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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-12-12
EXECUTIVE GLEMENCY AND THE
INCREASE OF CRIME.

An examination of the official records in
the Office of the Secretary of State has been
made by the Baton Rouge Capitolian-Ad-
rocate with view to ascer:aining whether
there is any just foundation for the charge
that Gov. McEnery has contributed to the
increase of crime by showing extraordinary
and undue clemency towards convicted
criminals. Our contemporary reports, as a
result of this inquiry, that the number OF
convictions for criminal offenses under the
McEnery Administration is double that at.
tanned during the administration of Gov
ernor Nichols, whereas the percentage OF
combinations has been reduced by Cover
nor McEnery from % to 202a. While the
CHIEF confesses to decided prediction
against the present State Administration
and this without regard to its political com
plexivn-we have not preferred or Endorsed
the accusation which seems to have been sc
successfully refuted by our esteemed Baton
Rouge contemporary. Under existing laws
it would be manifestly unjust to blame The
Governor alone for communications of Grim
inal sentences, since he can not exercise the
executive pre-ogative in such cases until {
majority of the Board of Pardons-whicf
consists of the Lieutenant Governor. Attor
ney General and the Judge who presided a
the trial of the condemned-shall have rec
commended such action; and it is reasona
BILE to presume that a body SO constituted
would not advise interference with the YER
dict Of a jury without weighty reason. A
Governor who declines to acquiesce in the
unanimous recommendation of the BoarC
Of Pardons-and its conclusions are nearly
always unanimous-would undoubtedly be
oftener wrong than right, and much more
likely to ,consign defenseless fellow crea-
ture to unmerited punishment than to in
flict an injustice upon society by needing
the Boards advice.
Though the records cited by the Copiio
n--Aduocatc effectually shield the Govern
or from the charge Of indiscrininate or IN
usual clemency, they apparently bear ou
the allegation that crime has increased un
der his administration. If the number O.
convictions for criminal offenses, as com
pared with Governor Nichols adlninistra
ton, has been doubled" the presumption
arises that the number of criminal offenses
has increased in corresponding ratio. X
successfully combat this presumption i
will be necessary to show that juries, Judges
and other 0fficars Cf fha Law uara ,nncl
more lax in the discharge of their duties
during the term Of the Nichols admiilistra
ton than has been the case under the Nc
Emery regime. We scarcely believe that {
task Of this kind will be so much as at
tempted.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-12-12
The Present Century Almanac

We publish for the coming year. 1885. the
most Expensive. Attractive Instructive and the
Largest Almanac now issued by any house in
of valuable Household and Farm Recipes and
light reading matter. 1t contains Essays on the
Culture of Fruit Trees. Agriculture, Honey
Bees. etc. Its Astronomical Calculations are
gotten up with the greatest care and by the best
talent in the country. and it is printed on the
finest Book Paper. making it book to be
sought after by every one. Copies sent free or
receipt of postage Il cents by the publishers
or can be had at any Drug or General Store
throu ghout the country.
COLLINS BROS. DRUG CO.
Nos. 42o425 N. I'd st. St. Louis. Mo.
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For Sale.

Desirable Residence in Donaldsonville.
FIsHE desirable property lately occupied by
4 Mr.. Michael Feely and family. located
Sit St. Vi1cent's Institution-one of the most
pla tsait portions Of the town for residence
vii be sold on Tcry favorable terms. The
h Sc is in excelle, trepa1r. contains rooms
a ed has a doublt kitchen attached a
g: acious yard.
Eor further information apply 20 or address
VIM. d. PARK.
Uonaidsol7lIie. La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-12-12

Mr.. A. X. Hawkes., an optician from
Austin, Texas, and very agreeable gentle
man, by the way, paid Donaldsonville
visit last week, and arranged with Mr.. s.
S. Ingman to keep on hand a supply of the
celebrated eye glasses invented and manu-
featured by Mr.. Hawkes. and advertised
elsewhere in our paper.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-12-12

Mr.. Sam G.. Hollingsworth and Miss
Nina Arnold, both of Shreveport, we're mar
ried in that city on the LIST inst, and the
wedding was very brilliant affair. The
groom is we'll known to the base ball
players of Donaldsonvilie and vicinity as
the handsome pitcher of the Shreveport
team, and the boys will all heartily unite
with the CHIEF in wishing him and his
beautiful bride a long life of conjugal
felicity.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-12-12

