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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-09

beyond most men with ingenious inven-
tive faculty. he was never so happy as
when standing by the bench of his work
shop. If he had never inherited farth-
ing or an acre, he would have achieved IL
proud distinction as II mechanic and all
inventor, and now that he has been sum
moned suddenly to answer the call which
king and beggar must alike obey, he
a worthy earl and an honest man. But
all of our visiting noblemen are not Of
that class. We have been honorel by a
call from another sprig of nobility, whose
only claim to distinction appears to be
that he squandered 100000 pounds in
about four years, and almost bank upted
an estate that might have served for a
Princes ransom. 1t is such fellows as
this that bring the noble order into con-
tempt, for, after all, plain men will stick
to the old motto, +" handsome is us hand
some does"
1t seems almost as hard to get presi-
dent for the new Worlds Fair as it is to
get the streets cleaned. Grant couldn't
stand it. Jewett won't touch it. Cyrus
Field can hardly be persuaded. So |
would respectfully recommend George
Francis Train. He is just the man. He
neither drinks nor smokes he can live
on five cents day, SO that he could at
ford to go at a small figure; physically,
he is the noblest Roman Of them all /;
man Of vast experience, great eloquence,
eminent culture. By all means give lis
George Francis; he is my nominee for
the presidency Of the great fair of 1888,
and he may be my candidate for Presi-
dent i'll 1884, "and don't you forget it,"
Among the various charities of this
great city there is none more deserving
than that which this week celebrated its
third anniversary, which assists unfor-
tunato girls who have been betrayed.
Here the castaway may find temporary
SucItCA anu l4NCCClIOIi} tthV W HCu ICA
trouble is past, there are those who will
care for her infant if she wishes to sur
render its custody. How many have
| been saved from suicide or horrible dcs-
titution God alone can tell !; but that it
has been an ark Of refuge to hundreds
who otherwise might have persisted, is
beyond a doubt.
Spring is a humbug, fraud, a delusion
and a snale; there is no such thing as
spring, and / don't believe there ever
was. All fools day and Il snow storm.
look out Of my window and almost
fancy can see the North Pole men and
women scoot along in Arctic shoes and
India rubber clothes, and as for us APP
pearances are concerned we might just
as we'll be i'll mid winter. Storm or no
storm, business booms, the town is
crammed, and although strangers and
natives do some pretty tall swearing, as
long as Beecher and Talmage keep their
revivals going there is hope that there
may be balm III Gilead.
Yours truly, BROADBRIM.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-09
Domestic.

The Northern fruit crop will be an al
most total failure owing to recent heavy
frosts.
A San Antonio physician was poi
soned while performing surgical opera
ton, and is in a very critical condition.
A small fire broke ont in the ba, enent
of the Union Square Theatre, New York,
April 2, and the building was cmptied of
700 people in five minutes without any
accident.
Terrible floods have occurred on the
Missouri river. The town Of Green Island,
Nebraska, was entirely swept away, and
three boats lying at the landing were
wrecked.
Mrs. French, the noted Southern au-
thoress, is dead.
A cyclone in Randolph, Ala, killed an
entire family while they were asleep.
Malone was burned in effigy in At
lanta, last we. k, by the students Of the
Georgia State University.
A woman died i'll Hokoken, N. j., re-
Gently, having been literally eaten alive
by trichin;e.
An Atlanta, Ga, Negro lad of sixteen
years, killed his aged father by beating
his head to a jelly.
A glass dress is being made for Fanny
Davenport i'll Pittsbnrg. 1t will have a
long train Of woven glass and be elabor-
ately trimmed with glass lace.
The present Congress has sixteen mill
ionaire Senators, eight Of whom are Re-
publicans.
A Sacramento, Cal, bride whipped her
father because he induced her husband to
drink in q bar-rOon.
Last year the occupants of the Pitts
burg alms-housc chewed 81 so worth of
tobacco
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-09
SUMMARY OF STATE NEWS.
Gleanings from the Louisiana Press.

