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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-02
Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly.


The April number abounds in highly at
tractive features, prominent among them
being the first instalment of a new serial
novel by the popular writer Frank Lee Ben
edict. It is entitled "A Late Remorsc," and
promises to be Of intense interest. There is
an article on "Thomas Carlyle" by A. H.
Guernsey, with II illustrations; "a Jour
ncy Through the Dismal Swamp by Alfred
Trumble. illustrations; "The Charitable
Side of New York-What it Does for the
Young illustrations; Cricket as Played
in England" by N. Robinson, illustrations;
"Glimpses of the Rhine" by Lady Blanche
Murphy, IL Illustrations etc. The depart
ment Of fiction contains, besides Mr.. Bene-
diets novel, several brilliant stories and
sketches by popular writer's. Among the
poems are lin the Bastille, $780," by Eta
w. Pierce; AFTER Many Years." by H.
Wellington Vrooman ''The Fairy Revel."
I" An April Song" The Rose," ETC., most Of
them tastefully illustrated. Professor Dun
can has most interesting article on Earth
quakes." with IL illustrations, and Janet E.
Runtz-Rees one on George Eliot" with 8
illustrations. The miscellaneous articles af-
ford both entertainment and instruction.
There are 1913 quarto pages in the number
and over 100 illustrations, together with q
handsome colored frontispiece, "The Maniac
Mother from painting by Merle. A sin
gle copy is only Is cents; annual subscrip-
ton, 50, postpaid. Address Frank Leslie's
Publishing House, So, IS and 81 Park Place,
New York.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-02

On the fourth page of to-day's CHIEF
we publish the official proceedings of the
Board Of Levee Commissioners for the
Second District at their session Of Thurs
day last, which was held at Darrowville,
in this parish. The report of the State
Engineers as to the levee work and levee
funds of the district. present and pros
pective, is incorporated with the minutes
Of the session and will be found inter
estipe. The assurance of the engineers
that the full tax levy permitted by law
five mills-woull be necessary, and in
fact insufficient to meet the requirements
of the district, was accepted by the
Board as conclusive, and the district
levee tax Of 1881 was accordingly fixed
at five mills. A resolution was adopted
recommending to the State Engineers an
important modification of the rules and
specifications regulating the construction
Of rice fumes.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-02
For TREAsuRER-The friends of tba

For TREAsURER-The friends Of that
we'll known young gentleman, Andrew
Gingry, Esq, have brought him out as
candidate for Town Treasurer at the ap-
preaching municipal election, and we
take pleasure in commanding their ac-
ton. "Junior," as he is Familiarity
known, is one Of the most popular young
men i'll town-genial and good natured,
generous, temperate, competent and hon
est, he is liked by all who know him and
would make first-class Treasurer. We
should record his election with pleasure,
for we know him to he eminently dcserv-
ing of the position.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-02
All who attended the reunion of the

All who attended the reunion Of the
Terpsichorean Social Club at the resi-
dence of Mrs. c. Heating, Saturday eve
ming before last Est. Joseph's night,
agree i'll pronouncing it the most sue
cessful of the series Of "hops" given by
that club since their organization last
Winter. The attendance was larger than
usual and the young men Of the Terpsi-
chorean association exerted themselves
with even more than their customary
assiduity to make the time pass pleas
antly to the guests who honored the oc-
casion with their presence. 1t is a pleas
ure to say that their efforts in this direc-
ton were rewarded by the most perfect
success. Mrs. Heating and her accom-
plished son and daughter, Mr.. Joseph NJ.
and Miss Clara Heating, accorded the
club and their guests cordial reception
and did all that could be done to make
them feel "at home" Refreshments were
provided by the Terpsichoreans, and the
liberality and taste displayed in this
feature of the entertainment were quite
worthy Of the especial commentator
they have received from all who were in
attendance.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-02