VIM. H. Vanderbilt, the we'll known
millionaire and railroad king died suddenly
of apoplexy at his residence in New York
city, Tuesday morning, the 9Th inst, while
conversing with President Carrot? Of the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad. Mr.. Van
derbilt was in his sixty-fifth year and
leaves widow and eight children. His i'm
mense wealth has been estimated US high as
$3OO;O0O,OOO. A portrait and biographical
sketch of the deceased will shortly appear
in the CHIEF.
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a CA r .,

To all who are suffering from the errors and
indiscretions of youth. nervous weakness, early
decay loss of manhood. ETC., l will send recipe
that will cure you. FREE OF CHARGE. This great
remedy was discovered by missionary i'll South
America. Send self addressed envelope to the
REV. Jos. 7. IMAM. Station D. Ne1o York City.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-12-12

Senator Logan of Illinois was unan-
irnonsly rendered the nomination of the Re
publican caucus for President of the Sen
ate, but declined the honor. The choice of
Sherman of Ohio.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-12-12

TENANTS WANTED.-Mr. E. Vom Hofe,
the we'll known proprietor of the Leblanc
plantation, just above Darrowville, adver-
tises for tenants to work crops during the
coming year on the share system, with
privilege of buying the land if desired. He
will offer terms that can not be excelled for
liberality, and as .t,is advertisement says
industrious persons of limited means will
find this splendid opportunity to secure
a comfortable livelihood and a good home.
For further particulars apply to Mr.. Vom
Hofe on the plantation or address him
through Darrow post office.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-12-12

The greatest consolation to one growing
old is the improved surroundings which
come with age, experience and wisdom.
We are reminded Of this fact by the appear
ance Of the new Seed Annual Of D. NJ.
Ferry & Co., the celebrated seedsmen Of
Detroit, Mich. (They enjoy the enviable
reputation Of being the widest and best
known firm in any business in the United
States.) Millions Of people, gardening
both for profit and pleasure, have found
ever increasing satisfaction and delight in
using their seeds. Every one desiring seeds
Of the highest type and best quality, should
secure their Annual. 1t is sent free on ap-
l'lication.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-12-12

In cases of Coughs or Catarrh the curative
properties of DR.. Davis's Compound Syrup of
Wild Cherry and Tar are very remarkable. 1t
is alse a specific in all Pulmonary diseases cr
Bronchial troubles. For Constipation use Dr.
Davis's Liver Pills.
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HARPER'S PERIODICALS.

HARPER'S MAGAZINE. 81 gu
HAkPEItS'S WEEKLY observation-disclosures. 4kW
HARPER'R BAZAAR ......... ............. U
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HARPER'S:FRANK IIN SQUARE LIBRA
RY, One Year, l52 Numbers) III "
Postage Free to all subscribers in the United
States or Canada.
The volumes of the MAGAZINE begin with the
numbers for June and December OF each year.
When no time is specified. it will be under
stood that the subscriber wishes to begin with
the current Number.
Bound Volumes of HARPER's MAGAZINE, for
three years back, in neat cloth binding, will be
eent by mail, postpaid, on receipt of $500 per
volume. Cloth Cases, for binding, so cents
each-by mail. postpaid.
Index to HARpER's MAGAZINE. Alphabetical
Analytical and Classified. for Volumes 7s5o to o.
inclusive, from June, 1850, to June, 1880. one
vol Svo, cloth. S4.OO.
Remittances should be made by Post-Ohce
Money Order or Draft. to avoid chance of loss
Newspapers are not to copy this adrertise-
nent eoithout the erpress order Of HARPER d
BROTHERS.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-12-12

We sincerely regret to report that Mr.
Frank Brinker, the industrious and skill
full mechanic who has had charge, during
the past year, of the blacksmith shop at
tached to Mr.. Y. Maurin's livery stables.
has made arrangements TO return to New
Orleans and open shop at the head Of the
New Basin. Mr.. Brinker has been a resi-
dent Of Donaldsonville for about three
o.Years. and has so comported himself in
every way as to win the respect and esteem
of all with whom he has been brought in
contact. Mhile disliking to lose him as a
citizen of our town, we hope that he and
his estimable wife will find the change of
domlclle conducive to their happiness and
welfare.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-12-12
Employment Wanted

by FIst-ClassE
NY one in need of an ENGINEER for put
IA ting up rice pumps and running same, or
to put up any other machinery or to run saw
mill. or, in fact. any other steam machinery
will do well to address P. o. BOX NJ.
DOna1asonyille La
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LIST OF LETTERS
7emainin. in the Post-office at Oona!dso nviIIe

