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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-16
On Dit

That Willie attended legal lecture
about "a dog case, recently.
That friend Wilson has taken to
ii,fant-ry drill.
That the Port Barrow girls don't take
any Stock (in) meyer, and - is Kiner
given . wide Bertll-ah over there.
That Notwithstanding its many set
backs, tho Grand Duchess is on the bills
again.
That Railroad Avenue girl has veri-
fed the saw, that the only way wo-
maj, keeps = secret is to keep it-going.
That Ru,nsey returned from Port Bar
row. in the wee sma hours Thursday,
with choice collection of early vegeta-
bles as souvenir of his visit.
That he had the assurance to call it a
bouquet, too.
That the front street clerks say the
girls just walk that way Sundays after
church to attract attention.
That the girls ought to punish the
presumption of these young fellows b.
patronizing the back streets hereafter.
That Scott Gays the only way to get
even with On Dit is to burn the printing
office down.
That the presence of the soldiers did
not tend to increase the devotion of the
feminine portion Of the congregation.
That several weddings are expected to
take place after Lent.
That couple of young ladies made
themselves very conspicuous by their
untimely levity during service Friday
morning.
That KS friend has invested in o bar
Of soap and bottle Of German cologne
and no longer goes about shedding sweet
olors of natures manufacture.
That if his fragrance was rs strong as
the hint he received, it must have been
overpowering.
That some of the Phoenix boys think
the Hooks are infringing upon their
province in the movement to obtain a
Babcock engine, and
That the murmurers threaten to retail
late by buying hook aud ladder truck
for Phoenix.
That Donaldsonville can stand any
amount Of this sort Of competition.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-16

NEW FIRE CoMPANY.-At a we'll atten-
ded meeting of young colored men held
in this town on the 5th inst, q new fire
company was organized under the name
of Perseverance Fire Company No. 2,
with the following officers:
President, Henry Heath.
Vice President, Joseph Lazar.
Recording Secretary, Edward Gnedry.
Financial Secretary, Louis Verrett.
Treasurer, Adolphe Fernandez.
Foreman, Oscar Vidal.
First Assistant, Pierre Landry.
Second Assistant, Frederick Born.
Warden, Joseph Clement.
Chairman of Relief Committee, Andrew
Chapman.
Chairman of Investigating Committee,
Antoine Armand.
Further reference to this organization
will he made next week.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-16

Alex. Hyman, the young man who re-
Gently distracted $4,000 from the safe
Of his employer, Mr.. Adolphe We'll Of Ma
poleonville, was seen in Baton Rouge
ono day last week, but had left the city
before his presence became known to
any one familiar with his appearance
and the particulars Of the robbery. At
last accounts Hyman was believed to he
somewhere between Baton Rouge and
Pass Manchac, and the officers pursuing
him were confident that ne would lie
captured. We republish the following
brief description Of the fngitive's per-
sonal appearance for the especial infor-
nation of our readers in the section of
country where lie is supposed to be lurk-
ing: Age, about 81 years; height, 5 feet
4 inches; complexion, dark; has light
moustache and small mutton-chop whis-
kers.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-16

Mr.. D. Ohlmcyer, the energetic young
saddler and harness maker whose shop
was among the buildings destroyed by
fire on the End inst, has purchased the
little building formerly used as an office
at the Dugas lumber yard head of Attak-
apas street, and has had it moved to the
site Of his burned shop where it will he
at once fitted up for business. Mr.. OIL
meyer will move into his new shop next
Monday, and will be again prepared to
execute all orders for work in his line,
including sadllery, harness making,
coach trimming, repairing, etc, in all
their branches. He asks his old custo-
mers to continue their favors, and So
licits the patronage Of all having occa-
sion to have work done in his line,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-16
Sherif's Sale.
State of Louisiana-Twenty-s second Judicial
District Court-Parish OF Ascension.
George b. Reuss
VS.. No. 118. .....
DIR. Edward Du6el.

