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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-07-08

AN EXCURs1oN.-Th four days excur-
sion, under the auspices of the Phoenix
Fire Company Of Donaldsonville, proved
Il pleasant aud profitable affair. Some
two or three hundred pleasure seekers
among whom were many ladies, enticed
by the Inducements offered them Of q
short trip to New Orleans, took the train
at various points between Baton Rouge
aud the Crescent City, on the Goth ult.
They were accompanied by the Nolan
base ball club, aud many witnessed the
game played with the Rogers. Several
entertainments we're attended; West
Eud was visited; the captivating lee
lures of the Bsthetic Wilde listened to,
and the excursionists returned we'll sat
listed. Much credit is due the company
ana especially the committee for the
quiet aud orderly manner in which the
whole affair was conducted. Tie Pho
nix boys feel proud Of their success and
shank tho friends who in any way helped
to further this, ono Of their plans to OBJ
tain the money required for payments
upon their engine.
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Died.

CHASTANT-At Conway plantation, As.
cension parish, La, on Tuesday, July 4.
1882, at 7:l5 P. NJ, GEoRGE CHAsrANT, aged
80 years and six months.
Mr.. Chastant's body was conveyed to St.
Gabriel Church, Iberville parish, on the
steamer Little Minnie, and there inferred.
He leaves wife and four children to mourn
his loss.
De LAPPE-On the 9th ult., at Deputy,
Indiana, e. w. DE LAPPE, aged so years.
The news Of the lamentable decease OF
Mr.. de Lappe will cause sorrow to all who
were his friends. He was the father of that
esteemed gentleman G. K. de Lappe, Esq :,
Of Donaldsonville, and leaves u wife, two
daughters and two sons. His sons, one in
Kansas and the other here, could not be
present during his last moments. Mr.. G. K.
de Lappe has our coincidence.
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We direct attention to the advertise
ment Of Mr.. D. King, which will be
found in another column. Mr.. king has
for tho last fifteen years been a resident
Of Thibodaux aud is we'll known in that
town as good aud enterprising citizen
He has purchased the establishment ol
Mr.. Schonbers's sale aud feed stables on
Railroad Avenue and offers every induce.
mcnt to traders and drovers in order
to gain their patronage. Every arrange.
ment possible has been made by him fol
the accommodation of stock.
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1t is always pleasure to note any i'm,
provement that may be going on in town
and We are glad to see that Mr.. Kline is
preparing to build a cottage house on the
lot in the rear Of Ills residence. The
building, We are told, viii consist Of five
rooms including Kitchen, and will be
constructed upon .. plan that is Intended
to combine convenience and comfort,
the two most necessary things in q resi-
dence. The timbers are nearly all cut
aud fitted, and the matter of putting
them together will be the work Of but /.
few weeks.
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The Town COUNcIL.-The proceedings
Of the Town Council ut it's last meeting
have not yet been sent in by the Score
tary to be printed, but upon the streets
Of the town it is reported that the ordi-
nance making an appropriation for the
building Of wells for fire purposes has
been repealed and the money set aside
for other certain purposes. Although the
writer-and few others-were not in
favor of supplying Donaldsonville with
water by fire-wells, because they thought
that an efficient system Of water works
might be built at small cost over and
above what would be necessary for dig
ging the wells, yet they were sufficiently
satisfied with the manner in which the
matter had been disposed Of. But now
at time when all arrangements have
been completed and some expense under
gone by the Phoenix Fire Company and
many of our public spirited citizens to
procure q fire engine to be used in con-
nection with the wells, every one will be
startled by the announcement that the
good work in this direction has been
done in vain. Some powerful motive
must have caused the repeal Of the
ordinance that was known to he held in
favor by the majority of our citizens who
fluid themselves once more facing the
prospect of having al engine but no
water with which to supply it during a
time Of need, aud unless the object of the
Council has been to provide for some
matter of moro grave Importance the
repeal Of the ordinance merits diseppro-.
baton.
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Capt. DE. Jones Of the Cofield Guards
and one of his Lientenants visited the
University of Louisiana and Agricultural
and Mechanical College at Baton Rouge
last Sunday, at the request OF one Of the
Cadet officers, Capt. Moore, in order.to
judge the competitive drill between the
Young men of that institution. This in
vitation was compliment to Capt. Jones
is duly appreciated by them. The Cadets
are we'll instructed body of young men
and acquitted themselves meritoriously.
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BASE BALL.-The Nolan B. B. G. taking
advantage Of the excursion which left
for New Orleans Sunday, the 18th ult.,
went down to the city to play the last
game of the series with tue Rogers nine.
The boys had expected that they would
be met on their arrival.by delegation
from the opposing club, but were disap-
pointed by their friends, who failed to
put in an appearance until the next
evening and just shortly before the game
was played. At one time the Nolans
entertained fears that the Rogers would
fail them entirely. There had been no
preparation made by the managers OF
the Rogers nine for the game and when
the young men reached the City Park,
where it had been agreed they were to
play, it was found that the grounds had
not been secured. Tie result was that
some delay was caused in commencing
the game. The Nolans, losing the toss
up, went first to the bat, and, through
the first few innings evinced much
excitement aud no little trepidation
consequent thereon, but as the game
progressed they became more courageous
aud cool, and did some very fair playing.
An itemized score of the game was not
kept, the regular scorer Of the club
having been detained. a. home, and for
that reason it is impossible either to
comment uron the playing or to give tile
runs by innings. Suffice it to say, there
fore, that the game was an interesting
ore and as well played, as far as the
Nolans arc concerned, as any they have
engaged iii. The score stood, after the
first half of the ninth inning, 9 to in
favor of the Rogers, who had before that
time gained the winning runs.
Time Of game-l:30.
Umpirc-John Hisgen, Esq, Of New Or
leans.
Scorer-Armand Willoz, Esq.
We regret that the boys were not able
to procure some one in New Orleans able
to keep an itemized score of their field
ing, as it makes break III their records.
The reports of the game between the
J. NJ. Keatings and the Rogers Juniors
played Tuesday, the 9th ult., on the
Pioneer Green, New Orleans, are contra
dictory and therefore omitted.
It was hoped that IL game might be
arranged between the New Hopes and
Nolans, to have been played last Sunday
ut the Clark plantation, but as it was
pay day Oh Mr.. Bierne's places the gen
tlemen belonging to the first mentioned
club were otherwise engaged. The 10th
instant, however, presents u blank page
in their score book, upon which, should
they feel SO inclined, our boys may write
their names.
The young men of the town are anxious
to play the Rapides nine, of Alexandria.
Can not our contemporary of the Demo
crat aid them in the matter Of arranging
u game with his friends.
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DR.. S. A. Mica Of Rapides parish, called
in upon us during the week. He has
been called to town by the illness of his
little daughter who is a pupil at st.
Vincent's Academy. We were glad to
learn that the little girl, who has been
attended by orr able friend DR.. Vande-
griff, is in no serious danger and that
the father entertains no uneasiness in
regard to her.
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Fourth OF July.

