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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-06
STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION
OF THE
STATE NATIONAL BANK,
At New Orleans, Mt the Close OF Business,
October 81, 1877.

RESOURCES.
Time loans. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. $1,3O444S IA
Call loans. ........... 169.24S SO
United States bonds. .-.--........... $4,000 90
Other bonds and securities. 1928 IL
Domestic and foreign exchange. 154,1sO IS
Real estate. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 1883 Is
Current expenses and taxes paid. 27,OS8 %
Five per cent redemption fund.-. $3.50 90
Currency. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 1857, 265 66
Specie OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 41O9O %
Checks on other banks. 15,505 21- 6O8 $50 90
Total OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 81, 491 1868 OF
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock .............-.,...... $3.50, 900 90
Surplus fund ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Is, 200 90
Other undivided profits. ..........-- 36.21s 81
Circulation. .......... ..-...........- $4,000 90
Dividends unpaid ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 9,371 40
Due to depositors. 80 81 4O8, $50 %
Due to distant banks and
bankers. .-............ 1T 1888 SCI, 26372 95
CHAS. L. G. DUPUY, Cashier.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this thirty
first day of October, 1877.
THEO. GUYOL, Notary Public.
Correet-Attest:
JNO. B. LAFITTE,
8. EERNSHEIM.
S. H. BOYD,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-06
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

Remember have no branch store.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-06

The following bill to appropriate "a, SOC, 900 fol-
repairing the Mississippi levees was presented
in the House of Representatives by Mr.. Glib
son, on the 10th OF October, read twice and
ordered tn he nrintad.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-03-17
Sharif'S Sale.

State of Lousiaua-Fourth judicial District
Court in and for the parish of Ascension.
Geddes, Shakespeare g. Co., in Liquidation,
VS.. Felix Reynaud.
DY virtue of a writ of seizure and sale to
ID me directed by the honorable the Fourth
judicial District Court, in and for the parish
of Ascension, in the above entitled and num-
bered cause, dated the 10th day of Febru-
ary, A. D. 1877, have seized and will offer
for sale at public auction, at the Court
House in the town of Donaldsonville, on
Saturday, the 18th day of April, 1877,
at IL o'clock A. NJ, the following described
property, to-wit:
l. A certain TRACT OF LAND, with all
the buildings and improvements thereon,
and all the rights, ways and advantages be-
longing, situated in the parish of Ascen sion,
in this State. on the left bank of the Missis-
sippi river about ten miles above Donald
sonville and four miles from said river,
and;measuring seven arpents front on New
river, by fourteen aIpents in depth, bounded
above by property of Charles Aquestreheni,
and below by the Catholic graveyard, and
in the rear by property of Hypolite Braud.
g. All the machinery, implements of hus-
bandry, two mules, one lot OF corn, one
wagon, one cart body.
Terms and conditions-Cash.
P. A. JONES,
Sheriff.
Parish of Ascension, February "a, 1877. 1T
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Succession Sale.

State of Louisiana-Parish Court in and for
the parish OF Ascension.
Succession of John Alexander Martinez.
DY virtue of and in obedience to an order
I'D of sale issued by the Hon. the Parish
Court in AID for the parish of Ascension on
the 10th day of March. A. D., 1877, in the
above entitled and numbered succession.
and to me directed, will offer for sale at
public auction, to the last and highest bid
der, on
Thursday, the sed day of March, A. d. 1877,
at 10 NJ, at Charles Dinnis' place, New River,
one COW and calf, four head of horses, house
hold furniture and agricultural implements,
as per inventory on file in the Clerks office,
and on
Saturday, March "A, 1877,
at IL NJ, at Sebron Nickins', at Calves, New
River, One lot of cattle, horses and hogs, as
per inventory on file.
Terms and conditions-Cash in U. s. cur
rency.
Parish of Ascension, March 10, 1877.
JOSEPH MARTINEZ,
Administrator.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-03-17

