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st. .Toseph's Academy.

This Institution is gradually filing up.
The organization OF new classes is thus ne
cessitated. Parents ought to reflect ON the
disadvantages to which their children are
subjected by entering after the classes are
organized. An early application is of the
utmost Importance. There are two separ-
ate departments High School and Paro-
chial School. In both, English is taught in
its purity. In the Parochial School, the in
struction is elementary. In the High School,
it embraces an expansive analysis of Cram
mar rules and principles, construction of
sentences. epistolary correspondence, rhet-
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ematics, comprising Arithmetic, Algebra,
Geometry, Trigonometry, Mensuration. Sur
yeying, Navigation, Comic Sections. Spher-
les, etc.; Commercial Science and practical
Bookkeeping, including an easy method of
balancing the Ledger, and preparing gen
eral Balance Sheet exhibiting the Assets
and Liabilities at one view, and the gains
and losses in trade.
Thus may be had all the advantages of
the best Commercial Colleges without the
disadvantages incident to young men located
in large cities.
Glasses in French, German, Latin, &C.,
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Terms low. See prospectus; or apply to
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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-10-18
Call for a Convention of COlored
MAn

WHEREAS, On July 20, 1873, at O meeting
of the committee of colored men appointed
for the purpose of collecting and preparing
testimony in regard to the frauds perpetrated
against the Republican voters in the State
during the recent election, for presentation
to Congress at its session in December en-
suing, it was deemed advisable to call u
State convention of eolored men for the pur-
pose OF electing delegates to be associated
with members of the committee in such pre-
sentatiOn, for the better advocacy of our
cause and the more extensive representation
of our people, that by the agreements and
conclusions deducible, the enorInus wrongs
inflicted may be exposed and justice yindi-
Gated and
Whereas, have been authorized to issue
call for such convention; and
Whereas, Said committee, at a meeting OF
July 80, 1873, adopted the following resOlu-
tons
That this committee proceed to the cleo.
ton of ten members of this committee who
delegates to be elected by the convention
called to meet November II, 1873.
That the ratio of representation of the del.
egation to be elected by the convention be
three delegates from each congressional dis.
triet of the State.
That these resolutions be inserted in the
call for the convention.
Under the auspices, and by direction of
the committee of colored men, / therefore
issue the following call
That the various representative districts
throughout the State proceed as soon az
practicable to the election of delegates to u
convention of coiored men, to assemble in
Mechanics Institute, in the city of New Or,
leans, at II o'clock NJ. on MONDAY, No
vember IL, 1873. to elect three delegates
from each congressional district for the pur-
poses named. The basis of representation in
the convention TO be double that in the
House of Representatives Notification of
the election of delegates to be promptly for
warded to me.
WILLIAM G. BROWN.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-10-18

The attention of all owners of tax
able property Id directed TO the adj
vertisement of the Tax Collector in
announcer column, in which he gives
notice that he is now prepared to
collect the parish tax for the year
1917, and that unless parties come
forward promptly within the specified
eline and settle the same, the penalties
u Ihe law wall be visited upon them,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-10-18

Another week gone By, and the
favorite steamer Henry Tete has not
yet made her appearance at the land
ing. Capt. Dalfares last week informed
us that his boat would be here Thurs
day upon her first trip, but 10, she
came not. We suppose the delay in
bringing her out is in some wise CON
nected with the tightness of the money
market.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-10-18

That enterprising and popular mer-
chant, Mr.. Henry Loeb, has just re-
ceiyed as fine stock of goods as has
ever been offered for sale in his large
and widely known establishment, and
owing TO the great demand for money
in all branches of trade in consequence
of the tinencial crisis he is disposing
of every species of merchandise for
cash at prices that simply defy COM
petition. In order to prove to their
own sal isfaction that this statement
is not exaggerated, we ask our town
and parish readers to visit Mr.. Loeb's
store and price the goods. Either his
Jolly self, the good humored Mr.. Ant.
Vegas, or polite assistants will deem
it no trouble to display goods and
answer questions
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-10-18

