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Mr.. Robt. s. Landry, who has charge of
the country department of the famous Red
Star Shoe Store of New Orleans, came up
from tie city last evening ON q flying bust
ness trip and made it pleasant for lis at
the CHIEF office just after his arrival. He
ia q spirited and genial young gentleman,
whose engaging manners no doubt make
him a general favorite with the patrons of
the Red Star. He left one of the bcauti-
full souvenir cards of Mr.. Durieus estab-
lishment with us, and it is as neat n thing
in that line as we have ever seen. Mr..
Landry has q number of relatives and
friends here who will be glad to see him
and will regret that the demands of bust
ness compel him to make his stay with us
very brief. He expected to leave on the
morning train, but may remain until to-
morrow,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-14

Mr.. Jules Richard, the popular represent
alive of the Werlein music house, called on
lis yesterday, and we were more than glad
to bid him welcome. Apropos of his agree
able visit, it affords us pleasure to publish
the following extract from a recent letter
written by the Natchitoches correspondent
of the Shreveport Times:
This week Mr.. Jules Richard, connected with
the musical house of p. Werlein. visited our
city. His advent furnished one of those plea
SAINT incidents which &C, to show how strong is
the bond of brotherly love which unite those
who stood side by side in the days that tried
mems souls. a member Of the Third Louisiana
Infantry, IN an Iberville company, commanded
by Capt. G. A. Brusle, he was most warmly
greeted by his comrades in arms, although
twenty years have elapsed since he saw them.
Mr.. Jules Richard shows the marks of Time s
fingers, but is none the less geninl, and open
hearted than when soldier boy" on duty.
These meetings are always fraught with remin-
iscences of the past, full OF pleasant Incidents
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-14

Tuesday evening we were honored by a
visit from Major Henry B. Richardson,
Chief State Engineer, who had come down
from Baton Rouge for the purpose of attend
ing the meeting of the Board of Levee Com
missioners for the Second District at OAR
rowville. Major Richardson was accom-
panied and introduced by cur courteous
friend Capt. N. w. barton, and we greatly
enjoyed the brief conversation upon leycc
and general topics which the call of these
accomplished and agreeable gentleman at
forded lis opportunity of doing. The Major,
whose heart is evidently in his important
official work. was greatly encouraged by
the manner in which the levees had with
stood the pressure of the food and praised
the general vigilance and activity shown
by the people in ende;t vorins to protect the
country from overflow.
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HOTEL ARRIVALS
At the Town of DonaidsonvilIe for the We


At the Town of DonaidsonyiIIe for the Week
Ending Yesterday.
EEP-O'-DAY HOTEL-Ed. Fl. Abbott, Thi.
bodaux, La; r. Watson, st. James; Geo. A.
BonnecaZe. Edw. Beverages, Felix Reynaud,
William Wild, J. W. st. Pierre, New Orleans
John r. Sullivan, r. f. Rollins, Alabama s.
Barmon, New River; NJ. Allemand, Teche; A.
Compton, Mount Heumas La.
LEE HOTEL-Wm. Mcdowell, Melven, Ark
Hiram A. Miller, N. .. & NJ. V. Ry.; A. II. Drey-
fus, Ambrose Smith, Felix Owry, Ferd. Jai,-
bert, c. W. Wauiere, j. +. Hutchinson, J. B.
Clements, Gust: We'll, ice. Maither. l.. A.
Newton H. Zeuicker, e. v Vriher, A. P. Domi-
n1que, A. +. Marks, M. J. Farrell, +. Lamouette,
New Orleans; W. w. Myers, T. q ?. Ry.; John
Haase Morgan City; E. T.. Spencer, Texas; Y.
c. Monks, Arkansas.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-14

