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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-04-03

A contemporary whose political
status it is unnecessary for us to de-
fine congratulates "Gov.D McEnery
upon his arrival at his home Ouachita
parish, and remarks that " Mr." KEEL
logg has convened a special session of
the General Assembly. We trust the
editor feels better after that whitening
effort. Wonder if he appreciates upon
whom the sarcasm falls with most
crushing effect? n
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-04-03


PERsoNAL.-We had the pleasure
OF meeting in New Orleans, Thursday
Messrs. Rene Maeready and W. B,
Merchant, prominent citizens of Brasb
ear. Mr.. Maeready is agent for the
great capitalist, Cll;,s. Morgan, at that
port, and Mr.. Merchant, erstwhile one
OF the brethren of paste-pot and seis-
sors, is a popular lawyer and a meu-
Der of the Town Council.
There is no place in the city we like
to visit better than Special P. 0. agent
J. r. Jolley's office. Jolley is always
CHEEKY, funny and entertaining. and
the most confirmed ancllorite would
want to ancor right there after ten.
minutes conversation conducted from,
the base of one of the comfortable
chairs Jolley always keeps standing
around to hold stray visitors.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-04-03

The Madison Vindieuior, published
at Delta, La, reports that the Hard
Times leyee, Tensas parish, has bro
ken and the water is flowing through
the break freely. There are indica
tons OF breaks at other points, and a
considerable extent OF country is al
ready under water. II heavy rise
OF the river occurs this year the dam
age Ill Madison, Tensas, Iberville and
other river parishes will be very great.
1t Is cheering to note, however, that
there is 10 alarming rise in the upper
rivers, and the best informed persons
agree III the opinion that there will
be no heavy food this season.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-04-03

HE PEOPLES FRIEND.-It is susceptible
OF easy proof that the Sewing Machine has
been a greater blessing TO the masses of
American people than any invention of the
present century. Nothing else has done SO
much to save the lives and health of the
wives and mothers, the patient. oyerworked
women OF the Land, who, as class, most
needed relief from the burthens Of every day
life. Every father and husband tails in his
duty II he negiects to endow his home with
such triumph Of science as the Wilson
shuttle Sewing Machine. Machines will be
delivered at any railroad station in this
State, free of transportation charges, if Or
G I'e through the Coinpany's Branch House,
io9 Canal street, New Orleans. La
They send an elegant catalogue and chro-
mo circular free on application.
ms company want few more good agents.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-04-03

An Intelligent Democratic editor
very gravely asserts that he is aware
"a Republican House of Representa-
tlves can do some ridiculous things /,
Now, there are at least two Demo-
cratic legislatures in this grand Union
OF ours that have made themselves
the laughing stock even of their own
party friends by doing ridiculous
things, yet Wen hazard wager this
Intelligent editor never heard of them
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-04-03

Col. Jack Wharton has been an
pointed by Gov. Kellogg Adjutant
Genera! OF tie State militia, and the
New Orleans press comments very
tavorably upon the Governors seiec-
ton. Col. Wharton, it will be re-
membefed, was Il warm adherent and
friend OF Gov. Warmoth, and was ap
pointed By him Secretary of State in
the latter part of 1872 to supplant
Heron. He is a gentleman Of hiul,
character and fine qualities, and hay-
ing served in the army during the
var, is fully qualified for his new posi-
ton. On DIT that the appointment
was recommended by ex-Gov. War
moth and is thought by many to in
dlcate the growing influence of that
gentleman in Republican official cir
eles. We have always regarded Gov.
rs Il Republican at heart,
and should be glad to welcome him
is Il worker in the lsrty ranks.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-04-03

An agricultural exchange asks
"-Does corn deteriorate in this sec
ton - Generally speaking, we don't
know, but particularly specifying, we
are certain as much of it deteriorates
as is manufactured into wl,iskey. In
Kentucky, and likewise in 4sbuesspe
where the mountain dewsn are
heavy, corn deteriorates at fearful
rate.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-04-03

Ia compliance with the law of Con-
gress authorizing Jas. b. Eads to con
struct jetties at the mouth of the Mis-
sisslppl river, two scllooners ia c],aroe
OF assistant engineers have been or
dered TO South Pass by the superin-
tendent of the Government Coast sur-
vey' to make a special Typographical
and hydrographical survey and chart
OF the bar for the guidance of Mr..
Eads in the construction Of his ietties.
which work, it is announced, will be
commenced at the earliest possible
date.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-04-03

