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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-12

Mr.. F. P. Jones having failed to make a
satisfactory permanent arrangement for the
use Of the Terrier stand, has secured shop
half a mile below town. adjoining the Plea
with the facilities for doing promptly and
in frst-class style all kinds of work in the
lines of a blacksmith, wheelwright and
repairer of machinery. Mr.. Jones invites
public attention to his advertisement, pub
lished elsewhere in our paper, and requests
a trial order from planters and others need
ing any work done that comes within his
scope. He is confident of giving satisfac-
every instance.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-12
HOTEL ARRIVALS
At the Town of DonaidsonviIIe for the Week

At the Town of DonaidsonviIIe for the Week
Ending Yesterday
ROBT. E. LEE-Gus. j. Riffel, J. F. Hall,
e. Moore, G. Screitchley. Frank Fenner,
c.. L. Levy, VIM. o. Pomarede. N. Bienve-
nu, Jr., S. II, Eaton, A. Bouchereau, New Or
leans; H. Sweet w. j, Walker, Chicago; J. H.
Clopton, Iuka, Miss; Geo. st. NJ. Malarcher,
Assumptions; C. Il. Dickinson, and wife, Pla-
quemine; Alfred Reynaud, st. John; Jos. Con-
Eales lady and daughter, New River.
EEP-O'-DAY-William Wild, C. A. Norwood,
Fritz Jahncke, Henry Jahncke, Oscar Roshal,
Andrew Oxe, MARCUS Schaff, Charles Strike,
August Wallis. Charles Hager. c. K. de Lappe,
Iberville; William Intro, Theodule Arcenaux,
st. James; B. Gauthreaux, A. Braux, V. Landry,
New River; J. Williford. st. John; John Wal
tiers, Assumption.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-12
ADJOURNED MEETING.

ADJOURNED MEETING.
CoURT-HoUsE, May 3, 1888.
Mayor Israel In the chair and the following
members present-A1essrs. Leche, Camel, Solo
zano, Terrier, Ross and Variant.
This meeting was called in compliance with
the peremptory writ Of mandamus granted by
the District Court, in the matter of the State OF
Louisiana, er rel. Edgar A. Ramirez ct ais u.s.
the Mayor and Common Council of Donaldson
vile, and under protest, the Mayor and mem
bers thereof claiming that the Judge of said
Court was absolutely without jurisdiction to
grant the order of mandamus in said case.
The following report was received and adop-
ted:
DONALDSONvILLE, La, May 3, 1888.
We the undersign committee appointed to
select two Commissioners for each ward, and
select the polling places, beg leave to recon-
mend the following:
list Ward 1st precinct, Courthouse; Commits
sioners. DR.. B. Claverie and r. p. Landry.
End Ward, End precinct, lower end of the
Market-House; Commissioners, Jos. Thomp-
son and r. Landman.
3rd Ward, 3rd precinct, corner st. Patrick
and Mississippi; Commissioners, DR.. T. Webre
V. C. Gabrielle. Respectfully submitted,
} = Hfp So9HEqTzANo'
Committee.
On motion, duly seconded, the Council ad-
ourned
A true copy: NOISE LEVY, JR.,
Secretary.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-12

The CHIEF commends the liberal action
of the Town Council in appropriating $3.50
to assist Phoenix Fire Company in taking
up the note of $500 which will shortly be
due as part payment of the purchase price
Of that company's new steam engine. No
better use can be made of available public
funds than to apply them towards improv-
ing the facilities for protecting the property
of the people from destruction by fire.
The next step in this direction should be to
provide for the digging Of wells or the
establishment of works that would furnish
an adequate supply of water in all portions
of the town for use in e1tinguishing fires.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-12

The lady friends of the Phoenix and AS
cension fire companies have commenced the
work of decorating the engine and truck.
They will be engaged in the performance
of that pleasant duty to-day and tomorrow
morning, and no doubt, will contribute in
a considerable degree toward a realization
of the expectation that the firemen's pageant
of tomorrow will be the most brilliant ever
witnessed in this town.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-12

Grand Rebate Sale at Gondran & Sons
Blue Store for the next thirty days. Come
at once and get the best bargains.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-12

Mr.. G. L. Comeaux of Bayou Goula drop
ped in to see US Tuesday morning. He
brings favorable reports of the condition of
the crops in his section and predicts year
of prosperity for sugar planters.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-12

Mr.. Emile Buquoi Of McCalls' Evan Hall
plantation was in town this week, as hale
and hearty and merry as ever.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-12

Mrs. Clara Walters Of Plaquemine spent
the week with her estimable parents, Capt.
and Mrs. A. B. Sharp, who at present reside
In Donaldsonville. She is looking rosy and
ever.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-12

Ben. Mitchell, colored boy living on the
Hermitage plantation had his right hand
injured by the explosion of one barrel of
his shotgun while out bird-hunting Wednes-
day evening,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-12
TRAVELLERS GUIDE.
Texas and Pacific Railway.

