite de
Egana, Mrs. Augustine Tureaud,
wife of NJ. s. Bringier, subrogated,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben. Tureaud gar
nishees.