HEAVY ROBBERY.-LastS Sunday night
the safe Of Mr.. Adolphe We'll, leading
merchant of Napoleonville, was robbed
Of $4,000 in cash and seven or eight
watches worth from $75 to 500 each, the
thief being Alexander Hyman, a young
man from New Orleans who had been
clerking for Mr.. We'll three or four weeks.
Hyman escaped with his booty, and 10
news of his capture has been received mp
to the time we go to press. He is desert
bed as about 81 years of age, five feet
four inches in height, with . dark COM
plexion, light moustache and small NUT
ton-chop whiskers. In his trunk, which
was searched after his departure, set of
burglars tools was found, indicating
that he is no novice in robbery. He prob
ably had q confederate, as about half the
amount stolen was in gold, too heavy a
load for one man to carry with facility.
1t is reported that Hyman was seen near
Domiuique's Landing two or three days
ago, and bought horse there for 800.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-02

At the recent term Of the District
Court in the neighboring parish of AS
sumption, Thomas Bradford of this par
ish was convicted of the crime of shoot
ing with intent to commit murder, and
sentenced to imprisonment in the State
penitentiary two years. The person
upon whom the murderous assault was
committed is Mr.. Lacroix Alonzo, and
the particulars Of the atfray-which oc-
Cured at q ball given by Mr.. Dufossat
Guedry-are no doubt still fresh in the
minds of most Of our readers. Bradford
was ably defended by those popular As
cension attorneys, Messrs. r. NJ. McCul-
lob and Jno. H. Ilsley, Jr., who are hope
fnl of successfully prosecuting before
the Supreme Court the suspcnsive ap-
peal they hove taken in the case OH be-
half Of their client. It is reported that
Bradford's brother-in-law, Antoine Go
mez, who shot and fatally wounded Mr..
Guedry at the same time Bradford woun-
ded Alonzo, and who has been in hiding
since the deed was perpetrated, will
shortly surrender to the Assumption
authorities and stand trial for the crime
laid at his door.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-02

"A NdoS~AuAS :" d. udu0 ScoIo1.
day morning, between IL and O'Clock,
to burn the store of Mr.. Aristide Genaz-
zini, situated at the junction of Houmas
and Lafourche streets. A quantity Of
light wood, saturated with coal oil, was
placed against the lower side of the
building and ignited by some unknown
miscreant, but before the flames had
gained much Roadway, they were dis
covered by persons living in the vicinity
and extinguished after q few minutes Of
lively work. Tho bells Of the St. Peter
N. +. Church and Phoenix Hall were
rung, but the flames had been subdued
before the fire companies could reach the
scene. A brisk wind was blowing, and
if the fire had been set on the upper side
Of the building-that is on the Lafourche
street side-all efforts to save the store
would no doubt have been futile, while
other buildings near it would have been
i'll imminent danger of destruction. There
is no punishment too severe for such an
act Of incendiarism, and it is to be hoped
the perpetrator of this attempt will be
discovered and made an example of. Mr..
Genazzini is popular citizen and mer-
chant, and so far as known has no enemy
who would be likely to adopt such a
method Of gratifying his hatred. The
motives which would lead to a deed of
this kind are neither numerous or nm
fathomable, and may in course of time
offer a clue to the detection of the sconn-
drelly incendiary.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-02
New Shop, Good Work, Low Prices
CHRISTIAN WELKER,
Copper, Tin and Sheet
Iron Worker,

Railroad Avenue, next door to weber's Store,
DOnaldsonville, La.
Begs leave to announce that he has
opened q 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,
Pumps, etc, manufactured, supplied or re-
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, 1881-04-02
On Dit.

