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STATE OF LOUISIANA, I
PARISH CF ASCENSION.

STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH CF ASCENSION.
Before me. John FL. Ilsley, Jr., Notary
Public, duly commissioned and qualified in
and for the parish of Ascension, State afore-
said, personally came and appeared Messrs.
Ambrose Rougeau, Eloi Melaacon, DIR. John
B. VandegriH, Rev. Antoine Binder and Alexis
JOLIET, Jr who being first duly sworn, depose
and say, that they have carefully examined the
list of names signed to the foregoing protest,
and that in addition to those above printed,
there are seven hundred and thrty-three names
signed on said list.
AMBROSE ROUGEAU,
EL4OI MELANCON.
JNO. B. VANDEGRIFF,
ANTOINE BINDER,
A. JOLIET. JR.
Sworn and subscribed before me this twenty
fourth day of March, 1893.
JOHN FL. ILSLEY, JR.,
Notary Public.
The lists from New River not having arrived,
will be published In next issue of the CHIEF
T.. XAT, CEUPpEkS
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-24

Coroner Vandegriff yesterday morning
viewed the body of Louis Henderson, col
ored man aged 90 years, who died at his
place OF residence on St. Patrick street, in
Donaldsonvilc, Of debility aud old age.
Henderson had resided here many years
and used to Say that he came to the La
fourche section while the State peniten-
tiary at Baton Rouge was being construc-
ted He leaves widow who is said to be
81 years ofage
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-24

Judge Checvers didn't go to St. james
anorler to Sheriff Bourgeois to adjourn the
District Court another week. The Judge
expects to open court there ON Monday and
toAIIurd the attorneys a week i'll which to
dispose of such pending matters it is de-
srab1e to bring to an immediate conclusion.
His leg has greatly improved and promises
to be entirely well at an early day.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-24

Among the visitors from the rural dis
triets who appeared in town Thursday was
Gen. Jos. L. Brent Of the Bowdon and Ash
land places. We hear that Gen. Brent is to
assume control of the beautiful Hermitage
planta ton when Col Bringier takes his de-
parture for Florida.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-24
Arrival and Departure Of Mails.
Donaldsonyille Post-OHiee.

Ec7s Orleans rad Donaitlsonpllie. per Texas
md Patio Railway; arrive daily at 22o p. VI.
Depart at 11:o5 A. n.
paroso P. o.-Arri4e daily, asA. M; depart,
80 p. III.
DonoldsoneiiIe aud Nopoleoa.riile, per stage
line, arrive ut II A. NJ; depart at 3 P. NJ.
Hohen Solnas 2. 0.--Arrive Tuesday. Thurs
day and Saturday at 10 A. H.; depart at r. NJ.
Islnad P. O.-Arrivc Monday. Wednesday and
Friday Mt II A. r.. depart at r. Il.
To insure dispatch, mail matter should be
steposted In tho post-offiee at least thirty mil
utes prior to the hour of departure.
LOUIS LEFORT, ?. III.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-24

By the new advertisement appearing i'll
another column our readers will he in
formed that Mr.. Fred Rogge, the popular
front street barber has formed a copartner-
ship with Mr. Ernest Langbccker, and that
the fasorite City Barber Shop will hereafter
be conducted by the firm of Royce & Lang
becker. AIr. Langbeckcr is from New Or
leans, and has tie reputation of being a
tirst-ciass barber lie will reside in the
house now occupied by Mr.. Rogge, atljoin-
lug the barber shop, and the latter gentle
man will remove with his family to their
new property corner of Lafourehe and
Iberville streets. The change in the man
agement of the City Barber Shop will no
doubt render it still more popular with the
public, and we feel no hesitaney in saying
the proprietors will do a thriving business.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-24

We invite the attention of our readers to the
advertisement of the new grocery of J. g. jam
1son, which appears in our columns to-day. A
fresh stock of the best articles is constantly
kept on hand. and the proprietor guarantees
to please all. He is apolite and courteous gen
tleman, and we bespeak for him q liberal share
of patronage from sur citizens.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-24

