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The Grange advance. [volume] (Red Wing, Minn.) 1873-1877, 1877-07-25
How Band Of Brigands Persisted.

From the Los Angeles Herald
Away back in 1850 or 1851 young
man named Irwin made his appearance
in the old city of the angels. He was
full of Oaths, and was accompanied by
fifteen or sixteen young blades like him
self. One of his virtues was frankness.
he announced that he and his followers
were en- route to Mexico, and that their
errand was to rob. Don Ben1to Wilson
was at that time in business in Los Ange-
les. He witnessed the advent of this law
less band with considerable disquiet, as
he had large stock of goods in store,
and was not entirely resigned to it's loss.
Irwin. the leader of the band, however,
sought his acquaintance. The brigand
proved to be young lawyer, of a good
New York family, and a very accom-
pllshed and fascinating fellow withal.
He told Don Benito that he need not be
alarmed; that he intended to reserve his
lawless operations for the Mexican people;
and on these terms his intimacy could not
we'll be rejected. At this time the min
ing excitement had called most of the
male Los Angelenos away, and the
polished and handsome Irwin had every-
thing his own way.
!, Irwin and his confederates concluded,
after some weeks, that the time had come
for their departure on their marauding
expedition. On their passage to San
Bernardino the menada Of Lugo attracted
their attention. They coveted number
| OF fine horses and summarily appropria-
TED them. This act was destined to cut
short what might have proved to be a
long and prosperous career of crime.
Lugo was man fertile in resources. The
Dieguino or Cahuilla tribe of Indians were
at that time pretty numerous about San
Bernardino. They were approached by
Lugo, who proposed to them that they
should lie in the ambush for the robbers
| as they rode through the San Timoteo
canon. The Indians consented.
The last day of the bands stay in San
Bernardino had arrived. They celebra-
ted it by an orgie of unexampled abandon
! during the night. With brain stupefed
with aguardiente, they failed to pay heed
to the dusky aborigines who we're scat
tered around the town,
! The adventures road lay along what
| is now one of the most charm
ing regions of southern California,
| aligned as it is by the peach trees and
orange groves of the Van Leuvens and
other prosperous proprietors. Out
through where old San Bernardino stands
they made their way, striking the San
Iimoteo canon, through which now dash
the trains of the Southern Pacific With
out thought of earthly i'll the road,
under the guidance of an Indian They
soon reached narrow portion of they road
way, overgrown with chaparral, sage
| brush, and cactus. Many a brain was
| throbbing in the cavalcade with memo
| ries of the orgies of the night before
Twenty shots rang out on the air from
the rifles of the Indians who were am
pushed. The few who escaped instant
! death W ere accorded short shrift. The
| knife or the dubbed rifle did the rest.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-03-31
Sherif's Sale.

State of Louisiana-Fourth judicial District
Court in and for the parish of Ascension.
Geddes, Shakespeare s. Co., in Liquidation,
VS.. Felix Reynaud.
10y 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 ut public auction, at the Court
House in the town of Donaldsonville, on
Saturday, the It'll 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,
Misunderstanding seven arpehts front on New
river. by fourteen aTpents in depth, bounded
above by property of Charles Aquestrehem,
and below by the Catholic graveyard, and
in the rear by property Of Hypolite Braud.
.. All the machinery, implements of hus-
bandry, two mules. one lot of corn, one
wagon, one cart body.
Terms and eonditions-Cash.
P. a. JONES,
Sheriff.
Parish of Ascension. 7 ebruary "a, 1871, 81
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-03-31
Proceedings of Common Council,
Town of Donaldsonville.
SPECIAL MEETING.

