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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-02-28
Proceedings of the Bayou Bridge


DoSALDsoNvILLE, Feb. q, 1880.
Present Messrs. r. I. Hanson, j. Fer
rier, Fred. Dnffel, David Israel, A. Ross,
F. Vicknair.
Absent Mcssrs. Allen Thomas and JOS.
Thompson.
On motion, duly seconded, Mr.. r. T.
Hanson was elected President and F.
Vicknair, Secretary.
The object of the meeting was explained
by the President, and Mr.. F. Dufel Of
fered the following resolution, which was
adopted:
Resolued, That committee of four be
appointed by the President to commune
cate with bridge factors and ascertain
the probable cost of building q bridge
across Bayou Lafourche, and to report to
this body at an early day.
On motion:
Resolued, That copy Of the proceed
ings be furnished the Dol,aldsonyil1e
CHIEF for publication.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
r. T. HANSON,
A true copy: President.
+. V1CKNA1R, Secretary.
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DoNALDsoNVILLE, La,
Saturday, February %, 1880.
LOCAL JOTTINGs.
Chew jackson 8 Best Sweet Navy Tobacco

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic cures dyspep-
STA.
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Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic cures chills and
fever.
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List Of Letters
Remaining in the Donaldsonville Post
Office February %. 1890.

Bloom, Miss Violet Hanks, James l.
Bartles, Joseph H Lonely, cornerstone
Butler, Zeke Smith, Mrs William
Cole: Green sandford, Mrs Milly
Dominique, Mrs Williams, Albert
Davis, w Williams, Harrison
Dalferes, Ernest Warner, w Node
IF not called for in four weeks will he sent
to the Dead Letter Office.
w. G.. WILKINSON, p. M.
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TRAVELLERS GUIDE.
New Orleans 4 Texas Railroad,
TIMETABLE.

Morgan's fer, y-boas leaves head of st. Ann
street, New Orleans, daily, ut 4. n,
connecting with the passenger train ct
Algiers. Train arrives at Donaldsonvi,le
st u n. Returning, leaves Donaldson
willie at l2:3e, arriving at New Orleans
1T 4:J0 r. N.
Dolly freight train each way, Sundays ex-
cepted.
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teR q week in your own town. Terms and Is outfit
pOVfree. Address II. HALLEr 4 Co, Augusta, Maine
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Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic cures swan
fever.
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A spacious Mule Pen

has been provided in connection with the
stables, afording unequaled facilities to dro-
vers and traders for the accommodation of
their stock at bedrock rates.
TRY US. Satisfaction must and shall be
given to patrons. Respectfully,
aug3 SCHONBERG.
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Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic prevents mala-
u:
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-01-28
Boston Commercial Review.

EGGs-Recelps Of fresh eggs increasing and 2ac IL
an outside price for large lots The sales Of Northern
been at 6t22c and Western at lsflOc u dozen LINED
are duh at 2@ltc u dozen.
POTATOES,-There has been n steady demand for no.
taoes with sales OF choice 536l and
northern mostly at SOC u bushe Eastern Prolhcs
mand SSGa5c and other kinds t5GjOc u bushel.
CHEESE-There has been good trade and an advance
OF another " " established The sales OF choice
tory have been at l34c and lc be obtained for
best lots Very little stock on the market under l2 n N.
BEASs-There has been fair demand for choice north
ern pea beans at ss@l9O and western Mt sTi6ls IS u
hnshel. Choice handpicked mediums readily comm and
yl55G60, and choice screened $l50 IS u bushel Vel
and improved at s2s u hushe Red kidneys have been In
limited demand at sl75@l IS " bushel.
FLOuRThe -four trade Ia very dull and prices have
decided downward tendency. The syndicate Of fifteen
men, with their millions OF capital will nnd II difficult
control prices although tile time being checked
both the home and the eNpo dem and Sales could only
forced at concession OF S75c n barrel wequote prnI
wheat patents at si.jQ9 and winter wheat patents
sI2t6ts.75 n barrel Winter wheat st. Louis and Illinois
at 81 5OI2b " barrel. The trade only purchasing IL
small lots a. wanted, In anticipation Of lower prices
BUrTER.-The demand has not come up to expectation
holders willing 10 make any concession. In few in
stances aone late-nade lots have been forced of de
cline of about lie u H. but the bulk OF the sales has beer
Al previous prices sales Of northern latemade dairy lot
have been at 20 4c " 10, with some fancy lots m
higher Some fine fall ots have been offered the weel
~ 30G3lc but only 2sc being bid they Withdrawn
Western atemAde Ia giving better sasacion than north
packed Receipts have increased and with slow trad
the tendency Ia In favor of buyers,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-01-28