Ourexcelcnt friend and late fellow towns
man, Judge II. Ii. Carver, passed through
town Thursday. IN orning, on his way to New
Orleans after a..professonal visit to Plaque
mine. The Judge didn't forget to show til e
CHIEF the geni;l ,light of his countenanco
and we shouldn't have forgiven him ilnme-
diately il he had
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-24

Miss Bertha Tobias, the accomplished
daughter of our prominent feliow-citizen, NJ.
Tobias, Esq., has returned to New Orleans
TO resume her musical studies at the Con
scrvatory of Music
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-24
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7. The afternoon has been SO stormy that The
ferry boat was compelled to suspend her
trips for some hours. New levees have been
severely tested wherever that storm has
extended, and we fear That considerable
damage has been inflicted
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-24

Israel & Co. are receiving new goods
every day AMI the attractions Of their present
stock lave never been surpassed.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-24

Mr.. L. G. Hills, Postmaster of Lane post
office, called on us Thursday and gave us
good reasons to remember his visit with
pleasurable emotions.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-24

Mr.. Henry G. Braud, manager of the Hou-
mas store, went to New Orleans on the
Cannon Monday evening, returning by the
same boat Wednesday night.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-24

Tho water gauge at the Donallsonville
wharf this morning marks three feet below
the high water mark of 1874, rise of one
foot and two-tenths during the past week
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-24

The Texas Express Company has made
good to Dir. j. S. Brady Of the Ashton plan
tation, st. Charles parish, the loss of $1,000
consigned to that gentleman which were
stolen from the store of the .Donaldsonyille
agent of the company on the 9th Of February.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-24

Mrs. julia Israel returned to her New
Orleans home on Thursday, after spending
several days in Dunaldsonvillc.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-24

Losr.--A bangle, made from IL gold dollar,
with the Lords prayer engraved on one side
and lady's name on the reverse. suita-
BILE reward will be paid for the delivery of
The trinket Mt the CHIEF office
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-24

Mr.. A. JOLIET, Jr., has been IL welcome caller
at our office this week, and we were glad to
hear of the good health Of his recently ell
lal.veu little family
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-24

We have persstently omitted to mention
the visi; OF the st. Joseph Band to Baton
Rouge on the 3rd inst, where it furnished
of Mizpah Lodge No. 2Di5, G. U. o. of U. T.
The celebration was a gratifying success,
and the Baton Rouge papers all mentioned
Dunals!sonvile's excellent colored band in
complimentary terms.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-24

We are glad to see Mr.. i. A. Prudhommc,
the popular manager of the Peep-o'-Day
Hotel, restored to health and looking like
his old self again.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-24

Mr.. L. w Armitage of the firm of Hart &
Arinitase. the popular D;srrowyille gro
GERS, madea business trip to the city this
week, and we had the pleasure Of swapping
compliments with him Monday evening
while he was awaiting the arrival Of the
fS,nnon
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-24

the wharf lease for sale on the 2oth of April
See official advertisement.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-24

Judge Cheevers goes to st. james Sunday
morning. aud will open the belated March
telm Of District Court on Monday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-24

Postmaster Lefort calls our attention to
the following new regulation which appears
in the Postal Guide as Section No. 1883.
Mail matter before delivery, when forwarded
the 1 rate to Which i was s originally subjeet
Postal cards forwarded before delivery require
one cent payment, whether written or printed
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-24

Mrs. j. Adclard Braud, Jr., was sick q
few days lust week, but We are pleased to
lote her recovery.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-24

Miss Jeannis Hanson has returned home,
after spending number Of weeks in New
Orleans
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-24

Owing to the high water and the great
difficulty of maintaining proper facilities
for crossing the Atcafalaya river. the
through passenger train on the Texas ana
Pacific rairoad WAS yesterday transferred
to Tie Morgan liae and now runs from New
Orleans to Alexandria on the latter read.
The change is said to be only temporary,
though the impression prevails. with man;
that it will be made permanent, that the
portion of cur road lying between West
Baton Rouge Junctionand CheneyvilIe will
be abandoned and the attempt TO bridge he
Atchai:,aya given up as Il result of the
discontnuancc Of the through truin, no mail
was received here yesterday from New Or
leans or Baton Rouge. We hope the sched
uIe time of the local train will be at once
amended so as to leave New Orleans in the
morning and return III the evening. This
was the most popular arrangement ever
instituted by the railroad management, and
its resumption would be, welcomed all along
the route.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-24