DY VIRTUE Of a writ Of seizure and sale |
~ to me directed by the Hon. Twenty
second Judicial District Court, parish Of
Ascension, in the matter Of George B. Reuss
ps. No. ll8, Dr. Edward Duffel, have seized
aud will proceed to sell at public auction, to
the highest bidder, at the Court House door
of the parish of Ascension, in the town of
Donaldsonville, on
Saturday, the 21st day of May. 1891,
at II o'clock A. NJ, the following described
property, to-wit:
certain sugar plantation in the parish
of Ascension, on the right bank Of the Mis-
sissippi river, at about nine miles above the
town Of Donaldsonville, having front Of
thirteen arpents, the eleven arpents on the
lower side fronting on said river, with the
depth thereto belonging, and the two ar
penis on the upper side, contiguous to the
eleven arpents, being bounded in front by
tract Of land belonging to Madame Widow
Nemorin Braud and others, with the whole
depth thereto belonging. The whole plan
tation, with the reservation of the Braud
tract above mentioned, being bounded as
follows, to-wit: Above by lands of Emile
Babin and Brothers and the tract Of land
above excepted, and below by the lands Of
John Chastant. together with all the build
ings and improvements thereon and there.
unto attached; also,
Ten tlO) ploughs, .......
Two ~ fukes,
Four az single ploughs,
Five (5) shovel ploughs.
Six (6) large carts,
| Two {2) small carts,
Sixteen tl6) mules.
The growing crop.
| Seized in the above suit.
| Terms and contitions-Cash in United
| States currency.
| Parish of Ascension, April l6. 1881.
P. A. JONES, Sheriff.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-16

The Tax Collector has furnished us
with list of sixty persons who have
paid their taxes since the first publica-
ton Of the delinquent list last week, but
we find it impossible to give space to it
in this issue. As the outside pages Of
last Saturdays and t"-day's CHIEF were
struck from the same makeup" Of mat
ter, without any alteration save in the
date line Oh first page, the names Of the
dclinquents who have settled MP this
week will still appear among the sales
advertised. They need have no, fear,
however, that their property will be Of
fered for sale; our efficient Sheriff and
his capable deputies will keep an accu-
rate record Of all payments made up to
the hour of sale, and will cry no property
the tax dues upon which have been set
tied. We utter last warning to those
who owe taxes Oh nlovabless. Unles set
Element is made prior to the sales, which
commence next Saturday, costs aud PEN
altics will accrue that will double, treble
and in many instances qnadrnple the
original debt. No one should be- SO lin:
wise as to seek refuge in real or imagiha-
~ informalitics in the seizure or sale, A
mere mistake in name, boundary Or
date can not invalidate IL tax, and the
l,,,ror ,nr,Oant Ia 1afarraI tho 4rrpatpr
becomes the amount to be paid, and the
day Of reckoning, while it may lie put of
temporarily, is certain to Overtake the
most successful tax dodger at last. Taxes
are seldom bnrdensome to the prompt
payer. 1t is the delinquent and tardy
debtor who most feels their weight.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-16
New Shop, Good Work, Low Prices
CHRISTIAN WELkER,
Copper, Tin and Sheet
Iron Worker,

Railroad Avenue, next door to Weber's Store,
Donalds0nvllle, La.
Begs leave to announce that he has
opened shop on his own account, at the
stand lately occupied by Mr.. Walter. where
he 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,
Daired ut short notice. All kinds Of sugar
house, saw-mill and other machinery sub
stantially and skilfully repaired. Work
warranted to please in every case. Orders
from the country solicited.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-16

On motion of G. Feitel, duly seconded:
Be il resoEped, That the Mayor be and is
hereby authorized to warrant upon the
Treasurer for the costs Of the Clerk of the
District Court in the town bond suits re-
GENTLY decided, upon bills for said fees ap-
proved by the attorney Of the town III said
suits.
The above bill was referred to the FL
nancce Committee.
The attorney bills Of Messrs. Nichols l.
Pugh in the consolidated bond suits for
S37l7 IS, were referred to the Finance Com
mittee.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-16
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
IN p. SCHUYLER.
Successor to the late Joseph Icard)
BLACKSMITH,
Carriage & Wagon Maker,
HORSE-SHOER, ETC,
DONALDSON TILLE,

Begs leave to announce that the destruc-
ton Of his shop by fire will cause no intor-
ruption in his business. Until he can re-
build at his former stand he has secured the
use of the shop of Mr.. Chris. Welker, Rail-
road Avenue, near corner of Attakapas
street, where he will receive and execute all
orders promptly and satisfactorily. Respect
fully soicits continuance Of patronage on
the part OF old customers aud a trial from
new ones, promising satisfaction in work
and prices.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-16
Assessors Notice.

