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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-08-28

Daniel Mason has a faculty of get
ting himself into scrapes and from
thence into the parish jail. He has
several times boarded with the Jailor
in times gone by, and within the
memory of inhabitants not at all gray
headed, and now he is again partak-
ing of his daily provender at the ex-
pense of the parish. About two
weeks since, at the Stella plantation
below town, he assaulted and bat
tered a fellow laborer named Thomas
Williams, for which piece Of gymnas-
tic exercise he was arrested and re-
maEded by a Justice of the Peace to
appear before the Parish Court fol
trial. The case was called yesterday
and the proof Of Mason's guilt was SC
conclusive that the Judge sentenced
him to pay fine of $50 or suffer i'm
prisonment for forty days. Not hav'
ing the wealth at his command
Mason went to Jail.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-08-28
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
Proceedings of Common Council,
Town of Donaldsonville.
SPECIAL MEETING.

SPECIAL MEETING.
MAYORS OFFICE, August oath, 1875
The Council met this day at 5 o'clock T.
NJ, by a convocation of the Mayor.
Members PRESENT.. b. Rodrigue, John
Martinez, Aldermen LIST ward; Jos. Ferrier,
A. Ross, Aldermen 2nd ward; Jos. Armand.
Il. J. Duke, Aldermen 3rd ward.
The reading of the minutes Of the last
meeting was dispensed with.
On motion of Jos. Terrier, duly seconded,
the following resolution was adopted:
Be it ordained by the Common Council of
Dopaldsonville, in special session convened,
that sec. $50, Of article Nv, chapter XVII,
of the revised ordinances of the town OF
Donaldsonyille, relative to- the salary and
fees of the Constable, be and the same is
hereby amended and re-enacted so as to
read as follows:
Tie Constable shall give bond for the
faithful performance OF his duties in the sum
of four hundred dollars, and shall receive
a salary of three hunded dollars per annum,
PAYABLE monthly on his own warrant, coun-
tersiyned by the Mayor. which salary shall
be in full compensation for all his services as
Constable of said town.
BE it ordained, That all ordinances and
parts of OrCiHauces in conflict with the
above, be and the same are hereby repealed
and that this ordinance take effect from and
after its passage.
On motion duly seconded. the Council ad
jou,ncd sine die.
a true copy:
DAVID ISRAEL, Secretary.
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Sherif's Sale.

State Of Louisiana, JACK FAG4GCaoTT,
Parish Of r1 Ascension. OWEN " w III;
de it known that, the undersigned, Aaron
ID Hill, Sheriff of the parish Of Ascension,
acting in obedience to q writ of f. ia. issued
by the honorable the Parish Court in and
for the parish of Ascension, in tile matter Of
the above entitled cause, and bearing date
the 10th day Of August, 1875, has seized and
will offer for sale ut public auction, at the
Court House Of said parish, on
Saturday, October End, 1875,
ut IL o'clock A. NJ, upon the terms hereafter
stated, the following. described property,
tO-wit:
A certain TRACT or PARCEL Of LAND
situated in the parish Of Ascension, ON the
right bank Of the Mississippi river ut about
one mile above the town OF DOnaldsOnville,
measuring ninety (9O) feet front on said
river, with q depth of one hundred and nine
ty-three 1881 feet; bounded on the upper
line by the public school property and lands
of Doctor Wright, and OH the lower line by
the community road sketch or plan
whereof is on file in the Recorders Office Of
said parish-together with all the buildings
and improvements thereon, and the appur-
tenances thereto in any wise appeftaining.
Terms-Cash on the spot, the price OF ad-
Indication payable in United States Treas.
ury Notes.
AARON HILL, Sheriff.
Sheriffs Office, parish of Ascension, Au-
gust 18th. 1879
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-08-28

Four colOred men from the Ashland
plantation were brought before the
Parish Court this week upon al in
formation for violation of the gam
bling law. They had been caught in
the act Of playing cards for money,
cover the levee." AS the law is only
directed against gaming houses and
banking games, Parish Attorney Duff
fel could not see his way clear to q
conviction of accused, and entered a
mol pros. To be sure the levee is a
bank, and it would seem to some
minds, perhaps, that any manipula-
ton of gaming utensils thereon would
constitute q banking game" but
this construction of the statute is not
recognized by the legal fraternity
and the four men from Ashland viii
hereafter enjoy their little amuse'
ments by the riverside without feal
of molestation from the myrmidonI
of the law.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-08-28

