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Arrears Of Pay and Bounty
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ruptured, OF injured in the late war however
slightly, can obtain pension, many new rrcei,-
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stamp and information will be furnished Free,
United States General Land ofioe.
Contested Land Cases, Private Land Claims
Mining, Presumption and Homestead Gases, pros
ecuted before the General Land Oiiirt. ,,irl ll,'
partment Of the Interior.
Old Bounty Land Warrants.
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General Land Office shows 2,ss7, ,50Uacres Of Isoun
ty Land Warrants outstanding. These were is
sued nnder act OF $50 and prior acts. We pay
cash for them. Send by registered letter Where
assignments are imperfect we give nstru' tions
to perfect them.
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In q separate bureau, under the charge Of expe-
rieneed lawyers and clerks.
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attorneys have been thus suspended, will be
gratultously furnished with full information and
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Fall Arrangement!
From Port Penn, Collins Beach,
Bombay Hook and Philadelphia.
On and after Monday, Septem-
Der 18th, 1877,
Steamer 6 ARIEL''

Will leave second wharf above Race Street,
Philadelphia, for Port Penn aid Collins
Beach, every Tuesday, Thursday and Satur-
day, at P. NJ, arriving at Port Penn about
4, and Collins Beach, aboat 4 30 P NJ
Up from Collins Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays, about $3.50 P NJ, and Port Penn,
about P. NJ, arriving in Philadelphia about
= IN NJ
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Ghe Sytliddletolun Graustript
SATURDAY MORNING. OCT. q, 1871.

III isT OF PERSONS LICENSED TO RE
- tail goods, wares and merchandise, pro-
duce and other property Of Whatsoever kind !,
manufacturers Of all kinds; Persons licensed
/. TO sell Intoxicating Liquors, Tavern Keepers,
Eating Houses, Life Insurance, Fire Insnr-
! Ance, Vending Goods by Sample, Real Estate
Agencies, Brokers, Private Bankers, Auction
GERS, Photographers; Lawyers, Conveyancers,
Doctors, Dentists, Stations, Circus and Ped
lers, 'ifrom the First Day of April, 1877, 10
the First Day Of October, 1871 with the sum
by them respectively paid for each License to
Tie Clerk Of the Peace Of New Castle county,
for the use Of the State Of Delaware"
Merchants for one year.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-02-25

Odd ST. NEAR It'll Ay.-TIiREE STORY AMI
Ls)basemcnt marble front house. will be sold low; all i'm
provemeuts RICHARD v. HARNETT, III Broadway
basement
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-08-18

Clement Guedry on Monday made
an affidavit against Justice B. F.
Evans of the fourth ward, charging
him with assault with a dangerous
weapon. Accused gave bond of $50
for his appearance, and the case was
examined by the Parish Judge on
Thursday. The evidence was that
Guedry went to the Office of Evans
and threatened if certain things were
not done according to his ideas he
would intlict chastisemet upon the
Justice. The latter, becoming some
what apprehensive that the peace of
the State and his bodily comfort were
about to be infringed upon, mounted
guard by taking an ancient revolver
from drawer and laying it upon his
desk. This constituted all the as
sault with a dangerous weapon al
legged in Guedry's affidavit. Judge
Maher dismissed the case.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-08-18
Sherif's Sale.

State of Louisiana, Fourth Judicial Distric
Court in and for the parish of Ascension.
Simon Braud VS.. No. 1920,
DOnaldsonvilIe Silver Cornet Band.
RoloIphe Braud VS.. No. 1921,
DonaldsOnville Silver Cornet Band.
DY virtue of and in obedience to two sew
Id eral wits Of fieri facias, issued by the
Hon. Fourth Judicial District Court in and
for the parish of Ascension, under date of
August 8, 1877, in the above entitled suits,
and to me directed, have seized and will
offer for sale at public auction to the highest
bidder, at the Courthouse of the parish of
Ascension, in the town of Donaldsonville, on
Saturday, the 25th day of August, 1877,
at IL o'clock A. NJ, the following described
property, t0-wit:
A certain improvement, lying and situated
on parish lot in the town of Donaldsonyille,
in the parish of Ascension, on North Houmas
street, opposite the Louisiana Square, con-
sisting of u frame building known as the
Donaldson Silver Cornet Band Hall ;
also the benches, scenery, etc, in said Hall,
the fence, one cistern, and the privilege of
the unexpired lease of said lot on which the
above improvements are situated.
Terms and conditionS-Cash, with benefit
of appraisement.
Parish of Ascension, August IL, 1877.
P. A. JONES, Sheriff.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-08-18
Succession Sale.
Succession of Joseph Moore,

