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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-05-12

! Two bills of j. j. Sullivan, Constable,
amounting to $50, for serving notices by
order of the Mayor. were, on motion, duly
| seconded, taken up, and the bills were APP
proved by the following vote: yeas. N. Ross.
JOS. A. Dufel, d. Butler nays, Joseph Hiss,
Il. Monteeino.
A bill of J. j. Sullivan. Coroner, amount
ing to 80, for viewing the body of Mrs. L.
Wiese. was presented, ana on motion, duly
seconded, the biltwas laid on the table sub
ject to call. and by consent of the Council.
Mr.. j. j. Sullivan was allowed to withdraw
his bill.
A bill of j. ]. Sullivan, for burying car
rions, amounting TO $13, was presented. and
on motion, duly seconded, the same was APP.
proved for si2 So
A bill of w. G.. Wilkinson ex-Justice of
the Peace, amounting to $l13 624, for issuing
citations, ETC., in the cases of the Corpora
ton of Donaldsonville u.s. delinquents, was
presented, and the bill was laid on the table,
subject to call. by the following vote: yeas,
Joseph Hiss, A. Montecino; NAYS, n. Ross.
d. Butler, blank, Joseph A. Duffei: it being
tie vote, the Mayor voted yea.
A bill of N Hayes. ex-C Constable, amount
ing to S85, Tor serving citations in the cases
OF Corporation rs. delinquents. was presented
and the bill was approved by the following
vote yeas, n. Ross, d. Butler navs Jos,
Hiss, A. Monteeino; blank Joseph A. Duffel;
it being tie vote, the Mayor voted yea.
On motion of N. Ross, duly seconded,
Resolved, That the Mayor be authorized
to issue a warrant to Mr.. D. Templet, in ex-
change for bond No. 235 of the consolidated
debt of the Corporation of Donaldsonville,
said bond amounting to SOS, with the inter-
est thereon; yeas, N. Ross, A. Monteeino. ID.
Butler; nay. Joseph Hiss blank, Joseph A.
Duffel.
Adopted.
The following bills were approved:
w. G. Wilkinson. stationery, IS 20
G.. Seifried. block for Market House.. :. S 90
DIR. j. E. Duffel, attending unknownman 90
l.. Lefort, Tailor. --.-........ 20
Steamboat Natchez.. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 6 90
Dr.W. M. McGalliard, medl attendance, 10 90
On motion. duly seconded, the Council adj
iourned to Wednesday, May 9, 1877, at 4
O'Clock p. M.
A true copy: DAVID ISRAEL,
Secretary.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-05-12

Settlers upon the public lands in
the seventh and eighth wards of this
parish are applying to the govern
ment for confirmation of their titles,
it being the impression that the long
disputed question of the owernship
of these lands has been recently de-
cided IN favor of the United States
government. We have been unable
as yet to ascertain the grounds upon
which this impression are founded,
but understand that a gentleman from
Washington, pursuing the business of
claim agent, who owns tract of land
in the section referred to, has assured
his neighbors that they can now pro-
cure good titles to their lands.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-05-12

The Common Council met on Mon
day and improperly authorized the
issuance of a warrant upon the Treas
urer for one of the old consolidated
bonds, then met again Wednesday
and properly rescinded their action.
The minutes of both sessions are pub
lished officially in this number of the
CHEZ.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-05-12

That tickling i'm the nose, stop
it, before it becomes Catarrh,, by DR.. J. H.
McLean's Celebrated Catarrh Snuff. 1t
soothes and allays irritation, it cures sores
in the nose or skin and removes Pimples off
the face. Trial Boxes so cts. by mail. DR..
J. H. Mclean 3l4 Chestnut street, st. Louis.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-05-12

We are glad to hear that the coast
job boat FL. F. Sharp is doing a good
business, just reward for the enter
prise and liberal spirit of her owners.
The Sharp towed heavy barge loaded
with ice to this place from Plaquemine
this week.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-05-12

Meagre information of two fatal
accidents in the eighth ward reached
US this week. About fifteen days ago
a middle-aged white man was kicked
in the breast by horse aud instantly
killed; and some ten days previous
a young man, also white, was thrown
under the wheels of a cart, which
passed over his body, inficting iniu-
ries shortly resulting in death. The
name of the latter party was Joe
Thomas or Thompson; that of the
former we have not learned.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-05-12

DR.. P. Humbert, whose skill as a
dentist is attested by all who have
had occasion to engage his profess
sional services, addresses the readers
of the CHIEF through an advertise
ment of increased prominence and
attractiveness. It will be found among
the new advertisements.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-05-12
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
$40 Reward /!

