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Married..

BRAUD.-DONELSON-- the Presbyterian
Church, Murfreesboro Tenn, on Wednesday,
April rs, 1888, by Rev. DR.. Arbuthnot. HENRY
G.. BRAUD Of Ascension parish La, to Miss
MAMIE DoNELsON of Murfreesboro.
This happy event, which was foreshadowed in
the CHIEF two weeks ago. and also by the invi-
tations transmitted to the friends of the con-
tracing parties calls for our heartiest congrat-
ulations. Well knowing the many pleasing
and manly qualities of the groom, we can with
out hesitation felicitate the bride upon her for
tunate choice of life partner; and the good
judgment he always displays in other matters
gives us assurance that Mr.. Braud has secured a
companion and shelpmeet worthy of him in
every sense. The following notice of the mar
rage we reproduce from the GIurfreesboro
Ne,us of April q:
weddings, was the marriage of Henry G. Braud
of Houmas Store, Ascension parish, La, and
Miss Mamie Donelson of this city, which happy
event occurred at the Presbyterian church at
s!s o'clock Wednesday evening last. The
ushers were Messrs. Will Crichlow, Granville
Ridley. c. H. Byrn and Will Butler. A large
audience was present on this joyous occasion,
drawn together to witness event of so much
moment to the happy couple, and to do honor
to one of Murfreeshoros acknowledged bellies
and her choice through life. DIR. Arbuthnot. in
&: beautiful and impressive manner, performed
train for their future home in the far South.
followed by the best wishes of large circle of
admiring friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Braud reached the Clark place
last Friday night, and are now installed in the
attractive and comfortable residence Just below
the Houmas Store. where we hope they will ex-
perience many years of unalloyed happiness.
They were met in New Orleans hy Mr. and Mrs
W. E. Baternan of Riverton place, who accom-
panied them from that city to their new home,
the party making the trip on the steamer Gay.
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Steamboats-Regular Packets.

