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CAPTURED CATTLE THERON Tues
day Deputy Sheriff w. J. Means visited
the Ben. Tureaud plantation, in the lower
part of this parish Oh the left bank Of
the river, and arrested one Richard Mays,
alias York Daniels, on Il warrant sent
here from Belleville, Austin county,
Texas, charging Mays with cattle steal
ing: The alleged crime was committed
in 1873, and the accused has been a
fugitive from Justice since that time.
For over two years he has been employed
AS a laborer OH the Tureaud place,
passing under the name Of Daniels and
the sobriquet Of Governor" His where
abouts was made known to the authori-
ties of his former Texas home by a letter
which he transmitted IT, his mother and
which was intercepted or otherwise fell
into the hands Of the Sheriff Of Austin
county, who at once forwarded warrant
to our Sheriff. No trouble was ex-
perienced i'll finding or arresting Mays,
who confesses that he is the man wanted
and that he committed the crime with
which he is charged. He says his mother
has good home aud is in comfortable
circumstances in Texas. The Sheriff OF
Austin county has been notified by
telegraph Of the arrest Of his man, and
telegraphs that he will procure requi-
sition from the Governor Of Texas and
como on at once to take charge of the
prisoner.
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If you wish to look lovely at the Hooks

If you wish to look lovely at the Hooks
Ball-go to Gondran and buy your
flowers, trimmings, etc.
BASE BALL.-TLe first appearance of
the members Of the Nolan club in their
handsome uniforms last Sunday attrac-
ted quite large crowd to the ball field,
although the aspect of the clouds por
tended rain all afternoon. Everybody
who expressed an opinion OIL the subject
seemed 10 admire the new uniforms, aud
the wearers are delighted with them.
Eleven players were on hand in the new
toys, and the twelfth suit has been made
this week. A scrub game was played by
nine of the uniformed players against
nine chosen from among the other ball
tossers on the grounds and the bout
resulted in a score of 80 to IL in favor of
the Nolans. A high wind prevailed
which initiated greatly against Il salts
factory display of skill, and under the
circumstances the score was quite creai-
table.
Managers Chiapella of the New Orleans
Rogers aud Lafargue of the Donaldson
vile Nolans will probably arrange a
game between their clubs to be played
here on Sunday after next, the 2lst inst.
A match between the New Hopes and
Nolans is on the tapis for the 2sth inst,
TO lie played at Donaldsonville.
Ladies' white kid gloves with 2, and
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We were visited Wednesday by 4
heavy fall of rain, which was sadly
needed in both town aud country
though planters would have appreciated
it more if the same quantity Of water
had occupied longer time in falling.
The storm was Of brief duration, but it
flooded bitches, streets and sidewalks
about as completely as any rainfall we
have had in Donaldsonville for several
wears.
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Route Of Parade.

Route Of Parade.
The procession will form on the public
square at 3 o'clock P. NJ. and move on the
following route: From the square up At
takapas street to Latonrche, up Lafourche
to Mississippi, down Mississippi to st. Pat
rick, down St. Patrick to Iberyille. up Iber
vile to Chetimaches. down Ciietimaches to
Claiborne, down Claiborne to Lessard, up
Lessard to Opeiousas. up Opelousas to La
fourche. down Lafourche to the railroad
and thence to Railroad Avenue. up Railroad
Avenue to Mississippi. mp Mississippi to
Crescent Place ard thence to Holmas street,
down Houmas to he public square or place
of starting.
n. Honorary and Contributing members Of
the company are cordially i,.vite,, to par
ticipate without further notice..
T.W COOK. Chairman;
~. JND. p. FORCHA.
IS. ". MELANCOS,
Committee Of Arrangements.
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Shel,iM's Sale.
State of Loulsiana-parisll of Ascension
Twenty Second Judicial District Court.
Succession Of