Gleanings from the Louisiana Press.
Baton Rouge Capitolian: While cross
ing the river on last Sunday i'll Il skitf
with one Lessman, opposite the Won Phul
plantation, !. colorcd woman name Adine
fell into the stream and was drowned.
Greensburg Gaeette: Wednesday morn
ing Il little colored grid aged about 3
years, daughter Of Sam Crier, had her
clothes to catch fire, from which she was
most terribly burned. She died Wetlnes-
day night.
Morchouse Clarion: Alex. L. Busy, II
prominent citizen of Bastrop, died on
the 2Sth ultimo. He was universally
popular and beloved = Sheriff Douglass
came in from Monroe last Sunday with
Allen Tippet, the murderer Of Allen
J, hes, and put him i'll JUL.
Assumption Pioneer: The sugar house
Of MI. Alex. Chautf was entirely consumed
by fire on the 3lst ult. While burn
ing off trash in the adjacent fields, the
strong wind swept the flames to".:"'d
the building, which became q Uh'ls isnlted
The loss is estimated, at about $1,000.
St. James, -Tircside: On Thursday
Marc', :: 81, Washington Spaulding, a col
orel man who had been in the service o
the Convent Of the Sacred Heart ovel
thirty years, dropped dead while waiting
upon the priest ut mass, service he hal
been taught to perform by the ladies O.
the Convent.
Marksville Bulletin: On the 10Th OF
March u difficulty occurred upon oul
streets between Lieut.. S. B. Robertson
and Mr.. A German in which the latter
was Shot and seriously wounded. The
preliminary examination was had before
Judge Barbin and Mr.. Robertson was al
lowed bo"d in the sum of $3.50.
Pointc Conpee Banner: At least TWEEN.
tyfive per cent. of the cattle on False
River died during the past winter from
starvation and exposure to the weather
and should the Mississippi continue to
rise for any considerable length of time
the crevasse waters will shorten the
pastures and many hundred more of cat
tie will fall victims to starvation.
Clinton Patriot Democrat Harry
Thompson, residing near jackson, has
been the :: mo, ing spirit in the purlo,,-
ing Of some five bales of cotton from diff.
ferent parties i'll his neighborhood
Harry is an educated Negro, was i, shin
ing light i'll the church, and Sunday
school teacher. The moment suspicion
pointed to him, Harry took his departure
Lake Providence Herald: About II
o'clock Wednesday, while the District
Court was in session, w. C. White, ESQ.,,
of Concord, was called to give evidence
in a case then pending He had Just
been sworn, and taken his seat on the
stand, when his head fell forward and in
i few moments lie was dead from disease
of the heart 49, The contract to build the
telegraph line from Providence to Tallu-
| lab will doubtless be awarded on Tues
| day.
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River News.
Stage of Water Gauge Reading for 1881
Compared to High Water Mark of 1874.

We are indebted for the above table to
Mr. Thos. w. Miller, of Ashland store,
New River post-ottce, who keeps Il daily
record Of the reading Of the water gauge
placed on the new Ashland wharf by NJ.
w. barton, Parish Surveyor. I Trough the
courtesy Of Mr.. Miller we expect to be
enabled to continue the publication OF
the table, with weekly corrections,
throughout the high water season of the
current year AS Ashland is only seven
miles above here, the readings at that
point Will answer fer Donaldsonville as
we'll rs if taken ut our own wharf
The Edward J. Gay is ont again, hay
ing last night made her first up-trip since
her recent accident.
CAPT. Max Blanchard has purchased the
stanrch and rapid st. Mary and is running
her i'll the Bayou Latonrchc and New Or
leans trade She is bound to be Il favor
lite under his command.
Capt. 4. 3. >harr's new job boat, the
Minnie. is a little daisy. and ". are glad
Ia learn that She is Going :; ihrivim" bus
mess. The Minute has twice visited
EaSnn l.atonrrhr vii hin the past ten
days. bringing lumhr for tie new rail
read bridge.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-09
NEWS SUMMARY.

