The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1879-10-11
First Ward Notes.
Brudder Bonesl Reciprocates Clio Clio
Rooms Gteeting4Poiitical Matters
False Fever Reports-Phrenoibgy,
Weather and Crops.

Weather and Crops.
ASCENSION, Get. 6, 1879.
EDITOR CHIEF:
| Your correspondent was Indeed elate,
to notice in the recent issue of the CH1E
the initial letter Of his new c0nffe,e an,
in order to be reciprocal to his salritatio1
Brudder Bones would say that lie extend
to him the same fraternal courtesy b,
saying that he is his most humble con
tumbler." Brudder Bones also sincerel,
INDUCES in the hope that this famou
epistolary "Koon" will continue unin
terruptedly to favor with contribution
the columns of your reputable and high
~ appreciated journal with his illustriou
pen.
The political horizon evidences of lats
an emblazolred aspect, the many candi
dates for the different offices announcing
their aspirations generally to the voters
of this and other localities, and Judging
from present indications q lively and
vigorous campaign will soon be inaugu
rated. The Democratic primary election
held some time since in the first ward
which resulted in the election Of DIR. Ed.
ward Duffel and III. E. Duffel, was con-
Quoted, as usual, in a highly compliment.
tary manner, and a better selection OF
delegates, it is considered, could not be
desired. A meeting of the first ward Re
publican Club was held not long since
at the Adlard Landry school-house,
largely attended by the voters of the
ward. The object of the meeting was
tho revocation of the proceedings trans
acted at the meeting a few days pre-
vionsly held, which resulted to the dis
satisfaction Of the majority, and to har-
monte the feelings Of the then existing
dissenting elements, q compromise was
effected by the election of the following
delegation: VIM. Diggs, S. H. Mullen,
Louis Butler and Arthur Joseph.
A large Republican mass-meeting was
also held in the adjoining parish of Iber-
vile, at the Brazil Baptist Church, at
which addresses were delivered by Hons.
J. A. Stevenson, I. T. Allan, J. S. David
son and other prominent Republican
orators. The Excelsior Brass Band was
in attendance at both of the above meet
ings and added greatly to the enthusiasm
of the assemblies. Prominent among the
political features in the community is
the contest for the Shrievialty, the most
lucrative parochial office under the new
Constitution, between p. a. Jones, pres
ent incumbent, and Tailor Louis Lefort
They are both popular colorcd men gen
orally, but so far as can he learned the
former has the ascendency. Apparently
there now prevails good feeling and har-
mony among the Democratic and Re-
publican parties in this vicinity, and
there are certain matters quite indicative
that the not remote future will present
some interesting aud important develop
ments. Figuratively and nautically
speaking the candidates will be ere long
like ships destitute Of rudders. So mote
it be-
Rumors We're extensively circulated to
the effect that yellow fever prevailed in
several localities in our sister parish of
lberville, but fortunately they proved
to be canards. Why inaugurate such
sensational reports. This community
has no cause to be alarmed in this re-
spect, as we are enjoying the blessings
Of good health, and as much can be said
Of the whole parish generally.
A general fight occurred few days
since among several colored men, who
experienced the unpleasantness of being
with few "extra heads"
Origin, gambling and alcoholism A sus-
pension OF this reprehcnsible conduct is
mperatively demanded
We have been favored recently with 2
visit by DIR. J. II. George, the phrcnolo-
,ist, and our distinguished friend, Hon.
John A. Cheevers, the former gentleman
delivering privatepl,renological lecture
It the residence of Your correspondent,
Who had the honor and pleasure of en-
them. The professor cortem-
'lates visiting this community again
unday evening, the 18th inst, and will
oliver gratuitous lecture at Domi-
iques Hall, extending facilities to those
Tho may be DESTROYS of obtaining fair
nd liberal conception of the science. 1t
} hoped that a large audience will be in
tendance to greet the Doctor and listen
D the lecture.
We have had little rain, but not
nough to injure the cane, which prom
es to yield affluently. Many planters
re i'll readiness to begin sugar rolling g,
nring the present month, and it is hoped t
lat nothing will to Illustrate their hopes,
the present crop is largely depended {
pom for our future prosperity May ,
rovidence favor us with propitious .
Gather, as this is greatly needed to save
lie present crop. More anon.
Truly yours,
BRUDDER BONES.