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The CHIEF acknowledges with thanks
receipt Of an invitation to attend a grand
soi,ee dansante to be given by the St.
james Social Club at the residence of A.
NJ. Sobral, Esq, Friday evening, the 9th
instant. We regret that circumstances
rendered it impossible for us to have the
pleasure Of being present at the enter
tainment. That the members of the club
and their guests had q delightful time is
to be presumed from the enjoyable char
acter Of the entertainments heretofore
given under the auspices Of this organi-
cation. Last evenings soiree was under
the management Of the following COM
mittees:
Arrangement Committee-P. L. Poche,
chairman; A. B. Ledoux, Edgar Landry,
j. E. ArceneauN.
Invitation Comnittee-F. 4. Poche,
chairman; Frank LeBGuf Geo. GAMER.
Reception Committee-A. J. Billion,
chairman; w. A. Poche, George Landry,
L. NJ. Poche.
Floor Managers. +. Hymcl, chair
man; ]. X. Poche, O. l.. Colomb.
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AID. Vega is not a backslider. He is
Cheap Tony to the front. Assorted
prints, six cents yard, and other goods
cheaper than ever. Give him call.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Found.

nN the streets of Donaldsonville, one day
~ this week, an approved certificate for
50 10, issued to q member of the petit jury
for the second week of the recent term Of
District Court for this parish. The owner
the CHIEF Office and paying for this adver-
tisement.
Donaldsonvifhe, July 10, 1880.
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Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic regulates tbs
bowels.
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The Donallsonville post-office will be
opened only one hour Oh sundays-from
$50 to 1880 A. NJ. See Postmaster Will
linson's notice in another column.
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Mr.. J. A. Braud, Jr., offers for sale the
residence and lot Of ground situated on
Railroad Avenue nearly opposite the
post-office, and we are authorized to say
that the desirable property can be Sc
cured at favorable bargain. Apply to
or address Mr.. Braud or Mr.. Felix Le-
Blanc, wharfmaster, for all particulars as
tn terms etc --
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A. D. Vega is not q backslider. He is
Cheap Tony to the front. Assorted
prints, six cents yard, aud other goods
cheaper than ever. Give him call.
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~ ~D<r husin. IS now before the pub
fS(tfNlc You can make money
nYeA faster at work for US than
required. We will star, you. sl2a day and
upwards made at home by the Industrious.
Men, women, boys and girls wanted every
where to work for Us. Now is the time. You
can devote your whole time to the work, or
Only your spare moments. No other business
will pay you nearly as well. No one willing
to work can f:til to make enormous pay by
engaging at once. Costly Outfit and terms
| free. A great opportunity for making money
easily and honorabIy. Address TKEE IL
Co., Augusta. Maine jlyI0
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POPULATION OF DoNALDsoNvLLE.-
Hon. Henry o. Maher, Census Enumera
ter Of the Saith district, comprising the
town Of Dona1dsonyille and the fifth
justice ward of the parish Of Ascension,
has completed his enumeration OF the
population Of the district and filed tile
list in the Office of the Clerk OF Court for
revision and correction. We are indebt-
cd to the Judge for the following sum
mary of his work, showing the popula-
ton Of the town and ward comprised in
his district:
Dona1dsonriNe-Num of whites, 1929;
number of colored persons, 1451 num-
Der Of Chinese, 3; total, 1888. The
population of the town in 1870 was 1873,
of which 796 were colored persons and
III whites, a colored majority Of 49,.
Tins, the increase in the past ten years
in Donaldsonville's population has been
101O-wbites 1852, colored 655, giving a
colored plurality Of 322 in the total pop
ulation. The percentage Of increase has
been 665, a proportion that few places in
this State will be able to approximate.
This is Il most encouraging showing and
| places Donaldsonville in the front rank
of the growing towns Of Louisiana and
| the South. With q continuance of the
| favorable conditions that have produced
this rapid growth, and the degree Of
moral improvement and reformation in
certain features of our society which are
promised i'll the near future, we may
confidently look for a steady accession
to our population until it has reached a
| figure that will rival any town or city in
the State outside of New Orleans We
have the advantages of a favorable stu
alton for the encouragement Of CONNER
the maintenance Of a high degree Of pub
| lie health, etc, and with the abrogation
Of the few dark spots i'll our social sys-
TEN, there is no reason why we should
not attract both the quantity and quail
ity of population that will make Donald
/ sonyille the most enterprisng, thriving
and reputable little city in Louisiana.
The fourth justice ward comprises that
portion of the parish lying on the right
bank Of the Mississippi river below
| Bayou Lafourche, excluding the town OF
Donaldsonville, and the enumeration OF
its inhabitants gives the following fig.
ures: whites, 439; colored persons, 1929
total, 1868. The population of this dis
trict in 1860 was only Ss6, and in 1876
it was 1244-whites, 337: eolored, 906
Chinese, /. The increase in ten years
has been 725, subdivided thus: whites
1u2; colorcd, 623.
The total population of the Oath dis
trict, therefore, is 4551-whites, 1868
colored, 29sO; and the increase since
1870 has been 1732-white, 454; colored
1878. If the other districts of the parish
make as good a showing as this, the pop
ulation of Ascension should foot up be
tween seventeen and eighteen thousand
Mr.. Louis Hewitt, Enumeration for til.
93rd district-the first, second and thru
justice wards-has also completed hi
labors and had his roll at the Court
House this week, but we have not ye
obtained d summary Of its figures.
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GEN. HOOPS BoOK.-We have received
from Gen. G.. r. Beauregard, under whose
direction the work was compiled and
published, copy of the late Gen. John
B. Hoods book, !" Advance and Retreat,
Personal Experiences in the United
States and Confederate States armies"
and cursory glance through its pages
assures us that the value and interest OF
the contribution to our military and war
literature have not been overrated. We
recommend every reader Of the CHIEF to
procure copy Of this admirable book.
Besides securing intrinsic value for the
small sum thus expended, tho purchaser
will have the satisfaction of contributing
mite to the fund for the maintenance
of the Hood orpans, to which the profits
arising from the publication Of the book
Will he added. The price Of the book
ranges from So to S., according to style
and quality Of binding. The advertise
ment on our fourth page furnishes full
information relative to terms, address Ut
the publisher, etc. Mm@a
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Steamboat Regular Packets.