IcE!-Mr. Henry Cooks barge of ice ar
rived here last Sunday, and on Tuesday the
work of unloading the blocks and storing
them i'll the we'll known Donalds0nville ioc-
house was begun. Yesterday afternoon the
desired quantity-about 400 tons-had been
packed AWAY, and this evening the barge
will be towcd up to Plaqueminc by the tow.
boat Future City, where about tho same
quantity will be put into the icc-house at
that town. The barge will then be taken
down the bayou to NapoleonviIe and the
remainder Of it's cargo, some l40 tons, will
be stored for the accommodation of the res
idcnts of that section during the approach
ing heated term. Mr.. Cook has shown great
enterprise in making preparations to supply
the people of Ascension and neighboring
parishes with ice for summer use, and it is
to be hoped his efforts will be rewarded by
liberal patronage. He is an honorable man
in his dealings he has splendid quality Of
ce-the best yet brought here, VIC arc as
surcd-and he will retail it at New Orleans
prices, shipping to all points on the railroad,
river or bayou.
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The steamer John +. Walton, q large
,sternwhccl tow-boat, landed Mt our wharf
Wednesday evening for the purpose of re-
plenisling her stores, and was visited by q
good many people. All expressed admit
ration at the condition i'll which the boat is
kept, especially the engine-room, where it
would be n difficult task to find a speck of
dust or dirt on the monster engines.
Our obliging friend VIM. d. Park, Esq.
informs us that at 4 o'clock last evening,
according to a gauge which he established
last year opposite his fathers store, the
river stood u inches below the highest
point it attained in 1882. His gauge is q
notch which he cut in a post when the flood
of last season was at its maximum point,
and on Monday last the water just reached
this notch.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-14

Phoenix Fire Company held its deferred
monthly meeting Thursday evening for tile
transaction OF routine business. The meet
ing should have taken place Monday eve
ming, but was postponed on account of the
engagement of the hall for another purpose.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-14

Rev. Father Bigot, President of the St.
James Jefferson College, has favored " tho
officers OF the CHIEF" with courteous in
vitation to attend a literary and dramatic
entertainment which will take place at the
College Monday evening, the 30th instant.
Having lively recollection of the pleasure
institution on previous similar occasions we
shall take care that tho CHIEF is repre-
scented at the coming entertainment, and by
it's " chief officer " if possible.
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We received last Tuesday q visit, con-

We received last Tuesday u visit, a con-
driend, Mr.. c. z. Blouin of the eighth ward,
and all three were most highly appreciated.
'Modesty alone prevents us from repeating
the tiattering eneomium which the gentle
proud to have earned his praise, for it is to
the good will and good opinions Of such men
that We ASPIRE.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-14

Mr.. Albert P. Dominique, Deputy collec-
tor OF Internal Revenue for this District,
was in Donaldseaville Wednesday and
Thursday, on business connected with the
official position he fills SO efficiently. lie
paid us visit Thursday, then left for
plaquenine, intending to stop es, ros'e at
his old home in the first ward and spend Il
few hours in the society of his relatives and
friends in that vicinity.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-14

