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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-05-10

SALE OF THE WHARF LEAsE.-IThe sale at
public auction of the lease of the Donald
spnville wharf for period of FIVE years
took place on Wednesday of last week, and
there was spirited competition for the val
liable privilege. Mr.. Philippe Matthew was
the last and highest bidder and the lease
was knocked down to him at the rate of
$1,000 per annum, payable monthly as
usual. Mr.. Matthew had reason to believe
at the time of the sale that he was securing
very desirable bargain, but we learn that
he has since been advised to the contrary,
and that, acting upon the advice of friends
in whose Judgment he confdes, he has de
cided not to qualify as lessee of the wharf
This will necessitate a second sale of the
franchise, which can not be made until the
new municipal administration is inaugu-
rated, and it is more than probable that
the conditions regulating the adjudication
will be materially altered. One of the pro-
posed changes, for instance, is that the
period of the lease shall be one year instead
Of five. it being contended that the longer
term tends to favor one class of bidders
those who can easily furnish the large
amount of security required for lease of
FIVE years-to the detriment of Understanding
1t difficult if not impossible to secure ac-
ceptable Endorsement for such consider
able amount, but who can readily qualify
for the shorter term.
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We regret having no report of the litera-
ny and dramatic entertainment given at
Jefferson College last Monday evening. If
some kind friend of the CHIEF will furnish
US an account of the affair it would give us
pleasure to publish it. We have learned,
however, that the stormy weather which
prevailed on Monday, although undoubted-
" tending to cIrtail the attendance TO some
extent, was not sufficient obstacle to deter
a large number of the friends and relatives
Of the pupils and well wishers Of the Col
lege from being present to enjoy the even
ing's programme. Ascension had few rep
resentatives in the audience, among them
being Capt. j. A. Comstock and r. n.
Sims, Esq, the former of whom has son
among the resident students at Jefferson.
1t gives us pain to hear that the health of
Father Bigot, the talented and much re-
spected President of the College, is by
no means as robust as his many friends
and admirers could wish. We apprehend
that confinement and continuous mental
labor are the causes Of his indisposition,
and he ought to take respite from his ar
duous duties and. seek recuperation in &
change Of air and scene.
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TRANSFERS OF PROPERTY

Recorded in the Clerk and Recorders Office,
Ascension parish, Since Our Last Report.
. Marie Iabaye to Dominique Gentil, lot %
in Donaldsenville, S275.
Durnini Leblanc to Rev. Father p. Mesnil.
I'D acres on New River, $3.50.
DIR. Robt. Lawes to D. NJ. Vidal, lot % in Dom
aIdsonville $40.
saley Mozley TO Jane London, lot in barrow
vile, mo. 16) $50.
Jane London to Sally Moxley, lot in Darrow-
vile, (No. III, $50.
Ben. Gibson to Sally Moxfey. lot in Darrow-
vile, $50.
Ben. Gibson to Richard II. Butler lot in OAR
rowville. $35.
Mike Feeley to Smith Yentzen. lot n in DON
aldsonviile. $500.
Caroline Gordon to VIM. Simmons, tract in
A Bend.'' 800.
Ben Gibson to Margaret Bigga, two lots and
impts in Darrowyille. $500.
Madelaine Hernandez to Julian Diez, tract
in Brule Sacramento S125.
Adolphe Cansin to Augustin Tropet. lot in
Port Barrow, $780,
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The New CoUNc1L. The newly elected
members of the Common Council of Dom
aldsonville met at the Courthouse this
evening and proceeded to qualify and organ
ize in accordance with the provisions of the
town charter. After taking the oath of
office before the Clerk of Court, the Alder
mon ware called to order by Mr.. Kline,
Mayor Maurin having gone to New Or
leans on business. The Returning Officers
certificate Of the result of the election was
read and ordered spread on the minutes,
Alderman Kline was chosen Mayor pro tenn,
and the Council adjourned until 10 o'clock
A. NJ, Tuesday, 18th inst. Secretary Terrio,
Treasurer Solozano, Collector Ramirez and
Constable Fernandez have also taken the
oath of Office and those required to furnish
bonds will probably present them at the
next meeting of the Council.
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Died.