Row OrlSans and Bayou Lafourche.
Asswmptios, ap Wednesday and Saturday
mornings down Thursday and Sunday
Beik, up Tuesday and Friday; down
Wednesday, and Saturday.
New Orleans and Plaquemfne.
Whispcr, up Tuesday and Saturday +; down
Wednesday and Sunday.
Now Orleans and Bayou Sara.
VIM. Pagan, up Wednesday and Saturday
nights down Monday and Friday.
Ed,card j. Gay, up Monday and Friday
nights; down Wednesday and Sunday.
New Orleans and viclksburg.
Robt. b. Lee, up Tuesday night; down
Sunday night
j. NJ. White. mp Thursday night; down
"Wednesday night.
Nutehss, up Saturday night; down Thurs
day evening.
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Wanted.

A FEW CANyASsERs for the sale of thu
n Singer Sewing Machine. Best of refer
enccs required. Apply to the Singer Mfg
~ 4. CoMBE, Manager
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DoNALDs0NVILLE, La,
Saturday, July 10, 1880.
LOCAL JoTTINGs.
Cincho-Quinine cures chills and fever

Chew Jackson's Bestsweet Navy Tobacco.
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hR - week in your own town. s. Out
sTnGI lit free. No risk. Reader, if you
WV want business at which persons
of either sex can make great pay all the
time they work. write for particulars to Fl.
H.LIf,TT & Co.. Portland. Maine.
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THE BLUE BUCKET ExCURsInS.--Last
Saturday morning Il. 10 o'cioes, the Blue
Bucket Fire Company Of this town, ae-
companied by the St. Joseph Brass Band
and large party Of excursionists, left
here on a spacious fatboat, neatly fitted
up for the occasion, bound for Napoleon
vile, where they were billed for asgrand
4th of July festival. The party got off
with cannon booming, flags flying and
the band playing, the shouted good-byes
and waving handkerchief of the excur-
sionists being heartily responded to by
the concourse of friends gathered on the
bayou banks to witness their departure.
After a very pleasant down trip, passed
in dancing, fro1icking and listening to
the bands inspiriting music, the party
reached Napoleonville ut 2 r. NJ, and
proceeded 1T once to Odd Fellows Hall,
where they established their healqnar-
tiers. The Mayor and other officers of the
village received the visitors cordially
and rendered their services i'll maintain
ing order Oh assisting otherwise in the
management of the festival. The COM
mittee charged with the preparations at
Napoleonville, composed Of Messrs. Au-
gust Nicaud, Joseph Nelson and John
Williams, performed its duties in an adj
mirable manner, contributing considera-
bly, to the smoothness with which the
programme was carried out and to the
enjoyment of all the participants. A
grand ball, lasting all night, was given
in the spacious hall, and another Sun
day night, While dancing was kept mp
nearly all day Sunday. Most of the fire
men attended mass at the Catholic
Church in uniform Sunday morning, ac.
companied by !. number of their guests.
The entertainment at the Odd Fellows
Hall attracted q large attendance Of peo-
pie from the vicinity of Napoleonville,
and they appeared to enjoy themselves
highly.
The excuIssioll;sts started for home at
o'clock Monday morning, arriving at
Donal,lsonyilic at half past 2 p. N. The
only untowarl incident that occurred OF,
the trip-anG i'll fact during the entire
excursiOn-w::s: tile Illness, of one If tic
lady passengers. Dr.. CASTOR lords Of
Paincourtville was called to see the pa
tient and prescribed for her relief, kindly
