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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-02-01
A ashington special of the twenty

n " HsITlHSC C0H bPccftr or or1V . " e1r y
first to the New York Herald says:
Senator West, of Louisiana, vel
coined to the Senate chamber to-day
tho notable Pinchback, and presented
his credentials, which were laid on the
table. He then took aseat with Pinch
back on sofa behind the Senator's
desk, and introduced the few Senators
who came forward to offer their con-
gratulations. Pinchback, who has so
much white blood that few would mis-
trust his African decent, has also with
him his credentials as Representative
at large from Louisiana for the next
Congress.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-02-01

A young lady living at Glen Rock,
Neb., born of white parents, and OF
delicate complexion, has, since recov-
ery from sickness of a strange nature,
turned as black as any Ethiopian.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-02-01

An Eastern man who wrote to the
editor Of Nebraska paper inauiring
what kind of houses people live in i'll
that State was informed that the houses
we're all built out of doors, and SO low
between the joints that the chimney
stuck through the roof.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-02-01

In Germany, when the vote of the
jury stands six against six the prisoner
is acquitted. A vote OF seven against
FIVE leaves the decision to the court,
and in vote of eight against four the
prisoner is convicted.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-02-01

st. Louis has a policeman named
Heavens, and Chicago has one named
'Ell.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-02-01

1t is sure sign Of an early spring to
see cat intently Waiting a small hole
in the wall.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-02-01

Communications may be addressed simp'y
" CHIEF. Donaldsonviile, La" or to the ed
tor and proprietor personally
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-31
THE GOVERNORS APPOINTMENTS.

SKETCHES OF THE NEW JUDGES AND COMMISSIONER
OF APPEALS.
The appointments made by Gov. Dix to the
vacant judicial offices discussed by lawyers, yester
day. and generally in favorable spirit.
Prof Theodore w. Dwight OF this city. appointed Com
missioner OF Appeals in the place OF Alexander s. john
son is wel-known lawyer. who has filed the position Of
Professor OF Municipal Law in Columbia College Law
School for about 10 years. So great have been his
services in that position that tho school may be regarded
as almost his creation. Before coming to New YORK
he was Professor OF Law in Hamilton College He was
a member Of the last State Constitutional Convention
and gained much distinction b. his labors in that body
He is about 80 years Of age. Republican in his pot
ica faith Prof Dwight has not until recently taken any
active part in political affairs He has been offered
nominations by various conventions, but has invariably
declined accept them. In 1871 however. on the dls
coyery the Ring frauds he began 10 take an active
part in the work of reforming the city As member Of
the Committee OF Seventy he worked very hard in the
battle with the Ring. His aid also sought in the
creation OF the city charter He has been for some
time member Of the Board OF State Prison Comm.s-
s;onors and was recently elected is President. lie is
also rsemher OF the Bar Associations and during the
late elections was in favor OF the proposed appointment
Of Judges.
Alexander S. Johnson formerly Commiss iOner OF Ap-
peals. and now appointed Judge OF the Court OF Ap-
peals has had large judicial experience, having been
formerly member OF the COnrt OF Appeals dels spoken
OF a. man OF high character. lie Is IL son
of A. b. Johnson for many years distinguishing Danger
81 fca He was elected 10 The Court oil Appeals during
his residen I'm this city and while serving. moved To
Albany On the death OF his father ne removed TO Utica
some five Elk years aGO-tO take charge OF his
fathers estate. He appointed Commissioners OF Ap-
peals about two ago. which position he has since
held. His mother member of the distinguished
Adams family, JOAN Quincy Adams being
frequently her guest. He Is about 60 years OLD
In regard to the appointment OF Justice Of the SUI
preme Court Of the Sixth Judicial District the Governor
had high opinion of the abilities OF judge Charles
isou formerly Supreme COurs Judge from that dis
.rlct that he would, 1t is said, have given him the
appointment II the latter had desired II. Among the
numerous candidates for the appointment however the
most prominent were those OF SIR. Countrypan asd
son Of the deceased Judge The Office finally
ferred Mr. Countryman. This gentleman, during
tbe last campaign, Liberal Republican III politics,
and was supporter OF Horace Greeley In 1872. Though
not widely, yet lie is very fayorably known He has
always resided In Otsego County, having lived several
Years at Rchfeld Springs, and being afIerward law
partner Of Hezekiah Sturges in CoOporstown. lie is
about 80 years old.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-31
MUNICIPAL INTERESTS.
LAST MEASURES OF TuE YEAR.

