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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-06-11

From far across the waters cf the
Annie comes news of an old frcnd-an
ancient mariner from whom we have
hna no tidinas since his gallant bark,
thr Lri"gsionian, went down i'll Il sea Of
trouble, after valiantly battling with
the waves Of adversely until her sturdy
timbcrs could no longer stand the strain.
The I"nchatoula Gazette says:
Harry Gould is on deck again. pacing the
ice quarterback of the Gu-ctc
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-06-11

The CHIEF desires to so on record as
heartily commencing the action of the
citizens Of Baton Rouge who presented a
handsome $500 watch to Gen. Leon Jas
tre,nski, editor of the Cnpitolia", in rec
ognition of his services as an advocate of
i'.c return of the State Capitol to their
city. The testimonial was appropriate
and richly mcritcd.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-06-11

Our usually astute contemporary of
the Thibodaux Sentinel is puzzled. He
dlsconrscs thus on the subject of duelng !:
This business has been tlourisling out on
the river lately 1t is Il queer business, and
one difficult to comprehend. What the oh
irct Of the participants is seems somewhat
obscure, hut il it is to gain reputation Of
being skilltu! marks,ncn they make !, most
Wninl and lusubtluus failure. Why two
m"d men can not make up Il quarrel as
easily before trim. :. few bullets in ne air
is afterwards * difficult lur IN ordinary
II!.VQn IL understand
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-06-11

new paper claims our favorable
noticc-the Washington -i'yus, cstab-
lished at Washington, st. Landry parish,
La, by Mr.. J. kossuth Sandoz. Printed
with new and handsome type and "made
up" i'll excellent style, the ,1rqus presents
an attractive appearance, and its cd-
torial department is quite il keeping
with its tasty Typography. The paper is
independent in politics; subscription
price, - per annum. We give it cor
dial welcome and wish it prosperity.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-06-11

Our coincidence il rendered to Mcssls.
Leoncc and l.. A. Sandoz, editors of the
Opelousas Courier, for the bereavement
they have sustained in the loss of their
respected mother, who died on the 22d
ult., at the aye of 66 years.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-06-11

We learn from the St. Charles Herald
that the store and post Office at Luling
Station, kept by Mr.. Charles Kruse, were
destroyed by fire recently. Francois
Leon and a boy named Emanuel Taylor
have boon arrested OH suspicion Of hav-
ing set fire to the property.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-06-11
Editor Grisamoro Of tho ThiLodau

Editor TrisamOre Of tho ThlUOuauX
Sentinel i, responsible for this Gully:
Tho editor of the Baton Rouge Adrocate
says "Wo believe in Baton Rouge, and
jmvc given the hest evidence Oft by immi-
grating to it, That is precisely the remark
made by squad OF men who left Thibodaux
on Monday last, under charge of IL pair of
deputy Shcriffs, to make their homo i'll that
classic little village on the bluffs.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-06-11
ID EMOVAL! REMOVAL!
. Goettez
Boo. &~ISa,1 Maker,
Donaldsonville. La,
r. w pennvw;tt Mostcr

Having established himself in new shop
on Railroad Avenue formerly property OF
Mr. Jos. Hiss), is now better prepared than
eysr to receive old and new customers, and
to execute with neatness, cheapncss and
dispatch all orders for work in his line.
Thanking the public for the liberal patron
age heretofore extended him. he Respectfully
Soiirit> :. continuance OF their favor.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-06-11
For SALE.
Desirable Property in the Town
Of DOnaldsOnyille.

/ OF No. 81. together with all the build
~ lnss and improvements thereon, stu
ated on Chctimaches between Mississippi
and lbervile Streets, being the property
now rented by F. B. Earhart, Esq. Lots
Nos. IT, IS. l9 and 20, on Lafourche, between
Mississippi and Iberville Streets, together
with all the buildings and improvements
thereon, known as the Braud property.
For terms and conditions apply to ROD.
BRAID, Agent half-miIe below Donald
sonvIiie, or to FREDERICK DCFFEL
ourt-IIousc ,nr--,f
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-06-11

awe want bank" exclaims one OF
our North Louisiana contemporaries. 1t
is indeed seldom that newspaper
makes 90 much money that it can afford
to start q bank with its surplus capital.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-06-11