SPECIAL MEETING
MAYORS OFFICE, March 90, 1877.
The Council met this day at o'clock P.
NJ, by a convocation of the Mayor.
Members present.. A. Cheevers, Mayor;
A. Montecino, N Ross Aldermen lst ward !;
Jos Hiss, j. A. Duffel, Aldermen End ward !;
d. Butler, Alderman 3rd ward.
The reading of the minutes of the last
meeting was dispensed with.
On motion of N. Ross, duly seconded, the
following preamble and resolution We're
adopted:
WHEREAS, Gustave Dugas, Assessor of
the town of Donaldsonville has neglected to
complete the assessment roll of the town &C
eording to the town ordinances III regard to
the assessment; be it
Res0lUed, That the Secretary be instructed
to notify Mr.. Gustave Dugas to have his
assessment roll completed for Saturday, the
31st day of March, 1877.
On motion, duly seconded, the Council
adjourned.
true copy:
DAVID ISRAEL,
Secretary.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-03-31

POSTMASTER FoBB IN TROUBLE
Mr.. Edward Howard, a special agent
of the postal service, arrived at Don
jacksonville on Monday and instituted
an investigation of the accounts of
the post office here, which resulted in
the discovery of a deficit of about
$500 in the money order department.
The postmaster, Mr.. Fred Fobb, who
is also a member of the House of Rep
resentatives, acknowledges having
used about $500 of the funds, which
he says he felt able to replace at al
most any moment, but he declares
himself at loss to account for the
remainder of the deficit. There is a
suspicion that the deputy, Philip
johnson, who has been in charge OF
the Office since Mr.. Fobb's departure
to attend the session of. the General
Assembly, is implicated in the defal-
cation, but he denies the imputation
and asserts that his accounts have
been under the constant supervision
of his principal and have always, to
the best of his knowledge and belief,
been found correct. The name of q
prominent official has also been con-
nectad by rumo1 with the affair, but
Mr.. Fobb has assured us that the re-
port is entirely erroneous. The post
masters bond is for $4,000 and his
bondsmen are Messrs. J. G. Cofield,
James Teller, Mrs. NJ. Israel & Co.,
Henry Loeb, Fred Duffel, R. n. Sims,
r. T. Hanson and A. Genazzini, who
signed for $1,000 each. The securities
were called together by the special
agent and selected Mr.. Henry Loeb
postmaster pro tenn, who is now III
charge of the office. Mr.. FObb went
to New Orleans in company with Mr..
Howard on Monday night, and next
day he was arraigned before United
States Commissioner Southworth and
placed under bond of $4,000 for his
appearance at the next term OF the U.
| S. Court. Hons James Lewis and w.
G. Brown signing the bond. We re-
frain from comment upon this untor-
tunate affair pending its investigation
by the proper authorities. Mr.. Fobb
has always borne a high Character
among all classes in this communi-
ty, aud sincere regret is almost uni
versally expressed that he should
have allowed himself To become in
volved in such difficulty.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-03-31
REMINGTON
Agricul tural implements.
PATENT CLIPPER
STEEL AND CARBON
PhoVV5-
Armory and Principal Office,
ILION. N. ".
BRANCH OFFICES !:

BRANCH OFFICES:
2SI g. 2S3 Broadway, New York, Arms.
Madison Square, 8 E. 23rd ST., New York,
Sewing Machines.
Boston, I46 fremont ST., Sewing Machines
and Arms
Chicago, 237 State St., Sewing Machines and
Arms.
Philadelphia, $40 Chestnut St, Sewing Ma
chimes and Arms.
Baltimore, d North Charles ST., Masonic
Temple, Sewing Machines and Arms.
Washington, d. G., 52l Seventh ST., Sewing
Machines and Arms. mar3l-St.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-03-31

The approach of the heated term is
aleralded by the warm temperature
of the past few days and the congre-
cation of candle bugs and various
species of the insect tribe about the
evening lamp. A brief but heavy
shomer of rain fell Thursday after
nooR, Gesileniug up the face of nature
econsil eaably.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-03-31
Succession Notice.