The last meetings for 1878 of the Boards Of
Aldermen and Supervisors were held yesterday. The
Board Of Aldermen referred to committee resolution
ordering the Inspector OF Membranes 10 the
distractions around Washington Market, and author
izing the owners OF the Midland Railroad Company 10
its sheds for market purposes. resolution was
adopted assigning certain rooms In the Town Hall at
Morrisana for the Of the Wit District Police Court
after Jan. l. 1874 resolution adopted informing
The gas companies that the city will longer pay for
the consumed in private lamps, not even exemptng
the ex-Mayors. A communication was received from
Mayor Havemeyer vetong the order for paving and
grading certain streets the neghborhood Of Morning
side Park lie stated that the cost to the city would be
about 81, O0o and he is in doubt to whether
the Department OF Parks the Department of Public
Works, the Common Council have the power to au-
thorze such improvements he wishes to wait until the
coming meeting OF the Legislature shall settle this ques
ton. The resolution proposing the passage OF an or
dnance concerning iron vault coverings over the open
ngs in the sidewalks vas called up and long debate
ensued as to whether attack upon the purses OF
taxpayers not hidden In the original resolution
substitute offered by Alderman Morris, requiring
all unsafe TO be reported by the Police and re-
placed and leaving the style TO DO used open to eompe
ion. subject to the approval OF the Commissioner Oh
Public Works. The resolution laid over BY reso-
luton Thirdst east of the Bowery. is hereafter to
be called East Thirdst and Great Jones and Amitysts
West Third-st. The Commissioners Of Public Works
authorized TO make the necessary repairs 10 the
bridge over the Harlem River, at Third-ave:, IN sucn
manner as shall best for the interests OF the CITY,
without entering into q contract therefor -, 49,,
The Board OF Supervisors received report from the
Commis oners OF Accounts regarding the amount OF the
bonded debt OF the City and County OF New-York on
Dec 1873 statement of which has already been pun
shed Tue Commissioners also reported that they had
carefully examined the warrants drawn by the Con
troer on the County Treasury, and had found them TO
be drawn IN accordance with the law. The Comnis-
sioners requested by the Board to furnish state
1.Nt atA o1 unaAin
against the county supervisor Monheimer introduced
resolution for the appointment at the first meeting IN
January OF Chief Clerk to the Board at q salary OF
StOO II was laid over. Supervisor McCaferty intro
duced resolution calling for the appointment OF com
mee of five by the Mayor to obtain the required egs
laton Ior proper representation OF the annexed dis
trct of Weschester County in the Board OF Supervisors
which WAS adopted. resolution was adopted ordering
the payment John Sparks Clerk OF the Court OF Gen
era Sessions of 81 for statistical reports 10 the Sec
Rotary of State The report Of the Clerk OF the Board
was then submitted. after which the Board adjourned
until Friday next, at i:30 D. IN.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-31
AN ENGLISH ENGINEERS TOUR.

Sir Charles Hartley, who has charge Of the
improvements at the mouth of the Danube River and
who present making tour OF the United States
inspecting the harbor and river improvements In
progress accompanied Commissioner Van Mort yester
day 10 an inspection Of the principal public works Of the
city. The Croton Water Works in Central Park we're
first visited and the receiving reservoirs and the pipe
vault through which the water that supplies the
city, The pipeayng in Tenthave. preparatory to the
removal OF the masonry OF the aqueduct work over Glen
dennng Valley was next Inspected, then the works
al Highbridge were visited. There the high service
extreme end Of the island and the higher elevations in
the central part of the city, such as Murray Hill and
others inspected Passing across Hishbridge and
nieng the INFERIOR the party examined the pipes.
feet 10 diameter, which coDuUct the water from the
north end OF Westobester County to Highbrige. The
different works through Westcbester County were then
visited, particularly the aqueduct works.
Sir Charles Hartley expressed himself In terms OF
adurat0n OF the perfection OF the engineering WORK
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-31
TELEGRAPH NOTES.