The South reports that two murders
were committed in Ibervile parish week
before last. AtSt Gabriel, Frank Thomas
killed Valsin Puriot, and at Murrell's
store, near Bayou Goula, Jim Taylor
killed Henry Hiccnan. Victims and
murdcrers al colorcd. Thomas ana lay
Tor were both arrested and placed in Jail
at Plalucminc.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-06-11

Mr.. W. 7. Power, who has heretofore
leased the Franklin San from its former
editor, Lewis w. Zim, Esq, has now
purchased the paper and becop,es propri-
etor as we'll as editor. we congratulate
Mr.. Power upon the success he has at
tanned during his brief career as a Jour
nalist, and hope fortune will continue
to smile upon him.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-06-11

Four persons accused Of murder were
tried and acquitted, in Avoyellcs parish,
last week. Tho Grand Jury, i'll its report
to the District Judge, notes the deplor-
able fact that convictions for homicide
are of such rare occurrence that fear Of
punishment exercises little influence in
the prevention Of this species Of crime.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-06-11
Saturday, June IL, 1881.

Mr. Edmund Maurin of New Orleans Is
authorized to act rs general agent and rep
rcscntative of the CHIEF, to solicit advcr-
tiscments and subscriptions and receipt Tor
paymcnt therefor.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-06-11

neat little twenty column monthly,
called the College Ncws, came to us this
week from Mansfield, La. The dainty
periodical is published in tho interest of
the Mansfield Female College, and is
edited by committee composed of Misses
l'cnlah Burns, Kate Dubois and Jettie
Patrick. We hope its mission will be as
successful rs its warmcst friends can
desire.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-06-11
COnstable'S Sale.
ate OF Louisiana, Second Justice Court,
Parish of Ascension
John jackson VS.. No. II
Jacob Williams.


Parish of Ascension.
John jackson vs.. No. II
Jacob Williams.
pi virtue of and in obedience to a writ of
- fcri .ferias, issued by the Honorable
Charles J. Bush, Judge of the Second Ward
Justice Court in and for the parish Of AS
censlon, under date of the 10Th day of May,
A. y. 1881, and to me directed in the above
entitled and numbered cause, have seized,
and will offer for sale at public auction, at
the office of the Second Justice OF the Peace
Ill and Tor the parish Of Ascension, on
Saturday, the End day of July, 1881,
at II O'Clock A. NJ, the hereinafter described
property, tu-wit: a certain lot of ground
lying and being situated i'll Smoke Bend, in
the parish of Ascension, on tue right bank
of the Mississippi river; the said lot meas
urin- 81 feet front, with depth Of l44
ieet. and il bounded above by land Of Louis
billiard and below by land of Robert
Stephen and III the rear by land OF Justilier
OnDrc.
Terms a4td Conditons-C Cash in United
States currency, With the benefit of APP
nraiseiHent.
Parish of Ascension. May 18th. a. D. 1881
EENtS JONES.
Constable Second Justice Court.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-06-11

The New Iberia journal has entered Its
fourth volume, evidently with favorable
prospects for tlic future.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-06-11

All persons who have occasion to use
drafts or checks i'll the tyansact;on Of
their business. should bear in mind that
The laws OF the United States require
that t"o-cent revenue stamp should be
attached to every such paper. The pen
atty for Noncompliance with this re-
Gtircincnt IS a fine of $50 for every
"ifense, aud the law makes no allow
ancc for ignorance or negligence Of its
provisions. The COLLECTOR Of Internal
kuNcnuc for Louisiana has announced
shat he intends to prosecute all viola
Hons OF this statute, and we hope all
business men III this section will take
warning and not omit the essential
stamp iioan their checks and drafts.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-06-11

The st. Tammany Farmer reports that
:. large sawmill located four miles from
Covinston was destroyed 10y fire last
week. The mill was owned by Mr.. jay,
and was doing 4 good business, having
just before the accident received an order
for lon, 900 feet Of lumber to build the
new hotel at Ahita Springs.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-06-11

