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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-02-05

All the performers acquitted them
selves very creditably, and considering
the length and heavy character Of the
piece, they are entitled to great praise
for the correct and natural manner in
which their several characters were sus-
tanned throughout the entire representa-
ton. The new scenery displayed for the
first time upon this occasion, was much
admired, and many were the compliment
tary opinions bestowed upon the amateur
artist, Mr.. Andrew Gingry, for his note
worthy achievements with the brush.
The talent he has displayed in this di-
rection proved n pleasant surprise to all,
and his handiwork is a decided addition
to the stage property Of Phoenix Hall.
The financial result of tile entertain
ment proved as satisfactory as the other
features. The rattle of the large doll, in
which every holder of a concert" ticket
is entitled to a chance, will take place
at Phoenix Hall on the second day of the
coming fair-that is, on Sunday, the
Goth inst.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-02-05
Local Dralnatics.
The Entertainment of January 22 for the
Benefit Of Phoenix Fire Company.

The Entertainment of January 22 for the
Benefit Of Phoenix Fire Company.
Taking into consideration the very
bad state Of the public thoroughfares,
the audience which assembled at Phoenix
Hall the evening of the ed ultimo, to
witness the entertainment given for the
benefit of Phoenix Fire Company, was
very satisfactory ono in point OF numbers,
and also in the hearty appreciation dis
played of the efforts of the amateur per-
formers to present an interesting enter
tainment. Tho affair has been commonly
designated "concert," but this is
misnomer, since the programme con-
sisted solely of the attractive drama en-
titled The Female Detective and few
airs between acts by the Independent
Brass Band. The dramatis persona was
as follows:
Sir Gervase Langton, ............F. Landry
Barry MallInsOn,. .--A GinSry
Lodovlc,-- -...--............-J. Itrrlo
Dr. Strasfeldt,. ........-...--....C. Manrin
ROderick Tracy. NJ. Heating
Stephen Hardcliffe,. --..-.-..-.C. Maurin
D0f1 csp: N Ran aRo'1e' Members of COMFY
Madam Ritzdorf,. Miss s. Rhodes
Stella, Miss NJ. Popham
Florence Langton,--)
FrzzIy Gutteridge,.
Mira. Gammage. }........-W. D. Park
Mr.. Harry Racket.
Barney O'Brian,
Ina AN pton Miss Terrio |
Daily Republican., 1881-12-24
After Many DAYS.

Joe Brinkley, Young colored man,
made q deadly assault upon another
colored man named Frank Montgome-
ry, some time during the month of Feb
raary, 1880, nearly two years ago. The
nan thus assaulted was shot in the leg
with u revolver as he was coming out
of the Colored Baptist church on West
Twelfth street. The wounded man was
taken to the city Hall where he Swora
out u warrant for his assiilant = arrest.
| The latter, however, made good his es-
cape, and all efforts to catch him then
proved unsuccessful as he had flown to
parts unknown.
On last Thursday the would -he-duei-
ist thinking that the past was for
gotten, returned once more to his native
city, was spied by Officer Springer, who
went to the Hail. procured the warrant,
and started out in search OF the priso-
ner, whom he succeeded in catching
yesterday. He WAS then safely Gagged
in the cells and the injured man looked
up for n witness. He was found and
also locked up in order that he might
appear as prosecuting witness. The
trial came OIL last evening before May
or Almond, aud the prisoner was held
III the sum Of 500 bail for his appear
aucc at Court. The wituess was also
held III the sum OF 800 for his appear
ance when wanted. At tho true Of the
shooting it was alleged by the injured
man that the shooting was done on ac.
count Of little fuss that had taken
place between them over girl. The
Mayor called Franks attention to this
statement but he said that no fuss had
taken place between them. Frank is
not strictly sound III mind, and it is
thought that he must have forgotten
this part Of til" ceremony. At the time
he was shot he laid in bed n long time
before the wound was healed. The ball
entered his ley near ths thigh and caus-
ed u painful wound.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-24
"Trip Van Wihkle" NE Wade Miss
Ing
tli,iI
From the Philadelphia Times.