IT OST, STRAYED or STOLEN from my
IL residence on New River, about the lat
ter part of October, 1876,
DUN-COLORED HORSE,
about IA hands high, with black legs, name
and tail, branded sd in monogram on left
shoulder. The above reward win be paid to
any one returning said horse or leaving infor-
nation leading to his recovery with Mr.. Ben
Gibson, or at the CHIEF office.
myl2-1m SOLOMON BARMON.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-05-12

A change of policy has been decided
upon by the prime movers in the
bridge question. Instead of holding
a public meeting to-day, committee
of gentleman will be designated with
out that formality to receive sub
scriptions from those desiring to be-
come stockholders.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-05-12

A -colored horse strayed or was
stolen from Mr.. Solomon Barmon's
place, on New River, in October last,
and a reward of $40 is offered for its
recovery or information leading there
to. See advertisement.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-05-12

Mr.. Henry A. Winfree, who on
Tuesday returned from, collecting
and soliciting tour in the interest of
the CHIEF, desires us to return thanks,
in his name, to his friends in Ascen-
sion, Livingston and IberviIle parishes
for their kind hospitalities.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-05-12

A sudden revival of the game of
base ball is noticeable. A match be-
tween the Burnside and Quickstep
mines was played on the public square,
Thursday, and resulted in hard won
victory for the former by score of 81
to %. The game was for two balls
and two bats.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-05-12

Major A. K. Arnold of the U. S.
Pension Bureau and his clerk, Mr..
Benton, are in town to-day, settling
the claims of colored bounty appli-
cants which have been allowed by
the government. The Major and
clerk have their headquarters at the
City Hotel.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-05-12

Mrs. NJ. Israel & Co. will sell their
entire stock of goods regardless of
cost, on account of a change to take
place in the partnership.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-05-12

The largest stock of dry goods,
clothing, boots ard shoes, house fur
nishing goods, ETC., in Donaldsonville
to be closed out regardless of cost.
See announcement of Mrs. NJ. Israel
g. Co.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-05-12
FUyHIRD ANNIVERSARY
Parade and Celebration,
OF
Ascension
HOOK AND LADDER COMP ANY
No. 1, of DonaldsonVille,
ON
SUNDAY, MAY 90, 1877.

The procession will form on the public
square at $3.50 o'clock P. NJ, aud move as
follows:
ROUTE.
From Truck House on Houmas street to
Crescent Place, thence to Mississippi street,
thence up to Chetimaches, down Chetima
ches to Claiborne down Claiborne to Rail-
road Avenue, up Railroad Avenue to Mis-
sissippi street, down Mississippi to Lessard,
down Lessard to Claiborne. down Claiborne
to st. Patrick up St. Patrick to Mississippi,
up Mississippi to Lafourche, down Lafour-
che to Claiborne. down Claiborne to Hou-
mas, up Houmas to the Truck House.
Members of the Company, Honorary mem
bers, and invited guests desiring to partici-
pate in the parade, are requested to assem-
BILE at the Truck House at 3 O'clock sharp.
HENRY COOK,
G. KLINE,
r. j. GREEN,
my5 Committee on Parade.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-05-12

The professional card of DR.. E. r.
Connell reappears in the CHIEF and
invites the attention Of our readers,
particularly those residing on the left
bank of the Mississippi.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-05-12

Henry Collins, a colored boy II
years of age, fell into the river in front
of Braud's store, opposite Donaldson
vile, and was drowned. The boy
was walking upon a gunwale lying in
the water fastened to the bank. when
he lost his footing and slipped off. He
endeavore.l to cling to the gunwale,
but its Shiny surface rendered his eff
forts futile, and he sank before aid
could be given him by either of the
two persons who witnessed the acct
dent. At last accounts the body had
not been recovered.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-05-12

The rite of confirmation will be cell
'ebrated at the Hebrew Temple Friday
morning next, the 18th inst. Services
commence at 8 O'Clock, the ceremony
at 10 o'clock. Rev. DR.. Sophar will
oficiate.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-05-12

Four of the newly appointed MEM
bers of the Police Jury attended the
session of that body last Monday, Mr..
Bernard Lemann being the sole alb
sentee. AS will be seen by the min
rtes elsewhere published, Mr.. R. T.
Hanson was elected President, COM
mittee appointed to reduce the esti-
mate of parish expenses to conform
with the new rate of taxation pre-
scribed by law, the Parish Attorney
requested to report the outstanding
Indebtedness, and other business, of
ordinary nature, transacted.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-05-12
LOCAL JoTTINGs.

