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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-03-06

10 go into a court in New Mexico is, as it
were, to be translated to another country.
Ever, the United States court, sitting at
Las Cruces, IS opened and closed in thu
Spa nish tongue, and the English seems to
be :he only language foreign to the oficialx
The laws, which are administered In
Spanish are also enacted in that language.
OF the twelve members comp osing thu,
'consejo legislative" only third are Ameri-
cans. All debates are conducted in Span
ish and the acts and journals are kept in
the same tongue, a translation being kindly
made for the information Of the ignorant
Americans Americans are powerless t.
send anyone to represent them except q ma,
tive. The people are nearly evenly dj
vided on party lines, and the Democratic
and Republican feeling is as intense among
those citizens alien in language as among
our own people.
To an American nothing can be more alb
surd than TO see the platforms erected in the
plaza of the New Mexican town and the
orators yell for Eel Coronel Rynerson" il
they te Republicans and for "El Senior An
tonic Jose de Taos should they be Demo
Gratis; and the elections, where you do not
vote the Republican or Democratic ticket,
but the "boleta republican, or the aboleta
democratica," as the cas, may be- Then
there is the board Of registration, composed
Of Mexicans, who decide if you be entitled
or not to the franchise, aud, deciding in your
favor, change your baptismal name from
John to Juan and from Harry to Enriques,
and for ten days hang it up in the public
places for the scrutiny Of the electors-Cor.
Chicago Times.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-03-06

the north room Of the mansion Washington
entertained his political frienda Among the
pictures on its walls was q small portrait of
himself, On the back Of which some one un-
known, presumably an English gentlsman,
wrote the following noble tribute, perfect
epitome Of the character of the great
patriot:
"Washn2ton-the defender nS his countryside
founder OF lib rty-the friend Of man History ana
tradition explored in vein for a parallel his
character. In the annals Of modern greatness he
stands alona; and the nobiess names Of antiquity
lose their uster in his presence Born the
mankind he united all the qualities necessary to
an fllustrious career. Nature made him great: he
made himself vtrtuous Called by his counary the
defense Of her liberties. he ttauphantly ,ind.cated
the rights of humanity and the pillars OF national
independence laid the foundations Of great repub
lie. Twice invested with supreme magis racy by the
unanimous voice OF free pc PIE he surpassed In the
cabinet the giories Of the neld and voluntarily
signing the scepter and the sword, retired TO the
shades Of pFivete life. spectacle SO ney and 80
sublime was ccEi iSmplated with the profoundest al
miration, and the psnie OF Washington, adding new
luster to humanity, rcsounded to the Iemotest ne
eions Of the earth. Magnaninous nsrdAth, glorious
through fe great in dcath; his highest ambition tho
happiness Of mankind: hs nobiest victory the con-
quest Of himself BeQueathinx to posterity the in-
hertance OF his fame, AMI building hts monument In
tle hearts Of his countrnen. he lived the ornamene
o1 the eighteenth century; he died regretted by
mourning world"
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-03-06
The Death Of Kit Carson.

Kit Carson was to me hero in his way,
and I brought his name before the people
after it had almost been forgotten in my
admiration forshim while he was serving
with FremolA But as often happens in
such and similar cases, some unkindly poo-
pie madesthe illitarate and simple old man
believe had done him great wrong. They
wrote books about the noble cd pioneer
after l had lifted him out of the grave in
Kit Carson's Ride and so he was greatly
celebrated at last l trust he died content,
whatever he my have thought OF nue. or my
work
Speaking of his death, am reminded that
Ex-Governor Hunt, of Colorado, called on
me recently and told me the details of
kits" last moments The governor had
been east with the old hero to 60, the doc
tors, who told him his days were numbered
They set out to return, for Kit Carson could
not die in city; he must have room and
air. As they climbed the foothills beyond
the Missouri and began to look out over the
vast, roonly plains, and to smell the sweet
air of the Rocky mountains far away, like
tho foamy hillows, the old pioneer lifted
himself up on his elbows, as he lay on his
pallet in the car, and, becEoning Governor
Hunt to his side, said:
'1iov'nor, gov'nor, I'm goin' to git WELL"
''Good! Good, Kit! OF course you are
going 10 get well. But what makes you 20
certain Of it!'
Cause IL smell the prairies."
And that was about the last words of a
hero who I believe would have starved
rather than ask for pay or pension-Joa-
qun Miller's Letter
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-03-06

