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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-06-16

AT the last drawing of the Louisi-
ana State lottery, June S, the follow
numbers and big prizes came out of
the wheels together: No. 81, 1877 took
the capital prize of 100000; 6,754
drew $4,000; 5000, $4,000; 81
4l9 and 1850, $4,000 each; 1915,
1892, "a, 1888 and 1882, $4,000 each.
We have not heard how many of these
" fat takes fell to the lot of ticket
buyers. As the drawing was superin-
tended by those distinguished charac-
ters, Generals G.. T. Beauregard and
Jubal A. Early, who have testified to
its fairness, we presume their can be
no question on that score. If, there
fore, the capital prize and a lions
share of the lesser ones were scooped
in by the tickets not disposed of by
the Lottery Company, the familiar
circumstance should be attributed to
an innocent freak of the tickle god
dess Chance, at whose feet patrons of
all lotteries kneel down to worship
and pour out propitiatory lucre.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-06-16
THE WARM MONTENEGRO.

During the past ten days heavy
fiobting has occurred in Montenegro,
attended by great loss upon both sides.
In one battle of fifty-fve hours dura-
ton the number of killed was reported
at 60OO, far exceeding the mortality
of any previous contest in this war.
The Turks, by reason of overpow-
ering numbers, have been in the main
successful, but their victories were
hotly contested and dearly won. In
one or two instances the insurgents
were decisively victorious.
SULLIVAN Pasha, at the head of the
main Turkish army in Montenegro, is
engaged in another attempt to force
Driga pass, and revictual the strong
hold of Nixich, which has been in
vested since the opening of the insur-
rection, and it is probable he will sue
coed, with heavy sacrifice of life. The
Montenegrins are sturdy and brave,
and if their force was equal to that OF
the enemy their success would be in
evitable.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-06-16

A Paris telegram announced that
" NJ. Bonnet Duverdier, president of
the municipal council, recently ar
rested, charged with insulting Presi-
dent MacMahon and incitlug civil war
and assassination, has been sentenced
to fifteen months imprisonment and
to pay 1000 francs fne.' The man.
ager of the MarseiIldise newspaper,
also charged with insulting the Presi-
dent, was sentenced to pay fine of
5000 francs aud suffer Imprisonment
three months. How many American
editors would keep out of Jail during
a political campaign if this country
had laws like those of France? Alas
when will the benighted French adj
vance to that progressive stage of
self-government in which abuse of
public men and Office holders is con-
sidered one of the highest and most
inestimable prerogatives of the citizen
and editor?
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-06-16
Shreveport.

In reply to an article of the Donaldsonville
CHIEF on the subject, Hon. r. NJ. Lusher,
State Superintendent of Education, states
that the State Board holds that Senators and
Representatives are constitutiOnally ineligi-
BILE to membership of Parish School Boards.
If this is true, why have these officers been
appointed to such positions? Our Repre-
sentative is member of the School Board
of Richland parish; and he takes the posi-
ton that he is not ineligible, because it is
nota constitutional otice.-Riehlond Beacon.
So here is another instance i'll Which
the State Board of Education has
violated its avowed opinion of the
ineligibility of Legislators to the posi-
ton of School Director. We believe
that the view taken by the Represen-
tative from Richland is correct, but
as the State Board assumes different
one, consistency and justice demand
that it should be adhered to and no
specious exceptions made.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-06-16

Contrary to the general expectation
that no further change of federal Off
GERS in Louisiana would be made prior
to the extra session of Congress in
October, President Hayes has COM
missioned Gen. Jack Wharton as q.
S. Marshal for this State and Colonel
James Lewis as Naval Officer at the
port of New Orleans. The latter ap-
pointment was made at the solicita-
ton of delegation of colored men
who visited Washington to ascertain
what consideration would be shown
to their race in the distribution of
federal patronage. They were assured
that an equitable share of offices
would be given to colored applicants.
The name of " happy Jack Wharton "
has been on the slate for the MARSHAL
ship some time, and the selection is
generally commended. 1t is believed
Hon. W. L. McMillen of Carroll will
shortly be commissioned Assistant o.
S. Treasurer at New Orleans, t. Nor
ris Chester Minister to Liberia, and
ex-Lieut. Gov. Antoine Postmaster at
Shreveport.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-06-16