The list of jurors drawn to serve at
the June term of the District Court Is
published in another column.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-05-12

An unusually heavy acreage of corn
has been planted by the small farmers
tilling the "public lands " situated in
the seventh and eighth wards of As
cension. Early in the season worms
appeared and inflicted much damage
to the young crop, rendering Sec
ond planting necessary in many in
stances, cotton seed being sown with
the corn to keep the worms away.
The present condition of the corn
crop is very fine, promising a large
yield. Considering the upward ten
dency of provisions of all kinds, our
farmers may we'll congratulate them
selves upon their foresight.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-05-12
4 H. WILLOZ.
1. W1LLOZ,
Sign Painter,
pONALpS0YKILLE. Ii

DONALDSONVILLE La.
Residence near corner of Lafourche and
ChetiInaclies streets, next door to drug store
of Mr.. N. Bel. Eirst-elass work and perfect
satisfaction in every case guaranteed.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-05-12

THE PLYMoUTH.-The beautiful
war vessel Plymouth passed down
about II O'Clock Tuesday forenoon,
and to the universal disappointment
of the communicating particularly
of various young persons of the gem
tier sex-she went rapidly by without
stopping. AS the vessel neared town,
the discharge of a small common an
nounced her approach, and many peo-
pie congregated along the river front
to witness the fine sight afforded by
the passage of the imposing and grace
full craft, with her former beauty en-
HANGED by the decoration of spars and
masts with evergreens. The officers
stood on the upper deck waving hand
kerchiefs and their salutes were heart
lily responded to by the people or
shore. 1t was the general impression
that the Plymou tn would stop here
at least one day, and many were the
hearts that sank with disappointment
as the stately vessel disappeared in
the distance, surrounded with halo
of dissolving visions of that long ex-
pected hop aboard ship, which was to
have been the occasion of so much
enjoyment. 1t is whispered by the
young men about town-and, we are
sorry to say, with an air of spiteful
satisfaction-that several of the fair
est daughters of Donaldsonville are
yet unable to contemplate with calm
resignation the elaborate costumes
prepared in anticipation of the Ply
mouth hop and we have heard it
intimated that an unusual number of
fine toilettes will be noticeable at the
churches tomorrow. The Plymouth
reached New Orleans at d o'clock P.
NJ, making the run from here in much
less than the average time of the fast
steamboats,.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-05-12

THE PHGNIx CELEBRATIoN.-The
celebration of the fourth anniversary
of Phoenix Fire Company No. !, which
occurred on Thursday, was, as we
had predicted, a successful and enjoy
able affair. A "picnic dinner was
given at the engine house at o'clock
in the afternoon, attended by active
and honorary members of Phoenix,
the Independent band and invited
guests. There was abundance of mu-
sic, good cheer, liquid and otherwise,
and unremitting effort on the part of
the officers and privates of the fire
company to make every one comfort
able. But the cream of the affair oc-
CURED at night when the fremen and
their friends marched around town
in torchlight procession, headed by
the Independent band, and serenaded
the honorary members. Compliments
of this nature were paid to Messrs.
Joseph Ferrier, Judge Fl. O. Maher-
who opened champagne for all hands
Judge NJ. Marks, P. Lefevre-more
w. Mitchell, Joseph
Gondran, Henry Loeb, Antoire Vega,
Louis Dalmas, Joseph Billeisen, Ber-
nard Lemann and the editor of the
CHIEF-who, being taken by surprise,
didn't open champagne nor any thing
else but his mouth. 1t was nearly Ii
O'Clock when the party reached the
engine house and disbanded, all re-
firing to their homes with the con-
sciousness of having had a jolly time.
We acknowledge with thanks the
courtesies extended to the editor and
foreman of the CHIEF, and in the trite
but expressive phrase, sincerely wish
the Phoenix many happy returns of
the occasion SO pleasantly celebrated
on Thursday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-05-12
List of Jurors

nRAWN to serve at the JUNE TERN of /
~ the Fourth Judicial District Court in
and for the parish of Ascension, State of
Louisiana, for and during the year 1877
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-05-12

