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PROCLAMATION.
STATE or LoUIs1AxA, }
Executive Department,
New Orleans, April 20, 1874.

New Orleans, April 90 1874.
To all State and parish officers in fhe over
flowed districts OF Loisisianis, and to the
citizens generally
The calamity which has so unexpectedly
Overtaken orr State when all Indications
pointed to speedy renewal Of agricultural
and commercial prosperity, calls Cor the
highest exercise of year judgment, for
bearanee and humanity.
The State government has done and il
doing all that its resources will allow to al
leyiate the sufferiIlgs of those who have been
reduced to destitution by the disastrous ere
vases in the lcyees Of our great rivers ant
by the foods consequent Upon the recent
heavy rain storms.
Reanisitians have been made by tile State
authorities and by our Representatives. in
Congress upon the genaral government for
immediate aid, and have reesenst0 believe
that the acquisitions thus made will be
promptly responded to.
The Mayor of New Orleans, tie president
of the Chamber Of Commerce, ana q well
chosen committee of distinguished eitizrsla
are doing all that can be done To send insmse
date assistance to those most in need of II.
and the appeals that have been made to tIse
great cities of the North, East and West
will doubtless, IN due time, bring gener-
Gus response.
In the meantime. let me enjoin upon Won
patience, forethoaght and confident selisnee
upon those who have undertaken to avert,
as far as possible. the evils which BOW
threaten you.
Supplies Of money, food and clOthlng will
be forwarded to you without one rlonIen4sa
unnecessary delay. To Neltd y0ar distresspd
population TO this city. already overeruwsiesl
with unemployed people, viii only esubur-
rass the efforts that are being nude for
your relief.
recommend that you organize in each
parish committee of trusted citizens who
viii undertake the proper Sistribntissl Of the
supplies sent. Forward the names Of tbs
committees 50 organized ii once TO the ures-
ident of the Chamber Of Commerce, to the
Mayor of New Orleans, to the chairman OF
the relief committee IL. N Marks Esa..I or
to myself. As far rs possible enable the IN,
borers of the inundated districts to make
their way to those parishes which are not
under water, where their labor is still needed
and Will meet just repayment. Relax no
efforts to diminish and r0Htrol the overflow.
| which now afiiicts You, and it may be that
| even out of this dire calamity acme good NAV
| come, through the attention Of the nation at
! large being 50 painfully concentrated upe1t
| the question of making the building and
maintenance of the leyees Of the Missiasippi
as also the preservation of q proper outlet
/ for the river, national work
Given under my hand. aad the seal Of the
! State hereto attached, this twentieth day of
! April, in the year of orr Lord eighteen han.
dred and seventy-feur. and sof the inde.sen.
| denee of the United States the ninety eighth.
WILLIAM P. KEI.L0Gu..
By the Governor:
r. Il DESLoNBR.
/ Secretary OF Slate,
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A BOLD BURGLARY.-Early last
Sunday morning the residence of Mr..
R. p. Landry, corner of Lessard and
Attakapas streets, was entered by
some unknown parties and number
of valuables stolen. Mr.. Landry in
forms lis that, between four and five
o'clock on the morning above NEIL
toned, he was awakened by the whis-
perings of two men in the yard right
near his window springing from his
bed and hastily drawing aside the
window curtains, he saw the two viii
lains jump the fence and make rap
idly down the street, but was unable
to recognize either one. Upon exam
lining the room he found that the ar
moir had been broken into, his watch,
shirt studs, small amount of money
and his clothes had all been carried
OFF by the thieves the clothes, how
ever, were afterwards found in the
yard. This is one of the boldest bur-
glaries that has ever come under our
notice, and all the circumstances go
to prove that the parties who COM
mitted the crime were well acquainted
with the interior of the building, and
had carefully laid their plans before
hand. The burglars effected an en-
trance by raising the sash,
and, as the bed is not more than two
feet from the window, passed right
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GHERIFF-S SALE.
G HERIFF.s SALE.
state ofI.ouisiana,
Fourth judicial District Court in and
for the Parish of Ascension.
Il ROCHEREIU d co,
rs. No 1875

