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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-06-10
SUMMARY OF STATE NEWS.

Gleanings from the Louisiana Press.
New Iberia has a steam single factory.
The Opelousas fire companies had a
grand parade and picnic on the 2Sth ult.
A colored laborer on Messrs. Bourgeois
& Duhen's plantation, St. James parish,
has been attacked by smallpox.
A luggerman bathing his feet in Ber-
wick's bay at Morgan City was bitten on
one foot by all alligator.
A colored man named Perry was found
dead in a flat boat at Plaquemine. The
body was'in decomposed state.
Mike Garvin, young man who volun-
teered to make /. balloon ascension at
Rayne Station, Calcasieu parish, fell and
broke both his legs.
A young man named G.. Hebert, from
Jeanerette, Iberia parish, was drowned
last week while floating logs from the
swamp near Clarendon.
Mrs. Gardiner of St. Landry parish has
obtained a judgment Of $500 against the
Morgan Railroad Company for the killing
Of two mules by locomotive.
John Winfred, a colored man living on
the Anderson place in st. Landry, drank
half a gallon of whiskey on wager and
danced a round dance Immediately after
wards.
Work ON the western division of the
Vicksburg, Shreveport and Pacific rail-
road-from Shreveport to Arcadia-is
progressing satisfactorily. There are
1900 laborers employed.
julius Meyer, while lying on the rail-
road track near Edgerly station, Calca-
sieu parish, in a state of intoxication,
was struck by the locomotive of an APP
preaching train and instantly killed.
Bells store at Midway Station on the
Clinton and Port Hudson railroad was
destroyed by a cyclone. Two men had a
narrow escape from injury or death.
Several cabins in the Kilbourne and
Rhea places were demolished.
At a meeting of the citizens of the
fourth ward of Pointe Conpee parish; 4,
vote of grateful thanks was rendered
Messrs. P. F. Bourgeois, Eugene Oubre
and the business men of New Orleans
and elsewhere who contributed towards
the maintenance Of levees in that ward
during the recent high water.
Lewis Russell, a colored man, was
shot and fatally wounded by Manned
Robertson, q colored boy Of II, while
trying to enter the house of Manuel's
mother at night, in the parish of St.
John the Baptist. The Meschacebe says
" the murderer is in jail" How can a
homicide under such circumstances be
called murder? ".-
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-06-10

The main ground of Postmaster General
Howe's recommendation to Congress to
abolish the postal charge for transmission
of newspapers and magazines through
the mails is, that the people doubtless
obtain more information concerning
public affairs from these publications
than from the volumes gratnitonsly
thrown at them by the government"
This presumption may be safely stated
as fact, and it affords an excellent
argument i'll behalf of the Postmaster
Generals liberal and sensible suggestion.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-06-10
NATIONS ON-NEW RIVER,

A reader of the CHIEF and prominent
citizen of the seventh ward has COM
| planned to us that the statement Of our
correspondent Nous Verrons," published
in our issue of May Is, to the effect that
half or two thirds Of the rations re-
ceived at Hope Villa from the New Or
leans relief committee were distributed
among persons residing on New River or
in its vicinity, is wholly incorrect. The
gentleman in question is probably as
well acquainted with the New River sec
ton and it's people as any other man in
the parish, and he knows Of only one
colored and not more than half dozen
white residents Of that vicinity who
obtained any Of the rations distributed
at Hope Villa. This statement is en-
dorsed by resident of the Dutch Stores
neighborhood who is also well informed
relative to the affairs Of the region
referred to.
Upper New River, which is meant to
lHGiuuo I'LL tHtt poItlVH VI tHe clSHtL
ward under water and that part of the
seventh and above the Paul Landry
place, has had only $50 rations altogether
besides the few received from Hope Villa,
and these were distributed after the
letter Of Nous Verrons was published
Lower New River Jared somewhat better,
receiving altogether $500 rations, which
were distributed about the same time
those for the upper section were given
out-that is, when the country had been
inundated by the waters of the Landry
and Arizona crevasses for six weeks or
more. Neither of these localities were
adequately supplied and it was only
through the charity and kindness of their
more fortunate neighbors that many
destitute families were saved from severe
suffering.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-06-10
Various explanations of the Saturday

