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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-04-05

DEMOCRATIC DISTRICT CONvENTIoNs.-
Judge Raphael Beauvais and Messrs. j. T..
Poche, L. E. Bourgeois and j. l.. Gaudet
of St. James, delegates to the Democratic
senatorial and judicial district conventions,
were in town yesterday, for the purpose OF
consulting with the representative Dem
ocrats of Ascension and fixing the time
and place for holding those conventions
In order to accommodate several delegates
whose professional and official engage
ments would make Sunday the most con-
venient day for the meeting, it was agreed
that tomorrow afternoon ct 3 o'clock, In
Donaldsonville, should be the day, hour
and place designated for the assembling
of the judicial and senatorial delegations.
There will be two sets of delegates from
St. James, one accredited by the Poche
faction and the other by the Roman fac
ton, and as it is believed two of the Ascen-
sion delegation will favor the admission
of one set, and two the other, an interest
ing contest over the permanent organ
ization of the conventions may take place.
It is the general impression that the judi
cial convention will nominate either Hons
Henry l.. Duffel of Ascension Or Raphael
Beauvais of St. James for District Judge,
and J. l.. Gaudet, Esq, of st. james for
District Attorney. Messrs. A. L. Roman
of st. James aud Gustave Israel of Ascen-
sion are mentioned in connection with the
senatorial nomination, but it is not certain
that it will be deemed advisable to place
a Democratic nominee for Senator i'll the
field. The ST. James delegations will doubt
less be divided Oh this question, one SIDE
favoring a nomination, the other opposing
it.
Yesterdays session was private, all its
business being transacted with closed doors,
in Hook and Ladder Hall, but it is known
that DR.. Jno. Z. Duffel was selected as the
nominee for Coroner and that the nomina-
ton or Endorsement of candidates for the
other Offices was deferred until next Thurs
day, the 10th inst, ON which day the CON-
mittee will have another meeting. It is
quite generally supposed that the delay in
the formation of a ticket is due to the fact
that negotiations are pending for a combi-
nation with certain Republicans who are
thought to be dissatisfied with the nom
inees of their party.
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c.. c.. c..

The Red Cross smoking tobacco, with
beautiful lithogravine, at only 80 cents
per pound. Sultana rasins, stemless and
seedless, at only 20 cents per pound.
Auchenberg pine apple at 81 so per dozen.
"A full stock of hardware, crockery and
glassware, and still receiving. Give US
call. A large freight just in from st,
Louis. J. J. GREENWOOD,
s'Cheap Cash Centre.''
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-04-05

The Board of Directors of the Donald
sonville Bridge Company was called to
meet at IL o'clock to-day for the purpose
of electing officers for the ensuing year, but
the bad weather has compelled postpone
anent,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-04-05

CHEAP Tony leaves for New Orleans on
the paiatial Cannon tomorrow evening
for the purpose of buying for cash a large
and fresh stock of dry goods, clothing, gro
ceries and general merchandise. AS all
his purchases are made with ready money,
he is able to get tho most favorable bar
gains the metropolitan market affords and
can therefore supply his customers at the
very lowest prices.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-04-05

Mr.. Pierre Caussou, one of the Oldest
citizens of this parish, died at his home in
the first ward yesterday, and his remains
viii be buried in the Catholic cemetery of
DonaldsonvilIe this evening. His age is
said to have been "a years, and he leaves
two daughters to mourn his loss. We be-
lieve Mr.. Caussou was native of France,
but he has been resident of this country
and parish for many years.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-04-05

The regular April meeting of Ascension
Hook and Ladder Company is to take place
Monday evening.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-04-05
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Situation Wanted,

By an Experienced Teacher Of English
Branches, French and German.
A PROFESSIONAL TEACHER, WHO CAN
IA furnish abundant evidence of character,
capacity and experience, desires to secure q
school ct some point further South than his
present location. Besides the ordinary
branches usually taught BY graduate. with
normal training, the advertiser can teach
an available situation will confer favor by
addressing HENRY FLOYD
Hillsboro, Ark.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-04-05

No damage aas been done by the cy-
clone. On the contrary, it has benefited
the. community. We speak. of course, of
the cyclone of new goods at Maurin's
Cheap Grocery Emporium on Mississippi
street.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-04-05

Most of the meetings called in the va
rious wards of the parish for this afternoon
to reorganiEe the Republican central ward
clubs will be postponed until next Satur-
day afternoon, ON account of the bad
weather.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-04-05
Educational.
Instruction in Literary, Commercial and
Mathematical Branches.