RGTHdfntNr,,
Ascension Parish, La. Dec. IL, 1885.
Anderson, James Livaudais. 4 ~
Bednow. Mrs Elizabeth Louis. Miss Sarah
Bile, Peter Louis, John
Bill, McCullen, & CO Miller
Furnes, Joe Martorana. Giuseppe
Chapman VIM Nicolo, D Antoni
Dickson James Purkins, Joseph
Davis, Mrs Elizabeth Phu, Mrs North
Farrasnt: George Reed. William
Gilbert. Louis j kngglera. DplnanIco
Gee Mrs MaIylna Rah.. Urs:n :!
Harris. Opi,elia Siegmond. Carl
Holberg, J I'll Smith, Arnold
Hokins G Watkins James
Jackson, Morsin Willer Mrs Rhoda
Jenkins. Myen Wright. Susanna
If not calies! for in four weeks will be sent to
the Dead Letter Office.
~ LOUIS LEFCPT. P. NJ.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-12-12

Ro, Cordova. ia vaiand Mexican coffee
at figures not met with elsewhere-at Mau-
RIMS Cheap Grocery Emporium.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-12-12

Work was commenced this week upon
the new levee to be constructed at Lacroix
place, and there is force of twenty or
thirty white men employed which is to be
considerably increased. We were some
what misinformed relative to the awarding
of the contract for this work Mr.. Martin
Head is not the contractor, but is merely in
charge OF the Job as foreman or superiu-
tendent for Mr.. Magnify, of the firm of
James d Magnify. The State Engineers
have deemed it advisable to extend the
new levee several hundred feet further
below the caving batture than was at first
contemplated, giving the embankmeut a
total length of 1850 feet, including the two
wings connecting it with the old leyee,
which cover about $50 feet of the dis
tance mentioned. We understand that
MIR. Head expects to complete the work
during the latter part of january or the
beginning of February. The old levee is
still intact, and in ali probability will re-
main so during the coming high water
season.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-12-12

1t you know good shirt when you see it
you sAonfd catf at Kine's Old Reliable Store
and look at the new stock just received from
Philadelphia. They are selling at only 81
each and are the best shirts ever offered
here for the money.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-12-12
Good News Of Good Things.

An immense invoice Of new goods and
novelties just received at the Cheap Gro
Gerry Emporium, of which the following are
few of the specialties: Soused, Boiled and
Picked Mackerel; Brook Trout in Cans;
Smoked and Boneess Herrings in Boxes;
Snowdrift Goldfish, Corned Beef, Spare
ribs; Picked Pork, Pigs Feet and Tongues;
Oatmeal, Buckwheat and Barley; Split.
Black-eye and Lady Peas; Swiss, Liinburg-
er, Hogshead, Western and Northern
Cheese: fancy Creamery Butter; Dried
Apples, Peaches, Prunes and Pears. Also =.
large and complete assortment of Cooking
and Heating Stoves, which will be disposed
of at Is to IS per cent. lower than ever. ow-
ing to lack of space to stow them away.
Chas. Maurin. on his extended Northern,
Eastern and Western trip, selected the
above in person, and purchased SPOT CASH,
therefore he is enabled to give very low fig
ures on everything in his stock. Epicures
will find anything they may desire in the
shape of Meats, Fish or Vegetables, I'm
ported or Domestic, at the Cheap Grocery
Emporium.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-12-12

President Cleve!and's message was one
of the longest ever sent to Congress, COW
ering 1913 columns of fine print in the New
Orleans Times Democrat, but in all the
lengthy document there is no reference to
river improvement, a subject in which peo-
pie of the Mississippi valley are deeply in
tereSted.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-12-12
Saturday, December IL, 's5.

