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GEORGIA AND FLORIDA.
.. . I \ M OF THE NEWS FROM
both the states.
f 00l Killer Wanted in Leary—A
( ', t o,. r \ttempt at .lail Breaking—The
florida ship Canal—The Flames in
ioj.ir-Thf Improvement Kooiu in the
La'iil -1 Flowers.
GEORGIA.
, A. !’• Campbell, pastor of the First
rdi at Columbus, lias resigned his
• ti* 1 accepted the general agency of
r < r University.
mngof two of the negro convicts.
~f the Bibb county chain gang, by
, - Thomas, one of the guards, has
unsettled things as regards the
r 1 control of the chain gang by the
.ii—lours, who have had charge of
-■vcral years. On Satnnlay this
over the control of the gang to
.minissiimers. who will hereafter
lion and control of the gang, and
o„ \mison was elected by the Imard
adent.
i: -hearted wretch dropped a chunk
sA*l into tlie artesiau well la-ing
..ry when the tiering had reached
Ot: last Monday the 1 voting drill
intact with some hard auhetanoe,
.••I it- edge. The eontractor, think,
-truck a strata of Hint, the Isirer
,i\vn and tempered and returned to
. when it was found that the substance
~r steel, which the miscreant had
to ihe well. says the Catkonn
,r. r r *“Tlie man who committed
glit to Ik* made to drink slop and
hi . hog wallow, and Im* alllicled with
x will shake Ihe Itockv Mountains. ’’
I olnton XtirJt says that Lincoln
, making a tremendous cr<i|i.
st-Appeal says .lodge 11. It.
- mil move to Atlanta to practice
: gi'tration of Gritlin
t. i total registration of 633 voters;
.. .to and 3**4 colored.
j... itural ><dety of Spalding county
t t.rillin on the third Saturday
• \t to elect a President and Vice
i tin- society and delegates to the
. \gi . ulturnl ■'ocicty, which meets in
the second Tuesday of February
ii ' ri-me Court of the state having
it the "no fence” party had legally
■ i ounty of Monroe at the election
i in ihe county, from which result
" party appealed, the Ordinary of
itv lia' issued a notice that the law
u _ i!v enforced, and requiring all to
ri- it- provisions.
- "The savannah News came out
i w w inter suit last week. In ad
■ i liemg one of the most readable,
. reliable newspapers in the country.
• ■ \i ii - now one of the lianilsomcst pa]>ers
■. ■.itiii sis comes up. phieniX'likc, from
that threatened its destruction on
\. of last week. We hope that itsfcath
. -gli somewhat scorclnsl. will revive
. i fair w hen the moulting season has
- .irn True < "i|pif savannah
\ put on a Is'autiful new dress, and
a most handsome appearance.”
\ Orleans TANARUS, .a: •"The Savannah News
r -ns in anew and complete dress of
type. As now printed this always
sc exchange presents a very neat ap
‘'•mnty S/onrirr: "The cotton crops
- -elion are nearly all gathered. While
It ton crop is not as large as was ex
■ I, it i good, and the yield of corn. |*a>,
•*• 11 ■ *es and cane is enormous.”
nan Banner: "I olonel It. !.. Gentry. the
new sou|M'r eanvaS'cr of the State, was
g it- fora 'lion while yesterday, en route
tl.tw knisville. 1 olonel Lentrv lia- severed
•nneelion with the Trleyniph amt ,V*n
■. . tad i- azam working in the interest of the
- ‘iinnah NEWR.”
'I t>* .n Erenimj timphic: "In the whirligig
in.- Macon may yet liecome the capital of
• rgia. The Legislature should not c\|o-e
- it to the sirkuess of the capital and the
oigers of the eapitot. Macon i' a far
■ Ithier and more suitable place in every
--iwet for the capital of rgia. Here the
ions of the state would never lie sick.”
President -fames !’. ' enlery. of ilie li. &
f. ltadroad. is off for the ep country in the m
•„ rest ~f hi' road. He w ill sum have the -ur-
V,. „ r , m the field and the line marked otr for
practical work. The subscription alrcadyin
ihe building of the line, but it will In*
irg. lv inereii'ed. Mr. Vertlerv i- giving bis
•.nn and energy to the road and it is certain
to lie built. •
fp to the 20th instant. tli‘ receipts of cotton
: y . , -lurtown h:tvc iK'cn 2,111 hale-, which is
,! ..i,.third less lhan waived for the
ii.-n.HI la.-t \car. Tin- t edartow n A>i
.. ~r -av-: "Tlii.- falling "IT i- accounted
-cvera! way-. First. the lielated sea
- . Uu- -ca-on I icing a month or live weeks
■ last. Then the late .leeline in price,
: a- ki-pt iiiueh of the cotton away from
market."
I: ...re "The Savannah M.irnimi
\>- -t,.-of the most successful dailies pub
i the south, has appeared in a liand
. u .Ire—. The type throughout 1- niin
i\..tipareil. ami though -mailer than
i.-r heretofore used on a considerable
■ f the paper, is -till large and distinct
. to Ik* read without the slightest dill!-
■ Tl.t N t:ws promises that ni effort will
-i to maintain its long since recognized
p -i a- tin- leading journal of the sen
-1 Kit-!, i minty Commissioners held a
„- Mondav morning in their rooms at
f • i hou-e and transacted considerable
of ini|H>rtanee. tine of the actions of
1 si was the decision not to submit at till
i r- ihe question of building the Sec
. , t bridge, lint, instead, pa—ed an or
. - nne to 1. published iii the paper-,
" in mg entirely the proposition to erect
and -nbinitting to the voters tin*
• -f i--uing-$:!I.00n worth of Isolds, of
, sga.imn i- to Is- appro|irinted for the
I' -. ..I building a jail, and the remaining
K " retire old Isolds.
