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, 1872-10-20

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19.-The Pennsylvania
State Republican Association, composed almost
meeting here last night, at which it WAS resolved
to e1pal several OF their fozmer associates, alao
office holders, for the crime of haring voted
against Hartranft at the late election in the Key
stone State.
, 1872-10-20
GpAiA1

MADa1D, Oct. 19.-The Cortes has 7oted in
favor Of considering o resolution providing Tor
ths abolition Of capital punishment for political
offences.
, 1872-10-20

The Canada horse epidemic is prevailing to
an alarming extent among the ho1ses Of Bnf-
falo.
, 1872-10-20

REPUBLICAN, NOMINATIONS IN NEW YORK.
NEW YoRK, Oct. 19.-The Republican County
Haveneyer for Mayor, Noah Davis for Supreme
Court Judge, Cooper G. Vanvorst, tor the SUI
perior Court, and Benjamin Z. Phelps for Dis
trict Attorney. The Convention unanimously
voted for Isaac Dayton for City Judge, but did
not nominnte him, as the Committee Of Seventy
is to be consulted.
, 1872-10-20
War Departments Weather ProSaos-
tics. =

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13.-The barometer will
fal from Minnesota to Missouri, aud thcuco
oTer the upper lakes OF Sunday, with generally
southerly winds, cloudy weather, ami light
rains. In the 0Iississippi and lower Ohio Tal-
leys 6outherly Winds and partly cloudy weather.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-12-28

That little cannon which was pur-
chased by the priest of the Catholic
Church last Spring for the purpose
of celebrating religious holidays is an
unlucky piece Of artillery. Our read
ers will remember that we chronicled
a premature discharge Of the gun
upon the occasion of the celebration
of 1ete Dieu, by which two Of our citi-
zens were injured, one Of whom came
very near losing a hand. Christmas
day witnessed very similar mishap,
a trifle more serious than its predeces-
sor. Alessrs. Pierre Braud and NJ. p.
Sullivan were loading and firing the
cannon in honor of the day, and while
the former was thumbing the vent, =
and the latter ramming home q
blank cartridge, the premature dis
charge occurred, breaking Mr.. Brands
thumb and burning Mr.. Sullivan's left
hand SO seriously that it will be sew
eral weeks before he will recover full
use of it. Drs. b. and A. Claverie
attended Mr.. Braud, and found it nee
essary to extract the bone from the
first joint Of the broken thumb, which
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-12-28
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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-12-28

Our new Police Jury, composed en-
tirely Of colored men, will assemble
OH the first Monday Of January, and
doubtless proceed at once to the Sc
lection of officers. There will be half
a dozen asWrants for the position Of
Treasurer, and as many more perhaps
for that of Secretary. A member of
the Jury informed us that he has been
approached by a candidate with an
offer of money for his vote and int1u-
ence. Our advice to him was to vote
for no man who rendered a bride, and
we hope he and his colleagues will
be governed by this rule. Our col
ored friends composing the new Jury
will have an excellent chance to make
enviable regulations in this commu-
nifty by adhering strictly to the path
of rectitude in their new positions,
and accomplishing all practicable re-
forms in the parish government. We
shall take great pleasure in according
them their due need of praise when
ever their official actions deserve COM
mendation.
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Post-omce Notice.
DosALDsosyILLE, La,

4a 81 Do1ALDsoSvILLE,L La,
April 8, 1872 :
Mails Arrive-From New Orleans at
II NJ. daily Sundays excepted1.
From T1ibodaux Monday and Thursday
at o'clock Z. NJ.
From st Francisyille Monday and Thurs
day ut o'clock \. VI.
Mails are CIOseil-For New Orleans
at 1870 A. ~ daily Sundays exetptel).
For Thibodsux on Monday and Thursday
at $50 2. NJ. g5s-L z.ssszsst a-.a1
For ST. Francisville Monday and Friday
at $50 7. III. =.s = asgT ea+-ss e
Post-office will be open every day from
A. NJ. to $50 r. b.. except on Sunday, when
it will be open from 8 to 9 A. n, and asain
from IL A. NJ. to - NJ. E9g
Persons having business at the office VIII
please notice the regulations and guide them
selves accordingly. t%4 R@@ssfss ;"
Money orders can be obtained at this office
npon post offices IN all parts of the United
States. A list of money order Offices can b:
seen tpon application. ,.T.....- q
=. LANDRY. Posimaster,
f. FoEB. Asst. P"stn,a.tce.
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DEE.sONAE.-TICKSoR & Co,