We commend to general perusal the
letters of our regular New Orleans
correspondent, General Observer"
The author OF these communications
is Il gentleman of ndoubted capacity.
keen observation, sound Judgment
and obvious merit as a writer, and
we venture the opinion that his esti-
mate Of matters and things will be
found generally reliable and correct
to degree not usually attained by
the relator of passing political events
or prophesicr of those to come. With
this brief reference, we leave his writ
ings to speak for themselves, feeling
assured the majority Of our readers
will agree with us ID accreliting our
correspondent with the qualities above
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-04-03

The Herald chronicles the escape of
two prisoners from the St. Charles
parish Jail on Wednesday Of last week,
one accused of rape, the other of rob-
bling a store. The men are both col
ored, and their names are Henry Par
ker and Henry Williams.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-04-03

The State Register has heretofore
opposed the compromise, but in the
last issue of that journal of consider
able pretension, much merit and soli-
tary independence, the editor commits
himself fully to the scheme and de-
clares that he will welcome its sue
cess. ".-.-.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-04-03

Since its elevation to the dignity of
an official Journal, the st. John Mes
chacebe talks English on one whole
page, which is great improvement.
Now if the paper will only Anglicize
its fol midable name, we shall feel sat
isied with its progress for the time
being.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-04-03

The st. Charles Herald feels author
lzed to make the announcement that
Hon. Michael Hahn will not allow his
name to be used as a candidate for
Governor OF any other executive office
ut the next general election. Mr.,
Hahn is too public spirited lis a citi
zen and true to his principles as Re
publican to decline tie use of his name
III any contest where it is obvious he
can advance the interests of the State
or guarantee the success Of his party.
aud we can accept no present express
sion Of purpose from himself or his
friends as conclnslyely indicating
what his course will or will not be in
1876. We have said it is rather early
to be selecting candidates for next
Governor, and we do not place Speak
er Hahn or any other person in nom.
lnation, but We shall object most de-
cldedly TO the best men Of the Repub
lican party withdrawing the use of
their names when the proper time
comes for choosing Il standard bearer
for the vitlly important campaign
OF the coming year.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-04-03
PROSPECTS OF COMPROMISE,

The chief topic of discussion in 20.
litical circles at the Capital still is
compromise, and among the various
shades and hnes of opinion emanat.
ing from the different head-centres
Of sundry combinations and factions,
it is hard to determine which is the
most correct estimate of the proba-
bilities for the future indicated by the
political barometer.
There is a deep seated feeling OF
distrust among large class of Re-
| publicans that the Democrats do not
not intend to carry out the spirit and
terms Of the adjustment in good
faith-that they await the moment
which finds them in a majority in the
lower house Of the General Assembly
to impeach the State officials or per-
form someeq equally startling coup d'etat
for the purpose of securing to their
own party the control of the State
Government. We hesitate to believe
that the apprehension is well founded.
There may be among the Conserva-
tive members of the Assembly few
men unscrupuloa1s enough to disre-
gard their solemn pied &c not to in
terfere with the existing administra-
ton, but that majority Of them are
SO wanting in honesty and principle,
we can not assume. IF we felt as
sured there was any intention on the
part Of the Conservatives to prove
treacllerous to the articles of agree
ment, all or singular, we should op-
pose the adjustment as heartily as we
now support it.
In order that the benefits Of this
proposed compromise may fully ac-
crue to the State and the people, it
is absolutely essential that both par
ties to the arrangement should act
III the most scrupulous good faith to-
wards each other. Party and person
sonal predictions must for the mo-
ment be laid aside, and the combined
Judgment and wisdom of the assem-
bled representatives of the people
given to the accomplishment of such
measures as will tend to produce
greater harmony among the hitherto
elements Of our population.
and allay the spirit of hatred, intol-
erance and disobedience to law that
prevails to such considerable extent |
md by its defiance of governmental
authority banishes capital and indus
,rial enterprise from Louisiana. /
Congressman Wheeler has tele-
,raphed to New Orleans that he will
'rrive in that city on the 18th inst,
nd Ell remain as long as necessary
9 represent the Congressional Com
nittee and render such assistance as
nay be required towards carrying
ut the award Of the committee fuIly
nd fairly at the extra session Of the
General Assembly. We shall gather
luch hope from the presence of Mr..
Wheeler, because we have confidence
hat the master head and hand which
repaired a plan Of adjustment that
as secured the appreciation Of radi-
ally opposite and antagonistic ele-
'ents, will have the influence and
ldgment to guide the matter to a
1ccessful issue.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-04-03

The Mansfield Reporter, which is
opposed to the compromise, states
that the people of Desoto appear to
indorse the action of their Represen-
tatives in the Conservative caucus,
who favored compromise.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-04-03

