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. CANNONEERs' TARGET PRACTICE. -
Pursuant to the order of Capt. Lam
dry, the Cannoneers of Donaldson as
sembled at their hall at St. Joseph's
Academy, Thursday evening of last
week, and marched to Mr.. Gervais
Gauthreaux's place, about mile be-
low town, on the left bank of Bayou
Lafourche, where they went into
camp for the night. Next day the
first target practice took place, and
Sergt. Frederick Higgason carried off
the gold badge, Cannoneers j. j.
Leche, Capt. Landry, Prudent Hi
dalgo, NJ. Bradford and Sergt. j.
Tras. Landry making the next best
scores. Later in the day there was
patgot shooting, open to visitors, and
the following gentlemen took the
prizes, consisting of SIS in gold, a
knife, pocketbook, pipe and one
other article: Messls. D. Varienni
and Edgar Fortier divided the FIVE
dollars, each having struck the head
of the patgot. Mr.. P. Klopman took
a pipe and one other prize for stri-
king the body and tail Mr.. Desire
Landry the poeketbook for clipping
the left wing, and Mr.. David Israel
the knife for the right wing.
A refreshment booth managed by
ladies was located on the grounds
near the Captains tent, and under
another booth in close proximity Q.
M. Sergt. Loeb aud assistants dis
pensed liquors to the thirsty. The
Independent Brass and Conway field
bands furnished abundant music, and
the occasional eyolutions of the Can
noneers combined with these attrac-
tions, served to make the occasion
one of considerable interest to the
goodly number of ladies and citizens
who visited the grounds.
About S p. NJ, the Cannoneers
drew up in line and were briefly adj
dressed by their commander, con-
corning the success of the first reunion
for target practice. Sergt. Higgason
was called from the ranks and one OF
Ascension's fairest daughters came
forward and pinned upon his breast
the beautiful gold badge he bad won
by good craftsmanship.
The Cannoneers broke up camp
some time after dark and marched
back to town well pleased with the
experiences of the day. AT stated in
tervals hereafter probably once every
three months--a similar excursion
will be made for practice, and the
badge will be subject to competition
upon each successive occasion.
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A bridge across Bayou Lafourche
and direct road to New River are
projects of paramount local interest.
Either would add greatly to the
business Of our town, while both to-
gether would work wonders.
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Important to the Amicted.

Having been suffering for several years,
and having tried different kinds of remedies,
l found no relief until was induced to try
DR.. Delgardo's Medical Wonder for the
blood. and iniment for rheumatism; and
for successful cure ] will hereafter rec
ommend it to others for the same COM
plant. Yours truly,
Rev. JACK LEE.
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hospitable Messrs. Gaudin and Mol
lere. Returning to town a brief visit
was paid to the City Hotel, where
Mr.. Jos. Terrier treated all hands
round. Mayor Duffel was then es-
corted to his residence and he babe
his friends good night in neat little
speech which was greeted with
cheers. From here the firemen re-
turned to the public square, and
there separated amid numerous ex-
pressions of good win and of the unal-
loyed enjoyment the day had affor-
ded all, coupled with the hopes that
the next anniversary would be COM
memorated in manner equally felici-
tous and gratifying.
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PARISH CoURT.-The probate term
of this court closed yesterday, the
following matters having been con-
sidered:
Succession of ]. B. Marchand; OPP
position of Theodule Marehand with
drawn and Judgment rendered homol-
ogating the final account of admins
tration.
Succession of Joseph Boudreau and
wife; opposition of Mrs. Aglae Du-
bourg to application of Arsene Bou-
dreau to be appointe d tutor tried and
overruled.
Succession of Jos. A. Dicharry ;
opposition of Widow Dieharry, so far
as left open by the decision of the
Supreme Court, fixed for trial on Fri
day, but continued indefinitely.
Rev. John .Ashby Us. Nazarene Bap-
fist Church fixed for trial on Friday,
bat continued indefinitely.
A special session of court was held
on Tuesday for the trial Of two Grim
inal cases, to-wit. : aE
State Us. Andrew and Elsie Haines.
ASSEMBLING and cutting one Asheraft
Elsie plead guilty and Andrew might
as well have done so, because the
Judge deemed him guilty after hear
ing the evidence, and gave both ac-
cused the choice of paying S25 ine OF
spending ninety days in Jail. AS the
belligerent couple are not wealthy,
they will pass the better portion Of
the summer at Lefort's seaside hotel
where beefhead soup is furnished
daily without money or price.
State Us. Frank Ellis, for obtaining
credit under false pretenses; the court
heard the evidence and took the case
under adYisement until Thursday. 4
judgment of guilty was then giyer
and the accused sentenced to ninety
days confinement in the parish Jail.
ST.
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tous and gratifying.

