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Beorgia Affairs.
Tbe Quitman Free Press hopes to be spared
the horrors of a contest over the Mayoralty
f that place. It wants the opposing candi
dates to settle the question by a primary elec
tion a game of seven op, by a throw of headR
and tails, by drawing straws, in short, by doing
anything to relieve the community from an
election. . .
K petition signed by over four hundred per-
gons in Eatonton is being prepared, requesting
the County Commissioners of Putnam to in
crease the tax for selling liquor in that county
to five thousand dollars.
The Wrightsville Advance states that on last
Tuesday Henry, a little fifteenth amendment
of that place, fell into a well which was about
thirty feet deep. He kicked, splashed and
yelled until some one came to his assistance,
ftn d was finally pullei up none tbe worse for
hia washing. No doubt it was a good thing for
the young fifteenth, but how about the well
water for drinking purposes *
' short time since Dr. W. L. Selman, of
Rome, by some means got some poisonous
matter on a sore finger. It has poisoned hi3
whole system, and it is now thought he cannot
j>0S3ibIy recover. Dr. Selman is a highly
e .teemed gentleman and physician.
The Recorderoffers to bet that Americus can
show more hogs to the square inch on the
streets than can any other town in the State.
The Elberton Gazette sayp: “The weather
for the past three or four weeks has destroyed
ali hope of any yisld from the cotton top crop
in this section. Full grown bolls, that would
have materially added to the result to farmer*,
under the influence of the wet weather and
freezes have rotted on the fctalk.”
Little Albert Vardeman, a bright little fellow
.,f Sparta, who is just learning to talk, fell in
the fire the ol her day and burnt his hand se
verely. The next day he remarked to his
mother that he had played “Old Dan Tucker”
—-Fell in the fire and kicked up a chunk.”
The recent rains have injured the farmers of
Hancock ro little. The Sparta Times and
Planter says: Many fields were white with
cotton when tee rains commenced. They
were unable to gather it and it was left to
rot.”
The Lexington Echo learns that there is a
negro church at Goosepond, Oglethorpe coun
ty, where at cerlaiu seasons the members in
dulge in mytterious incantations, pertaining
strongly of the Voudoo faith of the Louisiana
blacks. They believe in witchcraft, and are
afraid to offend certain old negroes whom
they consider acquainted with the black art.
A little negro child about five years old was
burned so badly one day last week in Elberton
that it died a few hours afterwards. From the
Sexes' account it seems that it is the old story
so often repeated of a mother going from home
and leaving several small children in the house
by themselves, neither one being large enough
to take care of tbe other. It Is supposed this
child was playing in the fire when its clothing
caught, with the result above stated.
That wonderful cornet of Thursday evening
last was very distinctly seen in Conyers, and
came near to creating a panic there. Accord
ing to the Weekly, just as the sun had set a
terrible rumbling so an ding like distant thunder
was heard. The noise lasted for about twenty
st<- nds.during which time the whole elements
seemed to tremble, the atmosphere became
hot, tbe most fearful noise rolled from horizon
to horizon, houses trembled, and the terrified
inhabitants stared in b’ear-eyed wonder
When the thundering ceased, a blue streak,
about six invb**s diameter, running a little
w.stof south, could be seen nearly directly
overhead, which gave the very heavens the
appearance of being rent in twain, but it at
once began to increase in size, forming irregu
lar, z’gzag shapes, and disappeared as 6moke.
The Weekly says: “Whatever itwas.it was
strange, wonderful and alarming, and came
close enough to our place (it could not have
been more than 300 yards high) to make us
feel very unpleasant."’
On Monday night last a frightful accident
occurred on the Macon and Brunswick Rail
road, about three miles telow Eastman. It
appears that a number of convicts a r e em-
p oyed along the line of the road, and a gravel
train is also being worked during the day at
this particular spot, where there is a turn ofT
from the main track, and on this side track a
gravel train is left during the night, a very
trustworthy convict acting as switchman
On the night in question the gravel
train was run on the side track as usual for the
night, but the aforesaid trustworthy convict
left the switch open iusteaiof setting it back
in its proper position. In consequence, about
ten o’clock the down through freight train came
thundering along, with the down passenger
train from Macon immediately behind, the
freight train going at a very high ra‘e q£ speed
so as to keep out of the way of the passenger.
As it came to the switch on which the gravel
train was standing, it entered the opened
switch and dashed headl ng into the gravel
train. A terrible crash ensued, and a complete
wreck was made both of the gravel train and
the through freight train. Fortunately there
was no one on the gravel train, all having re
tired for the night, but the engineer
of the freight train had his right
leg broken just above the ankle, besides having
his head and face cut iu a frightful manner.
Drs. Fisher and Nortbfleet dressed his wounds,
and he was afterwards sent up to Macon on
the up passenger train. The fireman of the
freight train received only a slight mark or
scratch, but, strange to say, he was unable to
walk for some time.
Oglethorpe Echo: “On Friday morning last,
Mr. W T. Young and Carter McKinley cap
tured the famous old town fox that li*s for
years eluded the hunters arouud Lexington
The old fellow met a foul death, for he was
driven into his den, stroked to death and then
dug out. It was to old that its hair was about
white A number of hunts have be- n organized
to capture this renowned reyzard. but be
could break down any pack of dogs in Georgia.”
The Independent says that -while out hunt
ing one evening this week two Lumpkin sports
men c <me t > a large chestnut tree with several
boles in the trunk. They thought, of course,
the tree was full of sq irrels and immediate y
set fire to the hollow to smoke them out. In
an instant the dames were seen coming out of
the hollow ot the V p. and the Lunters were
kept busy the r* maiuder of tbe evening put
ting out sparks as they fell, to keep from firing
the w ood . When they were forced to leave at
night they hired a negro to watch the tree un-
ti it was burned down, and to see that no dam
age was d ne to the surrouiding woods.
They will kill the squirrels at some future
time.”
Says the Toccoa JVrtes: *'J. H Murphy of
Franklin county, who is the son in law otW. II
West, and resides feme six or sevenmiless uth
of Toccoa, raised by his own labor during the
prt sent year, ten ba'es of cotton of good aver
age weights Mr. Murphy is quite a young
man and has no one to aid him in the farm,
and hired no help during the year. He swap
ped work with a number of his neighbors iu
making his crop, but paid back in his own labor
the last hour's time which had been given him
by his neighbers. Where's the farmer, either
In South Georgia or Mississippi river bottoms,
that can beat Murphy?”
The Gainesville Southron report a cutting
affray, which occurred in that town a few
days since, as follows: “On Thursday last,
about eleven o’clock. Taylor Bird cut George
Pi tinan (both tolored) at his house, near the
Methodist Church. It seems Pittman had been
visiting Bird’s house for tome time, contrary
to his wishes. ar<d on the daj mentioned Bird
met him at the door, when an altercarion took
place and Pittman was cut across the pit of
thei-tomach, letiicglis intestines out, beside
other dangerous gashes. Dis. Long, Ham and
Gower attended to the wounded inau, patch
ing him up as skfl’-fuHy as possible, and Mr.
HarrisoD Martin, for whom Pittman was work
ing, had him taken home, where be received
every attention. Bird was arrested.”
Hamilton Journal: “Conductor nines Holt
has discovered the youngest deadbeat, perhaps,
in this Yankee nation, and one who*e genius is
as remarkable as hi« precocious development
This young scion of Africa is only eight years
old and has succeeded twice in stealing a ride
from Columbus to Hood. last snnmer he lnd
him elf in a freight car thnt was being loaded
for Hood, where lie was landed in the course
Of the afternoon. lie was found by the rad-
road men who uni adtd til- car, and it was
with difficulty th it he was resits itated Last
week he sought to m ike the same trip, but this
time he sought a cooler i>*rth, and ensconc-d
h-mseif in the closet of the baggage car, aud
with a fl m hold upon th-* door knob he suc
ceeded in eluding the conductor until the train
had nearly reached its domination. How will
he make the next?”
Rising Fawn Gazette: “Last Thursday even
ing Charles Sutton, a colored man. became so
boisterous and unruly in the storehou.-e of Mr.
G. W. Cureton as to necessitate Mr. Cureton
ordering him to leave the house. At thus he be
came very much incensed, and abused Mr.
Cureton at a terrible rata and c&l'ed him
names, all of which Mr. Cureton bore with
Christian like forbearance until he threatened
to cut his heart out and started in the store
house with a large knife in his hand with the
avowed intention (as he said) to kill Mr. Cure-
ton. Mr Cureton seeing him approach the
door with knife in hand, and having hoard his
bold threats, stepped behind the counter and
laid his hand on his pistol, and when the man
entwred the house Mr. Cureton shot him, the
bafi t&wi g effect in the right side of the neck.
i 'ust deep enough to make the claret run freely,
tut not deep enough to make a serious shot.”
