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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-09-20
A Memorable Anniversary.

DosALrsoNyILLE. Sept. 1s, 1881.
This Is the anniversary of memorable day
| in the annals of Donaldsonville.
On the 18th of September, 1861, one hundred
! and three Cannoneers, commanded by Captain
Victor Maurin. marched forth from their
armory in the old Place de 10 Louiaiane and
passing up Houmas street to the wharf en-
barked on board the steamer Prince of Wales
Crescent Place and Mississippi street, the
levee and the wharf were thronged with people
who had come from three parishes to take leave
OF these young men who had enlisted for the
whole duration of the war--the second war of
Independence.
Knowing the history Of their fathers no one
doubted their valor; but few believed they
would reach the place they held among the
brave men of the South from Texas to Virginia.
They did their duty.
Honor was all they saved. But when every
thing else was lost, they learned the value of
that.bQsn which no victory could give and no
defeat could take away. Like the first Francis
at Payia, the last Confederate soldier at Apo
mattox COURTHOUSE could say with the same
mournful pride. Tozt est perdu fors rhonne,r
They returned home and were received with
open arms. They had stood between their peo-
pie and their enemies. They had breasted the
storm Of lead and iron hurled against them. II
so many had survived it wus not their fa..4a. If
SO many had been spared it was not the fault
OF their enemies. Some may call it ehancs,
but those who had SO often looked death full
In the face give it higher. a kolier name
The war was ended, but peace had not begun
when some Jealous members proposed to reor
ganige the company. This was strenuously on
posed by fone of their best friends. But when
it ceased to be reasonable for bereaYed
mother to throw flower on the grave Of rebel
con; when Federal soldiers themselves began To
decorate the graves of the Confederate dead:
when Boston, proud old Boston, having no
Confederate dead to honor, opened wide her
gates to honor the Confederate living. IN their
Confederate uniforms-then he consented to
join his old comrades in recognizing the old
battefE.
Sunday, the It'll of July, 1875. surrounded BY
the people they had SO faithfully served. they
met in the shade of that same old church where
thssblessing of One who is more powerful than
an armies. and the same patriotic spirit that
n a. created ihe Cannoneers of Donaldson in
1901, Dreathea new life in that old company
s Mnuss honorable past promised an honorable
But while they were thus shaking hands over
me DOGGY chasm with those who had beer,
Iaelr t9yai Toes, some OF their loyal friends in
L0naius0nville, their native horne. were nIot-
ting elear ruin CANNoNEEK.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-09-20

rather Ceuppens and the Jealous men,
bers of his congregation who assisted in
the conduct and management of the fair
are to be congratulated upon the hand
some degree of success achieved. The new
church Is nearing completion and will be
n credit to Smoke Bend ana the loyal Oath.
'olics to whose efforts its erection is due.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-09-20

CArHoLIc FA1R. = Another fair for the
benefit of St. Francis of Assium's Catholic
Church of Smoke Bend took place last
Saturday and Sunday and proved a very.
successful and enjoyable entertainment.
We regret that our limited space precludes
q detailed account of the affair, but we take
i'leasnre in giving the following state
imelit of the tecait,ts and a;sb,,ruo,,, a., r..
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-09-20

The Republican convention to choose a
candidate for Congress from this district
will meet at Plaquemine next Tuesday, and
it is thought Congressman Kellogg will
be renominated without serious opposition.
There viii be contesting delegations from
the parishes of st. Martin, Iberia, Terre-
bonnie and Iberville, SO far as known at
this writing, and it is not improbable that
contests from two or three other parishes
may be cooked up in the usual manner
with view to creating diversion in the
interest of the Democratic nominee. When
the results Of the contest of 1882 are re-
called, however, it is scarcely probable
that the movement will give very serious
concern to the supporters of the regular
nominee, whoever he may be, particularly
when it is known that Judge Beattie, the
leader of the Republican opposition two
years ago, has already expressed his inten-
ton to favor the conventions candidate.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-09-20

We will give exclusive sale at and near
Donaldsonville. of our ENTIRE WHEAT
FLOUR to q dealer who will push it. Covered
by patent. Easily sold. We garantee 100 lbs.
more bread to the barrel than any other -four.
FRANKLIN MILLS CO.,
IS Clark ST., Chicago, Ill.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-09-20

And to each purchaser of fivs dollars worth
at one time chance in another 400 days clock.
When YOU visit our store do not fail to ask
for one of our prize cards. Wewonld be pleased
to see one In the hands of every person in this
and neighboring parishes.
We call special attention to our mnn's 50 50
home made shoes. unsurpassed for fit, du1a-
bility and STYLE
Thanking the public for their kind patronage
in the past and promising them good, honest,
square deals, we remain, respectfully,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-09-20
RETRIRUrION.