FIREMEN's BALL.-Charmed with
the success of their first joint parade
and celebration, the fire companies
Phoenix and Ascension have decided
to give grand firemen's ball under
their united auspices. The entertain
ment will occur next Saturday, the
25th inst, at the D. S. c. B. Hall.
Tickets will be sold at the low price
of SO cents, and supper will be fur
nished at the same rate. Invitations
are being issued to ladies, and if the
weather is good a large number of
guests will attend. Following are the
committees entrusted with the man.
agement of the affair:
Committee of Arrangements-A. j.
Reynolds, Chairman; Henry Cook, r. j.
Duke, Ellie Mayer, w. G. Wilkinson, Joseph
Terrier, John Kerner.
Committee of Invitation-L. E. Bentley,
| Chairman; s. NJ. Fucich, Ell. A. Winfree,
Chris. Kline. Sam. Leblanc.
Committee of Reception-H. O. Maher,
| Chairman Sylvan Tobias, John Kerner,
E. N. MelancOn, Jacob Blum.
| Floor Managers-Meyer Lemann, Chair
man; Henry Netter, w. G. Wilkinson,
Henry Cook, t. j. Emmett, Morris Marks.
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LOCAL JoTTINGs.

The new Councils first proceedings
are published elsewhere.
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DR.. ]. DELGARDO'S
SPECIFIC REMEDIES.
The sick Mans Friend,

For regulating the Liver and Kidneys
Purifying the Blood, liberated Sore Leg
and Salt Rheum, Cramps in the Stomach
Erysipslas and Dropsy.
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The Great medical Wonder,

Regulator Of the Liver and Kidneys,
Prepared only by myself. 1t is composed
of herbs and roots from the West Indies
and South America. 1t cures Salt Rheum
liberated Sore Legs, Biliousness, Siel
Head Ache, Scrofula, Catarrh, Piles, Torpid
Liver, and purities the Blood.
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POcketbOOk Lost.

r OST. on the steamer j. II. Hanna, on or
il about February 4, 1873, o poeketbook
eotaining few dollars in currency, three
notes of Sol each, payable April |, October
and December 81, 1873, signed and en-
dorsed by Ben. Gibson, and other valuable
papers, The finder is welcome to keep the
currency If he wiz leave the p0eketbOok and
papers at the CHIEF office, Dona1dsOnville.
mri6 ALEX. s. LANDRY.
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On Monday the Governor commits
stoned Mr.. Auguste Bercegeay as
Town Collector for Donaldsonyille, in
response to a petition signed by a
large number of citizens. Mr.. Berce-
geay qualified under the new COM
mission on Tuesday, and as he is his
own successor, no transfer of the
books and tax rolls was necessary. If
snch q ceremony was gone through
WITH. it must have been similar to
the performance of a late Donaldson
Vile notary public, who was once
called upon to protest his own note,
and did SO with all the formality aud
gravity imaginable. addressing to
himself the usual interrogatories and
giving the required answers.
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west India island Bitters,

One bottle if properly taken viii cure
Bilious Fever, Chills and Fever, Livel
Complaint, Dyspepsia, Heart and Kidney
Diseases and Cholera Morbus. The Bitteri
are prepared only by myself in the United
States, and will guarantee them to cure N
represented or will refund the money.
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nHexico white Rose sYrup.

Cures every kind of Disease resulting
from neglected cold, such as Coughs
Hoarseness, Influenza, Typhoid Pneumonia
early stage of Consumption, tickling in the
Throat, Whooping Cough and inflammatory
disease of the throat and lungs. The Doctor
uses only botanical medicines, the roots Of
certain Indian herbs for bilious diseases. Ht
found this rose in Mexico in the year 1862,
and can prove the virtue of it.
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All-Healing Balsam,

For rheumatism, Back-Ache, Sids-Ache
all Rheumatic Pains.
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TRAvELETs.s GUIDE.
New Orleans & Texas Railroad
DoNALDsoNVILLE, La,

Saturday, May 1s, 1878
The daily gazette., 1878-08-03
The Reformed Church.

