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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-01-31

LEvEE ITEms.-The levee fronting Mr.
Henry Cooks place in Smoke Bend has
been raised and strengthened in a very eff
fective and satisfactory manner, and is now
in excellent condition. A revetment OF
plank has been placed on the front slope
to prevent washing.
The levee extending from the railroad
bridge on the right bank of Bayou La
fourche along the front of the Ilsley prop
erty has been repaired in a similar man
ner, and both these jobs are pronounced
good by Parish Surveyor barton.
The new levee near the lower line of the
parish on the same side of the bayou is
about three-quarters built and will he we'll
constructed, substantial piece of work.
We are pleased to be able to correct,the
report of cave in the levee fronting the
Bagatelle place in upper st. James on the
left bank of the Mississippi, which was pub
lished in the CHIEF two weeks ago. The re-
port doubtless originated from the fact that
the levee was being fastened to protect it
from the wearing action of the water.
Work of the same kind was done at the
Conway place and both these levees are now
regarded rs safe.
A first ward friend writes US that Mr..
Geo. B. Reuss is having his levee strength
ened in a manner that seems very effective.
In order to give the fresh earth recently
added to the levee a chance to settle and
solidify before being exposed to contact
with the waves and current of the great
| river, Mr.. Reuss is fascining the outer slope
with bundles of reed-cane obtained from
the neighboring brakes. These bundles
are placed in rotation from the base to the
crown of the embankment and are securely
held in position by means of pieces of tim
Der located from ten to twelve feet apart
This unique covering is said to answer the
purpose for which it is intended most adj.
mirably, and it will be permitted to remain
| until such time as the levee has become
solid, when the cane will be removed tc
allow the grass chance to grow. The work
is being done in a manner that reflects
much credit upon Mr.. Reuss, who is one
of our most energetic, worthy and success
full planters.
At several points along the river between
Donaldsonville and the ST. James line some
beneficial work has been done on th'
levees within the past few weeks.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-01-31
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
$50 Reward.

vsyHE above amount will be paid for the de-
/ lection and capture of the thief CT thieves
who broke INTO and burglar;zed the carpenter
shop on Cohelds Point Houmas plantation the
night of Saturday, January II. 1885. A liberal
reward will also be paid for the recovery of the
tools stolen on that OCCASION comprising six
hanelsaws ratche, brace, lot of chisels, q
hollow auger. four dozen knob latches and
apply on the plantation:
F. A. BERTHEAUD.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-01-31

Donaidsonvilie has great exposition as
well US New Orleans. We refer to the great
exposition Of fraf class goods at lowest pos
sible prices at Maurin's Cheap Grocery
EmD0rium.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-01-31
Special Notice.

Having accepted the agency OF the Louis
Vile Courier-Journal, will receive subscr1p-
tions and furnish anything offered by the Cou-
,ier-J Journal Company at their published rates.
w. G. WILKINSON, Agent.
Donaldsonyille, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-01-31

Thieves have paid q second visit to the
Souvenir plantation. One night last week
the storeroom on that place was broken
into and provisions worth from SIS to 800
rnrriad off
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-01-31

The Inspector of Weights and Measures
is making his annual round, and if any
storekeeper is trying to rat" standard
figures he'll have "'Puss," after him like
4 house ahra.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-01-31

This good weather is just what the plant
ers need for getting cane into the ground,
snd they are taking full advantage OF it.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-01-31

The Louisiana Telephone Company is
Rouge along the left bank of the river, and
the workmen erecting poles have reached
point near Darrowville.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-01-31

Mr.. w. q. Wilkinson has rented the
Fevrier property, corner of Mississippi and
Iessard streets, diagonally opposite the
post-ofice, and will move into his new
quarters the coming week.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-01-31

Mr.. Will J. Kelly of Bocage has reached
home after a pleasant western trip.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-01-31
Juba At Phnnix Hall, February II.

Honesty is the best policy, and Maurin's
Cheap Grocery Emporiunris the best place
in Donaldsonville to buy good things to eat,
drink or smoke.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-01-31

Mr.. Felix Boudreau of upper st. James
was in Donaldsonville last Tuesday, on a
business visit, and it afforded Us pleasure
to meet him. He is kiookings. extremely
well,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-01-31

Mrs. Olivia Marchand, widow OF the late
Alex. Marchand, yesterday filed her final
account as executrix Of his estate, and
prays for its homologation by the District
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-01-31

The Feliciana Sentinel of last Saturday
saws: "Mr. Vim. M. Town, born and
raised in Bayou Sara, will take his depart
ure tomorrow for Donaldsonville, which
place he proposes to make his future home
He carries with him the best wishes of q
host of friends for success in his adopted
hnmaO
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-01-31

