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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-21

Baton Rouge OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES: Judge
j. G. Parkerson, represe ntins Mr.. Isaac E.
Gates, of New York, has purchased the
Crosse Tete Railroad for sl 900 and the
land belonging to the estate of Major A. NJ.
Dunn. above the Garrison, for $1,000.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-21

THE RtvER.-There was a very slight rise
in the river Thursday night. The total fall
since the 9th inst, has been about sixteen
inches, and still further decline will no
doubt take place before we feel the effects
of the swell that is coming from the upper
river. On Wednesday there was a fall of
four inches at Cairo and two inches at St.
Louis, and q rise Of only three inches at
Memphis. At Vickshnrg there had been no
rise or fall for three days, which seems
somewhat singular considering the fact that
at Memphis and Cairo the water had been
steadily rising for two weeks or more.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-21

Hydraulics and Ecclesiastics.

BY HUNhADOR1.
A great many people say tho river fell
From where? From the top of a tree, or the
roof of houscl Did he break one Of his
legs in the fall
Others say the only way to prevent him
from climbing up so hig;, is to cut off his
arms 1t appears that then he would not be
able to get out of his bed. But to perform
the operation, will the surgeons have to turn
him first on ono of his sides and then on the
other! Will they use chloroform! In that
case, they had better be particular as to the
dose, because it would perhaps be difficult
just now, to give him a decent burial, if he
died. " L'Eglise est fernaee."
10 NAL est fait, Nj renterrer,
Ca fait pitie, Ellie est fermee!
SEES bras coupes Ca fait crier,
L'Ont tait crever. Les crapauds,
Vas te prOmener, Eft les bigots,
Peux plus plonger, Et 10 bedeau,
Nj meme mayer Puts Jim Crow,
Gu navigucr. Et so and SO
Not so bad, those verses
DIES vers,
Qn'importe que lie reste J soft mis- de ira
vers ="
But cheer up, DR.. Eads will no doubt be
called in consultation when the aforesaid
operation is attempted, and all will be o. X.
If milk diet is prescribed after the ampu
tation, a Cow-dcn will be required.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-21

Who has lost colts Mansfield Garter, a
young colored man living an Port Barrow
Faias taken up an estray a bright sorrel
colt eight or nine months old, and adver-
aises:tor the owner. See Estray Notice.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-21

The shop Of Mr.. d. Ohlmeyer, saddler
and harness maker has been transferred to
his new premises, the Weinschenck prop
crty on Railroad Avenue, where the pro-
prietor and his courteous assistant, Mr..
Fred. Brenn, are better prepared than
ever before to turn out all kinds of leather
work ON short notice in best style.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-21

We were agreeably surprised to receive a
call fresa Mr.. q. Y. Gilmore, the courteous
and enterprising editor of the New Iberia
Sasgar-Boacl, Monday morning. He is tray
bic paper.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-21
LIST OF LETTERS


Ascension Parish, La, April, 81, 1888.
Bouplils, Dauphile Johnson, John l.
Deblieux, ] Alphonse King, Tomnire
Dramous, Miss Lofty Ladigue, /.
Grady, W Leblanc, Mrs E
Guedry, Miss Anna Marchant, Adam
Howard. Paul L Major, H
Harasson, Allviens Niclas, Antoine
Hines, Josephine Reen, Miss Vicktu
Hogree Leigh Schulz, Joseph
Hubes, Miss Sally Turner, Eutis l.
Harrison Mrs Mary NJ Walton, Miss Bessie
Holmes, Miss Jennie Young, IIinsey
If not called for in four weeks will be sent tt
the Dead Letter Office.
LOUIS LEFORT. P. NJ.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Nores have invited a
few friends to gather at their residence in
sociable to be given in commemoration of
the first anniversary of their MARI iage. The
CHIEF heartily wishes them many happy
returns of the suspicious date.
The sound of the anvil is heard again at
ahe shop of our old friend Ferrier, at the
corner of Houmas and Opelousas streets.
feeble to resume work, but he has worthy
successor i'll Mr.. F. 2. Jones, who is giving
the deserted corner a business like appear
ance again.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-21

