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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-06-19
1onalosol,bille Gbiief.
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.

Twenty-second Judicial District.
Comprising the parishes OF Ascension and
St. james.
district Judge, .Jn0. A. Gheevers,
District Attorney, .-.....F. d. Earhart,
Postofce address, DoDaldsonville, La.
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CONCORDIA.

Vidalia Eagle: We were shown
yesterday by Sheriff Chase what is
purported to he a genuine cotton
wurm. 1t was found on the Forest
plantation, eight miles below Vidalia.
The body Of an unknown white
man was taken from the river at Bull
let's bayou last Sunday. As there
were no marks of violence upon his
body, it is thought to have been a
case Of accidental drowning. In his
pocket was fonnd ticket for deck
passage on the steamer Natchez to
New Orleans aud also the sum of
Sl3 IS. He is about six feet high
weighed us pounds; wore navy blue
sack coat, dark gray jean pants with
suspenders, and brown cashmere vest.
%. Edward Emory, a colored boy
about seventeen years of age, was
drowned last Sunday evening while
bathing in the river.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-06-19

trifiDg matter. Gardner struck Paul
with a stick, wherenpon Paul stabbed
Gardner in the abdomen, INJECTING a
serious and probably dangerous
wound.i
DESOTO.
Mansfield Democrat: Wash. Brown,
colored, who several days ago out
ragged little Negro girl about eight
years Of age, was arrested ny Con-
stable Williams and lodged il jniI----
Dy. Sheriff 3. r. Hogan Of Red River
parish captured Dave Biggum, col
ored, charged with assault and intent
to Kill. He was released, the witness
against him being sent to tile peniten-
tiary during his absence. :. Dave
Sanders, clerk in DR.. Gibbs Drug
Store, while sitting in conversation
with tho Dr., drew from his pockets
a pistol and shot himself through the
head. 1t is said that lie was hard
drinkrr and generally dissatisfied with
life, and thus ended it.
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Parish of Ascension.

Representatives Pierre Landry,
Dpty. CPk and Recorder, w. w. Buford,
Secretary and Treasurer K. 2. Landry
Assessor, .......F Felix Reynaul,
Es oDGcio Supervisor Of Registration.
Sheriff and fax Collector. Peter A. Jones,
thief Deputy Sheriff, -. David Israel,
Deputy Tag Collector, -. DE: Jones,
Jailor. W. j. Means,
Coroner, .....J.B b. Vandegrieff
Official journal, .Don'v vile CHIEF.
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CONCEALED WEAPoNs.-It appears
that a revolver, knife or razor has be-
come u part Of the wearing apparel Of
nearly every loafer, black or white,
of this parish. Half the bills found
by the Grand Jury at this te, m Of the
court were for crimes which arose
from this practice. Let these cow
ards, who go prepared to avenge their
private wrongs with deadly weapons,
he punished by the strong arm Of the
law, aud be made to understand, in
language that can not be misinter-
preted, that the law will lay heavy
hand on them and that they will not
be permitted to crafty their murder
GUS instincts any longer with impn
nifty. Public opinion is not yet suffi-
GENTLY aroused in this matter; too
mary acqnitta's have occurred when
the proof was clear ana the parties
should have been convicted.-Suyar.
BOUL.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-06-19
Loves TELEGRAPH.

If gentleman wants wife, he
wears ring ON the first finger of the
left hand if he is engaged, he wears
it on the second finger of the same
hand if married, on the third; and
on The fourth, if he never Intends to
marry.
When lady is not engaged she
wears ring on her first finger; if
engaged, Oh the second if married
on the third aud or the fourth, if she
intends to die Il maid.
When y gentleman presents a fan,
flower or trinket 10 lady, with his
left hand, this on his part is an over
ture of regard, should she receive it
with the left hand, it is considered as
an acceptance Of his esteem but if
with the right hand, it is a refusal of
the offer.-Erchange.
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TO MAKH MoMBY-

Such will please answer this advertise
ment by letter, enclosing stamp for reply,
stating what business they have been en-
gagged in. None but those who mean bust
ness need apply. Address
FINLEY, HARVEY 4 CO., Atlanta, Ga.
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Town Of Donaldsonville,

