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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-12-10

Next Monday is the day for the open
ing of the session of Circuit Court for
this parish, but as there is no case on the
docket the business of the term will be
confined to the formal opening and ad-
journment of court. We had the pleasure
of meeting Judges Blake and Dumar-
trait in New Orleans recently, just after
their return from holding court in the
parish Of St. John the Baptist, and both
appeared to be in the enjoyment Of ex-
cellent health. They have since held
court in st. James, where the single case
constituting the docket for the term was
tried and decided.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-12-10

Three new post-ofGces are to be estab-
lished in the parish of st. James. Tho,
titles Of the offices and the gentlemen
appointed as post,nasters are as follows !:
Longview, Mr.. Jos. A. Bourgeois Cen
trail, Mr.. G. DeLowenstrom Vachsrie,
Mr.. Joseph Block. The latter will be
located on the right bank. of the river,
the others on the left bank, and will be
great convenience to the people Of the
respective localities.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-12-10
Sale of Ferry Leases.

DuBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that
T. l, the undersigned President of the
Police Jury of the parish of Ascension, will
proceed TO sell to the highest bidders, at
public auction, at the Court-Ho in the
town Of Donaldsonville, on
Monday, the 9th day of January, 1889,
at IL O'clock A. NJ, the lease of the following
ferries for and during the year 1882:
Dominique's ferry, Mississippi river;
Manchae ferry, opposite Hope Villa;
Amite river ferry, opposite Port Vincent.
Terms-Cash.
Ascension, December 10, 1881.
RT HANSON,
President of the Police Jury.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-12-10
On Dit.

That the Knights Of Honor are look
ing for goat to be used when new
members are Initiated.
That Solo says he can tell them where
they can find a toney goat.
That if a giraffe would answer the
purpose, Skip would be fine specimen.
That John says the reason Ably didn't
make the promised visit across the
bayou the other evening was,
That he forgot the appointment an d
ate onion salad for dinner.
That he recently missed a sugar house
party for similar cause.
That the young man who sends orders
for cocktails to Peter and has them
charged to other people is big enough
and ugly enough to pay his own whiskey
bills.
That two well known young citizens
Of Donaldsonville will he vaccinated to
repair an omission during their years Of
adolescence.
That Wild Bill says the Boss has been
chosen CHIEF Of the gang Of Heroes Of
the Plains, aud
That his sobroquet will be t. Roar
ing Bentley"
That the Boss regards it a dubious
compliment to be selected leader Of such
very plain heroes, thinking it All intima-
ton
That he is one Of the plainest Of the
lot
That the Terps. will play the drama of
The Reformed Drunkard at their projec-
ted entertainment, and
That Rang will be solicited to repre-
sent the leading character.
That the sugar-maker asked Ed. to
tell the engineer he "wanted to see
him." and
That Ed. surprised the engineer by
telling him thea sugar-maker said be
wanted more steam"
That Leetle Jimmie's cussin' engage
ment is drawing to close and he will
soon unfold his arms, walk up to the
Captains Office and get his grease.
That the P. O. Blonde will be wander
ing sadly abont singing
often think about her in the evening,
And my heart is sad since she has gone away.
That be says parting from her is worse
than having whole set of teeth drawn.
That he ought to know, since he's
tried both.
That Ernest can keep on wrestling
with the shutters of that show window
-On Dit appreciates his gallantry and
won't say word about it.
That things are somewhat reversed
this week, and
That Ssmbola Jones sits back in his chair
And laughs like forty at the fun,
While Neil McIvor is tearing out his hair
And hunting for dog and d gun.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-12-10

Three mules have strayed or been sto-
ZEN from Belle Grove plantation in her
vile parish, and reward of $50 is
offered for their recovery. See adver-
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-12-10
Strayed or SfDlan.