COL Thos. \, Scott, the great railroad
ling, died on the 2lst Of May, at the age
"i : years. after protiactcd and severe
Illness. lie MAS man o, great executive
IN" administrative ability: inIomtabie
energy aud powerful mind. beginning
NTH y snbordInat" position Oh the Penn
HNIN;'nia Central, Ae rose 10 the Ircsi
'''ney u tI.t Company, a,nassing great
N''i'' and acquiring an interest i'll many
"'hvr ''nrS Of railroad. lie was appoln-
Il" Assistant SECRETARY OF Wal by rre>
si'ni Lincoln and i.u.lr!,l Substantial
81 :" Ia" tr"rl.t.srlW>e ,iurlI. ;i.,. wa,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-06-11

The Sheriff Of Sabine parish is A. Lont
by name, but not, we hope, by habit.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-06-11
--->A>

Mrs. Underwood was 50 badly injured
by a ferocious COW at Fausee Pointe,
Iberia parish, that she died next day.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-06-11

Tho Morehouse Clarion bcnevolcntly
remarks:
J. l.. Pochc and A. l.. Roman fought 4
duel in st. james parish recently, but. as
luck would have it--anl we are sorry to say
it-ncithcr one got hurt.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-06-11
New Shop, Good Work, Low Prices
CHRISTIAN WELkER,
Copper, Tin and Sheet
Iron Worker,

Railroad Avenue, next door to Webers' Store,
DOnaldsOnviIlc, In.
Begs leave to announce that he has
opened shop on his own account, at the
stand lately occupied by Mr.. Walter, where
lie is prepared to do all work belonging to
his trade in the very best style, at prices
which will defy competition elsewhere.
Iron Pipes and Fittings, Steam Gauges,
Pumps. ETC., manufactured, supplied or re-
paired at short notice. All kinds of sugar
house, saw-mill and other machinery sub
stantially and skilfully repaired. Work
warranted to please in every ease. Orders
from the country solicited.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-06-11


Major A. n. Toutant Bcaurcgard,
brother of Gen. G. I. Beauregard, died
in New Orleans on the goth Of May, Of
gallopins consumption. All exchange
says: Gle was educated at the School
of Arts at Meters, in France. and was
for long time employed in the Bank of
Louisiana. During the late war he
served as aid on the staff of Gen. G.. L.
Bcanrcgartl, and i'll the last year Of the
conflict was sent with Gen. w. S. Preston
on i diplomatic mission to Mexico. At
the close Of the war he resumed his oc-
cupaton us bank clerk until he was
made secretary of Gen. Beauregard, Adj
.jutant- General of the State of Louisiana. y
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-06-11

Railroad Avenue, next door to Post Office,
DOnalllsollyiile, La,
Where ice-cold soda, mineral waters, ice
cream, cakes, candies, fruits and other re
frcsllmcnts are served up in the best style.
A nicely furnished room where ladies and
their escorts can partalSc Of refreshments at
leisure. Also, fine cigars, cigarettes, chew
ing and smoking tobacco, the cheapest and
best. Soicits call from the public and his
friends, and asks the gentlemen not to for
get, above all. to give his cigars a trial.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-06-11

We notice that Il number of our ex-
changes have gratefully acknowledged
receipt Of invitations to participate in i
college excursion on the Hudson river
on the 25tL Of May. Tie CHIEF was ia
vored with one Of these cordial 'invites,"
and it arrived Just about the date set for
the frolic, thus rendering it impossible
for us to have gratiiied the longing of
the projectors for our presence, even if
we had been ever SO willing. 1t should
not require any extraordinary clearncss
Of vision on the part Of our grateful
brethren Of the press to see that these
polite invitations, scattered broadcast
throughout the land at the eleventh hour,
We're issued for the sole purpose of reap
in. Il harvest Of free editorial notices for
the benefit Of the college. If onc-half
the number Of newspaper men invited
had put III al appearance, the large
hearted managers of the excursion would
have been compelled to charter half a
tlozen extra steamers for their accom-
mnti.,t ION,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-06-11

sF The CHIEF is received by all subsefl
lers POSTAGE FREE.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-06-11

~ Postmasters age authorized and re
ouasto.l tn net q acept Is for the CHIEF.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-12-02
A DIFFERENCES OF OPINION.

