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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-01-27


In view Of tho supposed aspiration Of
Ben Bntler to be the Democratic nomi-
nee for next President, the Boaton Post
expresses the opinion that the candidate
OF its party will net be orc who chose to
support Lincoln, Grant and Hayes in op-
position to Mcclellan, Seymour and Til
den. bias-eyed Ben has been so very
erratic in his political course that it is
scarcely probable the Democrats will
repeat the Greeley experiment by select
ing him as their standard bearer in 1884.
The Republicans c"nld get all Ito Cam
paign thunder they needed, in the event
If Buffers nomination, by rocounting
his own words and deeds against the
DcmocrlGY.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-01-27

Tho statement is going the rounds of
the press that Con. Ben Butler has de-
ciarsd that he WAS elected by Repahli-
cans in Massachusetts and will he "a
Republican Governor. If Ben really did
make such a declaration, hn contemplates
acting part of base ingratitute and
tfeachcry, for while it is true he conll
not have heen elected Governor unless
many Republicans had voted for him, il
is also true hat he owed his csn;ii a4cy
and tic bulk of his vote to The Detnao-
raey. We suspect, however, that Ben's
political talk recently vas Influenced by
his desire to secure Mr. Hours seat i'll the
Seuats, and shat as tile Republicans de-
cIined TO help llim into that coveted berth
he will prove the rcd hottest kind Of a
D,aGperatic Governor.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-01-27
THE SUGAR CROP OF 1882.

The recent sugar crop has been pile-
| nomenal one in the largeness Of yield per
| acre and III the fine season for saving 1t.
We believe that the yields in the parish
| of Ascension have exceeded those of any
other parish in the State. While our
lands are fertile and our planters cultl-
vate them skillfnlly and thoroughly, yet
the peculiar climatic influences of last
year seemed to have more fully and ia
vorabsy developed the cane in our parish
than elsewhere. 8
Upon those plantations having good
and improved apparatus, the average
yield has not only reached 5000 pounds
per acre, but has frequently exceeded
that figure, even for large crops. We
doubt whether equal results have ever
been realized in Louisiana, though some
of our older planters claim that almost
thirty years ago an equally good crop
was made; but as we have no figures
nor accurate data to sustain tho assertion,
we are inclined to regard it as somewhat
exaggerated.
One of tlre principal features of the
manufacturing. of last years. crop in our
parish, was tie erection of two-roller
mills, and the rise of hydraulic pressure
to hold the rollers together, in lien of the
old system of block or wooden washers
attached to the honsing bolts. Double
mills were erected OIL, the gEyan Hall,
Souvenir, Mt. Hoslnas, Bowdon, and
Mcssrs. BENZ. Tu"eandftSo Co.'S Houmas
plantations. The rollers Of the new..mill
at Evan Hall, belonging to Tia Messrs.
Mccall Brothers, are the largest il the
Sta te, being foIty-four inches in diameter.
The hydraulic rams and pressure regu-
lator patented by ir. Jno. Mcdonald and
constructed by EIcssrs. Leeds & Co, was
attached to the two-roller mills at Bnwt7on
and the fiomns plantations and to the
throe roller mill Of the Hermitage place.
The working Of the hydraulic pressure
has been pronoun ced success by the
parties employing it, and it evidently
must have been so, rs it was used during
their entire grindings and was not re-
placed by blocks as it might readily have
been if it's operations were not satisfacto-
~. 1t ia believed that the yield of sugar
per ton of cane Oh these three mills ex-
cecded that Of any mills made on the
same principles. We hayc'heard that the
product Of every 5on CT cane grouna on
the Hermitage 1.ill reached 1872 pounds
of dry sugar, but as this inflammation does
not come directly from Col. BringieE we
can not yoneh for it's correctness.
1t is to be hoped that, with double
mills ard hydraulic pressure orr planters
may find themselves we'll equipped to en-
counter the troubles that seem to threat
Ell them from adverse legislation.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-01-27
SENATOR VOORHEES, ON CIVIL
SERVICE, REFORM.

