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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-28

DEXTER STABLEs.-Mr. NJ Schonbcrg,
who has for Il number of years been en-
gagged in the occupations of livery stable
keeper and undertaken in Donaldsonvilie
has not only built largo new stable on
Railroad Avenue, between Mississippi and
Ibervile streets. but has also regained pos
session Of the spacions STABLES and stock
pens in the next block Which he sold last
wear to the late Mr.. David King. Mr..
Schonberg has therefore largely increased
the scope of his business and is now better
than ever before prepared to meet the dr.
mands of those who wish to hire Or pur-
chase horses, mules or vehicles, and those
who unfortunately lave occasion to procure
collins and make arrangements for funera ls
With a good stock of horses, bugges and
carriages, a bran new stage connecting
with the daily passenger trains, % fine
hearse and full line of burial cases Of all
styles, he invites comparison of his facili-
tics, goods and prices with those of any
other establishment and proclalms his abili-
ties to please all corners.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-28

A SMALL BLAZE.-An aIafm of fire star
an hour after midnight of Tuesday, caused
by a little blaze in the yard of Cooks Dom
jacksonville -ice-house, two story brick
building on Mississippi street, near Crescent
Place. The fire started in pile of sawdust
which lies against the upper wall of the
building, and communicated to some wooden
trestics which had been placed there few
days before. The flames were first diseov-
cred by young Prosper Landry, son of Capt
r. 2. Landry, who at once raised the cry of
fire. Running to Phoenix Hall, the young
man gained access to the second story by
climbing up one of the gallery posts, and
began ringing an alarm upon the PhGnix
bell. Mr.. Henry Cooks two youngest sons,
in the upper story of the ee-house. Aroused
by the cries of Master Landry they turned
out in double quick time and without wait
ing to make their toilets, proceeded to do
successful battle with the flames, Tom, with
his usual activity and presence of mind seiz-
ed q bucket and ran to the hole" behind
tho house, and although he wasted the first
bucket of water by falling down and spill
ing it over himself, he soon applied other
bucketfuls to moro effective purpose and
extingushed the fire. One of the Hook and
Ladder Companys Babcock extingushers
was on its way across the public square.
and preparations were being made to bring
out the Phoenix steamer when a message
arrived from the scene of the blaze and re-
ported the danger over. A heavy wind was
blowing and hud the fire gain cd greater
Roadway and communicated to any of the
adjacent wooden buildings, there is no tell
Ing where it would have stopped. Some
persons were inclined to think. that the fire
was started by an incentliary, but there is
no reasonable ground upon which to base
such an opinion. Against the blank wall of
brick icehouse is ono of the last places
Imaginable any person in the possession Of
his senses would select for setting fire if he
desired to encompass the destruc
ton of property. Tho reasonable
theory Is ttlat SDlHt lHbu9HtltSS SIN BktE
threw the lighted stump of q cigar
rctte or cigar into the sawdnst and thu s
originated the blaze. Tho familiar report
that coal oil had been used to accelerate the
progress of the fire was circulated. but there
is no doubt the rumor is without foundation
in fact. The peculiar odor emitted by the
burning pine trestles was perhaps mistaken
by some for the smell of coal oil. We re-
marked in the opening sentence of this item
that the alarm of fire startled some
of the residents of orr town. There were
many who knew nothing of the matter
until next morning, and we attribute the
circumstance principally to two causes: l.
The small calibre of the bell upon which fire
alarms are rung, and 2. the strong wind
prevailing which tended to carry sounds in
one direction only.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-28

Probably no two cases ever pending be-
fore the courts of Ascension have excited
more general interest in Donaldsonville
than the one involving the possession and
control of the property and revenues of the
Catholic Church. and the proceedings by
which it is sought to compel the Mayor and
Common Council to call q municipal cleo
ton on the first Saturday of May in accor-
dance with the requirements Of the town
charter
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-28