That one of our young men says some
of his relatives never pay visits or any
thing else.
That when certain lady made those
remarks about stubble cane, and craw-
fishes eating mud, she was only seeing to
what extent she could gull the party.
That the obliging manner in which
that riding party drove back the white
horse which followed them Friday MORN
ing, was highly appreciated by the pic
nickers.
That when our yonng friend sat down
suddenly in the bottom of the dIg-out,
he was only illustrating how ready he is
to tumble to the racket.
That conversation was overheard in
which q certain party speaking Of one
Of our young ladies, said, "She is very
nice girl, but pity the man that gets
her"
That it's shame to blame the poor
horses, when everybody knows 1t was
the quantity Of wine the young men par
took Of at lunch which made the driving
so bad.
That prominent lawyer is satisfied,
since the last gale blew his new Office
gallery straight.
That the Postmaster has had heap Of
check lately.
That Grumpy says the Railroad Az
enue girl alluded to last week is as mad
as tucker, aud
That if she gets another whack at Ably
he'll be not only black-eyed but bald
headed.
That when Jules shouted, "look out,
there's a pair of-socks in there" every
body blushed, most unaccountably.
That when that obliging young man
was introduced to the pretty "stranger
within our gates" she thought his name
was sobriquet for bis great height.
That Cheap Tony's clerks look like
undertaker's assistants in those stove
pipes.
That religiously inclined gentleman
took such large quantity Of beer that
very windy day, he couldn't feel the
cold.
That the chap who published card
in recent edition of the CHIEF ought
to publish another to explain what he
was driving at.
That his sister says she just knew he
was going to make . lurid logarithm
of himself.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-02
H. w. Pennywitt, Master.

Will leave Donaldsonville every day, ex-
cept Tuesday, at 1890. on arrival of cars
from New Orleans, for Baton Rouge and all
Mail Landings, carrying Passengers and
Baggage only.
Will leave Baton Rouge every morning
at $50, except Tuesdays for Donal.!sonville,
connecting with the cars for New Orleans.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-02
House and Lot for Sale.

THE undersigned offers for sale, on rea-
u sonable terms-at cost price the house
and lot situated on Hounas street. near the
corner of Claiborne, in Donaldsonville, adj
joining the property of Judge H. o. Maher.
The house is a frame building, with four
table garden attached; size of lot 60 feet
front by 100 deep. For further particulars.
apply to or address H. X. JARDEL.
Railroad Avenue, Donaldsonville, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-02
DEMOvALi REMOVAL!
S, @OETYE.
Boot { sl., Make. ,
Donaldsonville. La.

Takes pleasure in informing the public
that on or before the LIST of April he will re-
to new shop ON RAILROAD Avenue formerly
property Of Mr.. Jos. Hiss, where lie will be
better prepared than ever to receive old
and new customers, and to execute with
neatness, cheapness and dispatch all 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, 1881-04-02

Work upon the new railroad bridge
progresses steadily, and the snperintend-
emit of the job says trains will be cross
ing on the new structure within thirty
days, unless bad weather should cause
unexpected delays.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-02

The New Home Machine is warranted
i'll every respect. 1t is cheaper than any
other machine, aud those who use it once
will use no other. Give it a trial and be
convinced.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-02

Good Intent Fire Company Of Gretna
had an anniversary parade and celebra-
ton OH the 18th of March, i'll which the
Blue Buckets of Donaldsonville were in
vited to participate. Unfortunately, cir
cumstances prevented the home company
from making the trip, and they were de-
MED the pleasure of joining the festivities
conducted by their esteemed Gretna
brethren.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-02

Mrs. G. Coughlin aud her daughters
the Misses Mary, Cora and Evangeline
Conghlin, entertained a number of their
friends at an enjoyable evening party
given at their residence on Railroad Az
enue, St. Joseph's night, March 10. The
dancing and other amusements were
continued until late hour, and all pres
ent seemed to enjoy themselves to the
fullest extent.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-02

We are glad to notice that Messrs. Ben.
Gibson and Pierre Klopman, two Of the
most prominent and popular citizens of
this community, are con deck" again
after a tussle with attacks of illness.
Mr.. Gibson is contemplating a trip to
Mexico for the benefit of his health.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-02

A No. l light running New Home Ma
chine can he bought on time at the
Magnolia Store, cheaper than the cheap
nak
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-02