Various explanations of the Saturday
evening exodus of Legislators from Baton
Rouge and their influx at New Orleans
are given. The Erening States regards
the movement as a refutation of the old
charge that New Orleans is not u strict
observer of the Sabbath, assuming that
!" after a week of Baton Rouge excite
ment,' the average lawmaker feels an
irresistible impulse to get into some real
good place for a rest."s On the other
hand, the City Item ascribes the weekly
stampede to longing on the part of the
Legislators "for bath and decent
drink" eof@
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-06-10


To Gov. Grisamorc, Of the Tlibolaux
Sentinel made a profound discovery re.
Gently in the office Of the Donaldson vile
CHIEF: While exploring the rooms Of that
tine office, .lle came upon the long-hidden
Harry Gonla, as busy as a bee in !. tar bar
ing to the. law Of nature, Grissy is entitled
to all the benefits of his discovery, but what
Harry Gould will do about it deponent
knoweth not nor Linden either!-W. Baton
Rouge Sugar Planter
"What Harry Gould will do about it y
will be announced when that youthful
typo is gratified by the view of ga bee
IN tar barrel sticking type."; We've
seen snakes in our boots, old man, but
that bee story is q new wrinkle. Sober
TIP. Harry Hyams.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-06-10
For SALE.
Desirable Property in the Town
of DOnaldSOnyille.

II OF No. 81. together with all the build
ated on Chetimaches between Mississippi
and Iberville Streets, being the property
now rented by F. B. Earhart, Esq. Lots
Nos. II, Is, Is and 20, on Lafourche, between
Mississippi and Iberville Streets, together
with all the buildings and improvements
thereon, Known as tho Brand property.
For terms and conditions apply to ROD.
sonville, or to FREDERICK DUFFEI,.
Attorney at Law, at his office opposite
Courthouse. my7-u
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-06-10

Only nine miles of the New Orleans
Pacific railway remains to be constructed
and it is expected this gap will be closed
by the LIST of July. Through rail con-
liection will TINS be established between
New Orleans and San Francisco, and by
the LIST of August, unless some unforeseen
obstacle is encountered, trains will be
traversing the entire line Oh a regular
Schelule
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-06-10

Officers of the Baton Rouge Confeder-
ate Memorial Association inilipnaut|v
deny the report mentioned by a. cores
pondent Of tile New Orleans City Item
that the Association took $500 from it's
treasury in 1873 to assist the election of
the Democratic ticket in East Baton
Rouge parish.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-06-10
What Everybody Wants

Is reliable medicine that never does any
harm and that prevents and cures disease
by keeping the stomach in order, the bowels
regular, and the kidneys and liver active.
Such u medicine is Parker's Ginger Tonic.
1t relieves every case, and has cured
thousands. SEQ other column.-Iribune.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-06-10

A rousing victory was scored by the
Readjnsters in the municipal election
held at Petersburg, Va, on the Goth nit.
The imminent dissolution of the Malone
party in Virginia, so confidently pre-
tlicted by the Democratic press, seems
Just shade less imminent, as it were.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-06-10

In the june number of the Louisiana
journal Of Education we find tie follow
ing highly complimentary mention ofthe
CHIEF, which is doubly appreciated
because Of its source:
The Donaldsonyille CHIEF is ALWAYS vel
come. lts columns are filed with valuable
items Of news and scientific miscellanies,
and its general appearance is highly credi-
fable to its enterprising editor
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-06-10

State Treasurer Burke adyertises that
all constitutional warrants issued against
the general fund of 1881 and against the
general fund of the first five months of
1852 will be paid upon presentation at
his office.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-06-10
Notice.

