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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-04-01
TIE CRESCENT CITY.

Tho Chief-A WOman'S DevOfiOn--SOcial
Events-A Good supper Cooked by
Pretty Girls.
New ORLEANS, Marcl, %, 1882.
EDITOR CHIEF:
Again am with you for pleasant
| chat, at least pleasant to me, and / can
only hope the same to you. assure
you it is one Of my most pleasant tasks
to commune with my country friends,
and when the CHIEF comes to hand
perqse it with rs much eageruess Ms does
. child its book Of fairy tales. There is
something SO peculiarly refreshing and
entertaining about the little paper and
none Of that stereotyped sameness that
is usual With country sheets.
was called upon the other day to
visit the bedside Of a friend who was
very i'll and it was then that one Of the
most beautiful phases Of human nature
was brought to my notice. This is a
cold aud uncharitable world, to say the
least Of it, aud when called upon to
witness such
SELF DENIAL AND DEVOTION
as was evidenced in the case in question
one is truly refreshed ard impressed
most favorably with human nature in
general, and with the female portion Of
it in particular.
When entered the room all was still.
The tiny rays Of sunlight crept softly
through the half turned blinds as though
to shed halo Of peace about the room,
and they tenderly kissed the face Of a
young and beautiful girl who watched
ut the bedside. She looked pale and
tired, for she had kept her vigil for
forty eight hours without closing those
lovely eyes which even now, with q
wistful, longing gaze, were fixed upon
the pale face which lay beside her. She
seemed content to deny herself every
thing, even the so much needed rest, in
order to watch the sufferer and to
minister to his every want. Woman is a
tender flower, placed upon the earth as a
comforter of the sorrowful, Q protector
for tue weak and an angel to the sick.
She distils her sweet fragrance upon all
our lives and exerts holy influence
over it. Place her among flowers and
she is an ornament-so pure, so sweet, so
gentle and 50 true to all that is good and
beautiful in nature. Calm and peaceful,
she knows no harshness for any one nor
turns hor hand against them T; but give
her bird or child to protect, and she
rises in all her grandeur, commanding,
defiant, powerful.
Think of what tenderness and beauty
Of character is here displayed by this
little woman, unused as she must DO to
such task, who, through the days and
the long, dreary hours Of tho nights
deserted not her post Of duty. Do such
beings roam ut large in this world? No.
think not, and when they are found,
tell you, it's ~ wondtr the boys all fall
i'll love with them. II allowed to use
the words of "Jim Bludsoe," slightly
altered, I'd say:
She amt no saint, but at Judgment day
I'll take my chance with her,
Alongside Of all the religious girls
You could bring from near aud tar.
Well, there, expect I'd better let up
on this thing or you'll think Pm giving
my girl puff, but amt. The truth is,
when see beautiful thing in nature,
human or otherwise, can't help
admiring it and think everybody wants
! to do the same.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-04-01

The news from the upper river is 10y
far more cheering than hitherto. A gen.
eral fall all the way M is reported. This.
coupled with the fact that the destitu-
ton is now very nearly under control
speaks hopefully for the future and the
probability is that although short crop
will be the result, it is very generally
expressed that the autumn will find most
Of the sufferers on their feet again.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-04-01
Quick and Sure.

Many miserable people drag themselves
about with failing strength, feeling that
they are steadily sinking into their graves,
when by using Parker's Ginger Tonic they
wonld find a cure commencing with the
first dose. and vitality and strength quickly
and surely coming back to them.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-04-01
The Highest Rank.

Made from harmless materials, aul adam
ted I" The needs Of finding and ttlin. hair,
i'h' k"r's Hair Eals:'ui has taken the highest
'ank rs an e'sSauf and irliaeir lt.,ir r+stor:,-
1lte.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-04-01

However great the excitement may be
upon the question, there is no doubt that
the Dumont faction will succeed in es-
tablishing itself by the Republican vote
Of Saturday next. James Lewis, as here
tofore, will fail to secure the control of
the Republican party Of the parish of
Orleans.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-04-01

A colorod boy, 8 years Of age, was
struck in the head by a brick-bat thrown
by companion, in Lafayette parish, and
died from the injury.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-04-01
A CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors
aud inliscretions of youth. nervous weak
ness. early decay, loss of manhood, &c,
will send a recipe that will cure you. FREE
OF CHARGE. This great remedy was die
covered hy . missionary in South America.
Send a self addressed envelope to the Rev.
yosErH T, Imam, Station D, Neg Terh
Lftv
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-04-01
Saturday, April l, 1882
G Candidates Announcements.
Municipal Election. Mayo, 1882:
For Mayor.

