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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-06-23

and then glance at the vast and wondrous
changes effected by the succeeding centuries
Where are now the sages that once graced the
classic halls of the ancient World, those del
vers in the intellectual mines, Horace. Virgil
Ovid, Livy. Homer and Tully; those wise men
rates and Plato; those orators whose burning
words of eloquence enchanted the hearts Of
their conntrylnen, Cicero and Demosthenes;
those celebrated legislators and warriors, Ly-
curgus, Scion, Alexander and Caesar; Attila that
seourge of God; or if we descend to more mod
ern times, Napoleon, Wellington, the hero of
Waterloo. and our own beloved Washington;
where are those mighty ones: a voice from the
National Republican., 1883-10-13

voice is of good, resonant quality, of excellent
range, and superior cultivation. The " Fri
Tu" air from "Un Ballo in Maschera,"
which was his solo number in tho concert
part, was rendered with such perfect phras-
ing and such wealth of full, rich
tone, that It gained one of the
most pronounced oncores of the evening in
response to which he gave the well known
Figaro" aria, which deeponed the good
impression he had already made. In the
Carmen" scene, while he sang Tho Toreador
song with true artistic effect, he failed to give
1t tho ring and dash which is SO pleasantly
remembered in Del Puonte's rendition of it.
Sig. MotegriiTo's tenor is of the robust
quality and of good compass. He is evidently
careful and painstaking singer, though he
has somo mannerisms that detract from the
enjoyment of his efforts. His portion of the
Solo Profugo" duet from "Martha" was well
executed, as was his solo Cielo L Mar from
Punchinelli's "Gioconda," and his vo-
cal efforts in tho Carmen" scene
merited commentator, though in this
he overacted decidedly Mile. Sail,
whose voice is II mozzo soprano rather than
contralto, was heard in two numbers, Cow
Shp DobtoV hhNu huu uueL lEom II u
vorita," which was substituted for the Atilla
trio on the programme but neither were cal
culated to bring out her best efforts. word
should be said in regard to the accompanist,
Sig. Gnarro whose efforts seemed to be to
insist that the piano should be heard
whatever might be the fate of the singers.
Instead of supporting and following tho
vocalists, which is the true duty of an ac-
companist, he ondeayored to drown their
voices, while the swaying of his body in time
with the music was painful to witness.
ENGLISH OPERA
The Hess Acme English Opera company
will be the attraction at tho National theater
next week. The principal members, Misses
Darlington, Elsner, Blanche Chapman, and
Messrs. Henry and James Peakes, Mark
Smith, and Appleby, are well known here,
and there are some now candidates for public
favor in the troupe. The opera of Martha"
will be given on Monday night
MARIE PRESCOTT.
At Ford's Opera house next week Miss
Marie Prescott will present Tillotson's
comedy drama, entitled "Bolmont's Bride"
She will be supported by we'll selected COM
| pany, ut the head of which is Mr. Eben
| Plympton. Both play and company have
been well spoken Of in other cities.
National Republican., 1883-10-13


stumbling blocks for tho foot of unwary ap-
plicants for situations as copyists in the de-
partmonts.
1t is useless to attempt the enforcement of
ideas without votes. 1t is useless to cast votes
If they cannot be counted. 1t is pusillani-
nous for republicans to allow themselves to
be led away from the protection of the ma
jority of tho voters in eight states by the
tricks of democratic falso protonders to re-
form. We do not say that tho republican
party is to stop at what is above outlined, or
that fair elections should be tho be all and
the end all. Other and mighty questions of
home and of International policy there
arc, which long have slumberod, and
which should not DO intrustcd to
the old bourbon democracy But wo warn
all who are of the republican faith that the
bourbon bloodhound is loose, and that his
bito is cruel. Time was whom his perform
ances vt tho south made tho north solid. Il
is no longer so. Tho northern ear Is weary
of the oft-told tale, and false leaders have
helped to create indifference. The south has
been exploited for delegates and not for elec-
tors, until democratic republicans have grown
mp there who arc cunning in tho service of
two political masters. The north will not
again, unadcd be ablo TO defeat the democ.
racy. Democratic rulo means Butler or the
bourbon south. The democracy cannot hold The
south solid i our gOrernmch crhausts Hs rightfh
powcrs Jor the maintenance Of lar and he protec-
ton Of The ballot. Marshas and district at
tOrneys who cannot secure single bourbon
voto in the senate for their confirmation are
the first prerequisite to rcscuing tho nation
from the impendingp of bourbon reaction.
We want no political partnerships between
the servants of the law aud the law breakers.
1t is easier now to prevent the return of tho
bourbon than it win be to dislodge him when,
as IN 1861, entrenched everywhere in the gov
ornmont he shall refuse to abide the result
of presidential election. Lot us postpone
the further consideration of tho clerkships,
tho evils of party organization, and the sim
funcss of caucus agreements between repub-
licans as to how bourbonism shall bo cir
cumvented, and lot us hear tho organs of
public opinion aud tho leaders of true reform
on the great subject of restoring republican
governments and majority rule in the United
States. 1t is puerlo to be securing the pans
in tho kitchen while tho inGendiary is firing
the house in front; it is madness to. be de-
batting on what course we shall steer tho ship
of state while mutineers and pirates are lock-
ing us up in tho forecnstle.
National Republican., 1883-10-13
Tho Cant OF n Spurious Reformer.

