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Georgia Affairs.
on Monday last at Augusta in the Superior
Court, His Honor Judge Claiborne Snead pre
siding, interesting memorial resolutions were
adopted, and eloquent tributes to the memories
of Judge Wm T. Gould and Hon. Wm. A.
Walton were delivered by Judges Hook and
Snead, Colonel Charles C. Jones and other
members cf the bar.
The funeral services of the late Mrs. L. J. Gar
trell took place at Atlanta on last Friday morn
ing. A large concourse of the friends acd rela
tives of the deceased met at the family resi
dences witness the sad solemnities. Kev. C.
A. Evans officiated, and in his remarks dwelt
on the lovely life aid character of the de< eased.
The remains were laid to rest in Oakland Ceme
tery. Mrs. Gartrell was a woman whose
kind charities were enjoyed by the poor and
destitute of the city of Atlanta, bhe had been
for years one of the leading members of the
First Methodist Church, and her works and
labors of love will never be forgotten by the
community in which she was a shining light.
The receipts of cotton at Waynesboro for
the past two weeks have been 1,263 bales, of
which 1,09 J were shipped to Savannah and 173
to Augusta.
Two Boston capitalists intend to engage in
the manufacture of school slates, paving fl igs
and beds for billiard tables at the Rockmart
quarry. The Rome Bulletin says this will be a
new feature in the goods formerly turned out
from the quarry.
The Atlanta Post-Appeal has been informed
that a drunken mob went to the house of Mr.
W. E. H. Searcy, the Democratic and prohibi.
tion candidate to the Legislature from Spalding
county, during his absence, and by violent
demonstrations terrified h s wife and children.
Mr. Searcy owes it to the public to confirm or
refute this rumor.
The Surveyor of Coffee county is over sixty
years old, and never rode on the cars before
last. Monday.
The immense rock dam being built across the
river by the Eagle & Phenix Factory
at Columbus is about three-fourths finished,
and when completed will be one of the most
substantantial works of the kind in the world.
An enterprising Griffin undertaker has pur
chased a fine one thousand dollar hearse,
which he provides free of charge to those who
purchase their cofiius from him.
Judge John H. Aiken, an old and respected
citizen of Spalding county, died on Friday. He
was in his 82d year, had more than once repre
sented his county in the Legi Mature, and his
usefulness as & citizen has been widely felt in
the county.
The Eagle and Phenix Company, of Colum
bus. pay off every two weeks, and each pay
roll calls for $15,000. Daring the year the
company pays out for wages alone nearly
$400,000.
We have received the first number of the
Lincolnton Newt, a weekly journal published at
Lincolnton, Lincoln county. It is well printed
and represents the interest of the Augusta
Elberton and Chicago Railroad.
The Lincolnton News says that Lincoln
county feels more interest in its prospective
railroad than she does in all the politicians in
Georgia.
On Tuesday afternoon a masked man enter
ed the residence of Mr. N. S. Griffin, in Colum
bia county, duiing the absence of Mr. Griffin,
and made a savage assault upon his young wife
who was sitting iu her room with her infant.
As soon as the intruder confronted Mrs. Grif
fin he drew a pistol and threatened to kill her.
He made her put down the baby and then
slapped her face until her nose bled. He then
ransacked the house, securing a small sum of
money and a number of articles. He next de
manded more money, and upon her declaring
that there was no more he cut her seriously
In the breast with a long kuife. The lady at
tempted to defend herself when he knocked
her down, kickei and beat her in a most cruel
manner. He teen left. He was pursued soon
afterward, but has not yet been caught.
The Oconee County Monitor says next week
it wants to get out a six column papt r, and
politely rtquests those subscribers Indebted to
call at the Captain's office and settle up in
order that the good work may be accom
plished.
Dr. W. B. Folks, of Waycross, contemplates
set ing out a ten-acre LeConte pear orchard
this fail.
The Brunswick and Albany Railway Com
pany have enjoined the 8 . vannah Florida and
Western Railway from crossing their track
with their Y extension to the Reppard and
Walter Road, which runs out to their Walter,
town mill.
An election fortwo’ County Commissioners
for Liberty county takes place next i uesday.
Application of incorporation of the Liberty
County Land and Lumber Company, of which
M. B. Milieu, R. B. Reppard, James K. Clarke,
and H. E. Josselyn are the incorporators, has
been made to the Superior Court of Liberty
county. The amount of capital to be invested
in the business and actually paid in is forty
thousand dollars.
A change of schedule on the Savannah, Grif
fin end North Alabama Railroad took effect
on the 23d inst. Train No. 1, east, will arrive
at Griffin 10:15 a. in. No. 2. west, will leave
Griffin at 12:30 p m.
Two negroes on Mr. B. W. Lamkin’s pises, in
Columbia county, became invo.ved in n diffi
cul y last week, wnen one s'.abbad ths other,
ii Hiding a wound from which he died in a few
hours, ihe murderer escaped.
Reidsville Enterprise : “The old reliable Sa
vannah Wekkly —Ears is a power in the land,
and it does our soul good to see it finding iu
way into the homes of all our people. The
little Enterprise and the mammoth old Weekly
News are nee.sanies in every household.”
The Fort Valley Mirror says: “The rain has
put an end to cotton picking for awhile, and
much of the fleecy staple was brought into
town Saturday. Owing to fine weather for the
past few weeks, tne cotton has opened faster
than it could be picked, and the fields are still
white.”
Fort Valley Mirror and Advertiser: “Last
Sunday night while Colonel 31 G. Bayne and
Mr. bam bistrunk were discussing a business
matter hard words were used, blows were
passed, and Mr. bistruuK drew his pistol and
nred one .shot at Colonel Bayne without doing
any damage. It was .bout as quie. an affair as
it could weh have been, and we are glad no
one was hurt.”
Atlanta Constitution : “Intelligence of the
destruction cl Mr. Haris’ house reached the
city yesterday. Mr. Garis’ home is about ten
miles irem the cny, near the Chattaboochee
river. Early yesterday morning flames were
seen in the roof of the kuck n oy one of the
children, who at once gave the alarm At the
time Mr Laris was in the Meld working, and
his wife was uuab e to suscessfutiy fight the
fire, w hich rapidly consumed the buiithng and
nearly everything iu it. Tnere was no insur-
Alice, axul Jlr. Uaris’ loss is about $700.”
The Wayne.-boro True Citizen gives the fol
lowing as the true statement of faigs of the
occurrences at tne colored camp meetug near
Millen: “The woman who w„s reported to
have died was in the altar, and wa- laboring
under considerable religious excitement and
screamed or ‘rhouted’ only once, and laying
her head in the tap of a man sitting in the al
tar she died instantly and before any one knew
it. Dr. Lanier, who was called in, pronounced
it a case of heart disease, with which the wo
man was known to have been suffering for a
long time, ihe rnaiKwho was reported to have
been kuied there, w as not on the ground at all,
but was some mile and a half off, at a pomt on
the Ogeecuee river, wnere the negroes inett on
b&turuay nights and Sundays to gamble, and
was shot in a row over a game of cards, the
ball taking effect in bis neck and ranging
downwards. He was not dead at our latest
accounts, but his physician says he cannot
live.”
A brief telegraphic dispatch was published in
the Akws of Jesteroay, of the dea h of Gen.
W. and. ttOil. of Macon, at Littleton, X. H. The
Macon Telegraph of yesterday, says: The
news was a sudden si.ock to the city, as his
death was wholly unexpected. It seemed only
a short while ago that he was seen on our
streets conversing with his friends in his genial
way. There were few men in Macon who
could lay cla m to so wide a circle ,of
friends as Gen. Holt. He was born in Put
nam county, and was ab.ut sixty five years of
age. Hu father moved t> Biob county when
the was quite a lad, and engaged
*? .fcftnuig near the present little town of
Hoito£ His fher, Xarpley Holt, Esq.,
"V among the fucceesful farmers of Bibb
Savannah morning news
'*• H. ESTILL, PROPRIETOR.
county. The Holt mansion kept its doors
‘s* old-fashioned hospitality
Genenfl^H^t’^Kl 0 v. nd The greater P art of
general Holt s boyhood was spent on the
~ ear Holton. When a young man he
an< * was a clerk in the old Bank
"L t ~vF- tAte Georgia. After other business
connections be was made Treasurer of the
Southwestern Railroad, and was made Presi
uDto°th h T l®? 5 ' which Position he filed
“P ri* e of his death. Tnere wll be
many to miss the portly form of General Holt
upon ou J Btreeta - He ever had the
Ma >n at heart. None loved more
!. h ® City 7 ,atiDK * laot strides to
and no man did more to advance her
mortal inters** To have a friend in Gen. Holt
was to have a friend indeed—ane whom the
22M* ? f rime nor the blights of misfortune
could win away-he was steadfast and true.
