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Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1875-01-28
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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-01-23
FIRST BoATs on THE M1ssIsslpp1.-

FIRST BoATs on THE MISSISSIPPI
From 1886 to 1911 the only tran
sportation upon the Mississippi was
by means of tiatboats and barges,
three or four months being consumed
in making the trip from New Orleans
to Louisville. The first vessel ever
built upon Western waters was the
brig Dean, launched at Allegheny
City, Pennsylvania, 1906. In 1911
the first steamboat on the Western
waters was built BY Messrs. Fulton &
Livingstone, at Pittsburg. 1t was a
propeller, with two masts, called the
Orleans. She made her first trip ta
New Orleans in fourteen days. The
Comet and Vesuvins followed, and
the Enterprise was the fourth West
ern steamboat, being built at Browns.
vile, Pennsylvania, in 1914. The
Washington WAS the fifth, being bull
at Weeling, Virginia, and Browns
vile, Pennsylvania. She had two
decks, being the first of that kind
She was "A success, and the piolee
boat of that kind ON Western VA
! ers.-ErchaNge.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-01-23

Spanned as the eastern half of the
American continent is with railroads
which form connections between al
most all i'm portant points, the busi-
ness of railroad building seems to he
falling off. According to the Rail-
road Gazette there were 1923 miles of
track laid last year, against 1888
miles in 1873. The number of miles
laid in 1874 is in fact less than the ex-
tent of track laid in any year since
1866, when but 1,742 miles were con-
structed. The total railroad mileage
ia the United States at the close of
1873 is given at 70,65l. The year
1875, consequently, begins with ~ ,576
miles. The increase Of mileage last
year is said to correspond very nearly
with the increase Of population. being
about 24 per cent. The section OF
country showing the greatest increase
last year is the northwestern states,
Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa,
Missouri, Kansas and Nebraska, where
467 Of the l 1923 miles were constructed.
The greatest decrease was in Arkan-
sas, Tennessee, Kentucky and West
Virginia, in which states but 49 miles
were laid.-E1.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-01-23

The democrats of this State are
again greatly encouraged with the
idea that the Northern democrats
are about to do something for them.
Senator Gordon telegraphs to them
advising "still forbear. " His dispatch
reminds US OF the noble patriotism of
Artemas Ward during the war. He
was willing to suffer for the cause, and
expressed the hope that all the relation
of his first wife might be drafted and
sent to the front. Senator GordOn's
dispatch is sensational rather than
practical or patriotic since 1860 the
democracy Of the South has waited
and hoped for help from the Northern
democrats. 1t has never come. There,
may be class of people in the North
who desire trouble in the South in
order that the Republican party may
retain power under the old battle flags
of the rebellion. There may be an
other class, whose hopes Of success at
the next election, are based on keep
ing the peace in the South. The active
interest both these parties are taking
in our affairs, is prompted by the most
selfish motives. After these have sue
ceeded, or failed, there will he no more
such lively manifestations Of sympa-
thy. Louisiana must work out its
own destiny. Its people must help
themselves, aud as long as this great
truth is ignored, SO long will our pros.
poets grow darker.-La. State Regis.
fer
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-01-23

If things go on in this way it will
become imperatively necessary for
every member of Congress to have
his own newspaper. Here is the Times
correspondent telegraphing from New
Orleans in regard to the views of the
Louisiana subcommittee "Mr. Pot
ter will take the view Of the World,
and Mr.. Phelps the view of the lri-
bnne. Mr.. Fosters view is unknown" :"
Disconsolate Foster! He has no view
to take. Will he take the view of the
Times II he must have a newspaper
view, We cordially tender him the
view Of The National Republican. In
that case his view will be presented
to his associates in Congress at least
twelve hours in advance of his cotem-
poraties.-W Wash. Nat. Rep.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-01-23

It has lately come to light that the
Pacific Mail Steamship Company, Of
New York, spent over a million Of
dollars, few years since, to obtain a
subsidy from Congress. A Congress
sional committee is now engaged in
investigating the matter. They have
already found where s275,000 Of the
money vent. 1t went into the pocket
of Democratic member Of Congress
from New York, one Of those very vir-
tuous men who made bitter partisan
attacks upon the integrity of the mem
bers Of the Republican party. What
commentary upon Democratic pro-
tessions. ExalMnqe.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-01-23

