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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1878-03-09

A colOred minister of the gospel
from st. James parish was hurrying
down Railroad Avenue, carpet-sack
in hand, to catch yesterdays return
train, when he missed his footing an d
went sprawling into a chronic mud
hole which ornaments the vicinity of
Harp g. Co.'s store. When that ex-
FOUNDER of theological doctrine arose
from recumhent position he was a
sight to behold. He looked more like
q pillar of mud than a pillar of the
church, and We venture to say his
own mudder wouldn't have recog-
nized him. As he had gone into the
pud-muddle face forward, his physi
ognomy was covered with mother
earth in solution, completely closing
his organs of vision, and the comical
manner in which he paved the air
in search of something to catch hold
of and steady his uncertain limbs,
caused much merriment among the
favored few who witnessed the ludi-
crous mishap. Ex-Rev. Ashby, in
whose company the other fallen
brother had been walking when the
accident occurred, went to the assist
ance of his companion and guided him
safely to the depot cistern where
needed additions were performed. We
don't vouch for the truth of the state
ment that when John helped his col
league out of the mire, he sought to
improve the occasion By a scriptnral
reference, saying, All, brother, you
know the wicked stand in slippery
places.'" eyes, Isee they do," re-
torted the gentleman from st. James,
e but I can't" John hummed a sa-
cred tune and his mind became alb
eorbed in the contemplation of heay-
eply things.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1878-03-09

A gentleman who yesterday came
to DonaIdsonville from St. James
parish informs US that an officer from
Iberville on Thursday visited Burn
sides Armant plantation, and from
among gang of woodcutters work
ing in the swamp on the rear portion
of the place arrested negro charged
with the murder of two men near
Plaquemine. We have no doubt the
criminal is Lorepzo jackson, the black
fiend who brutally assassinated Frank
McArdell and Murray Graham, and
attempted the life of August Devillier,
all white men, at their camp on lower
Bayou Crosse Tete, May &c, 1876.
The party were engaged in getting
out logs, and employed Jackson as
their cook and general camp servant.
He arose between the hours of l and
3 o'clock on Friday, May 26, and bur-
led an ak in the sleeping forms of
and Graham. Awakened
by the dying groans of his compan-
ions, Deviflier escaped and concealed
himself in thicket, although severe
" wounded by the murderer. before
he succeeded in getting clear of the
camp. From his hiding place Devil
Iier witnessed the completion of the
assassin's hellish work. Jackson rifed
the pockets of his victims, mangled
their bodies horribly and threw them
into the bayou then saturating the
camp with coal oil, set fire to it, got
into his pirogue and rowed hastily
away. He evidently feared that per-
sons were approaching, hence his fail
nre to search for Devillier and destroy
tue sole human witness of his terrible
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1878-03-09
Judgment of Introduction.

In the Hon. Parish Court, of Ascension
Parish, State of Louisiana.
In the matter of the Interdictionl
JOSEPH Ii. SANDLTN.
A JUDGMENT by default was regularly
IA taken in this case against the defendant
represented by Frederick Duffel, attorney.
Curator Gd hoe, and no answer or appear
ance being made by defendant-the eyi-
dence introduced by plaintiff proying con-
clusively that the defendant, Joseph Il.
Sandlin, has lost the use of his reason, that
he is subject to an habitual state of inibe-
cility and that he is incapable of taking
care of his person or administering his
estate, therefore, by reason of said default
and by further reason of the law and evil
denee being IN favor of Eliza SaHdlin, the
wife of said Joseph B. Sandlin, and against
defendant; it is therefore ordered, adjudged
and decreed that the said Joseph B. Sanalin
be and he is hereby declared an interdiet
and Judgment of introduction is accordingly
rendered against him. 1t is further ordered,
adiudged and deereed that this sentence of
Introduction be published three times in the
official journal of the parish of Ascension.
1t is further ordered and deereed that the
estate of SandIin pay all costs of these pro-
ceedings.
Thus done, read and signed In open Court,
Parish of Ascension, this 18th of February
1878. tSignedl II. O. MAHER,
Judge.
- A true copy:
SEAL L. Z. BENTLEY,
wv Clerk Of Court.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1878-03-09

crime. He was seen later 10 the day,
on Bayou PIaquemine, travelling in
advance of the news of the murder,
but since then no we'll defined clue
to his movements was discovered I'M
til few days ago, if, indeed, it is
really Jackson who has just been ap-
pretended. The whereabouts of the
criminal was ascertained through an
intercepted letter from him to his
father, and the arrest was performed
with commendable skill and prompt
ness. 1t is to be hoped that the cap
tured malefactor is Lorenzo jackson,
and that just punishment will be
melted out to the brutal murderer.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1878-03-09