Organization OF the Brent Cadets"
A very pleasing episode was that Of
July 4th at the residence of Captain r.
Prosper Landry. the veteran war CON-
mander of the famous Cannoniers de Don
aldson. About thirty youths of the town,
ranging between the ages of Ia and 18,
conceiving the happy idea of forming an
infantry company, solicited Capt. Landry
to assist them in their proposed organize
ton. The following extract from their
constitution explains the object of this
praiseworthy enterprise:
In order here after to become members Of
that company which served faithfully dur
ing four years of war and thirty years of
peace, we, the undersigned youths of the
parish of Ascension, with the consent and
appreciation of our parents and guardians,
have resolved to form u company ofinfantry,
and for the advancement thereof we do here
adopt the following Constitution:
Article l. This company shall bear the
name Of BRENT CADETS" in honor Vi
that patriot and soldier, Joseph L. Brent.
Capt. Landry, with his well known
hospitality, invited the warrior boys to
rally at his beautiful home, last Tuesday,
to perfect the new military organization.
At o'clock r. N. the meeting was called
to order by Capt. Landry, who proposed
Hon. r. T. Hanson for President, and
Capt. Hiram H. Carver for Secretary.
These gentlemen being unanimously
elected, entered upon the discharge Of
their duties, which consisted, in part, in
reading the constitution and bylaws
and rules aud regulations to he submitted
for adoption. The official acts of tue
meeting closed with the election of COM
missioned and non- commissioned officers.
Messrs. Hanson, Carver, Capt. Landry,
DR.. Duffel aud Others made appropriate
and patriotic addresses, after which our
generous host felicitously proposed the
baptism of the newly-born company, for
which purpose all hands adjourned to the
dining-room, where an abundance of sub
stantial and delicious refreshments were
found awaiting the appreciatiye guests.
Several sentiments were proposed and
responses made by Messrs. Hanson, DUFF
fel, Landry and others, and the assem-
blage dispersed, we'll pleased with every
thing connected with the proceedings.
The following named young men, prin-
cipally sons of veteran Cannoneers, were
elected as officers:
Captain-Louis Maurin.
LIST observation-disclosures Landry.
end Lieutenaut-John Mollere.
lst Sergeant-Felix Fortier.
End Sergeant-Ddvid Israel.
3rd Sergeant-Louis Landry.
LIST Corporal-Emile Levy.
End CorpOral-Jewett Hanson.
3rd Corporal George Richard.
4th Corporal-Henry Duke.
The officers and privates Of this COM
pany comprise the very best elements Of
our society, and being mainly sons Of
Confederate veterans, will doubtless
strive to emulate the brilliant valor and
inatchless courage of their noble sires.
Success to you, young men, with all
possible good will for your after pros
poets as useful citizen -soldiers in the
piping times of peace, and Us fighting
men when old grim-visaged war calls for
YOUR services.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-07-08

