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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-07-23

Gen. Leon Jastrcmski, the gallant and
handsome editor Of the Baton Rouge
Capitolian, accompanied by Clay Gour-
rer, Esq, the popular insurance agent
from the same city, passed through our
town week before last en- route to New
Orleans. During their brief stoppagc
here, waiting for the train, they honorctl
us by paying Il visit to our residence.
Come again, gentlemen.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-07-23

Don't omit to notice the advertisement
Of V. Maurin, Esq, general fire insurance
agent. # you have property to insure,
he will give you better terms than you
can obtain elsewhere.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-07-23

Thanks to our ever kind friend Henry
G. Braud, Esq. for special favors that
are very highly appreciated.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-07-23
For Sale,

Desirable Property in Thibodaux.
T1NHAT desirable property located at the
Il western extremity of Jackson street, i'll
the town of Thibodaux, consisting of 4 8 a
cious lot of ground, n neat and comfortable
residence, with l. attachment-liye rooms
IN main building, three III the land IL
building suitable for store or other pur-
pose. Yard contains fruit and shade trees.
Two cistcrns attached to the dwelling. Will
be sold at i. bargain. For further particu-
lars apply to or address A. l.. DONNAUD,
Times Office New Orleans, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-07-23
M W. DARTON,
Civil En- gineer E. Surveyor,

parish Surveyor of tAscension.)
Will attend promptly to work in all
branches Of his profession, such as survey
ing, mapping, levelins for canals, bridges.
rice fumes. etc, estimating cost and super
vlsina construction of same. Orders left at
the CHIEF Office will meet with immediate
attention.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-07-23

Right Rev. j. N. Galleler, Bishop of
the Episcopal diocese of Louisiana, will
reach Donaldsonville to-day, and will
hold services in the Episcopal church
tomorrow morning and evening. Bsh-
on Gallcher breaches a pleasing aud
powerful sermon, and all who go to hear
him will assuredly feel amply rewarded.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-07-23

Pierre Quezerque well known colored
resident of Donaldsonvillc, died last
evening, at the age of AZ. lie had been
in poor health for several years and his
death was not unexpected. The funeral
will take place this evening.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-07-23

Tom Allen, colored man en-
ployed as a laborer OH the Dugas planta-
ton, just above Paincourtvillc, was
drowned i'll Bayou Lafourche, Tuesday
evening. He had gone into the water to
battle III company with a number Of his
fellow laborers, and swimming some dis
lance from his companions, they had no
idea of his danger and did not discover
that he was drowned until after they
had left the water. The body was re-
covered on Wednesday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-07-23

Rev. John Francis Girault, rector of
st. Annals Episcopal Church Of New Or
leans, is visiting our parish us guest in
the family Of Mr.. Jonas Bailey, manager
Of Colield,s Point Honmas plantation.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-07-23

The weather would have been almost
intolcrably hot during the past few days
but for the refreshing breezes which
blew from morning to night. Yesterday
afternoon seemed to us ono Of the warm
est of the season.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-07-23

The Terpsichorean Social Club has de-
cidcd to make its mootel excursion to
Baton Rouge Oh Friday next, the Goth
inst. The club will make the round trip
on the Morning Star, going up on Fri
day and returning next day. A soir6e
in honor Of the visit Of tue Terpsicho-
reans will be given Friday night, at
Pixies Hall, Baton Rouge, under the aus
pieces of the Rising Star Debating Society
of that city. We trust the Terpsics will
have jolly time.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-07-23

District Judge Checvers will spend a
week or two ut Abta Springs. lie took
his departure OH Wednesday. The
Judges avorlrepois has been steadily
increasing of late, and if lie intends to
spend much time in elegant leisure at
the watering places, he will soon have
to be ranked with the fat men of the
community.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-07-23

DR.. John d. Hanson of this town lost
a case Of Charricrc surgical instruments,
week before last, somewhere between
Donaldsonyille and the Burnside Assem-
sion plantation, and will pay liberal
reward for its recovery.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-07-23

1t is said that the following simple
preparation, placed where flies are
troublesome, will cause those asgrava-
ting little insects to pull up stakes and
depart in short order: Half Tablespoonful
powdered black pepper, one tcaspoonfll
brown sugar, ono tcaspoonfnl cream !;
,n;y
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-07-23