. Senator Jonas has sent us Il copy Of the
speech Of Senator VOORHEES, Of Indiana
| on the subject CO civil service reform, de-
| livere1 Oh the 10th of December. The
distinguished Indianian was one of the
! fous Democratic Senators wEo joined
Mr. Jonas in opposing the bill ir0rcduced
| by Mr.. Pendletan to reform tho civil
| service CT the United States by subject
ing applicants for subordinate positions
to competitive examinations. The p.in-
cipal grounds Of the argument of Mr.
Voorhees, against the measure we're
1. That only about one-tenth Of the i00,-
600 Fetlss-al officials and employees
throughout the country would be affected!
by its provisions, and tlioso only occu-
pants3f places of tho lowest grades 2.
That ahe bill sseiss to perlo5tnato the
tenure Of present officers, even though
tho party to which they are opposed
shall lie successful in future National
elections; 3. That there is no popular
demand for such measure.
Mr. Voorhees, liliculed tho methods of
competitive examination devised by the
brief-lived Civil Service Commission of
1871, and conten,led that the bill under
discussion and whics subsequently, passed
the Senate, did not Strike at the root Of
the evils complained Of III the civil scrv-
ice, because it failed TO tonch the higher
officials who direct and control tile pol
ties arc Of wider scope than the mere
mechanical functions with which their
also boldly declared that tho party in
power should nllcn its friends i, office
because it is held responsible fos their
conduct; and lie made ITO attempt to
conce;a his opinion that, in the event the
Democracy elects the next President,
there should be Il general substitution of
Democrats for Republican Office holders,
with Il fow exceptions, particularly i'll
the cases of wounded eX-sodiers.
In short, Senator VOORHEES, showed
himself to be any thing but a Civil Scrv-
ice Reformer, in the popular acceptation
Of that title, and his speech on the Pom
di4ton bill is u good exposition of the
views of the large body Of people who
are opposed to Building up g All aristoc-
racy of hereditary office holaers," and
who believe, as Nh. Voorhees, does, that
Hien IN place for a long series OF years become
indifferent to criticism, benuulbed to scnseoof
responsibility. The experience OF all ages
shows that long tenure in office promotes cor
riptioG; that reasonable changes tend 10 cleanse
and purify the public service.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-01-27
DR.. McGalliard received from the au-

DR.. McGalliard received from the au.
thorities of St. Louis last week the pho
tograph of a young colored man arrested
Ill that city on suspicion that he wac
Gustave Harris, the murderer of Erwin
Garrett. The picture was submitted to
the inspection of several residents OF
Donaldsonville who had known Harris.
one OF whom pronounced it a good like
ness OF the murderer. Another was IN
decided, and a third declared his belief
that it was g case of mistaken identity
and that the man captured in St. Louis
was not Harris. se-Thes, photograph was
then sent to parties i'll Assumption par
ish WHO bad been Intimately acquainted
withGfhe fugitive ntoriorssto o:and at the
time of the murder, ana they agree in
saying that it was not likeness CT Har-
Eia. The wherea bouts of the murderer,
therefore,.still remains o mystery.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-01-27
AN IMPORTANT WORK,


The attention of contractors and leyee
builders is directed to tho notice pub
llslled III our paper that sealed proposals
will be received by the President Of the
Police Jury of this parish for tho con-
struction of a revetInent levee along
Bayou Lafourche within tho corporate
limits OF Donaidsonvlle. The intention
is to have the new work extend from the
lower end of that done by the State three
years ago, down as far as the iron bridge,
and We presume tho Dimensions and
character Of tho new embankmaut and
rcvetment are to correspond; with those
which now so effsctaaly withstand the
annual foods at the point where Bayou
Lafourche takes its source from the Mis-
sissippi river.
This is an important and much needed
Improvement, and one that the CHIEF
has moro than once urged. If care be
taken to have the new work made as
substantial as the old, it's cost will DO
saved over and over again in the course
of u few years, by rendering unnecessary
the expenditure for repairs to this stretch
Of levee which has heretofore constituted
regular annual charge upon the NUM-
cipal treasury.
Specifications for the proposed work
can be seen at tho Office OF Capt. R. P.
Landry, secretary Of the Police Jury,
and bids must be handed in before noon
Of next Thnrsday, the 1st of February.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-01-27

Mrs. Susan Taylor, q colored woman
living in Port Barrow, this parish, is
seeking information Of the whereabouts
of hef son, Clement Walton, Gagged 80
years, who left here in Jaly, 1868, and
when last heard from, i'll July, 1882, was
working or a railroad near Tampco,
Mexico. Mrs. Taylor fears that he may
have died during the yellow fever, ssepi-
demic that prevailed in that section last
autumn, AZ no answer has been rccciy
from several letters written him within
the past fow months. The yonng man
was commonly known by tho nickname
"Aiarch. ---sAny, Information respecting
him will be thankfully received, and
may besaddrcssod III care of the editor Of
tho CHIEF.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-01-27
RUMORED REORGANIZATION.

