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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-11-17

Capt. Joe Dalferes' new boat, the
st. Mary, is the pioneer in the Bayou
Iafourche trade this season. She en-
tered the bayou Wednesday morning
and came Out yesterday noon, after a
successful trip. The Assumption is
now making her first trip, having
started down the Lafourche last even
ing.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-11-17

We shall begin in next issue the
publication of series of articles from
tue pen of Rev. DIR. Sophar, treating
of the ever important subject of edu-
cation. Press of other matter pre-
vents us from giving the Doctors first
chapter this week.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-11-17

Services will be held in the Episco
nal Church of the Ascension as fol-
lows Morning prayer, with sermon,
every Sunday at IL A. NJ; Sunday
school at 10 A. NJ; celebration of the
Holy Eucharist once every month.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-11-17

The death of Mr.. Valery F. Duffel'
which occurred at the residence of
DR.. Jno. E. Duffel, Tuesday afternoon,
has saddcned the hearts of a very nu
merous circle of relatives and friends.
This estimable young man, untimely
cut off in the flower of early manhood,
was universally admired and beloved
by those who knew him, possessing a
disposition and qualities of mind
which made him friends at every turn,
He contracted the illness which re-
suited in his death by attending the
ball given for the benefit of the Jew
ish congregation the stormy night of
the 18th ult. A slight cold developed
to typhoid pneumonia, and although
the best care aud treatment were
given the patient, the insidious dis
ease could not be arrested in its fatal
course. The funeral took place Wed
nesday afternoon, and the large at
tendance attested the general sorrow
caused by the demise of the lamented
deceased.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-11-17
TRAVELLERS GUIDE.
New Orleans & Texas Railroad.

TIMETABLE.
The steamer st. Francis Belle leaves head
of Bienville street, New Orleans, daily
Sundays exceptedl at $50 A. NJ
Mail train leaves Westwego daily ,tSundayS
excented( at 8:45 A. NJ; arrives at Donald
sonyiIlc at 1890 p. NJ Returning, leaves
Donaldsonville at Ills p. NJ, arrives at
New Orleans 5:3).
SUNDAY SCHEDULE.-Steamer leaves New
Orleans as above at 7:45 A. NJ. Tram
leaves Westwego 9, arrives at Donaldson
vile at ~ NJ. Returning, leaves Donald
sonviIle at 1870 p. NJ, arrives at New VI
leans at 5:l5.
C. Z. PAYNE, Gen'l Agt
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-11-17

The coal supply at New Orleans
is becoming limited; in consequence
of which all the laden flats which
have been stationed at Willow Grove
point, a short distance above town,
were this week towed to the city.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-11-17

Yesterdays train met with an acct
dent just after leaving Donaldsonville
on the return trip to New Orleans.
A depression in the track near the
turn table caused a passenger coach
to run off, delaying the train -four
hours. The depression resulted from
the rottenness of several cross ties
which have been replaced with sound
ones since the accident. A force Of
men under the direction of Mr.. James
Stewart is engaged in repairing the
road, and we are assured that in {
short time the entire line will be il
good order.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-11-17

A white shirt, with linen bosom, for
fifty cents! Did you ever hear OF
such q thing? Mrs. NJ. Israel & Co.
offer such bargains.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-11-17

Coroner Sullivan yesterday held an
inquest op the body of an unknown
man found floating in the river oppo-
site Burnside's Clark place, about
four miles below Donaldsonville.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-11-17
DOnaldsOnYille College,
Established 1872.
Rev, DR.. Sephar, Principal.

Cor. Railroad Accnuc and Attakapas Street
All the branches of a finished education,
in both modern and ancient languages are
Taught according to the most liberal and
solid methods. The facilities, character and
standing of this institute are stNleiently
known, andithe patronage of its old friends
and of the public generally is respectfully
solicited.
The College, for both sexes and selfun-
derstood non-sectariau, comprises Academic,
Intermediate and Primary Departments.
There are day and evening sessions
For terms of tuition or beard apply as
above. o2O
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-11-17

Those who desire to compete for the
work of cleaning streets, repairing
bridges and, the bayou levee, must
hand in their bids at the Mayors of
ice by Tuesday next.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-11-17
DONALDsONVILLB, LA,
Saturday, November II, 1877
LOCAL JOTTINGS.

