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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-06-12

lar custom and observance, the laborer
l!ays down his implements Of toll, the
planter and professional man abandon
their daily pursuits, and even the beasts
of burden are given a respite from their
labors. Why, then, should our mer-
chants deny to themselves and their en-
ployees the one day of rest and recrea-
ton ont of the seven which is, we may
say, demanded by the law of nature for
the preservation Of bodily health and the
cultivation of those social relations
virtues, prosperity and happiness of a
people -
We want no restriction placed upon
healthful and rational Sunday amuse-
nents; OH the contrary, they should be
encouraged and multiplied, and we de-
sire the merchant and clerk to have the
same opportunity to enjoy them that is
afforded to others. But we do want a
stop put to the crying evils of public
gambling and dram drinking on Sundays
that scandalize the good name of our
town and parish and afford pernicious
and corrupting example to the rising
generation. We doubt if there is another
town in the State where gambling is
carried on SO openly and to such an ex-
tent as in Donaldsonville, and we con-
tend that that supreme law, tho welfare
Of the people," demands an abrogation
of the practice. The existence of this
vice in our midst is wrong which the
CHIEF, in common with the public auth
critics, has too long condoned in the hope
that time and the force of popular senti-
ment would of themselves bring about a
reformation. Now that the question of
Sunday closing has been preached we
direct special attention to the good that
will ensue from the closing of liquor sa-
looms and gambling houses on a day when
a large majority of the people are idle
and more than usually liable to yield to
the temptations held out by such places.
Even should the enforcement of the
Police Jury's Sunday ordinance in Don
aldsonville be successfully opposed, we
shall hold it to be the duty of the Town
Council to employ its authority to sup
press the evils we have mentioned.
The discussion of the Sunday law shall
be continued in future issues of the
CHIEF. We conclude for the present by
calling attention to the admirable arti-
Gle on our first page entitled Sunday
Law in St. Landry" and also to the fol-
lowing significant extract from the latest
issue of the West Baton Rouge Saga,
Planter:
The Police Jury of the parish of Ascen-
sion has passed Sunday law somewhat
similar to ours. The ordinance will 60
into effect from and after the 18th inst
The Donaldsonville CHIEF approves Of
the law and promises it's heartiest sup
port unless it can be shown, by expert
ence, that it is detrimental to the inter
ests of the town and parish, in which
case it will urge its repeal. Don't be
alarmed, friend Bentley. After The law
has had a fair trial it never will be re-
pealed. This parish would not repeal its
Sunday law under any consideration
whatever, for the simple reason that nc
one wants it repealed, black or white. II
is permanent fixture now.
Unequaled cash bargains at Moyse's.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-06-12
S.eamboats-Regular Packets.

New Orleans and Bayou I.afourche.
Assumption, up Wednesday and Saturday
mornings down Thursday and Sunday
Belle, up Tuesday and Friday; down
Wednesday and Saturday.
New Orleans and Plaquemine.
Whisper, up Tuesday and Saturday down
Wednesday and Sunday.
New Orleans and Bayou Sara.
Vim. Faga,,, up Wednesday and Saturday
nights down Monday and Friday.
Edward y. Gay, up Monday and Friday
nights; down Wednesday and Sunday.
New Orleans and Viclksburx.
Robt r. Tee, up Tuesday night; down
Sunday night.
y. ~ White, up Thursday night down
Wednesday night.
Natche=. up Saturday night; down Thurs,
day evening.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-06-12

The CENsUs.-Judge p. Q. Maher r.
progressing rapidly with the work Of
ennmerating the population Of this ward
and IL the Enumerators in the other dis
tricts Of the parish are doing as well,
their labors will be easily concluded
within the thirty days prescribed by law.
Judge Maher informs us that he has
nearly completed the census OF Donald
sonyille, having enumerated over l9OO
souls. He anticipates that the popula-
tion will exceed 220O, small increase
over the enumeration made in 1873
which placed the population slightly IN
excess of 2lOO.
Mr.. A. T. Grigsby to-day received
notice of his appointment as Enumera-
Tor for the third district Of the parish, to
sncceed Mr.. G. H. Hill, resigned. Mt.
Gr;esby has taken the official oath and
will begin work at once.
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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-06-12
Arrival & Departure Of Mails

