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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-02-02

The Huntington Cotton letters, pub
lished recently, ought to bring blush
to the cheek of every Congressman al
luded to by Huntington as subservient
to railroad interests. Tt is not only
disgrace to the men named by him SO
contemptuonsly, but it is shameful to
the whole country. We have never
joined in any howl against railroads-in
fact, we are sincere friend to railroads
I'VE believe they are of great and indis-
pntable use to the country, that they
have rights which should be protected,
but when they become so powerful and
arrogant, by the corrupt use of money,
as to influence Congress and the Courts
and dictate to them their policy when,
in fact, as shown by these letters, they
have evidently bought and own. some of
them, at least, body, breeches and soul,
it is time for the people, in self-pTeser-
walton, to put on the brakes. Should
public investigation BY Congress follow
Mr.. Huntington's charges, there will
doubtless be some lively revelations
and quakening among the dry bones.
Bossier Banner.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-02-02
Democratic State Executive
Committee.

Permanent chairman, John S. Young,
in accordance with authority vested in
him by the late Democratic State Con-
vention, at Baton Rouge, has appointed
the following gentlemen on the State
executive committee:
/. Leon Jastremski, of Baton Rouge;
2. /. w. Patton, of Orleans; 3. F. F.
Perrodin, Of st. Landry; 4. Ell. T..
Lazarus, OF Orleans; 5. T. r. Bell, of
Caddo;6. j. v. Guillotte, of Orleans;
Z. Andrew Price, of Lafourche; s.
Thomas Y. Ably, of Ouachita; 8. Edward
Scannell, of st. James; 10. John Farrell,
Jr., ct Orleans; II. r. n. Ogden, Of
Orleans; IL. Charles A. Butler, of
Orleans; Is, Thomas Duffy, of Orleans,
Il. Lawrence 0'Donnell, of Orleans;
Is. Jos. Baker, of Orleans.
Chairman Young orders meeting of
the committee, to be held at Odd
Fellows, Hall, in New Orleans, on
Thursday, February IA, next, for the
purpose of organizing and the transac-
ton of other business.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-02-02
More Attractive.
Youths COMPANION.


A French actor name Hyacinthe,
once illustrated the saying, 1.-THE better
part of valor is discresion." It was
during the days of June, and COM
pany of the National Guard, OF which
Hyaeinthe was member, was engag-
ing party of insurgents behind a
barricade at the other end of a short
treet.
One of the insurgents in particular
from the coner of the barricade was
making remarkably effective practice
on The assailents.
At that moment up came a General
who was informed of the states of
things.
1--WE must get him to expose himself
said the General; zone of you must
Chamber up on top of the barricade;
then, when our friend at the other end
OF the street shows himself to take aim,
two or three of you fetch him down.
Up with you Sergeant!n
Beg your pardon, General, but per-
haps, an insignificant non-commission-
ed officer like myself may have no at
traction for him. But handsome,
distinguished man like you, in that
stylish and becoming uniform-he'd be
more than mortal il he could resist the
temptation! I'll lend you a hand,
Generaln
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-02-02

The trial Of the jenkins brothers for
the murder Of Rev. ;. Lane Borden at
Mansfield, has been going on all last
week and this. The evidence for the
prosecution was about the same as that
elected on the preliminary examination,
which published at the time the de-
Tense consists in trying to prove that
Ned Jenkins did not fire the fatal shot.
and that Ben jenkins was crazy. In a
certain sense all persons are crazy who
wantonly kill others; but If they are
allowed to escape punishment on that
account, there is a chance that sooner
or later all sane persons will be killed
off and only crazy people left to inhabit
the earth. This insanity dodge is be-
coming ridiculous. The best cure for it
is the enforcement Of the law.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-02-02

One who has titled the soil forty years,
and in the meantime has accumulated a
competence, and given his children a
good education, says bis experience has
taught him these things: 1st. one acre of
land well prepared and we'll cultivated
produces more than two which receive
only the same amount of labor had on
one. Cd. One COW, horse, mule, sheep
or hog, well fed, is more profitable than
two kept on amount necessary to keep
one we'll. Sd. No farmer who buys corn,
oats, wheat fodder and hay, as rule,
for ten years can keep the sheriff from
the door in the end. 9TH. The farmer
who never reads the agricultural papers,
sneers at book farming and improve
ments, always has leaky roof, poor,
broken down fences, and complains
of bad seasons 9TH. The farmer
who is above his business and intrusts
it to another to manage, soon has no
business to attend to. 9th. The farmer
whose habitual beverage is cold water
is healthier, weather. and wiser than he
who does not refuse strong drink.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-02-02

