The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1878-02-23
Assumption Correspondence.
NAPoLEoNvILLE, La. Feb. 90, 1S7

EDITOR CHIEF
Having but little else to accomplish a
the present time, l faneied that one of you
calibre and itcm-grasping propensities woul'
not be adverse to my dropping few line
which, by the by, may add little to you
already well variegated columns.
IN. B. In the above PREDATORY remark n,
insinuation is intended by the dropping
few lines" that either yourself or any o
your twenty-three hundred subscribers can
for a moment, be considered in sartline OF
| gudgeon aspect On the contrary, should
your thoughts incline towards piscatory
definition, the fact that an inclination te
"spout," and swim in deep and generally
unruffled waters, would point to but one
conclusi0h-that you were " big fish n
Napoleonville, like the majority of our
inland towns, has made but pigmy strides
III the way of Improvement during the past
twenty-five years. Her progress has been
materially retarded by overtiows from the
Mississippi which, inundating the entire sur
rounding county, have on several occasions
ruined the crops and brought many OF the
former wealthy planters to the verge of
bankruptcy. The war, also. left its desolat-
ing influence visible every where, and the
almost continuous unfavorable seasons since
80 have gone far to complete the general
devastation. But, Notwithstanding the uni
vcrsal depression, a glimmer of energy is
still apparent, and evidenced by struggle
that nothing seems to discourage-in the
various attempts to ameliorate the appear
ance of our town and the condition of its
The Catholic Chapel, the
Episcopalian and Methodist Churches, and
the Masonic Hall are the most CONSPICUOUS
edifices that greet the visitors eye as he
gazes Ger the town from the steamer stand
point, yet close inspection will reveal many
other buildings which add greatly to the inn
portanee and beauty of the locality.
The recent act of incorporation has scnsi-
bly, augmented the spirit of progressiveness,
md | notice, with some degree of apprehen-
zion, that the majority of our townsmen are
getting in the habit Of rising before break
asian occurrence which the oldest in
labitant wots naught of, previously; and
hould this thing continue, Donaldsonyille |
nay well look to her laurels
Saturday last took stroll round to the |
0ioneer Office, expecting, as matter of !
curse, to find it (if found it at ALL in some
OBSCURE CORNER where none but Sheriff
ould penetrate; but my antieipations proved
for instead of an undignifed and
ingy structure, was shown a large re-
pectable-looking edifice situated near tho
courthouse, having the appearance OF re-
ent construction coupled with a decided
how of - biz" An entrance effected, the
lterior proved far more attractive than |
Guild have imagined, Judging from what |
ave heretofore seen of country printing Of
ces Very roomy and unusually neat, with
n abundance of light, together with ample
pace between what l, in common with 9TH
rs ignorant OF the printers vocabulary,
Gould term the furniture of the room, it
aused me Il regret to think l was not typo,
lat might give n more lucid description
+ that commodiOus office. Prominent among
le throng gathered there, was the rotund
'rm of the energetic proprietor, Charles
'upaty, Esq, whose sterling editorials have
fon for him enviable reputation. A prac-
cal printer, rs well as an attractive writer,
| addition to his Photographed pursuits
II. Dupaty has other enterprises which en-
10y his spare moments and render him one
the N, st eminent citizens If this Phoenix
urg.
After the usual civilities / made my exit
lst in time to confront Il dininutive speci-
en Of female colordom who, stepping up |
me, inquired a Is you de printer ob de pa ,
ar, sab Z" . Not that | AIN aware Of" was
y reply" Why did you think SO ~ Zoos
ad says printers is poor, scrawny set o.
Illus, an thot you WIZ one OF 'em-you i
ok awful hungryi" For her precoci0us-
,ss | was prone to offer her my Pioneer, &
1t rejecting that wished to peruse the con- i
uued Immigration theme, l closed the {
Father abruptly, feeling grateful, |
at although poor in flesh as well as in L
lrse. was no printer. )
Every body knows Capt Joe Dalferes and
c reputation of the st. Mary is already es- a
blished, but 4 word of communication even
ON such an obscure source as this may not
out of place.. My sense of security, COM o
ned with comfort, as regards the mode OF
ayeling has of late Years predominated i'll
yor of steamboat transportation, and my
perience in this matter enables me to pro-
ounce the St. Mary tirst-elass, home-like 1
and her officers ct. ais, from the
urtesus commander down to the .' sinner"
e not only proficient, but perfect in their !.
rious callings.
But must close, as the mail is about
arting. Yours, etc, LEO, Ii. y
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