Our excellent colored friend Isaac Adams
of the fifth ward deposited at our Office
yesterday IL large mess Of new Irish pota-
toes of his own raising, which are about as
fine rs any We have seen grown in this part
of tho country. lie planted two barrels of
seed, from which he has realized about
twenty-five barrels of " Murplies" that will
bring tears to the mouth of any true son of
the Emerald Isle who gazes upon their fai L
proportions. Big Ike" rs he is famiiarly
called is % frst-rnte farmer, which his work
is demonstrated by his thoughtful remcm-
brance of ye newspaper man.
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SMALL Pox.-Ned Taylor has lost four
making total of five, three of whom were
buried during the current week, The dis
case proved part icularly severe and fatal in
his family, but has now run its course, and
all fear of its spread has died out of the
neighborhood. Measures are being taken to
destroy tho bedding and clothing with
which the patients came in contact, and to
thoroughly cleanse and disinfcct the premi-
ses. subscription list is being circulated
in Neds behalf to enable him to have this
sanitary work efficiently done and to par
TALLY reimburse him for the consequent
destruction of household effects. No other
cases of small pox have made their appear
ance in Donaldsonvillc, save those reported
by the CHIEF, and for the past three weeks
the disease has been confined wholly to the
Taylor family. There have been ten cases
altogether, nine of which were colored child
rem and one a colored woman. Only four
houses have been infected and these were
all in one portion Of town. To-day there is
not case among us and we think it would
not now be premature to express the con-
viction that we have seen the last of the
malady for this season, at least Not hav-
ing endeavored to mislead the public with
relation to the existence of the disease in
Donaldsonyille, but. on the contrary, hav-
ing published the literal facts as they came
that our readers i'll the country and else
where will accept our assurance of the dis
appearance of the maiady from this com
m,1nity, loose rumors and wild reports tie
the contrary notwithstanding.
monument to the late DR.. Warren Stena
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Last Sunday an interesting ceremony
was performed at the residence Of our es-
tcemed young friend +. z. Schiller, Esq,
being the baptism of his infant son. Rev.
r. S. Stuart officiated and the sponsors were
Mr.. Patrick Reddington and Miss Il. Billet
sen. BY agreement among oil parties in
terestcd-frienl Phil being counted out of
the category-it was decided to name the
little clcrub after his doting papa, hence
" Frank Philip Schiller, Junior" is the ap-
pella,ion under which the boy begins his
travels DER the highways and byways of
life. We trust the journey will be long
and prosperous one, that health and wealth
will be tho travellers portion and that he
will be blessed with u disposition Us sweet
as tho pastry that found its way to the
CHIEF office with his compliments. We
congratulate friend Phil and his excellent
wife upon the possession of child Of such
bright promi SO as little F. p, Jr.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-14

Tho first straw hat of the season at New
Orleans was noticed at the races Saturday
before last, but our friend Jack beat the
city man and inaugurated tho Donaldson
vile season some DAYS earlier
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-14

We erred last week in stating that the
morning train passes Donal,lsonvile at 7:4J
a. NJ. The correct time is 8:05 A. NJ, aud
the mail closes ut the post-otfice at 7:i5. 1t
was by confusing the latter fact with the
arrival of tho train that we made the mis-
take
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-14

Catalloula as we'll as Ascension has q
" Picayunc saw-mill," and if tke up-country
institution is conduced by US clever men as
the proprietors OF its Ascension namesakc,
those having dealings with them aro to be
congratulated upon the fact.
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man Of the Bierne places wero i'll town
Tuesday, and paid us a friendly call. They
are always as welcome as sunshine after
rain
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-14

The crevssse on lower Bayou Lafourche
is on the right bank, twelve miles below
Thibot,aux, and about two miles above and
opposite Raccland. The break is over 100
feet wide and gradually increasing No
attempt will be made to close this creyasse
until the waters of the bayou recele.
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Widow s. Weinschenck babe Donaldson
Vile good-by on Tuesday. 1t must have
awakened IL flood of recollcctons in her
mind to leave place which had heen her
home for so many years. We join her many
friends in the hope that she will visit us
occasionally.
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We callcd on our witty front street friend
yesterday for his usual bon.n,ot, and here is
his response: "Not in humor to make
any cannon-drum.' feel sourish. 1t may be
natural that should feel SO, since l sub
sist, you know, on Lelnanns.'' Later in the
day, however, his temper sweetened up and
he perpetrated this timely truism: cat the
present time a little leek in the soup is bet
ter than leak in the leyee.n
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-14

Members of the Nolan b. b. Club are
thereby requested by the Captain to don
their uniforms tomorrow for full-fcdged
practice game. Come early and stay late.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-14

Tho weather has cleared off beautifully
and the river is falling. Glory enough for
one week
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-14