We were favored OH Thursday with
call from Messrs. Fergus Gardere Of
East Baton Rouge, Jos. L. Brent Of As
cension and II. e. Brown of New Or
leans, who had just crossed the river
from Darrowville, where they had at
tended the meeting of the Board of
Levee Commissioners for the Second
District, of which body Mr.. Gardere is
President aud Gen. Brent Secretary. Mr..
Brown is the efficient Assistant State
Engineer to whom was delegated the
task of presenting to the Board the re-
port Of the State Engineers upon levee
matters in the Second District. We were
pleased to meet these gentlemen and to
learn of the satisfactory result of their
official conference. Mr.. Gardere, who is
one of the oldest and most respected
planters of his parish, returned home on
the steamer White Thursday night.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-02

Next Saturday, the 9th inst, is the
day set apart for conference between
the creditors of the parish and a commit
tee of the Police Jury, with view to
arriving at some plan for the settlement
of the parochial debt. We hope to see
creditors fully represented and to record
the successful result Of the consultation.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-02
Just Out.
For Rent.
Assessors Notice.

TINE TAX PAYERS of the parish of As
i cension 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 Donaldsonville, at the corner
Of Crescent Place and Houmas street until
Wednesday, April 20, 1881,
in order to afford to each and every tax
payer an opportunity of testing their assess
ment, as contemplated by Sec. Is, Act No.
II of 1880, after which date they will be de-
posted in the Office where the mortgage
records Of this parish are kept, as the law
requires.
Parish Of Ascension, April 2. 1881.
FELIX REYNAUD,
Tax Assessor.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-02

The resolutions of our Town Council
deprecating the disgraceful prevalence
of public gambling in Donaldsonville
have attracted the notice of !. number of
our exchanges, and the expression of
opinion is unanimous that such shame
full state of affairs should not be toler-
ated. Speaking of the Councils action,
the Richland Beacon says:
We agree with the CHIEF that they do not
60 far enough, but ought to pass an ordi-
nance for the arrest and punishment of gam
blers within the corporate limits Of the town.
Receipts Of Sugar and Molasses ut Now
Orleans.
Messrs. Delery & Purves, weighers and
gaugers, No. 80 North Peters streets, have
furnished the CHIEF with the following
comparative statement of the receipts Of
sugar and molasses ut New Orleans:
FROM MARCH Is TO MARCH 81.
1880. 1881.
Hogsheads Sugar, 1888 8,O72
Barrels Molasses,. ......... 1886 6,931
Half Bbls. ........ 80 81
Barrels Sugar. ............ 263 86
TOTAL FROM SEPT. I TO DATE.
Hogsheads Sugar, $50 147, 639
Barrels Molasses, ..........2 48,996 310,894
Half Bills. .......... 1,139 1,548
Barrels Sugar, ........... 635l 1882
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-02

Parish Surveyor Of Ascension.)
Will! attend promptly to work in all
branches of his profession, such as survey
ing. mapping. 1eveling for canals, bridges,
rice fumes. ETC.. estimating cost and super
vising construction of same. Orders left at
the CHIEF Office will meet with immediate
attention.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-02

The New Home Sewing Machine is
the best and the cheapest. Price $35. For
sale by Emile L. Weber, sole agent for
Donaldsonville and Ascension parish.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-02

A large stock Of Spring and Summer
clothing just received from New York,
at the Magnolia Store.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-02

For CoNSTABLE.-Mr. Joseph A. Duff
fel is candidate for reelection as Town
Constable, and relies upon the excellent
record he has made during two or three
terms of service in that position to rec
ommend him to the favor Of the voters
of the town who are to choose their mu-
nicipal officers for the ensuing year OH
the 7th of May. Mr.. Dutfel is one of the
best known young colored men in Don
aldsonville and has host of friends, COL
ored and white, who will exert them
selves actively to land him again in the
position he has filled SO acceptably.
Mr.. "A. Kingston has opened refresh
ment saloon on Railroad Avenue, in the
neat building adjoining his residence,
where, assisted by his amiable wife, he
will dispense soda alter, cakes, candies,
etc, to all who are pleased to favor him
with their patronage. AS the season adj
vances and the weather becomes warmer,
ice cream will be added to the list of re-
freshments, and no effort will be spared
to make the new saloon a popular re-
sort, especially to evening promenaders.
We have been favored with sample of
Mr.. Kingston's candies, and found them
of the very finest quality.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-02

The New Home Sewing Machine is the
greatest invention Of tie age; has be-
come favorite wherever it has been in
troduced. The durability and workman
ship of the New Home can not be sur
passed. For sale at the Magnolia Store
by Emile L. Weber.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-02
LOCAL JOTTINGs.