A NEW 1NDUsTRY.-The advertis-
ing columns of the CHIEF this week
contain the card of co-partnership
formed for the prosecution of an in
dustry new to this vicinity, and in
fact to the State, outside of New Or
leans-the manufacture of ice. Messrs.
Rodolph Brand and E. Esneault have
recently purchased an apparatus cap
able of turning out from two to four
tons of ice daily, which they propose
to put in operation at the Braud saw
mill, just below town, on the 1st of
May next. The capacity of the ap-
paratus will enable the proprietors to
supply an extensive demand, and as
they guarantee to furnish ice at New
Orleans prices, they should expert
ence no difficulty in building up a
business in this and the neighboring
parishes that will amply recompense
them for the capital invested and the
labor expended in their commendahle
Home institutions have
o prior claim upon our consideration
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-03-17

under almost any circumstances, but
when they afford facilities and induce
ments equal to those of any other Sec
ton, it is in the highest degree rep
rehensible to refuse them our en-
couragement and patronage. There
fore, we say to all who will have use
for ice during the approaching sum-
mer, patronize the mandatory of
Messrs. Braud and Esneault. Orders
from the neighboring parishes; or
from any part of the State, will be
filled with dispatch at any time after
May ]. The gentlemen engaged in
this enterprise are too we'll and favor
ably known in this community to
need any assurance from US of their
reliability and trustworthiness. All
who have dealings with them will
meet with liberal and honorable treat
ment.
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Sherif'S Sale.
State of Louisiana-FOurth judicial District
Court in and for the parish of Ascension.
Solomon SchOnberg VS.. No. 1909,
Antoine Rodriguez.
Hermann & Vignes VS.. No. 1910,
Antoine Rodriguez.

Solomon Schonberg VS.. No. 1909,
Antoine Rodriguez.
Hermann & Vignes VS.. No. 1910,
Antoine Rodriguez.
DY virtue of and in obedience to two writs
ID of seizure and sale, issued by the Fourth
Judicial District Court in and for the parish
of Ascension, under date of March IL, A. d.
1877, in each of the above entitled suits, and
to me directed, have seized and will offer
for sale at public auction to the highest bid
der, at the Courthouse of the parish of AS
cension, in the town of Donaldsonville, on
Saturday, the 21st day of April, A. d. 1877,
at IL o'clock A. NJ, the following described
property, to-w1t:
L. certain lot of ground, together with
all the buildings and improvements and ap-
purtenances thereon and thereuntO in any
wise appertaining, situated in the town of
Donaldsonville and parish of Ascension. and
designated on the plan of said town as lot
No. eighty-nine 1897, forming the corner of
Attakapas and Chetimaches streets, meas
uring French measure sixty feet 1907 front
on Chetimaches street, and one hundred
and twenty feet (l20) in depth, between
parallel lines, bounded on one side by Attak-
apas street, and on the other side by lot No.
lightweight 1881, and in the rear by lot No.
ninety 1907.
Terms and conditions-Cash with benefit
of appraisement.
Parish of Ascension, March IL, 1877.
p. A. JONES, Sheriff.
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Proceedings of the Police Jury,
Parish of Ascension.

CoURT-HoUsE, March 5, 1877.
Members present-P. +. Alleman, A. Bur
nett, Hillery Rice and Henry Heyman
AbseDt-R. o. Landry.
The President be ing absent, on motion O
H. Rice, duly seconded, p. +. Alleman was
| elected President of the meeting.
On motion of Fl. Heyman, the reading Of
the minutes of the last meeting was dis
pensed with.
! The following report was read:
To the Hon. President and members of the
Police Jury of the Parish of Ascension.
GesttLenae7l-We the undersigned commit
tee appointed by your hon. body on the 5th
day of February, 1877, to examine the late
Treasurer's books and vouchers have the hon
or to report that from the same submitted to
us for examination. we found that the treas
urer had received from the Collector of
Taxes from all sources, the sum of eighteen
thousand three hundred and ten 05-l00 dol
lars since his induction into Office, and that
from a careful examination of all the origi-
nal vouchers on which he had paid out money
1t appeared that the expenditures of the par
lsh during the same time amounted to the
sum OF sixteen thousand eight hundred and
eighteen S0-l00 dollars, leaving a balance on
hand i'll the treasury of cash and scrip of
one thousand four hundred and ninety-one
5000 dollars to-wit: in u. S. Currency
$8l5 DC, in scrip $675 co. (sale of ferries
$5l7 so, back taxes Sl58 40l, all of which
Pr. ALLEMAN,
A. BURNETT
H. HEYMAN,
FRED. DUFFEL,
Dist. Atty. pro tenn.
On melton. duly seconded, the above re-
port was adopted.
On motion of Arthur Burnett the follow
ing resolution was adopted /:
Resolced, That the sum of thirty dollars
be and the same is hereby appropriated out
of any money not otherwise appropriated
now in the treasury, to pay j. j. Sullivan
for an inquest held OH the body of N. Arri-
eux III December, 1876.
The following resolution was presented
by Arthur Burnett, duly seconded and
adopted
Resolved, That from and after the first
day of March, 1877, all paupers ON the pau
pers' list shall receive each the sum of 81
per month and no more. All resolutions in
conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
On motion, duly seconded, the names of
Mrs. Wild. Frank Garcia, Wild Gaspar Mar
tinez and Wild. Ned Gardin were added to
the paupers' list.
On motion of Henry Heyman, the follow
ing resolution was adopted:
Be it Resolved, That the bills of F. b.
Earhart. Esq, Dist Attorney 4th Judicial
District, for fees due him for convictions in
criminal cases before the District Court in
this parish in the mouth of January, 1877,
being the December term OF said court, be-
ing for seventeen convictions and amount
ing to the sum of two hundred and fifty-fve
dollars be and the same are hereby approved,
and,
Be 1t further resolved, That the said APP
proved bills are made hereby receivable for
parish licenses for this parish for the year
eighteen hundred and seventy-seven.
The Parish Attorney reported favorably
upon the following bills, and the same were
approved:
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Tuesday afternoon, Allen Kline, in
FAINT son of Mr.. and Mrs. C. Kline,
aged 7 months, died of pneumonia,
and was buried next day, the services
at the Episcopal Church and the fu-
neral being numerously attended by
the friends of the family, who sympa-
thize deeply with the bereaved par
ents in their affliction.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-03-17

