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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-26

AS the discussion relative to the McEnery
land grab and Act SO proceeds, it becomes
more and more apparent that the few
papers attempting to defend or paliiate the
actions of the officials implicated in these
jobs, have allowed their party zeal to get
the better of their judgment. That the State
has been swindled and its treasury plum
dered by these delectable transactions are
facts so patent that the blindest partisan can
scarcely decline to recognize them; and the
most that can be said in behalf of such rep
utable men as Patton, Behan and Meyer is
that while not suspected of participating in
the benefits of the fragrant proceedings
with which they were connected, they ex-
hibited either an inattention to duty or an
incapacity for their places that are equally
surprising and lamentable in men of their
character and calibre.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-26

Apparently the New Orleans Picayp,ne's
exposure of the practice i'll vogue at the
State Land Office Of substituting Mr.. John
McEnery's SCRIP for cash transmitted to the
Register for. the. purchase Of public lands,
moneys into the State treasury instead Of
the pockets Of Mr.. McEnery and his asso-
ciates. The Baton Rouge Capitozian-Ad-
uocate of Thursday reports ''Major j. G.
Richardson, Register of the Land Office,
has sold to Mr.. Jabez 8. Watkins public
lands along the coast of Calcasieu, Cameron
and Vermilion to the amount of some $780,
600, which Mr.. Watkins has already turned
into the Treasury" The purchaser repre-
sents a company of capitalists who propose
to reclaim these lands, which are principally
sea marsh. The money received from this
sale goes to the credit of the State levee and
drainage fund.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-26
From 1.-THE Tinles,n

Editor Of Times The veterinary department
in your valuable paper IS always read by me
with great interest, and l value tie information
received from it hundred fold more than the
small amount paid for the paper. One year ago
you published a letter from Dr. J ohm Bates, re-
lating the wonderful success he had had in cur
ing spavins and splints with kendall's SPAWN
Cure, and his illusion to using it now IN his
practice for several human ailments on account
Of the success he has always had with 1t. The
above statements ON SO prominent physi-
clan gave great faith IN its efficacy. and as
had been afflicted for years with rheumatism
and hip-joint lan1eness so bad I could hardly
walk at times. [ procured bottle and as it
has completely cured me, wish to proclaim it
to the world, as the most wonderful discovery
ever made for the benefit of afflicted men as
well as for the poor horse. for which it was first
used. As this remedy must be OF incalculaoIe
value to the world write this letter to express
my thankfuiness TO you for ever mentioning it
IN your columns. and to ask another favor IN
behalf OF my fellow men who are afflicted in
body that you continue to make known 10 the
world the great value OF kendali's SPAWN
Cure for both man as well as beast.
Respectfully yours.
ARNOLD PARKER,
Rochester, n. Z, Sept. /. 1881.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-26
A POPULAR RIaHT INDICATED.

/ A POPULAR RIGHT INDICATED
Our expectation that the Supreme Cour1
would not assume to overthrow the funda-
mental principle of the election laws anC
establish the monsfrous proposition thai
there is no power vested in the courts tc
compel town officers to perform duties re-
CURED of them by the charter, has been
| justified by the decree rendered last Mon
| day In the suit of the State Of Louisiana ca
| rel Edgar A. Ramirez ct ais Us. the Mayor
and Common Council Of Donaldsonville.
| Associate Justice Fenner was the organ
of the court, and the following portion of
the opinion read by him We copy from the
Times Democrat of Tuesday:
The articles of the Constitution defining the
original Jurisdiction of inferior courts are not
subject to the rigorous construction applicable
toHhose defining the appellate jurisdiction OF
this court, but must be construed with refer
ence to article IL of the Constitution, which
guarantees adequate remedy in the courts for
all legal rights. Hence articles o29 to 63b, Code
of Practice, granting, among other things, the
remedy of lnandamus TO compel F" corporations
established by law to hold elections required by
their charter" will not be held to be repealed
by the Constitution because the rights enforced
thereby are not susceptible of pecuniary valua-
ton, since the effect of such construction
would be to leave the citizen without legal rem
edy to prevent violations of his legal right to
vote.
Refusal to grant delay for filing application
for new trial, when sufficient time has been al
lowed, does not constitute such nullity of pro-
ceedings as to yltIate them. Wrlts of prohlbl-
ton and mandamGs denied.
This ruling, in which all the Supreme
Judges concurred, shows that the "unwar-
ranted interference in local affairs" and
"high-handed usurpation of judicial pow
or ;" with which our District Judge has been
Unexpectedly and unjustly charged, was a
proper and lawful exercise of legal author
ity to compel recalcitrant officials to per-
form duties that ought to be considered
among their most sacred obligations, since
they bear upon one of the most valued
rights of the people-the right to choose
their public servants through the medium
of the ballot box. The only usurpation of
power was that committed by these IN
faithful officers, who sought to ignore and
override the laws they had taken a solemn
obligation to obey.
Fortunately the .'mischievous precedent"
attempted to be established that Mayor
and Council can at pleasure prevent the
holding of town election by failing to is
sue a proclamation, fix polling places and
appoint Commissioners, ETC., has been de-
and we may safely assume that
no repetition OF the Illegal movement will
be essayed hereafter.
The Collector, Secretary, Constable and |
Alderman elected On the 9Th inst, who de-
elined to abdicate their rights for a con-
sideration, are entitled to take possession
IF the Offices to which they were chosen. |
The vacancies in the other Offices, it is to !
De presumed, will be filed in the manner
:equired by law.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-26
THE COTTON EXPOSITION,