THE murderer Tryons was hanged at Barrie,
CAuada. yeste'dai.
IA fresh monetary crisis is apprehended az Der
hn are Of heavy commercial faarcs there.
-. Peter Mailman, the wife murderer. was hanged
Luseb ~ 81 yesterday 10 the preseaes o 5000 SPECTATOR
80. The Connecticut Valley Fine Writing Paper
Mak Association voted Yesterday oa haf The uua
qaeioL for ~ months IRON January l.
go. The Texas Pacific Railroad was completed
Moniv Ie1stsnf the proposed Junction Ii the faoa aud Cifo
RArosd. will begin raamug at oBca
:. Gen. Spinner will leave Washington on FRIDAY
for Rod a health souesh better an "A tae esE pAft
the Winter and be almost constantly at his det Ia the Department
"A petition has gone TO Washington, signed by
the xhce,h merchants In branch ~ rado al Portland Me-
poas against psa oil The BanArap; las AMI urging s asead
menL
Five French rincd cannons, present from the
Maihess Luhern Congregation OF Bau
rbs viii DO es lite bel for
the ehugcb.
Tho Charleston Chamber OF Commerce has
aopted erpedent the South Csrohns
Coavenon le! be reasnboi 81 sa1sder
the pres condition Of the nrparefs Of tho state
The eth annual convention ~ The Delta Psi
Fraternity ecsei last night Phi-iphs with bnqeL the
sse.s acre sa-ssrs H. woOder Jsdgs o. Morssp innicn
Fh IT, Charles A. Psab,i, Judge Ncbsf fangs George T.
sss4asa, AL y H. L,:n,l.: u As'ssp2..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-31
Yonk DAY TRIBUNE WEDNESDAY DECEMBER g. 1879

some ono fall down tho stairs and going e tho spot
fond her mother dead the floor Hor father entered
the house shortly afterward and abe told him Oh he
mothers death. The inquest will DO CONTINUED OIL
Friday next.
NEwARK.-About midnight Monday, Omcer Baum
OF the Second Precinct spoke 10 two men VINO we're
coming out OF saloon the corner OF Orange ahd
Newark-sts.. telling them not 70 make such noise,
when one OF them John McDermott, drew q knife ana
cut the officer cash the eye and more serious
wound behind the Another officer coming 10 tue
rescue. the arrested. Baum's wounds, al
though painful, not dangerous. The REFORM
School Committee held ts last meeting OF the year on
Monday Mt which IL resolved to apply for an extern
sion OF their charter giving them more power ana
allowing them to take truant and criminal gfis INTO
the school.
PATERsoSThe receipts from taxes during tho present
month $4,000. Three hundred and iorfy-eght
families representing 15l persons, were furnished Win
food by the Relief Committee on Monday The upper
Murray Mill, owned by John Ryle has been leased 10
Merot, Stettheimer Co OF New-York who VIII oegin
the manufacture OF silk ribbons about Feb 1, and VIII
employ about 100 hands.
UOBoKEs.-John Woodward, age IT, was committed
yesterday, In default OF bail charged with stealing
pair of shoes from store In Westinghouse. The thlel
caught by Chief Donovan after an exciting chase
Watch services will be held IN tho various Methodist
Episcopal Churches tonight.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-31
THE NILES. OHIO. WELSH EISTEDDFOD

On Christmas and the day following the an
nual Welsh El.teidfod Of Eastern O,o was held at
Niles. Trumbull County. Tho Rev. John Moses. Niles.
OHIO. presided The adjudicators appointed wero or
essays poetry. and recitation, Aneurin Jones OF Now
York; OF music and singing Jonah Esau Frost6uFgh,
lid.
The first day was confined TO competitions for the
various prizes offered. and the successful com
petitors were the Rev j. Williams PomorOy OhO, on
the essay on Integrity as Element Of Character,
and the Rev H. Gwerfyl James Shenandoah City. Penn
on the eegy the late Prof II. Abel Jones, NewburGh
Ohio The principal subjects in music aud singing were:
A gec the prize for which awarded 10 W. l. Rees
of LlaneL, South Wales. Great Britain; the most at
tractye performance OF the day the choral compe
ton on The Heavens Telling (Booseyl prize, SS0
with silver medal value s2O TO the leader MOI
less Than 80 in each choir Five c0rs entered the arena
Tie singing OF this piece interesting and impres
siye The prizes were divided between two choirs,
those Of Niles and Mineral Ridge grand concert was
given the evening, at which the five competing chors
united in singing The Heavens are Telling, under the
Leadership of the adjudcat0r. Jonah Esau.
The second day devoted to matters appertainlng
to tina future OF Eisteddfods the States
The meeting contained Representatives OF welsh literary
societies from Diff rent parts 0 Ohio and western Penn
syivania. An attempt Is being made IN some parts 10
undue authority purpOrfinS To hold LStedufO-
dan according the gbts ana usages OF the bards OF
the Isle of Britain violating those rules right well
usagos. In order obtain more definite expana-
ton Of the customs and privileges oi Bardo Congresses
Aneurn Jones nad been soelod to prepare paper on
Bardism; or Defense OF the Christianity Of Bard
ism" This paper read at this meeting. II con-
aDed review Of the Bardc Congresses from the sixth
century to the present time prGeana!'9n wa5 made
OHIO Nj Jones was also announced 10 read Ills paper
on Bardsm al Pittsburgh Penn Saturday. the z7th.
under the auspices of tue Welsh Literary and True or
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-31
KELSEY OR HIS GHOST.