Il sy of his employers. Messrs. Bernard Lem
ann 4 Bro. the undersigned will be able to
devote several hours each evening to the in
struction OF pupils in the literary, commercial
course. Years of practical experience in some
of the largest schools of Ireland and London,
after graduating with distinction at Dublin,
have enabled him to achieve gratifying results
as a preceptor. Best references furnished.
Terms moderate. Apply ct store of Messrs. B.
Lemann & Bro, address me in their care.
JOHN RYAN.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-04-05

The proprietor of Mack's Exchange, near
the Courthouse, advertises to sell best
quality flour, sailed meat, cheese. crackers,
canned goods and other groceries at lowest
market prices and confidently refers to all
his customers in support of his public an
nouncement.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-04-05

Do you drink If SO, take a snifter at
Mack's Exchange, near the Court house.
Whether you prefer whisky, wine, beer or
any other class of liquid refreshment, you
will find the best at the Exchange. Pop
g1Iar prires
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-04-05

Miss Harriet Levy. who has been in New
Orleans during the past three months, ar
rived home Tuesday night on the steamer
Cannon. During her sojourn i'll the city
Miss Levy was the guest of her cousins, Mr..
and Mrs. Noise Levy.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-04-05

Mr.. Fred. Duffel, Returning Officer, is
making up the list of Commissioners for
the election of the 22d inst, but will not
have it completed in season for an an
nouncement of the names in this issue Of
the CHIEF. special session of the Police
Jury has been called for to-day for the
purpose of naming the clerks of election.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-04-05

Mrs. Auguste Bercegeay has gone to the
city for short stay. We cannot vouch for
The rumor that her trip is in some manner
connected with preparations for coming
| event of hymeneal character in which one
of her young relatives is deeply concerned.
There's no accounting for the vagaries of
Dame Rumor, you know.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-04-05

A LocAL.-Give the @. G. G. call for a
refreshing drink, served in good style.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-04-05

Just before going to press we learn that
Mr.. Fred. Dufel has resigned the position
of Returning Officer for this parish and
that Mr. 8. 3. Lafargue has been appointed
to succeed him. Mr.. Lafargue is proprie-
tor of the Robt. L. Lee Hotel and one of
best know young citizens of Donaldsonville.
He is amply capable of performing the
duties of Returning Officer with efficiency
justice and integrity, and it would indeed
be cause for surprise if he failed to justify
public expectation in this respect.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-04-05

Valentine Williams. an old colored citi-
zen of Donaldsonville, died Wednesday
night, after an illness Of only about twenty
four hours, and his funeral was largely at
tended. He was a prominent member of
the Nazarene Baptist Church and had been
treasurer of that institution number of
years.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-04-05

AZ. Israel g. Co. are sole agents for Putt
Pomade for shining metals Of all kinds.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-04-05

Mr.. Joseph D. Gauthreaux will resume
his post as second clerk on the steamer
Belle Of the Coast tomorrow. Joe is one
of the most popular scribes in the coast
trade and the patrons of the beautiful Belle
will be glad to see him aboard again.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-04-05

The April term of our District Court will
be opened on Monday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-04-05

Go to the courthouse and register if yor
desire to qualify as "a voter.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-04-05

Mr.. Henry Meter of the enterprising
young St. james firm of Meter & Levy
spent two days in Donaldsonville this week,
and his friends were glad to see him. He is
jealous member of Kenneth Lodge, X. of
p, and participated in the ceremonies at
tending the initiation of three pages at
Tuesday evenings convention.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-04-05

