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Venice is series of monuments
wonder of wonders in the variety and
richness of its architecture. Everywhere
there is wonderful prodigality and free
dom OF method, and over every style is
flung the rich jewels of the East. If you
examine the Venetian palaces with a
square and compass, demanding of them
obedience to a rigid mathematical har-
mony, then you will be indignant at the
sight OF gallery supported by iron work,
and heavy column placed upon slen-
der one, as if denying the general prin-
cipiIe OF gravity; you will positively boil
with rage at the spectacle of mass of
marble weighing like a mountain, and
riding light, aerial gallery with its del
lcate bracing; but then, if you can fling
mathematics into the lagune, and laugh
at laws OF proportion, and remember that
Venice was born of peculiar historical
circumstances and was transition city
between the civilization of the East and
the West, you will recognize that her
architecture is not only suitable, but is
unmatchable in the wealth of its expires.
sion, the richness of its hyperbole, and
the variety of its effect
Can any place in Europe compare with
the magnificence of
st. Marks Square
Between the two columns formed OF sim
gle blocks of granite, the one supporting
the statue of st. Theodore, the other the
winged lion of st. Mark, and both ap-
parently of very ancient Egyptian work
manshlp, L stand and take a last look
OF peculiar, beautiful Venice. The heav
ems are OF a turquoise blue the banks of
sand are tinged with gold, the houses on
the lslets are bright and many colored,
and the sun, err it sinks behind the la
gunes, gilds with his last splendors the
spires OF the churches and the great
domes. The sombre gondolas skim the
waters like fantastic creatures born of
the night and prophetic of its shadows
IN the distance are the islands in which
the trees seem to have their roots in the
water, and between their foliage are
glmpses of stately buildings enamelled
by the arts and anchored in a sea of eter-
nal poetry. Now arise the first stars of
the evening, and now the first lights an
pear in the windows of the city. Now
the songs Of the gondoliers sound in the
sweet air and mingle with the vesper
hymns OF the cloister-a serenade to earth
and prayer to the heavens.
L. NJ. c.
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verify, let this never be. But rather let
the helping hand be stretched out to eve
rry one of these precions members of our
household of faith. Let tender charity
and bountiful brotherly kindness be be-
slowed upon each as may be needed, so
that their thanksgiving may abound to-
the glory of God, and through this minis
tration they may grow up to be helpers
to others. This is the dictate of Chris
tan feeling This is the wish of the
General Assembly as it cares for all the
churches. This is the command of our
once suffering but now glorlfied head and
Saviour And thus it ought to be. But
it cannot be, unless those to whom this
appeal is made shall give freely and
largely. No meagre amount.will suffice.
There is demand not merely for the
dimes and dollars of the poor, but also
for the fifties and hundreds of the rich
All the churches and all their members
must give, if this object is to be accom-
plished 1t is worthy the effort, the self
sacrifice, the generous consideration of all.
In behalf of the Executive Committee.
RICHARD MCILwAINE.
j. LEIGHTON WILSON.
Secretaries.
Baltimore, Dec. 90, 1881.
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For the Central Presbyterian.
Home Missions.
The Annual Colleotion for sus.a

