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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1873-03-28

A YOUTH, in accoutrements that indi-
Gated his country origin, passing down
Broadway one afternoon last week, saw a
handsomely embellished specimen truss
hanging in shop window, and suspend
ed from it tag with this legend Pat
ent Rupture Truss - none like it.
"Well," said Rusticus, cycling it with
suspicious looks, and edging away, APP
PROGRESSIVELY, 81 shouldn't think they
would like it.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1873-03-28

THE value of land in England for agri-
cultural purposes varies from SO TO
81 900 per acre, while for commercial
purposes it ranges from $1,000 to
$4,000, 900 per acre.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1873-03-28
The Dominion Of Canada.

The census taken of the inhabitants of
the Dominion of Canada in 1871 is now
officially published, showing the follow
ing general result. by provinces:
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-12-13
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL FAIR.

Complete Success Of the Entertainment
Over One Hundred Dollars Realized
Above ALI Expenses.
On the second and last night of the
Sabbath School Fair, at the D. s. c.
B. Hall, the attendance of visitors
was much larger than the evening
previous and the patronage bestowed
upon the various tables quite liberal.
Numerous nice things, such as fine
cakes, dolls, eigar-stands, pictures,
etc., were up for rattle, and the lists
were nearly all filled without much
coaxing on the part of the young ladies
having charge thereof.
The rafflies were made as soon as
the completion of the lists took place,
and several young ladies and gentle
men had their hearts made glad by
winning beautiful prizes. A pretty
cigar stand was won by Miss E..
Dillon, pin cushion of artistic make
by Miss Virginia Duke, and the cham
pion cake by Fred. w. Francis, Esq.
foreman of the CHIEF office. Every
thing went as merry as marriage
bell, and all present, even to the ex-
emplary young bloods in the gallery
who passed the time pleasantly in
blowing out the lights and giving round
after round of boisterous.applause fol
| nobody knew whate njoyed themselves
immensely.
About half past nine o'clock the
| evergreen arbor in the centre of the
hall was taken away and the fool
swept preparatory to dance. Miss
Clara E. Sharp of Assumption parish
kindly consented to play the piano
and in a few minutes thereafter the
ball had opened. Dancing contin
ned for an hour or two, and then th'
visitors began TO depart for home. Al
midnight the festivities closed ane
| the hall was left in darkness.
We have not the time to prepar'
such an elaborate account of the Fai
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-12-13

as the CHIEF has always been wont
to give of such entertainments. Suffice
it to say that every one connected
with or interested in the success of
the affair was highly pleased with the
manner in which it was conducted,
and that the success met with fully
justified their expectations. More
than one hundred dollars over and
above expenses was realized, and
this amount will suffice for furnishing
the Sabbath School with an excellent
library besides large supply of tracts,
pictures, merit cards, etc.
In another column we publish a
card of thanks from the ladies under
whose direction the entertainment
was given, returning acknowledge
ments to those who attributed to-
wards its success.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-12-13
st. .Joseph'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
ts purity. In the Parochial School, the in
struction is elementary. In the High School,
it embraces an expansive analysis of Gram
mar rules and principles, construction of
sentences. epistolary correspondence, rhet-
oric and English literature generally Math-
ematics, comprising Arithmetic, Algebra,
Geometry, Trigonometry, Mensuration. Sur
veying, Navigation, Comic Sections, Spher-
les, etc. g Commercial Science and practical
Bookkeeping, including an easy method OF
balancing the Ledger, and preparing gem
eral Balance Sheet exhibiting the Assets
and Liabilities at one view, and the gains
and losses in trade.
Thus may be had oil the advantages of
the best Commercial Colleges without the
disadvantages incident to young men located
| in large cities.
Glasses in French, German, Latin, &c..
will be formed forthwith, and it viii be
| the constant aim both of the teachers and
the director, to,make the Academy an Insti-
tutionof the highest utility, and thus impart
to its pupils, all the preparatory knowledge
for a first-class college course.
Terms low. See prospectus; or apply tc
| Prof Heating, at the Academy.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-12-13
ERsONAI-TIcKNoR & co.