n
~ the Fourth Judicial District Court in
and for the parish of AscensioD, State of
Louisiana, for and during the year 1877:
Joe Mitchell, 25 Camille Colin,
Chas. Turner, &c Syrus Carroll,
ben Franklin, q Reuben johnson,
y. MarIehot, % Camille Comes,
5 Hyp. Dubourg, % Joachim King.
George Smith; 30 Silyain Leblanc,
Jos. Syproctor, 81 John Tilford,
y. johnson, 81 Pharaoh Parker,
Paul DepOiS, 80 Israel Jones,
10 VIM. E. O,Neil, "a Gustave Charles.
IL Prudhomme Smith, 35 Stephen Terry.
Y u. Duplessis, 36 Harry Glasper,
~ Doctor Williams, 81 Charles Ursin,
IA Norbert Clements, 3S Henry I. Delaune.
10 Francois Casar, 80 VIM. Gordon,
10 Abraham Huston, 40 Philip Henderson,
II Phlllp Green. Al John Jackson,
IL Emory Sewell, 49 John Pool,
19 VIM. Brown. 43 Avery Breed.
20 Alex. Hughes, "A JOSEPH Smith
II Henry johnson, 45 r. S. Gautreau.
y Clayton Simms, 46 Henry Tolls,
70 Alclde London. AZ Judge Willis,
"A Rich'd NJ. Johnson, 4S John Macklin.
We, Peter A. Jones, Sheriff of the parish
of Ascension, Henry o. Maher, Parish Judge
of the parish of Ascension, and l.. E. Bent
ley, Clerk of the Fourth Judicial District
Court in and for the parish of Ascension, to-
Eetnef Win MesSFs V. MauriR and VIM. L,
Iearney, qualified electors, do hereby GER
tify that the above and foregoing is the list
OF names of persons selected and drawn ac-
eording to law on this ninth day of May, A.
ID. 1877, to serve as the jury at the June
term of the Fourth judicial District Court,
State OF Louisiana, in and for the paIish of
Ascension.
Parish Of Ascension, this 9th day of May,
A. d. 1877.
P. A. JONES, Sheriff.
H. o. MAHER, Parish Judge,
L.E. BENTLEY, Clerk of Court
V. MAURIN,
VIM L. TEARNEY.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-05-12

Total amount of delinquent taxes. .$52l5 So
BaPnce due on licenses issued in 1876, 300 so
$5548 OF
Eight notes of r. Mousse for lease of
Mississippi river ferry, maturing
each month, at $22 33a,... I7S 81
Eight notes of Paul Guedry for lease
OF Market-House, maturing each
month, at SIP so, -----..-.....- 900 90
Eight months revenues of Lafourche
ferry for the year 1877, at $40 per
month, -----..-----.- 800 90
Total amount of revenues for 1877, slsss g.
Total amount of taxes and licenses
on delinquent list,- ... 5548 O2
Total amount, .s6e46 SO
Amt. approved and registered claims, 2031 81
Balance in favor of the town if col
lecLed, S49I4 %
Respectfully submitted,
FRANCIS VICKNAIR,
Town Treasurer.
The following report was presented and
received:
To the Mayor and Aldermen, town of DON
aldsonville
Gentleme,s-We, the undersigned, have the
honor to submit the following report: We
have thoroughly examined the premises OF
Mr. A. Pfster, and found them in a clear
condition, and find that he has lot wherein
he keeps his cows at night, and he also as
sured your committee that he would keep
his cattle off the streets as much as he pos
sibly could
Respectfully submitted,
JOSEPH HISS, Chairman,
DENNIS BUTLER,
JOSEPH A. DUFFEL.
Mr.. Joselh Hiss, chairman of the Finance
committee, made verbal report. stating
that the committee had been unable to ex-
anime the books and accounts of the Col
lector, that they made several demands on
the Collector for the same, and he tailed to
produce his books and accounts to the COM
mittee.
On motion of j. A. Duffel, duly seconded.
ResofUed That the Secretary be instructed
to notify the town Collector to appear before
the Town Council, on Wednesday, Nav 9,
1877, at o'clock P. NJ, at the extra session
of the Council to be held, and to bring with
him all the books and papers appertaining
to his office also to prepare full report to
be submitted to the Council
Adopted.
The following petition was presented, and
ON motion duly, seconded, the same was laid
ON the table, subject to call:
To the Town Council of the town of Donald
sonville:
Gentlemeas--We, the undersigned residents
and tax payers, would respectfully petition
your Hon. body to remove the fence ABOUND
the Market House, upon tho grounds that
said fence is nuisance to cur interests.
NUMA MOLLERE,
LUCY BUTLER,
MRS. E. STOCKMEYER,
i. E. BENTLEY,
MRS NJ KENTZEL,
G. KLINE
On motion of Joseph A. Duffel, duly see-
onded, the following resolution was adopted
RESOLVED, That the sum of six dollars
$1,000 tS6 SOY be and the same is hereby APP
propriated out of any money in the treasury
not otherwise appropriated, to pay V. c.
Gabrielle for labor done on the Market
House.
On motion of Joseph A. Duffel, duly sec
onded, the following resolution was adopted:
Resotued. That the sum of three dollars
70-l00 1873 70l he and the same is hereby APP
propriated out Of any money in the treasury
Ii OF otherwise appropriated. TO pay Joseph
pradfrr1 furnished II, tho 1t,1elf,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-05-12

