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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-10-26
Euc1red.

Not thousaHh miles from Broad
way and ThiM street there lived Il
gentleman, with his wife and two
daughters. /several years ago, a
young gent tleman Of our city became
particularly attentive to one Of the
young ladies, much to the annoyance
and dislike Of her parents, who used
all their persuasions with the child
to Stop. if possible, any further at
t;cNment. This, as is the case III
n9arly every instance, only united
them the closer. Finally the ohjec-
/tion Of the mother was openly spoken
to the young man, to which he seemed
very readily to acquiesce, and his de-
pertinent toward her was so gentle
manly that she felt sorry for her as
sertions. Still, however, she could
not see her Mary Ann fill any other
sphere nor form any other connec-
tion than that she had planned for
her. The young couple had then to
resort to clandestine meetings. Thus
two years had passed, and the init
macy grew so bold that it was no.
ticed by several friends Of the family,
and it soon reached the ears of the
old gentleman.
About u week ago he called his
daughter to him, and learning from
her u sad state OF affairs, he immedi-
ately sought the young man at his
place Of business, and calling him
aside, told him emphatically that he
had trified with his daughters honor,
and grossly disgraced both her and
his family. He then demanded that
the young man should marry his
daughter or suffer the just punish
ment OF an enraged AMI outraged
father. This did not suit the second
party, and being somewhat avcrse to
being forced, he coldly told the father
that he might be coaxed, but to be
driven was against his nature. This
surprised the gentleman for he had
thought the young man void of any
great courage, but seeing such was
not the case, he spoke more mildly
and, in a. friendly but firm manner,
proposed to deed to the girl a fine
house and lot, and give the young
man $4,000, and if he proved worthy
Of the trust, to advance him in busi-
ness.
"Well," said the incorrigible young
man, "give me the papers to that eff
feet in my own hands, and viii
agree to any proposition you make"
The following day was named, and
with it came the gentleman with his
notes and deeds. The two met at a
commission house on Main street.
After taking seats, the father handed
the deed and money to third party.
to be delivered to the young man
when he fulfilled his promise.
The young man, to the consterra-
ton of all, pulled from his pocket
certificate Of marriage with the old
gentleman's daughter six months pre-
vious. A tableau followed, and the
said young gentleman is now installed
in the old gentleman's house in
most comfortable manner.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-10-26
Greeley in the Light Of October,
From the Cincinnati Commercial

When Dom Piatt thought to ex-
tract some valuable information from
the spirits who most do congregate at
DR.. VOLTS, and asked Jimmy Nolan
whether Greeley was going to be
our next Presidsnt,' that amiable and
communicative ghost replied that the
qnerist knew as much about it as he
did, and he could only say that he
Greeley seems to have a first-rate
chance.
It would be difficult for spirit,
bodied or disembodied, to say that
the chances of the Sage of Chappaqua
are first-rate since the result of the
October elections was announced
There is a possibility. of success yet
left to the Liberal Republicans and
Democrats, but they must make up
their minds to do without the electoral
votes of Ohio and Pennsylvania, and
add them to the number that are for
Grant.
No doubt the Administration major
tiles in both States, and notably so in
Pennsylvania, were largely increased
by imported votes. Fully ten thou
sand voters were colonized in Penn
sylvania. The State would, as it now
appears, have gone for Hartranft any
way, but Simon Cameron is too expert
aud experienced a politician to take
any risks when he can make assur-
ances doubly sure, and the means and
material are both at his service.
We do not believe it possible for the
Liberals and Democrats to rally from
the defeat Of Tuesday to recover lost
ground before the 5th Of November.
The influence of test elections is usu-
ally decisive upon those that follow,
and State that goes Republican III
October is pretty sure to vote the
same way a month later. But what
ground can the Liberals and Demo
Gratis hold7 What States is it posi-
BILE yet to carry for Greeleyf
It is worth while to study the cleo
toral votes, and their possible division,
by the light of recent events. We as
sumo that slle electoral votes of the
following states are sure for Grant,
though we know it will be claimed by
many that the estimate is too liberal:
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-10-26
Meeting the Situation.
[From the n. Y. Tribune.]

