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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-10-14

The people are not interested in the foibles
and quarrels of public functionaries. They are
interested alone in having that man nominated
and sent to Congress whose experience, abili-
ties, knowledge and influence best tit him to
advance the great measures before that body in
which this section Is interested.
In these words the New Orleans
States indicated tue claims of Congress
man L. John Ellis to reelection from
the Second District, and they apply
with equal force in behalf Of Senator
Kellogg in the Third D istrict. There is
certainly no candidate before the people
in this State "wlose experience, abili.
ties, knowledge aud influence as Il men,
Der of Congress can be reckoned superior
to those of Mr.. Kellogg, and in the opin-
ion of many intelligent and honest citi-
zens, outside of the Republican party as
well rs within its lines, lie is better fit
ted in these respects to ADVANCE the
great measures before Congress in which
this section is interested" than any other
man in the district or State. We can
imagine no more fcrcible argument in
favor of his election than that urged by
the States i'll advocacy Of the cause of the
silver tongued Ellis.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-10-14
I OHIO AND WEST VIRGINIA.

tu0 eteOttOu-tH OutO alssOU 4taCSNuy IL
suited in a decided Democratic victory
and the followers Of the successful party
throughout the country are greatly
elated over their triumph. The Repab-
Iicas plurality Of $4,000 polled at the
preceding election has given place to q
margin in favor of the. Democracy qnite
IA large, and fourteen out Of the twenty
one congressman elect are Democrats.
The Ohio delegation in the present Con-
gress stands fifteen Republicans to five
Democrats.
The primary canse of Republican de-
feat is generally conceded to have been
the attitude assumed by the party in
favor Of restricting the sale Of liquor and
closing saloons, beer gardens and other
places of amusement on Sundays. This
alienated considerable proportion of
the German vote, and strange to say the
loss was not made up in any degree by
acquisitions from the ranks of the Pro-
hibitionists, who not only adhered to
their own ticket but actually polled a
larger vote than at the previous election.
In fact, their percentage of gain is said
to be larger than that of the Democrats.
There may have been other causes OF
Republican decentralization, local or gem
eral, but the principal one was that we
have stated. Ohio has a large floating
and independent vote, the bulk of which.
is sometimes east with one party and
sometimes with the other, and it is usu-
ally potential in deciding the electoral
contests in that State. In the :" off years y
this vote occasionally gives the State to
the Democracy, but in the presidential
contests Ohio uniformly returns to the
Republican fold.
Although the Republicans lost heavily
in Ohio, just across the river i'll Demo-
cratic West Virginia they made snbstan-
tial gains, electing one member of Con.
gress by over 1900 maturity in distric,
which gave IL larger Democratic majority
two years ago. This shows IL change OF
more than 5000 votes favorable to the
Republicans in a single district.
We were mistaken in reporting last
week that an election wonld be held il,
Iowa on Tuesday. Iowa was formerly
| an October State, but the law has been
changed aud she nav votes the same day
the presidential and congressional cleo
lions are held in most of the other State.
tile first Tuesday after the first Mon
day in November.
The Democracy is very hopeful of con
trolling the next House Of Representa-
tives by a decisive majority, anticipa
ting gains in Indiana, New York, Penn
sylvania aud other States, but the ont
come of the November elections may ye
upset their calculations. The Republic
| ans have more than held their own i.
Maine, Oregon and West Virginia, ant
they have an encouraging prospect 0
increasing their representation from sew
eral Southern States. At all events, til,
| Senate will remain Republican, and i
| the Democrats do obtain control of til,
House, their victory may he as transitor!
;ls that Of 1876.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-10-14

Our heartfelt sympathy is tepdered to
'onr editorial brother, Mr.. Thos. J. Mang-
ham Of the Richland Beacon, for the
bereavement he has sustained in the
death Of an infant son aged. three months
and twenty days.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-10-14

The Opelousas Courier has closed it's
twenty-ninth volume and starts into the
thirtieth with new type and much i'm
provement in appearance. The Courier
has always been stauucl,, consistent
Democratic journal and proposes to re-
main SO. We wisl, Messrs. Sandoz the Pc
cuniary success which their journalistic
ability deserves.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-10-14