The New York Times devotes q column of
over the depravty of this newspaper, because
from its business Office circular has been
sent, signed by Mr.. Curriden, the business
manager, requesting postmasters to furnish
the names of reading republicans who would
be likely to subscribe, and also to aid in the
circulation of the paper. We know Of
vine, which this request invades by SO
much as the width of hair. 1t is the COM
mon practice of newspapers. The leading
republican journal of New York city an
nounces in its prospectus that every post
master in tho United States is its authorised
agent. Bat forward and jealous as tho Times
is thus in shielding postmasters from
being requested to subscribe for and aid
in circulating republican newspaper, it
has not space for ono single line of
condemnation of its journalistic pal the
Philadelphia Press, whose editor procured
from tho postoiice department in 1881 an
order which cost the government 100000
and benefited only the Press and some mail
contractors. Nor has the Times at any time
had a word of condemnation of the unlaw-
full acts of the local postal COM
panies in New York city, which arc
running an opposition postal service
there in opposition to the government, at q
loss to the postal receipts of q thousand dol
lars day, or word of praise from Postmas.
ter General Gresham for his efforts to suppress
this Illicit and unlawful business. A great
reform journal is the Times. The good book
describes men of the class to which its pro-
prietor belongs as those who strain at a gnat
and swallow camel.
National Republican., 1883-10-13
THE DEFENsEs OF WASHINGTON.
What Gen. Wright VIII Recommend nj
to Forts Foote and Washington.

to Forts Foote and Washington.
Gen. Wright, chief of engineers, is prepar-
ing recommendation to be submitted to
congress at its next session, urging that Forts
Foote and Wash ington the principal defenses
of Washington city, be placed in good condi-
tion. lie will as for an appropriation to
finish tho exterior batteries, in order that
large and improved guns may be mounted
thereon, and the old and worthless smooth
bores retired. Gen. Wright said to
n REPUBLICAN, reporter last even
ing that the forts were originally
built to accommodate much smaller guns than
are required now TO meet the rapid advance
of the science of modern warfare, aud thinks
a general remodeling should take place as
soon as practicable,
In referring to the Notifications in general,
tho recommendation will state that "our
casemate defenses, than which there were
mono stronger in tho world in their time,
were built in tho days of smooth boro guns and
when wooden walls were the only protection
against guns afoat. But tho masonry scarps of
these defenses, long since out of date, would
not adequately resist the fire of the powerful
riaed guns with which the powers of Europe
have armed their ships of war. Most of our
fort sites are now occupied by earthworks,
| some of which We're constructed many years
ago. Their parapets are thin, their traverses
| are not high nor thick enough to meet the re-
quirements of good defense, and some are
without any traverses at all, and are anti
quated aud inefcient.'
Gen. Wright will probably ask congress for
an appropriation of 100000 for the arma-
ment with heavy and improved guns, and
the reconstruction of forts Foote and Wash
ington.
National Republican., 1883-10-13

TnE Virginia collitiouists are now more
determined than over to show that they have
mado tho Old Dominion tho Gibraltar Of
uuionism Thoy hayo no fear that the demo-
cratic party can ovor again control tho nation
undcr bourbon leadership without VTginia's
consent, and thoy do not propose that sho
shall ever again wallow in tho miro Of bour-
Inn 1llndrrism
National Republican., 1883-10-13

