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The Donaldsonville chief., 1877-12-22

Inaddition to the death of his wife,
asew weeks ago, Mr.. Bienvenue Cire
has since lost one of his children. He
has the sympathy of a large number
of friends and relatives.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1877-12-22

Masters VIM. F. Stockmeyer and
Alois Wutke have been emancipated
by decree of the Parish Court.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1877-12-22

Having occasion to visit the rail
road depot recently, we were pleased
to meet and shake hands with those
estiDable gentlemen, Messrs. John
Busnside, Dennis McRedmond and j.
Elphege Leblanc. Mr.. Burnside, we
were sorry to learn, had not been in
his usual good health for some time,
but the other gentlemen were as ro-
bust and hearty as possible.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1877-12-22
DONALDsONVILLE, La,
LOCAL JOTTINGs.

We wish every patron Of the CHIEF
a merry Christmas and happy New
Year.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1877-12-22

The workmen employed to put the
coat of brown cement on the new
Lemann building finished their job
last evening, and left for their homes
in New Orleans by to-day's train.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1877-12-22

There is promise of bad weather
for holiday week, and this, in conjun-
tion with the hard times, will greatly
detract from the general enjoyment of
the usually merry season. The COM
parative failure of the sugar crop, af-
fecting as it does every class of the
population, has dampened the spirits
and prospects of our people. How
ever, there is sensible disposition to
make the best of4a gloomy situation
and rest hopes upon the future, which
undoubtedly has great things in store
for this noble State.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1877-12-22

The Grand jury for the present
term of District Court is composed of
twelve white and four colored men,
and the petit jury is in about the
same proportion. Quite change, in
the matter of color, from the juries
empaneled under the laws in force
during the era of Republican rule in
Louisiana; and still greater and
more refreshing Improvement in re-
spect to intelligence is conspicuous.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1877-12-22
Bottled Liquors a Speciality.
Intersection of Lafourche and Ohetima-
ches streets, or SANS POINT,
DonaldsonvilIe.

He begs leave to inform his friends and
the public in general that his neat assort-
ment of Staple and Fancy Groceries, Wood
en-, Fin and Willow Ware, Cordage, Crock
cry, Glassware and Kitchen Utensils, enable
him to fill with satisfaction the necessities
of every good and economical housekeeper.
His Groceries and wares are not from Auc-
ton Houses, but assorted from best stocks of
DIRECT IMPORTERS.
He would fnrther state that the cry of
selling goods at and below cost price is too
thin to stick in our enlightened age and
community though his prices are necessu-
rily reduced to suit the times.
GIVE HIM A CALL. His goods and pri-
ces will speak for themselves, and as he ia
selling strictly for CASH and good accept
ances, he is able to allow liberal discounts,
and will deliver goods at purchasers ,loini-
cile if desired.
Strict attention paid to putting up Provi.
siOns for Flat-BOats and filling orders for
choice Fruits, Vegetables and Fish for DIN
NERS, WEDDINGS AND PARTIES.
CHI A h CO AL,
by Sack or Hogshead always on hand. dI
The Donaldsonville chief., 1877-12-22

A company of colored miDstrels
from New Orleans will give per-
formance at the Blue Bucket Hall to-
night, and another Christmas eve,
after which they propose to visit Ma
poleonville, Thibodaux and other ad-
jacent towns. The troupe is said to
possess considerable merit, and if
they would give an exhibition at the
d. S. C. 8. Hall for the entertainment
of white people, we think crowded
house would greet them. Frazie1's
Minstrels is the title of the company
The Donaldsonville chief., 1877-12-22
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
SPLENDID STOCK OF
Holiday Goods
just received at
WILKINSON'S,

Consisting of
WALL POCKETS,
DRESSING CASES,
LAVA STATUARY,
VASES 81 DOLLS,
PICTURE FRAMES,
PAPETERIE in all styles and prices,
TOYS of every description,
BOOKS, PERIODICALS, and
thousand other articles, all marked down
Below City Prices.
Call upon the undersigned, at the
Postoffice Building, R. R. Avenue,
and you will find the
Best and Cheapest Goods in Market.
dl5-lm w. G. WILKINSON
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any parties in regard to your testimony?
Answer-I have collversed with sew
eral parties including Senator Kellogg
and Marshal Pitkin. Gov. Kellogg
did not question me particularly, but
seemed anxious to do SO. Pitkin spoke
about former intercourse and personal
relations which he said had been pleas
ant, and he wanted me to consider
we'll before testifying, and us to what
course 1 should take. Told him l did
not intend to testify if could help it.
!! lie as much as intimated that l should
remember my friends. He thought it
wise in me to stick to my own party.
This conversation took place either
| Saturday or Sunday night.
2uestiOn--Was anything said about
| furnishing counsel Or protecting you ::
AnsWer-Ie said if 1 desired he
would engage counsel.
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CAMPAIGN EXPENSES.
Ct,,C