= Bash BALL NoTEs. - long ex-
pected game between the Red Stock
ing and Independent Rangers took
place upon the grounds of the latter
club last Sunday, and the red legs
were defeated by majority of 80
runs in seven innings. The spirit of
rivalry had run high between these
clubs, and of course the game at
tracted a large crowd of spectators
and created considerable excitement.
The Red Stockings have disbandcd
by reason of differences among them
caused by this defeat, and the
Rangers hold the champion pennant
for the New River and Manchac dis
tricts.
Contrary to anticipation, the indie
pendent Rangers did not come to
Donaldsonvilie last Sunday to play
the Burnside nine, and the town boys
were much disappointed, but their
ciagrin was alleviated when word
was brought that the Rangers would
endeavor to come the following Sun
day (to-morrowl. As the Rangers
have beaten every club they have
played with except the Burnside, q
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-10-18

Wilkinson keeps up his reputation
as an enterprising news dealer and
one WHO knews his business to per-
fiction His supply of newspapers,
books, stationery, pictures, ETC., is the
best the publications of the day and
the general market afford, and he
sells every thing in his line at New
Orleans prices.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-10-18

The weather this week has been
uniformly clear with the exception of
a slight shower on Wednesday. At
times it was cool enough for ovetcoats
but at other times it wasn't. Alto
gether, we were quite satisfied with
the temperature, and che clerk of the
weather. has our full sanction to give
as more of the same sort.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-10-18

The d. S. C. b. Association have
formed the laudable determination of
giving musical and variety enter
tainmerlt in their fine hall fortl,e ben
eft of re Shreveport sufferers, and
it can BIT fail of receiving the liberal
patronage of the community. An in
vitatiou has been extended the Ascen-
sion Brass Band to assist at the en-
tertainment, and that organization
have signifiei their acceptance. Due
encouragement will be given of the
date ofthe affair, and of course it is
expected that every one who is able
to do so will attend.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-10-18

THIS issue of the CHIEF is delayed
for tlae same reteson given for the de-
lay Of last weeks the hon-arlival of
the regular supply of paper froal st.
Louis at the time expected. We hope
this viii not occur again as it is very
yexatious to be oonlpeiled to send out
our paper nearly week behind time
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-10-18

A perusal off the list of cases dis
posed of 10y Judge Cheevers of the
Parish Court will give our readers
some idea of how busy that official
and the District Attorney have been
this week. They are determined to
clear up tAe docket this term as near
IL as possible
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-10-18

&PtSAApSO SS0aAS oOp"SSA oAAN
Red Stocking and Kenner clubs did
not take place last Sunday, as several
members of both clubs were i'll.
THE SCHOOLS. - The proceedings
of last Mondays special session OF
the School Board are published in
another column, Messrs. G.. H. Hill
and Jacob Warner have been ap-
pointed committee to visit the
various schools of the parish and re-
port those requiring assistant teach
ers.
Complaints come from the first
ward in regard to the school there
that will be duly investigated. 1t is
alleged that the teacher is addicted
to the excessive use of Intoxicating
liquor, and that he is SO obnoxious to
the people that the daily average at
tendance of pupils at his school is
only about fifteen. We should not
give currency to these damaging
rumors did they not come to US from
sach good sources as they have, and
in order not to lay ourselves liable to
the charge of malicious misrepresen-
tation we shall take the trouble to
inquire closely into the matter and
lay the whole truth in regard thereto
before our readers. Of course all
agree that man who is not of cor
rect moral deportment is unfit to oc-
eupy the responsible position of in
sGruetor of the young, and the in
terests of all concerned demand that
none such shall be employed by our
School Board.
An assistant teacher was recon-
mended for the first ward school by
the supervising director, but as he
holds no contract and the attendance
of pupils is SO small, the President
and Treasurer of the Board have very
properly refused to contract with or
pay him for services alleged to have
been rendered.
Mr.. j. c. w. Richardson, whose
residence is in the first ward, has
resigned the position of teacher of the
sixth ward school, because his health
is too delicate to permit of the jour-
ney across the river to Linwood and
back Ia distance of about six miles)
each day. His conduct Of the school
was highly satisfactory to all con-
cerned, and his pupils and their
parents regretted the necessity which
compelled his resignation. He will
open a free school in the building add
Joining his residence on Monday the
9th inst, and anticipates having a
large number of scholars.
The supervising director of the
seventh and eighth wards visited the
district last Wednesday, and made
provision for the establishment of
three more schools, as follows: one in
the old school-house near Dutch
Stores, with Mr.. John A. Herman as
teacher; another near the junction
Of the New River and Manchac roads,
with Mr.. John Hack as teacher; and
the third in the lower end of the
seventh or New River ward with Mr..
John Dixon as teacher. These new
schools will be opened Monday next
and will make total of five public
IN operation in the two wards form
ing the seventh school district, a
state of affairs that is entirely new to
the region.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-10-18
D0HALDs0NVILLE, La.
Saturday, October 1S, 1878.
LOCAL JoTTINGs.