Robert McWade, the well known ac-
Mr., who has bocn Identified with the
play of rip Van " iukle" for many
years, has mysteriously disappeared
and his wife and children, who live ut
400 Hutton street, this city, are in
great distress. In the latter part of
August Mr.. McWade was playing in
Southern Ctah, from whence he sent 80
to his family. Since thsn, however,
his wife has not heard OF him. His
last letter was filled with words Of en-
enlargement to his wife and advice to
his children, to whom he was greatly
attached. Mrs Nc Wade says he was
a regular correspondentandi is confident
that some harm has bctallen him or he
would not have kept her in suspense
four months. Mr.. McWade has three
children; the eldest boy was preparing
himself tor West Point, but owing to
the straitened circumstances of the
family since the fathers disappearance
the lad has been taken from sChtOl.
Mrs. McWado, owes her landlord,
Richard Middleton, fsS for renG, and
on Monday the family furniture was
seized for the debt. The missing actor
was very popular with his felowThes-
plans, and when hi, wife 's troubles be-
came known at the Chestnut street
Theatre on Monday, the actors and 9th
er attaches promptly raised a purse Of
So to relieve her immediate wants.
Mr.. McWade has turned up In Cali
tornia and it is hoped that he will now
look after the wants Of his family.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-24
COUNTY COURT.
Draw 4 10 u ClOse-COart Will Ad
tOurn this Morning.

Court convened at 3 O'Clock yesterday after.
noon. The first business transacted was the
discharge of all tho jurors until Monday,
January 3Oth
harry Sharpley, Esq, called tho attention
OF the Court to the case of Mary Bleyer, on a
certiorar 10 Esquire Cole. Miss Bleyer was
chA ged before rs4ule Cole on the oath OF
CLARA Moore. with uFinV tn eatening and
abusive language toward her after hearing
the case the Esquire adludXed her guilty,
and fined her S3anl costs.
The case was taken to the Superior Court
by Mr.. Sharplcy, on writ Of cortorari, on
the ground that the justice had no Jufis-
die ion In u case Of tfe Kind
The Court sust t4ned MIR Sharpley, and not
only yersed the decision Of tho Justice, but
ordered him to pay the costs. The total
amount Of the Tins and costs in this case was
II ~.
During the session, Levi G. Bird, Esq,
asked tho Court TO appoint commissioners to
assess damages for thU right OF way for the
Baltimore and Ohio's new railroad through
the properties Of Edward Cranston, Reuben
Satterthwaite, jams Brown, Benjamin
Craastou, Pusey Peunock, william Powell,
George q. Evans, samuel Fiudley, Fannie
Hower,. Patrick Burke, Vincent f. Finn;
and the heirs at law OF William II. Derrick
SON Samuel Scott and Jackson q. Lewis,
deceased. Tho application was granted.
Tee opinion of the Court upon til, motion
for new trial in the HarrlKan case, will be
delivered this mornlng, ana IL adverse the
pr sOuer W ii be sentenced. The names Of the
successful applicants fvr Licences will also be
uuLUuLceu to-day.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-24
A Narrow Escape.

Another railroad accident happened
late yesterday afternoon, which might
have been . serious one, AZ it was on y
the engine and several cars were wreck.
ed, and no one injured. The train
wrecked was the Southern express
leaving New York at $40 aud due in
this city at 7o'clock; it ran intoa freight
train II short distance this side OF
Trenton, on the Pennsylvania main
line. AT thi, poiut the express was a
little behind time, and Il atreight train
had made the run 10 Trenton ahead of
it, and was runnin. on to the siding,
all the cars having left the main track
but three when the express came
Numbering along, and ran into the
rear car3. The engine and four cars
were trown down an enbankment
and hadly wrecked. The shock was
terri jir and the Passengers were thrown
about proniaGuon,iy and were badly
sc,I,.d, but all escaped injury. The
+ man and engineer also made Il
rrow escape, Among the Whining
ulans On the train were Washington
,,asi,ngs, Eli Garrett and Job Jac kson.
rhe pantomine troupe, which per.
formed in thl, city last night were also
on this train, and in consequence of the
accident were considerably delayed.
The train and mail were about an hour
and y half late.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-24
COIored BaptisCS Fair.

A fair aud festival will be opened
this evening by the members OF Shiloh
Baptist Church, (colored) which will
continue during the holidays and prop
ably two weeks. No pains will be
SHARED to make it one of the best and
most taststully arranged of the season
The members of this congregation are
very energetic and are now building a
new and larger church on the south
east corner of Twelfth and Orange
streets, their present quarters being
deemed insufficient to accommodate
their growing congregation. The
bujlding was commenced in tho sum,
mer and will be pushed forward to
cnmpletion in the spring.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-24

overlook ed.