: .
rs hereby given fhat application win BE
Il made to the Hon. commissioner of the
General Land Office under act of Congress
of juno Is, 1880, for tile repayment Of the
purchase money on tho following New.
Orleans cash entries, viz:
l. Certificate No. 3n, for the N. E. Of
Sec. No 80, T. No. 8, SIR. 2: F., $40 acres,
and entered by Marie md Victorine Allan,
Dec. 10, A. D., 1885.
2. Certificate No. 1892 for lots Nos. |, 3 and
g. Sec. No. 20, T. 8, Il. z. E., 97-6S acres, and
entered by B. Allan, ST., and B. Allan, Jr.,
Dec 10, A. D., 1888.
3. Certificate No. $50. for lots Nos. 9, TO-,
Is and l6, in Sec. No. 25, T. No. 8, S. r. 2.
e., l6o-40 acres, entered by JOSEPH and
Matthew Rodriguez, Sept. II, A. D., 1885.
4. Certificate No. 1898, for the S. E. ! of
Sec. No. Z, T. N. 9, s. R. 3. E., 1850 acres,
entered by Adrien and Joachim Blanchard,
January %, A. D.. 1889.
5. Certificate No. 562. for s. E. of Sec.
No. q, L. No. 8, s. r. 3. E., 5000 acres,
entered by Martin Dixon and Elizabeth
Hudson, April II, A. D., 1882
Donaldsonyille, La, May 81, 1882.
e. R. MASON,
Attorney for applicants.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-06-10

We congratulate the Baton Rouge
Weehay Press upon the completion of its
first volume. Marked improvement in
the typographical appearance and edito-
rial conduct Of the Press has been evident
of late, and We have observed it with
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-06-10

julius Chambers, a reporter for the
New York Herald, was convicted of libel
and fined $1,000 for causing to he pub
lisl,ed the statement that Senator Nc
Pherson of New Jersey was stakeholder
III Shepherds Peruvian Company. The
fine was Immediately paid.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-06-10

Mrs. Melville, widow of the intrepid
engineer of the Inflated Attic exploring
steamer Jeanette, claims to have had a
vision of her husbands sad fate ON the
10th Of last June, the very day the vessel
sank. It is said Mrs. Melville commune
Gated the circumstance to her friends at
the time of its occurrence and months
before news of the Jeannette's loss was
received.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-06-10

The Republicans in Congress will en-
deavor to pass bill admitting Dakota
to the Union as a State, but the Demo
Gratis threaten to filibuster all summer to
prevent its passage.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-06-10

Mr.. VIM. H. Vanderbilt, the New York
millionaire, has paid off the debt of$10OO
owed by Grace church, Lexington, Va,
AN edifice erected in memory of Con.
.Robt. E. Lee.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-06-10
A Valuable Addition.

Because it is beneficial to tho scalp and
adds to personal beauty by restoring color
and lnstre to gray or faded hair, is why
Parker's Hair Balsam is such a popular
dressing.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-06-10
A spacious Mule Pen
nONALDsONyILLE ICE-HOUSE.
NATURAL ICE
Wholesale and Retail,
NEW ORLEANS PRICES

H. NEW ORLEANS PRICES.
Twill keep throughout the-sea a large
supply of ice from the Northern Lakes. for
sale at lowest city prices by single pound,
sack or hogshead. Shipments made to ali
points on the Mississippi river, Bayou La
fourche and N. y. Pacific railroad The pa
tronage of consumers and dealers is respe Ct
fully solicited HENRY COOK.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-06-10

Advices from the State Capital repre-
sent that a reorganization of the Senate
has been determined upon and will
undoubtedly be effected in short time.
The arbitrary and unfair manner in
which Senator Robertson of ST. Landry
was ousted as President of this body at
the extra session of last year has neither
been forgiven or forgotten by that
gentleman and his friends, and finding
themselves in a majority they propose to
repair the injustice and administer to
President Walton a dose of the same
disagreeable medicine he and his sup
porters forced down the throat of the
st. Landry Senator. As it isn't our fight,
we can wait the result with entire
equanimity. is.s
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-06-10
For Sale.

OK CENTRIFUGALs, German pattern,
- guaranteed in perfect order, with shaft
ing, pullies, etc., all complete. To be sold
with or without Mixer, and in pairs or alto
gether. Apply to Leeds & Co., New Orleans,
or at Donaldsonville to MCCALL BROS.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-06-10

Oregon has been carried by the Repub-
licans BY q rousing majority. The
promised revolution Of political sentiment
on the Pacific slope does not pan out
very well. 4 ~
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-06-10

Democratic paper expresses the ap-
prehension that the Independents Of
Georgia may effect coalition with the
Majors III that State and carry the next
election.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-06-10
Wanted.

