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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1874-10-03
Registration Notice.
To the Qualified Electors Of
Ascension Parish

lNoTIcE is hereby given that the office Of
registration will be opened at the fol-
lowing times and places for the purpose Of
issuing certificates to all persons in the par
Iish OF Ascension entitled ito vote ut tbs
coming election, viz:
!. FEon Monday. august 3iat. 1874, to
! Saturday, September 5tl, both inclusive, at
the Court House, in the town of Donaldson
vile.
2. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday,
September It'll, sth and 9th. Mt sthe store Of
Mr.. b. Mollere,9 on the Bayou Lafourche road
at the Junction OF Sacramento Brulee lane,
third ward.
3. From THURSDAY, September 10th, to
Tuesday, September l5th,4both is elusive, at
the Office Of Mr.. p. A. jones, Justice of the
Peace. in Smoke Bend. second.wafsl.
4. Wednesday and Thursday, Sept4 mber
10th and 18th, at the store of Mr.. . os. Dom
Unique, Dominiqne's landing. first ward.
;. Friday and Saturday, September 18th
and 18th. at the store of Mr.@Wm. s. Little,
first ward
s: Monday and Tuesday. September 2ist
and 2snd, at Mr.. Y. p. Landry's ballroom,
on New River, seventh ward
=. Wednesday and Thursday, September
2Yrd and 9th, at Mr.. Solomon Barmon's.
lower New River, seventh ward.
.. Friday and Saturday. September 25th
aud 26tl, at the Dutch Stores eighth ward,
8. Monday and Tuesday, September 2Sth
ard e9th, at Mr. Alex. Meyers, on Amife
River, opposite. Port Vincent. eighth ward
10. From Wednesday,, September 3Otl,.
to Saturday, October 3rd, both inclusive. at
the sehoolhouse, Linweed plantation, sixth
ward
H.. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday,
October 5tf, 9th and It'll, at Mr.. G. H. HITS
store, Futch's point, fifth ward.
H. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, De-
tober 9Th, 9th, and 10th, at Mr.. s. E. Brands
store, opposite Donaldsonville, fifth ward.
ID. From Monday, October 18th, to
Friday, October 10Th. both inclusive, mt Mr.
Dennis MeRedaaond's store. Burnside's
Mount Houmas plantation, fifth ward
IA. From Saturday, October 18th, to
Friday, October 23rd, both inclusive, at the
Courthouse. town Of Donaldsonville after
which the office. will be finally closed in ac-
cordance with law.
OFFICE H9URs-From A. ~ to p. NJ,
and from 2 p NJ. to f. NJ
tgT All persons desiring to vote Mt the
general election Of November End, 1874. will
be required to register anew, as the law pro-
hiblts any one from voting upon any GER
tifcate of registration issued prior to the
year 1874.
J..B HEBERT,
Supervisor of Registration.
F. rh 4. J bxaeD' Clerks.
Parish of Ascension, September 1st, 1874.
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LOCAL THEATRICALS.
Entertainment for the Relief Of Sufferers
BY the New Orleans Revolution.

Entertainment for the Relief Of Sufferers
by the New Orleans Revolution.
The d. s. C. B. Hall was crowded
with an appreciative audiance, last
Saturday evening, upon the occasion
Of the performance of the Amateur
Lyric and Dramatic Association for
the benefit of the families of citizens
who were killed or wounded in the
street fight, at New Orleans, Sept.
18th. The comic French opera "Lcs
Dragons de Villars" was the princi-
pie piece Of the evening, and its rem
dition was excellent throughout. MI.
Jules Gondran sustained the character
of 1hibaut, a wealthy farmer, with his
usual ability. This young man makes
a decided hit whenever he appears
upon the amateur stage. His acting is
easy aud natural. and he evinces a
careful study and perfect conception
Of his character that secures him i'm
munity from gatherings or blunders.
The Messrs. Clayerie were, as they
always are, inimitable-Dr. B. as
Sylraia, head servant of Farmer
Thibant, and J. J. as Sergeant Belamy
Of the dragons. The reputation of
the brothers Clayerie as delineators
OF character is unsurpassed among our
amateur dramatists and their efforts
Of Saturday evening were fully up to
public expectation. They were
each in fine voice and elected much
encomium from the audience. Miss
Maggie Hanson won deserved APP
plause by her artistic rendition of
the character Of Geo,yiette, the far
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1874-10-03