FROM Belle Grove Plantation. 1berville
n parish, on or about Dec. 5, three mules
of the following description ONE LARGE
IRON-GRAY HORSE MULE, ONE LARGE
BLACK HORSE MULE, ONE LARGE
BAY MARE MULE. A reward of FIFTY
DOLLARS will be paid for the return of
the mules to the undersigned.
JNO. NJ. WARE,
Cannon P. O., Iberville parish.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-12-10

Mr. E. E. Lucas, travelling representa-
tive Of the law publishing and stationery
house of F. F. Hansell, 80 Camp street,
New Orleans, was in town Thursday and
called at the CHIEF Office.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-12-10

One of the members of the recent
Grand Jury in Grant parish was Joseph
Ferrier, namesake but no relative to
our worthy Alderman from the second
ward.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-12-10

At the meeting of the Cofeld Guards
last Wednesday night there was a very
Interesting drill in double rank, com
prising some movements which the
members executed for the first time.
Further progress in the same direction
will be made at the drill meeting to he
held on the third Wednesday Of tie
month
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-12-10

Mr.. w. H. Balsby Of Cairo will soon
visit this section Of country With fiat
boats loaded with corn aud oats which
he will furnish at lowest market prices,
delivering from his boats. Orders left
with n. Israel & Co., will receive care
full attention.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-12-10

We have not space in this Issue to
comment upon the commendable action
of the Common Council in imposing a
heavy license upon all gambling games
and devices. This is step in the right
direction =.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-12-10
DoNALDsoNVILLE, La,
Saturday, December 10, 81
LOCAL JOTTINGS.

Ascension Hook aud Ladder Company
held regular monthly meeting Monday
night. Only routine business was trans
acted.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-12-10

BASE BALL.-The Villettes and Vivians
had another scrub match on the public
square last Sunday, and for the second
time the score resulted in tie - II to
r in six innings. There is prospect of
an interesting afternoons sport to-
morrow.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-12-10

Another week of dry and moderately
cool weather has been vouchsafed to our
planters, enabling some to finish the
grinding of the seasons crop and others
to make rapid stride in that direction.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-12-10
Planters, Take Notice!

Ear Corn and Oats
In lots to suit, delivered at plantation
from my fatboats. Delivery made in Feb
ruary, March and April. All orders left
with NJ. ISRAEL & CO., Donaldson vile,
will be attended to. Yours truly.
W H BALSBY
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-12-10
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
A LWAYs STOP At THE
ST. CHARLES HOTEL,
Crescent Place,
nOnaldSOnVil1e. La.

Comfortable rooms, clean beds, good table
and reasonable charges.
The Boss Bar Room, attached to the
Hotel, is constantly supplied with the best
wines, liquors and cigars.
w. P. BARBRA,
Proprietor.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-12-10

The Belle of the Coast collided with q
hatboat just below the ferry while enter
ing the bayou last week and damaged
one of her wheels. The injury was re-
paired after brief delay and the steam
or resumed her course.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-12-10
For SALE.
Desirable Property in the Town
Of D0ualdsOnyilIe.

T OF No. 81. together with all the build
IL ings and improvements thereon, stu
atea on cheti.naches between Mississippi
now rented by F. B. Earhart, Esq. Lots
Nos II. 49, 10 and 20, on Lafourche, between
Mississippi and IherviIle Streets, together
with all the buildings and improvements
thereon, known as the Braud property.
For terms and conditions apply tn ROD.
BkAUD, Agent, .alf-mile below Donald
sonyiIle, or to FREDERICK DUFFEL,
Attorney at Law, at his office opposite
Court House. mY7-tf
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-12-10

