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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-01-07

A FINE CHASCE.-Any one wishing to
acquire very desirable piece of town
property can make q splendid bargain
by applying to Mr.. Felix Leblanc Of this
place. This gentleman has concluded to
dispose Of his new residence aud the i'm
proved lot upon which it is situated at
the corner Of Opelonsas and Lcssard
streets, and will, for personal reasons,
lot the property go at sacrifice to effect
an early sale. The house is one of the
neatest, bost finished and most comfort
able in Donaldsonville, while tho lot is
without a superior as u yard and garden,
containing ! very fine selection Of fruit
trocs, grape vines, ETC., and all tho con-
veniences essential to we'll ordered
home. In fact, tho place is too nice to
rent, unless an exceptionally careful and
exemplary tenant could always be had,
hence the owner prefers to sell, oven at
a loss. For further particulars read the
advertisement which appears elsewhere
and apply to or address Mr.. Leblanc.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-01-07

The last will and testament of tho late
Mrs. Margaret C. Legare, formerly a resi-
dent of this parish, who died at New
York OH the 2Gth of November, was
proved and admitted to probate to-day,
before District Judge Checvers, sitting
at chambers. Mr.. Frederick G. Rogers,
son-in-law Of the deceased, is named and
has qualified as testamentary executor
Of the estate, and all the property Of
which the testator died possessed is
willed to the wife and child of tho exec
ntor. The application of DR.. j. c..
Legare to he appointed administrator
has been withdrawn and the executor is
il full and undisputed possession of the
estate. Mr.. Rogers came on from New
York to put this business in shape and
departs by the evening train after hav-
ing satisfactorily accomplished his mis-
sion. Judge r. N. Sims has becn appoin-
ted local representative of tho executor
ard will have charge of the property of
the estate situated in this parish and
consisting of the attractive residence
and grounds adjoining his own beauti-
full homo place a half-mile below town.
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| AT the recent meeting OF the Board of
Directors of the Donaldsonyille Bridge
Company dividend Of So SO per share
was declared from the earnings of the
ferry to January l, payable by the Treas
urer OH demand. Stockholders who have
not yet collected their portion Of this
dividend can do so by applying at the
store Of Mcssrs. Bernard Lenann and
Brother. When it is considered that the
dividend declared represents the earn
ings Of the ferry for less than four months,
during a considerable part OF which time
tie water was SO low that persons OF
horseback and in vehicles drove across
at the head o; the bayou through tie
water without paying ferriage, it may
we'll be concluded that bridge stock will
be q paying investment. 1t is true that
the rates Of ferriage will be reduced
when the bridge is opened for use, but
on the other hand the cost Of maintcn
ance and operation will be much less,
the $40 per month now paid to the town
will no longer be exacted, the bayou
ferry at Lurville will be discontinued
and the reduced charges Of toll will in
duce an Increased amount Of travel to
and fro across tie stream; hence the
bridge will undoubtedly pay as we'll aud
probably much better than the present
ferry. Bridge stock is rated as first
class security and we do not believe
there is a share on the market
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-01-07

A prominent citizen Of our town has
favored us with the following interest
ing problem for publication, with tho
assurance that, improbable as it mag
seem, it is susceptible Of practical demon
stration. Will some Of our readers at
tempt an explanation:
There are now living in Donaldsonvillc
three brothers who were born on tho same
day. Two of these brothers once started
from Donaldsonville, tho first going East,
the second West, and progressing thus,
each travelled around the earth and returned
to Donaldsonvillo During their journey
around tho earth the sun had risen and
passed over the first, who was travelling
Eastward, once more often than it had
risen and passed over the third brother
who had remained at home, and twice moro
often than it had risen and passed over the
second brother who had been travelling
Westward. In other words. the first BROTH
or had seen the sun rise once more than the
third and twice more than tho second /; vet,
neither one OF the three had lived ono sec
ond more or less than tho two others and
they were and are still all three of the Same
age.
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Steamboat Schedule.