I 4
s'Whoever shall be convicted before
any court of competent jurisdiction of
carrying concealed weapons, shall paw
q fine OF not more than $500, and be inn
prisoned for time not exceeding three
months
The Lake Charles Echo has an article
on the above law. It wants more legis-
lation. We see no necessity for it.
The present law is not executed what
chance has severer law to be execut-
ed? If all who are discovered carr, ing
concealed weapons were prosecuted,
convicted, aud fined and Imprisoned ac-
cordfng to law, the custom could be
quickly broken mp for no one could,
afford to carry concealed weapons at
that price. We heard an anecdote oEee
that illustrates tile difficulty of obtain
ing convictions for carrying concealed
weapons. The attorney for the defense
dared the jury to convict his client, as
sorting that they, the jurors, then had
concealed weapons on their persons,
and they had no right to convict man
for tile same offense they were guilty Of
themselves. They brought in verdict
of not guilty. Public sentiment has to-
be trained TO condemn the custom, be-.
fore the law can be enforced against it.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-02-02
Let Us Rejoice.

We have reason to he thankful that
our LOT is cast in the pleasant and sunny
lands of Louisiana. Here in this mild
and genial climate our frosts have been
few and far between, and on the coolest
day ice barely an inch IN thickness
while from the more Northern, Eastern
and Western States, the most terrible
accounts reach us of snow storms, ice.
blockades and distressing weather of
every description. And still We are
not satisfied with the blessing granted
us. We murmur at every slight wind
or frost. As an eminent divine once
said: every man would like, could
he order it SO, to have a season made
expressly to suit his own inclinationy
or feelings" All things.
considered perhaps it isas we'll for man
kind, that we have not the management;
of the Weather Bureau, and that there
is an over-ruling Providence that kind
" takes charge of such matters for us.
IF eliciana Sentinel.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-02-02
Utah's Prosperity.

The Salt Lake Tribune's annual re-
port of Utah and adjoining territories
shows increased prospects for the flu
ture. The total bullion product of the
Pacific coast is placed at $65 1000, 900.
Utah produced $8,000.000 for the past
year. The total for the territory since
the opening of the mines by gentiles is
$70,000,00O. Utah's population is 10000
and and Salt Lakes population is $4,000
an increase of 1000 since 1880. The new
buildings erected in the city the past
year number, 900, costing $1,500,000.
148. The Mormon emigrants for the
year were 5000. The assessed valua-
tion of the territory is $30,000,000.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-02-02

The Rev. DR.. Bush, rector of the
Episcopal Church of the Ascension, in
New Brighton, Staten Island, does not
believe in gambling" in churches and
has given an emphatic protest against
the vicious habit. rendering his resig-
nation to the official board, he asked to
be relieved peremptorily and without
giving a reason. The board declined to
accept the resignation, and in returning
it, sent DR.. Bush very complimentary
refused to oecapy di the enf pupt 0 Of sa
church again. He has stated privately
that his action was due to the church
having permitted articles to be gamhled
for at a recent fair, which Melted $4,000,
for which the church has no need. IN.
@. States.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-02-02

aThere is no such thing as eternal
wrong-there is only eternal right,
Never an injustice committed but
reparation must at some time, here, or
hereafter, be made. Never an evil
but must be atoned for. lit were not
so, the universe would be shame and
a mockery; the work of demoniinstead
OF God. What is excellent, as God
live, is permanent, all else must fade
and disappear. Good must finally
owe some evil
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-02-02
oPELousAs, SATURDAY FEBRUARY 3, 1854.