New Orleans and Bayou Lafourche.
Assumption leaves New Orleans every We'd
hesday at 10 A. M and Saturday at P. M. Re
turning Friday and Monday mornings.
HI. Dickey up every Monday and Thursday,
at P. n. Returning every Tuesday and Friday.
Peninah. up Tuesday and Friday, at P. n.
Returning Thursday and Sunday.
New Orleans and Donaldsonville.
Belle of the Coast leaves New Orleans every
Tuesday at II A. NJ, Thursday and Saturday at
IL NJ returning down the Coast every Wednes-
day. Friday and Sunday, at daylight.
Belle, up every Monday, Wednesday and Fri
xlny Returning down the Coast on alternate
days.
New Orleans and Plaquemine.
Jesse X Bell up every Monday and Friday;
down every Wednesday and Sunday.
New Orleans and Bayou Sara.
e. j. Cay, up Monday and Friday nights;
down Wednesday and Sunday evenings.
John ", Cannon, up Wednesday and Satur-
day nights; down Monday and Friday evenings
New Orleans and Vicksburg.
Ed. Richardson, up Tuesday night; down
Sunday afternoon.
j. M Waite, up Thursday night; down Tues
day night.
Notchez, up Saturday night; down Thursday
evening.
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A report having been published that when
the Mississippi Valley railroad is co mplotctl
to the State Capital the Baton Rouge branch
of the Texas Pacific road will no longer be
operated, a City ITEM reporter called upon
President Wheelock at New Orleans and
Wheelock promptly replied i'll the negative,
and said that the branch would he operated
even though it III light not pay expenses, as
there is a stipulation to that effect in the
mortgage upon which the company's bonds
are based.
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SALE OF THE WHARF LEAsE.-As will
appear from the proceedings of the second
special meeting Of the Town Council held
last Saturday evening, the lease of the
wharf and landing dues for the year begin
ming May !, 1883, was adjudicated to Judge
H. O. Maher for the price of $3925. The
town is to be congratulated upon receiving
such alhandsome figure for the franchise and
securing suc1 q competent and reputable
successor to the retiring lessee, MIR. Felix
Leblanc. Under the direc ton of the latter
gentleman. the wharf has been conducted
in satisfactory manner for more than six
years past, and all who know Judge Maher
will unite with us in expressing confd ence
cient in every particular. Nearly all the
business men and firms of the town have
signed circular addressed to steamboat
men, recommending that Judge Maher be
employed as their collecting agent at this
place and certifying to his we'll known prubi-
ty and high capacity. The notes furnished by
the Wharf lessee in representation of the
price of adjudication have been transferred
to Messrs Nichols & Pugh in settlement of
their claim for legal services in the celebra
ted town bond suits, and we have no hesita
ton in indorsing this adjustment of a valid
and just obligation. The judgment obtained
in the bond suits reduced the bonded and
contingent debt of the town from $780, 900 to
$1,000, and the people ought to cbeerfully
uphold the arrangement by which it is
proposed to compensate the attorneys who
so successfully defended the interests of the
town in the litigation referred to.
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BASE BALL.-The Nolans and Bentleys
had game on the grounds Of the former
club, last Sunday afternoon, the regular
pitcher and catcher Of the Nolans playing
with the Bentleys in order to render the
opposing mines of more equal strength. The
score was as follows:
NoLANs.. Iss4I2l0I2l 20
Of course the figures are entirely too large
and indicate plentiful modiculn of errors,
To be candid, wild throwing, flmbling and
occasional muffing were noticeable in a
painful degree. The game will be repeated
tomorrow if weather permits, and the boys
hope to give better exhibition of their
skill Tho occasion will be rendered more
than ordinarily interesting by the presenta
ton of pair of foul flags TO the l.. Z. Bent
ley club.
After Sundays game the Nolan club held
meeting and decided to challenge the
Rapides Picked Nine for IL return match to
be played at Donaldsonvillo for a prize
similar to that for which the Nolans vainly
contended at Alexandria last October. Our
Rapides friends ought to consider them
selves under moral obligation to accept
this gage of amicable battle, and we hope
they will not hesitate to do so. If they will
return the visit of the Nolans, VIC have no
hesitancy in assuring them that the Donald
sonville boys will organize an excursion to
Alexandria later in the season. The chal-
lenge issued by the Nolans is published
amongour new advertisements.
One of the first steps which it is proposed
to take in connection with tho establish
ment of a park in Donaldsonville is to have
the base ball grounds smoothed off nicely
and row of graded seats erected like
those in the New Orleans park that will ac-
commodate several hundred spectators. By
thus furnishing place where visitors can
witness games in comfort, protected from
the heat of the sun and their view unob-
structed by people crowding in front, we
have no doubt our ball players will be re-
warded by large attendance at all their
matches during the coming season, inclu-
ding a goodly proportion ofladies.
Colfax claims the champion score, as
witness the following from the Chronicle:
Three parties fell victims to base ball last
Sunday. A. g. Hargis had finger broken. NJ.
+. Machen received a soaker the neck that
knocked him sprawling. while Tommy Newman
caught one ON the nose that let the claret run
freely. Talk about Your champion clubs. We'd
like to see any of them beat that score.
Langtry hoops and bonnets at G ondran &
Sons Blue Store.
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Base Ball Challenge.
TO THE RAPIDES PICKED NINE
OE ALEXANDRIA.

DoNILDsoNvIILE, La, May 5, 1883.
TElHE Nolan Base Ball Club of this town here
Il by challenges the Rapides Picked Nine of
Alexandria to play return match game upon
the Nolan g7u,nds- in Donaldsonville. within
four weeks after the resumption of through
trains on thg IHs ana Pa G Tsl S for
by merchants and citizens of this town and
vicinity. Game to be played according to the
rules Of either the American Association or the
rules " as may be agreed upon by the Captains
of the respective clubs. Lists of players to be
exchanged when challenge is accepted, subject
to such alterations as circumstances may render
to be accepted and approved by
the club Captains and Managers.
W. G. WILKINSON,
President Nolan B. B. C.
j, RUMsEY DUKE Secretary
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HOTEL ARRIVALS

