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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-10-25

Anew conductor has been employed
by the railroad company to take
charge of the daily train running be-
tween this town and New Orleans,
and every one whom we have heard
speak of him expressed themselves
much pleased with the appearance
and department of the employee refer
red to. He is evidently a gentleman
and thorough railroad man, as his
polite treatment of passengers and
strict attention to and perfect knowl-
edge of the duties of his position tes-
tify, and the popularity of the railroad
will surely be increased by his pres
ence upon the train in the responsible
capacity of conductor. The name by
which this prepossessing gentleman is
known is Jno. S. Towers, and that he
toTers far above some men who have
been appointed to like positions, none
who make his acquaintance will dis
pute.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-10-25

A genuine penguin was killed on
Bayou Lafourche a few days since by
a Spaniard, and brought to town and
given to Mr.. n. Bel, who sent it to
New Orleans for the purpose of hav-
ing it stuffed to preserve as rare Gu
riosity in this region. How this lone
native Of the bleak arctic zone should
wander'to this sunny southern cline
so far away from all his kind is mat
ter well calculated to interest those
who study the habits and characters
tics of tie feathered tribes that inhab-
lit the a1.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-10-25

Mr.. Loeb has the best assorted
STOCK of goods in town. remarked a
iady who was emerging from the store
OF that well known merchant yester-
day, after having inspected his new
supply of merchandise. Many otlers
concur with the opinion of the lady in
question.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-10-25

i A special meeting of the Parish
Board OF School Directors was held at
the Court House to-day, and the min
ntes of the session will be published in
next issue. The Treasurer is ordered
to accept certified checks for the
school apportionment if the banks are
not making currency payments by
the 27th inst. Money is needed to
pay teachers salaries, which are some
time overdue on account of the funds
of the School Board having been in
accessible because of the money crisis.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-10-25
BOARD or ALDERME,
TIME TABLE NJ o., N. & 7. R. R.
ToIIISIANA DIVISION.

Daily Passenger and Freight 1iain con'-
bi,icd-Leaves New Orleans at SIS A. NJ;
Arrives in Donaldsonville at 1880 2. III.
Returning Sundays excepted, Leaves Don
jacksonville at Els il. NJ; Arrives in New
Orleans at 5 p NJ.
Sunday Passenger Troi,--Leaves New VI
leans as above, arriving in DoEaldsoRylile
at u IL.
Returning, Leaves ponaldsonviiie ,at 2;50 +
NJ; Arrives in New Orleans ut 6:se L. al
Trains stop at all way stations.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-10-25

The Town Council was convened
in extra session last Tuesday by the
retiring Mayor, who acquainted the
Aldermen officially of his resignation,
and asked an investigation of the
books and vouchers of his Office be-
fore the same should be turned over
to his successor. The examination
was made as requested and every
thing found correct, after which a
vote of thanks was rendered to the
former Mayor for his services to the
town. The Council then adjourned.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-10-25

SUGAR LUMPs. smallest yield
of sugar which we have yet learned
of from the places where grinding has
begun, is one hogshead and a quarter
to the acre. Most of our planters
feel confident of averaging from one
and three-quarters to two hogsheads
per acre from plant cane.
The mill of Messrs. Bouligny, Lem
ann & Hanson, just below town, has
been in operation since Monday, the
18th inst, but temporarily stopped a
few days since on account of needed
repairs to the kettles.
The railroad company have estab-
lished the following rates for the
transportation of sugar and molasses
to New Orleans during this season !:
sugar, 81 so per hogshead; molasses,
75c per barrel. A freight train will
commence running next week.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-10-25

Mr.. Marx Israel announces his motto
to be "Any thing to get greenbacks''
just at this, season, and alarge amount
ofgoods can be purchased for a small
amount of money at his big store,
corner of Mississippi and Lessard
streets.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-10-25

Don't fail to purchase tickets for
the entertainment to be given at the
DIS. c. b. Hall. Sunday evening, the
2nd of November, for the benefit of
the Shreveport sufferers.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-10-25

Internal Improvement i the new
chimney we are putting up in the
CHIEF Office. Who says Donaldson
willie isn't growing9
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-10-25

Mr.. Thob. ]. Walton as road over
seer is proving to be the right man in
the right place. A general onslaught
upon bad. roads has been instituted
under his direction, and the public
thoroughfares will soon be in excel
lent condition.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-10-25