Paul Leche, Esq, one of the prominent
young lawyers Of the Ascension bar, was
cosfinel to his bed for O few days this week
with am attack of fever. Mr.. Lechc, VIC are
pleased to say, is up aud about again, COM
uIeteiv recovered,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-14

Mr.. Felix Leblanc, wharfmaster, has
favored the CHIEF with files of up-country
papers, for which our thanks are returned.
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The Police Jury Of st. james parish will
meet today, and among the matters to
claim their attention will be the cOnsidera-
ton of bids for the parish printing for the
current year. Ascension is probably the
only parish in the State having more than
one newspaper where the requirements OF
the State law relative to public printing
have been overlooked and all attempt made
to create an official journal without Offering
the opportunity for competition which the
statute says must be given. Now that their
notice has been directed to tho error we can
not doubt that our honorable Police Jurors
will rectify it at their next meeting. The
law directly bearing upon this question is
found in section 20, of Act No. g. of the first
extra session of 1881, and it's terms are so
plain as scarcely to admit of misconstruc
ton.
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Tuesday evenings meeting of the A. 0.
U. w. was unusually well attended. The
goat WAS deprived of his expected exercise,
however, owing to the absence OF an occu-
pant of the mourners' Pugh. At the next
meeting of the lodge there will be fun among
the animals and the festive billy is expected
to lay q Barlow
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Work on the Israel building is pushin &
ahead and rapidly nearing completion.
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| In all the criminal cases finally. disposed
| of, the accused parties voluntarily waived
their right of trial by jury.
49, FIXED FOR TRIAL.
The cases now standing assigned for trial
| are tho following:
Town Of Donaldsonvilie rs. Fred Fobb,
ex-Collector, aud his sureties for Tuesday
18th inst.
Alfred Stephens rs. J. G. Green; for We'd
nestlay, 18th inst.
Julia Brown rs, Isaiah DEWEY, her hus
band; for today, Nth inst.
Clara Melancon as. Agabie G. Mollere, her
husband for Wednesday, 18th inst.
State rs. Aleck alias Geo. Hardesty; for
Monday, 10th inst.
State rs. Anderson Cutno, preliminary ex-
animation, for Tuesday, 18th inst.
Our handsome young friend, Mr.. Henry
G. Kiryes, took II new departure in life
Friday evening of last week. on which occa-
sion he was united in marriage to Mrs. S.
Campbell, an attractive and accomplished
niue fauy lfpm new orleans. ne cefc-
moDy was performed at the residence of Mr..
G. X. deLappe, on Railroad Avenue by Rev.
R. s. Stuart Of the Episcopal Church. and
was conducted in very quiet manner, only
u few persons being present. Saturday
evening party Of the groom's friends, sup
piled with all sorts of Instruments for
making n racket, gathered in front of the
residence and rendered the happy couple
the usual serenade. Henry did the hand
some thing by throwing open tho doors and
inviting the muscans-lieaven save the
mark TO enter and refresh themselves
with sundry good things spread out in
tempting array as if in anticipation of the
visit. The st. Joseph Brass Band appeared
OPPORTUNITY and gave some sure enough
music. An impromptu dance was organized
and the callers spent u merry evening. We
join in the congratulations that have been
extended to Mr.. Kirves and his bride, wish
ing them generous share Of this worlds
blessings and ms few of its trials and disap-
pointmcnts as may be.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-14

Mrs. Laure Livaudais, from New Orleans,
was in town this week, on q short visit to
her relatives, the family of Mr.. and Mrs.
AimG Richard. Mrs. Livaudais left for her
home in the Crescent City, on Tuesday
mornings train.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-14