The comet is fading from our sight
and seems only ghost Of its former self.
Another comet has been discovered by a
learned astronomer which is approaching
visible to the naked eye.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-07-23

NJ. Israel \ co. are making Il Speciality
OF hugsies. Offering good. substantial We
licles lit prices heretofore unknown Ill
the South. Call and see them.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-07-23

CROP PRosPFCrS.-A friend III the
fifth ward fayors us with the informa-
ton that since the rain of the past two
weeks cane and corn in that locality are
doing finely. All the Burnside places
are through, laying by their cane, having
finished this week. The corn and pea
crops will do much better than was ex-
nfctrl, We have no doubt this report
will apply TO the crop prospects OF the
entire parish as correctly as It does to
those of tie fifth ward.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-07-23

Just received from st. Louis at klinc's
Old Reliable Store, a fine lot Of sweet
pickle, hickory ash, cob smoked, sugar
cured Empress hams, the freshest, best
and cheapest in the market. Try them
and YOU will eat 10 other.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-07-23

Gen. Allen Thomas, lately prominent
citizen of our parish, and now resident
of Baton Rouge, has had a severe attack
of malarial fever, but wo arc glad to
learn from the Baton Rouge .idrecatc
that he is ND arain
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-07-23

Dir. +. P. Schulcr left lis on Wedncs-
day to pay a visit to his parents at
Madisonvillc, La. Friend Philip has
been somewhat under the weather rcccn-
tly and expects to derive physical benefit
as we'll as enjoyment from his trip. We
hone he will not be disappointed.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-07-23
st. Vincent'x Institute.
Commencement Exercises-Honors Be-
slowed Upon the First Graduate.

commencement observation-disclosures Be
slowed Upon the First Graduate.
The annual commencement exercises
and distribution Of premiums took place
at St. Vincent's Institute last Thursday
afternoon, and passed off with the
smoothpess and success which always
characterize such affairs under the direc-
ton of the good Sisters in charge of the
institution.
The principal event of the evening
was the bestowing of academic honors
upon Miss Matte F. Nolan, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Jno. T. Nolan, the first
graduate Of the school. Miss Nolan re-
cciyed her medal, crown and diploma
charmingly and read an eloquent and
touching valcdictory entitled Farewell
to st. Vincent's. The medal is hand
some gold Roman cross, bearing this in
scription: "Awarded t" Miss NJ. f..
Nolan in testimony of having passed the
senior classes of the English department
with success and honor"
Over thirty other pupils received
awards of merit which We're presented
by Messrs. Jno. Il. Nolan and J. Lieux,
gracefully assisted by tho mother of the
valcdictorian.
While the pupils all acquitted them
selves in most praiseworthy manner,
particular mention must he made of the
fine musical abilities Of Misses Mary A.
Mckee and Nolan, and the excellent
wording of the compositions on Life and
Cornclia's Jewels, which were read by
the youthful composers Misses Baillio
and Smith.
We append a programme of the cxer-
cises, and cannot but compliment the
| Sisters upon the success which has
crowned their efforts to impart useful
knowledge to tho pupils under their
charge during the scholastic term just
closed.
PROGRAMME
| Grand Entrance March,. .....-.S Schumacher
Piano-Miss NJ. Mckee.
Opening Address, .Rccited by Miss E. Freret
CORONATION.
| ACADEMIC HONORS.
! Coronation Ode-Song and Chorus. .Dielman
| Accompanied by Miss Mckee
| PREMIUMS.
Composed and read by Miss H. p. Ballio
| Convent Bclls-Rcvcric,.. .Bollman
| Piano-Miss NJ. +. Nolan.
Slowly and Softly-Solo and Chorus, Glover
Accompanied by Miss NJ. Mckee.
PREMIUMS.
Cornclia's Jewcls-Composed and read by
! Miss NJ. B. Smith
Shells of Denominations, e. Mack
Piano-Miss NJ. Mckee.
Lie Bon Angc-Solo,. ................ .Curto
Miss A. Dalfercs .Piano-Miss Mondite.
| PREMIUMS.
Les vasues Observation-Disclosures,
| A. =. Wyman
Piano-NIiss NJ. f. Nolan.
Mountain Buslc-Chorus,. Hewitt
| Accompanied by Miss Mckee.
| Essence Girl, -.-...-.---... -
| rREMIUMs.
The Mocking Birl-Fantasia,. .-..H Hoffman
Miss Mary A. Mckee.
Tproar Among the Flowers, Juvenile
Come to Fairy Land-Song and Che. Cherry
Accompanied by Miss Mckee.
PREMIUMS.
Magic Waltz-Duet,.. 49,. kinkle
| Piano-Misscs A. CaZayoux and NJ. Mckee.
Farewell to st. Vincent's, Miss n. +: Nolan
! Farewell Song. ...-''..:..-..-.. i" lyman
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-07-23