A MOONLIGHT ExCURsION.-W Wednesday
bering about thirty five persons enjoyed
moonlight excursion Oh the popular little
ferry boat, Bella Israel, going down the
Bayou Lafourche as far as Paincourtville
and returning, Il run of something more
than twenty miles. The affair was devised
by committee of young men who are
always ready to contribute to the pleasure
and amusement OF their friends, and they
are to be complmcntcd upon the success
attained in this instance. The excursion
had been originally set for Tuesday evening,
and large party gathered at the ferry
landing expecting to take the boat, but
Capt. Miller very sensbly advised post
ponemcnt on account of the prevalence of u
high wind and his counsel was accepted
promptly and with good grace. The pleas
ure seekers organized themselves into a
surprise prrty and made descent upon tie
h0spitablc residence of Mr.. and Mrs. G.. l..
Mayor, in whose spacious parlors delight
full evening was passed. Wednesday eve
ming was much more favorable for the
excursion, the only drawback being the
GOODNESS of the atmosphere. The Bella
Israel left her landing place about o'clock
and reached Paincourtyille at 1920. The
return trip occupied considerable more
time, of course, as the boat had to stem q
very strong current, and it was Ids a. NJ
urbnn cln VIZ orain ,,aaTa foct of tba IoaI
of Lessard street Capt Miller had kindly
furnished a piano for the occasion and Misses
Comstock, Gaudet, Mavor, Allan and others
were very obliging in playing the instru-
ment whenever requested. Mr. Jno. f.
Terrio was on hand with his cornet, and his
performances on that instrument were
feature of the occasion. What with vocal
and instrumental music, dancing and merry
conversation, the moments sped pleasantly
by, and those who took no note of fleeing
time as measured by the chronometer were
surprised to know that it was nearly .
o'clock when they arrived at Donaldson
vile. The moon rose shortly after the boat
left town, and the etfulge rays of the love-
ly orb of night bathed the surface of land
ard water in a soft and mellow light that
enchanted the vision of all admirers of the
beautiful in nature, and added much to the
pleasant character of the excursion. 1t is
proposed to make similar trips at frequent
intervals during the coming season, and
they will afford splendid opportunities for
enjoying fresh air and reoreatfcr after en-
during the heat of long summer days.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-28

:" It's funny how they do it, but they do
Mr.. Chris. Kline, the Old Reliable, has shown
us sample silk handkerchief, of good size
and quality which is a free accompaniment
to each box of Larkin g. Co.'s fragrant tot
let soap at % cents per box. A large invoice
has just been received, and the Old Reliable
is the only store in town where these goods
can be obtained. The soap is well worth
the price for which both soap and handker-
chief are given, and we have yet to hear of
a place where such hand1erchicfs can be
bought for a quarter.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-28
TRANSFERS OF PROPERTY
Recorded in the CLERK and Recorder,s office

Ascension parish, Duringt the past Week,
Robert Brown to Eugene Simmontis one-half
arpent of ground ON the right bank Of the Mis-
sissippi river, about six miles below Donald
sonville, S25
LOzeme Bourg to ULCER Bourg undivided half
of a settlement right 40 arpents of land on
New River. and another settlement right on 40
arpents in the same locality, $50
Mrs. Victoria Gaudet and Mrs Alice Coquille
sonviIle, fronting on Chetimaches street, 500.
W. S. Carey. ST., to VIM. A. Miller and G.. A.
Gondran, steamer Bella Israel and appur-
tenances wharves, coal, ETC., 1856.
DR.. Robert Lawes to DR.. VIM. M. Mc6falliard,
i've lots of ground in Donaldsonville Nos. As,
a. II, Is and 49, fronting on Lessard and st.
streets, S475
Jackson Landry to J. Ignace Sourta, two
lots of ground in Port Barrow, corner Pine and
Bridge streets, $3.50.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-28
HOTEL ARRIVALS
At the Town of DonaIdsonvilIe for the Week
Ending Yesterday.