Macon deeply mourns him. for most truly has a
great man fallen in Israel.’ Gen. Holt leaves
a ".v®' wa * w,th h >m the time of his
r lh ;“ d daughters, Mrs. R. E. Park and
Mrs. W. H. Virgin, both livinsr in Macon. He
of® nt b i^ er tt° f ,. C *E t T. L Holt and an uncle
0 P f u W, l Holt Sunday evening Capt Holt
M r- Virgin left for Washington, where
11 t ! le r emains The funeral will
probably take place Thursday afternoon.as the
remains are expected to arrive here on that
morning.
Florida Affairs.
A convention of the Democrats of Polk county
will meet at Bartow on next Saturday to nomi
nate a Representative for Polk county, and to
recommend suitable officers for the county to
tiie Governor for appointment.
The St. Augustine Hotel will open for the
winter season about December 4th.
The steam schooner Bucki left New York on
the 14th, havirg on board about 150 tons of
steel rails for the Jacksonville and Bt. Augus.
tine Railroad.
There are three tickets in the field for Rep
resentatives of Bt. John’s county. The Demo
crats have nominated I. L Cole and H. H.
Floyd; theGreenbackers, John T. Edwards
and George Carter, and the Republicans F. H.
Grsatorex and W . A. Flemming.
Coffee is said to be growing well in Manatee
county.
The St. John's Weekly, Bt. Augustine, says
that the assessment of the taxable property of
Orange county this year is $2,300,000. Our
contemporary has made a mistake. The
whole value of the taxable property of the
ceunty is placed at the above figure, and the
assessment of taxes is on that amount
The obstacles to the completion of the Green
Cove Springß and Melrose Railroad have all
been removed. Work will go forward at once.
Jacksonville is to have a skating rink, the
hall of which will be eighty-five feet long and
forty-two feet wide. The rink will be open by
November 15th.
The Circuit Court of Hernando county is now
in session at Brooksville. •
Mr. O. J. Andrea, formerly of Tampa, hss
gone to Mana' ee to view the prospects of estab
lishing the Gulf Coast Progress in that county.
The Republicans of Levy county have repu
diated Skinner and declared in favor of Mc-
Kinnon.
The election at Palatka on Friday last for
bonds or no bonds was decided in favor of
bonding the town for $6,000 for a steam fire
engine.
The aggregate amount of money expended
by the Pensacola Board of Health f'r nurses
alone since the commencement of the yellow
fever epidemic was $5,500 up to Saturday last.
There are three Methodist preachers on the
Republican ticket of Jefferson county for the
Legisla'ure. and it is thought that the cim
paign will be metamorphosed into a camp
meeting.
Editor Benjamin E Prevatt, of the South
Florida Times, has added to his responsibili
ties the care of a wife. He was married on the
26th September to Miss Eva Preston, of Co
lumbus. Ohio.
A second artesian well has been spruDg in
Palatka, at Carleton’s new hotel. At the depth
of 212 feet, the water-bearing strata was
struck, which carries a large stream to the
second story of the hotel.
It is reported that the recent cyclone
restored the hearing to an old negro man near
Walao, who had been deaf for twenty-eight
years. Another proof that “it is an ill wind
that blows oobody good.”
Tampa Guardian: “We have positive infor
matiou that a gentl-man from Louisiana, and
late of the West Indies, has bought ten acres
of land about six miles from Tampa, which he
has contracted to have planted in mulberries
for the purpose of raising siik worms.'’
The boring of artesian wells is becoming a
lively business. and there is considerable com
petition therein in Florida. In St. Augustine
there is a reliable party who expresswill
ingness to sink these wells for st>o apiece, pro
vided a club of five can be obtained.
The storm of Monday night, the 16th inst.,
caused a very high tide to fl jw into the bay of
Tampa, and for a time there was danger of the
warehouses being tilled with water and the
ruin of the goods therein, but it subsided at last
without getting over the floors to any depth,
and little or no damage was done.
A mass meeting of the citizens of Polk coun
ty will be held during tne fall term of the Cir
cuit C jurt to consider what cm be done in ihe
way of lands, or other donations to the Jack
sonville, Tampa and Key West Railroad, pro
vided the company will build it at an early
day.
The. following is a report of the schools in
Volusia county: “ l'he number of pupils in at
tendance at ihe schools of the county is 657,
being an increase over the number in attend
ance last year of 120—nearly 25 per cent. The
number of schools is 37; the appropriation is
$6 50 per pupil; the length of the term is from
3 to 6 months; the contingent fund, held back
for the establishment of new schools during
the scholastic year, $729 50.’-’
Palatka Herald: “From all we can learn
from different sections of the orange region, it
is doubtful whether we shall have more than a
two-third crop of oranges. The reason for
this is the tact that the two last years have
been unfavorable to the maturity of the
orange. The cold and long drough. combined
has caused this result. It is encouraging, how
ever. to know that the fruit will be very large
and very fine.”
The completion of the Climax and Chatta
hoochee extension of the Savannah. Florida
and Western Railway, in connection with the
Pensacola and Atlantic Railway and its con
nections, will enable the perfection of quick
schedules and through trains by a preferred
route from New York to New Orleans, passing,
as passengers could, through Philadelphia,
Baltimore, Washington. Richmond, Wilming
ton, Charleston, Savannah, Thom Seville, Pen
sacola and Mobile to New Orleans. As a’so in
connection with the Waycross Short Line, a
disirable route between Jacksonville and New
Orleans, and also opening up to the merchants
of Jacksonville a field for trade in SonthGeor
gia and West Florida.
Antonio Huertas, a colored Democrat, writes
to the St John's Weekly , of St. Augustine, as
follows: “I have noticed in tne local columns
of the St. Augustine Press that the colored
wing of the Democratic party had .;one over to
the Greenback party As lam a colored Demo
crat, and am not ashamed of the inheritance,
I take this method of saying to the local editor
of the Press that I am a native born Democrat,
and expect to die one. I am proud of the
name ‘Democrat,’ and believe that tho salva
tion of our g ivernment depends on the suc
cess of the Democratic party, end I say openly
that the Greenback party has not the power or
the money to change my vote. That party con
sists of men who dare be neither Democrats
nor Republicans, of political bastards, witiiout
father ~r mother. How can they expect me
to join such a party f”
Washington correspondent of Jacksonville
Union: ' The late adjustment of the salaries
of the post offices in Florida has made many
changes in the standing of the offices. This
adjustment is made every two years by direc
tion of Congress, the last being in 18.0. It
only includes tin, post offices termed Presiden
tial offices, so-called because—the annual pay
being at least $l,OO0 —the Postmaster is ap
pointed by the President and confirmed by the
Benate. There are three grades of these offices.
The first consists of those offices which receive
at least $3,000 a year. As yet, there are none
of this grade in Florida. The second class
range from $2,C60 to $3,000 a year. In Florida
there are two offices of this grade—Jackson
ville and Pensacola. The third class
run from $l,OOO to $2,000. There are
six offices of this class, an in
crease of one, Palatka having been promoted
from the fourth class to the Presidential rank.
The fourth class, by far the most ruinous, re
ceive less than $i ,COO, and the Postmaster it
appointed by the Postmaster General. Florida
is rapidly increasing its postal facilities. At
the present time there are 39 post offices of
all classes, an increase of 77 since the last
adjustment in 1880 During the present year
27 new offices have been established. The
largest single increase of salary is in the case
of Palatka, which is raised from a fourth class
office to the Presidential grade, with a salary
of $1,600. Fernandina. Pensacola and St. Au
gustine each secure an additional $lOO. The
heaviest reduction of salary occurs at Jackson
ville, where a loss of $3OO is sustained. Key *
West also loses $100.”
Cotton Futures in New York.
New York, October 24.—The Post'* cot
ton market report save: “Future deliveries
opened 2-100 c. to 3-100 c. lower, but had
recovered the loss at the second call, late
months being even slightly higher than yes
terday at the close. After the secopd call
there was a further advance of l-100c. to
2-100 c., which was lost at the third call,
when November brought 10 76c., January
10 68c., February 10 79c., April 11 01c., May
11 12c., and June 11 22c. Bids of 10 58e.
for November and December were refused.”
War on Insurance Frauds.
New Orleans, October 24.—A Chatta
nooga special says: “Post Offile Inspector
A. G. Sharp has recommended to the de
partment that the marriage and birthday
Insurance associations be prohibited from
using the mails,, on the ground that there
organizations are frauds. He writes that he
has come to this conclusion after thoroughly
investigating the workings of the Institu
tions.”
“Rough on Rat*.”
Clears out rats, mice, roaches, flies, ante,
bed chipmunks, gophers.
PARLIAMENT.
THE AUTUMN SESSION CON
VENED.
The Tories’ 'Setback-Lord Randolph
Churchill’s TUt With the Premier-
The New Rules-Editor Gray’s Case—
The Egyptian Question.
London, October 24—Parliament reas
sembled to-day. Previous to the assembling
of the House of Commons the advanced
Irish members held a meeting. They were
chit fly occupied arranging petitions re
ferring to the imprisonment of E. Dwyer
Gray.
