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. MRS. sPRIeGlE.
ASouthVsstefn Sketch.
Atlantic for Dccenlhcr.

Not week later Mrs. Spriggle pre-
sented herself again at Briarley. The
black dress had suffered visibly from
contact with muddy roads on the way
The black sun-bonnet was limper ant
rustier than ever. Their wearer drop
ped into chair, and crossed her hand:
dejectedly on her knees.
"Recon We done heered bout my
gal bein' married." she said, without
raising her eyes from the floor.
ayes Twas much surprised to heal
It," the mistress replied. "She mus
be very young"
"Yes, she is tol'able young, is Sis
goin' on IS. But law, was married
at 13,-I was SOL
She looked up quickly, but catching
an expression of dlsapproval on the
mlstress's face she cast her eyes agar
upon the floor.
"The wust on it isl continued she
''he amt got cent nor he can't make
one, nuther.''
"Whv did you let your daughter take
him, then?"
"Well, he come a-dawdlin' round SIS
an he'd allus powder.horn hangin
on to him; so just lowed he'd a gun
and could keep sis in coons an pos
sums. She's a master-hand at fresh
meat, is my gal. He scraped up two
dollars somewhat 10 get the license
with an to pay the preacher; but l
don'treckon he'll ever am any more"
Mot earn any more" cried the
mistress incredulously. "What is the
matter that he can't work and support
your daughter properly?',
Mrs. Spriggle pushed back her bon
net and crossed her knees before she
answered. Then she shook her head
mournfully.
II never found out" she said, It'll
they were done married, as how he'd
nary gun at all,-nothin' but a powder:
horn. And with gesture of disgust,
"he's the powerfullest no account crit
ter ye ever did see
"You must feel badly to let your
daughter 60 away with such man."
"Oh, law! she amt gone! Did ye
think he had airy house to put her in!
Why, don't ye know? They's alvin
to home with me-
This amazing piece of intelligence
nearly took away the mistress breath.
Before she could reply, Mrs. Spriggle
continued:
"What's dds did! faint no use
fussin', reckon
"But how could you let her marry
him without knowing more about him
than you dido"
well, it's flyin' in the face O Provi-
dence not to take up with husband
when he comes along" She glanced
up appealingly as she spoke. ''Gals
can't get good husband every day,
they can't SOL"
But" SAID the mistress, 1T seems
he is not a good husband
Mrs. Spriggle's face, which had
slightly, took on gloomier
hue, and she pulled the black bonnet
Town over it.
THAT'S So" she assen,ed, tearfully.
He's wuss than nary husband. That's
%, l do say. But" as she rose to 90,
'mebbe he can ketch rabbits, If he
moved how to make a trap, now. |
must be gettin' along"
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Kettles, Kinks and lraniuns.

| too think that women should think
of something besides the stomach, fol
though 1t may be very necessary or.
gan. h is clamorous enough without es-
pecial cultivation; neither do l think
woman's highest sphere lies in making
rugs or embroldering little woody dogs
on canvas. -,
lam afraid it will be good while be-
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ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION.

ST. PETERSBURG, Nov, 26.-Ayouth
under pretense of urgent State business
obtained an audience to-day at the
Ministry Of the Interior with General
Tcherevine, presiding over the COM
mission for mitigating the sentences Of
exiles. AS soon as admitted he fired
revolver at the General, but the ball
passed harmlessly between his arm and
side. The General secured and dis.
armed the youth, who said he was
merely the instrument of another per-
son.
The population of the United States
Is increasing more rapidly than at any
former period in its history, through
the continued heavy influx of immi-
grants from Europe. The British
Cyclopedia estimates the population for
the year 1900 at 100000. 600. which will
require an annual gain of two and a
half millions during the next twenty
years, or one hundred per cent. With
q continuance OF ANYTHING like the pre-
sent rate OF immigration there can be
little doubt that the population of the
country will have easily doubled itself
in twenty years. As an addition to the
wealth and productive power of the
country, the introduction OF new ele-
ments upon so large scale into the life
of the nation, must be hailed with salts
faction except. perhaps, by the limited
few who have grave doubts as to
whether we shall lie able to assimilate
or digest so large foreign element.
But our past experience ought to quiet
all fears on that score
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Postmaster General James recon-
mends that the postal department shall
cease to carry articles Of merchandise.
We are disposed to think that wise
suggestion even il it does suit the ex-
press companies. We notice that mer-
chandise is usually harmed By mail
carriage and at the same time does
damage to the rest of The mail. 1t is
expensive to the department, the public
make no general use of it. but just
enough to be a nuisance.
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voting for that which NAY ne*cr Re


