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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1883-01-01
PARODY.

fsomebody who dwells in the quiet hills of Brown.
ington guilty of the following. Wond it not be well
for him to get his life insured at once? EDIToR.l
Tell me, We winged winds
That round my pathway hum,
Do'st thou not know some spot
Where peddlers never Gomez
Some lone and pleasant dell.
Some valley in the west.
That agents have not found,
Nor canvassers infestf
The loud winds dwindled to whisper low
And sighed for pity as it answered NO"
Tell me, thou mighty deep
Whose billows round me howl,
Dost thou not know some spot
Where drummers do not prowl?
Some cavern in the deep;
Some island IN the sea.
Where posters are not stuck
On every fence and tree2
The loud waves, rolling in perpetual flow.
Stopped for while. and sighed to answer NO"
And thou, serenest moon.
That with such holy face
Dost look upon the earth
Asleep in nights embrace
Tell me- in an Try roaads. - f--4--"%
Hast thou not seen some spot
Where they don't "want your name,'
And organ men are not?
Behind the cloud the moon withdrew in woe.
And sweet voice, but sad, responded "No.
Tell me my sacred soul,
o tell me hope and faith,
Is there no resting place
From sorrow, sin and DEATH
Where weary man may find
The bliss for which he sighs,
And every other man he meets
Don't carry merchandise?
No they'll buy your old calamity and make it into new
And then when they round again, they'll sell it
back to you.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1883-01-01
GEO. III. BLAKE, Publisher.

picket to picket. The jay. let the
first get to within eighteen inches,
then hoped over it. 1t turned, and
hoped back over it, and so kept it
up till one kitten got disguised and
left, and the other followed soon aft
er. Once or twice after the jay tried
to inveigle the kittens to another
frolic. but failed
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1883-01-01
A PITHY SERMON TO YOUNG
MEN.

You are the architects of your own
fortunes. Rely upon your own
strength of soul and body. Take
for your motto, Self Reliance, hon.
esty and Industry. For your star,
Faith, Perseverance and Pluck, and
inscribe on your banner, "Be just
and fear not" Don't take too much
advice; keep at the helm, and steer
your own ship. Think well of your
self. Strike out. Fire above the
mark you intend to hit. Assume
your position. Do not practice ex-
cessive humility you can't get above
your level. Water don't run up
hill /; put potatoes in a cart over a
rough road and the small potatoes
will 90 to the bottom. Energy, In
vincible determination, with a right
motive are the levers that move the
world. The great art OF command
ing is to take fair share of the
work. Civility costs nothing and
buys everything. Don't drink.
Don't smoke. Don't chew. Don't
gamble. Don't lie. Don't steal.
Don't deceive. Don't tattle. Be
generous. Be kind. Study hard.
Be in earnest. Be self-reliant. Read
good books. Love your fellow men,
as we'll as God. Love your country,
and obey the laws. Love truth.
Love virtue. Always do what your
conscience tells you to be duty,
and leave the consequence with God.
H. G.. Eastman.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1883-01-01
YOUNGSTERS.

Golden hair and eyes of blue.-
What wont they do ?-wbat wont they do?
Eyes of blue and locks of gold
My boy, you'll learn before you're old.
The gathered foot, the taper waist
Be not in haste, be not in haste;
Before your chin sprout twenty SPEAR
My word fort, youngster they'll appear.
Raven hair and eyes of night
Undo the boys and't serves 'em right.
Eyes of night and raven hair,
They'll drive you. lad, to sheer despair.
The dropping curl. the downward glance,
They're only waiting for the chance;
At nick of time they'll sure appear.
Depend upon it,. laddie dear
Shapely hands and arms of snow,
They know their charm, my boy, they know;
Flexile wrists and feckless hands,
The lass that has them understands.
The cheeks that blush, the lips that smile
little while. a little while
Before you know it, they'll be here,
And catch you mapping, laddie dear.
Hands. and hair, and lips, and eyes,
'Tis there the tyro's danger lies.
You'll meet them leagued. or one by one
In either case the mschief's done.
touch. tress. glance, SIGH,
And then. my boy good-bye-2ood-byei
God help you, youngsterl keep good cheer:
Coax on your chin to twenty SPEAR
Century "Brie-a- Brac."
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1883-01-01