ONAE..-TICKNOR g. Co,
the celebrated clothiers, announce the
introduction of q, plan Of ordering cloth
ing by letter, to which they call your
special attention. They will, on appli-
cation, send you their improved apd ac-
c,,rate rules for Self Meas1lrement, Illus
trated circular and Price list, with a full
line of samples from their immense stock
of Cloths, Cassimeres, &c. &c, thus en-
abling parties i'll any part OF the country
to order clothing direct from their house,
with the certainty of receiving garments
of the very latest style and most perfect
fit attainitble.
Goods ordered will be sent by express
to be paid for OH delivery, with the un'
dtrstanding that if not satisfactory they
can bc returned at Ticknor's expense.
Asis well known throughout the South
and West. they have for II Years Elk
tELLED i'll all departments OF their
business, which is a guarantee as to the
character of the goods they will send
out
Your orders are solicited, and when i'll
ST. Lo,1is you are invited to call at the
. extensive establishment of Ticknor d
Co.. manufacturers and retailers of men
and boys Clothing and Furnishing goods,
6Ol and COB North Fourth Street. st.
Louis. Mo. Boys clothing speciality.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-12-28
SCIENCE OF HEALTH.
Vol. Second, Commencing Jan. 1873.

The Science or Health having
been sustained beyond our most sanguinc
expectations, we are prepared with addition
al facilities Tor making the ensuing volume
respond still more fully to the popular de-
mand for an honest and independent expo
ncnt of the Hygiene System. We shall pub
lislI- ssE d. t-s -
Popular Physiology, fully ilus-
trated, a complete explanation of the struct-
ures and functions of the human system.
Affections of the Eye sand Ear,
with hundreds OF illustrations, embracing
the whole range of medical and surgical dis
cases of these organs. +
All Medical Systems, giving his
tory Of all the medical theories that have
prevailed in all ages of heSworld.
Domestic Economy. Household AZ
fairs Hygicnic Cooking, the Selection and
Preservation Of Food, etc. E
The Economy Of Health. Only
those who have investigated the subject can
be aware of the enormous waste caused by
sickness aud unhygienic living. By adopting
the HYGIENE system, the people OF the Unit
ed States would save annually more than
ono thousand millions of dollars. Does this
statement seem extr:lyagant? Statistics
more than Justify it, as we shall prove.
The E4:a Dor Problem, Correct hab-
its of living will ensure the laborer Health
and Strength, enable him to accumulate his
earnings, and become pec1ln;,rily indepen-
dent. --...t
Health is Happiness. Above all
monetary considerations, however, is that Of
a sound MUD in Il sound body. Health re-
form is the base OF all reform.
Terms. s2a year in advance; single
number. 20 cents; ten. copies, SIS, and an
extra copy to agent. A New Volume begins
! with the Januarynumber. .fz....5 49,
Premiums. Besides Club Rates, We
are Offering liberal premiums, a list of which
will be sent on application. Local Agents
wanted every where, and cash commissions
given. Send p. O. Order or Registered Let
ter Address all Letters to d szzs..
SAMUEL r. WELLS. Publisher,
3eg Broadway, New York.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-12-28

The cold weather and the illness OF
Stage Manager Cheevers have con-
spired to render necessary the post
ponement of the dramatic entertain
ment that was to have been given at
the d. S. C. b. Hall this evening. So
bleak has been the weather that the
ladies and gentlemen who were to as
sist in the representation OF "Rent
Day and "Nan, the Good for Moth
ing" could not visit the hall for the
purpose of having rehearsals, hence
the preparations are too incomplete
to warrant Il performance tonight.
We regret this exceedingly, because
we had anticipated a crowded house
and the best rendered dramatic rep
resentation yet attempted by our am
ateur association. ''Rent Day. is a
most beautiful drama, quite worthy
the reputation Of its author, Douglas
Jerrold, while few comedies can be
produced to excel that of "Nan, the
Good for Nothing" Mr.. J. J. CLAW
cries ability as singer is too well
known in this community to render it
necessary for us to say that his part
of the performance would have been
entertaining in the highest degree.
Mr.. John A. Checvers, the English
Stage Manager, has been confined to
his bed for the past few days with an
attack of sickness, but he is now out
again, and just before going to press
we learn from him that the next dra
matte entertainment will he given two
weeks from to-day, when "Nan" will
he rendered, but g Rent Day" proba-
bly, replaced by some shorter piece,
perhaps a comedy. Full particulars
Of the programme will appear in the
next issue Of the CHIEF. Prepara-
lions for the grand ball Of the 9th
proximo are in progress, and there is
no doubt this much talked Of affair
will come OFT, unless, indeed, stress Of
weather shall prevent. So prepare,
young ladies and gentlemen, for the
ball of the season.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-12-28

The cold weather and Christmas
must be held accountable for the late
ness of this issue of the CHIEF. In or
der to give our employees an opportu--
nifty to enjoy the holidays, we reprint
upon our outside pages the. same mat
ter that appeared last week. If the
CHIEF was not an official journal, no
paper would have been issued this
week.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-12-28