for the Parish of Asccnsiol.
4 ROCHEREIUG co,
rs. No. 1875.
RICHARD MeC.iLL.
1estamentary Executor Of Richard Mccall
deceased
By virtue of and in obedience TO a writ of
seizure and sale issued by the honorable,
the Fourth Judicial District Court of the
State of Louisiana, in and for the Parish of
Ascension aforesaid bearing date the first
day of April, eighteen hundred and seventy
four, and to me directed in the above en-
titled and numbered suit. have seized and
will proceed to sell at public auction, to the
highest and last bidder, at the door of the
Court House of the parish of Ascension, III
the town Of Donaldsonyille, on
Saturday the Sixth day of June,
1874,
between the hours of Ii o'clock A. NJ, and
o'clock P. NJ, the following described
property, to-wit:
A certain SUGAR PLANTATION com
posed of the following tracts of land, viz
A certain TRACT of land situated in the
parish of Ascension, on the right bank OF
the Mississippi river, about one league above
the town of Donaldsonville, measuring five
t5l arpents and twenty-five PSI teises front
on said river, more or less, and eighty tsgl
arpents in depth bounded. above BY lands
formerly belonging to Trasiinond Landry,
now to Gen. Thomas, and below by the
tract hereinafter described.
A certain TRACT Of land situated IN the
parish of Ascension, on the right bank OF
the Mississippi river, at one league above
the entrance of the Bayou Lafourehe, meas
uring five t5) arpents and fifteen fl5l toises,
more or less, front on said river by sixty
seven t57I arpents in depth, Including the
first and second concessions) the lines open
ing so as TO give to the said tract six hun
dred and eighteen (6lSl superficial arpents
bounded above by the tract first above de-
scribed. and below by lands OF Mccall
brothers; together with all the buildings and
improvements upon the said tracts and there
unto appertaining.
Together with the following movable
property thereto attached and making part
of said plantation, viz: Forty-fiye f451
mules, eight lS) wagons, three i3) carts, six
teen fl6j two-horse plows, three III four
horse plows. one III sfx-horse pillow, one ~
stubble digger, seven "a horses, one lot OF
eultivators, old plows, harness, shavers and
hoes, twenty three (23l sheep and a lot of
lambs, three ~ cows, four (4) calves, one
Q) moving machine. one e. lot harness. The
whole to be sold in block.
Terms aud Conditions;
Cash, in United States Treasury Jtes.
AARON HILL, Sheriff.
Sheriff-s office, parish of Ascension, May
2nd, 1874.
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NnTIcEs nF THE PRESS.

The cyeriilcreasing circulation of this OK
cellent monthly proves it's continued adap-
tation TO popular desires and needs. In
deed, when We think into how many honles
it penctrates every month, we must consider
it as one of the educators As well as enter
tanners of the public miad, for its vast pop
ularity has been won By no appeal to stupid
prejutliccs or depfayed tastes. --B0ssen 6sote.
The character which this magazine pos
sesses for variety, enterprise, artistic wealth,
and literary culture that il has kept pace
with, if it has not led the times, should CAUSE
its conductors to regard it with justiiabis
complaccney. 1t also entities them to
great claim upon the public gratitude. the
MAGAzGSE has done good and not evil all the
days Of its life Br0okiyH Eagle,
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A pleasant little calico party was
given at the residence of Nh. Joseph
Bi!leisen, few nights ago, by his
agreeable wife, the name-sake of the
Phoenix fire engine. Some of our
towns most beauteous daughters
were present, and every one spent a
very happy evening, the lads and
lassies, in particular, thoroughly en-
.ioying themselves.
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Hook AND LADDER.-A meeting
was held at the Mayors Office, We'd
nesday night, for the purpose of or
ganizing Il hook and ladder company
in this town. Upon calling the roll
from the list of those who had signed
the call, thirty -four members were
found present. A temporary organi-
cation WAS had by electing c. Kline
President, and Tom. III. Franklin
Secretary. The president stated the
object of the meeting, and, on motion,
Il committee of three was appointed
to draft Il constitution and bylaws.
The president appointed on the
committee, Messrs. r. p. Landry, H.
H. Willers and Tom. H. Franklin.
The meeting then adjourned to re-
assemble at the Court House next
Wednesday. All the members pres
ent were active and energetic men
and seemed hopeful of success, and we
trust their hopes will be fulfilled. We
have already fire engine company
in town, and experience has shown
that hook and ladder organization
is o necessary auxiliary to it, and
when both associations are in good
working order, Donalsonville Will
have reason to feel proud of its fire
department
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We neglected to mention in the
account given in our last issue of the
repairing done to the Catholic church,
the name Of MIR. nj. d. Nolen who
superintended the work. afr. Nolen
is an experienced and efficient work
man, and enjoys the fullest confidence
of his employers, Messrs. Thibergr g.
Wilken.
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an old town, one of the oldest in the
State, but never, until last Sunday
has its streets witnessed fremen's
procession, and We are convinced that
were it to reach the size of London,
it will ever have occasion to remem-
Der with pride the pristine parade of
Phoenix No. /, the first fire company
ever organized in its midst.
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by the sleeping inmates of the ap-
partment. Mr.. Landry is a very light
sleeper, and it was certainly a kind
Providence which kept him from
awakening during the presence of the
robl ers n the room, toi they surely
would have murdered him in order to
make their escape.
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The generally quiet village of Don
aldsonville was startled last Monday
by the unannOuneed and unexpected
marriage of our old fellow townsman,
Thos. O'Mally, to Miss. Mary r. Burk,
formerly of Baton Rouge, and for
some time past goyerness in the
family of Mrs. A. Gingry in this place.
The bride is an intelligent, educated
and agreeable lady, and the groom a
well known and much respected gen.
tleman. The happy couple left on
the train for New Orleans imme-
diately after the performance of the
ceremony carrying with them the well
wishes of numerous friends and ac-
quaintances.
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TINE TABLE n. o., II. & 7. E. E..
JnIrISIANA DIVISION