.. il.n Xf-r* is informed that on Satnr
. gentleman who was slightly into\-
_:•>! mi tin- 12o'clock pti-s<‘nger at some
ween Itame-ville and Macon, with
o lion ..f getting off at the former place
the train for Thomaston. lie was
i.-r the influence of whisky that he
_■ : off ai Itarnesville. and was a mile
■ le when Coiidnrliir Keneau went
i for lo- ticket, lie informed the con
r that he intended to get off at Barnes
i : Iteneau told him that he was a mile
ertii-i , other side, and the man started to
hut iva- caught hold of bvthecon
■ informed him that lie could not
" then—the train was going atsmt
- an hour. Ifeneau left him and
ii|h-.| off. A- far a- the passengers
- - - . 111.- man hadn't got up. lie i- sup
u- tieen hurt prettyjiad."
un Aih-ertinfr: "W. F. Treads way
11 tempt to acm jad last Wirt,
fr V l . w.t hments. tin- Lb-imty sheriff.
•• followini;: On Monuay ovoniiijt,
Mr * Ifiiu nh \va> aw ay, Mrs. ( lements,
v> ■ _ m iug in one f the lower
_hi -In* tn*arl sawinjr alove. anl
M
tin evening. after lw*kin£ the
j> - their cells, hv the ai*l of a lantern
** r i when the sawing hal been
t of tin* windows in the room in
Miners had Ihh*ii allowed their
• "*• ntr tin* day. a portion of a piece
i here tin* wood frame of the win
i|-k wall,was >a\vod into suffi
- . M . n narrow vaemun some two
\lnmt some bedding in the cell
-om-r were found a key-hole saw
t-Ie on 111.- I*l of a table knife.
; in .i had given hitll to conceal.
.U, learn, admitted having done
1 - 11* hail endeavored to mitrea!
v ! pinning a showy paper over the
FLORIDA.
A . ! school with alsiut thirty pupils
. u."! at Orlando, and will Ik? pre
|K‘lagogiie from Palatka.
i meeting will Ik* held in Orlando
■ Jh--. m Ist, tin* ohj<s*t of which is to
■ re :he |>eople a project for the early
T - railroad between Orlando and
to connect with the Transit,
'•'ll a r.; : would give an all rail connection
* 1 and A'-rth. and with the extension of the
T :-ti- p,;„i p, Tavares, would give a
outlets to the John's river.
( ."-raiie Kxecutive Committee of
Mfi... inv have pa—ed a resolution pro
•" a primary election for the nomina
• officers on the 16th of Oecetn
’ llio oth.-ers to Ik* elected an*: t lerk
art. Tax Collector, Tax Assessor,
ni-, ( .mini—ioners, >u|K*rintendent
' ii.Kils and t ounty Treasurer.
' !> town of li.-land, situated on a
' - r n- r lge In Volusia *ounty, is rap
■•: -. Itled hv thrifty,enterprising fam
n the northern section* of tlk* Union.
M i ..r elect of st. Augustine is in a
'■* ‘ kfter his election lie was sworn :u
' ‘ ’-try Public, when the statute govern
election m such eases -ays that the
<' ’" , ' t - r musf Ik* qualified by a judicial
.' ” r - lb* has gone to Jaeksonville for iegal
, w- think a rhe|H*r plan would have
i ‘ -wear iu again before the proper judi
■- O'Ver as re.jmrt.l by the statute.
walicioua acoundrel on last Tburaday
" fi at Mr. I>. K. Knowlton’s saw
, '*• \ugnstiue. allowing some :*io logs
*' •*d*>at. Fortunately timely discovery
* and all the (italicr excepting two
res logs were recovered.
w* 4 ** dispatch to the Florida Tiwtt.
tiiiV ' West, November 37, says "Llenten
1* .. ” >Tern * r Bethel, taking advantage of his
j V| 1 * t 'orney, foully insulted Mr. C. B.
sa .P* " n -editor <>? the Key West Ittmuerat
th j ’ ’ ! 'iy candidate for the state senate on
.democratic ticket, in open court to-day.
“-I ike a.iyjuruineut of the court, Air. Pen
dleton spit in Lieutenant Governor Bethel's
face and horsewhipped him.”
A number of prominent capitalists met in
Washington on Sunday and took steps to or
ganize the Florida Ship (. anal Companv, with
a capital of $5,000,000. The object is to con
struct a -hip canal across the Peninsula of
Florida from the Gulf of Mexico to the At
lantic Ocean. We presume it is the old Flori
da ranal scheme revived.
The Directors of the West Florida Fair As
sociation will give a diploma to the best paper
published in the state and exhibited at their
next fair, commencing on the 12th of Decem
ber next at Marianna.
1 he colored.teachers of Duval county have
organized a normal institute. Prof. D. W.
Culp has been elected President, and J. V.
Gibbes Secretary. It was agreed that the
institute have semi-monthly meetings on Sat
urday. Arithmetic, grammar, history and
mental ami moral philosophy were adopted as
the regular studies to Ik* pursued.
There were six deaths in Jacksonville last
week—two w hites and four colored.
Right Rev. I*. F. Crennan, j.,jMop of Hamil
ton, Canada, died at JacksoWrute on Saturday
afternoon, at 5 o'clock, of hev.rt disease. He
arrived in the city on Thursda t, and was
a hale, hearty looting, stout E u ii t man. His
remains were sent to Canada sum lay.
Before the end of the present month all the
big hotels at Jacksonville save one will lie
open for the reception of guests, and the
"season” may be said to have fairly begun.
Col. Edward M. ( hency, of Jacksonville,
w ill, it i.- .-slid, succeed the late Attorney Gen
eral Whitney as United Stales District Attor
ney for the Northern district of Florida.