NORTH FAysToN.-Deacon Leonard Harrington
and wife were very pleasantly surprised on the
evening Of January 21st by quite number OF
their relatives and friends, who without any warn
ing whatever took possession OF their domicie and
had things their own way. They having laid in
large supplies for the commssary department they
served out rations with unsparing hand until all
were fain to cry enough" After a pleasant
social visit the company separated, leaving about
ten dollars with their host and hostess to remind
them that this was the thirtieth anniversary OF
their marriage. The 22d of January the many
friends of Mr.. and Mrs d. s. Stoddard, to the
number of one hundred, invaded their domicile
during their absence, taking possession by force
or rather without force, and then sending mes
sage recalling them home while they watched and
waited to enjoy their astonishment to find their
home not only beseiged but surrendered to the
invaders. But they accepted the situation grace
fully, when they understood it, and all went
Emery as a marriage bell" About hai-past
eight the company were called to order by George
O. Boyce and after singing poem was read by
Miss Lucy l.. Boyce, entitled :" A seven years
courtship and how it ended" which the bride
and groom OF twenty years thought referred to
them. G. o, Boyce with a few brief remarks pre-
scented the table of gifts, as tokens of the love
and good will of their numerous friends, and Mr..
Stoddard responded in an appropriate manner.
After these brief exercises, the social element
again prevailed, and popcorn and apples were
distributed among the happy company.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-01-28

CBELsEA.-As ex-Lieutenant- Governor Martin
was coming from the post-olice he slipped on the
ice and fell, fracturing his wrist. At the last re-
port he was doing well. .. Deacon Josiah Doug
lass, an aged and respected citizen, has had
paraytic shock. The Methodist sociable at the
village was held Wednesday evening at Jabez
Corwin's on the east hil and the west hill So
ciable at George Barnes ...W While sharpening
sled stake, Scott George cut off two fingers OF his
left hand. Mr.. Asa Robbins fell from the high
beams in his barn and injured his spine, causing
paralysis of his limbs His recovery is doubtful.
....At the annual meeting of the stockholders OF
the First National Bank of Chelsea, Elihu Hyde
was reelected president and John b Bacon vice
president, the other directors being Aaron Davis
and Foster Grow Of Chelsea and Aaron n King
Of Tunbrdge, all reelected. John C. Clark was
again chosen cashier
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-01-28

RlcHMoSD.-No school Friday on account OF
dedication. Miss Jennie Irish, teacher in the pri-
mary department, went skating about two weeks
ago. Gastro-bilious fever, followed by typhoid
fever are the results. Miss Hattie Williams OF
huntington, who has been attending school in
the upper department. takes Miss Irishs place.
Several OF the young people and few OF the
older ones went to Jericho Thursday evening to
the oyster supper for the benefit Of Rev. A. d.
Hazen. An attempt was made to cut the sheds
at the old round church into sections and move
them over the river to the new church. Tuesday
was the day, and the ice not being very good the
first section stands on the left bank of the Wi
uooski with one side tipped into the water The
others will not be moved till winter. e. j. ii.
Burleigh. formerly of Waterbury, has bought out
the firm OF Place & Young, hardware dealers, and
has become established here in that business.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-01-28
Ghanrerp Wnfres.
sTATE OF VERMONT,
Is CHANcKRY.
SEPTEMBER Tenn, A. ID. l5is.)
Sarah AeLean Va. Rodaey A. Gum and