VALUE OF SUNSHINE of Flor
ence Nightingale's moat beneficent
observations in her famous war-hos-
pital experience, was that a free
sweep and admission of sunlight for
sick-room are absolutely essential
to the welfare of the invalid. Houses
and hospitals, she thinks, should have
their windows to the east and west,
with gable-ends north and south.
Sometimes the convalescents in the
sunless wards of hospitals cannot be
fully restored to health until after
removal to sunny rooms.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1883-01-01

The blue jay is the boldest and
most mischevious of wild birds.
Near Knoxville, Tenn, recently, one
was seen to fly number of times to
high picket fence to attract pair
of kittens playing on the lawn. The
kittens finally mounted the fence
and began a cautious approach from
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1883-01-01

The PERPETUITY OF FAME.-As the name Of the in-
mortal Washington has been most sacredly perpetna
ted that of hero and statesman SO also has the
fame of swayne's Ointment for skin diseases descend
ed perletuity the only reliable remedy in the
market for every character of skin disorders and as
the reward of weI-dessrving merit Worth and merit
go 1t is useless to contradict the worth
Of this article.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1883-01-01

DIR. Pierces "Favorite Prescription" for all those
weaknesses peculiar to women. is an unequailed REM
edy. Distressing backache and "beaiing down" sem
satons yield to its strengthening properties By
druggists
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1883-01-01

People who cannot spend the season of winds and
cold rains in sunny Florida should keep DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup in the house. 1t is the best remedy for
coughs and colds and will relieve sufferers at
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1883-01-01
Oh, MyBack!

That's a common express
sion and has a world of
meaning. How much suf-
fering is summed up in it.
The singular thing about
it is, that pain in the. back
is occasioned by SO many
things. May be caused by
kidney disease, liver COM
plant, consumption, cold,
rheumatism, dyspepsia, over
work, nervous debility, &c.
Whatever the cause, don't
neglect it. Something is
wrong and needs prompt
attention. No medicine has
yet been discovered that
will SO quickly and surely
cure such diseases as
Browns IRON BITTERs, and
it does this by commencing
at the foundation, and max
ing the blood pure and rich.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1883-01-01
II, Z. HARRIS,

IT. z. HAKKIS,
NRYSTAL LAKE HOTEL BARTON, VT. HAV-
" ing leased this hotel for term of years, would
announce the public that he intends to keep hotel
which shall deserve respect and patronage He has
had many years experience in the business and with
Mr.. Owen Delaney, very popular and efficient clerk
hopes to retain all former customers and to win
The hotel will be refurnshed and put the best
possible condition.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1883-01-01
J. E. DWINELL.


YTNHE OLD DENTIST, MAIN STREET, BARTON
4 VT. All work done IN best manner rand war
ranted. Gas and Ether used when desired.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1883-01-01

1t is seldom that you vill feel unwell or suffer fom
indigestion If you use Browns Iron Bitters.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1883-01-01
Logansport, Ind. Dec. I, 1886.

Logansport, Ind. Dec. I, 1886.
For a long time I have been 4
sufferer from stomach and kidney
disease. My appetite was very poor
and the very small amount l did eat
disagreed with me. Twas annoyed
very much from non-retention of
urine. l tried many remedies with
no success, until l used Browns
Iron Bitters. Since used that my
stomach does not bother me any.
My appetite is simply immense. My
kidney trouble is no more, and my
general health is such, that l feel
like new man. After the use OF
Browns Iron Bitters for one month,
| have gained twenty pounds in
weight. o. B. SARGENT.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1883-01-01

Leading rhysicians and
c1ergymen e11e and recon-
mend BRowN's IRON BIT
TIERS. It ha- cured others
suffering as on are, and it
will cure yc
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1883-01-01

This powder never varies. marvel of purity,
strength and wholesomeness. More economical than
the ordinary kinds and cannot be sold in competion
with the multitude of low test short weight alum
phosphate powders Sold only in cans. ROYAL BAK-
ING POWDER Co.. LOG Wall-st., New York.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1883-01-01

efSomebody who dwells in the quiet hills OF Brown
ington is guilty of the following. Wond it not be we'll
for him to get his life insured at once? EDITOR.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1883-01-01

b. w. BALDWIN,
A TTORNEY AT LAW AND SOLICITOR IN
N Chancery, Barton, VT.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1883-01-01
Orleans County @unitnr,
PUBLISHED WEEKLY by -
GEO. H. BL A HE.
h1 vm
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
BARTON. v

CT .PERCIVAL,
nEALER IN FURNITURE, COFFINS AND
IL Caskets, Barton, vt.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-14
ASHTON AND MORGANZA