The Deputy Postmaster, E. A. Bond, of the
Suinterville p<>st oltice, has decamped, after it
had been found out that he had been a sys
tematic robber of the mails for some time past.
He left hi.- wife, who i- the Postmaster, after
confessing to her that he had rohhed-the mails
of about S6OO.
The Cellar Key lee aud Fish Company have
constructed a floating tish bouse. It will be
towed out by the steamer and placed in a
convenient place, and the fish will lie packed
as caught and thus prevent unnecessary waste
by decay.
The Bayport, ltrookville and Fort Dade
Railroad Company has been incorporated.
The company propose to construct and main
tain a railroad from Fort Dade to Hay|iort, on
the (*ulf coast, via Brookville. The length of
the road will he forty-five miles. Ex-Governor
Drew and Captain T. L. Engles, of Madison
county, are among the incorporators.
Gen. sanford has presented the Sanford
school with an organ, new patent desks and
scats, and about $,5 in money aud lumber.
( olonel Jesse Burton, of ( rescent city, re
fused $.10,000 for his orange grove, near that
place last week. Colonel Burton broke ground
on this place thirteen years ago, and his grove
is the result of his ow n lalsir. with such tran
sient help as he could from time to time se
cure.
The Hamilton < 'ounty Ttmt says that one
day during the past week the turjicntinf still
of .Mr. .1. W. Howell, across tin* (Georgia line,
w as totally consumed by lire; also, that a dis
astrous lire had occurred at Naylor, and a
dwelling and two business house's had been
burned.
A train of live wagons, containing three
fainilies, from Polk county, Ga„ passed
through Jasper last Thursday, on their w ay to
Polk county, Fla. They had emigrated from
11 il Is! mi rough county. Fla., five years ago,
and arc now returning. —There is no place
like home.” ,
Brooksville Crescent: "The colored people
of our conimuuitv -how progress in their
church affairs. They have built for. them
selves anew house of worship, and recently
Ihcy have lint up a church U*ll. the only one
in tow n. They deserve credit and public men
tion for their energy and liberality in this
direction.”
Hamilton I'onnti / Time*: “Just a little after
daybreak la-l Monday morning tlie residence
of Mr. J. W. smith was discovered to he in a
light blaze. Although the morning war damp
and rainy, the flames had made such progress
liefore Iming discovered that it was iui|>ossihle
to render any assistance or rescue anything
from destruction. With the exception of one
lied and a sewing machine, everything con
tained in the bouse was consumed."
Ocala Banner-La con: "The county Jail is so
full that the prisoners are almost hanging out
of the windows. Over twenty now partake of
the county's hospitality, and no prospect of a
court. This is an expense of something over
s2'si a month to the county, la-sides the uncon
stitutional denial of a fair and speedy trial
the prisoners, is tltiv great expense iii feeding
and watching them. This state of things,
which is very hurtful to the interests of the
county, is superinduced by the continued ill
ness of Judge Daw kill?, übo lo unable to at
tend to his jndioiarTluties.”
The >t. Augustine) St. Johns? Weekly says:
••All the preparations for the transit of" Venus
have lieen completed at the fort. The instru
ments have lieen mounted and are lieing ac
curately adjusted. The latitude of the fort
lias l*cii found to Ik* 30 degrees S3 minutes
and ii;; seconds north, ami the longitude S3 de
gree- 11 minutes ami 10 secabda weat of Paris.
The longitude is probably inaccurate by some
thing le.-s than a second. The correction w ill
Ik* made, as stated tiefore in conjunction with
Mr. Erasmus Preston, of the ( oast Survey.
Mr. Pre-ton arrived in the city Wednesday to
consult with Captain Dcfforges. Unfortu
nately some of Mr. Preston's instruments
have lieen wrongly shipped, and the investi
gations will Ik* delayed about a week."
Washington Poet: "A second meeting of the
new orange grove company was held last
evening at Timm's Hall, corner of Seventh
and D streets. .1 mtpc C. s. Bundy presiding.
\ charter was adopted, and the name of Polk
i ounty Land. Settlement and Orange Grove
i oinpany was agreed upon. A committee,
consisting of Hon. James Gilfillan, Treasurer
of the Cm ted Mates; Hon. t . s. Bundy and
( aptain F. smith, of the (tenoral Land Office,
was ap|Niintod to go to Florida and examine
certain lands proposed to he sold to the corn
panv. and re|iort as to the character of tin
land. An offer has been made to tlie company
to convey them .5.000 acres of land in a body’.
Tin* capital stock of the company will lie $150.-
ot, divided into 1.500 shares of SIOO each.”
A MARVEL OF SI'KGERY.
A Man Breathing for Five Years
Through an Opening in His. Throat.
The students in the Hospital of Oral
Surgery, at Tenth and Areh streets, Phila
delphia, were shown a patient at Satur
day's clinic whose throat had been cut
from ear to ear, and who had then lieen
hung by the neck, but still survived his
injuries. He breathes through a silver
tube in the throat, and for six months was
nourished entirely byenemata. The man's
name is Simon Ladenski. a native of Rou
mania. In the winter of 1*77, he then
lieing 23 years old, Ladenski was one
of a party of ten men whose throats
were cat by a hand of gypsy
robters on the road from Varsloe.
Ladenski wsis not killed, and on regaining
consciousness and finding the robbers
quarreling over the division of the plun
der he attempted to crawl into some
hushes by the wayside. Being detected
he was strung up to a tree by the neck,
and w hen again unconscious he was let
down and thrown among the bodies of his
companions, hut not until he had been
stabbed in the abdomen and cut in the
cheek. Two days later the bodies were
found by Professor Russ, of Jassy, and
Ladenski and a companion who was still
alive were removed to town. The latter
soon died, and then Professor Kuss re
moved his patient to Vienna. There
Ladenski was placed under the care
of tlie most eminent Austrian sur
geons. It was found that the
w indpipe was closed, and for two years
the matt was unable to utter a word. He
breathed through an opening in the neck.
