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ARRIVAL OF THE FIRE ENGINE
AN event which excited no little pub
lie interest was the arrival, last Mon
day night, per steamer Henry Tete,
of the FIRE engine purchased in New
Orleans by Phoenix Fire Company No.
/ of Donaldsonville, and when it was
made known that trial of the tina
sheen would be made in Crescent
Place Tuesday afternoon, a large
crowd gathered to witness the opera
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4 DEATH or Mr.. CAsIMIR MARTTN.-
lCasimir Martin, ESD, an old and
much respected celered citizen OF
Donaldsonville, departed this life last
Menday morning about one o'clock,
and on Tuesday his remains were
followed to the grave by a large con-
course of people, comprising several
Benevolent Societies of which he was
an active and esteemed member.
Mr.. Martin was quite wer-to-do in
the world, owning some of the most
desirable property in this town, and
lat the time of his death was doing a
good business as grocer and liquor
dealer. He was elected member of
the Common Council from the second
ward last May, and filed the position
creditably. He had reached the add
jvanced age of 721 years, and his death
is regretted by all who knew him.
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DeNALDS0EVILLE, La,
Saturday, February IA, 1874.

Special NOtice.--Knowing that there
are many persons not now taking the CHIEF
they eouH obtain from its columns the same
informatii,a respecting judicial proceedings
that is afforded by advertisements In the Of
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to publish in each issue complete synopsis
of all thu paroehial. Judicial and municipal
advertisements appearing in the official or
gan. Pains will be taken to render this syn
opsis reliable.
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Dumont and John Barrow.


Z In obedience to Ediet XIV. of his
most gracious Majesty, the King Of
the Carnival, the steamer Henry Tete
win so arrange her trips during the
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"Wednesday, the 18th, at o'clock A.
u. All loyal subjects visiting the
Royal Capital on the Henry Tete are
expected to make the boat their home,
partaking Of his most gracious Majes-
tyss good things and sleeping in his
downy beds on board instead Of re-
pairing Co the overerewded hotels.
Price of passage for the round trip
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| PARISH CoURT.-Sessions of THU
court were held on Saturday an6
Tuesday last. On the first named
day the following judgments were
rendered:
Pendleton Chapman Us. Silvany
Gaudin ct ais /; judgment for plaintiff
against Silyany Gaudin, L. Edward
Gaudin, Leon Gaudin and Felicien
Hebert for the sum of $40 SIS, with
interest from 18th January, 1874, said
claim secured by privilege and right
of pledge on all the movables and
every thing pertaining to the working
of the plantation known as the !" eau
din Home Place."
Kursheedt s. Bienvenue ps. Wild.
Richard Mccall judgment for plain
tiffs for $l07 Sc, with interest at the
rate of eight per cent. per annum
from November Sd, 1871, until paid.
JOS. Gisclaird as. Wild. Arsene He
bert ct ais Judgment for plaintiff for
$3.50 80, with five per cent per annum
interest thereon from December Ist,
1870.
John E. Duffel Us. L. Edward Gau-
din ; Judgment for plaintiff for $500
rs, with five per cent interest from
date of judicial demand.
John E. Duffel rs. Silvany Gaudin,
judgment for plaintiff for Sl447 with
legal interest from judicial demand.
John E. Duffel Us. Felicien G.. He
bert, Judgment for plaintiff for $40 so
with legal interest from judicial de-
mand.
j. w. Arthur & Co., Us. Alexander
Meyers /; judgment by default against
defendant.
The case of Jos. Billeisen Us. ]. G.
Legare was fixed for trial on the 10th
inst, and that of Wild. A. w. Nercross
Us. Mrs. IL. G. Legare reassigned fer
the 10th.
On Tuesday the following business
was transacted:
r. o. Landry ss. silvany Gaadih ;
fixed for trial on the 18th.
r. 0. Landry es. Felicisa g. He
bert same as foregoing.
Marx We'll Is. Jacob Kaufman |;
Judgment for plaintiff for SO 80, with
legal interest from July lst, 1874, less
$40 paid BY defendant on July 9th,
1872.
Jos. Billeisen us. j. C. Legare by
consent of attorneys reassigned to
Friday, Goth inst.
Court then adjourned 10 Monday,
the 18th inst.
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PERsoNAL.-The General Assembly
held no session on Thursday, which
was Lineoln's birthday, and Repre-
sentative Landry improved the op-
portunity to visit his constituents,
arriving by boat Wednesday night
and returning on next days train.
The Railroad Committee of the
House of Representatives paid DON
jacksonville flying visit on last Sat-
urday's train, accompanied by several
railroad officials, among them Super
intendent Scranton. The committee
is composed of the following gentle
men: Hon. J. S. Mathews, chairman,
Hons. W. H. Keys, A. C. Bickham,
C. w. Keeting, r. P. Guichard, A.
Dumont and John Barrow.
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BOARD OF ALpERMEr
TIME TABLE n. O., NJ. & T. B. &.