The Baton Rouge and New Orleans Accom-
mediation Train leaves West Baton Ronae
going down; at 6 4. M; Donaldsonvills at 500
Arrives IN New Orleans at 11:4O A. NJ,
: Coming up, leaves New Orleans at 500 p NJ
and reaches Donaldsonville at 6:a5 P, NJ. 49,
= For tickets, haggage-checks, or any informa.
ton as to rates and routes, apply to any Of the
Ticket Agents, or to B. w. WcCJnJn1,au
Assistant General Passenger Agent, Marshall
Texas; +. CHANDLER, General Passenger Agent
st. Louis, Mo-; a. M. HoxIE, Third Vice Presi.
dent. st. Louis Mo. 'o'i'
For rates and information, address
G. GARpEMAJ. local A can+
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-12

Alfred Kelly, colored laborer on the
Donaldson plantation in the fifth ward, was
amusing himself Thursday evening hand
ling Smith & Wesson revolver, 50 calibre,
when one chamber of the weapon was acct
dentally discharged, the ball entering the
palm of his left hand and passing up the
arm to point just above the wrist. DR..
Love was at once summoned and succeeded
in extracting the ball. Kelly was so greatly
astonished by the accident that he stood
speeches. and almost motionless for few
moments, then he walked deliberately out
of his house and threw his revolver into a
pond near at hand. We doubt if he ever
forgets the lesson he has learned by painful
experience that it is worse than folly to play
with firearms.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-12

PIANO FOR SALE.-Capt. VIM A. Miller of
the steamer Bella Israel offers for sale at
low price, a splendid upright Chickering
piano. The instrument is in first-rate Or
der, fully as good as new, and its fine quail
ity and very reasonable price will make it
desirable acquisition to any one wishing to
procure piano. Opportunities are not
often offered for making such an advantage
gus bargain. See advertisement.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-12

DR.. Edward Duffel and his brother, Judge
Henry L. Duffel, have both been in Don
jacksonville during the present week.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-12

Mrs. Jos. Gonzales and daughter have
been visiting friends in Donaldsonville and
st. james this week, and will probably re-
turn to their home on New River to-day
Our assistant local' had the pleasure of
meeting these ladies yesterday, and reports
that both were looking exceedingly we'll.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-12

The following cases have been disposed
of by Mayor Israel during the week, the
accused being adjudged guilty and COM
mitted to jail for the offenses named: Char
lotte Hensley, Mathilde and Cayeton, dis
turbing the peace and using obscene Ian
guage; Eliza Walton, drunk on the street;
William Burns and - hamburger, drunk
and disorderly. The females are all colored
and are old offenders who ought to be
abated along with several other nuisances
that affiict our community.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-12

Miss Lucille Braud, daughter of Mrs J.
A. Braud, Jr., has been visiting friends in
st. James parish during the past ten days,
and will return home early next week ac-
companied by Miss Edwige Chopin, St.
James belle.
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LOst-R eWard!

4 SUITABLE REWARD will be paid to any
IA one returning the box of tools mislaid by
me in III. Israel & Co.'S new building and no
questions asked. GINGRY THE PAINTER.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-12

K. of H. next Tuesday evening. Col
York A. Woodward, P. G. D., is expected
to be present at this meeting of the Lodge.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-12

District Court is in session in St. James
and several criminal cases have already
been disposed of.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-12

During our recent visit to ST. James we
enjoyed the pleasure of meeting with
Capt. P. A. Charlet of the steamer Assump-
ton, one of the most gentlemanly steam
boatmen on the river. Capt. Charlct had
been i'll for some time, but was greatly
improved when we met him.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-12

The Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
will open its semi-annual term at the Court
House next Monday. There is only one
case on the docket, that of Leon Godchaux
s's. Fulgence Bourgeois. An appeal was
taken to the Circuit Court in the case of NJ.
Schonberg rs. David King. but the suit
has since been amicably settled.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-12

A new member was initiated at last
Tuesday evenings meeting of the A. O. U.
W. Several more are soon to follow.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-12

Messrs. Jacob Lemann & Son have con-
tracted with the firm of Edwards & Haubt-
man, New Orleans founders and machinists,
for four boilers, 2S feet in length, AZ inches
diameter, with two 1874 inch fues each
steam drums and mud drums attached, to
be placed in the sugar-house of their Rod
riguez plantation on the right bank of
Bayou Lafourche in this parish. The new
boilers are to be connected and operated
with two of those heretofore in use in the
sugar-house named.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-12

