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Died..

CURE--In Bayou Goula, Friday. Deem
Der %, 1881. LOLLIE, daughter of N. G.
Cure and Azelia Hebert, aged 5 years:
Deceased was niece Of Mrs. A. Gingry and
Mrs. John II. Ilsley.
Another sweet and lovely child
Has passed from earth away,
Another home made desolate
Which she made always gay.
Two more hearts have undergone
What others felt SO oft before,
And in woe bow meekly down
To their lot, so dread and sore.
Lollie, fondly cherished darling,
How we mourn thee, none can tell,
Oh it's sorrow beyond telling
Thus to bid our last farewell.
Farewell, Lollie, but up yonder
In the sky SO clear and blue,
Where all hearts are reunited
We will shortly follow you.
COOK-In the parish of Ascension, Sun
day, December %, 1881, at $3.50 p. NJ.
DAVID Cook, native of Prussia, Ger
many, aged II years, months and - days
LEBLANC-In the town of Donaldson
vile, Monday morning, December 26, 1881
at 9 O'Clock, JOSEPH FELIX LEBLANC, aget
years and 10 days. second child OF Nisid;
Dugas and Felix Leblanc
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One of the pleasant incidents Of Christ
mas eve in Donaldsonville was the
spreading of an elegant lunch at the
Robt. E. Lee Hotel, of which the patrons
of the establishment were invited to
partake by the genial host. Mr.. j. j..
Lafargue. The layout was highly cred
liable to the resources of the Lees
cuisine, and all who absorbed a modicum
of the liquid and solid good things
spread out in tempting array had good
reason to congratulate themselves that
the town could boast such a tirst-class
house as the Lee, and that the house
had such liberal aud successful caterer
at it's head as friend Joe Lafargue.
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CHRISTMAS AT THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.
Christmas day was celebrated with
the usual religious festivities at the
Catholic Church, and though the in
clement weather kept good many ut
home, the congregation was quite large.
One noticeable feature in the decoration
of the affairs was the crib, representing
the birth of the infant Jesus in the
stable of Bethlehem. 1t was very taste
fully arranged with moss in front of the
miniature stable, and the plaster of
Paris casho, brought over from Europe
by the Rev. F. X. Ceuppens on his last
trip, looked exceedingly we'll, forming
altogether as perfect a picture of the
birth of Christ as could be desired. The
crib was placed directly in front of the
St. Joseph's altar, at the right on enter
ing the church. Another very pleasing
feature in the ceremonies was the ex-
quisite music furnished by the choir re-
Gently organized under the direction OF
Mrs. NJ. A. Gaudet. This estimable lady
deserves great credit for the excellent
manner in which she acquitted herself
of the arduous task of organizing the
choir, as we'll as instructing each indi-
vidual in his or her respective parts.
The young ladies and gentlemen of the
ol,o;r ,lso Iosarro mention fnr the fonch-
ing manner in which they rendered the
two beautiful and extremely difficult
masses sung OH this occasion, especially
when it is known by all how little prac-
tice they had been able to obtain by rea-
son of the bad weather and other OBJ
stacies which they encountered. Long
live the choir and its popular and
amiable lady manager!
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Ear Corn and Dat.
Wanted.
Sale Of Ferry Leases.

DUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that
Il 1, 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 House in the
town of Donaldsonville, on
Monday, the 9th day of January, 1882,
at IL o'clock A. NJ, the lease of the following
ferries for and during the year 1882:
Dominique's ferry, Mississippi river;
Mancllac ferry. opposite Hope Villa;
Amite river ferry, opposite Port Vincent.
Terms-Cash.
Ascension, December 10, 1881.
q. s<s,-4 r. L. HANSON,
President of the Police Jury.
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A CARD.