Twenty Second Judicial District Court.
Succession Of
Mrs. Theresa Chapman.
NO.37.
DY virtue of aud acting i'll obedience to
- an order of sale issued by the Hon
Twenty Second Judicial District Court
parish OF Ascension. in the matter of the
succession of Mrs. Theresa Chapman, No.
81, dated January Is, 1882, to me directed !,
will offer for sale at public auction at the
Court House door of the parish of Ascension,
to the last and highest bidders, on
Saturday, the 9th day of May, 1882,
at II o'clock A. NJ, the following described
property, to-wit:
One lot OF Household furniture, Jewelry,
Si.verware, Kitchen utensils, ETC., etc.
Terms and conditions Cash i'll United
States currency.
Parish of Ascension, May ID, 1882.
2. A. JONES. Sheriff.
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At a meeting held at Blue Bucket Hall
last Monday evening municipal excel
tive committee was constituted and
Chester A. Arthur Republican central
club organized. Limited space compels
lis to defer publication Of the proceedings
of the meeting until next week.
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The gradual decline of the water has
enabled several families to return to
their homes in the overtlowed section OF
our parish west Of the Mississippi river
and Bayou Laiuurchc.
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LII the case Of George Watson, the con-
victed wife murderer now in our parish
Jail under sentence of life Imprisonment,
the Supreme Court has set aside the con-
viction because a clerk for the Grand
Jury was appointed who was not a men,
Der Of that body. Edmund Maurin, Esq,
represented the prisoner
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An important notice to riparian pro-
prietors is published under the heading
of new advertisements. The cutting OF
roadways through the levees has been
prohibited by the Police Jury.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-05-13

Three or four cases Of diphtheria
among colored children in Port Barrow
arc reported. Ono death from the dis
ease has occurred.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-05-13

TERPSICHOREAN FEsTIvITIEs.--The
first hop of the season was given at the
R. e. Lee Hotel Wednesday evening of
last week nnder the auspices of the Terp-
sichorean Social Club of Donaldsonville,
and it was q very agreeable and satisfac-
tory entertainment in all respects. The
attendance Of young ladies and gentle
men was all that could be desired, and
the pleasures Of the dance were INDUCED
in until after O'clock in the morning.
Music was kindly furnished by Miss Clara
Heating, an accomplished performer on
the piano, and during an intermission
one Of Professor Blanchy's talented
daughters favored the audience with
some charming instrumental selections.
Refreshments in abundance were sup
Piled, and the young men of the club
covered themselves with glory by their
unremitting efforts to secure the comfort
and enjoyment Of their guests. Most of
the Terms wore sunflowers on their
breasts. and the effect produced By such
q congregation Of the golden blossoms
was at once highly esthetical and truly
poetical.
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We arc panied to hear Of the serious
illness of Mr.. 4. J. Sharp, father Of our
esteemed young friend VIM. b. Sharp
Esq. We hope change for the better
will take place aud that Mr.. Sharp will
soon be restored to good health.
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ALDERMEN:
First Wurd-Paul Leclle 60. D. Variant 60,
Dominique Bunin Is. Nathan Ross ii, Oscar
Mesnie 3d. Oscar Messme IA.
Second Ward-Joln Sclozano g. Joseph
Ferrier 81, John r. Forcha SO, Jos. Thump-
son az, Anderson Ross 30.
Third Wurd-Prosper Camel ia, David
Ross los, Jos. Bradford 81, Noah Merritt 81,
f. Vicknair sc.
Messrs. Leche, Variant, Solozano, Terrier,
GaDel and David Ross are elected.
The total vote cast for Mayor was 437,
against 5G3 at the election of last year.
Makers majority over Jacobs III 1881 was
So, or ten more than Israel's majority
over Wilkinson last Saturday. Wi,kin-
son probably received the votes of a
greater number of white citizens than
were cast for Jacobs at the previous
election, but IsraePs gain among the col
orea voters fully compensated for this.
In general results the election Of last
week was very similar to its predecessor.
The re election of Mr.. Israel is deserved
compliment to an efficient officer, and
the same may be said of the other candi-
dates who are again chosen to fill the
positions they have held during the past
year. Messrs. Ramirez and Maurin have
reason to be proud Of their large majori-
ties. The contest for Constable was very
close, as might be expected when two
good men were seeking the place. The
Council selected will he an Intelligent
and excellent body, and the supporters
of the victorious ticket may rightly fell
citate themselves on their work in this
respect.
There has been some silly talk Of
contesting the election gu the ground Of
bulldozing" at the third ward poll,
but we doubt if any serious attempt will
be made in this direction. The alleged
bulIdozing was nothing more than the
persistent and rather boisterous solicita-
lions of voters which is always practiced
i'll our local elections and particularly in
the third ward, and the canvassers of
both parties were participants. There
was no approach to actual intimidation
and no man can truthfully say that he
was compelled to vote otherwise than as
his inclinations directed.
The returns of the election were in
spccted by Judge Cheevers, who ordered
the Clerk of Court to notify the success
l.. 7
Sheriff also canvassed the returns accord
ing to the provisions Of the general
election law and forwarded 4 statement
thereof to the Governor, who promptly
issued commissions to the newly elected
officials. The members Of the new ad-
ministration will at once qualify and
enter upon the performance Of their
duties.
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See the advertisement of the Donald
sonyille Ice-Honse and don't forget that
you can get ice there in large or small
quantities cheaper han elsewhere. Mr..
Cook is prepared to fill all orders from
this or surrounding parishes, having laid
in larger stock than any he has yet
carried
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State Of Louisiana-T wenty Second Judicial
District Court-Parish of Ascension.
Lucy Washington,
s. Hermann,
NJ. EscOba1,
VS.. Nos. 1877, 1888, 1870,