Lord Mayor Dawson, of Dublin, has a
hundred petitions to present in the House.
In the House of Commons, Lord Ran
dolph Churchill (Conservative) contended
that the present sitting was Irregular, after
the appropriation bill had received the
royal assent.
Lord Churchill moved an adjournment of
the House In order to protest against the
autumn session. He made a long historical
review and pointed out, amidst loud cheers
from the lories,that theHouseof Commons
ha t ever been jealous amidst monarchical or
ministerial tyranny.
Mr. Gladstone said he was glad to see
Lord Randolph Churchill and the House
again. He contended that the precedents
quoted by Lord Randolph Churchill were
inapplicable. The House, he said, bad full
power to take Its present course.
Lord Randolph Churchill had a small
knowledge of Parliament if he
thought the government would be
upset by a vote of want of confidence or an
appropriation bill. Mr. Gladstone cited a
precedent in 1820, when the House ad
journed in July and reassembled in August
and transacted business of various kinds.
Thus, he said, Lord Randolph Churchill’s
assertion wa6 entirely destroyed, mashed
and pulverized. fCheersand laughter.]
Sir Stafford Northcote commended Lord
Randolph Churchill’s action. He asked
Mr. Gladstone whether he would adhere to
his financial view of the situation or
make a statement in reference to the war in
Egypt.
Alter remarks by Sir Wm. N. Harcourt
(Home Secretary) and 81r Henry D. Wolffe
(Conservative), the House divided on the
motion of Lord Randolph Churchill, which
was defeated by a vote of 209 to 142.
Mr. Gladstone then gave notice that he
would move a vote of thanks on Thursday
next tc the British army in Egypt.
Mr. Gladstone stated in regard to the flr6t
rule of procedure that the government
would adhere to it 6 main proposal, and
would propose a second, so that motions for
adjournment could only be made by leave
after questions.
Mr. Gladstone gave notice of a further
addition to the rules, according to which
motions to bring in bills and bills that have
passed in committee shall not be subject to
the rule precluding any opposed business
being taken after 12:30 a. m. This will in a
great measure frustrate obstructive block
ing of bills.
Mr. Gladstone then moved a resolution
giving precedence to the rules of procedure,
whenever set down.
Sir Stafford Northcote expressed his re
gret at the decision of the government to
adhere to the cloture.
Sir Walter Bartalotte, Conservative, de
clared that he would oppose the cloture by
all the forms of the House, and called upon
the opposition to do the same.
Mr. Ashmead Bartlett (Conservative)
made a blmilar declaration.
The House divided, and Mr. Gladstone’s
motion for precedence was carried by a vote
of 98 to 45.
Mr. Gladstone called attention to the
committal of Mr. E Dwyer Gray. He said
he was glad to 6ee Mr. Gray present in the
House to day. Precedents, Mr. Gladstone
affirmed, were completely in favor of the
appointment of a committee In Mr. Gray’s
caae, and he moved the appointment of tuch
a committee.
The government, he announced, contem
plated submitting early in the next session
a measure dealing with committals for con
tempt.
Mr. Parnell asked Mr. Gladstotfe to
enlage the scope of the inquiry to be made
by the committee proposed In Mr. Gray’s
case, “else,” he 6atd, “time occupied by the
committee in its deliberations would be
wasted.” He contended that the question to
consider was the modification of the power
of Judges.
Mr. Lewis (member for Londonderry,
Moderate Conservative,) indorsed Mr. Par
nell’s views.
Sir Henry James, the Attorney General,
explained that the motion for the appoint
ment of a Cbmmittee was a matter of privi
lege, and the House could not go beyond the
case that had raised the point of privilege.
Mr. Gladstone’s motion was agreed to.
Sir Srafford Northcote inquired when the
papers in relation to Egypt would be pre
sented, what the government’s intentions
were In regard to the policy to be pursued
towards that country, and whether it was
proposed, as rumored, to charge to Egypt a
large portion of the cost of the late war
there.
Mr. Gladstone said the papers would be
presented at once. In regard to their policy
the government were less fettered now than
they were six months ago, but they would
hold out no expectation of laying down a
definite scheme for the approval of the
House during the limited time at their dis
posal. The declarations of the government,
he said, must be very reserved, but if the
opposition wished to attack their policy the
government would arrange to bring forward
an issue. Other nutters could be discussed
after the rules had been disposed of.
Mr. Gladstone said he did not know that
it would be necessary to ask for more money
this yer.
Sir Wilfred Lawson (Radical) gave notice
he would oppose the vote of thanks to the
army and navy in Egypt.
The Parnellites voted with the minority
in favor of Lord Randolph Churchill’s mo
lion.
In the House of Lords, Earl Granville,
Foreign Secretary, gave notice that he
would on Thursday next move a vote of
thanks to the commander, officers and men
of the British army in Egypt. He would
then propose that the House adjourn until
November 10.
Lord Salisbury acquiesced in the proposal
of Lord Granville. The House then ad
journed until Thursday, when Lord Salis
bury will ask a question regarding the
Egyptian policy of the government, after
the vote of thank 6 for the army has been
passed.
THEY WOULD*’!’ HEAD HIM,
Judge Twiggs Will Not Run.
Augusta, Ga , October 24 —Hon. H. D. D.
Twiggs, Independent candidate for Con
gress In the Eighth district, withdraws from
the rce in the interest of peace and good
will, and because he says fair opportunity
is not afforded for a full and free discussion
of public questions.
The American missionary Association.
Cleveland, October 24.—The thirty
slzUv annual meeting of the American Mis
sionary Association assembled in Plymouth
Congregational Church this afternoon, and
will continue three days. The opening ser
mon was preached by Rev. Dr. C .L Goodall
of St. Louis. Among those present to take
part in the exercises are ex-Governcr
Washburne, of Massachusetts, Presi
dent of -the association. General
Clluton B. Fisk, of New York, Presi
dent White, of Cornell University,
Dr. A G Havgood, of Georgia, Rev. j.
M. L. Curry, of Virginia, ex-President
Hayes, President Cravat, of Fisk Universi
ty, Rev. Dr. Dana, of Minnesota, Rev. Dr.
Chamberlin, of Connecticut, Rev. Dr. Beh
rends, of Providence, Col. C. G. Hammond,
of Chicago, F. C. Sessions, of Columbus,
Moses Pierce, of Connecticut, A. L. Wel
lestoo, of Massachusetts, Rev. Dr. Rov, of
Georgia, Rev. Dr. Strieby, of New York
city, and Professor Albert Balesbury,
Superintendent of Education for the Am
erican Missionary Association.
Weather indications.
OrriCK Chief Signal Observes, Wash
ington, D. C., October 24 lndications
for Wednesday:
In the South Atlantic States, fair weather,
northwest to southwest winds, higher ba
rometer, and stationary or slight rise in
temperature.
In the Gulf States, Tennessee and the
Ohio valley, slightly warmer, fair weather,
westerly to southerly winds, and stationary
or lower barometer.
A Corpse Thief Convicted.
Edinburgh, October 24. Mansoutar,
whose trial fo; stealing the body of the
Earl of Crawford and Balcarres, was begun
yesterday. He has been found guilty and
sentenced to five years penal servitude.
The Flames In New Orleans.
New Ohleans, October 24.—J. Sambola’s
macaroni factory on Decatnr street was
burned last night, and several adjoining
buildings were partially destroyed. Loss
about 180,000; partially Insured.
SAVANNAH, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1882.
THE LOST JEANNETTE.
The March Across the Ice.
Washington, October 24 Lieutenant
Danenhower, before the Jeannette court of
Inquiry to day, resumed his narrative of the
retreat across the Ice after the sinking of
the Jeannette. Dunbar, the Ice pilot, was
detailed to go ahead, select a road and plant
black flags to ehow the line of march*, and
the proposed arrargrment was to advance
the boats acd provision sleds by short
stages, and as many of them at a time as
practicable. A detail of officers and men
for the start was made September, 1879, and
the final detail at Bennett Island about
August 6th, 18SI.
After answering questions as to the
amount tbe party were able to carry, what
became of the two boats saved from the
wreck, and not taken along on the retreat,
and as to the strength of the boats, etc., he
was asked:
“Was your opinion at the time of leaving
the ship that the preparations made for the
retreat were the best that could be made?
If not, In what respect in your judgment
were the plans Inefficient, and what are
your reasons for so thinking?”
“My opinion and judgment at the time was
that too much was carried, both of provls
lons and clothing. I thought at the time it
was best to reduce everything so the mini
mum of weight, to carry sixty days provis
ions and strike due south as rapidly as pos
sible for the Asiatic coast. Etch boat,
should have been provided in anticipation
of separation 4n the way of compasses,
sextants, almanac aud logarithmic table.”
“Were the articles you have mentioned in
the Jeannette, and was their absence from
the boats intentional or the result of an
oversight ?”
“Tbe articles were on the Jeannette, and
iu October, 1879, a box was prepared for
each bo it to contain a full set of everything
that might be requlredfor their navigation.”