attained.
The fact is, until girls and boys learn
to do the duty nearest them, do it we'll
neglecting no opportunity for self I'M
provcmcnt, they are not fit for any
higher or more remmerative occupa.
ton.
Ii you are not 4 g God school-teacher,
drcssmaker, or mled.glrl, either learn
to lie one or quit The business; and make
room Tor some one who will.
Don't cry for something to do until
you can do well, the work you are
already doing.
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Recipes.

Black ink:=1 10 OF bichr,mate, and
Ito or muriate OF potash, l OF extract
l0gwoOd, and lquart rainwater. Sim.
mer all together in III iron kettle.
Mucilage:-Five cents worth acetlc
acid in wide mouthed quart bottle;
ten cents worth white glue broken into
little bits: put the glue into the acid
and fill up with rainwater. THIS will
make quart. 1t needs no boiling.
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The "Ayenger" Indicted.

WASHINGTON, Nov. s5.-The grand
jury has indicted Jones for assault to
kill Guiteau.
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ORDER OF PUBLICATION IN
VACATION.
DANIEL SEBRiNG. PrF.

DANIEL SEBRiNG. PIE.
vs.. Pet. for Divorce.
RACHAEL SEliRlNG. Def.
Now. on this 18th day OF November. \. d. 1881.
comes the abpyc named planiifi, by his attorneys.
before lhe undersigned clerk In vacation and files
his petition. stating among other things that the
above Defendant. Rachael Sebring, is NONRESIDENT
OF the State of Missouri: IL Is.
therefore, ordered by the clerk aforesaid In yaca.
ton, that publication be made. notifying the said
defendant that an action has been CONNIE need
against her by petition in the Circuit Court of Adr
county. state of Missouri. the general nature of
Wnch IS 10 Obtain decree OF said court dssolying
ile bonds Of matrimony heretofore contracted and
nov eAisiihs between plaintiff and defendant. on
,le grounds Of adultery and abandonment; and un-
less yon the said Rachael Sebring. be and appear at
me NEXT term of said conrt. 10 be holden M The
honse IN the town Of Kirksyille. within the
county OF Adar aforesaid the 18th day of Febr,-
AIRY lS, and on or before the sixth day Of said term
or lt me term shall so long continue, and ii not
rendered against her. 'e " w
~ Is furthermore ordered that n copy hereof be
pn5shed In the Weekly Graphic, newspaper
PhDiisheu IN SAID county of Adair, for four weeks
successveiy, the last Insertion TO be at least or
weeks before the commencement of the mex term OF
SAID court. Attest:
a true copy W. J.AsHLoCK. Clerk.
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The Cuiteau Trial.

WAsHIFcroN, Nov. e5.-The Crimi-
nal Court was crowded in every part
this morning, mostly with ladies', for the
most part representing the fashionable
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Russia.

LONDON, Nov, o6.-Elie Schoumon,
for many years the chess champion Of
Russia, is dead.
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circles of Washington society. 1mmedi-
ately upon the opening Of the court
Scovie stated Guiteau desired to make
statement. No objection being
made,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-10-29
Police Jury Ordinances,
Parish of Ascension.
PARISH OF ASCENSION, !
Courthouse, Oct. II, 1881.