A dangerous accident, which recently occur
red in the iron fur naca in Rising Fawn, Dade
county, is thus detailed by th# Gazette: “Last
Tuesday evening while the brick masons were
working ou the bottom of the new hot blast
stove, from some cause a piece of scantling-
four inches square and six feet long fell froir
the top. a distance of about sixty feet, striking
one of the masons, Mr. George Williams, a
glancing stroke on the back of the bead, cut
ting an ugly gash in the scalp and knocking
him senseless. Dr. J. W. Hussey was soon
called in and dressed the wound—could find no
fracture of the szuli. Mr. Williams was moved
to the hotel, aud made as comfortable as
Possible. About eight o’clock he was still in a
comato«e state, and occasionally thrown into
convulsions. He remained in this condition
until Weduesday morning, when he was ap
parently clear of any convulsions. His conai
tion is very critical.thouirh r< stiug easy. He has
ootn resting very well since Wednesday
morning, and some hope is entertained of his
reoovery.”
The following account- of “a sad and fatal
accident " we clip from the Cedartown Adver
tiser: We have just learned ot the sad. acci
dental death of Mrs. Nancy Knighton, at Esoin
“fil. in this county. Mrs. Knighton was a lady
above fifty years of age who lived in a small
BPiwe to herself in the yard of Mr. Pat Carnes,
Jim Rrgulator.
J. H. ESTILL, PROPRIETOR.
SAVANNAH, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1880.
ESTABLISHED 1850.
and was a help to his family. On Tuesday last
while standing near the fire in her little house
she accidentally fell in, and being very corpu
lent, had considerable difficulty in extricating
herself, and by tbe time she had succeeded her
clothes were all in flames and her person badly
burned, the ran into the yard and while cry
ing for help tried to break home ice in a tub to
get some water with which to quench the
flam68, but failed. Mrs. Carnes, who, attract
ed by her cries, ran to her assistance, reached
her not until her clothes were nearly burned
from her body. She was cared for in the best
possible manner, but after suffering the most
intense pain, she died yesterday morning at
12 o’clock. Mrs. Knighton was beliked by all
who knew h°r, and her sad death is cause for
deep regret in the community. '
Here Is what the Bainbridge Democrat has
to say about it: “If the South just would pay
more attention to manufactures—not alone of
cotton, but of everything else f^r which we are
now dependent upon other sections—we would
soon cease to hear the taunting cry of a ‘solid
South.' On the other hand, we might be just
as solid as we please), for the whole Yankee
nation would be bowing at our feet. The South
can be independent of tbe North, and through
the medium or the pocket she can control the
‘bloody shirt’ howlers, and strike her defames
#f all c lasses speechless. The war made the
North rich and the b’outh poor, but when
manufactories start up in ev. ry hamlet, and
the South begins to depend solely upon her
self for everything that her people consume,
she will then be rich and powerful, and the
great problem of her political ruture will have
been solved. If you want to kill the Yankee,
don’t think of such a foolish thing as knocking
him on tbe head, but aim at his pocket and
you have him dead sure. Take from i.he
North the millions upon millions tnat flow
into her lap from the poor South, so solid and
so rebellious, and we have her prostrate and
in chains. There will be no blood shed about
this thing either.”
FlGrida Affairs.
The Milton Standard is disgusted at the de
feat of a constitutional convention. It thinks
If the people are sufficiently competent to elect
a Governor and State officers, they are equally
comoetent to choose their own county officials.
The Madison Recorder says that on Friday
morning last, a negro man residing in that
county, near the Georgia line, was taken sud
denly with fits, A doctor was sent for and
when the man had recovered the negroes in the
neighborhood started a false report that he had
been poisoned by his wife. She, hearing the
report, was so affected by it that she went to
a river or creek near by and drowned herself.
As evidence of the balminess of the Florida
climate at this season, the Patl itka Herald
mentions an orange tree in that place which is
in full bloom. It also mentions another tree on
which there are three distinct size3 of oranges,
from those no larger than a walnut to the full
grown, ripe fruit.
Ledwith’s attempt to get possession of the
1 aeutenant Governorship of Florida on the
ground that Mr. Bethel is an unnaturalized
British subject, is very like a drowning man
desperately clutching at a straw.
It is estimated that there will be $200,000
worth of oranges shipped from the south side of
Orange, Lake, Marion county, this season, and
the production of this fruit even in that part
of the county is yet in its infancy.
The Lake City Reporter reports that at
a printers' festival, presumably in that city, re
cently. a toast was offered to “The Ladies-
Second only to the press in the dissemination
of news.” The ladies are inclined to regard
that as somewhat cf a doubtful compliment.
The Ocala Banner says that the withdrawal
of labor from the farms to work iu the orange
groves and upon the railroads now being con
structed in Florida is makiDg itself felt in tbe
production of less corn and cotton. The cot-
too yield in Marion county will be fully one-
half less than last year. But this falling off is
owing partly to the damage caused by the
severe storm of last September.
Tbe Hamilton County Times earnestly hopes
that some one will catch Dennis Sherman who
ran off with a young colored girl from that
county a short time since, leaving a respecta
ble wife and family. It says: “Perhaps he
has gone North where it seems to be fashion
able among the ex members of Congress to be
just a little ‘off’ in the strict relations of mar
ried life. After all, perhaps the fellow couldn’t
help it, owing to the combination of the name
on him—Dennis Sherman.”
The first frost of the season in Orsnge coun
ty made its appearance last Wednesday morn
ing. It was too slight to do any damage, how
ever.
The Orange County Reporter reports that
business at Sinclair's mill, in Orlando, is boom
ing just at this time. For some time be has
kept his six cotton gins running day t nd night,
and has enough of the staple now on hand to
keep up this sort of thing for the next month
By the time the ginning season is over his
starch mills will be put in operation, and this
w 11 keep matters rushing along for the next
few months. There seems little prospect for
a rest fro -n labor in that vicinity for some time.
The Reporter says: “We wish there we e a
dozen such establishments in operation in the
county.”
Orange County Reporter: “Captain T. J.
Shine left with us this week an orange which
measured thirteen inches in circumference
and weighed eighteen ounces. Some of our
envious exchanges will probably claim that
the Captain imposed upon us with a pumpkin
But we positively assert that we know the dif
ference. Can the State beat it for size and
weight? It was raised on Captain bhiue's
place, two miles east of town.”
Bays the Gainesville Bee: “We thought it
was a huge joke. But it serins not. Wither
spoon will reallv contest Davidson's seat in
Congress. This information wt* gain from a
telegram on the 1st inst. to the Republican
Congression il Committee a* Washington,
which says that both the defeated Republican
candidates for CoDgress in Florida intend to
make contests for seats in the next House.”
“From the present outlook.” says the
Talatka Herald, “we anticipate a large in
crease of travel to this point this winter. The
weird stream, that noted Ocklawaha river,with
its attrac' ion of alligators and screaming wild
birds, will come in for an increase of tourists
who glor. - in sporting life. There is no water
c urse tli is side the wilds of South America
th*t presents so much of exciting variety to
the lovers of the marvelous. 3 he steamers
that plow this dar*, mysterious stream, afford
all the comforts of a first class hotel. You
may forget the grandeur of the St. John’s
river, but you will never forget your first trip
up the Ocklawaha.”
Madison Recorder : “Mr. M. W. Linton, from
the extreme western portion of this county,
was i.i tow last Monday. He informs us that
during this year he tried the culture of the sea
island or the long cotton and met with great
success. Next year he and many of his neigh
bors wfll plant and cultivat# this staple on a
larger scale, which has never been done in that
section before. It is thought that through this
section of the country where the distance is so
short to the teacoasi that upland cotton does
not do so well as in sections farther off, so the
attempt is to be made a8 to how the sea island
cotton will do. We would be glad to publish
some correspondence from ‘knowing ones' on
this subject.’'
Pensacola Gazette: “Last Saturday; fortnight
a party t f four gentlemen of this city and vi
cinity went to St. Andrew’s Bay on a hunting
and prospecting tour, and returned ou Satur
day last. One of them informs us that when
they reached Point Washington, on their way
back here, they learned that the-body of a man
had been found at St. Andrew’s Bay while they
were there, and was then on its way to the for
mer place that an inquest might be held on it.
The body wes discovered on the beach in
East Bay, at tbe mouth of Cedar creek, with
the head cut off. No clue to its identity could
be found, though it was supposed by some —
with what reason we know not—to be the
corpse of Mr. T L Watson. Inspector of Cus
toms at St. Andrew’s Bay. and formerly resi
dent here. Cur informal.t did cot see the
body, but told us that the abov i statements
are undoub’edly true: except, of course, that
relating to the identity of the corp e. which is
merely conjectural. It is said that Mr. Watson
had excited the animosity of some persons liv
ing ia that section, who had threatened his
life.”