Mayor, David Israel,
Secretary. --.-...-..--..-G George Jacobs,
Assessor. .Aug. Bercegeay,
Collector, Jos. Thompson,
Treasurer, ........ Victor Maurin,
constable, Joseph A. Dutfcl,
Wharf Lessee, Felix LeBlanc,
Market Lessee. Raphael Mousse,
taiver Ferry Lessee, ..... "
official Journal Don'ville CHIEF.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN:
First Ward, I'D. Variant, Nathan Ross.
Second +" 49,. r. J. Green, 8. Schonberg.
Third &c &c. Feitcl, V. G. Cantrellc.
Regular meetings, at the Mayors office,
in tho Court House, first Tuesday Of each
mouth, Mt : o'clock p. NJ.
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JUSTICES OF THE PEACE
CONSTABLES ::

BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
Louis Lefort, acting President;
+. N. Pugh, Secretary;
Francis Vicknair, Treasurer;
Henry D. Minor, Augustus Knight,
u. ID. BlOuin. jaGob G. Warner,
DR.. d. Claveric, j. A. Gonzales.
.JURY COMMIssIoNERs-AllenT Thomas, N.
Bel, Austin Duncan, Henry &. Braud, L. E.
Bentley, Clerk Of Court, &c o0icio Secretary
Of tho Commission.
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EAST FELICIANA.

Clinton Waterman: The town cleo
ton, held June Z, resulted in the
unanimous reelection Of Mayor F. B.
Morris, with Messrs. H. 3. Vaughan,
T. j. Herman, C. Il: Collins, Albert
Mayer and T. H. Diamond as Alder
men. The proposition to refuse IL
censcs for the sale Of liquor was de-
feated by u vote Of 1872 to g. :. AT
the primary election held in this par
ish June S by virtue Of resolution
of the Democratic parish executive
committee, Mr.. Henry Skipwith, ST.,
received the Endorsement of the voters
as Congressional candidate by a
mjority of76 over Hon. John II. Stone.
The total vote cast was 712. Betsey
Farrar, colored girl at Woodyille,
poured coal oil from can on a hot
smoothing iron to clean off the rust
the oil ignited, the can burstcd and
Bctsey's no more.
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Arrears of Pay, Bounty &c

Federal Officers, Soldiers, and Sailors OF
the late war, o. their heirs, are in many
cases entitled to money from The Govern
nent which has been found to be due since
final payment. Write full history Of service.
and state amount of pay and bounty re-
ceived.
Certificates of Adjutant General U. s. A..
showing service and honorable discharge
therefrom, in place of discharges lost. Dr1,
cured for a small fee
Enclose stamp to Gilmore Il Co.
and full reply, with blanks, will be sent free
Pensions! Pensfons!,
All Federal Officers, Soldiers, and Sailor.
wounded, ruptured, or injured in the line OF
duty IN the late war, and disabled thereby
can obtain pension.
Widows and minor children of Officers
Soldiers and Sailors, who have died since
dlscharge, of disease contracted, or vonnda
and injuries received in the service ana in
the line OF duty, can procure pensions bv
addressing fillmore Il 10.
:, Increased rates for Pensioners obtained
bounty Land Warrants procured for ser..
vice IN wars prior to March 3. 1855. There
are no warrants granted for service in the
late rebellion. - - Tug
send stamp to GII4NlORE>AC c.
washington, ID. e., for full instrnc.
tons. .'e. W.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-06-19

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic cures swamp
ever.
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tHe week in your own town. Terms andS outfit
pOV free. Address H. HALLEr 4 Co, Augusta Maine
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Agents !!
BIG PAY. a AG r MSD.

getic canvasscrs to engage in a pleasant and
profitable business. Good men will find this
a rare chance
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POINTE COUPE.

New Road Record: Our Police Ju-
ry has passed a law making it mis-
demeanor to sell or give away liquor
on Sundays, and ordering all mer-
chants to close their stores on Sunday
at noon, under heavy penalties.
One day last week u colored man
named Grangnard, whilst on the bank
of False River, had his attention at
tracted to a floating log, probably
driven there by storm. On close
examination he found, il the hollow
Of this, handful Of coin, perfectly
black through exposure aud damp
ness. After rubbing the coin, it was
discovered that it was a lot Of old
French silver coin and several TWEEN
ty-dollar gold pieces, the total being
about $3.50. This money was evil
IDENTIFY hidden during the war, and
was either forgotten by the owner, or,
what is more probable, tie owner
must have died without revealing his
secret.
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EAST CARROLL.