After many efforts a large threaded needle
was passed up through the trachea and
into the mouth. Small ls-ads were then
drawn through, being daily increased in
size in order to effect a permanent en
largement of the obstruction. The man is
still obliged to practice this device, and
wears the instrument in his windpipe dur
ing the night, being atle to breathe when
in an upright position w ithout its aid. lie
has Ikk-ii examined by the leading sur
rams of Berlin. Paris and London, and it
is expected that some day it will Ik* possi
ble to close up the opening in the throat.
Expressions of hearty regret are heard
on all sides in England at the voluntary
retirement into private life of Mr. Spencer
WaljKile, M. I‘. for the University of Cam
bridge. lie is now- 70 years old. and has
Wen continuously in Parliament since his
:i!ith vear. During all that time he has
onlv once experienced the trials and tri
umphs of a contested election. He was
Home Scerctarv iu each of Lord Derby s
three administrations. He resigned on
account of the reform bill of 1859, but
took office again and took a prominent
part in the agitation of I*6o. when, on
the defeat of Lord Russell's reform bill
and resignation of the Whig Cabinet,
he closed Hyde Park against a public
meeting, and so gave the crowd occasion
to tear down the fence. Since that day, it
has teen remarked, the mob has disap
peared as a power in English polities.
And since that time, fob, Mr. Walpole lias
held wo conspicuous position, His domi
nant characteristic throughout his long
career has been not so much that of a
statesman, a Minister, or a partisan, as
that of a man of blameless character and
"trung religious beliefs, in which, it may
he added, he has reflected faithfully the
character of the mass of his constituents.
The following testimoiii|l is signed by
twelve of the leading physicians of Hali
fax. N. 8.: “Coldev's Liquid Beef
Tonic is a very agreeable article of diet,
aud particularly useful iu Diphtheria,
Fever, and every depressing disease.. We
cheerfully recommend it. Every family
should have a few bottles.” Ask fur Col
den'*: take ho other, Of druggist* gener
, *ujr.
THE STATE CAPITAL.
YESTERDAY’S WORK IV THE
GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Tlie Proposed Adjourned Session—Re
port on tlie Insane Asy lum—Tlie Fight
for tlie Atlanta Judgeship—Hannnond
Successful—Counteracting tlie Liquor
Dealer's Move.
Atlanta, Nov. 2s.—ln the House to
day Mr. Mclntosh, of Dougherty, asked a
reconsideration of the House’s action in
adopting his substitute for the motion for
an adjourn<*d session, and a reconsidera
tion was granted.
John It. Short, the newly elected mem
ber to till the vacancy- from M arion coun
ty, was swoni in.
An afternoon session was ordered for
the reading of hills a second time.
The rules were suspended, and Mr. Har
ris. of Bibb, introduced an important hill
providing for the punishment of refractory
convicts iu county chain gangs.
A bill to incorporate the Chattahoochee
Navigation Company, of LuGrange, was
introduced by Air. Crenshaw, of Troup.
Mr. Head, of Monroe, introduced a bill
abolishing the County Court of Monroe.
Air. Johnson, of Baldwin, a hill creating
a State Normal School at Milledgeville in
place of the present branch college.
Mr. Wright, of Floyd, a bill exempting
Dr. C. S. Harris from the operation of the
medical registration act.
Mr. Crenshaw, of Troup, a hill incorpo
rating the Merchants’ and Planters’ Bank,
of West Point.
Alter a lively debate the Senate resolu
tion to prolong tlie session was concurred
in by a vote of 127 yeas to 29 nays,
SENATE PROCEEDINGS.
The Senate passed a resolution to pro
long the session beyond forty days.
A hill was introduced by Mr. Baker, re
quiring the Governor to issue grants to
lots of land that have lieen granted in the
name of fictitious persons or fraudulently.
! A petition was read from ladies of
j Lumpkin county for prohibition of the
I liquor traffic iu Lumpkin.
The committee that visited the Blind
■ Asylum made a favorable report upon that
i institution. A similar report was made
■ to the House.
JOINT SESSION.
1 The two houses went into joint session
i for the election of a Judge for the Atlanta
I circuit.
Air. Pringle, of Washington, nominated
Robert L. RiKlgers. This was seconded by
Air. Jordan, of Hancock.
Air. Hulsey, of Fulton, nominated Alar
shall J. Clarke. This was seconded bv
Alr. Delaey, of Dodge.
Air. Iloge. of Fulton, nominated Wm.
It. Hammond. This was seconded by Mr.
Eason, of Telfair. Air. Morrow, of Clavton,
and Air. Jones, of DeKalb.
The result stood: Hammond 122, Clark
K 9, Rodgers 5. There were uo changes.
The galleries and lobbies were crowded,
and there was hearty and prolonged ap
plause. As 1 predicted. Air. Hammond
won the fight against the bar-meeting acts,
the bulldozers and other influences. No
such victory has ever before been won by
a judicial candidate solely on bis own
merits. It was the first attempt to dictate
to the General Assemble, and signallv
failed.
The Governor has reappointed .Messrs.
AV hippie, Cabaniss, Hall and Newell trus
tees of the Lunatic Asylum. Thomas Al.
Latimer, of Baldwin, takes the place of
Gen. Alerriek on the hoard.
J. AV. Nelms, Principal Keeper of the
Penitentiary,and J. It. Towers, Assistant,
have lieen reappointed by the Governor,
their nominations not subject to confirma
tion bv the Senate, tt
Hon. J. G. Cain, Judge, and AV. L. Phil
lips, Solicitor of Jetferson Count v Court,
were confirmed by the Senate.
