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Proceedings of Common Council.
Town Of Donaldsonyille.
SPECIAL NfEETTNr

COURTHOUSE,
January 3rd, 1873
The Council met this day by order of the
Mayor at 1880 o'clock A. NJ.
Present-Aldcrmcn Duffel Burbritlge and
johnson.
Absent-E. w. Mason, Mayor; Aldermen
Smith, Noel and Leblanc
s. Weinschenck, Esq, presented "a COM
mission as Mayor vice E. w. Mason resigned,
and took the chair.
N. NJ. Conway, Esq, presented commits
sion as Alderman vice Robert Noel resigned.
Robert Noel, Esq, presented commission
as Constable vice H. O, Maher resigned, and
was recognized by tho Council as Constable.
The minutes Of the last session were read
and approved.
Alderman Conway offered the following {:
Be it resolued, That the Office of City Ply
stefan be and the same is hereby abolished,
and that all laws or parts Of laws in conflict
with the above are hereby rescinded.
Adopted. Il.
By Alderman Conway:
BE 1t resolved, That the Mayor be and is
hereby authorized to contract with the COR
poratiOn printer, L. E. Bentley, Esq. for all
necessary blanks for tho use Of the Mayor.
Adopted.
By Alderman Duffel:
Resolrea, That tho same tax as last year
be imposed ON all stores, Wholesale and re-
tail, retailers of spirituOus liquors, tavern
keepers, keepers Of billiard tables, grog
shops, Restaurants, beer and wi lie shops. cx-
haHr Lor
boarding houses, livery stables, carts, wag-
ons, drays, carriages running for hire, on
steamboats, and other craft landing within
the limits of the town.
Adopted.
By Alderman Conway:
Be 1t resolred, That the name of the street
now known ms Cabahanosse, and running
from the Mississippi river to the N. o., NJ.
q L. X. Il. depot, be and the same is hereby
changed to Main street
The resolution was lost by the following
vote: ..
Alderman Conway voted yes.
Aldermen Duffel, Burbridse and johnson
voted no.
Alderman Burbridge laid the following re-
port before the Council:
To the Mayor and Councilmen of Donald
sonville:
Gentlemen-I beg leave to call your atten-
ton generally, and that Of the Committee Of
Public Works particularly, to the almost inn
passable condition of the streets and bridges
in the first ward, and request Of you to take
steps to repair the same.
Respectfully submitted,
JOSEPH BURBRIDGE,
Alderman First Ward
The report was received and the Mayor
appointed the following named citizens to
inspect the streets, bridges, bitches, ETC., as
per Chapter II, Sec. 81. Revised Ordinances
of 1871: ~
Henry w. Miller, Esq, first ward, Adolph
Mauiin, Esq, second ward, Alderman Jos.
johnson, third ward.
On motion Of Alderman Conway, Council
adjourned to next regular session.
A true copy: w. G. WILKINSON,
Secretary.
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| The town of Donaldsonyille il situated
on the Mississippi river, IS miles from Now
Orleans by water, 63 miles by rail. and di-
rectly at the source Of Bayou Lafourche.
which is q large and important affiuent Of the
Mississippi, navigable nine months in tho
year for steamboats,, the remaining three
/ months for fatboats, ana which passes
through one Of the richest and most fertile
sugar producing regions Of the South. Dom
aldsonville is the commercial centre of ~
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.
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and Town Of Donaldsonville,
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Especial attention will be given to the de-
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Daily Pasaensev and Freight Train CON-
bissed--I.eaves New Orleans at 7:45 A. NJ;
Arrives in DOnaldsOnville at 1890 p. M.
Returning (Sundays excepted), Leaves DON
aldsonville at LIS p n; Arrives in New
Orleans ut p. M.
Sunday Passenger Train--I.eaves New Or
leans - above, arriving IN Donaldsonville
It II. iat =f
Returning, .1eaves DOnaldsonville at 2:aO r.
NJ; Arrives in New Orleans at $50 p. n
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Dan Rice and his circus company
will start down Bayou Lafourche to-
night, on fat-boats, for the purpose
Of giving exhibitions at the towns
along that stream. Dan can't pass
the railroad bridge with his steam
boat, SO the railroad authorities have
agreed to pay the transportation ex-
penses of the company down the bayou
to save the necessity Of removing the
bridge. This arrangement suits both
parties concerned.
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The Police Jury met Monday and
tuesday, and perusal of the official
Proceedings published elsewhere will
acquaint our readers with the business
transacted. As we anticipated, the
sessions Of the Jury were we'll at
tended by the politicians and place
hunters, as we'll as persons drawn
there from mere curiosity. At the
meeting of Monday nothing but an
attempt at organization was made,
which resulted in failure, because
none of the members were acquainted
with the manner prescribed by law
for effectiug the organization, conse-
quently the Jury very wisely ad-
journed until 10 o'clock A. NJ, Tues
day. Having arranged all preli mi
naries in caucus, the members of the
Jury assembled Tuesday and tran
sacted the business for which they had
met with great promptness and dis
patch. William Kenner, Esq. was
elected permanent President, F. Fobb,
Esq. Secretary, c. Kline, Esq. Par
ish Treasurer and DR.. w. NJ. Mccall
lard Jail Physician. Of course COM
petition conferred on the Treasuryship,
and the lobby was almost unanimously
disappointed with the victory of Mr..
Kline. Not fifteen minutes previous
to the opening Of he..session, we heard
expressions of opinion from various
persons present, and it seemed to he