Mount Vernon was named in honor OF Ad-
miral Vernon, under whom its founder,
Laurence Washington, served in the British
navy Itwas built in l74s, is in Fairfax
county, Va, located on ths right bank Of
the Potomac, seventeen miles south Of
Washington. The house, or mansion, as it
was originally called, il two stories high
and contains six roous Of moderate siza on
the ground floor. The picture represents i.
as seen from the river.
Gen. Washington bequeathed Mount We,
non to Bushrod Washington. At Bushrod )
death it passed into the han Is Of his nephe v,
John A. Washington who, in 1855, sold 1t
to the Ladies' Mount Vernon as ociation ..or
500, GOO, Edward Everett contributing over
s6s, 600. The association holds the place in
trust, as place Of public interest, and
upon the dissolution Of the association
or i.s failure to perform the objects for
wh:h it was formed Mount Vernon will re-
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-03-06
= ABOUT MOUNT VERNON.

A Glance 1t Freodoln's Mecca aud Its
Treasures.
The great of many lands journey to Mount
Vernon to look upon ths tomb OF Washing
ton lis hallowsd srounI The spirit Of
the past Is about It Like q picture Of a
vanished time Tho old Virginia dwelling
and its fair surroundings greet the eyes of
the pilgrims whov visit it. The sche,ning,
striving atrnosphsrs of the capital falls
away from one hks garment ON entering
that holy retreat. There nom ries Of the
man who loved liberty 80 we'll that he gave
his life to her service extinguish theworldly
ambitions Of the day. Before that plain
but eloquent tomb all stand in reverence.
II holds the clay garments of hero. There
heads are uncovered and bent, eyes grow
dim, and reverent lips pray.
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vert to the state Of Virginia. The tomb is a
few hundred yards from the house, near a
small wooded ravine. The picture represents
the entrance. The body OF Washington was
} emoved thither from the old family vault in
1881. A plain and poor structure, indeed, is
the tomb where rests the mortal part OF
the great patriot. It's front is rough, and
has plain iron door inserted in stone
easement Over the door. ON a stone panel,
is craven these words: Il am the Resurrec-
tion and the Life; he that believeth in Ne,
though he were dead, yet shalt he live" A
brick wall, twelve feet high, incioses the
tomb. It's iron gateway extends several
feet in front Of the vault door, over which,
in the stone coping. is tablet with this in
scription: "Within this Enclosure rest the
remains of Gen George Washington"
The sarcophagi Of Washington and his
wife are in the ante chamber Of the tomb.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-03-06
school Work and children.s Health.

As statel ii The ProFinzial-Schulcol-
legiun,. tha maximum Of daily school work
considered III Prus ;i1 to I've eanpatible with
health l.; fised at from seven hours day
for ei.'sis n of l1ia years up to nine hours
fol-. those of l6i and upward The standard
is thought too high by very many German
teachers and doctors, and DIR. Roth states
that U per cent. OF thos. who Should work
after graduation are much below the normal
standard OF health The standard in Dem
nark is still biss.e-, aud recent govern
lIscnt investigation finds that % per cent OF
The boys ami ii per eeat. Of the girls are
.sickis" / o:A continent .s,t .sE,t mental
strain Edu alional Journal
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-03-06
soudanese Learning How to Fight.

The last battle at Kosheh showed that the
Soudanese were armed with Remington
rifles, and that they also had bresch- loading
cannon, and knew how to manage their
batteries Further, they seem to have
abandoned their old tactics of making
attacks en- masse, and have learned TO- flight
in dispersed attachments Their military
training is explained by the fact that at
least Ii, 600 officers and men who formerly
belonged to thu Egyptian army are now
ssrytng in their ranks.-Chicago Tribune
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-03-06

immense building. located on the corner of Broad
and Pearl street, the Battery was there the
principal officers Of the army yet remaining In the
service took leave OF their beloved chief Washing
ton entered the room where they were assembled,
and taking glass OF wine In his hand, said, with
heart full Of love and gratitude: Il take leavs
OF you Imost devoutiy wish that your latter days
may be as prosperous and happy q your former
ones have been glorious and honorable" One BY one
tn grasped his hand, while tears and sobs st ned
their words. He kissed each one, and wept with
them Heroic souls. they had gone through the long
and awful war with dry eyes. but when 1t over,
aud peace separated them, thsy wept like women.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-03-06
The land Of Washington.

