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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1878-04-20
Election Proclamation.
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Donaldsonville, La, april 20, 1873. {
WHEREAS, See. of the Charter of Dom
w JACKSONVILLE fixes the first SATURDAY. of
May for the ANNUAL election of aldermen and
officers;
Now, theseEaEe /, Frederick DuffeI. Mayor
OF the Town of DoRaldsanvile, by virtue of
the authority in Gae vested by law do hereby
issue this my proelaaAatioa giving notice to
the citizens of said Corporation, qualified
70 vote hy the laws of this State and of the
limited States, and of Sec. 5 of the said
Charter, that an election will be held on
Saturday, the &th day of May, 1878,
from o'clock A. H., until 6 e.elock p. M.
at the following election precincts in each
ward of said town, viz:
AT the Courthouse in the first ward; ut
the lower end of the Market House in the
second ward at the old store of b. Eemanu
Esq, on Mississippi street, in the third
ward for Mayor, six Aldermen ttwo to be-
chosen from among the residents of each of
said wardsl. one Treasurer, one Secretary,
one Constable, one Collector and one As
SCISSOR OF taxes; the Aldermen allotted to
each ward to be elected only by wards, the
other officers by general ticket
Given under my signature and official se,ia
of office at the Town OF DoaaldsoaviIle this
beth day of April, in tire year of our Lord
One Thousand Eight Hundred aud Seventy
Eight. FREDERICK DUFFEL,.
L. 81 Mayor OF. D0naldsonville.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1878-04-20

By an unaccountable oversight we
omitted to chronicle an attempt by
some unknown party, two or three
weeks ago, to burn Mr.. Jos. Gondran's
storeroom, situated on Mississippi
street, opposite Rybiski's drug store.
During the night the incendiary bored
an anger hole through the weather.
boarding on the front of the building
and poured quantity of coal Oil
into the aperture. A lighted match
was then dropped upon the oil and a
blaze instantaneously kindled. For
tunately, gentleman who happened
to be up waiting for steamboat
passed the building moment later,
and observing the glare of light in
side, raised an cutlery which brought
neighbors to the spot. With d little
sharp work the fire was extinguished
before causing damage of any conse-
quence. Not the slightest suspicion
as to the identity of the scamp who
started the blaze is entertained. Had
it not been for the lucky discovery of
the fire before it gained much head
way, a conflagration of more than or
binary dimensions would. doubtless |
have resulted, as the block in which |
the storeroom stands is composed en-
tirely of wooden buildings, in close
proximity to each other.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1878-04-20

The arrival of barge of ice from
the Northern lakes and it's transmits
sion in carts to the spacious ice house
opposite the market, causes consider
able hustle in the upper portion of
town. Mr.. Victor Goua is storing
nearly 200 tons of this natural ice for
the seasons trade, and will endeavor
to give general satisfaction in his line
of business. This promises to be a
good year for the ice trade; long
heated term is indicated by the for
ward Spring, and the natural ice crop
of the past Winter was comparatively
small.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1878-04-20

A change is about to be made in
the uniform of Phoenix Fire Compa-
ny: the white shirt will be discarded
and replaced by shirt of red flannel,
trimmed with black, having a silver
phoenix on each cuff and a figure /,
also of silver, on the shield covering
the breast. This is sensible step on
the part of Phoenix, as the red shirt
is much more serviceable than the
white, while little or nothing will be
lost in point of appearance. 1t is pro-
posed to have the new toys ready for
service at the approaching annual pa
rade.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1878-04-20

The weather is warm for the season.
Needed rain has fallen recently and o
little more would not hurt. Reports
from the cane fields are not as en-
couraging as could be desired. Plant
cane generally shows a poor stand.
Stubble is much better, but there is
no doubt that, under favorable con-
ditions from now until the grinding
season, the crop will be far from a
full one.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1878-04-20