Oats, oats, oats, cheaper than ever. Big
supply just received at Maurin's Cheap
Grocery Emporium.
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For Rent.

ff,HE DOUBLE HOUSE on the Darrowylile
Il road. nearly opposite Donaldsonyille, late
ly occupied by Mrs. adelard Braud. 1t Is well
furnished, in excellent condition, and has cis-
tern, garden and yard attached, A moderate
rent will be accepted from good tenant. APP
ply to SAM'L. SIMPSON.
DarrowvilIe post-otfce, Ascension. La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-12-12

STATE OF LOUISIANA.
Auditors Office, Baton Rouge, May 20, 1885.
DR.. g. H. Tichenor, Baton Rouge. La:
Dear Sri take great pleasure in recon-
me,dng your . Antiseptlc as most excellent
preparation, and by far the best remedy for the
purposes intended have ever used. For Cuts,
Wounds and Injuries it is invaluable. and every
family and person having employees stock
should at all times keep an ample supply. The
many prominent persons whose certificates I
see is a sufficient guarantee of the value of your
"AntiseptIc'' Yours truly. o. B. STEELE.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-12-12

Hon. Michael Hahn of the Second Louisi-
ana District is the only Republican Con-
gresham from the Gulf States.
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DI1rcr1rnwN y a

Ascension Parish, L. Oct q, 1885.
EDITOR CH1EF-It is with feelings of deep
regret that we announce the death of our be-
loved friend and sister Tarah Allison. the wife
OF Rev. Robert w. Allison. who departed this
life at o'clock A.. NJ, Tuesday, October 20,
1885. The deceased had been afflicted with a
painful illness for more than three years. and
months she suffered most severely According
to her last sayings. we believe she has made her
escape to a better world, where none but
Christians dwell.
She leaves her husband with nine children
and saany relatives and friends to mourn her
departure. The funeral was largely attended
FRIEND
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-12-12

The following communication, announc-
ing the death Of well known colored res
ident of the New River district, was re-
ceived just after its date, but was laid aside
and overlooked until this week:
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-12-12

Everybody smokes Ingman's fve-cent
Manhatta. Warranted Havana filler Spe-
cial inducements to those wishing to pur-
chase by the box.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-04
MS. cARF1ELD,s COLD VINE
she Propose. 70 via, Her Property in North
Carolina.

A Raleigh IN. CO. special says Mrs.
Lucretia Garfield, the wife Of the mur-
dercd President, owns gold mine in
our neighboring county Of Stanly. The
mine is located about seven miles from
Albemarle, the county-seat, and quite
little town has sprung up around 1t.
Some northern prospectors on their re-
turn home, after spending some time in
Stanly county, spoke Of this mine to
President Garfield, and, after in
vestigating the matter, he was in
duced TO purchase it. The mine was
small affair and had been only partially
developed, having been abandoned after
the shaft had been sunk short dis
lance. It's ore was evidently Of a good
paving quality, but the mine was aban-
doncd by its owner on account of his
inability to incur the expenses Of work
ing it. President Garfield, in conjunc-
ton with friend, bought the proper
ty and appointed an agent to
work the mine. The President also
had post-office established at the mine
for the convenience Of the people living
in that ncighborhood. TWAS about the
time that the mining operations were
getting well under way that the Presi-
dent was shot. But little has since been
done at the mine, and it was expected
that the property wonld be sold, but
Mrs. Garfield concluded TO keep the
Presidents share Of it in her possession,
and made arrangements to have its work
ing continued. and the mine has
been regularly paying Mrs. Gar
field neat little profit. Information
comes from Charlotte that Mrs. Gar
field has determined upon trip South,
partly for pleasure and partly for
business. and one of her objective
points will be her gold mine in Stanly.
The people in the neighborhood Of the
mine have been made aware of her in
tended visit, and are eagerly expecting
her. They are making every prepare
ton possible for her reception and en-
.crtainment. She will meet with open
handed hospitality, and there can be no
doubt that her impressions OF our coun-
try will be of the most favorably kind.
The visit is expected to be made during
the present month.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-04
NTH MONEY AND REL4TIVES,
Hut a we,I.Dress BInn A.ks 20 be Sent 90
a Charitable Institution.
Now York Times. Sd