A citizen of Plaquemines parish
publishes an indignant card in the
Observer, denying that he was recent
ly killed, and denouncing the parties
who circulated such report as "cow-
ardly liars" The settlement of this
unique question of veracity should
excite much interest in the vicinity.
A heavy burden Of proof, it must be
confessed, rests upon the individuals
designated as " cowardly liars" and
we shall be curious to see whether
they will prove equal to the emer-
gency.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-06-16

The official report of General Miles
confirms the press accounts of an at
tack upon and defeat of force Of
hostile Sioux led by the chief Lame
Deer, near Tongue river, on the 9Th
inst. The camp of $50 lodges was
destroyed, and 450 horses, mules and
ponies captured by the troops, and
fourteen redskins left dead on the
field. Among the killed was Iron
Star, noted chief and leading war
rior. IF Sitting Bull has really fled
across the Canadian border, as stated,
it is probable the noble red man will
for season give less trouble than
usual to frontier settlers.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-06-16


A large fire occurred at Galveston
on the 9Th inst, which destroyed three
squares of the finest buildings in the
city, entailing loss of S2,000,0 900,
mostly covered by insurance. Among
the buildings burned were: Grand
Southern Hotel, Seeligson's and First
National Banks, Cotton Exchane, the
splendid mercantile establishments of
L. & H. Blum, A. c. Crawford & Co.,
J. M. Brown & Co., Geo. Schneider&
Co., and number of others. Nearly
all the owners have resolved to re-
build at once.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-06-16

Yes, it must be the climate. Ev-
erywhere in Louisiana railroads are
afflicted with a sort of dry rot, which
attacks them early in life and nips all
their bright prospects of extension in
the bud. The little road which draws
its tiny length along from Delta to
Monroe was originally intended to
run away off somewhere in the vague
distance, not far short of the Pacific
Ocean, but it was stricken with the
climatic affection, and the Ouachita
Telegraph cheerfully remarks that for
an indefinite period :" the interests of
a large section of this State will be
left to the vigorous development of
OK teams and other similar progress
i've means of transportation"
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-06-16

At the annual municipal election
held in the town of Clinton, La, on
the 4th inst, Mr.. B. F. Morris was
elected Mayor by an almost unani-
nous vote, and Messrs. j. A. White,
H. B. Vaughan, Albert Mayer, w. H.
Hartner and T. H. D'Armond were
chosen as the Board of Aldermen.
The total number of votes polled was
I55.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-06-16

The Louisiana Constitutional Union
Association of New Orleans, composed
of colored men, last week presented
to President Hayes q colossal bust of
himself, executed by j. G.. Belden, a
young New Orleans artist of remark
able promise. The brief presentation
address was made by Judge A. B,
Sloanaker, who has figured in Louisi-
ana politics off and on for a number
of years.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-06-16

In accordance with instructions
Collector King has appointed COM
mittee to investigate the affairs of the
New Orleans Custom House, with a
view to ascertaining what reforms in
system or reduction of the force of
employees may be made to increase
the efficiency and at the same time
lessen the cost of the administration
of the various departments of that
important institution. Gen. Barnes
of the government service is chair
man of the commission, Hon. L. A.
Sheldon ard Major Frank Hatch be-
ing the other members. The work of
Investigation is under way, and prom
ises to be searching and thorough.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-06-16

Hon. Henry C. Dibble, exAssistant
Attorney General, was arrested in
New Orleans last week, charged with
embezzlement of $12,525, collected
by him for delinquens State taxes of
the years 1870 and 1871. Mr.. Dibble
was released on bond of $500, signed
by Duncan F. Kenner, Esq. Accused
was arraigned in the Superior Crimi-
nal Court on Thursday and plead not
guilty. He claims to hold the State
Treasurer's receipts for all money he
collected, and asserts that his inno-
cence will be clearly proved on the
trial of the case.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-06-16
How many doting father, contem-

How many doting father, contem-
plating the example of tho illustrious
Beauregard and Early, points it out
with pride to his hopeful son, aud
says, "My boy, see what noble fate
awaits those who labor to attain the
topmost pinnacle of fame! Who can
say, if you will strive, that you too
will not win name whose lustre will
insure you the comfortable stipend
attaching to the position of sponsor
of a lottery company?"
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-06-16

A party of Peruvian reVolutionists
seized the turret ship Huascar, the
strongest vessel in the Peruvian navy,
and committed piratical acts against
subjects of Great Britain, whereupon
the British ships Shah and Amethyst
attacked the Huascar off Yelo, May
%, and inflicted such damage upon
her that she made for harbor and
surrendered.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-06-16

1t transpires that Gen. George A:
Sheridan of Louisiana has been desig-
mated special agent of the Postal
Department for the sole purpose of
investigating the eases of Dala and
Chapman, who claim that they are
deferred by threats against their lives
from taking charge of the East and
West Feliciana post-offices, to Which
they we're recently appointed. When
this service is performed, it is said
Gen. Sheridan will receive foreign
appointment.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-06-16
TIFF DEATH PENALTY.

