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The Custom-House.
N. o. Morning Star,


Governor Cleveland has been elected
President simply and exclusively as pro-
nounced anti-ring man. An anti-ring man
is one who iszo opposed to- the usurpation,
the effrontery, the corruption of the polit-
cal combinations by which minority gets
control of government in spite of the un-
Willingness of the majority, and gets pos
session of it for the purpose of promoting
private interests and fraudulent schemes.
If President Cleveland proves to be the
man that Governor Cleveland was sup
posed to be, he will have ample opportunity
to show it in the administration of Federal
affairs in this State. If he proves himself
faithful to the principles imputed to him,
there will be little difficulty in effacing the
disgraceful, disgusting, poisonous leprosy
that has for years covered the political af-
fairs of this State with foul blotches. He
can do this by going outside Of all political
rings in filling important Federal positions
here. Let him avoid the appointment of
any party hacks or chronic Office holders.
They are all tainted with ring doctrines and
tattooed with what may be called moral
ring worm.
The man of all others that would be well
coined by every conservative citizen as the
head of Federal affairs here, that is Collec-
tor of the Port, is Gov. Nichols. He is a
man after the type ascribed to Gov. Cleve-
land, a man who holds and has always held
aloof from combinations to override the
popular will, who has never soiled his hand
with speculation or fraud or robbery, and
whose political history is not record of
ballot box stufing, miscounting votes, re-
warding unscrupulous followers, repressing
opposition with violence and general hood
lum government.
It will be thought by some persons that
the general government will not have sutfi-
cient influence in local politics to material
ly affect the power of our State and local
rings. But that is a great mistake. There
are thousands of voters in this community
who always support the Ring nominees,
simply because they think themselves bound
as Democrats to do SO. If, however, there
we're National Democratic organization
here, these men would for the very same
reason consider themselves bound to follow
its leadership rather than that of any local
subdivision of the party. They would do
this, too, with the greatest alacrity, being
glad of chance to escape from the bond
age of a despotism to which they have been
yielding mistaken and unwilling loyalty.
Let President Cleveland give us one of
the Ring leaders for Collector, and Ring
rule will be consolidated beyond all hopes
of escape for the people except by revolu-
ton. Let him give US Gov. Nichols, and
the ring will dissolve into thin air without
the necessity of an effort on the part of its
enemies.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-12-27
The Spanish Treaty.


The proposed new commercial treaty
! with Spain does not seem to grow in favor
as its provisions are more carefully scruti-
nized. It is felt that the gain to our manu-
sufficient to counterbalance the heavy loss
suffered by our sugar and tobacco produ-
GERS. In admitting sugar free and tobacco
at reduction of fifty per cent. from pres
| ent duties, we would cause an annual loss
of many millions of dollars to the country
for which there would be inadequate COM
pensation in the increased sale of manu-
factured products. The character of the
population and the labor system of the
Spanish colonies must be considered. Ne
groes with tropical wants only, and Chinese
coolies existing in state of slavery, will
form poor customers for our silk, iron.
Woolen and cotton manufacturers. But
they will compete with American labor in
a manner to work great injury to large
numbers of our workmen. The sentiment
that led to our civil war, so far as that SEN
GlulCAU httS oIOSttu NY COuSlQSF-
ations, should oppose the ratification of
this treaty. If the labor of the Northern
States was injuriously affected by the slave
labor of their Southern sisters, then the
proposition to equalize conditions between
the people of the Spanish colonies and the
people of this country is an unjust propo-
sition, and it should not be accepted. What
class is to be benefited by reciprocity with
the Spanish West Indies? Certainly not
the slaves, and the freedmen, scarcely yet
free, on those islands. The benefits are to
go to few hundred sugar and tobacco
planters and tobacco manufacturers, too
insignificant numerically to appreciably
increase the trade of any body of produ-
GERS in the United States. It is not sur
prising that our tobacco manufacturers
have already taken the alarm. It would be
more strange were the treaty allowed to 90
through without a vigorous protest from
every person Interested in the production
of sugar or tobacco.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-12-27
"Wouderful Efficacy,

Some people are slow in telling what good
things have been done for them, but Mr.. John
P. Daily Of Gillisonvine s. c.. says he takes
great pleasure in testifying to the wonderful
efficacy of Browns Iron Bitters in dyspepsia,
fever and ague, and general debility of the
system. He has personally experienced the
most satisfactory results from the use of this
valuable medicine. Make NE nlorandum of
this, all ye whose systems are run down.
Browns Iron Bitters will cure you.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-12-27

Let Mr.. Blaine console himself, if he
needs consolation, with the thought that
Daniel Webster, Henry Clay and John G.
Calhoun, three of the most brilliant states
unsuccessful candidates for the Presidency.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-12-27
President Of the Worlds Fair, Now
Open in the Crescent CITY.