We have before us a neatly printed card
which conveys the intelligence that our
highly esteemed young friend Henry e.
Braud, manager Of Mr.. Beirne's Houmas
store in this parish, and Miss Mamie Don.
elson of Murfreesboro, Tenn, are to be
united in the bonds of Hymen on the 25tll
inst. May JOY and happiness be their por.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-21

April showers have thus far put in con-
siderable infrequency; but what they have
lacked in offences has been more than am
ply repaid in the muchness and heav mess
to say naught of the superlatiyeness of their
occasional periodical wetness.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-21

BY a decision of the Supreme Court of
this State, Mr.. Oliver Beirne has been rec
ognzed as universal legatce of the late Jno
burnside, and quoted in the possession of
all the property Of which Mr.. Burnside died
possessed, excepting such as was otherwise
bcaueathel in his will
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-21

The Cofield Guards drilled in two-four
slime again Wednesday evening. If that
pun is two-four-fetehea we may manufac-
tture one not quite SO eighteen u eight-ed.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-21

New MUsIc.-Mr. A. E. BIackmar the
courteous and aff;,ble gentleman connected
with the popular music house of Philip
Werlein, New Orleans, has placed Mr..
Reynolds of the CHIEF under obligations
by sending him three beautiful pieces of
music: "My Dream" by j. N. Perger ;;
La Locomotive" Galop, byS. Low Coach !;
my Wife, sweet little song with charm
ing chorus, by r. O. Eaton, the popular
young Southern author. Either or all of
these pieces can be obtained at IS cents per
copy by addressing Mr.. Werlein.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-21

The Now Orleans Times Democrat, and
all tho Baton Rouge papers have joined the
CHIEF in recommending to the management
of the Texas and Pacific railroad that the
schedule of the daily passenger train be re-
versed, so that it Will leave New Orleans
in the morning and return at night. The
schedule in vogue when Supt. Morse was in
charge of the line was the most popular we
have ever had We then received our New
Orleans mail at II o'clock in the forenoon at
Donaldsonville and had ample time to an
swer letters either by mail or in person in
the afternoon. 1t was then possible to visit
any point on the road between New Orleans
and Baton Rouge aud return the same day,
whereas VIC now have to wait until night
for our morning papers and other mail
matter, and it is only by sitting up after
dark or arising very early the following
morning that it is possible to transmit by
return mail answers to letters that require
an immediate response. Furthermore, the
hours Of arrival at and departure from all
points between st. James and Baton Rouge
are very inconvenient for passengers, and
it ia no longer possible for city people to
run, up the line and back again in single
div. The public desire for a change in the
schedule seems to be almost universal and
the managers of the railroad ought to grant
it. That such action would inure to the
benefit of their line can scarcely be ques-
toned.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-21
Communicated
Lagniappe.
BY SUNDRY WA4S.

Why are the Catholic Church's revenues
at present unlike o biscuit with Church's
bicarbonate of soda in it2 Because they do
not swell.
Turnip soup on the table-will wet
table cloth be the RESULT
A cablegram from Rome, dated March q,
says:
The Cardinal Project of the Propaganda has
written letter to the Archbishop of Quebec
directing him to advise the clergy not to inter
fere in political elections in Canada. This let
ter has been prompted by instructions from the
Holy Office, and by the special desire of Leo
XIII.
Would it not he we'll for the Project to
write a similar letter to the Right Reverend
Archbishop of our diocese and have him
advise tho clergy not to interfere with the
temperatures of the church in Louisiana
particularly with relation to the manage
ment of property which belongs to the
people and not to the church I
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-21

The tow-boat Future City refused to take
Mr.. Cooks ice barge from here to Plaque
mine last Saturday, and an arrangement
was made with the Jay Gould to I'm
lcrtake the job. The Gould arrived ycster-
day afternoon, at 3 o'clock, tackled the
barge and started up the river.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-21
BOARDERS WANTED
AT AN ELEGANT
PRIVATE RESIDENCE
DONALDSONVILLE.