Succession of Euphemie Babin.
Parish Court, Parish of Ascension. No. =.
ri Office is hereby given to the creditors
IN of this estate and TO all persons herein
interested, to show cause within ten days of
the present notification, if any they have or
can, why the final account presented by
James Jones, Administrator of said Success
sion should not be homologated and the
funds distributed in accordance Herewith.
BY order of the court.
JAMES II. PROFFITT,
Deputy Clerk.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-03-31
II f. HALL,
f. HALL,
News Agent
On DonaldsonYille & New Orleans Train.
Secretary.

viii execute commissions, deliver or pro-
cure letters or packages in any part of the
city, at rates to suit patrons. Promptness
and satisfaction guaranteed. Letters en-
trusted to my care must, if sealed, be placed
in government stamped envelopes. Orders
left at Wilkinson's News Depot will meet
with immediate attention. Try me- fl2ly
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-03-31
q 9 = q 8 8 9


To the Working CIass.-We are
now prepared to furnish all classes with
constant employment at home, the whole of
the time, or their spare moments. Business
new, light and profitable. Persons of either
sex easily earn from so cents to S. per even
ing. and a proportional sum by devoting
their whole time to the business. Boys and
girls can earn nearly as much as men. That
all who see this notice may send their adj
dress, and test the business we make this
unpar alleled offer; To such as are not wei
satisfied we will send one dollar TO pay for
the trouble of writing Full particulars,
samples worth several dollars to commence
work on, and copy of Home and Fireside,
one of the largest and hest Illustrated Pub
locations, all sent free by mail. Reader. if
YOU want permanent, profitable work. aa-
dress, GEORGE STINSON & Co, Portland,
Maine. st-6m
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-03-31

The regular civil and criminal term
of the Parish Court will be held next
week, commencing Monday. A half
dozen minor criminal cases are on the
docket and a small amount of civil
business will be transacted.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-03-31

A son of the late Mrs. Eugene San
chez has requested .Ss to say that lie
thinks his mothers name was attached
without her authority to the petition
recently presented to the Town Coun-
ell complaining of the condition of the
street in front of and adjacent to the
residence OF Mr.. Antoine Pfster.
Young Sanchez says that the Pfisters
were good neighbors to his deceased
mother, and he feels certain she would
have done nothing to injure them or
wound their feelings.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-03-31

DIR. w. NJ. McGailiard is having a
meat little office built in front of his
residence, on Crescent Place. The
interior is divided INTO two compart-
rments, and the one in the rear will be
used as consultation room.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-03-31

The Jewish feast of Passover began
Thursday and will continue eight
days. On our first page is printed a
brief article descriptive of the festival
and its origin.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-03-31

The largest stock of dry goods,
clothing, boots ard shoes, house fur
nishing goods, ETC., in Donaldsonville
to be closed out regardless of cost.
See announcement Of Mrs. NJ. Israel
& Co.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-03-31

One of the Justices of the Peace of
our parish, in order, we presume, to
favor an expectant world with a
knowledge of his personal bias fela-
tive to the pending governmental dis
pute. recently inserted in a $25 ap-
pearance bond given by party
charged with minor offence, ac-
knowledces to owe the State ofLouisi-
ana-dnd r. Z. Nichold, gorner.n 1t
was not necessary that the name of
any Governor should appear, nor Is 1t
customary to insert it, but the magls-
trate probably deemed it a graceful
and delicate way of indicating his
fealty to the authority of his favorite
claimant of gubernatorial honors.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-03-31

A CONCERT and fair will be given at
Or. w. II. Billiards. plantation to-day
and tomorrow for the benefit of the
Excelsior Brass Band of Smoke Bend.
The money realized will he devoted
to the purchase of instruments foI the
band. Another fair also opens this
evening, at Rev. j. G. Warmers
church. Smoke Bend.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-03-31

The Natchez did not touch at our
Handing Sa6Graay night, so the de-
.parture OF deputy Sheriff Israel for
Baton Rouge, TO convey Cyrus Jack
son and Menry Wilson to the peni-
tentiary, was delayed until Tuesday,
when the party embarked on the St.
John. Mr.. Israel returned on the
same boat next dag.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-03-31
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
Notice.

