The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-08-06
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We had the pleasure of making q trip
to Baton Rouge last Monday, ep the first
passenger train that ran to that city
The s"ad was in fine order, we sat in a
brand-new coach, made the trip in pleas
ant company, were famed by delightful
breezes going and coming, hence could
not fail to enjoy the excursion. Mr.. H
S. Morse, Superintendent Of the road
was OH the train, and to him we are in.
debted for numerous conrtusies. Al
Bayou Goula and Plaqnenline the arrival
of tho tratn created general interest
among the Inhabitants, while at Baton
Rouge its coming was welcomed by a ga
Lutte from small cannon, the footing Of
steam whistles and other evidences Of
popular rejoicing. We arrived opposite
the Capital at 1870 P. NJ, just OH time,
and the first welcome object We met on
the hospitable soil of West Baton, Rouge
was the rotund aud rosy form Of our es-
Unable coxt'rre, Uncle Harry Hyams,
editor Of the Sagar Planter, from whom
we received a hearty greeting. Crossing
the river on the Baton Rouge ferry boat,
We were amply rewarded for the journey
by meeting our genial contemporaries,
Gen. Leon Jastremski of the Capitolian
aud Col. X. A. Cross Of the 1drocatc, be-
sides our good friends, Prof. Luke w.
Conerly Of the Agricultural Department
of the State University, Mr.. w. A. Lc-
Sueur, publisher Of the Capitolian, Mr..
Ed. S. Conerly, a member of the typo.
graphical staff Of the same journal, and
Capt. John McGrath, popular citizen
Of East Baton Rouge. At 2:30 T. NJ. the
train started Oh its return trip, which
was accomplished in two hours, inclu-
ding stoppages. Capt. John Cowden OF
Memphis, the distinguished and persis-
tent advocate of the Mississippi outlet
theory as opposed to the jetty system,
was one Of the passengers making the
excursion to Baton Rouge on Superin-
tcndent Morse's invitation, and we were
glad to have tho opportunity to make
the eminent gentleman's acquaintance
The genial and handsome general ticket
agent Of the railway, Mr.. NJ. r. Spelman,
who had been at Baton Rouge several
days on business connected with the
road, returned to New Orleans on the
first through train.
OB1TUAHY.-We have heretofore mad
vertent1y failed to chronicle the death
of two we'll known citizens of this par
ISL, who departed this life during the
month of July.
Pierre Oscar Ayraud died at the resi-
dence of his son-in-law, DR.. Jno. Duffel, in
Donaldsonville, OH the 21st ult., at the
age of 81. He was, we believe, q native
and lifelong resident of Ascension, hav-
ing long been one of the Oldest and most
citizens of the third ward of
the parish. He held several local offices
in tho course Of his long and honorable
career, and in these, as in all the other
relations of his life he earned the esteem
and respect Of his fellow men.
On the 10Th of July Andrew Jackson
Landry died at his home il the Crevasso
fifth ward, at the early age
Of 30. He bad been in failing health for
sose months and had sought in vain for
by change Of air and
He was quiet, unassnming,
industrious and upright young man, and
enjoyed the respect of all who new him.
He leaves a Young wife, and, we believe,
several children to mourn him.
Yesterday morning our neighbor, Mr..
Frank Martinez, lost his only child, a
bright little boy Of Is months who, a
fortnight ago, seemed tho very picture OF
health and strcntgh. We extend our
sympathies to the afflicted parents, who
arc called Oh for the fifth time to mourn
tho loss Of an only babo.
This morning at bali past 2 o'clock the
soul Of Pierre Louis Maillettc, ono Of tho
Oldest citizens of Donaldsonville, took its
flight for celestial regions. Mr.. Maillette
had reached the advanced ago of Il
years. He led Il quiet and blamcless life
and was universally esteemed. An aged
wife and two charming daughters are
left to deplore his loss. The funeral
takes place this evening at o'clock.
RAILROAD ACclDENT.-On Thursday
as the passenger train on the New Or
leans Pacific railway was approaching
Plaquemine, on the up-trip, the locomo
tive and baggage car jumped the track
and brought the train to a sudden stand
still. Fortunately no lives were lost, nc
ono was hurt by the accident, and the
locomotive and car arc said to have sus
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