Foreign.
Prince Charles has been declared King
Of Rounlania.
A missionary, who recently visited
Abomey, found that the custom of max
ing human sacrifices still continues.
Several hundred natives were barbar-
onsly sacrificed during his stay.
Peasants are tocking to Petersburg
from all parts of the country on a pious
pilgrimage to the spot where the Empe-
ror fell.
King Humbert of Italy is 81, and has
been on his throne three years. His as
sassination has been attempted only
once.
The plague has appeared at Djaffar,
Mesopotomia.
The Emperor Of Austria has presented
a magnificent altar to the monastery of
the Holy Land, in Nazareth.
Austria has prohibited the Importation
of hogs and hog products from the
United States.
Type said to date from tho fifteenth
and sixteenth centuries has just been
tished out of the bed of the Saone.
Paris has an Ak handle fact"ry.
Seven couples belonging to the Parsee
community were lately MARI ed in Bonn
bay, of whom the eldest was Is years,
while the youngest bridegroom was Is
months, and the youngest bride u blush
ing beauty off months.
The Republic of Chill has entered the
postal union.
France will send representatives to the
Yorktown centenary celebration.
Francis Murphy is going to Europe to
start a total abstinence crusade.
King Alfonso and wife lately presented
to the Pope Il chalice mounted with $40,
900 worth Of precious stones.
DR.. Wild Of Canada predicts fifty three
years of war after 1882, and announces
the millennium to begin i'll 1885.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-09

Cvlcoltiia Eagi, Tie committee in
charce of the construction of he Lake
Concar,lia lerre have received the work
from thr contractor, Mr.. Nar,lrman. and
settled With him in full. The committee
is we'll pleased with the job. particularly
With The massive cartllMnrk 1T the mouth
II Hayon C"crtlra. There are now four
trrn t,,g OF uaycr against the levee
a,las~ tlr i.aNon. which, We're it not for
W. ron~tlu,tlat. would IL overflow III.
'he i"'. !u'..'~ IT HE parish.
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49,

The deadlock in the National Senate
continues, and When it will be broken is
Il question only to be decided by time.
Tie Republicans. backed by Senators
Mah"nc and Davis, insist upon choosing
new officers t"r the Senate before proceed
in 10 the consideration of any other
business: While the Democratic members
llcsisteutly oppose the movement by the
Introduction Of 'lilatory motions, policy
known under til" familiar term OF " Till
clustering.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-09
ELEGANT JEWELRY CHEAP.

To introduce our new styles and influence trade
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The Royal Casket contains one superb amethyst
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The whole Of this magnificent collection sent
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y y. JEWELRY CO, Atlanta. Ga.
IaE ATLASIA GLOBE says: This company is
your money is astounding"
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-09

The sweeping tide of prosperity is shown
l,y the immense increase of business i'll the
Patent Office. General Land Office, Pensi, n
Office and other Departments of the Gov
eminent. Patent cases. pension claims. con
tested land entries or other business placed
i'll the hands Of Presbrey & Green. Attor.
neys, 529 18th st.. Washington. ID. c. Will
have Immediate attention. Enclose stamp
or information.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-09
For COLLECTOR.

We are authorized to announce that Mr..
JOSEPH THOMPSON,
present incumbent, will be a candidate for
reelection as Town Collector at the munich
pal election Of Saturday, May !, 1881, and
soIicits the support Of his friends and the
citizens of DonHldsonyilc generally.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-09

Morthouse cotton I}aAt: The steam
cotton Gin At Plantcr>ville. owned 10y Mr..
I. g. l-ravrl, was completely destroyed
~ iir". There vas i saw mill, run hv
tile sam" engine, i'll connection with the
I'm and While saving there, sparks from
the smo'>r->ta1l> i.nittl some lint Stick
in@ about OH the house. The saw mil
was saved No Insurance on the property
l.LAi rNAAl
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-09

Mr. Edmund Aaurn of New Orleans is
authorized to act as general agent and rep
rcsentativr Of the GulEF, to solicit adver-
aisenlcnts and subscriptions and receipt for
payment thereof.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-09

The largest and handsomest tree i'll
Enfield. Conn, dating back beyond the
memory of living man, was laid low by
its owner, t" get thirty five cords of
tirewuuu out Of it,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-09

California has an excellent system of
public schools and spends S7,ooo,0oo a
year to maintain il still, over one-thirl
OF the educabie children Of the State
never attend school, and a movement in
favor Of 4 compulsory education law is
ned hing ground.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-09

1t is thought there will be no changes
in the federal offices for this State until
the terms Of the present incumbcnts cx-
pire, which Will be at various times be-
tween June and JANUARY next.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-09

The public debt Of the United States
was reduced S6,lo2,slo IA during the
month of April. The total reduction of
the debt since June 30, 1880, is S6s, iOs,
IN -
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-09

Ne are authorized to announce that Mr..
GEORGE JACOBS
will be a candidate for Mayor of the Town
OF Dona!dsonvillc at the municipal election
to be held Saturday, May7, 1881.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-09

SEEDS.--Onr realerr
should not fail to test the wonderful
seeds advertised in our paper under the
bead Of : The Farmers Bonanza" While
the claims for them appear exaggerated,
they are endorses, by some of the highest
authorities Of the agricultural world, and
they certainly deserve a fair trial, both
rs curiositics and valuablcs.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-09
For Secretary.

