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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1878-08-24
AFTER THE STORM.

From the character of the discus
sion on the question Of an early con-
stitutional convention, as maintained |
by the newspapers favoring that |
scheme, we were led to believe that
large faction of the delegates compos-
ing the Baton Rouge convention
wonld come prepared to ride their
hobby rough shod over all dissenters
and to demand a new constitution IN
stanter or a fight. Wherefore, we
were not a little surprised at the
unanimous acceptance of the concllia-
tory and harmless resolutions re-
ported by the committee on platform,
and by the information conveyed By
an Ascension delegate that there was
an utter absence of warm feeling or
antagonism among the members OF
the Baton Rouge gathering upon the
subject of a constitutional convention.
All favored changes in our organic
law-and on this proposition no diff
ference of opinion has been developed
| in the discussion of the question by
the State press-but the point OF dl-
vergenee was as to the time and man
ner of effecting the necessary altera-
4
MS they have been called, contended
that the proposed amendments to be
submitted to the people next election
would remedy the most glazing defects
in our constitution, and that agitation
of the convention project should be
deferred until later day, for various
and obvious reasons. The convention
organs, upon the Other hand, demanded
Immediate consideration of their
favorite scheme, and some of the
wilderand more impracticable actually
advocated the election in November
/ of delegates to II constitutional con-
vention without waiting for the essen
tial formality of an act of the General
Assembly providing for such an
election.
The clear headed managers OF the
Baton Rouge convention saw the folly
of making an element of dissension OF
an issue which may be characterized
as semi sentimental hence they de-
vised tic sensible method of relega,
ting the question to the next General
4 Assembly where it properly belongs
recommending that body to call &
constitutional convention at the EARL
est practicable time, and deprecating
interference with the term of service
of the present State officers. Tht
great storm of buncombe having
: happily blown over, the convention
lions and anti-convention lambs ma.
now lie down together in peace ant
good will.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1878-08-24

Emile Honoro and Washington
Tinsley, influential colored citizens
of Pointe Coupee parish and here
tofore shining lights in the Republic
can camp, have published card
seveiing their connection with the
party and advising the colored
voters to act independently. Mr..
Honore was candidate for Secretary
of State on the Packard ticket in 1876.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1878-08-24

Mr.. +. K. King, an Abbeville
lawyer, announces himself as an inde-
pendent candidate for State Senator
from the district composed of St.
Mary. Vermilion, Lafayette and
Caleasicu' parishes. He declines to
submit his name TO the Democratic
nominating convention, for the alleged
reason that the delegation from his
parish is pledged to carry out bar
gain entered into by the Representa-
tives of Vermilion and Calcasieu in
the late General Assembly, whereby
Vermilion was to support the Calea-
sieu candidate in consideration of the
Representative from the latter parish
fayoring its addition to the Senatorial
district composed as above stated.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1878-08-24

The Rapides Gazette has been re-
vived under the control of Mr. Frank
Connelley, formerly Of the St. Landry
Enterprise. Finding the name Of
Mad. Wells old organ unpopular, the
publisher has given it the peculiar
title of TIE tic People. The paper
Processes to support The National
movement aud denounces the Demo-
cracy as bittelly as The Washington
Enterprise used to denounce Republi-
canisrn.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1878-08-24
Humber OF all kinds constantly
on Hand or Sawed to Order.
Centenary College

Will resume the exercises on the first
Yondrg il. October. with competent corps of
professors. All branches of preparatory and
commercial schools and first class colleges,
successfully taught. Tuition to preparatory
school SIS, and in college classes sos per
session of forty weeks. .Boartling in Stew
ards Hall, $40 per month, and in private
families at correspondingly low rates. For
particulars and catalogue, address
G. G. ANDREWS, Pres't.
aug3-2m Jackson, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1878-08-24
Notice to Tax Payers.

tax payers of this parish that | have
this day lodged the revised assessment roll
for the year 1878, with the Recorder, where
it shall remain until September l, inclusive,
for examination and correction.
Parish of Ascension, August |, 1873.
FELIX BRAUD, Assessor.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1878-08-24

