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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-09-30

QUEEN VIcToRIA's LIFE AT BALMoBAL.-
The piper plays under her window every
morning at eight she has breakfasted and is
out of doors at ten, from which hour she
spends till noon in walking, and occasionally
visiting at the cottages in the vicinity of the
Castle; from noon until five, with half an
hours interval for luncheon, she devotes her
self to work which may be termed official
reading dispatches, state papers, ETC., and
writing memoranda and letters in connection
Herewith; at five she sets out for her daily
drive, which lasts till seven, and occasionally
later She is described as driving out the
other day wearing black straw hat upon her
head, and about her matronly shoulders a
large shawl of small check shepherds plaid
articles of attire much too simple for the
wardrobe of fashionable American.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-09-30

A Georgia maiden went in vain, day after
day, to the post Office for u letter from her
lover and at last thought herself forsaken.
September, 1sSl-years after-found her u
happy mother with two children. A letter
comes from the postmaster of the town where
she had kept vigil for her lover, inclosing one,
postmarked 1876. The postmaster explained
that, tearing away some of the boards of a
letter-case, the missive was found. The lady
soothes the baby to keep it quiet, while she
eagerly devours the contents. Heavens 1t
is from John, who proposes in glowing words
aud begs for a kind reply. The lady's hus-
band enjoys the letter, and out of curiosity
communicates with relatives of the former
lover. 1t is learned that he is happy Chiea-
90 pork. packer, with wife and three sons.
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woman in a similar sorrow. The closing of
the London stock exchange, and the going in
to mourning Of the court, are honors never
before shown to an American president.
Indeed, the whole world says with the Sat
urday Evening Gazette in its emblematic
draping:
"He was a man, take him for all In ALL
We shall not look upon his like again"
SALLIE JOY WHITE.
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Dead, by the sounding seal
Dead, with bis laurels greenl
The midnight bell with solemn knell
Sobs out, mol mol No drcaml
Anltion's pride In dust low lies
o solemn, sacred sacrifice!
No more In pain. but WE'LL
Healed, made whole and clean
noble soul. on martyrs roll,
Welcomed by hands unseen
To Kingdoms fAdeless, peaceful, blest;
To Lineoln's side. to Gods sweet rest.
For her who sits in grief
nations prayers uprise;
So brave and good, alone she stood
Aud battled death with steadfast eyes.
o Christ, give strength in this dark hour;
Come TO that soul with precious power.
Rarth's aeeting fame how poor
Eternal gain how sure!
In place OF Joy, sad Sorrow walked;
With trusting Hope the Spectre stalked;
Aud grief and gloom, and tears and prayers,
Alternate with peoples cares,
Arose and fell through summer days,
Until, mid sad September's haze,
The message comes, and we are dumb.
o weep not for that Snguished breath
Death is our Life and Life our Death.
John NJ. Ices ia LOekpOrttN Y.l Union
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Was it premonition2 President Garfield
wrote last November, "There is tone Of
sadness running through this triumph which
can hardly explain"
A child was born at Lowell Mass, on the
day President Garfield was elected, taken sick
the day he was shot and died on the day of
his burid.
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HAWLEY