Mails arrive and depart daily Sundays ex-
cepted), as follows:
Nep Orleans aud DonnldsOnrille-Per New
Orleans and Texas railroad-Arrives at y
~, departs at 1890.
D0naldsonpille aud Bayou Sara-Pcr steam,
ers John W. Cannon and Edward y; Gay
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sat.
urday evenings.
DOnalis0npille and Ass,tnptiOa-Per stage
line to Napoleonville-Arri u \. n,
.departs Z. n.
All other routes discontinued Jan. ]. 1879
TO insure dispatch drop all letters in the
post-office by 1880 4. =.
w. G. WILKINSON, p. N.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-06-12

Heavy showers Of rain every day, have
been the order for the past week. Rice
farmers could stand this sort Of thing for
an indefinite "length of PERIOD but
sugar planters think it is growing monot-
OnOus.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-06-12

Most of our rice planters have pump
at work supplying their fields with water
from the river, the stream having fallen
to such an extent as to make the fumes
cut through the levees no longer avail
able.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-06-12

Don't fail to attend the concert to be
given at Domin ique's Hall, Sunday eve
ming, the Goth inst, BY Mrs. Ricor and
her pupils, for the purpose Of raising
funds to build chapel in the first ward.
Admission, SO cents.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-06-12

The minutes Of the Common Councils
session of the 4th instant, which were
crowded out of our last issue, appear in
this number of the CHIEF.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-06-12

The Police Jury has amended the Sun
day law so as to include ice-houses, ice
cream saloons and vendors, and coffee
stands among the establishments which
are not required to close on Sunday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-06-12

There will be an auction sale Of new
buggies and carriages in front Of the Lee
Hotel on Saturday, the 3rl Of July, af-
fording an nnequaled opportunity to
procure first-class vehicles at very low
prices.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-06-12

Grand re-opening at S. Moyse's estab-
lishment. Goods being sold at bedrock
bottom prices on account Of expected
removal. Read the new advertisement.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-06-12

Pleasure seekers should not omit to
attend the promenade concert to he given
at Phoenix Hall, next Sunday evening.
Music, dancing, refreshments, etc.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-06-12

Mr.. George A. Feig Of Port Barrow
invites the attention Of his friends and
the public to card in our advertising
columns.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-06-12

Parties pursuing trades, professions
and occupations subject to license tax
ure notified by the Sheriff that the tax is
exigible and they are expected to come
forward without delay aud take out their
licenses. See advertisements.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-06-12
D0NALDsONVILLE, LA,
Saturday, June IL, 1880
LOCAL JoTT1NGs.

Chew Jackson's Best Sweet Navy Tobacco.
Cincho-Ouiuine cures clills and fever.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-06-12
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
Pay your Licenses

SHERIFF's OFFICE,
Donaldsonville, La, June r. 1880.
4 LII PERSONS or associations in the
n parish of Ascension pursuing any trade,
profession, vocation, calling or business sub
ject to a license tax, are hereby notified that
State and Parish Licenses of 1880,
are now due and exigible, and the Sheriff is
prepared to collect the same. Said parties
arc therefore notified to come forward and
pay their licenses within TWENTY DAYS,
at my office, Court House, Donaldsonville,
in compliance with Act ll9 Of the General
Assembly of 1880.
JONES,
Sheriff and er cDicio Tax Collector, parish
of Ascension.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-06-12

Ex-Gov. Michael Hahn, Judge Of the
Twenty Sixth Judicial District, met
with cordial reception from the mem
bers of the bar and many other friends
upon the occasion Of his visit here on
tho 3rd inst, to fix the suit against Judge
Cheeyers for trial. The effects of the
physical prostration which followed his
recent accident-the fracture of his Grip
Piled leg-are still visible in Judge Hahn,
but he is gradually recovering his former
il ealth and strength.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-06-12
TRAVELLERS GUIDE.
New Orleans & Texas Railroad,
n 4 u