At the meeting of the Board of State En-
gineers held last week it was decided to call
for bids for the construction of the Ashton
and MorganZa leyees, which will close two
of the Oldest and largest crevasses in the
State. Bids are to be opened at the office
of the State Engineers, in New Orleans. on
the 29th inst. --.-,-
The Ashton ievee, situated in the parish
Of East Carroll, near the Arkansas line,
broke in 1867, and it will require fully $780,
900 cubic feet of dirt to close the break.
The Morganza le7ee, in Pointe Coupee par
ish, gave way during the great flood of 1874
and has been down ever since. The guam
tity of earth necessary to reconstruct it will
be about 10000 cubic yards.
A large amount Of water has annually
found its way through these breaks, thus
lowering the food line of the river to no in
considerable extent. If there is much of a
rise next spring an excellent opportunity
will be afforded for testing the alleged eff
cacy of the securing theory, as the Louisi-
ana levees will doubtless be intact from the
Arkansas line down to the Gulf.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-14
A DENIAL.

In the course of three-column article
appearing in last Saturdays issue of the
Ascension Democrat, very serious charges
are made against the Clerk and Recorder
OF this parish, who is alleged to have given
false certificate concerning the records of
his office bearing upon the titles to the
lands comprised in the fractional section
~, L. II, r. IA.
The attacked official, who enjoys the
honor of being the editor of the CHIEF as
we'll as Clerk and Recorder, has addressed
communication to the Democrat denying
the complaint of official misconduct pre-
ferred against him, and maintaining the
correctness of his certificate.
AS the charges first appeared in the col
umns of the Democrat, it is proper that the
privilege of answering them through the
same medium should be accorded. We will
not anticipate the publication of the reply
excepting by this brief reference to the
matter, and we say even this much only be-
cause some of our friends and readers
might, before seeing the response construe
our silence into an admission of the erro-
neous allegations.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-14
SIlel'iIfI's Sale.
State of Louisiana-Parish of Ascension
Twenty-Second judicial District Court.
A. Spies VS.. No. 264,
e. n. Ramirez and Carmelite Ramirez.

ny virtue of and acting in obedience to a
~ writ of seizure and sale, issued by the Hon,
Twenty-Second Judicial District Court. parish.
of Ascension, IN the matter of A. Spies U.s. No,
26t Z. 4. Ramirez and Carmelite Ramirez
dated May II, 1883, 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, July 21st, 1883,
at IL O'Clock a. NJ, the following described
properly, to-Wit:
certain lot of ground situated In the parish
OF Ascension, IN the town Of Donaldsonville,
parish of Ascension, forming the corner of
Opelousas and Cabahanosse streets, (now Rail
road ayeDuel and designated On the plan of
said town by the number one hundred and
seventy I7ul together with all the buildings
and improvements, without any exception or
reservation, that are nov on said lot.
Seized III the above suit.
Terms aud coadtioas-CA IN United States
currency.
Sherlffs office. parish of Ascension. May 10,
1885, Pa, JONES. Sheriff.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-14
Cheap Tony's Monthly Drawing.

Go to Cheap Tony before buying elsewhere
for bargains IN his line Of business. You acilI
not only make from 25 to 10 per cent. by pu,'-
chasing your goods from him, bat all aeho bun
FIVE DOLLARS ecorth acaL hare q free number
IN his REGULAR MONTHLY DRAWING OF ONE
SEWING MACHINE. Remember, the second dranc-
ing seiH positively take place Sunday, august
26, 1888 and after h1t on erery last Sunday of
each month, at the store, at 10 o'clock A. IT., in
presence Of an arho asish to attend. Ouly f,ro
hnndred numbers sriN be Gire1e neonthly
Books acill be kept for the benefit Of asiu5er, and
Get your number at once before they are all
taken.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-14
HOTEL ARRIVALS

At the Town of Donadsongille for the Week
Ending Yesterday.
PEEP-O'-DAY-B. j. Landry, r. H. Marks,
Plattenville; J. E. Jung, f. Foulon, Geo. Stubs,
A. Rarbes, New Orleans; D. Fl. Kune, J. A.
Kune, Miss Julia Kune, Thibodaux.
LitE-I A. I4eGoux Nj. G. Well G.. L.. Levy,
G. W. Barrier, r. w. Duke, J. FL. Schwarz, q.
Leche, New Orleans; S, Menet. Philadelphia;
J. Noble, G. Selph. D. Il. WE'LL, w. Ii. Mears,
U. Landry, c. B. Wolson, New Orleans; g. Bre-
vara, J. B. Mayot, s. NJ. Embry, C. FL. Jolly,
Natchez; A. Reynaud, st. john; J. s. Mcdonald
J. MARKS, l,ap1esyiile;; W. s. Alexander, Ell
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-14
Saturday, July Il, 1888