Is now ready to show the most
complete and varied aSSOrt-
ment Of Fall and Winter Dress
Fabrics that he has ever Offer
ed, at popular prices.
Calls special attention to LOT
PERSIAN CASHMERES, SO inch
eS wide, in all the new fall
shades, lat 25 cts.
Wool SuitingS in 3 shades
Of gray, A i'm. wide, 81 ~ cts.
Wool ShOOdahs, 40 in. wide,
80 cts.
French CaShmereS, all the
choicest fall shades, 80 cts.
Another line French Cash
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Still another, in extra fine
quality, at 70 cts.
6-l Wool SaCkingS, 75c., 81,
$t@. wy
Elegant assortment NOVEL
TIES i'm PLAIDS, OMBRA
STRIPES, PLUSH, VELVETS,
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PRINCES, BUTTONS. JET Or
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GlMPS Of the newest designs.
Elegant SKIRTS. Medium
grade Skirts at particularly
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Bargains i'm Linen Diaper,
TOWELS, QUILTS, TABLE DAM
ASK, NAPKINS; WOOL BLAN-
kETS, HORSE BLANKETS, HOS
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UNDERWEAR for Ladies, for
Men and for Children.
Lot LADIES' HOSE, full, reg
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Lot Fancy-Striped Ladies
Hose, reguIar-made foot, 25
cts.
New lot LACE BED SETS,
PILLOW SHAMS, LAMBRE-
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New Prints, GinghamS, Cam
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tonnes.
Full line White and COlOred
FlannelS, Check FlannelS, Che
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One lot Prints good cloths
5 cts.
Look at the Towels offered
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Another lot UNLAUNDRIED
SHIRTS, 80 cts. SiZeS-12 ~
IL, Is ~, IA. IA ~, Is, 10 ~
10 and 10 ~ inches.
Few choice new things in
Lace Collars and Handker.
chiefs.
New Goods opening all the
time.
| N. |. HAWLEY.
Cor1er Store, Brooks House Block
/, A, GhuRGh,
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PATENTS.

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The clergyman who goes about doing good
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and as sure to influence for good those with
whom he comes 10 contact. Whatever may
become of theology, religion is a necessity,
and will exist in and for man 30 long as the
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FROM BOSTON.

THE CITY IN MoURN1Na-THE MIDNIGHT AN
NoUNoEMENT OF THE PREsIDENT's DEATH
HAPPY FAMILY SCENE IN THE WHITE
HoUsE-DR. BoYNToN--oLosED THEATRES
THE QUEENS MESSAGE.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-01-15
Married.

SCHUYLER. -ICARD.-At the st. Charles
Hotel, Donaldsonyille, La, Thursday even
ing. January ID, 1881, by the Rev. Robt. S.
Stuart, +. PHILIP SCHUYLER to Mrs. CARO-
LINE IcARD, both Of this town.
We had tho pleasure of being one Of the
small partJ Of friends present at the cere-
mony above noted and at the pleasant re-
past which followed it, and we echo through
the columns Of the CHIEF the many good
wishes for the future happiness Of the young
couple that were uttered at the festal board,
Our handsome friend Philip is steady, in
dustrious and worthy young man, and is in
every way deserving Of the good fortune
hand, the fair and comedy bride is also to
be congratulated upon securing such de-
sirable life partner
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-01-15
les dealer BOOTS Duna
Communicated.


Presentation of 5 Game to Mr.J. c. Cofeld.
On New Years day, Ascension's worthy
and esteemed planter, Mr.. ]. C. Cofeld,
was made the recipient Of magnificent
gold-headed cane, presented to him By
his employees on the Point Houmas plan
tation.
The band Of forty subscribers marched
from the sugar house to the residence Of
their patron, when, after an appropriate
address delivered by our young friend,
w. H. Davis, the cane was turned over
to the keeping of its generous recipient.
Mr.. Cofield in reply thanked the donors
for the kind feelings which prompted
the gift, and after general hand shak-
ing the party were invited to partake of
cheety New Years slniles," and many
merry toasts were drunk to the long life
and prosperity Of Mr.. Cofield. All then
adjourned, with the full conviction that
Mr.. Cofeld'y last cane was better than
his first" Respectfully,
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Sherif's Sale.
State of Louisiana-Twenty-s second judicial
District COurt-Parish of Ascension.
Flash, Preston Co.,

