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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-10-08
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Mr. Fcrrier presented the following me-
mortal, which was unanimously adopted
Rcsolrea, by the Mayor and Common
Council of Donaldsonville, La, That we
deem it u sad duty to express the deep
sense Of grief felt by the people OF this town
because of the great loss the country has
sustained in the death OF its honored and
beloved President, James A. Garfield,
whose character as IL man ana private clti
zen, added to his achievements and reputts-
tion as a statesman, will ever adorn. the
pages of our nations history with unsnilied
brightness.
Resolsed. That the love and respect with
which the name of james A. Garfield will
ever inspire the American people can only
be equallcd in intensity by the horror and
detestation aroused by the unprovoked and
cruel deed which ended his pure and useful
life.
Resolccd, That VIC tender to the wife,
mother and children OF cur late President
tho expression of our deep sympathy IN
their atfiiction.
The following bills we're approved:
G.. Kline, ----------.-- GU 20
w. G.. Wilkinson, -.....------..---.. W
James McCray,- .....-.------.--.. W
On motion, duly seconded, the Council
adjourned.
A true COPY: A. I. GRIGSBY,
Secretary.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-10-08

Mr.. John Letulle, an agreeable young
gentleman from St. james, visited town
last Monday and called at the CHIEF
Office. We were pleased to have the
opportunity Of making his acquaintance.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-10-08

Another race between the we'll known
horses Boss Ground and Know Nothing
will take place shortly on the public road
in front of the Citizens Bank or Wallis
plantation, short distance below
Donaldsonville. Two other horses belong
ing to the same OWNERSHIP. John Rey-
uaud's Lamb and Mr.. Martin Ourso's
Hlack Crook-will also run on the same
track. One of these races will take
place Saturday, October p, the other
Sunday October 49, Boss Ground and
Know Nothing will run SIX acres, Liant
and Black Crook twelve.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-10-08

Thursday evening about half past $
o'clock some excitement was created III
tho vicinity Of Crescent Place by the
breaking Of one of the Market-House
lamps and thc.ignition of the oil, which
produced big blaze, but caused no
damage beyond the loss Of the lamp.
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Estray Notice.

NvAKEN Up on the public road in tho
Il fifth justice ward Of Ascension parish,
half a mile below Donaldsonvillc,
ONE WHITE HORSE,
without visible brand left hind and fore
hoofs white. The owner is notified to re
claim property and pay expenses, in default
Of which the animal will be sold according
to law in fifteen days.
Ascension, October 8, 1881.
BURRELL HARDY,
Constable Fifth Ward.
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TRAVELLERS GUIDE.

NEW ORLEANS PACIFIC RAILWAY,
TIME TABLE.
Passenger Irain-Morgan's ferry boat leaves
head of Elysan Fields street, New Or
leans, daily, at 8 A. NJ, connecting with
passenger train ut Algiers. Train arrives
at Donaldsonville at ll:35 A. AZ; Baton
Rouge at I:30 P. NJ.
Rcturnimg, leaves Baton Rouge at 2:::50 p. 81,
passing Donaldsonville ut 4:2O and reach
ing New Orleans S i. NJ.
F,.eight and accommodation, Irai's-Train
going West, leaves Algiers at A. NJ, pass
ing Donaldsonville at $50 p. NJ, arriving
at Baton Rouge at r.. NJ.
Train going East, leaves Baton Rouge at Z
a. NJ, passing Donaldsonville at l0:4l A.
NJ, arriving at Algiers at G:45 P. N.
II. S. MORSE, Supt.
M. r. SPELMAN,
General Ticket Agent.
OFFICE: No. 20 Camp street, New Orleans.
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Oct. 8, 1881.
Adams. Miss Betsy johnson. Mrs P
Ayraud, Professor Jacobs, Ben
Asherass Mrs G johnson, ) IL z
Adams, Geo Lockwood, Miss l.
Boudin. Miss ] Landry, Mrs S
Brow, Joe Lotz Miss Catherine
Crawford. DR. Rice Lamart, Thomas
Conrad, VIM Mullett, George
Coyne, John Newton, Geo W
Gaspard. Pierre Roman, A
Gaines, Frank Smith, W j
Horton, Mrs G Taylor, Harry z
Harrison, Frank Washington, Mrs Is
If not called for in four weeks will be sent
to the Dead Letter Office.
w, G.. WILKINSON, 2. NJ
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We are much pleased to note the
rctusn from ThihodauS OF our seiiiai
young friend, Alfred Levy, Esq, and 70
see him in his old place behind the
counters of NJ Israel & Co.'s establish
mGlt.
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DONAhDSONVILLE, la,
Saturday, October 8, 1881.
LOCAL JOTTINGS.