D.;ys passsna,r Trai,-Leaves New Or
leans at 4. NJ; Arrives in Donaldson
vile at 1915 p. III.
Returninp fSundays excepted), Leaves Don
jacksonville at lis p. H.; Arrives in New
Orleans at ) p. M.
S,.n5au posseugcr Traia-IIeayes New Or
laans as above. arriving in Donaltisoavilie
at IL 81.
RETURNING Leaves Donaldsonyille at 9 p.
n. Arrives in New Orleans at $50 z. II
Fre;oht Train each tcay erery other day.
Trains stop at all way stations.
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TIREMEN's PARADE,

l.
ing of the Engine--The Dinner and
the Ball.
Sunday morning last old Sol arose
from his couch in the East, with q
bright and pleasing look upon his
face, and a beautiful day was antici-
pated by every one. About midday
the countenance of the old gentleman
clouded slightly, but as this was
probably caused by indigestion, it
rapidly cleared up after dinner, and
once more he smiled benignly upon
us all.
At half-past three in the evening
the sound of sweet music broke up
on the air, and the Phoenix boys fellin,
and started on their parade through
town. The procession was headed
by Mr.. b. Lemann, who acted as
Grand Marshal; he was followed by
the Donaldsonville Silver Cornet
band, who were directly in front of
the standard bearer, Mr.. Chas. Ober-
kamp, and the officers of the COM
pany, Mesars. II. 0. Maher, president;
Jno. A. Cheevers, vice president w.
G. Wilkinson, secretary; JOS. Hiss,
treasurer; then came the engine drawn
by the fire boys arrayed in their
new and tasty uniforms, consisting of
white shirts trimed with black, pat
ent leather belts, straw hats and black
pants, whilst OH either side walked
the foreman, Mr.. Jos. Billeisen, and
his assistants, Messrs. CRUDE and Icard.
Here We must pause to remark up
on the elegant manner in which the
engine was decorated. In front was
u lovely evergreen wreath with A
friend in need" the motto of the COM
pany, printed in gilt letters across
the center; the pump itself was sur
mounted with a beautiful boquet, and
the, brakes Hastily ornamented with
festoons Of cedar intermixed with
gay flowers. The appearance of
the little machine" reflects great
credit upon the ladies who exerted
themselves in decorating it, and ev-
licences rare and delicate taste, and
a keen appreciation of the beautiful
on their part. Miss Julia Chapman,
Miss and Mrs. Billeisen, Mrs. Wilkin-
son and the Misses Miller and Terrier
are the ladies, we believe, to whom
the fire company are indebted for
the lovely floral christening dress of
their pet.
Behind the engine came Mayor
Weinsekenek, followed by the menu
bers of the press, and than a long
row of vehicles containing invited
guests and spectators.
The procession followed the route
as published in the CHIEF, stopping
at the residence of Mr.. Marx Israel
to receive handsome wreath, which
was donated By that gentleman's fair
lady, and hating few moments to
take 10 Major Maurin, one of our old
est and most honored citizens, whom
they had chosen as Godfather for
their charge. Upon arriving at the
Public Square they were met by Miss
Marie Ferrier, the fair GOd-mother,
who looked surprisingly lovely upon
this occasion, and who presented the
"boys" with a magnificent wreath
and beautiful silk streamer, making
the following elegant and appropriate
little speech:
Gentlemen of Phoenix Fire Company No.
lit is with feelings of pride and grateful
acknowledgment that accept the honorable
position assigned to me, that Of God-mother
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CUecEssloN NOTICE.
state OF Louisiana,

StAGe Oh AOlAsAzaAks,
Parish of Ascension-Parish Court.
SUCCESSION or CASIAIR MARTIN.
Whereas, Louis Lefort, has petitioned to
the Parish Court, parish of Ascension, for
letters of administration to the above en-
titled Successor.
Notice is hereby given to all whom it may
concern, to show cause. ii any they have on
can, within ten days, why the prayer Of the
said petitioner should not be granted.
BY order of said Court.
In faith whereof witness my signature and
the seal of my Office Parish of Ascension,
IL. 81 Clerks Office, this the 18th day of
May, IN the year of our Lord, 1874
JNO. ID. CANTEY.
Clerk of said Court.
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DONALDs0NVILLE, LA,
Saturday, May 16, 1874.