A majority of the members of As
cension Hook and Ladder Company
having gone to New Orleans to see the
Carnival sights, no meeting of the
company was held Monday night.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1878-03-09

No MORE SUFFERING FROM RHEUMATISM,
GoUT OR Observation-Disclosures +" Annihi-
lator is a positive remedy for those terrible
enemies of human happiness. Hundreds tes-
tify to it's wonderful curative power Ask
your druggist for pamphlet containing GER
titicates OF cures from prominent business
men and others, or send to
N. JENKINS g. BRO, Proprietors,
New Orleans, La
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1878-03-09

The examination of applicants for
positions as teachers of the public
schools will take place at the Court
House next Wednesday, commencing
ut 10 o'clock A. NJ.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1878-03-09
Educational.
Extracts from the Minutes of a Special
Meeting Of the School Board of the
Parish ::of Ascension, held Saturday,
February %, 1878. - ~

February %, 1878. -, sa@
On motion, duly seconded: -
RESOLVED. That the suggestion ofrhe Hon
Robt. M. Lusher, Superintendent of Public
Education, in regard to the examination and
compensation OF teachers in the, public
schools of this State, be and the same is
hereby adopted. - ssfa.t.a
Resoired, That the public schools of this
parish be divided into four grades, and the
teachers of each grade respectively be paid
as follows:
l. Primary Gradcs-S20 per month ON not
less than ten pupils (the minimum allowed
by lawl with an increase of fifty cents per
month for each pupil oUer t,centy and not
exceeding forty.
2. Intermediate or Mired Primary aud
Grammar Grade-S30 per month for not less
than ten pupils with an increase of segeatty-
fire cents per month for each pupil ORE.
tseenty and not exceeding forty.
3. Grammar Grdde-$40 per month for
not less than ten pupils with an increase of
one dollar per month for each pupil ouer
t,cc,lty and not exceeding forty.
n. B.-The average compensation on this
basis for the largest number-fOrty pupils
would be 81 u per pupil per month, or
Sc y for six months, which is as much as
the annual school revenue Of three or four
mills will allow.l
mined by the results OF the examination of
candidates, assigning to the Primary those
whose per centage of credits is above
seventy and less than 76-l00; to the Inter
mediate over seventy-five and less than
$1,000; and the Grammar not less than
$500; adding one per cent to each qualified
candidates maximum for eachyear Of actual
experience Ia teaching.
Rcsoiced further, That the examination of
candidates for teachers in the public schools
in this parish shall take place in accordance
with the above plan on Wednesday, March
-, 1878, at the Courthouse of the parish of
Ascension, commencing punctuaily at 10
o'clock A. NJ.
Res0iced further, That all candidates for
the position of teachers in the public schools,
shall file with the Secretary of the Board,
five days before the day of examination,
their written application for such position.
Resotred, That these sesolutions be pub
lished in the DoSALDsoNYILLE CHIEF.
true extract from the minutes.
L. n. PUGH, Secretary.
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NATCHIToCHEs, La, Dec. Is. 1876.


". L. JURGIELEwIcz, Esq, New Orleans;
Sr-The two bottles of ANTI-RHEUMATIC
MIXTURE sent me some time ago has been
fully tested, and l can say, with wonderful
effects To my knowledge, it is one of the
best medicines now in use.
Enclosed S. by P. o. money order, for
which send as many bottles as you can for
that amount. either by mail. if practicable,
or our regular boats to Grand Ecore.
remain, respectfully yours, etc,
L. DUPLEX.
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1t is a melancholy fact that the
glowing description of our rollicking
excursion down the bayou in the natty
little steamer jolly Joker, must again
be crowded out. Sorry, Colonel, but
it can't be helped. Better luck next
time.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1878-03-09
Resale of Ferry Lease.