Is CHANcERT.
SEPTEMBER Tenn, A. ID. 1878
Sarah Mclean Va. Rodney A. Gum and
Lyman o. Gum.
Wher.as AZ the present term Of the Court Of Chancery,
held at Montpelier within and for the County Of Washing
ton the SECOND Tuesday q September A. D. 1872 sarah
fered to sa court her Hi Of complaint Tor the foreclosure
Of mortgage. setting forth. in substance that Lyman O.
DAY OF November A. d. 1855 duly executed the oratriI
then the wife Of John W Mclean, since deceased and
deed the following described land in Cabot Washington
County Vermont viz Being irty,eight acres and four
farm. manning the farm now owned and occupied by
Horace Carpenter AMI being e same and all me sni mat
Carpenter the 30h day Of November l6'" For other
description OF said land begin at stake and stones standing
one-thrd of rod west Of large hemock tree standing
about two rods east Of the dam that flows the Carpenter
thirds rods to land owned by oon Kmba thence north,
forty degrees east hundred and forty and onehaf
fifty degrees east forty rod thence south twenty Ave de-
10 secure the payment Of I'VE notes OF that date for the sam
Gum payable three o. aid nse. to Margaret Mclean OF
Apr l. 1870 1872 and s1l aud two Of said notes TO
ally two OF which notes are unpaid. that John Mclean
deceased and the oarx the OF said mortgage and
Gum conveyed said premises Rodney A. Gum and said
Rodney assumed the payment of said notes. and pray
ing for q decree Of foreclosure.
And II being made to appear 70 said court that the said
Lyman resides without this state, where the process
OF THIS court cannot be served uon him IL ordered by the
court that the said Lyman o Gum be notified and sum
show any he have why the prayer thereof be not
granted the next term Of said Court Of Chancery TO be
ton, the second Tuesday OF March A. D. lssO,
o'clock NJ by the Of The substance OF said
wachman state Joqr9sl weekly newspsPeT published S
of which publications be at least twenty days previous to
said second Tuesday of March A. p ssO which shall be
Given under nv hand at Montpelier. in said County OF
Washington this 18th dsy q IF February p $50
II. W. HE,ros, Solicitor or Oratrix, 1925
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-01-28

HARpwIcK.- David Huntley, Henry Clement
and Charles Ward are intending to go to Pough-
keepsie n. Y, soon, to take n course Of instruc.
ton at Eastman's Business College. Success to
them. E. NJ. Smith has recently obtained
pension on account Of the death of son in the
military service during the rebellion. 1t is re-
ported that the first payment amounted to over
100, which is a real bonanza for Mr.. Smith,
age and circumstances considered. The re-
turns of the clerk for the village school district
show five births and five deaths for 1S70.....A
party Of men from this place examined the new
proposed route for q road from the Woodbury.
granite quarry to Mackville, and ascertained the
distance to this place from the quarries to be
about four and three-fourths miles, and the grade
OF the new section to be eminently feasible. The
distance to the quarry ria Woodbury. Center and
the route now used is about seven and a half
miles. Was 1t an eopement? On Friday even
ing last a young man named White, stranger.
chopping wood in this vicinity, hired team Of
Benjamin Smith and started ostensibly for New
port, accompanied by the wife OF Joy Allen, re-
siding about two and half miles south of this
place. Allen, suspicious that all was not right,
came to this place and ascertained that the
birds had flown. Taking Sheriff Woodbury.
he went in pursuit, and finally oveihauled the
fugitves near Coventry Falls. The woman re-
turned to her family, whether wiser or happier
we cannot say.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-01-28

MARsHFIELD.-The many friends of Mr.. and
Mrs. S. II. Carleton met at their house last Sat
urday afternoon intending to surprise them, but
they found them ready to receive them, Mrs
Carleton being dressed in the same dress, collar
and cuffs that she wore when she was married
they continued to arrive until after dark to the
number of seventy five or eighty, A bountiful
supper was served, and prayer offered by Rev. G.
f. Forbes, after which Rev p. II. Pitkin in be-
half OF those present presented numerous and
valuable gifts At seasonable hour the COM
pany broke up, and all departed wishing their en-
tertainers the happiness they so richly deserve
Although there were plenty OF men and
horses on the pond Saturday, there was very little
trotting, but we have the promise OF something
better next week. The Universaist society hold
IN oyster supper and circle at the vestry Thurs
day evening The drama Down by the Sea- ="
is to be presented Admission to vestry, ten cents
supper tickets, fifty cents couple
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-01-28