Never too late to do good. The Lake
Charles Echo is "going for" the rail-
roads, the penitentiary lease. etc. The
utterances of the Echo now sound like
an INSTRUMENTATION paper.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-08-23

The dog days are in full sway in the
Clerks Office of our District Court. Since
our last report there have been no mar
riage licences issued and but two convey
ances recorded. Truly the times are dull
when young men will allow one whole week
to pass without having single wedding.
The conveyances are, to her children from
Mrs. ]. Dehon of her interest in the gro
Gerry business lately carried on by them in
partnership in our town, and from her
children to Mrs. J. Dehon of their interest
in the lots and Improvements in Donald
sonville, lately owned by them conformity.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-08-23

CHANGING over our country EXCHANGES we
notice the majority Of towns throughout
the State hslave been visited by gangs of
men committing small burglaries, but DON
aldsonville has been so singulariy free in this
respect heretofore that our people have
been luiled into feeling of probably false
security. In view, however, of the affair at
Mr.. Dehon's store and several minor dep
relations which have been reported through
out the parish, it is advisable for our house
holders to pay little more strict attention
to the securing Of their premises before
retiring for the night.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-08-23
go New JOB BOAT,
NOTICE TO SHIPPERS.

NOTICE TO SHIPPERS.
FE5HE undersigned beg leave to announce that
IL they are about to build a Ight-draught
STEAM JOB BOAT which viii ply the river
and Bayou Lafourche in this section. running
regularly in the latter stream during the low
water season and carrying freight in connection
with river steamers. The lumber for the new
boat is now being sawed at the Lafourche Mill
of Messrs A. Esneault & Sons. and we expect to
have her completed By the Sth of October next.
She will be built under the direction of Mr..
Tom. Forrest. competent ship carpenter from
New Albany, Indiana. Z. MONTER0.
N. f. BRADFORD,
J. l.. WORRELL.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-08-23

The CHIEr Office was yesterday the
recipient of plate of white sugar candy
from its very pretty little neighbor, Miss
Mia Dalfares, and while, weary of writing,
we laid aside our pencil to MUNICH, the
thought passed that Just such little memen-
toes as these from our friends make up the
greater part Of all that is 5earable in an
editorial life. We-from the lord Of the
Office to its deyil-thank you Miss Mia
and assure you that the present was thor
oughly appreciated.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-08-23
Academic Year divided In Two Sessions. COM
nsncing st March and LIST Sept.
Terms, Payable in Advance:

Terms, Payable in Advance:
Board. Tuition, Bed and Bedding, per AGO -
annum. s..... - -. Sig ~ ~ ~
Or. Der session. '.''-'-'' :, NJ
French Tuition per month, .............. u
Music rs at Professors price. Tapestry, Paint
ing, ETC., extra charge.
Parents wishing the Institution to furnish
clothing or stationery, are reqnested TO deposlt
a sum sufficient in the hands OF the Dlrectress
or Treasurer.
articles of Clothing required are as fotfous;
Sig chemises, 6 drawers, 8 dresses for every
aay wear, of extra material, OF Whlte ma
teriiaI 4swh tie underskirts colored balmorals.
flannel underskirts. Y pairs staeklngsf; FACE IL
towels. table napkins, and ring. foot towels,
Swiss muslin veil. straw hat and yell. .
,,airs shoes. pair rubber oveTshoes, tabie ser.
lice OF knife. fork. large and one small silver
s y,. glass or silver goblet. tooth brush.
s spsn "a mug fine and coarse comb and comb
box thread an and ptsssr or nSsao AZ
al na;rs doubls blan sets No deduction made
illness.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-08-23
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
Office.
PAR1sH OF AscENs1oa Aue. 49, 1ssI

PARISH OF ASCENSION. Aug. 10. 1884.
ON the Goth of July, 1884, there was meet
" ing of colored people hold in the first ward
of this parish for the purpose of organizing a
Friendly Brethren Benevolent Association.
After proceeding in the usual way, the follow
ing officers were elected: President, Washing
ton Earles: Vice President Hewitt Napoleon
Secretary, E. W. Coleman; Treasurer, Joseph
the supervision of Mr. Frank Manigold, Presi-
dent of the Evening Star Benevolent Associa-
ton of Iberville. The object of the Society
is to aid the Brothers and Sisters who may be
in needy circumstances. and for the general
improvement and advancement of the colored
race. L. W. COLEMAN, Secretary.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-08-23
Situation Wanted.

yTyHOMAS BIRD, eolored resident of Port
Il Barrow. wishes to obtain situation as
Sugar Boiler, Assistant Engineer, Black
smith or Carpenter.
Will work at reasonable rates and furnish the
best references, submitting the following as
sample:
ST. EMMA, Dec. 10, 1888.
I hereby certify that Tom. Bird has been en-
ployed By me fur thirteen years and that he has
given satisfaction in the capacity of Sugar Boil
er. Assistant Engineer, Blacksmith and Car
penter. S. TAYLOR.
The advertiser may be addressed through the
DonaidsonyilIe post Office or in care of CHIEF
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-08-23