THE UNDERSIGNED, native of this
Il State, speaking the English, French and
Spanish languages, desires to obtain in some
plantation store situation as Manager,
Salesman, or Accountant, understanding
country-town store Undoubted references
given. Please address SITUATION" at
this office.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-06-10

The International News Company of
90 and 81 Beekman street, New York,
send US a copy of the Family Library, a
weekly publication containing complete
novel in each number written expressly
for the Library and the London Family
Herald Supplement- The Subscription
price is 50 per annum; single copies, five
cents.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-06-10

The condition of Senator Hill of Geor-
gia has somewhat improved. He has not
yet rendered his resignation and it is said
Gov Colquit has advised him not to do it.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-06-10

Last Saturday Sergeant-at-Arm Nc
Intyre paid off the members of the House
of Representatives in crisp bills of the
new First National Bank of Baton Rouge.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-06-10

The officers of the Golden City, charged
with criminal responsibility for the
destruction of that steamer by fire, have
been tried and acquitted at Memphis.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-06-10

The Welland canal, connecting Lake
Erie and Ontario, has just been CON-
plcted. Ten years have been occupied
in its construction.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-06-10
VALUABLE
Town Lots for Sale
DARR0WVITLE Ia
in the growing village Of

DARRoWV1LLE, La,
Opposite Donaldsonville, left bank Missis-
sippi river, the River Ferry Landing being
located near the centre of the town front
and the proposed New River Road formin 2
the Western OF upper boundary line.
A plan of the Town can be seen at the
Recorders office
For further particulars, apply to DIR. A.
G. LOVE, nj Gibson's Hotel, Darrowville,
or to the undersigned, at Gem Plantation.
BEN GIBSON.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-06-10
H. w. Pennywitt. Maste

H. w. Pennywitt, Master.
Leaves Bayou Sara daily, Except Sun
West Baton Rouge with the Express Train
on the New Orleans Pacific Railway, for
New Orleans.
Returning-Leaves Baton Rouge at r.
NJ, for Bayou Sara and all mail landings.
q Through tickets to New Orleans, or
or the round trip, for sale on board.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-06-10
place during our journey.

An outfit of new type has improved
the appearance of the home printed in
side pages of the Concordia Eagle.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-06-10
Saturday, June 10, 1882.
Au RcvOir!


A favorable opportunity having been
afforded the editor of the CHIEF to make a
brief trip to the North and West, he leaves
today for n summer jaunt of three or four
weeks. During our absence our estimable
friend RICHARD McCuLLoH, ESD, viii have
editorial control of the CHIEF, while the
general business management will be in the
hands of our true and tried foreman Mr.. A.
j. REYNOLDS. These gentlemen will have
the assistance of several kind friends and
associates, and we do not doubt that with
their combined efforts the CHEZ will more
than hold it's own" We bid our readers
all an affectionatc au reroir and promise to
write them from every favorable stopping
place during our Journey.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-03-03
GERMANY AHEAD OLE Ia.

Even Germany is beginning to boast oil
the success OF its Eastern carrying trade, yet
Germany has scarcely an outlet upon the
sea. The Germans are busy constructing
four new steamers, rendered necessary BIZ
the active emigration. Sixteen large steam
ers run from Bremen in the German LIoyd's
line alone, FIVE in the Rio Jaueiro line, and
six in the Buenos Ayres line. They pay
well, their stock running sixty to one hun
bred per cent. above par. Why cannot the
United States share the liberal profits of the
vast swarm OF emigration that comes to us?
Because our unfortunate protection system
will not allow it. The German government
does not interfere with its people buying
ships where they can buy them cheapest;
our system forbids doing SO, and thus PRO
tects" our commercial rivals in the trade
they find so remunerative. Is it possible that
our intelligent, keen people can allow this
state of things TO continue in order that few
monopolists may be able TO build up immense
fortuues2 For they, not the country's treas
ury, are the gamers by a system that puts
our country at a disadvantage before the
world, and has almost banished the Ameri-
can flag from the commercial ports of the
ocean. 1t is getting time that our young
men, who are free from the narrow spirit
that isolates their country from the worlds
traffic, should make themselves heard in
protestation against the unreasonable, iniu-
rious system that is unworthy of Guilt
waited and reflective people.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-03-03
CHICAGO TRADE,
Wheat and Corn Active-Oais Nominal
Provisions in Active Demand.