Courthouse, Oct. IL, 1881.
No. IA. New Series
AN ORDINANCE regulating the slaughter
ing Of animals in the parish Of Ascension.
WHEREAS, Police Juries arc empowered by
the laws of the State to protect their re-
spective parishes against the introduction
OF any and all kinds of contagious and
epidemical diseases. and have further
power under their general inherent police
power to suppress all nuisances; therefore
Be it ordained by the Police Jury Of the
parish Of Ascension, That whoever shall
kill, butcher or slaughter any animal OF
animals in any town, village or settlement
of fifteen inhabitants or more IN this parish
or within radius of not less than five hun
dred yards of any such town, village or
settlement, or shall deposit or cause to be
deposited in any such town, village or set
Element or within the radius or distance
aforesaid any refuse, blood or otfll of any
animals butchered or slaughtered as afore-
said, shall upon conviction thereof for each
offense, and each and every person so offend
ing be fined the sum Of twenty-five dollars
for tho use of this parish, recoverable by
civil suit instituted by the President of the
Police Jury in the name of this parish, be
fore Justice Of the Peace of competent
jurisdiction. r. I. HANSON, Pres.
IA true copy.]
r. PROSPER LANDRY, Clerk
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An associated press dispatch in last
Sundays city papers brought US informa-
ton OF the appointment of Mr.. Louis
Lefort as Postmaster at Donaldsonville
in place Of w. g. Wilkinson, Esq. It
seems that the report of special agent
Cameron, who was recently sent to in
vestigate the post-oftice at the request OF
Mr.. Wilkinson's bondsmen, criticised it's
management quite severely and took the
ground that tho interests of the govern
ment would be subserved by change OF
postmasters. We have made application
for synopsis of the report and if it can
be procured we shall publish it as q
matter of public interest, together with
such defense or explanation as Mr.. Will
kinson may offer in the premises. We
are informed upon good authority that
it was determined at the Post-O Office De-
partment to remove Mr.. Wilkinson and
that Mr.. Lefort name was recommended
by our member of Congress, after this
fact was made known. Without in any
manner rejecting upon the present in
cumbent or desiring to prejudice the
efforts he and his friends are making for
his retention, we can give free expression
to the belief Mr.. Lefort's would make
an efficient and acceptable Postmaster.
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steamboat Schedule.

New Orleans and D0naldsonyllle.
Belle Of Mc Coast, up Tuesday. Thursday
and Saturday nights down "Wednesday,
Friday and Sunday mornings.
81. Mary up Tuesday and Friday; down
Thursday and Saturday.
New Orleans and Piaqucmine.
Whisper, up Tuesdays and Saturdays
down Wednesdays and Sundays. Attends
to business Of Assumption and st. Mary.
New Orleans and Bayou Sara.
Funcho,a, in place of e. j. Gay, up Mon
day and Friday nights, down Wednesday
and Sunday evenings.
Corona, in place of John ". Cannon
up Wednesday and Saturday nights; down
Monday and Friday evenings.
New Orleans and Viclksburg.
Robt. E. Lee. up Tuesday night; down
Sunday afternoon.
y. II. White, up Thursday night; down
Tuesday night.
Matches, up Saturday night; down Thurs
day evening.
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Among the new students who have
entered the State University at Baton
Rouge from this section is Master Mel
vile Israel, the Intelligent young son of
Mrs Julia Israel, leading member Of the
firm Of NJ. Israel &, Co., of Donaldson
vile. We are glad TO hear that the
young man has been getting along
nicely during the three weeks Of his
stay at the University, and hope he will
not only be content to remain, but will
make the best of progress i'll his studies
aud finally graduate with high distinc-
! ;u,;
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sir. and Mrs w. w. Buford have re-
turned home from 70 weeks visit to the
Crosse Tete region and Iberville. They
spent the time very pleasantly with their
esteemed relatives, Mr.. and Mrs. Glen.
T. Binnings of Rosedale and Capt. A. B.
Sharp and family of Plaquemine. Capt.
Sharp has had another spell of sickness
within the past fortnight, but is now
much improved.
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BROKE JA1L.-Deputy Sheriff Israel
yesterday received information from
Plaquemne that three prisoners escaped
from the Jail at that town Thursday
night. The fugitives are Joe Alphonse,
a short mulatto, with pop eyes,
charged with burglary George Moore,
a tall, lame black man, charged with
rape, and Alfred Crawford, accused of
horse stealing.
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On Dit.