Thursday morning the clerk of the steam
or Col. Hooker, lying in Bayou Lafourche,
needing money to discharge some debt of
the bout, went to the cabin where, the night
before, he had placed his cash boz contain.
ing about $3.50. The cabin door had been
broken open and money and box were
gone. No clue to the thieves il found.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-08-23

Gen. Nichols spent several days in town
during the latter part Of last and the begin
ming of this week with Mr.. E. N. Pugh,
his nephew and former law partner. He is
looking very well. All friends will be glad
to know that his son, whose eyesight was
reported as failing him, has almost COM
pletely recovered. The Governor will take
q short trip to the North almost imme-
diately.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-08-23

The Blue Bucket Fire Co., leaves on the
aoth. ON its excursion for College Point, st.
James. by the Steamer Nellie, and will re-
turn the night of the 31st inst The trip and
entertainment is givenin celebration of the
anniversary of the organization. The st.
Joseph Brass Band will accompany the ex-
cursionists to and from their destination,
and the Dugas String Band will furnish
music for balls to be given on both nights
on the grounds at the Point. All kinds OF
innocent amusement will be enjoyed by the
Measure seekers, who, as an inducement to
their friends to join them, will furnish
very we'll shaved and greasy pig to be run
after and caught if possible, will procure
two mines to play game Of base ball ana
will see that all the usual and necessary ac-
compartments to such an affair are had.
Refreshments will be served on the grounds
and boat at very moderate rates, and the
Nellie in going and coming will make land
ings at Green Hall, jamestown and Cen
aral Jones Church, SO that those who wish
To participate in the excursion from those
places will be able to do SO.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-08-23
Partnership Notice.

DoNALpsoNyII.LE, La, August IS, 1884.
FEyHE UNDERSIGNED hereby give notice
IL that they have this day formed 9 co-part-
nership under the title of .. GOEVIE d SONS
for the purpose of conducting the shoemaklng
business heretofore Carried on By the senior
member OF the firm. We are prepared to sup
ply boots, shoes, etc.. Of every kind and to exc.
will always be our aim to furnish the best ma
terial and workmanship, and to merit the lib
p'-'N s. GOETTE, ST.,
8. GOETTE JR..
AUGUST GOETTE.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-08-23

Mrs. j. j. Lafargue, after some months
of not perfect health, was on last Wednesday
evening taken very suddenly and seriously
ill, necessitating the calling in of both DR..
McGalliard and DR.. Hanson. The. cause
of this lady's sudden sickness is understood
to be congestion of the kidneys. 1t isheped
that, as from latest accounts abe Is better.
her condition will rapidly Improve.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-08-23
Wantad.

FHyHE UNDERSIGNED wishes to secure EN-.
Il ployment for the coming grinding season
as a SUGAR MAKER. open kettle or steam
train process. Best of references furnished as
to character and skill. Terms moderate. Ad.
dress. Belle Rose post-office, Assumption par
ish, La, care of Mr.. p. e. Durand.
UVERGULE BONVILLAIN.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-08-23

Remember that Gondran Il Sons have just
purchased full line of Fall goods, which
will be offered cheaper than ever and, lower
than any other house.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-08-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Clem Binnings are trife
svexed over the Esportedsloss of their infant
daughter which described the child's alb
sence as covering an interval of six hours.
Itappears babg Clara was gone just the
length of time il took Mrs. Binnings to
don her hat and give pursuit to the little
.truant, who was overtaken near BEDDING
tons cofee-h house.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-08-23

Jim Muse has been absent from the Of
hce week and, on a just calculation /" Pat -
has, IN consequence, lost exactly 81.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-08-23

Mr.. John T. Harp has our congratuIa-
lions on the recent addition to his family,
in the shape of baby girl.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-08-23

