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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-05-15

The North Louisiana Republican
pertinently remarks that babble about
Emperor Ulysses and danger to the
Union threatened by Grants candi
dacy is particularly foolish when ema-
mating from papers that sympathzed
with the Confederate attempt to
break up the Union. The Republican
says, "Grant fought for and saved
this Republic and our free il stitu-
TONS" and some of his 1efamers
might not he as fearful OF the safety Of
those institutions if .I.ey would con
slider for Il moment how their own
records would compare to his in their
respective relations thereto.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-05-15

The Marksville RerieW is Il new pa
;,er established it Marksville, Avoy-
elles parish, and edited 10y Mr.. a. NJ.
Gremilliop, the fist issue of which
reached us this week The typo
graphical makeup of the Rcrieu is
all that could be desired, while the
ability displayed in the editorial col
umns Of the initial number is Of q high
order, that promises to give the jour
nal Il prominent place III the ranks OF
the country press Of Louisiana. We
extend the usual welcome to our new
contrcre and hope that success will
crown his journalistic !ahors.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-05-15
POLITICAL, NOTES,

Michigan delegation to Chicag"
solid and instructed for Blaine.
West Virginia delegation ditto. A
spirited contest between Sherman and
Blaine men occurred among the Third
Congressional District delegates to
the State conventions in which the
supporters Of Blaine We're victorious.
Florida sends Il Grant delegation to
Chicago.
Vermont Greenbackers have elected
delegates tn the national convention
to meet at CLicago.
Blaine has secured the unanimous
support of the Nevada delegation.
Wisconsin sends an uninstructed
delegation to Cincinnati. Que plank
Of the platform adopted by the State
convention says that all Confederate
war claims should he repudiated.
The Chicago Journal advocates the
retirement of Grant and Blaine from
tile presidential canvass.
Massachusetts Greenbackers favor
Gen, Ben. Butler fOt President
Although the Maryland Republican
State convention passed a resolution
indorsing Blaine, it is stated that a
plurality of the delegates to Chicago
are favorable to Grant.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-05-15

Senators Hampton Of South Caro-
INA and Pendlrton Of Ohio have
made speeches against the resolution
proposing 20 Enseat Senator Kellogg.
The lately enthusiastic chorus of
Kellogg must go" is no longer sung
III Democratic quarters, and the dis
''e;'f'ehca cho'istcrs are schooling
themselves TO contemplate with res.
'snati"n the disasreeahle probability
that Kellogg will stick.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-05-15
THE ONLY GRANT PAPER.

THE ONLY GRANT PAPER.
The North Louisiana Republican and
Louisianian are tile only Grant papers
in the State. Should the General pull
through the rifle we want his friends to
recall this simple statement to mind
n. 0.Louisidnian.
AS the CHIEF has 10 aspirations IN
connection with the distribution Of
federal patronage in this State, we do
not take exceptions to the mistatc-
ment of the Louisiani0n in the selfish
and demagogic spirit which prompted
it. While the North Louisiana Re-
publican, the Morgan City Free Press,
the Terrebonne Chronicle aud the
CHIEF have all along displayed ~
frieudliness to the candidacy of Gen
eral Grant-in which they have been
recently joined by the Alexandria
People-they have done 50 from a
standpoint of manly independence
and principle, actuated by the belief
that the name Of Grant will DO less
likely than that Of any other probable
Republican candidate to revive sec
tional issues and reopen old sores
caused by the war and the bitter pc
litical contests that succeeded it, and
more likely than any other to break
the line sought to be drawn between
a solid North and solid South. This
position has been strengthened by
the recent tour Of the tx President
through the Southern States-by the
patriotic and generous sentiments he
uttered and the warm response they
found in the hearts of the Southern
people, who greeted him with hearty
hospitality and enthusiasm wherever
he appeared among them. We be-
lieve of the papers named, What we
know Of the CHIEF: that their atti
tude on the presidential question is
actuateal 10y il desire to secure I" the
greatest good to the greatest number
of the people Of all sections Of IL com
mon country, and is taken irrespec-
tive of any considerations of personal
ACKNOWLEDGMENT or advantage, either
present or prospective. All the Lou
isianian's buster and enthusiasm for
Grant can not drive from the public
mind tho conviction that if its editor
had secured the appointment Of Naval
Officer at New Orleans, for which he
was lately al aspirant, he would have
" doomed as loudly for Sherman as
he now does for Sherman's most for
midable competitor. The implied con
fessipn in the paragraph above quo
ted-that the Louisianiun is fishing
for big share of federal pap--only
serves to fortify this conviction.
The North Louisiana Rep4tltcdn
has already disavowed. in vigorous
terms, any claims to be classed with
the Louisianion or Judged by its stand
ard; and We have no doubt that all
the other journals we have mentioned
will unite with us il according to the
Louisia,.ion the questionable distiuc-
ton Of being, in its way, the only
Grant paper in the State.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-05-15

