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cUCCEss4oN SALE.
State afl.ouisianss.

Parish Court-Parish of Ascension.
SUCC ESSTON OF l4NETTE BR.1 I'D,
WIDOW OF WILLIAM HATKIASON.
( BY virtue of decree of sale to me direct
ed by the hon orable, the above named court,
in the matter of the above entitled success
sion, and bearing date the 18th OF May,
1874 will offer at public sale, at the Court
House of the parish of Ascension, in the
town of Donaldsonville, in said parish, on
Tuesday the Twenty third day of
June, 1874,
at eleven o'clock A. NJ, the following de-
seribed property belonging to the sueces-
sion of Manette Braud, widow of William
Hutchinson viz:
A certain LOT of ground, situated in the
town of DonaldsonviAe and designated ON
the plan of said town, as lot number two,
fronting ON Lessard street, bounded on one
side by lot number three, on the other side
by lot number one, and in the rear by lot
number seventy-one.
Terms and Conditions
Cash in United States Treasury notes.
ERNEST PEDESCLAUX,
Auctioneer.
Parish of Ascension, May 23rd, 1874.
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PRocEssIoN.-Sunday being the last
day of May a grand procession OF all
members of the Catholic Church filed
around that edifce in honor of the
Virgin Mary. The st. Cecille band
was in attendance and added to the
attractiveness of the sight by playing
numerous choice airs. Numbers OF
children took part iii the parade,
carrying wreaths which they after
wards deposited on the shrine of the
virgin. The "Children of Mary" all
lovely girls, robed in spotless white,
took the lead, then followed the band
and then various members of the con-
gregation, conspicuous among whom
was the tall and dignifed figure OF
Rev. Father Coupons.
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SUCCESSION SALE.
State of LOuisiana.
Parish Court-Parish of Ascension.
SUCCESSION OF DELPHINE
landry, WIDOW OF
ynUTS R0lfAV
& n NNNFA0N
H. COHEN,
Secretary.

SUCCESSION OF DELPHINE
LANDRY, WIDOW OF
LOUIS ROMAN.
By virtue of decree of sale to me direct
ed by the honorable, the above named court,
in the matter of the above entitled Sue
cession, and bearing date the 18th OF May,
1874 l will offer at public sale at the Court
House of the parish of Ascension, in the
town of Donaldsonville, in said parish, on
Tuesday the Twenty third day of
June, 1874.
AT eleven o'clock A. NJ, the following de-
seribed property belonging to the success
sion of Delphine Landry, widow OF Louis
Roman; viz:
A certain LOT of ground, situated in the
town of Dopaldsonville, and designated on
the plan of said town as lot number one,
fronting on Lessard street, bounded on one
side by lot number two, on the other SIDE
bY lot designated on said plan as lot num-
Der -, and forming the corner OF Les
sard and Mississippi streets, and in the rear
by lot number seventy.
Terms and Conditions:
Cash in United States Treasury notes
= ERNEST PEDESCLAUX,
Auctioneer.
Parish of Ascension, May 23rd, 1874.
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PROCEEDINGS OF JOINT COM
MITTEE ON CONFERENCE.


The joint committees on conference of the
Parishes of Ascension and st James met III
the town of Donaldsonville on Saturday I'D,
of May, 1874, Mr.. G. II. Hill was elected
chairman and II. Cohen Secretary.
The credentials were handed in and the
following persons were properly admitted,
viz
Ascension, G. H. Hill, A. Knight and v.
Gabrielle.
St. James, R. Sims, H. L, Tureaud and '.
Dickinson.
On calling the roll Mr.. Tureaud was alb
sent, Mr.. NJ. T. jackson presented written
proxy from Mr. Tureaud and was admitted.
After some discussion the following was
agreed upon and adopted, viz:
Ist. That the Senatorial Convention shall
be held at the Courthouse III the Town OF
Donaidsonyille
End. That the said ConventionH hall meet
on saturday Doth day of June ga, at II
O'clock NJ.
On motion the proceedings wee ordered
published in the Republican jouraals. OF the
| District.
| On motion the committees adjourned sine
die. G. H. HILL,
| Attest: PRESIDENT.
H. COHEN,
Secretary.
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Last Monday night the Ascension
Hook & Ladder Company held their
regular monthly meeting. A great
deal of important business was trans
acted, and a subscription taken up
among the members to assist in pur-
chasing truck, etc. One hundred dol
lars was raised.
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delicious T!