To morrow and the following Sunday the
Reformed Episcopal Church services to be
held i'll the first Unitarian Church, will
be conducted by Rev. Mr.. Reynolds of
Baltimore. The week after Bishop Mich
olson will officiate, and afterwards Bishop
Fallows will again visit the congregation.
Bishop Fallows preached at Ocean Grove
n. j., last week, and in relation to his
sermon the Record speaks as follows:
ellis text was Ephesians, y l-23 and his
subject, "Union in Christ" FoTmore than
hour in a strain of the highest eloquence
this man of mighty intellect and broad
cattolicity dwelt upon the power and
glory of an assembled Christ, and his di-
vine purpose to gather all true believers
into blssful Unity with Himself. His
description of the ''principalities and
powers,'' far above which the Saviour
rose, was stretch of sublimity surpass-
ing anything we have heard since the
days of Bascom. There was great
shout in camp and plenty of tears and
congratulations, as the brethren grasped
his hand and invoked Gods richesl bless
ings on his future ministry"
The daily gazette., 1878-08-03
Religious.

Services will be held in the Unitarian
Church tomorrow, at 10a a. m. and 8 p.
M, by the Reformed Episcopalians. To-
morrow morning at o'clock, they open
Sunday school in the basement of In
stitute Hall, entrance on Shipley street.
A cordial welcome is extended to all.
Household of Faith. Preaching at
1870 a. III. and 7.30 p. M, by Elder
James Davidson, of Philadelphia.
Union NJ. E. Church, corner of Fifth
and Washington streets, Rev.J. B. Mann
pastor. Services 10.30 a. III. and 8 p. m.
The public are cordially invited, seats
free, strangers welcome.
The Central and First Presbyterian
congregation will hold union service to-
morrow morning at 10.30 o'clock in the
Central church, King street between h
and Sth. Preaching by Rev. f. b. Du-
Val.
Second Baptist church, corner Fourth
and French streets. Preaching 1910 a.
M, morning school a. M, afternoon
school and pastors bible class ? p. III.
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Mails ON the p. W. q n. n. r.
PRESIDENT HINnKLEY's VIEWS IN RE-
GARD TO CONFIRMATION.

vAhD TO CONFEDERATION.
PRESIDENT Hinckley, of the Philadel-
phia, Wilmington and Baltimore
Railroad, has informed the Post
Office Department at washington that
II his roid concludes to discontinue the
transportation of mail matter over their
lines, he will furnish the Department
with thirty days notice, in order to give
them an opportunity to make other ar
rangements for transporting the mail
matter now carried by the Philadelphia
wilmington and Baltimore road. He
has been impelled to furnish them with
this Information, he says, through the
persistent action of the Government in
smuggling the Delaware mails f fom Phil
adelphia to Wilmington, representing
them to be through mails, the object be-
ing TO evade the rates to which the COM
pany Is entitled for carrying the Dea-
ware mails from Philadelphia to Will
mington.
The company claim that the P. w. &
b the Delaware road and Baltimore
Central all have their terminus in Phila-
delPhla, and consequently they are enti-
| tied TO the rates allowed to the respective
ro ads for the entire distance, without any
references to the fact that the main stem
| Is used for the Baltimore Central as far
as Lamokin, and for the Delaware divis-
lon to point about two miles below
Wilmington, where the Delaware road
branch-s off from the main stem.
The department at Washington refuse
| to paw the rates allowed on the main
steIn for the two branch roads from Phil
| adelphia to their respective functions
with the main road, and SO the company
brought a suit against the Government
for the balancs due them on account of
the two branch roads from July, 1872, to
March, 1877.
The case was argued in the United
States Court of Claims, and in April last
u decision was rendered In favor of the
company from May, 1874, the Court de-
Gliding that as formal protest against
the action Of the department was not en-
ltered until then the company could only
(claim for servi ces from that time, but the
point az to the terminus Of the two roads
In dispute was decided by the Court to
be Philadelphia. The company accept
ed the sum granted by this decision with
reference TO the Delaware road, amount.
ing to about $1,000, but have appealed
from the decision with reference to the
Baltimore Central. as test question a.
to whether they cannot recover from the
entire time claimed.
Notwithstanding this decision of the
Court Of Claims, Mr.. Brady the Second
Assistant Postm aster General refuses to
recognize the claim of tho company for
full compensation for mails carried over
the Delaware and Baltimore Centra
ro ads, aud persists, so President Hinck
ley says, in smuggling the mails for thest
roads to Chester and Wilmington.
President Hinckley says he Is unwill-
ing to take any action which will inco n.
venience the public, and that if there was
another road the p. w. & b. would re
fuse to carry the mails at all. As it is th'
matter will be referred to First Assistan
Postmaster General Tyner, and after hi
decision the company will determine wha
steps to pursue.
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Brief Locals.
e YOU vote to-day