TO all who are suffering from the errors
and indiscretions Of youth, nervous weak
ness, early decay, loss OF manhood, &c. !
will send a recipe that will cure you, + NEE II.
OF CHARGE. This great remedy was dis-
covered by a missionary in South America.
Send self-addressed envelope to the REV
JOSEPH T. lNNAN, Station D, Ae'o Iork
City.
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PLANTATION FOR SALE.-Mr. E. eau
din adyertises for sale a desirable and
fertile plantation situated on Bayou
Beuf, on the line of st. Landry and
Avoyelles parishes. The place comprises
about 1000 arpents, about $50 of which
are cleared for cultivation and suitable
for the production Of either cane or cot
ton and corn. "a dwelling-house, cabins,
staales and other out-houses are on the
Mace and 4 planter or farmer in search
ef = desirable investment can make
good bargain by purchasing this proper
ty. The terms will be very reasonable
and may be ascertained upon applying
to Mr.. Gaudin or addressing him through
the Donaldsonville post-otfice. See ad
vertisement.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
For SALE.
A Good Cotton or Sugar Planta
ton on Bayou B0uf.

4 DESIRABLE plantation, suitable for
n cultivating either cane or cotton, lying
low Ho!mesville, partly in St. Landry par
ish and partly in Avo, Giles, will be sold
upon favorable terms.
Place contains about 1900 arpents, be-
tween 700 and 8oOlcleared: dwelling-house,
Negro cabins, corn house, stable, etc, etc.
For further particulars apply to or ad-
dress. e. GAUDIN,
Donaldsonville, La.
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TRAVELLERS GUIDE.
NEW ORLEANS PACIFIC RAILWAY,
TIME TABLE.

For rates and information, address,
M. r. SPELMAN,
General Freight and Ticket Agent.
ri. 8. MORSE, Supt.
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A call from two handsome and genial
friends of ours enlivened the monotony Of
yesterdays work in the CHIEF Office.
The visitors were Messrs. George A.
Chiapella IF New Orleans and Henry G..
Braud Of Ascension, and they came to
town on business connected with the
property Of the Burnside estate situated
in this parish. Both gentlemen were
apparently in the best of health and
spirits and we regretted Chat they could
only spend a few moments with us.
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For SALE.
Desirable Property in the Town
Of Donalds0nyIlle.

OF No. 81. together with all the build
IL inss and improvements thereon, situ-
ated on CIetimaehes between Mississippi
and Iberville Streets, being the property
now rented By f. b. Earhart, Esq. Lots
Nos. II. is. 10 and 20, on Latonrche, between
Mississippi and Iherville Streets, together
with all the buildings and improvements
thereon, ,own as the Braud property.
For terms and conditions apply tn ROD
BRAUD. Agent, haf-niile below Donald
souville, or to FREDERICK DUFFEL
Attorney at Law, at his office opmslte
Court House. mv1-i
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Mr.. A. Roch, the popular grocer who
recently opened new store opposite the
Court House, has the thanks Of the at
.tacl,6s of the CHIEF for a pitcher Of
delicious egg-nog sent to the printing
office Christmas morning. As the boys
tackled that pitcher, with memories Of
Rim Van Wrinkle fresh upon them, they
drained their glasses to The toast: Mr.
Rocb, heres yonr goct belt uad you1
family's; may po1 lif long md prosper
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On Dit.