At the Town of DonaldsonvlIe for the Week
Ending Yesterday.
PEEP-O'-DAY HOTEL-A. M Sobral, st.
James; Ed. De Verges, G. Amare Barbes, Thos.
n. Comes. ". [. Sawtell e. J. Legendre, New
Orleans; J. ]. Capdevieile. Baton Rouge; NJ. c.
Fish, w. q. t. Co.; G. Harrison. Alton, Ind.
John Peoblo Morgan City; Phil. Starkey. Pass
Christian, Miss; 0. B. Hoomer. Chicago Ills.
JJ.iB; Hebert, New River; B. F. Mitchell, Bayou
Goula.
Il; e. LEE HOTEirC. W. Barriere, C. Amare
Barbes. James Patterson, j. Turcotte, Hiram
Fl. Carver, J. G.. Brann, Samuel l.. Wild, D.
Athern. }. r. Madison, Geo. A. Chiapella, Alex
J Dryer, New Orleans; Leo. Folse, Assumption;
Paddy Ryan, alias Jno. S. Reynaud. Salisbury;
s. W. Runner, New York; John A. Weeks, St.
Louis; III. Frank, philadelphia; B. Il. Barrow,
Bayou Sara; Adam j. Landry, c. Madere. Con-
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-28
TRAVELLERS GUIDE.
Texas and Pacific Railway.

The Baton Rouge and New Orleans Accom-
mouatlon Train leaves West Baton Rouge
gong down, at 8 4. w.; Donaldsonrille at sos.
hTrrlves.ln New Orleans at 1t:40A. NJ.
and reaches DenaldsonviIle at 1895 P. NJ.
:. For tickets, baggage-cheeks, or any informa-
non as to rates and routes, apply to any of the
Assistant General Passenger Agent, Marshall
J. Texas; =. GHANDLER, General Passenger Agent,
st. Louis. Mo-; II. NJ HoxIB Third Vice Presi-
dent. st. Louis, Mo.
For rates and information, address
q. GARDEMAL, Local Agent
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-28

Capt. j. Arthur Comstock stopped off one
"trip of the Whisper this week and spent a
couple of days with his esteemed relatives
the MAYORS. The Cap looks just as hearty
and robust as ever and we don't believe he
has turned hair in dozen years.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-28

Father Ceuppens celebrated mass last
Sunday at the residence of Mr.. Adlard Ian
dry, in the first ward. Tomorrow mass
will BIZ celebrated at Mr. Victofin Melan-
cons, in Smoke Bend, and on Thursday
next at Mr.. John Medina's, on Bayou La
fourche. Other points will be visited by the
ourate at occasional intervals pending the
Fine the church remains closed.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-28

To the thoughtful courtesy of our friends
Mrs Solomon Schonberg and Mr.. Julius
Thai, we are indebted for supply of mot
ger, or unleavencd bread, which is eaten by
the followers of the Jewish faith during the
feast of the Passover.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-28

Some one telegraphed to the New Orleans
City ITEM that n small cyclone passed over
Forstalls. Donaldsonville, Whitccastle and
Plaquemne last Sunday. If any cyclone
visited Donaldsonville it was very small
one indeed and we are thankful that it was
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-28

Miss Eva Loret of New Orleans, who has
been further up the coast visiting relatives,
is now q guest at the residence of Mr. and
Mrs. G. L. Mayor. Miss Loret will spend q
few days here and then return to her home
in the city. We hope her stay will be
pleasant and that she will have opportuni-
ties in the near future for improving her
acquaintance with DonallsonvilIe.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-28

Judges st. NJ. Berault and II. H. Carver
have been in attendance at the sessions of
District Court again this week, the former
as counsel in the famous church case, the
latter engaged in business which is not yet
"ripe for presentation to the court.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-28

We have received some interesting Indian
relics unearthed by laborers employed on
the work of grading for the Mississippi Val
ley railroad in the fifth ward of this parish,
but lack of space compcls us to defer de-
tcribing them until our next issue.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-28

Miss Malyina Dayries, formerly of Pointe
Coupee but for several years past resident
of New Orleans, is visiting her sister, the
amiabe wife Of Jules Gondran, Esq, and
will probably remain here several weeks.
Miss Dayries is an intelligent and attractive
young lady and we feel sure she will make
many agreeable acquaintance during her
soiourn in our town.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-28