We are authorized to announce that Mr.
A. Il. GRIGSBY
will be Il candidate for Secretary OF the
Town OF Donaldsonvillc at the municipal
election TO be held Saturday, May Z, 1881.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-09

A. j. GINERY
has consented to become Il candidate for
Treasurer Of Donal,lsonyil,c at the munich
pal election to be held Saturday, May I,
1881, and will be supported by
MANY VOTERS
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-09
For Constable.

We are authorized to announce that Mr..
v. G. GABRIELLE,
wll be u candidate for Constable of the
election to be held Saturday, May I, 1881.
We are authorized to announce that Mr..
JOS. a. DUFFEL,
present incumbent. will bc Il candidate for
reelection as Town Constable at the mun-
cipal election oi Saturday May 7, 1881.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-09
For Treasurer.

We are authorized to announce Mr..
ALFRED GUIGOU
as an independent candidate for Treasurer
Of tile Town of nonullsonville at theanu-
ncpal election to be held Saturday, May 7,
1881.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-09

HENRY O. MAHER,
has consented to become a candidate tor
Mayor OF Donaldsonvillc ut the municipal
election to be held Saturday, May 7, 1881
and will be supported by
MANY VOTERS.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-09
Saturday, April 8, 1881.
Candidates Announcements.
s'On. Mayor.

EDITOR CHEZ: You will please announce
that Hon.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-04-09
A i. GINERY

EpIroK CHIEF You will please announce
that Mr..
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-08
FOR, SALE.

kkA. THE PROPERTY known as No. o5 Dixwen
 s avenue, consisting of large lot, with house and MlU barn thereon. House contains Il rooms, with modern conveniences, and is arranged for two families Large barn, five stalls with ample carriage room. Would rent if not sold by May 1st. The prop erty is offered at bargain and on easy terms:
 ma3I GEO. A. ISBE1I.
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THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.

North CarOlina's Debt-A Subject for the
 Days Session-Senators Talking on an
 Irrelevant Topic-Vanee in Defence of
 his State-An Adjournment Taken till
 ETonday-A Readjustment Of PostoRice
 SaIaries-Other Matters.
 WASHINGTON, April 7.-Another day has passed into the history of the Sen- ate with nothing accomplished towards the execution of the business for which the members were brought together. Senator Vance, of North Carolina, got the floor i'm mediately that the pending business-the resolution for the election of officers of the Senate-was taken up, and resolution to go into executive session, made by the Demo cratic side, was, as usual, voted down. Be- ing an entertaining talker, with something of the late Matt. Carpenters manner, though in coarser vein, he succeeded in interesting the Democratic Senators and the galleries. The burden of his speech was North Caro- ina's attitude and history in regard to her debt. He reviewed the financial history of the State to show that in her darkest days North Carolina had done all she could to pro- vide for her indebtedness, and that it was not until under the Republican reconstruc- tion of 1868 that she in any way repudiated any part of her debt, and then because com pelled to by the disadvantage of reconstruc- tion. He characterized the expenses incurred by the reconstruction government as fraudu- lent and said the State never had tried to pay them and never wanted to. The State was now community of law and order, and no one could malign her. In reviewing the history of his State the speaker found an op- portunity to introduce several humorous in cidents and thus afforded an agreeable relief from the monotony of debate. As he pro- ceeded he referred to the remarks that had been made concerning Malone and Riddle berger. If they were aeont comTers of that
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-08
TELEGRAPHIC JOTTINGS.