The mysterious disappearance of Charles e.
Kelsey whose violent death seemed to have been salts
faciorly proved IL again brought to public notice BY
card published in Long Island paper. over the sigma
ture of Sanford Brown old resident OF Huntington
Mr. Brown states that while passing through Duanest
III this city oct 20. he kelsey on the sidewalk
failing with and woman. He was 50 near that he
fnlly recognized him. and thinks Kelsey recognized
him also for when Mr.. Brown approached to speak to
him he ran into u neghborng house and could not DO
traced farther He also states That he was frin be-
Inc yer m kseys death until that time. This statement
is sid 10 compicatb considerably the struggle now
inc an m Huntington for the reward offered for the dis
cOyery of Tue alleged remains.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-31
TIE FIFE RECORD.
A WOMAN BURNED TO DEATH.

BALTIMORE, Dec. 3O.-Mrs. COole, wife Of
william t. Cooc Treasurer OF the Central Savings Bank
of this city residing Catonsye. Baltimore County,
whom retiring last night accidentally upset coal-oi
lamp Her clothing caught fire, and she terribly
burned that she died at O'Clock TINS morning. At the
lime OF the accident her husband absent watching
at the bedside OF q sick brother.
IN NEWARK
About o'clock last night, fire broke out in
the twosory franc house OF Morris Barry AT Union and
Marketsts Newark, N. j. Mr.. Barry, who is an aged
man and an invalid IN bed imam upper roor and
was sI,ghtly burned about the head and face. He
narrowly escaped with his life. The upper part Of the
bouse was occupied boarding house by Mrs. Brady.
The entire loss about $780, partially insured III TIE
HIbernia Insurance Company.
ELSEWHERE.
The large planning mill of n. ID. Lordy at
Plymouth Ind. was burned Monday night.
A fire yesterday destroyed the store of
Farripgton Campbell Co., wholesale dealers IN tea
coffee and Spices Nos. "a and rs Jeferson-avc Detroit
The estimated loss the stock Is between $4,000 and
Geo 900 Insurance about $4,000 Tue building, owned
uy Julius Robinson, Ia badly damaged.
A fire at Stevens Point, Wis, Sunday night,
started by the explosion of kerosene lamp IN McGees
saloon burned all the buildings in Man-sf from
The public square the northeast corner OF Main and
TO McCulloch's stone block at the corner
M Nam md Tbrdsts. and on SecOD1sL north 10 thc
Mansion House, The loss 10 sio.Wo 40.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-31
THE POLARIS SURVIVORS.
RILEY PETITION CONGRESS FOR AIDA LETTER FROM



CAPT. HALL
A meeting of the survivors of the Polaris
Expedition held last evening at the Metropolitan
eIotei The object OF the meeting agree upon the
herms Of petition to be presented Congress- praying
For remuneration to the Of the of the
holsris for the hsrdships they had suffered
D. tho Arctic regions Letters read
FROM Capt Blldjngon and Mr.. Frederick Meyer. the
eneteorologist of the expedition explaining their ina
li.y to attend the meeting and expressing their
sympathy with It's object There present OF the
survivors: g. W. c. KTGger, A. b.; Frederick Anting
a. B.. Frod Jawke. A. b.; William Lindemann A b..
aud Gustayus Lndqusi, A. b. Capt. Morrison repre-
scented Esquimau Joe tsok; and Peter johnson and
John Heron both at sea- The several members of the
present In reply questions put declared their
conviction that Capt. Hail died naturally, and that
ground existed for the that had circulated that
tIs death owing TO foul play. KRUGER complained
That Capt Tyson had stated without grounds that the
had refused duty. Tho following letter from
Capt Hall to the of the Polaris. not previously
published. was rcad
U. S. STEAMSHIP PoLARrs
siRs; reception OF your letter OF thanks to me O,
Chs date acknowledge with heart that deeply and
JAY appreciates the kindly spirit that has prompted
snander has and win have lively interest in your
welfare You have left your homes friends, aud
try; iadeed. you have bid farewell for time TO the
whole civilized world for tie object of aiding me in dis
covering these mysterious hidden parts OF the earth
father oares for his faithful children. Your com.
'nahoer c. f. HALL.
. U. s North Polar Expedition, IN Winter quarters.
hsnk Sod Hatbor la. III IS North. Ion. 81 ii Wes.,
sept II, 1871. ~
Ins et'er vas kept about his person by Kruger during
500 "n"s period the SURVIVORS remained upon the
The petition to Congress read and set forth that
she undersigned prayed aid and relief from the men,
srs OF te senate aud House Of Representatives. in con-
srson OF having spent i6s days on the ice exposed
'"s fsoroef Arctic Winter without sufficient cloth
,ooi or o'h, necessares TO the deriment of their
H""o ~Noeonsiituacns The meetine finally sd,,ur,od
fOr . fortnight ' ''N
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-31
LATEST SNIP NEVS.
IFor other Shin Dcrs ses S.cond Page
aDDINRt