Dan Rice-old, original, inimita-
bic Dan-is coming with his big
show.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-11-17

We are glad to see that Capt. Joe
Dalferes, prince of steamboatmen
and jolly good fellows, has purchased
that frst-class, swift, light draught
packet, the st. Mary, and will run her
permanently in the Bayou Lafonrche
and New Orleans trade. The St.
Mary is one of the best sternwheel
boats on the river, and is most admir-
ably adapted for the trade in which
she has just been placed. Success to
her and Captain Joe!
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-11-17

No attorneys were in attendance at
the resumed probate session of the
Parish Court last Monday, and the
Judge ordered adjournment to court
in course.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-11-17

100000 best heart shingles for sale
by Jos. Gondran, Donaldsonville, at
prices to suit the times.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-11-17

Families should try Gondran's Nom
pareil Flour. A fair trial will insure
satisfaction.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-11-17

We had the pleasure this week Of
making the acquaintance of Rev. Ed
ward Lewis, who has located in Don
aldsonville as rector of the Episcopal
Church here. Mr.. Lewis is young
man of evident culture, force and en-
ergy, and we have no doubt that IN
der his administration the member
ship of the Episcopal congregation
will increase and all its interests
prosper. The new minister and his
family have occupied the neat little
parsonage recently built on the site
of the old Johnson Institute.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-11-17

Ii pleased US to receive several
calls from Hon. Levi Spiller of Port
Vincent, this week, and to add his
name to the growing list of the
CHIEFS subscribers. Mr.. Spiller's Wis
it was connected with some movable
property now located in Donaldson
vile, the ownership of which is likely
to lead to legal complications unless
an amicable adjustment is effected
by the rival claimants. Mr.. Spiller
reports the aspect of affairs in the
Port Vincent region very gloomy,
owing to the slim cotton crop and the
wholesale seizure by government
agents of timber cut from the Hou-
mas lands.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-01-12

TAX NOTICE.

All persons who have not paid thelr STATE
and COUNTY TAX will please call at the sheril's
Once, III? ChaPllne street, and make payment.
The collection OF the Revenues cannot b delayed.
Jas GEO. II. TINGLE, s. o.C.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-01-12
The Attitude OF Ben. Hill.

The attitude Of Ben. Hill gives the
northern Democrats more and more I'M.
easiness every day, and they no longer
count on him to stand by their party &c.
ton as the other southern Democrats are
counted upon through thick and thin,
Since the publication oil Hills letter to Cul.
berson he has been repeatedly approach.
ed by leading Democrats from the North
and asked to pronounce more explicitly
his undying faith in the election Of Til.
den and his unfaltering determination to
see him inaugurated at all hazards, To
all these demands Hill steadily responds
that 1t will be time enough TO form con.
clusion when the evidence Is all in. But
he utterly refuses 10 take the ground
taken by his colleagues, and declares that
If the evidence should show that Tilden
was not fairly and legally elected under
the Constitution us amended lie will not
advocate his inauguration, whether the
party caucus commands him TO or not
Hill does not think he has been treated
fairly by the Democracy, either in his
own Slate or in Congress, and is ripe for
revolt.-Speeiat 10 Baltimore American.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-01-12

|, If such ASA ult as May made on
Bennett be justifable, it ia only by a
great and irreparable wrong intentionally
done by Bennett to Miss May.
2. If Bennett did wrong which justi.
fled such an assault, May was under nc
rational nor honorable obligation to give
Bennett subsequently chance to shoot
him for II on equal terms.
8. II Bennett had not done wrong to
justify such an assault, his pursuit o!
satisfaction was under no honorable lin.
tation 10 the giving Of May chance 10
shoot him on equal terms, nor did justice
require that he should give such fair play
to man who had taken foul advantage
in assaulting him.
Ergo, the assault could in no way just.
fy the duel.-Cincianqti Gazette.
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FRIDAY, JANUARY II, 1877.
Counting the Vote.