I glory in the sages
Wlo In the days OF yoFe
In combat met the foeman
And drove them from the shore:
Who flung our banners starry field
In triumph to the sreexe,
And spread broad maps cf cities where
Once waved the forest IeeA
glory In the spirit
Which goaded tb IN to rise,
And form a mighty nation
Beneath the western skies.
No cline so.brlyht aad beautiful
As that wiler.. sets tie sun
No ian.l so FERTILE fair aas. free
As III It af Ma,Llngt ~.
GEokoE r NoK6ls
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-03-06
wAsh,NeToN's FAMILY.
Tho English Ancestors Of the Man whe
Whipped England.

nent Mem" said that while collecting material foi
her work ahe was many times forced to think that
eminent men had no mothers, the difnculty OF lnd.
cAse OF Washington's father. though we know all
about his ancestry, know but little OF his char
acter His ancestry be traced back to the thir.
teenth century; but Of the man himself we know
scarcely more than the date Of his birth and DEATH
What he was In appearance, mind and character we
cannot learn. They were not close chroniclers In
that early day. The daily newspaper was unknown
made him on obj ct Of interest to AW0Ficans was
only II years old.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-03-06

In plain sight. That Of
Washington has a lid.
ON which is sculptured
the American shield
suspended over our fes-
tooned fiaA An eagl,
with open wingsperchel /
upon the superior bar
of the shield forms the
crest. an engraving Of
which is herewith given.
But in marble below the
design Is the name
Washington" When
Washington was first
entonbed q silver plate
in the form of a shield
was placed on the leaden
coffin. Its inscription
was: George Washing
ton, torn Feb. %, 1872;
died Dec u 1D0 In
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-03-06

THIS modest stone WAS the hrst monument ever
raised to the memory OF Washington In June. 1878
few days before the cornerstone Of the Washing
ton monument at Baltimore was laid. Mr Gusts,
Samuel Iewts nephew OF Washington and captain
in BaylOr's regiment OF horse; William GryDles son
OF distinguished officer in the Life Guards ani the
captain OF The Lady Of the Lake. brought the in
scribed tablet and deposited it with solemn cere
mony. They wrapped it in -.
The blessed hag Sign Of our precious past
Triumphant present, and our future vast
And bore It in their patriotic to Its resting
place With the bricks OF the old chimney that had
once formed the hearth in the home Of WashingOns
they reverenty placed this, the first monument to
the r,t OF patriots. "comnendIng it the resp. ct
and protection Of the American people in general
and the citizens OF Westmoreland county In par
ttcuiaE."
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-03-06
UHDEIsTAKER.
ILLIN ER1

Mrs. NJ. BLUM. Milliner. Mississippi street,
~ between Lessard and st. Patrick. Latest
styles OF Bonnets, Hats, French Flowers, ETC.;
also. all kinds of Ladies Underware.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-03-06
Town Property for Sale.

Lot and Improvements in Donaldson
vile.
degriff. The improvements consist of resid.
ence. an apartment suitable for store or Office
carriage house. stable, outhouses etc. Will be
sold at a bargain.
For further particulars apply to or address,
DR.. j. B. Vandegrff, corner St. CHARLES and
Carrollton Avenues New Orleans. La. or
FREDERICK DuFFEL,
Donaldsouyil!e La
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-03-06
CIVIL ENGINEER AND SURVEYOR.
RooK AND JOB PRINTING OFFICE.

VHHE CHEF Office, Crescent Place, opposite
4 the Market-House, is supplied with a fine
assortment of type and turns out all kinds of
plain and fancy Job work in best style q. New
Orleans prices. No better and cheaper work is
done anywhere in the State
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-03-06
TINSMITH.
BARBER SHOPS.

