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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-10-20

Office LOUISIANA BUREAU OF IMMIGRATION, }
No. Commercial Place,
New Orleans October 6. 1877

Office LOUISIANA BUREAU OF IMMIGRATION, }
No. s Commercial Place,
New Orleans, October =, 1877 }
The Louisiana Bureau of Immigration is
receiving manly letters of inquiry FROM var
ious sources calling for information for
farmers, mechanics, laborers, business men
and capitalists, who desire to settle in this
Srate, or invest capital here. Our bureau
has issued two descriptive circulars, with
maps for the benefit OF such inquire We
have sent off many circulars, and copies of
g Louisiana AS 1t Is, and written answers
in response to Il great number of letters.
Our bureau has opened books to receive
descriptions of lands for sale, propositions
to lease land, or to have lands worked OH
shares-any proposition that may enlighten
the immigrant who wants to come to Louis
lana.
We will record all such descriptions of
lands and propositions in our books, which
will always be open to strangers and per-
sons wishing to purchase, and these de-
scriptions will furnish the bureau an addi-
tional fund of valuable information for
future circulars. ana to be used in our let
tiers i'll reply to inquiries.
VIM. BOGEL, President.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-10-20

The Nez Perces war was brought to
a close last week by the capture of
Chief Joseph and his entire band of
hosti!es, numbering about $50, to-
gether with all their horses, arms,
ammunition and supplies. This was
accomplished by a force of troops I'M
der command of Gen. Miles, after a
stubborn fight, near the Canada bor-
der, across which Joseph was at
tempting to escape.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-10-20

TIE matter of keeping roads and
levees in repair under the new order
of things resulting from change of the
provisions of State laws bearing there
on, has been giving our friends of the
neighboring parish of st. James con-
siderable concern, and they have
reached a conclusion similar to that
arrived Mt in Ascension. The mode
of procedure was also akin to that
adopted here. A eommitte of Police
Jurors. called meeting of planters to
consider the subject, which convened
Mt the law office of Mr.. F. P. Poche,
October 6, Messrs. John Wood and r.
Beauvais being chosen president and
secretary respectively. After gem
eral discussion of the matter in hand,
resolutions offered by Mr.. Poche were
adopted, declaring that the resasirfng
and building af- -eeWsls-sffid levees by
calling on citizen laborers is,impracti-
cable, that the Police Jury should as
certain from the State Engineers the
amount.of levee work necessary to be
tlone and raise the required funds
therefor by means of a special tax.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-10-20
| T0s. BILLEIsEN,
COPPER,
Tin and Sheet Iron w orker.

DOA1LDSONFILLE La.
Manufacturer of Strike Pans, Evaporating
Pans, CHARTERS, Juice Boxes, Syrup Tanks,
Chimneys and Breeehings, Force and Lift
pumps, etc. Steam Trains put up and fully
guaranteed. Also keeps en- hand a fnIl SIM
ply. of Iron Pipes and Fittings. for steam
and water use. Jobbi7sg aud country orders
promptly attended to at moderate chaT,ges.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-10-20
Saturday, October 90, 1877

The little steamer Comfort exploded
her boiler five miles below Wheeling,
killing seven persons and wounding
fifteen.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-10-20

Profile de cette occasion pour rappeler aux
voyageurs ct SEES nombreuz clients quill
tent toujours a leur disposition tout ce quill
a de mieux ct de plus elegant en- fat de
Voitures, de Buggys ct de Cheyaux de selle
a l0uer.
Son establishment de Pompes Funebres
est des plus complet; ct son assortment de
eerceuils des plus varies riches ct pauvres
trouveront toni ce quils pourraient desirer
C'est surtout ses cercuils d'enfants qui ne
peayent manquer d'attirer rattention.
I'm Corbillard des plus convertible fait
partie de Reimbursement ct sera fourni a
des prix excessivements mederes iorsquil
fournira I'M cereenil.
Souyenez-vous lie paddresse Enc Railroad
Avenue ct Iberyille
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-10-20

Germany has sent a vigorous pro-
test to the Porte against the horrible
barbarities practiced by the Turkish
troops, and demands that the war
be hereafter conducted upon civilized
PRINCIPLES.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-10-20