declining to accept any fee for his ser
vices. Credit should be given to the
committee of arrangements for much OF
the enjoyment which the excursion and
it's attendant festivities afforded the fire
company and their guests. The plans
were all well laid and were carried ont
to the letter. This committee consisted
Of Mcssrs. Y. G. Gabrielle, chairman
Jos. A. Duffel, conductor; Chas. Shallow
horne, assistant; Jos. Thompson, treasu-
rer; Norbert Brand, and Emanuel Ber-
cier, secretary.
We are glad to say that, besides hav-
ing a very pleasant time OH their excur.
sion, the Blue Buckets realized snug
little sum from the affair." Their organ
ization is worthy and efficient one, and
deserves to succeed in all its under
|. takings.
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The installation of Mr.. r. j. Green as
4 Justice Of the Peace for this ward will
not interfere with his painting business.
All orders for house sign or ornamental
painting, granting. calcimining and pa
per-hanging left at his workshop will
meet with prompt attention as hereto
fore. Mr.. Green's reputation as painter
is we'll established in this community,
and many building and sign in town
and parish exhibit indubitable evidence
If his skill as workman.
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TRAVELLERS GUIDE.
New Orleans & Texas Railroad,

TIMETABLE.
Aforgan's ferry boat leaves head of st. Ann
street, Newt Orleans, duly, at 8 A. n,
connecting with the passenger train at
Algiers. Train arrives at Donaldsonvilie
ct 10 u. Returning. leaves Donaldson
Vile at 1880, arriving at New Orleans
ut 4:3O r. N.
Daily freight train each way, Sundays ex-
cepted.
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GENERATING THE FOURTH.-The ma
tional holiday was not permitted to pass
by without notice in Donaldsonville. AT
early morn a detachment of the Cannon
GERS of Donaldson fired salute with the
new brass piece the Battery received the
night before from New Orleans, and at
noon another national salute was fired
with the same piece by detachment OF
Cofield's Battery. The Cannoneers kind
ly permitted the use of their piece for the
reason that an oversight in the manner
of making cartridges rendered the piece
belonging to Cofield Battery unservice-
able for the occasion. During the after
noon Cotield's Battery paraded on the
principal streets, headed by the INDIE
nendent Brass Band, and the marching
and graceful eyolutions of the command
elected much public interest and admi-
ration. Returning to the public square,
where the CannOneers were stationed
with their piece, the Battery drew up n
line and came to d present as the gun
detachment Of the Cannoneers fired a
third salute at shutdown with seldieriy
nrecision of movement. Both Batteries
then proceeded to their headquarters aud
we're dismissed. Pending the midday
salute. the Cofeld Battery Brass Band
,,aved several national airs from the
gallery of Phoenix Hall.
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Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic restores the
appetite.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-07-10

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic cures swamp
fever.
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A. D. Vega is not backslider. He is
Cheap Tony to the front. Assorted
prints, six cents q yard, and other goods
cheaper than ever. Give him call.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-07-10