Former partnership connections
having been dissolved, Mr.. Joseph
Ferrier now resumes on his own ac-
count the business of blacksmith,
wheelwright and coachmaker at the
old stand, corner of South Houmas and
0pelousas streets, facing the public
square. Mr.. Terrier has established
a lasting reputation as a irst-class
mechanic, and will continue his exer-
tions to give satisfaction to all who
favor him with patronage. See his
new advertisement.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-03-17

A we'll known citizen of Donaldson
vile has erected new building on
Railroad Avenue, adjoining Mitchell
81 Co.'S. stable, where he will shortly
establish business that will doubt
less become familiar to the readers of
the CHIEF through the medium of an
advertisement. Look out for it.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-03-17

Isn't it Just tritle absurd that the
Town Council should be asked to
adopt a resolution prescribing the
method of paying tax levied by the
Police Jury 2 The Town Council, as
such, pays no portion of that tax and
exercises no jurisdiction whatever
over its levy or collection. If an ex-
preston of the collective or individual
opinions of our village Aldermen upon
the status of the rival State govern
ments was desired, direct resolution
would have been appropriate; but a
Councilman favorable to the Nichols
government would certainly have
been justified in voting against the
document offered at the session of
Monday, which was properly tabled.
Setting aside the construction of this
resolution, however, and considering
only its Interior purpose, we fail to
perceive the necessity or propriety of
involving the town authorities in the
complications which block the wheels
of State government. Is there a fas-
cination about these political muddles,
that draws men towards them as the
jack go lantern of the marshes lures on
tho luckless traveller? Can't Donald
sonville be contented without status
quo of her own? If not, bide wee,
little burgh, and you may have life
size specimen of the animal on your
hands, Concerning which, more anon.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-03-17

On motion of Henry Heyman, the follow
ing resolution was adopted
Resolved, That committee of two, with
the Parish Attorney, be appointed to exam
inc the different appropriations, and to as
certain what amounts are due and coming
to said appropriations.
Were appointed on said committee Messrs.
Henry Heyman and Arthur Burnett.
On motion, duly seconded, the meeting
adjourned.
A true copy: P. f. ALLEMAN,
President pro tenn.
francis YIcKSAIR, Secretary.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-03-17
A Card.

To all who are suffering from the errors
and indiscretions of youth, nervous weak.
ness, early decay, loss of manhood, &C.,
will send recipe that will cure you, FREE
OF CHARGE. THIS great remedy was dis
covered by missionary in South America.
Send self-addressed envelope to the Rev.
JOSEPH T. INMAN Station D, Bible House
Netc York. nI1-6m
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-03-17
JOSEPH FERRIER,
Blacksmith,
WheelWright
AND
COachmaker,
AlOna1dsonville, La.