state OF LOul6l4la-lWenty-Se u0lCial
District Court-Parish of Ascension.
Flash, Preston & Co.,
VS.. No. 80,
George A. Feig.
DY virtue of and acting in obedience to a
ID writ of teri sfacias issued by the Hon.
Twenty-second Judicial District Court. par
ish of Ascension, in the matter of Flash,
Preston e. Co., ps. No. 30. George A. Feig,
to me directed, have seized and will offer
for sale at public auction, to the highest
bidder at the Court House door of the par
ish OF Ascension, in the town of Donaldson-
vile, on
Saturday, the 10th day of February,
A. D. 1881, at IL o'clock A. NJ, the following
described property, to-wit:
A certain lot of ground lying and being
situated in the parish Of Ascension, on the
right bank of the bayou Lafsurche and the
Mississippi river, in the town Of Port Bar
row, and designated on the plan of said
town drawn by V. Sulakauski, a. deputy
surveyor of the United States, which is de-
posted in the Recorders office for reference
and safe keeping as being lot No. in square
No. 43, measuring sixty feet front on Pine
street by a depth of one hundred and TWEEN
ty feet, together with all the buildings and
improvements thereon and thereunto be-
longing.
Seized in the above suit.
Terms and c0nditi0ns-Cash, in United
States currency.
Parish Of Ascension. January Is, 1881.
p. A. JONES. Sheriff.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-01-15

We are pleased to insert again in the
CHIEF the law card Of our esteemed
friend, Judge John Il. Ilsley, whose rep
utatioD as an attorney is almost as ia
miliar to most of our readers CAS- house
hold words" Ill health compelled Judge
Ilsley to suspend the practice of law for
a period, but having recovered from his
indisposiion he now returns TO the ac%
tive prosecution of professional business
and will serve the interests Of clients
with his usual energy and ability.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-01-15

Fam AND CoNcERT.-The advertise
ment Of the fair and concert to be given
on the 22nd and 23rd insts., for the
benefit of Phoenix Fire Company Of
Donaldsonville, invites the special at
stention of our local readers. Arrange
ments for the entertainments will be
complete and extensive, promising a
fund Of enjoyment to visitors that will
be well nigh inexhaustible. Prominent
among the attractions Of the fair will be
the contest for a gold headed cane be-
tween those rDpular citizens and estim-
able gentlemen, Messrs. Pierre Klopman
and r. N. Sims. This contest will be
conducted in spirit Of generous rivalry
that will be productive only Of good
feeling and will no doubt realize hand
some return to the organization for
whose benefit it is projected. Tickets
for the respective candidates are now in
the hands of the fair ladies who have
SO cheerfully volunteered to do the
canvassing in present campaign. These
tickets will be sold for twenty-five cents
each, and we think there should be but
few refnsals. Read the advertisement
of the concert and fair, and don't fail to
attend both entertainments.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-01-15

We understand that the st. Joseph
plantation, in the parish of st james,
more generally. known IS the Dr. Gau-
threaux place, has boon purchased con-
jointly by the firm 81 N. Israel e Go. Of
Donaldsonville and Mr.. Fnlgence Bonr-
geois Of this parish. The plantation con
tains about 500 acres of cleared land.
We hope the new owners will meet with
all possible success in its management
and cultivation.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-01-15

Capt. W. N. snrls, an old and expert
enced river man aud steamboat agent,
has been appointed mail agent for the
DonaldsonviIlea and Baton Rouge route,
and is giving entire satisfaction in that
positien. The little Morning Star con-
tinues to make railroad time and hasn't
missed connection with the daily train
since she began running between Baton
Rouge and our town.
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Sale Of Market Lease.
TREAsURER's OFFICE,
Donaldsonville, January IA, 18e


Donaldsonville, January IA, 1881.
TN OBEDIENCE to the Ordinances of the
Il town of Donaldsonyille, will offer for
sale to the last and highest bidder, at the
Courthouse door in the town of Donald
sonville, on
Monday, the Gath day Of January, 1881.
the lease of the Market-Hous for the term
of one year from the 3lst day of January,
1881, to the 9th day of January, 1882, both
inclusive.
Terms and Conditions:
The purchaser to furnish his eleven prom
issory notes with good and solvent security,
payable tosfhe Treasurer. at his Office, at the
end of each and every month. The pur-
chaser shall besides furnish bond with good
security III the sum of One Hundred Dollars
for the faithful perform ance50f his duties !;
the SD reties on notes and bond to be ac-
cepted bythe Cemmon Councl.
4 deposit OF US will be required from
the purchaser upon the adjndication Of the
lease, to be forfeited in case of his failure
to qualify as lessee.
VICTOR MAURIN,
Town Treasurer.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-01-15
In Full Blast at the Old
Stand
BILLEISEN,S
Copper, Tin and sheet-lron
WORKS,
DONALDSONHILLE, Ia. .