Steamship Wisconsin tBr) Freeman Liverpool De-, ~. aud Queens
town 18Th with misc. and pass TO wiz ans CiuoR
Steamship Champion LOCKWOOD Charleston Dec ~ with nde snA
J. W. Q1ntard & 90.
stemhp Bell Blsasnn Richmond city Point and Soroh.
y Ice. and pass 10 Oh Dominion Ste1mship 60.
Teenach (hor JcnnasSen enda! 10 days, N hsnrt
NF lin Oetns 20 diVs N moss-A
Brg Nchelna titsl Rspone Psituao 40 diTs N mtse
l.. NJ Hawkins wyatt Charleston isys. with lumber
John Gsbrel Washington n. G., ds WITH -torrs
seir. Rich ri HIN Smith Virginia with s.nglei
Mary Douglass tof BoothOyl sherlock haYsgueh H. IL
days. visa oraages
SAILED.
for Antwerp wilmington for Hsvsns; frEA
Jas Adser, Charleston, Old Domiu,1 h1
Rebecc for avns chr Iry D. for "a
Thomss; Csrre \. Webb Tor Charleston.
WIND-Sunst. light. y. w. clear.
DOMESTIC PORTS.
Bosroy 36-Arve1 steamship Oriental. from ssvsnnsA
Below .chr. Eddie Pierce, from Gonives.
PoKrREss Dec 30ihe brig Mary Lime from PcrDsD
buco encountered heavy gale the 2jh inst, which ceG avg
her msinsaI, She sustained other dsmage~
Sailed steamship Manhattan Tor New iors bng JBs
tor Barcelona schr Rholes Blew. tor JaeksonTille
SAVANNAH Dec 3OAuyea ships Sowe Brcvn from ~ Joha
from Antwerp Cleared steamships iS, for hew
York: Seminole schrA NJ S1 for Lyerpa Csrns
cyer Providence. Nellie II. Benolc rem pa.~. aud
Northern port q.
FOREIGN PORTS.
HAvAsA 3O-rhs Crescent C.y, IRON Nes-York
arrived this morning; bark H. D. S.Os on hcsIosk f'~
arrived to-day.
England Tho ahsabri from Pottizna
arrived this morning
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-31
LECTURES AND MEETINGS.
James c. Rice Post No. 90, 6. A. r., has
elncled the nficnrs for the ensuing Year:


elected the following officers for the ensuing year:
Com nAuder Prant NJ. Clark; s. " c., WIN. g. Hurd " g.
Charles Dck Adjutan John Marsha Qn rternates WESLEY
W. " Hasey Sargeoa Laurence Johnson d.; Chaplain VIM a.
H. Whites Ocer Day, Joseph Roy; Oher Guard stephen
o George Hsckett, Qiarternaster sergeant
Delegates to Department. bncampmen refer
Murray Wa Stead Atenes samuel Beers Van Hofssn.
At a meeting of the Board of Health yester-
day attorney ordered to begin suits In 20 cases
Of violation OF the orders Of tho Board. communca
ton was received from the Trustees o. the Seventeenth
Ward schools asking that permission might be granted
them remove the Of about 1000 persons when
are buried IN some vaults under School No o. Fsts
between First and SecOndayes. The school was fof-
merry church. The permit was granted The SANITARY
Inspectors made 11i3 inspections OF premises Inc DIS
injecting Corps visited a. premises where contagious
diseases wore found.
At the last lecture Of the Galaxy course, Eli
Perkins, at Association Hail. last evening, gave ms
Talk about my Uncle Consider" as the programme
had 1t. The hall was crowded with audience that
prepared, after reading the Dno1ncement which
was presented them, be amused at all that the lee
said shown by the applause which greeted
characteristics OF the Perkins family number or car
oOns representing his assumed relations were at the
rear OF the STAGE and were each described In turn, as
vehicle for running commentary OF sense ana non
OF tho weaknesses OF the ago