PreSldent OF the world Fair, Now
i Open in the Crescent City.
For six months from December 16, 1884,
the leading attraction as a great sight and
landmark in the progress Of civilization, is
the New Orleans Worlds Industrial and
Cotton Centennial Exposition. This is the
grandest exhibition of products and indus
tries in the long list which has followed
that of London, in 1861.
1t grew out of an idea which was far less
comprehensive in the beginning than as
now seen in the huge development which
surprises all visitors. Its projectors thought
of confning the exhibit TO display of the
products of the South, especially cotton,
and of the various mechanical processes
through which this passes before sold over
the counter in the familiar forms of mus
lin, calico, etc. AS soon as their plan had
been published, however, they were beset
with applications for space and soon found
it advisable to enlarge the scope of their
plan. One building was projected, but in
May last second was determined upon,
which lucky offer to loan million dol
lars, made by Congress, made at once prac-
| ticable. And so the good work went on,
until by opening day sixty of the 237 acres
appropriated for Exposition uses were COW
cred with buildings, and thirty-seyen acres
more of it laid out in grounds and stables
| as a live stock department.
The Main Building covers thirty-three
acres, the Government Building twelve,
and Horticultural Hall three acres. Other
structures of vast size and great interest
are the Art Gallery, the structure raised
by the Mexican Government, and build
ing for saw-mills and Woodworking ma
chinery.
The opening exercises were magnificent
and largely attended. President Arthur
started the machinery by electricity from
Washington, amid ceremonies which were
performed with popular rejoicings auspi-
cious of great success to the Exposition.
Next to the United stases, Mexico makes
the largest exhibit. The Republics of Cen
trail America are surprisingly well repre-
sented, and the interest of leading coun-
tries in the other continents is most graft
flying.
We print the features of the fine old gen
tleman who is President of the Exposition.
He is ''the largest cotton planter in the
world" and has amassed great wealth by the
sagacity and assiduity with which he has ap-
piled himself to business. Mr.. Richardson
is resident of Louisiana, most useful
citizen of our State, and now happily the
leading man in noble enterprise which in
its dimensions and probable value to the
civilized world eclipses the performances
of the past.
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The report of regal cats funeral comes
from Yeddo. The coffin was covered with
white silk pail, and body of chanting
priests followed the body to the grave, over
which a handsome monument was erected
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Transient advertisements, 81 per square hrst
insertion; each subsequent insertion, IS cents
per square.
Official or legal advertisements, 81 per square
first insertion; each subsequent insertion, 80
cents per square.
Editorial notices, first insertion, is cents per
line; subsequently,, 10 cents per line.
Cards of six lines or less in Business Direct
-ory, S. per annum.
Brieficommunieations upon subjects of public
interest solicited.
No attention paid to anonymous letters.
The editor is not responsible for the views of
correspondents.
Address: The CHIEF. Donaldsonville. La.
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A Erench astro,,ornar b.

AFrench astronomer has found reasons
for believing that circular protuberance
presumably volcano-which exists in
the southern hemisphere of Venus has an
elevation of not less than seventy miles. He
regards such a vast mountain as not in
compatible with the planets volcanic ma
ture.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-12-27

On and after January /, 1885, the dag
will be reckoned at Greenwich ObservatorY,
near London, England, as commencing at
midnight, the hours being counted on up
to twenty four.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-12-27
THE MAN AT THE WHEEL

