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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-08-26
Carts, Wagons
AND BUGGIES
For. Sale at a Sacrifice.


Owing to the protraeted illness, the un-
designed has been unable to attend to his
business for more than two months, and
being pressed for means. he offers for sale
at a sacrifice a stock of Carts, Buggies and
wagons guaranteed to be first class vehicles
in every respect and fairly worth more than
the prices charged.
SIX BAGAssE CARTS, worth 500 and
$50 each, will be sold for $50 and so.
TWO FOUR-MULE CARTS, worth SlIO
each, will be sold for 500.
THREE CANE CARTS, with shafts.
worth Sl1ll each, will be sold for SI00.
ONE OA-EAk1, worth $50 will be sold
for $50. :
WAGONS, BUGGIEs, etc., at similarly
reduced rates.
Parties in need Of vehicles should call and
+ examine these. can offer better bargains
than can be secured elsewhere.
JOS. FERRIER
Corner Opelousas and Houmas Streets,
DONALDSONVILLE.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-08-26

Two daring highwaymen stopped the
mail stage between Minden and Shreye-
port last week, and robbed the passen-
gers and mail bags, securing about $40, a
gold watch and chain and thirteen regis
tered letters.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-08-26
A CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors
and indiscretions OF youth. nervous weak
ness, early decay, loss of manhood, &c.
will send recipe that Will cure you, FREE
OF CHARGE. This great remedy was dis
covered by a missionary in South America
Send q self-addressed envelope to the REV.
JOSEPH 7. lsMAS, Station D, Net0 York
(iff
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-08-26

The Pelican oil mills at Washington,
ST. Landry parish, burned the night of
july 20, and George Doescher, tue press
man, persisted in the flames. The build
ings were valued at $4,000 and insured
sor only d third of that amount.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-08-26

Henry Comeau Of St. Landry parish
was painfully wounded i'll the thigh by
the accidental discharge of his revolver.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-08-26
How it was Done.

:. How do you manage" said lady to her
friend, "to appear so happy and good
natured all the time1" 81 always have
Parker's Ginger Tonic handy" was the
reply, 50 and thus easily keep myself and
family in good health. When am well l
always feel good natured."
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-08-26

Mr.. James Barnett, a farmer living
near Shreveport, shot an killed d colored
man employed as cook at a railroad
camp, and surrendered to the authorities
During Barnett's absence from home the
colored man insulted Mrs. Barnett, at
teanpted to take undue liberties with her
and poisoned the watch-dogs that he
might be able to enter the house at night
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-08-26
THE NOMINEE,

As we had anticipated and predicted,
Senator VIM. P. Kellogg has been nom-
mated by the Republican party as It's
candidate for Congressman from this
district at the approaching election.
Finding that he could not control the
regular conventions Judge Beattle OF
Lafourche led off his friends and sup
porters, constituting an almost insignia
cant minority of the legal delegates, and
set up an independent organization, from
which he received nomination. The
regular convention named Senator Kel-
logg by reclamation and he has signified
his acceptance.
The record and ability Of the nominee
are too well known to our readers to re-
ouire rehearsal or description at this
time. His eminent services, wide lntin-
ence and great success as an advocate
and defender Of Louisiana interests IN
Congress have challenged the admiration
and respect of all fair minded citizens OF
the State, and we regard it as an lncon-
trovertible proposition that he is by far
the best man who could be sent by the
people of this district to represent them
in the next Congress.
Asa consistent Republican and the reg
ular candidate of his party, he is entitled
to the votes of all Republicans in the DIS
trict; as promoter ofthe general welfare
he has earned the gratitude of the people,
irrespective of partisan alignment, and
ought to l.. supported by them without
regard to political considerations LII
short. he should he elected by heavy
majority, and we have no doubt he Will be-
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-08-26

Many persons will take no medicine until
Frustrated on bed of sickness. This is folly.
Nature always calls for assistance when needed
to throw off impurities. With our habits of life,
Bitters will not force nature, but acts mildly
and renders the assistance required. Try them.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-08-26

DR.. A. G.. Satcher is in Jail in DeSoto
parish charged with having committed
rape upon the twelve-year-old daughter
of John H Smith.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-08-26

The Grand Jury of St. Martin parish
refused to find an Indictment against tue
men arrested for lynching Jenkins and
Azor, and the prisoners were discharged
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-08-26