An Independents ticket for municipal
officers has been nominated i'll New Or
leans, headed by Col. A. w. Rosworth for
Mayor, with Messrs. Thos. II. Hunt for
Comptroller, Chas. r. Railey for Trea-
Public Works, Vim. NJ. Burwell for Com
missioner of Police. Paris Chillress, Luz
Glen Marrero and E. North Cullom. Jr,
for Recorders of the first, second and
third districts respectively. The indie
pendent movement is supported by the
Item, States and, we believe, the Picayune.
The Democratic primary election for
delegates to the city nominating conven-
ton will he held to-day.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-10-14

The Vernon Condenser is the peculiar
title of a little newspaper that has been
established at Leesburg: La, by Mr.. John
F. Smart. The politics of the paper will
be " Conservative Democratic; :" subscrip-
tion price, 81 year. Its typographical
appearance is not first-e1ass, but doubt
less it will in this respect and others
improve with age. Having Smart man
at its head the Condenser ought to achieve
success, and we hope it will.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-10-14

Mr.. WIN. C. Niche has assumed etlito-
rial control Of the st. Joseph Journal,
and i'll a salutatory article which is IL
model-of breyity, announces that Ire will
he governed by the principle that an
editor should "hew to the line, let the
chips fall where they may"
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-10-14
Saturday, October II, 1881
:. A Call.

a Gail.
To the Louisiana Press Association.
President McCranie having referred the ques-
ton Of calling meeting Of the Press Association
to the Executive Committee, thereby notify the
members and all applicants for membership.
that in accordance with the desire Of the said
Committee, meeting OF the Press Association
of the State Of Louisiana will be held at New
Orleans. on MONDAY. NOVEMBER 20, 1882. when
it is hoped that every member will be in atten-
dance, to assist in placing the Association on a
Nfrm and lasting basis Journalists in good
standing who are not on the list Of membership
are respectfully ed to present their applica-
.tions on the occasion above mentioned.
LEON JASTREMSKI,
Chairman ExacutiYe Committee.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-10-14

Congressman VIM. NJ. Lowe of Alaban,:.
IS dead. He was the leading Grcenbacker
OF his State. Hon. }. I. Updcgratf, Con-
gresham elect trom the seventeenth
Ohio district, was also reported dead, but
later adviccs are to the effect that, al
though quito i'll, he is improving and
will doubtless recover.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-10-14

The Vienna Sentinel is of the opinion
that while the Kilkenny fight between
Beattie and Kellogg in the Third District
goes on, Ack)en will walk off with the
chicken pie.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-10-14

A new outfit of type and the discartling
of its patent outside has greatly im-
proved the appearance Of the Concordia
Eagle. IT is u live paper aud merits the
liberal patronage bestowed upon it by
the people Of Concordia aud the surrou.l-
ing country.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-10-14

Hon. Jola, r. Lynch, lie colored can
didate for Congress in she sixth district
of Mississippi, declares that he has been
received with unvarylag courtesy ant,
kindness i'll all parts of the district
where he has prosecuted his canvass:
that he expects Il fair election aud an
honest count, and proposes in that event
to abide by the result, whatever it NAV
be. This indicates il condition Of affairs
III our neighboring State that ia mncll
more satisfactory and important in its
bearings upon the public interests than
the feeting triumph, Ut one polite.
party Ut the q. her.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-10-14

Mr.. Samuel Mullen, managing editor
OF the New Orleans Sugar Planter, sub
United to the Tariff Commission, through
Hon. ID. 4. Kenner, an interesting adj
dress i'll behalf Of the rice farmers of
Louisiana. We shall make more ex-
tended reference to the document here
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-10-14

Ex-Gov. 3. Gratz Brown Of Missouri,
candidate for Vice President on the
Liberal ticket with Horace Greeley in
1872, is making temperance speeches in
Indiana. He opposes the position of the
Democratic party of that State on the
prohibition question and large numbers
Of Indiana Democrats have assumed a
similar attitude. It really seems as if
the Republicans are i'll Il fair way to
make mp there for some of The losses they
have sustained in Ohio.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-10-14