SHIPwREcKED.-Mr. Rene Braud, who
lives across the river just below barrow
vile and who visits Donaldsonville every
morning to sell milk, met With mishap
this morning that might have cost him his
life had he been less agile Or lost his pres
ing round i'll town, be started across the
rive i'll his sail-rigged skiff, but his progress
was arrested short distance above the
wharf by the capsizing of his beat. Selling
one of the milk cans, Mr.. Brand followed
the turning skiff and by the time it had
completed its somersault he was seated
astride of the bottom with the milk can in
his hand and his pipe still in his mouth.
Drifting against the steamer Clinton, which
had just landed at The wharf, the ship
wrecked sailor was safely hauled aboard,
in no wise disconnected by The accident.
The skif foated between the Clinton and
the wharf and was badly crushed when the
steamer swung around in endeavoring to
get away from the landing. Weare pleased
to record Mr.. Braud's escape and we con-
graduate him upon his GOODNESS and nerve.
A BREAK IN 1BERvILLE.-A crayfsh hole
caused break in the levee fronting the
Point Clear or Bluebar plantation, in her
vile parish, on the left bank of the river,
Thursday morning, and the gap enlarged
to width of twelve OF fifteen feet. A large
force of men and an ample supply of ma
terial were quickly concentrated at the spot
by the Mississippi Valley Railroad Company
and the neighboring planters, and after
three hours vigorous and systematic work,
the break was effectually closed. The Point
Clear place is owned by Messrs. Allen Ju-
mel and Chas. A. Brusle, we are informed,
and the levee is not only small one-indi-
eating that the land is high at this point
but there is a batture in front of it, there
fore the situation is most favorable one
for stopping a crevasse. News of the break
spread through the New River country like
wildfre, causing much CONSERVATION and
apprehension of repetition of the over
flow of 1882, and it was great relief to the
people of that section to learn that the dan
ger had been averted and the flow of water
through the levee arrested
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-04-05

Aack's Exchange grows in popularity as
depot for fresh, cheap and good groceries,
and the bar attached to the establishment
is gaining quite reputation for fresh beer,
fine liquor and first-class cigars. Mack
solicits visit from all his friends, conf
dent that if they give the Exchange one
trial, the visit will be repeated.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-04-05

A. Riggs & Bro, cistern makers, 2i7 Delor
street, n. 0. Send for price list.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-04-05

Judge Hiram FL. Carver, formerly of
Donaldsonyille and Napoleonville, but now
a practicing lawyer in the city of New Or
leans, has removed his Office from No. 10
st. Charles street to No. 10 Commercial
Place, where he can be found ready to
transact anyiegal business that may be
intrustcd to his competent charge.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-04-05
DARROWVILLE.

offer it for sale in lots to suit purchasers ut
low figures and on easy terms of payment.
Persons desiring to acquire valuable lands at
cheap rates will find this very favorable op-
portunity. Maps of the Leblanc tract may be
reen at the Office of the Clerk and Recorder in
the Donaldsonville Courthouse, at the store Of
B. Lenann & Brother, Donaldsonville. and at
the Darrowville Drug Store.
For further particulars apply to or address
me at Donalasonville or barrow post-ofhee.
Ascension parish, La. BEN GIBSON.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-04-05

observation-disclosures Henry Floyd,
nowin charge of an academyat Hillsboro,
Ark, and formerly principal of the High
School at Farmerviile, La, wishes to OBJ
tain similar employment further South
in preference to renewing his present en-
gagement, and makes known his desire by
an advertisement in the CHIEF. Prof.
Floyd is graduate, with normal training.
and is prepared to furnish unexceptional
references as to character, capacity and ex-
perience. Besides the ordinary branches
of a thorough English course, he can teach
French and German. We feel confident
he would prove desirable acquisition to
any institution or community needing the
services of competent instructor.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-04-05