Constable Burrcll Hardy of the fifth
Justice ward has taken up white horse
as an estray and advertiscs for the owner
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-10-08

We were favored with call this
week from E. L. Lucas, Esq, travelling
agent of Mr.. T. L. Hanselrs well known
stationery and law book publishing
house, New Orleans. Mr.. Lucas is a
young gentleman of prcpossessing man
ners and is dcscrvedly popular among
the patrons Of the house he represents.
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A firemen's bail is to be given on the
goth inst, under the auspices Of Ascen-
sion Hook and Ladder Company, and
the committees intrustcd with the man
agemcnt Of the affair will spare no effort
to make it an occasion of much enjoy
mcnt for all participants. We shall
have moro to say of this projected enter
tainncnt hereafter.
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Terms aud Conditions

One third cash, and the balance in two
equal installments, payable respectively III
all October of the years 1882 and 1883, rep
resented by the notes of the purchaser,
divided into coupons to suit tho parties i'll
tercsted, payable to the order of the admin
istrator of the aforementioned succession.
at the Office of the Recorder OF this parish,
secured by special mortgage and vendors
lien and privilege on the property sold,
bearing eight per ceat. per sannum interest
from the day of sale until full and final pay
mcnt, five per cent. attorneys fees i'll the
event of suit to enforce the collection OF
said notes, or any portion thereof, with ac-
cruing interest, and all the other usual
security clauses and act of sale at the ex-
pepse of the purchaser before Frederick
Dutfel, Notary Public, at the time OF adJu-
dication.
Parish of Ascension, September "a, 1881.
7. A. JONES, Sheriff.
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On motion of Jos. Terrier, the following
resolution was adopted
BE it rcsolred, That the Mayor be and he
is hereby authorized to notify Mrs. Pauline
Vom Hofe to enclose her property as per
plan of Parish Surveyor above.
Mr.. Ross introduced the following report,
which, on motion of u. Variant, was adop
ted:
We, the undersigned Committee on Pub
lie Works, beg leave to submit this our
special report
We have examined the works let out to
Frank Mar tinez, and having found the same
to have been executed according to contract,
hereby recommend that said works be ae
ccpted and that the notes of said Martinez
held by the town be returned to him accord
ing to contract.
Donaldsonyille, La, Oct. 4, 1881.
DOMINIQUE VARIANT
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A LECTURE TO YOUNG MEN
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TIE celebrated author, III this admirable
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~ This lecture wW proee boom to taofs-
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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-10-08