In the Tines Democrat the 18th was
published rumor prevailing il, Repub-
iican circles at the Naw Orleans Custom
House to the effect that Senator kellogg,
Congressman Darrall and Judge Bsattie
have cast aside their past differences and
formed an alliance, offensive and defen-
sire, with view to future harmonious
action in political affairs. According to
the report, u probable result of this al
legged reconciliation will be the appoint
ment of Judge Beattie to ono of the Fed
eral Judgeships sought to 9be created by
the Davis bill now before Congress,
should that measure become d law.
While the intelligence Of this impor-
tant fusion lacks confirmation and pos
sesses elements Of improbaJiiity that lead
us to question its accuracy, there is no
donbt such d combination would be
welcomed by tbs Republicans Of the
Third District as % harbinser of the
future harmony and success Of their
party, and that it would be a sbrowd
and sensible step on the part Of siessrs.
Kellogg, Beattie and Darrall.
The appointment Of Judge Beattie to a
position in the Federal judiciary would
be generally approved, for he is eminent
~ qualified by education, experience and
inclination to occupy d place Of this
character. Even those who have excep-
ted to his Course and doubted his capac-
ity as a political leader freely acknowlO
edge his legal ability AMI fitness for
Judicial station. Several months prior to
the late election we heard Judge Boat
ties name connected with one CT the
prospective judgeships contemplated Ly
the Davis bill, and VIC then understood
that Senator Kellogg and Congressman
Darrall would favor his appointment in
the event of the pass!ss;se Of the bill and
its approval by the President.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-01-27
Six members of the next HOUSE of Rep

Six members of the next HOUSE of Rep
rcscntatives have been prominently men-
toned as candidates for the Speake,ship,
viz: Messrs. Carlisle and Blackburn Of
Kentucky, Springer and Morrison of
Illinois, Converse of Ohio, Randall Of
Pennsylvania aud Holman of Indiana:
1t has recently been stated that Mr.:
Randall will not push his own claimsss
but will favor those Of Mr.. Blackburn,
the ostcnsibe reason for this eonrse be-
ing That Mr.. Randall is figuring for the
Democratic presidential nomination in
1884 and wishes to avoid the antago-
nisms that are to bo ;!ronsed among the
Congressman aud their friends who are
dissatisfied with the distribution OF tie
patronage appertainins to the Speaker
ship.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-01-27
Theresa Sturlata. alias Madeline ST

Theresa Sturlata, alias Madeline Stiles
Who shot Charley Stiles, caller OF the
Chicago Board of Trade, in his room at
tie Palmer House, on the 10th OF July
last, has been convicted of nanslaushter
and condemned to imprisonment in the
penitentiary. She testified in her OWL
behalf during the trial, and her relation
of the circumstances that led to t!e COM
mission Of the crime, eliminating with a
vivid description Of the shooting, const-
tuted one Of the most thrilling and SEN
sational incidents that has ever occurred
III a court of justice. There is no dou t
that she was shamefully abused and
wronged by the man she killed.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-01-27

The New Orleans Christian .4arocate.
organ Of the Louisiana, Mississippi and
Narth Mississippi Conferences of the
Episcopal Church South, is now pub
lished by Mcssrs T. J. Carver and H.
JAMESON, nnder the firm name of Carver
& Jameson. Both arc successful bust
ness men, and under their direction the
stauHci old paper will increase i'll thrift
and popularity. Mr. Carver is tho
brother of Judge Hiram H. Carver OF
Donal,isonville.4
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-01-27

Gambetta died at 1850 T. b., Decem-
Der 81, five minutes before Tho advent Of
the new year ;,and though 1853 is not yet
thirty days old, three other Frenchmon
prominent in public life have followed
their dead ex-rresidcnt to the bourne
from which 10 traveller returns. Cen.
Chanzy, Gen. Vinoy and M. DeYalden
have died, and President Grevy is said
10 be dangerously i'll.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-01-27
CHnsuNptio.l Cared.