1t pleases the CHIEF to notice that
Speaker Hahn and the other members
OF the Board of Printing Commission
ers are not disappointing our eypecta-
ton that independent and respectable
Journals would be given printing con-
tracts in preference to worthless pap-
sucking organs that never raise their
voices for any worthier purpose than
to express unqualified and servile adj
miratlon Of party men and party meas
ures, whether deserving of encomium
or not; that have no merits as news
papers, and no object in existence be-
You'd garneriag the profits resulting
from official advertising. The resto-
ration of the contract to the State Re0-
tster was creditable act, and the les-
Ignation OF the st. John XescHacebe
as the official paper of its parish scarce
iy less so. We are decidedly in favor
OF the bestowal of such favors upon
Republican journals except in parishes
where a truly Conservative paper of
eminent merit is found opposed by
one of the class Of journalistic nonen |
titles described above. We under
stand that the two changes we have .
Just noted were made at the instance !,
Of Speaker Hahn, and We recommend |
aim to come on up the river with the
good work and tackle st. James with
,ut further delay.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-04-03
Saturday, April 8, 1875.

Grant had better hide his dimiD-
isl,ed head now his case is hopeless;
the Iberia Progress talks emphatically
against third term, and the Thibo-
daux Sentinel spells his name with a
little 6. Poor grant!
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-04-03

The lack Of editorial matter which
was evident in the State Register of
March goth is compensated for by the
lively character and improved ap-
pearance of the issue Of Saturday last.
Deacon Amos states, in explanation
OF his negligence two weeks since.
that he ''~as taking things easy and
amusing himselfgenerally ; he planted
potatoes, went fishing and swarmed
his bees He also insinuates that ha
latter circumstance will account for
the singing quality Of his recent edi-
torialS.
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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-04-03

The Beard of Audit created by the
general appropriation bill to examine
all unpaid claims for services rendered
the State prior to the first Of January,
1875, and direct the Auditor to war
rant for such claims as should be APP
proved, has been enjoined by Judge
Woods of the u. s. Circuit Court upon
the petition Of a holder of State bonds.
This Board Of Audit was also invested
BY the act which created it with au-
thority to direct the collection Of de-
lingnent State taxes without the en-
forcement of penalties during such
period of time as should be deemed
proper, and a resolution to remit the
penalties upon all taxes paid prior to
the 3lst of July next was pending
when the Board was enjoined. Answer
is to be made on the 9Th inst. why the
injunction should not be made per-
petual, and for the interests of delin-
qnent tax payers who are disposed to
pay their arrearages we trust the an
swer will be satisfactory to Judge
Woods and the restraining order re-
moved.
The nomination of Don A. Pardee
to be q. S. District Judge for LOUISE
ana vice Durell, was laid upon the
table by the Senate, and it has been
decided by the Cabinet tha5 President
Grant can make no appointment to
till the vacancy until the meeting of
next Congress. 1t was the opinion
of Judge Woods of the Circuit Court
that he could designate an incumbent
pro tenn, but Atty. Gen. Williams has |
telegr 'phed the Judge that such an
tment would be entirely be-
You'd the authority vested by law in
the magistrate of the Circuit Court.
Louisiana litiglnts have no other re-
course, then, but to wait as patiently
as they can the assembling of the
Forty fourth Congress next Decem-
Der.
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local paper. Take the CHIEF.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-04-03
BORDER WAR,

| trouble with the Mexican bandit
who infest the southern shore of til,
Rio Grande. Armed bands of these
| vagabonds have frequently crossed
the river during the past few weeks
and committed outrages and depre-
dations that trave inaugurated Il reign
OF terror among the pioneer settlers
OF 5spa,sely inhabited districts and
aroused the horror and Indignation OF
the whole country. The marauders
have murdered and maltreated men,
women and children, stolen and
burned much valuable property, fol
no. other reason that we can CLEAN
from the reports which reach us than
a fiendish delight in murder, robbery
aud lawlessness.
At the village of Naros, the dwell
ing and store of the postmaster were
sacked and burned, the post-oflice
Quilted, an American named G.. Smith
shot and Killed, and several others
taken prisoners and subjected to the
most cruel treatment. The post
master shot one of the fiends dead.
then saved his own life by secret
flight. At San Fernando creek the
bodies OF two Americans were found
lying in the road by Il party Of pass
ing teamsters. The corpses were
covered with CHASTITY wounds inflicted
with knives. The same party also
saw the bodies Of two Mexicans, sup
posed to have been friendly to the
Americans, hanging from tree near
Chocolate creek. Other outrages OF
like character are reported from
various points along the frontier.
Intelligence has been received at
Corpus Christi of the departure from
the stock districts of Monterey and
Molciova, Mexico, of about 700 men.
bound for Texas, but for what pur-
pose they refused to disclose. Parties
Of 300 or 400 are reported to have
crossed the river to Texas at several
points, notably near Roma and Edin-
burg, and some of these expeditions
are believed to have concentrated
under the lead of il noted Mexican
outlaw, who had boosted that his
bugle will shortly sound in the streets
OF Corpus Christi. The citizens of
that town and Of the Texas border
generally are arming and massing to-
Sethel Tor mutual protection against |
the raiders, and they will be aided bv
all the United States troops available |
for the emergency. Gov. Coke of
Texas telesraphed to the President,
representing the threatening condition
OF affairs and asking for more troops.
nc was answered that all possible as
sistance would be rendered b. the
War Department.
Additional news from the disturbed
section will be aIxiously awaited. In
oortant developments will doubtless
'ccnr within the next few days from
which we can better judge of the like
iliood of a general border war, which
low seems entirely probable.
The st. Charles Herald feels author
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-04-03