RICE CuTT1NG.-Messrs. Kelly Bros, who
have very fine crop of rice On the Bocage
plantation, began cutting Monday before
last with a force of 175 laborers. They
have coo acres of the staple and anticipate
an excellent yield.
The same work was inaugurated on Mrs.
Browns Linwood place Wednesday before
last, where Mr.. Bergeron has go acres of
good rice.
Last Monday the sichles were put to
work in the rice fields of Messrs. kenner
& Brent, on the Ashland place, and OF
Messrs. Braud Bros, opposite Donaldson
vile. There are nearly 200 acres OF prom
ising grain at Ashland.
It is the general impression, we under
stand, that this years rice crop will not be
quite so large as that of 1883.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-08-23

We are glad to welcome home Mrs. Sol
ONION Schonberg, who reached here yester-
day after lengthy trip to the North. The
lady seems in extremely good health.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-08-23

The announcement is made in the New
Orleans papers last Monday of the mar
rage of Capt William A. Miller to Miss
Minnie Baker. Both parties are resi-
dents OF DonaldsonyilIe.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-08-23

PERsoNAL.-The wishes of the Young
lady from Bayou Lafourche shall be carried
out" words by A. J. Reynolds, music by
Prof. petzsch.' -
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-08-23

We have omitted to mention heretofore
that Nelson Wilson, the old colored man
who was bitten by a rattlesnake pilot on the
right hand, at Smoke Bend, June II, and
who was apparently cured by Mr.. Antoine
Diez, died the week after the accident. 1t
is stated, however, that hie death WAS only
dne indirectly to tire snake-bite, the izza-
mediate cause being an attack of pneu-
monia. Just after he was bitten Wilson
drank a quantity of whiskey as an anti
aete. This threw him into profuse per-
spiration and he caught a severe cold from
exposure while in this condition. Pneu-
monia ensued, with fatal results.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-08-23
LIST OF LETTERS

hIHttII1FS III sI1o fOSt-Olseo at OOIIdUSUHVITIe
Ascension Parish, La, Aug. 20, 1884.
Bower, Rev Ferdick Harrison, Mrs NJ
Brown, Mrs Betty jackson, Ofeliar
Boote, Davis LOckett, Jas A
COIN. Mr. Mitchell, Miss Sissy
Chattmen Dudrey Marchan JanVier
Campher. Feduc Poule, Dayona
Fielder, Mrs MaryJ Robertson, l. FL
Ferrand. Frank Scott Thompson
Flandier Moses Smiley, Mrs Maveate
Forty. Mrs Annie Tailor, Miss Sarah
Fife S l. Vilelo, Goloto Tonnage
Williams, Mrs Sarah
If not called for in four weeks will be sent tt
the Dead Letter Office.
LOUIS LEFORT, P. NJ.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-08-23

A fishing party consisting of E. N Pugh,
Esq, and family and Mrs. Paul Leche
went over to BayousG orne. during the early
apart of the Naek asa remained away sew
s,eral days. Mrs. Laehe had some days pre-
yiousiy been confined to bed by slight ill
ness, but We are glad TO report her complete
--ecoYerv -sss.---4---e--
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-08-23

Last Sunday night Mr.. Tom Bradford,
eheariag q suspicious noise, opened the back
door of his residence which adjoins the
yard of Mr.. W. II. Bnford's house in Port
Barrow, and surprised man standing be-
side Mr.. Buford's kitchen. Mr.. Bradford
whistled for his dogs, but the would be
thief retired so hurriedly that it wasimpos-
sibla to apprehend him.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-08-23

The crops are suffering considerable
damage from want Of rain.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-08-23

Miss Annie Schiller, sister of that enter
arising young mechanic, F. P. schuler of
this place arrived here yesterday on short
visit to her brother and sister-in-law. She
will return to Plaquemine, her present
home, to-morEaw.
Mr. W. F. Denny, for some time past
confined to his bed by typhoid fever, is
fconvalescent and we are glad to learn, only
requires continuance OF the good narsing
and care that he has already received in
order soon agais to be on his feet.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-08-23

Mr.. Emanuel Bercegeay and family
Haft here Sunday for New Orleans, after a
briaf visit Tte their father, A. Bercegeay,
ESQ.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-08-23
Political Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given to all who desire i to .
Third Disfrief to send all such to Headquarters
Of Executive Committee Of the Republican
party of the Third District Of Louisiana, at
Plaauemine post-ofice. Iberyille parish, L.
: 49, TT. ALLAN,
Chairman of the Committee.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-08-23

New goods, new prices-at Gondraa 4
Sons.