mer's good dame, while Mrs. Marx
Israel carried away the laurels of the
occasion, as she always does, in the
character Of Bose Friquet, the poor
peasant girl and heroin of the play.
The roaring English farce of " Tam
ing Tiger went off smoothly and
was well received by the delight
ed spectators. Mr.. r. III. Franklin
as Charles Bearing. a travelling wine
seller; Mr.. S. Braud as Chill Chutnee,
a retired Bengal merchant, aud Mr..
A. X. Gingry as jacob Mutter, his
servant, constituted the cast. Each
character was we'll sustained and
each young gentleman deserved the
approval indicated in the repeated
laughter and applause which the
farce provoked.
This entertainment was probably
the most successful, in every respect,
that has yet been given under the
auspices of the Association. The
amount realized, over and above all
expenses, was something more than
800, which has been transmitted to
New Orleans to be applied to the
purpose mentioned in the commence
ment of this article.
1t is limited that another dramatic
performance will occur shortly, the
proceeds of which will he applied to
the purchase Of needed costumes,
scenery, etc, for the Association
and we believe the people will respond
warmly when called upon to advance
such an object. The Amateurs have
devoted themselves to the welfare Of
Others, heretofore. row let them reap
a slight reward in the shape of means
for replenishing their wardrobe and
their facilities for affording
Il first-elass dramatic entertainment
to the people of this community.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1874-10-03
III Afrhf's MAGAZINE.
NOTICES OF THE PRESS. !

The ever increasing circulation Of this ex-
celleRt monthly proves its continued adap-
tation to popular desires and needs. In
deed. when we think into how many; homes
it penetrates every month. we must consider
it as one OF the educators as well as enter
tainers OF the public mind. for its vast pop
ularity has been won by no appeal to stupid
lrejndices or depraved tastes.-Bosto Globe
The character which this magazine pos,
sesses for variety, enterprise, artistic wealth.
and literary culture that it has kept pace
with, if it has not led the times, should cause
its conductors to regard it with .jnstifable
colnplaceEcy. It also entities them to q
great claim upon the public gratitude. The
MAGAZINE has done good and not vilall this
days Of its fe.-K,oohiln Eagle.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1874-10-03
ST. VINCENT SCHOOL.
Under. the Direction Of Sisters
Of Chsar.ity.

The exercises of this School will be re-
sunlctl Oh Monday, 2lst September.
The Sisters OF Charity respectfully solicit
the patronage of their friends, and the pub
lie in general.
The course of Instruction will embrace the
following branches OF the English language !:
Orthography, Reading, Grammar. ComfO-
sitiOn, Plain and Ornamental Writing Pra-
teal and Rational Arithmetic; Bookkeeping;
Principles Of Algebra Ancient and Modern
Geography; Use of Globes; Astronomy !;
Sacred and Plufane History; Biography !;
Mythology; Moral and Natural Philos-
opIly; Chemistry and Botany Drawing
and Fancy Neediework Music on the Piano.
Terms-Payable in advance:
Primary classes, per month 50 90
More advanced. Observation-Disclosures 90
French; Drawing; Painting in water
colors, and Fanny Needlewoork. each form
an extr. charge of one dollar per month.
SeY,-:l-74
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1874-10-03
Learning that the young men

Learning that the young men for
merly belonging to the Assumption
base ball club had expressed a desire
to meet the Burnside nine Oh the dia-
mond field for friendly contest; the
captain Of the latter has extended an
invitation to the. Assumptionitcs to
visit Donaldsonville Ola Sunday, Octo
Der l1th. No response has yet been
received, and it is doubtful if the
anticipated meeting of the two clubs
will take place this season.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1874-10-03
WM. GaEGG, Mrs. ADA GREGG.
Office of
Gregg's PURCHASING Bureau,
Mn. GaEGG.
Mrs. ADA GREGG