7ERS ON e. CO.,
the celebrated clothiers, announce the
introduction of plan of ordering cloth
ing by letter, to which they call your
special attention. They will, on appli-
cation, send you their improved apd &C
curate rules for Self Measurement Illus
trated circular and Price list, with full
line of samples from their immense stock
of Cloths, Cassi1neres, &C., &C., thus en-
abling parties in any part of the country
to order clothing direct from their house,
with the certainty of receiving garments
of the very latest style and most perfect
fit attainable.
Goods ordered viii be sent by express
to be paid for on delivery, with the un'
derstanding that if not satisfactory they
can be returned at Ticknor's expense.
As is well known throughout the South
and West, they have for IL years Elk
CELLED in all departments of their
business, which is guarantee as to the
character of the goods they will send
out.
Your orders are solicited, and when in
st. Louis you are invited to call at the
extensive establishment of Tieknor q
Co., manufacturers and retailers of men
and boys Clothing and Furnishing goods,
COL and SOB North Fourth Street, St
Louis. Mo. Boys clothing specially.
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SECOND ANNUAL DISTRIBUT'N.
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Ranging in value from
SO to $4,000 GIVEN AWAY
To the Subscribers of
Ou1. Fireside Friend.

Euery Subscriber is sure of one pre-
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,ckalsce of recetcing Cash Premium, or
a Piano, Organ, Watch, Seeing Ma
chine, etc., etc.
First Grand Cash Premium $4,000 !!
OUR PRESIDE FRIEND.-Eight pages,
large size, illustrated, the family weekly, is
in it's third volume and has attained the lar
gest circulation of any paper in the West.
Its success enables the proprietors to furnish
the best, most desirable and most useful
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money can buy, and to make it home week
ly, suited to the wants of every family. Sub
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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-12-13
TIME sCHErSCE OF HEALTI
Vol. Second, Commencing Jan. 1873.

The Science of Health havi
been sustained beyond our most sangui
expectations, we are prepared with additios
al facilities for making the ensuing Foiun
mand for an honest and independent exp.
nent of the Hygiene System. We shall pub
lish--
Popular Physiology, fully Illus
trated, complete explanation OF the sfruct
ures and functions of the human system.
Affections of the Eye ANA Ear.
with hundreds of illustrations, embracing
the whole range of medical and surgical di&-
eases of these organs.
All Medical Systems, giving his
tory of all the medical theories that have
prevailed in all ages of the world.
Domestic Economy, Household Al
fairs, HYGIENE Cooking, the Selection amt
Preservation of Food, etc.
The Economy of Health. Only
those who have investigated the subject can
he aware of the enormous waste caused nv
sickness aud unhygienie living. by adopting
the HYGIENE system, the people OF the Unit
ed States would save annually more than
one thousand millions of dollars. Does thiH
statement seem extravaganza STATISTIC"
more than justify it. AZ we shall prove
'FERe Labor Problem, Correct haii-
it's of living viii ensure the laborer Health
| and Strength, enable him to accumulate his
! earnings, and become pecuniarlly indepeh
| dent.
Health is Happiness. Above 81
monetary considerations, however. II that OF
| a sound MUD in a sound body. Health re-
| form is the base of all reform.
| Terms. 81 year in advance; single
number, 20 cents; ten copies, SIS, and ali
extra copy to agent. A New Volume begins
| with the Januarynumber.
premissmas. Besides Club Rates. we
are offering liberal premiums. a list of which
will be sent on application. LOCAL AGEsT'
| wanted everywhere, and cash commission
given. Send 2. O. Order or Registered Let
ter. Address all Letters to
SAMUEL r. WELLS, iaubiisher,
3e9 Broadway New York
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-12-13