A colored woman afflicted with small pox
was sitting on the street in Port Barrow on
Thursday. The President of the Police Jury
gave orders to have her cared for. The
woman says she was brought in cart from
the Belle Alliance place and put ont in the
road near Judge Ilsley's residence.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-28

Our veteran coworker in the typograph-
zeal harness, Harry Gould Esq, has laid
aside the stick and rule temporarily and
gone to spend o while with his relatives and
leonvile. Uncle Harry was to celebrate a
birthday anniversary yesterday-his sixty
sixth, we believe-and we doubt not it
proved an occasion of much pleasure. That
he may live to enjoy many more Of the
same kind is the wish of all connected with
the CHIEF, from the youthful sachem who
shoves the editorial quill, down to the
aged boy who sweeps the floor.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-28

We hear of seven new cases Of small pox
in Donaldsonvile-all colored persons and
in the same portion of town where the pre-
yious cases have occurred
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-28

Mr. j. f. Mire of the Acadia plantation.
st. James parish, was in town Tuesday
evening of last week and favored the CHIEF
with call. Besides being an entertanin g
aud agreeable young gentleman, Mr.. Mire
is an intelligent and industrious planter, and
we shall be glad to learn next fall that his
lnbors during the current year have been
rewarded by a large and profitable crop.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-28

The Morgan City ReuieO remarks that
Mr.. David King, who died in Donaldson
vile on the 9TH inst, was well known in
Morgan City, having married Miss Mathil-
do Kahn, daughter of the late NJ. Kahn
of that place
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-28

The river continues to fall and there is no
further apprehension of overflow Though
'fhore has been further upward tendency
reported at Cairo, the flood is declining at
all points below. At Vicksburg steady
fall of one inch per day has been noted for
several days past.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-28

Last Saturday about noon as Charles
Cook, youngest son of Mr. Henry Cook, ac-
companied by Eddie Butler, colored youth,
were sailing down the river from Smoke
Bend to Donaldsonvlle in skiff, the heavy
wind caused the sail to careen their boat to
such an extent that it became waterlogged
and turned completely over. The young
men fortunately succeeded in clinging to
the bottom of the skiff until help reached
them. Mcssrs. Tom Cook and Harry
Thatcher went out in one skiff and another
put off from Faubourg La Pipe, and the
skiffwrecked mariners were soon rescued
and their upturned vessel lowed ashore.
The Meirose crevasse at the Littlejohn
place on Bayou Lafourche near Labadieville
has been closed. No effort to stop the break
had been made until this week, partly be-
cause the property holders in the immediate
vicinity were not likely to suffer much
damage from it, and partly because it was
believed that it would be tedious and ex.
pensive piece of work to arrest the flow of
the waters surging through the aperture.
After the steamer Dickey tried to make
voyage across the country, however, and
found the water too shallow for navigation.
the people of the neighborhood came to the
conclusion that the crevasse might as we'll
be closed. Having once formed this opin-
ion. they went to work with will and in
very short space of time accomplished the
object of their labors. OF course the task
was rendered much easier by the fact that
the bayou has recently fallen about two
feet, but it is not probable that it would
have been very difficult job if undertaken
Immediately after the break occurred.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-28

telegram was received by Father Coup
pens on Wednesday announcing that the
marble columns for the new church had that
day arrived at New Orleans.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-28

MIR. Henry Cook, Jr.. has gone to Napo-
4eonville to open the ice-house at that place,
and he and his wife will reside there until
the heated term is past. The ice barge from
which size Napoeonville supply will be
taken is to be towed down FROM Plaquelnine
to-day by the tug Mamie Wood.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-28

Arrangements for the tiremen's celebra-
ton are progressing swimmingly and the
lads are anticipating mammoth time.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-28

Our old TIME friend, Mr. Antoine Amirati,
is visiting friends in Donaldsonvlle. The
sight of his beaming eountenanee is good
medicine for irritated optics.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-28

The lease of the wharf for the year end
ing April 80, 1884, will BIO sold at the Court
House to-day at IL o'clock.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-28

Two noted prize fighters have visited
Donaldsonville this week. See list of arri-
walls at the Lee Hotel.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-28

