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A PENNSYLVANIA man ate forty quarts

n AI5HHsJIFdIIIa Maa aVo IO!Vy Qu01 %
of peanuts at one shelling, and then, in
the beautiful language of Tyndall,
"faded like a streak of morning cloud,
into the infinite azure of the p ST. "
His friends, possessed of that touching
delicaey and thoughtfulness which al
ways characterized the bestowal of NOR
tuary honors in Pennsylvania, buried
the shells with him.
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fsrty years of age. He has always led
an exemplary life, still walks to mass
on Sundays with no help but that of
his staff, and asks the blessings of the
pope, whom he calls the "CapitGo de
Z0e 910C1ree -
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silence until I had finished feeding my
cold, when he inquired If the people
about New York were much afflicted
with celds. I toll / him thought they
were. He then went out and took in
his sign"
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OF the four marshals now on the
French army list, one came from the
Polytechnic school, two from the School
of st. Cyr, and one rose from the ranks.
OF the three hundred and fourteen gen.
erals roW in active service, eighteen gen
erals of division and thirty two briga-
diers have risen from the ranks.
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cases. It has furthermore been OBJ
served that, in the same race, the mean.
size is little larger in cities than in the
country, fact that will be received with
doubt by many who have come to re-
gard the rustic as the true model man.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1874-02-21
WHAT OUR REPRESENTATIVES,
ARE DOING.

Representative Landry has intro.
dueed a bill in the House of Repre-.
sentatives to authorize the construc.
ton of a pablo road from the Brule
Sacramento, in this parish, to the
Mississippi river.
Also bill relative to the funding
of parish indebtedness, which he is
earnestly endeavoring to have passed
at as early day as possible.
Representative Lewis called up the
Senate bill authorizing Thos. H.
Franklin, an emaneipated minor, to
practice LAW before the courts of this
State, and the same finally passed the
House and only needs the signature
of the Governor to become law.
The same gentleman has introduced
the bill to incorporate the Bayou La
fonrehe Bridge Company.
The bill authorizing the Town At
sorney of Donaldsenyille to enter
suit to set aside the ferry charter
granted under Act l6 of 1870, passed
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The Republic: Published by the Repub-
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The February number of The Republic now
before us is peculiarly valuable both on ae-
count of the variety of political subjects
upon which it treats and the ability with
which they are handled. 1t presents COM
plete but condensed view of the work ac-
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and progressive policy upon the subject of
cheap transportation. The question of the
+" Resumption of specie payment" is also
Brought under discussion, and there is in
fact no subject which interests the public
which is not intelligently discussed in the
present number. The appendix contains
the able speeches of Senators Logan and
Chandler, and Representatives III. s. BuHtly
ON The Finances, and L. H. Cain on
:" Civil Rights"
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the House, and with the Governors
signature will become law.
Senator Bovee gave his Bayou La
fourche Railroad bill to Senator Cage
to introduce. The measure meets the
unanimous approval of the Represen-
tatives from the bayou parishes, and
will doubtless pass.
The new charter for our town has
been considered by the Committee on
Corporations and Parochial affairs and
a favorable report is anticipated dur
ing the.coming week.
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The MaIdi Gras festivities in New
ofieans were OF Unusual magnifeence
this season, and id is estimated that
not less than fifty thousand strangers
tloeked to the eitS from all narts of
the United States to witness the an
tics OF q whole people run mad
Inc pageants of Rex, King of the
Carnival, and of Conns, the mighty
lord of the Mystic! Krewe. exce,led in
gorgeous display any of the parades
of previous years, and the visitors
were doubtless wen satisfied with the
sights afforded them. The weather
was most propitioas, and Mardi Gras.
1874, was, perhaps such gala day as
no city in the Union except New Or
leans has ever witnessed. The an
nnal recurrence of this mad holiday is
the occasion for ali entire susnension
of business, and tile whole population
young and old, throwing aside the
cares of life, devote themselves to the
Goddess OF Folly ere assuming the
sober duties and penanees of the sea-
son OF Lent. TheIfestival is one of
he peculiar institutions of the Cres-
,ent CITY. in fbis country ana va c.,
ne, hope it may Ge maintained with |
Is present spirit Cir years to come. |
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DREMIUM CHRONIC.