NoRTuFIELD.-A committee Of "ways and
means was appointed at special meeting OF
the shareholders OF the Mortified Library Asso-
citation, held at the library room on the evening
OF January 18th, OF the five citizens composing
this committee, two were not present, Frank
Pumley and ]. IL. circuit. 1t Il earnestly hoped
this committee will not fail to attend to the duties
Of their appointment, and report we-digested
plan for adoption or discussion at an adjourned
meeting to be holden at the same place on the
evening of June 3ist Saturday, at seven o'clock
Let there be large attendance--such an one as
shall indicate u realizing sense OF the Importance
of the subject TO be considered, that of public
reading room. Unlawful vending and impru-
dent use OF spirits have recently brought sew
eral OF our citizens into trouble. About two
weeks ago three young bloods who tarry In
the vicinity of East Roxbury came to town,
and before going home imbibed more OF the
tangle foo" than they could carry home,
The Immediate consequence was, they were
found spilled out, and picked up by good Sa-
aud thus saved from becoming badly frost-bitten,
~ II was u severely cold night; and snowy bed
with only starry canopy Tor &C lyeTing, WIS not
a safe situation for nights rest. The next day
Aaron Smith was arraigned before Justice Averill
for beug mixed up with this affair lie
pleaded guilty and was fined $40 and costs,
amounting to SIG 60, More recently Isaac kathan
was taken into custody by Deputy Sheriff Howe,
for acting and talking in II manner unbecoming
a peaceful citizen TO which charge he also
pleaded guilty aud was fined 5000, and paid
$1,000 in ine and costs To the state treasurer for
his little spree Il is understood that George
NJ Fisk Is to open his new hotel about the LIST OF
February. A. j. Robbins Is to be the landlord
Our community has been unusually free
from the inroads OF death this winter. The pale
horse rider has made us but few visits for some
time. It is supposed he has about an average
amount OF visiting IN do In a season, 50 that what
has been an exception with us may have been a
heavy affection " some other community
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-01-28
Weskk Markefs.
Live Stock Market.

The following h teegraphic report OF the live stock
market at Cambridge and Brighton for the week ending
Tuesday, January "a, 1885,
Cattle. SHEEP. Hog, Calves
A market ihis week se29 1882 l?.2@ 50
:. last week........ 2st9 $50 l2G2 ~
one year ago.. 1850 50s5 $50 20
PRlCEs-Entra fat and heavy premium oxen ssDetT Is
INST quality, f6O0625; second quality s50O6l5O third
quality NDtiI5 per 100 ms total weight hide taow
and dressed beef few choice single pairs, s75Of775.
Bulls etc, NN@i25 Working oxen, slooel60 pair,
according 70 the value as beef steers, si5all2 Mich
ont calves a. may be agreed farrow and ordinary Goa
si2ocegse o three s2ooCass sSeeg' sISSs;
extra, 5hGee b-or s2.5OG600 head. Spring lambs,
5fE6Ac ~ sheared sheep, 06Oc Sab. Fat hogs, 5h0c
" ~ Veal calves, 41k1,Ac " pound. Brighton hides,
Thlow 59fbc ~ ib country. ik9iSc. Pelta with wool
on sl5od22o each; country lots, sI5O0t2i25.
fully 100 OF cattle in excess
OF last weeks supply The movement aeadier for
northern cattle that dressed about $40 Ms Some 200 head
q the western supply for shipment to England A..
n Monroe sold twenty steers, average 1919 lbs, at
S59o ewt 1--we Hathaway Jackson sold SIXTY cattle
gross weight ~ ITO rs, at $50 n cwt ve s. R0sser
n. dressed weight The highest price paid for northern
oxen was nc n ~ The call fair for sheep and full
prices were obtained for the beat hocks. and
medium grade n0cks were 20 of. The weather
favorable for healthy demand for meats In the city, l. -
Sargent said lO sheep, average rs Ms 5c E. Kmball
sold ninety sheep and lambs. average bs at Sc; D. A.
DeWolf sold sixty two lambs average 81 Ms at 6c J.
baldwin sod fofty-six old sheep, 10 bs at SIC ii
n. Mixed lots of poultry sold at loc " pound.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-01-28

