The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-07-12

my two dollars and had the pleasure Of
seeing about 10000 people sold as COM
pletely as any body of loafers and rufians
were ever sold in New York; of course, you
know all about it, every New York paper
has been full of it. On Monday morning
an army Of gentlemen, whose business il
is to keep the run of the city's pulse re-
paired to the Grand Central Depot to await
the arrival of the distinguished Boston
slugger, John Z. Sullivan. The orders Of
most of them were to follow the slugger
all over town and to keep the run of him
till the boxing was over. Now, if there is
anything that the average New York re-
porter is sharp on, it is on the subject of
whisky-he can tell straight, sour mash or
bluegrass rye every time. Mr.. Sullivan
had no sooner got off the train, than one
of the old boys remarked to me, the match
is off. was startled, but when I heard
Doony Harris, who is an antiquated old
slugger, who has done his term in State
Prison, and knows all about prize fighting,
offering to bet SO that the match would
not come off, knew that something was
up. The Stock Board was excited; We have
had nothing like it since Grant and Ward
went under. Somel OF thousands of peo-
pie appeared to think that the match would
come off, even after the evening papers
had sounded note of warning. There has
been no such an assemblage of unhung
ruffians and thieves since the last Sullivan
match. The Board of Aldermen was well
represented, and most of the Public Offices,
where free tickets were presented. The
free list was large, and every Alderman
contrived to ring In an extra. But the out
siders and Plug Uglies were made to pay.
The charge was 81, which was considered
very cheap, as it was currently understood
that Sullivan was going to kill Mitchell
right before the eyes of Il, GOO people, and
it was said that Captain Williams would
not interfere with the pastime. Why, such
an entertainment would have been dog
cheap at double the money. The only
thing to be regretted now is, that the fight
did not take place, and that they were not
both killed. Such ruffians are no loss to
society, and the speediest way of getting
rid of them is the best, It lis not pleasant
reflection, now since States prison labor
is being abolished, that I may be called
upon to support these rufians in luxurious
idleness, ut one of our public institutions.
The whole affair was one of the most dis
graceful that we have had in the city for
many a day, and am delighted to be able
to inform you that dozens of reputable and
citizens lost their watches,
purses, breast pins and rings, Captain Will
liams, our model police ciubber, dropping
a $3.50 ticker, but am sorry to say it was
to him next morning, the thief
no doubt fearing that some of his pals
might give him away and ttllsatt he -weula
be brought within the swing Of that tre-
club.
On Sunday, Brother Talmage of the
Brooklyn Tabernacle, took farewelrof his
previous to departing Oh his
summer. vacation; and although I may have
occasionally indulged in little harmless
pleasantly at my Reverend Brothers
peculiarities, take this occasion
TO heartily wish him pleasant trip and
safe return. At the close of the service on
Sunday hundreds of people rushed forward
10 shake their beloved pastor by the hand.
It was an ovation of which any man might
be proud, and plainly indicated how deep
l hold the Reverend gentleman had upon
MS flock. DR.. Talmage has been many
7ears in Brooklyn. Detraction has done its
worst, and to-day he stands second to no
minister in popularity and usefulness. He
IS closely allied to the best interests of the
,ity of his love, and Brooklyn would be
much better than it is if there we're more
ike him. By honest labor he has earned
lis summer respite and we wish him bon
7oyage.
The Fourth of July seemed to have a
genuine old time independence flavor. Or
finance Or no ordinance the patriotic hood
um, who wished to emphasize his country's
glory, fired the torpedo, exloded the crackers
md knocked thunder out of the drum to
he great discomfort of the grave and
everend seignors who wished in their
learts that Independence day was buried
n the tomb of the Capulets. For my
,art I hope it never will be. I am willing
'nce year to be frightened out of my wits
" exploding serpents and bombs and even
0 have my coat tail singed with bundle
# fire crackers rather than have the days
# 1776 forgotten. Let the boys once a
ear have smell of powder-it will do
hem good. They will get used to it, in
ase we ever want them to smell it for bus
ness purposes; by ell means let US keep the
memory of Independence day green for
yer. The day was generally observed in
,ood patriotic fashion. Steamboats, and
abroad trains went loaded out of town,
he rush to Coney Island being about l50-
90. There were comparatively few ac-
idents, considering that nearly two millions
f people were celebrating, and while love
be day am glad it is over.
The Casino, which was put up for pop
lar place of amusement for the million,
n the European plan, though largely pat
onized, has been financial failure, the
tockholders never having received cent
ividend. Mr.. Ward and Mr.. Fish, the
efunct Wall street magnates, appear to
0 have dropped some cash there, and it
ooks likely to remain permanent invest
aent.
Five hundred Tammany braves in white
lug hats left us for Chicago this week.
let US hope that st. Tanmany, who watches
yer all good politicians, will restore them