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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1874-12-05
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and concluded to-languish. ~,


Jack Booker and another colored
man stand charged by Mr. Jean Car
bore, a citizen of Donaldsonville,
with robbing him Of five dollars, at
Mannfng's Point, below town, on
Monday evening, the 23rd ultimo.
Jack was in town the same evening
therobb+ry was committed, and being
identified by Mr.. Carbore was holly
pursued by Judge Cheevers, Mr.. Ry
biski and others, but made good his
escape. A warrant was issued for
his arrest, but he is yet non est come
atibus. " .
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ADVERTISEMENTS.
Proceedings Of the School Board
ofAscension Parish. 80
SPECIAL MEETING.

COURTHOUSE, Nov. 30th, 1874.
| Members present.. Landry, President
r. Braud, G. II. Hill, L. E. Bentley, A.
| Knight, Jacob Warner.
Absent-C. n. Lewis. as.
The minutes of the last meeting were read
and approved. ".t- =
Reports from each ward were given by the
| respective directors
First ward-Complaints were made by j.
Warner against teachers of this ward, and
Il committee of two, Messrs Bentley and
Warner, were appointed by the chair to visit
said schools and report to the president.
Second warl-This ward has from 20 to
80 children in attendance at the public
school, which is in good condition.
Third ward-This school is we'll kept and
attended. The teacher takes pains to ad
vance his pupils and has met with success
Fourth ward-Since the abolition Of the
Town Board the schools of the ward, two in
number, have been kept within the Corpor
alton. Both are in Furnishing condition.
There is no school in the lower part Of the
ward for want of school-housc, but arrange
ments will be made to secure one for next
year. ....,: 4. ...,r.s
Fifth ward-Thc average attendance at
the Hopeful Church school house is about
80 children. The school is progressing rap
idly, DIS is also the one kept in the Washing
ton schoolhouse at the upper end Of the
ward. Average attendance from ~ to 80
pupils.
Sixth ward-Ti,is school has not been as
well attended as is desirable. It seems that
during the political campaign certain parties
dissnaded some parents from sending their
children to school, while many others are
kept at home to work during the sugar roll
ing season. -..
Seventh and Eighth wards-Business pre-
vented the Director of these wards from
personal visits, but he is well Informed that
tue schools in each ward are under the d.
rection of good teachers, that parents are
satisfied and children progressing in learn
inc quite as nell as could be expected. The
average attendance is satisfactory in all the
schools.
On motion of g. H. Hill, duly seconded.
the President and Secretary were authorized
to procure copies of the new school law for
the use Of this Board. And on. the further
motion of ssme, Messrs Braud and Knight
were added to the schoolhouse building
committee.
BY Mr.. G. II Hill:
Whereas, The Washington school-house
has to be removed on account Of building a
new levee. Therefore
Be 1t resolved, That the president appoint
q committee Of two members from this
board with power to have said schoolhouse
removed.
d. This matter was left in charge of the
building committee.
On motion of Mr.. L. E. Bentley:
Rcsolred, That at the expiration of the
existing contracts with teachers, the public
schools OF this parish be discontinued until
the first Monday of February.
Carried.
A bill of Mr.. G. Fl. Hill for ferriage,
to IS, was presented to the
board and laidssove until the next meeting.
On motion the Board adjourned until
Monday the 18th inst
true copy:
ROD. BRAUD, Secretary.
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Messrs. Kramer, Mitchell & Co.,
have supplied need long felt here
by purchasing as an adjunct to their
:iirst-class livery stable, q neat and
substantial hearse, which can be hired
at reasonable figure when occasion
requires. If any of the patrons of the
CHIEF feel called upon to die, they
can not do better than patronize
Messrs. Kramer, Mitchell g. Co., who
will insure them a smooth and pleas
ant journey to the burying ground.
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Mrs. Ophelia johnson, a woman OF
color, was brought before the Mayor
the other day charged with disturb
ing the peace, and an examination
demonstrated chat the soft impeach
ment was not unfounded. The pris-
oner was allowed a choice between
paying fine of five dollars or Ian
gushing in the parish Jail twenty four
hours, and not having recovered from
the effects Of last years financial
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Members of the Burnside Base Bali
Club are notified that a meeting of
the club will be held at the usual
hour and place, Wednesday evening
next, December 9th. A full attend
ance is requested as applications for
membership and other important bus
mess will he considered.
F. W. FRANCIS, President.
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There are several grocery keepe.s;
in this parish who have been retail
ing liquor without having paid the
license required, By law. These par
ties will Be prosecuted BY the Tax
COLLECTORS naxts week unless they come
forward at once and pay the liquor
license. The penalty for their in
fringement of law is a fine of one
hundred dollars, recoverable before
any Justice of the peace.
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WIN. GREGG, MRS. ADA GREGG.
Once OF
Grecs's PURCHASING Bureau,