The newly elected parish officers,
with exception of the Sheriff, have re-
ceived their commissions, qualified ac-
cording to law, and assumed the du-
ties of their Offices. The new Sheriff
will probably take possession to-day,
and the present incumbent is busy
making preparations to retire. lion.
John a. Checvers, Parish Judge elect,
has been i'll virtual possession Of his
office since the 18th inst. at which
date he filed the qualification oath in
the State Auditors office. We under
stand that e1-Judge Landry does not
recognize as valid the commission is
sued to Mr.. Cheevers by Acting Gov.
Pinchback, but at the same time will
make no attempt to prevent his duly
elected successor from performing the
duties of the Office. Recorder Younger
was waited upon by Mr.. Chas. Gecks
last Saturday, and presented with a
copy Of the latter's commission and
certificate fiom the Clerk of Court
that oath of office and bond had been
| duly filed with him. Mr.. Younger fora
time maintained that the qualification
was not according to law, and refused
to deliver up the key of the office.
| The Recorder elect announced that he
would take forcible possession, and at
once sent for locksmith to remove
the old lock from the Office door and
replace it with a new one, but in the
meantime Mr.. Younger had consulted
with legal adviser and concluded to
give up the Office to his successor
elect without further resistance. In
the Clerks office the utmost quiet
prevailed during the time Mr.. John
d. Cantey was going through the for
mality of installing himself as his own
successor. Some people pretended to
believe there would be trouble when
the Clerk elect demanded his office,
and that Mr.. Cantcy as old Clerk
would kick himself out of the office as
new Clerk, and resist to the bitter end
any attempt of himself in the latter
capacity Of Clerk elect to disturb him
self in the capacity Of Clerk holding
over; but such did not prove to be
the case. \ depraved young man who
claims to have witnessed, through the
keyhole of the door Of the Clerks of
fee. the transfer of the Office to the
newly elected Clerk, reports that Mr..
Cantey approached himself with Il
brand new commission and an oath OF
office, introduced himself to himself,
said he was happy to meet himself,
hoped he was well, displayed to him
self his commission, congratulated
himself, said he knew of no man he
would rather give up the office to than
himself, invited himself out to take q
, drink, and so the affair was over. Mr.
Cantey deserves great credit for his
, peaceful department under the cir
cumstances. All the recently elected
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-12-28

There is no diminution in the de-
mand for Winter clothing among our
citizens; Oh the contrary, the sudden
cold spell Of weather has increased
the demand, and the favorite place to
supply it is still at Mr.. Marx Israers
large establishment, corner of Missis-
sippi and Lessard streets. No more
appropriate New Years present can
be made friend than some article of
Winter apparel, and no better place
to, purchase the same can be found
than Marx lsrael's.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-12-28

operation they successfully performed.
We understand that the Rev. Father
Coupons has wisely determined not
to allow further use Of his dangerous
little gun, but will return it to New
Orleans.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-12-28

Mr.. Gervais Gautllreaux has pur-
chased and reftted the coffee-house at
the corner Of Mississippi and Calaha-
nossee streets, and has now on hand
a large supply Of first-rate wines and
liquors, which will be dispensed to his
patrons by an attentive and expert
enced barkeeper. A billiard table,
which has just been repaired, will al
so be found at Gervais' coffee -house.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-12-28
Notice.

A pROMISSORY NOTE, dated January
II 2sth 1859. given by R. a. Stewart, pay
able at the Citizens Bank to the order OF II.
Doyal twelve months after date, for $500.
with eight per cent interest from date, and
indorsed by Fl. Doyal, A. Bird and w. $.
Pike, cashier, is supposed to have been de
stroyed with the records Of the District Court
(wherc it was on tile) of this parish during
the war. Any information respecting it to
the undersigned attorneys will be suitably
acknowledged ...--.--
RACE, FOSTER l. E. 7. MERRlCk,
New Orleans. La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-12-28

y,o;1v PASSENGER, and Freight Train com
i ,hined-Leaves New Orleans at 7:45 A. NJ;
Arrives in Dopaldsonyille at 1880 T. N.
RECURRING Sundays excepted), Leaves Don
e aidsonvilie at r NJ; Arrives IN New or'
w. leans at 4:50 p. NJ.
Sxnday Passenger Euin-Leares New Dr-
leans as above, arriving in Donaldsonvhle
at IL NJ.
Returning, Leaves Donaldsonville at 2:3o T.
NJ; Arrives in New Orleans at easo Z. NJ
n Il Trains stop at all way stations.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-12-28

DOOK AGENTS now at Work, or
ID looking for some new book, should write
at once for circulars of the best selling books
published. Extraordinary inducements Of
ticulars free Address QUEEN CITY PUB
LISTING CO., Cincinnati, Ohio.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-12-28