We have heard of no fever on the
coast between here and New Orleans
in fact the suburbs Of the city itself
are comparatively free from the
disease.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-10

per cent; tobacco, increased product $50 O0o, 900
pounds, or 95 per cent; hay, increase 50 per
cent. Not only are the crops better now than
then, but the country is decidedly richer In
cattle, horses, etc. The increase In acres cul-
tivated Is 100000, or 40 per cent; In mules
and horses $780, 900, or 40 per cent, cattle 30
per cent, sheep Is per cent, hogs 80 per cent.
From an agricultural standpoint, therefore,
we ought to be prosperous. How are our
manufacturing Industries faring
Taking the fifty eight principle articles
THAT this country is engaged In manufactur-
ing, 1t is found that our exports of all but
eight of these articles during the past twelve
months largely exceed those of any past
year The increase In the exports Of cotton
and wooden goods machinery, refined sugars,
drugs and medicines, and agricultural nipple
ments is particularly large, running in some
cases as high as 100 per cent.
Notwithstanding, therefore, the immense
number of persons out of employment in this
country, we appear to be raising larger crops
and manufacturing more goods than during
the most prosperous years OF this Republic
The present "hard times" are indeed difficult
to explain or account for.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-10

The French elections to test the validity OF
the returns In certain doubtful districts made
last October, when the De Broglie admins
tration manipulated things, have resulted in
almost every instance in favor of the Repub-
licans. In the forty-two districts In which
elections were held some two weeks ago the
Republicans were successful In all but four,
and at last Sundays supplemental elections
six Republicans and two Conservatives were
returned.
The Republicans have succeeded in main
tanning their large majority in the Chamber
of Deputies, and the results indicate the
growing strength of Republicanism in
Franco
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-10

herent In all communities, Of protecting our
selves against the deliberate schemes OF
aliens to create disturbance and riot in our
midst, and provoke bloodshed and misery
among all classes of our people. We warn
these people In advance that II they come
here for any such purpose they must take the
consequences, and these will rest upon their
own heads. They have perfect right to
come here and discuss the issues of the day,
and make as many campaign speeches as
they choose. and no one will interfere with
them so long as they do so in a fair, manly
and proper spirit. But this is different
thing from the malignant crusade of hate
that is threatened, and by which it is pro-
posed to convulse the South, but which, it is
hoped, will be averted.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-10

Advices from Constantinople indicate the
imminence Of serious internal dissensions
among the Mussulmans themselves. The
present Sultan, Abdul Hamid, who succeeded
to the throne August 81 1876, on the deposit
ton Of his brother Murad, appears to have
given great dissatisfaction to the majority OF
his subjects, and, In consequence, the Murad
party has again grown to formidable pro-
portions. Last year conspiracy to
place him on the throne was discov-
cred, and some fifty or more OF the
conspirators ham-strung. Murad, who
succeeded Abdul Aziz, was deposed because of
his drunkenness and incompetency, and has
since been confined, part of the time, it is
said, in mad house, and though he has at
length been released he is still closely
watched. The Opportunity is a fine one for
some military hero. like Osman for instance,
with "list Of lawless resolutes," to set up a
new establishment by wrestling from the de-
generate house OF Othman the sovereignty of
Turkey. In case Of the death or deposition
Of Abdul Hamid the throne would pass in
regular succession to his younger brother,
Mohammed- Reschid- Erendi.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-10

Dispatches from the cities adjacent to the
Canadian borders convey the intelligence that
"Col Mulligan" is engaged in recognizing
his famous guard for descent upon the hen
roosts OF the Dominion in case of war be-
tween Russia and England. The gallant
colonel says that his force numbers already
O hundred thousand men, thoroughly dis
ciplined and eager for the fray. Describing
their ancient armament of brass band and
whisky bottles, they have been provided with
Remington rifles. The government should
certainly take precautions to prevent the
crossing of such force across the border
into country with which we are at peace,
and If it does not do so it may become in
yolved In another Alabama affair, even OF a
more serious nature, in which the paying OF
an indemnity would change sides.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-10
OUR RAILROADS.