RoGGE l. LANGBECKER, City Barber Shop,
Hotel. Shaving, Shampooning, Hair-cutting,
Dyeing of Hair OF Whiskers. ETC., in the best
style, at popular prices. Respectfully solicit
the patronage of the public.
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BLAcKsM1Tus & wHEELwR1Gurs.

y r. SCHUYLER, Blacksmith. Wheelwright,
L Horse-Shoer, Carriage. Wagon and Cart
maker and repairer, Railroad Avenue. between
Mississippi aud lberville streets.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-03-06
HOTELS AMP noARD,NG-uousEs.

DOBERT E. LEE HOTEL. Crescent Place.
IL opposite the steamboat landing. the most
convenient location in town. Frst-class ac-
commodations ut reasonable rates Elegant
bar. billiard and pool room attached. J. j. La
fargue, Proprietor.
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DONALDSONV'LLE
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
DRY GOODs..GKoCERIEs. Etc.

~ KLINE, corner Crescent Place and Hou-
W mas street. dealer in Dry Goods Notions,
Boots and Shoes, Groceries, Provisions, Corn,
Oats and Bran
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-03-06

DERNARD LEMANN Il BROTHER. dealers
ID in Western Produce. fancy and staple Gro
ceries. Liquors, Hardware, Iron, Paints. Oils.
Carts. Plows, Saddlery. STOVES and Tinware
Furnishing Gooda Missi sippi street. corner
Crescent Place.
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memory OF "Sir lawrence Washington. Nita. grand.
son the rst proprietor of the name AMI ancestor
of Gen. Washington Sir Lawrence Washington died
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GEokoE =. Noklus
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1886-05-05
A New Extradition Treaty.

1t is quite a reflection on the relations
existing between Great Britain and the
United States, that Canada furnishes a
safe refuge for nearly all the felons who
are fortunate enough to get across the
border. All but two of the New Yokk
Aldermen are suspected of having been
bribed to grant the Broadway Railroad
franchise, and of these suspected, three
have already fed to Canada. On .thi,
subject the New York Herald aptly
says:
1t is now obvious that Canada will
afford safe retreat for at least three oil
the bribe-takers, aud as many others a.
may find it convenient to go there.
This fact is fresh ana ought to be an
effective reminder of the Importance OF
making new extradition treaty with
Great Britain. The existing one is the
oldest and most defective of all our ex
tradition treaties. 1t covers but seven
offences; it ought to cover at least thirty
While it lasts any person guilty of a
crime not within its operation may pui
himself beyond the reach of our cain
inal law by few hours journey. This
removes one Of the most effective deter
rents of crime, and throws discredil
on whichever government is responsible
for it.
Let the ~Senate call for the CORES
pondence between our government and
that OF Great Britain on this subject
The public will then have an opportu
nifty to learn the state of the nepofia
tions. what obstacle is in the way oil
concluding treaty, and which side is to
blame. That q new treaty is urgently
needed is plain, and the people have
right to know why it is not made.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1886-05-05
From Beauvoir to Savannah.