The Annual Collection for Sustentation
Ihls collection, appointed for the first
Sabbath OF January or as soon thereafter
as may be convenient, is of unusual i'm
portance. The vast immigration which
is pouring into some parts of our terrific
ry the steady increase Of our population,
the marvellous rise and growth of pros
porous communities, the large number of
new points which have been occupied bv
our evangelists and the rapidity with
which churches have been organized in
the past few years, admonish our Presbv-
teran people that we live in critical
times and must be up and doing, if we
are to be true to the work assigned us bv
the providence of God. Never has there
been such movement, progress, life in our
land. Never have opportunities been
vaster or more precious. Men are everv-
where awake and pushing their enter
Prlses with consuming zeal. Unless our
denomination is to be distanced in the
race and to be counted unworthy of her
vocation, she must arouse herself to her
full duty.
During the last ten years, between fonr
and five hundred new churches have been
organized In our bounds. 1t is probable
that during the next decade, manv more
than these will be formed. At this time
seven hundred of our churches are too
weak, either siGgly or in groups. to sun
port minister without assistance: two
hundred and fifty are vacant because thev
have not been able to obtain help; one
hundred Immediately need houses of wor-
ship, but must be aided in securing them.
AT the same time, large and ignorant
colored population is looking to ms for
sympathy and help o
These are the facts which call upon MS
Tor consideration. These are the objects
which at this time appeal to the Church
lor generous treatment. In presenting
them, we make the strongest possible arr
gument to induce our Christian people to
give literally. 1t is manifestlv idle to
continue to occupy new centres and to Or
game more churches, unless we are pre-
pared to nurture and assist them in their
weakness. Bringing these little plants
into existence, implies the obligation on
our part to afford them needed sSmnatbv v
and help. We echo the voice Of Cbristis
people In these seven hundred little
tocks, and send forth their toucbino an
peal for kindly recognition and timely
relief. And shall they ask in vain p Shall
those who are " bone Of our bone and flesh
OF our flesh" be neglected? Shall the
feeble churches Of our Presbyterian zion
be left out in the cold, naked and hungry
to perish? Shall we give them life and
then deny the bounty necessary to bless
them and make them blessing? Nav
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DR.. Broadus, the Baptist Professor
says For thoughtful readers the best Cornrnen-
tary on the Gospel of Mark in existence is that
OF Addison Alexander which confines itself 10
patient explanation Of the exact meaning. with
little Of historical and geographical Illustration
and hardly any thing in the way Of practical
application and mark"
The Inalpendent says :-" Jennie
Lind is only sixty years old and does not lool,
fifty, her hair being but slightly touched with
gray, her eyes still bright and happy. and her
form well preserved Her home I'm London is
spacious and attractive. She retains warm
memories Of America and has kindly welcomed
and advised the young American singers wbc
have sought her out"
The yonng Duke Of Portland, one OF
the wealthiest Of English noblemen is said Ia,
have an income Of about $95OOOO year and
his predecessor, the eccentric Duke, left him
81, ,250,0O0,in in cash.
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Central 4resbpterian.
OFFICE:
No. 1Ol5 Main street, opposite the Post Office.
T E r M S

Three Dollars year; six months, SI. so;
three months, rs cents; payable in advance.-
Ministers of the gospel, So. SO.
Payments may be made to local agents wher
ever practicable; all ministers of our Church are
authorised to act such. Or by checks. Post
office money orders, or letters Registered bv
Postmaster. Otherwise it must be at the risk Of
the party sending it.
Obituaries charged at FIVE cents line. The
party sending can make the estimate by count
ing eight words to line. Payment in advance.
Advertising rates furnished on application to
the Office
Communications and letters on business should
be addressed to CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN Box
81 Richmond, Va.
Richardson & Southall.
Editors and Propretors.
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ENTERED at the Post-Ofice at Richmond, Va, as
second-class matter.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-30

The Manufacture of
Plantation Carts and Wagons
a speciality. Inspection and comparison Of
work and prices with those of other makers
will show a difference Of from ten to TWEEN "
per cent All work guaranteed
Donaldsonville, La, Ma sh Is. 1877.
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order Store