“This was done with the list of articles
specified bv the Captain ?”
“The bfixes and boat compasses were
stowed in the starboard chart room ready
for immediate use. I do not know that
these articles were intentionally left in the
ship on the afternoon of June 12th, 1881.
The prismatic compasses were always kept
hanging In the chart room ready for Imme
diate use, and were taken on that day. *
TilE EPISCOPALIANS.
The Eighth Annual Congress.
Richmond, Va., October 24.— The Eighth
Annual Congress of the Protestant Episco
pal Church assembled here to-day. Right
Reverend Dr. J. N. Gallaher, Bishop of
Louisiana, delivered the address, giving a
review of the objects and scope of the
Church Congress. The religious exercises
were concluded by the administration of
the Holy Communion by the Right Reverend
Bishops F. A Whittle of Virginia, George
Peterkin of West Virginia, Thomas U. Dud
ly of Kentucky, and Reverend Dr. D. G.
Wildes of New York.
The congress afterwards met in Mozart
Hall, a large number of visitors being
present. The exercises were opened with
the singing of the hymn “Come, Gracious
Spirit, Heavenly Dove." Bishop Whittle, of
Virginia, next spoke a few words of cordial
welcome to the members of tbe congress.
Rev. Dr. George Wildes, of New York,
general Secretary of the eong ess, then
read a memorial of its deceased members.
At the night session pipers were read by
Dr. George C. Shattuck, of Boston, and
Rev. Arthur Brooks, of Now York, on the
position and work of the laity In the church.
The subject was also discussed bv George
C. Thomas,of Philadelphia, Robert Graham,
of New York, Rev. L. Z egenfress,
of Poughkeepsie, and Dr. Thomas' Gallau
det, of New York.
l’Hl DELTA THETA.
Thirty-Fourth Annual Convention.
Richmond, Va., October 24 —Tbe Thlrty
four;h Annual Convention of the Phi Delta
Theta College fraternity met at the parlors
of the Exchange Hotel, with one hundred
delegates present, representing the dif
ferent colleges of the United
States. The Treasurer reports the fraternity
In a very prosperous condition financially,
having a balance In the treasury of $61,002.
The organization has at present fifty-two
chapters. The II erary exercises of the
convention will be held at the
hall of the House of Delegates on
Friday evening. Byron K. E liott, of
Indianapolis, Is orator of the occasion, with
W. W. Seale as poet; R.-v. Robert Morrison,
of Missouri, Historian, and T. Emmett
Tompkins, of Ohio, ss Prophet. At the
close of the programme the delegates, with
their ladles, will engage in a banquet at the
Exchange.
POLITICS IN PRUSSIA.
Kesults of the Kecent Flections.
London, October 24 —A dispatch to Reu
ter’s Telegram Company from Berlin says:
“Further reports regarding the elections for
direct electors of members of the Diet show
that the Extreme Right and the Secession
ist Liberals are net gainers to the extent of
nine and five seats respectively. The Na
tional Liberals have lost ten seats. The
election of Herr Stoecker In Westphalia now
appears assured.
Tbe government is making every endeavor
to prevent an alliance of the Conservatives
with the Clerical party, and effect a fusion
of the Free Conservatives and moderate
National Liberals.
Berlin, October 24.—The Bundesrath
has decided to prolong the minor state of
siege in Hamburg for a year,
CELEBRATED CASES.
Claims of John Slidell’s Heirs.
Washington, October 24.—Acting Secre
tary of the Interior Joslyn has requested
Attorney General .Brewster to make a mo
tion in the Supreme Court to advance the
cases involving title to what are known as the
Houmas claims, in Louisiana, amounting to
123,000 acres of sugar plantations belonging
to the heirs of the late John Slidell. These
claims have been before the land
departments of the government for the last
seventy five years, and are among the most
complicated cases that ev> r have been in
the Interior Department. The late Justice
Clifford, when Attorney General, rendered
a decision adverse to the present claimants.
SOUDAN.
The False Prophet’s Victory.
London, October 24.—A Times dispatch
from Cairo says: “Prof. Schweinfurth has
communicated the following from Soudan:
L.st June 6,000 Egyptian soldiers were sur
rounded by the troops of the False Prophet
and massacred. Prof. Schweinfurth declares
that the situation in Soudan dwarfs Arabi’s
revolt into Insignificance.”
Tne limes' Cairo correspondent reports
that Prof. Schweinfurth, In his communica
tion from 3oulan, further says that the
capital of Kordofan has been besieged for
forty days. Its capture Is expected. An
attack on Khartoum will follow.
OUR GOVERNOR ELECT.
His Hearty Welcome tq Atlanta.
Atlanta, October 24—Governor Stephens
was greeted by an immense crowd,composed
largely of old and prominent citizen*.
Music and cheers filled the air.
He complained of feeling wearied by the
no speeches were made. He was
driven In a carriage drawn by four hand
some gray horses to the Executive Mansion
In company with Governor Colquitt and
Senator Brown. Other carriages followed
with the committee, and then by a torch
light procession of the citizens generally.
His reception was hearty, aDd came from
all classes of people.
Th.© Irish Problem.
Dublin, October 24. —The "worst enemy of
Ireland, referred to In Mr. P. J. Smyth’s
letter published this mernlng, is, according
to Mr. Bmyth himself, an active Irish party
In the House of Commons.
The Walking Match.
Nbw Ycbk, October 24.—At the walking
match at midnight the score stood: Hughes
250 miles, Rowell 240, Hszael 238, Hart 232
Noremac 224, Herty 219, Vint 190.
PHILADELPHIA.
CROWNING TWO CENTURIES.
Founder’s Day in the Quaker City—Land
ing.of Penn—Multitudes In the Streets
—Splendid Decorations.
Philadelphia, October 24 —No more
flitting weather could have been wished for
landing day than that which prevafled
this morning. The air was clear and criep,
and the sun shone brightly. At no time,
during even the centennial period, was any
event so thoroughly and heartily celebrated
by the public, who filled the streets, the
riverfront, the windows and the roofs of
houses fronting or overlooking the Dels
Besides all sorts of gayly decorated
crafts were on the river.
Bhortly after 8 o’clock the tugboats,
steam bargee, and other vessels were formed
in line, In the vicinity of League Island,
United States naval station, five miles
south of the city proper, and fol
lowed In the wake of the “Wel
come,” a Dinlsh bark fitted up
to represent the original veMei
on which Penn came over. As she passed
the North Atlantic squadron anchored be
low the point chosen for Penn’s landing, she
was saluted by the Tennessee’s guns, and
returned tbe salute. The wharf where the
landing took place was at Dock’street, said
to be just above the point where the origi
nal landing was effected.
At half-past one Penn stepped over the
side of the “Welcome,” and as he did so
the scene was Interesting beyond descrip
tion. Boats’ bells were rung, steam whis
tles on river and land blown, guns fired and
the multitude cheered. On the landing
wharf were assembled fifty or eighty per
sons, dressed to represent Swedes, Dutch,
Indians and others, who congregated to re
ceive Wm. PenD, and from these the mock
founders received a hearty welcome.
Edward C. Knlgbt, President of the Bi
centennial Association,Thos. M. Thompson,
Chief Marshal of the day’s trades’ display,
General Manager Colesbery, and the mem
bers of the Executive Committee, formally
welcomed Penn and his companions upon
their landing, aud a procession was then
formed, headed by Penn and Mr. Knight,
and composed of gaudily uniformed British
officers from the “Welcome,” Bwedes,
Dutch, Indians and friends who foim and the
colony brought hither by Penn, and the
members of the Executive Committee of tbe
association that devised and superintended
the demonstration, the whole making a
wonderful naval spectacle.
After this the welcome at the Blue Anchor
Tavern, at Second and Dock streets, took
place. The grand landing day demonstra
tion followed, and was one of the finest
affairs of Its kind ever witnessed here.
The line of parade formed otf
Broad street, 'south of Chestnut.
From 10 a. m. until shortly after 11:30, when
the procession moved along the route, thfe
streets, sidewalks, windows, doorways and
the roofs of houses were crowded. Every
where was the same brilliant -display of
flags, bunting, pictures of Penn, unique
decorations In flowers, evergreens and can
vas, and, above all, unbroken lines of
people.
YELLOW FEVER.
No Improvement at Pensacola-Com
plaiuts Against the Texas Cordon.
Pensacola, October 24.—Fifty-one new
cases of yellow fever and five deaths are re
ported to day. Total to date 2,058 cases and
168 deaths. The cool wave which has lasted
several days is passing off without giving us
the coveted frost. The demands of
want and woe for relief increases as the
sickness Is prolongel. The fever has crossed
Little Bayou, two miles from the city. A
vl6it to-day of Mr. Brent, of the Buard of
Health, Major Waltham, and Messrs.