The recent decision of the Supreme Court
declaring valid the loan of State bonds to the
New Orleans Pacific, promises to have great
and beneficial influence upon New Orleans
The credit secured the New Orleans Pacific
will insure the certain and speedy completion
of that line to Shreveport, and the certainty
of that completion is positive guarantee
that the Morgan line will be also speedily
completed.
We are thus sure of two great rail lines to
Texas. The New Orleans Pacific will con-
meet at Shreveport with a network of rail
roads reaching every portion of the rich
populous and growing regions of Eastern
Northern and Northwestern Texas, and South
western and central Arkansas; it will give
also easy access to the Indian Territory
western Louisiana.
On the other hand, the completion of the
Morgan line to Houston will connect us with
the railroads traversing Central and Northern
Texas, while it will give us continuous line
to San Antonio This accomplished, the con-
struction of q road from San Antonio to some
port in Mexico or the Pacific coast seems to
us only question of few years time.
The most casual glance at the map will
show the intelligent reader that these lines
will give New Orleans command of trade
for which she will have no real formidable
rival, and which Is sufficient of itself to build
up great city. This, indeed, seems to us
the true field for New Orleans enterprise
We are nearer the vast and opulent regions
we have sketched by hundreds of miles than
any other large city, and there is no nearer
point at which any formidable rival can
spring up.
1t requires no spirit Of prophecy, there,
fore. to foretell that the completion of the two
great enterprises referred to will speedily re-
store the former glory and prosperity of our
city, and make it again one of the most
thriving and important in the Union.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-10
TO SUMMER TOURISTS.

The great Jackson Route offers the greatest
inducements to Eastern and European trav-
elers this season. 1t should be known to all
that this line has been immensely improved
during the past year. 1t has, in fact, been al
most entirely rebuilt. 1t now has fine steel
rail track laid upon new ties and an excellent
road-bed. This enables it to make as fast
time as any line to New York with entire
safety and without the appearance of rapid
running, it's connections from Cincinnati and
Chicago being among the finest roads in the
world. Attention is especially called to the fact
that the Jackson Route runs two daily trains
to New York and all the principal Eastern and
Northern cities. The train leaving at p. M.
one hour later than any other line makes ex-
actly the same time to New York as its
quickest rival; and the a. m. train makes
one and half hour quicker time to New
York than any other train from New Orleans.
There are no through cars to NeD York by any
line The Jackson Route has but one change
of cars, which is made in Union depot, Gin
cinnati, at s a. m.
Passengers direct to New York by the Jack
son Route pass through the splendid scenery
and cool air Of the Allegheny Mountains Those
going by Chicago pass by daylight in full
view of Niagara Falls, and also have but one
change of cars from New Orleans to New
York
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-10

That 1870 was a much more prosperous
year than 1873 there can be no doubt The
whole country was then enjoying prosperity
high wages were everywhere paid, everybody
was working, money was plentiful and good
times general. But if the wealth and product
iyeness of the country then and to-day be COM
pared the result is more than astonishing.
The Department Of Agriculture has lately
published statistics of last years crop.
This compares with that OF 1870 as follows:
Increase in the production of wheat 125,ooo, 600
bushels, or SO per cent; corn, 256, 100000 BUSH
els. or "a Der cent; barley, rye and oats, 65
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-10

The Republicans have, apparently, entered
the political field earlier than the Democrats
Mt least they have announced their pro-
gramme for the coming campaign earlier,
their hopes, fears and anticpations Their
programme, as mapped out by them, is to
make vigorous fight for the control of the
House of Representatives., and to pay little
attention to the contests for State officials
Legislatures and United States Senators in
the various States. To this end they will
vigorously contest several congressional dis
tricts in the South with men and money.
They seem to think their prospects of Sc
curing the House fair; but even II they fail In
this, even If the House falls into the hands of
the Democrats, they will not have lost all
they are aiming for
It is melancholy fact that both parties
anticipate contested Presidential election
In 1885, The Republicans feel confident that
q contest viii oocur, tffd i is their great de
sire to fix up Congress 50 that they can use it.
They will in that event conduct the coming
campaign to this end. In the event that the
next House of Representatives has to elect
the President, which is not at all improbable
1t has occurred before each State has but
one vote. New York and Indiana which went
Democratic in 1876, would, under this
rule, vote Republican, as majority OF
the representatives from these States are
Republicans. The Republicans now control
the delegations of eighteen States. They
need carry only one other State, California,
to create tie in the House, and want only
one additional State, Connecticut, Florida or
u 49,
in the House. Thus, therefore even il they
lose the control Of the House of Representa-
tives, the Republicans hope to succeed in fix
ing that body 50 as to count the presidential
vote In their favor In 1880.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-10
SMALLPOX AND CONTAGIOUS COMPLAINTS

