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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-09-01

Frank James, the noted outlaw, is on
trial at Gallatin, Mo-, for the murder Of
Conductor Westphall, and the case is at
tracing much attention throughout the
country. The defense will endeayor to
prove an alibi.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-09-01

Nearly all the merchants of Opelousas
have given their assent to a petition Of
their clerks asking that stores be kept closed
on Sundays. In Marksville the people have
adopted Sunday closing ordinance at
special election held for its consideration.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-09-01

Gov. Ben Butler has announced that he
will not be a candidate for reelection.
Some of the newspapers discredit the de-
claration, while others take the position
that Ben doesn't wish to compromise his
chances for the presidency by counting de-
feat in the State election.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-09-01

DIR. M. schuppert, one of the most emf
nent physicians of New Orleans, has issued
a pamphlet in which he strongly denies the
efficacy of vaccination.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-09-01

Three new cases of yellow fever have oc-
Cured on the Pensacola naval reservation
during the past week, but the city proper is
still free of the disease.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-09-01

Il new paper is to be established in Shreve-
poft-the Das'y arg Weekly Democrat. Mr.,
t. L. Simmons, who recently sold the
Standard 10 Col. ;.oughery, is 10 be pro-
pfietor OF the new Journal, and Judge VIM.
4. Seay ard Capt. S. NJ. Morrison viii have
charge OF the editorial department. The
paper will be. as It's name implies, Demo-
cratic, and it promises 10 labor to keep the
party pure and preserve it from the eontso!
OF rings, chques and monopolies. Thepfo-
motors of this enterprise have our cordial
good wishes for their ample success.
Father f. NJ. Lossouarn, parish priest at
-fsruiy Landing. West Baton Rouge, died
faseltly.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-09-01

The trial Of the7Jenkins brothers for the
murder of Rev. j. Lane Borden is progress
ing at Mansfield. An application for a
change of venue to Caddo parish was denied.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-09-01

Thieves entered the residence of Mrs.
Eugene Tortel, in st. James parish, and
robbed her of $50.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-09-01

A semi-weekly edition of the Monroe Bul-
1etin is to be issued during the business
season and continued if it meets with public
favor.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-09-01
Saturday, September |, 's3.

Says the Monroe Bulletin: Compliant
of failing crops comes from hill and val
iey.h
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-09-01

W. s. Holman was run over by con-
struction train near Monroe and had leg
broken.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-09-01
RToE @Ac OK -

No. it never amounted to an acute pain, but
continued to be dull, weary ache in the small
Of my back" writes Mr.. James Thomas, of No.
an old experience and life became dull music.
I was tired all over, With pain in the lower
limbs. and habit OF lying awake of nights.
Recently tried one OF BENSONS CAPCINE
POROUS PLASTERS and was decidedly re-
heyed within twenty-four hours. 1t may have
been Providence that did the work, but | give
the credit to Benson's porous plaster" Mr..
Providence works By agents, and among them
Bensop's plaster ranks first as an external rem
edy. 1t acts quickly In relief and healing, and
renders life better worth living. Price q cents.
Look in the middle of the plaster for the word
CAPCINE. Ask your physician about it.
Seahury & Johnson, Chemists, New York.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-09-01

W. G. Texada shot and killed DIR. J. B.
Easley at CoEiie, Ranides parish, and vol
unfairly surrendered himself, clainsi2sg that
the homicide was justiflable.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-09-01

TIE steamer Fred. A. Blanks carried tht;
first bale of the new cotton crop to New
Oriesaas GA the stsl OF August.
National Republican., 1883-09-26
A Successful Administration.