The generous action of the Police Jury,
on Tuesday last, in voting an appropriation
of $500 to Phoenix Fire Company, places the
latter organization in position to meet
promptly the note falling due on its new
steam fire engine, August 1. The obliga-
ton amounts to s54e, principal and interest,
and the funds will be on hand to discharge
it at maturity; and this can be done without
touching the market lessee's note of S213
donated to the fire company by the Town
Council, and which could only have been
disposed of at heavy discount.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-14

Mr.. j. G. Cofeld and family, and Mr.. and
Mrs. James Teller are at Waukesha, Wis,
where they will remain until the close of
the heated term. Mr.. Cofeld first went
to Asheville, N. c., and from there to
Warm Springs, il the same State, but not
finding the weather and surroundings to
his liking, concluded to seek the famous
Wisconsin resort, where he arrived last
Saturday. Mrs. Davis, mother Of Mrs.
Cofeld, will join the party according to
prior arrangement, leaving New Orleans
to-day for Waukesha.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-14

ALEXANDRIA. NOLAN.
LOUIS Iexada, c. L. E. Bentley, C.
" lli1e +. Iexada, p. W. L. Tearney. D.
n. ?. ware, LIST b.. L. Stockmeyer, LIST b.
a. j. Hertzog. End b. 70. Leroy, End b.
<. Ii. Smith, 3rd b. 7. W. Cook, 3rd b.
George White, $. s. !. NJ. Keating, s. S.
v N. Irving. |. f. Paul Wutke, l. f.
John Iexada. C. f. S. NJ. MelaDcon, C. f.
Fred. Crockett, L. f. Henry A. Dugas, J.. +.
The ditch above referred to is the one
skirting the left-ield in which the ball oc-
caslonaliy rolls during a game. The home
clubs generally agree to allow only two
bases to be run while ball is in the ditch,
but the Alexandrians prefer not to have
such rule. The Captain Of the Nolans
proposed to play according TO American
Association rules, which, permit a foul ball
to be caught on first bound as we'll as on the
fly, while the League rules only recognize
the fly catch. III this particular also the
visitors have preference, and they will be
accommodated. It is probable that their
wish to play the game earlier in the day will
likewise be conceded, as they are evidently
DESTROYS of taking the afternoon train for
home. 1t viii not be necessary to begin the
game at II o'clock. however-it can be
started at 1890 or even P. ~. and leave
ample time for the visitors to catch their
train.
The Junior Fords defeated the Brennans
ut New Orleans last Sunday. II to 3.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-14


IL. OF L. EESTIvAL.-A fair was oiyen on
Mr.. A. Knights grounds, at the Waterloo
place, near the head of New River Lane
last Saturday and Sunday, under the auspi-
ces OF Pride of Ascension Lodge No, l6,
colored knights of Pythias. There was a
large attendance of people from the neigh
borhood and also delegation of the mem
bers OF Pride of st. james Lodge No. 10.
In addition to the features incidental TO the
ordinary fair, there was an address delivered
by Sir Knight Chas. J. Ross, District Den
uty Grand Chancellor for Ascension and
Assumption. and a parade CT knights under
the command of Sir Knight Daniel Baptiste
Deputy Grand Chancellor for Louisiana.
The address was devoted mainly to an ex-
position of the scope, objects and benefits
or the order of Knights OF Pythias, and was
listened TO with much interest and atten-
ton. The speaker congratulated the col
ored people upon the happy change in their
condition which had made ii practicable for
them to enjoy the privileges of such BROTH
>htiSoNts AtiaS OooE ioE IflG1f Intel
lectuat and moral improvement which
seemed Theoretically sealed against them
few years ago. During the parade an at
iractve display was made Of the drill and
military forms OF the order. A heavy rain
came on while the affair was in progress,
whereupon Mr.. Knight threw open his res
idence to the assembly and the interrupted
ceremonies were satisfacto!il lily concluded
nnder the shelter of his roof. We have been !
requested. on behalf of the ST. james dele
cation. to express THEN thanks for the cor
dlal reception and kind treatment accorded
them: while the brethren of Pride of Ascen- .
son Lodge desire US to thank their guests, /
and the general public for the cooperation
and assistance which rendered the festival
OF Saturday and Sunday sus;h pleasant
and successful affair.
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Another outrageous ivneE,ing affair he.