PERSONAL. NJ. JEFF. Thomp-
son, chief State Engineer, arrived
here to-day in his favorite water craft,
skiff, accompanied by his son, Boil
war Thompson, Esq, and Messrs.
VanPelt and Darton, attaches of the
Board. of Leyee Engineers. These
gentlemen have travelled from the
mouth of Red River here in their
small boat, stopping at all the broken
levees along the way and stalking off
the work in readiness for the contrac-
tors. Tomorrow morning they will
visit the Smoke Bend break two miles
above town, and after preparing this
work for the builders the General and
Mr.. barton will return to New Orleans
by the cars, while Messrs. VanPelt
and Thompson, Jr., will proceed in
the skiff and stake off all the broken
levees between this place and the city.
The many friends of that extremely
good looking and genial young man,
A. A. Lusk, Esq, were pleasantly sur
prised at his appearance in town to-
day. Mr.. Lusk passed safely through
the terrible Shreveport epidemic and
rendered valuable services as nurse
for the sick, and seemgnon the.worse
for wear. He is about to establish
himself in the lumber business in New
Orleans, and we, in common with his
numerous friends and acquaintainces
here, hope he may meet with. the. best
success in his new venture. Mr.. Lusk
viii return to New Orleans tomorrow,
but will run up occasionally here
after to see the folks, who will always
give him hearty welcome.
We were gratifed the other day by
a visit from our good friend r. II.
Bloomfield, Esq, of st. James parish,
who came to town with his fair bride
on brief visit. Mr.. Bloomfield is a
contractor for the ditching of planta-
lions and will perform all contracts
with dispatch and in q satisfactory
manner. His pest-office address is
| St. james p. o., La.
Hon. Geo. B. Loud returned to
Plaquemine Sunday afternoon on the
steamer St. John.
/ E. P. Hayward, Esq, who spent
several months in our town this year,
is employed in the house of Messrs
Stacey & Poland, commission mer-
chants, Shreveport, La, and his
friends will be gratifed to know thai
no is doing well and enjoying good
health.
4 C. F. Smith, Esq; contradict
through the Leader the rumor that HI
intended to remove from Donaldson
vile.
i Treasurer Kline and his estimabl'
lady are happy IN the arrival of Wet
bit of humanity that will wear pant
when it gets large enough.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-12-13

His honor Mayor Claverie met with
such good success as sugar planter
that he has decided to give up mer-
camille business and devote himself
wholly to the culture of sugar cane.
His store on Mississippi street will be
closed next week. We wish him the
same fortune with future crops that
he met with this season.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-12-13

On Friday, January End, the Town
Treasurer will offer for sale at public
auction, to the highest bidder, for
cash, the farm of the Mississippi river
ferry and the Market House and
Wharf for the year 1874, The sale
win be made at the Court House at
10 o'clock A. M.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-12-13

The photographers are doing q fine
business at their tent on Crescent
Place, and will remain with US several
weeks if the public continues to give
such liberal patronage. Among other
fine pieces of work they have done
since their sejourn here, is a picture
of the first nine of the Burnside Base
Ball Club, which is now exposed te
view in a large frame, and is univer,
sally acknowledged by visitors to be
fine likeness. photographs of the
large picture will be furnished TO the
members of the club at one dollar
each.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-12-13
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.
TTME TABLE n. O., IL. 8 I. Z. ]
LOUISIANA DIVISION.

nail, Passenger and Freight Train con-
Sined-Leayes New Orleans at S:i5 A. NJ;
Arrives in Donaldsonville at 1890 T. NJ
Returning Sundays excepted, Leaves Don Don
sIdsonTiIIe at lis r. NJ; Arrives in New
Orleans ut p. N.
Sunday Passenger 1rain-Leaves new nj,
iea,ls as above, arriving in DonaldsonFhie
at l2M.
Returning, Leaves Donaldsonville as 2;S ~ r
n. Arrives in New Orleans at o;5o Z. M
trains stop ut all way stations
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-12-13

A grand bali will be given at the
d. C. B. Hall Saturday evening
the 20th inst. An invitation to at
tend has been received, for which we
return thanks.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-12-13