At the Town of DonaidsonviiIe for the Week
Ending Yesterday.
n. E. LEO. A. Schneidau, 8. Lippman.
l.. Levy. = Frien. F. Roberts, Gus. J. Rifle,
New Orleans Solomon Klotz. Assumption; W.
J. Bentley, Avoyelles, La.
PEEP O'-DAY-J. B. Clements, Chas. Wing.
Thomas Carey, L. E. Jung. Hy. Foulton, New
Orleans; John Robert, Grand Isle, La; F. Dal-
feres, A. Arceneau, N. s. Landry, J. G. Subra,
st. james,. Fowler, =. Ha rison, Alton. Ind;
J. B. Hebert, and son. Misses Hebert, l.. Michel,
New River; Jos. T. Sanders, Winchester Tenn;
V. Barber. L. Savoie, H. :. Truxillo, Assump-
ton: II. Kockritz, Bayou Goula; H. Patin,
Pointe Coupee; V. Saurage, Iberville; C. X. de
Lappe DOnaldsonville.
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TRANSFERS OF PROPERTY
Recorded in the Clerk and Recorders Office
Ascension parish, During the past Week

Vincent Villar to George Miller, S81l arpents
land ON New River, being the N. W. u of 8. w.
u of the N. W. Il of Sec. 81. township s. S. r.
3. Southeastern district of Louisiana. 50.
P. A. Jones, Sheriff, to Gustave- Sourita, one
acre of land in Brule Sacramento, $40 IS.
P. A. Jones, Sheriff, to Gustave Sourita, five
acres of land in Brule Sacramento, $40 IS.
P. A. Jones. Sheriff. to Gustave Sourita, four
teen acres of land in Brule Sacramento, Sl5 AZ.
Benajah Gibson to Emanuel Thompson, tract
of land, one-quarter of mile above Darrow-
vile, on the left bank of the Mississippi river,
containing Is, 13 acres 1913.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-05

This is the day fixed by law-not by man
slamus-for the town election. The charter
gives the people a vested right to vote for
municipal officers on the first Saturday of
May each year, and this right is being exer-
cisa1
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-05

Tuesday evenings meeting of the knights
of Honor was largely attended and niue in
fants were advanced q little further towards
tho goal of manhood. Three new applica-
tons for admission were received. The cry
Is, still they come!
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TRAVELLERS GUIDE.
Texas and Pacific Railway

The Baton Rouge and New Orleans Accom-
mediation Train leaves West Baton Rouge,
going down. at 8 4. M; Donaldsonville at S05.
Arrives in New Orleans at II 40 A. N.
Coming up, leaves New Orleans at 800 P. M,
and reaches Donaldsonville at 6:25 P. a.
For tickets, baggage-cheeks. or any informa-
ton as to rates and routes, apply to any OF the
Ticket Agents, OF to B. w. MCCULLOUGH,
Assistant General Passenger Agent, Marshall,
Texas; F. CHANDLER, General Passenger Agent.
st Louis, Mo-; H. M. HoxIE, ThirdNlce Presl-
dent st. Louis, Mo.
For rates and information, address
e. GAkDEMAL Local Agent,
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Notice

rs HEREBY given that application will be
L made to the Commissioners of the General
Land Office at Washington. D. C.. under Sec
lions 1882 and 1858 United States Revised Stat
June IL. 1880. for the repayment Of the balance
due on New Orleans cash entries No. q and 81,
issued to John McDonogh. date Dec. 3 and L.,
1888, in T. Al S. II. S and f., the original Ger
tihcates being lost or destroyed.
E. R. MASON,
Attorney for Applicants.
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Cant. w. A. Miller of the steam ferryboat
Bella Israel is confined to bed with an at
tuck of indisposition which We hope will be
Of short duration.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-05

Mr.. W. d. Sawtell general travelling agent
representing the White Sewing Machine,
paid us visit last week. He certainly
Messrs. Joseph Gondran & Sons his agents
for our town and surrounding country. With
such agents, and such machine to repre-
sent as the White, success is assured. Call
and see the WHITE,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-05