NJ. EscObal,
VS.. Nos. 1877, 1873, 1870,
VIM. ?. Barrera.
DY virtue of and acting in obedience to
- several wits of teri fucias issued by
the Hon. above named court, in the above
entitled and numbered suits, dated Nay 10,
1882, to me directed, have seized and will
offer FOR sale at public auction on the prcmi-
ses, to the last and highest bidders, on
Saturday, the e7th day Of May, 1882,
at IL O'Clock A. NJ, the following described
property, to-wit:
All the contents of the est. Charles
HOTEL" situated on the Crescent Place, in
the town of Donaldsonville, consisting Of
BEDS and BEDDING, BAR FIXTURES,
ONE IRON SAFE, etc, as per inventory
on file in tho office of the Clerk of Court;
One lot open accounts;
The unexpired lease of the St. Charles
Hotel.
Seized in the above suit.
Terms and conditions: Cash in United
States currency.
Parish of Ascension, May 10, 1882.
p. A JONES,
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Cents white and colored kid gloves Of
all sizes at Gondran's.

The backwater from the Landry Gre
vase, which had fallen considerably up
to the latter part of last week, when
the attemp: to close the break seemed on
the eve of a successful termination, has
risen a few inches since the abandon
ment of the work, but is still lower than
it was two or three weeks ago. The
water has receded sufficiently from
portion of the Riverton plantation to
permit the cultivation Of $50 acres of
cane
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-05-13

Hook and Ladder Company will be ceie-
DRAFTED by parade as above, and bail ut
night for the benefit of sufferers by the
overflow.
Honorary and contributing members of
the Company are cordially invited to parti-
cipate without further notice.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-05-13

Don't omit to attend tho iiremen's bali
for the benefit of the sufferers by the
overflow tomorrow night.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-05-13
ONE LARGE BROWN STEER,

ONE SPOTTED YEARLING HEIFER.
The steer is apparently about four years
is blacls-and spotted, about a year
and half old. The owner is notified to
come forward. prove property, pay expen-
ses and take the ANIMALS away, in default
of which they will be sold according to law.
Ascension May g. 1882.
JNO D. CANTEY.
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Notice.
Certificate of Ordination.

Iberyille parish, La, May 8, 1882.
TlIIIS is to certify that we the undersigned
ministers of the Gospel have publicly
ordained BROTHER HENRY NELSON
and set him apart to the works of the Gospel
ministry on this 9th day of May, 1882, in
council convened at the Brazil Baptist
Church, Ibervilie parish, La.
Rev j. G.. WARNER,
90 E. SUTHERLAND,
!" S. G. SPENCER,
)" j. DAGGS,
F" j. II. TATE,
" n JACKSON,
r. G. CHAPMAN. Secretary of Council.
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TICKETS, 81 90
Ladies admitted by invitation only.