jllito,. IeleD,yy,h
During the last campaign the Execu-
tive Committee of the parish had to in
cure many liabilities. A few individ-
u.Is stood good for the most of the eN-
pe1iscs incurred. The amount for which
these gentlemen are responsible, and
which they will have to pay unless re-
lieved by contributions from our citi-
liens, is about 800. Considering the
results of the campaign, and the
achievements Of the party in this par
isil, the amount is small and it is Il
matter of surprise that SO much should
have been accomplished by so small! an
outlay Of money. Besides the ordinary
CAMPAIGN expenses, it should be borne
in mind that tho greater portion Of this
amount was incurred for the defense of
the communicable necessary prcpar-
atoms in consequence of the disturban-
COS in the Island, in the early part
Of September last.
We urge the raising of this amount
speedily. The following gentlemen
have been appointed u committee to
raise the money, and hope they will go
10 work at once. Henry O'<elly, r.
Q. StandiIcr, II. l.. Brooks, Wyatt,
Brannon, =. a. Jones, Roland Iilhiul,
Monroe La, January 9th, 1877.
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LEGAL.
CUCCESSlON SALE.
Succession of Charles II. Morrison.
Parish Court, Parish OF Ouachita, State of


Succession of Charles II. Morrison.
Parish Court, Parish OF Ouachita, State Of
Louisiana.
BY virtue of an order OF sale issued by
said court III said succession, will sell,
ne henr of sa i
all the personal property Of said succession,
niinuely described and appraised in the
Clerks Office at Monroe, at the following
ist. At the residence of tho deceased in
tho city of Monroe,
Tuesday, February 6, 1877,
\ large lot of household and Kitchen ft,rni-
glass ware, silver ware, plated ware, one
mule, one COW and calf, one Scar1ins, one
carriage and harness, one buggy and har-
ueous books and other articles.
I'd. AT the law Office Of Morrison Il
Farmer, now occupied by w. w. Farmer,
in the city OF Monroe. on
Wednesday,, L February Z, 1877,
The large, varied and weti-selected law
miscellaneous books and pamphlets, one
large iron safe, one large office desk and
other Office furniture.
Sd. AT Charleston plantation, Ouachita
parish, on the Cuachita river, six miles be-
low Monroe, on
Thursday, February 6, 1877,
All the persoit;.i property described III said
inventory as being on Charleston plants-
ton and on West Side plantation, consist
pony, two siN-horse wagons, two two-horse
wagons, large lot of farming implements
der, cotton seed, one twelve-horse power
steam engine with appurtenances, one
Coleman corn mill, ono Gullett gin stand,
one Pratt gin stand, two belts, and other
iniscel lalieOuS articles.
Terms as OF sale, cash o., the SPOT, at not less
tails TO comply with his bid, the property
BID Off by him will be resold immediately
! at. his risk and expense. The property
Will Dc sofa separately ": W. :: f aPpEFs,Isd
Jan. 27-2t Administrator.
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nAEiSES COURT.

Parish Of Ouachita, State of Louisiana.
IL is ordered that the terms of the Parish
Court of said parrish remain as heretofore
fixed, to-Wit:
For the trial of all classes of cases of
" hch sail Court his Observation-Disclosures
beginning on first Mondays of January
March, May, July, September and Novcn1-
Der.
For lie trial of probate business-Terms
bcSinning ON first Mondays of February,
April, June, August, October and Dccenl-
Der.
Done and signed in chambers on this 18th
day OF january, 1877.
a. l.. SLACK, Parish Judge,
y tr:ic copy.
Attest:
WM. ATKINS, by Clcrl, Dc
january -, iS77 1t
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The grand ball given "Wednesday
night by the members Of the Jewish or
der B'nai Birth was very enjoyable
and ell-conducted affair. The opera
house has not looked so gay since its
erection. Music for the occasion was
furnished by the Nicksburg string band
and the programme Included nearly
every kind of dance, except our old
f;,vorite, a Virginia reel, and we, there
fore, declined to trip the light fantastic
toe. An elegant supper was furnished
by Enssminger,and there was eating as
we'll as dancing. Our attention was
called to the fact that representatives Of
Boston, Cincinnati and New York
cities were present and active partici-
pants in the festivities.
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The parish officials holding commits
sions under Gov. Nichols, and who
were installed some three weeks ago,
remain in possession Of their severa!
Offices, Notwithstanding n vigorous dc
mand from Packard that they should
be displaced and the Old Republican
officials be restored to power. The parish,
government is working smoothly under
Democratic auspices, and law-hreaker-
nre very scarce. But the change Of off,
Gals does not seem to be altogether salts
factory to the Radical candidates count
ed in by Wells, but who werejust after
the election rather pronounced in opin-
ion that they were defeated. We hear
that whereas they were then
decided in the wish to surrcn.
der power, they are now us ten
anxious rs raw-hide in endeavering to
get back into office. We'll, it is atflict-
ing, but the liberation of feeling ought
to be borne with resignation and chris
tian fortitude.
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CilERiFF.S SALE.