Acting Governor Antoine has very
properly decided that he has no legal
right to create o vacancy in munich
pal office, and therefore declines to
accede to the Town Councils request
for the removal of Constable Sullivan.
+ We understand that Alderman Fer
rier, dissatisfied with the result of his
mission to the Governors hCadquar-
tiers last week, has again gone to New
Orleans, reinforced by Alderman Ar
maud, and together they will reiterate
the narrowing tale Of constabular
transgression for the delectation of
the gubernatorial ear. They sought
the cooperation of Senator Landry,
but that gentleman holds the same
views concerning the matter as the
Acting Governor, and declined to in
tercede for the official decapitation of
the municipal guardian of the peace.
The Council will find their proper
remedy against Constable Sullivan i'll
judicial prosecution, and it would be
tar better to adopt this method or
even to drop the matter altogether,
than to hold special sessions twice a
week and dispatch periodical deputa-
tions to bother the Governor about a
matter which could be much more
equitably adjusted here at home. An
impression is gaining ground that
the Councilmen moving SO earnestly
for the Constable's deposition are ac-
tuated rather more by personal mo-
tives than an overwhelming desire to
protect the public interest, and just
in proportion as this belief spreads,
there springs up feeling of sympa-
thy for the object Of Aldermanic per-
secution-if such harsh term may
be applied.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-08-28

A special meeting Of the Republi-
can Parish Executive Committee was
held at noon to-day, pursuant to call,
and Mr.. G.. H. Hill was chosen tenn
porary chairman, in the absence Of
president Landry. The plan adopted
by the State Central Committee for
the reorganization of the party for
the campaign of 1876 was discussed
and ratified, and the secretary in
structed to make requisition upon the
State Committee for twenty-five sets
of blanks necessary for the formation
of Republican Councils of Freedom in
the various wards of the parish. The
com mittce adjourned subject to call
of the president.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-08-28

On the 9TH of June the Police Jury
Of this parish granted several resi-
dents of the eighth ward the right of
way for a new road to extend from
the mouth Of Black Bayou, on the
west bank of the Amite river, to the
Scivique ferry, opposite Port Vincent.
The following article from the Port
Vincent Triumc of the 18th inst. chron-
icles the completion of the road, but
we fear our contemporary has got the
route somewhat mixed, as the petit
ton did not set forth that the thor
oughfare was to extend to New River,
but to the Amite at the Scivique ferry
From Jacob Sheets. Sr., residing at Black
Bayou, comes the intelligence that a splen
did road has been constructed from the June
ton of Black bayou and Anite River
through to New River We learn that the
citizens along tie route, as well as others
from long distance, turned out III large
numbers and, with the timely and valuable
assistance rendered by Muncy Il Marcy, IL
the shape Of lumber, nails, ETC., the road wal
soon completed. Having been somewhat
familiar with this raute during the pas
twenty-five years, and knowing the Difficult
ties heretofore experienced by all travellers
through that . neck Of the woods we are
prepared to estimate this work at it's fulles
value. To Lower New River, especially, il
will prove a valuable acquisition. opening
as it does. 4 convenient outlet for the ship
uent of produce. ana Tho corresponding ia
ciltics for prompt returns. The Chief OBJ
stacles heretofore existing along the Blacl
Bayou route were what is termed the five
| hayous,' network Of sloughs, on the line
the road. which i'll the most favorable sea
sops were dangerous. and at other times
would have begged IA flea; Now, these slough
are strongly bridsed. furnishing an easy
safe and commolous thorou.hfarc to- ant
from the Amite River. similar invest
ment of enterprise on the palt of the Liv
inystonlans would no doubt be attended b,
| Ike results
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-08-28

Calling around at the Ascension
News Depot yesterday, we were shown
a novelty in the shape Of q pencil
which is pen, ink, pencil and
penholder combined. Tho writ
,ng Of this remarkable invention IL
indelible and caa be copied in letter
press with oil the facility of regular
copying ink. It will be found Of great
convenience to merchants for this rea-
son, and also to housewives for mark
ing clothes. Try one.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-08-28
COnstable'S Sale,

