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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-09-04

To make crackers, take fourteen cups
of flour, one cup of lard, three cups of
water, four teaspoonfuls of cream of tartar,
two teaspoonfuls OF soda; do not put in
any more water, but keep kneading in
the flour so you will not need to pound,
but will have tender, brittle crackers,
good enough for anyone to eat.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-09-04

The New York Tribu.e's correspondent
writes. "SaEatoga was never fuller and
gayer than now, / fancy. Parlors, piazzas,
streets, all are full. All the hotels com.
plain Of being overrun.''
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-09-04

CONE into the garden, Maud,
With a brickbat and a stone;
Here's the biggest cat you ever sawed,
Gnawing II chicken bone;
Run like the mischief, Maud,
I'm with the beast alone.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-09-04

PERsoNAL.-A. p. Her1og.-"I have used
SIMMONS LIVER REGULATOR, after try
ing nearly all other remedies, and now am
sound and healthy man-too much cannot be
said in praise of such a remedy"
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-09-04

Two ASSES are still found occasionally
70 make a bet the result of which is that
the loser wheels the other for certain dis
tance in a wheelbarrow. The latest case
is reported from Baltimore, and the citi-
zens neglected to shoot either IDIOT
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-09-04

A PHILADELPHIA dog ate sausages, and
died of modification when he discovered
that he had masticated a near relative.
Living on your relations is considered
disreputable, it seems, even by the lower
order of creation.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-09-04

There is fresh activity in the Pennsyl-
vania OIL region. Many of the old wells
are still active and nine new ones have
been started.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-09-04

"A fashion journal advertiscs /" that
there is little change in gentlemen's
trousers this MONTH" Perhaps they allude
to the pockets.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-09-04

A GENTLEMAN in the eastern part of the
State, who was about having his leg ampu-
tated on account of its being bent at right
angles and stiff at the knee, heard of John
sons Anodyne Liniment. After using it a
short time his leg became straight, and is
now as seryiceable as the other
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-09-04

stokes is trying to get out of prison
again, but the prospects are that he will
have to stand "full term"
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-09-04

"THEY fired two shots at him." wrote
an Irish reporter; the first shot killed
him. but Die second shot was not fatal"
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-09-04

ASK for Prlssing's White Wine Vinegar,
warranted pure, wholesome and palatable.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-09-04

GREAT many people have asked us of
late, How do you keep your horse looking
SO sleek and glossy?" We tell them it's the
easiest thing in the world; give Sheridan's
CdOdlry Condition POWDERS two or three
times a week.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-09-04

CHILL CURE!-SAFE AND SURE.-Dr. Will
hoft's Tonic is curative and protective. II
will cure Chills and protect from further at
tacks Its reputation is established. Its
composition is simple and scientific, 1t con-
tains no poison. 1t acts promptly and its
effects are permanent. 1t is cheap, because
it saves doctors bills. 1t is harmless, speedy
in action and delightful in its effects. Try
1t and prove all that's said. WHEELoCK, FIN
LAY d Co., Proprietors, New Orleans.
For SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-08-28
TAX SALE-No. a.
State Of Louisiana, Parish Of Ascension.

State of Louisiana and Parish Of Ascension
vs.. one lot of ground No. q in the town
Of DonaldsOnville, assessed in the name
OF MRS. HENRY GAlLLIARD.
State and Parish Tax Collectors Office,
Donaldsonyille, August 2lst, 1875. !
DY virtue Of the power in me vested by
ID the act of the Legislature of this State,
No. AZ of 1873, approved March 18th, 1873,
will proceed to sell at public auction, at the
Courthouse Of the parish Of Ascension, in
the town of DonalnsOnville, on
Thursday, September End, 1875,
at IL o'clock A. NJ. the following described
property, to-wit:
ONE LOT situated in the town of Donald
sonville, at the southwest corner Of Lessard
and Opelousas streets, designsted as Lot
No. % on the plan of said town; together
with the buildings and iml] kov ements there
on and thereunto belonging.
Said property having been seized by me
to satisfy debts due the State of Louisiana
and the parish Of Ascension, for taxes upon
said property for the years 1873 and 1874,
amounting to twenty nine dollars and ninety
cents, inclusive Of all costs, penalties and
charges, excepting the cost of this advertise
ment.
At said sale the property will not be ad-
Indicated unless the bid is for . sufficient
amount to satisfy the aforesaid claims and
all costs and charges which may have ac-
crued.
The purchaser at this sale will be put in
immediate possession.
Terms-Cash on the spot.
l.. f. BENTLEY,
State and Parish Tax Collector, parish of
Ascension. aug2l-25-B
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-08-28