In the holiday bulletin, published IN
this paper during the week, In hich
All the advertisers were noticed, Mr.. A.
Il. Tatnall, No. 7l3 West Front street.
was unintentionally overlooked. be
keeps we'll selected stock OF the best
family flour in the market, winch ne
offers in barrels, or bags, to suit all buy
ers, This place is also headquarters
for hay and feed. Those desiring any,
thing in his line, should bear 1t In
mind that he can suit you all.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-24
InNeaenl A AaunUlt,

Charles King, a white man, was ar
rested by officer Brickle, yesterday, a.
the foot of W est street, for making I'M
proper advances toward a woman who
was coming along the railroad. The
officer made the arrest at tho instance
of a man who saw the prisoner catcI
hold of the woman, and he was present
aud testified against the prisoner. The
Mayor, being aware Of the fact, thai
the city is fast becoming infested with
such worthless characters, he has de-
termined to clean some of them out
by placing them where they can do NJ
harm. He accordingly imposed Il tint
of $40 and costs upon the human tiend
and in default, he was committed.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-24

DR.. Spencer II. Tacott, Medical Sup
erintendent of the Homeopathic Asy
lum for the insane at Middletown, N.
| Y, had treated over 900 cases of in
sanity. Witness had closely observed
the prisoner and had listened to his
testimony on the stand. Upon the as
sumption that he (GUiteau) was telling
the truth in regard TO the transaction
and in regard 10 the events of his life
as he described them, should say he
was sane on The "a of July.
Witness alsn replied: Assuming to
be true the facts set forth in the hypo-
theticals, | should say the prisoner was
sane upon the ID of july
"fIow much do you expect to get for
that opinion >" shouted Guteau.
"louv We been here two or three weeks.
suppose you'll want $500 (strikng
the table angrily), But | don't care a
snap for your expert testimony. | don I
care if you bring in 800 such witnesses. 1"
Judge Cox interrupted the harangue.
and commanded the prisoner to keep
silence.
"AlI right, your Honor, I'll be quiet
now, said t'uitean.
Mr.. David.t-"Your Honor will
please note that the free agency
quoted by the prisoner operates all
right now, as he can keep quiet when
he wants TO.
Guiteau--"L don't pretend to say
that am insane now any more than
you are, hut ON the second Of July and
for 30 days prior was insane. That's
the issuo.'
Mr., Davidge-"rhen lfyou are sane
now you certainly know how to behave
yourself
Huiteau-'I do know, and | behave
Just rs well as yor do. | appear here rs my
own counsel, Judge Dav'dYe, and | have ~
much right TO talk as you have. Thea mount
of it is. you have altogether too mucn to say
on this case. Now you keep quiet"
Witness was cross examined by Mr.. SEQ.
vile until the hOu- Of recess. He did not be.
leye 1t to be true that the prisoner acted un-
der an insane delusio when he shot the Pros.
ilent He had taken into account the claim
OF the prisoner that his free agency was dom.
mated, and did not believe his free agency
was controlled by an insane dclusi n. Wit
ness did not b :lieve people we're ever inspired
IN this day and Kenera ion u com Lit such
deeds. Inspiration in such ca:es was merely
an insane de usiOn. There wa, no cyideuce
in this case that the prisoner labcred under
an insaDe deluslon. II 10y Inspiration in his
ca Sc was meant Il .'hnp y ought" 10 com
init the act, then he Was INSPIRED. In any
other 5c-se lie was not
Recess was then taken.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-24
VIII Close ON Monday.

Christmas falls on Sunday this year,
Monday will be observed AZ the Ma
tional holiday. Upon that day the
banks will be closed, and persons hav-
inp notes due on Sunday or upon that
day. will have to meet them to-day.
The post oface will be open until .
o'clock in the morning. There will be
one collection and delivery in the MORN
inc and one collection in the afternoon,
and the general rule on legal nolioays
will be observed.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-24
Another AGED citizen Gone.

Bernard mclaughlin, aged 50 years,
an aged and respectable citizen, living
near the keg mill, DuPont's Banks,
died yesterday, after snort but severe
illness of pneumonis. lie has foT
many years been an cmploye OF
the Eockand paper mill. Mr.. McGlaugh.
lin, has been widower for long series
of years and leaves no near relatives
but a step-daughter. This makes the
sixth aged person who has died on the
Banks within the past six weeks, one
of the other also being named Bernard
mclaughlin.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-24
Proxramme OF Music.

reformed Episcopal Church of the
Ecdcemer, cor. Eighth and Monroe
streets, on Sunday evening.
Hynn,-"Joy to the World,' Chant
-"Glyria in EXcelsis;" Hymn-"Lc
he Comes" Solo and Chorus, THE
angels are Singing" llvmn,-"Wor-
sh y Christ" Chorus,-"llark the
Song" Quar,ette,-"Hark the Herald
angels Sing" Hymn Hail to the
Lord" Caro-, Music Of the Angels;
Cho,us,-The angels Story Hymn,-
"While shepherds Watched;' Carol -
j esus is Born"
Daily Republican., 1881-12-24
The I.all Room.