one OF her wheels. The INJURY was re-
paired after brief delay and the steam
or resumed her course.
PLANTATION EcHoEs.-It was treat
to rs to have an opportunity Of visiting
the beautiful sugar-house on the Hermit
tage place Tuesday night. Col. Bringier
greeted as graciously, and kindly con-
Quoted us through the different depart
ments Of The building, explaining the
operations Of all the machinery and
appurtenances with which We were not
familiar. We were particularly inter
ested iii a battery Of two tubular boilers
recently erected and in operation for the
first time this season. The purpose of
these boilers is to hasten and increase
the production Of steam, which is accom-
plished with material saving of fuel.
They work like charm and Col. Brin-
gier is much gratifed by the fact, as he
is the first planter to bring them into use
in connection with the manufacture of
sugar. As usual, a beautiful quality Of
sugar is being made at Hermitage-we
have seen nothing in the parish to equal
it, and feel confident it is not excellsd in
the State. We use the word quality in
the singular number ndyisedly, since Col.
Bringier, who is an indefatlgable inves-
tigator and inventor, has discovered a
process by which he makes only first
sugars" and no seconds or thirds. He
proposes to apply for patent on this
process, and if it continues to provo as
successful as it has been on Hermitage
this season, it's adoption viii mark new
era in the history Of cane sugar produc-
ton.
Mt j. C. Cofeld finished grinding on
Thursday Of last week, the 1st inst.
From the 210 acres of cane ground about
100000 pounds of sugar were realized,
being fraction over 2l90 pounds per
acre.
Up to Sunday last $4,000 pounds of
sugar had been made at Lemann &
Lum's Palo Alto plantation and over 1907
900 pounds were still in prospect.
No fire was raised this season in the
sugar-house of Godchaux's Souvenir
plantation, but $1,000 worth Of cane was
sold to the Messrs. Mccall Bros at IS per
ton. Preparations will be made for big
crop on Souvenir next year. About 450
acres of cane will be cultivated.
On all the Burnside places excepting
the Clark grinaing has been brought to
close.
In the first run at Stevenson's Bocage
place, cultivated this year by Messrs.
Emile Buquoi & Co., % arpents of cane
produced l55 barrels of syrup cooked to
81 degrees. The barrels contained IS
gallons each, making an aggregate guam
tity of 1926 gallons. Estimating the
Yield of sugar at five pounds per gallon
at syrup, we have AZ, 125 pounds Of sugar,
or about 146o per arpent. Syrup alone is
being made at Bocage, from whence it is
shipped to Mr.. Stevenson's Claiborne
place in Iberyille and there converted
into sugar.
On the Stella plantation of Mr.. Aaron
Jacobs the grinding season has come to
close, with 100 hogsheads Of fine quail
ity open kettle sugar as the product of
105 acres of cane. Next season $50 acres
will be cultivated.
Grinding at NJ. Israel & Co.'S Saulsbnrg
place was concluded to-day. We have
not learned the amount Of sugar made.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-12-10

The weather is favorable for every one.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-12-10
Valuable Property for Sale.

Lots and improvements in Port Barrow.
NNHE undersigned will sell upon ia vorala
Il terms several lots III ground, both li,l-
proved and yaefant. sttilafeI IN the villas.
of Port Barrow, near the faisro.,d Ft,r
particulars apply tn me on fitst prs.lnises .,f
at the Doualdsonyiile Court House
w. W. BCFORD.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-12-10
TRAVELLERS GUIDE.
NEW ORLEANS PACIFIC RAILWAY,
TIME TABLE.


Tor rates and information, address,
NJ. r. SPELMAN,
General Freight and Ticket Agent.
II. s. MORSE, Supt.
OFFICE: No 90 Camp street, New Orleans
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-12-10
Separation of Property.

iJUDGNEHT.f
State Of Louisiana-Parish- of Ascension
Twenty Second Judicial District Court.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-12-10
Judgment of Introduction

[oFFIcIAL]
Statosofs Louisiana-Parish of Ascension
Twenty Second! judicial District Court.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-12-10
Proceedings of Common Council,
Town Of Donaldsonville.

REGULAR MEETING,
CoURT-HoUsE, December 6, 1881.
The Council met this day at O'clock P.
NJ, Mayor Israel presiding.
Members present-D. Variant, LIST ward
Jno. Ramirez, Jos. Ferrier, End ward !;
Henry Hether, 3rd ward.
Absent-C. Kline, lst ward, and D. Ross,
End ward.
On motion of H. Hether, duly seconded,
the following reports were received and
adopted:
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1881-07-30
Still IN Favor of Hugglng.

