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Parish Court, Parish of Ascension.
j. and A. Scharff and others
vs.. Nos. 1888, 1874, 765, 766. 767, 1888, 769,
G. Feitel, ct al.
DY VIRTUE of and acting in obedience
ID to several orders of sale issued by the
Hon. above named courts, in the above en-
titled and numbered suits, will offer for
sale at public auction, to the highest bidder,
on
Saturday. March IS, 1880,
at ii o'clock A. NJ, on the premises, the fol
lowing described property, to-wit:
The contents of store situated on Mis-
sissippi street, between Railroad Avenue
and Lessard street. in the town Of Donald
sonville, consisting of dry goods, clothing.
hats, boots aud shoes, groceries, crockery,
hardware, tinware, furniture, etc, ETC., as
per inventory on file in my Office.
@~ Terms aud conditions:
Cash in U. s. currency.
Parish of Ascension, February %, 1880.
2. A. JONES. Sheriff.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-03-06

Have you intlammatory sore throat,
stiff joints, or lameness from any cause
whatever. Have you rheumatic or other
pains in any part of the body' 1fso use
Jehason's 4nodyne Liniment. It is the
most wonderful internal and external
remedy known to medical science.
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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 in obtaining patents.
The same rule applies in all contested
mineral and land claims brought before
the General Land Office. PREsBREY &
GREEN, 500 Seventh street, Washington,
D. c., have had years of experience in
practice in all Departments of the Gov
ernnent. (Send stamp for information
Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic cures chills and
fever
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COnstable'S Sale.

State of Louisiana, PIERRE WELLS.
Fifth Justice Court, vs. No. 1913
Parish of AscensiOn.) Arthur Melancon.
DY VIRTUE Of and in obedience to a
ID writ of fcri facias issued by the honor
able Fifth Justice Court in and for the par
ish of Ascension, and to me directed, have
seized and will offer for sale at public auc-
ton at the Court Office, Fifth Justice ward,
parish of Ascension, on
Saturday, March Is, 1880,
at IL o'clock NJ, the following described
property, to-wit:
One Black Mare, Saddle and Bride.
Seized in the above suit.
Terms and Conditions.
Cash, in United States currency.
Parish Of Ascension, February 81, 1880.
NELSON WASHINGTON,
Constable Fifth Ward.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-03-06

The Iberviiie Soutl Of the 21st inst,
contains this local item relative to one
of the most PROMINENT citizens and
planters of our parish:
Gen. Allen Thomas and his soa, Of As
cension parish, were i'll town this week.
These gentlemen are Introducing the
planting Of rice on the Bayou Crosse
Tete.
Young Mr.. Thomas has been engaged
in the business Of rice culture several
gears past. We trust success Will crown
ths venture Of the General and his son III
the G4ossc vete region. ....--.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-03-06

Persons owing town taxes or licenses
whether current or delinquent, will 90
we'll to read and heed the notices given
bv the Town Collector in this number OF
fhe CHIEF.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-03-06

The Cannoneers Of Donaldson fired
series of minute guns, last Saturday, IN
respect to the memory of Capt. N. Buck
Miller, honorary Lieutenant Colonel OF
the Louisiana Field Artillery, who died
IN New Orleans on the Goth Of February.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-03-06

The probate term Of Parish Court was
opened last Monday morning. Judge
Cheeyers went to New Orleans on Sum
day, but left written order with the
Sheriff directing that officer to adjourn
the court to Monday next, the 9th inst,
which was accordingly done. ---
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Arrival & Departure Of Nails
nonaldsOnyille POst-Omce.

Mails arrive and depart daily Sundays ex-
cepted), as follows:
Non 0r,en,,s and Do,,aldsoncile-Per New
Orleans and Texas railroad-Arrives at IL
NJ, departs at l2:3O
Donn,dsonriUc and Bayou Sara-Per steam
.ers John w. Cannon and Edward j. Gay
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sat
urtlay evenings.
Donnldso,,piHe and Assumption-Per stage
line to Napolconville-Arrives II A. NJ
departs p. n. uo
All other routes discontinued Jan. J, 1872
To insure dispatch drop all letters in the
post-otfice by 1880 a. N.
w. G. WILKINSON, P. NJ.
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The Court House has been improved by
the building of two new flights Of stair
way under the front gallery, to replace
the tlilapidated old ones that had become
at once unsightly and dangerous. MIR.
Pierre Latorey built the new steps anu
made a good Job of it. 6m@-m .~@@
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Agents !!