The Liquor Dealers’ Convention has
lieen in session two days looking after
their interests. S. Elsinger, of Savannah,
was elected First Vice President. The
AVoman's Christian Temperance Union
have also held meetings to counteract the
influence of the liquor dealers’combina
tion. •
The rumors of the proposed election of
Gen. AA'm. S. AA'alkcr, of Atlanta, as Presi
dent of the Aliddle Georgia College at
Milledgeville is premature, as no election
can Ik* hold until the University Trustees
meet next July.
Dr. Curry, ’ manager of the Peabody
fund, and state Superintendent Orr will
address the General Assembly to-night on
educational matters.
Col. C. C. Jones addresses the joint
committee in liehalf of his "History of
Georgia.”
An adjournment next week to July is
now certain.
There was a heavy rain all night and a
light rain all day.
AT PERIL OF HIS LIKE.
A Defaulter Dragged from His Sick
Bed into Court.
Washington, Nov. 2s. B. F. Bigelow,
the defaulting teller of the Bank of the
Republic, was to-day brought to court in
a carriage, to and from which lit* was car
ried in the arms of a Deputy Alarshal and
a friend. In court lie occupied a
lounge, from which he did not rise
to plead to the indictments, thir
teen in number, upon which he was
arraigned. Several physicians employed
by Bigelow's counsel had declared him to
lie seriously ill and unfit to come into
court, but two doctors who had lieen ap
pointed by the court to report upon his
condition had testified that though sick,
he w as not seriously so, and could appear
without danger to his life or health.
After his plea of not guilty had
Ik*(*u entered he was replaced
in the carriage, whence he was taken
upon a warrant upon the fresh charge of
embezzlement, returned to the court room,
gave bail and was then allowed to go
home. The day was very inclement, and
Bigelow's friends and physicians say his
compulsory appearance in court has en
dangered his life. Tlie action of the Judge
was taken tinder the impression that
Bigelow’s illness was counterfeited, and
that a plan was on foot to enable him to
csea|K*.
THE SEQUEL OF A SCANDAL.
V Prominent St. Louisan Set Free from
Nuptial Ties.
St. Louis, Nov. 2S. —In the Circuit
Court here to-day, a decree, with the cus
tody of his children, w as granted to Carnet
Dixon, whose wife eloped last spring with
John Curtis, aged 20 years, and attracted
a great deal of attention in Texas and the
East. Airs. Dixon is highly connected
here, and the elopement created great
scandal. Curtis was examined and testi
fied to his relations with Airs. Dixon. It
is believed she is now living near l’hila
delphia.
PENSION FRAUDS.
The Special Agent at Detroit- Wanted.
Detroit, Nov. 28.—Francis A. AVordell,
Special Agent of the Pension Office, has
lieen detected in a series of audacious
forgeries that culminated to-day in the
issuing of a warrant for his arrest. The
officers have so far been unable to find
him.
Weather Indications.
Office Chief Signal Observer,
AVashington, Nov. 28.— Indications for
Wednesday :
In the South Atlantic States, rainv fol
lowed by clearing weather, northerly
hacking to westerly winds, stationary or
lower temperature, generally higher pres
sure.
In the East Gulf States, fair weather,
winds mostly northwesterly, stationary or
higher tem|H*rature and pressure.
In the West Gulf States, warmer fair
weather, northerly winds becoming j aria
ble, stationary or "lower pressure.
In the Ohio A'allev and Tennessee, part
ly cloudy weather, with light snow, winds
mostly northwesterly, stationary or lower
temperature and higher pressure.
Trouble at Rustcliuk.
Bucharest, Nov. 28.—Rotnauul Zancoff,
the ex-I’remier, on arriving on the Bulga
rian territory*last evening, was arrested,
but tlie people compelled his release, and
escorted him in triumph to his residence.
He was rearresjed to-day in his own house
at Rustchuk. A hundred of his partisans
were also taken into custody. Great ex
citement prevails.
Death of a Congressman Elect.
New Orleans, Nov. 28.— A dispatch
from Baton Rouge states that General
Andrew S. Herron, Congressman elect
from the Sixth district, died very suddenly
at his residence at 12:30 o’clock last night
of heart disease.
Croup, that dreadful disease which may
at any time attack a mother’s darling, can
be cured by the’ use of Coussens’ Honey
of Tar. the" favorite household remedy for
Coughs aud Colds. Hoarseness. Bronchitis
and diseases of the Throat and Lungs.
Price 50 cents a bottle. Fdf sale by G. M.
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SAVANNAH, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29. 1882.
THE TRANSIT OF VENUS.
AVa*liiiifjton Time to be Sent to All
Offices AVhcre it Is Requested.
AVashington, Nov. 28.—1n reply to
many letters received at the United States
Naval Observatory, Washington, D. C.,
Prof. Harkness. of the United States
Transit of Venus Commission, requests
the publication of the following state
ment : There are many persons scattered
over the country who have good telescopes
and. would lie glad to observe the contacts
during the coming transit of Venus, if
they had any means of obtaining AA'hsh
ington time. The loss of so many possible
observations of such a rare astronomical
event would lie a serious one to
science, and to prevent it the Western
Union Telegraph Company has most gen
erously agreed to give wide distribution
to the noon time signals from the naval
observatory on December 4, 5, fi and 7.
As this service will be wholly gratuitous
on the part of the telegraph company, its
officers do not wish to incur needless
trouble by sending signals to places
where no use will be made of
them, and it is therefore requested
that all persons who intend to make accu
rate observations of the transit will notifv
the nearest "Western I’uion Telegraph
office of that fact immediately. The
necessity for such notifications will be
apparent when it is remembered that the
transmission of the signals will in
volve the use of many thousand
miles of wire and the making up of
numerous special circuits, all of which
must be planned before hand. The fur
nishing Of these signals free of cost to all
observers is a contribution to science on
the part of the AA’estern Union Company,
which will be appreciated by every one
interested in astronomy. A circular of
of explanation respecting the signals is
now being prepared at the naval observa
tory, and in a day or two it will be ready
for distribution to all who apply for it.