as q fOregone conclusion that
the lobby candidate would succeed;
but Mr., Kline actually had the lead
from the start, and the Jury was de-
tcrmined to tand by him and not be
governed alone by political party con-
in their selection of an in
Of the important Office Of
Parish Treasurer. We congratulate
them upon their choice and Mr.. Kline
upon his election. The Police Jury
adjourned to meet on the first Monday
in February.
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c. Hunt, Esq, who has taught a
public school in this town for several
months past, was naturalized as q cit
izen of the United States before Par
ish Judge Cheevers last Monday, dur
ing the session of Parish Court.
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Parish Court was in session Mon
day and Thursday, Judge John A.
Cheevers on the bench. No impor-
tant business was transacted. Court
adjourned to Monday next, when
some probate matters will come be-
fore the tribunal for settlement.
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POSTPONED AGAIN.-For the second
time, We are compelled to announce
the postponement of the fifth perfor-
nance of the D. S. C. B. Dramatic
Association, which was to have been
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At a meeting Of the Common Coun-
Gil last Monday, the name of Caba-
hanosse street was wisely changed to
Railroad Avenue, civilized appella-
ton which the CHIEF claims to have
first suggested and introduced into
use.
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The new Market lessee, Mr.. Raphael
Mousse, has taken possession, and will
endeayor to solve the problem of how
to make his new investment produce
an annual income Of over $1,000. He
will doubtless succeed.
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Dan Rice's circus boat arrived this
morning from below, and the large
tent was put up in short order. We
do not think there will he q large at
tendance Of spectators at the per-
formance, rs the previous notice of
Dams arrival has been too brief to
allow Of its circulation through the
parish. We learn that q number of
persons intend visiting the circus,
and then going to the chop" at the
d. s. c. 3. Hall after tie close Of
the arenic entertainment.
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Last Wednesday, anniversary of
the battle Of New Orleans, was eel
ebrated here only by the occasional
firing Of little pop-gun cannon some
where in the vicinity of the Court
House, and holiday in the private
schools in operation now. The 9Th of
January doesn't wake much enthh-
siam in the breasts af the people here.
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The State Senate has refused to
confirm the appointment of Mr.. Vein
schenck rs Mayor Of Donaldsonville.
Rumor has it that Mr.. W. G.. Wilkin-
son will be appointed to fill the vacan-
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The weather this week has been
quite fine. A little cool at times but
clear, bracing and sunsliny. A heavy
rain fell last Saturday night, but
none has visited us since.
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given this evening. The serious in
disposition Of Mrs. Marx Israel, the
lady who was to have played the
leading character in each Of the com
edies, has rendered this postponement
necessary. The date now fixed upon
for the performance is next Saturday,
January 18th, when we hope it will
surely come off, and that it will be
numerously attended, for it has been
so long on the tapis that the pieces
will undoubtedly be well rendered.
Numerous rehearsals have been held,
and some good acting will be shown,
as all the participants are we'll up in
their parts. So don't fail to visit the
Hall next Saturday evening, and bring
your friends with you, to see "Nan,
the Good for Nothing" and the side
splitting farce of Sketches in India"
Mr.. j. j. Claverie will enliven the
intermission between the comedies
with French song or two, and those
who know the gentleman's ability need
not be told that he will please the
The performance of next
Saturday will be the last of the season.
and we trust all will bear the fact in
mind and not lose the opportunity of
it.
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Mr.. H. s. Boudreau is erecting a
new building on Railroad Avenue,
corner of Claiborne street, which is to
he used as store.
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It looks business like to see three
locomotives and three trains of cars
at our depot, as there were to-day.
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BALL No. 1.-The first ball of the
d. S. G. B. Association came off at
their spacious hall last Monday night,
and was in all respects a satisfactory
entertainment. The attendance was
not very numerous, but it was select,
and the guests experienced a deal of
enjoyment, The ladies were all we'll
dressed, charming and vivaeious,
the gentlemen attractive, agreeable
and full of life. The dancing COM
menced about nine o'clock and was
kept up until three next morning, the
inspiriting music seeming to infuse all
present with most extraordinary vigor
and powers of endurance. Nothing
occurred to mar the perfect enjoyment
of the evening, and when the guests
sought their homes they were all in
chat happy frame Of mind induced by
pleasant experiences. Considering the
success Of their initial ball, we may
expect the y. s. c. B. Association to
follow it up with others in frequent
succession, which it is their intention
to do.
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Office in Crescent Plaeo.
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.
Psrish Of Ascension.