a Garden and Flower Seeds. Before OF
dering elsewhere send for Catalogue
which is now ready and viii be mailed gratis
on application.
Our Chrome ss ne Little Florists ,,
beautiful Parlor Picture pronounced by
judges a success, is now sent free to all who
favor us with orders to the amount of five
dollars.
CHASE BROTHERS & WOODWARD,
Seedsnen, Rochester, n. Y.
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titioners who protested against the
new charter presented but very weak
argument to fortify their position,
and their appeal has fallen to the
ground almost unnotieed. They asked
more than could, in common justice,
be granted them, therefore should
they not marvel that their desires are
not fulfilled.
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Saturday, February 81, 1874.
Republican Hslatfer..,.

Opposition to the back pay legislation.
Opposition to all monopoles that tend to
Cypress labor or interfere with the rights OF
the people.
Opposition to the lobby and all other in
fuences which tend to corrupt or interfere
with honest legislation.
Opposition to further aand grants, except
for educational purposes or immediate settle
lnsRt.
0pposition to any thing that tends to ex-
traYagance or corruption in the administers
ton Of the government
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The st. Charles Herald learns from
Rowell's Newspaper Reporter, pub
hshed in New York, that the CHIEF
has Withdrawn from the Louisiana
Press Association, yet the announce
ment has been standing in the col
umns Of the CHEZ for two months.
This lie what We eall going away from
leme to get home news.
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Attention. A0vRrfASe7'S.-Hayl
withdrawn from the Louisiana Press Asso-
citation, we are no longer bound by the adj
sertising rates adopted by that body, and it
viii be seen by reference to the table above
that we have made great reduction from the
prices heretofore demanded for the pabliea-
ton of advertisements in the CHIEF. In con-
sideration Of this reduction we call upon the
business men ofthis and neighboring eonmu-
mites and advertising agents throughout the
country generally to bestow a portion OF
their patronage upon us assuring them that
they will find the investment paying one.
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The Thibodaux ISentinel, referring
to Senator Bovee's Bayou Lafourche
Railway bill, says that such road
would be of great benefit to the people
residing along the Bayou. The New
Orleans Times copies the SeRtiaers
statement editorially.
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Senators West and Pinehback and
the Louisiana Representatives in the
House spent Mardi Gras in New Or
leans. Mr.. Pinchlsack will remain in
the city some time.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1874-02-21

Gen. jeff. Thompson, Chief State
Engineer, has our tllanks for a copy
of the annual report of the Board OF
State Engineers for 1873.
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Messes Walker, Taylor & Co, advertising
agents, 1874 Balmitore street, Baltimore, Nd,
are authorized to act as agents for the CHIEF.
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Gervais Gauthreaux, Esq. is authorized to
solicit and collect subscriptions to the CHIEF
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1874-02-21
A FAMILY ARTICLE