TREASURES OFFICE, ,
Donaldsonville, May Z, 1877.
To the Hon. Mayor and Trustees. of the town
of Donaldsonville:
Ge'ttlensen-I have the honor of making to
you the following report on the situation of
the treasury, cash received from the 4th day
of September, 1876, up to date, also cash paid
out since said date, and of the total amount
due by the town in approved and registered
claims, also of the amount due to the town
from different sources:
Cash received from all sources from
the 4th day of September, 1876, up
W va S2I94 10
Cash paid out from the 4th day of
September, 1876, up to date, as per
vouchers No. l, to Asa, ......- 1877 q
Amount cash on hand this days BIZ 4S
Amount due by the town approved
and registered claims 9O31 81
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Proceedings Of Common Council,
Town of Donaldsonville.
REGULAR MEETING.

hEUULAk MEETING.
MAYORS OFFICE, May z, 1877.
The Council met this day at o'clock P.
NJ.
Members present.. A. Cheevers, Mayor;
n. Ross, A. Montecino, Aldermen LIST ward ;
Jos. Hiss, j. A. Duffel, Aldermen 2nd ward /;
d. Butler, Alderman 3rd ward.
The minutes of the last meeting were read
and approved.
The following report was presented and
received:
Connecticut western news., 1877-02-23

An unusually large number of marine disasters have occurred at sea during lh. month of January, The number of yes- sels bel0ng to. or from ports in the Uniteei States reported totally lost or missing is s4, of which 42 were wrecked, 17 abandoned. I burned, { sunk by collision, founGer.d, and F are missing. Ot those counted mis. sing. Il belong to Gloucester. The total value. exclusive of cargoes, is estimated al @l. .320, 900. In addition to those either to tally lost or entirely given up, is the steam CT, Amerique, from Hsvre for New York. which lies stranded on the coast of New Jersey. but will probably be saved. Thre. steamers. the ColOmbo. from Hull. Eng. land, for New York, Ge1ge Cromwell snn Gsorge Washington. both from Halifax, N S., for St. Joan's. N. F., are long overdu
 at their destinations. and although they ar. not entirely given up as lost, there are but faint hopes of their safety. The list in. c:udes steamers. 8 ships, IS barques, s brigs, and Al schooners. Out of the tota number, 6s were American vessels. Tn. loss of property as reported alone is very great, but the loss oi life IS also very heavy One steamer alone had on board 8s passen gers. The number on each of the other missing vessels has not yet been reported, bat ts is hoped there were not many.
Connecticut western news., 1877-02-23

NEW YORK WEEKLY WITNESS. all the latest news. original articles, com. munications. editorials daily report of the Fulton Street Prayer Meeting, letters from tne children, copiOus extracts from the cd ,torials ( the New York morning papers an the most important topics of the day, Sunday School lessSns, occasions, sermons oy celebrated divines, religious intelligence, .erial stori. g, etc., e,c. Our r. ports of the Produce Markets,-grain, butter, cheese, eggs. poultry, fruit, vegetables, etc,-and "t Cattle Markets, are unsurpassed by any published ID New York. for correct quota- tons and concise statement ot the sspects # trade and commerce. Our Financial Re- ports are also tull and reliable, and wholly uninf1uenced by bulls or bears Coun- try merchants and extensive fsrmers are hndng the advantage ot having 8 reliable report of how things are gong at the great centre of business, and New York paper \ IS becoming more and more not only a lux ury but necessity.
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