The failure or Hons. e. John Ellis and
u. i. Lewis to secure denomination for
Congress in the second and sixth Districts
is ascribed mainly to the opposition Of the
sugar planters and others directly or in
directly Interested in the profitable pro-
duction of that staple, who resented the ac-
ton of their Representatives in fayoring
the bill introduced by Mr.. Morrison look
ing to a reduction Of the tariff. This meas
ure aimed heavy blow at the sugar in
dustry, and it was incomprehensible to us
how it could receive the support of mem
bers of Congress from districts SO largely
dependent upon that Industry as those rep
resented by Messrs. Ellis and Lewis,
The CHIEF contended at the time of the
vote upon the Morrison bill that the Louis
lana members who stood with the Demo-
cratic majority in favor Of that measure
we're unfaithful to the well being Of their
constituents and ought to be retired from
further service in Congress. We are glad
to see that the Democrats of the Second
and Sixth Districts have taken a similar
view of the matter, and it is to be hoped
that the fate of the defeated members from
those districts will be warning to their
successors that they can net with impunity
override the wishes and interests of the
people who elected them, even though such
a course may be dictated by their party
caucus.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-09-20

BASE BALL.-The Nolans made a very
pleasant tsip to Napoleonville in buggies
md carriages last Sunday, accompanied
by eight or ten friends, and earned VIC
5tory over the lserties..- by the subjoined
!. tscore: =. ~
h i's1t;as z : 2 2 g KS
: Umpire-R. H. Thatcher. MScorer Mr.. Folss
The game was played in the large past
ure of the Elm Hall plantation, just above
Napoleonvitle, and was witnessed by about
400 persons, fully third of whom were
ladies. The Berries gave the Nolans cor
dial reception and entertained them at
Dupaty's Hotel in very hospitable man.
ner. The Napoleonville Brass Band played
several airs on the ball field and serenaded
the visiting club at the hotel after the game,
accomplishment that was highly appreciated.
The band is young organization, started
saiy two moarhs ago. and is making rapid
Progress in the acquisition of musical
knowledge.
The Fortiers had cake walk and q can.
dy pulling with Capt. Coughlin's picked
nine last Sunday, the score showing 80
to- in favor of the Fortiers at the close of
the game. s.s5,e
The gentlemen who informed us that the
Il. .. Percys had disbanded and reorgan-
: lied as the Aarphy club, made slight
mistake in the name adopted by the new
organization-it was not Murphy, but Muf-
fers. The Muffers went to New River last
Sunday to play the Gonzales nine accord
ing to appointment, but as the latter failed
toput in an appearance, the Muffers crossed
bats with the White Oaks instead, defeat
ing them by score of II to 49,
Tomorrow the Picards and Nolans cross
bats at Donaldsonville and the Fortiers
and Berries at Napoleonville.
3she Farantas Of New Orleans are to visit
our town October s, to play the Nolans.
ihis promises to be the game of the season. |
SEX @' ----sse----
land, EPUBLrcAN PARISH COMMITTEE. - This |
ates Sc met at Phoenix Hall last Saturday, |
moe ,,o,nsnt to the adiournmapt Q. two weeks |
wears an with President Hill in the chair and
Ct elected members present in person or by
rv,ino contIs essrs. Alfred Stevens and Jno.
ief sketch osre appointed ssfgssnts- arms.
) CHfEF Of @. Maher and P. A. Jones were
0A ~ w pbsha ....., ~. ~. seogu we pres
: y4--1-------.n c9iiiuittee. FenGlng the
Tough on Ra,the roll ME.S ones#ithdfew his
- n owed the unanimous election |
hongh ON G5Isher. The following resolution
him people. ,ps aaa hIa,,hs, ~ 'otooi q
res health am -, ana o,anAs'
S. 81 .:--s That the following named persons
oueh on gs ase melepy e.ecsed delegates to the
.,,faaS ~ which il to mast aH Panman;na IL con,
me Esd September 1884, to nominate RepnbIi-
can candidate to the Forty ninth Congress, viz:
T. Landry, H. o. Maher. l.. E. Bentley, J. j.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-09-20