With the New Patent
BUTTON HOLE WORKER
Patented june 9th, 1871.
Awarded the First Premium ut the
American Institute and Maryland In
stitute Fairs, 1871.
A most wonderful and elegantly construct
ed Sewing Machine for family work. Com
plete in all its parts, uses the straight eve
pointed needle, Self Threading, direct up
right Positive Motion, New Tension, Self
Feed and Cloth Gnider. Operates by wheel
and on table. Light running. Smooth and
noiseless, like all good high -prieed machines.
Has Patent Check to prevent the wheel be-
ing turned the wrong way. Uses the thread
direct from the spool. Makes the Elastic
Lock Stitch, finest and strongest stitch
known firm, durable, close and rapid,
Will do all kinds of work, fine and coarse,
from Cambria TO heavy Cloth or Leather,
and uses all descriptions of thread This
Machine is heavily constructed to give it
strength all the parts OF each Machine be-
ing made alike by machinery, and beauti-
fully finished and ornamented. 1t is very
easy to learn. Rapid, smooth and silent IN
operation. Reliable at all times, and Prac-
teal, Scientific, Mechanical Invention, at
greatly reduced price.
A Good, Cheap, Family Sewing Machine
at last. The first and only success in pro-
ducing valuable, substantial and reliable
lew-priced Sewing Machine. Its extreme
low price reaches all conditions. Its sim
plicity and strength adapts it to all eapac-
tiles, while its many merits make it uni
versal fayorite wherever used, and creates
rapid demand.
IT is ALL IT is RECOMMENDED.
can eheerfully and confidently recon-
mend its use to those who are wanting a
really good Sewing Machine, at a low price.
Mrs. IL. h. JAMESON,
Peotone, VIII County, III.
Price of each Machine "Class A. .
" One, Warranted for five years by special
eertifieate.) with all the fixtures, and every
thing complete belonging TO it, including
Self Threading Needle, packed in q strong
wooden box, and delivered to any part Of
the country, by express, Free of further
charges, on receipt of price, only Five dol
lars. Safe delivery guaranteed. With each
Machine we will send. on receipt Of 81 ertra,
the new patent
BUTTON HOLE WORKER,
One of the most important and useful in
ventions of the age. So simple and certain,
that child can work the finest button hole
with regularity and ease. Strong and beau
tifuf.
Special terms, and Extra inducements to
Male and Female agents, Store Keepers, &c.,
who will establish agencies through the
country and keep our New Machines on ex-
hibition and sale. County rights gwen to
smart agents Free Agents complete outfit,
furnished without any extra charge. Sam
pies of scsciag, descriptive circulars contain
ing Terms, Testimonials, Engravings, sc.
&c, sent free. We also supply
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMESTs.
Latest Patents and improvements for the
Farm and Garden. Mowers, Reapers, Gull
tiVaf0rn Epal (tutfape Harrarvc Farm
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1874-02-21

Carpenter will endeavor to get his
new election bill before Congress next
N0Ck.
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An colIectible in currency.

| All penalties on delinquent taxes receiya-
| bic in warrants; but all costs and fees paya-
| BILE in currency.
| The balance of the twenty-one and half
mills, viz: fourteen and a half mills; together
| with penalties and costs accompanying the
same and back licenses, is, under the pro-
visions of section fifteen of act No. g. ap-
| proved January "a, 1874, colleetible either in
cash or Auditors warrants issued for claims
due prior to January |, 1874. For this por-
| ton of the delinquent taxes all State war
rants issued for services rendered or claims
due prior T. January /, 1874, are receivable,
! except such as are affected by injunctions,
viz
Sal 600 issued under acts No 90 and 100
of 1870, during the months of August Sep
TENDER, and October, 1872, to w A. Weed
81 Co.
5000 issued under act No. so of 1873, dur
ing the month of March, 1873, to various
parties.
8. You will also proceed at once with the
collection Of licenses for the current year.
making reauisition ON this office for tho nee
essary blanks.
Licenses as well as taxes for the current
year are all receivable in currency only.
4. All taxes are due and collectibIe on the
first day of February in each year. It has
been customary to delay collections until the
fall months, but this is not required by law.
and is productive of serious Inconvenience
to this office as well as to collectors You
will be required TO use the utmost diligence
LII making as many collections as possible
early III the year. In most eases it is as EASY
and In some portions of the State it is more
convenient for tax payers to pay in the
spring months than later in the year. In
all such cases there is no good reason for de-
lay, and change from the former system ia
desirable in order to relieve this and fine
Treasurer's offices from the confusion which
results from crowding so much of the busi-
ness of the year into the last few davs of
December, and at a time when our books
should be balanced in order to prepare an
nual reports.
3: Blank tax receipts in book form. with
stubs attached, will be furnished by this Of
tee, and the issue of any other, in recent for
taxes, Is strictly prohibited. These receiuts
must be used for both current and delinouant
taxes collected; but in no case must one re-
celpt cover taxes for more than one wear
Said tax receipt books will, in future. he
held as part of the records of the collectors
ONCE, and upon the final settlement tbe
book or books containing the stubs and re-
manning unused receipts must be returned
to this office.
Each receipt given to taxpayers should be
numbered, and the stub from which n was
detached must bear the corresponding num-
her, and IN all other respects be ,poperlv
nlied up as indicated thereon.
CHARLES CLINTON,
Auditor.
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sou.aps. mo. Il mos. b mos. smos. i year