TUyHE TAX PAYERS of the parish Of As
ccnsion will take notice that the assess.
ment lists Of the parish of Ascension are
now complete and will remain in his office,
in the town of DonaltlsOnville, at the corner
Of Crescent Place aud Houmas street until
Saturday, April 30, 1881,
in order to afford to each anu every tax
payer IN opportunity Of testing their assess
ment, as contemplated by Sec. 18, Act No.
II of 1881, utter which date they will be de-
posted in the Office where the mortgage
records of this parish arc kept, as the law
requires.
Parish Of Ascension. April 2, 1881.
FELIX REYNAUD,
Tax Assessor.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-16

Mrs. S. Weiuschenck will please accept
our thanks for a package of motsa, the
unleavened bread which is eaten by the
followers of the Jewish faith during the
feast of the Passover.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-16
Re-Establishod at the Old Stand.
ID. OHLMEYER,
sADDLER / HARNESS MAKER
Railroad Avenue,

Announces to his friends and the public that
he has purchased and fitted up new shop
to take the place Of the one recently burned
and is again in readiness to do all work in
his line at short notice and on the most rea-
sonablo terms. All kinds of leather work,
buggy, carriage and coach trimming and re-
pairing, eaddlery and harness work in all
their branches.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-16
LOCAL JOTTINGS.

We understand that the telegraph line
connecting Donaldsonville with New
Orleans is about completed and will be
in working order in a few days.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-16

The Jewish feast Of the Passover began
on Thursday, the 14th inst, and will
continue seven days, during which no
leavened bread will be eaten by the
faithful.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-16

Seed cane nothing to brag Of and stub
BILE failure, is the lugubrious report we
receive from sugar plantations i'll all
directions. The outlook for the crop of
1881 is discouraging.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-16

Judge R. N. Sims, attorney for defend
ants, has favored us with q copy Of his
brief in the case of f. N. Pugh, Testament
tary executor of J. I. Futch: ct alsirs.
Mary Jane Cantcy ct ais, now pending
before the Supreme Court on appeal from
the District Court of this parish. The
high reputation which Judge Sims en-
Joys as terse, eloquent and forcible
pleader is fully sustained by his argn-
ment in this interesting snit.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-16
Liberal Reward.

II OST. the night Of the recent FIRE, q
IL GOLD WATCH AND CHAIN. A
liberal reward will be paid for the retarn Of
the same to the undersigned 1T the st.
Charles Hotel, Donaldsonville.
w. p. BARRERA.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-16

The services at the Catholic Church
on Holy Thursday and Good Friday at
tracteil the usual immense concourse Of
worshippers. Delegations from the Can
noneers of Donaldson and Cofield Guards
maintained constant guard over the
typical sepulchre of Christ from Thurs
day morning until the following day.
To-day marks the close of the Lenten
p. riod, and to morrow, E:sser Sunday,
will be the browning religious festival Of
the season. Upon that day will occur
the annual sale of pews in the Catholic
Church.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-16
Married..

TURPlN - SEGHERS.-On Thursday,
March 81, 1881, by Rev. Father p. Berthet,
at the residence of the bride, Oak Grove
plantation, on Bayou Lettsworth, parish Of
Pointe Coupee, La. DR.. S. w. TURIN to
Mrs. SALOME SEGHERs.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-16

The attention of property holders is
directed to the extension Of tine granted
by the Tax Assessor for the examination
and correction Of assessment lists before
The new roll is fled in the Recorders Of
flee. The lists will remain in the office
of the Assessor until Saturday, April 80,
in order to afford all dissatisfied parties
ample opportunity for testing their as
easements by arbitration, as contempla-
ted by section Is Of Act II Of 1880.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-16
DoSAnDsoS'11IE 1or-HoosE'
ICE! ICE! ICE!
Wholesale and Retail.