Widow S. ..Weinschenck had advertised
her fine property on Railroad Avenue for
sale to-day at public auction, but an exam
ination of the provisions of her late
husbands will resulted i'll an indefinite
postponement of the sale. The property
in question was bcqueathed by Mr. Vein
schenck to his grand children, the Schaters,
during the term of her natural life. She can
not, therefore, dispose of it in the manner
she had proposed.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-24

Samuel, john and Purplina CHENEY.
father, son and daughter, colorel residents
of the eighth ward, were brought before
Justice I. w. Brown on Wednesday last,
charged with having on the 18th inst,
assaulted and beaten Isaac Britton, also a
colored citizen OF the same section. The
accused were committed for trial before the
District Court. appearance bonds being
fixed in the sum of $50 each. John Chef
ncy furnished bail, with Horace Morris as
his surety, but Samuel and Parphina have
not yet been SO fortunate and are conse-
quently confined in tho parish Jail.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-24

The proposed pleasure excursion on the
steamer Bella Israel did not take place last
Monday evening us expected and nc definite
time for the frolic has } ct been decided upon.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-24

Israel & Co., have been compelled to lay
i'll a heavy stock of goods to meet the lie
Iuands of the Spring trade, but they must
get it off as rapidly as possible, as their new
building is apl'reacsfing-eom and they
will have to move ut an early day. There
fore, they arc tlerihS extra inducements to
their patrons, as all will find who visit the
arge'cstabiishment.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Emile Buquo, whose place
Of residence is now on the Evan Hall plan
tation. have been spending holy week in
town. Mr.. Buquoi is one of our most uni
versa!ly esteemed citizens, and we but echo
the wish Of IL legion of friends when We cx-
press the hope that his crop venture at Evan
Hall will yield him tho most profitable re-
suits possible.
Mr. Jules 4. Gondran of the Blue Store
visited New Orleans last week an pur-
chased u large stock of goods for the spring
trade. One of the prominent features OF
this establishment is the millinery depart
ment underline charge OF Mrs. u. A. Weber,
who accompanied Mr.. Gondrau to the city
and selected IL fine assortment of desirable
and fashionable hats, trimmings, ETC., that
can not fail to please the ladies.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-24
Protest Of the Roman Catholics
of Ascension.

! The undersigned Roman Catholics Of the
parish Of Ascension dsapproEe of the forma-
ton of new corporation organized under the
general laws of this State. styled the Gongre-
CATION of the Roman Catholic Church of Aseen-
sion. if its design be to attempt to exercise the
powers of the original corporation created by
Act of the Legislature of March /. 1886, and to
take possession and control of the property and
revenues of the church In this parish. We pro-
test against any such assumed authority as
unwarranted by civil or canon law, and will
unite with the Bishop and our Pastor in resist
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-24