In order to make room for the large a. 10 new es
stock of fall goods we are expecting curing v
goods to exceedingly low figures and from this
day on it will be to your interest to call at our
establishment for your house furnishing goods,
etc. Yon will not regret it. Remember, this is
not a mere advertisement Only give us trial
and be convinced. We give each customer q
card, like the following, which explains itself:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-15
Advice co Mothers.

Are you disturbed at night and broken OF
your rest by sick child suffering and cry
ing with pain of cutting teeth? If so, send
at once and get bottle of MRS. WNsLow's
SOOTHING SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEErHING.
Its value is incalculable. 1t will relieve the
poor little sufferer Immediately. Depend
upon it, mothers, there is no mistake about
it. 1t cures dysentery and diarrhoea,
regulates the stomach and bowels, cures
wind collie, softens the gums, reduces in
fammstion, and gives tone and energy to the
whole system. MRS. WINsLow's SOOTHING
SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEErHINe is pleasant
to the taste, and is the prescription of one OF
the Oldest and best female nurses and ply
sicians in the United States, and is for sale
by all druggists throughout the world. Price
o. cants a hottie
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-15

Maine Commandery No. l. X. T. will make
an excursion on the Star of the East to Rock.
land and Bar Harbor on the 9th inst return.
ing to Gardiner on the 2sth The number Of
passengers will be limited, so that the boat
will not be over crowded. The fare for the
round trip will be 50. The design is to run
to Rockland on the 9th and remain over
night irf the harbor, in the morning of the
2Sth go to Bar Harbor and return thence to
Gardiner in the evening. This will be a rare
opportunity for pleasant excursion along
the coast of Maine to our famous seaside re.
sort for the people of the Kennebec valley
There was slight frost on Saturday morn.
ing. which did some INJURY to sensitive plants
VIM. H. King has built brick basement
wall under his stable at his residence on
High street.
There are eighty five scholars in the High
School this term, forty-three boys and forty
two girls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-15

At the last reunion of the Nineteenth
Maine held at Searsport. Aug. 20. the follow.
ing resolutions were presented by Capt
Chas. E. Nash of this city and given q pas
sage:
Whereas. it IL proper that some appropriate me
mortal to the valor Of the Maine soldiers Al the bat
tie Of Gettysburg should be placed in the National
Cemetary near that field; and
Whereas, The survivors Of the several regime 7ts
and batteries from Maine, which participated in
that battle financially unable Of themselves, to
erect such . memorial shall suitable and adequate
ly commemorate the services of Maine soldiers on
that decisive and immortal field.
Hoted That this association invite the several Is
sociasions of surviving soldiers In Maine to join in
sufficient TO design construct and erect such me-
mortal in the National Cemetery at Gettysburg, and
that said associations also invited to appoint
committees to wait upon the next legislature for
the purpose Of presenting the matter to them and
soliciting its immediate action, and that this asso
citation appoint q committee Of Eve for the purpose
Capt. Nash, Augusta; A. j. Billings,
Freedom; VIM. H. Fogler. Belfast
N. Smart, Deering and Frank Adams,
Brunswick, were appointed as committee to
the legislature,
There were some Is different Maine
regiments engaged in the battle and it seems
but fitting that they should have "a memorial
there. One regiment has already taken
steps to erect one. The monument if ever
erected will have tablet for each regiment.
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RAILWAY MATTERS.
Reported New Enterprise OF the Maine
Central.