Parish of Ascension.
John A. Cheevers, ....... Parish Judge,
John D. Cantey, ......... Clerk Of the Court
Charles Cocks. RecOrlief,
Rodolph Brand, ....--... Secretary,
Felix Reynaud, ...-..... Treasurer,
Charles T. Smith, ....-...Tax Collector,
Aaron Hill, Sheriff,
Charles N. Lewis, -...... Chief Constable.
POLICE JURORS.
r. T. Hanson, President
Dumini Leblanc, Austin Duncan,
Drausin Trope, IA Braud.
SCHOOL BOARD.
Pierre Landry, President,
RodOlph Braud, Scotland Treas
G. H. Hill, .-.-. Charles +. Smith,
James NJ. Bryan, Charles N. Lewis,
Milton Morris, L. e. Bentley.
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The parish ferries viii he sold by
the President of the Police Jury some
time during the month of February.
Notice Of the sale will appear in the
next issue Of the CHIEF.
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In order not to disappoint those
who were anticipating spending q few
pleasant hours at D. s. C. B. Hall
this evening, in attendance at the
dramatic entertainment which was to
have been given there, the Associa-
ton have determined to substitute
the theatrical performance with a
grand calico ball, and hearty invi-
tation is extended to all the ladies
and gentlemen of the community to
be present without more formal notice.
No admission fee, will be charged, and
none Of the visitors are expected to
display elaborate toilettes. It is to
be plain off-hand affair, with amuse-
ment for its object, and of course it
will be well attended. Competent
gentlemen have been selected for the
committees on arrangements and re-
ception, and the ball will be well
managed.
, 1873-04-14
ST. MART'S.

o.. MANI %
The Eastor services at st. A1ary's Church
(Catholio) at huff past 10 O'Clock yesterday fore
noon, were attended by vast ooucousso OF peo-
ple. The aisles aud yoBtibulo were 30 crowded
that the worBhipers were unable to kneol when
SUCH An attitute Of devotion became necessary.
Contrary to goneral expectation, tho church was
without floral or other decorations, and the mu-
sic, which has hitherto hoon of tho ORCHESTRAL
order on great festival daya, WAS confined to tho
regular choir. pontifioal High Mass was colo
brated by tho following. clergynsan:
Cfiebrant-Thc Right ltey. Bishop Foley.
Asdfstdnt i'ricst-The Rev. Father Converse.
Deaeo"s n Ao"or-Tho Hov. Fathers Lambert and
Noonan.
Officiating Sub Deaco,,-Thc Ra.. Father puttens.
3faatef Qf CeFeWoHiex-TAo Roy. DR.. Murphy.
a brief hut Instructive sermon OH tho nosnr-
rootion, az understood by the Church, Waa
preaciol by the ney. Father ". J. Madden.
Before tito close OF mass 1t was announced that
thu hight Row, Bishop, by virtue OF authority
conferred upon him by Hla Holiness tho Pope,
was ennbled to grant plennry indulgence to
every person who attonaed confession and pray
cd for the welfare OF tho Church aud of His Ho-
liueAs.
The qnartetto choir, composed Of Mrs. Magulro,
Miss Farrell, htr. HohulExo, and Mt. D,wo,l,
surg 1laydp'h Fourth Mass undor tho lcadoraAip
Of the organIRt; Prof. Rolnior. Roasinra 30
6atutnEis "waa finely aung by HRS Maguira dur
ing the OTertory.
4 nutnbor Of persons, among thom T1IE Tn1D-
uAE reporter, were shocked by the il!-breeding
exhibited by several ProteHtantB WHO enterod tho
church whon tho Horylooa wore about hRlf over.
Those people, aome OF whom roao1nbled ladies,
elbowod thoir way through tho crowd Of Sor-
shippers III the voatibulo until they reached I'll o
, 1873-04-14