THE LUZENBURG. the only inflrmary- for
such. is on Eysian Fields street, Third Dis
buildings are many and spacious. constructed
In conformity with the most rigorous hygiene.
The nurses are disciplined. No private accom-
modations can present equal advantages.
Terms-Frivate wards s.. and wards 50 per
day.
the City Workhouse. Good people are request
ed to inform them, as many creatures perish
for want of care. food and medicine.
an13 2dn1mt
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-10
WHITE AND COLORED
SUMMER TIES,

All widths, soc per dozen.
Same goods nicer quality. all widths, 75c. 81
and 81 80 per dozen.
White. embroidered ends. full dress Ties. $50
and 40c each.
Black wide ends. and Fancy Silk Ties, 25c
each.
The new Arlington" tFine) Silk Scarfs. 4Oc
each.
New patterns of Silk Wndsors SOC each.
Summer Flat Scarfs. great variety, Csc EACH
Elegant and expensive silks in the new Bal
lard' and the stylish Intrepid" both styles
now the rage in New York.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-10
NEW ORLEANS, MAY 10. 1873.

The House Committee on Education and
Labor has framed bill for the abatement of
Chinese cheap labor. 1t provides that no ship
master shall bring at any one trip more than
fifteen Chinese passengers, male and female,
to the United States, and that any violation
of the provision shall constitute INSIDE
meanor punishable by law.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-10
THE NEW
} SUMMER STOCK
AT
B. T. WASHES

All styles of LINEN COLLARS from 81 so per
dozen upwards.
New shapes REVERSIBLE CUFFS from Csc
per pair upwards, to the very finest All
Linen at IS. Sc and 81 per dozen.
ALL LINEN SHIRTS, $50 per dozen,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-10
A GOOD INVESTMENT
Large and Small Capitalists.
STATE CONSOLS STATE C0NSOLS !
STATE CONSOLs.

THE CONSOLIDATED BONDS OF THE
STATE OF LOUISIANA bear interest at the
rate of per cent on their par value. At present
market rates they pay the holder over 9 per
cent. AS evidence of the safety OF investments
In these securities, and of the entire ability Of
the State to meet the interest on its consols.
we append the following carefully prepared
CONDENSED STATEMENT OF STATE FL
NANCES. as shown by the books of the
Treasurer. May 9. 1878.
January balance in treasury, per
annual report. .........-.-.....--.. $416,B75 81
May 2-Gross amount of collections
to date ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS s05 1882 AZ
s1222 1853 O3
Less payments to Mayo ..-........... $3.50 1922 43
Balance May Observation-Disclosures. s471 435 60
Handed in by tax collectors to May g 275, 659 Is
Approximate balance May g., STAT .o94 rs
To be modified by entries for payments since
the second.
COLLECTIONS FOR FOUR MONTHS.
To May g. 1873. $8O5 3s2 40
To May 9, 1878 275 $50 Is
INTEREST TAX FUND.
Amount collected to May q 1878. s177 45s 40
Collected since, estimated ..-.--.--. 1854 %
Total 1851 1888 AZ
Showing that during four months of the pres
ent year there has been collected, almost wholly
from the city, for the interest tax the cum of
1851 1873 AZ. The amount of State consols funded
up to January !, 1873 was about s11 $50 900, the
semi-annual July interest. upon which will
amount to about 1894 800 OF this amount there
remains to be turned in from collections already
made In the country. and to be collected In the
city and country during May and June. only
$143 ,666.
The fact that the late decision of the Supreme
Court will prevent the funding of any of the So
| cd ri In md hn fuYt hnr
fact that q large amount OF the outstanding
fundable bonds and warrants may safely be said
to have been lost, (sinee otherwise they would
long since have been presented for funding),
makes 1t almost certain that the issue Of CON
solidated bonds will never exceed s11 800 600
Upon this sum the State will have no difficulty
in paying the per cent interest as 1t falls due
M. +. BONIS & A. IGNORE,
my10 No. Caller Court.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-07-17
CANCELLATION OF BOND.
By the Governor:
WThL. A. STRONG.
SecretarV of state.

