The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-03-22

of success or defeat. l@.-
Among our advertisements will be
found the card of Messrs. r. N. g. VIM.
Sims, who have formed copartner-
ship for the practice of law, and have
established themselves in the Office
heretofore occupied by Mr.. r. N. Sims,
opposite the Court House., The Mes
Sis. Sims will undoubtedly secure a
large share of the patronage of those
having legal business to transact, for
they possess both the ability and ex-
perience necessary to success in their
profession.
The river is certainly not rising, but
on the contrary displays n tendency
to recede from it's presented elevated
stage, SO to speak,. There has been u
marked diminution in the quantity of
drift wood floating down past here,
which indicates a decline of the river
and its tributaries al owe here. It is
the general impression that there will
be no very great rise of the Mississip-
pi this year, but this should not deter
residents along the coast from taking
the most rigorous measures to prevent
overflow, by Strengthening all weak
points III the levees.
The heaviest rain storm of the sea
son took place last, Wednesday. The
gates Of Heaven seemed opened as
wide as their hinges would permit,
and the way Adams ale poured down
OH us was wonderful to contemplate.
The street cutters were all filled to
Overlooking, while in many places the
banquettes and the streets themselves
were completely covered with water.
A heavy wind accompanied the rain,
which blew down the centre-pole of
Johnson's circus tent, but we heard of
no other damage being caused by the
blow in this vicinity. For a day after
the rainfall, outdoor Professionalism
was an occupation to be avoided, but
under the drying influences of yester-
days sunshine and breeze the streets
and sidewalks became again quite pas
sable.
We hear nothing more in regard to
the organization of fire company in
Donaldsonville, but we hope the pro-
position has not been wholly aban-
doned. The exorbitant rates demand
ed for the insurance of Donaldsonyille
property against destruction by fire
should prove All incentive to our mer-
chants and real estate owners to push
forward the scheme of raising a fire
company. The gain in reduction of
insurance rates would soon recon-
pense them for the outlay necessary.
to procure an engine, build an engine
house and sink q number of wells
throughout the corporation to furnish
an abundant supply of water in case
of Il contlagration. We feel assured
the town authorities will lend all aid
In their power to the project, and no
good reason is apparent to us why the
matter should be delayed.
Johnson's circus company is still
here but has given no exhibition since
last Saturday evening, because Of the
nnpropitious weather that has pre-
vailed. A farewell performance will
be given tonight, after which the
troupe wilt leave for their proposed
trip down the coast, giving exhibit
tions on the way. Upon arriving at
New Orleans, they intend turning
"about face" and traversing the coast
again as far as Cairo. They will re-
turn to this place in about six weeks,
at which time the Lenten season will
have ended and the Catholics then be
at liberty to attend the show. We
hope the johnson company will have
a large crowd at their last exhibition,
to- night. Let all our town readers
attend and take the children. and our
word for it, both themselves and the
young folks will be pleased with the
little circus.