Our parish has produced a large
crop of pecans this year, and the av-
.arage size and quality of the favorite
asut is very fine.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-10-18

Mr.. Marx Israel announces his motto
60 be " Any thing to get greenbackan
just mt this season, and alarge amount
of goods can be purchased for a small
amount of money ut his big store,
corner of Mississippi and Lessard
streets.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-10-18

match between them would be an ex-
citing one.
The appointed game between the
Red Stocking and Kenner clubs did
not take place last Sunday, as several
members of both clubs were i'll.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-10-18
TINE TABLE n. O., M. & T. R. B
TnIrISI ANA DIVISION

DGiay Passenger aud Freight Iraim corr
biao8-Leaves New Orleans at SIS A. NJ;
Arrives in Donaldsonville at 1890 p. d.
Returning lSundays excepted, leaves Dom
aldsonville at Ills p NJ; Arrives in New
Orleans at z. n.
Sunday Passenger Trata-Leaves New Or
leans as above, arriving in Dossaldsouville
ut IL n
Returning, Leaves lDeRal,lsouville at $50 P.
NJ; Arrives ia New Orleans at $50 z. NJ
Trains stop at all way stations.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-10-18

SUGAR LUMPs.-One by one the
sugar-house cllimneys begin to give
forth volumes of smoke indicating
that the "rolling season ;" is at hand.
Several planters have already began
grindinr, while a number will COM
mence Curing the coming week. The
yield is senera'ly very satisfactory,
SO far ad we have been able to learn,
the late favorable weather having
served TO ripen the cane and make it
very sweet.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-10-18

following cases wherein the State is
plaintiff: Bacchus Walker, Edward
Jones, Frank Richards, w. F.. j. Davis,
August Collin.
State rs. Tim Grayson, maliciously
tearing down q fence; accused and
bondsman failing to appear, bond
was forfeited and bench warrant is
sued.
State rs. A. Duverner, assault and
battery; same as above.
StaterS. VIM. Porter, assault; same.
State as. Thos. O'Malley, assault
and battery; same.
State rs. Alfred Harrison; same.
State as. Gustave Miller, suit for
license; dismissed upon motion OF
Dist. Atty.
Judgments by default were entered
against the following parties, defen-
dants in suits for State licenses: A.
S. Landry, Els. Mansfield, Ben. Bow
ling.
In the following suits for State tax
es, judgments by default were also
rendered: State against Henry Droege,
H. +. Bennett, II. L. Brown, Success
sion of Louis Endt, Dumini Leblanc,
Mrs. Paul Dugas, jules Ayraud, A..
F. Gauthreaux, Frank S. Lyons, r.
wing g. Gibson, Jos. Gonzales, Mrs.
Edward Leblanc, L. D. Leblanc,
Alex. Meyers, Geo. Webb, Geo. Win
ter, H. w. Miller agt., and Lacroix &
Rateaux.
Myers Bros. rs. Leoni Dominique,
Judgment by default against defen-
dant.
TUEsDAY.-State as. Mrs. Paul
Dugas, default set aside and case fixed
for 18th.
State as. D'Ville Club; judgment by
default.
State as. Geo Brown accused and
bondsman failing to appear, bond for
feited and bench warrant issued.
State rs. Alfred Jones; same as
above.
State Us. Emma Marshall same.
State as. Louisa Gaines and Mary
Dorr, larceny; case tried nolle pros.
entered as far as Mary Dorr was con-
cerned; Louisa Gaines adiudged gull
ty and sentenced to one month in
parish prison.
State rs. Laura Mckay, assault and
battery case tried. accused sentenced
to pay a fine of $40 and to give a
peace bond of $50 for six months.
State rs. VIM. Porter, assault; ac-
cused plead not guilty and claimed
right of trial by jury; sent before
Dist. Court under $50 bond.
State Us. Thos. O'Malley, assault
and battery /; case tried, accused SEN
teuced to pay $40 fine and costs.
Everett Lane & Co. rs. Paul Le-
fevre; Judgment for plaintiffs.
WEDNEsDAY.-State Us. Tim Gray
son; nolle pros.
State as. Arthur Chairman; nolle
pros.
State rs. Ant. Rodrigue /; accused
claimed right of jury trial; sent to
Dist. Court.
State as. Neil johnson aolle pros.
State as. Victor Williams, assault
and battery; case tried, accused SEN
fenced to pay $40 fine and costs or
suffer thirty days imprisonment.
State as. odile Dugas and John
Golden, larceny: nolle pros. entered
against Odile Dugas, Golden senten-
ced to thirty days in parish prison.
State Us. Roman Parker, assault
with dangerous weapon case tried,
accused found guilty, sentence de-
ferred to the 10th inst.
State rs. Henry Droege; suit dis
missed at plaintiffs cost.
State rs. Hubert Treble; judgment
for defendant.
THURsDAT.-State Is. Ernest Dom
Unique; nolte pros.
State rs. Roman Parker, assault
with dangerous weapon; accused tried
and sentenced to twelve months in
penitentiary.
State Us. Irving s. Gibson, tax suit;
ooeo t,;oI o,6 s,,J c.,,,o,,& rr,von c.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-10-18
Martha Washington Female College,
Arlington. TR.