A delightful spell of weather is here on
visit. Such guest is quite " a stranger
within our gates,'' and a very welcome one
indeed
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-01-31

The succession of the late Andrew Jack
son Sharp, who died in this parish in May,
1882, has just been opened. Mrs. Rebecca
j. Sharp. widow of the deceased, has ap-
piled to be appointed administrative.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-01-31

There ia no store in Donaldsonville doing
a more rushing business than Maurin's
Cheap Grocery Emporium. Cause: Beet
hoods, lowest prices.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-01-31

Mrs. s. Simmons of Leavenwort}, Kan,
who was attracted South by the Worlds
Exposition, is visiting her sisters, Mrs. Sill
Der and Mrs. Geinsberg Of Assumption
parish
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-01-31

With good weather on the 9Th the Rich
ards shows out to draw big crowds. The
performance is first class and the price Of
admission only 81 cents.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-01-31

Miss Emma. King Of Paincourtviile spent
i've days of the past week in Donaldson
vSlle.as guest of the family of Mr.. Simon
Levy. Miss. King returned home Friday
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-01-31

Mr.. Noise Levy, late Of the firm Of Net
ter d Levy, comtemplates leaving here
shortly to engage il mercantile business IL
Mississippi. May good luck attend him.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-01-31

The February term Of the Dist riot Court
for this parish will open on MONDAY. On
our fourth page will be found corrected
List of the persons drawn for jury service.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-01-31

Judge II. II. Carver Of the Assumption
bar reached here Thursday night and will
remain to attend District Court during
next week.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-01-31
DONALDsONVILLE, La,
Saturday, January 81, 1885.
LOCAL JoTTINGs.

Juba at Phoenix Hall. February II.
Read Mr.. Wilkinson's special notice.
Don't miss the Richards show. It's good.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-01-31

Young ladies' skating tournament at
Phoenix rink next Thursday evening.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-01-31

A number of ladies met at the residence
of Mr.. c. L. Mavor, Friday evening, to
make arrangements for the management
of the refreshment department of the en-
tertainment to be given at Phoenix Hall
next Tuesday for the benefit of the Ascen-
sion Rifles. There we're present at the con
sultation Mrs. Mavor, Mrs. Nolan, Mrs. D..
A. Weber, Mrs. Park, Mrs. Heating, Messrs.
Mavor, Nolan, Heating, Lavigne, Allan,
Gray, Garrett and Comstock and we ooubt
not the programme mapped out was such
as will insure the highly satisfactory con-
duct of that portion of the evenings enter
competent care.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-01-31

CoRoNER's VIEws.-During the past two
weeks Coroner's views have been held in
this parish as follows:
January IS, ON the body of Elise Thomas
colored, who died of general debility on the
Mulberry Grove plantation.
January %, on the body of Alexander
Davis, colored, who died of heart disease
on the Riverion plantation.
January 25, on the body of Cato Keeling,
colored, who died Of chronic dysentery, in
the fourth ward.
An inquest was held yesterday on the re-
mains Of an unknown white man found
floating in the Mississippi river A verdict
of death by drowning was rendered, and as
no marks of violence were discovered it il
supposed the man accidentally fell into the
water.
Mr.. John Thatcher Of MerristoWn, New
Jersey, reached here by this morning:
train to spend few days with his son ane
daughter-in- law, Mr.. and Mrs. R. II
Thatcher, who had gone to New Orleans OF
Thursday to meet their esteemed relative
on his arrival from the North. By some
mischance they missed him in the city ant
he came on to DoIaldsonville leaving then
in New Orleans, but they have been mott
fed by telephone of his presence here ant
will return home OF, the Sunday morning
train. Mr.. Thatcher senior is we'll pre-
served gentleman of 81, who looks mucl
younger; Of dignifed yet pleasing deport
ment, and an entertaining conversational
list, possessing fund of information
acquired largely in the course of no les
than four voyages around the world. He i
one Of the leading business men Of tn
hourishing little city of Morristown and
classed among the most respected an
useful citizens of that place.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-01-31

We've heard of great many low-down
things, but the lowest we've known lately
are the prices at Maurin's Cheap Grocery
Emporium.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-01-31

IA Slower windmill is being erected at Mr.
]. @. Cofield's Point Houmas plantation.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-01-31
LIST OF LETTERS

Rmalning in the Post-off'ce at Donaldsonvi''e.
Ascension Parish, La, Jan. 81, 885.
Arson, Mrs Agns Lee, Miss Opheler
Comow, Mrs Lucy Lyon )
Cortazzo, Gernavo MITCHELL. Lewis
Griffey, w w hakely, Joseph
Green Turner Marshall. A &
Hoffman, F P Murdielld Sastaud
Harrison. Mrs Aaron Peters, Dave
Iyerson, Al Smith, Jake
johnson, William Thomas, Mrs
johnson. Mrs Louis William, NJ lss Ehzlsa
Jones, Mrs Francis Walker d A
Kaufman. Capt Dis White, Miss Ferglnare
If not called for In four weeks will he senS to
the Dead Letter Office.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-01-31
Juba at Phoenix Hall, February II.