DONALDSONV ILLE, ILL.,.
Mandatory of Strike Pans, Evaporating
Pans, Clariiers,- Juice Boxes, Syrup Tanks,
Chimneys and Brcechings, Force and Lift
pumps. etc.
Steam Trains put up and fully guaranteed
Also keeps on hand a full supply of Steam
Ganges, Iron Pipes and Fittings, for steam
and water use.
Mr.. Billeisen begs leave to refer to the
following named planters who have used or
are still using bis Strike Pans:
Elmer BADER, Iberyille.
D. r. CARROLL, g
LEMANN & BAILEY, Ascension.
LEM4NN g. LUM, IS
LEMANN & SON, 8.
SEYMOUR & co., IS
JOHN REUSS,
JAMES TELLER, -
MRS. II. ISRAELA CO., St. James.
HON. TAILOR BEATTIE, Assumption.
# a. y. SHARP, Y
E. j. 4CKNAIR, s.
HON. D. F. KENNER, New Orleans.
JoJbing and country orders promptly
attended to at moderate charges.
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For Sale

or No. 9. corner of Crescent Place and
II H0umas street, together with the large
building thereon, heretofore used as an Ice
house. One Of the best corners ID town.
Suitable for any kind OF business, icing
near the Market House and Wharf Apply
to e. p. Delaval!ade, No. n Decatur st.,
New Orleans, or to
FREDERICK DUFFEL,
Attorney at Law, Donaldsonville.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-01-15

Take Ayers Cherry Pectoral to stop your
Colds, Coughs and Bronchial Affections be-
fore they run into Consumption that You
can not stop.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-01-15

Another soiree dansante was given
Wednesday night by the Terpsichorean
Club, at the st. Charles Hotel, and it
was first-class and mighty enjoyable
affair i'll every particular. Music was
furnished by string band of wandering
Italians, and it was simply rayishing.
To the harnlenious cadences of harp,
violin and pjceolo, light feet kept merry
time till past the hour Of midnight. The
young ladies and gentlemen present had
splendid time, and the name of the
Terpsichorean Club has had new lustre
added to it.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-01-15

Practical farmers desiring to engage
in the business Of sugar planting will
fluid something to interest them in
the advertisements headed WANTED. Z
The advertiser is gentleman of stand
ing and reliability, and we are assured
that any agreement or contract entered
into with him will be faithfully carried
out on his part.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-01-15

THE MARKET LEAsE.-On the 3rd inst,
the Town Treasurer offered for sale at
public auction the lease of market dues
for 1881, and adjudicated lite Mr.. Paul
Guedry for 1925. This week Mr.. Guedry
announced that he did not intend to
qualify as lessee, hence the Treasurer
re-advertises the lease for sale on the
24th inst. The highest bidder at this
sale will be required to make a deposit
Of $25 as a guaranty that be has bid in
good faith and will fulfill the conditions
stipulated in the advertisement.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-01-15

We were pleased to read in tho New
Orleans papers 4 few days ago, an
nspto l6e birth ofa son to Dr..
and Mrs. Philip J. Friedrichs. The Doc
tors many friends in this vicinity
will join the CHIEF in congratulating
him upon tbis addition to his family.
circle.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-01-15

The business Of the late Gottlieb sey-
fried will be continued under the man
agement Of his son-in-law, Mr.. Louis
Wild, q young man whose experience
and capacity render him we'll qualified
to assume the responsibility.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-01-15

Gov. Wilts has appointed Mr.. Emile ].
Laiche CLERK Of Court for the parish Of
st. james to sncceed the late Louis
Dugas. Mr.. I.aiche has filed the position
acceptAkly before, and his selection will
no doubt give general satisfaction.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-01-15
BUTCHER

and dealer III fresh Beef, Pork, Mutton and
all kinds Of Sausage, will be continued I'M
der the management of the undersigned.
The patronage of the public is respectfully
LOUIS WILD.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-01-15
List Of Letters