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Publishing Co.. Box ll6, New Orleans, La,
for circulars and terms for most popular
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in two weeks, two elegant Catholic books.
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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-03-06
Notice to Tax Payers. !.
Town Taxes and Licenses for 1880 are
Now Due. .=.

DoHALDsoNv1LLE, La, March 6, 1880.
TTVHE Property Holders Of Donaldsonville
il and all persons pursuing trades, profess
sions or occupations within tho corporate
limits of said Town, are hereby notified that
will attend daily Sundays exceptedl at
Opelousus street, for the purpose of receiv-
ing Taxes and Licenses for the year 1880,
which are now due and exigible. And un-
less the same be paid within TWENTY
DAYS from the PRONUNCIATION of this notice,
l shall proceed to enforce collection by le-
gal process
Town Tax Collector.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-03-06

Our paper being printed several days
after the proper date of publication, we
are enabled to announce that the sale Of
the contents of the Feitel store will not
take place OIL the 18th inst, as adver-
tised in another column, but will be re-
advertised for sale on Saturday, the 9th
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-03-06

Our Office was honored, on Tuesday,
the End inst, by visit from that pleas
ant gentleman and gallant officer, Col.
A. J. Bachemin, travelling representative
Of tie house Of W. H. Merkel, wholesale
grocer and commission merchant, AZ Ca
nal and 81 Common streets, New Orleans,
and the popular Colonel Of the Orleans
ARTILLERY. the Oldest and one of the finest
regiments Of State troops in Louisiana.
Col. Bachemin is universally esteemed
wherever known, and none who make
his acquaintance can wonder at the fact,
for more snave, courteous and agreea-
ble gentleman is not to be Jnet anywhere.
Scores Of the readers of the CHIEF will
cordially endorse this assertion.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-03-06

Mr.. r. H. Braud, engineer, we'll known
in St. James and to some extent in AS
cension, advertises in another column
that he has examined the machinery Of
fered for sale by Mr.. D. Webre, and will
engage to put it in perfect order for the
low price of 5000. Parties needing such
machinery should examine that adver-
tised by Mr.. Webre before purchasing
elsewhere.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-03-06

We are in receipt of complimentary
tickets to the entertainment to be given
at Ascension Hook and Ladder Hall Sun
day evening. the 28th inst, for the ben
eft of Madame l.. Demon Leblanc. The
affair will I've called q children's concert
and olio entertainment, and as it occurs
Easter Sunday evening and is intended
to subserve very worthy purpose, we
feel confident Nine. Leblanc and her pu-
pills will be greeted by "a crowded
house," The price Of tickets has been
fixed at so cents each.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-03-06

The editor Of the CHIEF has received a
letter from a gentleman in Albany, New
York, asking if we can locate the resi-
deuce of Mr.. John Scott planter, who
lived in this parish prior to 1860. If any
Of our readers can assist us III giving the
required information, we should he g lad
to have them do so.
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List Of Letters

List Of Letters
Remaining in the Donaldsonville Post
Office March 6, 1880.
Adams, Mrs Rose Landry. Sam
Ash, Wesley Landry, Athamase
Alfred, Jules Landry, Willie
Armstrong, Rev Leblanc, lsidore
Bailey, Taylor Lewis, BENJAMIN
Crews. Mrs Louisa Melancon, Mrs Sabin
Green. Rosalie P0ntrich, Nicholas
Hamburger. L Porter, Richard
Heintz. Anton Smith, Mrs Sarah
Twins. Edmond Schlunker, Mrs NJ J
johnson. Silas Schmit, Francois
Kirkham, James Wheatly, u w
Woods, Miss Martha
If not called for in four weeks will be sent
to the Dead Letter Office.
w. G.. WILKINSON, P. M.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-03-06

