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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-09-16

LOCAL PoL1TIcs.-The Republicans of
Ascension have opened the campaign i'll
earnest and from now until the day of
election there will be lively times among
them. The supporters of Judge Beattie,
the boiling candidate for Congress, start
ed out on their canvass first, and by the
expenditure of a great deal of wind ere
ated the impression in some quarters
that they had a considerable following
among the people, but although the snp-
porters of the regular candidate, Senator
Kellogg, have barely begun their opera
lions, already it is apparent that they
have the great mass Of Republican
voters at their backs and that the bulters
will scarcely have a corporal's guard
with them when election day comes
around. The Republicans who have been
deceived with the idea that the control
of the parochial party organization was
the paramount issue i'll the contest, are
learning better now, and as fast as they
find that this is only a subterfuge and
that the real question is whether the
Democrats or the Republicans shall carry
the Observation-Disclosures Mr.. Acklen or Sen
ator Kellogg shall be sent to Congress
they are falling in line with their party
and giving a hearty support to its nomi-
nee
Kellogg and Arthur campaign clubs
are being organized in every ward.
Twelve or fifteen are already under way,
and others are being started daily.
Every plantation and neighhorhood will
have its club, and i'll the course Of fort
night there will be forty or fifty in the
parish. We had intended to publish in
this number Of the CHIEF list of the
clubs organized TO date, but lack of time
and space compels us to defer it until
next week. A partial list will appear in
to-day's New Orleans Protectionist, and it
will he considerably heightened by Satur-
day next.
A Republican Hlass-meeting will be
held at Orange Grove place, fifth ward,
| tomorrow afternoon another at Oar
rowvilie on Sunday, September "a, and
| rousing one at Donaldsonvilie on Sum
| day, October l. hominent speakers will
| I've present at all these meetings, and at
| the Darrowville and DonaldsOnville raj
| lies there will be orators from abroad.
! Senator Kellogg will speak at the meet
ing of October l, and that be will have
| grand reception is beyond doubt. An
effort will be made to secure the attend
ance of GOV. 3Vafmoth AZ we'll, but ii he
does not come on that day, he undombt-
e,lly will to SO later i'll the campaign, as
| he has promised = make several speeches
in the district i support of Senator
kellogs's election, and the Republicans
Of Ascension are very anxious to hear
him. Warmoth'ss name is Il tower of
strength among item and they will t!nck
from every nook and corner of the paris!:
to see him aud lisien tn his voice.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-09-16
AGR0ITHDLEss COMPLAINT.

Apropos &C the mooted movemeDt for
the establishment of Democratic paper
in Donaldsenyille, we note the complaint
on the part Of At least one Of onr readers
and perhaps he has expressed the senti-
ment of . number of others who do not
sympathize with the political tendencies
Of the CHIEF-that the paper is devoting
its space to politics to the exclusion OF
matters of local interest. We are not
disposed to admit that this. charge is vel!
founded. In the heat of q campaign it
is to be expected that more will be said
about political affairs than at other
times, but We claim that the CHIEF has
always kept we'll abreast Of local hap
penings, topics and interests and accoras
them more space and prominence than
do nine-tentls of the newspapers Of the
State; and while in this campaign We
advocate the principles and support the
candidate Of the Republican party, as we
have done heretofore, we have cheerfully
accorded to our Democratic friends all
thespace they have desired to promnlgate
political notices, addresses, ETC., and have
never yet refused to insert any document
or article rendered for publication be-
cause its political sentiments conficted
with our own. We have endeavored to
practice fairness and liberality in this
regard, and to so regulate the political
tone of the paper as to secure the respect
of our readers even if we failed to obtain
their concurrence il the views expressed.
If the Democratic leaders and citizens of
this parish want newspaper organ of
their own, We have no right to urge any
objection and are not disposed to do SO,
but we claim that the necessity for its
establishment can not be justified on the
ground that the CHIEF has denied them
space or fair play in its
columns.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-09-16
4 MISTRIAI..