It appears that Mr.. Thompson, who adj
dressed the New York Tariff Convention
the other day, entertains views of his own
on the silver question. Or perhaps we
should say that he entertains views similar
TO those which the great financier General
Butler enumerated couple of years ago.
Mr.. Thompson thinks we cannot have too
much silver, and that the sooner we deliver
ourselves up to the bounties and blessings of
silver currency the better it Will be for us.
And this shows how foolish Mr.. Burchard.
the Director of the MINIS. is. For he
though formerly somewhat bigoted bl.
metsllist, has been SO converted by expert
ence, that il his report issued the other
day he earnestly recommends the suspen.
sion Of silver coinage, arguing that no mat.
ter what course the silver question may
take IN the future, we are at present so
situated as to be In the wrong in any event.
Whether silver IS demonetized or remone.
tized in Europe we shall have to retrace our
steps, In the former case we are threatened
with an Asiatic currency. In the latter we
should have to recon our dollars on a new
ratio. Mr.. Thompson thinks silver the
hes. currency in the world. Mr.. Burchard
takes the perhaps more practical view of
preferring gold on the score of its superior
value. II Mr.. Thompson lad his way the
Gold Room would have to be re-estab-
lislfed, and we should have deprecated
currency, and we doubt if the country
really hungers after such change.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-12-02
THIS MoRE1fG's NEWS.

In New York Government bonds are quoted at
I'VE for Is OF 1907; 114 for AS 1919 for S3s ster-
ing, 81 sl@4 s.: silver bars, 1l21.
Silver in London, 81 it'd; consols, 90 i-16d
5per cent United States bonds extended, 1851 As,
III; AS, l164.
In San Francisco half dollars are quoted at dis
coGnt to par Mexican dollars, 92l@s3c
Union Consolidated was the feature at the Stock
Board in San Francisco yesterday morning This
stock was quite active in both Boards and at both
morning sessions, as well as on the street Sales
were made up high as ga 37i. Other stocks
sympathized little, thus showing the advance to
be of local character, and not due to any improve
ment in the mine.
The Governor of Washington Territory has called
an extra session of the Legislature.
The Irish National Convention is still in session
at Chicago
The Republican candidate for Governor in the re-
cent Wisconsin election received 1880 plurality.
marble tablet has been placed on the spot at
Washington where Garfield was shot.
During November the public debt was reduced
s7,2l9,l2e.
The seyerest earthquake since November, 1880,
occurred Wednesday at Agram, Austria.
DR.. Joseph A BegSs was murdered near From
ton, o., Wednesday night
Fire at MarysvilIe.
Two women were burned to death yesterday at
Scranton, Pa.
A stage was robbed near San Antonio, Tex, yes
terday morning, by solitary horseman."
The British Government has decided to no longer
retain man.of.war in Tunsian waters.
In the trirl of a sunday-law violator at oroville
the accused was acquitted
W. II. Clirperton was found dead in the street at
Monterey on Wednesday night
Two negro murderers were taken from Jail at Ok.
ford, n. c., yesterday morning, by mob, and
hanged to tree.
Antonio Alvarez Decatilla died suddenly at San
Jose yesterday morning.
At Portland, Or, last evening, Tim Wheeler cut
Laura Montblaine's throat from ear to ear with
razor.
A boiler explosion at Yazoo, Miss, destroyed a
building and wounded several colored men.
Reports OF disasters the Atlantic continue to be
received.
Russian Prince has been exled and deprived of
his rights as nobleman, for wounding merchant
Connection between the Texas Pacific and South
ern Pacific Railroads was effected yesterday.
Two negroes were hanged by citizens near Shop
ardstown, NJ IS
The usual entertainment was afforded the specta-
tors at the trial of Guteau yesterday the prisoner
being the principal performer.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-12-02
JUDGE coxs RESPONSIBILITY