Meyer Lcmann, Esq, returned homo
from his Northern tour yesterday and
called at our Office last evening, looking
even Aandsoner and healthier than be
fore. He spent several weeks in Wau-
lSesha, visited New York, Cincinnati and
other points, and had a very pleasant
time. His brother, Mr.. Bernard Lemann,
is in New Orleans with his family and is
expected homo tonight.
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DR.. A. c. Love, who may be appro-
priatcly designated The leading citizen Of
tho nourishing and growing village OF
Darrowville, which lies right across the
river from our town, has erected neat
and commodious building on the lot adj
Joining bis residence and opened there a
first class drug store for the convenience
Of his numerous clientele and the resi-
dents of the left bank in general. Al
experienced druggist will have charge O
the establishment and full limo of the
best drugs and medicines will be kept OIL
hand.
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DAVID ROSS,
OF the Committee on Public Works. |
The following petition from Il. I. Hanson
was received and on motion of II. Hcther,
referred to a special committee of three:
To the Hon. Mayor and Common Council of
the town of Donaldsonvillo
The petition of Richard T. Hanson, one of
the Joint owners of the Peytavin plantation,
situated in the parish of Ascension; respect
fully represents
That the said plantation. which is situa
ted just below the town of Donaldsonville,
is and has been receiving the waters which
run from said town without any right OF IL
tie in said town to any scrvltude on said
| plantation, either from the natural situation
| of the place, from the obligations imposed
| bv law, or from contract between said town
and the owners of said plantation, but by
mere sufferance on the part Of your petit
toner that said waters reach said planta,,
| ton through the lands along the railroad
and are discharged by means OF a company
canal, which is Ecpt up and cleaned and
| kept clear of obstruction by joint rate con
tributions from those draining therein
That the authorities of said town have
| been called upon several times by your pc
titioner for their quota, but have invaria
| bly, neglected and refused to comply with
said reasonable demand;
That all the parties interested have agreed
| to contribute towards the cleaning OF said
canal at the rate of ten dollars per acre. for
! which d contract has been made, and your
| petitioner would respectfully ask your hon.
body to contribute ratably with the others
towards the payment of said work in pro
norton to the benefit derived by them from
said canal upon the above terms i'll default
of which your petitioner will be compelled
to prevent the further running of the waters
of said town to the said Peytavin planta-
ton. Respectfully,
The Mayor appointed as said special com
mittee, Henry Hethcr, Joseph Terrier and
G.. Kline.
On motion of II. Heller, duly seconded
the following resolution was adopted
WHEREAS. The Finance Committee, tc
: whom tie account or claim of 1hos. O'aIal
: lev was referred have failed to agree be i
> therefore
4 I,esoleed, That the said account or CLAIM
| is hereby laid on the table.
On motion OF Jos. Ferrier, tie following
was adopted:
G WHEREAS, At the last meeting of thi
; Council the office of Assistant Constable wa
:. abolished and whereas, it is the sense .
c this community that one Constable Is Insult
ficicnt for the proper police Of this toWn b
it therefore
RcSoired, That The office OF Assistant Con
stable be and IS hereby rc-estabilshet., AM
that VIM Fecket be and is hereby appoiLte
tor the nncxpired term as Assistant Consta
BILE of this town. at the rate OF thirty dollar
per month
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On Dit.

That Jack and .Stinkweed wanted to
escort the seven solemncholy long haired
sisters to the boat, but didn't have the
gall to ak 'em.
That strange to say, none Of the boys
were fascinated by the captivating and
elegant Circassian beauty.
That Misery must have dreamed he
escorted that neglected young lady to
the Tcrpsichorean lunch by telling her
to walk Oh ahead.
That lie oughn't to have Gondran Oh
his imagination for such diaphanous
excuse.
That natural curiosity will soon be
visible on our streets-a stork dressed III
moleskin. Eth, Storkey'
That dapper clerk in one of the large
stores assumes the privilege of signing
girls name without her consent.
That Ably actually contemplates laying
aside those giove-titting Cazadez relics
with the perforated patch.
That lemonades with cord-wood trim
mings don't agree with some stomachs,
and
That the two gentlemen who were af-
fectionately embracing the HORSEBACK in
| front Of the Market House t'other night
are competent witnesses on this point.
That Kapg calls it congestion OF the
| brain now
That VIII of the Whstlng Dick is i'll
q fair way to get himself Knighted with
the baldhcaded end Of a broom
That Capt. Joe has heard that q Baby
Elephant can't sleep on steamboat and
is puzzled to know how Dan Shelby
manages with his menagerie.
That the P,cuyunc's base ball CORE
spondcnt is a lurd failure and ought to
quit.
That the Gr;,sshopper recruit said he
could play one position just as good as
another, but
That it transpircd that he played one
Just as bad as another.
That kang swore off on Thursday and
got on q high old jamboree Oh Friday.
That VIC have heard it limited he was
driven to despair because he couldn't
convince any body that he was the one
sober chap in that lively crowd last Sun
day night
That every member Of the party, will
one execution, stoutly claims the credi
of being that chap.
That tho exception had such rip
roaring headache next day he didn'
have the spirit to put in a claim.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-10-08