An attempt was made by an I'M
known person to kill the Spanish
consul at New York by sending him
q box of nitro. g'ycerine through the
mail from philadelphia, SO arranged
as I" explode when the cover was
''fted. The consul's coat and hands
We're burned, but he WAS not other
wise injured. The would be assassin
fs Supposed to be Cuban.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-05-15
Frank Leslie's Sunday Magazine.

Frank Leslie's Sunday Magazine.
The number for June closes brilliantly
the seventh column of this Observed pop
nlar periodical. 1t is essentially a family
magazine, and should be found in every
household, for the contents can scarcely
fail to exercise a beneficial influence.
The number before us abounds with
good things; the leading article "Ihe
Gospel in Africa by Rev. Daniel Ed
wards, is raplete with interest and in
struction. 1t is profusely illustrated.
Among the other prominent articles are :
Birth Customs of the Orient" by Rev.
Mr. Houghton Literary Progress in
Madagascar by James Sibres, Jr,; zig
natius Lavola," by Rev. John Tnlloch,
D. D.; Ahasuerus," Ivy Herbert Lee
q Melancthon and tie Reformation" etc.
In the department of fiction those inter-
estipg serials, "Be Be, the Nailmaker's
Daugh and Little Hinges" are co,l-
tinued. and there are some admirable
short stories by popular writers. There
are sketches and essays of unusual merit,
and til poems are generally exceedingly
beautiful-we may instance Poverty,
or, The Victim," illustrated; Drachell-
fels; A Legend Of the Rhine" by Alire-
ton Hcrvey; Remuneration by Elenor
Kirk; Harbingers Of Summer" etc.
Among the vast quantity of miscellane-
Gus matter is an abundance Of pleasant
interesting and Instructive reading. The
Editors Portfolio is we'll filled, and
there are Obituary Notices." " Recrea-
lions for Sunday Afternoon" and a bea,l-
tful piece Of music, why Should
Fear :" 10y the organist Of the Canter.
bury Cathedral The number contains
1913 quarto pages and nearly 100 ilIustra-
1ions. The price of a single copy is only
IS cents, and the annual subscription S.
postpaid. Address Frank Leslie's Pub
fishing House, SO, So and 81 Park Place
| New York.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-05-15

Mr. Jef',ies, president of the late
Demm ratio Conservative State con
ventlon, has appointed the following
gentlemen members of the executive
tpnnilttee for.thc State at large:
Robert Richardson, Ouachita S. NJ.
Morrison, Ca,ld"; j. Floyd King. Con
cortlia; +. +. Perrodin and J. NJ. Martin.
st. Landry; Allen Thomas, Ascension ::
j. Il. Eustis. Or. Warren Bricllell Arch,
Mitchell, W. 3. koontz. j. ID. Hill, John
Fitzpatrick. J. II. Alcec Gautlrrcarx,
Joseph Collins and Aug. Rcichard, Or
leans
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-05-15

Under an act passed at IL recent SEES
sion OF the General Assembly the fol-
lowing gentlemen have been an
pointed members Of a syndicate to
iiquldate the city debt Of New Orleans:
Appointed by the Governor: S. II.
Kennedy and II. Gar,les.
by the Lieutenant Governor: y. a.
Paltrey and A. J. Gomila.
By Speaker Ogden: J. H. Oglcsby and
John Phelps.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-05-15
Experience in every branch of business

Experience in every branch Of business
ensures success Inventors who secure
the services Of attorneys familiar with
patents, and the practice of the Patent
Office rarely fail i'll obtaining patents.
The same rule applies in all Contested,
Mineral, and Land Claims brought be
fore the General Land Office. Pension
blanks furnished. PRFSBREI & GREEN,
500 Seventh street, Washington, ID. C..
have had wears of experience III practice
Send stamp for information.
Reeds Git Edge Tonic cures swamp
inlur
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-05-15