New Orleans and Donaldsonvillc.
Belle of The Coast, up Tucsday. Thursda,
and Saturday nights; down Wednesday
Friday and Sunday mornings.
ST. Mary, up Tuesday and Friday; dow
Thursday and Saturday.
New Orleans and Plaqucmine.
Whisper, up Tuesdays and Saturdays
down Wednesdays and Sundays. Attends
TO business Of iss,tmptio" aud ST. Mary.
New Orleans and Bayou Sara.
Fancho,,, in place Of y J. Gay, up Mon
day and Friday nights, down Wednesday
and Sunday evenings.
Corona, in place of John ". Cannon
ap Wednesday and Saturday nights; dow,
Monday and Friday evenings.
New Orleans and Vicksburg.
Robt 2. lee. up Tuesday night; down
Sunday afternoon.
j. III. White, up Thursday night; down
Tuesday night
Matches, up Saturday night; down Thurs
day evening.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-01-07

NJ e. Kline Of tic CID Reliable Store.
orpesl's the Market Hcase, has bec,, ap-
pointed sole loe,. agent for the Sweet
Home Washing Compound, which is said
to greatly lessen tic labor Of washing
clothing and at tho same tine hasten
and improve the process without iaiurx
to tie finest fabric. The compound is
also useful in washing esocle1y, kitchen
utensils, windows, paint, oil cloth. etc
or removing stains from carpet aud other
articles, and with it execllcut soft scan
can be made in tive minutes at a cost Of
less than half a cent per pound
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-01-07

Miss Annie T. Snee, the young lady
who recently visited Donaldsonville SO.
Letting votes in contest for watch
and chain to be awarded to the most
popular young lady at the fair for the
benefit Of the Catholic Church at Bayou
Goula December 81 and January |,
proved the winner of the prize by the
handsome majority of ITO votes. Miss
snee deserves much credit Cor the spir-
tied canvass she made and is to be con-
graduated upon her well-earned victory.
We hear that the premium SO signally
won has not yet been delivered, but We
are at loss to snrmise the cause of the
delay. Doubtless the prize will soon be
turned over to Miss Snee, and when this
is done we shall be pleased to record the
fact.
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Succession Sale.

State Of Louisiana-Parish of Ascension
Twenty Second judicial District Court.
SUGGESTIONS of j. N. Rousseau and Ezilds
Richard, his wife.
RY virtue of and acting in obedience to
II an order of sale issued by the Hon.
Twenty-Second Judicial District Court
parish of Ascension, in the matter Of the
succession of j. N. Rousseau and Ezilda
Richard, his vito, to me directed, will
offer for sale at public auction, to the last
and highest bidder, Oh the premises. on
Saturday, the 18th day Of February, 1882,
at II o'clock AM, tho following described
property, to-wit:
A certain TRACT or LAND situated in
the parish of Ascension, ON tho right bank
of the Mississippi river, at about one milo
above the town Of Donaldsonville ncasur-
ing one-half arpcnt front on said river, by a
depth of thirteen or fourteen arpents, be-
tween parallel lines, bounded above by
lands formerly belonging to Michel Rama
gasso, and now the property Of VIM. Harri-
son, and below by lands formerly belonging
to Jean Denoue, and now tho property of
Jean Surge; together with all the buildings
and improvements thereon and thereunto
belonging, being the same property acquired
by j. n. Rousseau from Michel Ramagasse.
by act before John F. Ayraud thon Rccor-
der of this parish, of the 18th May, 1854.
Also ONE LOT HOUSEHOLD FURNI-
TURE.
Terms and oonditions-Cash, in U. s.
currency.
Parish of Ascension, January z, 1882.
P. A. JONES, Sheriff.
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Tich's Floral Guide.

This work IS before US, and those who
send 10 cents to JAMES WICK. Rochester N.
Y, fer it, will be disappointed. Instead of
getting q cheap thing, as the price would
seem TO indicate, they will receive very
handsome work of 100 pages, and perhap S
1000 illustrations-ros cheap, but elegant
illustrations, on the very best Of calendered
paper, and as a set-off to the whole, two
beautiful Colo-ed Plates that are worth
twice the price Of the book.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-01-07

We arc having remarkably mild win
ter. Scarcely any cold weather to speak
OF has yet been experienced and during
the past fortnight it has seemed much
more like late spring or early autumn
than nidwinter. Vegetation in garden
and ield is tlourishing and if no very
severe weather occurs before the begin
nins Of spring, fall planted cano win
have splendid start III its growth.
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StOlen-$5 Reward.