NEW QuARTEHA.W can appreciate
the qualification which it gises that en-
terprisiDg merchant, Mr.. Simon Moyse,
to announce his occupancy OF that large,
spacious and elegant store known as
Lemann's old stand, which affords him
enlarged and ample facilities for display
ing his splendid stock Of goods. Having
obtained the lease Of this desirable build
ing on favorable terms, Mr.. Moyse has
established himself there as one of the
fixtures of our mercantile community.
He invites his friends and customers and
the public generally to visit his new
quarters and to examine his stock and
assure themselves Of the liberal bargains
he offers in all classes of goods.
A. D. Vega is not a backslider. He is
Cheap Tony to the front. Assorted
prints, six cents yard, and other goods
cheaper than ever. Give him call.
Onesgeol effect which the Sunday law
has already produced is to be observed
in the extraordinary inducements which
M. Israel & Co. offer to all customers
who deal at their establishment from
Monday morning to Saturday night. In
order that none may mistake this an
nouncement for q mere advertising
dodge, the house gives the reduced prices
Of several lines Of goods-such as fifteen
yards Of calico for 81, twelve yards gen
uine Lonsdalc cotton for 81, and fifteen
yards four-quarter blcached cotton for
the same amount-and report similar
reduction il all other classes Of goods
offered for sale in their magnificent es-
tablishment. This enterprising and lib
eral house is determined to maintain It's
lead in the business of Donaldsonville,
and to demonstrate that it can accord a
ready and cheerful obedience to the sal
utary Sunday law and yet not suffer from
the competition of dealers who refuse to
close their establishments on that day.
Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic cures dyspep-
STA.
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A spacious Mule Pen

has been provided in connection with the
stables, ss:fur.li1g sae4ualea facilities 10 tIro
yers and traders for the accommodation Of
their stock ut bedrock rates.
TRY Is. Satisfaction n,snst and shall be
given to patrons. Respectfully,
aug3 scHONgERG.
Daily Republican., 1880-06-26

At meetings Of the jefferson and Ex
celsior Democratic Clubs last night join
committees were appointed to arrapg'
for mass meeting to ratifv the Cincin
natl nominations. The Committee o
the Jefferson Club was: Patriob
Nary, w. II. Blake, II. R. Pennington,
RadcliG Chadwick and D. Taylor
Bradford. The Excelsior committee
was Il. B. Frazer, James P. Hayes, R.
P. Tawressey, L. s. Bsrtolette aud
John Mapz. Mr. Mars also repre-.
sentsd the German club.
The Joint committee held a session,
made Mr.. Hayes Chairman and Mr..
Pennington, Secretary and selected the
following committees:
On Nusic--Messrs. Neary, Frazer
and MANI.
On speakers-Msssrs. Bradford,
Bsrtolstts and Blake.
On Stage-Messrs. Neary, Tawressey,
MapBe, Chadwick and Be,tolette.
The Jefferson and German Dsuo-
cratic nlubs we're invited to appoint
committees Of FIVE each TO confer with
the joint committee. The COMMITTEES of
the German club was announced as
follows: August Hilger, J. P. Theo.
Feukle, Auton HeaSs, VIM. Robelin,
and II. Schoor.
Senator Bayard, Geo. Gray. ESQ.,,
Chas B. Lore, Bsq., and W. G. White
ley, ESQ, were suggested as speakers.
Another meeting will be held to.
night at $50 o'clock in the Jefferson
Club room,
Daily Republican., 1880-06-26

The Delaware Society for the proven
tiou OF cruelty to animals lacks one i'm
portant alsment in Its constitution that
makes it almost q dead letter in this
great humanitarian movement OF the
age. IL should never h.sve been organ
lied without the power of k>uIn8 dlS-
abled animals. The omission is aS oVer
sight in our law makers, which Is h, 20
to excuse aud can only bs atoned for by
instant attention at the earliest possi-
bla moment. Never before in the annals
Of the Society have We had so many
cases of dtlapidatod horses, horses com
pletely used up, soma balanced on taree
legs With painful hip diseassa that can
never get we'll. Shocking sights that
in any city boastlpg . Christian gov
ernmsnt ara shameful, aad yet these
living, suffering pieces of horse fash
are permitted TO Kobble through our
streets almost unrs5uksd. A colore6
man living in Kirkwood street owns two
one should be killed instantly; morn
ing or two ago hs oonld not get up and
the man twisted his tail round and
round and then pounded his knees with
club. With Intense agony the horse got
up but soon fell and rolled over and
over to the bottom of the hill. What
can the Society do in such cSAe with
It's liolited power Literally nosb,ug,
The horse must die ly inches, tortured
every moment of it's life by its cruel
master. A Swedish lady who brought
US case this morning remarked in
surprise "Why our government would
order s1ch h0rses shot" Il. w
Daily Republican., 1880-06-26
Minor MGntiOn,'