Hon. Carleton Hunt has been nominal
ted as the Democratic candidate for
Congress in the First District of this
State. Mr.. Lucke, the victim of the sham
nomination eseapale at Baton Rouge,
was a candidate lefore the convention,
but received only Il small minority of the
votes cast and is said to have acquiesced
in the result. Mr.. Hunt is one of the
most prominent lawyers i'll the State and
belongs to family distinguished for
their ability. His party friends are con-
tident Of his election, though the Repub
licans are showing some disposition te
contest She district with vigor and earn
CStHeSS
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-08-26

VIM, w, Astor of New York has been
nominated by President Arthur as Minis
ter to Italy, vice George P. Marsh, de-
ceased,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-08-26

Four colored men are in Jail IN St.
Charles parish for robbing freight trains
on tue Morgan railroad. The ringleader
of the gang made Il confession.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-08-26

Chas. F. Williams and S. P. Stone,
carpenters, had - quarrel at Lake Charles,
and Stone shot Williams in the left
breast, inhicting a dangerous wound.
Stone fed to the swamp, but was pursued
and captured.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-08-26

Cotton picking has begun in East
Feliciana and the Clinton Watchman re-
ports a fatter!ng prospect for a good
WELD
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-08-26
ADVERTISEMENTS.
Notice to Tax Payers.

NOTICE is hereby given that the State
IN and parish taxes assessed in the year
1882, are set forth in the tax rolls now on
file in this Office. and in the mortgage Office
of this parish. They are now due and will
become delinquent on tue 31st day of
December, next, and will draw per cent.
per annum interest from that date until
sold in accordance with Article 2l0 of the
Constitution. In order toavoid costs, ETC.,
all tax payers are requested to settle within
the given time. 2. A. JONES,
Sheriff and Tax Collector
Parish of Ascension, July 8, 1882.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-08-26

A mare and colt belonging to Mr.. A
Dehm were killed by lightning at ST.
Gabriel, Iberville parish.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-08-26
Saturday, August 90, 1882.

Boys who play base ball in Vidalia on
Sunday are arrested and fined.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-08-26

Joe Calls and Alexander Jones, colored
men, had a shooting ARRAY fifteen miles
from Opelousas and Calls was killed.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-08-26
FOR SALE

IN LOTS TO SUIT BUYERS, AT LOW
FIGURES AND ON EASY TERMS
OF PAYMENT.
Persons desiring to acquire valuable lands
at cheap rates will find this a very favora-
bic opportunity. Maps of the Leblanc tract
will be exhibited at the Office of the Clerk
of Court and Recorder in the Donaldsonville
Courthouse, at the store of b. Lemann &
Brother, Donaldsonyille, and at the drug
store in Darrowville.
For further particulars apply to or adj
dress me at Donaldsonyille7 barrow post
office. BEN GIBSON.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-08-26

For increasing the physical and mental
strength, and angmenting the faculty of en-
DURANGO nothing acts SO like a charm as Browns
Iron Bitters.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-08-26
Building for Sale.
q VALUABLE

TE,HE undersigned offers for sale the build
L ing recently occupied as a STORE by
Dir. Philip Matthew, on Mississippi street,
Donaldsonville, opposite Rybiski's drug
store. The property is in excellent condl-
ton, having been recently repaired and rem,
ovated-as good as new-and will be sold
at bargain. 1t is an excellent business
stand and will prove profitable Investment
Donaldsonvillc, August s, 1882.
A. GENAZZINI.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-08-26
WHAT A FORMER INVALID SAID.

/ suffered for years from an exhaustive
weakness and was fast approaching consump-
ton. l felt that insanity and a premature grave
were inevitable; but thanks to Browns Iron
Bitters, am again restored to perfect health of
mind and body" If you, too, are i'll, may not
this remedy restore your health
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-08-26

Plaauemine's new market-house is
rapidly approaching completion.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-08-26
A PALPABLE WRONG.