1t is impossible to perceive the object OIL
Judge Cox's indulgent course towards
Guiteau. The latter is either sane or in.
sane. If he is sane then he ought not to
be permitted to obstruct the course of jus.
tice as he has done. If he is insane, then
he ought not to be put on trial at all. The
question as to his present sanity is, it must
be understood, distinct from the question
of his sanity when he shot the President.
He might have been sane when he com
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-12-02

mitted the murder, yet be insane now. But
the effect Of allowing him to simulate in
sanity during his trial must be to create in
the minds of the jury an impression that
he has been insane throughout. For this
reason Judge Cox's peculiar indulgence
towards the prisoner is actually operating
in aid Of the defense, and it is not pro-
ducing the effect OF that impsrtiality which
no doubt the Judge intends to EXHIBIT.
The question as to the prisoners present
sanity, however, is one which the Court
might insist very properly upon having de-
termined at once, and to that enda special
jury might be impaneled, and the trial be
suspended until the fact had been
settled. Or the Court might refer the ques-
ton to the trial jury, and call
expert witnesses. This would clear
the way, and prevent the pre-
judicial effect Of Guiteau's behavior
from influencing the final verdict. As the
case is proceeding, however, it is impos-
sible to tell upon what hypothesis the Court
is acting. If Judge Cox believes in the
sanity Of the prisoner he ought to force
him to conduct himself properly. There
is no precedent for such behavior as Gui-
teau daily is guilty of, and such license has
never before been 30 much as heard of,
unless perhaps in some improvised Lynch
Court on the frontiers. Guiteau is avail
ing himself of this license to create the
impression that he is mad now. II the
Court believes that he is mad it ought to
stop the trial, for to try mailman for his
life is assuredly equivalent to trying man
for his life in his absence. In fact, which
ever view is taken of the motive of the
Court it is equally indefensible, while it is
clear that the general situation is doing
Guiteau more good than harm. Indeed it
really looks as though he was being per-
mitted to bulldoze the Court, even where
the effect of this bulldozing is to assist the
defense against all the interests of justice.
1t follows that Judge Cox is taking a
heavy responsibility upon himself in
permitting the prisoner SO unprecedented
license, and that this responsibility
extends very close to the border
of Partially. The Court has right
to inform its conscience by determining
the questioniof the prisoners present mental
condition, and this, moreover, would coun-
teract the plan OF the defense, in which
Judge Cox appears to have unconsciously
entangled himself. Whatever he has done,
however, he cannot Justify the abrogation
of all judicial functions which he has COM
mitted, nor can he satisfactorily defend the
extension to Guiteau of privileges which
certainly do not belong to his position, and
which he has thus far employed persist
emily to the delay of the proceedings and
the defeat of justice. Judge Cox has here
fore borne high character for ability, but
he has not evinced it on this trial, and he
has behaved in such way to the prisoner
as almost to compel the conclusion that he
regards him as insane. Decidedly this is a
very remarkable Judicial policy.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-12-02
ne,,rIum Tremens-Mass Meeting.

SAN JOSE, December 1st.-This morning
at 2 o'clock Antonio Alvarez Dalcatilla, e
years of age, son of Mexican millionaire,
died suddenly at the Auzerais House. His
mother and sister left for Mexico on the last
steamer, and his only attendant was his wife,
to whom he was married but two weeks ago.
The business agents of deceased's father de.
manded an inquest, and it was commenced
this afternoon. All the testimony introduced
went TO show that be died Of delirium ire
mems. He had been hard drinker for years,
and his mother urged his marriage in the
hope of reforming him. The inquest win be
resumed tomorrow.
This evening at Music Hall mass meeting
of citizens was held 10 the interest of the Vet.
erans' Home fund. There was large attend
ance and great enthusiasm.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-12-02
DIED.

Sacramento. November 30-Charles c. Burns,
native Of Ireland, &C years and months.
Friends and acquaIntances respectfully in
vited to attend the funeral, which will take place
from his late residence Jibboom street, this after
noon at $50 o'clock thence to st. Rose Church
corner Seventh and Z streets, where funeral serv
ices will be heidi
Sacramento, November 3o-Sarab, wife OF Jacot
Murbach, native of Ireland, 81 years.
Friends and acquaintance respectfully invited
to attend the funeral which viii take place from
her late residence, D street, between Fourteenth
and Fifteenth, this afternoon at o'clock thence
to st. Rose Church, corner Of Seventh and 4
Streets where funeral services will be held
Near Cejarville, Modoc county, November Gan
drew Gromer, 50 years.
Santa Rosa, November 26--Agnes Tully, 81 years.