The Inducements offered to purchasers
arc ss,cll as have never before been cquaied
in this community All are cordially inyi-
ted to call and price the Goods.
Look for the big sign of
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-04-03

For the purpose of settling up the affairs Of
the Succession Of Mr.. Marx Israel it Is
necessary that the magnificent
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1875-02-24

about 100000 Nearly two,tpirds of the
town gone.
The Alps brings the details of the ere.
1t commenced at 1880 and in \ short time
assumdi great magnitude the houses being
principally Of wood, very dry and water
scarce Three small engines, with hose
about foe garden size, was all that the town
had totight the fire with Seven hundred
tHmiliS were homeless, and ;he place still
burning when the Alps left
PHIbADELPHIA, Feb l9.--At q special
mactirg of the Board Of Directors cf the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company. The po-
si'ion assumed by President Scot WAS sec
UDdedand will be supported.
CINCINNATI Feb. 19-Thc Starkasch
opera roupe lost All their baggage by the
Steubmvills accident.
ST. Paul, Feb. 19-S. }. r. McMillen,
elected Senator is the present Chief Jus
tice Of the State aud is a Republican.
NV YORK Feb 22-An Oneanta, New
York, dispatch SAYS, three boys, 8, 10, and
II years of age were frozen to death.
Therp parents forced them to peddle baskets
when the thermometer was 2j degrees be-
low zero When found they were dead, ly-
ing in the road. The larger had his arms
o. vNiIA tAo hNSh VI tllt younger.
CHrAGo, Feb. 22.-A train on the Chi
cage, Rock Island and Pacific Road, by u
broken rail had one coach thrown off the
track, which fell fifteen feet. Fifteen pas
senge's were badly hurt and one killed
The Tri6uRe'S specials say Minister
John Jay is to be superseded by Hon. God
love 5 Orth, member at Large from Indi-
ana, Chairman of the Committee on Foreign
Affairs. His name will be sent to the Sen.
ate afer the 4th of March, and will leave
for his new duties soon thereafter.
CHICAGO Feb. 22.-Wahl Bros Glue
Works, covering eight acres, on 3lst and
Lancaster Avenues, have been burned
The loss is 100000; insurance only $780,
900.
NV YORK, Feb. 23.-The veterans of
the War Of 1912 to the number of about
twentJ-eight, under command of General
Henry Raymond, were entertained at q
dinner to-day by officers of the sixth regi-
ment in the Germania Assembly Rooms.
Their ages varied from 20 to IS years, and
as they filed in their names we're attached
to petition praying for the passage by
Congress of the bill for an allowance for
men who served in the War of 1872 over
thirty days and widows married prior to
1926.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1875-02-24

special deposits in sealed packages or
locked boxes, unless a receipt shall be
given by the bank admitting its liabil.
ity. There are over sixty suits now
pending against one bank for such IL
ability.
Section sixth requires (under penal
ties) of saving banks aud trust COM
panies organized under an act of Con-
gress) all the reports to the Controller
now required of national banks. This
provision Is suggested by the expert
ence of the Freedmen's Bank.
Section eighth provides for the APP
pointment Of an agent by the share
holders To wind up the affairs of the
bank after he claims Of outside credit
ors aud noteholders shall have been
duly provided for.
Section nine provides that when the
moneys in the hands of a receiver are
not large enough for distribution, the
money on hand shall be invested by
the treasurer In United States bonds,
so as to yield AN interest to the credits
Ors