In the interview with Hon. Stephen b.
French, of New York. published in THE RE-
PUBLICAN yesterday, that gentleman said
that President Arthur's wisdom had done
more to consolidate tho republican party in
New York than anything else. He added ::
ain last weeks convention the resolution
approving his administration met with more
hearty applause than any other, and it
seemed impossible to men tion his name in
the convention without calling forth a round
of applause This cordial reception of
President Arthurs name in the New York
convention was not moro significant of the
feeling among republicans in the state than
it is throughout the country. In the
history of Amer lean politics there has
been nothing IN ore remarkable than the
success of his administration and his
own steady growth in public favor. Some
administrations have been conspicuous as
dismal failures his will rank in history as
one of the most successful. Some of his
predecessors in the presidential office have
wasted great opportunities and shown
themselves unequal to every large de
mand upon their political wisdom ol
their administrative ability. Presidon
Arthur has improved every opportunity tina
has presented itself for promoting good gov
crnment and political harmony, and ha
proved himself equal to every situation, N,
matter how exacting. No president ever as
sumed the Office under more trying circum
stances Coming in under tho shadow
of great tragedy which had deprive,
the people of their chosen leader, Prosden
Arthur had to encounter not only tho natural
distrust which the people felt of u vice prcsi
dent succeeding to the presidency, but tn
added fear that he might not prove equal t
the situation. How completely this distrus
National Republican., 1883-09-26

has boon removed and this fear dispellod is
attosted by his popularity to-day. Previous
to his timo no vice president succeeding ~
tho presidency had given satisfaction to his
party or to tho country. President Arthur
has done both, lie hns not only ovcrthrown
the traditional idea that the of
a vice president could not be successful, but
he has demonstrated that such an admins
tration, beginning under exceptionally gloomy
circumstances, may become remarkable for
its success and popularity. In furnishing
this demonstration President Arthur has done
a great public service, for it is not desirable
vision Of the constitution may be productive
Of public disaster. That instrument pro-
vides as clearly for the succession TO the
presidency as It does for the election, but it
was left for President Arthur to
provo the wisdom Of provision
which the people had almost
come to regard with positive disCavor. That
he has succeeded in doing this, and in lifting
his administration far above tho clouds that
surrounded its beginning and into the clear
sunlight of popular favor, is due to his admi-
rable sense and Judgment, his rare tact and dis
erection, and to the unquestionable ability with
which he has administered the duties of his
high Office Two years ago the republican
party seemed on the verge of dissolution. To-
day it io united, harmonious, aggressive, and
confident. 1t is right that republican conven-
tions should approve tho administration of
the man who has done so much to bring about
this change, and should receive his name with
rounds Of applause.
National Republican., 1883-09-26
ARMY AND NAVY.

The Tennessee has left Portsmouth, N. H.,
for New York.
The leave of absence of Capt. Samuel T.
Hamilton, I'd cavalry, has been extended i've
months.
Capt Henry Motcalr, of the ordnance de-
partment, has been ordered to Benicia
arsenal, Col, TO inspect stores.
Lieut. Carter p. Johnson, of the school of
application for infantry and cavalry, has been
given leave Of absence for one month.
Secretary Chandler said yesterday that no
action would bo taken in the court martial
cases of Lieut. Col Iglos, Capt Hubbard,
Capt Kress and Lieut.. Robertson, until the
return of the President to Washington.
Lieut. !, q. Cresap has boon detached from
the experimental battery and ordered to the
naval academy; Liout Henry Merrill from
tie Speedwell and ordered to the Alert;
Lieut., L. Ii. Gheen ordered to the naval
academy.
National Republican., 1883-09-26

THE Philadelphia Press, in a moment OF
impatcnce at the indscretlons Of its south
orn bourbon friends, remarks that "if tho
members of tho kuklux gangs knew enough
to take any interest in politics they would
not always select the year before presi-
Dental election in which to begin tho revival
of outragos" 1t Is rather embarrassing to
such journals as the Press, whom it is doing it,
level best to help the bourbons TO have their
common cause injured through such careless
Indifference to politics, "tho year before a
presidential election" Any other year the Press
would not feel troubled about it. But when
it Is endeavoring to organize the republican
party on the basis of opposition to all resist
ance TO bourbonism and reform in the south
it is very awkward to have tho gentle bour
bons enter upon the stage with blood ON theii
boots.
National Republican., 1883-09-26
DEPARTMENT. DOTS.