$l925; thence to Edgard $3.50; to
College Point $l40Q; to Donaldson
vile $l4oo, These sums are SO in
significant when proportioned to the
different points ON q share basis, and
the advantages Of the telegraph are
SO great, that it appears to me that
public spirited men should investi-
gate the matter, and communicate
with the officers of the company for
further information. ]. D. Hill is
president, G. L. Walker secretary.
Office No. SO Camp street.
No sign of yellow fever, and fears
Of an epidemic have abated to a great
extent. More anon.
GENERAL OBSERVER.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-08-28
FAX SALE-NO. z.
State Of Louisiana, Parish Of Ascension.


State Of Louisiana, Parish Of Ascension.
State of Louisiana and Parish of Ascension
vs.. a lot Of ground and improvements
assessed in the name Of EDWARD
BOURD1ER.
State and Parish Tax Collectors Office, I
Donaldsonvllle, August 2lst, 1875.
DY virtue Of the power in me vested by
ID the act OF the Legislature of this State,
No. AZ IF 1873, approved March 18th, 1873.
will proceed to sell at public auction. ut the
Court House Of the parish Of Ascension, in
the town OF Donaldsonville,' ON
Thursday, September End, 1878,
at ii o'clock A. NJ, the following described
property, to-wit:
Acertain LOT Of GROUND lying on the
right bank Of the Mississippi river, q short
distance below the town Of Donaldsonville,
bounded above by lot Of Alfred Esnault,
below hy lot Of Ernest Leroy; together with
the buildings and improvements thereon
and thereunto belonging.
Said property having been seized by me
to satisfy debts due tho State OF Louisiana
and the parish OF Ascension, for taxes upon
said property for the years 1873 and 1874,
four cents, inclusive Of all costs, penalties
! and charges, excepting the cost Of this adj
vertisement.
At said sale the property will not be adj
Indicated unless the bid is for sufficient
amount to satisfy the aforesaid claims and
all costs and charges WHICH may have &C
crued.
The purchaser at this sale will be put in
immediate possession.
Terms-Cash on the spot.
State and Parish Tax Collector, parish Of
Ascension. aug2l-2528
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-08-28
Notice to Tax Payers.
Resolutions Adopted by the Police Jury,
August 18th. 1Q75

Ihe following preamble and resolutions
presented by Mr. Felix Reynnua wera
| adopted:
WHEREAS, The Police jury Of the Parish
OF Ascension. at its sitting Of june 7th. lN5
instructed the Tax Collector to receive in
payment OF all current and delinauent mar
ish taxes excepting such school and smcial
taxes as are required by law to be collected
IN cash duly approved and registered scrin
warrants OF certificates Of Indebtedness, the
Hsaity OF winch has not been questioned Of
sad PARISH Of Ascension, without regard fo
the date Of issuance of said scrin. wsrr,,nt :.
OF certificates, provided that this in.trmc.
tion shall extend only thirty day. after the
nrst publication of these resolutions in th.,
omclai journal Of the 18th June. l05. nfter
inc expiration ut said thirty DAYS ali ,,ar;sl,
taAvs anu licenses current and tlelinnuent
shall BIC collected only in cash and
"nEREAs, great many Of the tax nav.
ers OF this parish were only notified If ~.
amount OF taxes due by them after the er.
pltation OF the said thirty days. and whereas
~ ~ tue intention OF this parish to receive in
payment OF all dues to it, all duly an
proved rye and registered claims against it
iMIfJofe os resolred, That the time
granted III said resolution of the ~, .f,,,o
last, 1873, be extended to the lat 5o June 10
October next. 1875. Provided h,waso VI
tEat nothln. within this resolution .h.i1 H.
;" construed as to rent the penalty innosaI
upon delinquent parish tax PAYERS. nor I"
prevent the sooner enforcement hv III
Process OF the payment vi deliuauent t,ys.
L. ID. ARCENEAUx.
Attest: p,..;,
octave lEA.io, Secretary.
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Notice.
To Delinquent Tax Payers Of the Parish
Of Ascension.