Succession of Joseph Moore.
State of Louisiana, Parish Court, Parish OF
Ascension.
pY virtue of and in obedience to an order
- of sale issued by the Hon. the Parish
Court in and for the parish of Ascension, on
the 18th day of August, A. D., 1877, in the
above entitled succession, and to me di-
rected, will offer for sale at public auction,
to the last and highest bidder, on
Saturday, the 22nd day of September,
A. ID. 1877.
at II o'clock A. NJ, on the premises, the fol-
lowing described property, to-wit:
l. The one undivided half of certain
piece of land on the right bank of Bayou
Lafourche, at about three miles below the
town of Donaldsonville, measuring one-half
arpent front on said bayou, with the depth
thereto belonging, the said lines opening to
the rear, bounded above by lands Of Antoine
Medina and below by lands of John Monte
cino, together with the one undivided half
OF all the buildings and improvements there
on and thereunto belonging.
2. One dark small mule
3. One cart.
Terms and cOndiionS-Cash in T. S. cur
rency.
Parish of Ascension, August Is, 1877.
p. A. JONES, Sheriff.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-08-18

We hear no discussion relative to
the proposed parish convention to
| suggest to the Police Jury method
OF solving the momentous road and
levee questions. The Jury has called
upon the people to hold an election on
the 29th instant. choosing four dele
gates from each ward, who are to as
semble in convention on September 4,
for the object stated. The several
Justices of the Peace and Constables
are called upon to act as commissions
ers and returning officers of the cleo
ton in their respective wards, and the
voting is to be done between III A. NJ.
and 2 P. NJ. If there is to be any re-
spouse to the call made by the Police
Jury for advice and assistance, there
should be some previous understand
ing relative to candidates and polling
places.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-08-18

PARISH CoURT.-The four criminal
cases fixed for trial before this court
last Saturday, were disposed of as
follows
State as. Daniel Mason, larceny of
a log. The States testimony was de-
fective, and the District Attorney
pro tenn. obtained leave to enter a
nolte pros. Dan was delighted with
his luck and skipped off with a look
of establishment when informed that
the case was discontinued. 1t may
be the intention of Mr. Duffel to file
a new information against the erring
Daniel.
State rs. Perry Grant, for larceny
of Mr.. B. S. Heath's revolver. The
testimony was dead against Perry,
and the Judge gave him six months
in the parish Jail. Judge Maher is
properly severe upon parties con-
victed of theft, and is determined to
use the full extent of the power at
taching to his official position to
check this prevalent evil.
State as. Henry Smith, for assault
upon his wife and child with intent to
kill. The evidence was meagre and
contradictory, and there being a
doubt in the case, the Court accorded
the benefit thereof to the prisoner
and discharged him.
State as. Henderson Anderson, alias
Joseph Gross, petit larceny. On &C
count of the absence of material wit
nesses, both for State and defense,
the case was reassigned for trial on
Friday, 18th inst, to which day the
Court adjourned. Yesterday the
Court met and the case was called up
pursuant to assignment. Owing to
some defect in the information, the
District Attorney pro tenn. entered
nolte pros and Immediately fled
new information. Upon this accused
was arraignel, asked for jury trial,
and the case was sent to the District
Court, bond being fixed at $50. Not
being able to furnish bail, accused
was remanded to prison.
There being no further business on
the docket for the present term, the
court adjourned.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-08-18

About fortnight since lightning
struck the residence of Mr.. -
Landry, situated in Assumption par
ish, eight miles below DonaldsonVille,
on the right bank of Bayou Lafourche,
destroying a chimney and tearing
away a considerable portion of one
end of the building. Fortunately the
family were all out doors at the time
of the accident, and thus escaped in
jury. Mr.. Landry has engaged the
services of lightning rod man.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-08-18

That excellent and popular colored
man, Mr.. Manuel Bercier, was chosen
president of the Blue Bucket Fire
Company at the annual election of
Saturday last, receiving twenty-five
votes to seven cast for Hon. Fred.
Fobb. Messrs. Wilson and Sullivan
had previously Withdrawn from the
contest.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-08-18

Important letters have been re-
ceived by the Clerk of Court for Mrs.
Amanda Martin, Mrs. Virginia Booker,
Mrs. Sophia Taylor and Emile Brin-
gIer, who arc, we believe, all colored
persons. Acquaintance of these par
ties who read this paragraph will con-
fer favor by notifying them to call
for the letters.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-08-18

The serious illness of Mr.. Felix
Reynaud is cause for regret to his
family and friends. We hope the re-
port OF his Improvement which reach
esus is trne, and that he will soon be
out again in his usual health.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-08-18
LOCAL JOTTINGS.