~ During NV temporary absence the
local department uf the CHIEF viii be under
the eentrol of Tom. II. Franklin, Esq, who
has kindly consented to take charge OF the
sama. All articles of a political nature ap-
pearing in the CHIEF will he written either
by myself or persons having special author
ixatiou from me, and Mr.. Franklin will in
no wise he responsibIe for the sentiments
therein contained.
L. f. BENTLEY,
prnY,ris.fn,- DoS Al nSOSyIIIE CHIEF,
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We are under obligations to mail
agent johnson, for late papers. Mr..
johnson has been on the n. o. NJ. g.
r. II. r. for some time, and has gained
the friendship of many, and the re-
spect of all who are acquainted with
him.
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PERsoNAL.-Messrs. V. +. NJ. An
derson and Charles Span, both of St.
James, were in town few days ago and
meandered around in the direction of
the CHIEF Office. Both gentlemen
looked hearty and healthy, and their
visit was a very welcome one.
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S. H. Holt, Esq, gave a magic lam
tern exhibition at the Baptist Church
on Monday night, and one at the Meth
odist Church ON Wednesday night.
Both entertainments were attended
by small but appreciative audiences.
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The poultry yard of Mr.. b. Rybiski
was entered few nights ago by
some depraved lover of spring chick
ems, and a brace of the feathered in
mates hurried off to execution. The
rogues would probably have made a
larger haul, had they not been de-
teeted by the Waterman, Mr.. SOM
merville, ere they had time to greatly
diminish the number of Mr.. BIS egg
laying brigade. The high water has
caused considerable suffering all over
the country, but we know of no one
in this parish, who is so near starving
as to be compelled to depend upon
his neighbours hen roosts for his daily
repast. Better beg than steal, my
dear fellow, and if you are really
hard up, make known your condition
to the proper relief committee and
you will certainly be furnished with
the neeessaries of life.
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Corn, cane and planters are pining
for rain. A little water in ours
would not be disagreeable.
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A meeting of the Parish Executive
Committee, of Ascension Parish, will
be held at the d. f. CHURCH, corner
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The Donaldsonville tiremen took
out their engine last Wednesday in
order to test its capacity. After get
ting every thing in order, the men
went to work Oh the brakes and soon
had stream of water whizzing
through the air, not touching ground
until eighty-one feet from the nozzle.
Mr.. Billeisen's shop is now used for
an engine-house, but the company
intend to commence work next week
ON a building to be used expressly for
that purpose.
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This week the weather has been
beautiful.
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Approximate Estimate of Expenditures
Of the Parish Of Ascension for the
wear ending December 81, 1878:

Coroaer's fees .l3.......-.......... $500 Oh
Physicians, attending Coroner. 200 90
SheriffFs fees in criminal pros. 600 90
Clerk of Courts fees in erin. pros. 500 %
Justices OF Peace fees in .. 1000 90
Constables' +" - 900 90
District Attorneys % % 500 90
Witnesses - " 1000 90
Sheriffs fees, main. of prisoners 1000 90
Grand and Petit Jurors . 900 90
Salary of Secretary of Police jury, 300 90
Parish Treasurer 700 90
Salary and fees of Parrish Attorney, 500 90
% of Parish Printer. 4s0 90
g Jail Physician. 240 90
q I" Road Syndics. .-. 800 90
Per diem of members Police jury, 400 90
Public School Tax, Act 8, s. 3, II 2,612 IL
Election expenses -..-. I,4o0 90
Pauper's fund, Z IL, S2,743, X. s., 300 90
Contingent expenses. 500 90
Tax Collectors compensation. $500 90
Total, ..-.....-..... as. a3a y
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SCHOOL OF ART.-St. Joseph Head
cmg.-At this institution drawing and
painting are taught, French, German
and Latin classes are organized.
No extra charge.
Apply to M. Heating, principal.
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OF Houma and Claiborne strs., this
morning at 10 o'clock. The object of
this meeting is to appoint a Confer
ence Committee to meet one of a like
nature from St. James, with power to
designate the time aud place of hold
ing the Senatorial Convention for the
district composed of the said parishes.
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OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.
Fourth Judicial District,

comprising the parishes Of Ascension, St.
James, st. John the Baptist and st. Charles
District Judge. Othello ]. Flagg,
District Attorney, Morris Marks.
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PoLIcR JURoRs.-Pierre Landry, Presi-
dent; J. B. Hebert, Louis Leblanc, Henry
Heynan, Hillery Rice.
BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECToRs.-Pierre
Landry, President; Rodolphe Braud, Secre-
tary and Treasurer; G.. IL. Hill, Charles n.
Lewis, Jacob Warner, jackson Starks, l.. E.
KanflAr
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Seventh Senatorial District.

ICOmprising the parishes Of Ascension and
st. james,
State Senator, George E. Bovee.
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A good local paper deserves en-
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