The attention of owners of town
property is directed to the special no
tee addressed to them BY the Tax
Collector, published in another coll
umn.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-10-25

Mr.. Jas. Telles, an Ascension plant
er, has contributed a barrel of molas-
ses for the relief of Shreveport suffer
ers.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-10-25

If you want good sewing machine
go to Marx Israel's and buy the Gro
yer s. Baker.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-10-25

A supply of paper on its way from
st. Louis to the CHIEF Office was
burned on the steamer Poe last week,
and our St. Louis publishers were
compelled to reprint the outsides for
this issue, which did not reach here
on time, consequently the behind
handedness of this number of our pa
per. We viii catch up to old father
Time in the course of the century,
gentle reader, so don't get excited.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-10-25

Perhaps acting upon our suggestion
of last week, perhaps not, that myth
zeal parsonage known as the clerk of
the weather has continued to vouch-
safe very pleasant temperature, in
the main. to this section of country.
To be sure, he did allow the mercury
to recede. considerably on Thursday
night, but building fire under his
thermometer Friday, he soon brought
the quicksilver up to the Indian sum-
mer notch again, and all was pleasant
and lovely.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-10-25
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL
ADVERTISING AGENCY

OF WASHINGTON, d. C.
sgs Advertisements inserted in papers in
every section of the country
~ Rates lower Aan those Of any other agency
in the United States.
T1g Advertisers will consult their own best
interest by addressing
PENNYWITT, BENNETT g. CO.,
Box 345, Washington, ID. c.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-10-25
oCr,C1aL rsIRECToR Y.
ronrtb Judicial District.

rco,,nr;sing the parishes of Ascension, st.
cong r. John the Baptist aad st. Charles
1,doa Othello j. Flagg,
D ist.;ot Attorney, Morris Marks.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-10-25
Martha Washington Female College,
Aa,imgtOn. Va.

r. w. JONES, NJ. A.. of University of Yir-
ginia, President. with six Gentlemen and
six Ladies rs Professors and Assistants.
Extensive Course of Instruction, according to
most approved methods, in Literature, His
tory, Sciences, Languages Ancient and Mod
ernl, Vocal and Instrumental Music, Draw
ing and Painting. Location delightful, amid
the mountains. For Catalogue, &c, apply
to the President.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-10-25
Seventh Senatorial District.

,ro,,nr;sinp the parishes of Ascension and
st. james,
Go Senator. George e. Boyee.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-10-25
Price of Tickets:

Whole tickets, $50: Halves, $25: Tenths,
or each coupon, s.; Ii who.es for $50a,
22a Tickets for 81 200; Il3 Whole Tick. t.
for 5000; 227 Whole Tickets for SI0,000.
No discounts on less than $500 worth of
Tickets at u time.
The unparalleled success of the Third
Gift Concert, aswell as the satisfaction given
by the First and Second, makes it only nee-
essary to announce the FonrtA to insure tho
prompt sale of every Ticket. The Fourth
Gift Concert will DO conducted in all its de.
tails like the Third, and fall particulars may
be learned from circulars, which win be
| sent free FROM this office 10 all who apply for
them.
Tickets now ready for SALE and All orders
| accompanied by the money promptly filled.
| Liberal terms given 70 those who buy to sell
again.
| TH0S. L. BRAMLETTE,
| Agent Public Library Ky. and Manager.
| Gift Concert, Public Library Building Louis.
yilfe, Ky.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-10-25

POLICE JURoRs.-Henry Cook, President
Fclix Reynaud, Edward Cantey, Hillary
Rice, Henry Heymaa
pa,pn or ScuooI, DIREcToRs-Pierre
Landry, President; Rodolphe Braud, secre-
tary and Treasurer; g. Fl. Hill, Charles n.
Lewis, jacob Warner, jackson Stafks, l.. =.
panfIav
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-10-25
LIST OF GIFTS.
Total, 1900 Gifts, all Cash,

amounting to....-..........-.- 81 SOC, 900
The distribution win be positive. whether
all the tickets are sold or not. and the l2, 900
gifts all paid in proportion to the tickets sold.
all unsold tickets being destroyed, as at
the First and Second Concerts, and not rep
resented in the drawing
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-10-25
1000 Cash Gifts 81, 800, 600.
Every Fifth Ticket Draws a Gift.
ss25O,OOO fo1. $50.
Wednesday, December. >, 1879.