HEBERT-At his home, Rich Bend planta-
ton, parish of st. James, La, on Tuesday the
9Th of May, 1884, at o'elock A. NJ, j. OLIBERT
HEBERT. aged S. years, formerly of Ascension.
As recently reported BY the CH1EF, Mr. Hebert
has long been lying at deaths door and scarcely
any hope of his recovery has been entertained
for many weeks. Deceased was most estima-
bic gentl emaD, and to his relatives in this par
ish and st. james we tender the assurance that
they have in their affection the deep sympathy
of all who knew their lamented kinsman. The
funeral took place Wednesday, and the remains
were inferred in the cemetery of the St. james
Church, on the right bank of tina river.
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HOTEL ARRIVAL 6
AT the Town of DonaldsonyiIe for the Week

AT the own OF Dona1dsonviIIe for the Week
Ending Yesterday.
LEE. Rosenberg, D. Dalsheimer, Geo. w.
Adams. Geo. Bonecaze. G. Dennis and son, VIM.
Hannemann, Sam COIN. Fl. Beck G. l.. Levy.
Jas. Rosenthal, Chas Jaufroid, s. Holt, H. +.
Bridewell, J. NJ. .Blewler. Thos Berkson, Nj.
.: Gaudet, Jr., J. Turcotte, Il. L. liardnerg.
Ihos; Mccullough, c. s. Magner. L. Z. Juno
+: B. Jones, Louisville, Frank Howe, Cairo
Ill; a. r. Ashurst KY; John Mccullough, La
fourche; J. N. Baro, Columbus. Ohio.
PEEP-O-DAY-G. Hart, D. Swing, j. L. u
built. A. Buckenforth, ALI. johnson, Anderson
Williams; New Orleans; G. Stephenson, st.
James; Il. Landry, New River; j.. N. Wilson,
1beryille; A.W. Davis. Cincinnati; W, A. Ander..
son, Yicksburg: A. Williamson, Chicago; J. N.
Oglesby; La.i w. Fitzpatrick, Morgan City.
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DEMOCRATS AT DINNER.-A score of prom
inent Democratic citizens of this parish
assembled at the Lee Hotel last Wednes-
day afternoon and partoek of an elegant
dinner given in honor of the Democratic
success achieved in the political contest of
the 22d ultimo, and particularly the election
of Hon. Henry E. Daffel az District Judge
and Ben Gibson, Esq, as Representative.
The affair was pleasant one to all the par
Elephants, and several hours were spent in
enjoyment of the delicious viands, rich
wines and post prandiaI eloquence that
combined to produce fusion scarcely less
gratifying than that which eliminated on
the 22d of April in the capture of this Re-
publican parish and district by the Democ-
racy. Mr.. R. T. Hanson acted as chair
man of the festive gathering. and among
the speakers whose eloquent addresses and
appropriate toasts contributed to the pre-
yailing enthusiasm and good feeling we're
Messrs. Il. L. Duffel, J. Il. Brent, ". P.
Miles, Fred. Dufel, Ben. Gibson, &. N.
Sims, DR.. A. G. Love, E. N. Pngh and
Pierre K!opman.
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Card of Thanks.
HALL THE DoNALDsoNyILLE DRAMATIC J
AND SOCI Ar, EIIJR

THE WILLIE
AND Social CLUB,
Donaldsonville, La. May 10. 1884.
FH1HE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF this or
l. ganization return their most sincere and
grateful thanks to the kind friends who assis-
ted in the conduct of the entertainment of
Thursday evening, the 9Th inst, and to whom
the successful and pleasant character of the
affair was SO largely due. Prominent among
those who have earned our waFmest aeknowl-
edgmerlts are Mrs. G. Heating. Mrs. s. schon-
berg, Mrs. Il. s. Bondreaux, Mrs. L. Levy, Mrs.
NJ. Tobias, Mrs. J. 3. Park, Mrs. Leon Babin,
Allan, Bella Levy, Mary Gaudet, Laura Richard
Elizabeth Israel, Chlatilde Gomstock. and
Messrs. W. D. Park. Henry Comstock and Jno.
F. Terrio. By order of the club:
HENRY A. TERRIO, President.
Louis A. MAURIN, Secretary.
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Among the agreeable callers at the CH1EF
office this week by no means the least vel
come was our friend @. A. Bullion, ESQ.,,
of the Manchac neighborhood. Doc is as
youthful and light hearted as he was twen-
ty years ago, and we scarcely think he will
grow much older within the next century.
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DARROWVILLE.