Uregg's I'll kCHASlNU Bureau,
No. 4 Burgundy street, cor. Canal,
VIEW ORLE4A VS., III.
After mature deliberation as to the wants
and necessities peculiar to this section Oi
the country, u
Cruces PURCHASING BUREAU
has been established in New Orleans. 4
long acquaintance with the various kinds OF
Sewing Machines,
has induced us to make speciality i'm this
lines~ First-Class Machines Of all kinds at
the lowest rates. The new Under-feed Buck
eye Hand Machine, only $50. Secondhand
Machines III good order at half price The
latest and best attachments for all machines.
fuckers, rl1fflers, corders, binders, plate
heinmers, etc. The best needles for all ma
chimes. The best prepared sewing machine
oil. The best sewing machine silk and spool
cotton We repair all machines ut low rates.
We take old machines in part payment for
new ones.
Sewing Machines, Pianos and Organs
sold on monthly payments in the country,
% parties giving references.
Mrs. Ada Gregg
respectfully offers her services in purchasing
ann IVA "HA0A.tss uAy 0A li3AC VI kppdItl, per
sonal adornment OF domestic goods for la
dies and childreu's use, interchangeable
merry, dry goods, jewelry, fancy and toilet
articles, patterns, underwear, trimmings,
bridal trousseaux. etc. etc.
Any article of ladies' or children's wear
manufactured in the latest styles, under her
own supervision.
N. BAH inquiries relative to articles
mentioned or unmcntioned will be answered
free OF charge: Our facilities for p.lrcilas-
ing goods from manufacturers and first
hands enable us to get commissions
without charge to parties we buy for. We
guarantee satisfaction i'll quality and price
One-half the purchase price should accom-
pany the order, the balance to be paid on
the delivery of the goods. Send money by
draft, post-office order, express or registered
letter. Cotton consigned to us will be stored
and disposed of to the best advantage to the
owner, and all Instructions relative thereto
strictly carried out.
differences e. A. Tyler Sampson Bros.
PHI. Werlein, Samuel Jones. Jr., Cashier New
Orleans Savings Institution, Col. j. L. Pow
er- Jackson, Miss. and the editor Of this pa
per. Send for catalogue and circular.
Address:
GREGG'S PURCHASING BUREAU,
Ne. Burgundy ST., corner Canal,
sepl2-6ln New Orleans. La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1874-10-03

CHRIsTENING.-At the Episcopal
Church last Sunday, Rev. W. E. Phil
lips christened three wee mortals,
Franklin Kline, Julian Henry Ferrier
and John Cantey, to-wit. The cere-
mony was witnessed by large con
gregation, and many were the good
wishes that followed the little fellows
as they were borne from the sanctu-
airy, in all the glory Of their newly
acquired cognomens, which separated
them from anonymous humanity for
ever more. A prosperous future to
the boys!
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1874-10-03
Important to Tax Payers.
Tax Collectors Instructed to I'm.
stEtulte a'ers5npfery Proceed.
in-- to Enforce Payment of
STATE OF LOUISIANA, }
Auditors Office.

STATE OF LOUISIANA
Auditors Office. :
New Orleans, August 10, 1874. }
The time is fast approaching when further
delays in the collection of taxes are ineon-
sistent with satisfactory discharge of du-
ties by the revenue officers, and will render
it Impossible to meet the just obligations of
the State, or balance accounts and make
report to the General Assembly, as required
by law.
Accordingly, you will proceed to advertise
and sell, by the thirty-tirst of October, prox-
imo, all property within your district or par
is1 whereof any taxes, current or delinquent
shall remain unpaid. You will be careful
to observe all requirements of the law, i'll
connection with seizures and sales and CON
duct them under the provisions of act No AZ;
of 1878: but no judicial proceedings other
than by recordation and publication should
be resorted to, and the process must be sum
mary, i'll accordance with section one of said
act.
You will. also. in accordance with the pro-
visions of section nine OF said act No. AZ. liz
yarlably bid III tor ana adlnd1eate to the
State any and all property offered for sale
and not purchased by amy other party.
In connection with the above the following
important points in relation to tax sales, re-
Gently decided by the Supreme Court in the
case of Morrison rs. Larkin. are commune
Gated to yon for your guidance in the per-
formance of your duties i'll that respect:
First-Tax Collectors can collect taxes on
the delinquent lists as well as current 1ln-
paid taxes for this purpose they can sell
the lands that have been forfeited to the
State.
Second-While the tax debtor refrains
from exercising the right OF redemption of
such forfeited lands he can not restrain the
sale Of the lands by the tax collector under
act No. II.
Third-'The tax debtor has no interest in
lands forfeited to the State for non-pay ment
of taxes. except the right OF redemption.
Fourtll-After the sale of lands by the tax
collector as hereisa before described the tax
debtor. can redeem only by complying with
section six of said act No. 81.
Fifth-The method prescribed by act No.
II tor the forced sale of lands for the coIec-
ton Of taxes is not repngnant to the cousti-
tuition of this State or Of the United States
CHARLES CLINTON.
Auditor.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1874-10-03

"What splendid weather for cane, :"
is a popular expression among our
planters just at present. Under the
influence of a dry and temperate at
mosphere the cane is ripening rapidly,
and the prospects for large yield of
sugar are every day increasing. We
trust to report wondrous results from
this years grinding.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1874-10-03
PROCLAMATION.
Five Hundred Dollars Reward.