To Show how peculiar is the power
ihtrdstei, as many believe, to the presid.
Ing officer Of the Senate, it is only neces.
sary to state that six times in the history
Of our government the President Of the
Senate has opened and counted the votes
Tor himself, either for President or Vice
President. The earliest instance occurred
in 1917, when John Adams, as Vice Pres.
ident, opened and counted the votes for
himself, and declared himself elected
President. Again, in 1901, only four
years later, Jefferson, as President Of the
Senate, opened and counted the votes
for himself, when he and Aaron Burr
were the candidates for President.
In 1921 Vice President Tompkins,
as President Of the Senate, opened
and counted the votes for himself, he be.
ing candidate for reelection; and in
1887, Mr.. Van Buren,, then Vice Prcsi-
dent, counted the votes for himself as
President, and declared himself elected.
In 1871 Richard NJ, johnson, then Vice
President, opened and counted the votes
for his reelection Us against Mr.. Tyler,
the opposing candidate, and in 1861 Mr..
Breckenridge, then President Of the Sen.
ate, opened and counted the votes for
himselias candidate for the Presidency.
Ina report made by the Senate Commit
lee on Privileges and Elections, Senator
Morton ChairmNn), at the first session Of
tic Fotty.third Congress, on the best
mode Of electing n President. the com.
mittec used tho following language:
Clearly the trainers Of the Conslitu.
ton did not contemplate that the Presi.
dent Of the Senate, in opening and count
Ing the vote Tor President and Vice Presi.
dent, should exercise any discretionary
or judicial power in discriminating be-
tween the votes Of two sets Of electors,
or upon the sulliciency or validity OF the
record Of the votes OF the electors in any
State; but that he should perform mere.
y ministerial act, Of which the two
Houses were to be witnesses and make
record. But the exercise Of these
high powers may devolve upon him CT
aeccs9itGie rel, and whatever decision he
may make between the two sets of cleo
tors or upon the sulliciency and validity
OF the record Of the votes-whether 10
cast votes, or whether they have been
cast in the manner prescribed by the
COHstitution-his decision is final"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-01-12

ECONOMY REDUCED To A FINE PoESr,
Our household expenses, writes a wife
to the home department of tho Chicago
Tribune, never exceed 81 per week, and
are generally much less than that; and
yet we are couple who do not look as il
We suffered much from a lack OF proyis.
ions-my husband weighing 225 pounds,
myself $50. No physician ever prescribed
medicine for me, and only once for my
husband, and that before our marriage,
To let you see the health which our mode
Of life enhances, l will say that the 10th
Of next May will be our silver wedding
day. | have never employed servant:
never paid dollar for sewing, washing.
ironing, or, in fact, any kind 81 woman
work. In the mean time l have dabbled
in literature and music, spent several
years as instructor in a sewing machine
office, and two or three more as proof.
reader, keeping house all The time, In.
deed, we have never boarded, both Of US
preierring a tireside Of our own, where
we can be free to do as suits Us bOst,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-01-12

FRANZHElM- On Tuesday afternoon, january
Q, 1877, At ~ O'Clock, Major q 70, W, FRASZUEIn
in the SD year Of his ago.
Funeral from the late residence Of the deceased,
No. 1851 Market street, next Friday afternoon at
O'Clock. Friends Of the family are hereby respect
fully invited to attend.
Cincinnati, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh papers
please cOpy.l
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President and other officers shall repair
in q body to the hall Of the House Of
Delegates. Upon their arrival the Ser.
geant.at-Arms Of the House Of Delegates
shall announce the presence Of the Sen.
ate. LEX aI M Mt kl|
The President Of the Senate shall then
address the Speaker Of the House, stating
that majority Of the Senate have as.
Eembled in the hall OF tho House Of Dele.
gates, to be present at the opening and
publishing Of the returns OF the election
Of state officers, held on the 10th day Of
October, 1876. \.
The Speaker Of the House Of Delegates
shell invite the President Of the Senate
to seat upon the right, and the other
members Of the Senate and officers there.
OF to take seats assigned them, and after
announcing that majority OF the House
OF Delegates is present, shall then
open and publish the returns Of
state election proceeding by coun.
ties, in alphabetical order. The Clerks
Of the two houses, each taking down the
returns as announced by the Speaker, 10
be entered upon the journals Of the two
houses; and when completed and estima.
ted the Speaker shall announce the votes
received by each person voted FOL, for each
Of said offices, and those receiving the lar-
gest number Of votes shall be by them de.
clAred duly elected, and the Senate shall
then return to It's hall, and II any two or
more have an equal number and the
highest number Of votes for the same Of
fee, the two houses shall Immediately
proceed to choose one Of such persons for
said officers.
[signedl E. NJ. TURNER
Chairman ISenas lotnmitiss.
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BlaOkwOOd's Edinburgh Magazine.