Under the Craftsmanship of Mr.. Ed
Richardson, the general committee of the
Worlds Industrial and Cotton Centennial
Exposition is rapidly perfecting its arrange
ments for getting the enterprise well under
| way.
A Cotton Exposition Company has been
organized with capital stock of 300, 200,
represented by $4,000 shares of S25 each,
and the following gentlemen were recon-
| mended to President Arthur for appoint
ment as q Board of Commissioners in ac-
eordanse with the act of Congress: Edward
| Richardson, Albert Baldwin, e. 4. Burke,
| Gus. A. Breaux, Simon Herpsheim, VIM.
B. Schmidt, Duncan E. Kenner, Samuel Fl.
Buck, Jno V. Moore, e. NJ. Hudson, Thos.
Hardeman of Georgia, Gov. r. NJ. Patton
| of Alabama, Frank Morehead of Missis-
sippi. Major Burke has requested that
another name be substituted in lieu of his
as he is Stateotficer and the constitution
debars him from occupying federal posi-
ton at the same time.
The Finance Committee of forty members
will continue in power, having the privilege
of attending the meetings of the Board of
Commissioners in an advisory capacity.
Messrs. Kenner, Braud and Hudson have
been chosen special committee to prepare
the regulations and bylaws for the associa-
ton.
The Date for opening the Exposition has
been fixed at December 1, 1884, and the To-
cality will probably be determined to-day.
West End and Spanish Fort are both can
didates for the honor and as high as $780,
GOO was offered for the prize. twas decided
to advertise for bids, and these were to be
received until yesterday.
Solid men are urging the movement for
ward with determination and spirit, and
the exposition will almost undoubtedly be
the grandest civil affair New Orlerns has
ever known.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-26
Cheap ToEy's Monthly Drawing.

10 to Cheap Tong before buying elsewhere
for bargains in his line Of business. You ,cilI
not o'sy make from, % to 10 per cent. by pur-
chasing yoasr goods from him, but oil acho bug
FIVE DOLLARS aCorth 'cilt hare q free Number
in his REGULAR MONTHLY DRAWING or ONE
SEWING MACHINE. Remember, the first drur-
ing 7rtu positively take place on the 4tA of July
meet, and after thut on erery last Salndou of
each month, at the store, ut IL o'clock IL, IN
presence Of oil ,ciso srish to attend. Only tro
hundred numbers 7ciU be giren monthly.
Books wiU be kept for the benefit of 1riner. tt?sd
the acianing Number ariH be published MONTHLY,
Get gour number at once before they are all
taken,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-26

| President Arthur has given the country 6
surprise by appointing Hon. Walter Evans
of Kentucky as Commissioner of Internal
Revenue to succeed Mr.. Raum. The selee-
ton of a Southern man was anticipated,
but ex-Gov. Hawkins Of Tennessee was
thought to have " the inside track" for the
place. It is clear that the President was not
guided by mere political expediency IN
making this appointment, as Tennessee
offers field for possible Republican sue
cess, while Kentucky is dyed-in-the-wool
and hopelessiy Democratic. Mr.. Evans was
Lieutenant in the Federal army, subse-
quently member of the Kentucky LegisIa-
ture, and four years ago he was the nominee
for Governor. The Republican State con-
vention in session this week at Lexington
chose him for permanent chairman and
passed resolution congratulating the Ad-
ninistration and the country upon his
appointment as Internal Revenue Commis-
sioner.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-26