Sue. of. G. Godfrey 14th District Court,
VS.. Parish OF Ouachita
sue of c: III. Morrison State Of Louisiana.
BY virtue OF u writ OF seizure and sale,
issued from said court in tho above entitled
case and to me directed, l have seized and
Will offer for sale 1T the Court House door
in the city OF Monroe, between the legal
hours of sale,
Saturday, :sI o. March, 1877,
the following property belonging to the
succession OF Charles II. Morrison, deceased,
to-Wit:
y certain lot or square Of ground in tho
city OF Monroe, being square No. Two in
tho plat OF Monroe filed by Stevens, Hub
bard and Springer and recorded in the Re
corder's office OF the parish OF Ouachita,
being the same square that G. II. Morrison
purchased from James II. Stevens by deed
recorded 10Th November, 1856, together
with all the buildings and improvements
thereon situated or thcreunto belonging
including The late residence of deceased.
Terms OF sa!o: This valuable property
Will DC sold to the highest bidder FOL. CASH.
ut mol less than two-,hirtts Of the ;tppr;,sc-
nient. The purchase price must be paid in
GOLD to the extent of two thousand dc! lars.
with eight pcr cent per annu1n interest
thereon from: the 10th Of March, 1866 to tho
day ofs:!ic, subject to credit OF three nun
ured dollars, paid 2,l May, 1871. FOR the
balance OF the price, United States paper
currency viii be received.
II. Z. RICHARDSON, Sheriff.
d. H.Tf;OCSDALt,, Deputy Sheriff.
January ~, 1877. st
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Me ;sr;,sshopper question is the all
absorbing one among the farmers of the
Northwest, for it will! matter little to
them who is the next President if these
winged pests destroy their crops and
and leave them without money to pay
any taxes. In an address recently de-
.ivcrcu before the ST. Louis Academy
OF Science by Prof. Riley, whose previ-
Gus; forcwarnings upon this subject have
or@n remarkably accurate, some inter
psting intiniations OF gsasshopper prob
abilities were advanced. The Professor
began by calling attention to the full
ailments Of his predictions for 1876, he
having Il year ago expressed his belief
tuat in Missouri, Kansas and Mex raska
there would not hatch the following
spring as many locusts as would natu-
rally hatch in ordinary seasons from in
uigcnouS species; that those States
r:lvagcd by iocusts in the spring and
early summer of 1878 would enjoy pc
culiar immunity during the same sea-
Sons of 1876, not only from locusts inju-
rios, but also from the injuries of most
other noNious insects; but that they
would be liable to suffer from migratory
SWnrns from the far Northwest later
in the year, ali of which came to pass
in accordance with the Professors
prophecies. The present situation, ac-
cortiing to Prof. Riley, is this: The
swar,us of Rocky Mountain locustS,
though they came too late to seriously
affect maturing crops last year, have
laid eggs over large parts of minnesota,
Nebraska, Kansas and Colorado, and
in restricted portions OF Iowa, Missouri,
Texas and Arkansas. should nine
tcntls OF these eggs be destroyed, the
rcmaiutlrr would hatch enough young
insects to destroy everything green in
the regions named, untes ,Stels should
be taken to prevent such a,.ss'sult. For
tunatcly, means htve&cen discovered
for checking tho raVagcs OF the pests,
various descriptions of grasShopper eN-
tcrmiuatorS have been invented, and
the farmers in the threatened regions,
arc Very generally preparing 10 defend
their crops.
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The Senate and the House of Reprcs-
cututivts will meet in the hall of the
House Of Representatives at 10 o'clock
y. m. on the first Thursday in FEBRUARY,
iS77, the President of the Senate being
The presiding officer. Tho counting OF
the vote will then be proceeded with
,i'a teliers appointed to that effect, the
President OF the Senate announcing the
vote, which will he !: sufficient dccl:,ra-
sion as to who arc elected President and
Vice President.
1t there be only one return from q
state, as the President of the Senate an
nounccs the vote, he must ask If there
90 any objections. If any, they must
be made in writing and signed by III
least one Senator and one Representa-
tive. The Senate will withdraw to
discuss, and both houses will vote sep
,.ratelN on the question. They will
meet again Immediately, and the pre-
siding officer will announce the decision.
In case there are two returns from
one State, they will be submitted by
the two houses to IL committee cOmpos-
ed OF five members OF the Senate and
i've members of the House, elected
ricN roce, respectively, by these bodies,
and five Associate Justices of the STU
,,lrnir Court oftle United States, name
~, the Judges of the First, Third,
Eighth aud Ninth Circuits, with an
ot:lcr to be designated by the MAORI
" OF these.
The decision of 4 majority of this
oa,n, ission being read to both houses
:,sse,n b!cd, it will be Il paramount I'M
less botl, houses concur in ordering
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with a copy of tho Cincinnati Times in
which we find very elaborate opinion
from the Judge going to show that the
Returning Board is legal and it's decis-
ions binding. Unfortunately for the
is in utter disgrace to which its legal
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-02-02