That the young man who claims he
stopped corresponding with his Baton
Rouge fame because tho sweetness of
her letters surfeited him, can't expect
that explanation to be accepted.
That all the boys know he has been
kicked so hard his spinal column is out
of joint in seven places.
That the lady who called to Wal
ter to "Come in and cut the grass with
Arthur" was informed
That grass is generally cut with q
scythe.
That certain lady has nefarious de-
signs upon Billy T's happiness, since
she was heard to remark
That it was time he is thinking about
getting married.
That Ben doesn't sing
Roll away, roll away, waters SO blue
Like 2 feather Wen float in my gum tree
canoe,
because his gum tree canoe is a cypress
skiff and the muddy Mississippi isn't
blue to any alarming extent.
That he rows across the river to see
her, all the same, and thinks he is all
right in spite Of the "a prayer book with
q blue cover his rival has given her.
That he migltn't feel SO confident if
he only knew of the scrumptious skew
dab the aforesaid rival received from
their mutual charmer as token Of
| remembrance.
That young man of our acquaintance
was struck with an economical fit some
time ago and determined to save up
some of his earnings;
That no placed $40 in the hands of a
friend one day for safe keeping-and
took it back again ten hours after.
That he hasn't made any further de-
posits and is not living off the interest
| Of his bank account.
That the lady who couldn't find q
vacant scat in the car on the day of the
Ph@nix excursion was justified in sit
ting on the Irishman's lap, and
That it was shame he was SO un-
gallant and unappreciatiye as to oxpel
her from the position.
That all the guests, were expecting
some demonstration Of envy or sorrow
on the part of the gallant Captain, but
none was visible.
That he saluted the bride with as
much gusto and self-possession as the
best of them.
That a professional gentleman &c
cused one Of his friends of taking q
vomitive and cathartic in anticipation
Of the big dinner.
That Joe was right about NJ. I. g. Co.
raising Gehenna in the Grief.
That Pretty picked that hat before 1t
had attained its full growth.
That that alleged hat and Henry RS
Robert-tailed coat ought to be shot to-
gether.
That most of the base ball boys will
work in sugar-houses during the rolling
season, and
That it is to be hoped mono Of them
will mako foul strike and Il homo run
| before the game is over.
That Billy will pitch cane on the
| carrier and that Little Jeems will get it
there by means Of the underhand throw
That if tho Chinaman isn't watched
he'll catch all the "fouls" on the
| premises.
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The attaches of the CHIEF having
kindly taken the initiative in ANNOUNCE
ing an important aud pleasant event in
the editors family, we will only add
that the little stranger arrived Friday
evening, the 21st inst, that her net
weight was l09 pounds and that she
seems in every respect q young lady
that her doting parents may we'll be
proud of. Mother aud daughter are
doing finely.
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st. Philip Baptist Church.
Finding Of the Advisory Council Ap
pointed by the Executive Board Of
tho State Convention.
PARISH OF ASCENSION, Oct. "a, 1881.


tho State Convention.
PARISH OF ASCENSION, Oct. "a, 1881.
An Advisory Council appointed by the
Executive Board of the State Convention
convened at the St. Philip Baptist Church
to adjust the difficulties in said Church be-
tween its members.
The Council, after careful Investigation
of the cause by hearing the evidence on both
sides agreed upon the following decision:
We, the Council convened in the ST. Philip
Church in the parish of Ascension. have
come to the following conclusion:
1st,-We recognize Rev. Joseph Daggs as
being elected as Pastor of St. Philip Church.
2d,-The Church has a right 20 say by a
majority vote who shall he its Pastor.
3d,-We further advise the minority or
aggrieved party to be rcconciled with the
Church.
REV. G. w. WALKER, CHAIRMAN.
REV. JOHN MARKS, SEC.
GEO. w. MERRITT, q. DAVIS,
ROBERT II. STEPToE, JOHN AsHBY,
ISAIAH LAWSON. JACOB G. WARNER.
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Cofield Guards stock is still booming.
No less than sixteen new members have
recently been admitted to the command,
aud the recruits are recoivinga thorough
course Of instruction in the school Of the
soldier from Lieut.. Il. NJ. McCulloh.
After the grinding season, the entire
company will assemble twice a month
for drill and no effort will be spared to
place the command on the highest plano
Of efficiency. An important business
meeting of the Guards will be held ut
Phoenix Hall next Wednesday evening.
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II our information is correct, 10000
pounds of fine sugar was manufactured
on the Palo Alto plantation Of Messrs.
Iemann s. Lum last week.
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The members of Ascension Hook and
Ladder Company will entertain their
friends tonight at firemen's bail to lie
given in the company's elegant hall.
Arrangements for the affair are complete
and nice time is promised all who
attend.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
NEW ORLEANS.