The conference committees of the
Northern and Southern Presby yterian
| Churches failed to agree upon q basis
for the establishment Of fraternal re-
latiOns. ~ t-;r
President Grant urges Congress to
provide better deteDces for the sea-
coast ard better armament for the
navy. "In times of peace prepare
for war" -t" "= II " .-
The Mechanics and Agricultural
Fair Association of Louisiana have
indefinitely postponed their annual
State fair on account of business de-
preston.
It seems probable the nomination
of Pardee to be U. s. District Judge
for Louisiana will not be confirmed
by the Senate, owing to the opposi-
tion of Senator West.
The Republican members of Con-
gress have decided with great unan-
unity to sustain the action Of Presi-
dent Grant in recognizing the Kellogg
government in Louisiana.
The detachment Of soldiers sent out
to expel miners from the Black Hills
region put into Camp Robinson, jan
uary 9th, officers and men being badly
frozen. No trace Of the miners was
found.
A committee of Southern Senators
and Representatives. had an interview
with President Grant on the levee
question and found him favorably dis.
posed toward the project of lending
natural aid to the construction thereof.
The question ef refnnding the cot
ton tax has been referred for cOnsid-
Grafton to q subcommittee of the
House Committee on Ways and Means
composed of Messrs. Wood of New
York, Cassan Of Iowa and Sheldon Of
Louisiana.
A report has been received from
New Zealand that the cutter Lapwing
was recently attacked by natives of
Santa Cruz island, her crew overpow-
cred and massacred and the vessel
burned. The savages afterward at
tackled the British war ship Sandf1y,
but were driven off. &.
Two colored men, A. Dickerson and
w. H. Keys, we're shot in q brawl
with the keeper Of a coffee-house in
Houma, La, on the 14th inst, the
former being instantly killed and the
latter mortally wounded. Keys was
a candidate for the Legislature from
Terrebonnc parish on the compromise
ticket ut the recent election.
The following U. S. Senators have
been elected during the past week
Hannibal Hamlin, Republican, from
Maine; Francis Kernan, Democrat,
from New York VIM. Wallace, Dem
ocrat, from Pennsylvania; T. F. Bay
ard, Democrat, from Delaware Jos.
E. Mcdonald, Democrat, from Indi-
ana; Henry L. Dawes, Republican,
from Massachusetts Ex Gov. Theo
Randolph, Democrat, from New Jer-
sey. Chrystiancy, Republican
from Michigan. The election Of the
following is considered certain Ram
sey, Republican, from Minnesota
Carpenter, Republican, from Wiscon:
sin Thayer, Republican, from Ne
braska; Burnside, Republican from
Rhode Island; johnson, Democrat,
from Tennessee. .' 'r
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-01-23

The will of the late Gerritt Smith
has been in existence without material
alienation for twenty years. 1t be-
queaths one-half Of his entire property
to his wife. The other half he divides
between his two children, Colonel
Green Smith and Mrs. Charles D,
Miller. The estate is worth about
$2,OOO,OOO.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-01-23

A cattle train on the Hannibal aud
St. Joseph railroad ran through the
bridge at Eureka City, Mo-, Oh Sun
day, destroying the bridge, l25 feet
long, smashing the locomotive and
three cars, and killing or manning all
the cattle. <tf
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-01-23
AGENTS for the Chief:

WIN. q. Wilkinson. Donaldsonville, La.
Gertais Gauthresux,
J. C. w. Richardson, Dominiquc's Land &
Augustus Knight, Linwo"d Place.
Dr. A. b. RObertson, Dutch Stores.
John Dixon, New River.
Thss McIntyre, New Orleans.
Chas. q. Donnaud, =
Geo. r. Rowell T. Co., New York.
r. H. Walker l. Co., Baltimore. Md.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-01-23
rOLIr1CAL DIRECTORY.
Union Rspub. Congressional Committee


Union Rspub. Congressional Committee
z. CHANDLER. President.
JOHN A. LOGAN, Vice President.
4. H. CrsiTen, John Colsurn,
n, z. Chipmxn, II. 4. Hxvcns, l
Eugene Hale, s. B. Conovcr,
Geo. w. Hendee, j. w. Flanagan,
Henry L. Pierce, James Wilson,
j. II. Pendlcton, G. w. Hazleton,
H. Il, Starkwe&thcr, s. 0. Houghtnn,
Thos. c. Platf, J. 4. L0fiand,
Marcus L. Ward, H. b. Strait,
Simon Cameron, J. H. Mitchell,
VIM. J. Albert, s. A. Cobb,
John +. Lewis, A. I. Boreman,
e. l.. Cobb, WIN. NJ. Stewart,
Ricl,'d H. Whitcley, z. w. Hitchcock,
Geo. +, 1pencer. Powell Clayton,
Geo. C.UckeS, 5. B. Cl,affec.
J. Rodney West, Z. G. Mccormick,
H. s. Bundy, S; b. Eik,ns,
J. d. Tl,0rnbWK.
Address communications to Hon. z. Chan
dler,, Presidenf, or to the Secretary Of the
UniDa RspablicaA Congregational Committee
Washington, D. G. .--.... .......
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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-01-23