Irritation CoDlmince-A. j. Bethancourt
chairman; Thos. Harp, s. Tobias, II. Cook
Jr.. Z. Vaecarisas, Gustayc Leblanc, David
Israel.
Reception Co,nD,ihcc-L Z. Bentley. chair
man; IL. Meter, NJ Lcnlann, S. NJ. Melan-
con. j. Q. Leblanc, Jr., John Sanchez. L.
N. Pugh.
Floor Managers-H. Cook, Jr., chairman
P. KIopmau, John Fcvricr, Antoine Pfister,
Jr, Il. H Dunn, S. Schonberg, G. Kline.
Bar Comnattee-P. RcddingtoI, chairman !;
Jno. z. Forcha. Baptiste Walker.
Members of committees are requested to
take notice of their appointment and govern
themselves accordingly.
T. ". COOK. chairman;
inc. Z. FORCHA,
S. NJ. MELANCON
Committee of Arrangements.
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A large quantity of seed from the
National Department of Agriculture has
been received at tho Donaldsonville
post-ofiice this week, addressed to Messo.
w. w. Buford, P. 4. Jones, Louis Butler,
Il. J. Walton, L. Z. Bentley, H. II. Cary
cr. Louis Lefort and others. The greater
portion of this seed-consisting Of field
corn, millct and blaeA-eycd peas-will
be sent to Brule Sacramento and Dutch
Stores for distribution among the people
whose farms aud gardens arc or have
been under water.
Preparations for the tiremen's parade
tomorrow are about completed and if
the weather is fair fine turnout may
be looked for. Owing to their prior
arrangements the members of Phoenix
Fire Company have been compelled
reluctantly to decline the invitation to
parade with their brethren Of the Hook
and Ladder Company, but the declina-
ton is couehed in such graceful and
cordial terms that no exception can be
taken to tho decision, though the Hooks
will regret the absence Of their comrades.
It has not yet been definitely ascertained
whether delegation from Jefferson Fire
Compauy No. % Of New Orleans will
arrive tomorrow to participate III the
celebration. This company is expected
to take part IN festival to be given TO-
morrow for The benefit of one Of the
charitable institutions of New Orleans,
and this may prevent any Of its members
from visiting Donal.lsonville in response
70 The Invitation from our Hook and
Ladder Company. -
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DONALDsONVILLE, La,
Saturday, May Is, 1882.
LOCAL JoTTINGs.

Opera lace collars, silk mitts at the
Blue Store.
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EstraV Notice.

TAKEN UP in The public road in front of
Il my place, in the fifth Police Jury ward
Of the parish of Assertion, about the LIST Of
February, 1882,
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Serious reports Of the prevalence Of
small pox in Plaqueinine have been re-
ceived. A young man who was there a
few days ago heard that nine new eases
had made their appearance in one day.
It is probah however, that this rumor
will prove exaggerated, as such matters
almost always are. There is 40 doubt
that the disease does exist in the town,
but when the truth is known, perhaps
there are only two or three cases and a
further spread may be prevented. This
has been accomplished in every other
town in Louisiana where small pox has
appeared this year, and we hope Plaque
mine will not prove an exception to the
rule.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
DONALDSONyILLE ICE-HOUsE.
NATURAL ICE
AT
Wholesale and Retail,