Ward. JONES, vs..
DY virtue of u writ of f. ia. to me directed
ID by the Hon. w. g. Wilkinson, Justice
OF the Peace in and for the parish Of Ascen-
sion, have seized and will proceed to sell
at public auction, at the Courthouse Of
said parish, on
Monday, September 18th, 1873,
at 10 o'clock A. NJ, the following described
property, to-wit:
ONE PEDDLER'S CART and ONE
WHITE HORSE, seized in the above entitled
and numbered suit.
Terms-Cash on the spot.
NATHAN HAYES, Constable.
Donaldsonville, August 2Sth, 1875.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-08-28
LARGEST STOCK YET !
AND FINEST GOODS, ALSO
*
$27, 900 Worth of BOOTS and SHOES

We announced few weeks since
that MI. VIM. Kiopman of the firm Of
MRS. M. ISRAEL T. CO.,
of Donaldsonville, had gone to New
York to purchase a stock Of goods for
the Fall and Winter trade. Mr.. X.
has been successful in closing excel
lent bargains with mammoth dealers
in New York, and is making almost
daily shipments to Donaldsonville.
The new goods have begun to ar
rive, and when all in, they will COM
prise the largest, finest, and by far
the most costly and best assorted
stock ever brought to this section.
Caudidly, we doubt if there will be q
superior stock any where in the State
outside the city of New Orleans.
To give an idea of the magnitude
of Mr.. Klopman's purchases, it may
be mentioned that his bills for boots
and shoes alone foot up $27 900! 1t
may we'll be concluded that the in
voice of these articles will include
every quality and style of manufac-
ture, from the. cheapest and coarsest
to the finest and most expensive; and
the same is true of every other line
of goods in the magnificent stock.
Special attention is directed to the
splendid assortment of gentlemen's
and youths underwear and furnishing
goods, which in range of quantity and
quality, excels any previous stock Of
fered here.
Every body is cordially invited tt
visit the Israel emporium and freely
examine goods and prices. The pro-
prietors have every reason to invite
a comparison with other dealers, feel
ing assured of their facilities to
DEFY COMPETITION =!
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-08-28
Steamboats, Regular Packets

Vicksburg and New Orleans.
Osaehita Belle lin place Of Il. Il: Lce) passes
up Tuesday night; down Sunday between
and 3 r. n.
Katie passes up Thursday night; down
Tuesday night
Cor. Allen lin place of Natche-), passes up
Saturday night; down Thursday after
noon.
Bayou Sara and New Orleans.
". S. Pike passes up Monday and Friday
nights; down Wednesday and Sunday
nights.
Baton Rouge and New Orleans.
Lessie Taylor, passes up Thursday and
Sunday; down Monday and Friday.
st. John, passes up Thursday and Sunday
down Monday and Friday.
Bayou Lafourche and New Orleans.
R.,aha Brxn,,er, passes up Tuesday and
Friday mornings; down Wednesday ev
cning and Sunday morning.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-08-28

Judge Jean c. Matthew, Notary
Public and Public sAdministrator for
the parish of Ascension, left Thurs
day for a visit to his boyhood's home
in France, where his aged mother is
still living. The Judge purposes be-
ing absent about three months, and
the CHIEF, as one Of the legion Of
his friends, wishes him a prosperous
and pleasant voyage.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-08-28

Notwithstanding the numerous
seizures made by the Tax Collector
to enforce the payment of back taxes,
it looks as if the sales will be few and
far between. Nearly all the parties
seized have come forward and paid
up, and those delinquents who have
not yet fallen under the ban of Act
No. AZ would do well to pay at once
and avoid the costs which attach to
summary proceedings. There are
still in our columns few ADVERTISE
ments of sales to be made at the
Court House on Thursday next, at l
o'clock A. NJ, and unless the taxes
are paid in the meantime these sales
will come off pursuant to Office.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-08-28

Wilkinson has made additions to
his fine stock of stationery this week,
from the we'll known house of r. G
Eyrich, 100 Canal street, New Or
leans. of such brands as Prizes repp.
Centennial, Neapolitan and note pa
per. and O full line of cheap initial
paper, all of which has been marked
down to lowest figures. Call at the
Ascension News Depot and examine
the stock.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-08-28

TANVASSERS wanted for two superb
~ works Of French art, Little Runaway
and her Pets" and the pretty pair, 1.-The
Dinner aud the Nap" These pictures IRE
,cortly Of q place IL costly homes and mex
pensive enough for the simplest Selling
rapidly, and TAKE ON SIGHT. We guarantee
ready sales, good profits and quick returns.
Any active person who will take hold can
make q handsome income. Send for our
our best terms ut once.
J. b. FORD, e. CO.,
aug28 3m Iva Elm st., Cincinnati.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-08-28