I offer it for sale in lots to suit purchasers at
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 Court-House, at the store of
B. Lemann & Brother, Donaldsonville. and at
the Darrowville Drug Store.
For further particulars apply to or address
me at Donaldsonville or barrow post-office,
Ascension parish La. BEN GIBSON.
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The CLIPPER. I've we're surprised to
hear on Thursday that the little steamer
Clipper which we believed would be pur-
chased by Capt. Miller Of the Bella Israel,
had been sold to Messrs. Victor Maurin
and Henry Nores that is, an agreement to
sell the craft to those gentleman had been
entered into, conditioned upon the inspec-
ton and approval of the government Off
Gals at New Orleans who are charged with
the duty of inspecting the huils and ma
chinery of steam vessels. In accordance
with this agreement the Clipper was taken
to the city on Thursday and is expected
back here on Tuesday to begin operations
under her new management. Messrs. Mau-
rim and Nores, we understand, intend to
run their boat between Napoleonville and
the Clark plantation, carrying mail end
passengers In connection with the trains Of
the Mississippi Valley railroad, and we hope
their venture will prove profitable invest
ment. The purchase price Of the Clipper
is said to be $1,000.
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Public Notice

rs HEREBY GIVEN that application will be
u made to the Legislature to create |, Special
Levee District composed of the parish of East
Baton Rouge, and the left bank portion of the
parishes Of IbervilIe. Ascension. st. james,
St. John the Baptist. st. Charles and JEFF
ferson; to enable the parishes and portions
of parishes composing said district to levy
special taxes in aid OF leyee construction and
prohibit the cutting of the evees in said district
for any purpose.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-05-10

CARRIAGE F4cgoRY.-0nr enterprisinp
and industrious young friends, Msssrs. F.
P. Schuler and Frank Brinker, composing
the firm of SCHUYLER Il Brinker, have
recently enlarged their shop on Railroad
Avenue and have extended the scope of
their business as blacksmiths and wheel
wrights by the addition of the branches of
carriage making, trimming and painting,
in which they are prepared to compete
with any other establishment of the same
character both as to the quality and cheap
ness of their work. In addition to the
wood and iron workers heretofore employed
by them, Messfs. SCHUYLER & Brinker have
engaged the services Of Mr.. F. II. Haryey,
first-class carriage painter and trimmer.
whose work in that line compares favor
ably with the best that is done anywhere.
In the repair and renovation if old vehicles
or the manufacture of new ones compris
ing anything from WheeIbarrow to q
barouche-the Schiller e Brinker factory
can offer Inducements that are well worthy
the consideration of the interested public.
References can be given and specimens of
work exhibited that will convince any one
that we have not overrated the facilities of
the new factory OF the skill of its employees.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-05-10

Gondran's wonderful 4O0-taays clock will
be awarded to some lucky customer Oh the
23d inst. See advertisement of the draw
ing and be sure to have at least one ticket.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-05-10

Mrs. Richard Ponds, accompanied by her
daughters, Misses Alice and Gussie, and
her son, Master Richard Ponds, came
down from their new home in Iberyills
parish Wednesday evening to spend few
days in Donaldsonville. They are stopping
with Mrs Gaudet on Lafonrche street, and
will remain until Tuesday morning.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-05-10

Try the iced beer at Maurin,s cheap gro
Gerry emporium. Budweiser, Anheuser and
Schlitz kept instantly on ice in the new
refrigerator.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-05-10

