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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-12-20
Phoenix Fire Company No. L
ApJouRNEp MEETINl
DoNALDsoNvrLLE, La, Dec. IS, 1873

DoNALDsoNEILLE, La, Dec. Is, 1873.
The Company was called to order at 7:I5
| P. NJ, President FL. o. Maher in the chair.
On motion Of C. 0berkamp, the reading of
the minutes was dispensed with, and the
committee on constitution called upon for
their report.
The Secretary read the draft of the eonsti-
tuition, after which the rules were suspended
| and the following names were enrolled /: Jos.
| Billeisen, G. Miller, NJ. Marks, Jos. Ferrier,
Sam St Martin and NJ. Sagendorph.
The constitution was read a second time
and some sections corrected.
M. Marks moved to adopt the constitution
as q whole, which was carried
NJ Marks moved that the chair appoint
committee of three on charter, which was
carried
The chair appointed Messrs. Cheevers, Bill
leisen and Ferrier.
g. 0berkamp moved to go into an election
of officers, as provided form the constitution
just adopted, which was carried.
II. Marks moved to have the President ap-
point two tellers.
NJ Marks and j. E. n Melancon were APP
pointed.
Nominations for President being in order,
J. Billeisen and FL. O. Maher were nominated
Billeisen withdrew, the rules were suspended
| and FL. o. Maher was elected by acelama-
ton.
For Vice President, j. Terrier and J. A.
Cheevers were nominated. Terrier declined,
and Cheeyers was elected by reclamation.
For Recording Secretary, w. G. Wilkin-
son. c. Oberkamp and e. n MeIaneon were
nominated; Oberkamp declined in favor of
| Wilkinson, and balIoting was proceeded
| with as follows: Wilkinson, 6; Melancon 9
scattering, s.
For Corresponding Secretary, w. G. Will
kinson was elected by reclamation.
For Treasurer, NJ. Sagendorph and r. Hiss
| were nominated. NJ. Sagendorph declined
and Hiss was elected by reclamation.
For Foreman, Jos. Billeisen was elected
For First Assistant Foreman, H. c. CRUDE
For second Assistant Foreman, j. Ieard
NJ. Marks moved that the President APP
| point a committee of five to confer with the
Town Council and solicit subscriptions, which
was amended by adding the names of three
| citizens.
The President appointed Messrs Marks,
Billeisen, Hiss, Ferrier and Goette, of the
| company, and Marx Israel, s.. Weinsehenck
and Victor Maurin, citizens.
]. a. Cheeyers moved that the Correspond
| ing Secretary write to the city fire companies
regarding the purchase of hand fire engine
NJ. Marks offered an amendment, that an
advertisement be insertedin the New Orleans
Times; amendment accepted and motion
adopted.
The Secretary was instructed to notify the
citizens, not of the company, of their appoint
ment on the committee to confer with the
Town Council and solicit subscriptions.
There being no further business, the com
pany adjourned until Saturday, the Goth
inst, at o'clock, P. ~
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-12-20
Senator from Ascension and st. James
cry respectfully,

1t is the almost unanimous opinion
of business men in New Orleans that
by the first of March next there will
be more money in the South than ever
before. Capitalists will seek invest
ment here, new industries will spring
up and emigration flow in until the
Sunny South shall indeed blossom
like the rose.n We sincerely hope
these expectations may be realized.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-12-20

Make money fast and honorably, sl2.5o
per day. OF s75 per week, by at ence apply
ing for a territorial right, (which are given
free to agents. to sell the best, strongest,
most useful, and rapid selling Sewing Ma
chine, and Patent Button Hole Worker, ever
used or recommended by families, or buy
one for your own use; it is only S.. Sent
free everywhere by express. Address for
particulars to jerome B. Hudson s.. Co., Cor.
Greenwich s. Cortland Streets, n. Y.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-12-20

The Pinchback- MeMillen Senatorial
contest is still undecided, and it seems
to be the aim of the Democratic mem
bers to stave off direct vote upon
the question as long as possible. We
have no doubt in the world of the
ultimate resalt of the contest, but we
protest against the injustice that is
being done Louisiana in keeping her
chosen representative from taking the
seat in the Senate thatrightly belongs
to him.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-12-20

The Virginius has been delivered
to the United States by the Spanish
authorities in Cuba, aud the surviv-
ing passengers of the Inflated steamer
placed on an American vessel for
transportation home. If it shall be
decided that the Virginius wrongfully
carried the flag of our nation and vas
sailing under papers to which she was
not entitled, vigorous prosecution
of her owners viii be instituted. We
believe majority of our people re-
greet that such peaceful ending of
this difficulty has taken place, as they
bad begun to hope opportunity would
be Afforded them to give the insolent
and cruel spaniards on the islaud of
Cuba = soI,nd clubbing.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-12-20
EDUCATIONAL.