Last evening the PhmniX Active As
sociation celebrated their fifth annual
ball, in Webster's Dancing Academy.
The grand march was led by Grand
Conductor, William p. Russell and
Miss Mamie Allen, followed by John p.
McElroy and Miss Mary Schatler and
fifty seven other couple. Ever active
in times of fire, they were also active
last night uutl an early hour this morn
ing, dancing to the music ofthe orches-
ira. The ball was n success.
The d. Senate gave a successful ball
last evening in Blandywinc Hall. Beau
tiful programmes were distributed to
the ladies present.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-24
Marry ChrinlIn ~.

! have just received a new lot OF
goods for the holidays, such as dishes,
vases, china goods, for children and
glassware. The cheapest place to buy
your holiday presents, come and look rs
we are always willing to show our
goods whether you buy or not Thank
ing the public for their past patronage,
still kope to solicit a share; but come
and see at Third and Tatnall streets.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-24
A Pleasant Affair.

Last night the members and friend,
OF Braudywlne NJ, K Church, invaded
the parsonage in force, filling it to It's
utmost capacity and completely sur
prising the Pastor and his family.
An hour was spent very pleasant y
in social conversation interspersed with
Instrumental and vocal music, afteI
which the company dispersed leaving
behind them substantial evidence OF
their good will and the genuineneSS OF
their expressed wish that their pastor
and his family might have "A Merry
Christmas and q happy New Year
Daily Republican., 1881-12-24
AProrress1ys Fair.

A fair has been In progress for ahou1
. week in Ezion NJ. E. Church., corner
Ninth and French streets, for the Dene
At of the church, which will be contln,
ued until after the holidays. 1t is helu
in the hall underneath the Lecture room
of the church, which Is very eonVe'
nient room for such events.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-24
lnAra hOuh0s

For Christmas afternoon and evening
"rbe Comic Soogah" is promised. This
beautiful and romantic Irish drama
was performed by tho late Barney vii
liams for over two hundred nights. The
plot ia excellent and when the play is
presented by o first class troupe like
t;ayless. it is we'll worth seeing.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-24
.skilk Handkerehiefa."

Our stock is large and attractive and
nrices such that no one neel 60 with
ont one. Please remember every u
cents worth Of handkerchiefs you buy
YOU receive check emitting you to
chance for our grand prize. Russell
800 Market street.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-24
n'toA Ns,AishAr,

War Department, Office Of tho Chief
Signal Oiticer, Washington, December
22 - A. N.
THE WEATHER REPORT FOE TODAY.
For the Middle Atlantic States:
fair weather, northwest veering to
eastcrly winds, stationary or higher
temperature, higher pressure.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-24
TOG REGISTER NOTICE,
NEW A.VERTIsEMENTS.
" EGlSTEh S ORDER
~ hEGIsT ER's OY11UB,
Uu "A orI EnrurV Ilnp 1901

NEW CAeTLB COUNTY. Dec. Al, 1881.
Upon the application Of Francis +. Berns-
dou, Administrators Of George W. Bornadou,
late of frantywine Hundred, in
said county, deceased, 1t is ordered and
directed by the Register that the ad-
ministrator aforesaid give notice of grant
ing of letters Of Administration upon tho
estate Of the deceased. with the date Of
granting thereof, by causing advertisements
TO bo posted within forty days from the date
of such letters in six of the most public
places Of the county Of New Castle, requiring
all persons having demands against the e.
| tate to present the same, or abide by an Act
of Assembly in such case made and provided;
and also cause the same to be inserted within
the same period In the DAILY REPUBLICAN, Q
newspaper published in Wilmington, and to
be continued therein three weeks, (e-o-d.)
->-- Given under the hand and Seal
L. 8. Of Office Of the Register Aforesaid at
49, Wilmington, in New Castle county,
Aforesaid, the day and year above written.
s. 9. BIGGS, Segister.
NOTICa.-All persons having claims against
the estate of the deceased must present tho
same duly attested to the Administrator On
or before December Il. 1882 or abide the Act Of
Assembly in such case made and provided.
FRANCIS +. BERNADOJ.
Administrator,
or orSamuel A. Macallister,
his attorney, Wilmington, Del.
Address: No. 2O7 Walnut Place, Phila-
Gelphia, Pa.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-24
Oyalers. oysters.

Just received 100 bushels of extra
fine oysters, which l am selling at Y
cents per quart. All those that want
something nice for the holidays should
give me call. +. u. HANNA, N. W
corner 3rd and Washington streets.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-24
The Last Day.