VEyHE TAX PAYERS of the Corporation
i of Donaldsonville are notified that the
assessment roll of town property for 1877 has
been deposited at my office, in the Court
House. where it will be exposed for the term
of THIRTY DAYS from this date, for in
spection and correction.
DAVID ISRAEL,
Town Secretary.
Donaldsonyille. March 81, 1877.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-03-31

Mrs. N. Israel q Co. will sell their
entire stock of goods regardless of
cost, on account of change to take
place in the partnership.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-03-31
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.
10y virtue of and in obedience to two sew
ID eral writs of seizure and sale, issued by
the Fourth Judicial District Court in aud for
the parish of Ascension, under date OF March
ID, 4. d. 1877, in 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 Court House 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-wit:
/. A certain lot of ground, together with
all the buildings and improvements and APP
purtenances thereon and tbereunto 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 1877, forming the corner OF
Attakapas and Chetimaches streets, meas
uring French measure sixty feet (60l front
on Chetimaches street, and one hundred
and twenty feet tl20) 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 f90l.
Terms and eonditions-Cash with benefi
of appraisement
Parish of Ascension, March II, 1877.
| 2. A. JONES, Sheriff.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-03-31

Yesterday afternoon, as the steam
ferry BOAT was approaching her land
ing on this side of the river, she struck
the sunken end of sycamore log that
had lodged near shore, and the blow
stove hole in the bow of the boat a
short way below the water line. She
was quickly run ashore and drawn up
on the bank, where her hull will be
thoroughly owe rhauled, repaired and
repainted before she is again put IN
service. The owners intended 70
renovate the hull and make some i'm
;,rovemeut in the machinery few
weeks later in the season, but owing
to yesterdays accident, the work will
be commenced at once.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-03-31

rs it possible. that one will be so
70 dish to suffer from Catarrh, Cold in the
Head bad smells in Nose and Throat, when
by this new antiseptic principle, DR.. j. H.
McLean's Catarrh Snuff you can be cured.
Trial Boxes, by mail, only 80 cts. DR.. j. IL.
Mclean. 3l4 Chestnut street, st. Louis, Mo-
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-03-31

Charcoal Charcoal at Sam Flu
cich's store, Bayou Lafourche, at the
junction of Lafourche and Chetima-
ches streets.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-03-31

Get your Charcoal at Sam Fucich's
at the junction of Lafourche and
Chetimaches streets.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-03-31
LOCAL JOTTINGS.

Mrs. NJ. Israel & Co. will pay IL
censes at liberal discount.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-03-31

We are prepared to pay licenses at
liberal discount. Those subject to
license tax will find it greatly to their
advantage to negotiate with us for its
payment.
MIS-. NJ. ISRAEL g. Co.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-03-31

In accordance with the old adage
the month of March, which came in
like roaring lion, is going out with
aamblike docility.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-03-31

Senator Landry came home yester-
day and will remain until Monday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-03-31

ing. VIZ:
Rcctitiers. S2.'U
Dealers, retail liquor. Observation-Disclosures %
Dealers, wholesale liquor. ------------ 100
Dealers i'll malt liquors, wholesale. ----- %
Dealers in malt liquors, retail. .---..-.. 20
Dealers in leaf tobacco %
Retail dealers in leaf tobacco. 500
And on sales of over $1,000, fifty cents
for every dollar i'll excess of $1,000.
Dealers in manufactured tobacco, D
Manufacturers OF stills. 30
And for each still manufactured, 49,. 20
And for each worm manufactured, ~
Manufacturers OF tobacco,- III
Manufacturers of cigars. III
Pedders of tobacco, first class tmore
than two horses or other anlmalS). $780, oO
Peddlers of tobacco, second class 1.-TWO
horses or other animals), ----.----- 20
Peddlers of tobacco, third class Zone
horse or other animal ,-.------.----. 10
Peddlers of tobacco, fourth class ton foot
or public conveyance ,------.-----. III
Brewers of less than 500 barrels, .-.-.-. so
Brewers of 500 barrels or more, -------- 100
ANY person so liable, who shall fail to
comply with the foregoing requirements will
be subject to severe penalties.
Persons or firms liable to pay any OF the
Special taxes named above must apply to
CHARLES E. LEHMAN,
COuectoT ~ 1t' Aeeeo'tete Ut Doto'' """So'
and pay for and procure the Special Tax
Stamp or Stamps they need. prior to May |,
1877, and WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE.
Special Tax Stamps will be transmitted
by mail only on receipt from the person or
firm ordering the same of specific directions
so to do together with the necessary post
age stamps or the amount required TO pay
the postage. The postage on one stamp is
three cents and on two stamps six cents. Ii
it is desired that they be transmitted by reg
istered mail, ten cents additional should ae-
company the application.
GREEN b. RAUM.
Commissioner of Internal Revenue.
OFFICE OF INTERNAL REVENUE,
Washington, d. g., January %, 1877.
r243lapr21-28
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-03-31
NOTICE! NOTICE
U. S, INTERNAL REVENUE
SP e CIAL II "A x T. .
May l, 1877, to April 80, 1878.