S. B. Hart & Co.'s Union grain drill factory at Peoria, H., was totally destroyed by fire yesterday. Loss $3O, 1000, insurance $15, GOO.
 There was a death from smallpox at the pest house in Louisville, Ky, Wednesday night, the patient being a river man, who was removed from boat last Sunday.
 The grand jury at Keene, N. H., has re- turned the following indictments against Cashier Elery Albee, the Winchester bank defaulter Seven for false entries, five for embezzlement and one for perjury.
 Fast day was generally observed through out Massachusetts yesterday, not so much as a day of fasting and prayer as a day for recreation and sport. Church services were held in Boston and other places, but the at- tendance was light.
 A praying band in Lynn, Mass, consisting of three ladies and three gentlemen, has in augurated a crusade on the liquor saloons after the Ohio plan. The band is every where courteously received and allowed to pray and exhort, but so far the crusade has borne no effect.
 The drivers of the west side street cars in Chicago struck yesterday for an increase of 20 per cent, which was granted, but the men refused to return to work without promise that the leaders in the strike would be reinstated, and the whole west side was without accommodations.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-08
New York Produce Market.

 Fl OJTR-Jn fair demand and a shade hrmer at $4 40 a4 65 for shipping extras, and s2 sFaS3 50 for Mo- Southern -four quiet and unchanged wHEAT-Firm Spot sales of No. red winter at s1 24al g; No. do., at s1 21a1 2l4: No White at s1 22as1 224, and mixed winter at SI 2i -o--o,< CORN-haHc lower. New Sork No. at 59a59A 1; No 3 5716as7a and steamer mixed at 5S. OATS-h to 10 lower; No. White. 62; No do' 47IIa47s5 No. ? mixed. 471za471<; No. 8, 4s1{. RYE-Firm but quiet.
 BARLEY-Unchanged PORK-Unchanged ordinary mees $l5a15 25. LARD-Unchanged western steam at $lo So, ana oAsT TAI Ii Iow~Barely steady at 65 1-16a667a. BEEF+Quiet and unchanged
 CUT MEATS-Steady and in moderate ueinano- H4Ms-Pickled hams, 9aaas4 do shoulders 61Sa 6K.
 WHISKY-Nominal
 pETROfEfM-Prfces are firm on fair sslee. SPOT COTTON Quiet; midlands, lo h-lo : futures steady. ,.. 92ae3 do good 29aSo: do fair. 2Ta28 State dary na hrkin tubs, choice. 28a2s; do good 21a26 do Isar 2Oa22 State dairy, Welsh tubs choice 27a2si do fsr to good at 20a24
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-08
Strange New Cattle Disease.

WATERFOWL, April 7--An unknown dis ease has broken out among the cattle at East Watertown. The stock attacked are blooded animals and are in the very best condition Several of them have died. They are taken first by an intense coughing, then followed by loss of appetite and in COWS a shrinkage of milk When let out where they can have perfect freedom they appear almost crazy, and will bite themselves, tearing out pieces of flesh, and appear to be in the greatest agony. The attention of the State author ities has been called to the matter.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-08
FOR, RENT.

AeA4. FURNISHED house at 94 Hill street, with all &,,i1s the modern improvements, good well Of water E!T and large garden. Proprietor would prefer to board with the family Call at the premises, or at
 Tna14 If 52 ORANGE STREET.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-08
THE WEST.
Illinois.
Sitting Bulls Camp Coming In.

Sitting Bulls Camp Coming In.
 CHICAGO, April 7.-The following was re- ceived by mail at military headquarters from the commandant at Fort Buford, D. T., dated April 4th: ''Just heard from Allison by a courier from Poplar river that two of the four Indians that I sent to Sitting Bulls camp arrived at Poplar river on the 2nd, ac- companied by nine hostiles from Sitting Bulls camp. They report the camp, consist ing of two hundred souls, fifty miles from Poplar river, en route to Fort Buford to sur render The camp is moving slowly and will reach Poplar river about the 9th. Sit ting Bull promises to follow soon as the ground dries enough to make travelling good. will start transportation and supplies in the morning to meet them.''
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-08

To learn to make Rubber Shoes. Apply at Superintendent's Office of the
 CANDEE RUBBER CO.,, Cor. Greene and Wallace Streets.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-08
EOR RNNT

keAA Barn in rear of my residence, 236 Orange ETss street. Possession given immediately. Eliil J. D. DEWELL,
 ma30tf 239 State Street.