PARISH CoURT.-SessiOns of Parish
Court were held on Monday and
Thursday of the present week for the
convenience of litigants in civil mat
ters, the criminal docket being clear.
On Monday Mr.. Pugh took a judg-
ment by default in the case of Louis
Butler Us. Pierre Landry, defendant
having failed to answer within the
legal delay.
On Thursday the same attorney
called up the case of Bernard Lemann
as. Joseph B. Sandlin, previously
assigned for that day, and final
Judgment was rendered against de-
PENDANT for the sum of $273 "a, with
legal interest from Feb. 4, 1873, I'M
til full payment and all costs of suit.
Court adjourned until Tuesday
next the 23rd inst.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1878-04-20

Cool LAGER.-Mr. Gustave Israel,
manager of "The Place " saloon, has
increased the attractions of that favo-
rite resort by providing refreshing
summer drink in the shape of lager
beer on ice. Kegs of this popular
liquid are kept constantly in a refrig-
orator, and from them the cooling
beverage is drawn for the refresh
ment of thirsty customers. "There's
nothing like it, is the verdict of those
who have sampled it.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1878-04-20

At half past ten o'clock this morn
ing the long illness of Mrs. DIR. Beau
vile Claverie terminated in death.
Deceased was a member of the Duff
fel family-a daughter of DR.. E. DUFF
fel, ST., We believe. Her given name
was Mary Alice, and she had attained
the age of IS years. The untimely
death of this lady is matter for deep
regret among her kindred aud friends,
with whom general sympathy will be
felt.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1878-04-20

DR.. j. G. Legare is comfortably es-
tablished in his neat little Office next
door to Mr.. Bells drug store, where
he may be found daily from II o'clock
A. M, to ! P. NJ, and the remainder
of the time at his residence on the
Souvenir plantation, a mile or two
above town. We congratulate the
community and the Doctor upon his
determination to resume the regular
practice of his profession.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1878-04-20
Succession Sale.
No. 151.

No. 161.
State of Louisiana, Succession
Parish Court, of
Parish of Ascension. EDWIN L. sHANKs.
pY VIRTUE of and in obedience to an
ID order of sale To me directed by the
Hon. Parish Court in and for the parish of
Ascension, in the above entitled and num-
bered succession, bearing date of the 18th
day of April, 4. d. 1873, I will offer for sal,,
at public auction, on the premises. on
Saturday. the s7th day orApril. 1878.
at Ii o'clock A. H., the following described
property, tO-wit:
]. The entire contents of the Hampton
Store. situated on j. g. Cofield's Point Hon.
mas plantation, about four miles below the
town of DOnaldsonville. consisting of Is
large stock of dry goods, groceries, hard
ware, etc., us per inventory on file in my of.
flee.
?. The Hampton Store building aud Inn
proyements.
g. One new iron safe
Terms and Conditions--C Cash in United
States currency.
p. A. JONES, Sheriff,
Parish of Ascension, April 10, 1873.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1878-04-20

Mr., Matthias Rodrigue, resident of
Rrple Sacramento, this week recov-
cred 2 pare which be lost two years
and half ago. BY some means, the
animal crossed Rayon Lafourche and
has been wandering about. living a
fragrant life on this side of that stream
eyer since. Recently she gave birth
to Q colt, so that Mr.. Rodrigue not
only seaGres the principal of his miss
ing property, but also fair interest in
the shape of the baby horse. The
animals were taken up by Mr.. Mar
cisse Placensia, who was on the point
of advertising them in the CHIEF un-
der the estray law, when he accident
ally ascertained their owner, to whom
Ae promptly restored them,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1878-04-20

Nearly all the liquor dealers in
Donaldsonyille violated the Police
Jury's ordinance by selling liquor as
usual, last Sunday, and several staid
citizens who seldom indulge in the
rosy to an immoderate extent, got
more than half seas over out of pure
defiance. There is a general dispo-
sition among town merchants and cof-
fee-house keepers to resist the action
of the Police Jury, and under the
present defective State law from
which the Jury derives its authority
to regulate the liquor traffic within
the limits of the municipality, We be-
lieve the liquor men will, come out
victorious. The issue will be made
when Parish Attorney is appointed
and institutes proceedings to compel
compliance with the Sunday liquor
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1878-04-20