For Mayor.
EDITOR CHIEF: Please announce that, at
the instance Of many friends, Mr..
DAVID ISRAEL
will be candidate for reelection as May or
Of Donaldsonville at the coming town cleo
ton. Having rendered good service in the
Office three years, we hope to see him chose,.
for fourth term. MANY VOTERS.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-04-01

Adolphe aud Ben Claude have been
committed to prison without benefit of
bail for the killing Of Eugene Casimir,
in Lafayette parish. WIN. Claude, an
accessory, was allowed to furnish bail,
aud q fourth accused, Qnezime S;ner,
was discharged.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-04-01
ADVERTISEMENTS.
Sllerin'S Sale.

bCAlCl III y JdtACs
State of Louisiana-Parish of Ascension
Twcnty-Second judicial District Court.
L. Reder s. Co.,
ys.'NG. 1913.
Joseph Bradford, ct al.
DY VIRTUE of and acting in obedience
~ to 4 writ of fl. IT,, issued by the Hon.
Twenty Second Judicial District Court, par
isl, of Ascension, in tie matter of L. Reder
& Co., vs.. No. 1873, Joseph bradford, ct al,
dated March II, 1882, and to me directed,
have seized and will offer. for sale at public
auction, to the last and highest bidder, ON
Saturday, the Sth day of April, 1882,
at ii O'clock A. ~, the following described
property, to-wit:
All tho buildings pad improvements stu
ated on lot No. (7O) seventy, in the town OF
Donaldsonville, bounded below by the prop.
erty occupied by Joe Carter, above by the
property occupied by Mrs. Hyppolite Rod
riguez, and in front by the New Orleans
Pacific Railway, the naked lot being the
property Of Jno. I. Nolan, Agent Seized
in the above suit.
Terms and conditions-CAsu in United
States currency.
Parish Of Ascension, March Is, 1882.
F.. JONES, Sheriff.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-04-01
St, Jossph's Academy,
DCNALUSOyVILLE.

:. This Academy was opened on the LIST Of
February, 1873 for tie reception Of boys.
les viii he taught il the Academy by gen.
tienan who had great experiepce in teach
ing in Iherville parish, before and after the
war. He soiicits the patronage of the eiti.
zens Of Donaldson vile.
- -. JAMES CROWELL,
~ Principal.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-04-01

Cattle arc starving in Pointe Coup6e
because the pasture lands are under
water.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-04-01

Twenty years ago this city had about
$4,000 Inhabitants, a few fine public
buildings, one single avenue paved with
eobbIe stones, not single street rail
way or public conveyance save an omui-
bus line, and it was no uncommon thing
TO see wagons mireI on the PRINCIPAL
avenues. Now all is changed, our broad
avenues, skirted with shade trees. are the
finest roaaways in the world, aud resi-
'rnces rich and costly are seen every
where. Now 10000 people throng our
streets and business places, and evidences
OF wealth, ease and comfort are in marked
contrast with the condition of things two
decades ago. Nearly $25 200, 900 have
been expended here in the last fifteen
years in permanent works upon streets,
sewers, sidewalks and park.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-04-01
List Of Letters

List of Letters
Remaining In the Post-of,ice at Donald
sOnville, Ascension parish, La,
March 1S, 1882.
Antonio, Bonomini Jackson, Jared
Arthur. Mrs Mic Louis, Julius
Baker, Moses Leblanc, Alfred
Boyd, James L Leftwick, l. A
Brooks, Joseph Lovcrelior, Miss Lulu
Carter, Miss Sarah Lee, Rev l. N
Carter, Frank Lyons, w D
Carnal, Caroline Moore, David 3
Derry. Miss Amelia Mackey. Mrs Martha
Edwards, j Il Moore, Osianna
Ellirs, Llex Parey, Geo
Gumes, Adam Robertson, Rachel
Guedry, A r Rights, Doctor
Gains, John Roiyer, Elcnor
Henderson, Toby Robinson, Joseph
johnson, Morris Riley, Richard
Jenkins, Harrison Washnut, NJ
johnson, Peter II Wilkmon, Wizard
Westbrook, Sandy
Attposs, j HID johnson, Robt
Breaux, NJ o Lioard, Miss G.
Bartell, Mrs Lucy Laferrier, Miss
Daniels, w Louis, Malinda
Dixon, Miss Maria Lauve, Chas O
Foster, Dan Stevens, Mrs Louis9
Cleared, Amaniten Shelly, Mrs. NJ
Hawthorne, Mrs Templet, James D
Jefferson, Mrs. Thos. Taton. John
Washington, Candias
If not called for in four weeks will be sent
to the Dead Letter Office.
LOUIS LEFORT, P. NJ.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-04-01
COTTON AND SUGAR,