STATE OF LOUISIANA,
Executive Department, :
New Orleans May 10, 1874.
Whereas. information has reached me that
on the night of Saturday. the second Of May,
1874. DAVID BARLAND, a merchant of
Ascension parish, was assassinateh in the
store Of Mr. John Burnside. i'll that parish,
and whereas. all efforts to discover and ar
rest his murderer or murderers have failed !;
Now, therefore. l, William Pitt Kellogg,
Governor of the State of Louisiana, do issue
this my proclamation offering FIVE HUN
DRIED DOLLARS for such information as
shall lead to the arrest and conviction of
the murderer or murders vi the said David
Barland as aforesaid
Given under my hana and the seal of the
State hereunto attached. this nineteenth day
of May, i'll the year of our Lord. eighteen
hundred and scscnty-four. and OF the indie
pcndence of the United States the ninety
eighth.
WILLIAM L. KELLOGG.
BY the Governor:
7. q. DEsIDNDE.
Secretary Oh State.
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ADVERTISEMENTS,
KRAMER, MITCHELL &, cos,

Livery and sale Stables,
Mississippi Street,
DONALDSONTILLE LII.
Horses. Buggies, Carriages, etc, for hire
at reasonable rates.
Particular attention is requested to our
facilities for
Boarding Horses.
We guarantee the best care to animals en-
trusted to our keeping.
We keep constantly on hand full supply
of all kinds of FEED, such as
HAY,
OATS.
& BRAN,
Which we can sell at less than New Orleans
prices We solicit the patronage of the pub
lie. and insure satisfaction to all who have
dealings with MS. sepl2-1y
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1874-10-03

Our neiglbor's dog ought to be
named Wilderness, because he howls
so. He's a whole " bowling wilder
ness " by himself, that dog is.
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$1,000 Reward.

The above reward of ONE THOUS-
AND DOLLARS will be paid by the
undersigned to any person who viii
furnish such information as shall lead
to tile arrest and conviction Of the
murderer or murderers of the late
David Barland.
WIDOW DAVID BARLAND.
Parish of Ascension, May 81, 1871.
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W. G. WILKINSON,
NeWsdealer and Stationer.
Railroad Arenuc,

-H0tFO0N ATeRNc,
DOTaLDSONF7LLE Ia.
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
zeal received at publishers rates. ANY thing
i'll the reading line not on hand will be pro
cured at the shortest possible notice
Call at the sign of the
Ascension News DEPOT.
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Henry Loeb says his new store will
be completed in about three weeks.
1t will be the largest building in the
town, and we are glad Henry is the
man who owns it. He is one Of those
mer chants whose enterprise and lib
crafty deserves success.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1874-10-03

Yesterday was regular meeting day
for the Town Council, but no quorum
of the members put in al appearance
at the Mayors Office, and the session
went by default. There was no bus
mess of much Importance to be con-
.sidered, we believe.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1874-10-03

SPECIAL NOTICE Selling out at
Great Sacrifice Mr.. Henry Loeb
has the largest and most varied stock
of dry goods, groceries and hardware
in town, all of which he is selling off
at great sacrifice as he is erecting a
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1874-10-03

TIME TABLE n. O., NJ. & 7. R. B.,
LOUISIANA DIVISION.
Duly Passenger and Freight Tram Com,
bined-Leayes New Orleans, from head OF
ST. Joseph street, at T. NJ
Arrives at Donaldsonville at 15loP p. NJ
:" Whitecastle at p NJ.
Ret,lrniug-Leaves Whilecastie at i:io p. NJ
Leaves charlottesville at , p. VI.
Arrives at New Orleans at 8 P. NJ.
Trains stop ut all way stations.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1874-10-03
DoNALDsONVILLE, LA,
Saturday, October 3, 1874.
LOCAL JOTTINGS.