"iTis education that forms the common ruin2,
just as the twig is bent, the trees inclined"
HEATING, lately a professor at st.
Mary Jefferson College, Parish of st. James,
is now established at DonaldsonYille, La.
where, on the lst of September, he opens an
Educational Establishment under the aus-
piees and direction of the Rev. Parish Priest
The course of instruction will be graduated
to suit the wants of all classes
FIRsT.-A HIGH SCHOOL for such as
are prepared to pursue course of Academf
cal Instruction.
SEcoNDLY.-A PARoCHIAL SCHOOL
for children ranging from six years upwards.
In this, the elementary principles of a sound
education will be impaired by competent
assistants.
THrRDLY.-A COMMERCIAL COURSE,
in which Bookkeeping by Double Entry,
Commercial Calculations, and Penmanship
will receive special attention.
Young gentlemen in search Of profession,
can receive thorough instruction IN Drawing
and Painting, Typographical Engineering
| and Land Surveying.
| Provision is made for select few, as Board
| ers These can either follow the Aeadenical
| Course in the School, or, at their option, re-
ceive private instruction in tho Professor 3
| house.
Terms, payable monthly I'm Ad-
vamces
] High School, 400 per month.
| Parochiai School $500 q
/ Boarders, whether instructed in tbs High
/ School, or as private pupils, $500 Per
month.
Toaccommodate young gentlemen engaged
| in business during the day, an Evening
| School will be established.
Terms for admittanee to this, and all fur
ther information may be obtained BY apply
ing to Prof Heating at the Parochial Eeheol
near the Catholic Church Donaldsonville.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-12-20
PARISH TAX ON TOWN PROPERTY.
Views Of Senator Bovee--He Invites
Discussion Upon the Subject.
of our own

New ORLEANS, Dee. Goth 1873.
Linden E. Bentley, ESQ, Ed. CHIEF:
SIR-Sinee the decision of the SUI
preme Court declaring the incorpora-
tom OF Donaldsonville liable to the
payment of all parish taxes, The ques-
ton, as to what parish taxes should,
and what should not be paid by ineor-
porated towns has been freely canvass
ed among those interested, and has been
the subject of discussion in your Town
Council they having, / am informed,
appointed committee to draft q bill
to be presented at the coming session
of tie Legislature.
Before the decree of the Supreme
Court, it was contended that persons
residing within the limits of the town
of Donaldsonyille, and subject to the
payment of city taxes, should be en-
tirely exemptfrom parish taxes. Since
then, number of persons residing in
the town, and claiming to be familiar
with public opinion, say that they
only ask to be exempt from the pay
ment Of parish tax on capital en-
ployed in trade or otherwise.
TO exempt the town of Donaldson
vile from the payment of all parish
taxes, by an Act of the Legislature,
would be to invite the Police Jury to
test the matter before the courts, with
the certainty of obtaining verdict in
their favor. It is but just that the
inhabitants of incorporated towns
should pay their proportion Of the ex-
pence of erecting and repairing public
buildings; the maintenance of prison
ers fees of Sheriff and Clerk of Court
in criminal cases Coroners fees; pay
ment of salaries of parish officers sup
port of the poor; expenses of general
elections, etc., ETC., because the town
shares alike with the parish the BEN
efts arising from their payment. There
are, however, some expenses which
ard required to be paid by the town,
from their own treasury, and for which
it's citizens should pay no parish tax
es. The act ofineorporation creates the
office of Mayor, who shall be ex-officio
Justice of the Peace. It also provides
for a Town Constable, and other Off
GERS necessary for municipal govern
ment, all of whom are required to be
paid from the city treasury. 1t would
therefore be unjust to expect or re-
quire your citizens TO pay parish taxes
which go to pay either Justices or
Constables fees, and should the city
be required by law to make provision
for the support of the poor within its
borders, then they should be also ex-
empt from the payment of a poor tax.
The school law of this State au-
thorizes the Council to levy a special
tax for the support of public schools
within their borders, and also pro-
yiles for the appointment of a seper-
rate Board of School Directors for
each incorporated town. This in my
opinion would exempt its citizens
from the payment of any parish school
tax whatever.
The constitution of the State de-
elares that taxation shall be equal
and Uniform Great care should be
taken to relieve every Incorporated
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-12-20
Saturday, December2 90, 1873.
The RepnbIican IsIatform.