George Morris, Adrien Eyeque and
Joaquin Florence, condemned muir
derers, the two first named colored
and the latter Mexican, were hung
at the parish prison in New Orleans,
yesterday noon. Morris and Florenza
each killed their mistresses. There
are several other men in the prison
under sentence of death, and it is ex-
pected that Governor Nichols will
shortly sign the warrants fixing day
for their execution. The first intiic-
ton of the laws highest penalty un-
der the new State government, took
place at Opelousas on Friday of last
week, when Louis Rousseau was hung
for the murder of Cyrus Brignac in
the early part of 1875. Rousseau was
bold and dangerous criminal, hav-
ing killed several men previous to
the premeditated murder of Brignac.
He avowed just before his execu-
ton that he had never committed a
crime save when under the influence
of liquor, and exhorted his wife to
rear their children to avoid strong
drink as they would a pestilence. He
procured dose of poison and swal-
lowed it while in Jail at Opelousas,
but an emetic was secretly placed in
a cup from which he drank, and his
attempt at suicide foiled. After this
he resigned himself to his fate and
assembled the gallows with great self
possession. The execution was wit
messed by about 1000 people.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-06-16

The Sixteenth United States In-
fantry, stationed at New Orleans, left
that city on Wednesday of last week,
en- route to Leayenworth, Kansas,
where they will so into summer quar-
tiers. Gen. Pennypacker preceded the
troops to the place of destination to
supervise arrangements for their re-
ception.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-06-16

Professor T. G. Richardson, NJ. D.,
of New Orleans, received the high
compliment of election as president
of the American Medical Association
which held its annual session in Chi
cago last week with $50 delegates in
attendance. Buffalo was chosen as
the place OF meeting for next year.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-06-16

Unless the editor of the Piaquemines
Observer is guilty of a misstatement
he received an Irish potato weighing
four pounds, one and three-quarter
ounces, which served as dinner for
his family of fourteen children.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-06-16
TERRIBLE TIDAL WAVE.

On the 10th of May the western
coast of South America, from Callao,
in Peru, to the northern boundary of
Chill, distance of 1000 miles, was
swept by q gigantic tidal wave, re-
sulting in the loss Of 600 lives and the
destruction of $20.OOO,0OO worth of
property. Fourteen towns on or near
the sea shore were almost entirely
destroyed, while great damage was
inflicted upon four inland villages,
situated about twenty leagues from
the sea. Owing to this fearful calam-
ity-all the vessels on the coast hav-
ing been destroyed or damaged-the
shipment of guano srom the Peruvian
deposits, the leading commercial in-
terest of that country, will be indef-
nitely suspended.
The same upheaval of the ocean
caused loss of life: and property on
the Sandwich Islands, where one viii
lage was completely destroyed and
several others damaged to consider
able extent. The wave rose to the
height of thirty-six feet and swept
entirely over Cocoanut Island, remoy-
ing all trace of hospital located
there. The volcano of Kilineau has
lately been in an unusual state of ac-
tivity, and the tidal wave is doubt
less traceable to this cause.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-06-16

The Greenback party of Ohio does
not seem to gather strength with the
fleeting moments. Only thirty dele
gates attended their State convention
at Columbus, on the 9TH inst, but an
initiation platform was adopted and a
full ticket nominated, headed by Ste
phen johnson for Governor.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-06-16

Before adjourning, the South Caro-
lima Legislature impeached Associate
Justice Wright, the colcred occupant
of the Supreme bench of that State.
The main offense charged against!him
was habitual drunkenness.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-06-16

A heavy flood is coming out of the
Missouri river, causing much damage
to property, along that stream. For
tunately, the comparatively low stage
of the Mississippi relieves apprehen-
sion of danger here from the food.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-06-16

J.P. Lallemand, a Memphis French
man who had been locked up to pre-
vent him from carrying out repeated
threats to commit suicide, threw him
self from the balcony of the city Jail
to the tagged pavement thirty feet
below, causing instant death.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-06-16