Nothing could exceed the CHEEKY
courage with which both Liberal Re-
publicans and Democrats meet the
changed aspects of the canvass which
the October elections have wrought.
The meeting Of the Democratic Ma
tional Committee, breathed the spirit
of determination and confidence.
Mr.. Schelrs ringing address, on behalf
of that Committee, which we have al
ready published, was more than
backed up by the declarations of well
nigh every one of its members; and
they separated only to hasten home to
renew their work, and perfect their
organizations for the impending con-.
f1ict. Pennsylvania and Indiana SIM
ultaneously send out words Of cheer;
and in Indiana at least Our friends
have no reason to doubt that, with
vigorous work, they can hold all they
have gained, and improve upon it.
From the other States which we
have reason to believe we can carry,
comes equal encouragement. We may
be beaten in November; but if so, It
will be, not because there is not
strength enough to win, but because
we do not use our strength. 5'
Meantime as the facts come out
about the way in which the Grant tri-
umph in Pennsylvania was won, it
becomes more and more evident that
it is impossible to extend the same
means of coercing one State over the
whole thirty seven. There are not
Simon Camerons enough, with broth
ers-in law in all important towns like
Lancaster to bribe election judges to
stuff ballot boxes; nor are even the
ample funds of the Grant Ring suffi-
cient to warrant the investment of
sums of 5000 or $500 in each election
Judge whom they may thus seek to
buy. It will always be possible, per-
haps, for adroit and unscrupulous men
with enormous resources to corrupt
the ballot in a State nearly evenly di-
vided far enough to decide the result !;
but it will never be possible for them
to do the same thing throughout the
whole Union on the same day. We
have the votes for an honest victory !;
we can not be dishonesty deprived of
their weight i'll November. Nothing
can defeat MS, unless it be the " moral
effect: Of the Pennsylvania corrup-
ton. Shall that do it:
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-10-26

Advertising brings the merchant
business: it sells his goods. Without
advertising, the sheriff would be OBJ
liged to sell his goods for him. ADJ
vertising fills steamers, ships and rail-
road trains with passengers.
It rents and sells houses and farms
sells stocks; it brings labor and capi-
tai together for mutual benefit; it in
creases commerce by showing what
it wishes to buy; it helps the poor as
well as the rich; it is in fact the great
est power that infuses life and trade
in business. Without advertising,
newspapers could not have an exis-
tence, and without newspapers we
could have no "modern- civilization.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-10-26
NUMBER -
Feminine Beauty.
from Our rireside Friend /

I The loveliest adofnnlent Of perfect
womanh6od ispneonsciousuess Of self.
II the woman possessed Of this rare
virtue be lacking il physical beauty.
nay, even plain, there is-a charm, in
her innocence and simplicity more
potent than the smiles Of the fairest
featured siren that ever deluded the
susceptible heart Of man. There is
something in the presence Of vain
and pretentious. woman that, be she
ever so fair, repulses rather than at
tracts admiration. She Is regarded
only for the symmetry Of her form and
features, and like a cold and senseaess
statue Of stone, her eyes never change
or lose their fixedsand sotiless expires.
sion; they never tighten up with the
beauty Of thought nor sparkle with
the conception Of any new idea; their
changeless look ii not tIk tfepose of
peace, nor the steady gaze eofsunchang-
ing happiness-it is only the 6xed
stare of a heartless. worldly woman,
whose only thought is0f herself; who
is ever 4insensibie TO tie pleasure Of
doing good to others-an expression
of unchangeable selishnesS.
True beauty lies in the hidden per4
fection Of the soul The suost lp9elE
type of perfect womanhood is the be-
ing whose he5kt is not insensible to
refined and tender feeling that min
giles and blends itself with every act
and deed Of her life, No feminine
face is truly beautiful that does not
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-10-26

Fresh eggs, according to the Prairie
Farmer, afford great nourishment to
weak animals. It tells of a colt which
to all appearances was nearly dead,
the breath of life being barely percept-
ible, which was almost instantly re-
vived by giving it two fresh eggs.
The same results have attended the
administering of eggs to weak cattle,
and to feeble, chilled lambs! The REM
edy is a simple one, and farmers would
do we'll to bear it in mind.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-10-26
The French authorities have sus