The weather during the past week
has been quite favorable to planting
interests. Several showers of rain
have fallen, but were not so heavy or
long continued as to harm the corn.
In the cotton raising sections Of tue
parish considerable damage has been
done by rain to the maturing crops,
but fair yield will be realized never
theless. Picking is under good head
Way. .......
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-08-28

Senator Pierre Landry has moved
into his new residence, on the right
bank of Bayou Lafourche, about two
miles below Donaldsonville, and finds
himself quite comfortably situated
therein, with ample room for his in
creasing family and all the conven-
fences Of a modest country home.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-08-28

Capt. Allen Jumel of the coast
packet Lessie Taylor announces that
from and after Wednesday, Septem-
Der LIST, his boat will leave New Or
leans on Wednesdays at IL NJ. aud
Saturdays at p. NJ, carrying freight
at as low rates as any boat in the
trade.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-08-28

A horse attached to buggy be-
came frightened while standing on
the front street, Wednesday,, and
dashed of at a lively rate, circling
around the Market House aud leaving
the buggy on the sidewalk at Mrs.
.Kentzel's store in a badly smashed
condition. The horse kept on down
Houmas street, but was presently
cauuht aud returned to his owner.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-08-28

A new boat is advertised to enter
the Bayou Lafourche and New Or
leans trade-the Kate Dickson, to be
commanded by Capt. U. D. Terre-
bonnie Messrs. Claiborne Dugas and
J. B. Landry, Jr., clerks. The Dick
son will leave New Orleans at 5 p.
Nj, to-day.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-08-28

Senator Landry left for New Or
leans Wednesday night to participate
in the excursion of colored Free
Masons to Biloxi to-day. In tue very
nature of things he will have pleas
ant time.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-08-28

Tie Board of Assessors will o0aa-
plete the assessment of taxable prop
erty to-day, but the rolls will remain
open for revision and correction until
Tuesday evening. The total valua-
ton will exceed that of last year
somewhat.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-08-28

If any one should ask us our au-
thority for the assertion that Mr.. JnO.
Reuss has raised a crop Of splendid
potatoes, we should point to the gen
erous sack Of those wholesome escu-
len is which that estimablc gentleman
deposited at our residence last Mon
day. For the considerable kindness u
Mr.. Reuss we return sincere thanks.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-08-28

Several new notices Of Tax Col
lector's sales were prepared for inser-
ton in to-day's paper, but the parties
seized settled the taxes. In cur ex-
ira edition to be issued on Wednes-
day next additional sales wifi be ad-
vertised.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-08-28

The advertising rates of the CHIEF
have been reduced by enlarging our
square to one inch Of space. The
"official square Or that prescribed
by the printing LAWS the space oc-
cupied by ten lines of "agate " type,
or something less than Of an inch.
Under the law we would still have
the right to apply this square to all
legal and judicial advertising, but we
have decided to make our reduction
general, and will hereafter reckon al
together upon the new and more lib
eral basis of the one-inch square. In
view of this reduction of rates, we
shall confidently look for an increase
of advertising patronage, especially
from local business men.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-08-28

Mrs. A. j. Comstock, nee Miss Flor
ence Mavor, died in the city of New
Orleans on Thursday. Her remains
were brought to DOnaldsonviile on
the steamer VIM. S. Pike last night,
and inferred in the Catholic cemetery
this morning. The deceased lady was
wife of Mr.. Arthur j. Comstock, clerk
Of the Lessie Taylor.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-08-28
For Rent.

TUyHE large and desirable residence corner
Il of Railroad Avenue and Attakapas
street, Donaldsonville Terms moderate.
Possession given at once. Apply on the
premises to
aug28-lm DIR. j. h. DUFFEL.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-08-28

Again are we called upon to ac-
knowledge an appreciated kindness
at the hands of Mr.. Sam. fuclch OF
the new ce-house, opposite Mrs. NJ.
Israel aud Co.'S. store, on the front
street.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-08-28

On Thursday next, September 2nd,
the Fax Collector will offer several
pieces of property for sale at public
auction, at the Court House. See the
advertisements. which appear in this
paper. ...
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-08-28
Town of Doualdsonville.
Jewellers GUIDE.
New Orleans & Texas Railroad
Vyr