The steamer J. M. White has been laid I'D
and the Fred. A. Blanks takes her place in
the New Orleans and Greenville trade.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-12

Our worthy and hard working friend
Gingry, the painter, has had the misfortune
to lose two sets of draughting tools which
ne left in one of the rooms of the new Israel
building. If the party who discovered the
tools will return them, Mr.. Gingry will pay
a liberal reward and ask no questions.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-12

A pavement of the Schillinger patent is
being put down in front of M. Israel & Co. S
new store and it will not only add to the
stylish appearance of the building, bat be q
great improvement to the locality. Expert
enced workmen from New Orleans are doing
the lob and doinr IT we'll
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-12

Father Ceuppens celebrated mass on Thurs
day at the residence of Mrs. J. A. Braud,
Jr., on the left bank Of the river opposite
Donaldsonville. Tomorrow at the usual
hour similar services will be conducted at
the residence of Mr.. Victorin Melancon, in
Smoke Rend
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-12

Capt. Jos. Gonzales Of the seventh ward
has been in town several days and at the
urgent instance of a number Of friends will
endeavor to remain until after the fremen's
festival tomorrow. We were pleased to
receive call from the portly Captain yes
terday morning, and to learn from him
that the health of the New River people is
generally excellent and the outlook for
their crops highly favorable. Cotton is
especially promising. A large acreage has
been planted and heavy yield is antici-
pated. Cane is not so forward and does
not present such good stand as might be
desired, but if the. right kind of weather
prevails until the crop is laid by, there will
doubtless be great improvement in the
condition of the staple. Corn and garden
products are doing finely.
Mrs. Charles Burns, a colored woman
residing on Railroad Avenue near Nolan
Square, died suddenly of heart disease last
Tuesday evening. We are informed that
she had no medical attendant, and yet was
buried without the Coroner being sum-
moned to hold a view. The young man
kicked to death by q mule on Mr.. R. 0.
Landry's place last week was also buried
without an inquest or view being held,
though we had been informed to the con-
trary. This is very loose practice and calls
for reform. While there are no suspicious
circumstances connected with these two
cases, others are liable to occur where crime
could be concealed if the remains of per-
sons dying without medical attendance can
be buried on the simple certificate of two
'citizsns. The law contemplates an investi-
cation Of all such cases BY the Coroner.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-12
D0NALDsONVILLE, La,
Saturday, May IL, 1888.
LOCAL JOTTINGS.
Goodbye, small pox.

A. Riggs & Bro, cistern makers, 247 Delord
ST., N. O. Send for price list
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-12

We take pleasure in announcing the re-
coyery Of Capt Will. A. Miller from his re-
cent illness. He is again enjoying good
health and is to be found at his post on the
dandy Bella Israel from early morn to dewy
eve. Glad to see You out. Can-ferrr clad
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-12

On motion, duly seconded, the Council adj
journed.
A true copy: NOISE LEVY, JR.,
Secretary.
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HIS OPINION.

In Clear SentenceS an authority adds his
own to the Popular Judgment.
191 West Tenth Street,
New YORK, Aug. IL, 1880.
MEsSRS. SEABURY & ouNSoN:
I am slow to pin my faith to any new curative
agent. BENSON'S CAPCINE POROUS PLAS-
TER has won my good opinion. l find it an
exceptionally clearly plaster to use and rapid
~ as cfGH d Many 1es15 OF e ua basa IN my
vinced me that there is no other single article
SO valuable for popular use, none SO helpful in
case of Lame Back. Local rheumatism. Neu-
ralgia, Congestion of the Bronchial Tubes and
Lungs and Lumbago.
You may feel free to use my name.
Very truly yours, II. Fl. KANE, NJ. D.,
Physician-in-Chief of the De Quincy Home.
Price of the CAPGINE 25 cents.
Seabury Il Johnson. Chemists, New York.
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Saturday, MAY 10, A. D. 1888,

at IL o'clock A. M, the following described
property, to-wit:
FGrst-The UNDIVIDED HALF OF A GER
TAIN TRACT OF LAND OR PLANTATION,
known az the HERMITAGE PLANTATION,
situated in the parish of Ascension, in the State
of Louisiana on the left bank of the Misss-
sippI river, about one mile below the town of
Donaldsonville, parish of Ascension, having q
front OF tnlrty-two arpents. moro or less,
said river, with ali such depth which may
thereto belong, the lines converslng, 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
DWELLING-H SUGAR-HOUSE and
MACHINERY, LABORERS' QUARTERS,
STABLES, OUTHOUSES, etc, etc.
,Second-The UNDIVIDED HALF OF A GER
TAIN TRACT OF LAND, situated above the
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 Nabord
Braud, together with the UNDIVIDED HALF
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-siz {66l mules,
Seven COWS and calves.
Ten four-mule wagons,
Two one-mule carts.
One lot plows.
Ono hoes,
One s. gearing
One " furniture,
One blacksmiths tools,
One cooper's tools.
Seized in the above suit.
Terms and conditions G tsn in United States
currency.
Sheritf's office, parish of Ascension April H.
1893. p. A. JONES Sheriff
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-12