A new post-oEice, bearing the name OF
Aral,i has been established at the stock
landing in st. Bernard parish, with DR..
4. j. Padron, editor of the St. Bernard
Eagle, as Postmaster. The St. Tamnlany
Farmer says that as soen as Arab Pasl,a
received the intelligence he ince:,timently
surrendered to the English. He was a
brave aud stubborn rebel, but, as the
Farmer says. he couldn't stand every
thing.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-10-14

Saysthe West Feliciana Sentinel !" The
nomination of Mr.. Acklen, by his friends
and supporters, early III March, may
have verified tue legal axiom, The law
favors the visilau,, BUT We duubt very
much il tue action Of that convention re-
Elected the sentiments OF carried out the
wishes OF Il majority Of the Democrats of
the Third District"
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-10-14

In case Of fire on Il river steamer, pas
sengers should rush to the bow of the
boat at once, regardless of dress or aught
else, is the sonnd advice that has been
repeatedly given by the New Orleans
City Item, and the circumstances attend
ing the destruction Of the Golden City
and Robt. E. Lee prove that many sacri-
feed lives would have been saved had
this counsel been followed.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-10-14

Our valued contemporary, the Clai-
borne Guardian, one of the ablest and
neatest papers in Louisiana, recently
completed its fifth volume 1t deserves
a long and prosperous life.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-10-14

Great political apathy exists in West
Feliciana parish and all attempt to have
u meeting OF the Democratic committee
failed for want of quorum.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-10-14

While all the officers of the burned
steamer Lee did their duty nobly at the
time of the recent calamity, the hero of
the OCCASION was Mr.. John Stout, the
pilot on watch, who stood at the wheel
regardless of his own imminent peril
until the boat was secured to the bank.
All honor to this faithful steersman,
Stout by name and stout of heart, who
risked his life that Others might lie
saved.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-10-14
The Heixhf Of Eollx.

may not get over for months. is the height Of
folly, when you might be easily cured durine
the early symptoms By Parker's Ginger Tonic,
We have known sick1y families made the health
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-10-14

The government commissioners APP
pointed to clioose u site for the new
United States Marine Hospital to he
erected. at New. Orleans, has chosen the
Fortier tract, located on the river d
quarter of Il mile below the new City
Park. This tract contains twenty two
acres, OH which are planted 100 orange
trees, besides Il number of pecan, iis and
other fruit trees. The purchase price
has been fixed at $4,000.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-10-14

Chief toater Drury is editing all the kellogg
papers in the Third District.-Morgun Cify
Recier.
Brother Woodeock is generally so fair
minded and courteous in expressing his
opinions that we suspect some spiteful
and disgruntled politician has been
given access to the editorial columns of
the Rerier for the purposes Of this cam
paign",
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-10-14

Col. Ed. Robertson Of Baton Rouge is
urged for next Governor by the St.
Tammany Farmer.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-10-14

Two worthy Young citizens of Baton
Rouge have inst attained neritel dis
1inc,ians. Pref. I'h.es. D. Boyd, gradu-
ate Of the Louisiana State University,
t'as been elected Professor OF Englisl,
Literature for that institution, and Hon.
Mr.. Samuel Robertson has been assigned
II" The position Of con.nanslaut OF Cadets.
besides receiving :, commission us Col
onel on the staa of Gev. MeEnery. Prof
Boyd is brother of Col. David T. Boy,l.
formerly Superintendent of the Tnivcr-
sity, and Col. Robertson is the son Of
C"ngressma, Ea. Rplcl1saf If the Sixth
District.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-10-14
Organization Of q White kellogg
Club at Jeanerette.