Another outrageous iynching affair has
occurred in Morehouse parish. Henderson
Lee, 2 eoiored man W ho tad been convicted
Of some minor otfense ana condemned to
work upon the streets. made his escape.
lie was pursued. recaptured and unceri-
moniouslS hanged by mob. Human life
and especially that of colored mems
held too cheaply in Morehouse. Respect
ter law Is at a great discount there, and
Morehouso is not alone in this regard. :
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-14
Opinion of DR.. Mott late Government Chemist
on AlLCQCk,S POROUS Pl ASHER

My investigation of ALLcoCK's Porous Pas
TER shows it to contain valuable and essential
ingredients not found in any other plaster
These ingredients are so perfectly proportioned
that the Allcoek's Porous Plaster will not cause
biisters or excessive irritation, and l find it
superior to and more efficient than any other
plaster.
HENRY A. MOTT. JR., Phi. D., F. C.S.,
Prof. Of Chemistry, N. Y. Medical College, etc.
No. 81 Broadway, New York, May %, 1883.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-14

Mr.. K. 5. Elliott. the delegate represent
ing the Merchants Exchange of st. Louis
III the recent Baton Rouge levee convention,
made highly complimentary report of the
character and deliberations of that assem-
blags to the Exchange on his return home.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-14

sssfe
chora'-From M j DANES K. fucker the
$3.50 nla 1aaassf of the Clark place, who
.lssss. sSsown yesterday, we learned that
plantation work in that section of the par
1shi is proceeding satisfactorily. He is nearly
through laying by cane On the Clark, and
most of his neighbors are well along with
the same work. The crops are looking
finely and the prospect of good yield of
sugar is excellent.
Mr.. VIM. FL. Davis also brings encoura-
gipg reports from the Cofeld neichbor-
hood. The old reliable Point Houmas prom
Uses to show up with another heavy crop,
and there will be greatly improved fac1li-
ties for taking it off, the recent additions
tothe sugar-house including three Hepworth
centrlfugals, Mcdonald hydraulic pres
sure regulator and a Hersey dryer and
granulator. There are ATS acres of fine
cane on the Point Houmas place.
Our advices from the Bayou Lafourcha
region are mostly favorable, but there are
some exceptions. We learn, for instance,
that on the Burbank place, in upper AS
sumption, fifty acres of cane have been
abandoned on account of the grass, which
is as high as the cane itself. There are
other places where similar action has been
found necessary, but these instances are the
exception, not the rule
The river has kept up to an unusually
late date and this circumstance, in connec-
ton with the copious and continuous rains,
mas proven very beneficial to the prospects
Of rice planters, who are anticipating heavy
crops.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-07-14


SMALL Pox.-Ths only new case of small
pox IN town this week is that of a colored
woman named Phillisy White, who was
brought here in cart at O'Clock last We'd
nesday morning from some point in AS
sumption parish-report says the Folse
plantation, beyond Napoleonville. Our
nelghbors seem to have fancy for MAKING
Donaldsonville sort of general pest-house,
and we appear to be unable to devise
or execute measures to protect ourselves
from such imposition. It is even I'll
mored that Assumption is about to de-
clare quarantine against Donaldsonyille
which would be adding insult to iniurv
with vengeance. What brilliant couD
0etat it would be: Empty all your con-
taglous diseases into Donaldsonyille. then
Keep them there by quarantine! The move
ment is worthy the stragedy of mirh}v
military genius, land the cheek of drummer,
we eesibt If cur bayou neighbors possess
the requisite amount of the latter quality to
carry out the mooted project.
Jos. Carter, the colored man living near the
railroad, died last Saturday night, and Sam
Wills, an inmate of the pest-house on the
church land, took a turn for the worse and
expired yesterday afternoon. Carter's
daughter, Lucy, was attacked by the dis
ease last week, but We did not learn the fact
III time to include her in our list of new
cases. All the patients are doing well at
this writing and majority are GONZALES
cent. Our white citizens continue to eniov
immunity from the disease, and it is to be
hoped the colored people will shortly be
freed from its clutches.