"HEREAS, The purchaser of the lease
w of the ferry on Bayou Lafonrche, at
Lumville, has failed to comply with the
terms of sale;
Public notice is hereby given that I will
again offer the lease of said ferry for 1873,
at public auction, at the Courthouse in
Donaldsonyille, on
Saturday, March 16. 1878,
at II o'clock A. NJ. Terms cash on the day
of sale.
Ascension parish, March 9, 1873.
r. t. HANSON,
President of the Police Jury.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1878-03-09

Darrowville is the coming town.
Buy lot while it is cheap.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1878-03-09

Tuesday being legal holiday, the
Town Councils monthly meeting went
by the board.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1878-03-09

The fancy dress, mask and military
ball given at the D.. S. G. B. Hall by
the Cannoneers of Donaldson, Mardi
Gras night, was quite as brilliant and
successful as their ball of two weeks
before, on the 22nd of February. All
we said in praise of the earlier enter
tainment may be applied to that of
Tuesday night, and even enlarged a
little without exaggeration. 1t was
apprehended that the departure of o
large percentage of our population for
New Orleans to witness the displays
of firemen's day and Mardi Gras'
might lead to slim attendance at tho
Cannoneers' ball, but this fear was
unfounded, as the crowded hall dem
onstrated. Our local military organi-
cation is to be congratulated upon
the excellent management and. fiat
tering measure of public appreciation
which attended their Washington an
niversary and Mardi Gras balls.
Mardi Gras was somewhat livelier
than ordinary days in Donaldsonville,
aud was quite gala day in the quar-
ter of town occupied by the Spanish,
Italian and Sicilian oyster dealers,
along the bayou near the railroad.
Bunting was profusely displayed from
the masts of their boats, and a num-
Der of maskers created much amuse-
ment ia the neighborhood. The col
ored people also participated to some
extent in the sport usual upon this
holiday, and children in masks and
fancy costumes were not scarce. The
splendid ball of the Cannoneers was
the event of the anniversary. DON
aldsonville contributed a large quota
of visitors to Rex's capital, New Or
leans, and the daily trains of Sunday
and Monday, as well as every down
mard bound steamer which touched
here upon those days took a crowd of
passengers from this place. The pop
ulation of the town was decimated to
an extent which seldom occurs.
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LOCAL JoTTINGS.

Minstrels Les go see 'um
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-10-25
Take Care of Your Eyes.

Persons having q tendency to
weakness of sight, or those expert
encing unusual fatigue of the eyes
in reading, or similar occupation
requiring close vision, should re-
sort to the aid of glasses immedi-
ately. Nothing is gained by wait
ing and much may be lost. But 1t
is important to have the right
kind of glasses. Do not buy them
of vendors who have no knO wledge
of optical science, but go to Hirsch-
field, the practical optician, who
will give you pair of glasses that
will salt you, whether your case be
weak sight, old sight, near sight or
astigmatism.
PHIL. EIIRsCHFELD.
Dealer in books, stationery fancy
and optical goods, IL Main street,
Downey Block. s27lm.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-10-25
DrUpxJsa las0 Line,

As the HERALD was the first
newspaper in California to protest
against the adoption of 3 resolution
by the San Francisco Chamber of
Commerce endorsing the project of
. Franco-American treaty which
would deal q deathblow to our
vino and brandy interests. we have
watched the growth OF the senti-
ment against the treaty with great
Interest. On Tuesday afternoon,
~ previously announced by tele-
graph. the San Francisco Cham Der
Of Commerce met and formally re-
scinded its action. We take the
following detached account of the
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-10-25


For some time past the eloquent
editor of the Santa Barbara Press
has been discharging all his re-
serve artillery at the hypochon-
driac AMI analytic editor Of the
Santa Barbara Advertiser. The
following paragraph, which ap-
peared in the latter paper, explains
the reason:
How blue we do get at times!
How bleak and dreary the world
seems-the present Unsatisfactory
and the future without hope. We
dart into the street, or rather
lounge into the street, just at the
time when 1t seems deserted, when
as friend remarked ed, we might dis
charge a Calling gun at the head
of State Street aud nothing would
be struck between the Arlington
and the wharf except the street
car, and then only the driver would
be hurt. We believe the town al
most depopulated. We glance up
and down, and the only property
that arrests our gaze Is mortgaged
premises; we zee a bankrupt COM
munity.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-10-25
PhiIad eIphia Brewery.

Beer has a Falstalflian effect, as
Henry We'll, the brewer OF the
Philadelphia Brewery, will testify.
Good beer makes muscle and fat,
and all the regular patrons OF the
Philadelphia Brewery are strong
aud healthy. 1t makes the sick
we'll and the healthy stronger;
physc is unnecessary and doctors
are played out, If you use the Phii-
adelphia beer. Leave orders at the
ore very or send them by mall. De-
nivered free to any part of the city.
eur24.tf
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-10-25

In the town of Medford, Massa-
ch usetts, famous for its vintage of
the still, there is an individual who
sometimes publicly exhibits its eff
fecis, and also. in close proximity
to each other, three town clocks,
of sonorous and emphatic sound
when heard upon the midnigh ht air.
Not long ago the individual was
strenuously meandering home
ward, when the voice of time
sounded in his tympapum and
went on with regular strokes until
the three clocks had followed each
other In succession. Bracing him
self up deiantly, he calculated.
"Thirty-six O'Clock! Keep on. I've
been out later than that.D
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-10-25