The Revised Statutes of the United States,
Sections 1899. 1897, 1898 and 1899, require
every person engaged in any business, avo-
cation, or employment which renders him
liable to a SPECIAL TAX, to procure
and place cOnspicuOstsly i'm his
estsa bI isRarneEit or place OF bust.
ness Il STAMP denoting the payment of
said SPECIAL TAX for the Special Tax
Year beginning May |, 1877, before com,
mencing or continuing business after April
30. 1877. A return, as prescribed on Form
Ii, is also required by law of every person
liable to Special Tax, as above.
The Taxes embraced within the Provisions
of the Law above quoted are the follow
L.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-03-31

Mrs. NJ. fsRA g. Co.
Evening star., 1877-09-24

In a conversation viii reporter OF Chi
cago journal On Friday last, Lieut.. W. Il.
Clark, in charge OF the Sioux delegation, set
forth a reasons why The Sioux DO not want
10 remove 20 the Missouri river. They have
examined the region near the Missouri and
found the water bad. and that there is lack
of timber and game. Mos: OF the chiefs ex-
press desire 10 live after the manner of the
whites. To 90 This they say they must live
in a 7, zion susceptible OF cultivation, where
the water is CoOi and timber is plentiful
Sp0tfe,I Tail. the chief Of the SouN. sets his
people good example by living in a com
Portable dwelling, which he has grown TO
like much better than a wigwam, aud as
the fast friend 81 the whites uses his power
fUl influence to keep his nation at peace and
eucOuraE Ee them 10 ADOPT the customs OF civ
ilizatiGu. II 10 be true that any respectable
DumteT Of this powerful nation really des ire
TO become seli-suPTo by cultiyating the
soil IL would pay the government 10 give
them al tie eLcOuragemeui and assistance
in lis power. a reasonable outlay 10 this
end would ultimately result advantage
Ously. would prevent further expensive con
1iCts. a.i wouli relieve he government OF
q heavy bvIutu ir rt.iOTs ami clothing. The
SiOuX have already signed al agreement
under Vrotes; 10 remove 10 The Missouri
river, hut it has been deemed luiudicious
heretofore 10 fOTcitly change their agencies.
The govern Taeut permits them 10 visit Wash
iugtcu 90 ire earnest request Of Gen. Crook
who has bad much experience in dealing
with Indians. AMI who believes their visit
viii result 70 tEo'r own and the advantage
OF the government.
Evening star., 1877-09-24

y short time ago the French authorities
decided rot 10 give space 10 American ex-
hibitOrs at tire Paris Exposition next year.
for the reason that the United States govern
ment remained silent in regard to its course
with rererenSe 10 the exhibition. The rule
was male TO the effect that no applications
from foreign citizens should be received M
less they were officially presented by com
missioners or Other officers duly authorized
by their respective governments. At that
time no less Than one thousand applications
for space had been received from the United
States, and II was a source of 10 little regret
that Americans could have no part in the
great exhibition. The matter was laid be-
fore the French authorities BY interested par
ties on this side the water, who represented
that the silence OF our government should
not be construed into a Tefu sal; that IL was
very questionable. TO say the least, whether
the executive had the power to appoint COM
miSsioners until the meeting of Congress.
and that The inactiOn OF the government
should therefore beattfibGtet rather 10 want
OF power han to Indifference, unfriendli-
ness or neglect. These representations have
caused the reconsideration OF the whole sub
Ject, the result being that the former decision
has been revoked, aud all applications from
Americans Will now be acted upon favor
ably if sent through the American legation
in Paris