The last number of the Iberia Pro
qress is deficient in editorial matter.
Guess their copy of the CHIEF mis-
carried in the mails.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-06-16

Workingmen of New Orleans are
greatly exercised over the action of
the Council in deciding to let all the
city work out by contract. Several
indignation meetings have been held !,
and mob demonstration was made
at the City Hall, but with no actual
violence.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-06-16

Hon. Clarkson N. Potter of New
York, who figured on the Congress
sional Louisiana investigating COM
mittee of which Hon. Charles Foster
of Ohio was chairman, was thrown
from a buggy at New Larochelle, New
York, and sustained the fracture of a
rib.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-06-16
ADVERTISEMENTS.
Notice.
OFFICE Town TAX COLLECTOR,
Donaldsonyille. Nav DC. 1877.

DonaIds0nVlIIe, May 70, 1917. )
NOTICE is hereby given to all persons in
IN the limits of the Corporation of Donald
sonville liable for taxes and licenses under
existing laws, that Corporation taxes and
licenses of 1877, special taxes of 1871, 1879,
and all back taxes are now due and must be
paid within twenty days to avoid cost and
peremptOry process.
The Office of the undersigned to receive
taxes and licenses is at No. Is Crescent Place,
town of Donaldsonville.
AUGUSTE BERCEGEAY,
Town Tax Collector
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-06-16

Minister Foster communicates to
the State Department that the Next
can government has avowed its de-
termination to CO operate with the
United States to prevent predatory
raids of bandits and cattle thieves into
Texas,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-06-16
Saturday, June 16, 1877.

The Bic bland Beacon, one OF the
best papers in the State, may be had
from July |, 1877, to January l, 1873,
for only one dollar.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-06-16
$40 Reward !!

II oST, STRAYED or STOLEN from Ben
~ Gibson's lGemI plantation, about the
latter part of October, 1876, a
DUN-COLoRED HORSE,
about IA hands high, with black legs, name
and tail, branded sd :" in monogram on left
shoulder. The above reward will 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
myl2im SOLOMON BARMoN,
New Orleans Republican., 1877-01-21

EigtssnIh Days Proceedings.
SENATE CHAMBER
New Orleans, January 20, 1871 )
The Senate met pursuant to adjournment
at II NJ, Hon. G. C. Antoine, Lieu.
tenant Governor and President of the Sen.
ate, in the chair.
On call of the roll the following Sena-
tors answered to their names;
Present-Messrs. Blunt, Bryant, Burch,
Dumont, Gla, Harper, Kelso, Landry,
Stamps, Sutton, TwitoheIl, Wakefield,
Young-l3.
Absent-Messrs. Allan, Baker, Boatner,
Breaux, Cage, Demss, DucrOs, Jr., Ellis,
Eustis, Garland, George, GOode, Grover,
Hamlet, Kelly, Ogden, Richardson, Robert
son, Steven, Weber, Wheeler, White,
Zacharie-23
No quorum.
[Senator Wakefield in the chair
On motion of Senator witchell the Senate
adjourned until Monday at IL A. NJ.
L. LAMANIERE, JR.,
Secretary of the Senate.
New Orleans Republican., 1877-01-21
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

Eighteenth Days Proceedings.
HOUSE, o y REPRESENTATIVE, I
New Orleans, January 20, 1871 )
The House met pursuant to adjournment,
Speaker Hahn in the chair.
The roll was called and the following
members answered to their names:
Speaker Hahn and Messrs. Darlington,
Bird, Brown of Caddo, Burton, Brown of
Jefferson, Blair, Brewster, BOsley, Blasdel,
Brooks, Blackstone, Cole, DrurY, De Lacy,
Dickinson, Dinkgrave, D'Avy, Detiege,
Dejoie, Fobb, Gardere, Gary, Gracien,
Hughes, Holt of East Baton Rouge, Holt
of West Baton Rouge, Jones, KeetiDg,
Kern, Lewis, Lastrappes, MaglOire, Martin,
Milon, Moore, ROutOn, Romero, S0uer,
Swazie, Snaer, Seveignes, Shelton, Thomas,
TOlliver, Washington, Watson, Walkers.
ION motion of Mr.. Keeting the House was
adjourned until Monday next, the twenty.
second instant, at twelve O'Clock n.
ROBERT p. GUICHARD,
Clerk Of the House of Representatives,
New Orleans Republican., 1877-01-21