The Ladies' Oyster Rooms, Re-
luena street, near Main, opposite
5he United States Hotel, are again
,pened to the ladies and will be
carried on In strictly respectable
way, so that all ladies, with or
without escorts, may feel at ease
md receive prompt and respectful
attention. Oysters in every style,
ihrimps, tea, coffee, etc., constantly
n hand. JOE BAYER.
CNf 4 ~
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-10-25

FOR SALE.

The Stock, Fixtures and Improve
ments of the Candy and Stationery Store
No. "a Spring ttreet. The lease will b,
transferred to the purchaser.
Mrs. Frye's Lung and Cough Syrur
constantly on hand. Mrs. Harrison,s
system of dress-cutting taught In thre,
lessons. An Intelligence ONCE is nov
opened, and hose wishing help can be
supplied and those wishing EN- ploymeni
can obtain desirable situations.
Also, FOR SALE CHEAP, house ant
barn, pleasantly located on a corner lot
said lot con, aiming a great variety o
fruit and shade trees, shrubs and vines
For other Information inquire at MRS
]. 8. FRYE'S, No. 81 Spring st. oclo
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-10-25

Invalids who are suffering from
chronic kidney and liver diseases.
rheumatism, dyspepsia, scrofula,
and all cutaneous affections, should
go to Fulton's Sulphur Wells, 10.
Gated thirteen miles from Los An
geles, on the Anaheim railroad.
This water is, beyond a question,
fine. ociGtf
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-10-25

At Pearson's Oriental saloon,
Downey Block, you can get a b)t-
lie of exc.llent champagne for ST.
fine WHISTLES, imported direct from
Kentucky, milk punches OF per.
fection which reflects unbounded d
honor on their compounders ana
capital Havana cigars, the latter for
a hit s26-1m
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-10-25

A pickpocket taken with his
hand in some one else's pocket, en-
deavors TO invent all manner of
impossible explanations of the
phenomenon. "What's the use of
your trying to lie about 1t so clum-
silyYp says the magistrate, beney-
olently; "haven't you a lawyer?,;
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-10-25

"WHo killed the National Labor
party in the United States?" an
says Cock Robin Kearney, with
my foul slang, killed the Nation
al Labor party" And it is indeed
the truth. No human organlza-
ton could survive the foul
mouthed championship of suoh a
man as Kearney, In no way has
Ben Butler shown his innate sagac.
fly to better advantage than in de-
clining the proffered alliance of
this California blatherskite.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-10-25

A. r. MCDoNoUGH, late of SO
Spring street, has just opened the
ACME OF FASHION at No. II, Tenn.
pie street, where he will be pleased
to meet his old customers and the
public in general, to whom, as be-
fore, he guarantees the most stylish
and best fitting clothes TO be had
IN the city.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-10-25
Ten Cent Shaving Saloon.

A. Labonge has opened a shaw
ing saloon at 1873 Main street, where
he will be glad to serve the public.
Gentlemen with tender faces es-
pecially invited to give him a call.
lmsepDl.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-10-25
ln-sept27

The Russian Electric Baths of II.
Hughes andWife are located at No.
Is Main street, opposite the Pic"
House. Gentleman and la
lies will be waited npon by persons
# their own sex. novl4ti
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-10-25
No. 100 Hill Street.

Nicely furnished rooms with frat
class board, use of parlor and piano.
Best locality Ia the city. Terms
reasonable. Mrs. ]. NJ. Carey, No.
l30 Hill street. oclz
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-10-25

Joe Bayer, of Congress Hall, has
ust received a consignment of
bocs lager beer. 1t is O su-
perb article and cannot be excelled
as a draught beer. Oysters,
shrimps, hot and cold lunches of ali
kinds, constantly on hand. Give
him a call. Corner Main and Re-
,nena streets, opposite the U. S.
Hotel. 90
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-10-25
Row of Pearls

Glistening through coral lips is certainly
a pleasing object; but row of discoi-
ored, bespeckled teeth in any mouth ~
al Is n grievous drawbao x. Add 10 tnls
that such a set OF teeth usually acco m- :.
panied by impure breati a, and one ca a.
scarcely i'm agine. anyt ling more obtec-'
t.onable. SOZOPIUNT, the great purifer|
Of the bIeath al I'd whitener OF the teeth
,bviates this ~ late of the mouth como
,letely, re cui sng its dental occupants|
rom destructif on, ana counteracting tn q
influence uposiL the euamel OF ACID secre~|
tions In the p,s-outh.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-10-25
lust Arrival

A shipment ofC7UINNEsS' EXTRA
STOUT, direct from Liverpool, in
pints and quarts.
ALEX. MCKENZIE.
LET Main street, Ponet building,
Los Angeles. au2l-tf
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-10-25
PAYMENT OF PREMIUM MS.