In II MAN AL w
BY FRANCIS HOWARD WILLIAMS.
The sun went down, out came the stars;
The steamboat Neptune held her way
In middle stream, between the bars,
Straight down the river to the bay
And as the engine toiled and painted,
The deck-hands lolled at ease and chanted
quaint and curious IOundelay.
Tom Simpson, in the engine room,
Was chatting with grlmy mate
Who watched the gauge, while. like loom
The pistons moved at even rate,
Impelled as by a law appalling,
Forever rising-ever falling,
Unpausing as the hand of Fate.
When suddenly the pilots bell
Sounded a solitary stroke;
1t echoed like a funeral knell,
So unexpectedly it broke
Upon their talk, upon their laughter;
Tom said: Nov, what's the old man after!
Slow her down, Jlm-or it's a joke!"
Joke OF no joke, I'll slow her down."
Answered the grimy engineer:
Just skip above and ask old Brown
What ails him; it is 'tarnal queer,
On such a night, too, clear as crystal;
jumped as though I'd heard pistol
Alfred off agen my ear"
Tom Simpson turned upon his heel
And sought the pilot; Brown sat there,
His wrinkled hands upon the Wheel
The breeze blown through his silvered hair.
Hello! old grand-dau, what's the matter
Ye're maxim all this blasted clatter
When everything is calm and fair?"
1.-The mist! the mist" the pilot cried,
1.-The rivers thick.-lease off the steam."
What mist. old lunkhead?" Tom replied;
The night is clear, you do but dream;
Wake up, old man. With sudden shiver
Thepilot pointed down the river
1.-The mist is heavy on the stream"
Now dash my buttons! here's a case,''
Tom growled; and then, In queer surprise,
He looked hard in the old mans face
And saw the mist there in his eyes.
''Eh, what's this. mate? Rouse up old fellow"
The moon shone on him soft and mellow,
Like some far CLEAN of Paradise.
''Rouse up! I'll call the Cap'n, Brown;
You are not well: hold up your head"
Still omlnous1y pointing down
The river: See the mist!'' he said.
MY God! he's dyin'." Tom low muttered.
'The mistn'-'twas the last word he muttered.
The Dell had rung-old Brown was dead.
-Efe1U Otbe,. Snturday
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SODA WATER MANUFaCToRY.

SODA WATER MANUFACTORY, H. Hether
~ proprietor, No. II Mississippi street. Soda
Mineral, Seltzer and all kinds of aerated waters
manufactured and sold at lowest prices.
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BLAcksMITHs & WHEELwR1GHTs.

SCHUYLER & BRINKER, Blacksmiths and
y Wheelwrights. Horse-Shoers, Wagon and
Cart makers and repairers, Railroad Avenue
between Mississippi and Iberyille streets.
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ATTORNEYS AT Law.

FREDERICK DUFFEL, Attorney at law and
Il Notary Public, office on Chetimaches street
opposite the Courthouse.
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II. L. FERNANDEZ, Barber Shop Mississippi
-. street, near corner Lessard. Shaving. hair
cutting shampooing, ETC., in most artistic style.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-12-27
HER TAM o, sHANTER.

Come, saddle Pegasus. my steed,
Right gayly will we canter;
sing about my lady fair
About her Tam o. Shantcr.
We sailed one day across the bay
In breezy summer weather,
The cap she wore-the face beneath,
They won my heart together.
o Robbie Burns, can it be true
That Tam, the tipsy varlet,
Wore aught upon his graceless head
Like to her cap of scarlet?
The wind, I think, that stormy night,
Across the bridge went racing,
And blew it from his tangled locks
Back to the witches chasing.
The youngest, fairest witch Of all,
As through the air twas flying,
Caught it and keeps it to this day
For witches are undying.
And when she wants to work spell
This hazel-eyed enchanter-
What feeble mortal can resist
: Her dainty Tam o. Shanter?
Boston Transcript.
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EDWARD N. PUGH. Attorney at Law, Alta
~ kapas street, opposite Louisiana Square.
Visits Napoleonville on Mondays.
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LIoUoI, AND BILLIARD SALOONS.

FEsHE PLACE. Gus. Israel manager, Corner
L Lesmrd and Mississippi streets. Billiards.
Lager Beer, Best Wines and Liquors. Fine
Cigars, etc.
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MILLINERY.