THE overthrow of bourbonsm in Virginia
pierced tho center of the enemies of the new
nation, and she will eventually lead the south
in the future us she did of old. The eccentric
political waves of a local temperance cam
paign in Ohio cannot disturb tho nerves of
the readjusters, for their organization is
founded on the rock of justice and right.
Theirs is
- no snpling chanc ,-sown by the fountain,
Blooming ut Betane, in winter 10 fade;
When the whirlwnd has stripped every leaf on
the mountain,
The more shall the people eXult in her shade
Moored In the rif!od rock,
Proof to the tempesGs shock,
Firmer he roots him the ruder 1t blows.
National Republican., 1883-10-13
Arlsansas, Claim,

Secretary Folger has written reply to
claim of the state of Arkansas for moneys al
legged to be due und er the deposit act of June
90, 1886, in which he Seays "Since the in
debtedness of the United States has been suf-
fcient to absorb the surplus revenues, un-
derstand that the usage Of the department
has been to look upon the deposit act as being
at least suspended, If not entirely obsolete;
and until otherwise directed by congress
am disposed to concur in that usage"
National Republican., 1883-10-13
Most Confident Man In virginia.

We we're fearfully alarmed at tho funder
reports Of Gen. Mahone's state Of mind, and we
rushed over to see him. We found that the cheer
fullest and most confident man in Virginia is Vim.
Malone. Ana he knows now, If he never did be-
fore--for never before were roadjuster organiza-
ton so complete and its reports reliable as they
are to-day-we shall have both houses Of the
general assembly by good majorties,
National Republican., 1883-10-13

TnosE who are indisposed to leg exercise
can take a stroll through tho patent office, in
imagination, by reading tho experience and
ref 'ctions Of the reporter in another column
The patent Office is museum of rare curiosi-
ties, the like of which is not TO be found
anywhere else in this broad land.
National Republican., 1883-10-13
Hospital Buildings on Fisherman's Is
land.

Surgeon General Hamilton, of the marine
hospital service stated last evening that it is
proposed to erect hospital buildings near
Fishermans island, Hampton roads, to take
the place of the old and worthless hospital
barge Selden, recently sunk off that point
The buildings will form permanent recep-
tacle for cases of contagious diseases arriving
in that vicinity.
National Republican., 1883-10-13

N6lO York Commercial advertiser.
Pattson's extra session has cost the state to date
1884, ,20i-P PHILADELPHIA Press.
And TO repay the treachery of a renegade,
who was expedited at the end of a boot toe from
the Albany Journal for betraying the men who
hired him, the government will have TO pay $780,
OOo The Philadelphia Press is more expensive 70
the government than the democratic governor OF
PennsYlYania.
National Republican., 1883-10-13

ANOTHER member of the train robbing
James family has broken out in Missouri, be-
ing brought into notoricty by an attempt 10
pcrforate an unoilonding hackman ut Kansas
City with the cortouts of revolver. The
mortal oiicnso committed by tho hacl,man
was request for pay for the use of his hack.
National Republican., 1883-10-13
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po.,,,ns,., for A,I,nt.

Maj. w. II. Smyth has been appointed post
master at Atlanta, Ga, vice Benjamin Conley
suspended. Mai. smyth was United States
marshal for Georgia during the two terms of
President Grant, aud has been highly re-
spocted citizen Of Atlanta about twenty years
National Republican., 1883-10-13

No REPUBLICANS are ashamed of Malone,
as suggested by tho Post, except such as arc
aspiring to tho condition of political concu-
binage with the democratic party. OF course
no man can applaud Malone who fears the
sneers Of his bourbon enemies.
National Republican., 1883-10-13

SAMMY TrLDEN is going to spend the COM
ing winter in the south Watterson's medi-
cine works. Tho old man seems now to bo in
hot pursuit of tho democratic nomination.
WattoIson is to bo friend of the administra-
tion "only" as his share after he gets Sam
mel in
National Republican., 1883-10-13

New suits continue to be flelMgainst the
Baltimore and Potomac Railroad company
by residents along Virginia avenue, who
represent that their proPfrty has been injured
by the company's oncySachmeuts.
National Republican., 1883-10-13

The warden of tho Massachusetts state
prison denies that the condition of affairs in
that instit ltion is of IL threatening nature
On the contrary, he declares that there have
be n no signs of u revolt, and that the in
macs arc as gentle and amiable as turtle
lnMnl
National Republican., 1883-10-13

Ir would be to the credit Of our esteemed
morning contemporary II II would suppress
the editorial paragraphist who, oyory once
in q while, breaks out Ia his 5lcop about tho
memory Of Garfield being aislilcl by stall
warts. Tho memory Of Garfield is not being
assailcd by anybody nor IS it an available
club for political slu9gors. Lot the dead rest.
National Republican., 1883-10-13
spnsmodic LiberaIity.