The national bank notes received for re-
demption yesterday amounted to $l5s,000
The receipts from internal revenue yester-
day were $l52,372, and from customs S522,-
2i9.
The bonds received for redemption under
the l2lst call to noon yesterday aggregated
$2l,000,000.
Chalmers InRersoll has been appointed
postmaster at Beloit, Wis, to succeed Henry
p. Strong, deceased.
d. w. Classic, of this city, has been dis
barred MS patent attorney before the interior
department on account Of irregular prao-
tiCcs.
The President has appointed Sidney ID.
Waters, of Putnam, Conn, agent for the In
dians at the Colvillc agency, in Washington
territory, vice John A, Smms resigned.
The Patent 0Gce Gazette will hereafter be
published in quarterly Instead of semi annual
volumes, This change is made because the
enlargement resulting from increased patent
business makes tho volume, as at present
published, too unwieldy for convenient use
National Republican., 1883-09-26

THE President is called upon by bourbon
contemporary to speak dozen words now to
promote civil service reform. By which is
meant that he should join in the bourbon
snarl against Malone, and assist Dezendorf in
intimidating federal officials who are opposing
the bourbon party. But the President will
engage in no such dsrcputable work. This
is nation of frcomen now, and oalcoholders
are not slaves. We expect all true men, in
and out of office, to do all that in them lies to
weaken and defeat tho only enemy to free
institutions in this country, viz, the bourbon
democracy.
National Republican., 1883-09-26

DE2ENDoRF's opposition to the republican
party in Virginia and the readjustcr coali-
tionists with it is as amusing as were the
efforts Of little yellow dog we once saw tied
to the rear end Of load of wood. There
were two yoke of oxen drawing the wood to
market, and the little dog refused to go. He
braced himself, but when the string by which
he was tied was frightened he found he could
not stop the steady forward movement Of the
oxen. He determined then to stop the wagon
by lying down, This resulted in his being
dragged along on the sharp stones in the road
until the skin was of OF one side of him.
Then he decided that he would finally stop
the team by turning over and lying OH his
other side. This only took or another lot OF
skin. lie then became convinced that the
oxen did not oven know that he had been resist
ing them, aud he got up, cheerluliy wagged his
National Republican., 1883-09-26

WHAT is left of the senatorial subcommit
tee in New York continues to encourage the
evolution OF opinions on every conceivable
branch of political social, and industrial
economy. The views expressed occupy a
wide range of thought, from tho most np-
proved method of raising hogs to the best way
to run II government. The contrariety of
opinion issomcthng remarkable. For instance,
on yesterday Mr.. Henry BischoG, tho Ger
man banker, said he thought the trouble OF
laboring people came from thoir habit of put
ting their money in savings banks instead OF
building comfortable homes. Mrs. Celia 3D.
Whitehead believed that the hardships Of the
poor were due to the fact that thoro are no
government savings banks for thom to put
their money in. Mrs. Whitehead further.
more gave the committed piece of her mind
to the effect that there ought to be woman
in the cabinet,
National Republican., 1883-09-26
,uoims Auo,nst ,r,o United States.

A case has arisen in the interior department.
which involves the determination of the
scope of tho provisions of the act of March
3, 1875, aud of section 1865 of tho re-
visedstatutcs, relating to the Withholding
Of Ipryment Of judgments or claims against
the United States to persons indebted to the
government, until such indebtedness shall be
satisfied The case has been referred to the
first comptroller of the treasury for decision.
The question is raised with reference to the
payment of the salary of an officer under the
interior department, who is Judgment
debtor of the United States as surety on the
bond of n dclaulting postmaster. The act OF
March, 1875. provides "that when any final
Judgment recovered against the United States
or other claim duly allowed by legal au-
thorty, shall be presented to the treasury for
payment, and the plaintiifor claimant therein
shall be indebted to the United States i'll any
manner, whether as principal or surety, it
shall be the duty of tho secretary to withhold
paymcnt of an amount of such Judgment or
claim equal to the debt thus due the United
States Tho principal point at issue in this
particular case is whether the salary of a gov
ernment employe is covered by the phrase in
the act "or other claim duly allowed by legal
| authority" Other points to be determined
arc whether he is plaintiff" in the mean
ing of the act and whether, as surety for de-
faulting officer, he can be held to be in
arrears" within the meaning Of section 1766
of the revised statutes, which says that no
money shall be paid to any person who is In
arrears to the United States until he has ac.
counted for and paid into the treasury all
sums for which he may be LIABLE"
National Republican., 1883-09-26
THE LATE COLORADO SENATOR
MIR. Tabor Talks About State and National
Politics and Big Mines.