Says the St. Augustine Press: “Avery sad
affair occurred on Saturday evening last about
dark, at the house of Robert Mat-on, colored, on
Tolomato street. It appears that Mayson's
wife, who is in the habit of leaving home dai y,
in the morning, to att-nd her duties as a family
domestic, left, as usual, on Saturday morning,
leaving her child, eleven months old, in charge
of its godmother The child, who Is remarka
bly advanced for its age. ha 1 been in the habit
of crawling upon the fl 'or, and sometimes get
ting out in the yard. On Saturday evening the
child was, as usual, amusing himself on the
floor, and, unobserved, had crept out of the
door into the yard. Near the aoor stands a
tub made from a half barrel, which c uitained
about two gallons of water. The child had
lifted himself beside the tub, and probabiy. in
reaching over to get at tbe water, lost his
balance and toppled over, bis head resting
on the bottom or tbe tub, his feet being up
ward. Here be was found on the return of
tbe godmother, who had temporarily lrft the
premises. When taken up. life was extinct
and beyond resucitation. The child had evi-
dent’y died from suffocation. The mother of
the child, soon after the accident, returned
from her daily work, to find her child, which
she had left so well in the morning, cold in
death. The father, who was absent at Palatka,
arrived home just as the funeral cortege was
returning from the cemetery.”
The Louisiana Lottery Drawing.
New Orleans, December 14 —In the
Louisiana Lottery to-day the principal
prizes drawn were as follows: No. 57.444
drew $100,000, sold in New York and Chel
sea, Mass.; No. 7,176 drew $50,000, sold in
New York and in Courtlandt, Ala.; No.
67,912 drew $20,000, sold in New Orleans;
No. 701 drew $10,000, sold in CartersviUe,
Ga.: No. 94,160 drew $10 000, sold in Little
Rock, Ark.; Nos. 71.921, 77,785, 81,969,
92,016 drew each $5,000.
Fickle in appetite, irresolute in mind, and
subject to melancholy, try Malt Bitters.
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.
DE LESSEPS’ SHREWD MANAGE
MENT.
How Secretary of the Nary Thomp
son was Induced to Alter His
Views Regarding the Enterprise—
Tbe Dilatoriness of the American
Company — Georgia’s Fraudulent
Bond*—The Ring who are Work
ing to Secure their Payment Trying
to Subsidize Congress and tbe Press
—The Electoral Count Resolutions
Abandoned—Justice Strong's Suc
cessor.
Washington, December 14.—The accept
ance by Secretary Thompson of the Presi
dency of the American branch of De Lesseps’
Panama Canal Company, has been tbe sub
ject of much comment. Until this place was
tendered the Secretary, he had been one of
the most earnest supporter* of the Nicara
guan canal project, under the auspices of
an Amsrlcan company. President Hayes
has also endorsed this proj ect, and his mes
sages to Congress on the subject have been
directly opposed to the De Lesseps
or Panama scheme. The idea of
De Lesseps was to capture a Cabinet officer
of the present administration, as Secretary
Thompson had been the most prominent—
owing to hi* position a* the head of the
Navy Department—of all Mr. Hayes’ advis
ers In the opposition to anything but an
American company. De Lesseps trained bis
guns on him. and succeeded in his capture
with a $25,000 annual salary. This is what
causes the talk. The Nicaraguan canal
people, many of whom are here, say that
the Secretary has been bought by the $25,000
salary.
De Franco, tbe Paris manager of the
Nicaraguan company, has telegraphed to
Captain Phelps, who Is the Washington
head of the concern, that $3,000,000 have
been forwarded to this country to buy Con
gress and tbe press In favor of the Panama
company. The surface indications really
are that a corruption fund in favor of tbe
Panama Canal Company is at work.
But outside this it must be stated that De
Lessepe has got the start on the American
company. They have done nothing but
impose upon newspaper men, who have
bolstered them up 6lmply because they
represented a sound national idea In regard
to interoceanlc canal communication.
There has been no push or energy in tbe
American company. De Lesseps has gone
ahead, drawn in subscriptions by the whole
sale aud captured the Secretary of the
Navy. The bald headed fact stands out
that if it were left to the pettifogging old
covies who represent the Nicaraguan or
American idea of an isthmus canal it would
be doomsday before they ever got so far as
to open a subscription book.
Tbe j )bber* and lobbyists who are feebly,
but in a measure energetically attempting
to blackmail the State of Georgia into tbe
payrnem of the worthless and illegal rail
road bonds, of which mention has before
been made, have, It is Darned, to day ad
mitted a number of newspapermen into the
job, with promise of remuneration for
services rendered. I might mention
names, but they are so obscure that
it would be only to give a free advertise
ment to certain Washington correspondent*.
It would only extend through the columns
of the News a notification that they were
bought in regard to this infamous scheme;
aDd would extend to them an opening for
selling in other infamous measures that a
lobby might get up. Suffice it to say that
every Washington correspondent who has
in any way favorably touched the Georgia
bond &cheme and swindle has been promised
a dividend in case there is success; and that
some of them have been paid ready cash
for their services. I am happy to repeat
that the proposed fraud and steal will find
no countenance in Congress. If it should
find an advocate here and there he will be
promptly noted and branded through the
columns of the News if nowhere else. I
have taken occasion to give the leading re
putable correspondents here a true history
of the whole business. The schemer*, job
bers and lobbyists will find no newspaper
support outside of that which they can pur
chase or have already bought.
As anticipated, the Democrat* of the
House practically abandoned the electoral
resolutions to-day. They are postponed
until after the holiday*, as the refunding
and appropriation bill* will consume so
much time. They might as well have been
entirely abandoned.
Mr. Hayes to-day received the resignation
of Judge Strong, of the 8upreme Court. It
is almost certain that Judge Woods, whose
circuit includes Georgia, will be nominated
to succeed Judge Strong. Judge Woods’
confirmation is considered somewhat doubt
ful.
THE NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.
Tlie Rise In Iron Mountain and Ita
Wide Fluctuation# — A Part of
Jay Gould'* System—A Stringent
money market.
New York, December 14.—The stock
market was strong in the early dealings, and
advanced % to 3 per cent, American UnioD,
Denver and Rio Grande and Iron Mountain
leading tbe upward movement. This was
followed by a reaction of % to % per cent.,
and later by an advance of ^ to 1 % percent.
Duriog the afternoon speculation was ir
regular, but In the final dealings a strong
tone prevailed, and an advajee of Vto 3%
per cent, took place, C. C. C. and L being
most conspicuous in the advance. At the
close there was a partial reaction in some
cases. Transactions aggregated 226,000
shares.
The Tbit, in its financial article to-night,
speaking ot tbe stock market, says : ‘‘The
rise in Iron Mountain and the recent wide
fluctuations In the ttock are explained by
the reports that the road has been brought
into harmonious relations with tbe other
roads in the Southwest which constitute an
important part of Jsy Gould’s system.
We are unable to ascertain that
the necessary arrangements thereto
have beeu formally completed,
but are left to Infer that they have been
fubstantially agreed upon. The money mar
ket to-day is stringent, and stockbrokers
who are accommodated at 6 per cent, are
fortunate. A round commission Is bid for
money for thirty day*, but four months
loans can easily be obtained at 6 per cent.
The high rates current for demand
loans should attract money, but tbe mis
fortune is there is an active demand for
money at all business centres. Large
amounts of foreign gold arriving do not
give immediate relief, nor is much relief to
be expected until the January disbursement
of the Treasury begins. Prime mercantile
paper is nominally 6 to 7 per cent.”
A FRENCH NEWSPAPER WAR.
Bitter Controversy Between Henri
Rochefort and Ml. Gambetta.
Paris, December 14.—The great subject
of interest here is the newspaper warfare
between Henri Rochefort and M. Gambetta.
In consequence of M. Rochefort’s persis
tent abuse of M. Gambetta the latter
has indirectly caused certain letters
to be published, in which M.
Rochefort, when under arrest for participa
tion in the Commune, besought in humble
terms tbe mediation of M. Gambetta and
General Trouch in bis favor. M. Rochefort
in these letters disavowed his connection
with the Communists.
I haqe suffered from a kidney difficulty
for the past ten years, accompanied with
nervous spasms. Physicians gave me but
temporary relief, but after using three and
one-half bottles of Warner’s Safe Kidney and
Liver Cure, my nervous spasms were entirely
relieved. My age is seventy-seven years. I
recommend this great remedy to all suffer
ing from nervous troubles.
Mrs. Mary Reese.
Easton, ifc, 4«c8-W,F f M,W(fcTcl2w
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.
The Bill# Introduced In Both Houses
—Telegraph Lines and the Post
Office Department—Kellogg's Seat
—The Holiday Receaa—Relief Bill
of Fllz-John Porter Paased—Abuae
of the Franking Privilege—The
maritime Canal Company of Nica
ragua—The Electoral Count Reso
lution-Three Per Cent. Refunding
Bond#.
senate proceedings.