George ". Johnson, son of MIR. Bradish
Johnson, the well known sugar planter.
met his death III & peculiar manner, at Hot
Springs, last Monday. While walking
across his room at the hotel, during the
night, he stumbled and fell over pitcher,
breaking it to pieces. One of the fragments
inflicted a deep CASH n the unfortunate
young mans right thigh, wounding the
fexor muscle and a branch OF the femoral
artery. Unable to call for assistance he
LOST a fatal quantity of blood before his
rredieament was discovered, aud in spite of
al efforts 70 save his life he died al o'clock
the ENE.0rf inEy atiNrIl.fQlA.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-26

W. Davidson Hennen, author of Hennen's
Digest, and DR.. J. Dickson Bruins, a lead
ing New Orleans physician, have both died
within the past ten days. They were men
OF brilliant talents and exceptional pronni-
nence in their respective professions.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-26

Sullivan, the champion slugger, easily de-
feated the English boxer Mitchell in their
glove contest at Madisin Square Garden,
New York, on the 18th inst. Among the
noted men present were ex-senator Couk-
ling and Chas. A. Dana, editor of the Sun.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-26

Capt. Geo. L. Norton, Supervising In
spector of Steam Vessels at New Orleans,
has filed $4,000 damage suit against the
Daily States and Capt. Dick Sinnott for
publications rejecting upon the plaintiffs
private and official character.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-26

Judge Tissot has rendered Judgment
for $4,000 against the sureties of J. R.
Alcee Gauthreaux, the late defaulting Civil
Sheriff of New Orleans. The bondsmen are
Messrs. VIM. German, P. Duffy, Andrew J.
Dunn, Jacob Stringer, Jno. W. Madden, P.
c. Facade, Fl. 0. seixas, James E. Quinn
and Mrs. E. L. Hopkins.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-26

NJ. I. Polk, the defaulting Tennessee Treas
urer, being suspected of an intention to leave
the country, was rearrested and his bond
increased from $4,000 to $4,000. He has
not yet furnished the augmented bond and
is held in custody.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-26
A MANDAMUS R,EFTsED,

The Supreme Court rendered decision
last Monday, denying the application for {
mandamus made by relators in the suit en-
titled State of Louisiana e5e rel. n. J. Per
che, Archbishop, ct els rs. Z. B. Earhart
Judge cd hoe. The opinion of the cour1
was prepared by Chief Justice Bermudez
and the gist of the ruling is contained il
the subjoined extract:
4 mandamus does not lie to compel an at,
! torney appointed Judge cd hoe to try cause IL
| which the District Judge has reused himself
| when the validity of the recusation, which in
| wolves that of the appointment of the judge I'D
| noe, Is pending on a suspenslve appeal before
the appellate court.
Defendants objected to the application On
name Of Bishop Leray, who was not one OF
| the parties il the lower court, but the Chief
| Justice decided that the sworn allegation
| that Bishop Leray has succeeded the Arch
| bishop as administrator of the temporal
affairs of the diocese must be taken for
| true; but even if this was not the case, the
other relator, Father Ceuppens, was and is
| still a party to the suit in the lower court,
| and mandamus could have been applied
for in his name alone.
Further objection was made that, the de-
cree Of the Judge al hoe being in the ma
ture of a Judgment from which an appeal
could be taken, a nandamus does not lie
The Supreme Court declined to pass on this
point, its decision on the ground covered
by the decretal extract quoted above having
rendered. it unnecessary to do so.
In concluding its opinion the court makes
a point that strikes US as the most forcible
proposition advanced: IN view of the con-
sequences which would attend the granting
of the 1nandamus, should the recusation be
hereafter declared to have been improperly
entered it is eminently proper that it be
not allowed"
The effect of this decision is to restore the
stafu quo existing when the plaintiffs in the
original injunction suit took suspensive
appeal from the order of Judge Cheeyers
revoking his recusation. The parties must
either effect compromise or await the de-
cision of the appeal by the Supreme Court
next year. Meanwhile, the temporal af-
fairs of the Ascension church will remain
under the control of the Board of Wardens.
Shall the lamentable conflict between &C.
clesiastical and temporal authority continue
to keep the church doors closed and excite
allimosity and bitterness among members
of the Catholic congregation? We hope
not
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-26

The bright little actress, Miss Fay Tenn
pleton, was marriad at Nashville ON the
10th inst, to Mr.. W. Fl. West, a member of
1hacher, Primrose & Vests well known
minstrel company. Miss Templeton has
visited Donaldsonville two Or three times
and has host of admirers here.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-26

MIR. David Todd, son of Associate Justice
Todd, fought duel, last Tuesday morning,
on GENTLY road, with Mr.. Joseph Levissy,
one of the editors of the New Orleans Mas
cot. The affair grew out of an article and
picture published in the Mascot, rejecting
on the Judge. One harmless shot was ex-
changed and an amicable settlement eff
fected.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-26

The Washington post of the Grand Army
of the Republic will decorate the graves of
Confederate dead in Arlington Cemetery
next Wednesday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-26
Personal.