FIRE.-Some person whose ma
licious propensities snrpass his moral
qualities, threw our peaceful village
into a state of alarm last Thursday
night by setting fire to an isolated
out building in the rear of town. All
of the Donaldsonville fire department
turned out, but finding the house only
measured three feet by two, they con-
cluded to let it burn and not to inter-
fere with it's process Of cremation.
The destroyed edifiee is necessary to
every dwelling house, but the prop
erty' to which it is attached is now
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Mr.. Alfred Esnault killed a beaver
in the Mississippi river short dis
lance below town few days ago.
The rodent was on his way to the
mouth of the river to assist the sea
captains in dammiag the passes. Mr..
Esnault said he would be d if he
should, and the beaver died.
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John Link has a bar-keeper who
can beat any man in the country
making mint juleps, except us. 1t at
fords us great pleasure to say we are
unsurpassed in the connection of that
lueious liquid. 1t is only on rare oc-
casions, however, that we call in
play this peculiar talent.
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DONALDs0NVILLE, la,
Saturday, June, 8 1874.

Y~ During my temporary absence Tue
- a,,rtm.nt Of the CHIEF will be under
-. o,,trol of Tom. III. Franklin, Esq, who
has kindly consented to take charge OF the
..,,o All articles of a political nature ap
pearng in the CHIEF will be written either
by myself or persons having special author
;-at;,n from, me and Mr.. Franklin will i'll
no wise be responsible for the sentiments
therein contained.
l.. E. BENTLEY,
p.:...or OoS.1nsoSyILIE CHIEF,
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The building of Mr.. C. W. Rose,
corner of Railroad Avenue and her
vile street, is rapidly progressing to-
wards completion. Judging from the
look of the frame it will be a very
fine edifce, and its location is such
as to make it, when completed, q
very desirable residence.
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Numerous nervous old ladies and
timorous aged gentlemen were thrown
in a state of exquisite terror last
week by the report that the famous
burglar, Pierre Berth, was in our viii
lage. All of the town cOnstables
were ont in arms, aud poor Berlin
would have met with a warm recep-
ton had he set his foot on Donald
sonville soil.
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The Sunday School picnic given
last Saturday, proved to be a very
pleasant affair indeed. Every one
enjoyed themselves thoroughly, and
none more than the children. In the
evening, after the return of the pic
nickers, little dance was given at
the residence of Mr.. Dodge on Lessard
street, and the grown folks had an
opportunity to enjoy themselves by
waltzing, galloping and polkaing to
the music of the violin.
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The Silver Cornet Band has been
practicing this week in order to pre-
pare themselves for the grand process
sion tomorrow, in which they VIII
take part.
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A veuno eentleman informed us
the other day that after getting on Il
spree, his pants were SO t,ght he
could not pull them Oh.
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The sugar house on the plantation
of DIR. j. c.. Legare in this parish,
was burned one day this week. We
have been unable to obtain the par
ticulars of the origin of the fire, but
are informed it is supposed to be the
work of an incendiary. DR.. Legare
has.only owned this place few years
and the loss of this building will be
sorely felt by him.
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The town council has donated 5000
70 +ha Ascension Hook s. Ladder
,-omnanx to assist in purchasing a
truck and other equipments. A very
good move we belong to the HOOK
g. Ladder Company ourselves.
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NJ r Hehert. Deputy Tax Col
,ector il busflv engaged in taking
tho assessment of this parish. 1t is
,rettv bat work and Hebert often
meets with acarm welcome, but he
thinks he will survive it.
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Tho nroceeds of the entertainment
given on the Goth of May for the ben
eft Of tbe inundated was 1926 so,
,vh;eb amount has been forwarded to
Mayor Wilt of New Orleans.
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BOARD OF ALDERMEN.
TIME. TABLE N. O., M. & 7. R. b.,

y,,..a.,,.,. 1,.a;,,-I,e caves New Or
leans at A. NJ; Arrives IN Donaldson
Vile at l2:I5 P. NJ.
r..,, SUNDAYS cxeentedl, Leaves Don
AeI I1an4 s;tle at liz p. NJ; Arrives in New
Orleans at p. NJ.
Sunday Passenger Traiaa--Leavea New o VI
leans as above, arriving III DonaidsonSiiie
at I2 NJ.
D.. I..res DenaldsonvilIe at 2 p.
~ - in New Orleans at $50 Z. NJ
E..;,bt g,oin eoek ,rog crery other day.
Trains stop at all way stations.
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On the second Sunday in June
there will be a. grand baptism at the
Nazerene Baptist Church in this
place. A number Of candidates VIII
be present and the ceremony is likely
to be very imposing one.
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During the last week various por-
tons of orr parish have been visited
by slight showers. The clerk of the
weather used his watering pot with
a very partial hand, and some plan
tations received quite a refreshing
sprinkle, whilst those in the imme-
date vicinity were allowed to suffer
from drought. The cane crop on
most of the places is in very -four
ishing condition, but the corn has
been greatly injured by the contin-
uous dry weather.
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NEW ADVERTIsEMEETs.
Notice.