New UfI0anS ~ ItAaS IaAih Os'u'
TIMETABLE.
Tho steamer Frank Morgan leaves head OF
Bienvillo street. New Orleans. daily Ut
7:45 A. NJ.
Mail train leaves Westwego daily Sundays
cxceptedD at 9 a. NJ; arrives at Donaldson
vile at 1890. Returning, leaves Donald
sonville ut 2:15 p. NJ, arrives at WestweSo
$50, at New Orleans $50.
Sunday excursion train leaves as above, ar
irving at Donaldsonvile II NJ. Returning
leaves Donaldsonville $50 +. NJ, arriving
ut Westwego $3.50, at New Orleans ~"
C.. H. ALLEN, General Manager.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-08-28

The annual examination OF the
English department Of DR.. Sophars
Educational Institute will take place
on Tuesday September 9TH.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-08-28

The Burnside base ballists were out
for practice on Sunday last, and
handled the ball very we'll consider
inc that it was their first attempt
since last year.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-08-28

Mr.. Bernard Lemanll's new ware
house on Lessard street il completed.
It is the largest and best structure Of
the kind in town.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-08-28

We are panied to learn that Mr..
Adol,,he .Maarin is lying seriously III
with train disease, at his residence on
Lessara street. no hopes are enter
tanned of his recovery.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-08-28

katherine Mart, very old colored
woman who has for a number Of years
lived on Houmas street near the Mar
ket- House,, died last evening and was
buried this afternoon. .;.G-- ,'
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-08-28

Thanks to Messrs. Leblanc of thu
wharf for city evening papers.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-08-28
DONALDsONV11LE, La,
Saturday, August %, 1870
LOCAL JOTTINGS.

Several new legal advertise ments
.appear in to-day's CHIEF.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-08-28

Our special edition Of next week
will besiasued on Wednesday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-08-28

Mr.. S. E. Rraud, who has been sick
for = week past, is now convalescent
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-08-28

UNPRECEDENTED sUCCEss!l
Enterprise will Tell,
AND PEOPLE WILL BUY WHERE
THEY CAN GET
The Most and the Best Goods
FOR THEIR MONEY.
1t is agreed by all who have entleavored to
inform themselves upon tho sub
ject that this placein
DONALDsONvII.LE
is, undoubtedly, at the Grand Emporium Of
Mrs. M. ISRAEL & CO.,
MRS. NJ. ISRAEL, MIR. WIN. KLopMAH,]
Mississippi and Lessard streets,
At MARX ISRAEL'S old stand.
At this mammoth popular establishment is
always kept on hand the
Largest and Best Assorted Stock
Of Goods
to be found any where in Southern Loiisi
ana outside the city of New Orleans,
EMBRACING
staple and Fancy
DRY GOODS,
LACES, TRIMMINGS, GLOVES,
TOILET ARTICLES,
LADIES' AND GENTS UNDERWEAR,
Latest Styles of
MEMS AND BOYS READY MADE
CLOTHING,
PLANTATION STORES,
STAPLE e. FANCY GROCERIES,
BOOTS T. SHOES,
| HATS e. CAPS,
HARDWARE,
| SADDLERY,
HARNESS,
| BUGGIES, CARRIAGES e. CARTS,
ETC, ETC, ETC.
The time-hOnOred motto Of
QUICK SALES AND SMALL PROFITS
| Is faithfully observed
And we invite the public to examine anG
price our goods, that they may be
assured we make no vain and
empty boast in saying
Our Prices Defy Competition
Seeing is Believing. Give US Call.
Look for the big sign OF
MARX ISRAEL,
On the Front street
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-08-28
A DvERrlsuyG: Cheap: Good

4 DVERTlSUN6 Cheap: Good:
"A Systemntic-All persons who contem-
plate making contracts with newspapers for
the insertion Of advertisements, should send
d cents to Geo p. Rowell l. Co, Al Park
Row, New York, for their PAMPHLET.
BOOK (Ninety-sepenM cAitionJ, containing
lists Of over 1850 newspapers and estimates,
showing the cost. Advertisements taken for
the leading papers Of many States at a tire
mendous reduction from publishers rates.
Get the book. jaI6-ly
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-08-28

Seventh Senatorial District.
comprising the parishes Of Ascension and
st. James.
State Senator. Pierre Landry,