Governor Phelps of Missouri has
commissioned Colonel D. II. Arm
strong of st. Louis as United States
Senator to fill the vacancy ensuing
Senator Bogy's death. Col. Arm
strong was born in Nova Scotia, of
Scotch parents, in 1912, and has re-
sided in Sc. Louis forty years, during
which time he has occupied several
city, State aud federal positions. He
sympathized with the Confederates,
at least during the early days of the
rebellion, and gave his opinions such
Outspoken expression that lie was
banished for disloyalty, but the sen
tence was shortly afterwards revoked.
He has been jealous, untiring po-
litical worker, and to his efforts the
maintenance of the Democratic or
ganization in Missouri aud its acces-
sion to the control of the State gov
ernment were greatly due. The term
of Col. Armstrong; appointment will
expire i'll January next, when the
Legislature will choose his successor.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-10-20

On the first Tuesday in November
elections will be held in the States of
Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts,,
Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska,
New Jersey, New York, Virginia and
Wisconsin ; and on the Tuesday fol-
lowing in West Virginia.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-12-14

In view Of the approaching end of
the Pope, the constitution OF the college
Of cardinals that elects his successor
becomes most interesting matter. 1t
has been noticed by the papers that the
present college contains II larger num-
Der of foreign or non Italian cardinals
than any body since that which elected
to the Papacy Adrian w., the only
English Pope. H
The sacred college, when conplete,
consists Of 70 members, but the full
| number is rarely or never reached, At
| the present time there are 62 cardinals,
of whom 36 are Italians and 26 of vari-
ous other nationalftfes that is, the
Italians have majority of only ten,
the smallest they have enjoyed for
over four centuries. The other nation
alities contributing cardinals are !:
France 7, Spain 4, England 2, Ireland
1, AngfO-America 9, Poland /, Ger
many 1, Austria 2.
The Italians are most likely to get
the Papacy. If an Italian is not elected
to that high Office, it is certain that 1t
will be given to q Frenchman.
Another important question is, what
will be the views of the next Pope
will he be an extremist, an ultramon-
tanist or liberal? The opinions of
Sho SoAuAAsai5 ou thlS pOIuC arc Dell0Vteu
to be as follows: OF the Italian cartli-
mails, at least eleven are confessed lib
erals and anxious to prevent any con-
flicf between the Papacy and the Ital-
ian government; seven are classed as
radicals or extremists, on the most
hostile terms with the Italian govern
ment the others are neutral and dis
posed to join either the liberals or the
extremists, which ever show them
selves in u majority. Tho French
cardinals are all extremists, except
one the Spanish, as we'll as the Portu-
guese and colonial cardinals, are also
ultramontanists.
All Of the Germans and Austriaus
are conservatives Poiand's single rep
! resentative Is bitter extremist. Oi
the four representatives OF Englisi,
speaking countries, three are counted
! On as conservatives and one as doubt.
full. Summing up, it would look as Il
the sacred college stood: Extremist.
22, conservatives II, leaving about /:
as doubtful. 1t Is probable, however
that many cardinals will be unable t.
attend the conclave, and that the eiec
tion OF Pope will be participated i,
only by those residing in the vicinit,
OF Rome.-N. O. Democrat.
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OHIO PENITENTIARAY HORRORS.
Described by an Offender who was for
Eleven Months in the Institution.

Eleven Months in the Institution.
There's the case of Frank Bechtel, on
three years. sentence, u man who was
working in Still's stove foundry, and,
in some way, through over lifting no
doubt, strained his back. He complain
ed of his back continually for two
weeks, but did his task every day.
One morning he was unable to leave
his bed. The doctor visited him, look
ed at him, and then said: "Dutchy,
you can't play that on me. If you
want to be cripple will fix you to
perfection" He then had him taken
in by six convicts and stripped. They
put on his straps to keep him steady.
He then took blow pipe and spirit
lamp and burnt his back until the
flesh began to roll off. After being re-
leased from his position he made u
rush at the doctor, and would have
throttled him had he not been over
powered. He was then put into the
dungeon and kept there with his back
undressed until the next day. Upon
the guards going to him he was unable
| to walk. He was not allowed to go
near the hospital; and in two weeks
time he was not able to walk without
the aid of crutches, and he is to-day
an incurable cripple.
a five-year man. For breach of dis.
cipline he was kept in the dungeon
fourteen days, and ducked in ice water
twice day during the fourteen days
When released from the dungeon hi
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Sam. A chemist who understands his
business will for u small compensation
prepare the Havana flavor needed In
the manufacture of these cigars. The
cost price to the manufactures for Gig
ars of this kind is from Sl6 to 80 per
thousand. They are sold to retailers
ut about $50, netting the former profit
larger than the Imagination OF the
most Infatuated smoker would reach.
Why, then, should you pay Ave cents
for one of these cigars, when 1t isn't
worth more than half that amount +?
Is it possible that such imposftions can
so heartily be supported by the public i?
The demand Of smokers for dark,
possibly black, cigars, seemed at first
to become an insurmountable obstacle
to cigar manufacturers. As nature
does not produce dark or black tobacco,
chemistry must again be called on for
the relief. Wrappers are now colored
before manufacture, aud the finished
cigars, even the lightest ones, are
changed to a beautiful brown or black
by an application of the chemical com.
pound to their surface. That such pro-
cesses are necessary we would not
blame the manufactures, but the
smoker himself. The manufacturer "a
obliged to find means to suit his Gus
TONERS. All that can be expected of
him Is the confession that an artificial
coloring has been used.-N. Y. Sun.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
TAMES REYNOLDS,
STEAM MARBLE SAW MILLS