Rev. j. N. Galleher, Bishop Of the Epis-
ecopal Diocese of Louisiana, reached here
this morning and will preach in the Ascen-
sion Church tomorrow.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-05-10
MARRIAGE LICENSES

issued by tie Clerk and Recorder of Ascension
parish. sinse Oar Last Report.
James Preston to jane S,,;tli.
Charles DGisre to Emily it;as!aar
q. a. Gassett to Miss E1oriti;i jor es.
Augustus Solomon to TazIa Ssnitl.
Isaac Haines to Magarite Malone.
Faro johnson to Johanna Mathiit e.
VIM. Patterson to Caroline hiIrc
Philips Slmmonds to Ratsey Bailey.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-05-10

NARROW EscApE.-During the heavy storm
which visited this vicinity last Monday.
Messrs. Numa Mollere and Jacob Harz of
Donaldsonville. who were out hunting on
the batture of the Hermitage plantation,
commonly known as Bringier's point, took
refuge in an old and abandoned warehouse
which has long stood in that locality. Mr..
Harz saw that the structure was about to
topple over and calling to his companion
he ran out the door just in time to escape
being caught i'll the debris of the falling
building. Mr.. Mollere was not so fortunate.
He was lying down, and before he could
we'll realize the danger it was too late to
avoid it. Perhaps his recumbent position
saved him from death or very severe injury,
however, as he was lucky enough to get out
of the ruins with few bruises that threaten
no serious results. One of his dogs that
was lying near him was killed.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-05-10

Misses Minnie and Susie Albert from
West Baton Rouge parish are spending a
few days in our town with their friends
Misses Regina and Carmelite Fevrier,
daughters of Mr.. and Mrs. Jean Fevrier.
The fair visitors arc in good hands and will
no doubt have an enjoyable time during
their stay here.
Capt. W. N. Hawkins, accompanied by
his two inseparable companions of the ks
persuasion, is up from Napoleonyille on a
brief visit and didn' tforget to illuminate the
dingy recesses of the GHIEF Office with his
presence and swap romances with the edi-
tor. Come often, Cap, and bring some
more fish stories with you.
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LIST OF LETTERS
remaining in the Post .offine al Don a !dcorv;tIa


Ascension Parish, La. Maylo, 1884.
Ann, Miss Rachel Madison, Henry
Brady. Amelia Orne, DaFit
Bowers. Rev + Pere, Tittuue
Broomsey Mrs AdelineR Robertson. Sidney
Brand. Julian Robinson, Mrs Celia
Couion. Hon Robertson L II
Churchill, w Smith, Eugene
Camp, u III Smith, Mrs Antoine
Forsyth, Mr. Shededell. b
Harang DR. VIM Thomas. Cast
Jacob. Mrs Mary Thompson, W Fl
Taylor, Susan
If not called for in four weeks will be sent to
the Dead Letter Office.
LOUIS LEFoRT. P. II.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
A Card.

A Card.
nUR PATRONS md the public are hereby
" notified that the drawing of our HOLIDAYS
FREE GIFT CLOCK will positively take place
on
Friday, May 80, 1884,
between 8 anf5 o'clock r. NJ. under the iInme-
date supervision of Messrs. Emile st. Martin,
Rev. u. 8. Stuart. Ben. Bourgeois, Fred. Rogge
and Capt. DE. Jones.
Persons holding half-ickets will please have
them exchanged ct least two days before the
drawing.
The public are invited to attend.
Respectfully,
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NEW ORLEANS PRICES.

One Cent Per Pound by the Block.
TWILL KEEP THROUGHOUT THE SEA-
Il son large supply of ice from the Northern
Lakes for sale at lowest city prices by single
pound, sack or .hogshead. Shipments made to
fourche and Texas Pacific railroad. The pat
ronags Of consumers and dealers is respectfully
solicited. HENRY COOK.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-05-10

The Workmen md Knights Of Pythias
meet during the coming week, the Work
men Tuesday evening, the Knights Thurs
day.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-05-10

GRAND Clock DRAw1Ne.-Messrs. Jos.
Gondran i Sons give notice by card pub
Iished in another column that the drawing
of the 4o0-days Tension Clock offered as
prize to their patrons will take place on
the ga inst, between the hours of 3 and 5 P.
A., under the supervision of six we'll known
gentlemen whose names are mentioned in
the advertisement. The ceremony will be
public and every body is invited to attend.
Persons holding half tickets are requested
to have them exchanged for whole ones at
least two days prior to the drawing; those
who have no tickets are urged to visit the
Blue Store, purchase at least rs worth of
the best goods at lowest prices and thus
secure free chance in the grand clock
lottery.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-05-10