Much disappointment has been caused
by the announcement that the Missls-
sippi River Commission has decided to
close gaps in the leyees only above the
mouth of Red river, leaving those below
that point to the care of the State gov
ernment. This action is said to have
been based upon the erroneous represen-
tation that the State has ample availa-
bic means for closing all crevasses be-
tween Red river and the Gulf. Governor
McEnery has addressed a. communities
ton to the Commission correcting this
error, and stating that, while the pros
pective State and district revenues APP
plicable to levee work for the current
year will aggregate about $4,000, it
will require over million and a half of
cubic yards of earth to restore to their
original condition the broken river
levees of the territory indicated. This
estimate does not include the raising and
strengthening of the many low and
weak elm DauKuleuUS Guttt OlcIcu UuG plt-
carious protection against the recent
flood, nor the restoration of weakened
and broken levees on the tributaries of
the Mississippi. 1t will cost at least
100000 to close all the crevasses be-
tween Red river and the jetties-just
double the amount of the prospective
State revenues available for the task.
It is to be hoped the River Commits
sioners will recognize the palpable injus-
| tice of their action and not insist upon
depriving the people of lower Louisiana
Of all the benefits which they have so
confidently expected to reap from the
Congressional appropriation for imrrov-
ing the Mississippi river.
With spirit Of magnanimity and for
bearance which does him great credit,
Mr.. Acklen is not disposed to complain
of the action of the Republicans in put
ting up two candidates against him for
| Congress. Some men are so patient un-
der oppression and persecution. We
verify believe that the good tempered
Democratic candidate wouldn't get mad
if dozen Republicans were to be pitted
against him instead Of two.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-08-26
Cheap Lands !!
In Tracts to Suit Purchasers.
Prices Low and Terms
Easy.

Having purchased that desirable tract Of
land known as the Leblanc place, situated
on the left bank Of the Mississippi river in
the parish of Ascension, a short distance
above the village Of Darrowville, offer the
same
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-08-26

Mrs. Mary Moray. of Camden. n. J.. writes
" Browns Iron Bitters has cured me of ,ns:cii
suffering and distress resulting from dyspepsia.
urinary trouble, and weak lungs. 1t has lnate
rne very regular IN my habits, and feel in per.
Zee health. Life is very happy 10 me now,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-08-26

We are glad to call the attention Of
our readers to the advertisement Of the
popular Donaldsonville and New Orleans
packet, Belle of the Coast, the name of
which is as familiar as household words
to all the people of this section. The
Belle is under the command of that genial
and we'll known steamboatman, Capt. F.
A. Charet, whose long experience i'll the
coast trade has given him widespread as
quaintance and popularity, while the
office is under the charge Of Mr.. Ed.
Nieolle, an accomplished and obliging
clerk, thoroughly familiar with his duties,
prompt and snaye in their performance
During the low water season. the Belle
Of the Coast will make tri-weekly trips
between New Orleans and DonaIdsonville
according to the schedule set forth in hel
advertisement, and there is no doubt tina,
she will have Hons share of the pas
senger and freight traffic of the trade.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-08-26

~ The CHIEF is received by all sub
scvibers POSTAGE FREE.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-08-26

The Baton Rouge Truth says that
HMajor Will. A. Strong, Secretary of
State, has made arrangements in New
Orleans for the stationery necessary for
the Congressional elections next Noven-
Der, in pursuance of the new duties i'm
posed upon him by the infamous election
law passed at the last session of the Ley
is!ature." The Clinton Southern Watch-
man copies the Truths paragraph with
apparent approval Of the term applied
to the new election law. Wereproduced
last week Il well considered article from
the Assumption Poneer-evidently writ
ten by that distinguished citizen and
DEMOCRAT, Col. ". w. Pngh-wherein
the law is criticised in thoughtful and
earnest language that must carry con-
viction to all unbiased minds. Other
journals have expressed similar views.
aud If is apparent that the sentiment of
: the hest eIenrntsof Louisiana Democracy
i; adverse 10 the amended law regulating
III. cnir,i,ct II elections.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-08-26

u Postmasters are authorized and re
auested to act as agents for the CHIEF.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1882-10-14
THE PA7TER OF THE SHINGLE.