This age il one ct marvellous advance.
The discovery ofnew adaptations of cleo
trical forces in the next ten years will
astonish the world. Int lligent and skilled
attorneys ara essential in securing patents
for inventors. Communicate with Presbev
& Green SO 7th St., Washington, DC.
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The people of the parish will remem-
Der that some time ago a Frenchman
styling himself DR.. Duraynaui, who was
then residing in Donaldsonvile and liv-
ing by catching birds, made an affidavit
against some party, unknown to him,
charging the man with the highway
robbery Of ten cents. He alleged that
while passing through the woods belong
ing to the Peytavin plantation, near the
town, he was forced from the threats
made by colored man whom he met
and through fear for his life, to stand
and deliver up what money he had about
his person and that it was only through
his GOODNESS and great presence Of mind
that he was enabled to escape certain
death. When making tho affidavit lie
gave description Of the alleged high
| wayman to the Sheriff aud District At
torney at whose instance lie had made
the affidavit. While our officers were
busily engaged in searching the woods
and trying to find out the whereabouts
of tile accused, Duraynaud, without un-
dertakiug to point out any one whom
he suspected or recognized us the guilty
man and not troubling himself in the
least about the matter, sat down and
wrote to the Governor, stating what he
alleged to I've the facts of the case and ill.,
forming his Excellency that, notwith-
standing the fact that the individual
was known to every one in Donaldson
vile and might lie seen daily at a certain
gambling saloon in the town, the author
tiles Of the parish made no attempt to
arrest him and that he enjoyed perfect
liberty. He next informed Governor
McEnery that before publishing the
matter he thought it his dnty to bring it
to the knowledge of the highest authority
in the State, hoping that he would act,
aud in the shortest possible delay, other
wise that the press would he used to OBJ
tain satisfaction. This letter, as auda-
cious as it was bitter, was in digniied
and respectful manner submitted to the
District Attorney for proper prosecution
Of the party accused. But as the bird
catcher, who was himself acting in con-
tempt of tho laws of the State, would
not or could not point out the
criminal; no one was arrested until
finally person, answering somewhat the
poor description given, was ovcrLauled
in the woods behind the Belle Terre
plantation. This man, whose name is
Albert Lacey, alias Brock, has now been
lying in Jail for some time awaiting aud
asking for a preliminary examination,
which CAM not he accorded him on ac-
count Of the absence of Duraynaud, who,
it is now said, has gone to France with
out the intention Of returning. It is due
our officers to say that they performed
their duty and that should they be forced
to release their prisoner either upon
writ of habeas corpus or on an examina-
ton, the blame will be cast upon Duray-
maud. The mans actions deserve the
scyerest criticism.
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The letter Of our Napoleonville cores
pondcnt, on account of it's great length,
is necessarily laid over until next issue.
1t will prove highly interesting to the
people Of Lafoarcl,e and this parish, as
it Contains a complete history Of the
Lafourche scandal trial, pen pictures of
the officials of Assumption, attorneys,
clergy, etc.
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Services ut the Episcopal Church will
bo held to-rxcrrow sad every alternate
Sunday thereafter at $50 o'clock A. NJ,
instead Of IL o'clock. This arrangement
has been made by Mr.. Stuart in order
shat he may hold services in Assumption
tho same DAY.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-07-08