Ynelstra and Leonard to that neighborhood
and some of the slums of the city, revealed
msny scenes of misery and suffering,
combined with some that were most Inde
scribably grotesque. Young Tarble, ton
of the Mayor and Collector, died to-day,
and Mr. Tarble himself is very ill. Dr. Har
gis, the oldest practitioner of medicine In
Pensacola, aud President of the Board of
Health, has the fever. Mrs. Brent, widow
of the late Commodore Brent of the navy,
and mother of the Chairman of the Execu
tive Committee of the Board of Health, a
native and life-long resident of Pensacola,
Is also 111 of it, but In a mild form.
Washington, October 24 —Surgeon Mur
ray, of the Marine Hospital Service, at
Brownsville, has been directed by Surgeon
General Hamilton to withdraw the orroyo
cordon as soon as in his judgment it will
be perfectly safe to do so. The cordon on
the Rio Grande river will be continued as
long as the adjacent towns In Mexico are
infected with yellow fever.
Brownsville, Texas, October 2 L— There
Is much complaint about the dlvieion of the
county by Dr. Murray’s cordon In political
circles as it interferes very much with the
holding of elections at thejouter preclcnts.
Our regular mall communication should be
re-established at once. There are no yellow
fever cases now. Camargo continues very
unhealthy. The days are hot and the
nights cool.
THE TURF.
National Jockey Club Races.
Washington, October 24.—T0-day was
the opening day of the National Jockey
Club races. A cold northwest wind pre
vailed, but the attendance was much larger
than anticipated. The track was in fine
condition, and all the events well contested.
The first race, a dash of one mile, for all
ages, Bootjack won easily, Brunswick
second, Springfield third. Time 1:45.
The second race, the autumhal handicap,
for all ages, Compensation won. General
Monroe second, Falrcount third. Time 3:11.
The third race, the Arlington stakes, for
two-year-olds, three-fourth 6 of a mile,
Fellca won, Wanderer second, Empress
third. Time 4.17.
The fourth race, mile heats, for all ages,
In the first heat Monarch finished first,
Helen Wallace second, Duke of Montalban
third. Time 1:46%.
Monarch won the second heat and the
race, Duke of Montalban second, Helen
Wallace third. Time 1:44%.
The fifth race, a steeple chase, over the
regular course, Kitty Clark won, Joe Hunt
second. No time taken.
Memphis, Tenn., October 24.—1n the first
race, one and one-eighth mile-, Wedding
Day won, John Henry second, Brad third.
Time 2 minutes.
In the second race, for twe-year-oid fil
lies, three-quarerifof a mile, A iaßan won,
Bellona second, Northana third. Time
1:19%.
In the third race, for all ages, one mile,
Lizzie won, Pearl Jennings second, Aleck
Ament third. Time 1:46.
New York Stock Market.
New York, October 24. —Share specula
tion opened, generally weak, and prices
showed a decline from those of yesterday’s
close of to % per cent., the latter for
Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati and In
dianapolis. In the early trade the market
was weak, and a decline of to per
cent, was recorded, in which Wabash pre
ferred and New . Jersey Central were the
principal features.
About 11 o’clock there was a rally of %
to 1 per cent., led by Nashville and Chatta
nooga and Wabash preferred and common,
after which the list receded % to % per
cent., the latter for Mutual Union. Subse
quently the tone of the ma'ket became
strong, and between 11 and -2 o’clock an
advance of % to 2 per cent, took place, New
York, Chicago and St. Lou s preferred,
Wabash, Texas Pacific, New Jersey Central
and Denver and Rio Grande being most
prominent In the upward turn. Alleghany
Central, however, sold down to 20V from
25% at the opening.
- After this prices, under the lead of Wabash
preferred, fell off % to 1 per cent., but im
meffiately afterwards became strong, and in
the nnal dealings sold up % to 1% per cent.,
Erie preferred, Lake Shore, Micmgan Cen
tral and Wabash preferred being most con
spicuous in the advance, while Alleghany
Central on a sale of 100 shares
dropped to 13, from 20%, then
recovered to 16, reacted to 14
and rallied to 15. The market closed strong
at an advance on the day’s transactions of
% to 3 per cent., Richmond and Danville,
West Point, Texas and Pacific, Mlchigsn
Central, Mutual Union, Reading, and Wes
tern Union being prominent therein. Trans
actions aggregated 335,000 shares.
The Great Fire at St. Petersburg.
St. Petersburg, October*24.—The loss
by the Are in the timber yards by the river
Neva is estimated at five million roubles.
The forests and peat bogs are 4hv on Are
for miles around St. Petersburg. The city
has been covered for some days with a dense
smoke.
The Are in the timber yards on the river
Neva was got under control at one o’clock
this morning. The damage Is now estima
ted at 2,500,000 roubles.
OUR JACKSONVILLE LETTER.
Senator Jones* Speech—A Fine Ef
fort—Why the South la Solid-All
Attentive Audience— What Colonel
Blabee la and Has Been—Why He
Should be Bsaten A Firebrand
and a Disturber—Hl* Heatons Not
Satisfactory- la He Oat of Soapf—
Whet Remains to be Done—Onr
Duty—Notea.
Jacksonville, Fla., October 28.—Among the
nptable events of last week was the very able
speech delivered last Tuesday night by Senator
Jones. The reputation of the speaker had
attracted a large concourse of the best and
most respectable citizens, among whom were
numerous ladies, while sprinkled through the
audience were several prominent Republicans.
It was noticeable from the commencement of
the address that a perfect sympathy existed
between the speaker and his hearers, and the
earnest and close attention given to his re
marks was the best tribute paid to his ability
and eloquence.
The various topics discussed were handled in
a vigorous, masteriy style, and the impressive
manner of Senator Jones gave weight and
force to his arguments. His impeachment of
the Republican party was strong and unan
swerable, and, during their arraignment, he
asked the following pertinent questions:
“What claim, I ask, has the Republican party
to the suffrage of this people? What has it
done for them either here or at Washington*
It inaugurated and maintained for years a sys
tem of local government—corrupt, ignorant
and wasteful-under which no decent man
wanted to live. It barded the black men
against the white men, and kept up, and still
keeps up for party purposes, race prejudices
and animosities. It relies upon the blindness
and ignorance of the colored people for sup
port, and, after outraging for years the feel
ings of the white race, it impeaches their loy
alty to the government because they won’t
lick the hand that smote them, insulted and
robbed them. I say very frankly that so long
as the colored people in this State keep banded
together for polit'cal purposes, as they are
now, that the interests, the honor and safety of
the State demand that the whites remain
united.”
He analyzed the evidence upon which Gen.
Finley was deprived of his seat, an i from a
l“gal stand point clearly demonstrated the
glaring injustice of the methods adopted by
the majority of the Committee on Elections to
accomplish that gross outrage.
His eulogy uoon the aims, teachings and
achievements of the Democratic party, with
which the address closed, was received with
frequent and hearty applause, and was an apt
and fit conclusion to his admirable address.
Senator Jones is a favorite in this city, and
is always sure of a warm and hospitable re
ception. His massive frame and rugged
physique give promise of many years of
future service and usefulness During the re
msinder of the campaign he will speak at va
rious places in the State, and wherever he ap
pears his blows are powerful, giving new cour
age to the faithful, and rousing the laggards to
a sense of their duty.
If there ever was a man in this State who
has labored long and assiduously to fan
the embers of sectional discord, and to keep
open the wounds of the war, that man is Hora
tio Bisbee. If aqy man has manifested a hatred
of the South and its people, shown frequently
and in the most vindictive manner, that man
is Horatio Bisbee During his career as United
States District Attorney, his whole conduct was
that of a tyrant and merciless persecutor, and
had the power been given him, which he de
sired. hundreds and hundreds of the citizens of
Florida would have languished for yea sin
Northern prisons. And yet this man, with bis
whole heart reeking still with gall
and bitterness, this man who want
ed “a stronger government” that
would invest him with the power to oppress
the weak and the helpless, this man who has
illustrated his respect for "the free ballot and
fair count” of which he flippantly prates, by
depriving the people of this district of their
honestly and legally elected representative;
this man, with the coolest and most audacious
effrontery, dared to criticise Senator Jones’
speech ’“as opening the questions of the civil
war and appealing to the passions rather than
to the reason of his hearers.” Had such an
expression been addressed to an audience of
intelligent whites instead of one composed al
most entirely of ignorant blacks, it would have
been met with a shout of contemptuous de
rision.
According to. the report of his ppeech he also
made an appeal to the Confederates present
Could presumption go any farther? A response
to this appeal will be made on the seventh of
next month, and it will be significantly unani
mous.
The reasons given for throwing out the votes
of seventy-five foreign born citizens, among
them that of the Mayor of this city, who has
voted in this State for more than twenty years
were scarcely satisfactory to those gentlemen!
who, having been warned in due season, will
be provided with all that is requisite at the
coming election. They wonder at his powers
of discrimination in being enabled to single out,
with unerrirg sagacity, those adopted citizens
alone who voted against him, for disfranchise
ment. while he retained such as were his sup
porters.