NEW MAIL RoUTEs.-On and after
Monday next, October 10, tho mail ser
vice now performed by the Bayou Sara
packets Jno. w. Cannon and +. j. Gay
will be discontinued, and the coast post
offices not within easy reach of the New
Orleans Pacific railroad will be supplied
by contractors who will transport the
mails on horseback or in vehicles. Tn
der this arrangement two new routes
Will be established in our vicinity, one
from Donaldsonville to Hohcn Solms, in
this parish, ten miles above town OH the
right bank Of the river, the other from
Donaldsonville to Island post-oflice,
| parish of Iberville, sixteen miles above
here on the left bank of the river. Tho
contract for the IIohen Solms route has
been awarded to Mr.. John Broussard,
/ and that for the Island route to Mr.. A. L.
Grigsby, both of Ascension. Mails arc
| to be carried three times q week OH each
route, leaving Donaldsonville on alter
nate days after the arrival of the mail
train from New Orleans and returning
next day before the return of the train
from Baton Rouge. Besides the Island
office, MI. Grigsby will deliver and re-
COVE the mails of New River and Lane
post-of1iccs, in this parish. Both con-
tractors will begin work Monday. In
our next Issue we will report the days
assigned for arrival and departure of
mails on the new routes.
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Helena Guetlry, wife of J. n. Gisclard,
VIZ. No. 80,
Ant. Montecino, Tutor, Tor n partition.
DY virtue Of and in obedience to an order
~ of sale issued by the Hon. Twenty-Sec-
ond judicial District Court, parish OF AS
cension, in the above entitled and num-
bcred succession, dated Sept. %, 1881, and
to me directed, will offer for sale at public
auction, to the last and highest bidder, at
the Court House door oil the parish of AS
cension, on
Saturday, the goth day OF October, 1891,
at IL O'Clock A. NJ, the following described
property, to-wit:
A lot of ground situated in that part Of
the town of Donaldsonyil!e, formerly known
as Fnubourg Lcsaard, designated on the plan
of said Fauhourg by lot No. fifteen tio)
forming the corner of Lcssaca and Attaka-
pas streets, bounded by property formerly
belonging to Ferdinand Terrio on one side
and in the rear, measuring sixty feet front
on Lessard street. by one hundred and
twenty feet in depth and front on Att;sba-
pas street. together with all the buildings
and Improvements thereon, rights, DEEPEN
dences and ;lpp:s.tcnances thereto attached
and belonging, being tic same property nc
| q,.ired by the said Jacques Paul Guesiry
from scraphinc. widow Marcclin Lamo
bilier, by act passed before Theodore Guyoi
Notary Public in and for the parish am
CITY of Orleans, on the 9th day of August
1850.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-10-08

Mr.. Sam Pennywitt, the handsome
pilot Of the steamer Morning Star, came
down from Baton Rouge by yesterdays
train to call on his Donaldsonvillc friends.
He met with a hearty greeting from all,
and returns to the Highland City this
morning highly pleased with his trip.
We were glad to welcome him IN the
CHIEF office and to find him looking 50
we'll. Nj. Pcnnywltt informs Us that,
unless the Morning Star is again CIT
played 10 carry The mails on thc Baton
Ronge aud BaSon Sara route, she vii
run as 4 passenger packet either between
White Hall and New Orleans or New
Orleans aud Port Eads, beginning about
thu LIST Of November.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-10-08

Our thanks are due to Messrs. j. A. Le-
tulle, L. c. Bourgeois, Paul MelanGon
and Emile Beaud, for courteous invita-
ton to attend grand soiree given by
the St. James Silver Cornet Band at the
j. A. Bourgeois Hall, last Thursday owe
ming. We have no doubt the affair was
of the most satisfactory character and
that the business engagements which
prevented us from attending deprived us
of an evening of great enjoyment.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-10-08