Ascension Hook. md Ladder Com
pauy holds it's regular monthly meet
ing Monday night.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1874-10-03

Rev. Mr.. Phillips will revisit Don
jacksonville and ho4s service in the
Episcopal Church, Sunday, Oct. 18th.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1874-10-03

Marx Israel has the finest stock of
goods in the parish. See his adj
yertisement on second page.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1874-10-03
SEWING MACHINES !!

am also the agent for the FINkLE g.
LYON, the HOME SHUTTLE, and the
WILSON SHUTTLE Sewing Machines. ~
of improved pattern, which | will sell a
prices varying from
,&25 to $50.
Persons of limited means can procure !.
machine by paying part cash down. the bal
ance receivable in monthly installments
SEWING MACHINES REPAIRED
at reasonable rates satisfactory work or nj
pay. GIVE NE 4 GILL.
my:} H. Fl. WILLERS.
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$500 RE" EDs'

$500 by the Governor and $1,000 by
Widow Barlaud, for information that
will lead to the arrest aud conviction
OF the murderer or murderers OF
DAVID BARLAND.
pRlbl,I.
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magnificent store aud wishes to dis
pose of his present stock in order to
lay in fresh supply as soon as his
building is completed. Every one
DESTROYS of making good bargains
should give him call.
PERsONAL.-Mr. Charles Gecks, the
parish Recorder, contemplates remoy-
ing from town and resuming his resi-
dence, upon his pretty little planta-
ton on Bayou Lafourche. His town
house is advertised for sale or rent.
Senator Bovee has been in Donald
sonville several times of late, but for
some reason which doesn't appear on
the bills as yet, he has sighted the
CHIEF Office completely.
Hon. Morris Marks, District Attor-
ney, has returned from trip to the
Northwest, where the lager beer is of
superior quality. He looks as if he
had not stinted himself in the use of
the popular beverage.
Ex-Gov. Phillip Frank Thomas, who
has been nominated for Congress by
the Democrats Of the first Maryland
district, is a cousin of Gen. Allen
Thomas of this parish. He succeeded
Mr.. Cobb as Secretary of the Treas
ury in 1860, and was elected to the
U. S. Senate in 1863, but was refused
his seat on account Of participation in
the rebellion,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1874-10-03
III. H. WILLERS,
Boot and Shoe Maker.
DOnaltIsOnrille. LA.,

In the building adjoining. the Wharf,
Respectfully announces to his friends and
the public in general that he is prepared to
make boots and shoes Of the very best ma
terial to order, and guarantees all his work
to give satisfaction. Terms strictly cash.
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OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.
Fourth Judicial District.

comprising the parishes Of Ascension, st;
james, St. John the Baptist and st. Charles. J
District Judge, OtheIlo J. Flaggg,
District Attorney, Morris Marks.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1874-10-03
Seventh Senatorial District.

Comprising the parishes Of Ascension and
ST. james.
State Senator, .. George E. Boyee
Omaha daily bee., 1874-05-09
Winnings Victory.
maySeodjunel

lChicago.. Tribune, May G.
The Iowa through lines continue
to be concerned about the diversion
of the Pacific business via the Chi
cago and Alton Railroad. The fact
is, there are more reasons for the
last move than appear on the sur
face. If Jay Gould should obtain
control of one of the three Iowa
lines, the pooling would soon be
abandoned, and Gould's line would
mOnopOliZe the business. Were
there now but one line to Omaha
instead of three from Chicago the
business would certainly pass owe
it. The three lines do not har-
monte. The Chicago, Burling-
ton & Quincy is generally sup
posed to be a Joy road, yet MI. Joy
sanctions a contract that diverts the
business entirely from the Burling-
ton route. When asked to use their
influence to dissolve the agreement,
the Chicago, Burlington and Quin-
cy officers say they find they
can no longer make any i'm
preston upon Mr.. Joy. The two
other Iowa lines are in the Tracy
interest, which is supposed to be
identical with the Gould-D Dillon fac
ton. This gave rise to the prophecy
that Mr.. billions accession to the
Presidency of the Union Pa
cific would be speedily followed
by Mr.. Winnings retirement from the
General Freight Department. But
Mr.. Vining sticks, and what most
astonishes his opponents is that he
should remain through successive
administrations, and be alike poten-
tial with each. Such man, of course,
must have unusual ability. He was
sent to Omaha by Colonel Thomas
A. Scott, was retained by the late
F. Clark, who seemed to
have great confidence in him; was
equally trusted by John Duff, and
already seems to have ingratiated
himself into President Dillon's ia
vOr. His permanence i'm Office amid
all changes is only equally led by
his tenacity of purpose. Still, he
may fall, and when he does, ifnot
the Iowa lines will regain
their lost business.