STEAM MARBLE SAW MILLS
AND DEPOT OF
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC MARBLE,
Water st. to New Levee ST.,
River Front, bet. Washington Av. .S 9th ST
OFFICE AND wARERooMs,
Nos. AGO to lG6 Poydras Street,
NEW ORLEANS, LA.
Respectfully announces to the citizens OF
North Louisiana that he has appointed Mr.
RICHARD FULLAM Of Monroe, La, his re-
preventative and agent for the sale of all
articles in his line of business. Andhavns
Il large and varied stock of Manufactured
Monuments, Tombs, Mantles and Head
Stones, Vases, Urns and every description
of Ornamental Cemetery Work of the latest
and most elegant designs, constantly OH
hand, and employing full corps of exper
fenced artists, is at all times ready to exc
cute orders in Il prompt and satisfactory
manner upon terms that will defy competi-
ton.
Any information that may be required
will be promptly and cheerfully furnished
by Mr.. fullanl, and all orders through him
will receive especial attention.
Aug. "a, 1877. tins
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TO THE PEOPLE OF LOUISIANA.

AT u meeting of the citizens of New
Orleans, held at the Opera House, on
the 14th of September, 1877, the un-
derslgned were by unanimous resolu-
ton appointed a committee to take all
the necessary steps for erecting mon
ument IN commemoration of the citi-
zen soldiers who fell tsAghting for
freedom" on the memorable 18th oi
September, 1874. .
In pursuance of this object, q sub
committee was appointed, at q called
! meeting of the committee of the whole,
to petition the Mayor and Administra-
tors of the city Of New Orleans to ex-
propriate, forever, SO much of the
Neutral Ground at the head of Canal
street as might be necessary for the
erection of the said monument; and
at the ensuing meeting of the City
Council the petition was auimously
granted.
The committee have further invited
designs from distinguished artists, at
home and abroad, and feel satisfied
that they will be able to erect such u
monument to the patriot dead as will
be at once an ornament to the city,
and lasting and worthy memorial of
the undying remembrance in which
their sacrifice is held.
W. 'spk'SesA W. s'A0 RAAuO, SAo P1lEAOSe
ism and the gratitude Of every citizen
OF Louisiana, now enjoying the bless
ings of peace and liberty purchased
with their costly blood, to contribute,
each according to his ability, the means
for erecting such a monument us will
forever evidence to our children the
price ut which their freedom has been
bought. Not fora day but for all time; not
for party, but for country; not for any
caste or race, or social supremacy, but
for all Americans, always and every
where, they gave up their lives, who
on the 18th Of September, 1874, took
up arms in behalf of home rule and
representative government.
On tho spot where they fell, let the
people of our redeemed and disen-
tralied State raise a shaft to their death
less memories who restored to Louisi-
ana the inalienable rights of sove-
reign State!
Subscriptions may be sent to Gen.
Fred. N. Ogden, Is Union street, or
j. b. Lafitte, ESD, 1s4 Gravier street.
FRED. N. OG DEN, Chairman.
f.. II. SOUTHMAYD, Secretary.
j. b. LAFIrrE, Treasurer
Henry lenshaw, Sr., Gen. w. J .Behan,
Col. J. d. Hill, Col. j .Glynn, Jr. :,
Col. G. LeGardeur, Capt. S.H. Buck,
Col. w. II. Vaudry, Col. G. II. Allen,
Capt. A. e. Morphy, Capt. p. L. Bouny,
j. Dickson Bruins, Fred. G. Freret,
Committee.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-12-14