r. w. JONES, NJ. A., of University of yir-
ginia, President, with six Gentlemen and
six Ladies az Professors and Assistants
Extensive Course of Instruction. according to
most approved methods, in Literature, His
tory, Sciences, Languages Ancient and Mod
ern), 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, 1873-10-18
orrxCrAL DIRECTORY.
Fourth Judicial District.

,c.,,,r;s;nq the parishes of Ascension, st.
Ines 81. John the Baptist and st, Charles. ]
n;str;ct Judge. Othello j. Flagg,
D;str;ct Attorney, Morris Marks.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-10-18

PoLITIcAL.-A Parish Convention
will be Ield in the public school room
in the building of the NJ. Re. Chuch,
on HounSas street, on the first day of
November next, for the purpose of
electing delegates to represent the
parish in the State Convention of
colored men called to assemble in
New Orleans on the 18th proximo.
The Republicans of each ward are
requested. to meet and select three
representatives to the Parish Con
vention ,Tthat being the usual number
of delegates allotted to the respective
wards, with the exception of the
fourth, which is entitled to five.
A nee ling for the purpose of elect
ing the fourth ward delegates will be
held in 4 ne above named school-room
on Saturday evening next, and Re-
publicalls are requested to attend.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-10-18
Parish Of Ascension.

porroseutatiye,. Pierre Landry,
Charles n. Lewis,
por;sb Ohm Al CheeveIs,
par;sb ATTORNEY. Frederick Duffel,
CLERK of the Court. .. John ID Cantey,
Pacorjer. Charles Gecks,
Socretary. Frederick Fobb,
treasurer. Christian Kline,
Tax Collector, 4. Bentley,
Sh.,;H Aaron Hill.
Ia;I pbrsician. NJ MeGalliarsl,
Oa;ciai JournaI Ascension Leader.
por1cE JURoRs.-~Henry Cook, President !;
Felix Reyaaud, Edward Caatey, Hillary
Rice, Henry Heypan.
Ro.pn or Scuoo1. Observation-Disclosures
Landry, President: Rodslphe Brand, Secre-
tary and Treasurer: G.. H. Hill, Charles n.
Lewis. Jacob Warner, jackson Starks, l.. E.
Rentley
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-10-18
Price Of Tickets.