WV VANVssNJ - AV1AsS0 1UtSKAK Vss09
TIMETABLE.
Morgan's fer, y-boat leaves head Of st. Ann
street, New Orleans. daily, at \. NJ,
connecting with the passenger train at
Algiers. Train arrives at Donaldsonville
At 10 N. Returning, leaves Donaldson
Vile at 1890, arriving at New Orleans
at 4:3O Pm.
Daily freight train each way, Sundays *
cepted.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-06-12

ANNUAL ELECTION OF "THE Hooks :"
The meeting Of Ascension Hook and
Ladder Company No. l, at which officers
are chosen for the ensuing year, was
held at the Truck-House last Monday
evening and the following were the Off
GERS elected:
President-L. E. Bentley,
Vice Prcsldent-C. Kline,
Recording Secretary David Israel,
Financial Secretary-Jacob Blum.
Treasurer-Sylvan Tobias,
Forcman-R. J. Green,
First Observation-Disclosures Walker,
Second Assistant-Thos. Cook,
Warden-Jno. p. Forcha,
Marshal-Camille Mollere.
All officers save the Foreman, Sec
ond Assistant and Warden, were re-elec-
ted, and the choice was unanimous in all
cases excepting two. Our popular friend
Mr.. Green was transferred from Warden
to the important post Of Foreman by a
tlattering majority, and he has found a
worthy successor as Warden in the per
son Of Mr.. Forcha. Altogether the selec.
ton Of officers is an admirable one-it
being understood that, through motives
Of modesty, we except the presidency
Thirty-one members were in attendance,
attesting the lively interest they feel in
the welfare Of their excellent and useful
organization. Tie company has been in
existence six years, and never have its
membership o. morale been more salts
factory than at the present time. Like
wine, il seems % improve with age
May it 50 continue, time out Of mind.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-06-12

Ree,l,s Gilt Edge Tonic regulates tht
bowels.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-06-12

The resisters Of the Sunday law pro-
pose to enjoin the ordinance SO far as it
applies to the corporate limits Of Donald
sonville, counting upon . skilfnl inter
position Of the laws delays to stave off
the enforcement Of the measure for an
indefinite period. # the law gives a
Judge any discretion in the matter, it
seems to us that it might be properly
used il case like this to prevent the
employment Of the legal machinery for
such . purpose. There will probably be
an interesting game Of "diamond cnt
diamond" over this Sunday law.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-06-12

DANc1NG.-Mrs. Stewart Of New Or
leans, wishing to open class for instruc-
ton in dancing, can be seen 1t the Robt.
E. Lee Hotel. Persons DESTROYS of form
ing class will please call without delay
to make arrangements.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-06-12

Mr.. Harris Heath, manager Of Mr..
Ben Gibson's rice plantation opposite
Donaldsonville, sent to the CHIEF office
this week sample Of the splendid rice
growing on the place, and we must
confess to being surprised at the ad-
vanced state Of the grain and the prom
ise which it gives Of prolific yield.
We trust that this promise may be am
ply fulfilled, to the credit Of Mr.. Heath
as a cultivator and the profit Of bis cs-
timable employer.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-06-12

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic restores the
appetite.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-06-12

PROMENADE CoNcERT.-Sunday eve
ming, the goth inst, after the picnic Of
the Grasshopper Base Ball Club, . grand
promenade concert will take place at
Phoenix Hall, under the auspices Of the
Independent Brass Band, doors opening
at 7:3O o'clock. Admission to upper hall,
gentlemen, IS cents; ladies free. Re
freshments served in lower hall.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-06-12

We are pleased to note the return to
Donaldsonville Of Mr.. Jacob Lemann and
his sou Myer, who have been visiting the
Hot Springs and other pleasant resorts.
They will remain here about two weeks,
then HE away again for the summer.
Myer IS the picture Of health and ap-
pears to be in his usual happy frame OF
mind, and his respected father doesn't
seem to have turned a hair in the past
ten wears.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-06-12

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic cures chills and
fever. /
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-06-12

Moyse must reduce his heavy stock Of
dry goods, boots, shoes, notions, liquors,
groceries, provisions, etc, IS the store
building is to be sold and be may have
to vacate at short notice. Therefore he
is offering splendid bargains to cnsto-
mers. Tho proof Of the pudding is il
the eating-so 50 TO Moyse's, at Feiteps
old stand, and see if his representations
are correct.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-09-22
CAMP BARNES.