PUREM.-On Thursday the Jewish pc ope
celebrated Purim, the feast Of lots, COM
monty known here as the Jewish Marli
Gras. This feast was instituted to COM
he II. crate the deliverancc of the Jews from
! the treucherous designs of lianE.n, the
| naughty ASsyriau, who had resolved TO de-
stroy them for refusing him the ahject lom-
age which he deemed his due. When the
| purpose of Hannah Was made known to the
Persian King by his wife, Esther, the mon
arch ordered the wicked Assyrian to be
hanged upon the very galows lie had caused
| to be erected for the execution of Mordccai.
Il prominent Jew who had refused to bend
the knee at Humans dictation, and who
subsequently became the Kings Prime Min
lister. The feast of Purim has been ceIc-
brated from time immem orial by prayers,
innocent amusements and the giving of aim s
to the needy. Appropriate services were
held in the Synagogue of the Congregation
Bkur Choln, conducted by Rev. Eisenberg,
and some Of the young men of the town i'll
| tlul geu in Il pleasant masquerade.
| BASE BALL.-An interesting game Of ball
was played on Nolan Square last Sunday
afternoon between mines composed most "
of members of the Nolan club on the one
hand, and of the l.. +. Bentley club on the
other. Some good playing was shown on
both sides, and the boys were by no means
so rusty in manipulating ball and bat rs
might have been expected considering the
small amount Of practice most of them have
had during the past four months. Eleven
innings We're played and the score stood 81
to in favor OF the Noians. Weather per-
hitting, another game will be played to-
morrow. hut the outlook at this writing is
| unfnvorahle.
Mcssrs. Gore and Kelly, the only profess
SIGNALS remaining in New Orleans, left for
their homes in Chicago last evening. The
sporting editor of the Times Democrat urges
the League clubs to prepare at once for
opening the local Spring and Summer sea
son of the National game.
We clip this paragraph from the Alcxan-
dria democrat:
Brother Bentley of the Donaleisoaville CHIEF
says that 1.-The Nolans are looking eagerly
forward to a second meeting with the Rapites
champions Our base ballists should stir
themselves. and have matters arranged so that
the Donaldsonyille boys viii have a chance to
get their revenge. lis sweet. and know
they want it.
The establishment of park in Donald
sonyIle where all the facilities aud con-
yeuiences for playing and witnessing games
of ball will be afforded that can be had in
the large cities, will surely add in very
great measure to local interest in the Ma
tional sport, and attract clubs here from
New Orleans and other portions of the
State quite frequently.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-24

The attendance of members at Wednesday
evenings meeting of the Cofield Guards was
somewhat larger than that OF the :previous
Wednesday, and another interesting drill
was lad. An applicant for admission was
several more young men wish to como i'll.
If all the older members would show some
of tlls il former interest i'll the success of the
command it wouliI coon become one of the
largest ana best in tn. State.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-24

Uncle Harry has purchased a Waterbury
watch, and; one of the irreverent. young
typc-stickers of the CHIEF squad says that
the old gentleman only needs a scytlie 10
become perfect allegoricaI personiteation
OF Father Time, the ancient individual
whose portrait figures i'll almanacs and the
New Year numbers OF illustrated papers.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-24

A fat-boat loaded with about 10000 feet
oflumber sank in the river just above the
Picayune Saw Mill, last Saturday night, and
it is supposed the accident was caused by
the waves of passing steamers. The flat
was the property OF Mr.. Frank Montero,
while the lumber belonged to Messrs. Es-
neault & Sons and had been sawed at the
Picayune Mill to fill orders from various
points on Bayou Lafourche. Fortunately
the cables with which the boat Was secured
to the bank proved equal to the strain and
the Messrs. Esneault were enabled to re-
cover nearly all their lumber
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-24

Capt. DE. Jones leaves for Vermilion
parish tomorrow to attend the succession
sale of the property of his wite's deceased
mother Mrs. Mary Alzenith Perry. The
Captain will be away several days.
Messrs. Jos. Gondran g. Sons have placed
a set of handsome silver-,nounted showcases
in position on one of the counters of their
Blue q ore. aud the interior appearance OF
III consequence.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-24

A colored man from the Smoke Bend
neighborlfood informs us that the storm of
to-day has caused the loss of about $50
cords of wood in that vicinity. The wind
and waves broke large number of logs
from their meorings and the river was so
rescue their. property.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-24

How old Borcas docs bore-us! Will he
never leave off. and give Gentle Spring !,
III,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-24
Sale of Wharf Lease.
MAYORS OFFICE,

MAYORS OFFICE,
Dunaldsonville, March u, 1888.
T N accordance with an ordinance of the town of
L DonaIdsonvlile, adopted September ~, 1882
[ will offer for sale at public action to the last
and highest bidder, at the Courthouse door of
the parish of Ascension, In the town of Donald
sonville, on
Saturday, April as, 1888,
at - o'clock b., THE LEASE OF THE
WHARF, for the term of one year from the LIST
day of May, 1888, to the Goth day of April, 1884,
both inclusive
Terms and Conditions:
The purchaser to furnish his twelve promis-
sorry notes, with good and solvent security, pay
able to the Treasurer at his Office at the end of
each and every month; the purchaser shall be-
sides furnish bond, with good security, in the
sum of five hundred dollars, for the faithful
performance of his duties. the sureties ON notes
and bond to be accepted by the Council.
A deposit of one hundred dollars will be ex-
acted from the purchaser security for costs
in case of Noncompliance with terms of sale.
The purchaser shall be required to keep the
wharf in thorough repair at his own expense.
The lease of said wharf to be sold subject to u
tariff to be read on day of sale.
DAVID ISRAEL, Mayor.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-24