Washington, December 14.—Ia the Sen
ate, Mr. Edmunds introduced a bill to re
vive the Court of Commissioners of Alabama
Claims.
Mr. Morrill offered a resolution instruct
ing the Committee on Post Offices and Post
Roads to inquire whether or not existing
telegraphic lines largely interfere with the
business of the Post Office Department, and
whether the telegraphic service should be
placed exclusively ia the hands of the gen
eral government. Agreed to.
Mr. Saulsbury announced that on Thurs
day he will ask the Senate to take up the
resolutions declaring Kellogg not entitled
to a seat in the Senate.
Mr. Hoar remarked that the Kellogg
resolutions had been made inoperative by
tbe death of Spofford. The credentials of
tbe new claimant, Mr. Manning, had been
referred to the Committee on PrivJeees and
Elections, with instrucMons to consider
them. It was the duty of the committee to
report on those credentials.
Mr. Saul6bury said the Manning cre
dentials would be considered in the proper
course. There were two resolutions now on
the calendar, one unseating Kellogg and
the other seating Spofford. The latter was
of course inoperative, but the former re
mained for action.
Mr. Hoar thought It improper to consider
the resolution unseating Kellogg separately.
It was a mere incidental resolution to the
one declaring Spofford to be Senator. Did
Mr. Saulsbury intend to force this impor
tant matter on the Senate just before the
Christmas holidays, when that body was
thin?
Mr. Saulsbury did not iutend to force the
matter, but to get it before the Senate as
soon as possible. Perhaps there would be no
Christmas holiday vacation.
Mr. Blaine suggested that it be now de
cided whether there should be or not.
The Seuator from Kentucky (Mr. Beck) was
reported to have said that there would cot
be.
Mr. Brcksaid that, speaking for himself,
he was opposed to an extended vacation in
view of the important public business be
fore Congress, such as reiunding, the cen-us,
the appropriations, questions as to naviga
tion and the tariff law*, etc. He wished
every working day to be utilized, so that
there should be no need of an extra session,
which he believed was not desired by tbe
business men of the country. He did not
know whether his views were shared by
others.
Mr. Edmunds suggested that the Kellogg
resolutions be made the order for the second
day after the meeting of the Senate after
recess, as there was need of careful debate
ou them.
Mr. Saulsbury said he had merely an
nounced his desire to have the resolutions
taken up on Thursday. The 8enafe could
vote on his motion then, and further discus
sion was needless. The eublect was there
upon dropped.
Mr. Bayard, from the Finance Committee,
reported adversely ou tbe bill authorizing
the removal of tobacco in process of manu
facture. The bill was Indefinitely post
poned.
Mr. Randolph, from the Committee on
Military Affairs, reported, with amendment,
the bill granting the right of way through
the United States cemetery near Vicksburg,
Miss., to the Memphis and Vicksburg Rail
road Company. Placed on the calendar.
At the expiration of the morning hour
the Senate resumed consideration of the
bill for the relief of Fltz John Porter. An
amendment iu the nature of a substitute,
offered by Mr. Dawes, was agreed to, au
thorizing the President to restore Porter to
the army, by and with tbe consent of the
Seuate, with the rank of Colonel on the
retired list, but without pay or allowances
for the time he has been out of service.
The question then recurred on agreeing
to the amendments made in committee of
the whole. The amendments were agreed
to by a vote of yeas 37 (Democrats), nays 20
(Republicans), and Davis, of Illinois.
The bill was then read a third time and
passed by a party vote, as before, of yeas
38, nays 21.
On motion of Mr. Burnside the Senate
then took up the Senate bill devoting a part
of the proceeds of the sale of public lands
to public education. Mr. Morrill took the
floor, aud will speak on the bill to-morrow.
The Senate then adjourned.
HOUSE PROCEEDINGS.
In the House, Mr. Money, of Mississippi,
Chairman of the Committee on Po6t Offices
aDd Post Roads, reported back a resolution
reciting the allegation that there is de
tained in the Washington city post office
certain bag6 of mail matter which, though
containing unfrankable matter, was at
tempted to be sent through the mails under
frank, and calling on the Postmaster Gen
eral for Information as to detention of such
mail matter. He also reported an amend
ment calling on the same officer for Infor
mation as to the abuse of franks by mem
bers of Congress on the loan of frank for
any person.
Mr. Singleton, of Illinois, opposed the
resolution, which was adopted,together with
an amendment.
Mr. Morton, of New York, introduced a
bill to incorporate the “Maritime Canal
Company of Nicaragua,” and it was referred
to the Committee on Commerce.
The bill names as Incorporators of tbe
company U. S. Grant, E D Morgan, H. J.
Jewett, W. R. Garrison, Howard Patten,
Fred. Billings, G. W. R ; gge, Solon Hum
phreys. Frederick Butterfield, J. Thomas
De France, E. F. Be3l and William
Dennison, and provides that tbe capital
stock of said company shall consist of not
less than $500,000, and more than 1,000,000
shares, of $100 each.
Mr. Bickoell, of Indiana, called up the
electoral count resolution and demanded
the previous question, and the Republicans
refusing to vote the House was left without
a quorum.
Mr. BIcknell then said he would not press
the resolution further at this time, but
would bring it up again in January, when
he could find one huudred and forty-seven
members on his side of the House.
Mr. Cabell offered a resolution appoint
ing A. W. C- Nowlin, of Virginia, as Post-
matter of tbe House. Adopted. Mr.
Nowlin was sworn In.
The House tbeD, by a vote of 136 to 90,
went into commi tee of the whole on the
funding bill.
Mr. Wood said the Committee of Ways
and Means bad agreed to report an amend
ment fixing the rate of interest on the re
funding bonds authorized by the bill at 3
per cent. A number of amendments and
substitutes for the proposed bill were offered
bv Messrs. Kelly, Buckner, Gillette and Mc
Millan, and were ordered printed.
Mr. Warner, of Ohio, then spoke at length
upon the bill, opposing many of Its features.
Mr. Cbitteuden followed in its support.
The committee then rose and the subject
went over for the presen'.
Mr. Singleton, of MisHssippi, from the
Appropriation Committee, reported the con
sular aud diplomatic appropriation bill, ap
propriating $1,190,435. Mr. Forney, of Ala
bama, from tbe same committee, reported
the military academy appropriation bill,
appropriating $322,135. Both bills were or
dered printed aud recommended.
The House then adjourned.
NOMINATIONS AND CONFIRMATIONS.
The President to day sent to the Senate
the following nominations: Ezekiel B.
Turner as Judge of the Western district of
Texas; Commodore Donald McNeil Fairfax
to be Rear Admiral; Capt. John H. Upshur
and Francis A. Roe to be Commodores;
Commanders Edward E. Potter and Lester
A. Beardslee to be Captains; Lieutenant
Commanders Aug. G. Kellogg. Yates
Sterling, James H. Sands and Frank Wildes
to be Commanders; James Dnngan Gate-
wood, of Virginia, to be Assistant Surgeon.
The Senate to-day confirmed the nomina
tion of Jno. 8. Bigby as United States Attor
ney for the Northern and Southern districts
of Georgia.
The Senate Military Committee to-day
agreed to recommend the confirmation of
all army nominations heretofore sent in
during the present session, including that
of Colonel Hatton as Chief Signal Officer,
Colonel Miles as Brigadier General, and
numerous appointments to Second Lieuten
ancies from civil life, from the grade of
non-commissioned officers, and from the
last clasb of graduates at West Point.
THE TORKTOWN CENTENNIAL COMMISSION.
The joint committee on the Yorktown cel
ebration, while complimenting the pro
gramme prepared by the Yorktown Centen
nial Commission, decides that the commit
tee had no authority to commit the govern
ment to its adoption. The Commissien will
confine Ita recommendations of expenditure
to the three days’ ceremonies participated
in by the United States, leaving the remain
der of the programme to private associa
tions.
Young ladies who delight in fair, fresh
faces use Cuticura Medicinal Soap.
HAMPTON VS. SHERMAN
MORE ABOUT THAT FAMOUS
LETTER.
Tlie South Carolina Senator Ex
plains Hla meaning—He Felt It His
Dnty to Tell Sherman He Lied,
But Had no Intention ot Provok
ing a Duel—He gave Hla Address so
that the Secretary might have an
Opportunity to Correct His False
hoods.
Charleston, December 14.—The Sexes
and Courier having published to-day a letter
animadverting on the Senator’s correspond
ence with Secretary Sherman, Right Rev.
Dr. Howe, Protestant Episcopal Bishop of
South Carolina, sends to that paper the fol
lowing correspondence for publication to
morrow:
Charleston, November 14,1880.