His explanation of the motives for the re
moval of Colonel Jay were doubtless ingenious
and plausible enough, but they were not suffi
cient to satisfy the many friends of the ex-
Postmaster, who will indicate in a very em-
Bhatic manner their sense of the conduct of
olonel Bisbee, by withdrawing the assistance
formerly given to that individual.
a rumor, said to spring from reliable Republi
can sources, prevails to the effect that Jay Hub
bell could only afford to invest the paltry sum
of one thousand dollars in the very dubious
prospect or Bisbee's success. The Colonel’s
recent visit to Washington, after the result in
Ohio, is said to have resulted in a complete
water-haul. If this be so, he is in a hard row
for stumps. The government officials in this
district will be required to “pony up,” and when
this source dries up. Colonel Bisbee will be
forced to do what, it is said, he only does when
absolutely necessary, and tfien with extreme
reluctance, dip his hands into his own pockets.
This should not be considered a hardship how
ever, by a man who vulgarly boasts that he
“pays taxes on more property in Florida than
Finley, Davidson, Call and Jones all put to
gether.”
While there can be but little doubt of Colonel
Bisbee’s defeat, it is the duty of all Conserva
tive voters to see that he is threshed so soundly
and completely that his future political aspira
tions shall receive a complete quietus, and that
his friends will be forced to recognize In him
hereafter a dead duck and a stick of rotten
timber. Let him be piled away in the store
room that contains the rubbish of the Republi
can party as a piece of useless and unsound
property.
To accomplish this result the work to be done
by General Finley’s friends durmg the next two
weeks should be thorough and effective. The
long-roll should be b< aten in every county.and
every man should be required to be at his post
of duty. Every legal voter must be registered
and must deposit his ballot. All doubtful
voters should be seen and urged to regard mat
ters from your stand-point. Arrangements
must be made to bring all feeble and distant
voters to the polls, and all the necessary steps
should be taken to avoid loss by neglect or
apathy. Although this is an off year, there
should be no want of energy, interest or
effort on our part, and there should not beany
diminution in the vote of the party. The com
ing election should not only vindicate the
Democrats of this district, but should admin
ister a stern and deserved rebuke to Bisbee.
The splendid success achieved in Ohio will not
of itself elect our candidate without the proper
effort on our part, and if we rely upon that
alone for success we may have cause bitterly
to rue our inertness. 'J he glorious triumph in
Ohio, and that expected in other states. mut
be indorsed and emphasized by similar results
here, and the South must maintain her usual
solid front for right, justice and good govern
ment.
Mr. Campbell, the manager of that fine
hotel, the St. James, hat returned, and will
soon commence the task of putting his estab
lishment in order for the approaching season.
There are seen upon the streets also numerous
dandily dressed negro waiters, in readiness for
the hotel to open. These parties vibrate be
tween the North and South, finding employ
ment at the former section during the summer,
and returning South for the winter.
The rainfall has been very heavy for seve*
ral days past, and the usual annual average
will be reached. This will also insure an
abundance of water on the upper St. John’s
for the purposes of transportation.
The fast express train from Charleston to
this city, via Savannah, presents a very hand
some appearance, composed as it is of seven
elegant sleep rs and passenger cars, with the
usual smoking, bsggage. mail and express cars,
all drawn by a powerful locomotive.
It is expected that on or about the first of
November trains leaving Atlanta early in the
morning will reach Jacksonville in time for the
usual hour of supper. Thus we progress, and
every arrangement is being made for the com
fort and accommodation of the immense influx
of travel that is expected.
The large arrivals of our summer wanderers
furnish fresh victims for the remorseless den
gue, that seldom fails to its respects to
new comers. Were it not for the aliment thus
provided, the malady would soon disappear,
as most of the residents have already expe
rienced one or more attacks. W. H. B.
Likely to be Lynched.
Gband Fobks, D. TANARUS., October 24.—Yes
te r day Charles Lusbane, a negro barber, met
a Norwegian girl on the road and ravished
her in a most brutal manner. He then rode
about a mile, entered the house of Conduc
tor Bam Barbank, of the Manitoba Railroad,
and outraged Mrs. Barbank. A party of
threshers, who had witnessed the attack on
the girl, started in pursuit, and at Barbank’s
house killed his horse, but the negro brute
escaped, flourishing a knife. Two parties
are now lu pursuit and the negro will un
doubtedly be lynched if caught.
Charged with Homicide.
Nobth. Adams,' Mass., October 24
Emerson G. Watson, the engineer of the
Troy and Greenfield locomotive, which ran
Into the caboose loaded with workmen on
the Hoosac Tunnel line last Saturday, caus
ing several deaths, was arraigned here to
day on the charge of homicide. He pleaded
not guilty and went to jail in default of
ball.
A Great Storm in England.
London, October 24.—A heavy storm is
raging in England. Telegraphic dispatches
from the continent are delayed bv tbe storm
Considerable damage has bs-n done in
many parts of the country. Jae rivers are
overflowing their banks.
WASHINGTON.
PICKWICKIAN PUNCTILIOUS
NESS.
Exit HubbeU, Enter Chandler—Mahone'i
“Sinew*”—A Breeze in Half-Breed Cir
cles—“ Out of Town.”
W ashington, October 24.—Secretary Fre*
linghuysen to-Dight gave a dinner to Presi
dent Arthur, Secretariee Lincoln and Chand
ler and Attorney General Brewster. During
the dinner the management by Jay Hubbell
of the Republican Campaign Committee
was discussed with disapprobation on al]
sides. It was requested of ‘Secretary
Chandler that he take the committee In
hand, virtually though not officially relieving
Hubbell. To this Mr. Chandler consented.
He has for some time past been exerclsit g a
quasi superintendence over the committee.
The Republican Campaign Committee has
handed over to Mahone $15,000 for use in
the campaign in Virginia. He said that he
wanted that amount to pay the poll taxes of
negroes who would be unable otherwise to
vote.
Attorney General Brewster to-day dismiss
ed from the Department of Justice Charles
Deveus, a nephew of th<* former Attorney
General of that name. Young Devens held
the position of disbursing clerk of the
department. His removal will cause some
cotnmente In half breed quarters.
At the instance of tne Department of
Justice warrants have been issued for the
arrest of Frederick H, Fall, late an employe
of the department, Arthur Payne and
Thomas R. Foote, his go-betweens, In
the attempt to bribe juror Brown and
Frederick C. Shaw, one of the
original panel In the star route trial, who is
charged with corruptly approaching jury
man Doniphan. Fail and Payne are 6ai<l to
Have left the town. Foote resides In New
aik, N. J., and up to a late hour to-night
Snaw’s arrest has not been reported.
EGYPT.
Arabt s Conclusions—His Correspondence
Seized.
Cairo, October 24.—Arabl Pasha’s corre
spondence during the last two years was
seized this morning and was deposited with
Sir Edward Malet, the British Consul Gen
eral:
It includes a voluminous correspondence
with Constantinople and the minutes of
secret sittings-of the Baroudi Cabinet. -
London, October 24 —The Standard be
lieves the evidence against Arabl Pasha Is
very strong, and says his correspondence
with the Sul’an is highly comproncsing.
The correspondent of the Daily News at
Alexandria telegraphs that he has received
Information from Msnsourah that there is
much anxiety in many parts of the Interior
among the Europeans, owing to the reap
pointment of several of A.abi’s officers on
government missions.
The Times has the following from its Cairo
correspondent: “Arabl says events have
proved to him the folly of hoping in any
further national movement, or of trusting
the Sultan, and that the happiness of Egypt
necessitates the virtual government of the
country by the English.”
MANILLA’S SAD PLIGHT.
The Ravages of the Typhoon.
Madrid, October 24.—An official dispatch
from Manilla, dated the 21st Inst., stated
that the typhoon destroyed all the wooden
and thatched'houses, and carried away the
Iron and tiled roofs of others. Sixty thou
sand families are homeless. The barracks,
hospitals, government offices and factories
were destroyed. The Joss of life, however,
was relatively small. The Malazan and
Biulcan were also devastated.
Communication Is interrupted between
Manilla and other towns on the Island of
Luzan.
BRIEF NEWS SUMMARY.
Janoas Orany, the celebrated Hungarian
poet, is dead.
Hiram L Grant has been appointed Post
master at Goldsboro, N. C., to succeed
John R. Smith, resigned.
A dispatch from Paris states that all the
anarchists arrested a few days since have
been released on their recognizance.
In Salisbury, North Carolina, recently,
Daniel Brown, while attempting to fell a
cow, accidentally struck his wife with the
axe and killed her. v
Nineteen new pupils from Arizona, New
Mexico, and the Indlau Territory, have
arrived at the Indian school at Carlisle,
making a total of three hundred and four
teen Indians In that school.
After a dead lock of nearly three months
the Republican conferees of the Twenty
fourth Pennsylvania Congressional district
yesterday morning nominate! George V.
Lawrence, of Washington county.
A young farmer named Deragon, only
eight days married, committed suicide at
Bouchervllle, near Montreal, a few days ago
He arose early, walked into the river and
held his head under the water until he was
dead.