JEFFERSON COLLEGE COMMENCEMENT.
Tho commencement exercises at Jet
fcrson College, parish Of st. james, last
Tuesday evening and Wednesday morn
ing, we're very interesting and creditab!c
alike to the faculty and students. The
programme was an attractive one and
finely executed. Besides several decla-
nations, essays and choice selections of
vocal and instrumental music, the three
act drama entitled "The High Treasure
of Florence, or Bright Dream and Sad
Waking" aud the amusing farce, Box
and Cox" were performed. atfording
much entertainment and amusement to
the audience Distinctions were awarded
the young gentlemen Of the College as
follows:
The degree of A. B. was bestowed upon
Arthur Allain of Iberville, Adolphe Au-
coin of Ascension and Leonce ID. Chauft
Of St. John the Baptist.
Adolphe Aucoin captured the Rcnau-
dicr prize medal, given by Rev. Father
0. Remainder, S. NJ, for good conduct.
Arthur Allain was awarded the Poch6
historical prize, given by Hon. +. ?. Po-
che for best essay on the subject of the
"History of the United States consttu-
ton, embracing the end and the motives
which contributed to its adoption" Al
lain also received the College elocution
medal, given by the Very Rev. President
Of the Faculty. Young Alluin acquitted
himself admirably in all the exercises
His pronunciation was pure, there was
no hesitation and no promptings. He is
4 young man of high intellectual attain,
ments.
In the bookkeeping class, certificates
were delivered to Henry Dcnany OF
Pointc Conp6e, J. Ney Lallande of AS.
sumption and Miles Cloney of New Or
| leans, on the successful completion o1
their commercial course.
| Graduating cltss-I iist premium WIS
awarded to Arthur Alain for the follow
ing studies: Philosophy, English Disser-
tation, Latin, Greek, Chemistry, Anato
my, Physiology, HYGIENE and Practical
Astronomy.
Special course, first tivision-Preml-
INN to Albert McRedmon,l of Ascension.
| Vocal music-Honorable mention was
awarded to Henry Comstock Of Donald
sonvile. His solo " La Femme dc rErile,
on Tuesday, was grand success.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-07-23

towels ut go and Is cents a dozen and
ether goods in proportion at NJ. Israel &
Co.'s.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-07-23

HORSE-SHOEK, ETC,
Railroad Avenue, near cor Ibervillc street,
DONdLDSON IILLE,
Being now installed in his new shop at
the old stand, is at all times ready to re-
ceive and execute all orders promptly and
satisfactorily. Respectfully solcts IL con
tn,lance Of patronage on the part Of old
customers and Il tri;, from new ones. prom
ising satisfaction in work and prices.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-07-23

DR.. McGallard is expected home to-
night.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-07-23
On Dit.