Mr.. Joseph Ferrier informs his friends and
the public, that the partnership heretofore
existing between Mr.. Jos. Ieard and himself
has been dissolved by mutual consent.
He will continue the same kind of business
at the old stand, where he is ready to exc
cute at shortest notice all work entrusted to
him, pertaining to the trades of
Gunsmith, Locksmith, Blacksmith, Wheel
wright and COachmaker.
Buggies, Carriages, Wagons and Carts
repaired in workmanlike manner, ut prices
to suit the times.
Old Vehicles taken in Exchange for ne,o.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-03-17

Gov. Nichols has appointed Mr.. r.
Prosper Landry Tax Collector of this
parish and the selection has been con-
firmed by the Democratic Senate.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-03-17

Mollere's new building on Crescent
Place is rapidly approaching compile
ton and is already partly occupied.
A cockpit has been built under shed
in the rear of the main building.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-03-17

The proceedings of the last session
of the Police Jury, which were
crowded from our issue of the 10th
inst, are published in another column.
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| ResolDed That committee of three be
| appointed by the Mayor to investigate as to
whether said bill of twenty-four dollars was
correct or not, or whether the Constable has
extorted money from the town that he was
not legally entitled to; be it further
ReSotUed, That the said committee inquire
whether the late inquest held upon one Ann
Cloud who died in the town was legal, and
whether the sum of slxty-two dollars was
not extorted from the town without any
warrant of law.
The Mayor appointed on said committee
Messrs. j. A. Duffel, j. Hiss, A. Montecino.
On motion of Joseph Hiss, duly seconded,
the following resolution was adopted:
Resolced, That an action for SIG be brought
against the Town Collector for costs of eta
tons served by Israel Turner, Constable, in
eases IN tax suits brought by the town when
parties had already paid their taxes.
Onmotion of Jos. A. Duffel, duly secluded,
the following resolution was adopted:
ResotUed, That f. Fobb, Tax Collector Of
this town, be instructed and notified to pro-
coed with the collection of licenses and taxes
for this year at once.
On motion of Joseph Hiss, duly seconded,
the following resolution was adopted
Resolued, That the sum of fifty cents per
day be allowed Robert Noel to support an
INDECENT and wounded woman from the 9Th
day OF March to the 28th of March, 1877.
A bill off. j. Sullivan, Constable, amount
ing to Sl4 so was presented and laid on tho
table.
The following bills were approved:
j. j. Sullivan, Constable, .$I2 90
Strong Carter 25
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-03-17

Two small pieces of planking would
repair an ugly gap in a foot bridge at
the junction of Attakapas and North
Houmas streets.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-03-17

Judge Marks returned from Wash
ington Wednesday, looking wonder
fully improved by his visit to the ma
tional capital, where he remained un-
til after the Inauguration of President
Hayes, returning home by way of In
dianapolis and Cincinnati, stopping
over day or two in Indiana to visit
some relatives. In common with his
many friends, we are glad to see him
at home again in such good health
and spirits.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-03-17
Bills of Peter d. Jones, Sheriff:

~. To summOnlng Grand Jurors, wit
nesses, ETC., before Grand Jury, % 90
%. Attendance before District Court, 80 90
a. T" i" Parish g 10 90
Bills of J'ao. d. Cantey, Clerk of Court:
l. State vs. NJ. Levy, J. Wilkins and
5. Johnson. $40 70
2. John Moore, las. Citizen
and ID. Mason, ......--.. l 80
Bills of Recorder,
]. Book for Recorders office g. freight $l4 IS
2. Stove pipe for Recorders Officer. 90
Bills of Coroner:
1. j. j. Sullivan, inquest on unknown
man, Jan. %, 1877 $40 90
9. Z" I" inquest on w. Rous-
seau, Feb. 5, 1877 30 90
Bill of Physician attending Coroner:
l. DIR. Jno. E. Duffel, post norton
examination ON N. Arrieux, SOS 90
Coroncr's Jury:
I. Pierre Letorey, inquest N. Arrieux.$2 90
2 Eug. Clouatre, '' 90
g. 4. Quezerque, 90
q. ]. A. Duffel, unknown Jan.29,77,2 90
5. P. Leforey, a. "a 81 90
s. H. D. Thomas, ' 50 =" g. 90
z Oscar Vidal 9 90
8. j. A. Duffel, w. Rousseau, Feb. 5,77,2 90
9. Z. Landry, g g 90 90
10. E. Clouatre, '' " 90
Ii. Ed. Mitchell, 81 .. 50 90
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-03-17

Publish that which is good. DR.. J. H.
McLean's Strengthening Cordial & Blood
Purifier is a life saving remedy, imparts
vigor, health and strength to the system,
puriies and enriches the blood DR.. j. H.
Mclean, 3l4 Chestnut street, st. Louis, Mo.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-03-17
LOCAL JOTTINGS.