Agents are wanted everywhere every
day, but no better cause ever enlisted
the services Of any one than is advertised
in our columns asking for volunteers to
aid in the sale Of the book that took
over four years to prepare, and which
was all ready for the publisher when
that stern Commander, grim Death,
called GENERAL JOHN BELL HOOD from
the field Of his usefulness amid his happy
family circle. He left ten little babes,
twins chiefly, and Gen. Beauregard has
assumed the duty of giving to the world,
without any additional note or comment,
the work called "ADvANcE AND RE-
TREAT, Personal Experiences in the Uni
ted and Confederate States Armies" The
book is beautifully gotten up and sold at
a low price, So. The entire proceeds are
devoted to "The Hood Orphan Memorial
Fund.- jngested in the Registered Loan
of the United States, for the support, nur-
ture, care and education of these help
less innocents whose deplorable condi-
ton appeals to the sympathies Of all.
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To Whom it May Concern.

r HAVE examined the steam engine, cyl
inder boilers and rollers advertised for
sale by D. Webre, and offer to place said
engine in condition as good as new for two
hundred dollars.
R.H BRAUD, Engineer.
St, James, March Z, 1880.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-03-06

A we'll attended and very satisfactory
monthly meeting of Ascension Hook and
Ladder Company was held at the Truck
House last Monday evening. Mr.. George
Jacobs, the efficient Town Secretary, was
admitted to membership by unanimous
vote. The Company has secured the
lease of the half-lot belonging to the
parish adjoining the Truck-House on the
lower side, and formal possession Of the
new lot has been taken by extending the
Company's fences across the front and
rear.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-03-06
NEW ADVERTIsEMENTs
~ H. HAIL.
LICENSED ENGINEER,
Machinist, Blacksmith
and Boiler Maker,

Ascension parish, La,
Offers his services to the public to overhaul
and repair boilers, engines, sugar-mills and
machinery of all kinds. Very best Of refer
ences given. Address, care Of CHIEF Office.
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For Sale.

For Sale.
nNE STEAM ENGINE, 40 horse power,
~ Cylinder boiler, etc., all in good order.
Address D. WEBRE,
Lucina plantation, Welcome P. o.,
St. James, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-03-06
Proceedings Of Common Council,
Town Of Donaldsonville.

REG GLAR MfE1lNG.
MAYORS OFFICE. March 2, 1890.
The Council met this day ut , o'clock
Pm.
Mayor Israel in the chair.
Members present.. E. Bentley, Nathan
Ross, LIST ward; John SolszaaO, Anderson
Ross, End ward; J. Thompson, Francis
Vicknair, 3rl ward.
The minutes of the last meeting were
read and approved.
The following report was presented, read.
and adopted:
DoHALDsoNyILLE, March 2, 1880.
To the Hon. Mayor and Council of the town
of Donaldsonville
Gcnhcmc,.-We, the undersigned members
of the Finance Committee respectfully re-
port that we have examined the bills of j.
]. Sullivan, Coroner, amounting to $42, and
found the same correct; also the bill of Mr..
WillOz for $25, and recommend that the same
be paid. We have also examined several
bills for the year 1875, and in view of the
present situation of the Treasury We con-
slider that the same can not be presently
cashed, but recommend that the same be
made receivable in payment Of all delin-
quent taxes up to the first of January, 1880.
Respectfully submitted.
F. VICkNAIR,
j. SOLOZANO,
A. ROSS.
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TRAVELLERS GUIDE.
New Orleans & Texas Railroad,
TIMETABLE

Morpan,s fer.y-boat leaves head Of St. Ann
street. New Orleans. daily, at = 4. ~ Z,
connecting with the passenger Ifaso NJ, =
Algiers. Train arrives at Don neslsnn,
viii. at 1880, arriving at New Orleans
at 4:30 p. N.
Daily freight train each way, Sundays ex-
cepted.
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Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic restores the
appetite.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-03-06