A dispatch from Bar Harbor says: at is
just learned that the Maine Central has
bought out the Portland steamers Richmond
and Lewiston. The Richmond will in the
near future run between here and Annapolis
Royal, N. S., in lieu of the steamer Fran
ces, which has been chartered and run on this
route since the latter part of July. 1t is the
intention of the Maine Central to build I'D a
large freight and passenger trade between the
Provinces and points westward in this way
The Lewiston will probably be fitted up for
the accommodation of travel hither from the
eastward. The Portland line of boats is the
oldest mode of travel to Mt Desert, and been
running some fifteen years. Their withdraw
al will leave the Boston and Bangor the only
line of boats to this resort. w. A. Kimball,
agent for the Boston and Bangor route has
left and Joined the Maine Central forces"
So much for the dispatch. As we under
stand there are two directors of the Maine
Central and the Eastern Railroad who own
each 300 shares of the Bangor and Machias
Steamship Company's stock. The Maine
Central has the opportunity to purchase 600
of these 900 shares, Those of the two direc-
tors. If the Boston and Maine should lease
the Eastern the two directors, it is said,
would have made good sale of their stock.
If the lease should not be consummated the
boat property would become very valuable
to the Maine Central and enhance the value
of the stock of the Maine Central In either
case the two directors are well fixed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-15

Mrs. S. S. Williams has night blooming
cereus, which opened blossom few weeks
since measuring from the extreme open
points II inches. September llth another
nearly as large unfolded, and five buds are
now on it, four of which will open within a
week nearly at the same time. 1t is pro.
nounced very fine by the many who have
witnessed it. In the garden of S. S. Williams
IS a crab apple tree, not in over healthy con-
dition. which blossomed in due time in June
Ono fruit setting w hich is again in bloom at
this date.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-15

The managers of the Maine State Fair are
making all necessary arrangements to &C.
commodate the immense crowd that will be
al Lewiston during the annual fair Sept. 80
$50. The track has been put in perfect
order and new entrance made on the south
side. Many improvements have been made
on the buildings. Contract has been made
with Mr.. Swan of Maranocook, to move
all his steam cooking apparatus from Marano-
cook to the park. The erection of new
two-story restaurant has been constructed
that will accommodate 500 people. This
will supply what the society has much need
ed for the last three years. Entries for the
trotting closed on the 10th inst. More en-
tries were made than ever before. There
have been more entries in other departments
than during any previous years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-15

The union picnic of the Sunday Schools a.
the Togus Home grounds last week was sue
cess. The exercises in General Frank
lin Hall consisted of recitations, singing, etc.
We particularly noted the recitation of Miss
Hattie Chadwick of Chelsea, the scene a
shpwreck, accompanied with singing. Miss
Mable Fossett Of Pittston, sang solo very
finely, was encored and gave another selec-
ton. This young lady gives promise of
being a fine musician. Little Flora Cobb of
Chelsea, wee little maiden of some four
summers, created storm of applause.
mainly from Vets who recalled other days
and other wee ones very dear to their hearts.
class from the NJ. E. church of Pittston,
also sang we'll. A vote of thanks to the
band and Governor closed the exercises.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-15
City Personals.

W. A. Briggs, Esq and wife are visiting
G. d. Haskell.
Col. w. T. Eustis, prohibition candidate
for governor is in town.
Capt. John Stephenson of bingham, Mass,
is visiting his nephew, Governor Stephen
son of the Home.
Chas. j. Halpen, who has been in the en-
ploy of the Danvers Lunatic Hospital, Mass,
for the past year, has entered the Orig o
Business College.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-15

The staunch aud favorite steamer Islander
will make an excursion to Fort Popham and
the fishing grounds tomorrow rare
chance is given to all those wishing to enjoy
visit to the Fort and indulge in deep sea
fishing. A prize of S. gold piece will be
given to the one catching the largest fish.
Boat leaves Augusta at o'clock A NJ
Fare, so cents for the round trip to Fort
Popham. To the fishing grounds, % cents
extra.
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young man was in the city Saturday who
some time since had forwarded $40 for picture
frames to firm in distant city. which he
learned of through an advertisement in the
papers. He had received no reply and was
in peck of trouble through the loss of his
money.
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WASHINGTON.
Republican.