Our estimahle young friend j.
Emile Leblanc, Esq, has left his
position as clerk on the steamer
Ouachita Belle, for a time at least,
and is sojOurning at his home in this
town, considering the feasibility of
establishing himself in business here
in a modest mercantile way. Emile's
relatives and friends have felt anxious
on his account, fearing that the ex-
posure entailed by his employment
would superinduce some bronchial or
pulmonary affection, to which he is
apparently prone and it has been at
the earnest and repeated solicitation
of his father that he has about con-
cluded to abandon the river, though
with great reluctance. Should he fail,
however, to make satisfactory ar
engagements for entering into business
here, Emile will jump aboard the new
John w. Cannon when she passes
down-wlIich will probably be next
week or the week after-and take his
place as second clerk of that magnifi-
cent steamer.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1878-04-20

A very desirable town lot is offered
for sale on favorable terms by Mr.. NJ.
Feely. The lot is situated on her
vile street, between Railroad Ave-
nue. and Houmas street, in the BUSH
mes centre of the town, and offers an
advantageous investment for small
amount of capital, either to q specu-
lator or one who desires to build.
For particulars apply to or address
Mr.. Feely, in Donaldsonville.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1878-04-20

Mr.. Solomon Barmon of the seventh
ward having rendered his resignation
as member of the Board of School
Directors for this parish, JOS. Con-
zales, Esq, also of the seventh ward,
has been appointed to fill the vacancy.
Mr.. Gonzales is gentleman Of pub
lie spirit and excellent capacity, and
should become a useful School Diree-
tor.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1878-04-20

Frederick Dalcom, a young colored
man, was jailed Wednesday on a COM
mitment from Justice Cole of the
sixth ward, charged with shooting at
one Henry Smith on the 9Th inst.
Bail was fixed by the Justice at $3.50,
but on application of accused's attor-
ney to Parish Judge Maher, the latter
reduced the amount to $50 and bond
was furnished. Dalcom will appear
on the first Monday of May for ex-
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1878-04-20

! Planters or others in need of brick
are referred to the advertisement of
N. d. Harvey, proprietor of the
Planters Brick Mandatory, parish
of jefferson. Mr.. Harvey manufac-
lures all kinds of building brick and
tiles, and delivers the same at any
point on the lower river coast or
Bayou Lafourche in barges construc-
ted for the purpose. He passed
through here, Wednesday in charge
of boat loaded with brick, part of
which goes to Mr.. Octave Ayrand's
place and the remainder to Mr.. Sam
Jemison's, two miles this side of
Thibodaux.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1878-04-20

We regret to record the demise OF
Mr.. Leoni Dominique, who died at
Dominique's Landing, in the first
ward of this parish, on the 18th inst.
He had been In poor health for sew
eral years, but it was only within a
short time that his disease assumed a
dangerous form, refusing to yield to
the medical skill of bis brother, DR..
Jno. Dominique, assisted by other
practitioners. Deceased was buried
in the Catholic cemetery at this place,
on Thursday, and was followed to
the tomb by numerous concourse of
friends and relatives.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1878-04-20

Mr.. Joseph Hughes, the gentle
manly and efficient mail agent on the
daily train, has placed as under re-
newed obligations by appreciated
favors. Joe is model officer and an
estimable young man in every re-
spect. Strictly temperate in habits,
prompt and polite in the performance
of official duties, and ever ready to
do kindness when il lies in his
power, it is not strange that he should
be universal favorite with all who
know him.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1878-04-20

The charter of the. Protestant Gem
etry Association of this parish is pub
lished officially in to-day's CHIEF.
This is body organized as chari-
table association with a special view
to the proper care and management
of the square known as the Protest.
ant burying ground, on st. Patrick
street near the railroad.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1878-04-20

II pleases US to learn that Mr.. John
Il. Ilsley, Jr., and, family have con-
cluded to settle here and renew for
mer associations with their many
friends in this town and parish. Mr..
tlsley is negotiating for the purchase
of a fine piece of ground just below
the railroad on the right bank of
Bayou Lafourche, where he proposes
to build a fine and spacious residence.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1878-04-20
TOrfures that Need not be En-.
6mred