The death Of Bishop Marvin, of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, South,
will necessitate tho election OF three
Bishops by ithe General Conference
which meets at Atlanta In May next.
1t is quite probable that Rev. DIR.
Linus Parker, editor of the New Or
leans Christian Advocate, will be urged
for one OF the places. DIR. Parker is
gentleman OF extraordinary executive
ability and deep piety. He is regarded
as one of the abiest preachers in the
bounds Of the General Conference. Had
Rev. DR.. Duncan, who died few
months ago, lived he would undoubted-
| ly have been elected to the bishopric.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-12-14

The telephone is making rapid head
way In Europe. The British and Ger
man Governments have already made
it part Of their telegraph systems. II
is already revolutionizing the transmits
sion of messages for short distances.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-12-14
rRANsPoRrAr,o,
TRANSFORMATIONS.
NEW ORLEANS
AND OUACHITA RIVER
TRANS SPORTATION COMPANY

O"nchitn city, Trenton end Monroe WeeAly
O"uchitG City u. s, .MaiL Packet.
Leaves New Orleans Every Saturday.
For Ouachita City, Monroe, Trenton and
all Town landings on Black and Ouachita
refuse any landing except mail landings.
JOHN WILSON,
JOE HOLMES, J.v JORDAN
Captain; Clerk.
Tho John Wilson is an entirely new boat
and will run in the Ouachita river durinx
the entire season. Close connections made
with boats in all tributary streams.
November 2, 1877.
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est pretext whatever, will strike down
= prisoner with his loaded club, aud
woo to the convict who dares attempt
to resist his blows. His revolver ia
always close at hand, and he uses 1t
without scruPle. One instance Of this
Is the case of the man Smith. Smith
was under sentence for ave years. He
worked In the cooper shop under this
guard, who was continually getting
him punished for trivial ofEenses, aud
Smith told him that he was not dealing
fairly with him. Guard told him that
ne was going to do as he pleased. He
then told him to 20 to work. Smith
refused to work until he had seen the
Deputy Warden. The guard got his
club to strike him. Smith, seeing this,
ran toward the Deputy Warden's Office,
the guard following close at his heels.
smith tripped and feil: The guard.
having his revolver In his hand, fired,
at the prostrate man twice, the balls
taking effect and killing him. The
guard had q mock trial in Columbus
and was acquitted, none Of the convict
witnesses being heard. s,s3,
Now for the different modes OF punish
ment at the hands Of the Deputy
Warden-the sweat box, the bull ring,
the ducktng tub, or baptismal font,
as the prisoners call 1t. The sweat box
and bull rings, not being barbarous
enough, are little used but the dun
geon, or sshole," suffices for both. The
ducking tub is situated In the asylum
for the insane. A visitor Is never al
lowed to see It. It is large trough,
lOx8 feet, ON stanchions. Previous to
ducking time it is filled with ice and
water. It Is presided over by two con-
v1cts who act as attendants in the asy-
lum. At 10 A. NJ. and p. NJ. the de-
putty marches over the men to get duck
offences being for looking ut
. visitor passing them while ut work,
making sign at, or speaking to, an
other prisoner, or such trivial offence.
A man is taken out Of a foundry, roll
Ing In perspfratiou, out into the winter
air, In his wet shirt, to the asylum.
He Is then stripped and shackled ut
the wrists and ankles, lifted up aud
suspended In the water until his breath
Is almost gone. He Is then set up and
water is splashed In his face until he
bess pardon, If he can find breath or
until he fhints, If he can't or will not
beg. Then he's unshackled and put
into his clothes, without drying, and
taken over to the shop, where he .nnst
catch up on his task. Ii he fails, from
to do so, he gets another
aud is then put in the dun
ge0n without supper. In the dungeon
he gets one-half rations OF corn bread
and one.haif pint OF water every twenty
four hours.-Ci'lci,Daaki Commercial.
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Dentistry.