Go to Weber's Magnolia store and buy
q New Home Machine for $35.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-02

Men suits at Weber's for 81 so, S., Sc
and ~ so. Blue Tanner suits, light CAST
mere suits, black drap d'6t6 coat aud
vest, at lowest prices.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-02

Spring and Summer coats at Weber's
for so and IS cents, 81 and 81 so.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-02

DISTRICT CoURT.-The April term of
the Twenty-second Judicial District Court
will open on Monday next, and the
chances are that it will continue through
out the entire month. The jury panel
for the last term having been quashed
on legal grounds, a special jury for three
weeks Of the April session was drawn by
the Commissioners i'll pursuance Of an
order from Judge Cheevers. Three weeks,
therefore, will he devoted to the trans
action of criminal business, and it is pre-
sumable that at least one week will be
required for the trial of civil suits. The
criminal docket is quite heavy and in
cludes several murder cases. An I'M
usual amount of important business is
awaiting the consideration of the Grand
Jury, and as the time of the District At
torney will be largely consumed in con-
situations with that body during the
greater part of the first week of the term,
doubtless the petit jury for that week
will be discharged Immediately after the
Grand Jury is empanneled.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-02
nONALDSONvILLE ICE-HOUSE,
ICE! ICE! ICE!
AT
Wholesale and Retail,

From the LIST of April throughout the sea-
son will keep at my ice-housc ON Missis-
sippi street. opposite river ferry landing,
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 Lafourche and N.
o. Pacific railroad on shortest notice. The
patronage of consumers and dealers is re-
specially solicited. HENRY COOK.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-02

If not called for in four weeks will he sent
to the Dead Letter Office.
w. G. WILLIAMSON. Pm
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-01-18
Railway NO,os

arrival Of the general ollicers OF the Chi
Texas & Mexlcau-s Central yesterday
Ing was freely spoken of in comorclal cir
so-day, with the universal wish
eAssd that they will ut once
the contracts and put their
lers ut work. II 10 understood they are
in tho lenst scared Of Nj. Jay Geuld
airs IS foreign capitol, and therefore not
soted by the big movements Of that re-
arkable little man who IL now playing with
merlcan railways az boy does with his
1ora-stalk house. These gentlemen VIII
quickly ascertain that Dallas and tho country
hrbueA which they propose building, cares
10 more for Gould than no does for us, md
fhey VIII nnd nothing among thls people but
,he wsrmest friendship for their enterprise.
1t is published that Gould,
IN setsrday. sent his ulti-
inAtum nsursa to tho Gulf, Colorado &
ANITA Fc people, threatening, ualess they sold
Upon his terms, to run II road TO the mouth Of
lAe BRACES aad there build a rival city 10 Gal
IlsEtop. Go In Jay! That Ia tho way HAnAi-
bal, AloxaAder, CmSar and Charlamagno used
o do-taks possession Of q country and then
,ulldlsrs oltlcs. But take care, you may IN
lead organize the biggest "bust' tais country
,,yersew, and be preparing to rain a"blaok Fri
Jay" upon every nook aud corner OF thu
,nlon. George Alfred Townsend SAYS You ara
( II Is said the To,ss Trunk has passed into
PIE hands of Boston syndicate. and that the
TACK win be put through TO Kaufman In the
TEXT sixty days, and thence butt to Sabine
Hass with the greatest y!gor. Its eastern officers
ne expected in town on Wednesday.