Only sixty thousand tickets will be sold
and one-half of these are intended for the
European market, thus leaving only 10000
for sale in the United States where 100000
were disposed of for the Third Concert. The
tickets are divided info ten coupons or parts
and have ON their back the Scheme with
full explanation of the mode of drawing.
At this concert, which will be the grandest
musical display ever witnessed in this coun.
try the lInnreraGenfed sun of
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-10-25

At last the natty little steamboat
Henry Tete is herei She arrived at
tile landing to-day, looking as fresh
and pretty as gushing maiden, and
many a friend of the gallant captain
welcomed the appearance of his pop
ular craft at her familiar place near
the entrance to Bayou Lafourche.
The Tetelwill make semi trips
to New Orleans, and will carry fair
share of both freight and passengers.
The following cases were disposed
BIZ the Parish Judge during the ses-
sion of his court this week:
C. f. Smith as. Frederick Fobb !;
judgment by default against defend't.
Town Of D'ville rs. Victor Maurin !;
Judgment for defendant allowing plea
in compensation, but rejecting recon-
vention.
Wild. A. w. Norcross rs. Mrs. NJ. c..
Legare; Judgment for plaintiff.
Court adjourned until Monday, the
9th inst.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-10-25
SI.5OO.OOO.

divided into $4,000 cash gifts, will be .listri-
buted by lot among the ticket holders. The
numbers of the tickets to be drawn from ono
wheel by blind children and the gifts from
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-10-25
Parish of Ascension.

1..uosont.tive. -. Pierre Landry,
:. Charles n. Lewis.
1;.h Iudee. John A. Cheeyers,
Parish Attorney, --s FredePlc \ Duilei'
d. 1nan,,,iar Charles Gecks,
6"ao.ary Frederick Fobb,
nuoas,re,, Christian Kline,
IT. GnIjector L. E. Bentley,
dha,sE Aaron Hill,
p In;l plvs;cian. w. NJ. McGalliard,
S.ssi Journal. Ascension Leader.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-09-26
THE GREAT STORM IN FLORIDA
AND GEORGIA,

Our Southern exchanges come burdened
with exciting accounts of the late equi-
nocsial gale. It seems that it struck the
continent on the south coast of South Car
DINA, and rushing westward ranged over
the whole Of South Georgia and Northern
Florida. 10 Carolina it commenced to blow
early in the night Of the 18th CThursday,)
and subsidized at Tallahassee, Florida, in
the afternoon Of the next day. It's dura-
ton at any given point was from ten to
fifteen hours. The wind began from the
east, but before it passed was blowing
with unabsted violence from the west,
showing that it was a veritabIe cy-
clone, one of those terrific whirlyipds
that commence in the tropics over a small
area with incalculabe violence, and move
towards the poles, gradually enlarging their
domain and diminishing their force. 1t
wss accompanied continuously with very
heavy rainfall. Savannah sustained consid-
cradle damage, though the storm was not
nearly so severe there as in osher
large sections. In Savannah the velocity of
the wind reached sixty miles per hour, a
very violent storm; but comparing The
damages reported there and else
where, the wind must have attained a far
greater speed at other points, 1t would be
impossible to give all or many of the details,
Several serious railroad Sccdents ae re-
ported. On the Central railroad = FREIGHT
train was wrecked by being plunged into q
chasm washed across the line. The esgin-
Ger and fireman were instantly killed. On
the South Carolina road train was pluDg-
ed into a wash, killing four per.
sons instantly. Several other roads
were obstructed by CHAINS and fallen trees,
but no serious accidents are reported. Per
SONS in various place. were killed by falling
timbers and buildings. In Tullahasse there
is an estimated loss of $4,000. The Cspl.
tol was injured to the extent of abou. So.
600; the windows were blown out and the
halls flooded. 1t is said that two or three
villages were swept away entirely, leaving
many families houseless. The cotton
crop over an extensive region was heavily
damaged, being blown and washed ayay
by the wholesale. The destruction of tim.
Der is immense; hundreds of houses are
unroofed; the roads are blockaded with fall
en- trees; fences demolished and crops ruin
ed. The imagination can hardly exaooer-
ate the widespread, immense devastation of
this memorable storm. Awful tidings are
expected from the seal in the lower Iat.i-
tudes.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-09-26
The character of some of the men who