Lake Providence Republican Du-
ring the violent storm Of wind aud
rain that hurtled across the Lake near
town on Saturday last, one Of Judge
Delony's little boys was in the small
boat that belongs to the family. The
storm strnck the frail craft and the
poor child jumped out of it and en-
deavored to swim ashore. His cries
brought his parents and one of the
neighbols to the scene. The wind
howled around and the rain pelted
pitilessly in the face of the struggling
little one. His father underworld to
get to him in the water, the neighbor
did his ntmostt to reacl, him, but before
help came the brave little fellows
strength gave out, and he went down
in the presence Of lis parents, thei,
frantic appeals for help ringing in his
ears. The child's body was recovered
Sunday afternoon, and the funeral
took place the same evening about
dark.
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IN the. presence OF lis parents, tlleii
frantic appeals for help ringing in his
ears. The child's body was recovered
Sunday afternoon, and the funeral
took place the same evening about
dark. 4."
EAST BATON ROUGE.
Baton Rouge 4dUocate: Three fam
lilies Of colored Kansas exn,lusters re-
turned Wednesday night On the
steamer Scudder. We had i. talk with
one Of the men and he says he is
thoroughly satisfied with his expe-
rience. He says he does not want a,y
more Kansas in his and will be CON
tented henceforth to live among bis
old friends where he can at least make
IA living for himself and family. He
also states there is a great deal of
suffering among the colored people
who left here and went to Kansas
and that great many Of those now
in Kansas would return if they had
the means to do SD. The returned
families are the most poverty stricken
looking set we have ever seen, and
we are satisfied from what we learned
from them their suffering must have
been intense. Capitolian Capt.
john McGiuth, chief census ennmer-
ator for this parish, is of the opinion
that the population Of this city will
foot up fully eight thousand souls
Wednesday evening one of the largest
funeral attendances that has been
seen in onr city for years, escorted
the remains of that excellent young
gentleman, the only son Of our be-
loved Senator, Or. Il. j. Darlington,
evidencing the high regard cutter
tanned by the community towards
himself and his family. All classes
of our citizens were present to honor
the memory of the young physician
who, at the breaking out Of the cpl
demic of 1873, left the Crosse Tete
country, where he had located. to
come to the aid of the suffering poor
Of his native city. We well rem Der
how faithfully he stood at his post at
the bedside "i the needy, often re-
manning near tl,em Through the night,
trndging thrrngh the mud and rain,
until he contracted the seed: Ct the |
fell disease. consumption. which s.:l- !
minated fatally on the date of his ia
terment. |
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American & Foreign Patents.
GILMORE, SMITH eco.

Patents procured in all countries. No
fees in advance. No charge for services un-
IN patent is granted. Preliminary examina-
tions free. Our valuable pamphlet sent free
upon receipt of stamp. Address,
GILMORE, SMITH & Co.,
Washington, D. C.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-05-07

The bill to legalize marriage with q
deceased wifes sister has been defeated in tn,
Canadian Senate.
The bill legalizing marriage with de-
ceased wifes sister, which passed the lower
branch Of the Canadian Dominion Legislature
several days ago. was defeated in the Senate.
The Canadian Minister of Agriculture
has been persuaded by large number of pork
packers at Montreal 10 rescind the absurd order,
recently issued, prohibiting the importation OF
hogs from the United States.
Panchot, the postman, won the six-day
pedestrian match at Buffalo, covering 40f
miles, and dropping bruised and exhausted at
the end of the race.
The Grand Lodge Royal Arcanum,
which had been in session at Detroit for several
days, concluded its business by the election of
A. 4. Reyes, of Ohio, as Regent, and w. o.
Robeson, of Massachusetts,, Secretary. The
next session will lie held at Cincinnati. Dele
gates were present from nearly every State in
the Union.
The old feud between the French and
Irish dock laborers at Quebec broke out again
the other day. in riot of some magnitude.
Revolvers were used freely, and six or seven
men were shot, two fatally. Many others on
both sides received painful wounds from bricks,
stones, spikes and shovels.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-05-07
The "COrrect Thing" for the Dining
Room.