NtD IOTN tOINNItToIUt ddUtFlIStf.
The Tribune has liberal way of dealing
with those 1t does not like. 1t says Mr.. Hatton
must be put out of Office because he has dared TO
express the opinion that the civil service reform
law is o fraud, The Tribune believes, like the
rulers of the dark ages, that whoever is against It
should have his head cut of, And yet the Tribune
WINS "liberar republican In 1872.
National Republican., 1883-10-13

JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL SWAIN is of
opinion that the President will pardon scrgt.
Mason in the very near future. The petitions
on file asking for his release contain 100000
sinnuturcs
National Republican., 1883-10-13

The organ chorishos "tho hope of demo-
cratic triumph in New Jersey" AS that
sleepy old state never gave its electoral vote
TO republican presidential candidate except
WHOM tho democrats ran Greeley, the radical
republican, we are inclined to think it may
so democratic this year.
National Republican., 1883-10-13
CURRENT GOSSIP.

TWO SUMMER IDYLs.
An humble boy, with
Shining pail,
Went gladly singing
Adown the dale.
TO where the COW with
The brindlc tail
On clover her palate did
Regale.
An humble bee did
Gaily sail
Far over the soft and
shadowy vale.
To whore the boy, with
The shining pail,
Was milking the COW
With tho brindle tail
Tho bee lit down on the
Cows left ear;
Her heels flew up through
The atmosphere
And, through the leaves OF
A chestnut tree,
The boy scared into
Eternity.
National Republican., 1883-10-13

The people of Virginia are doing the boss
ing there, and Con. Malone is their commits
stoned leader. The President respects them,
and does not heed tho bourbon bosses who
arc clamoring for petty places at his hands,
and mourn because they find them not.
National Republican., 1883-10-13

YESTERDAY was 4 bad day for tho un-
Tight,ou A dozen or 80 murdorers were
hanged in the United States aud fcw in
Canada. Ono of tho oulpriti fought on tho
scanold hut didn't got away. Tho others
went of in tho orthodox way, happy in tho
belief that they woro going to play on tho
golden larps and walk the golden streets,
National Republican., 1883-10-13

The mysteries of the "top and bottom
game" were elacidaed yesterday for the in
formHtion 6i the criminal court jury, before
Whom n detachment of detectives friends
are being tried. 1t is an attractive but de-
ceptiye game.
National Republican., 1883-10-13

snAcKLED convict jumped through the
car window of a rapidly moving train in
Vermont. The train stopped aud the convict
was picked up uuinjurcd. Tho follow is
evidently u hardened criminal.
National Republican., 1883-10-13

THE Virginia bourbons cannot find any
political aguechooks in tho coalition ranks,
nor yet any morcenaries who are to be scared
or brought into self degradation by joining
tho bourbons because beer has asserted its
right to be drank in q northwestern state.
National Republican., 1883-10-13
Enumeration Commisslon,

Tho bureau of navigation of the treasury
department has about completed the prelimi-
nary arrangements for the establishment of
an immigration commission at Key West,
Fla, in conformity with the law of Aug. 3,
1882, The commissioners will be appointed
by the secretary.
National Republican., 1883-10-13

THE central democratic organ squanders
much printers ink in long editorial putting
forward prohibition as tho leading republic
can i15uo." Tho organ will find that the re-
publicans of tho country will not quarrel
oylr tho subject Of beer whom tho question to
be decided Is whether tho nation is to be
National Republican., 1883-10-13
A LIttIe pIanhood Wanted.
Nan YORK Commercial Adretiser.

Tho failure of the proper officials to find
any truth in pezendorfs charge that Mahones
agents We're Illegally assessing Norfolk ofiicias,
viii probably be overlooked by the papers in this
city which have been nssaiing Malone. II would
be too many to do the honorable thing by him.
National Republican., 1883-10-13

TIE Ohio prohibitionists who have turned
their state over to the democracy will be able
to tell us after awhile how that achievement
advances the cause of temperance.
National Republican., 1883-10-13

GIN. WRIGHT, chief Of engineers, will rec
ommend that congress appropriate money to
strengthen Forts Footo and Washington.
The capital appears to be i'll great danger
National Republican., 1883-10-13

II Wizards golden spike had been ham
mcrod half as hard rs Northern Pacific
stock it would have been driven through to
Chiln-
National Republican., 1883-10-13
Auction sales.