The character of some of the men who
represent the Republican party, not the
country, in the United States Senate, is be-
ing shown up in a very unenviable light.
The Washington correspondent of the Gin
ciODati Commercial writes, Sept. %:
"Letters received here from Florida state
that tie opponents of Senator CoDover
claim to have evidence showing that Con-
over was guilty of bribery, by which he Sc
cured his election to the United States Sen
ate."
And now comes Information that the
members of the Wisconsin Legislature are
very generally signing paper inviting Sen
aLor Carpenter to resign his seat in the Sen
ate of the United Sta es, in that he no long
er politically or morally represents tbs Re-
publican party of Wisconsin. AS in all
probability Matt thinks otherwise, it is not
likely that be will pay any attention to their
polite invitation. "FeT die, and none re-
sign"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-09-26
EXPERIMENTATION OF THE NASH.
VILE RANKS.


For the last ten days the public have been
excited by the financial news from New
York and other cities. 1t was hoped the
crisis would pass over without it being ne
cessary for our banks to take any unusual
steps. By referring to the last published
statement of our banks, showing their con-
dition atthe close OF business on the 18th
of June, herewith appended, it WIN be per-
ceived that they are all amply able to meet
all their liabilities. But the largest item of
assets is always tsbills and notes discount
ed" This represents the money the banks
loan to our commercial men to carry on
their business, and is of course on time. A
bank TO make money and to serve its GUS
toners must loan its money in this man.
ner, otherwise we would have no use for
banks. This money is out where ssit can
do the most good" and during sfrun"
it cannot be realized. The fact is, the
the bank which does the most good to the
public is the least prepared TO stand s'run."
AS we have said, it was hoped that the ex-
element would pass over this city, but for
the last few days there has been evidence of
run, and yesterday the following placsrd
was placed at the entrance of our various
banks: -
In view Of the money crisis and suspen-
sion in New York and banks of other cities,
and also in view of the welfare of our va
rious friends and customers, it is hereby
agreed by the four National Banks of this
city that we suspend payments on all bal
ances exceeding $500.
JAS. WHITwoRTH, of the Fourth,
JAS. MCLAUGHLIN, of the Second,
w. W. BERRY, of the Third,
A. E. EWING, of the First.
The circulation of this news did not pro-
duce as much excitement as might have
been anticipated. Most persons under
stood the situation, and all Of our business
men approve the action of the banks, and
meeting Of the Board of Trade yesterday
afternoon fully endorsed the course taken
by the banks, and expressed entire conf
dence in their ability to meet all their Tia
blities. A report of the proceedings ofthis
meeting will be found elsewhere in this
mornings paper. AS soon las quiet is re-
stored in New York and other cities, our
banks will resume business, and will assist
the commercial men of the country as for
merly. The following is the last state
ment of the city banks, to which we have
referred:
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-09-26

FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE, the great
English humanitarian, makes an excellent
suggestion, which should receive the stten-
ton Of Legislatures. She is in favor Of
such change in our prison discipline as
will compel convicts who have committed
offenses against property to be obliged to
work out in some trade or avocatiou the
amount of the property they have stolen.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-09-26

THE Germantown iPa.) Chronicle, q
Republican organ, expresses the opinion
that by President Grants letter to Henry
ID. Cooke, accepting his resignation as Gov
ernor of the District Of Columbia, and en-
dorsing his administration, "the moral sense
of the nation is hurt" But what does
GIANT care for such criticisms, since the
party does every thing for him he asks?
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-09-26

THE McMinnville NelV Era says: For
several years past many Of the citizens of
this mountain region have been compelled
to appear before the Federal Court at Nash
vile to answer supposed violations of the
Revenue Laws-under proceedings insti-
tuted by informers for the purpose of Sc
curing penalties. This is great hardship,
as the cost of witnesses and attorneys fees
is most expensive. 1t is due to the people
in this part of the State that session of
The court should be held at Sparta, Smith
vile or HcMinnville, so that justice might
be done without SO much damage or delay
witnesses could attend without ruin to
the defendant. Can't our representa-
tives in Congress do something for US in
this direction?"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-09-26

THE Albany Journal, the Republican Or
gan at the capital of New York, snubs Mr..
Maynard after this fashion:
"The name of John A. Kasson, Of Iowa,
is the last suggestion for the SpeakershIp at
Washington. He will divide the honor of
empty mention with Horace Maynard. If
there were really to be a change, our own
William A Wheeler would be the man.
But be declines to be a candidate, snd Mr..
Blaine will walk OYER the couTse,n
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-09-26