Ex- Governo: Henry S. Foote Of
Tennessee, superintendent Of the
New Orleans mint, and ex Senator
Thomas A. Bayard OF Delaware, "a
ther OF Senator Thos. f. Bayard are
both reported lying at the point of
death.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-05-15

Judge H. NJ. 6poford and his
daughter Ella are lying dangerously
i'll at their residence IN Pulaski, Tenn.
Judge Spoffold is afflicted with cancer
of the liver.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-05-15

Twenty buildings were destroyed
by Il cyclone at the village Of Olsey,
Ills. Several townships il McLaine
county suffered severely from the
same storm.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-05-15
Slncho- Quiliue cures chills and fever.

The town of Macon, Miss, suffered
terribly from Il cyclone that struck
the place on the 25,h of April. One
bundled and Thirty four houses were
destroyed, with their entire contents,
twenty persons We're killed outright
and seventy five injured more or less
seriously. Over 200 destitute people
We're provided for by Il relief commit
tee, whose call for contributions met
with prompt, hearty and generous
response fem all sections Of the co,ln-
try. Ai:lria 4 fortnight al'tes the call
was issued, the COMMITTEES announced
that the aid received WAS sufficient 10
supply all necessities of The sufferers
by the calamity.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-05-15

Opelousas rejoices over the receipt
of daily mails that bring the New Or
leans papers to hand the morning after
publication. When the bsancl, rail
road from Vermilionville is comple,e0
next September, still closer commu
''catlon with tie metropolis will bc
established.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-05-15

A census of the town of Houma,
Terrcbonne parish, has been recently
taken, and it gives these figures: To
tai population, 1894 males, SOB fe-
males, 53l ; whites, 6222 colored, 4l2
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-05-15

Forest fires in New Jersey in the
Penpsylyanja oil region are causing
great damage and distress.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-05-15

A hundred pounds of giant power
exploded blacksmith shop at Cen
trail City, Colorado, instantly killing
two men,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-05-15

Three men convicted of robbery
and murder were hang' d at Lebanon,
Pa, on Thursday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-05-15

The explosion Of an old shell at
Fort McHenry, Baltimore, killed six
persons.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-05-15

The Terrebonnc Chronicle informs
us that Mr.. Andrew f. Chanfrau, edi-
tor of the Houma Courier, feloni"usly
broke into the post Office Of that
town, on the Goth nit, and carried of
the postmist,ess, Mrs. Josephine Sher-
burn. We have no doubt the lady is
cl,arm.r, as she has long been ac-
custolned to manipulate the mails,
aud we trust our fortunate cof,'efe
will never have cause % regret the
bu, slary. Rev. Father Poyet per
performed the ceremony that united
the happy couple for life.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-05-15

The Mahoning powder mill, near
Asl'ville, Pa, exploded, killing one
man and woundipg five others. .=
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-05-15

The WorhingmeN's Adrocate and
L0uisiani0u of New Orleans were both
very much exercised over the report
that that the Donaldsonville military
companies had been called out to sup
press the alleged riotous demonstra-
tons Of the Burnside strikers. The
first named paper dramatically de-
mandcd to know whether the laborer
had any rights which the capitalistic
classes were bound 10 respect while
the Louisianian sarcastically re-
marked:
1t is safe to say the rioters will be sup
pressed, aud in the meantime it may not
be amiss to enquire whether Louisiana
has a military OF civil government
But Deither Of these papers have seen
fit to correct the false rumor upon
which their assumptions and com
plants were based. Rather than ac-
knowledge an error, they prefer to
allow such of their readers lis have
not the means of being better in
formed, to remain nnleT the impres-
sion that the Donaldsonville State
troops were brought into requisitioD
to intimidate party Of laborers who
were peaceably exercising an unques-
tionable right to strike for higher
wages. Such is the conduct which
stamps the true demagogne. Kearney
ism is by no means without its repre-
sentatiycs III the Southesi' metropolis.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-05-15