KELLOGG’S FIGHT FOR CON
GRESS.
ltis Answer to the Charge of Non-Resi
dence.
New Orleans, Nov. 28.—A telegram
from Baton Rouge shows that the returns
from the Third district were finally com
piled to-day. The canvassers threw out
Assumption and St. Mary’s parishes on
the ground of informality in the returns
The former gave Kellogg 1,130 majority,
the latter t,BOI majority. This leaves
him still about 2,000 'majority. Gov
ernor McEnerv lias refused to
issue a certificate"to Kellogg on the ground
of non-residence in the district or the
State, aud lias given him until Alonday
next to submit a brief and evidence. Kel
logg has prepared a statement showing
that he came to the State in the spring of
istio. that he was the sixth man registered
under the military reconstruction in IS7G
in the parish of Orleans, that he has since
consantly registered and voted in the State,
bought and sold property, sued and been
sued in the State courts as a citizen of
the State: lias been during his residence
four years Governor of tin* State and ten
years in the United States Senate, and is
still a Senator; has been recognized re
peatedly as Governor and Senator by both
the National and State Governments, and
lias large planting interests in Iberia par
ish, in the Third district. AVhen he ceased
to lie Governor his household goods were
removed from New Orleans, then the State
capitol. to tin* parish of Iberia, in his dis
trict, where he has since resided and now
resides, and where he is now a registered
voter. The Democratic returning officer
of St. Alary's parish has telegraphed Gov
ernor AlcEnery that the election was fair,
and that his returns are a correct compu
tation of the votes cast.
. MONTGOMERY.
Senator Morgan to Suerecil Himself—
Governor O'Neill to be Inaugurate)! on
Friday.
Montgomery, Ala., Nov. 28. The
caucus of tin* Democratic members of the
Legislature met last night to nominate a
candidate to succeed Hon. John T. Alorgan
as United States Senator and adopted the
majority rule. A letter was read from
ex-Governor J. 11. AA’atts withdrawing
from the contest, and Senator Alorgan
was nominated by acclamation.
In the Senate to-day Air. Morgan re
ceived twenty-nine and Paul L. Jones re
ceived two votes for United States Sena
tor. in the House Air. Alorgan received
eightv-four and Air. Jones ten votes. The
votes for Jones were cast by the Republi
cans and Greenbackers. in joint conven
tion Senator Alorgan will lie declared
elected for the term beginning Alarch 4,
18S3.
General G'Neili, the Governor elect,
will tie inaugurated on the Ist of Decem
ber. He will lie escorted to the capitol
by military companies from Alobile, Alont
gomery, sVlma, Birmingham and other
points in the State. The Alobile Artillery
will also take part. At night there will be
a grand inaugural ball. Alany visitors
are already here. Every portion of the
State will he represented.
THE FATHER OF WATERS.
Tin* Improvement Inquiry to be Con
tinued ut AVashington.
AA'ashingtun, Nov. 28.- Alessrs. Bur
rows and Jliscock, of the special Congres
sional committee appointed to examine
the Alississippi river and its improve
ments. arrived in this city this morning,
and the other members are on their way.
The hearing of testimony will be con
tinued hero for two or three weeks.
The committee will send for pilots
and others, and will listen to
opinions from the standing Alississippi
River Committee. Air. Burrows, the
Chairman of the committee, declines to
state his opinions until the close of the
hearing. He says there has been no meet
ing of the committee in w hich opinions
have lieen discussed. Mr. liiseock is also
reticent. AVhen asked as to the
nature of tlie testimony given and
its tendency, he said that it was
plentiful and varied, and that so many
who live along the river are interested in
the reclamation and improvement of the
land that there would have been no end to
the hearings, had tlie committee contin
ued its sessions at points on the river. Its
duties were mainly in the nature of per
sonal observations assisted by public
hearing.
FLOODS IN GKR.MAN Y.
Tlie Xeckar, Alain. Rhine, Fllie and
Moselle Greatly Swollen.
AA'iesbaden, Nov. 28. The Neckar,
Main and Aloselle rivers are bringing down
a great body of water. At Frankfort,
Alayenee, Coblentz and Cologne, the cel
lars in the streets along the water front are
submerged. The boat bridges at Alayenee
and Cologne have been secured with
double anchors. The Alain valley forms
one great lake.
Vienna. Nov. 28.—The Elis* valley is
flooded. Two villages near Olmutz are
submerged.
Berlin. Nov. 28.— The rivers Main and
Rhine are still rising, and the rain con
tinues. The Rhine at Alayenee to-day
reached the highest point attained during
the past century. Railway traffic is en
tirely suspended.
. MARRIAGE INSURANCE.
A Further Inspection of the Associa
tions to be >la<te.
AVashington, Nov. 28.— While the Post
master General has not yet formally de
nied the privilege of using the mails to the
Southern .Matrimonial and Nuptial Asso
ciation, there is little doubt that he will
ultimately do so. Assistant Attorney
General Freeman, in transmitting the
Inspectors' reports upon these institu
tions. takes a decided stand in this direc
tion. hut recommends that further inspec
tions he made before acting on the matter.
This recommendation lias been adopted
by the Postmaster General. Judge Free
man says that the only possible excuse
that can be given for the existence of
these companies is that they are incor
porated under State charters.
Brooklyn Aldermen Sent Back to Jail.
New York. Nov. 2S.— ' The Commercial
Advertiser says: “The Court of Appeals
this morning handl'd down their decision
in the ease of the people of the city of
Brooklyn against the fifteen Aldermen and
ex-Aldermen, who are accused of over
riding .Mayor Howell's veto of a resolution
enlarging’ the franchise of the Brooklyn
Elevated Railway. This decision remands
the accused city fathers to Raymond
street jail to serve out the sentences im
posed by the lower court.”