"A contributor to the columns of the
St. Tammany Farmer Institutes a CON-
parison between the results produced in
that parish by the cultivation Of cotton
and sugar which is very favorable to the
latter staple. Assuming the average
yield Of cotton to be 265 pounds Of lint
to the acre and placing the value Of the
product at ii cents per pound-a price
that is only brought by cotton Of excel
lent qnality-and adding IS for the seed,
the Farmers contributor finds $:}5 Is to
be the gross sum received by the cotton
planter for the product Of each acre of
ground. From this amount the cost Of
ginning must be deducted.
On the other hand, estimating the
yield of sugar cane at Is tons per acre
though more than 20 tons are frequently
gathered from st. Tammany landslide
farmer may sell his cane at the mill for
the standard price, s. per ton, and re-
ceive $50 for the product Of an acre. Or,
| by having it ground on his own account,
he will realize, at a low estimate, 1900
| pounds of sugar, worth ut least S cents
per pound, and so gallons Of molassos,
| worth 30 cents per gallon; total, 800,
| less one third to cover cost Of grinding,
leaving a net product Of $50 per acre.
According to these figures, the farmer
may easily realize sixty per cent. more
| from the cultivation of cane than OF
cotton. No margin has been allowed
for the saving Of cane for seed, but even
when this is done, there still remains a
handsome surplus in favor of sugar
Where cane is raised on small scale it
is generally more thoroughly cultivated
than on our large plantations, and by
this means 4 much larger average pro-
duction may be attained than is given in
the foregoing statement.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-04-01

Captain C. c. Cain, formerly in charge
of the Parish Prison SOME time ago with
ont notifying his bondsmen took a trip
to Colorado, to once more breathe the
Tree mountain air. It will be renem-
s'ered that he and an ox.conyict were
under charges Of breaking and entering
N the nighttime the house Of Mr.. Henry
Nin'z Oh tue ist Of January ut the Mag
azine street Depot Of the New Orleans
City Railroad Company. His hondsmen
having procured u requisition had him
hunted up and brought back, and on
Tuesday last delivered him over to the
Court and the bond cancelled, since which
time Cain lansuishes Il prisoner where
lie formerly held imperial sway.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-04-01

Is there no Louisianian who can lead {.
vast majority OF his willing fellow-ci items
in crusade against the evils Of nissoycrn-
ment we suffer from ~. o. City Item.
Not one, but many. Let the willing
majority" but make known in unmis-
taxable tcr9's its desire to breal, loose
from the shackles OF hide bound Bour-
democracy and there will he no lack of
leadership. Ellis, Cosgrovc aud Beatt,e
are already in the fore and will he joined
by legion of other brave hearts and
master minds as the hour for action an
proaches. They have the courage to
lead; it remains to be demonstrated
whether the people wLo are wearied with
waiting for the millennium promised
under Democratic domination will have
tho courage to follow.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-04-01

The steamer Minnie, commanded by
Capt. A. Z. Sharp, that formerly ran in
the coast jobbing trade in this section,
has been doing good service III the
Tensas region, removing people and
stock from the overlooked district to the
high lands OF Catahonla and neighboring
parishes. A few days ago the Minnie
accomplished the feat of crossing the
country from tho Tensas river to Natchez,
following the course Of :: pnblic road
passing through break in the leyee
near Vidalia. Capt. Sharp and family
are in good health aud glory in the good
work in WHICH their gallant little boat
is engaged.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-04-01

On the 4th Of February, at Havre, was
launched the Dnpuy de Lorne, the first of
fleet of seven steamers now building
for the French Commercial Line, to ru:,
between Hayre and New Orleans. This
fine ship is $50 feet i'll length, i'll breadth,
40 feet and depth of hold 81 feet. The
carrying capacity Of each Of the steamers
will he 1900 tons, tho measurment ca
pacity in cotton 10000 bales, with pas
senser Accommodations tor about 1900
persons.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-04-01

H. W. Pennywitt. Master,
Leaves Bayou Sara daily, Except Sun
day. at A. NJ, making close connection at
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.
a Through tickets to New Orleans, or
Or the round trip, for sale on board.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-04-01
ENTERTAINMENTS.