I'd
New Orleans, January II, 1877. 5
The Senate met pursuant to adjournment,
Hon. C. C. Antoine, Lieutenant Governor
and President of the Senate, in the chair.
On call of the roll the following Sena-
tors answered to their names;
Present-Messrs. Allan, Blunt, Bryant,
Burch, Gla, Harper, Kelso, Stamps, Sutton,
TWitchell, Wakeaeld-ll.
Absent Messrs. Baker, BOatner. Breaux,
Cage, Demas, Ducr0s, Jr., Dumont. Ella,
Euatis, Garland, George, Go0de, Grover,
Hamlet, Kelly, Landry, Ogden, Richard
New Orleans Republican., 1877-01-21

- The &eeEstaEg called the roll and the fol-
Lowing Senators answered to their names:
Present-Messrs. Allan, Blunt, BurCb,
Cage, Dumont, Harper, Kelso, Landry,
Absent-MesGrs. Baker, Boatner, Breaux,
Bryant, Demas, DueEos, Jr., Ellis, Eustis,
Garland, George, ella, GOode, Grover, Ham
let, Kelly, Ogden, RichaFdsOH, Robertson,
Steven, Sutton, Weber, Wheeler, White,
Young, zscharie-25.
No quorum.
lSenator Wakefield in the chair
On motion of Senator Young, the Senate
adjourned until tomorrow at II Am.
L. LAMAN1ERE, JR.,
Secretary of the Senate.
New Orleans Republican., 1877-01-21
FOR RENT.

RTAsONIC HALL,
Corner ST. CHARLES and Perdido streers.
This large and commodiOus building has just
been thoroughly renovated and repaired. a4d far
nished in the maat elegant atyle with eh t1e mod
ern cOnveniences aud improvements ard 4 nov
ready TO Bk RENTED for balls, soEeea, fairs, con
certs, lectures, etc. The hall is convepienfly 10
Gated, and the beard Of Managers ara determinet
TO do everythtrg thAt can DO done to aeoure tht
comfort Of parties renting and give entire sata1aa
tf0n
Applications fsr rent 10 Be made to
jAMks y. hATCHkLOR, d. D.
Grand HanratnrT,
CEca "a bundtna. eel4 6u " Lna-
New Orleans Republican., 1877-01-21
HENRY BALLARD, UNITED STATES Gov
LII RRNMRNT OOHTRAOTOR AND nKALER N

FORAGE COAL AED WOOD, respectfully requests
public patronage in his line of traae A well 50
sorted stock is always kept on hand, and will b8
sed at lowest prices roRsh. Orders will be hlle1
without delay from the feed warehouse No. IS Ful-
ton street and No. l0l Peter street. Lafayetts
from the feed store and coal yard ut the corner
ofSt. Denis and Washin gtOn streets. OOnsignmentg
are solicited. ,d will Be disposed Of to the best
advantage OF c, .nsgneea. Quick sales and prompt
can be given. iyltly
New Orleans Republican., 1877-01-21

SON, Robertson Stsysn, ssEsbsr, IgThealsrs
White, Young, Zacharie-25.
No Quorum. .#sTrf
LSenator KelsO in the chaiP.J
On motion Of Senator Allan the Senate /
adjourned until tomorrow at IL Am,
L. LAMANIERE, JR.,
Secretary of the Senate.
New Orleans Republican., 1877-01-21

If anybody thinks the outbreak Of the
White League in New Orleans spontaneous
he is greatly mistaken. 1t il 4 part of 4
consistent scheme. and holds the same plaoe
IN the south that the Democratic war meet
ings on the eighth Of january held in the
HOrthS-zl lorristpisn Herald
New Orleans Republican., 1877-01-21

TN BANKRUPTCYs-OoMM KIRMa
Il OF individuals desirous Of availing themselves
Of the benefit Of the bankrupt act car have their
petitions and schedules prepared strictly sooOr4.
Ing to the bankrupt law Rs amended, general
orders Of the United States Supreme Court and
rules Of the United States District Court, by AZ
plying to the undersigned At the Office Of @. B.
Kellogg, Register in Bankruptcy, In the Custom
house building, New Orleans, Louisiana. Terms
oc6 JOHN 8. OARTKR.
New Orleans Republican., 1877-01-21

SENATE CHAMBER,
New Orleans, January l6, 1877.
The Senate met pursuant to adjournment
at IL A. NJ, Hon. C. @. Antoine, Lieutenant
Governor and President Of the Senate, In
tho ehais.