The star route trial has ended, as was
generally anticipated, in a disagreement
Of the jury. The votes of the jurors on
the cases Of the several defeDdantsshowed
a decided majority in favor Of conviction,
and the charge of Judge Wylie indicated
quite plainly that he believed the ac-
cused parties guilty. Amistrial has been
entered aud the defendants released on
bail,
A sensation was caused during the
closing hours of the trial by an announce
ment from Judge Wylie that jurors had
complained to him of being approached
with offers of brides, and the Judge took
occasion to denounce the infamy of snch
proceedings in the severest terms. It
was naturally supposed that these APP
proaches had been made in the interest
of the defendants, but the foreman Of the
Jury, who was one of the members sought
to be bribed, has averred that snch was
not the case, and that Inducements were
offered him to favor conviction of the
accused parties. The man named as the
villain who rendered these brides has left
Washington. A searching investigation
of the dirty business is promised.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-09-16
RECENT ELECTIONS.

The elections held this month in the
States of Arkansas, Vermont and Maine
resulted in material Republican gains.
Arkansas, of course, was carried by the
Democrats by a heavy majority, but the
combined Republicans and Independents
cast larger vote than for years before
and increased their representation in the
Legislature. Outrageous bulldozing and
frauds were perpetrated in some Of the
counties where Republican majorities
would have been polled. So much for
the pledge of Gov. Churchill that there
should be free election aud a fair
coant.
Vermont gave her customary Republi-
can majority and allowed no Democrat
to slip into Congress. The Republicans
have a preponderance in the Legislature
so great that it almost amounts to a
clean sweep.
Maine, however, yielded the Repnbli-
cans their most substantial victory.
They carried the State by majorities
ranging from 5000 to 5000 on State
candidates and elected full Congress
sional delegation for the first time in a
number Of years.
If the Republicans Of the South do not
throw away their chances by divisions
and discussions, the Democratic expecta-
ton Of controlling the next Congress
will doubtless be blasted.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-09-16
THEOPHILET. ALLAN,

The NEW BHIDGE.-Mr. L. Berger, the
gentlemanly employee of the King Iron
Bridge Company of Cleveland under
whose direction the new bridge over
Bayou Lafourche at Donaldsonvills was
erected, arrived here Sunday before last,
accompanied by a fellow workman, and
next day commenced the job of COM
pleting the bridge. The upper circle of
iron plating forming the outside of the
pier was soon in place and is being filled
in with briclbats and cement. The
finishing touches are being placed Oh the
structure, and the maiu thing yet to be
done is to repair tho wooden approach
on the Donaldsonville bank of the bayou
which has been broken and damaged by
passing steamboats,. 1t will be neces-
sary to employ pile-driver for this
work, and there may be some difference
of opinion as to which one Of the bridge
companies shonld undertake the job. We
understand that Mfr. Berger thinks it
falls upon the DonallsonvilIe company,
but we opine that the members of that
corporation will take different view of
the matter. They contracted for COM
pleted bridge, including the approaches
from either bank Of the stream, and it is
hot likely they will accept any thing
less. Having already waited year
beyond the time at which the bridge was
to be turned over to them in working
order, they would be easy-gning people
indeed if they also consented to accept
part of bridge instead of i. whole one.
The board Of directors will hold u meet
ing at the office of Paul Leche, Esq, at
noon to-day, aud the question of this
approach will be brought up for cou-
s;aeration.
Mr.. Berger has had the bridge turned
across the bayou several times and so far
as we are informed the trials have been
entirely satisfactory. From present APP
i,earances it is probable the bridge will
lie ready for use iii three or fuu. weeks
at farthest.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-09-16
THE CANVASS.

The Congressional canvass is being
conducted with great spirit and success
by the supporters of Senator Kellogg
throughout the Third District, and from
every quarter we hear favorable reports
Of the progress being made.
The detection Of Stewart and Lewis Of
Terrebonne, aud Jackson and Murphy Of
st. Mary, prominent members of the
Beattie convention, was only the signal
for a general falling away Of the Repnb-
lican partisans and adv COATES of the bolt
ing candidate. Republicans who really
desire the success of their party in the
pending contest know that the only way
to achieve it is to have one recognized
candidate and to give him the united
party vote; and Senator Kellogg having
received the Endorsement Of the paro-
chial, district, State and National execu-
tive committees, the question Of the reg
ularity Of his nomination is no longer an
open one and the only course for Repub-
licans to take is to exert themselves to
secure his election. Those who do other
wise are lending aid and comfort to the
Democracy and might almost as we'll go
clear over to Mr.. Acklen as to go half
way by supporting Judge Beattie..
There can be- no doubt that large
majority of the Republican strength Of
the district is committed to the cause
Of the regular nominee. This being the
case the minority ought to submit grace
fully and fall into line. 1t will be a
heavy responsibility for Third District
Republicans to bear if their family quar-
rel loses them the district and throws the
control of the next House of Representa-
tives into the hands of the Democratic
party.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-09-16