Brief communications upon subjects of
pnblic interest solicited.
The editor is not responsible for the views
of correspondents.
Address CHIEF, Donaldsoayille, La.
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II. H. WELLERSs
Boot and Shoe Maker.
DondldsoncHle, Ia,
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.
SEWING MACHINES !!
am also the agent for the FINKLE &
LYON, the HOME SHUTTLE, and the
WILSON SHUTTLE Sewing Machines, all
of improved pattern, which I will sell at
prices varying from
S95 to $50.
Persons of limited means can procure a
machine by paying part cash down, the bal
anee receivable in monthly installments.
SEWING MACHINES REPAIRED
at reasonable rates. Satisfactory work or no
pay. GIVE Me a CALL.
ms3 H. I'll. WILLERS.
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THE FAV0RITE HOME REMEDY.

This unrivalled Southern Remedy is war
ranted not to contain a single particle of
MERCURY, or any injurious mineral sub
stance, but is
New national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1870-1874, 1874-07-23
EccG ntricity Of Genius.

Alexandra Dumas the elder persisted in
going into the kitchen to take a hand at the
spit, and Ingress was unhappy unless he
could play on the violin. But these occupa-
tons were not pursued to the neglect of
those callings to which they were born. If
Dumas made those ragouts for which he was
famous he at the same time did much literary
work. If Insress played good deal on the
violin, he at the same time made pictures
that will not easily be forgotten. '"The
spider in the ceiling Of Edmond About is
worse than either of these. 1t is politics.
For q number of years he was on the brink,
or padding about in the shallow water, of
the political stream, and this terminated
three or four years ago in the fatal plunge.
The lea of having political part in the
history of his country has pursued him with
unrest, and caused him, if he were not too
proud to admit it, a good deal of pain.
Journalism was thought to offer the best
ladder to political preferment, and he en-
braced it. Here he was at disadvantage,
for half dozen journalists in Paris can
write as good, if not better, leaders than
he, although there is not man i'm France
capable of writing such words as he has
written. IL was thought, when he and
Francisque Sarcey became editors Of the
XIX Steele, that with two such men the
success of the journal would be equal to any
of its contemporaries, which turns out not to
be the case. That AbOut's articles are able
and often brilliant, few deny but they fail
to influence any large class OfpeOple even in
his own party.-Atben Rhodes, the GALAXY
for aHQuSt.
New national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1870-1874, 1874-07-23
To the Editor ofthe Neio National Era !:

10 Ane Editor Of the Net0 NdftOndf Era:
At conference of the Republicans of
Louisa, held at Louisa Courthouse, Virginia.
on the 18th day Of July, 1874, for the pur-
pose Of devising plans for the approaching
contest. George w. Trice was chairman,
and G. D. NJ. Hunter was appointed secre-
tary. Whereupon the meeting proceeding
to business, speeches were made by Hon. F.
M. Perkins, B. F. Chisholm, J. w. Poin-
dexter, and others, denouncing the Hon. J.
Amber Smith for the course taken by him
in the Forty Third Congress, and asserting
that, should he be so fortunate as to be re-
nominated for Congress, that they would
stump Louisa county in opposition to him.
The following resolutions were unani-
mously adopted: -.-. e.
That the Republicans of Louisa will assem-
BILE in mass convention at Louisa Court
house on the first Saturday in September for
the purpose of nominating delegates to the
Congressional Convention to be held on the
10th Of September, 1874, in the city of Rich
mond, to nominate Congressman for the
Third District of Virginia also, to nominate
candidate for clerk of the Circuit and County
Courts of Louisa county.
Mr.. j. w. PoilNextcr offered the follow
ing:
That copy of the proceedings be sent to
the Editors of the National Republican,
Erening State Journal, and NEW NATIONAL
ERA.
On motion of F. NJ. Perkins, the confer
cnce adjourned.
GEO. w. TRIcE, Chairman.
GEO. D. NJ. HUNTER, Sec'y.