The indications are that Phnnix Five
Company's excursion to New Orleans TO-
morrow will be decided success, as we
hear of many residents ofDonaldsonville
and vicinity who intend to take advan-
tage of the favorable occasion for max
ing trip to the city. The opinion is
expressed that the coach reserved Tor
the accommodation of colored passengers
will be well filed with people from
Donaldsonville alone.
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Don't forget that Phurix Fire Compa-
ny's excursion to New Orleans on Sun
day, Octobcr9, will afford an opportunity
to visit the city and return Tuesday
morning for the sum Of s.; children IN
der II years of age half price. A special
car will be reserved for colored passen
gers Excursion tickets will be good
from Donallsonville, Winchester and st.
James stations, and may be procured at
the principal stores Of Donaldsonvillc,
from members of Phoenix Fire Company,
from the station agents at Donaldson
willie and st. James aud on the day Of the
excursion.
Again our esteemed friends, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. W. Bnford, have been called
upon to undergo the terrible trial of
losing an only child, a sweet little cherub
Of ten months whose death is announced
in another column. No mere words are
adequate to afford consolation to the
hearts torn by such bereayements, and
VIC shall not attempt by their use to
| assnago the grief OF these sorely afflicted
parents; but we do assure them of our
most heartfelt sympathy, and sincerely
| hone that the future will yet bring them
blessings ard joys that will compensate
them fr the heavy burdens of sorrow
and care they have borne i'll the past.
The Town Collector is about to pro
| ceed with the collection of the tax Of Sly
thousand dollars assessed on the rolls o
l571-2-33-4-5 and by the Judgment of The
Supreme Court in the consolidated bons
suits and We unhesitatlngly advise TIL
property holders to pay the tax withou
lemnr or delay. The outcome Of the lit
igation was highly favorable to the town
and we see nothing to be gained by at
tempted resistance Of the tax.
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Another slight accident took place on
the railroad near Plaquemine last week,
caused by the breaking Of one Of the
trucks supporting the tender Of the pas
senger trains locomotive. The mishap
occurred on Friday as the train was on
its way to Baton Rouge. Tho train was
DELAYED about five hours, passing Don
al,lsonville a little after 8 7. NJ, drawn
by the locomotive of one Of the freight
trains Fortunately no one was hurt
and the damage sustained by the rail
road company was very slight.
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List of Letters

Remaining in the Post-otf:ce atDonait!-
sonville, Ascension parish, La,
Oct & 1891
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IICkGtS, e - 9l.
Ladies' admitted by invitation.
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of Widow Jacques +. Guedr-.
Helena Guetlry, wife off n. Gisciard'
W.. No. 80,
Ant. Montecino, Tutor, Tor a partition.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-08
BRIEF NEWS SUMMARY.

During the past year 1,486 new post offices
were established in the United States.
The cost OF Mr.. Lorillard's stable so far
small in comparison.
Mr.. William Black is said TO have re
ceived from his English publishers $4,000
for his latest story, "That Beautiful
Wretch"
It is an interesting fact that Mr.. William
Wurtembaker, the Librarian appointed by
Thomas Jefferson at the University of Vir-
ginia, still holds that office.
Berlin dispatch to the London Morning
Post announces that the Admiralty intends
to send the German ship Falcke to assist in
the search for the disabled steamer Van
dalia.
The French crown Jewels are to be sold In
London. 1t is asserted that Mrs. Mackey
is resolved on having the "Regent" to pre-
sent to the Pope, while Nine. Blanc, of
Monaco, wants 1t for her daughter, Nine.
Bonsparte.
Manuel Ortega, son of 4 General in the
Mexican army, was seized and held on q
street in New York a few nights ago by a
woman, while man robbed him OF all his
valuables. The man was arrested but the
weman escaped.
Inc 1nJeTudIlOudl OOuNeHClOu VI bnc
Young Mems Christian Association will be
held in Exeter Hall, London, from July
Both to August 9th, inclusive. The Ameri-
can delegates are expected to sail July 10Th
The associations in the United States and
Canada now number about 900, and have
100 600 members.
Mr.. Moody, the evangelist, proposes tC
gather about him, at Northield, Mass, in
the month of August, those who are inter
ested in Bible study. Only few hours each
day will be given TO these meetings. Mr..
Moody expects that DR.. Andrew Bonar, OF
Glasgow, Scotland, will be with him to take
charge of the meetings.