When the angry passion gathering in my
mothers face sec
And she leads me in the bed-room--gentiy lays
me on her knee,
Then know that will catch it, and my flesh
in fancy itches,
As listen for the iaIicr Of the Shingle on my
breeches.
Every tinkle of the shingle has an echo and a
sting,
And a thousand burning LncicS ia'o active o'-
ing spring;
And a thousand bees and hornets meath my
coa;-tail seem To swarm,
As listen 10 the pattcr of the shingie' on 20
warm
In splutteT comes my father-whom sup
posed had gunc-
70 survey the sitgation and tell her to lay it
on;
To see her bending Ger me as listen to the
strain
Played Ey her and by The shinsle in wild and
weird refrain.
In sudden in;erlnission, which appears my
only chance, 90.
say: Strike gently, mother, or YOU sph'
my sunday pants;
She s.oD, a moment. draws her breath, the
shinglc holds aloft,
And SAYS Il had not thought of that, my son.
jus. take them of.
Holy Moses. and the angels cast thy plying
glanccs down.
And thou, Oh family doctor, put good son
YOulticc on
And may with fools and ounces everlasiingly
clmminglc,
If ever say another word when my mother
wiclds the single.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1882-10-14
THE THREE PS.
PioddinJ. Patient PcrsercTing.

Boys at school may be encouraged by the
fact that Elihu burritt, the Massachusetts
blacksmith, at the age of cnty-seyen years
had acquired knowledge Of Gify languages,
and Es was not so fona of the languages as
he was os mathematics He worked at the
anvil eight hours, studied eight hours, and
devoted TIE other eight hours Of the twenty
four each day to eating, sleeping, recreation.
In lel.eY about himself in 1889 he said:
"All tha: have accomplished, or expect
or hope to accomplish, has been and will be
by that plodding, patient pcrscycring pro-
cess Of accreti0n which builds the ant-heap,
particle by particle, thought hy though.,
fac. by fact. And if ever was actuated by
ambition, It's highest and iarthesi aspiration
reached No fgither than tie hope to set be-
fore the Young men of my country m exam
ple in cInul0ying those invaluable fragments
0ftimo called odd moments"
How did he begin and pursue the study Of
the languages? lie says:
"With regard 10 my attention 10 the Ian
cuaees. Ia study Of which am rot so fond
rs of Mathematics / have tried, by kind
of practical and philosophical process, 70
contract such familiar acquaintance with
the head of "a family of languages - 70 IN
troduce me to the other members OF the
same family. Thus studying the Hebrew
very critically, | became readily acquainted
with ts c0gnate languages, among the prin-
cipal Of which are the Syriac, Chaldaie, Ara
bic. Samaritan, Elhopic, &c. The langua-
yes cf Europe occupied my attention imme-.
diatcly after had finished my classics, and
! studied French, Spanish, Italian and Ger
man under native teachers. Afterwards |
pursued the Portuguese, Flemish, Danish,
Swedish. Norwegian, lcelandic, Welsh.
Ge,i,. Celtic. then venturcd on further
East into the Russian Empire; and the Sc'a-
yonic opened to me a dozen Of the languages
spoken in tha: vast domain"
lie died only lew years ago. How ma
ny languages he had added to his fifty we
do not knew; bat as Z. gou once said Of the
great Mc.zoauti. Professor of Oriental Lan-
guages a; the University Of Bo!oena, I.a'y.
he w,y a monster Of languages Tie BFin-
rcu. ef p.,r,s Of .pccch-a walking p"'yg"i
-onc elo 5ugl. to have existed a,ihc time
Of tie tower Of Babe as uniyer-al :ntorlre-
ter.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1882-10-14
.4naus Macdonald,s Farm.