A. Riggs & Bro, cistern trnakers, 2t7 Delord
st., N. o. Send for price list.
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Mr.. Dedrich Ohlmeyer's family have
moved into their new home, the fine Vein
schenck property on Railroad Avenue, and
during the coming week the harness and
saddle shop will be transferred to the same
location. Besides having secured larger and
better quarters for his residence and bust
ness, friend Dcdrich has enlarged his facli-
ties for doing all classes Of leather work in
his line His most important step in this
direction has been the purchase of an ingen-
ious machine patented and manufactured
in Canada, by means of which the thiekest
leather bands, straps, tugs, etc, can be
scwcd with ease. The machine is costly
one and its purchase is an evidence of the
determination which Mr.. Ohmcyer has
formed of pushing his shop and business up
to Il frst-class rank.
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Mr.. David king, whom we reported last
week US lying at the point Of death, breathed
his last Saturday night between IL and i2
o'clock, and was buried Sunday evening Mt
$3.50 o'clock in the Jewish cemetery. The
children to whom we extend our heartfelt
sympathy.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-14

Having recently moved into the elegant
property; on Chetimaches street known as
tho j. j. Claverie residence, Mrs. Richard
Ponds advertiSes that abe is prepared to
furnish accommodations to few private
boarders. Persons iu search of desirable
boarding place certainly can not find bet
ter one than this iii ponaldsonville. The
house is one of the finest in town, is very
of our genial friend Major Ponds will nm
doubtedly prave, a.housekeeper and a host
css who knows how to administer to the
comfort of her guests
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phall at the meeting of the Cotield Guards
"Wednesday evening. The attendance would
have been larger but for the delay in finding
IL key with which to unlock the front doors,
ing hour and went away again. An appli-
cation from young man who desires to
join the command was received and will be
actnIEaln at II q IT neatinn
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Judge Henry L. Dutfcl came down from
old Woodstock Tuesday, spent the night at
the Lee and took the morning train for
New Orleans. lilo was accompanied to Don
anldsonville by his brother, DR.. Edward
Duffel, who came through mud and mire to
attend tho meeting of the Police Jury.
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LOCAL JoTTINGs.

i L. of II. next Tuesday evening.
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Saturday, May 10, A. D. 1888,

of Ascensi on, on
Saturday, May 10, A. D. 1888,
at IL o'clock A. H., the folio wing described
property, to-wit:
First-The UNDIVIDED HALF OF A GER
TAIN TRACT OF LAND OR PLANTATION,
known as the HERMITAGE PLANTATION,
situated in the parish OF Ascension, in the State
of Louisiana, on tho left bank of the Missis-
sipp1 river. about one mile below the town Of
Donaldsonville. parish of Ascension, having n
front of thirty-two arpents. more or. less, on
said river, with all such depth which may
thereto belong the lines conyerging. bounded
above by lands belonging to the succession or
heirs of Nabord Braud and below by lands Of
Widow Louis Colomb, together with the UNDI-
VIDED HALF OF ALL THE BUILDINGS
AND IMPROVEMENTS thereon, consisting of
DNELLING-HOUSE sUGAR-HOUSE and
MACHINERY, LABORERS' QUARTERS
STABLES, OUTHOUSES, etc, etc.
secon,l--The UNDIVIDED HALF OF GER
tract herein above described, containing four
hundred and thirty superficial arpents. fronting
on the Mississippi river. bounded above and
below by lands formerly belonging to Nahord
Braud, together with the UNDIVIDED HALE
of all the BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS
thereon and thereunto situated.
The above two tracts containing ONE THOU
SAND SUPERFICIAL ARPENTS, more or less.
and having TWO HUNDRED AND THIRTY
ACRES OF PLANT CANE, and ONE HUN
DRIED and FIFTY ACRES of STUMBLE CANE
Also, the undivided half Of
Sixty-six (66) mules.
Seven cows and calves,
Ten four-mule wagons,
Two one-mule carts,
| One lot plows.
| One Is hoes,
! One $ gearing,
| One - furniture.
| One blacksmith's tools,
| One - eooper's tools.
! Seized In the above suit.
Terms and conditions-CAsH in United States
| currency.
sheriff's Office, parish of Ascension, April II,
1888 P. A. JONES. Sheriff.