Truth is stranger than fiction, and the
prices at Maurin's Cheap Grocery Empo-
rum are more astonishing than even the
misrepresentation of dealers who pretend
to sell reasonably and don't.
RINK RAcKEr.-The skating tournament
at the Phoenix rink Tuesday evening at
tracted an audience that might be classed
from fair to middling in point of numbers.
OF course it was not to be expected that
young mems tournament would excite such
a general degree of interest as contest be-
tween girls or young ladies', hence the
rather limited attendance occasioned no
disappointment. The contestants were John
Maher, John O'Malley, Vim. Dudenhefer,
Chas. Maurin. Chas. Allaiil, Geo. Richard,
F. Castaigne, L. Jones, Jos. Dudsnhefer,
John Luke. Calste Montero, Chas. Maher,
VIM. Terrio and Paul Coughln. The
Judges and timekeepers were Messrs. +. N.
Gray, Louis A. Maurin, David Israel,
Theo. Reboul and Gus. Eichelberger, and
they declared Caliste Montero the winner,
he having taken three rings out of pos
sible four in III seconds. The prize given
on this occasion was a monthly admis
sion ticket. Q
Next Thursday evening there will be a
grand young ladies' tournament, and we
look for large attendance. The price of
admission will be L. cents: use of skates 10
cents.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-01-31

Thomas Handy, a boilermaker working
for John McPeet & Son at the Cofeld place,
was injured quite severely about the mouth
on Thursday while employed in backing
out !" rivets from a boiler undergoing re-
pairs. The punch which he was handling
slipped and struck him in the face, cutting
several gashes in his lower lip, breaking
upper lip also. The injuries are in no wise
dangerous, however, and the gashes are
rapidly healing.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-01-31

The small house on Iberville street re-
Gently occupied by Mr.. John Pettaway as
a residence and cabinet makers shop, has
been seized under writ of feri faclas
issued by Justice Martinez in the suit OF
Widow Simon Braud Us. John Pettaway,
and will be offered for sale at public auc-
ton next Saturday, February, at IL O'Clock
M, on the premises.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-01-31

A half acre of ground in Lemannville
and small shanty located thereon will be
sold by Constable Williams of the fifth
ward on Saturday, February Il, to satisfy
q Judgment rendered in the suit of James
Martin Us. Margaret Martin. The sale
will take place on the advertised premises
at IL o'clock A. N.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-01-31

PALo ALro's CRop.-The work Of drying
eecond and third sugars on Messrs. Lemann
& Lum's Palo Alto plantation was finished
on Thursday, and the total yield has OK
ceeded the estimate placed upon it four
weeks ago. as published in the CHIEF Of
January 10. The figures then given were
obtained from The gentlemanly manager
of the place, Mr.. Henry G. Wilson, who
judged that the yield would be from
1,11O,0oo to 1,115,O0O pounds, and his esti-
mate was very close one, as the final
footings show total product of 1,l22, 600
pounds Of sugar and 1852 barrels Of molas-
ses, the capacity OF the barrels being fifty
gallons each.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-01-31

The transcript in the church case has
been completed and forwarded to the Su-
prone Court and we may look for decis-
ion of this locally celebrated controversy
at an early day. We believe this is the only
ease from Ascension parish now figuring
on the docket of the Supreme Court
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-01-31

DRowNED.-The sad news reaches US that
Mr.. T. B. Bujol, a son of the late Edmond
Buiol and one of the members Of the firm
of Bujol & St. Martin, owners of the Pelico
plantation in the first ward Of this parish.
was drowned while out in pirogue or dug
cut hunting ducks. The extensive wooded
batture skirting the front Of the plantation
is under water, affording a favorite cover
and resort for ducks, and Mr.. Bujol was in
the habit Of going there to shoot them. He
was subject to fits or spasms, and to this
unfortunate affliction his death is attrib-
uted. The presumption is that he was
seized with one of these attacks and fell
from the pirogue during his struggles. The
body was recovered at 2 O'Clock this after
noon and Coroner Duffel notified. Mr.
Bujol was an estimable young man. about
26 years of age and unmarried. He leaves
large circle of relatives and friends to
| lament his untimely end
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-01-31