Our genial friend and former fellow
citizen, Mr.. Just Comes, was in town this
week, delivering to subscribers the two
volumes of Judge Alfred Romans history
of the military operations of Gen. Beaure-
gard in the war between the States, just
published by Harper & Brothers, New York.
We have not yet had an opportunity to give
the work even a cursory examination, but
have no doubt it will fully meet public ex-
pectation, both in point of literary merit
and as trustworthy and entertaining mar
rative of the important events with which
it deals. Mr.. Comes has had the parishes
of Lafourche and Terrebonne added to his
canvassing district, aud is meeting with
gratifying success in soliciting subscrip-
tions to Judge Romans work.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-04-05

wind and rain storm of considerable
violence is prevailing to-day, and as the
river has again reached the high water
mark Of 1882 and 1883, renewed vigilance
in guarding the levees is necessary. Our
people are alive to the situation and in both
town and country watchmen line the en-
bankments that stand between us and the
angry food.
Mr.. Amadeo Dugas, who reps the store
located on Mr.. Justilien Oubre's property
in Smoke Bend, a mile above Donaldson
vile, accidentally shot himself in the right
leg yesterday evening. while engaged in
shooting at a target. The ball entered his
leg above the knee, causing a flesh wound
that is not considered serious. Mr.. Dugas
is to be congratulated upon his escape from
more serious injury.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-04-05

FoR SHEE1FF.-Capt. G. q. Blouin of the
tenth ward, a gentleman whose many
good qualities and high standing among
his fellow citizens have always been recog-
nized and frequently spoken of by the
CHIEF, is announced as an independent
Democratic candidate for Sheriff, and if he
remains in the feid-as there is every rea-
son to suppose he will do-the result of the
election will undoubtedly demonstrate that
he is indeed supported by ga host of
friends" There is probably no man in
what we may term the Democratic region
of Ascension--the ninth and tenth wards
who is more popular with the people than
Capt. Blorin, but his popularity is by no
means confined to that section. On the
contrary. he is we'll known throughout the
parish, and is liked wherever known.
Should he be elected, it may be taken as a
foregone conclusion that the Sheriff's Office
will be most admirably conducted under
his management.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-04-05
BLUE STORE,

Mississippi Street. Donaldsonville.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-04-05
LOCAL JoTTINGs.
ALL scRiPs AT PAR.

ALI SCRiPS AT PAR.
All properly approved
PARISH SCRIP. TOWN SCRIP,
SCHOOL BOARD WARRANTS AND
JURY CERTIFICATES
will be received ut face value in exchange for
Goods at
JOS. GONDRAN & SONS
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-04-05

We regret to report the death of Mr.. Sid
ney j. Minor, younger brother of Mr..
Henry D. Minor Of the tenth ward of this
parish, which sad event occurred at the
residence of the latter gentlemen on the
18th Of March, at 7:4O o'clock A. NJ. De-
ceased was in his oath year, and was a
young man of excellent disposition and
much promise. but his health failed some
time ago and it was known by his friends
that he was not long for this world. He
was native of Ascension, but had been
living in Iberville parish for good while
prior to his death, following the occupation
of an assistant manager Of sugar planta-
ton. The CHIEF extends assurance of its
sincere sympathy with the relatives and
friends of the lamented deceased.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-04-05
DONALDsONVILLg.L LA.

Saturday, April 5, 1884.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-04-05

SUDDEN DEArH.-Yesterday Coroner Duff
fel was summoned to the third ward of this
parish to view the body of Mr.. J. q. Le-
Blanc, who had died suddenly at the res
idence of Mr.. Austin Dun can, manager of
Mr.. Lemann's Rodriguez plantation. Mr..
Leblanc had lived on the Rodriguez place
number of years and had followed the
profession of teacher, both of private and
public schools. He was afflicted with con-
sumption and his death was caused by a
sudden and severe hemorrage Of the lungs,
that occurred while he was out in the yard.
He fell alongside woodpile, face down.
ward, and when discovered his body was life
less. He was 80 years of age, a man of good
capacity, genial disposition and many excel
lent qualities, and his demise will be much
regretted by.all who knew him.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-04-05