From the LIST of April throughout the sea-
son will keep ut my ice-house ON Missis-
sippi street, opposite river terry landing, a
large supply of ice from the Northern
Lakes, which will be sold at lowest New
Orleans prices, by the single pound, sack or
hogshead. Shipments made to all points on
Mississippi river, Bayou Lafourcl,e and N.
@. Pacific railroad ON shortest notice. The
patronage of consumers and dealers is re-
spectfuily solicited. HENRY COOK.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-16

Committees Of Phoenix Fire Company
and Ascension Hook and Ladder Com
pany have been appointed to make
preparations for the annual parade and
celebration to take place on the second
Sunday of May.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-16

Phoenix Fire Company has secured a
steam fire engine and has it ready for
service; Ascension Hook and Ladder
proposes to purchase at All early day u
self-acting Dabcock engine, and Perse-
verance No. 2, the new company, will be
pcrmitted the use Of the new marine
pump purchased by Father Cuppens Of
the Catholic Church. Well done, fire.
men Of Donaldsonville Let the good
work go on. i
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-16
nEMOvALf REMOVAL
s. aOE3'1z,
B,,t&~1SassM Maize,
Donaldsonville, La.

Takes pleasure in Informing the public
that on or before the LIST Of April he will re.
move from bis old stand on Mississippi street
to new shop On RAILROAD Avenue formerly
property Of Mr.. Jos. Hiss, where he will be
better prepared than ever to receive old
and new cust0uers, and to execute with
neatness, cheapness and dispstch al orders
for work in his line. Thanking the public
for the liberal patronage heretofore extern
ded him, he respectfully solicits continu-
ance of their favor.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-16

Pursuant to the all issued by the Po-
lice lury's Committee on parish debt,
conference was held last Saturday, at
the law office Of Judge Sims, between
the members of the committee and a
number Of gentlemen holding claims
against the parish asgregating in amount
a considerable majority of those consti-
tuting the parochial debt. After discus
sion, the creditors attached their sigma
lures to an agreement to compromise
their claims for 33ss per centum of face
value, to be paid in cash, and the COM
nittee will report to the Police jury in
favor Of a final and full settlement Of all
outstanding claims on this basis. It 's
thought that, with the considerable sum
Of money already in the treasury, ar
Judgements can he made to secura What
ever balance may be needed to cansnm-
mate this compromise and wipe out the
eAtire parish debt.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-16

Nothing daunted by the misfortune he
sustained in the burning of his workshop
and the loss Of many valuable tools, that
worthy young man and reliable work
man, Mr.. f. p Schiller, announces that no
interruption in his business will be
caused by the disaster. He will rebuild
his shop as soon as possible, and in the
meantime will have the use of the prem
Uses and tools Of his friend Chris. Welker,
Esq, to perform all work with which he
may he favored by old and new custom
ers. Mr.. Schuler is eminently deserving
of liberal patronage from the public,
especially at this time, and we hope he
will not fail to receive it.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-16
House and Lot for Sale.

TIyHE undersigned offers for sale, oa rea-
Il sonable terms-:t cost price the house
and lot situated on Houn,as street, near the
corner OF Claiborne, in Donaldsonville, adj
joining the property Of Judge II. o. Maher.
rooms; cistern, we'll, fruit trees and vege-
table garden attached; size Of lot 60 feet
front by 100 deep. For further particulars.
amply IL or address H. X. JARDEL,
Railroad Avenue, Donaldsonville, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-16

We have for several weeks neglected
to mention the receipt Of letter from
our warm friend, J. Elpbege Leblanc,
Esq, announcing his return to the par
ish Of st. Landry, where he has resumed
his old position os manager of Mr.. Joseph
Bloch's fine sugar plantation known as
the Poplar Grove place. Mr.. Leblanc
writes, under date Of March s.
mentioned to you during the sugar ma.
king seaeon last year that my crop would
probao1y reach $50 hogsheads, and it did. l
am planting as fast as possible, with about
100 acres planted expect to plant 20 or rs
acres more. Seed is tip top, stubble $3.50.
Elphege transmits kind regards to all
his friends in this section.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-16