Wv
of the city Of Nashville,
On September the 9th,
An Election for Mayor, Aldermen and Council
men for said City, and also the vote viii be taken
to whether hogs shall be permitted to run at
large through the streets, lanes and alleys Of the
city, those IN favor OF hogs running at largo In
the city will vote clog" and those opposed to
their running at large viii vote "No Hog"
Resolved by the City Council Of Nashville,
That the citizens named in the appendix to this
resolution be, and they are hereby selected and
appointed as Judges, Receivers, Clerks and
Magistrates at the several polls, as they are
named in order, selected by the City Council
First ward.
Southeast corner OF Spring and Market streets.
Judges-John A. Dix, Richard Perry, James
Patterson. Receiver-A. H. Fricke. Clerks
John Morrow, W. Wade. Msgistrate-Jsmes
Everett.
Second ward.
Work House.
Judges-W H. Latham, Thos. Halle, w. W.
Phillips. ReceiveT-Captain Bailey johnson.
Clerks-L- q Halle, j. w. johnson. Magistrate
james Steele.
Third Ward.
"A. Carpenters Office, opposite old PostOnic
corner.
Judges-J H. Hsmbrick, Jos Bernard, SamT
Marshall. Clerks. W. Otey, Chas. B. Schardt.
Receiyer-R. II. Frsiley. MagistTate-%. d.
Cassetty.
Fourth ward.
Old Theatre
MarliDg. Reeeiver-Wm. Burke. CLERKS
stansett, Geo Franklin. Magistrato-A. Creigh-
ton.
Hook and Ladder House.
Judges j. B. Knowles, Jas. Hickman, War
rem Jackson. Reeeiver-A. Caness. Clerks
John Coleman, Thos. Crawford Magistrats-R.
- O sixth ward.
Jones' Stable, Market street.
Judges-V. A. Baugh, VIM. Driver, O. G..
Cabler. Receiver-Jas. Hainey. Clerks,
Fisher, F. j. Sullivan. Magistrate-W. II.
Meacham.
Seventh Ward.
WOodfn's corner. Na.t
Judges-Henry Hite, ". Q. HandIey, JoIley
Parrish. Receiver-Henry Craft. Cierss-Edo
Paul
Eighth Ward.
Deluge Engine House, Cherry street.
Judges-FTank Harman, n. b. COrbitt Henry
Hauze. Receiver-O. F. Green. Clerks-Thos.
Wyatt.
Ninth ward.
Engine House.
Judges-F. KloOtz H H MAILMAN, L. Meaker.
Receiver. II. Buddeke, Sr. CleTks-Casper
Kuhn, Frank Masksy. Magistrate-J. H.
Tenth Ward.
Corner McNairy and Broad streets-house
formerly occupied by John O'Maley.
Judges-Robt. Eve, e. Turner, l.. Moses. Re
ceiver-GeOrge Thompson. CleTks-H. Alder
son, W. II. Baskette, Jr. Magistrate-John H.
Baskette
Resolved further, That the Judges, Receivers
and Clerks, who serve and sign the Election Re
turns, shall each receive for their services three
dollars. The Judges, Receivers, Clerks and
Magistrates, as above appointed, viii meet at
the places above designated on Saturday, Sept.
9th, at O'Clock, to open and hold an election
for Mayor, Aldermen ard COuneilmen, as the
law directs. D. III. PITBIAN
sep17 I'd City Marshal
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-09-26

IN compliance with the wishes Of very many
l. citizens of the Second Ward, L announce my
self as candidate for Alderman from the Sec
ond Ward at the ensuing Municipal Election.
Sep3 to TH0S. q. NILSSON.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-09-26

A FEW days since special to the Louis
vile COurier-JollTndL reported that the
city Of Memphis: had suspended payment,
as to sanitary expenditures for want Of
funds in the treasury. The Memphis AvG-
lancI,e of the 24th says "Mayor johnson
has promptly paid all the drafts made by
the Howard Association, while in the same
column we find this item:
"The City Tax Collector has removed his
office from the Exchange building to the
corner of Front and Madison, convenient TO
the taxpayers who can aid Mayor johnson
to honor the drafts of the Howard Associ-
alton by paying their taxes"