1t is a remarkable fact that the Patent
Office is the only department Of the govern
mcnt that is selfsupporting. Inventors and
patentees throughout the country will find
their interests promoted by placing their
business in the hands of Pfesbrcy & Green,
who have had years of experience as solicit
tors in the various departments at Wash
ington, D. C.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-09-16
Democratic Parish Committee.

The Record Upon Which the Old Commit
tee Bases Its Claim to Legality.
As matter Of courtesy and fair play,
we cheerfnlly accede to the request OF
the old Democratic executive committee
to publish the following extracts show
ing the basis of the committees claim to
direct the affairs of the Democratic party
in this parish:
Call for Parish Convention Of 1879.
Rooms CENTRAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE,
Democratic Conservative Party.o
Parish OF Ascension, September IL 1879.
At a meeting of the above named committee
held this day, the following resolutions were
adopted unanimously:
Resolved, That primary elections of the Dem
ocratic-C Conservative party of this parish De
held on Wednesday, the oath of September, 1873,
at the places hereinafter designated, to elect
delegates to Parish Convention to be convened
and held at the Courthouse in DonaldsOnv1lle,
on Wednesday, the list day of October, 1877, at
IL o'clock M. for the purpose OF electlng dele
gates to the Democratic and Conservative con.
vention to be held at Baton Rouge on the 9th OF
October, 1879, of electing Parish Central Exec
utive Committee, and transacting any other
business necessary for the good Of the party.
ALLEN THOMAS Chairman.
r. PROSPER LANDRY, Secretary.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-09-16

Mr.. J. N. Trynahan, lawyer doing
business at Washington, La, went off on
a business trip to point on the Atchafa-
laya river, July Is, intending to be
absent four or five days. He has not
since been heard of and bis friends fear
he has been foully dealt with.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-09-16
Sanitary Inspectors Report.
DoNALDsosvILLE, Sept. u, 1852

DoNALDsoNvILLE, Sept. II, 1852.
To the Donalds onville CHEF. official journal of
the town of DonaldDnviIle:
Sir have carefully examined the out-houses
and bitches in the town and found all clean,
with the exception of q few and gave orders
that the same be cleaned. I would also recon-
mend that the water be let out of the ditch on
st. Patrick street, az the water is stagnatine
and getting very offensive and if allowed to re-
main there much longer will prove very injuri-
Gus to good health.
Very respectfully.
JAMES J. SULLIVAN.
Town Secretary and ex-effi SANITARY inspector,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-09-16

We assert without fear of contradiction that
Bailey's Saline Aperient Is cheaper and more
pleasant than any pills ever made for constipa-
ton, torpid liver or sick headache. that it never
produces the least unpleasant feeling, and that
It :. terrible Il enemy to ali THE the p family and
is driving them from every Preside. It is so
nice, SO pleasant, SO Clearly, and SO prompt in
action. whether on steamboats,. railroads, hotels
or at home, that all ladies are delighted.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-09-16

Gen. w. l.. McMillen was nominated
for Congress from the Fifth District by
the Republican convention that met at
Delta OH Tuesday. This was al admira-
Bile selection and the Republicans of the
Fifth District have shown themselves
deserving Of success by the character Of
their nomination. Gen. McMi,len has
expressed a determination to prosecute a
vigorous canvass and to speak in every
parish of the district. If lie does this
and u full, fair vote is had, lie will be
elected. So mote it he.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-09-16

Gen. A. s. Badger, the handsome and
popula: Collector of Customs at New
Orleans, was married there last Saturday
to Miss Blanche Blivean Of that city. We
extend Our hearty congratulations and
wish the couple a long life of welded
prosperity and happiness.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-09-16

The Colfax Chronicle will please OBJ
serve that the CHIEF has taken DR.. Satch-
er, the'alleged Grant parish rapist, out of
the DeSoto Jail where it had enormously
placed him, and removed him to Alexan-
dria in accordance with the decree Of
Judge Barbin. We apologize to his honor
and assure him that no contempt of the
authority of his court was intended.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-09-16