Az old physician retired from active practice,
having had placed in his hands by an East In
dla Missionary the formula OF 8 simple yegett.-
BILE remedy for the speedy and permanent cure ef
Consumption, Bronchitis. Catarth Asthma AID
all Throat ard Lung affections, also a positive
ahd radical cure. for General Debility and all
nervous complaints, after iiavins, thoroughly
tested it's wonderful curative powers in thou
sands OF cases, feels ii IS his dlts to make 1t
known to his fellows. The recipe, with full
and all necessary advice and instructions for
successful treatment 1T your own home will be
sent you by return mail. free of charge, by asl-
dressing VITA stamp or stamped self-addressed
envelope,
DIR. j. C. RAYMOND.
lhi Washington street, Brooklyn. n 7
g Mention this naner
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-01-27

L. D. McLain and z. Mccullough, res
roe, quarreled about Il business transac-
ttion Wednesday last, and Mccullough
was shot in the hea1and instantly killed,
the ball entering his right eye. McLain
was arrested and bailed On & bond for
$4,000.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-01-27

Dir. Charles Z. Howard, IF Louisiana
Lottery notoricty, has ordered a now
$4,000 fire engine as a present for Lonis-
lana Hose Steam Fire Company of New
Orleans. This will lie the second steamer
Mr.. Howard has given tie Company.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-01-27

When tie Ctunbal vino had eaten
the grandfather Of Mashosh, the Basuto
chief, was Brought before the latter for
punishment, lie refused to tako any
action, not wishing to disturb his grand
fathers grave" .
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-01-27

Tho Louisiana Press Association will
meet at New Orleans Oh Monday after
next, the 9Th OF February. Lot there be
II general reunion Of the brethren Of the
pencil, scissors and paste pot.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-01-27

In our list of marriage licenses pub
lisned last week Mr.. Cato Banks ap-
peared as having procured license to
marry Miss Emeline Humphrey. This
was a mistake. lir. Cato Parks-not
Banlis-w;ss the surety on the marriage
bond, and Mr. Joseph Brooks is the party
who secured tho license to form a CO.
partnership with Miss Humphrey.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-01-27
Saturday, January ~, 1888.

Senator Kellogg gives it az his opinion
that there will he 10 tariff bill passed at
this session Of Congress; and the
chances are that he is correct
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-01-27
AZ ". barton,
Civil EE z1 gineer & S -lrveYor,

(ParisT, Surveyor Of Ascansion.)
VIII attend promptly to work in all
branches of his profession. such as survey
ing, mapping leveliug for canals, bridges,
rice fumes. etc. estimating cost and super
wishing construction OF same. Orders left at
the CHIEF Office will meet with immediate
attention
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-01-27
The New Iberia Star, Democratic
paper, discusses tae Acklen-k kellogg con-
test with polysYllabic nhilosnplY and

reaches tie following lucid conclusion:
II the spont,4o:ety of nlr. Acl1len accom-
phs.ss any thing Favorable in the impendins,
contest, So much the better: but we fear his de-
pass under tie rod and quietly eubm:: to Ke!-
ic2sg 8 representation Until taa next Congress
slonai election.
VS. autipapate 3 general acceptance of
the Stars advice, particularly Gas it
would be difficult to devise any other
course Of procedure under the prognost-
Gated consummation If Mr.. Lcklen's
stt:ek upon his successful opponents
right 10 seat proves futile, what can
the Acklen minority DO but submit to
tic decisions
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-01-27

sy The CHIEF is received by all sub
so,ibers POSTAGE FREE.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-01-27

JANUARY q. 1888.
Judge Chcevers transmitted from New Orleans
through Mr. Evariste Poche an order fixing an
appearance bond OF $1,000 II tire case OF FIR.
Justin Ihloodeauz, who shot and killed Olivier
hadare on the 18th inst. Bail was furnished;
last Sunday morning. with the mother and first
cousin Of the accused as snreties ard Mr.. Thib-
odeauz was relieved from the surveillance IN
der which he had i,een placed by our Sheriff.
Dir. ALEXIS Donaldson and Miss Liiit, Oslbce.
both ofthis parish, were married at St. Michael
church Thursday erening, by Rev. 0. Renau.l:er.
Our best w;shes for al rnshadeved future to
the happy couple.
Our parish jail has sixteen inn,tt9es and the
Jury Commissioners have failed to draw jury
for next term Of court. Cato Reed. the famous
criminal witness, is aessi5. at liberty. a kind
friend having procnreei him bond. What nezt?
The trains are very irregular and We are short
OF mail. Sometimes the trains are twenty
seven hours behind tine. On whose shoulders
Should the blame rest2 The E'oyer Creole
blaEles the mail carrier who, according TO its
view. ought to select residence at the station.
Pretty good ideal What is yours?
TrI7ty w
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-01-27