Daily Passenge, Traisl-Leayes New Or
leans at 5 A. NJ; Arrives in Donaldson
vile at.12:15 p. N.
Returning Sundays exceptedl, Leaves Don
aldsonyiiie at lis p. NJ; Arrives i'll New
Orleans at 5 p NJ.
lS,snday Passenger Train-Leaves New Or.
leans as above, arriving in Donaldsonyille
at IL H.
Returning, Leaves Donaldsonville at 200 p
NJ; Arrives in New Orleans at $50 p. NJ
Freight Train each tray every other day.
Trains stop at all way stations.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1874-02-14

Messrs. R. N. & VIM. Sims, attor-
neys at law, have removed their of
ice to the building corner of Cheti-
maches and Attakapas streets hereto
tore occupied by Messrs. Duffel &
Landry as an Office and by the latter
gentleman as residence.
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Town COUNCIL.--A special session
Of the Council was held at the Mayors
Office Wednesday last, pursuant to
the call Of the Mayor pro TEN.
After the reading and approval of
the minutes of the previous meeting,
Mr.. Weinschenek presented his COM
mission as Mayor and entered upon
the possession of the Office.
Mr.. Robert Noel presented his COM
mission as Councilman fram the sec
ond ward, and having fled the oath of
Office, was seated.
The Mayor informed the Council
that Mr.. Thos. 0'MaIley had instituted
suit against the town in the United
States Court, and recommended that
the Town Attorney be directed to de-
fend the same. He also mentioned
the death of a member of the Council,
Mr.. Casimir Martin, suggesting the
adoption of a resolution informing the
Governor thereof.
A report from the Committee on
Public Works stating that the streets,
bridges and levees had been repaired
and that the Market House needed at
tention, was read and laid on the
table for future consideration.
A petition from the Wharf lessee
asking the use of the Council room in
the Wharf building was laid on the
table indefinitely.
A resolution of respect to the mem
DRY Of Mr.. Martin was offered by Mr..
Link and adopted, and the Seer etary
direcUed to notify the Governor of the
vacancy in the Council.
The lessee of the Market House was
authorized to purchase, at the towns
expense, lamp-heads for the lamps
now in use at the Market House.
Resolutions offered by Alderman
Noel, providing that the Mayor shall
receive his salary monthly instead of
quarterly, and that the Attorney be
directed to defend the suit of T.
0'Malley against the town, were
adopted.
The Committee on Finance and the
Secretary were instructed to receive
from the late Mayor all the property
in his possession belonging to the
town, and also to examine the books
of that official.
The license on fat boats was re-
pealed and those craft required to pay
fifty cents per day only.
The Mayor was authorized TO pur-
chase q warrant book.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1874-02-14

John D. Cantey, Esq, Clerk of the
Court, informs US that it is boy-a
pounder-and that Mrs. Cam
tey is doing well. Also, that some
nocturnal depredator is purloining
his Juvenile porkers. Happy, unfor-
tunate John.
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The appointment of Robert Noel,
Esq, as a member of the Town Coun-
Gil to fill the vacancy caused by Mr..
Weinschenek's elevation to the posi-
lion of Mayor, should give general
satisfaction. Robert is an honest
man and will perform his duties faith
fully. He has filed the same position
heretofore, hence will bring expe-
tience as we'll as an upright purpose
to aid him in exercising his official
functions.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1874-02-14

A full stock of valentines has been
received at the news depot on Rail-
road Avenue, where they can be had
at prices ranging from one cent to SO
each. The styles are as varied as the
prices.
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Another " hopn viii be given under
the auspices of the Ascension Brass
Band at the residence of Mrs. A.
Gingry, this evening, and we may
safely predict it will be nice affair.
This will be the last ball of the Car
niyal season, as Lent begins next
Wednesday.
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this most energetic and accomplished
scoundrel in order that his crimes may
be fastened upon him and the COM
munity secured from his persistent
depredations.
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scHooL OF ART.-St. Joseph dead
enay.-At this institution drawing and
painting are taught, French, German
and Latin classes are organized.
No extra charge.
Apply to Al. Heating, principal.
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Now is the time to plant your
garden sass" Get fresh seeds at
Wilkinson's and improve all your
spare bits of ground in order that you
may reKel in luscious vegetables
which are the fruit Of your own in
dustry.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1874-02-14