The British QnArterlIes give to the reader WE'LL
dIgcsted information upon the great events Ia con-
temPoaneous history, and contain mastery CritI-
csms on all that Is fresh and valuable in literature
as well IS a summary Of the trlumphs Of science
and art. The wars likely to cOnvuse all Europe
will form topics for discussion, that will be treated
with thoroughness and ability nowhere else to b
found. Blackwood's Magazine Is famous for stories
essays, and sketches Of the highest literary merit
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-01-12
Scarlet Fever in Boston.

The Boston Transcript says: "since the
the first week in September there have
been III deaths from scarlet fever in this
city, the number each week being respec.
lively 8, S,2,4,1,3,3, 49, s, 5, 10, 0, 5,
Is, Is, Is, II, ending with December so.
The prevalence and fatal character Of
scarlet fever this season have directed
public attention to the subject; and last
evening Mr.. Pratt, Of Ward 81, introduc.
ed an order in the Common Council for
the Board Of Health 10 consider and re.
port whether any additional legislation
ia necessary to prevent the spread Of that
disease by contagion. The subject has
been privately discussed among members
Of the Board OF Health for the past three
years, and they are convinced that the
official treatment Of scarlet fever in the
same manner that smallpox is treated
would diminish the disease, but there
are almost insurmountable obstacles 10
the carrying out of such measure
which have deferred the Board from tax
ing action. Scarlet fever is considered
by the most skillful physicians us much
more dangerous than smallpox, but the
same opinion does not obtain with the
public generally. Indeed, it is sqrpris-
ing that people do not regard it with
more fear, for the percentage Of fatalities
is larger than in smallpox. Il is tile
opinion otmedical experts that the spread
OF scarlet fever could'be very greatly
checked by the isolation OF cases In com.
Portable dwellings, and the promp
removal 10 properly equipped hospital
Of those occurring in crowded tenement.
houses and families where the patient
will not receive uniform medical treat
ment and the attention Of skilled nurses,
and by distinction. The law undonbt.
eddy gives TO the Board Of Health ample
authority to treat scarlet fever officially
in the same manner that 1t does small.
pox, but it is doubtful whether the com.
munity would stand such a proceeding"
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Z. NJ. TURNER,
Chairman Senate Committee.
WV II, HRApu