new 1OTk
A tall, gray-haired man entered the
Essex.Market Police Court yesterday
afternoon and said he wanted to sec the
presiding magistrate. He was ushered
into the presence Of Justice German.
..Your Honor" began the visitor,
IL would like TO be committed to some
charitable institution"
Before making out the necessary pa
pers tie Justice eyed the man very close
", and judged from his conversation
that he had seen better days.
Where do you lives" inquired the
magistrate.
- have no home" answered the old
man, but from his actions and the dila-
tory manner in which he made the reply
il was noticeable that he was not telling
the whole truth.
"Have you no relatives or money!"
Eyes, have BOTH" answered the
man with tears in his eyes. My rela-
tiyes are my enemies and my money is
where am at present unable to touch
it. Ii is in bank in this city,"
Nov, tell me the story of your
troubles said Justice German, grow
ing interested.
My name is John Gallagher" said
the man. 81 came to this city in lS47.
After working in Brooklyn ] moved to
New Brunswick, n. j.. and there, eight
years ago, with the savings of my years
of labor. opened saloon and hotel on
Albany street. My business proved to
be very prosperous, and ! have saved
800, GOO. All of the money is in the
Bleecker-St-eet Savings Bank. My
brothers and sister have been a source
of trouble to me. They want my
money, and in order TO keep my bank
book from their possession j was forced
to tear il up. have made application
at the bank for my savings, aud have
satisfied the president that my claim is
bona tide one. | cannot, however,
Get new book until the 18th Of this
month, when the trustees are to hold a
meeting aud act on my case"
The Justice sent the man to the care
Of the Commissioners of Charities and
Correction with orders that he should
be released in time to allow him to at
tend the meeting Of the trustees. Two
Of the officers of the bank did not know
last evening whether there was any ac-
count there with Gallagher or not, and
the fact shat application was to be made
TO the trustees for new book was also
unknown to them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-04
Published by request. ]
The secret.

I know lonesome shady spot,
Reside flowing river,
Where the rushes twist in many knot
Ard the west wind signs forever
Among the reeds forever.
The trees bend down 10 see Themselves
Within that flowing river,
And peering faces, gnomes. and elves,
Laugh back at them forever
At the frightened trees forever.
There rs n secret. dark and deep.
Hid by that flowing river;
The water-wi iches In their sleep
Dream DER the tale forever
Moan as they dream forever.
They guard banda lily hand
Beneath that flowing river;
A hand that wears "A golden band,
And holds II fast forever
A blood-red proof forever.
They whisper, once when day was spent
Beside that lowing river:
OF two that came ana one that went,
Who comes no more forever
To those dark shades forever.
They whisper how the night-wlnd sighed
How moaned that flowing river;
How parted quick that shivering tide
That darkly flows forever
Ger that dread spot forever.
They whisper how the owlets screamed
Acioss the flowing river,
And of another sound they deemed
Would haunt the place forever
That CHASTITY place forever.
They whisper Of n jewel rare
Beneath that flowing river
A whipping tress OF yellow hair.
That writhes i'm pain forever
in wrath and pain forever.
But that sad secret dire and deep,
HID by that flowing river.
The witches guard and they VIII keep
Their counsel dark forever
Their secret dread forever,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-04

diyisions. = Il nay BE- nske |. The
peasantry settle The question n . very
simple manner. At the termination OF
The hrst division If dix hours they
announce that tae first = tintin !"
u.aiin finf;ano) has sounded. T'le
second tintin will Of coursc an
nouncc that twelve hours have elapsed,
and 80 on till "a o'clock. But without
PAVING attention to these indications OF
the lapse Of time. no one with degree
OF observation or power Of calculation
can mistake the first division Of six
hours for the second, or make any con-
fusion with the remaining divisions. As
TO the dial-platc Of the clock or the
watch, it rs marked in the same way AZ
that in countries where what Is called
French time is observed from TO r.
and the same remarks that were applied
to the hours ms they are announecd
by the clock-bell will serve for the
calculation Of the dial. There can
be no difficulty for any one pos
sessed Of the minimum of common
sense to determine whether 2 O'Clock on
the dial Is two hours after midnight, for
instance. or two hours after midday, or
l4o'ciock. My only object has been to
show that in those countries where IT has
long been in use the ecclesiastical mode
Of calculation has been attended with no
practical difficulty, and very much less
difficulty will attend it in England,
where an invariable hour will be the
point Of departure. Italians have also
another help, inasmuch as at 2l O'Clock
the bells ring out thirty-three times,
that being the assumed age OF Jesus
Christ. II wants then three hours OF
"a o'clock, and arrangements are made
accordingly.