Mr Dear Gov. Hampton I feel as
sured that you will not misinterpret my mo
tives or think I am intermeddling in your
private affairs, if, from my high apprecia
tion of your character and deservedly
great influence, I venture to write
you in reference to your
late correspondence with Mr. John Sher
man, which I saw published in the New
York papers. Shortly after Its publication
I was conversing with a friend about politi
cal affairs, aDd, if you will pardon me, ex
pressing much admiration for yourself. My
admiration was thought to be incon
sistent with the fact that in the cor
respondence above referred to you
had plainly Intimated your readiness to
meet Mr. 8herman on the field should he
demand such meeting. Knowing you to be
a communicant of our church, I ventured
to put a different construction on
your words. In giving your address
i said most likely you meant
to let Mr Sherman know you were not to
remain in Charlottesville, but were on your
wav borne, and that if he wished to explain
himself in any way he must
address you at Columbia. Since
my return home, however, it has been inti
mated to me I was mistaken In my appre
hension of your meaning, and that It wa9
your purpose to give Mr. Sherman, If he
desired it, u hostile meeting.
I hope, my dear sir, that you will not
think me Impertinent If I ask whether my
construction was right or wrong, that I
may know the opinion of one whose in
fluence is deservedly very great in the coun
try as well as the State.
I remain, my dear sir, most truly yours,
W. B. W. Howe.
Hon. Wade Hampton, Columbia, 8. C.
Duncansby, Misaa Dec. 5, 1880.
My Dear Sir—Your kina letter was for
warded from Columbia and reached me only
yesterday. I am very much obliged to you
for the interest you have shown in my be
half, and you were entirely right in the con
struction you placed upon my note
to Mr. Sherman, that was written as
I parsed through Charlottesville,
and I naturally gave my proper address. It
never occurred to me for a moment that
any one would construe my language as
giving or inviting a challenge. Mr. Sher
man forgot the propriety of his official
position, as well as of mine, when he made
the scandalous charge against me in a
public speech. I called his attention to
the language be was reported to have used
in a courteous letter, thus giving
him the opportunity to disclaim or explain
his utterance. In reply he not only reiter
ated bis charge, but took that opportunity
to villify Dot only the people whom I
represented, but those of the whole
South. I could not condescend to no
tice his slanderous attack upon tbe
South, and I simply deuouuced his
charge connecting me with the Ku-Klux as
false. 1 could do no less than this, for
there was never a falser charge made, nor
have I ever known a grosser violation of
personal courtesy or of official propriety
than that of which he was guilty.
It has been my good fortune
never to have been involved in
an affair of honor in any way, save as
peacemaker, and it is a source of deep
gratification to me to kuow that I have been
instrumental in settling many difficul
ties amicably. But I write merely
to assure you that you do me
only justice in the view you
took of my language, and to thauk you for
the kindness you have shown. I hope,
therefore, that you will not misconstrue my
meaning when I tell you that “my address”
will be Washington after the 10:b.
With my best wishes, I am very respect
fully and truly yours,
Wade Hampton.
Rigid Rev. Bishop Howe.
MURDERED BY HER PARAMOUR.
Horrible Tragedy In Massachusetts
—Attempted Suicide or the Mur
derer.
Lawrence, Mass.,December 14.—A horri
ble tragedy occurred here on Sunday night,
a woman beiDg shot and instantly killed by
ber paramour, who is a married mau with a
family, who aRo afterwards attempted to
take his own life. The victim, Avis Pink-
ham, was employed as a table girl in a
boarding house, No. 9 Pacific Cor
poration. The assassin is Knap-
ton Wardman, untill recently over
seer of the Washington Mills.
Wardman and Miss Pinkhum, after return
ing from a walk in the evening, stood con
vening on the comer of Franklin and Lin
coln streets, when Wardman suddenly drew
a revolver, pushing Miss Pinkham against a
high board fence and shootlDg her in the
head, behind the right ear.
After shooting Miss Pinkham Wardman
ran home, stopping on the way to get a
glass of beer at the Hotel Brunswick. At
home he rushed into the chamber where his
wife and two children slept, ki-sed the
children and attempted to embrace hi? wife,
who gently repulsed him. He then re
moved his hat, coat and boots and went
into the lower apartment?, passing through
several rooms until be gained the sitting-
room, where he shot himself.
The neighbors were aroused and medical
aid summoned, but since this act be has
been Insensible, and Is not expected to live.
No cause is assigned for the deed, but it is
thought he was actuated by jealousy. Some
persons consider him insane. He has acted
strangely of la'e, and a few weeks ago pur
chased arsenic, but was prevented from
taklrg It by his wife.
SALE OF NEGROES.
Three Vagrants Auctioned Off In
Bedford County, Va.
New York, December 14.—A dispatch
from Lynchburg, Va., says: “Three male
negroes were sold at public auction at
Liberty, Bedford county, yesterday, under
an old vagrant law, by order of a Magis
trate, absolute ownership ceasing at tbe ex
piration of three months. There was no
excitement whatever ovnr the Strange sale
and but few bidders. No one seemed in
clined to be burdened with the care of the
colored vagrants, and they were final'y
knocked down for four dollars each, charity
for their destitute condition being the prin
clpal motive of the bidders.
FROM AUGUSTA.
The Georgia Railroad Dividend—
The Augusta and Knoxville Kail-
road.
Augusta, December 14.—The directors oi
the Georgia Railroad to-day declared a semi
annual dividend of 3K per cent.
A syndicate of citizens have taken a part
of the $100,000 worth of bonds of the Au
gusta and Knoxville Railroad, which will
be pushed forward to completion at once.
The Improved Condition ot Mem
phis.
Memphis, December 14.—President Por
ter, of the taxing district of Memphis,
in his report to the government, says:
“Since January, 1S80 over five miles
of stone pavement have been laid,
twenty-four miles of seweis and
the same number of miles of subsoil drains
have been completed, both of which are
acting splendidly. In concluding his report
President Porter says the people, beside? pay
ing their taxes, have expended nearly $200,-
000 on cleaning out, disinfecting and filling
pu privy vault-, making connections with
sewers and other valuable sanitary work
during this year. This, too, after two suc
cessive epidemics of yellow fever, which
prostrated business and reduced the values
of property very largely.
“Be candid, doctor, said the patient,
when found with a bottle of Dr. Bull’s
Cough Syrup. “You kuow it is a good
medicine,” and the M. D. left in disgust.
declS-lt
THE IRISH REVOLT.
The Session of Che British Cabinet
—Extraordinary Powers tor the
Maintenance of Law and Order—
The Reply to the Speech from the
Throne Foreshadowed—Difficulty
In Obtaining a Jury In a Murder
Trial.
London, December 14 —Tbe Cabinet was
in session three hours and a half to day.
Forster, Chief Secretary for Ireland, was In
consultation with Gladstone for half an
hour after the Council separated.
The Times in a leading article, says the
issue ol the meeting of the Cabinet is to in
troduce a bill Immediately on the opening
of the session to give the government extra
ordinary powers for the maintenance of
law and order In Ireland. The suspension
of the habeas corpus act will necessarily
form a part of such measure. A message
from the throne will call atten
tion to the terrible condition of
Ireland and will recommend, extraordinary
powers for the repression of disorders. A
declaration of tbe remedial powers ©f the
government will be made simultaneously
with the proposal of coercion. The land
bill cannot be ready by the opening of
Parliament, but a declaration of its
| leading
will
then
be
MB wfadpU
made. We believe the fixity of
tenure will be one of tbe chief proposals ol
tbe government. The resolution to intro
duce the coercion bill as soon as Parliament
meets does not exclude the recourse to ex
traordinary powers before then if necessary.
At Irish town, near Clalrmorris, last night,
a body of men attempted to forcibly enter
the farm from where a tenant had been
evicted. They attacked the constabulary,
who immediately fired upon them, wound
ing four. Two men were arrested.
At the Waterford assizes, although tbe
jury panel has been three times called, and
on ihe last two occasions under penalties
of from £20 to £50 for non-attendance, not
a sufficient number have answered the sum
mons for a jury to be struck. In the Boyd
murder case the Solicitor General has ap
plied for a postponement of the trial, basing
the application on the affidavits of the po
lice that the district is terrorized.
The case of the men charged with the
murder of Mr. Boyd, near New Ross, on the
9th of August last* has been remitted to the
Kilkenny assizes for trial.
The Tunes this morning, foreshadowing
the reply to the speech fiom the throne on
the opening of Parliament, predicts that the
only "opposition to the suggestions of the
Royal speech in reference to Ireland will
come from a small section of Irish members,
and expresses the belief that the malority of
the Irish members will act with the repre
sentatives of Eogland and Scotland, and
that the result cannot be doubtful.
The Pall Mall Gazette, in a leading edito
rial article, says: “Reports of interviews
between Mr. Gladstone and the head of the
detective police are entirely untrue.
What is true is that the crisis
which was rightly supposed to
exist twenty-four hours ago has been staved
off by an arrangement which shows that it
was brought on unnecessarily, for nobody
will believe that the mere threat of suspen
sion of the habeas corpus act in^January
will affect the movement of to-day.”