Mississippi's most distinguished son,
Hon. Jefferson Davis, has, within the
past few days, been the recipient of such
homage as is seldom rendered to men.
From Beauvoir to Savannah his jour
ney has been a continued ovation, and
at Montgomery, where he stopped to
take part in the ceremonies of laying
the corner stone of the monument to
be erected to the Soldiers of Alabama
who fell in the war between the States,
he was received as a conquering hero.
Here it was that in 1861 he took the
oath as President of the Confederate
States, and thereby bound himself to a
cause which though unsuccessful, is as
much the idol of his heart today as it
was twenty five years ago.
At Atlanta, where was unveiled in his
presence a monument to the memory of
his illustrious and trusted friend, he
was again the recipient of that wild and
generous enthusiasm so characteristic of
the Southern people, and which the
presence of Mr.. Davis, more than that
of any other man always excites.
With like enthusiasm was he received
at Savannah.
At Montgomery, at Atlanta and at
Savannah, there were other occasions
than the presence of the chief of the
illstarred Confederacy to attract the
crowds; but throughout his journey,
wherever it was possible to get a glim pse
of him, there assembled hundreds and
thousands of those who in days past
shared with him the sentiment of his
life.
An acquiescence in the results of the
civil war, is not inconsistent with pro
found love and admiration for him who
is but the representative of the cause
for which the soldiers Of the South
periled their lives, and while in 1861.
there were many persons in the Southern
States who did not agree with the politi-
cal teachings of Mr.. Davis, in 1886 it is
difficult to find one vino does not rejoice
in paying him the homage which his
many virtues command. He belongs to
the South, and her loyalty to the Union
must net be questioned because of her
love for him, for that is all she has to
offer as recompense for his yicarious
suffering.
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and endearing names OF the Spartan
Mother. but tell me where in all history OF
nations was ever such a spectacle seen a.
was witnessed in the Valley OF the Snenah,
doah; how the tide OF war enoeo anu
flowed. Sometimes the Confederates re-
treated aud sometimes they pursued these
people who claimed to be our Or thren
and burned everything except our fences
mir. Davis turned and smilingiy contin,
ued. And why do you suppose they dld
not burn the fences Because they were
Of stone. Loud applaase.l And yet
there never was a time when a Confederate
General OF troops marched down that val
lev that the ladies did not hang out little
Confederate flags from their Windows ana
give bread 10 the hungry soldiers. lap,
plause l have promised that l would
not speak extemporaneously and Will mol
do il God bless YOU, one and all. L love
YOU all from the bottom OF my heart and
give YOU thanks for your kindness"
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1886-05-05

THE NORTON THAT Mr.. GLADSTONE
IS LOSING GROUND does not seem to be
we'll founded. We incline to think the
other way, and that every day is weak
ening the opposition to the fundamentals
OF bis two billa, however much the de
~ be modified There are two
for this: First, while the aristo-
lasses are against him, the masses
'eople continue to stand by him
diminished faith, and these all
voters now; and, second, his
Is can agree upon no plan to
,e for his, and ireland must
lress. They agree only as to
position, and party to be up
Ist have more than that. His
are to be considered on Mon
ia. 1T, 10th.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1886-05-05

TIE steadily increasing number of
generously disposed people who con-
tribute to the support of the Protestant
Orphan Asylum, at Natehez, will read
with interest the very full account of
its SEVENTEEN anniversary exercises,
which took place on Thursday last. The
institution is dependent altogether on
the voluntary offerings of the public,
and these have been ample for its sup
port during the year. There is not a
more economically managed Asylum in
the country, or one that is doing more
good according to capacity and means
1t is as near a "home" to inmates as
such an institution can be- The children
attend the public schools of Natchez, as
well as the different Sunday schools and
churches. If any reader of THE CLAIR
ION wants to "lay up treasures in
heaven" a one, five or ten-dollar bill
sent to the Asylum treasurer will realize
principal aud interest when the business
OF this life is all summed up.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1886-05-05

Col. E. /. Russell, solicitor for the
Mobile and Ohio railroad, was IN the
city this week in the interest Of his ROAD
before the United States Court, Ia tne
case OF the State of Tennessee, vs. the
Mobile and Ohio railroad aud the ar
ners' Loan and Trust company, and ID
his argument for the defense, IS hlch was
logical, pointed and concise. made
splendid impression. 1t WAS evident
too, that he made q splendid impression
upon the court and the members OF Inc
ber. In fact, several lawyers OF esia0'
hshed reputation, spoke in most compH
mentary terms of his effort, to the wTitei'
and Mr.. Russell himself was highly com
piimented by other distinguished gen
tiemen of the bar. This local was aT
unobserved listener to that speech, anu
IL was real pleasure afterward to grasp
his warm hand again, for we were com
panions in arms in the Georgia cam
paIgn OF the war, where Ed, As now, was
aiN avs at his post, true as steel to ever!
trust conhded to him. We know hun y
be lawyer of ability, and pOlisheq
gentleman, faithful TO his trusts anu
true to his convictions. We congratu'
late the railroad company on their ao'e,
general solicitor and our old friend upon
the eminent position he holds at the par
when he has won by his own native en-.
argy, industry and talent.-Jackson
Tenn. J, Special.