IL 4o4luQ uout L 6A Ay9IA W bu0 61lbU
of Ascension.
Demand for Delinquent Taxes.
OFFICE OF DISTRICT ATTORNEY, pro tens., !
Parish Of Ascension, August 18th, 1875. )
TTyHE DELINQUENT LISTS of the annual
J. parish taxes assessed upon you for the
| years 1866, 1867, 1868, 1869, 1870, 1871, 1872
and 1873 have been transmitted to the un-
dersigned by the Tax Collector Of the parish
| Of the Police Jury. The same not having
been paid within the time required by law,
demand is hereby made upon you for the
said taxes and twenty-five per centum ad-
ditional for every year and part Of . year
after one OF the several years before named.
If not paid on or before the LIST of Septcm-
Der, 1875, it will become the duty Of the un-
dersigned to bring suit in the name Of the
Parish for all unpaid tax bills as rapidly aa
they can be made out
The undersigned will receive all properly
approved and registered scrip and fDssnts
of the parish of Ascension in payment Of
said taxes and penalties, if settled within
the above delay, and urges upon those who
wish to save Themselves money and tho
costs and annoyance of law suit to call on
him at once and pay their assessments.
When once i'll court the opportunity Of pay
ing them in scrip and warrants (now ut q
heavy discount) will have passed
Payment may be made to the undersigned
at his office in the town Of DonaldsOnvillo
until the LIST Of September, 1875.
FREDERICK DUFFEL,
aug2l-3t District Attorney pro tenn.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-08-28

All quiet in Georgia. The reported
instruction was nothing more than
peaceable assemblage of Republi
can citizens Of several adjacent couD-
ties to nominate a militia General for
the second district of the State, to be
commissioned by the Democratic
Governor, and to select a y, chairman
for county executive committee.
The colored people caught the militia
spirit from their white neighbors and
followed the example of the latter in
organizing companies and battallions,
but the whites for some reason did
not approve Of this, and invented the
preposterous assassination plot" as
IN excuse for arresting the leaders
and checking the obnoxious move
ment. Only this and nothing more.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-08-28
TAX SALlNo. s.
State of Louisiana, Parish of Ascension

State OF Louisiana, Far1Sn OF Ascension.
State of Louisiana and Parish of Ascension
VS.. Two lots Of ground, Nos. So and 81,
in the town of DonaIdsonville, assessed
in the name of ESTATE OF LOUIS
BOURDIER.
State and Parish Tax Collectors Office, }
Donaldsonville, August 2lst, 1875.
DY virtue Of the power in me vested by
ID the act of the Legislature Of this State,
No. AZ of 1873, approved March 18th, 1873,
will proceed to sell at public auction, at the
Court-House Of the parish of Ascension, in
the town Of Donaldsonville. on
Thursday, Sept ember 2nd, 1875,
property, tO-wit:
l. ONE LOT lying in the town of Don
aldsonyille, at the northwest corner of Chef
imaches and Iberville streets, designated Oh
the plan Of said town az Lot No. 50.
2. ONE LOT lying III the town Of Donald
sonville, at the northeast corner OF Cheti-
maches and Iherville reefs, designated on
the plan of said town rs Lot No. 81.
Said property having been seized by me
to satisfy debts due the State OF Louisiana
and the parish of Ascension, for taxes upon
said property for the years 1871, 1873 and
1874. amounting to one hundred and twenty
two dollars and fonr cents, inclusive Of all
costs. penalties and charges, excepting the
cost OF this advertisement.
At said sale the property will not be adj
Indicated unless the bid is for II sufficient
amount to satisfy the aforesaid claims and
all costs and charges which may have ac-
crued.
The purchaser at this sale will be put in
immediate possession.
Terms-Cash on the spot.
L. T.. BENTLEY.
State and Parish Tax Collector parish of
Ascension. aus.l-..t2s
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-08-28

A PROFITABLE INvEsrMENr.-The Wilson
Shuttle Sewing Machine combines in more
perfect degree than any other the require
ments Of frst-class machine. This is the
unanimous verdict Of the thousands Of fam
lilies who are using them, and its success is
unprecedented in the history of sewing ma
chimes. Machines will be delivered at any
railroad station or steamboat landing in this
parish, free of transportation charges. if or
dered through the Companies Branch
House, l89 Canal street, New Orleans, La.
They send an elegant catalogue and chro-
mo circular free on application.
This Company want a few more good
agents.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-08-28
AN AMERICAN CONSUL IKsULTED.