Mrs. r. II. Bloomfield, one of the most
charming young widows our neighboring
parish of st. James can boast, is in Donald
sonville visiting her sister, Mrs. Dominique
Variant.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-28

The river is now twenty three inches
below the highest point it has reached this
season.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-28

Mr. A. NJ. Guedry, one of the foremost
citizens Of the seventh ward, was in town
yesterday and gave us reason to remember
his visit with pleasurable emotions.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-28
Admission to Ball, bf.OO
Ladies by invitation. Visiting fremen free.
Route Of Parade:

The procession will form on Louisiana Square
at 80 p. NJ, and move at 3 o'clock on the fol-
lowing route: Up Houuas street to Missis-
ssiippl, via east SIDE of Crescent Place. down
Mississippi to st. Patrick, thence to Iberyiiie,
up Ibervllle to Lafourche, thence to Attakapas
down Attakapas to st. Patrick, thence to OpeZ
!ousas. up Opelousas to Lafourche, down La
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 fberVllle to Houmas and thence to tho
point Of starting, where the parade will DO dis
missed. II. O. MAHER, Chairman;
DAVID ISRAEL,
j. J. LAFARGU E.
HENRY COOK,
FRED. ROGGE.
JEAN FEVRIFR,
Committee of Arran gements.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-28

blankets slightly damaged by water are
selling for song at the establishment of NJ
Israel & Co
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-28

pretty printed invitation has been re-
eeived by the editor Of the CHIEF, soliciting
his attendance at a ball to he given this
evening at Rybiski's Hall, Whitehall settle
mcpt, st, James parish, under tho auspices
Of /, g Committee of Four" composed of
Messrs. Emile Beaud, John Theriot, l.. C.
Bourgeois, Jr., and Gus. j. Boze. We return
thanks for the courtesy
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-28

ny VIRTUE of and acting in obedience to
writ Of feri fdcids issued by the Hon.
Twenty-Second Judicial District Court, parish
of Ascension. in the matter of Duncan f. Ken
ner Us. No. 2, Mrs Stella Tufeaud. wife OF l.. A.
Bringier, and husband, dated April 7, 1888, to
me directed [ have seized and will offer for
sale at public auction. to the last and highest
bidder, at the Courthouse door of the parish
of Ascension, on
Saturday, May l9, 4. d. 1888,
at II o'clock A. NJ, the folio wing described
property, to-wit:
Fjrst-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 the left bank of the Missis-
sippi river, about one mile below the town of
Donaldsonville. parish of Ascension, having
front of thirty-two arpents. more or less, ON
said river, with all such depth which may
thereto belong, the lines converging, bounded
above by lands belonging to the succession or
heirs of Nabord Fraud and below by lands Of
Widow Louis Coiomb together with the UNDI-
VIDED HALE OF ALL THE BUILDINGS
AND IMPROVEMENTS thereon, consisting of
DWELLING-HO SUGAR-HOUSE and
MACHINERY, LABORERS' QUARTERS.
STABLES, OUTHO USilS ETC., etc.
.7econd-The UNDIVIDED HALF OLA 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 thereuuto 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 1851 mules,
Seven cows and calves,
Ten four-rnu!e wagons
Two one-muIe carts,
One lot plows.
One hoes.
One gearing.
One s. furniture.
One " blacksmith's toola.
One :. cooper's tools.
Seized IN the above suit.
Terms and conditions-CAsH in United States
currency.
Sheriff. office, parish Of Ascension, April II,
1883, P. A. JONES. Sheriff.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-28

"A. Riggs & Bro, cistern makers, eli Belerd
ST, N. o. Send for price list.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-28

The regular meetings of Ascension Council
No S36, American Legion Of Honor, have
been changed from the second and fourth
days of each month. This change was made
for the convenience Of the country members,
most of whom find 1t irksome to visit town
any evening except Saturday, when their
weeks work ia done
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-04-28

Judge Henry L. Duael was at the Court
House Wednesday, an interested listener to
the arguments before Judge I'D hoe Earliart
in the celebrated church case, There was
not only full attendance of the bar on this
occasion, but more than hundred citizens
of the town and it's vicinity gathered to
witness the proceedings