| AAAAAAO s&~4V
THE STATE OF LOUISIANA
VS..
DELINQUENT TAX DEBTORS
PARISH OF ASCENSION.
pY VIRTUE OF THE AUTHORITY
- vested in Inc by the Constitution
and laws of the State of Louisiana, will
| sell, at the principal front door Of the
COnrt-HOuse in which the Civil District
Court of this parish is held, within the
legal hours for judicial sales, beginning
ut II o'clock A. NJ, on
Saturday, the 2lst day Of May,
D., 1881,
and continuing on Monday and each sue
cce.ling day until said sales are compile
ted, all immovable property on which
taxes are now due to the State Of Lonisi-
ana and parish Of Ascension, to enforce
collection Of the taxes assessed OH inn
movable property in the year 1880, with
interest thereon from the 31st day of De-
ccmber, 1880, until pai6, and all costs.
Uc udLItS VI SHl(t tOA pay
ers, the amount of taxes due bv each on
the assessment of inlmovable property,
and the property offered for sale are as
follows, tOwit:
First District.
Bianque. Wild Thomas improved lots
3 and square 80 Port Barrow. 90
Oubrc, Theogene impd lot right bank
Miss river Il miles above Donald
sonville above by Mrs NJ Leblanc
below by Oubre.. 10 10
Perry, Jos. lot in rear Of d Lanouc... SO
Thomas, Mrs. Rosalic improved lot 4
square AZ Port Barrow. ....... 9 04
White, Humphrey 81 acres on right
bank Miss river miles above
Donaldsonville above by Henry
Ford below by G w George. ..... 4 80
Third District.
(Town of Donaldsonvi}le)
Chandler f. improved lot IS fronting
st Vincent street.. ............ 2 05
Dccuir, Succession Of s improved lot
lot 81 fronting Attakapas between
St Pat and Lessar,l streets. ..... S %
Landry. Ozcmc improved lot % cor
ncr Lcssurd and A,takapas SITS . II 80
Parks. Wa. V. improved ! lot 40 cor
ner st Pat and Opeluusas streets 4 Is
Pelerina, Philip improved lot 81 cor
ner Honmas and St Michael strts
stoc and ychic. Observation-Disclosures. Z 50
Weber, Mrs. Alice improved lot l65
corner Railroad avenue and Alta
kapas street,. ............. 26 IS
Fourth District.
Pctlescaux, Ernest 50 acres right
Miss river y miles below Donald
sonville above by Lacroix 4 RAJ
teau below by Lcmann ste and VII 90 %
Washington, Joshua 81 acres right b
Miss river u mi es below Donald
sOnville old LacrOix tract and ste az
Fifth District.
Bourgeois. Arcene improved lot left b
Miss river opp Donnldsonville and
stOc. Observation-Disclosures. Ia
Cantey, j. D. III acres left b Miss riv-
CT miles above Donaldsonvile
above by Mrs G Jacques below by
CitiZeus Bank ste and VII. i6 Is
Guc,lry, Succession of Mrs Donat 4
acres left b Miss river above by
Pcrtnit below by Mnrcland w 3 80
Patterson, Jas. lot 1853 so l6 :. 20
Eighth District.
GuiIdner Frederick 400 acres fronting
Bayou Mancllac above by Mrs
Entlt below BY Henry ste and 80 Is
Webb, G. e. 200 acres on Bayou Man
cLac north by Henry south by
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Election Proclamation.
MAYORS OFFICE,

MAJOR OFFICE,
Donaldsonville, La, April lG, 1881 :
WHEREAS. 1t is provided Nv See. 5 Of
w Act No. 80 OF the General Assembly
of this State, OF 1870, entitled, 'An Act re.
wishing and anirndin. the charter of Donald.
s"nviic, that au election shall be held on
the first Saturday of May of every year, at
the election precincts III each of the three
wards of said town, for one Mayor, and two
Aldermen to each ward. one Treasurer one
Secretary, one Collector, one Assessor and
one Constable and
Whereas. 1t is made the duty of the
Mayor by Sec. : OF said Act 80. previous to
each annual election to give public notice
thereof vt least ten days before holding said
election. now. therefore,
!. DAVID ISRAEL, Mayor of Donaldson
VILE, by virtue of the authority III me vested
hy law. do hereby issue this my proclama-
ton directing an election to be held on
Saturday, the nth day Of Nav, 1881.
from O'Clock 4. NJ, until o'clock p. NJ. at
the following election precincts: At the
Court House in the first ward: at the lower
end OF the Market-ffouse in the second ward.
ut Mrs Grille's store. corner Mississippi and
St Patrick streets. i'll the third ward. for the
purpose of receiving the votes of the auali-
fled electors of said town for ,punicipaI uf
hcers to serve the ensuing year. The Alder
men allotted to each ward to be elected by
ward. the other officers by general ticket
and do hereby order and direct all keepers
OF drinking sal oons. dram shops, groceries
and places where liqnor is sold BY the glass
or bottle. or Of any carriages. booths or
tents contailin. the same for sale. as above
t" close their respective places of business
on the day of election, until after the close
of the polls
Given under my signature and official
SEA! Of office, at the town VI Donaldsonyille.
I ms 10th day of April, in the wear ot our
Lord. on tn 'n~an.l eight hundred and
ci.h,y-nn.
- DAVID I~EAEI., Mayor
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SIlcrif's Sale.
State of Louisiana-Twcnty- second Judicial
District Court-Parisll Of Ascension.
George Is. Isellss
vs.. No. 1l8, .
DIR. Edward Duffel.