The given at Grunewald
Hall as a benefit to Professor Brnver, the
elocntioaist, drew a select, full and very
apprcciative audience. REGULATIONS
music, both instrumental and vocal
dramatic and other elocntionary readings
were the order Of the evening. The
quarrel scene from Julius Cesar by
Messrs. Gilmore and Shepherd was very
fine and signifiel a thorough appreciation
| Of the characters, as we'll as careful
study.
Two pleasant local events are thus
described ii the Times Democrat:
A very delightful reception with dancing
| was given on board Of the United States
| steamship Tennessee, Wednesday afternoon
BY Admiral Wyman, assisted by the officers
Of the vessel. The entertainment was in
| compliment to Miss Belle Morris, the lovely
| young Queen of the carnival. The young
| Morris and Mrs Walker Fearn. A steam
launch and the Admiral's barge conveyed
| the fair freight to the flagship from the
| landing at tho foot of Canal street. A fine
| band Of music stationed upon the main deck
| of the man-of-war furnished music for the
dancers. During the afternoon an elegant
collation. was served in the Atlmiral's cabin.
The guests returned to the city at S O'clock
| At the wedding Of Miss Clara Woodward
to Mr.. Chas. Morgan of New York there
were four bridesmaids dressed in watere,l
silk. made dem- train. and the fronts yelled
with silver-starred tulle. They Wore ostrich
plnlnes Of French pink in their hair. The
| brides dress was made of white satin, with
q full train and the front trimmed will!
three deep tounces of point lace and heavy
pearl passementerie. Her point lace vel
was fastened with orange blossoms. In tn
square corsage she wore three ropes oi
pearls clasped with diamond brooch
| Her bonnet was of Marechal Neil roses, and
she entered OH the arm of the groom. The
bridal procession was preceded by party
Of young girls dressed in slips of dotted
tulle, trimmed with hounces of Languedot
lace, over pink silk. large pink satin sashes
black boots and black stockings, and Frencl
chip hats, wreathed with roses and tied
with pink ribbons. They carried baskets
OF Bon Siene roses, and gave color to tho
wedding group that looked very pretty
about the fern-covered pulpit The horses
coachmcn and footnen of the bridal party
Wore favors Of white satin ribbons and
water lilies.
The SECOND reception of the Crescent
City cooking club took place last Friday
evening, and was most enjoyable affair
and even reflected more credit upon TIN
yonng lady members than did tn.
previous one If snch is possible L
being Lent, dancing was dispensed Will
and in its stead, :ecitations, music and
conversation were the order of til,
evening. The programme was vel
arranged and thoroughly carried ont
each one Of the fair ones adding in som,
way to the enjoyment. But the china,
was not reached until supper wa.
announced, and hieing to the supper
room we beheld large table ladenet
with all the good things imaginable
while here and there artistically arranged
bouquets added to the beauty Of til.
| scene.
National Republican., 1882-12-27
The Turtle Mountain Tribe.

The President has issued the following ex-
ecutivc order, setting apart certain lands in
Dakota territory for the Turtle Mountain
band of Chippewa Indians: " 1t is hereby or
dered that the following described country in
the territory of Dakota, viz, beginning at a
point on the international boundary where
the 10th guide meridian west of the Sch prin-
cipal meridian (being the range line between
ranges IS and III west of the fifth principal
meridiau) will, when extended, interieCt said
international boundary thence south ON the
10th guide meridian to the southeast corner OF
township 161 north, range "a west thence east
on the 10Th standard parallel north to the
northeast corner of township 100 north, range
"a west; thence south on the 10th guide
meridian west to the southeast corner
of township l59 north, range "a west; thence
cast on the line between townships los and
l59 north to the southeast corner of township
80 north, range 20 west thence north with
the line between ranges 90 and 70 west to the
northeast corner of township 1oA north, range
70 west thence west on the 18th standard
parallel north TO the southeast cOrncroft town
ship l6l north range 20 west; thence north
on the line between ranges go and 40 west To
the international boundary; thence west on
the international boundary TO the place of
beginning, be, and the same is hereby, with
drawn from sale and settlement and set apart
for the use and occupancy of the Turtle noun
tain band Of Chippewas aud such other In
dans of the Chippewa tribe as the secretary
of the interior may see fit to settle thereon
National Republican., 1882-12-27
doing 20 Hamburg.