Among the first to congratulate Gen
Hancock up0u his nomination was Mer
ria Tsy!0r city editor of the Gazstte
Gs .Alegysphed "Accept the oongrst
ulations of oalavsrsan, an sEdeut sup
porter Of yayard, together With tho as
surauce Of individual support of the
Diamond State Democracy" General
Hancock replied gracefully, thanking
him.
In 1878 General Hancock E&s III
Wilmington, and made speech On tue
presentation of the battle flags Of the
2ud. 3rd, 4sh and 5th regiments, Dala,
ware veterans to the Historical Society.
The completion of Chief Justice Com
egys' address before the Historical So
ciety upon John NJ. Clayton, has been
deferred until later in the year.
Capt. Paul Boyton on his way 70 For
tescus Beach swan past the moush.of
the Christiana about eight o'clock yes
terday morning.
The corn fields around t3e city are
looking quite healthy, and are fspidly
recovering from the rav0gs' OF ths ar
my worm.
A certain newspaper man in Will
mipeton, vhsn lie lies about the other
papsrs should not mi5state his own cir
culation.
A few OF our local fisherman have
hesn bass fishing within the last few
drys in the Brandywine without much
success.
Eight crates of peaches were shipped
over The delaware railroad from Sea-
ford on Thursday.
Early potatoes from ths country are
to bs ssea in the marhet to-day in
large quantities.
walter Cummin', Esq., says Han
cock will surely bs elec'td land inau-
gursted too"
One hundred and two passenger
trains run on the P. W. Il B. B. r.
daily.
The Democrats are not quite 30 quick
tc ratify a. the republicans were.
Daily Republican., 1880-06-26
aecIl'S New Railroad.

Last Monday corps of engineers
uuder the supervision Of Edward Lsr
kins, Esq, OF the P. W. & 3. Railroad
commenced the survey Of the new rail
road, which it is expected will soon bt
built from a point in the valley of the
Little Elk creek near tho Rcd mill tt
Providence paper mill, and will prob
ably bs ultimately extended to Oxford
The survey, we are informed, is being
made by the p. W. & B. Railroad Com
pany, and It Ia rumored that stock to
the amount Of two hundred thousand
dollars has already been subscribed to,
ward the construction of the new road.
The survey will probably be completed
next week, shortly after which the es-
timated cost of the road can bs ascsr-
tanned, and if the capitalists along the
route Of it are disposed to push the
matter to completion, the work will
probably be put under contract this
fall. The road will b. Of great advan-
tage to the mills along the Little Elk,
aud we hope to see il in operation vt 40
distant day.-Cscil Whig.
Daily Republican., 1880-06-26
Third AnnSveraary.

The most proptious time for the
greatest undertaking in the life of the
writer happened three years ago.
The force of circumstances caused him
to launch out amid the breakers of pan
10 times and heavy competition, and
that without capital save his practical
knowledge of the business and reputa-
tisn as a cutter. Unprecedented sue
cess has crowned the enterprise, and
the Model Tailor Store stands second to
none in the production Of perfect fitting,
beautiful and well trimmed, and the
latest style garments. Thanking the
citizens of Wilmington and vicinity for.
the large share Of patronage recsived,
| promise 10 all who continue to call on
me the benefits of growing facilities
and long experience in the business.
Sea advertisements elsewhere.
Respectfully, p. CARSON,
233 Market street.
Daily Republican., 1880-06-26
EeDHblia Dots.

The excursion given by Grace church
yesterday was q complimentary atfsil
given to the Sunday School. 1t was moi
gotten mp sS a money making scheme
Beuk's band coat the Grace folks $1Tl
and thus gave delightful musical
trea..
Tho Republic was aground nearly
half an hour at the mouth of the creek
y, <.erdNy evening.
yb TstreShnent stand on the Rspub
;ie soId over ore hundred and ffty
ouarts of ICE ereem yesterday and not =
drop of spirit, Vs liquor Quite a con-
trSa. with other days.
How il pained Bsck's band played
pipafSre selections yeStsrday.
Nearly all the Cape May hotels are
open, but have only p few guests. Ths
soason proper vii. 6pen July 80. -.
A resident of Cape May said he could
not understand one thing about the ex-
cursion. "What Is that :" was asked.
81 have never seen such large excur-
zion CONS bare before, and not drunk.
on man in the party.
Tbs excur:iorists had good view Of
Paul Boyton, on his way to FOrtsslue
Beach.