suNDAY-scHooL FESTIVAL.
The Bundhy-school Eaater festival WAS hold ut
tho church III tho evening, and was attended by
over 200 happy children. Tlle music ard singing
woro alike excellent, and the affair was greatly
enjoyed by MI who participated III it.
, 1873-04-14
CHURCH OF THE EPIPHANY.

Last evening the mombora OF the Sunday
school Of tho Church Of tho Epiphany, their
parents, and friends, assembled in tho Church, on
Throop street, near Adams,-tbe formor to tako
part in, and the latter to witnosH, the Easter
celebration. Every seat waa occupied, and the
aisles wole full Of people. Tho childron and
Bible-class formed at the house Of parisloner
near by at half-past @ o'clock. and marched into
the ediace, passing up the loft alsle, before the
chancol, down tho right aislo and up
The Il, contIe ,t1 to tho peW,a assigned thom;
wero too hnppy to become petulont, and did not
manifest thoir dispieasuro- at being pushed and
joatica and almost crushed. Tho clasaes wero
which was inscribed Tue name OF tho clnss, mud 3
motto on the reverso side. Tho organist ron
dered some swoet music whifo tho procession was
moving. The church WAS beautifully decorated
with flowers, which wore contributed by membors
Of tho congregation. Vases and bouquets wore
abundant, but the prinofpa1 foaturo was . mag
niacont cross, composed Of evergroon md varie-
gated flowers, which stood On the communion
table. The font was full Of f1owcrs, and basket
Of beautiful roses was pendant from the ceiling,
In front OF the chancol was stand, in which
Tere tho Easter eggs and cakes. The eggs we're
esbo1ately gotten up repre.s%enting all aorts Of
marched to tho words OF the professional hymn
commencing, "ohrist bath arison," the
Lords Prayer. Tho Tonth Psalm WAS
then road. and all present Joined in
chanting ChriHt, our Passover ia sacrificed for
ua." Tho Rector, Rev. G. q. ". Stocking, after
q few Introductory ramarl:s, called upon tho
olasRes ono BY ono, for their offerings. dole
cation OF children, with their banners, carried
The offering Of each class to tho chaucel, and
presented Il to tho Rector. Tho occasion WAS
mado especially interesting by the romarks Of
tho pastor rolative to the meaning aud object Of
the festival. He explained tho meaning Of tho
emhnms farne Inv the children in nr aYcnndinr-
ingly happy manner. The singing waa not por-
feet. but very fair tho festival, however, was
q success, and will undoubtedly be advortod to
with ploaaure By al who wero present.
, 1873-04-14
CALVARY CHURCH.

Tho services ut Calvary Church, on Warren
avonue, nehr Westorn avenue, woro Of an inter-
esting character, and woro participated in by o.
largo congregation. The floral decorations
hero wero simple, but extremely neat. A
cluster Of hot-houso plants at the baso Of tho
baptiBtnnl font enyeioped It In green. whilo bo-
IN the Of tho sar
prettily ornamentcd with beautiful flowers. Tie
Rector, Rev. J. F. Walkor, preached m intorest-
Ing discourse on tho text, Why sock 20 the
living among tho doad ?" Tho excel-
lont music by tho choir WAS n notable
feature Of the sorvicen, the Te Donm and of1or-
tory selection being very finely rendered. In tho
afternoon there was a pleasant Sunday school
celebration which was largely attended and
greatly QuiQYed.
, 1873-04-14
THE CATHEDRAL.

Tho Castor services at tho Cathedral of BS
Potter and Paul, yesterday forenoon, woro Of d
very impressive character. Tho ediflco was
crowded to replotton, hundreds being unable to
find aoats. Bishop Whitohouso offlciated, assist
cd by Canon KnowleH. Tho services we1o full
choral. In addition to tho usual music, the fol-
lowing anthems woro sung: "Now Is Christ
rlson from the dead, and become tho first fruits
Of them TINT elepb," and "ClrIat,, being raise]
lujah hymns Jos mud 1O4. During the day, -four
different Boryicea woro held.