The French authorities have sus-
pended their part Of the work at the
Mont Gems Tunnel in consequence of
an official notice received indicating
that the French proposition to enforce
the railway service to one line, has
been submitted to the government at
Rome. The Italian Government has
deputed an engineer to remain at
Modane and watch the progress of the
French Notifications constructed SO as
to command the French opening of the
tunnel.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-10-26

ola mel" sighed Mrs. Darlington,
"here have been suffering for three
mortal weeks. First was seized with
a bleeding phrenology in the left hem
isphere of the brain, which was ex-
cceaed by stoppage of the left ven
tilator of the heart. This gave me an
inflammation in the borax, and now Pm
sick with chloroform morbus. There
is no blessin' like that of health, par
ticularly when you are ILL.,"
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-10-26

Since their only schoolma'am eloped
from Green Bay, last week, the school
directors have advertised for a teacher
who is over forty years Of age, had the
smallpox, with poor teeth, and a
glass-eyc and wooden leg. Any girl
possessing these recommendations can
secure a permanent job by applying
early.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-10-26
A Detroiter lost a pocketbook wit

A Detroiter lost pocketbook with
seven cents in it, and went daily to
the police station for week to learn
if any tidings had come of it. Finally
the sergeants, tired of his question
ings, gave him seven cents, which he
received thankfully, remarking, 81
tell you it made me feel bad, rs l saw
the poorhouse looming up before me.'
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-10-26

NJ. Idiot, q Frenchman, has invent
ed a machine for stopping runaway
horses instantly. Electricity at the
control Of the driver is the means en-
ployed; the horse is violently shocked,
and 80 much surprised that he instant
" comes to q halt.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-10-26
The Heather Chinoe g 4 Cotton,
Planter. -. .. -. 80. -.
Planter.
From the Memphis lsppeai.] ]

frOm tne MempHO izpp8al.J
Two years ago a number Of Chinese
arrived at our wharf and were objects
of great curiosity. The negroes, esfec-
tally, gazed ut them with wondering
eyes, declaring: "Dem's niggers, an .
mighty small sort; dey looks rs eff
swamp fever was bad where dem folks
come from.n Some of these men SET
tied near here, and among them ;,
small colony found homes and cotton
picking in the neighborhood of Marion,
Arkansas, some nine Orten miles from i
this city. Among them was All Maun,
who proved to be Chinese of educa-
ton, gathered up some knowledge of
English, rapidly became popular, and
was called by the country people !
John Ormond. He set to! work at }
once. Is
The first day his cotton picking
amounted to twenty two pounds. The
negroes laughed at the small specimen 4
with pig-tail under his hat. In one
year not a negro Oh the plantation
could bring - maelI eottOft0th6 gin
house as All Maun. All MansHtoek
his triumph quietly and kept Ms pop !"
ularity., Last spring lie and five Of lis
felowscountrymcn rented plecU o.
ground near Marion. Twenty lacIes
they put in corn, and forty i'm cotton.sa
Seven times was the ground plowed
over, until it was in complete order
for a crop. Every bit Of grass was
obliterated, every weed exterlninatSd,
every fence corner made clean. Tie
Eve men had appointed All Maun
boss" and All Maans allowed .nq
slovenly ways. Esr1r mofn and deMY
eve saw tie six Chinese at tfeir tasks;
patient, plodding, I'M nwearied industry
that never lost h6artysn&yer iBtermitse
ted, broughta a crop Of corn aplsnothee,
Of cotton that are the, admiration Of
Crittenden county It is visited and ;
gazetl at as a wonder of skill, i1dNstf3 D
and !, success. Another wOnderstwas ?
that All Maun and his. men not only,
knew no such word as fail, but they
knew no such English as sick :" we'll
they were, and we'll they remain,
through heat, cold, swamp fogs Ind q
chilly mornings. Wher picking time
came All Maun hired four moue. OF, his
compatriots, and all day the ten are
busy as ants. On Thursday they sent
two baleslof cotton to the city, TWAS
received by Keel l. Co., and Mr.. Keel
says two better bales Of well-grOwn,.
cleanly picked cotton he has not seen
this year. All Maun's energy nnd skin, {
and that of misunderstanding compan-
ions, is admired, and we hear it said
that if the, group choose to break NJ
ne1t ne1 ,o;p;n ;ping' wt akIhs ihsn new sg'.
they will be libera1ly aided, and such
money and supplies as maygbe.ueces- ,
sary will net I've withheld. All Mann h.
triumphant. The white. folks regard !,
him as a prodigy, but the negroes afs
not sure that there is n0tf"a a little OfJ =
de debble in him. stlues ;s.1 ga sv
shakspear is to have a statue im-Rrk.
lane, London. ..-~. s.s.s.>
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-10-26