MASS MEETING of the tax payers of
"A this parish is hereby called to meet at
the Court House, in the town of Donaldson
vile, ON Saturday, June 18th, at Ii O'Clock
A. NJ, for the purpose of taking in consider
alton the importance of the signing OF the
Parish Funding Bill by the Governor.
PIERRE LANDRY.
President of the Police Jury.
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unoccupied, and consequently its
loss will not be severely felt by any
save those who do not possess a
mansion of their own.
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Tba poljae JURY have ordered the
Collector to levy and collect the par
isb taxes Immediately. They have
also ordered the collection of special
tax of $4,000.
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Saturday and Sunday, the 9th and
9TH insts., the ST. Joseph Brass Band
will give fair for their benefit. The
band first intended holding their fair
on the 25th and 26th of April, but
postponed it until the present time
owing to the high water and danger
of overflow then existing. We trust
their efforts will meet with the pecu-
uiary success anticipated.
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The Police Jury did a lot of work
at their last meeting. Read the pro-
ceedings in this weeks issue.
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LET ALL THE PEOPLE READ An
nouncemeBt Extraordinary 1T is
we'll known fact that the great panic
in financial circles last winter, fol-
lowed by the poor sale OF VERY ordi-
nary cotton and sugar crop, have pro-
duced a great demand for ready cash
among the merchants generally and
especially those who furnished plant
ers with provisions and stores neces-
sary for carrying on their places. To
this latter class our largest merchant,
Mr.. MARX ISRAEL, has proven no ex-
eeption, nor does he seek to conceal
the fact. On the contrary, he wishes
his friends and the public generally to
know that he is in urgent need of
CASH
TO carry on his extensive business, to
obtain which he has marked his mag
nificent stock of goods down to the
lowest possible figures, offering in
ducements to cash purchasers never
excelled for their liberality in the an
nails of Dona1dsonyille mercantile his
tory. This announcement is no adj
vertising dodge, but plain, matter
of-fact business notice, and those who
visit Mr.. Israel's large establishment
and price his goods will be assured O
he truth whereof we speak.
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School OF ART.-St. Joseph Aedd-
emg.-At this institution drawing and
painting are taught, French, German
and Latin classes are organized.
No extra charge.
Apply to NJ. Heating, principal.
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Doetors and juveniles are berrying.

Coo the notice of a grand mass
meeting in another column.
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Saturday the Sixth day of June,
1874

between the hours of IL o'clock A.. NJ, and
| O'Clock F. NJ, the following described
property, t0-wlt
a certain SUGAR PLANTATION COM
posed of the following tracts of land, VIZ ::
A certain TRACT of land situated IN the
narish of Ascension, on the right bank OF
The Mississippi river, about one league above
the town of Donaldsonyille, measuring hye
f5l arpents and twenty-five (25l tolses front
an said river, more or less, and eighty toOl
arpents in depth bounded. above by lands
formerly belonging to Trasimond Landry,
| now to Gen. Thomas, and below by the
| tract hereinafter described.
A certain TRACT of land situated III the
narish of Ascension, on the right bank OF
| the Mississippi river, at one league above
| the entrance of the Bayou Lafourehe, meas
nrinp five Isl arpents and fifteen u.s. toises
more or less, front on said river by sixty
seven (67) ;srpents in depth, Including tht
first and second eoneesslonsl the ilhes open
ing so as to give to the said tract SIX nun
dred and eighteen (6I8l superficial arpents
bounded above by the tract first above de
scribed, and below by lands OF Metal
| brothers together with all the buildings ant
improvements upon the said tracts and there
INTO appertaining.
Together with the following moveaDl
property thereto attached and making par
of said plantation, viz: Forty-tlTe 40
mules, eight tSl wagons, three 81 carts, six
teen (lGj two-horse plows, three t3) tou1
horse plows, one ~ six-horse pillow, one q
stubble digger, seven ~ horses, one lot
cultivators. old plows, harness, sllavers AM
hoes, twenty-three (23l sheep and lot Q
Lambs three 81 cows, four l4l calves, on
a. moving machine, one IL lot harness. IN
whole to be sold i'll block.
Terms and Conditions:
Cash, in United States Treasury otes.
AARON HILL, Sheriff.
Sheriff's Office, parish of Ascension, Ma
1874
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Proceedings of the Police Jury
Parish Of Ascension.
REGULAR MEETING.
CoURT-HoUsE, June l, 1874,


The Police Jury met this LIST day OF june
1874, at IL o'clock NJ.
Members presentation. 7 Landry, presl-
dent: Messrs. j. B. Hebert, III. Heyman,
Louis Leblanc and Hillery Rice.
On motion of Mr. j. B. Hebert the read
ing of the minutes of the last meeting was
dispensed with, and they were approved.
The following report was read and APP
proved
To the President aud members of the Police
Jury of the Parish of Ascension:
GENTLEMEN.-We the undersigned COM
mittee appointed by your honorable body
to ascertain the names of the persons whose
crops have been totally destroyed by the
overflow in the Bruly Sacramento, III this
parish, beg leave to report that the crops OF
the following persons i'll said Bruly Sacre-
mento have been totally destroyed by the
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Get your clothing at Marx lsraePs
emporium, where durable goods are
sold at low prices.
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TREAsUREEs's REPORT.