Ihe national debt WAS reduced ISL
$40, 753 in 1882.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-01-27

EY Postmasters are authorized and re
quested to act az agents for the CHIEF.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-01-27

Gov. Alex. Stephens Of Georgia has
has gone into the pardoning business on q
liberal scale, judging by the report that
lle has already pardoned twenty-five con
victed mnrderers, besides committing the
death sentences of two Others. II he
maintains this ratio during his term of
service, the penitcntiary and jails of
Georgia will be appropriated.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-01-27

Extract of Report from the Celebrated
Physician, Erasmus Wilson OF London, Eng:
Several severe cases OF isCfpient CONSUMPTION
have come n1l.ieT nv observation that have
been CARED by the timely liFe of Coideu's Lie
biS's Liquid Extract If Beef aud Tonic
ihV!f:or'itor." Remember the fia1ne, Col
EN- s-tGie 10 otIlas.l Nfa..7lgeists.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-01-27
Consolidated Association
OF THE
Planters Of Louisiana.

New ORLEANS, December 30, 1882.
DUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given. in con-
n for1nity with the provisions of Act No. n of
the session Of the General Assembly Of 1aao that
an assessment of one hundred and fits dollars
has this dag been levied by the President and
Directors on each and every share Of the eapitai
stock Of this Association, including the assess
1880, AID that they are prepared to settle the
tiebt Of the stockholders On payment Of said
assessment of one hundred and fifty dollars 's o.,
eaeh share, OF which rlnetE-one dollars seventy
bonds OF the State issued under the funding s -.
u 1S3t and ffty-eight dollars twenty-one and
half cents per share Is payable in cash at the
oiiiee VI Iie iissoclat-on' 70 " Toulouse street
JOHN CALHOUN,
Cashier
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-01-27

On tho 18th inst, tho steamship Ro-
chester passed through tic jetty channel
at the mouth OF the Mississippi drawing
25 feet IL inches Of water" Garry the
news to Cowdon, Lcathers and the rest
of the outlet crew of doubling Thomases.
The Rochester's cargo consisted Of 81 900
bushels of grain and $500 bales Of cotton.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-01-27
st. s;eyazs.es EewS.

Aiiiins OF Olivier Ei;at!ere by Justin Ei,.bo-
Gcaux-cthsr Matters OF Interest,"
Er T,D,,,r-,
The Arizona sentinel., 1883-10-13

It is remarkable that III the city of London, containing thousands of desperate characters, policemen
 have not heretofore been allowed
 to carry revOlverS. Stranger still,
 the policemen have not wanted
 deadly weapons. The possession of revolvers, they have al ways argued, far from being a prOtec- tion, would expose them to ad- dltional risks, for the reason that criminals, Knowing them tn be thus armed, would be quicker and freer in the use of their own guns. But the epidemic of crimr now prevailing in the metropolis Las effected a change of opinion on the revolver question, and the police are about tG be armed with pops. BurglarieS and robbpries hiVe become so common, and foot pads so bold and desperate, that the revolver is deemed nee essary as a means of intimidation
The Arizona sentinel., 1883-10-13
RANKIN BaAYTON & CD.

Paclfc Iron Works, Saa Franciseo and Chicago.
The Arizona sentinel., 1883-10-13

In addition to the above there has been about S25. .000 of bullion shipped by steamer, of which the express office here has no entries. On the whole the Clip mine has made magnificent showing.
 With a ten stamp mill this prop erty has yielded in six months time, including stOpages for re- pairs, S8O,ONO. Silver District has make record that will bear out the prophecy of its most saDguine friends. There are many other claims in the camp that are aS good as the Clip, and only await proper management, capital and energy to develop into paying properties, The SENTINEL has always claimed that when the prouer methods were applied to the working of the ores of Silver District, a large profit could be made, and the result has proven the predictions of this paper. and inside of one year there will be other mines yielding a5 large a revenue as the Clp mine.
The Arizona sentinel., 1883-10-13

Shakespeare's bones will not be disturbed. The proposition to ex- hume the poets remaing for the purpose of comparing his skull with the monumental bust in the church, was freak of modern curiosity amounting almost to sacrilege. The protest against it was not simply sentimental, but had relation 10 the universal law that the grave shall remain in- violate.