The Bankrupt sale Of Dry Goods at
III East Fourth street will be brought
to close tonight, those having goods
on deposit are requested to call during
the day and secure them.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-24
Excursion Tickets.

The Wilmington 81 Northern Rail-
road Company will issue excursion
tickets to all points on their road, from
Decem Der 24th to December 3lst, In
elusive. The tickets will be good to re-
turn until January Sd, 1882.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-24
Christmas Services,

The Eodney street Sunday School
will have Christmas service Sunday
afternoon in the chapel cor. Thirteenth
and Rodney street, at 2.30. The public
are cordially invited.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-24
DIR Ntmnls' W hite pnlmOnic baisan'
is nre- eminently the perfection of lung

medicines.
Thousands endorse it, thousands have
been saved from consumption by 1t.
Cook & Frary, Braceville, Illinois, says
it has large sale, and most of the pbv-
.iciaus are prescribing it. SOC. and 81.
Sold by dealers. Main depot 4th and
King, Phila. 6O2 Arch street.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-24
REDUCTION OF PRICES.

pllttOn L WV
pOutayat Observation-Disclosures. 8.7s
kitkw0od $40
Minnesota Patent. nt......,........... 80 to SO
! make speciality of selling the best fouy
In the market.
Fresh Buckwheat meal In any quantity
from one pound to ~ ton.
WM. u. PlCXELS, 4O7 King street.
Cct2S-tf
Daily Republican., 1881-12-24
Hsrrlgan's Sentence.

HaFrigan who has been convicted Of
the murder of Denis Shea, was sentence
ed this morning to be hung on Friday,
the 24sh day of March next.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-24
,Janney.

3O1 and 3O3 King street, is headquarters
for good potatoes.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-24

Invest, youag man invest twenty
five cents for Il bottle of DR.. Bull )
Cough Syrup it your sweetheart has a
cough, and be llAopy.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-24
AJTIejxsss.
CPEClAL NOTICE.

GPEClAL NOTICE.
Having purchased the stock and fixtures
| Of the store No. West Third street, have
| opened new department in my store IF Tea
and Coltees which Will sell cheap for cash.
Ne glassware given ~ presents, but goods
sold on their merits, more than the price Of
the present given In the quality oi the goods.
81 teas redu5ed to S0cts. and so on according
TO the quality. Also fdll line of staple
groceries, cheap No disappearing goods
to make GALES. Call and see for yourself at
the down town Tea and Grocery Store, s. E.
cor. Of Filth and Poplar sts.
dsc23et E. X. PATTON, Prom.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-24

HYyANTED.-AN INTEL L q EN-
w young man to collect bills and assist
about an office temporarily. Address with
reference 'Energy," thi' once. dec1l'2t
Daily Republican., 1881-12-24

syafe of tho GNer'uOmotef
At the REPUBLICAN, Office, in the shade
This morning:
/ O'clock 10 o'clock Il o'clock,
2So 81. $40
Daily Republican., 1881-12-24
NOTICE.
TO PROPERTY OWNERS,

RENTS COLLECTED PROMPTLY AND
MONTHLY SETrLEM ENT WITH OWN
ERS. REFERENCE AT OFFICE, SAM
ITEL CULBERT, 500 SHIPLEY STREET.
| decl3-l3t
Daily Republican., 1881-12-24
A sweeping Re"uction in Fine
Millinery.

We have the largest stock of fine
goods TO be found in this city, consist
tnS Of beaver hats and bonnetJ in all
prevailing shapes and colnrs. Also a
full and heavy lire of Ostrich plurnes,
tips in all desirable shades, will be sold
at prices to suit all purses. Mrs. Il. S.
Kirby, 202 King street.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-24

r;1OR SALE.-THE THkEt-STORY
brick house lOb W. Seventh street;desir-
able as residence or place OF business;modern
improvem euts. Apply on the premises.
dec24-3tt
Daily Republican., 1881-12-24
A SueccssfuI Exueriment.

James * Webb's annual sale OF holi-
day books at twenty per cent. OFF the
publishers prices. II is a success for
the buyers and for the sellers. The
stock has to be rep!enished daily to
keep up TO the demands upon it. There
is no mistake about it, it pays to buy
yOur holiday 900 Ia at .Iamrs n Wphb's
Daily Republican., 1881-12-24

A NDmany more bargains as we are going
n out OF business AMI stock IN ust be sold
Daily Republican., 1881-12-24
Y|AHN'S CL -DSINi OUT SALE.

O,lMen's Fins Overcosts $3.50.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-24

Tall at once. q, l.. KAHN Il 90.
~ 2lS Market street,