JAIL JoTTINGs.-Since our last report the
following persons have been i'll generated
in the parish Jail at this place: Alfred
Washington, found under the kitchen Oh
Mr.. Patrick Reddington's premises Tues
day night; Alexander White, charged with
violation of town ordinances; Matilda Tay-
lor, Sarah Hall, Keziah Williams and Char
lotte, for breach of peace: II. R. Jardel,
for assault and battery upon his wife with
intent to kill ALI of these excepting the
last named, we understand, have been dis
charged from custody. The bond of Albert
Dorsey, who is one of the parties charged
with setting fire to the First Baptist Church
in Smoke Bend, was reduced by Judge
Cheevers to 800, which the accused fur
nislled and was released.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-04-05

ASCENSION PARISH WoELD's EXPOSITION
AssocIAT1oN.-At yesterdays adjourned
session of this association, President Duffel
was in the chair and Mr.. W. H. Davis WAS
chosen secretary pro tenn. in the absence of
Secretary Coquille. Gen. Joseph L. Brent
offered the following resolutions, which
were adopted:
Resolred, That in our opinion an exhibit of
the sugar industry at the approaching World
Industrial and Cotton Centennial Exposition
should be made by the Sugar Planters Asso-
citation SO that it may be on a scale commensu-
rate with its Importance and which will be q
credit to the Stute, and that if the Sugar Plan
ters Association will consent to undertake the
preparation of such an exhibit. we hereby offer
On behalf of the people of this parish to con-
tribute reasonable and ratable proportion of
such expenses as the Sugar Planters Associa-
ton may call for from us and the other sugar
parishes; be it further
Resolrea, That copy of this resolution be
transmitted to the Sugar Planters Association.
No further business was transacted and
the association adjourned until Thursday,
the 10th inst.
Delta chief., 1884-01-09
Rarnum,s Will.

p. L. Barnum has made his will nc
cording to the Chicago Tribune. the
correspondent Of which has the follow
ing to say: in order that there might
be no question as TO his sanity upon
which to ground contests after his
death, he had eminent physicians exam
inc him, and secured their attestation
that he was of sound mind. The will
and its codicils cover more than 700
pages of legal cap, closely written. and
disposes of real estate and personal
property of the value Of $4,000. 900 TO
twenty-scven heirs. The property is in
New York, Brooklyn, Bridgeport, Colo
rndo. and several other places. Mr.
Barnum values his interest in the Bar
mum and London Shows ut -. 800, 900
His bequests for charitable purposes
<lH numerous and large. Among the
Sneficiaries are the Chaplin Home.
'Ckildren's Aid Society, Old Mems and
Women's Homes, and the Society to As
sist Males and Females Over Eighteen
Years of Age of this city; the Bridge
port Orphan AsyIum. Bridgeport Hos
pital. and other Bridgeport societies.
Mr.. Barnum also makes provision for
certain worthy charities by bcqueath-
ing to them stated percentage Of the
large annual profits accruing from his
share in his shows. To the City of
Bridgeport he secures the only water
front not already seized by private cor
porations, with dock upon il costing
$50. 600, for twenty-one years after his
death, during which time his executors
are forbidden to sell or lease IL.
Delta chief., 1884-01-09

trouble over the mining property and a sug-
gestion that some of his partners might have
carried grudge against him, but Mr.. Fleet
ford says there never was any misunderstand-
ing but once and that did not last more than
fifteen minutes. They sold one of their mines
and received considerable money for it. Dur
ing all this time and afterwards he had fire.
qnent fights, in which he usually came out on
top and pounded his opponent with his gun.
In the fall OF 1SS0-S1 he returned to Denver to
spend the winter.
Many stories are told leading to the belief
that Butler was "A hard character and that at
one part of life he was quite fond Of fourishing
his gun to frighten restaurant walters and
others. The officers are working up the case
and endeavoring to ferret out the mu rderer
and solve the mystery.