From late papers that treat upon the
laws of the boudoir, the table, ETC., we
gather the following hints as to the
correct thing" nowadays.
The most expensive coffee sets have
each cup and saucer different in orna-
mentation. The same is true of fruit
sets also. Fish sets are decorated with
fishes game sets have birds, deer, etc. :,
each on its native heath, for the design
or ornament.
The time-honored caster in the center
of the table is decidedly old-fashioned !;
the mode now is one, two, three or four
small casters, according to the length of
the table. More stylish still are midi
vidual sets--silver peppers and salts in
quaint designs; solemn-looking owls,
with ruby eyes English pug dogs, and
even toads. Where these are used small
pitchers of Venetian glass hold vinegar,
and the mustard positive of which are
n set--are of artistic china, either match
ing the dinner service or of sufficient
beauty to stand alone.
Lunch cloths are colored. The hand
soonest are ecru or cream color, with
wide borders of red, dark blue, gold col
or or drab. Lunch napkins and tray
cloths to match.
Raw oysters are served in bowls cut
from solid ice, often III most artistic
shapes, the base resting in shallow dish
hidden by moss and flowers.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-05-07
RObbie'S Verse.

A young lady who resides in that part
of Pennsylvania which is called "the
Switzerland of America. has Sunday
school class Of rather bright boys, aver
aging between and years. Recently
she requested each pupil to come on the
following Sunday with some passages
of scripture hearing upon love. The
lads needed the request, yand, i'll turn,
recited their verses bearing upon the
popular topic, such as, "Love your
enemies Little children, love one
another, " etc. The teacher said to the
boy whose turn came last "Well, Rob-
bic, what is your verse;"
Raising himself up, he responded i:
" Song of Solomon, second chapter, fifth
verse: Stay me with fagons, comfort
me with apples for 1 am sick of love- +"
Now what could be done with that
style of boy ?-Harper's Magazine.
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up, and, after debate recommitted. Mr.
Vance then spoke upon the Kellogg matter.
The President nominated Edward l.. johnson, Of
Denver, To be United States District Attorney Tor
Colorado. In the House, Mr.. Ortiz was gwen
unanimous consent 10 make personal explanation
to-Inorrow IN regard 10 his connection with the
claims against Venezuela and the Congressional In
vestigation of the Forty-fourth Congress In
regard thereto. Bills were introduced
by Mr.. Ellis, 10 establish Government
postal telegraph service for the United States be-
ween Boston and Washington intermediate postof-
fees; by Mr.. King, resolution calling for informa-
ton In regard IL the expulsion of the Israeites who
were citizens of the United States from st. Peters
burg, Russia; by Mr.. Manning, a resolution declar-
ing that the secretary of the Interior had not trans
mitted certain information called for by the House rel
alive TO the Modoc, Pawnee, and other Indian tribes,
and directing him to do or state why he cannot !;
by Mr.. Doggett, to establish a uniform system OF
bankruptcy. The Republicans demanded the read
ing of each introduced, the impression be-
ing that their purpose was TO prevent an ant-third
term resolution being offered after the call Of States
should have been concluded. The bill introduced
10y Mr.. Doggett was long printed bill. IL was
moved that the House adjourn, inasmuch IA IL was
evident the whole day would be wasted. Agreed to-
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-05-07

The Democratic members of the SEN
ate have decided TO support the joint rule regu-
lating the counting of the electoral vote pro-
posed 10y the special committees. THIS pro-
yides that the concurrent action of both houses
will be necessary TO count or reject the vote Of
any State.
A conference OF anti-third- termers
from Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and New
York has been held i'm New York city to adopt
line of action for the future. A New York
dispatch says it was finally decided TO nominate
third candidate if Grant is placed in the field
at Chicago. The Independents claim large
following in the East.
A Republican Senatorial caucus has
decided TO second the Democrats in every effort
they may make to secure an early adjournment
and TO refrain from any political discussion.
The Wisconsin Greenbackers will have
State Convention on May 27
The following railroad companies will
carry passengers to and from Chicago during
the time of the Republican National Conven-
ton, the first week in June, for cents per mile
each way: The Chicago and Alton, the Chi
cago, Burlington and Quincy, the Chicago,
Milwaukee and st. Paul, the Chicago and North
western, the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific,
and Illinois Central, and the Wabash, st. Lovis
and Pacific.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-05-07
WASHINGTON NOTES.