A delightful childrens May party was
given at the elegant residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. Richard Ponds, last Wednesday eve
ming, and the participants all enjoyed them
selves to the utmost No one knows bctt or
than Mrs. Ponds how to contribute to the
happiness and pleasure of the little folks,
and it is no wonder that she is SO popular
among them
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PY VIRTUE of and acting in obedience to
Il writ of feri facias issued by the Hon.
Twenty-Second Judicial District Court, parish
of Ascension. in the matter of Duncan L. Ken
ner Us. No. g Mrs. Stella Tureaud, wife of l.. A.
Bringier, and husband, dated April 7, 1888, to
me directed l 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
Saturday, May 10, A. ID. 1888,
at Ii o'clock a. NJ, the following 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. the left bank of the Missis
sippi river, about one mile below the town of
Donaldsonvllle, parish OF Ascension, having
front of thirty-two sarpents. more 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 Braud and below by lands of
Widow Louis Colomb, together with the UNDl-
YIDED HALF OF ALL THE BUILDINGS
AND IMPROVEMENTS thereon, consisting of
DWELLING-HO SUGAR-HOUSE and
MACHINERY LABORERS' QUARTERS,
STABLES, OUTHOUSES. etc. etc.
!Sccond-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
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 STUBBLE CANE
Also, the undivided half Of
Sixty-six 1861 mules,
Seven COWS and calves,
Ten fonr-nule wagons,
Two one-inule carts,
One lot plows.
One hoes.
Oae = gearing.
One furniture.
One " bIacksInlth's tools.
One - cooper,s tools.
Seized in the above ault.
Terms and conditions ASH in United States
currency.
Sherih's office, parisi, of Ascension, April II.
1888. Pa. JONES, Sheriff,
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A very pleasant party of gentlemen visit

A very pleasant party of gentlemen vis-
ted the CHIEF yesterday afternoon and af-
forded us the enjoyment of a brief spell in
their society. The visitors were Mr.. Chas.
S. Gray of Morgan City, brother Of our
friend and brother quill w. b. Gray, Esq,
of the Free Press and Mcssrs. Hubert
Treble, Nick Ayraud and Cecilien Esneanlt.
Mr.. Gray and his accomplished wife are
spending few days with Mrs. Gray's kin
dred and friends in Assumption and Ascen-
sion, and having a nice time among nice
people. Mr.. Gray has some idea of settling
near Donaldsonyile and we should be glad
to have him do SO. He is talented must
clan, and possesses other qualities and &C
quirements that would make him a valuable
acquisition to any community.
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Gondran & Sons are always awake TO any
emergency that may present itself and ill
order to keep their promise " that they will
allow no one to undersell them," they have
stock at exceedingly low prices.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-05

Capt. II. Il. Doyal, manager Of Messrs.
Crossley g. Sons Riverside plantation, came
to town Thursday in response to q subpoena,
and we were glad to have the opportunity
of meeting him. He reports the crop on t.
look quite good in his section of the parish.
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Mr.. Frank S. Lyons of the eighth ward
was in town on Thursday and gave us q
call Mr.. Lyons is an Ascensionite of many
years standing, a storekeeper and postmas-
ter at Calves, a section where, in addition
to other attractions, good sport is afforded
in the way of fishing and hunting. This
writer proposes at a very early day to re-
new his acquaintance with this delightful
portion Of our parish.
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The Independent Band has accepted an
invitation to participate in the firemen's eel
ebration of the 18th inst, and furnish music
for Phoenix. The band will meet at Peep-o'
Day Hotel Tuesday and Thursday evenings,
for practice. st. Joseph Band will play for
the Hooks, as usual
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SHOOTING AFFRAY AT PLAQUEMlNE.-We
have received the following particulars of
IL shooting affray that occurred at Plaque
mine last Saturday night, the principals in
which were Mess rs. Andrew Caneza, Mayor
of tho town, and Samuel Bigley, a we'll
known citizen who formerly held the posi-
ton of Town Marshal. The parties were
at Mr.. Pat Dugan's coffee house, Mr.. Caneza
inside the bar loom and Mr.. Bigley standing
on the sidewalk. Bigley INDUCED for some
time in the most bitter and offensive Ian.
guage concerning Caneza, evidently intend
ing his threats and epithets to be heard by
the party against whom they were directed.
Caneza bore the insults in silence fora while,
then stepped out and demanded a cessation
of the abuse. Bigley made motion with
one hand as if about to draw weapon from
his hip pocket, whereupon Caneza quickly
produced a pistol from an inside pocket Of
his coat and fired, the ball striking Bigley
the right thigh. inhicting a serious but
not dangerous wound. Caneza was placed
in Jail until Monday, when he furn ished an
appearance bond and was released from
custody. The difficulty grew out of town
politics, Caneza being a candidate for re-
election as Mayor and Bigley opposing him.
The election occurs next Monday, the 9Th
inst,
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The town election is proceeding quietly
with only one ticket in the fieid-that head
ed by Frank Martinez for Mayor-and quite
a large vote is promised considering the cir
cumstances. None of the Commissioners
selected by the Council appeared at the
polls, hence meetings of citizens were held,
Commissioners chosen, these in turn APP
pointing Constables, and the election is be-
ing conducted as nearly in accordance with
law as ia possible
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-05