WIN. GREGG, MRS. ADA GREGG
Once OF
Greggg's PURCHASING Bureau,
154- Canal Street, -l54
NEW ORLEANS, La. .-
After mature deliberation as to the wants
and necessities peculiar to this section OF
the country, .-... .a=.
GREGG's PURCHASING BUREAU
has been established in New Orleans. A
long acquaintance with the various kinds of
Sewing Machines,
has induced us to make a speciality in this
line First Glass Machines Of all kinds at
the lowest rates. The new Under-feed Buck
eye Hand Machine only $40. Secondhand
Machines in good order at half price. The
latest and best attachments for all machines.
fuckers, rufflers, corders, binders, plate
hemmers. etc. The best needles for all ma
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oil. The best sewing machine silk and spool
cotton. We repair all machines at low rates.
We take old machines in part payment for
new ones. ........ - g..
Sewing Machines, Pianos and Organs
sold on monthly payments in the country,
% parties giving references.
Mrs. Ada Gregg
respectfully offers her services in purchasing
and forwarding any article Of apparel, per
sonal adornment or domestic goods for la
dies and children's use, interchangeable
merry, dry goods, jewelry, fancy and toilet
articles, patterns, underwear, trimmings,
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ST. VINCENT SCHOOL,
Under the Direction of sisters
Of Chm r.ffv

1.-The exercises of this School will be re-
sumcd ON Monday, 2lst September.
The Sisters OF Charity respectfully solicit
the patronage of their friends, and the pub.
lie in general. g a sss~-. s.,.--
The course of Instruction will embrace tho
following branches OF the English language:
photography, Reading, Grammar. Compo-
sition, Plain and Ornamental Writing; Prac-
teal and Rational Arithmetic; Bookkeeping;
Principles Of Algebra; Ancient and Modern
Geography; Use of Globes; Astronomy;
Sacred and Profane History Biography;
Mythology; Moral and Natural Philos-
ophy; Chemistry and Botany Drswing
and Fancy Needle work Music on the Piano.
Terms-Payable in advance: ed
Primary classes, per month 90
French :, Drawing; Painting in water
colors, and Fancy Nsedlewoork, each form
an extra charge Of ono dollar per month.
sep-5-74 - .tvs
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WE will send the Donai.soayille CHIk1
w and.the Louisville Weekly Courier
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F. W. FRANCIS, President.

The steamer Thompson Dean passed
down Monday with large party of
Knights Templar on board, bound to
New Orleans to participate in the
grand pageant of their mystic order.
A band .discontsed fine music as the
boat passed Donaldsonyille, and at
tracted much attention from the peo-
pie on shore.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1874-12-05

5IKIN DISEASESlttPE PERUVIAN BALM"
p removes PlnDles, Black-heads,
cure, purely vegetable) gives clear beau.
tiful SKIN. Send a stamp for recipe. Use
9 Hair PrO6ucer,'' for q heavy
beard: NJ. FISKE, Chemist, Box 9s2,
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Town Of Donaldsonville.