NH RS. NJ. BLUM. Milliner. Mississippi street
1xl between Lessard and St. Patrick. --latest
styles of Bonnets. Hats, French Flowers, etc.
also, all kinds of Ladies Underware.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-12-27

TITY DTEI4, P. Lefevre, Proprietor, Rail
" roadAvenue. corner Iberville street. Bar
supplied With best Liquors.
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DONALDsONvsLLE
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
DRY GoeDs, GROCERIES, Etc.

RN ISRAELk CO., dealers in Dry Goods,
w. Clothinf, Boots, Shoes saddlery, Bug
gies; etc.. comG Mississippi and Lessard streets.
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OUR LETTER FROM eRoADBRIM

opulence-Money Going to the Dogs-A
Boom in German Opera-Juvenile and
Other Tllieves-Mixed Politics, Stocks
and Weather.
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BARBER SHOPS.

RoGGE q LANGBECKER, City Barber Shop,
Hotel. Shaving, Shampooning, Hair-cutting,
Dyeing Of Hair or Whiskers, ETC., in the best
style, at popular prices. Respectfully solicit
the patronage of the public.
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E0AUL IECHE, Attorney at Law and Notary
below the Courthouse, on Attakapas street.
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HOTELS AND BoARDING-HoUsEs.

DEEP-OiDAY HOTEL AND BARROOM,
Il Mississippi street. First-rate accommo-
dation and reasonable prices. Western Union
telegraph stfice in the hotel.
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IT .OUIs J. RACKE, Tinsmith, Mississippi
IL street, at Lemann's old stand. Orders at
tended to with dispatch and satisfaction in
sured.
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T3NSMITH.

DAULWUTKE, Tinsmith, Port Barrow, La
Il Roofing, guttering, stovepiping, repairing
and all work pertaining to the timers trade.
Address P. o. Box IA, Donaldsonville. LIZ.
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1ss sissippi street, between st. Patrick and St
Vincent streets. adjoining Gondran's store.
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W. Groceries. Provisions, Plantation and
Steamboat Supplies, Canned Goods, Wines,
Liquors, B,ttled Beer, Ale. etc. Dry. Goods
and Notions corner of Mississippi and Gheti-
maches STREETS, opposite River Ferry.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-03-24
An Assassin's Horrible Death,

On the 9TH of January, 1853, as
King Louis XIV. was entering his
carriage at Versailles, stout young
man pushed through the Swiss Guards
and stabbed the King with pocket
knife. The wound was slight, but all
France was convulsed. The assas-
sin was Pierre Damicns, fanatic,
without accomplices, plain or ration
al motive.
In his pocket was found a neatly
bound New Testament, and his pu. =
pose was to promote the orthordoX
faith. From the hour of his arrest
t) the moment of his death, a period
of two months and twenty-three days,
he was in torture wherever he was
awake, so cruelty was he bound.
chained and confined. When at
last the day of execution came, he
was taken to the torture chamber and
subjected TO the greatest amount of
anguish which the human frame is
capable of enduring, surgeons stand
ing by to give timely notice of inSen-
sibility.
Then he was driven by circuitous
roatc through the streets of Paris to
the place Of execution. This took an
hour and half. Another half hc
was kept waiting in full view of the
preparations, the apparatus not being
ready. Then in view of the assem-
bled multitude, many of whom were
women, he was placed on u lofty
platform and the hcllish work began.
First his right hand was burned Off
next, masses of flesh were torn from
him by red-hot pinchers AMI melted
lead andresin poured into the wounds,
lastly, a strong horse was attached tC
each of his four limbs, and an attempt
was made TO tear him to pieces.
After considerable period it was
found impossible to do this, and {
message was sent for permission tC
cut the muscles of the Joints. 1t was
refused, and again an attempt was
made to tear the limbs apart, bu
without success. A second hmC
word was sent that the horses coul(
not tear the dying wretch asunder
Permission was then given, and tn,
muscles were severed, but not unit
both legs and one arm had been tori
off did the prisoner expire.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-03-24