Grateful for the assistance rendered in
the preparation, conduct and manage
rnent Of their entertainment of Thursday
evening, the members of the Donaldson
vile Dramatic and Social Club give express
sion to their gratitude through the medium
of card of tha11ks published in another
column,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-05-10

I'VE are panied to learn Of the serious ill
ness Of our friend, Mr.. Gustaye Miller, who
is very low with an attaok of pneumonia.
We sincerely hope that his disease may
take favorable turn and that he viii be
spared to his family and friends.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-05-10

In the last issue of the CHIEF we gave the
name of the preacher in charge Of the
Gilbert Haven nc. 3. Church, Darrowville,
as Rev. F. D. Brown, whereas it should
have been printed Rev. r. D. Bowers
The pastor is now settled in Darrowville
with his family and will give his whole at
fention to the completion of his church and
the spiritual welfare of his congregation.
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Office III Crescent Place.
DoNALDsONVILLE, LA
LOCAL JOTTTNGS.

A. Riggs q Bro, cistern makers, A7 Delord
street. N. O.. Send for price list,
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Base BALL.-The expected game between
the Nolan and Bentley clubs could not be
played last Sunday, owing to the heavy
shower of rain that came on just as the
names of the players were being placed on
the score sheet. The match has been de-
ferred until Sunday, the 18th inst, and the
third game of the Fortier-Bentley series
will not be played until the 18th. The rain
also prevented the proposed meeting and re-
organization of the Nolan Club, which
have been reassighed for the 18th inst.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-05-10

Our go-ahead young grocer, Mr.. Charles
A. Manrin, has returned from the city with
splendid line of fresh goods, and large
refrigerator, constructed ON new and i'm
proved plan, which he invites the public to
inspect. He will keep Budweiser, Schlitz,
Anheuser and other brands of beer on ice
and those who enjoy a cool drink should
give him call. Butter will also be kept in
the refrigerator and can be had hard and
firm On the warmest DAYS.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-05-10

Regeneration for EnfeebIed systems,
Suffering from general want Of tone, and
itg usual concomitants, dyspepsia and
nervousness, is seldom deriVable from the
use Of q nourisning diet and stimuli of
appetite, unaided. a medicine that will
renewed health and viger, that is genuine
corrective, is the real need. it is the pos
session of this grand requirement which
makes Hostetter,s Stomach Bitters so
effective IS an inyigorant. For sale by all
Druggists and Dealers generally.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-05-10

Mrs. Leon Babin and her charming
niece, Miss George Ponds, are spending q
few days in DonaIdsonyille as the guests of
Mrs. G. Heating. Miss George appeared as
a debutalate at the D. d. s. g. ball Thursday
evening and WAS the cynosure of many
adlniring eyes.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-05-10

One Of the coolest things we've heard Of
lately is the new refrigerator Just put in
use at Maurin's Cheap Grocery Emporium,
where choice butter and the best brands of
bottled beer will be kept constantly on ice.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-05-10

Our gallant friend Mr.. Camille Mollere
was in town to-day. for the first time in
several weeks. He is convalescing from a
severe attack of rheumatism, and We trust
he will continue to improve until fully
relieved of all traces of the painful malady.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-05-10

Miss Helena Freret left for her home in
New Orleans on Thursday, after spending
several weeks at the attractive home of Mr..
and Mrs. G. I. Sawyer, where she was
welcome guest. The numerous friends and
acquaintances Miss Freret made while here
will all wish that she may repeat her visit
TO Donaidsonyille frequently, as she is an
extremely entertaining and attractive young
lady.
SToRm.--A violent wind storm, accompa
pied by torrential rain, swooped down
upon us from the northeast last Monday
and threatenedfo do considerable damage.
Fortunately, however, the blow was of short
duration and the most serious results we
have learned were the prostration of an
old warehouse on the batture at Bringier's
point and the swapping Of photograph
er's boat in front of the Riyerton planta
ton. few gallery posts and panels of
fencing were blown down in Donaldson
vile.