Politics and Big Mines.
Ex-senator II. A. w. Tabor and Mrs. Tabor
arc guests at tho Riggs house. Mice city"
the senator said TO the REPUBLICAN, repre-
sentative who visited him, "and just stopped
Off here for day or two on my way to Now
York. Nice city, but not much business. Not
much Of n commercial or financial center.
Nothing but politics. and not much Of that
now, suppose. Hardly any congressman hero
now, arc there2 Occasionally one comes in 60
look after committee business, but most of
them are home, looking out for the elections.
l like to come here though pleasant place"
No. There isn't any political excitement
in Colorado, except in Arrapahoe county over
u sheriff That's all there is. | guess I'll in
terview you little. HASN'T Ben Butler had
his last term us governor of Massachusetts,?
| They say that man tho republicans have
nominated against him is n strong man, and
Butler can't beat him. That will be all right.
Seems strange to have democratic governor
for Massachusetts"
"And a renegade republican at that" sug-
! gested the audience.
Yes, anything anything so his is the
dominant party That's what Butler wants
Smart man, though"
WHO Is tho republican choice in Colorado
for the noxt presidentp'
IF President Arthur was the candidate
we could carry Colorado easier than with any
other man. He's made good President and
the people are satisfied"
Hasn't Colorado got favorite son or two.
Might not Senator Hill have some aspira-
tionsP
"Oh, no." and the senator laughed little.
Hill is only anxious TO succeed himself.
There are plenty of people in Colorado will
ing TO be president but I haven't heard of
anybody who expects to be. No; there is no
doubt about our carrying the state OF course
they beat us last time, but there was faction
fight among the republicans. There was
trcachory. 1t is admitted thar Hill beat
Campbell. believe Hill boasts of IL. lie
won't boast Of IL in year from now. That
was local fight, and there is no reason why
all Colorado republicans should not vote for
the republican nominee for president"
Various leading questions failed to elicit
anything further in the way of political
opinion from the senator and he looked q bit
relieved when it was over.
Here's q mine now" he said, quito cheer
fully, but it was not the mine-only pro-
spectus-which he handed to tho reporter 1t
was Mexican mine. "They say we've got
S25,000,0C0 worth Of ore on the dump now.
There's been about $30O00,000 worth taken
out in the last seventy-fve years. of course
this is for your own information and amuse-
ment. I'm not trying to place any of the
stock. tsall placed"
The senator's big diamond ring and cuff
buttons helped to illuminate the room as
usual.
National Republican., 1883-09-26
Frank HIscnck in Town.

Representative Hiscock arrived in the city
yesterday aud is quartered at the Arlington.
The object of his visit was to confer with the
secretary Of the treasury in regard to the
public building to be located at Syracuse, N.
Y. The site for this structure has been So
cured and the preliminaries for actively push
ing the work will be arranged at an carly
day. Mr.. Hiscock dined with Secretary
Folger last evening aud expects to return to
New York to-day or tomorrow. He says
that the condition of tho campaign in New
York is thoroughly satisfactory, and all
doubts of republican success have entirely
vanished,
National Republican., 1883-09-26

THE district tax gathercr began tile forced
yesterday by selling the property. 1t will
not be surprising if many property owners,
especially among the non-residents, find their
titles cloudcd by this sale, as tho method of ad-
vcrtslng is better calculated 10 give notice to
Taxpayers than dclnquents. Tho tax list is
now published in book form, and delnquents
apparently find out about it as best they can.
When they do find out about it they can
secure copies of the alleged advertisement on
application. .fa
National Republican., 1883-09-26
CURRENT GOSSIP.

ny THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE"
'Tis growing cold and chilly,
And Mary Jane and Willie
No moro upon the front stoop chew their gumj
Conc the buz1ins nys weird chorus,
Aud mosquitoes cease TO bore us,
And the bumblo bee no more doth sweetly bum.
With one mad jump
great big lump
sprang up into his wizzen--
longing thrill
His soul did fll,
As ho wished that she was his'n.
sho also gazed,
In manner dnzed,
Her heart with love did burn;
She'd cheerful give
Her right 10 1.-Two
II he was only hcrn.
National Republican., 1883-09-26
nnlinna an pntcnl Omce.