"Talk about the jaws of death" ex-
claimed a man who was living with
his third sc6lding wife. 81 tell you
they are no touch to the jaws Of life.'
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-10-26

A Partisan thought to play q joke on
the police by jumping in the river,
swimming to place OF safety and
watching. the search. He jumped ON
but didn't swim, and the search was
rewarded by finding dead body.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-10-26

A Wisconsin ram lately took up the
Grant doctrine of non-reconcillatlon,
and butted the rest of the flock nearly
to death. ".@"
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-10-26
Total for Grant 4

Total for Grant .L-.-:--- -178
On the other side, we set down ia
reasonably sure for Greeley, provided
it appears presently Nlat the bottom
has not fallen out. the following:
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-10-26

Communications may be addressed SIMPLY
"CuIEr. Donaldsonville, Ia.," or to the edi-
tor and proprietor personally.
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Transient advertisements. 81 per square first
insertion; Is cts. each subsequent insertion.
All official advertisements 81 per square each
insnrfi0n. .] .l 80.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1872-10-26

Shakspear is to have a statue iu-Pmk,
lane, London. ..,~. stss,s,
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1872-03-07

A New HAMPSHIRE DEMOCRATIC RAJ
LY. On Thursday evening we stopped
off the train ut Portsmouth to see an old
fashioned Democratic meeting, having
met the speakers of the occasion, Chas.
=. kimball Esq. and Col A. w Bradbury,
on our way thithcr The Temple was
crowded with one of the most eager and
attentive audiences that we ever saw, of
whom not one that we could see left the
building during the speaking. Hon Frank
Jones, Hon Daniel Marcy, and other
prominent Democrats occupied the plat
form. The meeting was opened by a
speech from Col. Bradbury, who was in
troduced as a soldier who carried wounds
Of the late war, and who had never been
anything else than a Democrat. He ar
raigned the administration in brief
speech, frequently interrupted by APP
pause. lie was especially happy in his
review of Mr.. Hae's speech upon the
condition Of the navy, which he riddled in
every direction as proving the lmbecility
Of the administration
Mr.. Kimball made a powerful speech
upon the general issues Of the national
contest, in which argument, illustration,
wit and sarcasm We're abundantly inter
spersed. The tariff, which Mr.. kimball
has made a careful study, was reviewed,
turned inside OUT, and made to testify to
its own gross inconsistency and folly.
The audience testified by applause again
and again their appreciation of Mr. Kim
balls forcible presentation of that branch
Of his argument. Mr.. X. is to remain in
the state up to the day of election.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1872-03-07

leaving Morton to the consolation of his
own inference.
And thus the administration and its
party will 90 before the country, asking
for new lease Of power. A large part
of the country, if it declarations may be
believed, lawless and impoverished; hard
times pervading every portion of its vast
territory. its commerce sleeping the sleep
OF death; the people borne down by taxa
ton: and over all strides the rapacity OF
the public robber. The party. lately so
great and inyineble, is broken into Earring
and discordant fragments, the ADLER il not
the larger portion of which is led by those
who laid its original foundation. Daily
investigation shows daily corruption, and
protlgacy is unabashed even in high
places.
And vet we are asked to believe that
the second lease of power to this admin
istration by the people is a matter so tar
assured as not to admit of question Is
not that opinion one which goes to show
how it strikes the minds of internal reve
nue. collectors and others of the official
army ?
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1872-03-07
Stokes Grand Jury.

NEW YORK, Feb 20. The oyer and
terminer court was crowded this morning,
as the case of Stokes was to be heard
Messrs. Bartlett and McKeon addressed
the Jury in substantiaton of their plea
that the drawing and all the proceedings
in obtaining the grand jury by which the
Indictment was found against Stokes were
illegal and irregular.
District Attorney Garvin replied to
Stokes counsel, claiming that the indict-
ment was sound, and that no one doubted
that the life of James Fisk was taken by
Edward Stokes with pistol. He also re-
viewed the proceedings relative to OBJ
tanning the iuries, arguing to prove that
all was legal and correct. He had no
question but that the court whose authority
had been questioned by Stokes counsel
would rule and decide justly and in &C
cordance with law Mr.. Garvin continued
his remarks, during which he said, at
was said by Stokes's counsel that the
grand jury was packed. Who packed it !:
Not Colonel Fisk, for he didn't know he
was to be shot"
Graham (of Stokes counseD interrupt
ing-''No, but he packed the jury because
he was going to shoot Stokes.'
This created sensation, which was
checked by the Judge.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1872-03-07