Der Of youths met at Phoenix Hall last
Monday evening and formed an organiza-
ton under the name ofslndcpendent Hose
Company, the primary Object of which Will
Phoenix Fire Company expeditions to fires
whenever alarms are sounded. An eff
cient organization of this character will be
able to render very material service and we
heartily commend the boys for their action.
The following officers. for the new company
a,J,>
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-24

The footstone and marble top for the
tomb of Sister Mary Austin arrived last
week and were put i'll position Monday by Il
workman sent from New Orleans for the
purpose by Mcssrs knrsheedt IL Bienvenu.
The work has been done in the best manner
and the tomb now presents a handsome
appearance. 1t has been visited by many
friends and admirers of the beloved sister,
and a number of floral offerings have at
tested the afcction;ste remembrance i'll
which she is held.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-24

The steamer Whisper has been placed in
the Red river trade and Nill no doubt be-
come as great ftvorite there as she was in
the coast trade between New Orleans and
Plaquemine.
Mr.. Jules Deluzain, travelling representa-
tive of the hardware house Of Rice, Born
&, Co., of New Orleans, is in town, and we
enjoyed the pleasure of making his acquain-
tance yesterday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-24

Henry Terrio Presidents;
John Moliere, Vice President;
W. Terrio, Secretary;
David Israel, Treasurer;
Laurent Rodeilliat, Foreman;
Joseph Coughlin, First Asst. Foreman;
A. hIelancon Second Asst. Foreman;
F. Castaigne, Warden.
The Independents will meet at Phoenix
Hall every Monday evening.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-24
TRANSFERS OF PROPERTY

. TRANSFERS OF. PROPERTY
Recorded in the Clerk and Recorders Office,
Ascension parish, During the past Week,
Citizens Bank of Louisiana to Mrs. Edmonia
B. st. Martin, $40 arpents of land in upper AS
cension, five miles above Donal,isonville on the
right bank of the Mississippi river, with build
ings and improvements. $500.
State OF Louisiana to W. W. Buford, patent,
2O1 17-1o0 acres of land in Section No. 81. Town
ship No. II. South of Range No. II East. in the
Southeastern land district. West of river.
Peter A. Jones. Sheriff, to j. D. QUimby, tag
sale; tract of land on Bayou Manchae. contain
ing POI acres, with buildings and improvements,
$50
Peter A. Jones, Sheriff, to J. B. Quinnby, tax
sale; Lot No. 43 in the town of Donaldsonville,
corner of Lessard and Taylor streets, with
buildings and Improvements, S22.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Issued the Clerk and Recorder of Ascension
parish During the Week Ending Yesterday.
Warner Davis to Miss Carmalite Guidry;
John Henderson to Miss En1ona Landry;
Chas. Babin to Widow Mary s. White.
Abraham Landry to Miss r. A. Argreve.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-03-24

The Baton Rouge and New Orleans Accom-
l,nodation Train leaves West Baton Rouge,
going down. at A. M; Donaldsonville ut 7:i2.
Arrives in New Orleans at 11:S0 A. NJ.
Coming up. leaves New Orleans at 4:30 P. NJ,
aud reaches Donaidsonyilie ata:25 P. II.
For tickets, baggage-ehesass, or any informa-
ton as to rates and routes apply To- any OF the
Assistant General Passenger Agent, Marshall,
Texas; +. CHANDLER, General Passenger Agent,
st. Louis, Mo-; II. Al. HoxIE. Third Vice Presi-
dent. st. Louis, Mo.
For rates and information address
G. CARDINAL, Local Agent.