The account Of the Iowa girl who
is said to have been Rugged tc
death by her lover has caused quite
a sensation among the young la.
dies OF Westfeld, New York, who
recently held a meeting to devise
ways and means to prevent anoth,
death from hugging. They unani-
mously passed the following pream-
Bile and resolutions:
Whereas, 1t is reported that an
Iowa girl died recently in her low
er's arms while being Rugged; and
Whereas, judging from expert
ence, we believe such an event to
be utterly impossible; therefore,
RESOLVED, that Notwithstanding
said report, we are still in favor Of
augging. We prefer to run all
risks of death rather than have the
beautiful, lovely, delightful, per
tectly elegant custom abolished.
RESOLVED, that a copy Of these
resolutions be sent to the newspa.
pers for publication. 1
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1881-07-30
TIE USUAL RESULT.

1t is not to be denied that a good
sewing machine is one of the mos
important appurtenances of the
modern household.
We thought we had a good ma.
chine In our household until one
day the agent of the New HOME
presented himself at our door anG
proceeded to deliver an grafton up.
on its characteristic merits.
"But," we answered, "our ma,
chine serves US nicely and suits US
well, and we do not care for anoth.
err"
The agent, however, was persist.
ent, and finally begged the priv.
lege of leaving one of his machines
with us, "for the ladies to try"
The request was not u~nreasona-
BILE, so we granted it--but more to
oblige the agent than anything
else; for we really did not want
the machine, and had not the re-
hottest idea of buying it.
The machine once in the house.
it was natural that the ladies should
look it over. They did SO, and as a
consequence fell in love with it.
They say that without the slightest
wish to decry or disparage any 9th
er machine, this, all things consid.
cred, is, in their opinion, the most
desirable one to be had.
The upshot of the whole matter
was that the old machine was dis.
posed of, and the "Light Running
New Home" installed in our house.
hold--a very fair and satisfactory
arrangement being made with the
1t is pronounced a genuine beau
ty and real comfort, and "our folkso.
wanted us to tell other folks about
it.
This u~nrivalled machine is manu-.
featured by JOHNSON, CLARK &
CO., 80 Union Square, New York,
who wish us to sag that all who will
send for their new illustrated cata-
and enclose their advertise.
nsnt, {printed on another page,)
will receive a set Of fancy adver:
novelties, of value to those
collecting cards, &c.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1881-07-30
j. W. MITCHELL,
Secretary.

If the doctors do not kill him, the
President may get we'll. We hope
and pray that he may, not only on
account Of himself and family, but
that the country may be spared the
~ln1iction and disgrace OF such a man
as Arthur in the Presidential chair.
There is reason to believe that the
physicians in charge of the distin-
guished patient have been so elated
over the Importance of their posi-
tons that they have made a bungle
OF the case. 1t ls evident that they
have permitted the wound to heal
over at the mouth when this should
have been kept open for the natu-
raj discharge of pus. Last night
they found it necessary to make an
incision three inches below the
opening of the wound so as to
reach the path of the bullet trans
versely. Through the new wound
there was a healthy discharge, and
the President experienced great
relief. If properly taken care of
he yet stands a good chance to re-.
cover Memphis Ledger. 25th.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1881-07-30

The legislature to be elected
next fall will have several impor.
tant duties 10 perform, 1. To re-
district the State for members OF
Congress. 2. To apportion the
State for members of the Legi8la-
ture. 8. To elect a u. s. Senator.
4. To enact a sensible and efficient
immigrant law. 5. 10 remove Ger.
tain blots from the code of 1880, &c.
Clear headed and practical men are
wanted for this work Hinds
County Gazette.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1881-07-30
A Fool once More.


For ten years my wife was con
fined to her bed with such a com.
pllcation OF ailments thatno5 doctor
could tell what was the matter or
cure her, and | used up a small for,
tune in humbug stuff. 6ix months
ago saw a U. S. flag with Hop
Bitters on it, and | thought | would
be a fool once more. | tried it, but
folly proved to be wisdom.
Two bottles Cared her; she Is now
as strong "a any mans wife, and it
cost me only two dollars. Sach
folly pays."--H, W, Detroit Mich.
= free Press.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1881-07-30

e9oi. R. G. Ingersoll and Judge
Jere s. Black, two of the greatest
lawyers Of the country, discuss
Ohristianity--the former attacking
and the latter defending--in the
August number of the North Amer.
lean review. 1t is the general
opinion that Black has given bad
Bob a black eye.-TPauola Star.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1881-07-30
w publish in another colnm.