Brief Telegraphic Summary.
Military preparations on the part of Tur
key are Increasing.
The dry goods house of Brown Bro.,
Vicksburg, Miss., was closed yesterday by
attachment.
Mayor Patton and the new city adminis
tration of New Orleans yesterday took
charge at the City Hall.
Seventeen transports, with 9,000 men, left
Arica on the 15ih of November to enter the
campaign against Lima.
Captain J. J. Hicks, of the American brig
L. M. Merritt, was drowned in Matanzas
bay on the night of the 27m ultimo.
A certificate of the electoral vote of the
State of Georgia was received by the Vice-
President at Washington, Saturday, by
mail.
The R >man municipality, in spite of the
opposition of the clerical members, has
granted a site in a public cemetery to a cre
mation company.
The Senate Finance Committee yesterday
had its first meeting for the present session.
The only business transacted was the as
signment of work to sub-committees.
M. De Lesseps states that 1,300,000 shares
of Panama canal stock have been sub
scribed by 200,000 persons. The greatest
subscriber is France, and the next to France
Is Spain.
Hancock’s majority over Garfield in the
State of Texas was over 45,000. Jones, In
dependent, received 22,941, and Shepherd,
Democrat, 22,708 votes in the Fifth Con
gressional district.
Fred L. Almy, bookkeeper for E. G.
Smith tfcCo., wholesale grocers, at Worces
ter, Ma6s., has been arrested in that city
charged with embezzling $5,000, which be
used in fast living.
Dr. Carver has challenged Capt. Bogar-
dus to a pigeon match for £500 a side and
the championship of the world. The match
is to take place in the neighborhood of Lon
don. They are to shoot at ODe hundred
pigeons.
The London Daily News says: “We un
derstand that the government is consider
ing the propriety of adopting a system of
grand commissions as a means of relieving
the pressure of business in the House of
Commons.”
At the municipal election, In Natchez,
Miss., yesterday, the city voted a subscrip
tion of $225,000 in bonds to assist iu build
ing the Natchez, Jackson and Columbus
Railway. Mayor Griffin, the present incum
bent, was re-elected.
It is understood that General Walker wiil
ask for an additional appropriation for the
Census Bureau. The three millions appro
priated is not all consumed, but be fears it
will not be enough to carry the work
through. He has not yet decided how much
will be wanted.
The recommendation of the committee of
tbe North and Northeast Lancashire Cotton
Spinners Association for an increase of 5
per cent., in the weavers’ wages, beginning
In January, has been approved by a meet
ing of tbe cotton trade.
Tbe Progressists and Democrats obtained
a great victoiy in the German elections. At
Attenberg, Herr Kaempffer has been elect
ed a member of the Reichstag by a majority
of 3,500 in a district which never before re
turned a Progressist. This is partly owing
to the new corn laws.
The large manufacturing establishment
of F. F. Adams & Co., in Erie, Pa.,
was burned Monday night. The loss Is over
$100,000. Two firemen were killed and sev
eral injured by a falling wall. Over one
hundred haUds were thrown out of employ
ment.
The Havana Gazelle publishes a decree of
Captain General B anco which raises the
state of 6iege In the province or Santa
Clara, which has been in force since Novem
ber, 1879. The civil tribunals will resume
their functions, bat the crimes of rebellion
and sedition are reserved to the military
tribunals.
Complete population returns from the
Territory of Utah have been received at the
Census Office. According to the tchedulee
returned by the enumerators the total popu
larion of the Territory is shown to be 143,-
907 Of this Dumber 74.471 are males and
69 436 fft-e females; 99,974 are native and
43 933 of foreign birth.
The Brazilian Senate has passed a bill
rendering Protestants, naturalized foreign
ers and freed men eligible to seats in the
Chambers. In the Chamber of Deputies
Senor Moreiro attacked the United States
Minister for hla anti-slavery attitude. Senor
Duarte gave notice that he would present,
on November 25, a question to the Premier
respecting the Minister’s attendance at an
anti slavery banquet on November 20.
Weather Indications.
Office Chief Signal Observer, Wash
ington, December 14. — Indications for
Wednesday:
In the Middle Atlantic States, falling
followed bv rising barometer, rising fol
lowed by lower temperature, southerly
veering to westerly winds, partly cloudy or
cloudy weather,with rain followed by clear
ing weather.
In the South Atlantic States, falling
followed by stationary barometer, higher
temperature, partly cloudy or cloudy
weather, occasional rains, and south to west
winds.
In the East Gulf States, stationary or
higher barometer and temperature, south
erly winds, partly cloudy weather and oc
casional rain.
In the West Gulf States, lower barometer,
stationary or higher temperature, southerly
winds, partly cloudy or cloudy weather and
occasional rain.
In the*Ohio valley and Tennessee, rising
followed b? stationary o*- lower barometer,
falling followed by rising temperature,
westerly winds, and partly cloudy weather.
JACKSONVILLE LETTER.
GATHERING OF THE VULTURES.
Sambo la His Glory — Persecatlon,
Not Prosecution—Fees vs. Justice—
Why tbe South Is and will Remain
Solid — How Rascality Can be
Checked — The Coming Radical
Shindy—A Big Prospective Row-
Governor Bloxham's Inauguration
—The New Legislature—Fensacola
will Rise from the Ashes—Scraps,
Josh Billings’ Almanac says: “About
this time look out for cold weather.” And
it should have added: “Keep Dr. Bull’s
Cough Syrup in readiness.” decI5-lt
Jacksonville, December 13.—Another great
gathering of the Radical clans has assembled
in Jacksonville. The charred and bloody an
cient Gaelic cross had not more efficacy in
rousing the Highlanders than has the meeting
of tbe United States Court in this city, in
bringing together all the rough elements of the
Republican party. They come from all quar
ters, thepimp^, panders, swift witnesses, affi
davit makers and dirty-work men, ready for
any job, from sitting on a jury to cleaning
spittoon. The entrance, steps and lobbies
overflow with the odorous mass, crocking
pinders, chewing tobacco and puffing at cheap
cigars. Of course the inevitable Sambo is
there in all his pomp and glory, wearing a face
of profound gravity, and fully impressed with
the consciousness of his importance as an
American citizen. He will remain hour after
hour in the close, warm atmosphere of the
court room, winking and blinking, relapsing
into brief naps, and rousing occasionally to
wrestle with the legal phrases, which are as
incomprehensible to him as the characters on
a Chinese tea chest. To Sambo tlie United
States Court is a segment of 2de jineral gub-
berment whar dey gibs de Dimmycracks de
berry debil.” To be a bailiff in such a tribunal
of justice is the cap-stone of his ambition, and
renders him an enviable man among his fel
lows. It is a proud distinction to thump his
staff upon the floor at intervals, and to cast a
threatening glance at any unfortunate wight
who ventures to whisper with his neighbor.
An unwonted and awkward assumption of so
lemnity pervades his usually open visage, and
no portly beadle in an English parish assumes
more airs or disp'ays greater authority.
As is usually ihe case in Florida after a gen
eral election, there have been numerous ar
rests fer violation of the election laws. Men
have been dragged here for hundreds of miles
nodn the most trivial charges 3 here is a gen
tleman from Dade, who was two weeks upon
the road and who wa? forced to pass through
Key West while the yellow fever was prevailing
inthat city. He is charged with having voted
upon the declaration of his intention
to become a citizen of the country.
Others are here upon the affidavits of
notorious negro thieve?, whose evidence
would not be received in a State court. It is
such persecution as the above that generates
had feeling and encourages irritation. Tlie
laws should be rigidly enforced, but they
should not be made an engine of oppression
and a medium for the wreaking of personal
malice and partisan animosity. That this
conrt has too often been used for such pur
poses, is notorious. Many of its petty officials
nave been men of a low standard of morality
and inferior character, whose actions have not
been governed by a regard for justice, but
solely and entirely by the amount of their per
quisite&
Why is it that prisoners are brought to this
city from Cedar Keys, when there Is a United
State? Commissioner in the latter pla e? Why
is such an officer appointed and not allowed
jurisdiction? Tlie answer is simple. Because
the fees of those concerned are increased. For
the sake of a few dollars, parties are put to
great expense, loss of time and personal incon
venience. This is a great and Blaring evil, and
a reproach to any administration that permits
such iniquity. It is such ulcers and leprous
sores as these that require heroic treatment.
Such rotten and diseased limbs should be lopped
off as speedily as possible, and with little cere
mony. Every institution will have its dignify
impaired. and will suffer in public
appreciation, unless those who administer its
affairs are persons of integrity, respectability
and intelligence. Just so long as bad and vin
dictive men are invested with authority in the
South, and are permitted unrebuked to perse
cute Southern people to gratify personal spite,
will the South continue to be solid against the
poli f ical party that quietly tolerates such out
rages. It is idle to talk of or expect a change
of sentiment u ider such circumstances. Tne
Southern people can.^and do. love their coun
try. and stand ready to prove their allegiance
again, when required, as they have done b--
fore, but they do not respect the Republican
uarty, and will not kiss the hand that always
wields a rod of correction rather than an olive-
branch.
