The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1879-11-29

and yet can be avoided If taken in time.
as to whether our present school system
lives or not, contending that if their
children have only passing knowledge
of the first rudiments of common school
branch. which, in many cases, can be Sc
cured at home, it is all that is required.
| This is where our schools receive the Sc
verest blow, and if parents and guardians
would only think Of what shonld be en-
| braced under the head of "house-
keeping" expressed in its fullest terms,
they will at once see their error, and
find q wide field FOR the exercising of an
enlightened education III its broadcast
meaning. Book-knowledge is not thrown
away, for intelligent persons will always
apply their knowledge to business and
domestic affairs, and naturally the work
to be accomplished comes much easier
and more pleasure is derived in the re-
suit.
Now, feel satisfied, Mr.. Editor that
you are in favor of ssjudicious system
Of public education," and know that
deeds, not measures, are wanted, as faith
without work is dead It is our duty to
build up, not tear down.
All these points Of rhine may be an
adynamjc attempt, yet all will admit
that the poor down-trodden school-mas-
tcrs are a nluchly abused set and are de-
serving far kinder treatment at the hands
Of the people and school directors, than
that which they have been compelled to
put up with during the past score OF
more of years. What have written on
this subject may he devoid of sound logic,
but as I've put the question in the plain
est terms practicable, refrain from go
what remains to be said, Mr.. Editor, 10
your accommodating self
An unexpected eoap detat in the office
of Sheriff of this parish, came to light on
Saturday, the 9Th inst; Victor Miles, the
former incumbent, resigning, and Mr.. A.
L. Bourgeois was appointed by the Gov
ernor i'll his stead, all this being neces-
STATED on account Of the withdrawal OF
the renowned Vic's bondsmen, while his
successor was indicted into office at the
personal solicitation Of the same gentle
men. Rather thar 60 into details in
reference to this sudden decapitation of
Miles, | shall give the communication it.
self Of the cx-Sheriff@s bondslnen, as adj
dressed by them to the Governor, re-
questing the change made. The public
will perceive that the ex-official las met
blame but himself. Here it is in nut
shell:
To His Excel'ency F. 7. Nichols, Gov
ernor Of Louisiana:
The undersigned, securities on he off
cial bon, Of Victor Miles, Sheriff of the
parish Of st. James, beg leave to submit
toyour consideration the following f,cts
The said Miles having proven to he
unable, unfaithfnl to his duties, and dis
honest i'll his transactions, we have obs
tanned and now tender his esignation as
Sheriff aforesaid and respectfully rcconl-
mend the appointment Of A. Livan Bour-
geois us his successor. Respectfully,
l.. GEASDEURY,
PIERRE SCHEpp.
St James, Nov. 6, 1879.
If it's tree-a-son that your soul stirring
qnillist b. 3. means, I'm compelled to in-
form the gentleman that I'm not that
kind Of Coon" | forgive him, as it
appears he is attacked by a worse "spcll'
than was some weeks since. He can
very plainly &C" what Pm driving at.
Never fear, Bones" for | don't propose
to pic" Nick unless its out "Of the
Woods"
Begging your pardon for infringing, to
such a length, upon your valuable col |
umns with such a thrcadhare subject as
the essential part of my present cores
pondcnce, and hoping that you will, with
your customary urbanity, grant my ciiu-
sions an appearance in the approaching
issue of the CHIEF, remain, with prom
ises to write whenever / have the items
st hand, yours innocuously and infexi-
bly,, GIO GIO KOON.