Mr.. Jules Gondran has been quite
ill during the past week, but we are
glad to say that his condition is now
greatly improved.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-08-18

An excursion to New Orleans and
return will take place next week fol
the benefit of the Nazarene Baptist
Church of this place. The excursion
tain will leave at 1:30 P. NJ, Satur-
day 25th inst, and returning, leave
New Orleans Sunday evening at
O'Clock. Tickets for the round trip,
only 81. A car will be reserved for
the accommodation of white persons,
who can purchase tickets at Wilkin-
sons news depot.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-08-18

In the advertisement of Mr.. A. L.
Chisholm, who desires to purchase a
small sugar plantation, We last week
enormously printed his address 238
Eighth street, New Orleans, whereas
it should have been 233 Eighth street.
The card reappears this week, prop
erly corrected.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-08-18

The new wharf is so nearly COM
pleted that it has been opened for the
transaction of business. Thursday
evening the steamer Golden City, the
longest sternwheel boat on the river,
landed at the new structure and put
off large lot of freight for local
merchants. The largest craft need
have no hesitation about touching at
our landing hereafter at any time of
the year. There is now nine feet of
water at the outward extremity of
the new wharf and an abruptly shelly
ing bottom which rapidly increases
the depth beyond the piling. There
are yet some finishing touches to be
put upon the wharf, bnt for all nee
essary purposes of business, it is now
complete and in working order. Mr..
Leblanc deserves credit for the con-
scientious manner in which lie has
fulfilled his contract for the coustruc-
ton of this great public Improvement.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-08-18
Card of Thanks.

YNHE members of the Independent Brass
Il Band of Donaldsonville take this method
of expressing their deep sense of obligation
to Father Bigot, president Of the ST. Mary
jefferson College of st. James parish, for
appreciated fayOrs and courtesies extended
them on the occasion of their anniversary
picnic at College Point. The pleasures and
enjoyments of the day were due in great
measure to Father Bigot's thoughtful kind
ness, which we shall ever hold in grateful
remembrance.
j. E. LEBLANC, Leader.
j. NJ. HEATING, Secretary.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-08-18

An affidavit has been filed against
Frank Thomas, colored, for the lar
eeny of cross cut saw belonging to
Gen. Allen Thomas. A partial ex-
animation of the case was made Thurs
day by Justice Vieknair, and it was
continued until to-day.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-08-18

The following order was spread
upon the minutes of the Parish Court.
on the 9th inst, by direction of
Judge Maher:
Ordered, That in all cases of a criminal
nature before the various Justices of the
Peace of the parish of Ascension, whether
parties are discharged or not, including
cases OF breach of the peace and cases sent
before the Parish Court where accused par
ties can not furnish bond, the papers must be
sent up within forty-eight hours after ex-
animation, when Parish Court is not in
session, and Immediately after examinatio
when Court is i'll session. In cases where
examinations are made by Justices of the
Peace and parties accused are by them dis
charged, the papers must be sent up within
fifteen days.
Ordered, That the Sheriff serve copies
hereof upon all Justices of the Peace for the
parish of Ascension.
It is understood that it is OCCASION
ally the practice in certain Justice
Courts to assume jurisdiction where
the law does not give it, and to trans
form more fragrant charges into accu-
sations of breach of the peace or
other minor offense, in order that
final jurisdiction may be arrogated
by the Justice and the parties mulcted
for costs. The order of the Parish
Judge will effectually check this sort
of business, as an examination of the
papers will quickly reveal the nature
of each case and the disposition made
thereof by the Justices of the Peace.
Another good effect of this order will
be to afford speedy opportunity for
examination and trial of accused par
ties who are unable to give bail.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-08-18

The property belonging to the sue
cession of Joseph Moore will be sold
BY the Sheriff on Saturday, September
%. The official advertisement of sale
is published in another column.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-08-18

Mr.. II. A. Winfree informs us that
while riding through a cut. off in
lberville parish, near the Ascension
line, Thursday evening, he saw the
light of burning sugar, house, on the
left bank of the river, in Iberville,
but did not ascertain upon whose
place the property was situated. The
destruction of a sugar house at this
time of year, when the grinding sea-
son is so close at hand, is great
calamity to the planter.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-08-18

The Parish Judge this week signed
the order for public notice of applica-
ton of j. G. Brand and wife to be ap-
pointed joint administrators of the
succession of widow Cleonise Blanc.
Any person desiring to object to tho
appointment must file the objections
in writing with the Clerk of Court,
within ten days from to day.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-08-18
A result of obstructed digestion.