Mrs. M. Israel & Co. will pay Ii
censes at a liberal discount.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-03-17

Mr.. w. w. Buford has accepted the
local agency of the celebrated Home
and Home Shuttle Sewing Machines,
which he will sell at great reduction
from card prices for cash, or at regular
rates for one-llalf cash and balance in
monthly installments. Mr.. Buford's
advertisement, containing price list,
will appear in next issue of the CHIEF.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-03-17

Under the direction of the municipal
committee of public works the bayou
levee running along the head of La
fourche street has received it's annual
strengthening The job is not first
class, however; in number OF places
the facine of lumber has bulged out
ward from the pressure of earth be-
hind it threatening to give way ell
tirely. Steps should be taken to pre-
vent such an accident.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-03-17

The young man who recently pur-
chased brand new cypress skiff with
which to skim the surface of the
mighty father of waters and arrest the
progress of the bounding drift log,
and who awoke the next morning to
a realization of the fact that heart
Jess vagrant had puFloined that newly
boughten craft, came to the conclu-
sion that there is very little profit in
the driftwood business anyway.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-03-17

w. H. Daily, young man who re-
Gently came here from Indiana and
has been pursuing the occupation of
drayman, dumped the town" this
week, to the sincere regret of several
citizens. The chief mourners are Mr..
John Forchee, to whom Daily was in
debted for 500, Mr.. j. B. Quimby,
from whom the fellow had purchased
$50 cart ON time, afterwards selling
the vehicle to a third party for $35,
and Mr.. Victor Maurin, whose stock
of goods is short suit of clothes for
which Daily had "run his face" just
previous to his clandestine departure.
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|
of goods is short suit of clothes fol
which Daily had "run his face" just
previous to his clandestine departure.
| PARISH CoURT.-A special session
of this Court was held on Thursday
for the trial of three cases wherein
accused waived right of jury and asked
for immediate arraignment.
In the matter of the State Us. Alcide
London, charged with assault upon
John Ruff1e, at the Wallis plantation
on the Goth of December last, the
Judge, after hearing the evidence,
ordered that accused be discharged.
In the case of the State Us. Cyrus
jackson, for the larceny of two coats,
three pairs of pants, four shirts and
pair of blankets belonging to John
Hosfeld, and $I1 U. S. currency the
property of Conrad Kugler, said to
have been stolen upon the LIST of Feb
ruary, at one of Mr.. E. C. Palmer's
plantations, accused was, after hear
ing of the evidence, adjudged guilty
and sentenced to Imprisonment in the
penitentiary for two years. The rigor
of the sentence is due to the fact that
Jackson is an old offender, having
served term of three months in the
Jail of this parish for highway rob-
berry.
In the case of the State as. Henry
Wilson, who broke into the house of
Catherine Phillips aud cut her in the
arm with knife, the evidence was
positive of the prisoners guilt and he
was sentenced to one years imprison-
ment in the penitentiary.
C. w. May, who has been confined
in our parish Jail since the 14th of
January, charged with setting fire to
the residence on DR.. Legare's Sow
enir plantation, sends US for publica-
ton a petition addressed to the citi-
zens of Donaldsonville which is fully
explained by the following extract:
The evidence against me is merely circum-
stantial, and so thin that no jury in the
country could convict me. l have no friends
here, and am in want of common necessaries,
such as shirts and undertaking. / humbly
beg of you to send me any thing you have
to spare in that line for l have exhausted
what supply had. l will promise to return
ten times the amount in money to the poor
of this parish.
May is good looking, intelligent
young man, with some pretensions to
education, as shown by the fair or
biography and syntax of his COM
munication, and when it is considered
that he may be innocent of the crime
laid at his door, his position will ex-
cite general commiseration. He must
remain in prison until the next term
of District Court, in June, before a
trial can be accorded him, which under
the most favorable circumstances is a
that few would care to I'M
dergo, and becomes doubly onerous
when the prisoner lacks, the essentials
to bodily cleanliness and comfort for
which our correspondent appeals.
We commend his petition to the at
tention of the charitably disposed who
may be in position to aid him. Any
articles entrusted to the care of the
Sheriff or his deputies will be prompt
ly delivered to the prisoner.