| by VIRTUE OF Il writ Of seizure and sale
~ to me directed by the Hon. Twenty
second Judicial District Court parish o.
Ascension, in the matter OF George Il. Reuss
rs. No. iiS. DR. Edward Duffel, have seized
and will proceed to sell ut public auction, te
the highest bidder. at the Court House doc,
Of the parish Of Ascension, in the town Of
D"nallsonvillr. on
Saturday, the e1st day of May, 1881,
at II o'clock A. NJ. the following described
property, towit:
certain sugar plantation in the parisl,
of Ascension, on the light bank Of the Mis-
siSsippi river, ut about nine miles above the
town VI Donaldsonville, having front Of
tlltrn arpcnts, the eleven :rpcnts on the
lower side frontin. on said river. with the
depth thrrci" belonging. and the two ar
r'nt> on the upper side, contiguous to the
eleven arprn's, bein. bounded in front ~ a
tract OF land belonging to Madame Widow
Nemorin Br,ud and others. with the whole
depth thereto belonging. The whole plan
tatiun. with the reservation OF the Brand
tract above mentioned. being bounded as
follows, to-Mit: Above by lands of Emile
Bahin and Brothers and the tract of land
above excepted, and below by the lands OF
John Chastant. together With all tile build
ings and improvements thereon and there
unto attached also,
Ten lol pl"nghs,
Two 81 tiukcs.
Four y single plouyhs,
Five t3l shovel lloughs,
Six ~ large carts.
Two 81 small carts,
Sixteen 10y mules,
The growing crop
Seized i'll the above suit.
Terms and con.ltiuns-Cash in United
States currency.
Parish Of Asre4s'cn, April 16. 1881. !
Z. A. ZONES Sheriff
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PR(DVERBS.

"The Richie st Blood. Sweetest Breath
and faircst Skin in Hop Bitters''
"A little Hop Bitters saves big doctors
bills and long sickness"
That invalid wife, mother. sister or
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With Hop Bitters'
When Worn down and ready to take
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DON'T physic and physic. for it weak
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Physicians of all schools use and rec
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"Heal1l, is beauty and joy-Hop Bitters
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There are more cures made with Hop
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when the brain is wcarlcd the nerves
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ters."
"That low, nervous fever, want of sleep
and weakness, calls for Hop Bitters''
The Hop Cough Cure and Pain
Relief is the Cheapest, Surest
and Best.
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chronological Journal

Is ",aely known in America and Europe. having
been before the reading world more than forty years.
and occupying place in literature exclusively its
own, viz: the study Of Human Nature in all It's
phases, including Phrcnolcgy. Physiognomy, Eth.
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tending always to make men better hysicay, men,
tally, and morally. The PHYSIOLOGICAL JOURNAL
has aimed to make the laws Of mind ineligible
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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-30
JOSEPH TERRIER,
Blacksmith.
WHEELWRIGNT 4 C0ACNNAKER,
lDOnaldsOmville La.