Among the hurtful consequences of OBJ
structed digestion, is the impoverishment OF
the blood, and since deteriative condition
of the vital fluid not only produces dan
gerous organic weakness, but, according to
the best medical authorities, sometimes
prove the quality of the blood by promoting
digestion and assimilation, is a wise precau-
ton. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is precisely
the remedy for this purpose, since it stiinu-
lates the gastric juices, conquers those bilious
and evacuative Irregularities which interfere
with the digestive processes, promotes assim-
ilation of the food by the blood. purifies as
well as enriches it. The signs ofimprovement
in health in consequence of using the Bitters
are apparent in an accession of vigor, gain
in bodily substance, and a irregular and active
performance of every physical function.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-08-18

The tone, manners, appearance and
news value of the T5iune- Democrat
have greatly improved since the re-
turn of the courtly editor from New
Orleans. 1t is only your amateur
scribbler and editorial tyro who
deem it essential to the yindication
of their opinions that people holding
different views should be denounced
and abused.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-08-18

The excursion picnic of the indie
pendent Brass Band last Saturday
was a very enjoyable affair. The
Little Minnie left here with the ex-
cursionists about 6 o'clock Saturday
morning, making the run to College
Point inside of two hours. The day
was spent in rambles, games and
gymnastie exercises, the use of the
st. Mary Jefferson College being ten
dered BY the obligine Rev. Father
Bigot, whose kindness is acknowl-
edged IN card of thanks from the
band, published in another column.
The picnic party was we'll supplied
with nice things to eat and drink,
which were discussed at appropriate
intervals with great zest. Starting
upon the return trip at six o'clock in
the evening the boys reached home at
nine, delighted with the experiences
of the day, which were married by no
untoward incident, however slight.
The bands anniversary was celebra-
ted in an exceedingly sensible and
pleasant manner.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-08-18

FOUND observation-disclosures Sulli-
van yesterday morning held inquests
upon the bodies of two colored girls
found floating in the river, one oppo-
site Mr.. S. Braud's place, on the left
bank, and the other opposite Mr..
Henry Cooks, in Smoke Bend. A
verdict of accidental drowning was
rendered in each case. We hear that
the girls fell into the river at Mount
Houmas plantation, nine miles above
town, but we have been unable to
obtain their names or any other par
ticulars of the unfortunate occurrence.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-08-18
Wanted to Buy.

A SMALL SUGAR PLANTATION or
IA tract of land containing from one to two
hundred acres. Address, stating lowest
price and terms,
A. l.. CHISHOLM,
1913 Eighth Street, New Orleans, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-08-18

DR.. j. Delgardo has opened an of
fee adjoining Roses restaurant, on
Mississippi street, having met with
such success in the practice of his
profession here as to induce him to
locate permanently. The Doctor
guarantees cure of all cases in his
line of practice, and exacts no fee I'M
til this is effected. The afflicted are
invited to read his card and give him
q call.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-08-18

Clarice Jefferson and Helia White,
colored young ladies of peppery tenn
pers, got into scrimmage in which
Clarice was worsted, being hustled
around pretty lively and laid hori-
zontally in a ditch. Wherefore, the
gentle Helia was brought before JUS
tice Evans to answer charge of as
sault and battery. Accused furnished
bond to appear in the Parish Court.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-08-18


Of this amount $95 was in scrip re-
ceived for licenses, the balance being
in cash. The abrogation of the former
system of serving the tax payers with
individual notices, greatly retards col
lections. Capt. Landry receipts Dur
ing the first two months after the tax
levy was made are Insignificant COM
pared with those of former Collectors,
and the fact is attributable wholly to
the change we have mentioned. Prop
erty holders WHO do not subscribe for
the local newspapers and hence do
not see the Collectors advertisements
of tax Ievies, or conld not read if they
did see them, nearly all await the re-
ceipt of an individual notice before
making any payment. Unless these
notices are served collections will be
slow, seizures numerous and the de-
linquent lists large.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-08-18

Tax Collector Landry turned into
the parish treasury the following
amounts, for collections made from
the 9th to the 3lst of July, both days
inclusive:
Parish taxes of 1877, $681 20
81 licenses 50 50 ~ 237 50