Crushed by Cars.
V icksburg. Nov. 28.—Edward Crafton,
for the past twelve vears an employe on
the Yicksburg and Aieridian Railroad,was
crushed to death last night while coupling
some freight cars near the city limits.
Use Hunter’s isiftfr. Hunter’s Sifter
Co.—Kitchqji Speci.flties—Cincinnati &
t N. Y. Circulars free.
THE .MUSIC FESTIVAL.
A RED LETTER DAY IN CHARLES
TON’S history.
A Successful Dress Rehearsal—Tlie Au
dience Delighted—Remarkable Success
of the Performers—The Success of the
Enterprise Assured—The Forest City’s
Representatives.
Charleston. S. €., Nov. 28.—The pub
lic dress rehearsal for the Alusical Fes
tival took place last evening at the Acad
emy of Music. Delegations from Savan
nah, Columbia, Augusta. Atlanta and
other cities co-operated with the singers !
and musicians from this city, and the ex
ercises were remarkably well conducted. I
As there had been no opportunity to pre- !
pare properly the selections from Lohen- |
grin, they were unavoidably omitted, |
to the disappointment of the audience.
The first selection was Weber’s “Jubilee j
Overture,” which was first performed in
1817 at one of the great festivals at Dres- I
den, where it was enthusiastically receiv
ed. It commences with a solemn andante, j
in which is introduced a melodious theme !
which is repeated again and again, and is I
finally resolved into the jubilant “God j
Save tlie King.” There was some unsteadi- |
ness iu the reed instruments in the an- I
dante, but they redeemed themselves j
speedily. The playing of tlie stringed in- i
striunents was admirable throughout.
The second selection was Mendelssohn’s j
Oath Psalm, in which there are five dis
tinct movements, including three chorus
es, with tenor solos and a duet for two j
sopranos. No fault could lie found with ;
the chorus ms the orchestra. Every effect
was finely brought out. Due phrase.
‘•Let us Bow the Knee,” was exquisite in 1
expression and manner. The rendering
of the Psalm, which is exceedingly beau
tiful in conception and treatment, was
loudly applauded.
Next came a concerto for two violins, '
with piano accompaniment, which was
played by Master Amadeo von der Hoya- I
Schultze, Herr Schultze and Madainc i
Schultze, of Atlanta, Ga. Young Amadeo I
appears to lie about eight years old, and
is not much longer than the bow of his
violin, but he plays with finish, precision
and remarkable facility. The audience !
gave hint a cordial welcome because of
iiis extreme youth, but the applause which
thundered out at every opportunity after
ward was a just tribute to his playing.
When the concerto was finished, Amadeo
Schultze was called thrice before the cur
tain and bowed liis thanks,
Tlie first part ended with the march and
chorus from Tnnnhauser, which were
splendidly placed and sung, and elicited
long continued evidences of approval.
Tlie second part opened with Alendels
sohn's concerto in G minor, for piano and
orchestra accompaniment. Madame
Schultze proved to be a brilliant performer
on the piano. Her touch is both strong
and delicate, and there is a delightful
joyousuess as well as grace in her play
ing.
l’rof. Wiegand, of Augusta, wrote a
Festival Alarch especially for the Festival,
and it came next in order. It is a spirited
composition, decidedly tuneful, and with
one especially pretty and graceful move
ment.
Weninger’s To Deum brought the public
dress rehearsal to an end. This To Deum
is not as Veil known as it should lie, for
it abounds in striking phrases, and is treat
ed with a breadth and nobility worthy of
the theme. Two or three passages were
repeated to insure absolute accuracy, but
the singing and playing were really excel
lent, despite the occasional evidences of
lack of means for rehearsing.
The Academy was well filled despite the
inclemency of the weather, and the audi
! ence to-night promises to he far larger.
The visiting delegations from the neigh
boring cities reached here yesterday, those
j from Savannah, Augusta" and Columbia
| arriving about 1 p. m. The musicians
[♦were accompanied by a number of friends
[ and visitors, and were met at the depots
by committees of the Charleston contin
[ gent and were escorted Ntirectly to the
Academy of Alusic. Alany of those who
are to take part in tlie orchestral per
formances brought their instruments
with them, and all the ladies and
gentlemen who are to take part in the
| vocal part of the Festival brought their
j music. Arrived at the Academy they were
I soon introduced to the Charleston* raem
| bers of the Festival, and by half-past one
I o’clock Herr Otto Muller, the Director of
the Festival, took position, and chorus and
the first general rehearsal of the Festival
, commenced. By 4p. m. the rehearsal had
1 been concluded and the visitors were
; escorted to the quarters which had been
assigned them.
The following ladies and gentlemen rep
resent Savannah: Airs. Berrien, Mrs. Rai
nier, Airs. Wade, .Miss AloCloskey. Mrs.
[ Burke, soprani; Mrs. Ward, .Mrs." Brace
well, Aliss Gross, Miss Sweat, Aliss Hay
ton. contralti; Mr. Ward, Air. Readiek,
tenors; Mr. Graef, Air. Coburn, Mr. Doug
lass, bassi; l’rof.Schreiner, pianist; l’rof.
Hopkins, ’cello.
They are prominent in the exercises,
have been complimented upon their skill,
and, in common with the other visitors,
meet with profuse hospitality.
MORGAN THE MASON.
What Tliurlow Weed Knew of His Fate.
Washington, Nov. 28.—The New York
Sun to-day publishes an affidavit sworn to
by Tliurlow Weed on September 28th,
18S2, in which lie placed upon record a de
tailed history of the abduction and killing
of William Alorgan, the Alason, by his
Masonic brethren, as obtained by Air.