'1ht' hsHS looks SuspiclOnaiy lnnOcenC
when asked whose funeral that was.
That at the trial Of recent lawsuit,
one Of our prominent merchants testified
that he had known the plsintiff "sinee
before lie was born.D
That Chris. found cut that "a ~ piisng q
base ball game isn't as easy as it looks
and that he has thing or two to learn
about it yet.
That leaving it to the crowd is one
way to do it, but blasted poor one.
That if Ably persists in paying such
assiduous attention to that Railroad Ave
nue. girl, folks will think he intends to
Skip-wit her.
That the Cofie1d Guards and Can
noneers seem to lie going the way OF
most other Donaldsonville organizations
excepting the base ball clubs.
That there is more than one man in
town who knows who to hit.
That Pierre has been elected chief gas
SCI VI INC DuliiolucS ~ OllSot INC CDuliA-
| tons Of Slim Jim Of the Grasshoppers, and
That when Greek meets Greek Cor
Pierre meets Jim) then comes the war Of
wind.
That if the Grasshoppers don't go to
Paincourtvillc the Assumption club will
| be Rambunctious.
That Bill says if the 'Hoppers get beat
tomorrow he'll quit playing and leave
the National game to its fate, and
That the long short stop says he will
crawl into hole and pull the hole in
| after him.
That Little Jimmy says nothing, but
| smiles smolc when he thinks how Chris.
gave him judgment on third base.
That the young man from st. James is
a brilliant conyersationalist on the sub
ject Of dancing, but on other topics he
is as mute as an oyster.
That young spark from the Brnly
who invested in a thermometer sent
/ DtICh W lA1O SGOlO AOA - MY w wilma GnS
blarsted thing up with.
That the ice cream vendors have
thinncd out amazingly and just at a
time when their refreshments would he
most highly appreciated.
That the chaps who paid such devoted
attention to the daslling blonde at the
Dutch Stores ball were awfully cat up
when they found she was married.
That they pretend now they knew i
all the time! How then!
That Willie's favoritc partner said she
didn't speak English, lie wasn't able to
palaver in French and they eouldu't
even compromise OH Dutch.
That White Oak leaves are said tc
make Grasshoppcrs sick.
We were pleased to receive call this
morning from Nm. ". Dedrick, Esq.
who visits our town in his capacity o.
assistant counsel for the government tt
attend tho taking Of testimony in the
matter Of several cases pending before
the Frcncll-American Claims Commits
sions.
Mr.. Lucas Eris received !, painful hurt
this morning, while assisting in rcmov
ing a shed at Mr.. Pnghs. A piece o.
timber which lie was lifting slipped
from his grasp and struck him on til,
foot, bruising that member quite severely
but not, we hope, inflicting any pernia
uent injury.
Miss Lille Lee Winfrce, formerly o
Donal,lsonville, was married on Wedncs
day last, at plaquemine, to Mr.. c. Luca:
Comeaux of Bayou Goula. After til,
ceremony the young couple and thci
attendants drove to Bayou Goula, wher,
4 ball in honor Of the event was given
The bride is Il sister of Mr.. Henry A
Winfree, lately employed in the CHIEF
office.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-07-23

Dress goods, notions, trimmings and
house furnishing goods at prices lower
than ever, at Israel & Co.'S.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-07-23

Position DECLISED.-Mr. J. C. Green,
manager Of tho Mount Houmas planta-
ton, i'll the sixth ward, writes to us as
follows under date of tho Goth inst:
sec i'll your issue of the 10th that l have
been appointed by the Police Jury rs Over
seer Of Roads and Levecs in sixth ward.
AS cannot conveniently fill the position
without interfering with other duties, | must
decline to accept.
1t is to be regretted that Mr.. Green
could not reconcile it with his other
duties to accept tho place rendered him
By the Police Jury. It will he fortunate
for the public interest if a man equally
we'll qualified to hold the place can be
found who will be willing to take it.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-07-23

Great bargains in ladies, misses ana
gents, shoes. \ heavy invoice OF latest
styles inst received and marked down to
bedrock, hard times prices, at " Israel
& Co.'S.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-07-23
List of Letters

1ISC OF 1VCC0IS
Remaining in the Post-ottice at Donald
sonville, Ascension parish, La,
July rs, 1881.
Austin Mrs w Lyme, John REICH
Arlnstid, Mumford Mecca, Mrs Phillis
Goldman. Mrs Mile Nichols, Victor
Chaue. NJ Pollard. Miss Edward
Dolks. Lucindy Qun. Wallace
ellis, Mrs Rosa Rogers. Mrs Ada l.
jefferson. Thomas Victor, Miss Elizer
Jones. Andrew Welsh. Joseph
Jones, John Anderson Williams, Christian
If not called for in four weeks will be sen
to the Dead Letter Office.
W. G. WILKINSON. P "
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-07-23

CENTENARY CoLLEGE.-This well
known institution oflearning, located in
the beautiful town Of Jackson, Liam
advertisement of which will be found
elsewhere i'll this paper-posscsses merits
and advantages that challenge the ex-
animation Of all persons having sons to
educate. The climatic and hygienic
surroundings Of the college arc all that
could be desired and the high reputation
which the institution enjoys, growing
out Of its success and good work in the
past, render it unnecessary for us to
sound its praises as q seat of learning
where knowledge is impaired upon the
most approved principles known to mod
ern educators. The next session opens
on the 9TH of September. Rev. c. G.
Andrews, President Of the College, will
promptly respond to all inquiries respect
ing the institution.
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LOSt---ReWard.