it all and pa brcathcd hard and said
some political words. When that
clock stopped l slipped in the bed
room and whispered to ma and told
her that was going to let all three
of the Others 90 offat once, and she
said all right, so waited till pa got
part of his clothes off, when !
turned on all three of them, and !
slipped ont in the hall, and then | be-
gan to hear chairs tumble around,
and pa began to beg, guess he
thought There was caucus. When
the chairs had all been thrown |
turned up the gas in the hall and
came injustas though | had been
frightened out of bed, and there stood
ma laughing just as hard as she.could
and pa had crawl under the bed with
only his. feet sticking out, AMI |
think he was saying his NOW | lay
me down TO sleep Ma coaXcd him
ont and maybe she did not read the
riot act to him. She made him prom
isc to keep away from politics and
try to be man, and | guess he will.
But | had to pay for one clock, cause
pa fell on it and busted the works
latter than tin plate. But we had
fun, and | guess my staying up in the
hall waiting for pa gave me the cold
that made me sick, ,but | feel better
now, and will be out tomorrow
Don't YOU know, that when sick
person lays and thinks about dying
il makes them worse, when if they
get to talking about something in
tcrcsting it braces them up? Come
in again, boss and when l get well
| will come over to the grocery and
talk to you till you are Sick and the
bad boy rolled over to go to sleep,
while the rroceryman went out be-
lieving that nothing less than can.
non ball would kill the bad boy
Pcck's Sun.
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DR. sMUAE1 HODGES Alternative COMPOUND sARsAPAR111A
AN IODIDE POTASH.


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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-07-18
THE INDIAN PRoBLENf.
Congress Fails to Provide Funds for Educa,
tionaT Expenses.

Congress Fails to Provide Funds for Educa-
tionaT Expenses.
Special to the. Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, July f-Among other things
which the great reform body known as the
Forty-eighth Congress failed to do was to make
an adequate provision for the education Of the
Indian. Throckmorton aud other statesmen Of
his ik believe that the only good Indian is dead
Indian, and in spite of the efforts of the Senate
to make provision for solving the Indian prob
lem by educating them, the Indian office finds
itself hampered by inadequate funds with which
to carry out its educational plans.
Congressman Love, of Delaware, speaking Of
the Indian problem, to-day, said to the Secretary
of the Interior that he believed the policy of
educating q few Indians at Carlisle,
Hampton and the other similar institr
tions was not the right plan, as those
SO educated would either go back
to the habits of their tribes or they would leave
the reservation and endeavor to find employment
with the whites. Mr.. Love made a. suggestion
which future statesmen may think it wise to
adopt He believes that if colony Of educated
Indians were set down in the midst Of their I'm
civilized tribesmen their influence for good would
be great enough to bear fruit His idea of edu-
cation is that Of the instructors of the Carlisle
and other Indian schools. He would have from
twenty to Fifty young men taken from the West
ern tribes and taught not only how to read and
write, but how to build, pillow, set horseshoe
and the other practical trades and professions
Then, with band of the size named, he thinks
praetical education and civilization would get a
footllold and grow rapidly among the red men
This method is cheaper than the shotgun policy,
and it might be wei to try it,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-07-18
Household Hints.

Salt fish are quickest and best freshened by
soaking in sour milk
A great relief torthe stingof mosquito is an
application Of chalk.
Alum dissolved in hot water Is excellent for
cleaning brass ornaments.
Many handsome pair of stockings and socks
is ruined by drying in the sum after most care
full washing.
Small rugs made of cats skins and lined with
plush or velvet are fashionable for throwing on
the tops of hassocks and ottomans.
A pretty wrap to spread over the baBy's lap is
made Of openwork curtain lace. Line It with
blue or pink cambria and put narrow lace on
the edge.
Great attention is paid to the decoration Of
doors. Some have large figures painted ON the
panels, Others are upholstered with cretonne
while some are papered.
Serviceable and very pretty coverings for the
sofa pillow IN the common sitting room, are
made by using the plaid or striped Turkish
towels which are 50 inexpensive and yet pleas
ing to the eye.
Cucumbers peeled and boiled until soft are
served with chickens roasted. Season the Gu
cumbers just as you do summer SQUASH and add
very little sweet cream Serve in a vegetable
Dish r'put around the chicken on the platter as
garnish. -
Beeswax and salt will make your RUSTY fat
IRONS as clean and smooth as glass. Tie a lump
or wax IN a rag and keep it for that purpose
When the irons are hot rub them first with the
wax rag, then scour with paper or clot.
sprinklcd with salt -