Our supply of paper ordered early il,
December has arrived at last, but two
late for any but half sheet this wec!.
The opening of the Mississippi brings
other blessing beside paper and OF more
Importance, to-wit: corn, oats, meat
flour, meal, &C., articles which had be-
come very scarce and dear in this mar
ket
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THE MARCH OF EVENTS.

~. The progress made since Our last issue
in the settlement of the political
troubles has been considerable and III
the main very satisfactory. The pres
idential question has been removed
from the perilous edge of civil war to 1t
foundation where a peac;t5le solution is
almost certain, by the enactment as law
or the Electoral bill. The provisions Of
this law, if not already familiar to most
of our readers, may be found in another
place. In some of its features the law
is objectionable, but as measure OF
paciflcation it appears to claim the sane
tion of all good citizens-not what they
could wish, but as the best that could
be had. We shall not attempt to dis
ctlss the probable results, satisfied that
neither the country nor Mr.. Tiltaen
will suffer in the long run.
But if we had any doubt as to what
might happen from the action of the
new tribunal affecting Tilden's claims,
as the case stood one week ago, we are
rendered more confident than ever by
the results OF the investigation al
Washington into the acts of the Re-
turning Board OF this State, partial
account of which appears elsewhere.
The frauds and rascalities OF this
Board had a solid existence in the judg
nient of the Democrats OF Louisiana,
but positive proof has been lacking.
This want has been supplied by the
sworn evidence OF participants in the
frauds, who state Enthusiastically and
Individually matters of fact the whole
country will ut once believe.
We regret not being able to give more
Of the testimony taken than we do, cs-
pecially since tho proof becomes stron-
ger each day, but our limited space fnr-
bids the publication Of Thursdays owl
dencc. We think can we safely sup
ply the deficiency by predicting conf
IDENTIFY that stronger and more damnjng
proof will follow speedily, and that the
celebrated Louisiana case is virtually
settled in favor of the Democrats, no,
alone Of this State bu tot the Union also
1t Is quite plain that no respectable
tribunal will ever concet.e Louisiana to
Hayes and certainly not to Packard.
The tsstatus quo," of which SO much
has been said, will become for Mr..
Packard II status quit-which, ifnot
good Latin, will 6e nevertheless good
Latin and English mixed.
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sssasIksiEk"S S.E.s;.


J. n. lIcNy
II. Estate of j,oA;Si:i,t
o. II. Brewster. Parish of Ouachitn
by virtue of Il ii. fl. ISSUED from the Hon.
The Parish Count, in and for The p,ris., of
o"achiti,, state Of Louissiana, and directed
10 me rs Sheriff of said parrish, | have
seized and will offer for sale ut the Court
House door in the city OF Monroe within
the legal hours OF s;a!e, on
S;st"rs'oy,icth si;,y OF hebruary,Is17,
tho following described proneriy. to-wit:
One sowing iiilcline, one organ, ono large
'o;sStctd, one bureau, OGC trunk and con-
fonts, Two boxes and contents, two wash
stands one chiiu'S bcdSteuu and spring
bottom. Ol:c bookcase or secretary one
box containing nl;irbic-sci2n,l as The prom
erty or =. IL. brewster and will be sold TO
sat !SiF said H. III. aid costs. Sale witt, bei-
eft OF appraiScmcnt.
7. l.. C!iAtDSOE, Sheriff.
u. H. Iitot:,DA Il, Deputy Sheriff.
Monroe, january 2G, 1877. u
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The election for State Senator in this
district, to MI the vacancy caused by
the death of Hon. II. Il. Meredith, was
duly held on 9th, and resulted in the Sc
Section of f. p. Stubs, Esq. In this par
ish Ola votes We're polled, in Caldwell
70, all for Mr.. Stubs, who will, no
doubt, make very efficient legislator.
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Mr.. e. w. Mealy, the well-knoWii
photographer, is repairing and rear
ranging the Crownritcl store Oh Grand
street, and will soon remove his gale
ry to that building.
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SIEEESSION NHriCE.