Miss Mary Supple, niece of jeremiah
Supple, Esq, of Bayou Goula, and one of
the bellies of ''Sweet 1berville," was in town
this week spending few days with the
family of our esteemed fellow citizen, Mr..
Jno. +. Park. Miss Supple made many
warm friends during her short stay and all
were really sorry that her visit could not
have been prolonged.
The sale at public auction of the undi-
vlded half of the magnificent Hermitage
sugar plantation will take place at the
Coart House next Saturday at IL O'Clock A.
NJ, AS we heretofore stated, the Hermitage
is one of the finest and best equipped places,
not only in the parish, but in the State as
well, and this sale will offer rare opportu-
nifty to capitalists for an advantageous in
vestment.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-12

Grand Rebate Sale at Gondran & Sons
Blue Store for the next thirty days. Come
at once and get the best bargains
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-12

Capt. j. Arthur Comstock, commander
n-chaef of the sSpake Aisy," stopped off
mere tuesday and spent few hours within
the halioWed precincts Of our burgh. It
speaks well for the attractions of Donald
sonville- that Capt. Arthur can SO frequent
ly tear himself away from his dapper boat
and Its jolly crew to favor US with his genial
presence.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-12
LIST OF LETTERS

Id Ut &C ENO
Remaining in the Post-office at DonaldsonvilIe,
Ascension Parish, La, Nay ~, 1893.
Benton, Thomas Hampton Wilson
Bell, Miss Mary Harrison, Capt. Curry
Campbell, Miss Sarah King, Tommie
Capolla, +. Lamar, p. II.
Carver, FL. FL. Rice, Henry
Ford. Mrs Annie Shoemaker, M. r.
Grant, Mr.. Streck Thos.
Green. Elijah Whitehead, c. c.
Harris, John s, Williams Mrs. Eliza
Wood Emile l..
IF not called for in four weeks will be sent to
the Dead Letter Office.
LOUIS LEFORT, ?. M.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-12

Grand rebate Sale at Gondran & Sons
nlae store for the next thirty days. Come
al once and get the best bargains.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-12

MARRIAGE LICENSES
Issued blythe Clerk and Recorder of Ascension
parish During the Week Ending Yesterday.
Elphese Discharry to Miss Lie Gomez.
Stephen Green to Miss Marie Jones.
Charles Hill to Miss Nancy A. Patterson.
William Baker to Miss Hester Jackson.
Alex. Lucas to Miss Anna B own.
Frank Gay to Miss Susan Flood.
Wilson Jesse to Miss Sylvan Williams.
?. Ii. Jones to Miss Sylvan Hill.
TRANSFERS OF PROPERTY
Recorded in the Clerk and Recorders Office,
Ascension parish, During the past Week,
Solomon Schonberg to Lydia Thomas and
Ann Lawrence. one-half of lot No. 157 in square
No 3, DonaidsonviIe, S3i0.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-12

Mf' DOS. M. Heating, accompanied by his
charming wife, made trip to the Manchac
section OF East Baton Rouge parish and
spent last Sunday and Monday visiting rel
ataVes OF Mrs. Heating in that vicinity.
Our young friends returned home on the
steamer Corona Monday evening, having no
doubt greatly enjoyed their excursion,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-12

Y. M. H. A.--The annual election of off
GERS of the Young Mems Hebrew Association
of Donaldsenyille took place Wednesday
evening last, and the following were chosen:
Noise Levy, Jr., President:
Adolph Meter, Vice President;
Jacob Blum, Treasurer;
j. E. Blum, Secretary:
Rev. M. Eisenberg, Librarian.
The selection in each case is to be COM
mended, and the young gentlemen chosen
to direct the affairs of the excellent organi-
cation during the ensuing year will I'M
doubleday fulfill their respective duties in
manner that will reflect credit upon them
selves and contribute to the satisfactory
progress and prosperity of the Y. M. H. A.
We presume this Association will decide to
give one of its midsummer festivals this
season, and if so, the event will be looked
forward to with pleasurable anticipations
by the entire community. We doubt if any
society ever in existence here has met with
greater success in entertaining its friends
and the general public than has attended
efforts of the Y. M. H. A. in that direction.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-12

A number of little Donaldsonville Misses
have organized what they style the Give if
You Will Club" with the following corps
of officers.