AN AMERICAN CONSUL INsULTED.
A dispatch from Tripoli, dated Au-
gust 9TH, was received at the Navy
Department, Washington, on the 10th
inst, stating that Mr.. Michel Vidal,
the American consul, and his lady,
had been insulted by Tripolitan sail
ors. The acting Secretary Of the Navy
at once gave orders that the steamer
Hartford, then at Port Said, en- route
home from the Asiatic station, should
at once proceed to Tripoli to inquire
into the facts Of the case and de-
manded the arrest and punishment of
the perpetrators Of the insult. Rear
Admiral Worden was also instructed
to keep himself advised Of the cir
cumstanccs and if necessary to send
other vessels to enforce tue demand
for reparation.
Most of our readers will remember
this consul, Mr.. Vidal, as the gentle
man who represented the Fourth
Louisiana District-nearly analogous
with the present Third District-in
Congress from 1868 to 1870. His po-
litical career was begun in the parish
of St. Landry, as editor of the St.
Landry Progress, one of the pioneer
Republican journals of the State. He
was elected a member of the Consti-
tutional Convention Of 1868, taking a
promin Mt part in the proceedings of
that body. When his term in Con-
gress expired, he was appointed mem
Der of a special board of commission
ers to Peru to arrange some contro-
versy pending between that country
and the United States, and after this
mission was accomplished he was des-
ignated American consul at Tripoli.
He is of French birth, very gentle
manly in habit and demeanor, and
highly educated.
Recent advices from Tripoli state
that the Hartford is anchored in the
harbor in front of the city, where she
has been joined by Admiral Worden's
flagship, the Congress, but no conclu-
sion had yet been reached concerning
the object of. the expedition. The
officers of the Hartford were jeered by
the rabble upon landing, for which
indignity prompt satisfaction was
given by the government. Further
news from Tripoi will be awaited
with interest. "%
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-08-28
Special Notice.

OFFICE BOARD OF ASSESSORS, }
State of Louisiana, Parish of Ascension.
Donaldsonville,. j uly 81, 1875.
THE undersigned hereby give notice
property OF this parish will commence Mt
the Courthouse, Donaldsonville on the LIST
day OF August, 1875. and will continue for
one month thereafter, according to law.
Parties interested are advised to appear be-
fore the Board during the time above speci-
fed and attend to their assessment. Prop
erty which has not been duly returned, will
be assessed from the best information to be
had by the board
J. d. CASrEY. Clerk.
AARON HILL. Sheriff
CHA> GECks, Recorder.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-08-28

The third annual fair Of the Ra-
pides Agricultural Fair Association
will open at Alexandria, La.,, on the
18th Of October, and continue five
days. The rules, regulations and
schedule of premiums have been
neatly published In pamphlet form at
the office of the Louisiana Democrat,
and we have been favored with a
COPY. M "
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-08-28
TAX SALENo. 3.
State Of Louisiana. Parish Of Ascension,

-
State of Louisiana and Parish Of Ascension
vs.. Three tracts of land in the parish of
Ascension, assessed in the name Of
HUBERT TREILLE-
State and Parish Tax Collectors Office,
Donaldsonville, August 26th, 1875. !
DY virtue of the power in me vested by
Is the act Of the Legislature of this State.
No. AZ of 1873, approved March 18th. 1873,
will proceed to sell at public auction. ut the
Court House of the parish Of Ascension, in
the town Of Donaldsonville, on
FhuEsday, 6eptember 9th, 1873,
at II o'clock A. NJ, the following described
property, to-wit:
I. A certain TRACT of LAND with the
improvements thereon, lying on the right
Ascension, about five miles below the town
of DonaldsOnville. Said tract containing
about forty five acres, more or le&s, super
ficies, and being bounded above by land Of
". Armand Ayraud and below by that Of
D. Smith & Co.
2. A certain LOT Of GROUND with the i'm
provements thereon. situated in the parish
Of Ascension and lying on the right bank Of
Bayou Lafourche, ut the junction OF said
Bayou with the Mississippi river. Said lot
containing about four acre superhcies, and
being commonly designated as Fort Butler.
3. Fourteen acres, more or less, OF SWAMP
LAND, lying in that portion of the parish Of
Ascension known as Brule Sacramento.
Said property having been seized by me
to satisfy debts due the State Of Louisiana
and the parish of Ascension, for taxes upon
said property for the years 1870, 1871, 1873
and 1874, amounting to two hundred and
eighty-six dollars and twenty-one cents, in
elusive Of all costs, penalties and charges,
excepting the cost Of this advertisement.
At said sale the property will not be nd
Indicated unless the bid is for q sufficient
amount to satisfy the aforesaid claims and
oil costs and charges which may have &C.
crued.
The purchaser at this sale will be put in
immediate possession.
Terms-Cash on the spot.
L. E. BENTLEY,
State and Parish Tax Collector, parish Of
Ascension. aug26-28s4
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-08-28