Hon. Charles Dupaty, editor OF the
Assumption Pseweey, was in town during
tho week. He was the guest Of Mr.. r.
Lefcyre Of the City Hotel, and appeared
to be enjoying excellent health,
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1t is reported that Paul Leche, Esq
Aldermen from the second ward has sent
his resignation to Governor McEnery
This we regret, as Mr.. Leche, for the short
time during which he has been member
of the Town Council, has proved himself
all upright and competent official and
one whom it will he difficult to replace
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-07-08

A hootllum doubted RudHs efficiency
in tho photographic art. Gas proof, I'll
take your profile" said the artist, and
the tramp left his outlines in the mud.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-07-08

Rev. Spencer Robertson will preacl,
his farewell sermon ct the st. Peter NJ
q. Church Of Donal dsouviile, tomorrow
evening at 3 o'clock. Subject, What
1neanest thou, o, sleeper!" He leaves for
Lake Charles OH Thursday, the 18th inst,
where he will act as pastor of Evergreen
Church Of that parish.
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The 1rkansaw Tareler, No. 2, contains
among many other literary gems, the
following: The Celebrated Seminole
Old jerry; A Special Introduction; Par
son Nicholas; Golden Ringlets; The
Frog Woman; A Terrible Duel; Wish
I'd Known It Sooner; Must Go Higher;
OF Course It Pays; A Commercial Name
A Success, and Plantation Proverbs. 1t
also contains the cream of Selections.
Newsdealers have it, or send five cents
to publishers, Read & Benham; Little
Rock, Ark.
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Live Long and be Happy.

For all diseases affecting the pulmonary,
digestive and urinary organs, brain and
nervous system, nothing is SO Strengthening
in its effect as Browns Iron Bitters. II
assists nature in every instance, and com.
plete cures rapidly follow.
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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, I
will send recipe that will cure you, FREE
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covered BY a missionary in South America.
Send u selfaddrcssed envelope to the Rev.
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Mr.. j. j. Leche who has been SO long
confined to his bed by typheid fever has
once more recovered aud is agaia able to
get about.
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WESLEYAN FEMALE INsrIrUTE.-We
call attention to the new advertisement
Of the above named popular educational
institution, located at Stanton, Va, in
Que of the healthiest~ climates in the
world, where every breeze contributes to
the physical vigor Of its pupils. The
reputation acquired by this wcll-known
seminary is not excelled by that Of any
other university in the Union. The
buildings are elegant and home-like, the
grounds very attractive, and the scenery
grand and magnificent
The school is now patronized by 139
boarding pupils from Is States. The cost
Of education has been greatly reduced /;
the terms being among the lowest in the
country. English, French, Latin, Ger
man, Instrumental Music, washing, fuel
and lights-$$238 for the entire scholastic
year. For catalogue address Rev. VIM.
A. Harris, President, Staunton, Va.
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What citizen would eviuce poor trait
when he can have lis portrait taken by
Rudd7
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-07-08

Picked your artist Got your picture
'take,, by R,.dd at the Crescent Place.
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IugerSol Unmaskesl.