That ye ancient philosopher Of the
CHIEF Office regards it as peculiar dis
pensation of Providence that man
should perspire at the brow in warm
weather and at the nose in cold.
That J. a. p. aforesaid conjectures that
the Sachem Of the same establishment
nose the whyfore.
That Leetle Jimmie and Capt. Joe are
having controversy as to which is the
greatest economizer of truth.
That Wild Bill has perpetrate'' pun.
That he saw the drill master of the
awkward squad saving with saw in
Philips shop, and
That he exclaimed, Hello, Dick, /
guess you know more about right wheel
than wheelright, don't you7"
That Dash ought to have been ashamed
of himself.
That On Dit told you Plug would take
her to see the last performance.
That Ably was between cross fires Sat-
nrday evening and tile boys say he was
thinking, :" How happy could be with
either, were 'tother dear charmer away"
That the young ladies who were SO ju-
bilant over the prospect Of going to the
matinee with that dapper city chap, and
who figuratively turned up their little
noses at Donaldsonville boys, felt
That Donaidsonville boy would have
come in handy when the city youth
failed to come to time.
That the young man may have lost his
spare wealth bucking the tiger.
That Tom sent copy Of that song to
his girl, and
That she exhibited sound musical taste
by writing him that it "just yanks the
rag off the BUSH"
That Skip has returned, but the mourn
ers still mourn-all buto of 'em.
That Song and dance has found a new
way to keep out Of tronble-he gives a
small boy quarter to stand guard and
watch for the approach Of her awful dad.
That Kang has sworn off, braced up
and looks like gentleman.
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Christmas was o rainy and dismal day
and comparatively few people ventured
out of doors from choice. Monday and
Tuesday were somewhat Of HI improve
ment, but on Wednesday another rain
fall occurred, sacceeded by clear, cool
weather, quite seasonable and refreshing
as change. The roads and streets were
in miserable condition after the rains,
but under the influence Of cool winds
and bright sunshine the mud is disap-
pearing aud our thoroushfares are i'm
proving rapidly.
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Huntley's Dramatic Company played
Grip Van Wrinkle" on Friday night of
last week and Fate, or Rose Cottage"
last Saturday night, at Phoenix Hall, to
the best houses they had during the
week. The company was billed to
appear in A Fathers Curse, or Struck
Blind" Sunday evening, but during the
afternoon Mr.. Huntley received tel
egram announcing the dangerous illness
Of his wife at Mobile, and the tro upe
hastily packed up their effects and left
on the steamer Gay that night. Satur-
day evening Miss Nera Vernon sang the
Donaldsonville song, " Do you ever think
Of met" and its beautiful rendition was
greeted with the most hearty applause.
Miss Vernon was heartily encored, but
did not favor the audience with a repe-
tition of the song. The Huntley CON-
pany created very favorable impress
sion here and should they ever return
we have no doubt they will be literally
| patroniZed.
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Wanted.

4 SITUATION by an OvERsEER of ex
n perience, on a Sugar Plantation .fol
1882. Can give frstelass references Ad'
dress, Applicant care of CHIEF office.
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PLANTATION ECHOEs.-The last sugar
house in this parish to complete the
work of grinding the seasons cane crop
was that ofsthe Bowdon plantation in the
sixth ward, where operations were closed
on Friday Of last week. Messrs. Kenner
& Brent have realized about 1000
pounds Of sugar, the product Of the cane
grown OH Bowdon and the small Texas
and Crevasse places adjoining Bowdon.
We were under the impression that cane
from the Ashland place was also ground,
but gentleman familiar with the facts
informs us that Ashland was wholly cul-
tivated in rice during the past season.
For two weeks during the grinding sea
son just ended, the Bowdon plant cane
yielded at the very heavy rate Of 5000
pounds of sugar per acre. We doubt if
better results were secured any where in
the parish.
On Palmer's Mount Houmas place in
the sixth ward only seventy five acres of
scattered cane were ground, producing
13O, 900 pounds of sugar. Had the stand
Of cane been good a splendid showing
would have been made on Mount Hou-
mas, as 100 pounds Of sugar to the ton Of
cane were realized, figure that is very
seldom attained and which attests the
superior excellence of the machinery
and apparatus of the Mount Houmas
sugar-house. Preparations are being
made for heavy crop on this place next
year, and Mr.. J. C. Green will retain his
position as manager.
AS nearly as can he estimated now,
with considers able amount of sugar in
cars undergoing the process of granula-
ton, the crop of sugar produced on the
Palo Alto plantation of Messrs. Lemann
| & Lum will reach 5000 pounds, and
the molasses about 745 barrels. Consid-
| ering the size of the place, the amount
of cane ground and the expense of pro-
duction, this is one Of the best crops
made in Ascension and perhaps in the
State. The manager, Mr.. Henry c. Will
son, is competent ana successful Guilt
vator, who has few superiors in the bust
| ness.
We hear it reported that Mr.. James
Teller has made $40, 900 pounds of sugar
from $50 acres of cane, exclusive of Is
hogsheads of seconds which We're con-
| verified into molasses-a tip-top crop. It
is pleasant to know that our exemplary
young friend, VIM. B. Sharp, ESQ.,, will
continue to occupy the position of man.
ager at Riverside, post he has filled SO
creditably for several seasons past.
Report places the crop of M. Israel &
Co.'s Saulsburg place at 10000 pounds.
Had it not been for an accident at the
outset of grinding by which several
strikes were wasted, the yield would have
considerably exceeded 900 pounds.
Mr. George Ioote, late assistant man.
ager on Mr.. Beirne's Orange Grove
place in the fifth ward, has been en-
ployed as manager of Mr.. Yale's Home
plantation in the first ward for 1882. We
shall look for big doings from the Homo
under friend Georges vigorous and in
telligert direction.
Mr.. A. E. Brooks has relinquished his
position as manager Of Mr.. Kenner's
Creyasse Dlace and is succeeded by Mr.
Bingay. Mr.. Brooks goes to West Baton
Rouge to take charge of his fathers
plantation in that parish, and carries
with him the good wishes of many
| friends in Ascension.
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Mr.. A. B. Qnimby, who purchased the
tho lease of the Bayou Lafourche ferry
for December at public auction, for $$3so5,
has contracted with the Bridge Company
to operate the ferry during January.
Mr.. Quimby's management gives full
satisfaction to the public and We are
glad to see the institution in such compe'
.tant r.1ascarnfs.l lasrtls.
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The Epidemic Of diphtheria among
'ohildren seems to be subsiding. We have
heard Of no new cases for several days
and the only death in town this week
was thatof Mr..Felix LeBlanc's child on
Monday. Mr.. LeBlanc's little daughter
Can't. Comstock's Daughters aud all the
other cases we have any knowledge Of
are improving aud most Of them ont q
danger s@ss.s sEss
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Our young friend Pierre Blanc has
purchased the confectionery stand on
Railroad Avenne recently owned by the
late J. Robert, ESD, and has started in
business in his own account. Pierre is
a splendid baker, as the sample of cakes
sent to the CHIEF office amply proves,
and we recommend our readers to give
him call and test the good things he
has to offer the public. He deserves
encouragement aud We hope to see him
do we'll IN his new line of business.
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CHAS. A. BAQUIE,
ATTORNEY Ar LAW,
HahuYiIle. In,