We wish lady 10 take the exclusive aganc.
for this town and vicinity to canvas for oul
Leces. Trimmings and Novelties. No ether
capital required than good endorsement. Sc
fssS ant good pay to an energetic worker. Al
dress, Eos terms, etc. I. L. GOULD & CO, F
. Il Lake 81 f'ln:...i "a,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-26

Mayor Andrew Ganeza just acquitted of
the charge Of shooting ex-Marshal Sam.
Bigley with intent to kill. No argument
was made by the lawyers and the jury did
not take two minutes to decide the case.
L. w. T..
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-26

Runor has it that Hon. E. John Ellis
will resign his seat in Congress to accept a
lucrative position as attorney for the Geor-
gia Pacific railway system.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-26

Patrick j. P. lyman, the alleged ''No i"
of the Irish 1nvincibles, has been discovered
In New York. He seems to have no fear of
extradition and promises to make an inter
esting statement for publication at an early
day.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-26

The New Orleans Southwestern Christian
s4drocate has been enlarged to eight pages
and presents a decidedly improved appear
ance. The subscription price remains at
50 per annum.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-26

One OF the funny paragraphists furnishes
tvvssAoI 5Si 1o"o III uusrI,o Pss4 ouurCn
people in the remark that all the breaches
caused by the late war have been healed ex-
cepting those in the churches.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-26

Gen. Randall L. Gibson of this State has
been invited to preside at the annual ban
quet OF the alumni of Yale College on the
26th of June and has accepted.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-26

Gen. Crook has pursued marauding
Apaches to their stronghold west of the
Sierra Madre, in Mexico, and apprehension
for his safety is entertained,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-26

. NEW tIKIlEANS,1 lAdy @. looo'
The Crescent Rifles of this city will take
first money in the competitive drill at
Nashville. The prize is $4,000. They were
favorites with the Nashville people from
the start and put up splendid drill. New
Orleans rejoices over the success of her
crack Crescents. w.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-26

A Chinese consulate is to be established
g. Chicago for the protection of the rights
IF the 700 Chizamen residing in that city.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-26

The East Carroll Democrat, an excellent
and most readable paper, has begun its
second volume.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-26

Ex-Goy. Warmoth has been elected a
member of the New Orleans Sugar Ex-
change.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-26

IMPORTANT, IF Professionalism has 81
parishes.-Lake Charles Echo.
The Mississippi river runs down stream.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-26
Saturday, May 20, 1888.
BY TELEGRAPH.
= New ORLEANS May IS, 1888.

The Crescent Rifles of New Orleans Win
the First Prize at Nashville.
2necial To the CHIEP
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-26
PLAQUEMINE, May 81,

Acquittai of Mayor Andrew Caneza Of
PIaguemine,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-26

Not less surprising than the appointment
OF kentucky man to be Commissioner of
Internal Revenue. is that of Gen. ". s.
Ferguson Of Mississippi Us member of the
Mississippi River Commission in place OF
Capt. JAS. B. Eads, resigned. Gen. Feruu
son i west Point graduate, we'll qualified
ny education and experience for the posi-
ton to which President Arthur has an
t.oaiscd lam. Tie selection is highly sails
f't..oaE - size friends OF ri.or improvement.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-26

Speaking of Messrs. Behan, Mser and
Patton, late of the Act So Board of Audit,
OF sweet scented memory, the New Orleans
CITY Item says:
These LAY members" have now the cheerful
alternative OF condemnlng the action of the
board OF which they appear to have been only
nominal 1nembers-respect and ornamental
inquire heads. OF standing In the blank and range
proper proceedings. They should not be per-
nltted 70 plead ignorance of what was going
on, as they We're appointed as business EXPERTS
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-26

UAuNG occupied the beautiful SID
T. s eIsssl on ,, ohssafhes street
ceiss and entertain a limited number eibs,.s
ers. Neat rooms and first-cIass entertnIs,zs.-
guaranteed. Apply TO or address. =
MRS 2. P0NT
Donaislsonv,s 1 Il
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