HsO0&0os3 . s141sDCa3SSs'
A seathing and fearless expose Of his life
aud real character. Tho second ten thou
send, revised aud enlarged, giving the names
and post-of6co addresses of the persons
where Statements are given in the pamphlet.
The pamphlet that has silenced 1ngersoll
and COMPOUNDED his- admirers. Price ten
cents. Address, Clark Btnden. No. 3l5 East
c5th street. New York City. Or news deal
ers generally.
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List of Letters

I1St OF I6tC6TS
Remaining in the Post-ofice at Donald
sonvillc, Ascension parish, La,
July 8, 1882.
Anderson. Victoria johnson, Luke
Allen. j II ~ LOTHIAN, = X
Ash, Thomas Landry, Miss NJ
Arthur, Joseph Louis, Miss Mary
Brooks, jackson Landry, A
Baker, Eli G Melfay, John
Burt, Jno E Martin, Leonce
Babin, Mrs B Mitchell, &C
BARLEY, George Neberd, Mrs Alice
Dupre, Charles Smith, j Shaw
Davis, Wilson Stephenson, A G
Herman, Gus Webster, Isaac
johnson, s N Young, Robert
If not called for in four weeks will be sent
to the Dead Letter Office.
LOUIS LEFORT, PM.
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At day-break GA tho fourth of July
firing squads fioh, the Cotield Guards
aud Donaldsonville Cannoncers ran their
pieces out to the front Of town and COM
menced booming away in celebration of
the day. The national salntes we're fired
again ut shutdown by both detachments.
With these exceptions the town was as
quiet as upon ordinary occasions, giving
no evidence of its being cognizant of the
fact that the day was of national impor-
lance,
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Notice
Notice to Tax PAYERS.

NOTICE is hereby given that the State
IN and parish taxes assessed in the year
1882, are set forth in the tax rolls now on
file in this office. and in the mortgage Office
Of this parish. They are now due and will
become delinquent on the 31st day of
December, next, and will draw per cent.
per annum interest, from that date until
sold in accordance with Article 2l0 Of the
Constitution. In order 70 avoid costs, ETC.,
all tax payers arc requested to settle within
the given time. p. A. JONES,
Sheriff and Tax Collector.
Parish of Ascension, July 8, 1882.
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D0NALIs0Nv1LLE, La,
Saturday, July 8, 1852.
LOCAL JOTTINGS.
The Boss will be home next Tuesday.

Regular meeting Of Phoenix Fire Com
pany Monday night.
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Mrs. Linden E.. Bentley and infant
daughter left the pleasant shade of the
CHEFS wigwam last Wednesday eve
ming en- route for the Crescent City where
she proposes to make . brief stay with
her mother, Mrs. Laura B. Davidson,
and will probably return with the truant
Sachem in the early part of Eext week.
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SULPHURIC ACID,

have hand heavy supply of sulphric Acid Planters
need of will
chase will undersel Orleans prices 2ly
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-07-17
An Excited Reporter

How newspaper reporters sometimes 60
crazy and get so excited that they are ire
sponsble finds fiue illustration in the fol-
lowing extract from the Moorhead NeUS re-
port of the Fifth District Republican conven-
ton
The Kindred men tried to go on with the
organization, but the rougher element on
their side becoming uncomfortable, jumped
on the stage, seized Comstock, and nearly tore
him to pieces. A terrible scene ensued. Men
were thrown headlong from the stage, oaths
were shrieked, clothes torn, eyes BACKED,
| newspaper men took hold, and for time hell
had lively rival in this peaceful village.
The entire basis for this lies in the fact that
ex- Sheriff Mertz, of Brainerd, took hold of
Comstock by the coat collar, and swung him
about half way around from the front of the
stage. The scene depicted by the imaginative
reporter might have occurred, and good
deal worse, but it didn't. II one single good
square blow had been struck the reporter
would not have needed to have drawn upon
his imagination. Mr.. Comstock was not,
however, torn to pieces, men were not thrown
headlong from the stage, and clothes were not
torn or eyes BACKED. The scene was exciting,
boisterous and mob like, but the particular
details noted in the extract quoted existed
only in the Imagination of an excited re-
porter.