ASPBSStG1u.
Calais-Edwin C. Goodnow.
Eastport-Simon Stevens.
East Machias-B. Thomas Chaloner
Edmunds-Asron Z. Hobart.
Perry-Wm. Fl. Lincoln.
Milbridge-Francis II. Googins.
Machias-Chas. o. Furbush.
panforth-Henry e. Goodwin.
Democrat.
Machiasport-Geo. F. Warren.
Harrington-George W. Coffin.
YORK.
Republican.
Saco-Ira Il. Foss.
Kittery-Jesse E. Frisbee.
Acton-Oliver C. Titcomb.
Buxton-Frank ]. Leavitc.
Sanford-Benj. Beal.
Berwick-John H. Stillings.
York-Samuel W. Jenkins.
Kennebunk-Joseph Parsons.
Eliot-Ssmuel E. Cole.
Lyman-Sylvester Hill.
Limerick-W. W. Mason.
Democrat.
Biddeford-Frank S. Warren.
Daniel Cote.
kennebunkport-Enoch Cousins.
Observation-Disclosures Kicker.
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committee of the Executive Council was
in Portland last week and examined Architect
Fassett's plans for the enlargement Of the
State House. They were we'll satisfied with
the designs and no changes were made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-15

1t is but Just to correct the item in relation
to the water which drenched the Blaine and
Logan companies back Of Aliens building.
Mr.. Fred Libby informs us that he and a
party were in Smith & Reeds book bind
cry at the time and Cnintentionslly emptied
the exhaust pipe in the rear of the building,
thus causing the difficulty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-15

Col II. G. Staples has secured a petition
in this section, signed largely by soldiers,
petitionng Congress to grant a pension to
Mrs Sampson of Bath. The petition is now
81 feet in length and has 1000 signers. Col
Staples goes to Ellsworth the middle of the
month where he proposes to secure additional
names,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-15

frost was reported Saturday morning. 1t
was very light. however, and no serious dam
age was done. Corn and nearly all crops are
now past injury from cold weather. Frost
has already held of two weeks later than
last year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-15

Mr.. Joseph A. Ellis has an apple tree
growing on his premises which is hanging
full of apples ami at the same time filled
with blossoms, which have recently put forth
IL is a curiosity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-15

The lecture and exhibition to be given at
Union Hall Wednesday, Sept. "a, at 2.3O
P. NJ, on "Evaporated Whole Fruit in
Glass Jars" promises to be of great interest
to the ladies who should attend. Sample
jars of fruit are on exhibition at Partridge
Bros, druggists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-15
HALLOwELL.

At special meeting of the aldermen, Sat.
urday forenoon, L. c. Jones, NJ. W. Boyd
and BENZ. D. Woods were drawn to serve on
the jury at the present term of the Superior
Court.
Rev. C. B. Peckham of Brunswick, was in
town Saturday.
The last of the logs are down and the col
lectors are closing up their work for the sea-
son.
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CHINA.

The house, barn and out-buildings of WIN.
Jackson, near Weeks Mills, were burned on
Wednesday night. Three horses we're lost,
besides the hay and farming tools in the
barn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-15

All members of Alpha Polo Organization
and all wishing to join, are requested to meet
at Capital rink at p. M. Monday. Bust
ness of Importance is to be brought before
the members. Polo is going to take the lead
of amusements this Winter, and the object of
the organization is the advancement and
improvement of the game; and to have clubs
among its members that will be secoud to
none in the State.
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Mrs. j. Q. Horton.

Graduate OF the New England Conservatory
Boston, will give instruction in Piano and
vocal lessons at the Hallowell Classical Acad.
envy; u lessons for Sl2-one lesson eek
"a lessons for Sl8-two lessons q week; SO
lessons for Sl8-daily, Is minutes each.
sep2%tf
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septlOdlw


A.Will give instruction in oils, water col
ors. china, pastel crayon and charcoal, Sli
for "a lessons, and drawing with pencil either
from copy model or in perspective, IS for "a
lessons, at the Hallowell Classical Academy
anoo2dtf
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9ofsl aud State age,ps.
Monday, September Is, 1884.

drunken individual got upon the witness
stand Saturday, while 3 case was being tried.
and it was necessary for the sheriff to re-
move him foreibly.
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Business Notices.


B-Miss II. r. White has moved her Mil.
linery to rooms over Pierce's crockery store,
where she will be pleased to see her old
friends and customers.
Augusta, Sept. 9, 1884.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-15

H-Remember the popular excursions by
steamer islander" every Tuesday and Fri
day to Boothbay, the Islands and Fort Pop
ham. Fare for the round trip only 81
july2dtf