TUE undersigned will pay a liberal re-
u ward for the recovery of a case OF Char
ricrc surgical instruments which lie recently
lost somewhere along the road between
Donaldsonvillc and Burnside's Ascension
plantation.
Donaldsonyillc, La. July %, 1881.
JOHN d. HANSON NJ d.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-07-23

DOnnl@lsOnyille, La,
Where icc-colal soda. mineral waters, ice
cream, cakes, candies, fruits and other re-
freshments are served up in the best style.
y nicely furnished room where ladies' and
their escorts can partake of refreshments at
leisure. Also. fine cigars. cigarettes, chew
ing and smoking tobacco, the cheapest and
best. Solicits call from the public and his
friends. ant. asks the gentlemen not to for
get, above all. to give his cigars n trial.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-07-23

Mr.. J. G. Il. Gauthreaux, a popular
merchant of Assumption parish, was
married on the 18th inst, to Miss EmAlie
NJ. Duhon Of St. James. We echo the
words Of the Assumption Pioneer
Mr.. Gauthreaux is gallant, knightly,
handsome young gent1e,nan, and fully
has made in our sister parish. To him and
his lovely bride we tender our sincere con
CALCULATIONS, and wish them joyous, happy
life.
She is my own;
And as rich in having such jewel
As twenty seas, if their sands were pearl,
The water nectar, and the rocks pure gold.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-07-23

A grand exhibition by the pupils of
Mrs. o. Tcrrio's school will be given at
Phoenix Hall Sunday evening, the 3lst
inst. We have been favored with a
glance at the programme prepared for
the occasion, and it promises fund Of
enjoyment to all who attend that will
amply compensate for the investment OF
fifty cents for a ticket and u visit to the
Hall. The Independent Band will fill
up the intcrludes with some Of the
choicest selections from their repertoire.
We hopo the community will favor Mrs.
Terrio and her young proteyes with a
full house.
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To Let.

TIvHE BRADFORD PROPERTY, corner
Il Ibervillc and Lessartl streets One of
the roomest and most comfortable resi-
.ences in town; lately repaired. Posses
sion given Immediately. For terms aud
conditions apply to
FREDERICK DUFFEL,
jly2 Agent.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-07-23

Rev. Pierre Landry, Presiding Elder Of
the Baton H,uge District, NJ. L. Church,
left for the Capital city OIL the Morning
Star yesterday, and will be absent about
ten days, attending to clerical dnties.
To-day and tomorrow, the 23rd and oath
insts., will occur the quarterly conference
Of ScotCs Chapel, West Baton Rouge;
on the 26th the quarterly conference Of
Wesley Chapel in the city OF Baton
Rouge, will be held, and on the 9th, at
the same place, the district conference,
composed Of representatives of all the
churches in the district, will assemble i'll
annual session.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-07-23

The Assumption Pioneer thus compli-
ments two Of Donallsonville's citizens
who are fully worthy of the good opin-
ions expressed by our contemporary
Friend z. Camel, the popular insurance
agent, passed day in town in the interests
of the Louisiana Life Insurance Company,
and many other staunch companies repro
sentcd by him. He also presented the card
of Victor Maurin. Esq, also another live in
surancc agent, whose interests are likewise
looked after by Mr.. Camel. Mr.. Cane! is
located ut charlottesville, and we earnestly
commend him to the liberal patronage of
the public as 4 gentleman capable, fair and
honorable in business.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-07-23

Magic Waltz-Duet,. ................k inkle
Piano-MisscsA A. Cazayoux and N. Mckee.
Farewell to st. Vincent's, Miss u. +: Nolan
Exit March. .Piano-Miss \. Cazayoux