HAVING occupied the beautiful residence
LII situated on Chetimaehes street and known
as the Claverie property, [ am prepared to re-
ceive and entertain limited number of board
ers. Neat rooms and frst-class entertainment
guaranteed. Apply 10 or address.
MRS. r. PONDS
Uonaldsouyille La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-21

A. Riggs Bro, cistern makers, 247 Delord
st, N. o. Send for price list.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-21

There were sssse elegant toilettcs at the
entertainment Monday evening, but shat
itlle beautiful Mrs. W. was the most attrac-
tive in the hall. She looked as bright as a
ray Of sunshine aud was the cynosure of all
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-21

We were delighted to receive a call, Sun
day morning, from our handsome and es-
teemed yenag friend, Mr.. J. Arthur CLAW
eric, who has come up from the city to
spend q week with relatives and friends in
his former aseme, and seek needed relaxation
after the successful conclusion of his studies
in the Pharmaceutical department of the
New Orleans University. Arthur intends
to take the medical course in the same in
stitution, and VIC know he has tue ability
and the will to carry off the title of NJ. D.,
with honor and distinction.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-21

Vennor predicted cold wave for the 10tl,
to 18th inst, aud it struck us sure; and also
that yesterday and to-day would be stormy.
Hooray for Eennor.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-21

Sheriff G. ID. Shaw of Vermlion is charged
Thy the Police Jury of that parish. with being
a defaulter as collector of parochal taxes.
The amount of the alleged deficit lis
.$3823 81.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-21

Capt. Farrell, the well known New Or
leans detective, was here on Thursday Of
last week endeavoring to find some trace of
the parties who committed the robbery at
the store of Mr.. F. Leroy, local agent of the
Texas Express Company, on the 9th of
February. 1t will be remembered that the
thief or thieves got away with box con-
tanning $1,000 in specie, consigned to Mr.. j..
S. Brady of the Ashton plantation, st.
Charles parish. According to the report of
the affair which we received and published
the same week it occurred, the empty box
was picked up in an out house behind Mr..
Leroy's store, but the information upon
which this statement was based proved to
be erroneous. On Wednesday Of the week
following the robbery the box was found by
young son of Mr. L. d. Arccneaux, con-
cealed in the bushes near the railroad on
tho rear portion of Mr.. Henry Cooks place,
about a mile above Donaldsonville, but its
discovery was not made public until some
three weeks ago. When Capt. Farrell came
up he visited Mr.. Arceneaux and obtaine d
tue box, which has been forwarded to the
Superintendent of the Express Company,
Mr.. c. I. Campbell of Marshall, Texas. I'm
portant circumstances connected with the
theft and the movements of suspected par
ties have been developed, but we deem it
best not to give publicity to these partic-
ulars lest the ends of justice be til ereby de-
feated or the progress of investigation i'm
peded. Suffice it to say that there seems a
decided probability that the robbers will be
exposed and captured and that the mana
gers of the Express Company will spare no
effort Or expense to bring about this desir-
able contamination. Mr.. Leroy is co-opera-
ting efficiently with Capt. Farrell and has
furnished data which promises to facilitate
the officer greatly in getting at the botto III
facts of the robbery.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-21

NAUTICAL ITEMs-Mr. John F. Terrio
Cheap Tony's handsome right bower and q
big trump card in the Independent Brass
Baud and Nolan Base Ball Club, dropped n
at the CHIEF wigwan ssn Wednesday, e,
route to dinner lie said we needn't men
ton that he called, aad we promised not to
He left with oRr keartfelt wishes for a safe
voyage ana full cargo at the home port
and sge doubt not Cheap Tony wished him a
speedy return.
Judge Hiram II. Carver, q staunch, old.
time vessel, also sailed into our harbor this
week, arriving Monday. The Judge is not
a piratical craft but is something of pri
vateer, though he still flies the flag of a Con
servative Floater. Long may it wave! Let
her float!
A quartette of we'll known young married
men went out on fishing smack to Grand
Bayou three weeks ago and had delightful
cruise. The report that they came home
with three sheets in the wind or half seas
over is q tale to be told the marines. We
know from personal observation that the
jolly fishermen only took one bottle OF
Robinson county fish bait along, and that
they brought half of this home again-not
under their vests, but inside the bottle. The
perch bit we'll, but we are happy to say
none Of the voyagers were bitten, either by
fish or snakes.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-21