Be sure you vote to-day.
Be sure and 60 to church tomorrow.
The city election is only one month
of.
The police are having easy times of it
now.
M. NJ. Child has a sale of building lots
to-day.
The Herald should not count cattle
cars for peaches.
Brown of the Herald has a slumbering
volcano lurking in his eye.
Artificial teeth very cheap at DR.. Gal
lagher, No. S35 Market street.
Job work executed with neatness and
dispatch, at the GAZETTE job office.
There are four candidates in the Second
Ward, running as delegates to the State
Convention.
What makes the hair of Francis of the
Republican stand on an end? Has he ever
been frightened by ghost?
Lay in your supply of cigars and to-
bacco this evening, by going to Chap
mans Fourth and Shipley streets.
The daily gazette., 1878-08-03
Kearney and Butler.

A v'ry interesting conversation be
tween G neral Butler aud Mr.. Kearney
Is reported elsewhere. These two STATES
men arnear tc agree very well, though
the Californiau's reputed expressions are
more energetic than hose OF the M ,sa-
chusletts man. Kearney asked The Cen
eral's opinion as constitutional lawyer
upon a States power to exclude Chinese,
or to make their stay in,possi BILE by spec
ial t. Z stion, a refusal of license to follow
certai empIoyments. General Butler was
naturally, Interested In Kearney's at
, count of how he broke up the two old
parties in California. The two agreed
about taxing federal bonds, about saving
banks. about the currency and about
railroads and railroad ownero, though
K"arney's suggestion to la ~ few moi :
opolists and then vote down tbs rest
seema to have startled the General. We
should like to think that Mr.. Kearuey is
incorrectly reported in this and some
other remarks attributed to him. Hang
ing is serious matter, ,as he will discover
If he is ever hanged. 1t is much better to
stick to the American way and vote
down abuses.-NetD York.
The daily gazette., 1878-08-03
General News.


Gsn. A. L Roumfort died in Harris
burg, Pa, yesterday. Hs was BON in
Paris, France, in 1885, but graduated at
Vest Poiat in 1877. He was frst a lieut.
euant in the United States navy aud was
afterwards appointed general of she sec
ond division Peuusyl Vania volunteers.
During the lato civil war he was mayor OF
Harrisburg.
An atroeious robbery is reported from
G )ochlaud county, Va, in which two
culored men were the perpetrators, and
Mr.. Mosby Henley and Mrs. Dinnard,
his moJher-ir-law, were shot, the former
being seriously and The latter fatally
wounded, Il wife OF Henlay being then
compelled by the robbers to hand over
to shem money and other booty.
The cricket match at Nicetown, Pa,
hetween the Germantown Club aud the
Peninsular Club, of Detroit, was resumed
yesterday, with the ID -troit III IN at the
hat. They scored 1856 runs before retiring
the Germantown Club scored 105 in then
first inning and 80 in The second, with
seven wickets lost. AT this stage the game
Suspended, and decided a draw, 10 AS to
allow the Peninsular eleven to leave the
city early.
| The Vancouver (B-itish America) Par.
liza nebt has passeu unanimously resolu,
tion declaring that 1t is OF opinion that
Chinese should not he employed upon
public orkI of the pro gin;e, I'D tbat a
/ clause sho1ld b. iusertel iD all contrac $
TO the effect that contractors will not be
permit ted to employ Chinese labor upon
pubic work, aud that in the event of
beir doing 30 The government will not
be rcspon ibis for the payment Of the
contract.
The daily gazette., 1878-08-03
Excursion 10 New York.

Mr.. =. L. Z. Smith has completed his
arrangements for giving an excursion to
New York and up the Hudson river, for
the beifefit of those persons at Elkton and
Newark who were disappointed III the
last excursion owing to the ia lure of the
train to stop for them. These parties can
board the express train on Tuesday
morning next, August 9th. as it will
surely stop then, and proceed to New
York, arriving there by nine o'clock
They will then be taken up the Hudson
on the Plymouth Rock, and returning in
the evening will leave on the regular
train at 8 O'Clock, reaching this city at
1882 a. m, and Newark and Elkton
shortly after.
The daily gazette., 1878-08-03
Personal.