The underslgned will commence the
payment OF premiums awarded at the
horticultural Fair on WEDNESDAY,
October Esd, 1873, at O'Clock p. M at the
SOC ciety's office, No. 8 Odd Fellows block
and continue payments during busin ess
hours OF each day, until all premiums
are pcid.
Successful competitors desiring TO as
sist In completing the Pavilion can rem
der the Society favor by applying
their premiums on mem bership OF dues
account.
o2s-lw j.. NJ. HOLT, Secretary.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-10-25

Spring eye needles tour own
make) at Sutherland's gun store,
rs Main street, 2my7
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-10-25
BUSINESS ENTERPRISE.

The HERALD STEAM PRINTING
House makes II speciality of Legal
Printing. Briefs, transcripts, etc,
printed at low rates.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-10-25

Every other size In proportion.
Also great reduction in paints, oils
md glass, at No, % Los Angeles
street, under the White House.
B. RAPHAEL.
tm-seDt2T
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-10-25

Carving knives at Sutherlsnd's,
70 Main street. 2my7 /,
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-10-25

Fishing tackle and cutlery az.
Sutherland's gun store, rs MSain'
street. 2my7'
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-10-25

Genuif ne Marrian's Burton Pale
Ale on ! draught at McKenzle's.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-10-25
Latest Eastern News.

Rev Eastero Freight Arrangr.E
nnens.
New YORK, Oct. Gath. 1t is
stated that the Union and Central
Pacific Railroads have completed
arrangements with all the Easter n
lines by which California freights
will be loaded separate In full car
loads and the cars run through
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-10-25
Reduced Prices.
WINDOW SASH.

offer my stock of doors, sashes,
etc., at the following reduced pri-
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-10-25
Notice..

Cheap prices at Sutherlaud's gun
store, rs Main street. 2my7
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-10-25

with but one transfer. This, In
connection with the recent changes
of schedule on the Pacific Rail
roads, gaining two days in time of
delivery of freights at San Fran
cisco, Will enable shippers to re-
ceive freight shipped from any
point East in fourteen days, instead
Of eighteen to twenty-five, as here
tofore.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-10-25
Money Market.

SAN FRANCISCO, October 21at.-
Legal tenders. 99s bid, 99& asked;
Mexican dollars. 9O1 bid, 90a asked;
trade dollars, 963 bid, 81 asked.
half dollars SO bid, 9S4 asked.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-10-25

tiutc Oo1 'iut ~ e'ShCts
half dollars SO bid, 9S4 asked.
The COsstitutionai Conve nsi.s.
SAcRAMEoTo, Oct. Oath. AT the
afternoon session Brown, Of ANA
dor, johnson, of Sonoma, Howard,
of Los Angeles, and Barnes, made
extended arguments in favor of de-
claring Fawcett eligi ible. Freeman,
of Sacramento, and DR.. O'Donnell
spoke in opposition. The latter
said there were too many lawyers
in the Convention, anyhow. The
Convention adjourned until to-
morrow, when the argument will
be resumed. Hager, Shaiter, Lane
and others are veto speak.
Vessel Wn,.riaggen.
SEATTLE, w. T., Oct. 24.-Capt.
Penhallow, Of the barkentine Tai
bot, reports that, on the 22d inst,
in the Straits of Fuca, he passed
the barkentine Free Trade, from
Port Blakely on the 10th inst for
Sidney, waterlogged and abandon
ed. with a portion of the deck load
and sails gone. The wreck has
been taken in charge by part of the
crew of the barkentine VIM. H.
Grandhy and, when last seen, the
two vessels were near Pillow Point
bound for Port Townsend, with
fair wind.
A ChtramNn Gone.
MARYsvILLE, Oct. "a -Ah June,
shot In Sunuay's affrsy, died in
the city prison tonight.
Died from HIs waunds.
PORTTALD, Ogn., Oct. 24th.-
Long, the man who was shot at
Lebanon, Linn county, last Sun
day, by Cotton, during a quarrel,
has since died from his wounds.
The Morning herald., 1878-06-03
rho morning Herald

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