Me>srs. Henry Skipwith and Thos.
B. Lyons Of East Feliciana are favor
ably mentioned by their respective
friends III connection with tire Demo
cratic nomination for Congressman
from the Sixth District. 1t seems,
however, that Col. Ed. Robertson Of
East Baton Rouge is likely to be his
own successor. He is an active, able
and useful member, aud the people
should hesitate to put him aside for Il
new man unless grave and wcishty
reasons can he given for the step.
Instantly IS none too auiek 10 relieve
Group. Many children have died while 4
fire WAS bcin. made. ,IohasoRs -inodyRt
LiHimtat gives instant relief and is a sure
cure. Half tr:>poontul on sugar. Every
t,s..3.ly slaa!, .la,e i, i'll ae hoasc
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-05-15

The Workingmen's Union Of the
parish of St. Mary, at q meeting held
at Morgan City, last week, passed
resolutions indorsing Hon. Taylor
Beattie as, ga gentleman. capable,
honest, thoroughly identified with the
interests of the people of this district,
ana one WHO commands the respect
and good will of all right thinking
men," and pledging the Union to reu-
der him hearty support for Con
gresham at the coming election.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-05-15

REV. G. LEvY.-The Baton Rouge Id
rocate thus refers to IL visit from the pop
ular Rabbi in charge Of the Hebrew con
yregaton Of our town:
The Adrocatc acknowledges q pleasant
call from Rev. Gnstave Levy, Of Billur
Cholim Congregation, charlottesville, La.
Mr.. Levy is we'll pleased with his field
Of abors at our sister city and speaks
very highly Of the people and progress
of his section. His congregation consists
Of about thirty 'rembers, OF which Mr..
i. Lemann is President. Success to you,
friend Levy.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-05-15
In Full Blast at the Old
Stand
BuLEISEN,S
Copper, Tin and Sheet Iron
WORKS

DONALDSONTILLE, LII.
Mandatory OF Strike Pans, Evaporating
Pans. CHARTERS, Juice Boxes, Syrup Tanks.
Chimneys and Brecchings, Force and Lift
pumps, etc.
Steam Trains put up and fully guaranteed
Also keeps on hand full supply OF Iron
Pipes and Fittings, for steam and water use
Jobbing ind country orders promptly
attended to at moderate charges.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-05-15
Saturday, May Is, 1880.

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic cures chills ant
fever.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-05-15

II The CHIEF is received by all subscri-
bers POSTAGE FREE.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-05-15

Reeds Gil, Edge Tonic prevents nlala-
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-05-15

u Postinasters are authorized and re-
auested to act as agents for the CHIEF.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-05-15

Reeds Git Edge Tonic cures swamp
fever
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1880-03-23
PEN, INK AND SCISSORS.

= The Memphis appeal (Dem threats
ems to bolt if Tilden is nominated.
= Erasmus Coffman, a prominent citizen
OF Rocklngham county, Va, was paralyzed
Tuesday afternoon, and died in a few hours
"A corps of engineers of the Shenandoah
Valley Railroad is now engaged in running
line through Rockbridge county, Va, with
a<view of its extension towards Salem.
Denis Kearney seems to stand some
chance of testing, in his own person; the fact
that there is still some law left in California.
He has been arrested on his own sand lots,
has been tried aud convicted of infamous
language and assault, and has been sentenced
to six months Imprisonment in the House Of
Correction. He has appealed from the sem
tence, but the appeal will probably be re-
fused.
a number of representative Democrats
in Indiana, including the two Senators from
that State and the Democratic members of
the House, held meeting in Washington on
Saturday night, and organized a Hendricks
club. The attendance was quite large much
enthusiasm was manifested, and those present
announced that its purpose is to institute
vigorous and active measures in favor of Dir.
Hendricks as the next Democratic nominee
for President.
The Supreme Court of Indiana in q re-
cent decision declares that the legal name of
person consists of one Christian name and
surname. Any one may have as many
middle names or initials as are given 10 him
or as he chooses to take. They do not affect
bis legal name, and may be inserted or not
in deed or contract without affecting its
validity. Nor does mistake in the middle
initial of name in deed in any way affect
its validity. according to this decision.
= The New York Tribune publishes in,
terviews with a number Of Tammany leaders
in regard to the attempted reunion of the
rival Democratic factions in that State. Mr..
John Kelly said: Under no circumstances
will Tammany Hall consent to support Mr..
Tilden as the nominee for the presidency.
And Tammany Eall has the sympathy and
support OF many Democrats throughout the
State in its opposition to Mr. Tilden. Tam
many Hall will send delegation to Cincin>
natl opposed to Mr.. Tilden." Gen. Spinola
said: "The feeling against Mr.. Tilien is
very bitter throughout tho State, and if he
iss nominated at Cincinnati the rival Demo-
cratic candidate in this State will receive a
greater vote than Mr. Kelly when he ran
against Gov. Robinson. Should, however,
some other candidate than Mr. Tilden receive
the nomination there is no power that can
prevent union of all the Democratic ele.
ments on the nominee" L. D. Gale, Colonel
John Il. Mooney, and other Tammauy lead :
ers Endorsed these statements
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1880-03-23
THE S. v. 3. B. INTERRUPTION