Whole tickets, $50: Halves, S25; Tenthe.
or each coupon, 50; ii who.es for S5Oa.
"a Tickets for 81 600; lib Whole Tioks t.
for 5000; ~ Whole Tickets for Sl0'OO0'
No discounts ON less than $500 worth OF
Tickets at time.
The unparalleled success of the Third
Gift Concert, as well as the satisfaction given
by the First and Second, makes it only nee
essary to announce the Fourth to insure the
prompt sale of every Ticket The Fourth
Gift Concert viii be conducted in all its de-
tails like the Third, and full particulars NAV
be learned from circulars, which will be
sent free from this office to all who apply for
them.
Tickets now ready for sale, and all orders
accompanied by the money promptly fiiled.
Liberal terms given to those who buy to sell
again.
TIIOS. L. BRAMLETTE.
Agent Public Library Ky. and Manager
Gift Concert. Public Library Building LOUIS
vile, Ky.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-10-18

| Of course every body likes to have
photographs taken to give to friends,
and also to procure likenesses of those
they love, so now that frst-class
Photographic artist has visited our
town ar d is domiciled in q snug little
boat down on the river bank directly
opposite the Market House, we shall
expect Ains to have a rush of patron
age duting his brief sojourn here.
Read the advertisement elsewhere.
I'VE can recommend the artist for we
have examined his work and find it
teqliag to the best.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-10-18


/ A New MAYoR.-The resignation
of Mayor Smith has been accepted by
Acting Governor Antoine, and Mr.. j.
J. Clavtaie appointed to fill the vacant
positiorf ApubIic spirited and popular
citizen land property holder, Mr..
IClayerie can not fail to prove an
efficient officer, and the people of
this town have reason to congratulate
themselves upon his appointment.
The new incumbent will have practi-
cal experience TO aid him in the
performance of his duties, as he has
before held the position of Mayor.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-10-18
Seventh Senatorial District.

(Comprising the parishes OF Ascension and
ST. James.
c...o Seno.cr. George T.. Bavee.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-10-18
LIST OF GIFTS.
Total, $4,000 Gifts, all Cash,

amounting e---..----------,.-.Sl .a00, 600
The distribution viii he positive, whether
all the tickets are sold or not. and the 2,0o0
gifts all paid IN proportion tn the tickets sold
all unsold tickets being destroyed, rs at
the First and Second Concerts, and not req,
resented IN the drawing.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-10-18
Town of Donaidsonville.

Mayor Chas. +. Smith,
Attorney, EdW. ~ fuSn,
Secretary. David Israel,
Treasures, Christian Kline,
Assessor. Aug. Bercegeay,
Collector, .-.....--s..---- Frederick FobD,
Printer. Morris Marks.
Wharf Master, ---s.--...R- j. Duke,
Constable, Louis f4ef0rt,
BOARD OF ALDERMEN,
n. Lemaun, Jos. Barhridge,. lat Ward.
q Weinschenek. C.. Martin, Sr., Did '
.Iohn +. Link. Joseph johnson, 3rd g
BoARD OF SCHOOL DIREcToRs.-Chas F.
Smith, president; w G. Wilkinson, secre-
tary and treasured; N. N. Conway, Milton
Sagendorph, Joseph BurblSdgs.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-10-18
Grandest Scheme Ever Known.
II, 200 Cash Gifts $500, 900.
Wednesday, December 8, 1878.

Only sixty thousand tickets will be sold
and one-half of these are intended for the
European market, thus leaving only 3O,OO0
for sale in the United States where 100, Oc0
were disposed of for the Third Concert. The
tickets are divided into 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 grsindest
musical display ever witnessed in this coun
try, the unprecedented sum of
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-10-18
S1.5OO,OOO,

divided into $4,000 cash gifts, will he distri-
buted by lot among the ticket holders. Tho
numbers of the tickets to be drawn from ono
wheel by blind children and the gifts from
anothar
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1873-08-21
SLOW T0LEARN.

& The English people do, not seem
to have profited much from the les
son taught them in the matter Of
the Alabama claims and the Geneva
award. They have recently been
engaged in the rather expensive and
dishonorable work of supplying
arms and ammunition to the Carlist
insurgents in Spain. A few days
ago, the British steamer Deer hound
which figured SO conspiciously in
the fight between the Kearsarge and
the Alabama, landed large guam
tity of arms and ammunition at Fon-
tarabia for the use of the Carlists.
Before she made her escape to the
high seas she was overhauled and
captured by Spanish man-of-war
and carried into San Sebastian,
where she lay, at last accounts, as a
lawful prize. 1t is reported that the
crew will be tried on charge of "pi
racy." There is not much doubt
that the Spanish Republic will
make a demand, at the proper time,
upon England for reparation for
damages done in furnishing aid to
the insurgents, provided the Repub-
lie shall become a succe ss. The
steamer deserves to be bounded
down. .Jsi io1Hs1z9 5as