Mr. Henry Prouse Cooper of New York,
who was lust week acquitted by sherif's
jury in supreme court, part Ill, of being an
alleged lunatic is now Mt the Arlington. Mr..
Cooper had private interview with Prcsi-
dent Arthur at the soldiers home, Yesterday
afternoon, aud ia much grrtiGrd with the
attention he received He purposes visiting
Holland this spring, as he has been appointed
10 take charge of an important mechanical
exhibit to be displayed at the Holland inter
national exhibition, which takes place in
Amsterdam, commencing April Isl next. The
President expressed his approval of the cyni.
bition, as having u direct influence in the
increase and development of American com
Inerce in Europe, and cordially endorsed all
plans for the extension Of American progress
abroad, especially the introduction of our
mechanical appliances for the reduction OF
labor. Mr.. Cooper returns to New York this
evening.
National Republican., 1882-12-27
A BAD OUTLOOK FOR BUSINESS
Having Put Themselves on Record as
Opposed to Holidays, the Statesmen Pro-
coed 10 Enjoy Them.

Having Put Themselves on Record as
Opposed to Holidays, the Statesmen Pro-
coed to Enjoy Them.
Although the house of representatives last
saturday adjourned to meet again to-day,
there is no probability that any business will
then be transacted except to adjourn over
until next Saturday, when a further adjourn
Ment will probably be taken until Tuesday or
asst named day the regular hour of meeting
will be II o'clock a. m. At the time of ad-
ournment on Saturday fully one half the
members of the house had obtained leaves OF
ibsence, besides those who were absent
without leave. Some doubts are en-
sertained whether the senate will
have a quorum for the transaction of busi-
ness to-day. If quorum be in attendance
however, the civil service bill, in accordance
witR the unanimous agreement of Saturday
night, will be brought to a final vote before
adjournment. Its passage is confidently ex-
pected. The next question to be determined
will be one Of priority. The only appropria-
tion bill in readiness for the consideration OF
the senate on Thursday SHOULD Il session be
held on that day., is the military academy
bill, which can be disposed of in half an hour
The other measures that are likely to be
urged for immediate precedence are the house
bill to extend the period within which dis
titled spirits may be kept in bonds without
payment of taX-cOmmonly known us the
whisky bill'-the Fitz-John Porter bill, and
the house bill to enlarge the powers and
duties of the department of agriculture.
National Republican., 1882-12-27
DEPARTMENT DOTS.

Pay Director Edward c. Doran was placed
upon the retired list of the navy Monday.
. The national bank notes received for re-
demption yesterday amounted to $496,000.
The Jeanette board devoted yesterday to
an examination of the journal of Lieut.. De
Long.
The receipts from internal revenue yester-
day were $685., S,SS725 and from customs
$622, ,710.30.
The leave of absence granted Second Lieut..
John A. Dapray, 23d infantry, November IS
is extended one month.
The leave of absence granted First Lieut,
James F. Simpson, regimental quartermaster
fT3d cavalry, is extended three months.
The comptroller of the currency has author
ized the Alpena National bank of Alpena,
Mich, to commence business with capital of
100000.
| With the approval of the secretary of war
the leave of absence granted Mai. Lewis Mer-
rill, 9TH cavalry, November ~ is extended
four months
/ The issue of standard silver dollars from the
mints for the week ended December 90 were
| S776,909, as against $i21, 400 for the corre-
spending period of last year.
The attorney general has given permission
| 10 all the employees of his department who can
| lie spared to stop work at noon during holiday
week. The Treasury department will OBJ
serve the regular hours, a. NJ. to $3.50 p m.
In answer to an inquiry on the subject the
Treasury department has decided that a
Chinese wet nurse must be considered as a
laborer, and as such is excluded from admis-
sion to the United States under the provision:
of the act restricting Chinese immigration.
First Lieut.. William Davis, jr., 10th cav
airy, is relieved from duty as a member of the
general court martial appointed to meet at
the cavalry depot, Jefferson barracks Mo.
October IL, 1882, and Capt. Joseph k. Corson
thereof.
The attorney general has appointed Will
lam r. Snyder, of Allentown, Pp., speca
assistant to the United States attorney for the
eastern district OF Pennsylvania. The state
ment that Mr. Snyder will be employed ID
connection with the star route cases or witt
the suppression Of mormonism is erroneous.