1T is generally known that by an act of
violence on the part of certain claimants of
land damages, the Shenandoah Valley Rail,
road trains were Interrupted on Friday last
by: the removal of part of its track near
Old Chapel, Clarke county, Va, and they
have not been resumed beyond Berryville
since. The facts of the case we cannot give
in this weeks issue, but We hope to lay them
before our readers in the next number of our
paper. 1t is sufficient to say that in our
judgment an unexcusable outrage has been
perpetuated on this company and the public
interested il its management. There was M
possible interest at stake of the parties
through whose direct instrumentality. or by
whose Indictment this act of violence was
done, that was not proposed to be fully in
dcmnifed by the proposition of the company
to deposit with the receiver of the Court
every dollar claimed by them. This they de-
chned to do, and chose to sit in judgment on
their own case, adjudicate its merits, pro.
nounce Judgment upon them, and issue and
enforce execution of it.
The facts, SO far as we have been able to
learn them, are that q controversy existed
and was pending in Court, as to whether the
Railroad Company was bound for tho pay
ment of certain damages OF to establish q
depot on the lands of Mr.. Briggs, in Clarke
county Tho contract of right of way was
made with him whilst the owner of the prop,
erty, aud was for the payment of so much
money or the location of depot on the land.
This was in 1870. The work of construc-
tion was suspended after the road had boen
graded through this property. Subsequently
the property was sold for tho benefit of the
creditors of Briggs, and a. W. Mcdonald
and a. Moore, Jr,, became the purchasers.
When the Shenandoah Valley Railroad Com
pnny was about to resume work in 1879 on
the line, an injunction was sued out before
Judge Turner to restrain the company from
entering on the land until the damages were
paid to the purchasers. Motion was subse-
quently made to dissolve the injunction,
which was granted. The Injunction has since
been reinstated, and under color of this the
damage to the road was done. The case will
be heard to-day, (Monday) we understand,
at Winchester.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1880-03-23
II A Z BE d

In the Presbyterian Church in waynesboro,
Virginia. March 11th. lsso, by Row. Frank Nc
Cutohan, Mr. GORGE c. MASLIN. son of the
Va, to Miss MOLLIE ANTRIM, of that place.
In the Presbrterian Church in Charlestown.
March llth, 1850. BY Rey a: e. Hopkins. Mr..
daughter of Mr. Hezekiah colbert,-all of tiis
county.
EDWARD HART to LUCY GOLLoWAY, both
OF Clarke county. Va.
On the Sd instant. by the same. JOHN LOU
THAN to KATIE N. CARTER, both of Clarke
county, Va.
At the residence of Mr.. John Conrad, in Lon
DOM county. Va. March 10Th, 1850. by Rev. J:
MISS oPHELIA i. DEMORY-both of Loudoun
county, Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1880-03-23
INTERNAL IMPROVEMENTS.

A new. era seems about to dawn upon
West Virginia with regard to the Develop
ment of her resources. In recent address
IN Pittsburgh, Governor Matthews interested
tho capitalists of that section in the construc,
ton of the railroad through Hardy and
Hampshire counties to Cumberland and
Pittsburgh. Tho mineral resources along
the line of this contemplated route are very
promising. In this connection, it may be
mentioned that in our own county new de>
velopments of mineral wealth are being
brought to the surface. At the terminus of
the Maryland iron>ore bank of the Messrs.
ALL, there were discovered indications of
the continuance of the vein across the Poto.
mac. These indications have been pursued.
until they have opened very favorably upon
the lands of Mr.. John f. Allstadt. Should
the present prospect be realized, the i'm
proyement of Shenandoah navigation to shin
the ore, will become a necessity.