A new order of things must arise, and an
other policy be adopted, altogether different
from the present, before th-s solidity of the
South can be disrupted. Suppose thedomi
nant party adopt different tactics, try concilia
tion and kindness,cease calumny and vitupera
tion and test the doctrine of the golden rule.
Certain it is that they will never accomplish
their purpose by violence and injustice, and
equally certain it is that the South will never
accommodate itself to the Procrustean ideas
of Republican fanatics. These gentry may as
well understand that the Southern people are
not solid against the United States, but are
and will continue to be unalterably opposed to
the aims and purposes of the Republican
party, as at present managed.
It is to be presumed that the grand jury in
the United States Ourt will throw out many of
the cases of alleged violation of the election
laws when it^can be made to appear that they
are based on little or no foundation. Thanks
to a Democratic Congress, th© infernal and in
famous ironclad oath has been repealed, and
ersons charged with politic «1 offenses can no
nger be tried by packed, partl&an juries.
While some of the fangs have been drawn,
enough venom yet remains to produce a con
dition of chronic inflammation.
If some of the miserable underlings who get
up thes# petty cases at the expense of the gov
eminent, from no higher or woithier motives
than to gratify personal spleen and put a few
basely earned dollars into thair pockets, could
be made to pay the costs themselves, when
their unworthy purposes are unveiled, they
would soon refrain from their villainous perse
cutions.
Hon. John B. Stickney, Acting United States
District Attorney, is a mighty good hand for
sticking. His adhesive qualities are really re
markably and lie should apply fora patent for
a new plaster. Thrice has his name been sent
before the Senate for confirmation, and two
rejections have not weakened his aspirations.
The third, which is inevitable, will probably
open the way for another candidate, more ac
ceptable. There are members of his party in
this State who, if nominated, would, find but
little difficulty in passing the Senatorial ordeal.
After General Garfield’s inauguration, the
feuds among the Radical leaders here will be
come interesting, 'there won’t be a single
fellow in the entire had lot, who will not be
pulling for himself and at the same time back
biting his rivals. There are some fat places to
be parceled out, and many are the* patriots
who are looking eagerlv after the spoils of
office. All of them have claims also that cannot
be lightly regarded or denied. There is Parson
Hicks for instance, who. like a foul bird, passed
the entire summer in defiling the nest that
affords him shelter. Why there was not a
single Northern State in which he spoke that
failed to return a Republican majority. Can
anybody doubt that this glorious result was
due to his brilliant talents and wonderful
abilities. Should such noble services be unre
warded? A seat in the Cabinet, or a first class
embassy, would b-* but meagre recompense.
The parson is a molest man, however, and
would. In his humility of spirit, even accept
the Jacksonville post office.
Then there is ex-Senator Conover, who
made such a gallant run against Governor
Bloxham. His merits should be recognized by
some fit testimonial of Presidential regard.
Just think how near he came to carrying ihe
State and breaking the Solid South. He only
lacked the paltry amount of five or six thous
and votes, and if be didn't beat them scared
the Democrats terribly. Ex-Sena? or Osborne
and General Jenkins also stand high on the
slate of preferment. Their magnificent man
agement of the committees of which they were
chairman, is beyond all praise and demands
nue acknowledgment. A little in the rear of
the above worthiej follow Judge Knigkt, Col.
Sawyer, Hon. Peter Jonos, General Ledwith.
and a host of lesser luminaries, all good men
and .true, who bore the heat and
burdens of the campaign, expen led much
breith and wasted much ink, and are now
impatiently reaching upwa d to grasp the gold
en fruits of victory. What a pity that th®re
are so few bunches of grapes, un i that so large
a p oportion of them will prove sour and im
mature! When the scrimmage commences it
Will be a regular Donnybrook Fair ?hinty. and
every mother's sou of them will be whacking
away at the first li ad in sight with his cudgel.
If Morida had gone right, ample provision
could have be-n made for the faithful, io the
large number of State officials: but the failure
on that toint has brought on a sharp, keen and
hot competition for the few p ums in tbe gov
ernment pudding. In the general scramble the
black adjutants of the Grand Army will stand
but a poor chance for promotion A ?iga al
dy hangs outside of the Radical Bio k bear
ing the inscription. “Offices to Let. Niggers
Nee 1 n’t Apply.”
Governor Bloxham's Inaugurat'on will be
largely attended. Military companies in va
rious portions of the State are preparing to
participate in the ceremonies. Amo ig others
the artillery and infantry companies from this
city propose to be present on the occasion
There wi 1 doubtless be a brilliant gathering at
the capital. Givernor Bloxham's great per
sonal popularity, the strong hold tliat he has
taken upon popular favor, the high expecta
tions entertained of his coming administration
and the glorious success of hi* dashing cam
paign wiil all conspire to render the event one
of unusual interest. The charming matrons,
lovely maidens and brave men of Florida will
come from far and near to do honor to the first
of her native-born sons who has ever borne the
proud distinction of being her chief magistrate.
This trust reposed in hS hands will be held
worthily, used profitably, managed wisely, dis
creetly and honorably and returned without
blot or stain upon its bright record.
An English lord, a scion of the proud house
of Montague, has come among us to thin out
the alligators. Title 1 personages are becom
ing so numerous that they scarcely excite a
flutter of surprise. European “blue bloods”
now “do” the States as a part of the regular
programme, and Florida is coming in for her
share of aristocratic patronage. Foreign cr ins.
and those who pay them out, are received here
at their real value.
The next Legislature will be. to a great ex
tent, composed of new members. Several im
portant measures will be pre ented for their
consideration, and It is to be hoped that they
will receive all due and proper attention. It
would be a good idea to have the Senatorial
election early in the session, so that this ab
sorbing question may be removed as soon as
po«sibto from their deliberations. Senator
Jones will doubtless find opposition, but his
eminent services and commanding abilities
render it almost cer'ain that he will be his own
successor. It would be a hazardous policy to
select an inexperienced man. just at a moment
when the South requires the beet talent, and
the capacity that can only be acquired by
lengthy service. Florida will do honor to her
self, and show her appreciation of a faithfnl
servant by sending Mr. Jones back to the Sen
ate.
Our sister city of Pensacola, clad in sack
cloth and ashes, has the sincere sympathy of
the people of Florida Her terrible calamity,
occurring in the very midst of the business
season, is fearful in its suddenness and effects.
But her sons have resolute hearts and strong
muscles, and as soon as the stunning effect of
the blow has passed off, will address them
selves to the task of removing the ruins and
rebuilding their fair city. May she soon rise
rejuvenated and endowed with fresh beauty,
and again rejoice in redoubled prosperity!*
We have had weater sufficiently cold to nip
banana leaves and tender plants, but roses and
other flowers are still 1 looming in many
gardens. A few days since several crates of
ripe tomatoes were forwarded to Northern
markets.
From a private letter, 1 learn that Colonel
McClure, the able editor of the Philadelphia
Times, who is now making a tour of tbe
Southern States, will probably visit Florida. He
is one of the very best newspaper men of the
country.
The Telephone, a • evening daily, has been
merged into the Florida Union, having dis
posed of its subscription lists and good will to
the latter paper. The Union will soon give
evidence of increasing prosperity by enlarging
its dimensions, a change rendered necessar3*
by the growing pressure upon its advertising
and news columns. W. H. B.
A clear head; elastic limbs; good diges
tion; sound sleep: buoyant spirits, a fine
appetite; and a ripe old age, are some of the
results of the use of Dr. Tutt’s Pills. They
require no change of diet nor interfere with
regular business. A single dose will con
vince you of their wonderful effect.
©merits anfl frortslons.
Christmas Goods!
R AI8INS, CITRON, CURRANTS.
NUTS, CANDY, MINCE MEAT
JELLIES. PRESERVES, ORANGES. AP
PLES.
FANCY CRACKERS, all kinds.
WINES, WHISKIES, BRANDIES, CHAM
PAGNES. etc.
FIRE WORKS. FIRE CRACKERS.
The largest and best stock in tbe city at the
lowest pi ices.
BRANCH & COOPER.
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CIDER, CIDER, CIDER.
lOO Bbls. Pur© Apple Cider.
25 BBLS. WHITE BEANS.
500 SACKS LIVERPOOL SALT.
50 BBLS. PURE CIDER VlNEGAR.
POTATOES, ONIONS, ETC.,
ALWAYS ON HAND AT
L. F. 5ELS0N & CO.’S,
ieclJtf 176 BAY STREET.
Read the Following Testimonial
Richmond, Va.
Gentlemen—I take the liberty of informing
you of the great improvement—well, you mar
say. the entire restoration to healtn^-HMUiaea
by using SIMMONS' LIVER REGULATOR.