Mehemet Ali Pasha, formerly julius
Detroit, is staying at Magdeburg, his ma
tive city, whe,s he seems to be the lion
of the day.
Senator Bruce, of Mississippi, will set
tie near Cleveland, Ohio, when his Sena-
torial term expires. He has purchased a
farm there.
Mrs Margaret Buchanan Is said to be
leading editorial writer of the Chicago
Times. Margaret is thought to be man
in disguise.
Kearney, the person from California
who is SO much pleased with his own
talk, confesses that he voted for Hayes.
He couldn't help being identified with
fraud in. every shape.
MIR. j. Cooke, since his failure nearly
five years ago, has been living with his
son-in-law. He has grown old rapidly.
His tall form and white hat eau be seen
almost daily on Third street, Philadel-
phia.
Since Daniel Pratt was thrown into
beach near Boston, other Presidential
candidat " are keeping away from tho
summer resorts. Bristow may even fore
60 his visit to Newport
Lord George Campbell, fourth son of
the Duke of Argyll and brother of the
Marquis of Lorne, is about 10 follow in
the footsteps of two of his brothers and
enter upon commercial life in connec-
ton with a city firm in London.
Victor Hugo can hardly be persuaded
to leave Paris, so greatly does he love to
reside there. After energetic urging
however, by his physicians and friends
he has lately been induced to 90 to
Guernsey for change of air.
Mr.. David Dudley Field has at last
succeeded in making noise In the world
He has given u chime of bells to the
town Of Stockbridge, Massachusetts,, land
provided means TO have them ruug al
least once day, unless when the select
men deem the noise injurious to some
invalid
The daily gazette., 1878-08-03
Ward Meetings.

The Eighth Ward Democrats held a
meeting last evening, and appointed B.
j. Mcguire, Hugh Donahoe and Thomas
Clark judges of the Mayoraty nomina-
ton election, which takes place on Sat
urday next.
AT the meeting of the Sixth Ward
Democrats, last evening, Messrs. John
n. Ogle and IL. W. Morrow were ap-
pointed a committee to select candidates
for Ward officers. Judges of the Mayor
atty nomination election were also sp-
appointed as follows: Upper precinct
W. H. Hyatt, judge; John NJ; Enos
and Osborne Chaytor, assistants; Lower
Precinct-W. II Lee, judge; VIM. A
Bleyer and DIR. ii. .. Ogle, assistants.
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The Delegate Election.

The afternoon, between 12 and Z o.
CLOCK, an election, will be held by the
democrats of this city and Safe for
Delegates to the Democratic State Con-
vention, which Ir eets in Dover, or Tues
day next. Outside of Wilmington, the
only active contest for the choice of
Delegates will be in Sussex county,
where the friends of John H. Paynter,
Esq, Of Georgetown, and Edward l..
Martin, Esq, Of Seaford, are making ac-
tive efforts to secure the county delega-
ton, both gentlemen being aspirants for
the Congressional nomination. The con-
test there IN expected to be very anima-
ted, particularly in Georgetown and
'afo Hundreds, where the candidates
reside.
In this city there are active contests In
every Ward except the Tenth, the points
OF the contest being in some instances
merely a personal choice between the
various candidates, and in Others their
views in regard to tho Congressional
nominee should the nomination be given
to New Castle County. The contest
promises to be lively and interesting ali
around.
This evening the returns from all the
Wards will be received at the rooms oi
the City Democratic Association, in the
Friendship Engine house. The candi.
u"e'o III INC NaIious Wdrus are aS IOl
lows:
First Ward-Philip G. Plunkett, Eu
gene Sayers.
Second Ward WIN. H. Qlinn, John
Mealey, VIM. r. Windish, Robert II
Taylor.
Third Ward-Thos. r. Lally, james
Megary, Edwin A. Parker.
Fourth Ward-John j. Toner, Michae
Whalen.
Fifth Ward-James Monaghan, Chas
j. Campbell, Henry Pepper.
Sixth Ward-Robert ii. Tawressey
VIM. II. Lee, DIR. H. o. ORle.
Seventh Ward-John O'Byrne, MiltoI
Lackey.
Eighth Wara--Chas. McCloskey, VIM
b. Norton, II. s. Truitt.
| Ninth Ward-John McSorley, Charle'
Dorman VIM. c. Patterson.
Tenth Ward-James Murphy.