GUNDAY evening, January I, 1882, be-
= tween the hours Of and o'clock, a
BAY HORSE belonging TO the undersigned
was taken from the strect-in front of Mr..
Chas. Beckstrom's coffce-house. The ami
NAL is of medium size, is branded A. w. on
the right fore log, has white star on face
and is named Billy. Tho above reward
will be paid to any person giving informa-
ton Of the whereabouts of the horse or
returning him to EMILE VOM HOPE,
Riverside Hotel, DonaldsonvilIe, or to
FREDERICK OSTERODE,
Blacksmith on Jacobs Stella plantation.
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OttiLc ol Loulslauss-1 WGuty -SCcOnN y udlclal
District Court-Parish of Ascension.
In the matter of Estolle Joseph, wife OF
Gottscllalls Fcitel, Us. No. 1853,
Her Husband.
HlHIS CASE having been regularly put
= at issue, was, Gu motion Of counsel for
plaintiff, taken up for trial pursuant to as
sisnmcn:. The plaintiff sues the defendant,
her husband, for q separation of property
and dissolution of the community of &C
quets and gains on the ground of embar-
rassment i'll his business affairs
Plaintiff having adduced inll proof of her
demand, by reason, therefore, of the law
and the evidence being in favor of plaintiff
Estel!e Joseph, wife OF Gottse;lail Feitel.
and agai;ist t:sc defendant, the said G. Fcitel.
her husband, 1t is therefore ordered, ad-
judged and decreed that plaintiff be and she
is hereby separated i'll property from her
said husband, TINT the community OF ac-
Guets and gains existing between them be
ana the same is hereby dissolved and that
plaintiff: do have the full and separate adj
hiI'5t d,ion " Hci ,aia'hefEssl property.
1t is further ordered that the defendant
pay all costs OF this suit.
Thus rendered, read and signed in open
court, at the parish Of Ascer sion, this
t,"entv-thire' day as Deccnshes. 1881.
[Si.uedI JN0. a. Ct.Ei.NFRs.
Judge.
Flied December g. 1881.
ISignedI w. w BUFOED.
Dept. Clerk of Count
A true copy: L. +. BENTLEY,
Clerk Ut Court
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The property advertised for sale i'll the
matter Of tho succession Of Mrs. J. p.
Guct}ry was second time offered at auc-
ton by the Shoriff this morning, aud
again failed to bring two thirds of the
appraised value, the highest bid being
1915, and the appraisment $l10O. The
property is therefore readvertiscd i'll to-
days paper, to be sold OIL Wednesday,
the 25th instant, at twelve months
credit, for whatever price it will bring.
This sale will afford good opportunity
for some one to make o profitable in
ycstment.
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Found.

TN tho third ward of Ascension parish on
Il January 4, 1882, a COAT containing cor
tain papers. The owner can obtain said
articles by proving property, compromising
the finder and paying cost Of this advertise.
ment. If not claimed within thirty days
from date, the articles will be disposed of
according to law.
Parish Of Ascension, Jan. Z, 1882.
w. E. DAVIS,
Justice of tho Peace, third ward.
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Strayed or Stolen.

EROM the enclo sure of Mime. Paul Vega,
Z in Assumption parish, just above Kock s
Belle Alliance plantation, Tuesday night,
Jan. 3, 1882, ono
SMALL BAY HORSE,
with white loft hind foot, long name and
tail, branded T6 on left hip. A suitable
reward will be paid for tho recovery of the
animal or information leading thereto.
Apply to the undersigned or address through
Donaldsonville post-office. care Of Messrs.
Z. g. j. Kock.
NINE. PAUL VEGA,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-01-07

The regular January session Of the
Police Jury will be held on Tuesday
next, tho 10th inst, and the Board of
School Directors will meet the following
Tuesday, the 18th inst Tho Secretaries
of these bodies give notice of the sessions
by advertisement in to-day's CHIEF, and
members are requested to take cogni-
zance thereof and attend without further
notification.
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A CARD.

To all who are suffering from tie errors
and indiscretions Of youth. nervous weak :.
ness. early decay, loss OF manhood. Sc T
will send recipe that will cure YOU. FREE
OF CHARGE. This great remedy was die
covered by a missionary in South America
Send a self addressed envelope to the REV.
JossrH T. INMAN. S:utic,s D, ie,r York
City,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-01-07

One Of the appointments made by the
late Gov. Wilt which Gov. McEnery
failed to send to the Senate for confirma-
ton was that Of Mr.. Felix Reynaud as
Assessor for this parish. Mr.. Doddridge
Smith of the third ward has been ap-
pointed and confirmed Assessor, and filed
his bond and oath Of Office IN the Office
of the Clerk of Court this morning.
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Notice..