We publish in another column
the proceedingsin full of the dem
oeratic county convention held
here last Saturday. The indica-
tons now are that Governor Stone
will receive The largest vote of any
candidate on The first ballot, when
the State convention meets, but we
d. not thinkhs VII be nominated
on the first ballot, il 1t all. Who
the lucky u1t will be is a mere
matter OF speculation.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1881-07-30

Gen. NJ. 2. Lowrey, D. D., Presi-
dent of Blue Mountain Female Col
lege, spent several daysin our city
as the guest Of Rev. J.T. Christian.
On Sunday at The Baptist Church,
he preached two very fine sermons
Mr.. Lowrey was a successful and
brave general during the war, was
an editor eight years, is a very
successful preacher, and is now
president Of one oflhe best female
schools in tie Stale. lis visit vas
much eDjyad BY lis fricnds, anil
he will always be glaitly Welcomed.
Al Sardis 3kPlBola Star. (
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1881-07-30
Bedford, Va, Iron & Alum Springs.
WATER A PILLS.
To Thee / GIVE Health.

~ ANsRAAAs
Adapted in chronic diarrlpa, consti-
patton, and scrOfula.-Hy Latham, Nj.
d., Pres't Virginia Medical Society.
Successfully used iii Dyspepsia.
Chronic Diarrh@ aud Scrofula Prof.
S. Jackson, University, Pa.
Efficient in anelnia excellent aDpe.
tizer and blood purifier. H. Fisher.
NJ, d., Ga.
Valuable in nervous ptostration, in-
digestion and chIorosis;-G. b. Mat.
thews, NJ. d., N. G.
A fine tonic and Alternative, very Wi.
liable in diseases peculiar to females.
chlonic fever and ague, bronchitis anil
diseases ofthe digestive o~rsaus.--J Il.
Roughton, NJ. D., Ala.
Very beneficial III strengthening and
improving a reduced system.-Aev.
Jno, W. Beckwith, Bishop Of G4.
Inv 'luabie Us Il nervous tonic.-Hon.
|, U. Fowler. Tenn.
Recommended as a prophylactic in
malarial districts. ID. Il. Fsitex, N.
D., N. y.
Restore. debili'ated systems to
healthy. Z. Mercer, NJ. D., Ind.
used with great benefit in Malarial
Fever and Dlptneria. IS. +. Dupon,
NJ, D., ga.
Prince Of mineral tories rancis
Gillian, NJ. D, N. Z. e.
Of great curative virtue.-Thos. F.
Rumbold, NJ. D., st, Louis.
Beneficial IN uterine arrangements
and hilarious conIitiols.--G NJ Val.
M. D., Ohio.
Best remedy ever used in diseases of
the throat.-P. Al. Sitierd, Nj. b.. NC.
Tonic, Alternative, diur.tic one OF ma.
lures greatest remeaies.--Mediea. AS
ISOLATION Of Lynchburg, Virginia.
Adapted in certain affections of the
kidneys, and bladder dyspepsia, lupus.
chlorosis, scrotuIous and cutaneous a.
fections.--Prof. j J Norman, Al. y.
Va.
Relieves headache, promptly-both
sick and nervous Rev Il i Dodson.
Va.
Sample supply sent free to any pbv.
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sent free. Analysis with each lack
age Water as it comvs from the
springs Va per case Of 6 gallons ia glass
~ oO Tor 0 gallons, 81 for 10 gallons.
for 70 gallous in casks. 9ass so
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piils, pure slgar-coated Csc. 5Oc. and
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70 ao1en Sent postpaid anywhere
Inns Mass and Pills contains II reduc-
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water and i vonssnient, palata6le and
springs open for visitors June 1st.-
wv per month. Special rates
% families anu parties. CARRIAGES
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