Opposition to The back pay legislation.
Opposition to all monopoiles that tend to
Cypress labor Or interfere with the rights oil
the people.
Opposition TO the lobby and all other in
auences which tend to corrHpt or interfere
with honest legislation.
Opposition 10 further land grants, except
for educational purposes or immediate settle
ment.
Opposition to any thing that tends to ez-
trayagance or,corTuption IN the administra-
ton of the government.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-12-20

The State Register has opened its
batteries upon Speaker Lowell, and
thinks the House of Representatives
owes it toiits own dignity TO retire
that official from the speakership, land
put some Que in his stead whose char
acter is free from tie faint of connec-
tion with such schemes as the Ship
Island Canal bill, and who is not rest
ing under the imputation Of having
embezzled a large amount of money
belongingIto the United States Gov
eminent.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-12-20

town from the payment of any par
ish taxes from which they derive no
benefit.
| am informed that the City of Dom
jacksonville pays from its own treasury
nearly all the expenses attending the
arrest, imprisonment and trial of per-
sons arrested within the city limits,
and all Coroner's fees where inquests
are held inside the corporation, and
at the same time they are required to
pay taxes to the parish for these very
purposes-this is undoubtedly wrong
and ought to be remedied. When
the Legislature meets / shall use my
best endeaVors to procure the passage
of bill relieving the town of Donald
sonYille from unjust taxation. In the
mean time | shall be pleased to hear
the views of others more able and
competent to judge than myself, and
shall defer greatly to any recommen-
dations made by the Mayor and Coun-
Gil of your city.
Very respectfully,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-12-20

An election will take place in st.
James parish to-day for Represen-
tative to the Lower House of the GEN
eral Assembly to fill the vacancy
caused by the death of Hon. James
Hedgepath. Daniel King, Esq, a
sterling and popular colored man, is
the Republican nominee, and his sue
cess is a certainty.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-12-20

D. H. Wade, the printing ink man
ufacturer, died in brooklyn, New
York, last week. There is scarcely
a job printer in tue country who has
not heard Of or used " Wade's Print
ing Ink"
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-12-20
Death-Bed OF " StonewaII .
jackson.

TTyHIS is the title of fine engraving of the
A Death-Bed of 50 Stonewalin jackson, IA x
Is inches in size and printed on heavy plate
paper Officers of the Confederate army are
grouped sorrowfully around the couch of
this great and good man. this christian sol
der, whose life blood has been given for his
country. In the distance is the eneamping
army, the weary sentinel on his beat, &c. 1t
is a picture that viii touch every Southern
heart, and should have place in every
Southern home. Sent by mail, mounted on
roller, security wrapped, and postpaid, for
90 cts. each, or three for so cts.
Address, w. NJ. BURROW.
300 Main street. Bristol, Tenn
Agents wanted for this and variety
of other fine engrayings. From So to $40 a
day can easily be made.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-12-20

An election will take place in the
parish of ST. Landry on Monday the
29th inst, For Representative to the
General Assembly Of the State to fill
the vacancy caused by the death of
Hon. B. E. CAN'T.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-12-20
EPIDEMIC AND CONTAGIOUS
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Send for your Greenback.

" ILKINSON of the News Depot is pre-
pared to send by mail, postage paid, to
any address, upon receipt Of IS cents, . box Q
good initial paper of any initial wanted con
tanning | quiro paper, "a envelopes and
Greenback Y.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-12-20

George SIosson, the famous Chica-
go billiard expert, has arrived in New
Orleans. He has been matched to
cross cues with Professor GARNER.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-12-20

Henry B. Swasey, a prominent
member of the Masonic fraternity of
New Orleans, died at his residence in
that city Sunday evening last.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-12-20
sAgDFDEens,s
LIVER INVIGORATOR.

purely vegetable eathartie and tonic. for
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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-12-20

Attorney General Williams is still
Attorney General, his nomination as
Chief Justice not having yet been con-
firmed.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-12-20

Capt. bogardus, the champion
pigeon shooter is in New Orleans, and
will give the people of that city an
opportunity OF Witnessing bis great
skill, by killing City birds in eight
minutes, az the Oakland Park, next
Sunday, tie 2lst inst.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-12-20
Post-offce Notice.