To the Members of the School Board of
Ascension.
A meeting of tho Board OF School Direc-
IN tors will DO held at the Office of the
Secretary on
Tuesday, the 18th of January. 1882,
at II o'clock \. H., for the transaction of
business of Importance. Members are re-
guested to attend without further notice.
Douald=onvillo. Jan. 6. 1882.
Z. n. PUGU, Secretary
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
For SALE.
New Residence aud Corner Lot
in DOnaldSOnville.

TINE undersigned offers for sale at .
Il sacrifice the new residence ut tho corner
Of Opelousas and Lessard streets, together
with the lot upon which it is situated.
House contains four rooms in first floor,
with front and back gallery. and two rooms
up stairs, all finely finished, plastcred walls,
Venetian blinds, and all necessary con-
venionces. Tho lot is highly improved and
contains fluit trees of various kinds, grape
vines, cto. For terms and further particu-
lars apply to or address,
FELIX LEBLANC,
DonaldsOnville, La.
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Yallted.

On Evan Hail plantation. /. white hos
~ TIER. to take charge of the mules anc
stables of the plantation.
None but those thoroughly competent and
we'll recommended need apply.
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Notice..

To the Members of the Police jury of tie
Parish Of ascension.
DLEASE take notice that the Police Jury
L will meet in regular session on Tuesday,
the 10th inst at 10 o'clock A. NJ.
Donaldsonville, Jan. 6, 1882.
r. PROSPER LANDRY,
Clerk
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At 5 O'Clock yesterday afternoon dis.
patch was received at the Sheriff,s office
in this town from Mr.. T. B. Hillen, Ad-
ministrator of Police at Baton Rouge.
reading as follows:
Lookout for stolen property-large dia
| attachments, one largo diamond breastpin,
two earrings, clusters, one gents diamond
brcastpin, solitaire, with other iewelry.
Watch Morris johnson in Donaldsonyilie
and Tony Stephens and Willis Wright, resi-.
dents Of Port Barrow. Particulars by mail
By 10 o'clock last night all three Of
the suspected parties were under arrest
aud confined in the parish Jail. Some
OF the stolen property was discovered on
their persons, but we are compelled to
defer description of the articles and
further particulars Of the robbery until
next issue of our paper. Sheriff Jones
and his deputies deserve praise for their
prompt action III this case.
Mr.. Berger, representing the King Iron
Bridge Company Of Cleveland, returned
to Donaldsonville few days ago with
the intention of completing the Bayou
Lafourche bridge at this place. Finding
the water too high to proceed with the
work of finishing the pier, Mr.. Berger
contemplated leaving again, but he re-
ceived instructions from the Cleveland
company TO go ahead with the woodwork
OF tho bridge and complete it. When
this is done the bridge will be turned as
a test to ascertain if it is correctly con-
structod, and an arrangement may be
effected by which the structure will be
operated by the local Bridge Company
at the risk of the construction company
until such time as the water recedes
to allow Of the completion of
the pier. II :: contract to this effect is
entered into, we may look for tho bridge
to be thrown open to public use at
very early day.
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A coat containing some pa pers has
been found in the third ward and the
owner is informed by an advertisement
in another column where and how he
can recover his property.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-01-07

A small bay horse strayed or was stolen
last Tuesday night from the enclosure of
Mme. Paul Vega, adjoining the Bello
Alliance plantation i'll the adjacent parish
Of Assumption, five miles below Donald
son,ille, and suitable reward for tho
recovery of the animal is advertised.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-01-07

Mr.. Buisson, of the New Orleans law
firm Of Buisson & Ker, has visited Don
aldsonville twice this week, on business
connected with tho succession of the late
Mrs. NJ. c. Icgar6. Mr.. Buisson is pleas
ant and courteous gentleman aud it gave
us pleasure to make his acquaintance.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-01-07

Fer rates and information, address,
NJ Il. SPELMAN,
General Freight and Ticket Agent.
II. s. MORSE, Supt.
OFFICE: No. 20 Camp street, New Orleans
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Wallted.

A SITUATION by an OVERsEER of ex-
"A s'erienee, on IA Sugar Plantation for
1882. Can give first-class references. AID.
dress, Applicant" care of CHIEF office.
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DONALDsONVILLE, La,
Saturday, January 2. 1852
LOCAL JOINlMGS.