chairman C0nlmIAee H0tSe0j delegates.
A message from the Senate, by Mr.. Tur.
ner, announced that that body had
adopted the report Of the Committee on
Joint Resolutions. @
Mr.. HedriCk, Secreta ry Of State, up.
peared at the bar Of the House and de.
livered TO the Speaker the ruturns Of the
election held on the 10Th day Of Oct. 1875,
for State officers. 7
On motion Of Mr.. Barr the, chair ap-
pointed Messrs. Simpson and Hoff as
committee to inform the Senate that the
House,was ready TO proceed 10 the count.
ing OF the votes. ID.
The Sergeant.at.Arms announced the
presence OF the Senate, and, after the
usual formalities were gone through
with, the two Houses went into
JOINT CONVENTION,
the President Of the Senate taking a seat
to the right Of the Speaker. The Speaker
Of the House then broke the seals Of the
envelopes containing tho returns, and
proceeded TO announce the vote received
by each person voted for in each county
in the State.
SENATE.
The Senate was called 10 order at 10
o'clock and opened with prayer. na
The reading Of Wednesdays journal
was commenced, and on motion Of Mr..
Grantham the further reading was dis
pensed with.
Leave Of absence was granted to Sena-
tors McGinnis and Berkshire for the re-.
mainder OF the week, on account OF sick
ness.
On motion Of Mr.. Burdett, the Senate
then took recess until II o'clock.
The Senate re.assembled at II o'clock.
Onmotion Of Mr.. Grantham,
RcsOired, That the Secretary OF State be
requested 10 furnish each Of the members
OF the Senate for use during the present
session, copies Of the Acts Of the Legisla-
ture OF 1874 and rs, and Of the Senate
journal oflS72L'73 and rs, and copy Of
the Code Of 1869, to be returned at the
close Of the session.
The following resolution was offered
by Senator Ferguson, which, on motion
OF Senator Dennis was laid on the table
ResOlred, That the Sergeant-at.Arms
be and is hereby authorized to appoint
one assistant Doorkeeper for the gallery.
On motion Of Mr.. Golf a recess was
taken until q o'clock.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
A message from the House by Messrs.
FarnswOrth, Wilson and Barr, announc.
ed the House to be organized and ready
to proceed to business.
A message from the House, by Mcssrs.
PennYbacker, Arnold, and Hall, announc.
cd that the House had concurred in
joint resolution number one, providing
for n joint Committee Of the two Houses,
on rules, for the government OF the Joint
convention for counting the votes for the
state executive officers.
The President appointed Messrs. John
son and Turner, as Committee on the
part Of the Senate.
The report OF the Committee was sub.
mitted and adopted.
A message from the House announced
that body ready to count the vote OF the
October election for state officers
The Senate then proceeded to the hall
Of the House of Delegates and the two
Houses went into joint Convention.
The hour OF adjournment having ar.
rived without any result as TO the count
ing OF the votes for State officers, the
Senators withdrew TO their Chamber and
both houses then adjourned until to.mor-
row at 10 o'clock.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-01-12

The Livery stock Of the late firm Of Husemen&
Mendel will be offered by the undersigned ut pfi.
Vate sale at very low prices.
The said stock comprises Horses, Carriages, Bug
gieI, Hacks, sleighs and all the other equipments
VI first class Livery sta6le the best in the State
dec II. CALDWELL, AnIgnee.
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TERMS (InoIuding POSTAGE:
Payable Strictly In Adrnnrn.
CLUBS.

A discount OF twenty per cent will be allowed to
clubs Of TOUR or more persons. Thus four copies
OF BIncEwood or Of one Review will be sent to one
dddren for sl2 so, four copies Of tho four Reviews
and BlackwoOd for sis, aud 50 on.
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A SsIGNEES NOTICE,

A S'ONlES NOFl0E'
Notice Is hereby given that tho arm OF uusemG
4 Mendel has been dissolved, and that tho under.
signed has been appointed Assignee Of the said
hrm, and alone authorized TO wind up itS Affairs
All parties having claims against tho Iald arm
arc hereby notified 10 present 10 him their bills
duly authenticated, without delay.
All parties owing the said 1Tin arc notified Ia
make prompt payment 10 tho Assignee, as oil billi
unpaid at tue expiration Of ten OJ days from this
daiR will be sued upon.
nj once, but will 10 conducted under the name Of
tho Assignee until the livery stock Is sold.
II. CALDWELL, Assignee.
WHEELING, Dec. 9, 1876 de6
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tALE or VALUABLE LIVERY STOCK

WHEELING, Dec. 8. lS7G. ELL N'1 !,
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MARRIED..

BusBEH-BANE- On Wednesday, January 10,
Rev. Rodgers, Mr.. CITAs. 8. BUsBRY, Of Ohio Co.,
". Va, 10 Miss BELLE c. BANx Of Brooke Co,
W. Va.
GREER-GALLY-At Fourth Street NJ. T..
Church, by the Rev. J. McKendrcc Reilly, on
Thursday, January 18th, 1877, nj one o'clock r. NJ,
J; II. GREEs, IT,, and sIDDIE l.. GALLY, 10th Of
this city. No carls
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GENERAL NOTICES.

INJECTION NOTICE.
The annual meeting Of the stockholders Of The
Wheeling and Elm drove Raslruad Company, foi
the election q Directors will 10 held NJ The oiiee
Of tho Company, No, 1915 Market street, on Tues.
day January 2Sd, 1871, between tho hours Of 10
a. Ja a RICuARDsAvAGE, sCc'y.