Postmaster General Key is to he APP
pointed Judge of the United States District
Court for Tennessee.
ID. w. Middleton, Clerk of the SUI
preme Court of the United States, is dead. He
had been connected with that tribunal for over
City years.
James Fl. Mckinney has been pro-
NOTED to the vacancy caused by the death OF
Mr.. Middleton in the Office of the Clerk OF the
Supreme Court of the United States.
AT Cabinet meeting the threatened
invasion of the Ute Indian Reservation for
mining purposes was the subject of a somewhat
protractcd discussion. II was decided to send
Gen. Mckenzie and his forces into the reserva-
ton to prevent a collision between the whites
and Indians. sf
Maj. Gen. Heintzelman, who COM
manded division at Bull Run, died in Wash
ington one day last week.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-05-07
WOman's Tears.

Stop this scientific business where it
is, and don't let it go any further. 1t is
robbing life of all that is worth living
for. Only a short time ago one of these
scientific joskins analysed tear that
had trickled down upon the cheek of a
lady who wanted new dress, and he
found it to contain phosphate of lime,
chloride of sodium and water. Ever
since reading that analysis we have lost
faith in tears, and, no matter what a
person is believing about, we can only
look at the tears as they flow ever
beauty's cheek and think of the phos-
plate of lime, chloride of sodium and
water. The internal analysis has knocked
all the poetry out of tears for us, and
we feel as though We wanted our money
back. If the scientist will refund what
he has taken from us he can have his
old analysis. We would like TO throw
him in corner and Jump on him. He
has robbed us. Oh, give us back them
other days, when tears were tears and
not chloride of sodium and other nause-
ating drugs !-New York World.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-05-07

The House Committee on Postoffices
and Post-roads has agreed to report fsvorably
the bill providing for double postal-card
w. H. Doolittle, Assistant Commits
sioner Of Patents, has rendered his resignation,
10 take effect May 81.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-05-07
DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE.
East.

The greatest number of emigrants on
Aprl-about $4,000.
Eugene Fairfax Williamson, the per-
secutor of Dr. Dix, and who pleaded guilty to
the forgery of a check by which he swindled
New York jewolry firm, has been sentenced TO
three and half years in the State prison.
The temporary repairs of the Erie
canal are complete, and boats are moving
again.
Testimony before the Coroner's jury
in the cases of the victims of The Madison
Square Garden disaster shows that the wall
which fell was built in defiance of law, and
that the specifications were at first rejected by
the Superintendent of Buildings, but afterward
approved
The Pennsylvania Board of Pardons.
which met in hot haste, to consider the cases of
Kemble and the other convicted bribers, recon-
mended executive clemency, and the Governor
Immediately released them from Imprisonment.
A New York carpenter. who made u
large sum Of money by lucky deal in mining
stock, scattered 500 in nickels and pennies
along the streets, for the benefit of the news
boys and bootblacks, who followed Kim in
crowds.
Col. Thomas A. Scott has resigned
the Presidency of the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company, owing TO ill-health, and will not
trouble himself with business hereafter. He
has been connected with the road for over
thirty years. Mr.. George b. Roberts, first Vice
President, it il said, will be his successor.
Ex-Congressman William Writ War
rem, of Boston, is dead.
West.
DIR. j. I. Webb, of Minneapolis,
brother-in-law of President Hayes and Stanley
Matthews, is dead.
Telephone conversation has been sue
cessfully held recently over the Western Union
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-05-07
Evening PRAYERS.

AT Harvard, evening service has been
dispensed with, and it is difficult to geta
quorum of students present, owing to
the alleged prevalence of asthma and
other diseases. At the Worcester Free
Institute, on the other hand, "all stu
dents must attend evening prayers at five
minutes before 6. A careful record of
absence and hardness is kept, and all
students are expected to be punctual
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-05-07

April 1879, and the receipts from internalrevenue
were 49, 767 against g. s46 513 for the CORE
spending month of last year. This showes a net
increase for the month from these two sources.
compared with April, 1879, of SO, 527, 473, and
net increase for ten months closed May 1,
compared with the corresponding ten months of
1879, Of nearly $50, 100000. The receipts from
sources other than customs and internal revenue
do not vary much, and are not included in the
above figures