Some excitement was caused at the
Court Hoase last Sunday by the es-
cape of prisoner who was sentenced
to six months Imprisonment in the
penitentiary at the last term of the
District Court. The fellow scaled
the fence around the Jail yard and
ran down the Bayou Lafourche road
to the Maginnis plantation, which he
crossed and entered the woods. After
diligeDt search Sunday night, the
prisoner was discovered and captured
by the Jailor, VIM. Kenner, and re-
turned to duranee vile.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-12-13

We understand that some one with
about as much knowledge of law as
hog has of holidays is giving it as his
opinion that the seizures of property
made by the Tax Collector are not val
id and no legal sale can be made
Hereunder. We merely repeat our
warning to those who may bedisposed
to listen to such nonsense the
taxes are not fully paid on all prop
erty seized, the same will be peremp-
torily sold and the parties purchasing
will be put in possession by the Sher-
if. The prime reason why taxes are
80 burdensome upon the people who
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-12-13

Wilkinson has on hand q very COM
plete stock of pictures of various
kinds--ohromos, Autographs, etc.,
which are sold on such low rates that
al can afford to purchase some to
beautify their homes with. Call and
examine the,pictures.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-12-13

Mr. Henry Cook advertises desir-
able building for rent by advertise
ment in another column. For par
ticulars apply to Morris Marks, ESQ.,
District Attorney.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-12-13

Parties whose property has been
seized for taxes are flocking to the
Collectors Office daily to save their
possessions from being sold by squar-
ing IN the amounts due State and par
fsh.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-12-13

SCHOOL OF ARr.-St. Joseph Aead-
emy.-At this institution drawing and
painting are taught, French, German
and Latin classes are organized.
No extra charge.
Apply to NJ. Keating, principal.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-12-13

We call attention to the new adj
yertisement of Mr.. John +. Park,
matchmaker and ieweller. Mr.. Parks
reputation for proficiency in his bus
mess is widespread and needs no in
dorsement from us.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-12-13

Roth the steamers Henry Tete and
Lizzie Hopkins are now navigating
Bayou Lafonrche, the Tete having
made her first trip down that stream
Yesterday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-12-13

Mr.. Jew. Richardson has hand
ad ma the names of ten new subscrib-
ers from the first ward. Can't some
more of our friends follow this good
example Thanks, Billie.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-12-13
send rs cts. for tIae
ADVERTISERS GAZETTE,

A book of la pages, showing how, when ana
where TO advertise, and containing a llst OF
nearly 5000 new spapers. with much other ir-
formation of interest to advertisers. Address
GEO. p. ROWEIL & CO, Publishers u
Park Row New ORR.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-12-13

In consequence of the anticipated
WAR WITH SPAIN
the prices of buggies at Marx Israels
emporium have been reduced to mere
" nominal figures, and nearly every
man can now afford to have a turn
out of his own. Any description OF
vehicle desired can be furnished, and
a visit to Israel's will convince any
one that no such inducements to pur-
chase have ever before been offered
here.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-12-13
Parish of Ascension.

Pierre Landry,
ruaoa John A. Cheevers,
Parish ,,sv Frederick Duffel,
Faflsa g Ell tba Canrt. John d. Cantey,
Clerk "a 'D0 Charles Gecks,
keeoroe, Frederick Fobb,
SeereGS, Christian Kline,
Ireas Gu,Iart.r L. E. Bentley,
Tax q. Soli0e Aaron Hill,
SnerlnL, ..;.;,n NJ. McGalliard,
jan ny 9e..r,aI Ascension Leader.
Ir,ops-Henry Cook, President /;
foLi 1sna,,d Edward Cantey, Hillary
Rice, Henry Heyman.
Ynnn or SCHOOL DIRECToRs.r-Plerre
boAAp p.as;dsnt. Rodolphe Braud, Seefe-
Aanary r.a"s,,rar. e. Fl. Hill. Charles n.
tary anu Iaanh Warner. jackson Starks, L. e.
VA~4iey,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-12-13
SANDFORD,S
LIVER INVIGORAT TO r.