The Hook aud Ladder Company will as.
semble in regular monthly meeting Monday
evening. Members should not forget that
Foreman Cook has ordered an inspection Of
equipments. Hats, belts and shirts should
be displayed accordingly.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-05
M w. BARTON,
Civil Engineer & Surveyor,
Parish Surveyor of Ascension.)


viii attend promptly to work in all branches
of his profession such surveying, mapping.
leveiing for canals, bridges, rice fumes. etc.
estimating cost and supervising construction of
same. Orders left at the CHIEF Office will meet
with immediate attention.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-05

New arrival of Ladies' fancy silk gloves,
parasols, fans, and shopping bags at Con
drains & Sons popular Blue Store.
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40 600 SOT,D, Agents wanted; The

600 SOLD! AGENTS a sad wanted ted, Tn? II,
mense popularity of Treasury of Song, is owing
to it's being verify grand treasury of the best
loved gems Of song, which in sheet form would
cost nearly 500, in this elegant volume only
Whitney, Thomas, 1husby and others say it is
"a perfect marvel of excellence Full of
genuine gems.'' Il like it, Il have exam
ined it with great delight 1T should be in
every house." etc. No book like it! No COM
petition! Demand is brisk! Agents are coming
money. For particulars, address
HUBBARD BROS, Publishers,
st I,nl,ia Mo
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The weather of the past week has been
the most seasonable we have yet enjoyed
this spring.
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MARRIAGE LICENSES

Issued by the Clerk and Recorder of Ascension
parish During the Week Ending Yesterday.
Theodore Joseph to Miss Cecilia Jackson.
Theodore Davis to Mrs. Jane Washington.
John Pollard to Miss Lyle Jarvis.
James Nelson to Miss Fanny Keller.
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The members of Phoenix Fire Company
had their steamer out for a washing, We'd
nesday evening, and did some frst-class
pumping. The engine was stationed at the
levee. opposite the head of Railroad Avenue,
and the dust was effectually laid in that
vicinity. Tests were made with a single
stream and then with two, both proving
entirely satisfactory. The junior Hose Com
pany was out in good force and the boys
handled the hose carriage in excellent style
handsome new church is to be built on
Government street, Baton Rouge, by the
colored Methodists, and Rev. Pierre Landry
of Donaldsonville, Presiding Elder of the
Baton Rouge district, will superintend the
work in person. Mr.. Landry is frst-rate
practical carpenter and builder, and is quite
competent for the duty he has assumed.
We learn from the Capitolian-Adrocote that
the building will be a two-story structure,
30 feet wide by 50 feet long, and is to have
4. spire 40 feet high. The basement viii be
divided into lecture and society rooms and
the upper portion will be used for church
purposes proper.
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Twenty-Five members of the Cotield Guards
attended the meeting of Wednesday eve
ming, a larger number than had assembled
for long time past. After some discussion
it was decided impracticable for the COM
mand to visit New Orleans this month to
enter the cncampmcnt Or participate in the
Interstate competitive drill. proposition
to give an entertainment at an early day
was fayorably considered and a committee
consisting of Capt Jones, Lieut.. Nolan and
Lieut.. McCulloh appointed to decide upon
the character and date of the entertainment
and institute the necessary arrangements.
This committee will report next Wednesday
evening, and it is to be hoped there will be
a still larger attendan CO of members ct that
meeting. After other business is disposed
of there will be short drill.