FUTURE DAYS
By DUNcANsoN BRus.-Oct. To- ut 10 n. NJ, entire
furniture contained in dwelling 1923 st. \. W.;
Oct ld, at i:3O p. m, valuable real estate IN thu
vicinity of Iowa Cirtlc.
BY THns DuwLIND.--At auction rooms, Oct. IL.
ut 80 u. IN, large salo OF smyrna rugs aud car
pets and fine furniture.
National Republican., 1883-10-13

IT is moved and seconded that any man be
allowed to help the republican party that
wants to, and that none of tho present mem
bors be expelled.
National Republican., 1883-10-13

THE funeral of Mrs Prior the well known
actress took place i'll Brookln yesterday.
There was largo attendance Of actors and
aclrrsSrs
National Republican., 1883-10-13

handed over to the lneal political descendant
of Buchanan democracy or Lincoln republic
canism. State contests will be forgotten next
National Republican., 1883-10-13

Gov. SrRAGuE's mother, q venerable lady
of e5, has been stricken with apoplcXy.
National Republican., 1883-10-13

JAY-EYE-SEE, the latest equine wonder,
will trot against time at Chicago to-day.
National Republican., 1883-10-13
appointment.

Tho President has appointed Charles b.
Trail, of Maryland. to bo secretary of the
United States legation at Rio do Japeiro,
Brazil
National Republican., 1883-10-13

AmUsrincnts.
ENroNAf.--'7--2O--S or. Casting the boomerang"
FoRpS-" Courage; Or Life in Cubu.'
CoMQUE.-" The Two Johns"
DnE EMusEuM--MatiucoH aud evening performances.
National Republican., 1883-10-13

II is about time to remind the public that
the Pennsylvania legislature is still in sos-
sion.
National Republican., 1883-10-13
Anstsrines,ta

Es,crsd Il, he y. o. as s,cona cidss TiaI mailer.
Postage on single comes . cciih.
National Republican., 1883-10-13

TIE chief need of tho democratic party is
a decent respect for law.
National Republican., 1883-10-13

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1888.
National Republican., 1883-10-13

JUNE BY Mrs FoRRRsTER. PHILADELPHIA: j..
B. Lippincott e Co. Washington: w. II. Nor
IisOn. A novel in one volume. Price. slOO.
Mrs. Forester has become prolific writer
of readable novels, aud June" will not take
from her reputation as an author. 1t is q
simple story of plain people of the higher
class, sufficiently full of romance and love
making and incidents to make the novel
pleasing to the reader,
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1883-08-31
MousTACHEs MADE TO ORDER.
Lads who Want to be Men and Who There
fare Worry the Heari Up PrematnreIy.
81. Louis Post. D ispdtch,

"Are you ever called upon to raise nous
taches for youngsters" Post Dispatch re-
porter asked professor of hair culture who
seems to have an extensive following here.
"Oh, yes, indeed" was the hair compel
lers reply. ~ have many customers from
sixteen to twenty one, and even as high as
twenty Ave, whom treat specially for the
growth of the moustache. The youngest
customers are anxious to force the crop OF
hair on their upper lip; the old ones find the
growth too scanty, and are anxious to in
crease its luxuriance. In the latter instance
the seed pores have not been opened or life
has disappeared from the bulb before it got a
chance TO sprout. The easiest cases to han
die, though, are the young men who want
precocious moustaches. BY feeding the hair
roots, keeping the soil moist and warm, and
the pores open, have found it possible IN
three months to give a sixteen or seventeen
year older very good looking moustache
before the rest OF their face is ready for the
touch of razor"
"Are there many young fHen ANXIOUS Ior
this labial decoration"
"You'd be surprised TO know the number.
have now under treatment three young
men from local boarding school, two boys
In one of the railroad Offices, the son OF q
prominent operator on Change, and cler-
gyman's boy. They come here regularly
every three weeks 10 have the furze clipped
from their lips, which strengthens the hair.
No, l do not use the razor. It.would pull
the hair roots out in the tender condition in
which the treatment leaves the flesh. A fine
sharp scissors does the worL."
"What do you charge them?"
"Flve dollars bottle for the wash and o
dollar for each clipping"
ado any of the boys want side whskers?''
81 never had but one call for them since
went into the business. A young fellow
stadying for the ministry came In and asked
me If could produce pair Of blonde side
boards ON his face. said / could produce
tLs hair, but IL might not be exactly blonde,
The hair Of his head was red, aud when
wouldn't guarantee to decorate his jaw with
yellow tow he got up aud left. Oh, it's fun!'