On account Of feeble health, our old
asd respected fellow citizen, Mr.. Joseph
Billeisen, 6n.ls it necessary to seek relief
in change Of climate. He therefore Of
fozs to sell or rent his property in this
town, consisting Of q neat and comforts
BILE residence in most desirable loca-
ton and spacious shop supplied with
the tools and appliances pertaining to
the trade Of q worker IN tin, copper and
sheet-iron and the manufacture and re-
pair of sugar-house and other machinery.
This offers rare chance for investment
and tho man who secures it will have
only himself to blame if it fails to prove
satisfactory and remnneiat
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-16

The Cofield Guards will meet next
Wednesday night for the purpose of get
ting the affairs Of the company in shape,
and determining upon Il policy for the
future. Officers and members are re-
aucsted to attend without further notice,
as a full meeting is desirable.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-16

Base ball is the game again. Several
interesting and closely contested scrub
matches have been played on the public
square recently, and the Young mon
who are fond of this amusement antici-
pate lively. and enjoyable season Of
sport. 1t is probable several city clubs
Wilt visit ns during the Spring and
Summer to cross bats with our Donald
sonyille players.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-16
Proceedings Of Common Council,
Town Of Donaldsonville.
REGULAR MEETING.

MAYORS OFFICE, April 6, 1881.
The Council met this day ut o'clock r. II.
Mayor Israel in the chair.
Members present-D. Variant. N. Ross, LIST
ward E. N. Pugh, DE. Jones, 2ud ward {;
G.. Feitel, 3rd ward.
Absent-V. C. Gabrielle.
The minutes Of the last meeting we're read
and approved.
The following report was presented, read
and adopted. ... 80,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-16

1881 is discouraging.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1881-11-11
RELIGIOUS.

The Kentucky Episcopalisns are in
Conyocaiion in Bowling Green.
Elder Jos. Ballou will preach At the
Christian Church Sunday al II O'Clock.
Gen. X. NJ. Gsno has just closed a
meeting in Harrison county, which result
ed in : | accessions
The membership Of the southern Pres
byterian Church here has been increased
from 50 to 100 during the present year
The womsn's Aid Society Of the
Christian Church will meet hereafter on
Wednesday evenings. The change Is made
in the spirit Of economy, as one heating Of
the furnace will DO for this meeting and
also for the prayer meeting the same
night.
Rev |. \. McElroy read last Sunday
the deacons' report at the close Of tas pas
toral year, which shows that the Presby
terrain Church here collected for all pur-
poses during the year 81 ,4Sl .35, or an ay'
erage Of $40 for each enrolled meInber a
the beginning of the year. Considering tina
the membership is no, composed Of ou
richest citizens, this showing is indeed
liberal one. All the obligations Of tn
church have been fully paid of, and tn
new pastoral year finds il without deb
and in thriving condition.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1881-11-11

low, song BY Ks,ie Jsmes wss 20 s.es
aud plaintive that IL toSchsd tender cord
IN the heart. Of many Who, psrhspI, would
fam he buried bene sih the willow," err
they they learned Of the fslsity OF q lover.
VOWS, ss did the en.hesrted maiden Of
whom little Katie sang BIT one Of the
hest things vas 4 composition by Katie
James, written on the event Of her father.
proposed removal to Kansas, and a. II is
not very long, We vill reproduce IL, as
follows kansas, Texas and Kentucky
Kansas and Texas are both grss-hopring
States. Kansas ia said by some to be the
most God.forsaken country upon earth
One year you raise so much that You have
TO burn il, and perhaps for the nert four
years you raise nothing. The drouth
comes and after that the grssshoppers sing
in this wheat by and by Texas Is the
twin sister Of Kansas; there they have the
drouth and grssshoppen, too, and the tar
sntula, the serenity and the shoo-ay and
other evils too numerous to mention. And
Texas Is said to be in such close proximity
to the hot regions below that paper cur-
rency css not be used there from the dan.
ger Of having il scorched in your hands.
Old Greedy used to he always talking about
going West and grow up with the coun-
Try think he would have been nearer
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