The devil haunts the Pennsylvania Central
Railroad. He boarded an engine one night.
while it was making 81 miles an hour, and went
into the furnace. After staying while be
came out aud cooled himself on the cow-catcher!
The extensive furniture mandatory of
Brown Brothers, at Union, was burned Oh the
forenoon of the 9th. Some unfinished work
and valuable machinery was saved Loss $4,000.
| No insurance.
The house and outbuildings Of Capt l.. Pratt,
! of North BuckspOrt, were burned on Tuesday
night, the 9th inst. together with his store
Calais is to have a line of freight propeors to
Boston.
The Bangor Commercial says a young wo-
| man, well dressed. whose name for the sake OF
| her parents we will not publish, was Keeling
down Water street Sunday afternoon. Several
| young men, who ought rather to have helped
| her home, were torInenting her II is a long
tune since we have seen a more saddening sight
| on our streets.
| The second trial of A. L. Spencer. of the firm
( of Lowell 4 Spencer of Bangor, on the charge
of setting fire 10 their store for the purpose OF
obtaining the insurance, resulted AS did the first
! trja /. in disagreement of the jury. 1t is I'M
derstood that ten were for conviction, and two
| for acquitts'.
! very simple device has been suggested ~
French Ingenuity for perpetuating ne ill-teeling
which Is one Of the leQacies Of war. II is pro
posed That all documents connected with new
| taxes shall be endorsed with the words "Ex-
penseS Of the WAT against Prussia, 1870 1871 :"
aad u Is sAid the Assembly approves the sug-
geston
"Swcet are the uses Of adverstty" A man
in Indianapolis, who had small pox in his FAINT
| Iy, took advantage of the occasion 10 send for
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1872-03-07

News OF the County and City.


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present me jmbcnt. Will seek and proh,biy OBJ
t.in the regular repnbIt.,u uo,pin,t,or ,ybi..,,
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present loose honon9 concerning lhe binding
force Of caucu>eS We hear that t,eo. f. John
SON. Esd Will probably run As Al independent
''llaMale' II l'em"tFhit- caucus i called, }.
g. Mnrch' E'g. VIII undoubtedly receive thr
nofh'"a'lnh 'oF Judge. lh'rr seems 7" RI very
.,.I .t.,r. T.; l;t-..l,. D.. ,.... ....l ....,;.
II, +,.. ,,.. .',s ,,,.,
49,. ,.,....,.,,.,,
vision Of the city. no i,,t ronnl.,ipt ,,n ".
made, II is hopcd ana brli.yai th,t a .uH
crnt salary viii Lt attached 10 the on.eof civ
. Marshal. in future. 10 p,v 4 msp for pror,rIe
disrhargius the duties TIE present govern
ment has managed the finances with admirable
care and fidelity and hts, we learn, reduced
the city liabilities about 5000.
Cox & Field advertise IN another column the,
annual statement Of the condition Of the Etna.
Of Hartford, the National Of Worcester, aud the
= ~ =, Y "u.'" 'h'H are ageht'' ahi
-, i4'''> ''"'''eu1o - Sod"u S"u IT,
0'''' f''',''' "'' ''o'd up uh"oi h''As''
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1872-03-07

An Irish doctor advertises that all per-
sons afflicted with deafness may hear of
him at his house, where also blind per-
sons may see him daily from 10 to y
o'clock.
Mistress: "Mary, 60 into the sitting
room and tell me how the thermometer
stands" Mary CATER investigating): 1T
wall, man"
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1872-03-07
Good for RockIand.

Our neighboling city Of Rockland seems
to have become permanently Democratic
On Monday, J. f. Merrill, Democrat, was
elected Mayor over j. S. Willougby, re-
publican, by majority of 1872. The al
dermen are equally divided, with one
vacency, which will, we trust, be filled by
Il Democrat. There is little doubt that
Rockland may in future be set down as a
Democratic city.