CHICAGO, March Wheat today was
fairly active, but at times trading dragged
very slowly, and the aggregate business was
scarcely up 10 the average of the past few
days; the feeling was weaker. and prices
averaged lower, fiuctuating frequently dur
ing the session. The decline was occasioned
by the quiet tone of foreign advices, and the
spring.hk weather. The market opened a
shade lower, rallied &c. but under free offer
lngs declined l &c f,r April, and % for NAV,
huciuated and closed ;; lower for April and
24c for March than the closing of 'Change
yesterday. Sales ranged at 81 255(aI 26 cash.
81 2649l 275 April, 81 249I 26E Nav. Ga
can prlces were generally lower and sales
moderate.
Speculation in corn was fair, but trade
IN the aggregate was smaller than for several
days. Prices on the whole range were easy,
and dec ined cole, closing comparatively
easy at inside figures, being sole below the
close on Change yesterday. The shipping
demand was moderate; receipts moderate;
shipments fair. Sales were at 401(G4Osc
March, 433G944c May. Call prices were bat
little changed, generally shade lower, and
sales fair for cash.
Oats were nearly nominal; trading was
limited IN consequence OF there being no
offerings. Futures were a shade easier.
trading being moderate; closed weak and
lower. On call the prices were little
changed, with fair sales
Offerings of pork were quite free and the
demand moderate. Prices receded BOA 4Oc.
closed weak; cash quiet, SIC scale 70;
March, SIS 35@lS 40. On call prices were
lower, with small sales.
Lard was in quite active demand and Of
ferings were liberal. Prices were weak and
IO(9l0c lower, closing comparatively steady
at inside figures; cash quiet land steady at
lO33C9 lO.423c; March in good request. 1885
C9lO 4Oe. Call prices still further declined,
with fair saias
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-03-03
NEW PUBLICATIONS.

MUSICAL JOURNAL: Ludden & Bates
| Savannah, Ga. We have received the las
number of this elegant Southern periodical
and find it sparkling and charming as usual
The BIBLIoGRAPHER: Stock, London; J
w. Bouton, New York. For those who love
books as books, for antiquity, Typography
illustrations, binding, etc., this magazine will
prove delightful monthly visitor. 1t is on
thick, pale, yellow paper and elegantly
printed.
BLACKwooD's MAGAZINE, for February
Leonard Scott Publishing Company; New
York. This number well sustains the fame
OF this old Scotch periodical. Among its
contents are Helen Faucitt's delightful
Shakespearean characters; continuation of
=" The Fixed Period; ;" Bishop ThirIwalPs
Letters" "Pentsek," a delicious west OF
Bingham story, begins; " Romance in Bust
ness" Electric Progress" =" Ireland's Fate
Britain's Warning"
MONSIEUR LIE MINIsTRE, from TIE French
OF Jules Ciaratic: Philadelphia; Peterson &
Bros. This is translation of one of those
sprightly etchings from actual life that are
Just now exciting much attention in
France. The characters are real personages.
and the Introduction contains a key that tells
the reader "who is who" That quick move
ment, sharp outlining of personal traits. and
conflict and coincidence of character and sit
uatlon which Is the great charm of French
writers, give animation and interest to this
work.
INTERNATIoSAL REVIEW: New York. In
ternatIonal Review Company. The March
number OF this handsomely printed magazine
has table OF live questions" for contents.
including 'Ingersoll az Reformer." d" e.
thetes or Philistine," visit to Sir VIM.
Herschel," Sociology and the Land Cues
tIon," South American Republics" "River
Thames, ""A Science Based on Assam ptions.v
Embryo States" Recent Poetry" As
specimen of protection" fact and logic, w.
ID. Kelley's article against free trade is both
curious and amusing.