There was nothing occurring Of especial
note at Camp Barnes yesterday. The usual
drills and order of the day were observed,
and at 5 P. N. the regiment, Col. Dickinson,
commanding, acted as escort to the Presiden-
tial party upon its arrival in the city. In the
evening large number of people visited the
camp, which was illuminated and presented
fine appearance. The moonlight made the
camp exceedingly pleasant, and, added to this,
the avenues between the tents were strung
with Chinese lanterns and other illuminating
devices which gave the camp a weird and
beautiful look.
NJ. l.. Hammer has sent out to Colonel
Dickinson'5 tent fine cabinet organ for use
during the stay Of the regiment, which adds
to the attractions of camp and gives pleasing
contrast between the "hardships" encoun.
tered by the citizen soldiery and those met
with in active field service.
Lieutenant Colonel Turnbull, Surgeon DIR.
Wilder and the Officer of the Day make a
careful inspection of the camp every morning
and give the strictest attention to the proper
care and health of the men. The bottoms OF
the tents are raised each day and the bedding
spread in the sun. and all necessary steps
tax to prevent sickness or Injury from the
encampment.
4 large banner was placed in position in
the cehter Of the grounds yesterday, with
Z" Camp Barnes duly inscribed upon it.
The only present drawback to the grove as
model camping ground is the dust upon the
parade ground, which should by all means be
corrected by sufficient use Of the sprinkler.
As the trees shade the ground, frequent ap-
plications would not be necessary, and prob
ably two or three sprinkliugs would prove
n, c;apt for tho rennaipipo dayc
To-day Captain Joshua H. Robertson will
be officer of the day, and Lieutenant Vincent
Kingroel officer of the guard.
General Barnes had made arrangements to
come up from San Francisco last evening, &C.
companied by his staff. but dispatch was
received yesterday afternoon stating that he
would be unable to come for day or two.
This evening the officers Of the regiment hold
a reception, and will be visited by the Ad-
jutant General and military officers in the
city.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-09-22
SHOOTING rouRNAmEEr.

The shooting tournament under charge Of
the Forester Club, of this city, opened under
the most favorable auspices. The grounds
were in good concition, the weather fayora.
be, and everything passed eff smoothly,
without even a bird being challenged or ques.
ton raised. Nearly every section of the
State was represented Entries were made
of clubs at Colusa, Franklin, Roseville,
Willows, Plymouth, Folsom, San Joaquin,
San Francisco, Chico and other parts Of
Butte county. Cloverdale, Georgetown, New
castle, Vacaville, Pilot Hill, Napa, White
Rock, Sheldon, and from other points. in ad-
dition to those from this place. By request
OF the Forester Club the judges and referees
were selected by the shooters from other To-
calities. The officers chosen were: D. H.
Wykoff of Woodland, F. e. Davis of Chico,
Judges; n. d. Rose of Chico. Referee Mr..
Brown, Trapper, and E. B. Moundyille,
Scorer. The conditions were fifteen birds
each at q yards rise, using three plunge
traps of the H. & I. pattern. There were
forty-ive entries, which were divided into
squads of ten each, and leaving one of only
five: The shooting commenced soon after 10
IN the morning, and was continued until in
the evening, when the following scores had
been made:
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-09-22
Eastern and Foreign Markets.