People suffer great deal of pain unneces-
sarily. Among fortunes that need not be en-
dured are those inflicted by the rIleuma.
tism and govt, since the aerid element
in the blood which produces them
by contact with the sensitive covering of the
muscles and joints may be eliminated by
the use of that matchless depurent, Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters, before the infiamma-
tory symptoms are developed to any great
extent. When it is considered what exeru-
eiating tertures rheumatism inflicts, and
what tendency it has, when fully devel-
oped, to attack the heart, the advisability of
an early use of such reliable antidote be-
comes at once apparent. The rheumatic
virus is expelled from the blood by increased
action of the kidneys-whieh act as strain
by the Bitters. and the suf-
ferer will find, if he uses this suprelne de-
fensive ageEt. that he will be protected
against return of the agonizing complaint.
Dyspepsia, fever and sguc, liver and bowel
complaints and other maI.dies, are also
cured by this admirable remedy.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1878-04-20

A report prevailed here yesterday,
which we have been unable to trace
to any positive source, that colored
man and woman, while in state of
intoxication, fell from the levee into
the river in front of the Bujol place,
first ward, on Wednesday, and were
drowned. It is probable that the ru-
NOR ia incorrect.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1878-04-20

Phoenix Fire and Ascension Hook
and Ladder Companies have appoint
ed committees to confer relative to
the feasibility of giving grand fire.
mems ball shortly after the annual
parade. A meeting of these commit
tees will be held at Mr.. Joseph Fer
rier's residence, Monday evening.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1878-04-20

Several friends in a position to
form a reliable opinion have re-
quested us to announce that O good
tailor could find ample employment
in his line of business by locating in
DOnaldsonville.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1878-04-20

Four colored prisoners sentenced to
the penitentiary for crimes committed
in Terrebonne parish, passed through
here Wednesday night, en- route to
Baton Rouge. Three of tile malefac.
tors were men, the fourth q woman.
They were in charge of two Sheriff's
deputies.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1878-04-20

We invite especial attention to a
new feature of the CHIEF-the Dom
aldsonSille Business Directory on first
page. We desire to enlarge this de-
partment until every tradesman, pro-
fessional man and merchant in town
is represented therein. On this sub
ject, more anon.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1878-04-20

Mr.. Henry Mccall the younger, of
this parish, has heen appointed by
Gov. Nichols a member of the Board
of Levee Commissioners for the third
levee district of the State. Mr.. Mccall
qualified by taking the oath of Office
on Thursday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1878-04-20

The dewberry season is at hand
and our streets are daily haunted by
sable peddlers of these luscious ber-
ries, which grow in boundless pro-
fusion in the surrounding fields and
woods. The blackberry is later
fruit, ripening about the time the
dewberry crop gives out.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1878-04-20
DONALDsONVILLE. La.
LOCAL JOTTINGS.

The editor returns his sincere thanks
to Phoenix Fire Company for the
compliment conveyed in his election
as an honorary member of that ster-
ling organization.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1878-04-20
PLANTERS
BRICK MANDATORY

Parish of jefferson, Right Bank.
Address orders to Box l27, Mechanics and
Dealers Exchange, New Orleans, LIS.
This yard manufactures all kinds of coun-
try building brick made in the State. The
delivery OF brick to planters u speciality
in barges constructed expressly for the
purpose. Sugar kettle and boiler tiles
N. ID. HARVEY, Proprietor.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1878-04-20

WANTED Thousands suffering from
Rheumatism, GOut or Neuralgia. to send for
circular containing certificates of cures.
Address, N JENKINS. & co.
Proprietors of Jenkins Rhumatism, Gout
and Neuralgia " Annihilator," n. O. La
N. JESKIss-Have used FIVE bottles of the
AHnihilator. Am cured of Rheumatism,
U. ID. TERREBONNE,
II Cont Street, New Orleans
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1878-04-20

Hon. Joseph Fl. Aeklen, our en-
ergetic member of Congress, has con-
siderately sent Us, on various occa-
sions, interesting public documents.
We return thanks.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1878-04-20