HOUSE AND LOT At AUCTION.-On Sat
urday, March 20, Auctioneer CRUDE will
offer for sale, at public auction, on the
premises, the neat residence and lot Of
ground on Lessard street, near the corner
of Opelousas, occupied by Mr.. Lenard 4.
Duffel. The residence contains three
large rooms, and there is kitchen with
two rooms, wood-shed, ETC., all in good
repair. The property rents for $144 per
annum, thus insuring a handsome return
mon the CAPITAL invested.
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Reeds Cali Edge Tonic prevents maia'
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The officers Of Cotields Battery C-we
refer to Capt. DE. Jones, Lieuts. klop-
man, Lafargue and Earhart, and Q. n.
Sergt. Jos. Gondran, Jr.,-have acquired
fresh popularity among the members Of
the command by the active interest they
displayed in making the recent excursion
practicable, and their untiring efforts to
promote the efficiency and advance the
welf;re Of the Battery.
We direct the attention Of our readers
to the card Of Mr.. Il. II. Hall, licensed
engineer, nachinist, blacksmith and
boilermaker, which appears in another
column. Mr.. Hall has established HIM
self here permanently, and planters or
Others requiring work i'll his line can not
.io better than entrust it 70 him. He is a
finished aud accomplished workman as
well as pleasant and agreeable gentle
man.
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Sllerif's Sale.

State of Louisiana-Fourth Judicial District
Court-Parish of Ascension.
SAINT L. Boyd and others
vs.. Nos. zoos, 2OO8, 2O1O and 2O11,
G. Feitel, ct al.
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DoNALDsONVILLE, La,
Saturday, March 6, 1880
LOCAL JOTTINGS.

,,b.w .rackson,s BestSw Navy Tobacco.
Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic cures dyspcp-
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Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic cures swamp
fever.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-03-06

A NEW BAND.-At q meeting OF the
Young men composing the new Silver
Cornet Band, held Thursday evening,
the 26th ultimo, it was decided to revive
and reorganize tho baud; and at sec
ond meeting, which took place the fol-
lowing Saturday evening, proposition
to adopt the name Of Cofield's Battery {
Cornet Band was unanimously carried,
and the following officers were elected:
President, A. j. Reynolds;
Vice President, Willie f. Stockmeyer,
Secretary, J. N. Heating,
Treasurer, Louis II. StOckmeyer,
Leader, d. Ohlmeyer.
We are glad to chronicle the reorgani-
cation of this excellent band, which at
tanned a tlattering degree Of popularity
during the few months of its previous
existence by reason of the accommoda-
ting disposition displayed by the mem
beers in the matter of furnishing music
for public entertainments and rendering
their services to other organizations
without distinction or partiality, and we
hope to see it flourish and take high rank
among the permanent institutions Of our
town. Mr.. Cofeld and the military COM
pany which bears his name will undonbt-
eddy feel highly complinented by the
new bands selection Of title.
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DRAMATIC ENTERTAINMENT.-In o re-
cent issue of the CHIEF we announced
that an entertainment for charitable
object would shortly DO given by the
Ladies' Hebrew Benevolent Association
of this town. We are now able to state
that Saturday, the 10th Of April, has been
decided upon as the date Of the enter
tainment, and as soon as the programme
is arranged we shall take pleasure in &C
quainting our readers with the details Of
tile treat in store for all who attend. A
dramatic performance will he given as
the leading feature, and as our best local
talent has been secured for the occasion,
something excellent may be anticipated.
Mrs. Julia Israel is chairman Of the COM
mittee Of arrangements, which fact is of
itself guaranty that the work Of that
committee will he performed in the best
possible manner. One dollar will lie the
price Of admission to the entertainment,
and all who desire to pass q pleasant eve
ming, and at the same time contribute q
mite to the cause of charity, should sup
ply themselves with tickets, which may
lie had Of the members Of the Association
and at the principal stores.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-03-06

Latest Phase Of the Mail service-White
rs. Colo red Labor-Shanghai'a Solu-
ton or the PrOblem-Weather
and CroPs-DriftwOOd.
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Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic cures chills and
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TREAsURER's OFFICE,
Donaldsonville, March 2, 1880.
To the Mayor and Common Council Of the
town Of D0naldsonville:
GemtlemeM-I have the honor to submit to
your assembly the following statement of
the situation Of the Treasury from January
81 to March 2, 1880:
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1880-10-16
Woman's Glory,