NEW YORK, September 2lst.
BRyADsrUFFs-Flou- is quiet and Wheat is I'M
settled latter 81 81 02al 90.
BARLEY-Four rowed State, soc prime Canada,
97c.
SsED-Caifornia Mustard, SC.
HIDEs-CaliforIa quiet at 23id24c
WooL-Califoruia is irregular at 13@1sc for fall
bury, and l6625c clean fall spring bury,
I5d2ic clean spring, 2id33c pulled, 3Sta45c.
GRocERIEs-Rio Coffee very dull and prices NOM
NAL Refined sugars weak and unsettled, and bards
are an Ice lower softs, 1dsc lower.
LONDON, September 2lst
WooL-To-day's Wool sales amounted to ZOO
bales, chiefly New South Wales, Queensland and
New Zealand PTic % firm, and the spirit Of
competition was fully sustained.
LIVERPOOL, September 21st
wHEAr-Good to choice California, IS Sd e 9s sd.
Spot lots snd floating cargoes are firm: cargoes
passage shipment quiet and steady arrivals
off csa.t small
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-09-22

The fourth squad has three rounds still to
shoot. They will finish this morning. com
mencing ct 9 o'clock, and the fifth squad will
then shoot. After they have finished the
ties viii be shot off with double birds. At
the conclusion of the shooting the prizes will
be awarded. There will be from fifteen to
eighteen prizes, ranging from 800 the high
est, to $50 as the lowest. The shooting
clubs from outside of Sacramento proposed,
as w. E. Gerber was the only one present of
those handicapped, that he be allowed to shoot
at same distance as the rest, and this would
no doubt have been unanimously accorded
him, but he declined, and shot at twenty-six
yards, as by programme made, and the only
bird missed by him was large tough blue
rock, taller, and that he filed full of shot
and it dropped just outside the boundary.
The birds for the match were strong ones,
and all few well, and some of them with
great rapidity, and this doubtless accounts
for SO few making high scores. There was
only one, Mr.. Burnett, of Mendecino county,
vino made clear score of fifteen. out of the
forty who have shot. There will be pool
shooting after the close of the regular tourna.
nent.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-09-22

ADVERTISEMENT MENTION.

Metropolitan Theater-" Ninon tonight.
Metropolitan Theater-" Widow Bedott coming
Reception of President Hayes in Sacramento to
day.
Attention officers and members Of Sumner Post
For Sale Good second hand rosewood piano.
Land League meeting at st. Rose Hall to night
Sacramento Camp ARMY and Navy Republican
League.
Attention National Guard-Prize for shooting.
Grand Army of Republic, Sumner Post.
Company B, First Artillery, N G. C.-This morn
ing.
Republican Meetings-Second District appoint
ments.
Auction.
Auction-Sale authorized for to-day postponed.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-09-22

The supply Of fresh meats Of all descriptions is
large and prices steady. Following are the rates
for whole carcasses from slaughterers to dealers
BKEY-Prime 5@51c; medium grades, 4@4tc;
inferior. 33c y n.
vEAL-Large calves, 5@8c small ones, 7Iaslc
D n.
MUTros-wethers are quotable at 3@31c, and
ewes at 2ld3c D h.
LAMB-Quotable at 4a4lc 9 n for good TO choice.
PoRK-Live hogs. 4s(disc fer hard, and AGA &c for
soft dressed do GLAZE II n
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-09-22
Business Advertisements.

Murray Lanman's Florida Water
Glorious News-Andrew Polymath, matchmaker.
Carl strobel-si, 200 wanted at u per cent.
Hale & Co., Criterion Store-Published denial.
Banks OF the city will be clos to-day.
Adams, Mcneil & Co to visiting merchants.
Plumbers Oregon Blood Purifier
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS splendid story, WEEKLY
UNION
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-09-22

BLACK CASHMERE, S6-inch, at So cents /;
black cashmere, 4o-inch, at so cents; blacL
cashmere 45-inch, every thread wool. at 65
cents black cashmere, extra heavy, 45-inch,
at 90 cents worth 81 25), at L. Bien's, Eighth
and j streets.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-09-22
HOTEL ARRIVALS.
ARCADE HOTEL.

THE Chicago Times says: Warmers Safe
Kidney and Liver Cure is highly Endorsed by
Ministers, Physicians, Surgeons, by men of
literary and scholarly distinction, and by in
dividuals in all the walks of life. Ii. C.
Kirk l. Co., agents, Sacramento.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-09-22

REMEMBER the oxy-hy ID, ogen Fight tonight.
Bear in mind it costs nothing a: will please
aud amuse you. Corner Fourth and 4
streets. Mechanics Store.