The Crescent sugar plantation, situated
on the left bank of Bayou Lafourche about
q mile below Donaldsonville, has been
seized by the Sheriff under a suit of ,feri
fucias issued in the matter of Newton Buck
ner IS. James Buckner, and will be offered
for sale on March I, at public auction.
The place is composed Of two tracts con-
tanning about 1000 arpents in the aggregate
and is we'll supplied with the stock, imple-
ments and machinery essential to the con
duct of rst-class sugar plantation.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-01-31

Mr.. Fernand Richard of Donaldsonville
and Miss Cora Bourgeois of Darrowville
were united in matrimonial bonds Thurs
day evening, at the residence of the BRIDES
parents, Rev. Father Ceuppens officiating
The ceremony was attended by a small
party of the relatives and most intimate
friends of the contracting parties, the usual
festivities incidental to such an event being
dispensed with on account of recent do
nestle affection in the groom's family.
The young couple are both natives Of As
cenaion and are highly esteemed for their
manifold good qualities and personal at
FRACTIONS. They are deserving of the best
gifts this life can afford and we sincerely
hope their future will be productive of
great happiness. They have taken up their
abode at the residence of the groom's re-
spected father, Mr.. Theoduie Richard,
about half mile below town.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-01-31

Owing to the length of time occupied by
tkeGibson succession sale to-day, the Sher-
movable effects depending upon the sue
cession of Daniel G. Means, and has post
poned it until next Saturday, the 7th Of
February.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-01-31

the Fortier Base Ball Club of this town met
at the wharfmaster's Office Thursday even
ing and effected a reorganization of their
club for the coming season. The following
officers were chosen:
James L. Fortier, President.
T. O. Dalferes. Vice President.
j. L. Blum, Manager.
H. o. Maher, Jr., Secretary.
l.. Sidney Landry, Treasurer.
Felix Fortier. Captain.
Richard Burke, Assistant Captain.
The club is to be congratulated upon these
admirable selections. All the. officers are
enthusiastic admirers of the national game
and will exert themselves to encourage the
sport The Fortier nine will be composed
about as follows: Richard Burke. pitcher;
Felix Fortier, catcher; H. 0. Maher. Jr., first
base; L. Sidney Landry; second base; Jno.
O'Malley, Jr.. third base; Caiste Montero,
short stop; JOS. Park, left field; Armant
Braud, centre field; F. Castaigne, right field
and relief pitcher. This is a strong team
and the Noans will have to stir their stumps
if they propose to maintain their claim to
the local championship against this combi-
nation.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-01-31

Judge Henry L. Duffel was unable to
hold court in St. James owing to indispo-
sition and ordered an adjournment to next
term. The Judge was better at last &C
counts and we hope to see him again in the
endowment of good health.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-01-31

MEETINGS NEXT WEEK.-Ascensiop Hook
and Ladder Company, Monday evening.
Ascension Rifles, Monday, Wednesday
and Friday evenings.
Knights of Honor, Tuesday evening.
Knights of Pyihias, Thursday evening.
Phoenix skating rink open every fore
noon afternoon and evening.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-01-31

SMAsH-Up.-As Mr.. Fernand Oubre was
driving along front street in his milk cart,
last Saturday afternoon, the horse became
frightened and started to run away. One
of the wheels of the cart struck the hitching
rack in front of Cheap Tony's store and
upset the vehicle, tearing the bed. .off tho
springs. Mr.. Oubre was thrown out but
alighted right side up and escaped unhurt.
We congratulate him upon his good luck.
The frightened horse was secured and toe
cart will be dry -docked for repairs.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-01-31

Mr.. Jos. Bradford of tine Yellow Store is
going to butcher his big hog next Friday,
and he offers a wager that no one will guess
within twenty five pounds of the weight of
the huge beast. The estimates SO far given
are all over GOO pounds gross.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-01-31

Mr.. Leo. ]. Peyret, who has been resld-
ing in Donaldsonville during the past year
filling the position of foreman Of the As
cension Democrat Office, has returned to his
former home in ST. James parish and will
probably open store there. He is very
clever young gentleman and the CHIEF
wishes him success in all his undertakings.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-01-31

The legion of friends of Mr.. S. 8. Ing
man will learn with regret that he has re-
signed his position as agent for the Texas
and Pacific railroad at this place. We I'M
derstand that he contemplates an early re-
moval to Marshall, Texas. The departure
of he and his amiable wife from Donald
sonyille would be an unweicome event.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-01-31

A meeting of the Nolan Base Ball Club
will be held at President Wilkinson's place
of business on Sunday, February s, at 2
O'Clock P. NJ. All the officers and members
are requested to be present, as matters of
Importance to the club demand consider
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-01-31

Mr.. Geo. B. Reuss is preparing to make
a large rice crop on his Mulberry Grove
plantation during the present year, and to
this end is having the necessary fumes and
bitches constructed. We wish him a full
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-01-31

Juba at Pomnix Hall, February II.