TIME TABLE n. O., NJ. & +. R. R.,
LOUISIANA DIVISION.
Daily Passenger 1rai,,-Leaves New Or
leans, from head of Canal street, at 7:45
Arrives at Donaldsonville at ID N.
F." Whiteeastie At 1890 p. NJ.
Returning-LeavesW hilecastle at l245P. N.
Leaves DonaldsoRFile at't:3O p. NJ.
Arrives at New Orleans at 6 Pm.
Trains stop at all way stations.
Freight 7raim-Leayes Donaldsonville daily
Sundays excepted) at l1:4O A. N. Sugar
and molasses will be landed at the sugar
sheds, New Orleans, at 7 A. NJ. the day
after shipment. Rates on sugar, 81 5Oper
hid molasses, IS cents per Dbl.
JOS. HUGHES, G.. IL. ALLEN,
- Agent General Manager.
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The Hook and Ladder boys did not
respond in sufficient numbers to the
call for a practice meeting last We'd
nesday evening, and consequently
that event did not take place. There
seems to be an apathy growing up in
the organization which should be con-
quered at ONCE if it is desired to make
the Donaldsonville fire department
:, live institution. A meeting of the
company will be held next Monday
evening, when it is to be hoped some
energetic member will take occasion
to arouse his associates to the neces-
sity of maintaining strict observance
Of the rules and regulations, and es-
pecially those relating to practice
meetings. -...
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A protracted session of the Board
of School Directors was held at the
Court-House, last Monday, and the
proceedings published i'll another col
umn will acquaint our readers Of the
business transacted. Reports of the
condition Of the schools Ia the var
ious wards were generally satisfactory,
and there is reason for the friends
of education to feel gratified at the
progress made during the present
term. A resolution was adopted to
close the schools, at the expiration
Of existing contracts with teachers,
until the first Monday of February
next, when the work for the new year
will be opened with renewed energy.
All of the contracts expire during the
present month, some in the early
days, others about Christmas.
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Baton Rouge papers announce the
death, in that city, on the 10th ulti-
mo, Of Mr.. j. T.s,Landry, formerly
resident of this parish and sole sur
viving son Of the late ex Governor
'Trasimond Landry. Deceased was
a whole souled, talented and estima-
BILE gentleman, and many relatives,
friends and acquaintance here will
sincerely mourn his untimely demise
in the prime OF life. Mr.. Landry was
a member of the Donaldsonville Can
noniers before and during the war,
and held the rank of Sergeant in that
organization.
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GRAND BALL.-Thursday evening,
December 31st, at the D. S. G. B. Hall
will occur the first grand anniversary
ball of Phoenix Fire Company No. l
of Donaldsonyille, and it is safe to
predict that the occasion will be one
of rare festivity and enjoyment for
all who are fortunate enough to at
tend. Preparations are incepted for
a brilliant fete, and have been in
trusted to the hands Of gentlemen
whose capability and energy gives
assurance of an efficient performance
of their task. Phoenix's ball will be
the event of the holiday season, and
no lover of music, dancing or pleas
ant social intercourse should fail to
procure ticket for himself and in
vitations for lady friends. We refer
to the advertisement in another col
nmn for information regarding the
price and manner of procuring tick
cts, etc. -.. rI
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The rain it raiueth slightly this
afternoon. Indications point to
change for the cooler in the yatmos-
phere.
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At least one man knew that he had
become bore, and when convinced
of the fact he killed himself. This
was a young spendthrift named But
enof, the scapegrace son of a San
Francisco banker. Before his suicide
he wrote a letter in which he said,
z That the public should not suspect
that the deed was done in fit of in
sanity, | state that after a months re-
Election | take leave OF this world in
the full possession of all my senses,
aud that | am calm and collected, but
l am driven to this by extreme des-
pair, nervous excitement, etc. etc.
have gone to the dogs. For years |
have deported myself correctly in this
world, but during the last ten weeks
| found that would have to become
involved in debt and live upon the
charity of others. Even now | find
that have overstepped the bounds,
aud can no longer obtain a cents
worth of favor. For weeks [ have
offered my services for my board, but
they have not been accepted. 1t would
take too long for me to regain my
former status. have almost begged
Of those who through me made hun
dreds Of dollars, and they turned from
me with their dimes in their pockets.
Some did help me at first, but their
manner was such that to approach
them second time for a favor be-
came impossible. My innermost
thanks to there follow the names of
dozen persons who have this day
that l take poison. refused me credit"
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,DoNALDsoNv1LLE, La,
Saturday, December 3, 1874
z LOCAL JOTTINGS.