NEW ORLEANS PRICES.
will keep throughout the season large
supply of ice from the Northern Lakes, for
sale at lowest city prices by single pound,
sack or hogshead. Shipments made to all
points on the Mississippi river, Bayou La
fourche and n. .. Pacific railroad. The pa
tropase of consumers and dealers is respect
fully solicited. HENRY COoh.
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TAX CoLLECTIoNs.-Capt DE. Jones,
Deputy Sheriff aud Tax Collector Of AS
ceusiou, made trip to Baton Rouge this
week and paid into the State treasury
the collections of State taxes and licen-
ses in this parish for the quarter ending
March 20 1882 aS fnlInws.
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We omitted last week to acknowledge
the receipt Of a polite invitation to at
tend !. grand calico ball given last Sat
nrlay evening at Pride Of Iberyi!le hall,
Bayou Goula, under the direction Of
Messrs. Tom. Supple, Gus. Mire, 7. Co
maux, X. A. Gauthreau aud A. Landry.
Music for the occasion was to be fur
nishcd by the Baton Rouge String Band,
and we have no doubt the affair was i'll
every respect a gratifying success. To
the courtesy of Messrs. Gus. Mire and
Lucas Comeallx we are indebted for the
invitation to be present.
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Ladies' white kid gloves with 2, 4 and
6 buttons, at Gondran's, from so cents to
81.
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SCHOOL REPORTs.-Mr. j. u. Leblanc,
teacher Of the st. Gregoire public school
in the third Justice ward, has furnished
US with the following extract from his
report for the month Of April: Number
of pupils enrolled 80, boys 10, girls IL ;
number in first reader %, second reader
), history /, alphabet G.. As these figures
indicate, Mr.. LeBlanc's pupils are nearly
all beginners.
Tho Donaltlsonville public school for
colored children, under the directions of
those highly competent and experienced
teachers, Mr.. and Mrs. j. R. S. Hallow-
ell, is in a fourishiug condition. The
report for the month ending April % ex-
hibits the following figures: Pupils ell
rolled 116, boys g., girls 81 average at
tendance IS; so have not been absent or
tardy during the month, and are over
Il years of age. The studies pursued and
number of pupils in each study are thus
enumerated: Alphabet aud primer SO,
first reader "a, second reader 81, third
reader IL, fourth reader 81, sixth reader
2, speller IS, penmanship %, mental
arithmetic 10, written arithmetic Is, se-
ography IS, grammar II, history l. The
boys are taught by Mr.. Hallowel in the
school room of the St. Peter NJ. E. church
building, and the girls by Mrs. Ha!low-
ell in the Diez building corner of Cheti-
maches and Claiborne streets. A public
examination will be held on the 9TH, Sth
and 9th of June, to which all are invited
who feel an interest in the school and
wish to observe the progress made by
the scholars.
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DISTRICT CouKT.-Jndge Il. N. Sims
aud District Attorney F. B. Earhart have
returned from st. James where they have
been in attendance upon the sessions Of
the District Court. From these gentle
men we learn that the motion to quash
the array Of Jurors was overruled by the
court and an excellent Grand Jury en-
panneled. Several criminal cases have
been disposed Of and others are fixed for
trial next week. Some civil matters are
also fixed and.a busy week is an1icipa-
ted The Vacher;e road case bias been
continued until Tuesday, the 23rd inst
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Stolen Reward.
SIX 4o-FEEr CYPRESS TREES

GTOLEN from a raft at Evan Hall plan
- tation Of Mccall Bros. during the night
OF May /,
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By direction of Gov. McEnery, the
members of the State Board Of Engineers
repaired TO the Arizona crevasse few
days ago for the purpose Of making al
examination to determine whether it
would be advisable to undertake the
closing of this break. The decision of
the Board was that the great expense of
the work would not be justified under
the circumstances, as the fall of the river
would doubtless arrest the flow Of water
through the gap before the task Of clos
ing it could be accomplished. The break
was found to DO about 1000 feet wide,
and the depth of water going through
varies from two to four and a half feet.
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about two feet diameter at small end. A
liberal reward will be paid for the arrest
and conviction Of the perpetrators OF this
deed. MCCALL BROS.
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SheriMs Sale.

L. c. CHAPMAN, Secretary of Council
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-10-19

A WHOLE generation may be led Off the
right track by a misspelled word. Nine
tailors make Il man. is an odd saying, and
good illustration of our statement TO
look down on the worthy profession of the
cloth cutter because of such proverb shows
Il want of proper instruction. Tn the olden
time when 4 person died the church bell
tolled once for every year the departed had
lived. But from the tolling of the bell no
one could tell whether the deceased was
man or woman. To satisfy public curiosity,
perhaps, on that subject, the sexton, after
tolling the age, gave eight quick strokes of
the bell If it was woman and nine lift was
man, and these quick strokes ut the end
of the tolling were called "tailers,'' because
they were at the tail end of the whole bilsi-
ness. Hence the proverb, Mine tailers
make man.
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Alexan1ria 0azRtte.
THURSDAY EVENING, ocTR. 10. 1882.

WINNEMUCCA's BRIDE SToNEDTo DEATH.
-Naches the Piute chief. informs lis that IA
courier who left Camp Bidwell four days
ago reported old Winnemucca alive, but
speeches., and liableto die at any moment.
His young wife, whom he married. last July,
ran away, but was followed by Winnemnc
cas- friends and taken back to his camp.
She escaped second time and WAS again
caught when Ochoo's Indians, numbering
about sixty braves, held d councland decid-
ed to kill her. They took the women and
year old chld-by Il husband who died
some months before she married old Winnie
mucca-to IL rocky bluff and stoned both to
death. Naches says that t.has been GUS
tomery with the tribeto scrifce squaws who
are suspected of bewitching men and max
ing them sick by stoning them to death but
the excuse which Ochoho's men give for
killing this woman and child is that she
threatened to burn white mans house.
Winnemuccd Tirer State