I was under medical treatment for a long
time (being treated for Dyspepsia), but all
kinds of medicine seemed to do me but little
good. I suffered intensely with full stomach,
headache, etc One day I wa« told by a neigh
bor who had taken the REGULATOR that it
was a sure cure for my troubles. I decided to
try it. not thinking ic would do me any good.
The flrvt dose I took relieved me very much—
it was ?o decided an improvement I began to
put confidence in what my neighbor had said
to me. Jn one week after taking the REGU
LATOR I was as Rtronr and hearty as I ever
was: my complexion began to clear up. I was
told by all my acquaintances I was looking so
much better. I think it is the best thing I ever
took for Dyspepsia, without any exception. It
did me so much good I was determined I would
give you my testimony without being asked
for it. Yours respectfully,
Henry G. Crenshaw.
Original and genuine manufactured only by
J. H. ZEIIiIN & CO.,
PHILADELPHIA. PA.
Sold by all druggists. decS-W.F.M.wATf lly
§aff :Brwf(Iif5.
Is made from a Simple Tropical Leaf of Rare
Value, and is a PitSlTIVK Remedy for
all the diseases that cause pains in the lower
part of the body—for Torpid Liver—Head
aches—Jaundice—Dizziness. Gravel, Malaria,
and all difficulties of tlie Kidneys, Liver and
Urinary Organs. For Female Dlaeasea,
Monthly Menstruations, and during Pregnancy
it has no equal. It restores the organs that
make the blood, and hence is the best Blood
Purifier. It is the only known remedy that
cures Bright’s Disease. For Diabetes, use
Warner’s Sale Diabetes Care.
For sale by Druggists and all Dealers at
$1.25 per bottle. Largest bottle in tt€
market. Try it.
H. H. WARNER & CO.,
Jy2HJ,wJtTelly Hooliral.r, N. T.
Xrtil’s aonic.
IF YOU WOULD ENJOY
A HAPPY CHRISTMAS!
B UY' your LIUUORS. GROCERIES, Eta,
Baker's Celebrate-1 Pure RYE WHISKY.
Gibson's XXX WHISKY. Trua&sman’s XXXX
WHISKY, direct from Philadelphia; Urbana
PORT WINE, a delicious, pure grape wine for
fami y use. guaranteed pure; Werner's
“America” Extra Dry CHAMPAGNE. Vari
ous other brands of WINE8, KRANDIE8.
GINS. WHISK YS, BEER, CIDER, eta
FANCY and FAMILY GROCERIES in abund
ance, and guaranteed quality, at
BARBOUR BROS.,
Corner Barnard and New Houston streets,
decll-tf
CHRISTMAS GOODS.
OOD RAISINS only 10c. per pound. Good
T RAISINS three pounds for 25c. Choice
new CURRANTS. Choice new CITRON. Choice
Loose MUSCaTEL RAISINS. Choice London
Layer RAISINS, in quarters, halves and whole
boxes. Choice London Layer FIGS, in two
and four pound boxes. Choice PRUNES, in
2 pound jars. ALMONDS, WALNUTS, PE
CANS and BRAZIL NUTS, fresh and new.
Ijirge a-sortment of SPICEd. 50 crates AT-
MORE'S MINCE MEAT for sale low. Also 30
different kinds of fresh BI8CUI 1*8. For sale by
C. M. & H. W. TILTON.,
31 WHITAKER STREET, Saussy & Harmon's
old stand. d**c7-tf
IN 5 POUND BUCKETS.
R aspberry marmalade.
STARWBEHRY MARMALADE.
PEACH PRESERVES.
PLUM PRESERVES.
APPLE BUTTER
PEACH BUTTER
PEAR BUTTER
QUINCE BUTTER
RASPBERRY BUTTER
JELLIES ASSORTED.
MINCE MEAT.
These goods are pronounced “excellent” by
all who have used them.
A. M. & C. W. WEST’S.
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mim KOSHER!
S ausage and meat, kosher fat.
8AURKRAUT, SALT GURKEN.
A full assortment of FRUIT BUTTER.
MINCEMEAT.
MAL%G\GRAPES
CATAWBA GRAPES in baskets.
SMOKED SALMON.
8MOKED BUCKLINCE.
For sale by
MOHS Ll.\6 & BRO.,
19 BARNARD STREET.
JUST ARRIVED,
MINCEMEAT.
CITRON and CURRANT8.
RAISINS.
BRANDY PEACHE8.
A full assortment of JELLIES.
A full assortment of PRESERVES
20 different kind of FANCY BISCUITS.
For sale by
J. 1. BERSlHBH'H & CO.,
>vl9-tf m WHITAKER STREET.
Tianos and ©roan?.
IS A THOROUGH RIMEDY
In every case of malarial fever or fever and
a^ue, while for disorders of the stomach, tor
pidity of the liver, indigestion and disturbance©
of the animal forces, which debilitate, it has
no equivalent, and can have no substitute. It
should not be confounded with triturated com
pounds of cheap spirits and es8ential oils,ofteii
sold under the name of bitters.
For sale by OSCEOLA BUTLER Savannah,
Ga., and by Druggists, Grocers an.i Wine Mer
chants ev6rywh«-Xf. myl-W&wly
Saints, Oils, &f.
ANDREW HANLEY.
PUTS,OILS,GLASS,ETC.
Railroad, Steamboat, Ship and
Mill Supplies.
DOORS, 8ASHES, BLINDS, BALU8TZRSL
TRIMMINGS. ETC. LIME, PLASTER,
HAIR AND CEMENT.
House, Sign and Decorative Painter.
No. 6 Whitaker street and 171 Bay street,
eep25-tf Savannah, Ga.
r Established 1840.)
Steamboat and Mill Supplies
TUCK’S PI8TON PACKING.
ASBESTOS PISTON PACKING.
ASBESTOS BOARD PACKING.
GUM PACKING.
ITALIAN HEMP PACKING.
EAGLE PACKING.
80AP 8TONE PACKING.
OLIVER’S PAINT AND OIL STORE
NO. 5 WHITAKER STREET.
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CHRIS. MURPHY,
(ESTABLISHED 1995.)
House, Sign, Fresco & Banner
PA INTING.
—nm m nr—
RAILROAD, MILL and STEAMBOAT SUP
PLIES. PAIN TS,0 ELS, GLASS, PUTTY. VAB-
NXSHES. BRUSHES. MIXED PAINT8, BURN
ING and ENGINE OILS, NEATSFOOT OIL,
AXLE GREASE. LADDERS, all kinds and sixes
142 St Julian and 1*1 Bryan streets,
■lrntf
JOHN G. BUTLEH,
White Lead, Oils, Colors, Olass, Etc
HOUSE AND SIGN PAINTING.
S OLE Agent for the GEORGIA LIME, CAL
CINED PLASTER, CEMENTS, HAIR, LAND
PLASTER, etc. Sole Agent for F. O. PIERCE
8c. CO.’SPURE PREPARED PAINTS. One
hundred dollars guarantee that this Paint con
tains neither water or benzine. ar.d is the only
guaranteed Paint in the market.
)©l#-tf No. ££ DiuTteo rtnvt Savannah. Ga.
Jfuraiturr. &c.
KNABE PIANOS,
G A BLEU PIANOS,
ESTEY ORGANS
T HE best and most durable instruments
made. Fold at lowest wholesale prices
on easy installments. Direct importation of
all kinds of Musical Merchandise. SHEET
MUSIC AT HALF PRICE.
SCHREINER’S
MUSIC HOUSE.
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(foal.
COAL.
FRESH FROM THE MINES.
E XTRA quality just arrived. Prepared ex-
Pressly for Family, Stove and Office use.
Just the Coal for Grates. Stoves and Ranges.
Prompt delivery, full and liberal weight.
Orders by mail, telephone or given to our
drivers will be filled at once.
Knickerbocker Ice and Coal Co.,
Special Inducements.
In order to make room ior a
large lot of Holiday Goods, I
am ofieriDK my entire stock of
Fine PARLOR and BED-
ROOMSUITS, SIDEBOARDS,
etc., at cost. A fall assortment
of all grades and styles of FUR
NITURE on liand. Alsoa large
stock of SHOW CASES. Prices
ower than tbe lowest.
M. BOLEY,
106 AND 188 BROUGHTOS, AXD 17,19 A1»D 21
JEFFEBSON STREETS.
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BARGAINS.
Furniture Salts of aU kinds.
Bargains in Lounge* and Mat*
Bargains In Show Cases and Mir
rors.
Bargains In Tinware and Hard*
Bargains especially In Stowes, etc,
lEJ.OEX M .a. 3S0-,
and President streets.
Corner Jeffer
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B usiness cards, bill heads, iron
AND LETTER HEADS, CH UUL4-R8 sj
ether mercantile work done j* the lone
tOT3-tf
144 BAY STREET.