DoEALDsoEvILLE, La,
April 8, 1872.
Mails AI.Fiye-From New Orleans at
II NJ. daily Sundays exceptedl.
From Thibodaux Monday and Thursday
at o'clock P. NJ.
From st. Francisyille Monday and Thurs
day at o'clock A. NJ.
Mails are CIOsed-For New Orleans
at 1880 4. NJ. daily Sundays excepted).
For Thibodaux on Monday and Thursday
at $50 P. NJ
For st. Francisville Monday and Friday
at $50 P. M
Post-office viii be open every day from Z
A. NJ. to $50 P. NJ, except on Sunday, when
it will be open from to A. NJ, and again
from IL A. NJ to II M.
Persons having business at the Office VIII
please notice the regulations and guide them
selves accordingly.
Money orders can be obtained at this office
upon post-ofices in all parts of the United
States. A list of money order offices can be
seen upon application.
P. LANDRY, p. NJ.
T. FoBB Asst.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-12-20

Mr.. Henry Cook advertises desir-
able building for rent by advertise
ment in another column. For par
tieulars apply to Morris Marks, ESQ.,.
District Attorney.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-12-20
For Rent.

a TWO STORY BRICK BUILDING on
IA Mississippi street, and now occupied by
j. ]. Claverie, as store. THIS building can
be leased on favorable terms for any length
of time.
Possession given January /. 1874. For
particulars apply to Morris Marks, Esq, or to
dec13tf HENRY CUOh.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-12-20
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Mass, on Monday last.
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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-04-17
A Perfect WSterproof.

A writer in an English paper says
by the way, speaking Of wa,erproois, I
think | can give travellers a valuable hint
or two. For many years ! Nave worn
india rubber waterproofs, bot will buy no
more, for | have learned shat good
Scottish tweed can be made entirely i'm.
p%ervious to rain, and. moreover, I have
learned how to make it so; aud, for the
benefit of your readers, [ will givs the
recipe
I'm a bucket of soft water, put half a
a pound OF sugar Of lead, aud hall a pound
of powdered alum; stir this at intervals.
until it becomes clear, then pour it off
into another bucket, and put the garment
therein, and let it he in for twenty four
hours, and then hang it up to dry with.
out wringing it. Two of my party-a
lady aud gentleman-have worn garments
thus treated in the widest storms of wind
and rain, without getting wet. The rain
hangs upon the cloth in globnles. In.
short, they were really waterproof. Tire,
gentleman, a fortnight ago. walked nine.
miles 10 a storm OF rain and wind. such,
as you rarely see in the South and,
whep he slipped Of his overcoat, his,
underclothes were as dry as when he nut
them on. This is, | think, a secret worth,
knowing for cloth, if it can be made.
TO keep out wet. is, in every way, better
than what we know as most waterproofs.'
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-04-17
The First National Bank of Toledo has
been robbed of S25 5000.
New Jersey Rail Roads.

The annual reports Of the New Jersey
railroads, which have just been submit
ted to the Legislature, show the roads to
be in a very prosperous condition The
following is summary United Com
panies (penusylvania)-Reeeipt SO, 962,
46l expenditures, SIS s07 .533 interest,
81 .55S .308. Morris & E>sex.-Receipts
$3.s59,95 expenses, S2.50S. $50. New
Jersey Central-Receipts, S4.626,4sS
expenses S3,05S, 1853. The smaller road.
all show an equally prosperous state o.
affairs.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-04-17

Amandus O. Greenwald, editor of the Mont
rose Democrat, has been elected a member OF
the Stroudsburg school board.
So says the Scranton Daily Democrat. Avast
there, brother! No such tricks upon travellers.
Amandus is Editor of the Monroe, not Mont
rose" Democrat, and, we, hereabouts cannot
consent to have his lines laid in other places.
1t is usual for localities to be proud of its lions,
heroes and shining lights generally, and we
cannot consent to be made an exception to the
rule. Besides Amandus has been, is, and will
continue to be, for all time to come, our stand
ing candidate for Congress, and as the severely
black Republican county of Susquehanna, OF
which Montrose, is the capitol, was not gere-
wandered into this Congressional district, how
could we make him available, if we should
consent to his being dumped there? No, no
Amandus O. Greenwald is the Editor of the
Monroe Democrat, and resides in Stroudsburg;
and we rejoice that in his elevation to the
School Dictatorship, for which bis qualifica-
tons eminently fit him, he has reached the
stepping stones to the rank of the prize of his
high calling; a seat-in Congress.