TREAsURER's OFFICE,
Parish of Ascension,
June lst, 1874. }
Nov. Is, 1873, balance in Treasllry,S 81 IS
BY amounts received from all
sources to date. 5o,obf 81 ;
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present overflow
Eboyin Joseph Leblanc Desire
Hernandaz Esteye AlbareZ Perique
Alharez Yastien Rodriguez Raphael
Barrientes Joseph Alenan Joseph
Falcon Cbristophe Rickerson Henry
piaisentia Eugene Gregoire Dufossat
Duncan Austin Acosta Mathlas
Ruiz Manuel Wild Acosta Inns
Ruiz Antoine Monticino Francis
Medina Antoine Morales John
Corho Francis Ramirez SilyeStre
Leblanc Joseph Ourso ANTOINE
Duras r Wild Curse Francis
Monticino Manuel Corbo Antoine
Rodriguez Matthias Dies Mack
Gonzales Joseph Ayraud oscar hrs
Denoux Henry MofaleZ Joseph
Iemann Jacob Molere Charles
Perera Andri Wild
Ascension. May 30th, 1874, water falling
yery slow inches in ten days
Respectfully submitted,
ISioned1 HENRY COOK, Chairman
LOUIS LEBLANC.
The following report was read and receiv-
ed:
To the honorable President and members OF
the Police Jury of the Parish of Aseen-
sion:
| We the undersigned committee appointed
| by your honorable body to inquire into the
condition of the overfowed tax payers of
the 7th and 9Th wards of this parish and re-
port thereon at your June session, would re-
spectfully ask of your honorable body a
/ delay of i've or six weeks to make said re-
port.
lSicnedl j. B. HEBERT,
S. BORMAN,
ID. LEBLANC,
On motion of Henry Heyman
ReSoired, That the delay asked for by
said committee be granted.
The following report was read and re
eeived:
To the honorable President and Members
| OF the Police Jury of the parish of AS
| cension:
MISUNDERSTANDING referred to me sec
ton 1912 Rays Revised Statutes 1870, To-
parish is liable for the pay of witnesses sun
my opinion on the point as to whether thu
moned to testify on preliminary exainina
tons before committing magi strates, unde
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Mr.. Dodge of the Delavallade Ice
House. sent us around a huge hunk
of ice last Wednesday. We had
nice pitcher of cold water in the
morning and a fine mint julep In the
evening. The water was good but
the julep was better. We borrowed
a couple of straws, spliced them to-
gether, tilted back our easy chair and
proceeded to slowly suck the deli
cious beverage, 1--WE mean the julepl
forgetful of the dearth of locals, re-
CARELESS of the press of work and OBJ
livious to the clamor of tax payers at
the collectors Office next door. Oh
delicious
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The man who has the old engine
across tile bayou in charge, fred her
up the other evening, doubtless in
tending to take little car ride. Mr..
Joseph Hughes, the station master,
could not see it that way, however,
aud promptly forbade the agile cove
from doing any thing of the kind. The
engine is in a miserable condition,
and not at all fit to be used. Had
Mr.. Hughes not interfered there
would doubtless have been an ex-
plosion.
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Seventh Senatorial District.

[Comprising the parishes Of ASCENSION and
st. james,
State Senator. ..... George 81 Boyee.
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q HERIFF'S SALE.
State Of H4ouisiana.
Fourth judicial District Court in and
for the Parish of Ascension.
A ROCHERE4 q d CO.,
as. No. 1875.
. u n

RICHARD McCtALL,
Testaplentary Executor Of Richard Mccall,
tteeedsed.
By virtue of, and in obedience to 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
dav of April eighteen hundred and seventy
four, and to me directed i'll the above en-
titled and numbered suit, have seized and
will proceed to sell at public anetion, to the
highest and last bidder, at the door OF the
Court House of the parish of Ascension, IN
the town of Donaldsonville, on
Saturday the Sixth day of June,
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LOCAL JOTTINGS.

Proprietor DosALDsosvILLE CHIF
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. HERIFF's SALE.

Parish of Ascension, May a3rd, 1874.