A Ssn Antonio special says: “Ex-Deputy
United States Marshals Jake Wolf and
Henry Goldwater, of ex-Marshal Russell’s
crew, have been arrested by the Federal
authorities charged with defrauding tbe
government while holding office.”
The new Swiss Minister, Colonel Frey,
the Brazilian Minister, Ssnor Fellppe Lopez
Netto, and the Japanese Minister Tera
shlma Muvlnorl, were formally presented to
the President yesterday by the Secretary of
Btate and the usual courtesies were ex
changed.'
Mrs. David Martin and her two children
were drowned near Chattanooga a few
• nights ago. Taey were crossing the river in
a bateau, which went adrift, when Mrs.
Martin jumped Into the water with one
child in her arms and the other clinging to
her skirts.
A personal rencontre took place in the
Federal Court at San Autonto yesterday be
tween Attorney General McLeary, of Texas,
and H. C. Grlner, a wool raiser. Judge
Turner fined them $25 each. A correspon
dence followed, but friends interposed and
settled the difficulty.
Another meeting of subscribers to the
Irish skirmishing fund was held on Sunday
In New York, and additional accusations
were made and discussed. It was asserted,
for Instance, that a telegram sent io S r Eve
lyn Harcourt, for which sll7 was charged,
had really cost only sl2
Eight cars, loaded with freight, were
wrecked near Southport, on the New York
and New Haven Railroad, recently, by a
piece of machinery on a flat car falling be
tween the cars while they were going at
considerable speed. Thomas Martin, of
New Haven, a brakeman, was killed, and
two others were badly Injured.
At Shenandoah, Penn., a few nights ago,
four masked men overpowered the watch
man at the Reading Railroad depot, and
threatened to kill him If he did cot open
the safe, containing several hundred uol
lars. He lefosed to open It, and the rob
b.rs, after working upon it ineffectually
for some time, left without obtaining any
booty.
R. L. Stewart, a cltiaen of Monroe, North
Carolina, was awakened at two o’clock in
the morning a few days ago by the barking
of his dogs, and found that his house, barn,
stables, gin house and mill were dll on fire.
At the same time he heard the sound of
retreating footsteps. All the bulldiDga were
destroyed, and the family barely escaped
with their lives.
Henry Baunders, aged thirty eight year?,
an Englishman, committed suicide on board
of the steamship Zeeland, which arrived re
cently. He was cra?y and violent, and
during the voyage he was locked up in a
compartment where there was a cask con
taining soft soap. He held his head under
the mess and was drowned. He was found
with his head Immersed In the soap. He
was buried at sea.
The first political meeting ever held by
Mormons took place at Ogden, Utah, a few
days ago. George Q. Cannon spoke, de
nouncing “the men who are trying to de
spoil the Mormons of their constitutional
rights.” A vote of confidence In Cannon
was “unanimously carried with enthusi
asm.’ The Liberals, on the other hand,
are making a thorough canvass of the Ter
ritory, their candidate, Judge Van 2ile, be
ing a principal speaker. Their audiences
are described as “large and attentive, but
not sympathetic.”
Texas State Fair. J
Galveston, October • 24.—An Austin
sp-Clal says: “ The State Fair opened to-day
with fine weather but a small attendance.
The display of poultry, fine art*, horticultu
ral and mechanical Instruments and stock
was fine, showing a marked improvement
over preceding exhibitions. The day was
closed by races and awarding of premiums,”
ESTABLISHED 1850.
GATE CITY JOTTINGS.
Governor Stephen** Arrival—Per
sonal mention—Parly Discipline
Principle*, Not men-.% boat n Deli
cate Subject—No Fence and No
Whisky—The Old Bishops of the
Nouibern Methodist Church—Half
of Them Dead—Flual Paragraph*
•fa Lo*al Character.
Atlanta, October 22.—There U a movement
on foot to send down a special train and a com
mittee of citizens tc-night to “Liberty Hall,”
who will bring Governor Stephens back to
morrow in style. •
On his arrival here he will be met by a brass
band and a crowd of enthusiastic admirers
and escorted to the Executive Mansion, on
Peachtree street, which will be in readiness for
him. * .
It will be remembered that Governor Col
quitt and his family came in quietly from his
place at Kirkwood in a plain farm wagon,
although he took elegant rooms at the Kimball
House until the Executive Mansion was ready.
Already it is hinted that we are to have an
adjourned session of the General Assembly,
despite the fact that Governor Stephens op
poses such a thing. There is always a power
ful local influence here in favor of an adjourn
ed session, and we have always had one under
the new constitution, and there is danger that
we shall continue to have them in the future.
W 1 le it is (rue that all the work might be
done within the forty days allowed by law.l can
retmily see how many important measures can
be slo.vly considered and an adjourned session
be made to appear a necessity. This has been
done and can be done again.
PERSONAL, MENTION.
The Atlanta Herald says young Ben Hill is
Benjamin Holt Hill, not Benjamin Harvey Hill.
Then he Is not entitled to the "Jr.” that he uses.
This is my only reply.
Colonel E. F. Hoge, of this city, Isa candidate
for Speaker of the House. He is a gentleman
of commanding presence, an able and experi
enced legislator, and would mate a fine pre
siding officer for the next House.
It is due Chief Justice Jackson, now presit ing
on the Supreme Bench, that the public should
know that he is not degrading the ermine of the
Judge as a candidate for United States Senator.
He is making no speeches, nor is he doing any
thing inconsistent with the character of an
honest, upright judicial officer
The report has reached here that Milo 8
Freeman, Esq., the experienced superintendent
of mail distribution at the Macon depot is to
have a successor. It is to be hoped that such
is not the case, as he has proved himself a most
active and reliable official, and it would be hard
to replace him with one as popular and well
posted. He is a brother of George C. Freeman,
Esq., of Savannah, and a highly respected citi
zen of Macon.
Bishop Beckwith has returned from his sum
mer vacation with greatly renewed health, and
is now actively engaged in his official duties,
which are considerably increased this year by
important improvements in the diocese. He
recently established the Deaconesses of St.
Catherine at the Appleton Church Home in
Macon. The Sisters and the children dress in
grey, and the Bishop also has a suit of grey,
and now it can be said that
“He wears anew grey coat
All buttoned up before.”
principles and not men.
I can well remember when a party nomina
tion was considered binding upon every man
who professed to belong to the party, and
when voters would cast their ballots for can
didates whom they personally disliked.
Your story of John Randolph, who voted in
that way, and when thanked by the candidate,
replied: “I am voting for principles, not men,”
or words to that effect, is similar to one told
me by Elder Richard Webb, a Primitive Bap
tist preacher in Alabama.
They were voting in Virginia, the two rival
candidates being seated on the platforms when
the Whig candidate said, “Thank you,” to a
voter who had supported him. “he voter,
shaking his fist indignantly, replied, “Don’t
thank me, sir; 'lf 1 had my way I’d knock
h—l out of you in two minutes.” This
was the highest test of party allegiance in
those days of open-han .ed and open-hearted
voting.
Col. Allen Candler,who is running “agm” the
“Our Emory” Congress candidate In the“Bloodr
Ninth,” adds another illustration nearer home.
Some years ago the Whigs and Democrats in
one or his counties were making a close race,
and the Whigs were expecting to beat at least
one Democrat. Brown met Smith and told him
or the danger, and appealed to him to be sure
and vote. He agreed to, bht said he could not
support Jones-the candidate in danger—be
cause he bad accused him (Smith) of stealing a
hog Brown replied that it must be a mistake,
but Smith said it was a fact, and he wouldn’t
vote for him. Just then Jones was seen across
the street, and Brown called him over and
asked him if it was not a mistake. “No, “sir,”
said he. “it is true; and, d—n him, I proved It
on him.” And yet, says Candler, the danger
of the defeat of his party was so great that
Smith, “like a little man,” went to the polls
and voted for Jones
Moral—Personal feeling ought never to influ
ence a man in the support of a worthy candi
date properly nominated and endorsed by his
party It is the true patriot who puts princi
ples above men, and the public welfare above
personal dislikes.
ABQJfT A DELICATE SUBJECT.
•The Monday Morning Mail was the most
vigorous in condemning the publication of
small-pox rumors last spring, and yet it is the
first paper to sound the alarm of a possible
return of the disease. In its issue of this morn
ing it says:
• Certain it is that no one should be md Cer
ent to the possibility that small pox can ap
pear in our midst again this winter. While
this is not probable considering The noble fight
we made with it, crushing it out so completely
bs we did. yet at the name time in view of a
bare possibility all caution should be taken ”
A few weeks ago the small-pox reappeared
just entside the ciiy limits, in the neighbor
hood where the small-pox quarantine was lo
cated, but did not spread enough to attract
more than a passing comment It served,
however, to create the impression that
no one can positively know when "the last
vestige of the loathsome disease has been
stamped out.