A colored woman, one of the inmates
of the State Insane Asylum at Jackson,
jumped into an old well and was
drowned. The Baton Rouge Capitolian-
Adrocate says that this is the first case of
suicide that has occurred at the asylum
in thirty-five years.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-09-16
Hanpv Mothe,s H,ppy Chi,1ren

Nursing mothers hould keep their infants
quiet while teethine. Both mother and child
assist nature in bringing about this happy state
of good health, is Brswn's Iron Bitters. 1t is
very soothing and refreshing in its effect. A
trial proves this to b. true. Mother and child
to be healthy and ss,ong, give them Browns,
Iron P,fssrS
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-09-16

At recent Paris performance for the
benefit of Cberet's widow, in which all
artists, including Bernhardt, gave their
services free, Dumas charged 81 400 pay
ment of his authors rights for the privi-
lege of performing the play.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-09-16

At Gum Swamp, Morehouse parish, one
coluren man broke the skull Of another
with sledge hammer. Whiskey caused
the trouble. The man who did tho kill
ing is in Jail.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-09-16

Every person swning even small garden spot
should set out small fruits, and to know ,ehess
Palmyra, n Y, for his catalogue. sent free to
all applicants; or . cents in stamps will get his
a4-paee Snail Fruit Instructor" He also pub
Esne~ 4 N-ims.e monthly paper called the Fra.f
Recorder dad Cottage Gardeher. price 81 per
year or from this time 10 Dec. 1883. only 81.
il. s.-t.,is q .ce'tn.n copy fr.e T. al app.seasf~
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-09-16
A CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors
and intiisctetiuns OF youth, nervous weak
ntss. early decay, loss Of manhood. sc. |
will send a recipe that will cure You. FREE
OF CHARGE. This great remedy wsss dis
covered by a missionary in South America.
Send a scltatltlressed envelope to the REv.
JosErH I. IMAM, Station D. Ner York
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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-09-16

1t is now thought probable that MIR.
Ben Hill, Jr., will he appointed United
States Senator from Georgia to fill his
late fathers s,nezpired term. The young
man is 80 years of age and possesses dis
tinguisled ability. Gov. Colquitt is ex-
pected to he a candidate for successor to
Senator Hill, ahttthe appointment of
Young Hill will probably strengthen the
Governors chances before the Legisla-
tGre.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-09-16

In chronic disorders resulting from fixed bad
habits of mind and body, the removal OF the
evil to be permanent. must necessarily be
Browns Iron Bltters are always sure and never
fail to restore perfect health to the physical
organization. II Is complete strengthened.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-09-16
Saturday, September 16, 80.

Alta second special election held in
Bossier to locate the parish seat, Canes
place opposite Shreveport, received 1892
votes and Benton 1910.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-09-16

Proceedings of Parish Convention Of 1879.
SESSION OF OCTOBER 1.
The committee on resolutions reported the
following, which were unanimously adopted:
8. Resolued, That the chairman Of this con-
vention appoint central parish committee,
consisting Of himself, two members from each
Justice Of the Peace ward and six members at
large and that nine members attending meet
ing duly called shall constitute quorum.
On motion of R. N. Sims, Esq, it was resolved
that the convention adjourn to meet on the first
Wednesday of November, unless the chairman
should think it advisable to convene the body at
an earlier day.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-09-16
NEW ORLEANS, Sept. II, 1882.
EDITOR STATES:

On my return to the city last evening from the
parish Of Terrebonne. where had been adyo-
eating the election OF Senator Kellogg. my at
tentlon was called to an article IN your edition
While am not one of those who court notoriety
through the medium of newspaper, yet can
not refrain from asking for a small space in
your columns to answer the same. Indeed, I
fear that were to permit your article, which
was in very strong terms, to go unanswered it
might lead the people of the country to believe
men employed in the government service in Lou
isiana, at the end of each month.
1t strikes me. Mr.. Editor, that in writing your
article you based it upon hearsay. and in doing
SO you have done me great injustice. You ask:
will Allan deny it?" l do, and challenge in
vestlgatlon from any quarter. believe, too,
that actuated as you must be, to assist as far
possible in the election Of Mr.. Acklen from the
third district, you took advantage of my perso-
nal friendship for Senator Kellogg in attacking
me. believing that it would assist Judge Beattie
publican vote of the district, and thus elect the
Democratic nominee. But, Mr.. Editor, you
reckoned without your host - for there is no.
thing which Beattie or Acklen can do to divert
or prevent the election of MIR. Kellogg in No
vember next.
You say correctly, Allan, who has SO vocif-
elons and peers his dsyo
| whom he was born and raised" and l point
with pride. to the journals Of the House and
Senate SEN and the Constitutional Convention of
1879 which will show that was never recorded
as voting against the material interest of the
| "good people of Louisiana"
Were you s1r. or any Democrat in IberviIle
but to inspect the books of Mr.. Etienne Mary
my merchant there, you will find that since the
LIST Of July have overdrawn my plantation ac-
count every month to the extent of one hundred
and fifty dollars and have spent the same for
| campaign purposes instead of extorting a por-
| ton of the salaries of government employees to
the extent of four cents.
As to my transactions between man and man,
l leave it to the white and colored people of
sweet !" Iberville. where live, ard the bust
ness community of New Orleans, whether / am
| entitled to the respect and confidence of honor
able men. Very respectfully,
THEOPHILET ALLAN.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-09-16

Call for Parish Convention Of 1880.
At a meeting of the Democratic Central Com
mittee of this parish on Saturday, August q.
1880, the following resolutions were adopted:
Resolved. That convention of the Demo-
cratic-C Conservative party of the parish of As
cension for the purpose of electing delegates to
the Congressional convention which will be held
at Morgan City, September II, 1880. be called to
meet at the Courthouse in Donaldsonville, at
II o'clock Saturday. the 4th of September next.
Attest: e. N. PUGH, Secretary.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-09-16
Notice

N0Jlct
rs hereby given that application will be
Il made to the General Land Office under
act Of Congress Of June is, A. d. 1880, for the
repayment of the purchase money on the
following New Orleans cash entries, viz:
l. Certificate No. rs, for Sec. No. 10. I. s.
5. r. j. E., entered by N. and j. Leblanc,
July II, A. d. 1885.
g. Certificate No 30, for lot No. Q, in T. 8,
s. K. /. f., entered by Widow Ludivene
Landry and Homer Hebert, Sept. la. d.
1895.
3. Certificate No. Iii, for lot No. /. in See.
No. q, T. 8, S. Il. |, E.. entered by Torrance
PongaI and Azanaris Pougal ---, A. b.
1885
4. Certificate, No. a44, for N. w. of Sec.
81, T. 8, s. K. 1. E., entered by F. D. Miller
and John Guidry, -, A. D. 1885.
5. Certificate No 24I, for S. E. ! of Sec.
"a, I. 8, S. X. ]. E., entered by Zeperine Lee
Blame and Hermogene Leblanc, Sept. 2, A.
d. 1885.
Donaldsonyille, August 10. 1882.
E. Il. MASON,
Attorney for applicants.
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SESSION OF NOVEMBER 5

SESSION OF NOVEMBER 5.
!. Pursuant to adjournment the Democratic
Conservative convention met in the Court
House at IL M, on the 5th inst, and was called
to order by the president, Gen. Allen Thomas.
-
As members Of the Parish Central Committee
the president announced the following named
gentlemen:
Parish at large-J. L. Brent, R. n Sims, Jas.
Teller, E. n. Pugh, Pierre Klopman, Fred. Daft
fel, Allen Thomas, er o6icio chairman conyen-
ton.
First ward-Dr Edward Duffel, K. 0. Landry.
Second ward-Richard Mccall. j. C. Legars.
Third ward-Dodd. Smith, Matthias Rodrigue.
Fourth ward-R. P. Landry. Dr.W. NJ. Mccall
lard.
Fifth ward-R. T. Hanson, J. C. Cofeld.
Sixth ward-J. A. Braud, IT,, l.. A. Bringier,
Jr.
Seventh ward-Ben. Gibson, Thos. Miller.
Eighth ward-R. A. Irwin, Luke w. Conerly.
Ninth ward-Jos. Gonzales, Henry r. Doyal.
Tenth ward-Henry D. Minor, William King.