In one ofhis recent lectures in Lon
! don DR.. Erasmus Wilson exhibited the
photograph of a woman 80 years old
and five feet FIVE inches high, whose
tresses, when she stood erect, enyeloped
her entire form in a golden veil and
trailed several inches on the ground.
The longest iibers measured six feet
three and one-halt inches. Thirty inches
is the mean length for females, and
three feet is considered very remarka-
bic length. This instance IL exceeded,
however, by two American women-one
whose hair measures seven feet six
inches, and another, the wife of drug
S:st IN Philadelphia, whose luxurant
cbre'r' is almost as long and so thick
that when seated upon chair she can
completely cover herself with it.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1880-10-16

| II. '. r., newspaper correspondents
tells an anecdote as follows. 1t was o
an old TcnEesseeau. who ran for the leg
islature bad no more to do with tho
tariff laws than with supplying the
White House with carpets, it followed
that these laws were discussed DURING
the intellectual canvass that ALWAYS
precedes the election OF members. The
old Tennesseean to whom | refer made a
speech QUE day Of three mortal hours ia
length. It was burdensome to the hear
ers, but they took it on the installneut
plan one squad would listen while.
20 out and rest, returning to relieve
those who had served their turn. After
having spoken three hours on this
thrilling theuIe, the orator concluded
thus: "Fcllow citizens, you've heard
me: if the tayriff is a good thing. am
fur i, and fits a bad thing, am agiu
itw
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1880-10-16

A Cambridge boy, after weeks ab.
senco IN the country, wrote to bis moth.
er: I got here all right and !forgot to
write before; it is a very nice place Il
have fun. 4 fciIe. and | went out in a
boat aud 'he boat tipped over and a
man got NE out and ] was so full of
water | didn't know nothin' for a lon @
while. The other boy has got 20 he
buried after they find him. His mother
came trom Chelsea and she cries all the
time. 4 horse kicked me over and !
have got TO have some money 90 nav a
doctoe2for fixing my head We are 90
ing 80 set an Old barn on fire tonight
and | should smile If we don't have
bully fun. lost my watch and am very
sorry shall bring home some mud
turtles and ohai! bring home a tame
wood-cock II | can get EN- into my
trunk"
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1880-10-16
"Playing Drunk as Papa Does"

"My early practice" said a doctor,
twas successful, and soon attained an
enviable position. l married lovely
girl; two children were born to us, and
my domestic happiness was complete.
But was invited often to social parties
where wine was freely circulated, aud |
SOON became slave to its power. Before
| was aware Of it was drunkard. NV
noble wife never torsook me, never
tainted me with bitter word, never
CEASED to pray for my reformation. We
were wretchedly poor, 50 that my fami.
ly became pinched for daily bread. One
beautiful Sabbath my wife went to
church and left NE on lounge sleeping
OFT my previous nights debauch. l was
aroused by hearing something fall heav-
lily on the hocr. opened my eyes and
saw my little boy of SIX years tumbIing
on the carpet. His older brother said to
him; Now get up and fall again. That's
the way papa does. Let's play we are
drunk watched the child as he per
sonated my beastly movements in way
that would have done credit to any actor
l arose and left the house grooming in
agony and remorse. walked off miles
in the CONTEMPLATING over my abom.
Unable sin, and the example l was set.
ting before my children. l solemnly
resolved that with Gods helm / would
quit the cup, and did. No lecture I
ever heard from Mr.. Cough NOV ed my
soul like the spectacle of my own sweet |
boys, playing drunk as papa does"
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1880-10-16
Tribute OF Respect.

HALL OF WASHINGTON STEAM FIRE Co., No. 1, !
Baton Rouge, October 9Th, 1890.
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased Almighty God to cal
from on midst our late exempt ccmrade, c. T
RArENHoKsr;
Resolved. That by his death, VIC are called tc
mourn the loss of a true friend ani faitbfu
brother fireman.
Resolved, That a page in our minutes be in
scIibed to his memory, the Hall be dyaped in
mourning and the company wear the usual badge
OF mourning for thirty days.
Resolved, That We assure his stricken family
OF our heartfelt sympathy in their bereavement,
and that copy OF these resolutions be sent
them.
Resolved That these resolutions be published
in the CArlroLlAN and Advocate.
+. W. HEROAIAN.
CHAS. O'CONNELL,
l.. L1TTY,
Committee.