Tra1sicnt advertisements 81 % per square
first insertion; each subsequent insertion,
rs cents. % a
All official notices 81 90 per square each
publication. ...-
Brief copmunicxtiops upon subjects Of
public interest solicited. ..
No attention paid to anonymous letters.
Tifo editor IL not responsitle for the views
of correspondents.
Address: CHIEF, Donaldsonvillc, La.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1875-12-30

WAS the crowd tumultuous ?'' in
quired one man of another who had
Just come from q mass-meeting."-
t Too mu1tuous." replied the other.
!" Oh, no, just about multuoas enough
to comfortably fill the hail."
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1875-12-30

~.vr.rp yoHNn CRAFTS n. D.
CRAFTS & SON,
Phvsicfans and Surgeons. Once In Crans
BLOCK Mantua Station. Portage County. Ohio
xH-
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1875-12-30

A EITTLE boy, gazing upon ansold
picture of his mother, taken in low
dress, remarked, IN una, you was mos
ready for bed when dat picter was
tOoked."i IS Hess 5ie5aI tsgs3
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1875-12-30

Nv spring stock OF Papers having been sold
out, or reduced to remnants, am now receiv-
ing q NEW STOCK of splendid wall Papers
far the Fall Trade, which shall offer at very
lovprices. Remnants selling below cost.
WOODRUFF.
Sept. IL, 1875. sSS-u.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1875-12-30


glsw, and her eyes were supernatural.
ly bright. She talked fast and excited
ly,s aud loaded Jm's plate with COED
things, telling him that he must be
starved, a he had eaten no dinner the
day before, securing TO forget that She
had made supper dinner. .ia.sgIq. :
/ Jim ventured to remou strate at her
eating nothing, bat she pleaded head
ache. 1t was the same ut dinner and
at supper, and in the evening she
played gay tunes on the piano, and
sang fer the boy her loveiiest songs.
Bot it was aianaerrineht that was
strange to him, and slept uneasily for
thinking of it, and walked again when
it was nearly light, TO hear I Footsteps
creeping up the stairs. Ss..% = tAaE
/ He stole out Of bed and opened the
door OF his room. and he crept back
to his bed, weeping for the unknown
sorrow that had fallen upon his sister.
A few hours later when he went
down to breakfast. he. found Bessie
watching for the kettle to boil. AS
soon as tins happened she took hold
Of it TO lift it, but it seemed too heavy
for her. She tried again, and gave il
up, sinking into chair. - .aas4 F,
81 believe I'm not well, Jim. Ican1
lift the kettle. You must make youl
own tea" t'"i sii4 zshtis fsf
'.'Dear Bsssie,' said the boy, 'let m.
20 fort doctor.'as.< ssssfs4I ssts.f45
With unexpected warmth she turned
upon him, saying, No! I forbid yo,
to SO. If yon dc shall be displeased
only want rest and quiet. I'm tired
I've headache
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1875-12-30

Residence for Sale!
r OFFER for sale my residence, corner Of
i Chestnut streets, Ravenna. The property is
in good condition and sold for NO fault. Terms
easy. IA 80 .ffii.ft5i = 49, =
: .-.l--- -...e.| t...... n. STUART.
April 9, 1s7s. "a"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1875-12-30

J. WAGGONER, NJ. D.
hysician and Surgeon. once East emu Vi
Phenix Block, Ravenna, Ohio
March 9Th 1871 1of-H.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1875-12-23
Is the 'Phins Stopped"