The Mississippi Republican State
Convention met at jackson on We'd
nesday and Thursday. George NJ.
Buchanan of Marshall county was
nominated for State Treasurer.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-08-28
Notice to Tax Payers.

Notice to Tax Payers.
Delinquent Taxes, Town Of Donaldson
vile.
Resolutions adopted by the Town Council
Of the Town Of DonaldsonviNe, August
9Th, 1875.
On motion Of jos. Nfzier, the following
preamble and resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, The financial condition Of the
town Of nonaldsonville Is deplorable. and
immediate action on the part of the admin
istration is absolutely necessary and
WHEREAS, There is large NUMBER of
property holders who are delinquent In pay
ing their taxes every year to the preipSlioa
OF the willing tax payers; and
WHEREAS, 1t is to the interest Of all par
ties that the floating debt Of the town should
be paid within as short time as possibla''
and that public works, indispensable to the
health and comfort of the inhabitants of the
town, should be completed without DELAY
he It thsrefore resolved, That public notice
be given IN the official paper during thirty
days, notifying all delinquent tax payers.
without distinction, that the town Tax Col
rector Will receive In payment Of all taxes
and licenses, all properly approved town
scrip aud Indebtedness, the legality Ut which
Is not questioned, during the term and space
OF thirty days, commencing from the first
day OF the publication of said notice in said
official journal.
Be Il further resolced, That after the ex-
plration OF the above delay Of thirty DAYS,
all taxes and licenses shall be payable in
currency on!y, and after the delay Of thirty
days provided for in the preceding resol1-
ton shall have elapsed, it will be the duty
OF the town attorney. and he is hereby re-
CURED to bring suits before the proper
courts, against all delinquents, aud to pros
delay.
A true copy:
angl 4-3Oda DAVID ISRAEL. Secondary
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-08-28
Tax Collectors Sales.

m. B.-fhe purchaser at any sale here ad-
vertised will be put in immediate posses
sion, but the owner has the right to redeem
T. within six months by payment to the prrr-
chaser of the purchase price, together with
fifty per cent. thereof additional, and OH
costs and charges =tF
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-08-28

Having been fairly defeated at the
polls, the Democrats of North Caro-
lima will make a desperate effort to
obtain control Of the Constitutional
Convention by chicanery and violence
-favorite Democratic instruments. 1t
is probable something after. the man
ner of the New Hampshire coup detat
will be attempted, and if this should
prove unsuccessful, harsher means
may be employed. The Charlotte
Observer, an organ of the great un-
washed tar-heels, piously says: t
Since we have learned that the vote will
be so close, between the parties we have
hoped that few Of tho Radical members
would find it convenient to pass in their
checks. t.E
Is It unreasonable to suppose that
where such humane thoughts "a this
find expression it will not be difficult
to discover men willing to provide
" convenience" to reduce the roster
of Republican delegates
The census reports for the city of
New Orleans have been compiled and
show a total population of 203, 439.
Of these, 1921 are white, 57,647
colored, II Indians and Chinese 3d.
682 males, l06,757 females 104 400
whites and 1865 colored can read
and write 1892 are voters; 25.M1
over l8 years of age have had yellow
fever 9,7l2 are natives, and 49,
7l2 foreign born there are s., 1853 be-
tween the ages of 6 and 81, and &c.
80 pupils in the l59 schools aud col
leges. .-9r
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-08-28

Mr.. Philip Werlein, the New Or
leans music dealer, has kindly sent
us copy of the " Victoria waltz"
composed by Augusta Davis. 81.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-08-28
Saturday, August %, 1876.

At its session of Tuesday last the
Republican State Central Executive
Committee adopted plan for party
organization which our New Orleans
correspondent explains In his letter Of
this week. 10