Den t18try.
nR. :. l.. BRACEY, Dentist, respectfully
IL offers his professional services to the
..itzens of Monroe and surrounding coun-
try. Having experience of fourteen
years in tho practice, he feels confident OF
giving satisfaction in all branches of his
profession. Is willing to warrant all work.
Office at residence on Jackson street, near
v7-marl6:ly
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NORTH LOUISIANA STAGE LINE.
TIME. FARE
AND RATE OF FREIGHT SCHEDULE

Freight and passengers registered at the
office at the Monroe House.
J. d. EMERSON,
Aug. "a, 1877. Superintendent.
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DR.. =. g. Murphy,

DIR. y. q. Murphy,
OFFERS his professional services to the
~ citizens of the town and country sur
rounding. He may be found, when not pro-
fessionally engaged, either at his Office
corner of Grand and Wood streets, on bank
OF the river, or at his residence in rear OF
the Ouachita House.
August "a, 1877. vS-n4l
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The United States now use more
postal cards than any other nation.
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]. B. SULLIVAN, Master.
Leaves Monroe every week, connecting
with through New Orleans boat during the
entire lOW-water season.
l.. w. SUIsGHNOR, Agent,
August II, 1877. Monroe, La.
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TALBOT STILLMAN,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,

MONROE, LA
VIII practice in the Parish and Di ist rict
Courts @f North Louisiana. Will attend
these courts in person.
VIII give special attention to Land Office
matters connected with the Land Office at
Monroe.
Will give to all business immediate at
tention and abundant care.
Will answer all communications with the
least possible delay.
August 10. 1877. iy
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n. WILLIS RICHARDSON. RoB'r RICHARDSON.
r.. w. Il H. Richardson.
4 TTORNEYS AT LAW, Monroe, La,
~ practice in all the Parishes Of North
louisiana, in the Supreme Court at Monroe,
the Federal Courts, and in the Land Office
department OF the General Government.
June D., 1872. 4O-tf
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IDr. I'llOS, Il. ADy,

TIr. T'laOs, Il. Aby,
MONROE, La,
HFFICE on DeSiard street, ut the inter
~ section of First, i'll the rear room Of
building formerly occupied by a. j..
Keiter
January 5, 1876, ly
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NEW MARKI:T HOUSE.

nj z Nv IMAH1NI.I IIOUSE.
The undersigned has opened has opened
his new market house, and will be pleased
to supply the best of meats at all hours of
the day His old patrons are respectfully
invited to come aud see him.
:EB- Whole hogs, neatly bntchered, sold
at SC per pound. J. L. NELSON.
Dec. 10 lS73.-l4tf
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VICkSBURE, SHREVEPORT
TEXAS RAIL ROAD.
& - FF91ffzllll n q

OFFICE OF RECEIVER s. &SUPERINTENDENT.
Monroe, April 4, 1877.
On and after Saturday, 7th instant, trains
on this Road will run as follows:
Leave Monroe daily at .............S.OO A. M.
Arrive at Monroe. ......... ...5.JO p. Nj.
Close connection made at Vicksburg with
trains of Vicksburg Il Meridian II. r., for
points North and East, and for New Orleans
at Delta with Steamboats, for all landings
ON the Mississippi River.
J. w. GREEN,
Receiver and Superintendent.
May 2l, 1885,
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NUMBER SORES.

Cards OF q personal Characterization ad-
mssible-wil be charged double our regu-
lar advertising rates.
Obituary and Marriage notices will be
charged as advertisements.
Any person sending us five new cash SUBJ
scribers, at the same post-oface, will be en-
titled to q copy of THE TELEGRAPH gratis
for one year.
ADVERTISING REGULATIONS.
Transient advertisements must be paid
for in advance.
All advertisements sent to this Office
when not otherwise ordered, will be in
serted ''tiil forbid'' and charged accorzissgIy.
Editorial business notices will be made,
free of charge, of all advertisements ordered
in the paper; for other editorial notices
charge Of 25 cents per line will be made.
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TARIFF OF ADVERTISING RATES.
Advertisements will be inserted at one
dollar and fifty cents per square Zone inch
of space or less) for the first, and seventy
five cents for each subsequent insertion, for
any time under one month. For longer
periods as follows:
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DIR. VIM. S0ndel
Tx\ENDERS his services as Physician and
Il Surgeon, to the public. He can be found
upon his plantation, four miles below Mon
roe. March IL, 1874. 25-ly
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was unable to stand. He was taken IA
the hospital. He weighed 1872 pounds
when he went into the dungeon, aud
when he came out he scarcely weighed
l55 pounds. He was looked upon >as
the model man in physique of the pris.
on but since his severe punishment
le has contracted heart disease, doubt
less from the intense cold of the water
and being put wet into a damp cell,
and Is now slowly creeping to his
grave. .. ..
There Is guard who, on the slight.
est pretext whatever, will strike down
u prisoner with his loaded club, and