Rev. Pierre Landry has favored Ills with a
copy of the printed proceedings of .the
fifteenth annual session of the Louisiana
Conference, Methodist Episcopal Church,
held at Alexandria, February Is, 1888.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-21

In drawing up the contract under which
the lease of the river ferry at Donaldson
vile was granted to Mr.. w. S. Carey OF
Berwick, jurors and witnesses in criminal
prosecutions were accidentally omitted from
the list Of persons who are entitled to cross
the river free Of charge, and the omission is
giving rise to numerous complaints on the
part of those who are made to suffer by the
oversight. A large proportion OF the per-
sons who render service as jurors and still
greater proportion of those summoned as
witnesses are poor people, to whom the item
of ferriage is by no means insignificant, and
tho hardship is particularly onerous upon
witnesses i'll preliminary examinations,
either before the Grand Jury or the Dis
trict Judge, for they are allowed no per
diem or mileage. Something ought to be
done to remedy this injustice, and as the
ferry lessees will probably not be disposed
to relinquish any of tho rights granted them
under the act of lease, we think the Police
Jury might properly enter into an agree
ment to pay the ferriage, if not Of all jurors
and witnesses, at least of those summoned
to testify in preliminary investigations of
criminal matters. The amount would not
be a heavy tax upon the parochial treasury
probably not $40 a year, if only the latter
class of witnesses are paid forget the OK
emption of these people from the expendi-
ture would not only be a kindness but an
act Of simple justice. It's hard enough that
they should receive no compensation for the
time lost in obeying the summons of the
Grand Jury or the Judge, without forcing
them to pay fare upon a public conveyance
in order to reach the. seat of justice.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-21

Regular meeting of Lee Lodge, A. o. U
Nv, next Tuesday evening.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-21
LOCAL JoTTINGs.

ty Nolans in unifsra again tomorrow
evening.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-21

Gen. Poreher Miles, son-in-law of Mr.
oliver Beirue, was in town yesterday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-21

A mysterious box was received at the
CHIEF office last week, directed to ye editor.
As there was nothing on it to show the sen
der, and as the party who delivered it-Doc.
Hawkins by name-looked as though he
might be Fenian if ho wanted to, we APP
preached the box with some trepidation,
fearing that secret emissaries of the Fitz-
patrick ring had conspired to give the CHIEF
blowing up with an Internal machine for
daring to criticise the festive Fitz and his
bourgeois minions. Typographical joke
patent applied for and all rights reserved.1
Conguering our fear, however, VIC proceeded
to open the package and take an inventory
of its contents, herewith filed, to-wit: Ono
dozen eggs, two cigars, one plug corn cob
tobacco, i've English waluuts, one orange,
one large sweet potato weighing about eight
pounds, one miscellaneous lot Of corn, rice,
bran, oats, hay and moss. All that we
have been able to ascertain about the origin
of the mysterious package is that it was
shipped in good order and we'll conditioned
Oh beard Doc. Hawkins sewing machine
wagon, at the Lucina plantation, st. James
parish and as friend of ours by the name
of d. Webre, Esq, lives in that vicinity, we
suspect that he may have been remotely
connected with the shipment. The author
tiles have been notified and will endeavor
to expose the guilty party. The big tater,
which we presume was the object to which
| our attention was especially desired, is q
peculiar looking vegetable, measuring
twenty-five inches in circumference and
seeming to be composed of several smaller
tubers grown together. 1t looks moro like ::
boxng-glove than any thing else which oc-
! ours to us at the moment.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-21

We sec by z: paragraph in the Monroe
Bulletin that Messrs. Harmon g. Voss were
expected there on the 25th inst, to begin
work on the new Court House which they
have contracted to build for the parish Of
Ouachita The excellent reputation these
gentlemen enjoy as first-class builders
which the people of this vicinity can attest
by the evidence presented in the shape of
the new store of NJ. Israel & Co., now at the
point of completion-gives assurance that
they will execute skifully and in good faith
any contract which they may undertake.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-21