Mr. Joseph Terrier informs his friends and
the public, that the partnership heretofore
existing between Mr.. Jos. Icard and himself
has been dissolved by mutual consent.
He will continue the same kind of business
at the old stand, where he is ready to exc.
cute at shortest notice all work entrusted to
him, pertaining to the trades Of
Gunsmith, Locksmith, Blacksmith, Wheel
wright and Coachmaker.
Bugsies Carriages, Wagons and Carts
repaired in u workmanlike manner, at price
to suit the times.
Old Vehicles taken IN Exchange for ne,c.
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-IGN .Es E;SIDENTS.


Dcnouc, j. Janvirr IA acris in Bruly
Sacramento fronting pub road ab
by l. Godclmux bel by II Denoue = 9:
On said day of sale will sell sncl, por
tions of Gael. of said specific property as
each debtor shall point out, and in case
the debtor shall not point out sufficient
property, ! will at once and without fur.
tier delay sell the least quantity of said
specific property which any bidder will
buy for the amount of the taxes, interest
and costs due Ivy said debtor.
The sale will i" without appraiscment
for cash, in legal tender money of tin.
United States, and the property sold
shall be re,lccnlable at amy time, FIR the
space of one year, by paying the price,
given, with twenty per cent. and costs
added. ?. "A. JONES.
Sheriff and Tax Collector, parish of As
censiOn.
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il"r'sty is ''c best policy in medicine rs
Well as IN other things, Ayers Sarsarar; ,
: genuine preparation. an uneuuall,
Spri /. medicine ana blood nu,,t;e, l...;,.,
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REMEDY Tor l.nCkJAw.-A corrcspon-
dent OF the Scientific 4m,rican saws: La
any one VII" has an a'tas / Of lock jaw
take a small quantity of turp.n,ine
warm i and pour it on the wound, no
lnai1r.' where tllr wound is, and relief
VIII folio" i" less than a minute Moth
my better can be applied to n severe cut
81 ''''''S' than cold turpentine it will
give certain relief almost Instantly. Tnr
Pentine is ais" Il severe remedy tn, crnup.
Satnrite piece OF flannel with il and
place he flannel on the throat and chest
:'hd IN every seNcre case three or four
drops on Il lu'np of sugar may be taken
'n"ar'!'y, Every family should have a
bottle on hand II'oo'rilt Republican.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1881-07-28
Actresses, Kisses.

JAnAuscheks kisses are but rare,
and they are very mAtronly. They
come with words that are growled forth
from q deeply embedded diAphrAm
and are mere touches not like what
Soldene's used TO be in the days of old
when she gave her stage lovers the
full benefit Of that mammoth cave that
yawns across her face. There is more
kiss 10 the square foot of Soldene's
mouth than that Of any other woman
on the stage. Alice Oates did some
very pretty kissing. She could kiss
high tragedy or low comedy, and be-
tween the two extremes ring in every
known variety from Modjeska's stately
iciness to Pauline Markham's smack.
On one occasion an actor, feeling full
of inspiration or beer, seized her on
the stage and gave her hug that must
have made her ribs meet. and bestow-
ed a paroxysmal kiss upon her. Next
night her husband appeared in the
wings with big navy revolver, ready
to blow the top of the actors head off
should he try it again, saying he could
furnish all the paroxysm wanted in
that family himself.
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REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE
ESTABLISHED 1860.
NAPOLEON, O.

T ANDS in Henry, Van Vert and adjoining counties
Thought, sold and exchanged.
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Special-0ne OF finest farms I'm cuOn-
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The famous Arkansas Valley Lands, cheap on long
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Prnhafa NnfIee-

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~ diAn of Islfha Hashes, has nled his Art and
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ing August sth, 1881.
July IS, issi.s Prob.ts Jnag..
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The Democrats could not well have
nominated Il better man for State Treas
urer than they did. Mr.. A. P. Winslow
is gentleman of intelligence, of genial
ways and in all respects a good citizen.
Were it ever right to vote for Democrat,
and if there were not just as good man
running for Treasurer on the Republican
ticket, there might be hope for the good
natured ex-Sheriff. ff.-Sunddy Voice, Rep.