State of Louisiana, Parish Of O,,acliita,
Parish Court
- tttSSttN or NINA WIGGINS
" nerei%, l.'lilin Stcdman has filed in The
office Of the Clerk of the 18th Judicial Dis-
irlri court. in and for said parish Of Qua
citl'i, M petition praying to he appoin ted
Virgins, deceased.
Now, therefore, unless opposition be
hH"te thereto Within ten days from the date
here3i. the said Larkiu SSicdmau will be
appointed a,iminiSt :ator aS the law directs.
NM. ATKINS. Deputy Clerk.
Monroe, La. 50 january. ISI7 1t
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The river has fallen a little within
the past two days, but is in good beating
order all the way to Camden.
There is large fleet of boats in our
trade, all carrying out good loads, but
coming up very light.
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ct:3i:s:it's'7S SALE,
Herman Meyer
VS..
Nat i,tanct.arli.

herman Meyer State of Louisiana,
vs.. Parish OF Olllchit:,
Sat Ei;tlcitai1t. lith District Court.
BY virtue Of ~ order Of seizure and sale
ISSUED III the above case and directed to me-
hearing date Dec. 3tth, 1876, lave seized
notified defendant thcrcof,,iiu will offer io.
sale on
Saturday i7:!. day efEcbruafy, 1877.
within tho legal hours, ri he Courthouse
door o! said parish, the following described
property. to;wit:
The south west quarter dissection twenty
f';tf, the finft it-Wcst quarter of north east
quarter Of section TWENTY-FIVE and the
"outh-wcS. quarter of southeast quarter of
section tNentN-tour, and the southwest
quarter of northwest quarter OF section
tWcnty-foNT all i'll tow nship eighteen north
OF range two cast, containing $500 acres
more or less, together with all the build
i'igs, &c. Seized defendants property
and VIII be sold according to law to satisfy
said order of seizure and sale and cost
EEL NliITED, Acting Sheriff.
Per CIIAs. L!GNosNI, Deputy Sheriff.
MCurOc, JaIiuary Il, 1877. TT
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MISCELLANEOUS.
0UACIIyTA FEMALE ACADEMY,

tiONHOE, lit.
The session OF 1867, consisting of three
terms, - weeks each, will commence
SEPTEMBER Is, 1876.
Tuition in primary course per tcrIn.....SlO 90
preparatory courSe...... Is GO
s. IS collegiate course........... TO 60
Contingent 90
EXTRA BRANCHES.
Modern Languages, each co
Lessons on 'iIHo-........ NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 10 u"
IS in vocal music Gin clasS OF 10 or
inore) ..,............. :; 90
Ornamental branches. ............. -; TO u %
Use OF piano for practice ............. :; 20
No charge for Ancient Languages.
Entire expenses Of q doGrGer per scholastic
yea, i's the Teyutu,. course, $3.50 90.
Pupils charged from date Of entrance TO
end OF ternl.'
Address, REV. j. LANE BORDEN,
President
July7, 1876. ly.
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eXistcnce-ifi ii has onc--only adds the
more. An obituary would be in better
taste, provided it was cheerful in tone.
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FREE TRADE WITH MONROE!
The Board of Trade of Monroe inform the
public That, OF all persons and teams bring
ing cotton to Monroe for sale and returning,
FEieRIAGE WILL BE FREE
at the Monroe Ferry. ANY other person,
crossing at the Monroe Ferry, either on
foot, on horseback III vehicle, who
purchases merchandise to Il sufficient
amount from any member Of the Board OF
Trade, will have refunded to him by The
forrynan, through the merchant iron.
whom the purchase is made, the amount
paid for Ierriage i'll coming to Monroe and
will be given u free ticket for ferraSe III
returning.
Monroe La, Aug. 81, ls75.-tf.
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Mr.. M. Holland has our thanks 10
a late Memphis paper.