NE" ORLEANS.
take pleasure in announcing to my Gus
toners III Donaldsonville and on the coast
that although located in New Orleans,
will continue to furnish them with mattresses,
delivered in good order and guaranteed
first-class in every respect, at tho same re-
duced prices heretofore charged, viz:
From $l6 to $40 per Mattress,
according to size. Orders transmitted to
the mandatory or left at the store OF e..
Heath, SO Camp street, New Orleans, will
be faithfully and promptly executed.
In sending orders be careful to give cor
rec: measurement. This is ascertained
breath of space inside the bedstead across
tho centre: All necessary allowance for
room occupied by the bed-clothing will be
made at the mandatory. The bedstead
should be empty when measurement is
taken-don't measure across q mattress.
Country customers with whom I am not
acquainted should either send their orders
through B. Lemann & Bro. Of Donaldson
vile or goods will be shipped c. o. D.
Respectfully, H. C. CRUDE.
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We have intended for two weeks past
to note the return from his annual north
ern trip of MIR. Jacob Lemann, and to
express the pleasure it gives his many
friends to see him looking SO we'll and
hearty.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-10-29

The rise in the waters Of the river and
bayou continues and the st. Mary is
making regular semiweekly trips to
Thibolaux.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-10-29

Among the many new attractions OF
the Old Reliable Store of our neighbor,
Mr.. Kline, is an invoice of cheap fancy
soap, put up in nice style and of excel
lent quality.
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DONALDSONVILLE, La
Saturday, October 20, 1881
LOCAL JOTTINGS.

Quite heavy fall Of rain occurred
yesterday and there are indications of
cooler weather.
If YOU would shake off dull care and
have all evening Of solid enjoyment, at
tend the fir emen's ball tonight.
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Mr.. r. Landmarks new store near the
railroad depot is now open and in full
blast. We have not yet had an oppor-
tunity to visit the establishment, but
We are informed that it ranks tirst-class
as compared with the other general stores
of this section. Mr.. Landman has laid
in large and varied stock of goods and
proposes to win a liberal share of public
patronage by giving his customers the
full worth of their money in both quality
and quantity. The establishment will be
known by its old name, elephant
Store" Two experienced and polite
clerks will aid the proprietor in attend
ing to the wants of customers and dis
playing goods to visitors.
Our genial and generous friend, Mr..
r. H. Dunn, has the thanks of the editor
and employees of the CHIEF for appre-
ciated courtesies.
ASCENSION, Oct. n, 1881.
EDITOR CHIEF:
Point Houmas will, on tho LIST proximo
join the happy band of places that have be
gun grinding. The crop on this place will
fall short, in all probability, nearly fifty POI
| cent. compared to that of last year. All the
rattoons and part Of the plant have been re
| served for seed.
Labor is very. abundant in this section
| and should strike occur, there would b.
no difficulty in procuring sufficient labol
from New Orleans to harvest the small
quantity of cane there is to grind.
Mr. Jonas w. BAILEY, the efficient ant
courteous manager of Point Houmas, ane
Mr.. G. l.. Hanks, assistant, deserve credi
for having made the crop what it is. TIL
yield is all that is required to make the oil.
| Pointlrank witk;the foremost of places hav
ing like number Of acres.
| Respectfully, WIDE-AWAKE.
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letter was received through the post
Office of this town one day this week
bearing the following lucid direction !:
eDun nulsun Post Office Mrs Mar gret q
D. Dom in care Of Mr.. ruff file muse"
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-10-29

The damage to the machinery at the
Leblanc saw-mill has been repaired and
the mill is again in operation. Tho
repairs were completed ons "Wednesday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-10-29

Just before taking his departure for
Baton Rouge, our obliging little friend,
Master Melville Israel, presented us with
some ino large pecans from the Sauls-
burg plantation that were highly appre-
ciated,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-10-29

Exhaustive diseases that lead to insanity,
consumption, and premature grave, are
quickly cured by using Browns Iron Bit
ters It strengthen every part Of the
body.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-10-29

We tender to that estimable aud whole
souled gentleman, Mr.. John Reuss, our
sincere thanks for one of those annual
tokens of his remembrance and good will
which come to us as regularly and I'M
failingly as the seasons themselves. We
are proud to enjoy his friendship and
esteem, and it is certainly pleasant to
receive such substantial evidences of re-
gard as he periodically bestows upon us.