Al8C Oh A6CC0IS
Remaining in the Post-ohice at Donald
sonville, Ascension parish, La,
January Is, 1881.
Bluand, Mrs Amelia Harris, Sarah D
Barker, H John, Man
Bailey, Ben Jones, Henry
Clartor, Miss Louisa Lorenzo,
Delany, John j 8 Martin, James
Dupree, Charles McChesney, John NJ
Dorman, Miss Emma Porter, Saint
Elan, Charles Paxton, Gen
Gibson, J 2 TchmoI, Andrew
Williams, Buttle
If not called for in four weeks will he sent
to the Dead Eetter Office.
We WILKINSON, r. M.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-01-15

Mr.. Geo. B. Reuss Of the first ward was
IN town one day this week and we were
glad to greet him. He reports the work
of taking off the crop Of the Germania
and Cuba places satisfactorily completed,
and says the Germania sugar house will
be used to assist Dr. II. Ballard in
saving the cane yet remaining on his
place where work was seriously delayed
by breakage Of machinery. We were
pleased to learn also from Mr.. Renss, that
his respected father, Mr.. John B. Reuss,
is recovering from the attack Of illness
that recently gave his friends so much
concern. - ~
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-01-15

Coroner vandegriff on Wednesday
vi6wed the body Of Mrs. Elizabeth Lew
il, colefed plsIn Who aicd q her re-
idence III Donaldsonville that morning
at 2 o'clock, and gave certificate that
death resulted from heart desease.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-01-15
Business Notice.

DoNALDsoNv1LLE,L La, Jan. Is, 1880.
NOTICE is hereby given to>the friends
~ and patrons Of the late GOTTLIEB
SEYFRIED, and to the public generally,
that the business Of Mr.. Seyfried as
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-01-15

Ourseteemed Acquaintance, Mr.. Ed.
S. conerly, recently employed. on the
Ben Tureaud and Orange Grove p1anta-
tions in this parish, has pulled up stakes
and returned 70 his former home, Sum-
nit, Miss. We ara sorry 70 hose Ed, and
hope hc will be prosperous and happy
in whatever places his future lot may be
cast.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-01-15
LOUISIANA
STATE UNIVERSITY
And Agricultural l. Mechanical College.

The next session of this Institution begins
January 3, 1881,
and closes July 4, 1881.
HULL INSTRUCTION BY AN ABLE
Il and experienced faculty in the usual
collegiate studies. Cadets will have choice
of four courses-Classical, Scientific, Agri-
cultural and Mechanical. No tuition fee is
charged. There is an annual fee of five dol
lars. Total charges for Board, ETC., in the
University, nineteen dollars per month.
Cadets, upon entering the University, be-
fore being assigned to quarters or classes,
and every three months thereafter, shall
present to the President the Treasurer's re-
ceipt for three months fees in advance. Ca
diets shall be required to purchase their own
with uniform and Undertaking.
For further information, address,
WIN. PRESTON JOHNSTON,
Baton Rouge, La. President.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-01-15

We shall refer at length IN our next
issue to the demise Of Messrs. Gervais
Gauthreaux, ST., aud Gottlieb seyfried,
old and we'll known citizens OF Donald
sonville who have recently gone from
among us to that bourne whence all hu-
manity is trsyeling.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-01-15
GOOD BARGAIN.

EyOR sale together or separately, one
horse, one set of harness and buggy,
second hand but in good order also, a lot Of
furniture, mahogany led, table and chairs
and walnut armoir, table, etc. Apply imme.
diately to j. G. MATHIEU,
At B. Rybiski's Drug Store, No. 12 Mis-
sissippi street, Donaldsonville.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-01-15

Our jolly friend. J. Elphege Leblanc,
Esq, unexpectedly made his appearance
in onr Office the other day, and Of course
met with hearty reception. Complica-
tions with reference to the ownership of
the plantation he has been managing in
ST. Landry rendered it advisable for him
to decline making arrangements for an-
other years service there, hence he has
returned to his home in st. James and
will seek employment. lin this or an ad-
jacent parish. He is all experienced and
successful manager, as his former en-
plOyers will attest.