Mr.. John NJ. Knight, ticket agent Of the
Morgan railroad at New Orleans, has gone
to Texas for the purpose of recuperating
his health, which has been injured by long
continued and close attention to the arduous
duties of his position. MIR. Knight was at
one time railroad ticket agent at Donald
sonville, and made many friends here BY his
gentlemanly department, genial disposition
and efficient transaction of business. All
who knew him will join the CHIEF in hoping
that the object Of his trip to the Lone Star
State will be realized in his full restoration
to robust health.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-21

Tho Police Juries Of Lafayette and West
Feiciana parishes have each appropriated
500 for the benefit of the fund being raised
to enlarge and improve the Charity Hospi-
tai at New Orleans. This is an excellent
example and we should be pleased to see
it followed by the Police Jury of every par
isll in the State. What say our parGchal
Legislators of Ascensionl
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-21
Died.

BERTAUT-In St. James parish, La, on
Monday. April 9, 1888, at 10 o'clock A. H.. of
apoplexy. ALBERT BERTAUT, age rs years, Il
months and days.
New Orleans papers please copy.
Deceased WIS stout healthy losking young
man. and his sudden death was as unexpected
as it was painful to largo circle of relatives.
friends and acquaintance, among whom be
was very highly esteemed for many pleasing
qualities.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-21
Admission to Ball, $1.OO
Route Of Parade:

The procession will form on Louisiana Square
at 2:3O P. NJ, and move at o'clock on the fol-
lowing route: Up Houmas street to Missis-
sippi, via east side of Crescent Place. down
to st. Patrick, thence to IberviIle,
down Attakapas to st. Patrick. thence to Ope-
lousas. up Opelousas to Lafourche, down Ia
fourche to the railroad. thence to Railroad
Avenue, up the entire length of Railroad Ave
nue. to Mississippi. down Mississippi to Les
sard, down Lessard to Claiborne, up Claiborne
to Chetimaches, up Chetimaches to lberville.
down 1berville to Houmas and thence to the
point of starting, where the parade will be dis
missed. III. o. MAHER, Chairman;
DAVID ISRAEL "
id. IlAFARHUE,
HENRY COOK,
FRED. R0GGE.
JEAN FEVRIER.
Committee of Arrangements.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-21

"FAREwELL, MAKIE."-We learn from re-
liable music dealers in New Orleans that
this little song has made what is called in
stage parlance "a regular hit" 1t is in
great demand, the first edition has been ex-
hausted, another ordered printed and as the
melody is now being sung throughout the
North by Havcrlys AIastodon Minstrels, it
is safe to conclude that it will soon rank
among the leading songs of the day.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-21

The steamer H. j. Dickey, which passed
Donaldsonville last Tuesday on her way to
Thibodaux, was drawn into the Melrosc
crevassc near Labadieville, and driven with
such force on shore that it will require some
powerful agency to extricate the boat from
her awkward position. The steamer Isabel,
of the same line, was imm cdiately sent from
the city to assist the Assumption in relieving
their com rade, but the rapid decline of the
bayou renders their success doubtful. The
Isabel returned on Thursday, but no later
information from the Dickey has been re-
ceiyed. The boat is nearly new and valued
at $4,000
LArER-Thc Dickey reached here yester
day afternoon, having been extricated from
her prcdicament by the Assumption and
Isabel without damage, after being twenty
two hours in the creyasse.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-21
Estray Notice.
BRIGHT SORREL GOVT

1SU1 10y NVU1CVs
1ENAKEN UP in the village OF Port Barrow
IL Ascension parish, on Friday, April Ii, 1883,
by the undersigned a
BRIGHT SORREL COLT,
eight or nine months old. The owner is notified
to como forward prove property and pay costs,
in default of which the animal will be disposed
of according to law.
Donaldsonville, La, April is. 1883.
MANSFIELD CARTER.