New Years day was bright and beau
tiful-a decided contrast to tho damp
ana gloomy weather Of Christmas.
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For SALE.
4 Good Cotton CT Sugar Planta-
tiGn On Bayou Beuf.

A DESIRABLE plantation, suitable for
a uulsi.at;ng either cane or cotton. lying
on left bank Of Bayou, Beat, six miles be
lo. Holnesyiile, partly i'll st. Landry par
ISL and partly i'll Avos Giles. viii be sold
upon favorable terms.
Place contains about 5000 arperta. be-
tween 200 and S0o'cleared; dwelling house,
Negro cabins, courthouse. stable, etc, ctc
For further particulars apply to Or add
dress, E. GAUDIN.
Donaldsouyi,le, La
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An official advertisement Of sale Of
property to be made by the Sheriff i'll the
matter of tie succession Of the late j.
N. Rousseau and wife appears in another
part Of our paper.
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On Dit

| That DR.. VIM. H. Hunt, The talented
leader of the Wizard Oil combination, i.
positively not the Secretary Of the Navy
i'll disguise.
That those steamboatmen went into
the New Orleans dock for repairs, and
That they doubtless found it dry
dock.
That the young ladies who went to the
circus without an escort enveloped them
selves in old shawls to conceal their
identity, but
That On Dit caught on the russo.
That Kang keeps braccd up like little
| man.
That Tom ought to follow suit.
That the warbler who received the
big bouquet is delighted with the mash
he has made, but
That he's afeard to get himself disliked
by tho old man if lie calls on the fair
mashee.
That he sadly chants, "Ida song that
| used to sing" and "Thou art SO near
and yet so far"
That according to tho rules of Arkan-
saw etiquette, when gentleman is walk
ing with ladies and arrives at his own
domicile, he raises his hat, bids his CON-
panioEs an a'crois and leaves them to 90
home by themselves.
That one Of our young men has intro
duced this fashion hero.
That Israel s. Co.'s show window pre-
sentod very attractive appearance dur
ing the holidays, and
That Master Emile Levy received many
compliments for his tasty work.
That Il Mr. Seymour would adopt tho
popular prices" of admission charged
by the Wizard Oil troupe, Phoenix Hall
wouldn't begin to hold his audiences.
ThatJohn's request to leave that funny
episode out has been taken under advise.
ment.
80" ~ sIS HSt1 A!iOA IL
sewing machine agent, recently residing
in Donaldsonville but now located in
New Orleans, paid us q visit Wednesday.
He is doing fourishing business and in
next issuaof the CHIEF will invite the
attention Of our readers to a new adycr-
tisement. His address is 40 Canal street, |
and all orders from his old friends ana |
customers vii! meet with prompt atten-
tion if directed there.
VIM. Howell, or Howard, colorcd
aan, was arrested at Martins saloon the
light Of December q, by Town Consta-
'le Duffcl, upon suspicion Of having
broken open showcase at Mr.. r. Land
nan's store and stolen the following ar
icles of jewelry: 50 pairs gold earrings,
8 gold fingcr-rings, 6s silver finger rings,
2 plated inger-rings and Is cakes Of
Dap, all valued at sl73 IS. When How
Il was arrested he was trying to dispose
{ some Of the stolen property, and all or
early all Of it was found in his prsscs-
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Planters, Take Notice!
Ear Corn and Oats

Ear Corn and Oats
In lots to suit, delivered at plantation
from my hatboats. Delivery made in Feb
ruary, March and April. All orders left
with n. ISRAEL & CO., Donaldsonville,
will be attended to. Yours truly.
w. II. BALSBY.
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Mr. David n. Barrow, IL prominent
member of the bar of Iberville parish
visited our town Thursday evening on
professional business and we had the
pleasure of meeting him.
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Mr.. II. L. Seymour, leader of the we'll
known and highly popular dramatic COM
pany which bears his name, popped in
upon us very unexpectedly Wednesday
evening and proved himself as agreeable
and pleasant a gentleman as VIC always
found him upon the occasion of his
sojourn i'll our town last April. Mr..
Seymour has been quite i'll since then,
but i'll spite of the very apparent loss of
avoirdupois, he is INST as lively and as
full Of fun as before. He says he has q
much better company than his old one,
and invites his Donaldsonvillc friends to
verify the fact by witnessing the per-
formances to be given here each evening
next week.