The commissioner of patents has ruled that
when person who desires to correct errors
in original patent specifications makes state
ment that the errors arose by misunderstand-
ing or mistake, without giving the commits
sionor any facts in proof, such statement is
insufficient. lie has also ruled that the
patent Office after having adjudicated certain
subject matter pantentable rs design, and
granted n patent therefor, cannot register
as a trademark substantially the same design,
and give to another and different person the
right to use it as q trademark.
National Republican., 1883-09-26

TIE American idea is that no country can
be free in which tho people are prohibited
for redress of grievances. The British idea
is that it is revolutionary for the Irish to ask
for what Canada cxtorted from them, viz,
withheld from Ireland the more destruction
will be the explosion from the gathered
strength of long repression.
National Republican., 1883-09-26

I THE inhabitants of Forestville, Nd, will
petition the friends of the late Bishop Pinck-
ncy to deposit his remains in the church yard
at that point, instead of removing the ashes
of the bishops wife from their resting place
in Forestville to Oak Hill cemetery, as is
>now contemplated. Tho late bishop was
rector of tho Church of st. Matthew, near
of his wife and her father rest in the church
prayeynrd
National Republican., 1883-09-26
E,shinr In the Gnlf of Sc. Layyrcnee.

Comdr. Reed commanding the Alliance,
reports under date of Sept. Is that the mis-
sion of that vessel, so far as communication
with American fishermen in the Gulf of St..
Lawrence is concerned has not been sue
cess. Although the Alliance visited eleven
ports and sailed entirely around the gulf,
with tho exception of the north shore, sho
found only four fishing vessels from the
United States, and none of these needed pro-
lection, as there had been no interference
with their fishing and they had all the priv
ileges of the native fishermen. The Alliance
is bound for New York, and is expected to
reach that port by Oct. 10.
National Republican., 1883-09-26

OUR advices from Virginia indicate that
everywhere the poor demoralizod bourbons
arc giving up the fight Nowhere do they
make any gains, while in many localities the
readlusters are gaining recruits on the ground
that if the debt settlement is good enough 10
stand its authors are the benefactors of the
state, and tho wsost leaders tho people of
Virginia can have.
National Republican., 1883-09-26
Gen. sherman,s retirement.

Gen. Sherman mas fixed upon the first of
November as the date when he will turn over
the command of the army to Gen. Sheridan.
and practically retire to civil life although
he will not be placed upon the retired list
until the eighth Of February. Gen. Sheridan
will be here about the first of November to be
initiated into the duties of his new office.
Mai. Gen. Pope will probably succeed Gen,
Sheridan in command of tho military division
of the Missouri, which includes the depart
ments of the Missouri, Dakota, Texas, and the
Platte,
National Republican., 1883-09-26

JonN r. MCLEAN is to be arraigned by the
Cincinnati chamber of commerce for unmer-
camille conduct. Well, he can afford to be
convicted of not being commercial. Tho
GGselte has been Commercial ever since it took
Murat Halstcad into it's service.
National Republican., 1883-09-26
In the Massachusetts, grccnbaol, convention

In the Massachusetts greenback convention
that ronominated Butler for governor OF
Massachusetts, yesterday there were cries OF
''police," "put him out" "liar,' and other
expressions indicative of q temporary cere.
bral excitement among the delegates. When
Mr.. Foster was named for attorney general
objection was made that he is not a lawyer
A delegate replied that Butlcr knew enough
law without having u lawyer for attorney
general, and Foster was nominated with q
whoop.
National Republican., 1883-09-26
snIe or Condemne,l Vessels.

Secretary Chandler yesterday directed the
acceptance of the highest bids received for
condemned vessels of the navy. These bids
amount in the aggregate TO Ss0S,273. The ap-
prased value of all the vessels is $27l 300. The
excess of the bids over the appraised valuo is
therefore S36,073. The secretary has not yet
decided what action he will take With regard
TO the Florida and the Pawneo, which were
offered for sale at their appraised value, and
for which no proposals were made.
National Republican., 1883-09-26

THE railways at Chicago arc selling tickets
for 5 cents, hut with Il condition that you
must buy Il sleeping car ticket for 81. This
is like the Texas plan of evading the liquor
tax by giving you drink Of che old stuff
without price, but charging you quarter for