Organization Of n White Kellogg
Club at Jeanerette.
The most prominent white citizens and
extensive sugar planters Of .Ieanerette
and surrounding, numbering 81, have
recently formed Kellogg club. The
meeting convened for that purpose was
Differed as follows: Geo. ". Whltworth,
President; Ludger Schexnayde:, Vice
President; Major G. w. Wills, Chairman ;;
t. II. Whitworth, Treasurer; Edward n.
Rather, Secretary. The following resolu-
tons are amply sufficient to explain the
reasons for which the organization has
been effected:
Re it resolved, That we, as white citi-
zens If the town of Jeanerette, strongly
indorse the nomination OF Hon. VIM. Pitt
Kellogg for our next Congressman from
this District, and pledge ourselves to
snDport him in the coming election for
the following reasons, to. wit:
l. That by reason Of his large planting
inyestmelits among us, his interests are
identical with those Of our parish and
district.
2. That we have not so soon forgotten
that when Governor of Louisiana, he, by
an honorable arrangement with the cred
itors of the State, secured their vOlun-
tary consent to a reduction of our State
debt from over geo, 900 to less than
II, 600, 900, thereby reducing taxation to
nearly one-half.
8. That we will vote for and support
him to show our appreciation for his
able and successful efforts as Senator
especially during the term jnst closed, in
preventing nnfavorable legislation on
the sugar tariff and his support Of meas
| ures for the improvement Of our rivers
and orr commerce.
4. That we will support him because
of his long service in Congress and his
extensive acquaintance with public men
especially in national affairs, make II
| peculiarly to the advantage Of this Dis
trict and State to have HIM elected, o!
his services would be infinitely more
| beneficial to his constituents than any
new man.
S. That while we do not mean any
thing derogatory to the otlercanditlates
we believe that Senator Kellogg can b
of more service to the District than an!
of those now presenting their cli.im
before the people.
The above reasons are based upon facts
the truth of which eau not be qurs,f,i,r.
even BY Senator Kellogy's bittercst OPP
ponents, and the influence. of each mem
Der of this club, great as it is, will be al
important atljnnct to secure his election
G. W. WENTWORTH, President
EDWARD N. RArIER, Secretary.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-10-14

REPUBLICAN Ass-MEETINGs.-
tor VIM. p. Kellogg and other distin-
guished speakers will address the people
at the following places and on the dates
stated:
Iberia parish-New IBERIA Sunday, October
Is, 8 P. NJ; Jeanerette, Monday. October 16,
Pm.
Vermilion parish-Abbeyille, Thursday, Octo-
Der 10, 2 P. NJ. +
Lafayette parish-Vermilionvill Saturday
October q, 2p. NJ.
St. Martin parish-St. Martinsville, Sunday
October @, 2 P. NJ; Breaux Bridge, Monday
October %, 2 P. NJ.
Calcasieu parish-Lake Charles. Wednesday,
October 25, II NJ.
Cameron parish-Leesburg Thursday, OctO'
Der Is. Up. NJ.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-10-14

In the opinion Of Hon. E. John Ellis,
promulgated i'll the Democratic press of
New Orleans over his signature, "Louisi-
ana had not in Congress- a man more
assitluous in labor, and more earnest in
council for her material interest than
Senator Kellogg" Mr.. Ellis, who defes
ring rule and the party lash, is not afraid
to express his honest convictions, and we
opine there are hundreds Of Democrats
and Conservatives in the Third District
who will prove themselves equally indie
pendent and just by voting for Senator
Kellogg on election day.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-10-14

The burned steamboat Robt. L. Lee
cost $3.50, goo and was insured for only
$4,000.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-10-14

The great minds of our confreres of the DON
not run in the same channel on the election of q
Congressman from the Third District. The one
is confident that Kellogg will be elected, while
the other is equally certain that Judge Beattie
will be the favored one. Both leave Acklen out
of calculation.-lVest Feliciana Sentinel.
Then the ancient axiom is wrong and
massive intellects don't railways peregrinate
in the same groove. Or shall we say
that, in this instance, the exception only
proves the rule?
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-10-14

Only twenty names had been added to
the registration list in West Baton Rouge
parish up to last Saturday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-10-14
OUR BROKEN LEvEEs.