Practices in the 22nd and Goth Judicial
Districts, comprising the parishes of Jetfer,
son, St. Charles, St. John, st. James and
Ascension. and before the Federal and
Supreme Courts in New Orleans.
Special attention paid to the collection OF
commercial claims
Address: Hahnville P. O., st. Charles, La.
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Mr.. Hercule Landry of the eighth ward
was in town yesterday, looking as ro-
tund and jolly as usual. He reports his
neighborhood devoid Of news worthy of
special mention, which may be taken as
proof that the people are quiet, peaceable
and moral. So mote it always be.
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We take pleasure in calling the atten-
ton of our readers. to the law card of
Charles A. Baquie, Esq, resident OF
Hahnville, La, who practices his pro-
fession i'll the Twenty Sixth and Twenty
Second Judicial Districts, comprising
the parishes of Jefferson, ST. Charles, St.
John, st. James and Ascension, as we'll
as before the Federal and Supreme
Courts of New Orleans. We have known
Mr.. Baquie for years as young man OF
integrity, energy and brilliant attain
ments, and we have every reason to feel
assured that he will give able and faith
full attention and service to all who in
trust himswith legal business.
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Donaldsonvilb's song. "Do you ever
think Of me 7" is daily growing more
popular and the demand for copies is
constantly increasing. A limited num-
Der are stiR on hand at the post Office
and NJ. Israel & Co.'S store and those who
wish any should apply without delay
The price is IS cents each. As soon as
the present edition Of the song is exhaust
ed second will be published. Messrs
Reynolds and Bercegeay have just reason
to he proud Of the success of their charm
ling composition.
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DoNALDs0NvILLE, La,
Saturday, December 81. 81
LOCAL JOTTINGS.

Mr.. and Mrs. Felix Leblanc have been
doubly bereaved by the death Of another
infant son from diphtheria. We extend
our sincere sympathy to the sorrowing
parents, and hope that their third and
only remaining child, now i'll with the
same disease, will be spared to them.
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Valuable Property fer Sale.