Angus Macdonald was farmer from
charIotteburg, County Glengarry, who ar
rived in Winnepeg few, days ago. Angus
in his own estimation anu in the estimation
OF his friends, was shrewd man. He was
hardly in the place before an old acquaint-
ancs of his ran up against him, slapped
him on the back in friendly way, and
said
I'm glad you've come up. was just go
ing to send for you After their greetings,
he continued: by the way Angus, You own
a farm out near Minnedosas'
Yes
.iiow much will yen take for IT!
/ don, know, saidsAngus- 4 thought of
settling on it myself
Wei, I'll tell YOU what I'll give you
$4,000 Cor it,
Angus thought before leaving Glengarry
that if he got 50 1000 for it he. would be do
ing well, but he was now ia the land OF
boonls and so he asked for il $1,000.
well, here's $50 on the bargain and well
sign the papers tomorrow And the pur'
chaser rushed Oh.
Before two hours had passed, Angus ran
against another old acquaintance.
Glad to see you, Angus; glad you came
up. There's splendid chance for YOU
BY he way. I,see You registered as owning
farm near Minnedosa. How much do
you want for that farm
I've irs' sold it, said Angus.
How much did YOU getg
six thousand five hundred dollars.
The dickens he did. Why, I'll give ycn
$4,000 for it. You go 10 the purchaser and
&c; him to release YOU, and III give you the
$4,000
Angus wished that he was back in 1t. Ra-
phaels or anywhere else, since he had made
fool of himself However, all he could do
was to t.y to &c; the farm back. So who
does he run across withinin fifteen minutes
but purchaser No. |.
Says Angus I'm sorry sold you my
farm. I'd like 10 get II back. hercs your
$50, and well be where we were
ss'Oh can't do that. bought the farm
aud will have the papers ready tomorrow.
Afer further niggling Angus Offered
him $500 to break the bargain.
With great reluctance the first purchaser
took the $J00-l00 new 50 bills OF the bank
of Montrcal77apd gave back to Angus tho
temporary agreement Of sale.
Angus was happy again and set Gu; TO
/ find No. 3
lie found him not No. 1 and No. were
but confidence men. Angus was the sucker
from Ontario, and $3.50 was the net amount
that they stung him for.-Gueiph fera'd.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1882-10-14
NEJgST NOTES.

The Hagerstown Preserving Company
Monday sold 20 Philadelphia firm, 900
cases of whortlcbcrries of two dozen cans
each, 2l,C00 cans. in all.
The eighth church congress int the Protcs-
tant Episcopal Church in tie United States
will be held in the city of Richmond, Va,
commencing Oct. q, 1882. The Right Rev.
f. ~ Whittlc, D. d., Bishop of Virginia,
presiding.
Wm. Fouke, who lives near the Antietam
Paper Mill. Hagcrstown, junfcd from u
Western Maryland train that was1 passing
his house at tie rate Of twenty-five miles
per hour. He was badly iDjured-nosc
broken, and generally bruised and sprain
ed. ,,i
Mr. Butcher, Superintendent Of t'co
Schools, has received word from DR. j. l..
NJ. Curry, Superintendent of the Peabody
Educational Fund that this State is entitled
10 six scholarships in the Nashville, Tenn,
Normal School. There will be one appoint
mcnt from each Congressional District Of
the state and two appointments from the
State nj large.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1882-10-14
a Miracle.

Whenever there is an extraordinary &C.
currence-s team runs oyera child without
hurting il; mechanic falls from 3 third
story window. and in week after he j. az
vor. again, We are wont. 20 exclaim, what
: rniracler' SO, when Mrs. I. s. Eberiine,
then Of Allegheny City, Pa, had been sick
with Consumption for very long time, bad
been told By several Of the 5es; physicians
Of that city that her time was but ior few
hours. that she mus. die, aad when the use
OF bat one bottle Of Pergaq In weeks time
placed her on her feet again and made her
the heartiest eater of the family, all the pco-
pie around, as with one rejoicing voice, ex-
claimed, What wonderful miraclew See
page 30 Of the " illsof Life" Your Drug
g;st xii give you one gratis.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1882-10-14

There was a lively shooting aiiray at Oca-
Ia. Fla, Monday last, in which Col. Adam
L. Eichclrerrcr and he broihcr-in-law.
Rober; b. Gray vese the participants.
The shootinggrew oAt Of dispute as TO tie
ownership Of so'ie orange trees. Eichel-
berger was ergagcd in writing at desk in
a store when Gray opened fire witha pistol,
Tie bail takirg effect in Eichelberger's an
kle. The latter then quickly drew a reyol-
yer ard shot Gray four times, once through
tbesidc Of the face, once through tie neck,
once through the arm or shoulder and once
through the side. Gray then fell, and the
Colonel, greatly excited, said Gentlemen,
I've right to kill that man, but will moi
shoot nan who Is down" Gray'swourds
areserious, and may prove fatal. Eichelber-
ger is native Of Virginia.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1882-10-14

An official in the water board Of west
crn city having departed this life, the city
government, who esteemad him as faithful
employee, sent bis salary for the remainder
Of tie year with letter Of coincidence 10
the widow. 4 friend Of the latter, in speak
ing of her loss. remarked that the action Of
the city had been very considerate, etc
"yes" " saij the bereayed one, "but it seems
The. might have shut off the water for half
day, at least as mark Of respect for
John.