Under the revised plans Of the Missis-
sippi River Commission it was intended
that every break in the Louisiana leyecs
above West Baton Rouge should be
closed, but the bids received for the con-
struction of the various new embank-
ments having ranged from three to five
cents per cnbic yard higher than WAS an
| ticipatetl, it las been found necessary to
cnrtal the proposed work to some ex-
tent. The Morganza break in Pointe
Coup6e aud the Hole in-the-W Wall and
| Waterproof in Tensas, which have beef,
| open for several years, will therefore be
permitted to remain Enclosed for the
present and until Congress or the State
| authorities will provide sufficient means
| to close them. All the gaps in the Ark
| ansas levees will be repaired and the
people of our northern river parishes will
be assured of protection from overflow in
| that direction.
While it would he infinitely more sat
| isfactory if the Commission could have
encompassed the closing Of I'LL the Louisi-
ana crevasses, it must be acknowledged
that a wise discretion has been exercised
and the best done for our State that the
circumstances would allow. The country
affected by the water flowing through
the Poiute Conp6e and Tensas gaps will
be no worse off than it has been for years
past, and the money saved by ignoring
these breaks will lie employed to better
advantage at otlrer points.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-10-14

ACKLEN's CANvAss!-Hon. Joseph II.
Ackle,,, Democratic nominee for Con-
gress from this district, will begin all
active canvass OH the 18th inst, and will
speak ut the following times and places
Terrebonne Sunday, October Is, at Houma.
Vermilion- Saturday. Oct. q. at Abbeville.
Lafayette Sunday, Oct. q, at Vermilonville.
Calcasieu- Thursday, Oct. e, Lake Charles.
st. Martin Saturday, Oct. q, st. Martins
vile.
. fberia-Sunday, Oct. %, New iberia.
st. Mary-Tuesday, Oct. 81, Franklin.
Iberyille-Friday, Nov. 8, Plaquemine.
Ascension Saturday. Nov. 4, Donaldsonville
Assumpticn-Sunday, Nov. S. Napoleonville.
Iafou1 che Monday. Nov. 6, Thibodaux.
A number of prominent gentlemen will
assist Mr.. Acklen in his canvass and adj.
dress the people at the meetings to be
held as above stated.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-10-14

"Ugly rnmors" that many prominent
Democrats of the Third District are ex-
pressing an intention to vote for Judge
Beattie have disturbed the Baton Rouge
Capitolian-1fdroca1e, and that paper
makes an eloquent appeal to our Creole
population to "keep step with their Ang-
lo-saxon brethren in the other districts y
aud vote for the Democratic nominee.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-10-14

One hundred and thirty lanatics have
been transferred from the Insane Asylum
at New Orleans to the State Institution
at jackson, East Fcliciana parish. The
change was made without mishap, and
the demented creatures are delighted
with their new quarters.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-10-14

Chairman Executive Committee
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-04-13

A NEWSPAPER controversy has been
carried on for some weeks between par
ties in Lawrence township, this county,
through the Fulton Signal, in refer
ence to the appraisement of real estate,
charging malfeasance. OF the merits
of the controversy, we are not prepared
to Judge, but several of the articles
published in the Signal have been sent
us with request to publish. AS they
are somewhat lengthy and contain
much of a personal character and of To-
cal interest, we would say, that if cur
tailed in length, and the matter of just
equalization in the value of lands and
tenements is treated upon, we shall
willingly insert, as it is a subject in
which every taxpayer is interested.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-04-13

Federal Government; when that Govern
ment is being gradually changed into
an elective despOtism, mtddling in
everything belonging to the State or to
individuals; when every new assump-
tiOn of ungranted power creates new
opportunities, new facilities, and new
incentives to favOritism and jObbery;
when the civil service has been con-
veTted into balance of power to deter
mine the elections by pecuniary and
other illegitimate Influences; when the
perversiOn of high trusts to the private
gain of the official is frequently COM
mitted with apparent Inconsistencies
of wrong, and passes almost without re-
buke, it is time that the teachings and
the example of Thomas jefferson be in
vOked to keep alive the glimmering
spark of official Writ and u Die honor
Your fellow citizen,
SAMUEL j. TILDEN.
Messrs. C. B. BOWERS, JAMES E. ENGLISH,
JOHN III. LEEDS, PHILIP POND, and A.
HEATON ROBERTSON, Committee.