Does the resolution against the
third term, passed by the House of
Representatives on the 18th inst,
smother the ambition of Gen. Grant
to be elected President for a third
time?
o fconrse, this resolution hits a blow
at Grant, and he can't help feeling it.
The fact also that the minority on his
side was so contemplate in number
renders the blow more unpleasant
but it will not of itself put an end 20
his design to be President after March
4th, 1877.
The platform on which Grant is
running for reelection, is that ofhos-
tiIity to the power of the Catholic
Church. This is a new platform. 1t
was first put forward in his Des
Moines speech, and it is repeated with
elaboration and urgency in his Mes
sage. The House of Representatives
was elected before this platform was
known; and Gen. Grant can very
well reason that ii his new issue had
been fairly before the people, the
House would have been OF a very
different composition =; so that, instead
of CONCERNING his third term scheme,
they would have approved it. He
will, therefore. go on instead of aban-
doning his design, and he will develop
it still further. He means to try it,
and see whether the anti Catholic
issue is not strong enough to secure
for him the desired third term. Be-
sides, he still holds the cards of a war
with Spain or with Mexico; and he
is too experienced a gambler to retire
from the the game before the hand is
finished.-NeW York Sun.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1875-12-23
The Judiciary.

We have heretofore given it as our
opinion that the Constitutional
Amendment i'm regard to our Chan
Gerry Courts, which was adopted at
the late election, will have the effect,
upon the re-districting of the State by
the Legislature, as required by it, of
d~isplacing all CT the ChancellOrs now
III Office. Gen. George, we are pleas
ed to see, from an able opinion he has
given, concurs in this view, and we
farther learn that snch Is the unani-
nous opinion of theaJackson bar.
This is, we dare say, an unexpected
result, but nevertheless it is a boon
to the State for which we can scarce
ly be too thankful. An honest, learn
ed and able judiciary, is one of the
greatest blessings that any people can
possess, and contributes more than
any other department of a govern
ment. to their peace, contentment,
morality and prosperity. With the
CHARACTERISTICS thus vacated, and the
terms of the Circuit Judges all ex.
| piring next spring, the Governor and
the Senate have an important duty
devolving upon them this winter
that of appointing all of the Chancel'
lors and Circuit Judges of the State
Many, very many, if not sweepins
changes will have to be made. Gov
Ames now has it in his power to rem
der a great service to the State, by
selecting for these positions the very
best material within his reach, and
should he fail to do this, the Senate
we are confident will be found equaI
to the emergency, and will, as they
should, reject his nominations. A
judicial in%terregnum for a year oil
two, would be far preferable to al
incompetent judiciary, not having
aud not desiring the public confidence
President Grant has. said, that a.
the Chief Executive of the nation, he
has no public policy which he il
willing to uphold against the wei
known will of the people. Will no
Gov. Ames defer to so illuatrious al
example ?-Holty Springs South.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1875-12-23

made of, the transportation being
convenient and the unit of value fixed
and Interchangeable, and non-exporta-
| BILE and no other country having any
use for it except ours. 1t is very OBJ
yious that this is not the case with
specie as a medium of exchange. II
the standard under which values are
demanded is changed during their ex-
istence. it must always be unjust to
one or the other of the contracting
parties. If raised to the debtor or
lowered 10 the creditor party to such
a contract, q wrong and injustice is
done.
On the subject in question the gov
eminent has to weigh carefully the
opposing considerations and strike the
balance between the standard below
the medium of exchange Of the great
est good.
At this time of panics and scarcity
of money, any writer whose opinions
are a perfected theory on this subject
of vital importance. will be read with
deep and ~inquiring interest by young
and old, black and white, all castles
and grades throughout our Republic.
F. b. NJ.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1875-12-23
They Will NOT.

"Will the Methodists. generally,
support General Grant as the anti
Catholic candidate for a third term !:
This is a very important question.
We have already shown by the official
statistics that the Methodists are by
far the most numerous religious
denomination in this c~ountry-ap-
proXiImating to one-third of the az.
Sregate number Of people of all
sects."
The above is from the New York
Sun. To suppose that the Mcthodists
generally will support Grant because
he is IN anti-Catholic candidate is alb
surd. A few Northern fanatics. who.
unfortunately for the cause of Christ,
belong to the Methodist church, have
declared their preference for Grant
but the great body Of christians be-
longing to that church will not be gov.
erncd by them. The Methods Is, es.
pecially those Of the South and West
will DO rs much TO defeat Grants re.
election as any other denomination.
When Mr.. Springer, OF Illinois, in.
troduccd the third term resolution in
the House, he said:
81 am Methodist, but | am OPP.
posed to q third term. SO when
Bishop Haven, down there in Boston,
the other day put Grant up for another
term, | thought | would show the
country that all Methodists were not
for Grant, and | wanted to see JUS
how Congress stood on the same ques.
tion."
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1875-12-23