CABOT. REV b. S. Adams, OF the Congrega-
tiona church, has not been able to occupy his
pulpit for three Sabbaths. lie has not been af-
nicted exactly as job was, but with quincy sores.
His pulpit was supplied last Sunday by Rev. c. S.
Smith OF Montpelier. .. The temperature made
change Of forty degrees from cold to warm from
Thursday morning the 22d to Friday morning the
2Sd. The greatest difficulty we could see with
the leap year ride last week was for the ladies to
take care of the teams they hired, at two O'Clock
in the morning with mercury at zero. The fol-
lowing officers have been elected and installed by
Green Mountain Lodge, No. IS Free and Accepted
Masons for the year 1880 Master, George Z,
Forbes; senior warden, Asa b. Dutton junior
warden, N, b. Rogers; treasurer A. T. Durant;
secretary, Hiram Wells; senior deacon, John
Camel; junior deacon, C. o, Eastman; stewards,
George Gould and Martin Bemis; chaplain, c. II.
French tyler,T. II. Lance. Postmaster Sprague,
DR.. Wallace and Dr. Wiswell and wife, are among
the excursionists to Washington. They intend to
visit Richmond before they return. The Dan
vile cornet band, nineteen pieces. favored our
people with very fine concert at village ball last
Saturday evening. The music was from various
popular composers, consisting OF quicksteps,
polkas, Marches etc, as well AS several pieces OF
old sacred music all Of which was well rem
dered and received with applause by the audience.
This is a young band, having had an experience of
only about year. For their practice they play
very smoothly and in good time, and we hope at
some future time they will visit our village again,
at which time we have no doubt they will be
greeted with large audience,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-01-28
Wew publications.
SUCCESS Of the SCTibner Magazines

The success of the SCRIBSER MAGAZINES during
the present season is without precedent in the
history OF periodicals. The February numbers
are unusually bright and interesting. ST. NIcHo-
LAS contains two child-songs with musc) con-
trbutsd by TENSysoN The contents Of
THE MIDWINTER SCRIBNER,
of which 1875 900 copies have already been printed
are of widely popular character Here begins
the splendid series OF illustrated historical papers
by EUGENE SCHUYLER, on
PETER THE GREAT,
with frontispiece portrait of Peter Also new
novel by Mrs BURNETT, author Of "That Lass O.
Lowries." The first fully illustrated and author
lied account Of Edison's Electric Light, a paper
full OF novelty, freshness and interest uniquely
illustrated), BIcYLISG BY BICyCLER, The
Political Outlook" a non-partsan article OF great
Importance, Present Phases Of Sunday
Work." by Rev. EDWARD EGGLEsroS, a BIZ
ographical sketch of John Bright, short story
by BoYEsEs, Success with Small Fruits, +"
g Farm Fences" I" Notes of a Walker" with
other contributions, making out number which
has not dull page between its covers.
Price, 81 90 year; 80 cents number
SCRIBNER & co, New York
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-01-28

EAST RoxBURy. The oath instant being the
twenty-ffth marriage anniversary of Mr.. and
Mrs. Aaron Webster their friends thought that
they would celebrate it by surprising them. Early
in the evening there were nearly one hundred
gathered at their house, some from Brookfield
and Others from Randolph, Braintree, Mortified
and Fayston. A song was sung, after which
prayer was offered by Mr.. Boyce of Fayston, then
II. P. Abbott presented them many articles of
silver to the value Of forty dollars, which were
thankfully acknowledged by them. poem was
read by Mrs Mansfield of Roxbury. Their daugh-
ter, who is teacher in the graded school at West
Randolph, gave her father and mother some kind
words of cheer in the form of poem All Joined
in singing " Old Hundred" after which cake and
fruit were served in abundance, all seeming to
have pleasant time.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-01-28

WATERBuRr.-Mr Dwight, a long resident in
Turkey, and by his position having opportunities
to acquaint himself with Turkish manners, Gus
toms and character, and as well the various ma
tionalities represented in the population of that
strangely famous country, has given our people
three lectures or dscOurses on matters of interest
relating to the various religions, languages and
customs, private, social and public, in fact, very
many things which Americans would naturally
wish to know of a people so different from them
selves. The speaker has evidently been a critical
observer and student of the distinguishing traits
of Turkish life. The influence of the harem in
forming national character was prominent fea-
ture OF these discourses or conversations, as per
haps more properly they may be called, for Mr.
Dwight speaks in quite familiar style without
Evolutionary display.