STATE on LoUIBfAN ].
Executive Departments
Whereas, Julius Fulda, Of the city Of News
leans has applied to me for tue cancellation
u bond, furnished and subscribed By him. ii
said Julius Fulda, as principal. ON the tweIh
day of May, 1866. for the sum of five hundrs
dollars, with M. Schuler IA surety and condt
toned for the faithful performance Of the duties
Of said Julius Fulda. as State Assessor for the
city and parish OF Orleans,
Therefore. l. FRANCIS 4. NICHOLS, Gov
ernor Of the State of Louisiana, do hereby
issue this. my proclamation. giving public
notice to all persons therein interested. TO show
cause, In writing. at the Office Of the Secre-
tary Of State in the city Of New Orleans, within
ninety days from and after the last publication
hereof, why said bond and the mortgage re-
sulting therefrom should not be Cancelled and
annulled, and the above-named security dis
charged from any further liability In the
promises.
Given under my signature and the seal OF the
State of Louisiana. at the city Of New Orleans,
on the twenty fifth day of June In the year OF our
Lord. one thousand eight hundred and seventy.
eight. -w-.-
By the Governor:
WILL. A. STRONG,
Secretary of State. je26 30t
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-07-17
CANCELLATION OF BOND.
STATE OF LOUISIANA, l
E,vnpI1tlva DenprtmAuf.


Whereas, GEORGE II. BRAUGHN. Of the city
of New Orleans. has applied to me for the can"
collation. of bis official bond drawn and sub
scribed by him on the twenty ninth day OF
June, 1876 az principal. for the sum OF $4,000.
with Andrew Hero, Jr.. and @ @. Haley. as sure
ties each for the sum of 5000. conditioned for
the faithful performance Of the duties Of said
George Fl. Braughn as Assistant Attorney Gem
eral OF the State of Louisiana.
Therefore. /. FRANCIS T. NICHOLS, Gov
ernor of the state Of Louisiana, do hereby give
public notice to all persons therein concerned
end interested to show cause. In writing at the
office Of the Secretary OF State, In the city OF
New Orleans, within ninety days from and after
the last publication hereof, why the afore de-
scribed bond and the NOR gage resulting there
from should not be cancelled and annu1led and
the above named securities should not bs dis
charged from any further responsibilities in
the premises.
Given under my signature and the zeal OF the
State of Louisiana at the city Of New Orleans,
this tenth day Of July. in the year OF our Lord
one thousand eight hundred and seventy-eights
FRANCIS T. NICHOLS.
By the Governor:
WILL. A. STRONG
Secretary OF state. jy11 BOT
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-07-17

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
State Of Louisiana. J
Whereas, JOHN W. CARNES, Of the parish OF
Red Rlver, has made application to me for the
cancellation of his official bond. furnished and
subscribed by him, as principal, on the efgh-
teenth day Of February. 1875. for the sum Of SIX
THOUSAND DOLLARS, with s. NJ. Morgan, J.
McFarland,Z T. Holly, Joel Brewer and John w.
Watts as securities, conditioned for the faithful
performance Of the duties Of said John W.
Carnes. as Sheriff of the said parish Of Bed
River.
Now, therefore, I, FRANCIS T. NICHOLS,
Governor Of the State Of Louisiana, do by these
presents issue my proclamation, notifying all
parties Interested to show cause, In writ
ing, at the office Of the Secretary of State in
the city of New Orleans. Within ninety days
after the last publication hereof. why said bond
and the mortgage resulting therefrom should
not be cancelled and annulled. and the above
named securities discharged from any further
obligations and liabilities In the premises.
Given under my signature and the seal OF the
State of Louisiana. at the city OF New Orleans
this fourth day of June. A. D. one thousand
eight hundred and seventy eight
FRANCIS T. NICHOLS.
By the Governor:
WILL A. STRONG,
Secretary of State. ie23 BOT