Donaldsonyille has two of the best
colored bands in the State-the Cries.
cent and the st. Joseph. Both these
organizations we're out serenading
their friends last week and included
the editor of the CHIEF among the
category. Many thanksi
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1878-04-20

We accompanied a jolly party to
Grand Bayou on fishing expedition
again this week, and although there
was no accommodating native at
hand to upset his pirogue and duck
himself for our edification, we all had
as much fun as our hearts could desire.
The fish bit well and goodly num-
Der of the funny creatures were yanked
from their element to gladden. the
interior departments of the ravenous
excursionists. The breakfast and din
ner partaken of in the old saw mill
were fit spreads for royalty, and it
would be impossible to discuss them
with greater relish than our party did.
MIR. August Schwartz repeated his
former kindnesses, by caring for our
teams and permitting us to use his
little hatboat, and it was at his cred
table suggestion that the party stop
ped at the house of poor widow, on
their way home, and left the rem
nants of their feast, in the shape of
bread, cake, canned meats, fish, ETC.,
enough to last herself and children
nearly week. Grand Bayou is
nice place to visit, especially when
the trip is made with such jovial par
ties as it has been our good fortune to
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1878-04-20

Rev. August King, pastor of the
colOred Baptist church in Smoke
Bend, died of consumption at his res
idence adjoining the church building,
during the night of the 18th inst.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1878-04-20
Municipal Candidate.

For Town Constable.
EDITOR CHIEF-Please announce the
Ia name of
j. j. SULLIVAN, JR..
as candidate for Town Constable Mt the
municipal election in May. He has bceR
twice elected to that position by the people
of Donaidsonville, and will be again sup.
ported by
MANY VOTERS.
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For Sale.

10y the undersigned, one town lot 60xl2Q,
1J<0n the west side of Iberville street, be-
tween Railroad Avenue and Houmas street.
Apply to or address NJ. FEEI.Y.
DonaldsonyilIe, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1878-04-20

BASE BALL.--The first game of the
championship series between the
Burnside and Grasshopper clubs was
played on the public square, in Dom
jacksonville, last Sunday afternoon,
and resulted in hard. won victory for
the Burnsides, the score showing 81
to 20 in their favor. Both mines were
short two or three of their regular
players, which detracted somewhat
from the play of each, but the contest
was pretty one and excellent work
was done on both sides. The Burn
side boys are deficient in batting, by
reason of want Of practice, but the
knack of hitting the ball will soon be
acquired again. The Grasshoppers
have nine that with practice will
be hard to beat, and the future
matches between them and the Burn
sides will attract renewed interest
among those who find entertainment
in playing or witnessing the national
game. Appended is the score of Sun
days match by innings:
Burnside. ] Z 3 3 O 2 O-2l
Grasshoppers 2 8 = 0 0 6 3 0 $50
There is no regular game on the
tapis for tomorrow, but if the wealth
or is fair scrub match " will be
played between picked mines.
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Notary Public.
STATE OF LOUISIANA, }
Fourth Judicial District, )
Parish of st, Charles, }

faFisn OF St. CharicS.
I, Ferdinand b. Earhart, District Attor-
ney of the Fourth Judicial District of the
State of Louisiana, within the limits of
which District the domicile of the corpora
ton mentioned in the foregoing aud
annexed net of incorporation is fixed, name
ly, the parish of Ascension, do hereby GER
tify that have examined the said act of
incorporation, as to its legality, aud am of
the opinion that the purposes aud objects Of
said corporation, as specified in said act are
legal, and that none of the provisions there
in contained are contrary to law.
Thus done and certified at the Court
House, parish of st. Charles, Fourth Judi
cial District aforesaid, on this 18th day of
April, A. d. One Thousand Eight Hundred
and Seventy Eight. F. B. EARHART.
Dist. Atty. 4th Jud. Dist. La,
Recorded in Book of Miscellaneous Aets
No I, page Dol ct seq, this tho 18th day of
April, 1873. w. w. BUFORD
Isl Recorder.
hereby certify that the foregoing is a
true and correct copy of the original on file
and of record in my Office
Parish of Ascension. this 18th day of
April, 1873. W. w. BUFoRD
IL. 81 Recorder.