Lot. and improvements in Port Barrow.
TyiIE undersigned win sell nl,an favorable
terms several lets nj greI.na. beth ipl-
pre.ed anil vacant. situated III tie vlsi:"e
pi Port Barisx fIear III. rssisio:sd toi
particulars a,.!,iy tn ME an Il premises az
at the Den.llsisonvile Court .oass-
". W EGT0Kn.
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The water of the river and bayou IS
rising again, and the expectation that
the pier of the new bridge across the
bayou could be completed at once is dis
appointed. Every thing will be held in
readiness to finish the work at the
earliest time practicable, but whom that
will be is extremely uncertain, as the
Missouri and Ohio are both rising.
Should general freeze occur through
out the North and West, the water
would doubtless subside sufficiently to
permit the resumption of work upon the
n;er. If this does not occur, however,
the bridge can not he finished until nex...s
summer, after the spring frrccshet is over.
The bridge ccall be put in operation
now, as the piling of the pier is strong
enough to sustain the structure, but the
directors are; unwilling to assume the
ri SIX of using it before completion, as the
construction company would be relieved
from liability should any accident occur.
Until the bridge is ready for business,
the Donaldsonville Bridge Company will
continue TO- operate the bayou ferry
under the Schonberg charter which they
acquired by purchase in August last.
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District Court adjourned to term in
course on Saturday last. In the case of
the State Us. Dick Maten, which had
been assigned for trial that day, an in
definite continuance was agreed to and
an appearance bond Of 500 was fixed BY
the court. Maten furnished bail and
was released from custody.
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/ While il New Orleans the latter por-
ton Of last week and beginning Of this,
we had the pleasure Of meeting num-
Der Of Ascensionites, among them DR.. j.
]. clayerie,, Judge Il. Q. Mahes, MI
Albert Buquoi, Mr.. E. G. Carroll and
Messrs. Larkins and Marshall from the
Burnside places. We also enjoyed
hand-shake with Mr.. Dave Casey of St.
James and caught glimpse Of Mr.. Thos
O'Malley Of Donaldsonyille. Our town
and parish were we'll represented in the
city, during the Christmas festivities
aud we heard of the presence there Of
many rural friends whom we were moi
fortunate enough to meet.
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State Of Observation-Disclosures Judicial
District Court-Parish of Ascension.
In the matter Of Estelle Joseph, wife of
GnffsnIallx Eaifel va. Nh. 1R3.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-02-03
The Effects of Mental Exhaustion.

Many diseases, especially those of the
nervous system, are the products Of daily
renewed mental exhaustion. Business avo-
cations often involve an amount of mental
wear and tear very preiudical to physical
health, and the professionals arduously pur-
sued, are no less destructive to brain and
nerve tissue. 1t is one of the most i'm
portant attributes Of Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters that it compensates for this undue
loss of tissue, and that it imparts new en-
ergy to the brain and nerves. The rapid
ty with which it renews weakened mental
energy and physical vitality is remarkable,
and shows that its invigorating properties
are of the highest order. Besides increas-
ing vital stamina, and counteracting the
effects Of mental exhaustion, this potential
medicine cures and prevents fever and
ague, rhematism, chronic dyspepsia and
constipation, kidney and uterine weakness
and other complaints Physicians also
commend it as a medcated stimuant and
remedy.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-02-03
Mothers! Mothers!. MOthers!!.

Are you disturbed at night and broken
of your rest by sick child suffering and
crying with the excruciating pain Of cutting
teethl If so, 90 at once and get bottle OF
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup. 1t will
relieve the poor little sufferer Immediately
depend upon it; there is no mistake
about it. There is not mother on earth
who has ever used it, who will not tell you
at once that it will regulate the bowels,
and give rest to the mother, and relief and
health to the child, operating like magic
It is perfectly safe to use in all cases, and
PLEASANT to the taste, and is the prescrip-
ton of one of the oldest and best female
physicians and nursesin the United States
Sold everywhere. 25 cents bottle.