A purely vegetable cathartic and tonic, for
Dyspepsia, Constipation, Debility, Sick Head
ache, Bilious Attacks, and all arrangements
of Liver, Stomach and Bowels. Ask your
druggist for it. BcsgGre of limitations.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-12-13

The Sunday passenger train wall
leave this place hereafter at 2 T. NJ
iustead of 2:30 "a heretofore.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-12-13

In timea like these that dealers
:, .o.l lewail the condition of the
poorlv sheltered and raise the price of
fI,Hl.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-12-13

PARISH CoURT.-Judge Cheeyers
opened Court Wednesday, bat there
was very little business on hand. The
evidence in the case of State us. Mar
garet Parker, charged with assault
and battery was adduced and the
District Attorney entered nolle pros
equi. One or two other minor mat
tiers were called up and disposed of,
when court adjourned until Saturday,
December Goth.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-12-13
D0NALDs0NVTLLE, LA.
Saturday, December 13, 1873.
LOCAL JoTTINGs.

If yen want good sewing machine
go to Marx Israel's and buy the Gro
ver & Baker.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-12-13

pay their dues regularly, is that Col
lectors have during the past two
years, allowed vast army of tielin-
quents to accumulate upon the rolls.
The present administration of the
State Government is determined to
correct this evil by q vigorous prose-
eution of these delinquents, and all
good citizens win rejoice thereat.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-12-13
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL
ADVERTISING AGENCY

OF WASHINGTON, d. z.
Advertisements inserted in papers
every section of the country
EE Rates io,cer than those of any other ages
Ia the United States.
Advertisers viii consult their own b.
interest by addressing
PENNYWITT, BENNETT & CO.,
Box 345, Washington, ID. c.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-12-13

Business is brisk with our Donald
sonville merchants. Country people
flock to town with their pockets full
of filthy luere and invest in all man
ner of merchandise with a reckless
disregard of the cost that makes the
heart of the storekeeper sing for joy.
The contemplation of this spectacle
is exhilirating after such dull sum-
mer as we have just passed through.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-12-13

A FIRE COMPANY AT LAsT.-After
months spent in talking about It,
some energetic spirits have combined
together aud organized a FIRE conf
pany under the euphonious and APP
propriate title of Phoenix No. /. A
meeting was held for this purpose In
the School-house on Railroad Avenue,
last Monday evening, the proceedings
of which are published in another col
umn. Another meeting will be held
this evening at which additional off,
GERS will be elected, the organization
completed and steps inaugurated
to procure an engine. The new ven
ture should receive the encourage
ment and assistance of every mer-
chant and citizen of the town, as the
existence of a fire company will bt
an advantage to all directly or indi-
rectly interested in the preservation
of property and the reduction OF thu
present exorbitant rates of insurance
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-12-13
ADVERTIsEME rs.
ToHN S. DUNHAM's
YEAST POWDERS

for PURITY and STRENGTH are IN
EQUALLED. All housekeepers who use
them like them. Try them Your grocer
has them! Sold by all Wholesale Grocers
in New Orleans.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-12-13

INVENTORS and others interested ia
Il PATENT BUSINESS should address
Edison Bros, Patent Lawyers and S',-
icitors, 459 9TH ST., WASHINGTON, ID. e., fer
Adricc aud Circular.
If we report an invention patentable wc
are willing to wait for our fee until o patent
is allowed.
Letter from Hon. D. P. HOLLOWAY, for
mer Commissioner of Patents, dated Wash-
ington, March 80, 1868:
u cheerfuliy commend to all persons who
may have business IN the Patent Once the
firm of Edison Bros. as gentlemen of prompt
business habits, and in every respect worthy
of confidence
AZ concur in the above.r-T. C. THEAKER,
late Com. Pats.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-12-13
sauenth Senatorial District.

fComprising the parishes OF AseehsAen ana
St. James,
-. senator. George E. Bovee.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-12-13
ARTIFICIAL DIRECTORY.
rnurth Judicial District.

,r,..-,,,.;s;,,o the marshes of Ascension, St.
& Jobn the Baptist and st. Charles.
-e.-.-;.+ Iudge Othello j. Flagg,
DisIo.. htterne,. Morris Marks.