The weather this week has been
quite weatherish. Up to Wednesday
1t was clear and cool. A slight rain
fell on that day. Thursday was clear
again, while yesterday the skies were
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The attention of our readers is
called TO the card of Mr.. w. M. Cor
don, published in this issue of the
CHIEF.
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Get your elebhiag at Marx Israel's
emporium, where durable goods are
sold at Cow prices.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1874-02-14

Every body from these parts, to-
gether with their families, are going
to New Orleans to see the Mardi Gras
sights.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1874-02-14

The river is but little below high
water mark of 1871, with tendency
to rise.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1874-02-14

cloudy and threatening, with mild
temperature prevailing. A shower of
rain fell in the afternoon.
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Parish of Ascension.

Representative, Pierre Landry,
....-....Charles N. Lewis,
Parish Jadge, John A. Cheeyers,
Parish Attorney, Frederick Duffel,
Clerk of the Court, ....--. John D. Cantey,
Recorder Charles Geeks,
Secretary ..-...-.-..-.---F Frederick Fobb,
Treasured. Christian Kline,
Tax Collector Z. Bentley,
Sheriff, Aaron Hill,
Jail Physician, w NJ. McGalliard,
Official Journal, Ascension Leader
PoLIcRyJURoRs.-Henr Cook, President !;
Felix Reynaud, Edward Cantey, Hillery
Rice Henry Heyman.
BOARD OF SCHOOL DIREcToRs.-Pierre
Landry, President; Rodolphe Braud, Secre-
tary and Treasurer; G. H. Hill, Charles N.
Lewis, Jacob Warner, jackson Starks, L. Z.
Bentley.
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PORT VINcENT.-We INDUCED in
the mild pleasure of a horseback ride
to the parish seat of Livingston, last
Tuesday, over o road that was far
from being as dry or smooth as other
roads we have seen in the course of
our dissipated career. We found the
village of Port Vincent much inn
proved since our visit there in 0cto-
Der, 1872. The new Court House is
the largest building in town, a resi-
dence in process of construction by
Levi Spiller, Esq, the popular mer-
chant, ranking next in size. DR.. Sin
gletary also has a very neat dwelling,
recently built, beyond the Court
House, and several other citizens,
whose names have escaped our menu
DRY, have erected new houses and
stores, which add greatly to the thriv-
ing appearance of the town. Mr.. Ed.
Cooper still holds forth in the town of
which he may be called the founder,
while Livingston's veteran war-horse,
Hon. Tom Green Davidson, intends
also to take up his residence there,
and is having domicil built directly
in front of the Court House. We had
the pleasure Of making the acqaain-
lance of Mr.. Jones, deputy Tax Col
leetor, and Harry Gould, ESQ.,, local
editor and poet laureate Of the Ga
sette, and also of meeting several per-
sons whom we al1eady knew, among
them Messrs. Ed. Cooper, Levi Spill
Ter, Alex. Meyers, and others. The
prevailing topic Of discussion in Port
Vincent was the sinking of the Amite
river packet, Alice, an event which
occurred on Friday of last week. The
steamer struck a snag about four
miles below town, and was run upon
o clay shoal some three hundred yards
from the landing, where she settled
to the bottom. Efforts were being
made TO raise her, with q reasonable
prospect of success. All of the cargo
was saved and no lives lost.
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Read the Tax Collectors notices.
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ton. The engine was taken to the
old well near Mrs. Kentzel's residence,
the suction pipe attached and the
brakes manned by q willing set OF
workers, who soon sent the water
bullying through the stretch Of hose.
Having been out of use for some time,
the engine needs some repairs before
her powers can be fully tested. De-
spite her very unfavorable condition,
a throw of 96 feet through 100 feet of
hose was accomplished, and this will
be greatly eclipsed when she is placed
in readiness for service. The engine
is of the third class and was originally
purchased by Mechanics Fire Com
pany No. 6 of New Orleans, and by
that company sold to No. IS of Jefer
son city. The Phoenix Company pro-
cured the machine for the very reas-
enable figure of 1915. We understand
Mr.. JOS. Billeisen, an experienced me-
chanie, will undertake to put the
Phoenix pet in frst-class order, and
then we may expect some tall squirt
ing from the festive spirits of our
Donaldsonville fire company.
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LOCAL JorTINos.

Wet dampness prevalent.
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to Affect the interests
OF THE
PARISH OF ASCENSION AND
TOWN OF DoNAI4DSoNvILLE.
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Seventh Senatorial District.

[CompIising the parishes Of ASCENSION and
st. james,
State Senator, George E. Boyee.