The proposal Of Judge Jerry Black
as a candidate for the Presidency has
met with considerable favor from
Southern and Western Democratic
newspapers. He is a mar of tram
scendent abilities aud special fitness
for the position his character is I'M
questionable his soundness in Demo
cratic theories and principles beyond
dispute.--Je6ersonian Democrat.
There is no man in the United
States more suitable for the Presi-
dency than Mr.. Black. He has a
record that challenges admiration, and
all intellect the wisest Statesman
would be proud to possess. We
know of no man better qualified to
discharge the duties of President than
Judge Black.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1875-12-23
Sarcastic.

Some weeks ago, the Americdr
Grocer warned the people that specu
lators were importing lnr.e quaint.
ties Of coffee. which they were hold.
ing with a view of securing the res
toration of the duty on coffee. which
would raise the price and put several
millions in their pockets. Sure
enough, Grant, in his message. recon-
inends Congress to restore the duty
on coffee. OF course, the President
has no pecuniary interests in common
with the "cotfee ring"-no o than
he had with Fisk and Corbin on the
black Friday, or Henry Clews in his
London bank, or Boss Sheppard in
the District swindles, or Joyce, Bah
cock, and Mcdonald in the Whisky
Rin0.-ColumbuS Democrat.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1875-12-23
Good for LOmisfaM:l.

A few days ago a Democratic Rep.
sentative was elected in Grant parish
Louisiana. The Bulletin says thi;
will give The Democrats a majority
on Joint ballot in the Legislature
As at present constituted, the Senate
consists of twenty-seven Republicans
and nine Democrats the House Of
forty-one Republicans and fiity-nine
Democrats, or, on joint ballot, sixty
eight Republicans and sixty eight
Democrats. Grant parish was I'M
represented in the reconstructed
House as organized under the award
of the Committee. The election just
held completes the House, and gives
the Democrats sixty members, against
forly-one Republicans, or a majority
of n on joint ballot.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1875-12-23
Against the Third Term

On the 18th inst. Mr.. Springer
Democrat, of Illinois, offered a reso-
luton declaring that in the opinion o.
the House the precedent established
by Washington and other Presidents
Of the United States, in retiring from
the Presidential office after their sec
ond term, has become by universal
concurrence a part Of IL Republican
system of government, and that any
departure from that time honored
custom would be unwise, unpatriotic
and fraught with evil to our free in
stitutions. Adopted, yeas 232,
nays, Is.
Aman9 the nays we're: HARRISON OF
Alabama, lIoge of South Carolina,
Lyman of North Carolina, Nash OF
Louisiana, Smalls of South Carolina,
Wells of Florida, Wells of Missis-
sippi and White of Kentucky.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1875-12-23
Still Growing.

The telegraph informs us that a
delegation of Mississippi Republicans
is in Washington, who are prepared
to show that the recent election i'll
this State was carried by violence.
Who !are those Republicans-Ames,
Davis, Cardozo, Raymond, Morris,
Warner?-men that would not be be-
lieved on oath. The Radicals refuse
to accept the decision of the people,
but continue to cry, fraud" "intimi-
dation," violence" They had as
well rest %contcnted. M;ssissipp!ans
know their rights, and will maintain
them j; with their lives if necessary.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1875-12-23
Homicide at MOuldOn, Miss.

A correspondent Of the Mobile
Register says, of the Mouldon hom-
icidc:
Ga Sunday morning, the 18th inst,
DR.. Foster and a man named Tatum
had a difficulty. Tatum assaulted
Foster and drew his pistol. when
Foster drew his and fired twice with
out effect. The difficulty was then
settled. as all supposed; but SUNDAY
afternoon Tatum came to town, and
threatened to kill Foster on sight.
He went to Aberdeen Sunday night.
bought a pistol, and came back Mon
day morning. Foster was in front OF
a store when Tatum got off the train
and walked to another store about
twenty or thirty yards off: he came
out in a few minutes and drew his
pistol, and told Foster he was ready,
and fired when Foster stepped back
and got "a shotgun and shot him.
Tatum ran in the store, and Foster
followed him and shot him again
with the gun, and then drew a pistol
and fired five rounds, killing him.
Foster has not yet had a trial. The
difficulty originated from remarks
Tatum made, connecting Fosters
name with that of a lady. in an I'M
proper manner.