Marx Israel has the finest stock Of
goods in the parish. See his adver-
tisement.
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The regular monthly meeting Of
Ascension Hook & Ladder Company
will be held Monday evening, the 9TH
:&E-'sEgs r. ..f -
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Parish Of Ascension.

Parish Of Ascension.
Representative. .-------- Pierre Landry,
-ss r. g. .....-.-... Charles N. Lewis,
Parish Judge, A. Cheevers,
Parish Attorney, ...-..- Frederick Duffel,
Clerk Of the Court, John ID. Cantey,
Recorder, Charles Geek.
Secretary. Octave Ierrt"- 80.
Treasurer, Christian XII 8,
Tax Collector. Il. E. Bentley.
Sheriff Aaron Hill,
Jail P,. stefan, M. McGalliard,
Official Journal, .--.--.-.. Donville CHIEF.
Police JuRoRs.-Pierre Landry, Presi-
dent j. Il. Hebert, Louis Leblanc, Henry
Heyman, Hillery Rice.
BOARD OF SCHOOL D1RECToRs.-Pierre
Landry, President; Rodolphe Brand, Secre
tary and Treasurer; G. II. Hill, Charles n.
Lewis, Jacob Warner, Jackson Starks, l.. E.
Bentley. iszt'.
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Sale Of Ferries.


DUBL1C NOTICE is hereby given that
Il shall proceed to sell to the highest
bidder. at the Court House, in the town of
Donaldsonville, on -i's.s-i 1920
Saturday, December 10th, 1874,
at II o'clock A. NJ, the Lease of the MIS-
SISSIPPI RIVER FERRY opposite Don
aldsonville for q term of five years from
the 10th day Of January, 1875, in accordanoe
with an ordinance Of the Police Jury adopt-
cd on Tuesday, Nov. 10th 1874.
Also the Lease Of all other Ferries ab-
lished by law and subject to the control of
ths Police Jury, for and during the year
P. LANDRY,
President Of the Police Jury of the Parish of
AscenslOn. - s.. ' ss'+' ~
Donaldsonville, La, Nov. 14th, 1874. @s1
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On Saturday last Mr.. Henry Loeb
moved into his splendid new store,
corner of Mississippi street and Rail
road Avenue, where he is now fully
established and ready to welcome his
patrons and supply their needs with
his customary promptnessand suavity.s
Henry has the good wishes OF the en-
tire community for continued bust
ness success, and his fine establish
ment is bound to become a popular
resort for people who come to town
for the purpose of securing a large
quantity Of merchandise for small
sum Of money.
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Newsdealer and StatiOner,
Railroad Arenue,

DONALDSONVILL LA.
Dealer in all kinds of Books, Newspapers,
Periodicals., Pictures, Blank Books, Pens,
Ink, Toys, Fancy Articles, Garden and
Flower seeds, etc.
Subscriptions to any newspaper or period
ical received at publishers rates. Any thing
in the reading line not on hand will be pro-
cured at tho shortest possible notice.
Call at the sign of the i.4;..., l....
Ascension News Depot.
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OFFICIAL lDIRECTORY.
Fourth Judicial District,

Comprising the parishes of Ascension, ST
James, ST. john the Baptist and st. Charles
District Judge, -Othello J. Flagg
District Attorney, ....-... Morris Marks.