Dan Rice's circus exhibition last
Saturday evening was quite largely
attended, i'll spite Of the inclemency
of the weather. The performance was
by no means equal to the expectations
Of the audience, nor worthy the repu
tation of famous Dan Rice. The best
features were the exhibition of the
magnificent trained horse, " Stephen
A. Douglas" ard the beautiful little
Louisiana bred trick pony, "Attaka-
pas" and Dan Rice's speech. He an
nounced that he would shortly revisit
our town, when, with better weather,
larger company and increased facil
tiles generally, he hoped to merit the
generous patronage Of the community.
Christmas was a bleak, cold day,
and but few people stirred from home
unless business compelled them to do
so. The occasional pop Of a fire.
cracker was the only thing to indicate
a holiday. A cold rain was falling
Christmas-eve, and in consequence of
this neither the supper which was to
have been given at the ourt-House,
or the Christmas tree festivities at the
E,iscnuol Church came off However
merrily Our people may have spent
the day within doors, it was any thing
but a emery Christmas outdoors.
There were no big dinners given that
we heard Of, and taken altogether the
holiday was a very quiet one. The
little cannon at the Catholic Church
was discharged at intervals, and made
more noise than any thing in the par
ish. .
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-12-28

A meeting of the Board of School
Directors will be held Monday, for
the purpose Of considering the subject
Of reopening the schools Of the par
ish. 1t is probable that the new term
will begin OH the first Monday Of Jan
uary.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-12-28

The Sheriff will sell one-lalf inter-
est in q sugar plantation, with all its
stock and fixtures, at the rt-House
in this town next Saturday. Descrip-
ton Of the property will be found in
the advertisement published in an
other column.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-12-28

police jurors, justices of the peace and
constables have received their COM
missions, and Ascension may be said
to be sailing under new management,
to speak figuratively. We wish her
a prosperous voyage. 0H.
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Tricks and Traps of America.

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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-12-28

Wilkinson has stock of nice holi
day presents on hand, including a va
riety Of dolls and toys for the children.
Parents who would gladden. the hearts
Of their little ones with New Years
gifts, can not fail to find something
appropriate at the news depot.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-12-28

The town Of Donallsonville is situated
on the Mississippi river, Is miles from New
Orleans by water, 63 miles by rail, and di-
reetly at the source Of Bayou Lafourche,
which is q large and important afliuent of the
Mississippi, navigable nine months in the
year for steamboats,, the remaining three
months for fat-boats, and which passes
through one of the richest and most fertile
sugar-producing regions of the South. Don
jacksonville is the commercial centre of in
extensive radius of fertile country, enjoying
daily communication with the Southern me-
tropolis both by railroad and steamboats,, and
is thriving town Of constantly increasing
size and business Importance. f -
and its devotion to the interests of the COM
munity has gained for it a degree Of popu-
larity and circulation which are very graft
flying to the conductor, and which render it
an invaluable medium for advertisers, both
local and foreign, who desire to address
themselves to the people OF this section.
What gives additional value to the CHIEF
and commends it the more both to the ad-
vertising and reading portion Of the public, is
the fact that it has been designated by the
proper authorities T
Official Journal of the Parish Of Ascension
and Town Of Donaldsonvills, gl1
and in its columns will appear the proceed
ings Of the Police jury, School Board, and
Common Council, and all official notices and
advertisements pertaining to the Parish Of
Ascension or Corporation of Donaldsonville.
This journal will be a constant source Of
reliable political and general information,
and each issue will contain u fair amount of
editorial matter upon topics Of the most IN
teresting nature. - e,If
Especial attention win be given to the de-
partment Of home news, aud among the
"LOCAL JOTTINGs 4'ys+r
will always be found an account Of transpir-
ing events in the Town of Donaldsonville and
Parish OF Ascension. .aE y
In word, it has been and viii continue to
be the earnest effort Of the publisher to mako
the CHIEF - u.
Firsf-Class Newspaper,
and welcome visitor to every household in
! the land where it is received. Is --i~.
! If you desire such paper, send three dol
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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-12-28

Mr.. w. w. Buford is conducting al
excellent school for boys in this town,
one that deserves the patronage OF
our people. See the advertisement
of the institution elsewhere
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-12-28

q The sun is shining brightly this
morning, and in all probability New
Years Day will be pleasant one.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-12-28

See notice of sale of q small frame
house to be made by one Of the con-
stables Of the fourth ward on Satur-
DAY, the / It'll of next month, at the
Court House.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-12-28
DONALDsONVILLE, LA,
Saturday, December IS, 1872.
LOCAL JOTTINGs,

That little steamboat, "Josephine,
still remains stuck fast in the mud at
our landing.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-12-28

The Representatives from this par
ish in the lower house of the General
Assembly arrived in town to-day, and
will remain at their homes until after
New Years Day.