Few readers of the Morning Nrws have for
gotten my famous small-pox letter. Now that
the excitement is all over, and there is no
damage to be done by such an honest admis
sion, I am coolly informed that mv letter, at
the moment it was written, was justified by
surrounding circumstances, but owing to un
due exci ement and iDjury to the business of
the pity it was necessary to counteract its in
fluence by prompt denials. The Secretary of
the Board of Health says he Dever siw the
whole of my letter, although the telegraphic
denial covered every paragraph. 80 much in
justice to myself and my reasserted and unde
nted facts.
SO FENCE AND NO WHISKY.
Without presuming to advocate either of the
above named reforms, I can chronicle the fact
that in this section of the State both are grow
ing in favor with the rural districts.
The most reliable reports that reach us from
all directions indorse the wisdom and economy
of the “no fence” law. Many who eppoeed it
at first, after giving it a fair trial, now heartily
indorse it, and advise their friends iu other
counties t o adopt it.
One good result, not to speak of numerous
other benefits, is seen in the improved charac
ter of the stock pastured or kept up by farm
ers. It has been discovered that good cattle
can be fed and cared for at no greater cost
than scrub stock, hence Jersey and other fine
breeds of cattle are being distributed more
generally iu “no fence” districts.
As to the “no whisky” movement. Putnam
county claims the “banner,’’and makes the best
showing of any county in the State. < f course
no law can keep whisky out of that county or
out of the Btate. Men who want it will find a
way to get it, although its open sale be pro
hibited. Judge Cobo, of Macon county, Ala
in a charge to the grand jury, thus briefly
touches the real benefit of the law. The Tuske
gee New* says:
* He staged that the greatest objection he had
heard against prohibition was that it does not
prohibit, and if it does not it was the fauU of
thegrard juries who failed to do their duty.
* * *He bad already noticed a marked differ
ence on the criminal side of the docket m
counties were prohibition was in force, and if
the evil was not entirely prevented, much good
was t one in the decrease of crime. 'Whatever
decreases crime lessens the load of taxation,
we have to bear.”
ONB HALF DEAD.
1 have before alluded to a picture of the
Methodist Bishops that hangs in my parlor
There are eight of them in all, one half of
whom are now dead.
But the singular part of this is in the fact
that the dead hslf ferns one half of the pic
ture. separated by a slightly curved line drawn
from the bottom to the top of the eagvavirg
First, at the bottom, is Marvin, who died.
first; then Doggett. the second to fall asleep
next, Wightman, who soon followed him; and
between the last two, in the centre of the oio.
lure. Paine, the venerable senior Bishop who
has just cease 1 from his i&bora a
“£• ac General Conference
LV‘ i l ty * ® ? h °P* D °ggett and Wightman
bid fair to outlive the then feebler Bishops
and. a S d P Jj roe ’ but they w< re the first to go,
and Bishop Pierce survives to me urn the death
of all three.
Commencing at the ton of my picture and
coming down, the faces of the living Bishops—
the four living that stand opposite the four
dead—are arranged in this order: First Is
Pleroe, then Kavanaugh, next McTyeire, and
last is Keener. It may be of some importance
to note bow these survivors pass away from
earth. So far the order has been unbroken.
WiU it be so to the end!
FINAL PARAGRAPHS.
The proposed co.ored military eoc-impnient
in Atlanta this fall was abandoned some time
ago. The season is new passed for camping in
this section of the State. The nights are too
oold and damp even for colored city soldiers.
Our post office officials thiuk the Southern
Express Company has as much cheek as enter
prise. One of Its “Reduced Money Rates”
cards was coolly tacked over the desk in the
“Money Department” at the do*. office Cant
W. W. Hulbert, the Sent her£
say* that Is ’ ’Strictly Business. ’ ’
Atlanta is groaning over the handsome and
substantial Improvements which Colonel J B
Baird has made in the oapitol building, ami
sorrowfully remarks that they will serve to
postpone the buUdieg of anew aad elegant
capitol. In which event the taxpayers of
Georgia will have occasion to rejoice.
the world for escaped orimi-
n w g ? > .? e ® 10 ior “ fe ‘y 1 think Atlanta is
the poorest refuge. And yet hardly a
day passes that some fleeing criminal does not 1
drop in here ia ffis pr JeTflight j
£5Sy,Ui. AND SOUTHWESTERN
when the PoiljMJ.Rni Tic
makes our police mo"
more successful . than theOfitpber 10,1882,
resh reward, a thing that fiequ*gtf.il,
their lot. ~ —*ti-
Judge Don Pardee will hold court In Macon
on November 17th, and in Savannah on the
tad. Parties having cases in the United States
Courts will do well to note this fact.
Cmatiam.
St. Marj’s—ltn Past, Present and
Future.
Bt. Mart’s, Ga , October 88.— Editor Morning
News-. We are now having a very rainy spell.
More rain fell on yesterday than we have had
for the same length of time for months. The
streets were flooded and the wind blew heavily
from the northeast.
We have had more northeast winds this sea
son than we have tyui for years. St. Mary’s
has been unusually dull for nearly three
months, and last week was the dullest in ap
pearance experienced for many years past,
owing to the fact of bad weather and an un
usual and unaccountable quantity of sickness
that prevailed in the country tributary to this
place. This section is generally very healthy,
out this season proved otherwise throughout
the entire county outside of the city, so l am
Informed. Dengue, no doubt, prevailed in
some portions.
Aside from the great rice crop made on the
Satilla, planting on this side of that great
stream is generally small, but the yield has
been unu-uaily good.
Many persons live by the timber business,
but as timber has been down for some time
past, they have had a hard time * f it.
We have only one mill running here now in
a city of a population of over eight hundred.
The business made by the mill constitutes the
main business of the city. Then we get a
small country trade and the trade of a small
number of ciiizena who have independent in
comes. While work progressed od the Cum
berland Island je ties it helped trade here very
much, as a. large number of our people were
employed there. The work is now done from
the Amelia side, and Fernandina gets the bene
fit of the trade, to our serious injury, and,
besides, she gets considerable trade from the
country that we should get. Her merchauts
keep heavier stocks. Many persons go there
and get their supplies.
Unless some new enterprise of some magnij
tude is started here within the next six months,
the trade of our city will dwindle into small
proportions, particularly if the railroad Is built
from Hart’s road, in Florida, to the Macon and
Brunswick Road, as rival towns will grow up
that will command two thirds of the country
trade that comes here at present.
Poor little St. Mary’s! Well do we remember
when she had a flourishing trade, coming from
many miles in the interior and from Florida.
First. Centrevillage cut off the interior trade,
and Fernandiua and King’s Ferry ran up and
took the Florida trade.
Possibly a want of broad views and proper
management is the cause of all that, but it is
now too late to mourn over the past, and it is
folly to mourn over the present, but it is man
ly to work for the future. I confess I see hut
little hope from the outside world. Uniessour
own people build up the city, it will rapidly
decline The canal is too far in the future to
relieve the present wants, and the railroad is
beyond reach of the capital of the present in
habitants.
The only chance that I can see is in more
mills and a shipyard, and unless some
thing of that kind is done within the next six
months numbers of our people will be com
pelled to go elsewhere or stay and pine in pov
erty.
It is to be hoped that something will turn up
for our benefit and that the old time prosperi
ty with its cheering blessings may return to us.
Occasional.
Nihilists in France.
Paris, October 24 —The trial of the
authors of the riots in Montceaa-les Mines
has been postponed until the-Dext session
of the court, owing to numerous attempts to
Intimidate the jury. It is reported that the
police have discovered proofs of the ex
istence of an International association
having for its object the destruction of pro
perty.
Its headquarters are supposed to be in
Geneva. Among the documents seized are
a number of letters showing that a corre
spondence has been proceeding between
French members of this association and a
directing committee in Switzerland, which
comprises several prominent Russian Ni
hilists.
Another New York City Ticket.
New York, October 24.—The Citizens’
Movement Committee have nominated
AUan Campbell for Mayor, William A. But
ler for Countv Clerk, Judge Edvard Salo
mon and ex-Congressman Henry J. Scud
der for Superior Court Judges, Col. Em
mons Clark for Sheriff, and Dr. J. H. De
murest, Dr. Emil W. Hoeber and Edward
McCue for Coroners.
The Attack on King Milan,
London, October 24 —A dispatch from
Belgrade says that as King Milan entered
the cathedral between two rows of people,
the woman Markawitch fired at him from a
large pistol. The bullet wounded a female
spectator. The bystanders beat the King’s
assailant until the Minister of War inter
fered.
Ireland and the Pope.
London, October 24 —Tne correspondent
of the Standard at Rome says he has ex
cellent authority for belteving that Arch
bishop Croke will be summoned to that city
in the course of the winter to confer with
the Pope in regard to the state of Ireland.
Sunk in a Collision.
Lima, October 24—The Diario Official
gives an account of a collision between the
British steamer Chiloe and the Chilian
schooner Berta, off San Vincente. The lat
ter sank immediately. All but the pilot
and five sailors perished. The Chiloe es
caped unhurt.
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