Weed through the confession of one of the
participants in the affair in 1831, and from
the statement of a witness, who had failed
to testify to what he knew when the case
was under investigation by the courts
soon after Morgan’s disappearance.
Briefly, the story is that for the purpose
of suppressing Alorgan’s intended ex
posure of the secrets of Masonry, he was
seized by a number of Alasons and placed
under guard in the magazine of Fort Ni
agara, New York, to await an opportu
nity to ship him from the country. While
thus incarcerated a number of Alasons
were assembled at dinner, after one of
their gatherings, when Morgan’s case was
dismissed. Acting under a sudden im
pulse, at the suggestion of one of the num
ber, they proceeded to Fort Niagara, ton(s
Morgan from his prison, and, under the
pretence of taking him to Canada, took
him in a boat, from which lie was cast
overboard in the Niagara river, heavily
loaded with weight.
Whitney, the man who confessed to Mr.
Weed his instrumentality in Morgan's
death, intended to put his story into an
affidavit, but death overtook him in 1801
before he carried his purpose into effect.
The names of all the participants in the
affair are embodied in Air. Weed's affida
vit.
THE VIRGINIA ELECTIONS.
Three Contests Passed Upon—Garrison
Counted Out.
Richmond, Nov. 28. —'The State Board
of Canvassers met at 10 o’clock this morn
ing to consider the contested districts.
The Second aud Fifth districts were soon
disposed of. and certificates awarded to
Messrs. Libbev (Coalitionist), and Cabell
(Dent.), which is the same result as here
tofore telegraphed. The board will next
take up the First district, in which Mayo
(Coalitionist) contests the election of Gar
rison (Item.), his principal claim being
based on an informality in the returns
from Gloucester county, which, if thrown
out. will elect him by one vote.
The l)oard*tinally decided to throw out
the vote of Gloucester county, and award
ed the certificate to Alayo. The hoard
then adjourned until to-morrow, when
the case of the Congressman-at-large will
be taken up. If, as there is no doubt, the
certificate is given to John S. Wise, Yir
ginia's delegation in the Forty-eighth
Congress will stand, Coalitionists G, Dem
ocrats 4. Several of the seats will |>e con
tested by Democrats when that Congress
meets. ’
Newspapers Boycotted,
Chicago, Nov, 28,— The irou men of this
city declare that there is not a particle of
foundation for the story recently pul>-
lished that a Bessemer steel ring exists in
the West. A Joliet, Illinois, special says:
“The Trade and Labor Council have boy
cotted two newspapers in this city, and
all the merchants who patronize them, on
account of denunciatory articles in the
papers directed at the unions.”
We confldently|assert and can satisfac
torily ]trove there is no instance on record
of acase of dyspepsia or torpid liver that
cannot le relieved and positively cured bv
tlie systematic use of Simmons Liver Reg
ulator. This is no vain boast, but an estali
lisbedfact; and sufferers from these dis
eases deny themselves the blessings of
health and comfort by refusing to give the
Regulator a trial. D is no compound of
adyenturers, but a meritorious medicine
Which has won its high reputation in
countries where torpid livers prevail and
where nature supplies the roots and herbs
to cure the diseases cornu.*,a uz tu> eUmave.
INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION
To be Held at Amsterdam in 1883.
We are requested to publish the follow
ing minutes ot a meeting, held on Tues
day, November 21, 1882, in the United
Bank Building, corner of Broadway and
Wall streets. New York, at the office of the
General Agent for the International Exhi
bition. to be held at Amsterdam in 1883:
There were present. His Excellency, Mr.
W. F. H. de Weckherlin, Minister of the
Netherlands,Washington; Mr. J. R. Plan
ten. Vice Consul, New York: Mr. C.
Klein, Vice Consul, St. Paul, Minn.; Mr.
A. A. 11. Boissevain. Amsterdam: Mr. A.
C, Bienfait, Amsterdam; Mr. H. M. lluy
deapper, Amsterdam: Mr. J. H. Van
Eegheti, Amsterdam; Mr. J. S. A. Koop- |
mans, Amsterdam; Mr. S. A. Wheel
wright, New York; Mr. Henry Pluygers.
New York; Mr. John Schimmel, New
York: Mr. 11. Cazaux, New York: Mr. R.
R. 11. Toe Laer. New York: Mr. W. U.
Van Lennep, New York.
Mr. Wheelwright stated that this meet
ing had been convened at the invitation of
Mr. Boissevain, senior partner ot the emi- !
pent banking bouse of Adolph Boissevain
<fc Cos., at Amsterdam, and moved that Mr.
Bossevain be requested to take the chair.
The motion was duly seconded and
adopted unanimously.
Mr. Boissevain, having taken the chair
and requested Mr. Cazaux to act as Sec
retary, explained that he had invited the [
gentlemen present to this meeting for the j
reason that he wished to call on their sym- ■
pathv and co-operation in behalf of’the j
International Exhibition to he held in
Amsterdam in 1883. He expressed his
regret that this exhibition had not yet
found more encouragement in the United
States, and hoped that the moral support
of the gentlemen present might bring
about more satisfactory results.
Mr. Wheelwright thereupon explained,
that as General Agent of the Dutch Com
missioners in the United States, he had
labored under some difficulties. The
American Government had made no ap
propriation for this exhibition. The
Senate, it is true, by a joint resolution bad
intended to appropriate seven thousand
dollars, but the House of Representatives
had not acted upon it. He hoped that
Congress in its next session would yet
make an appropriation, hut lit* thought
that it w as necessary to make a strenuous
etf’ort to secure public sympathy for this
exhibition, which might do so’ much to
develop the commercial relations between
this country and the Netherlands. He had
already appealed to the press, which had
kindly and generously lent him its sup
port, and applications for space are now
beginning to come in. The State of Colo
rado has given him a.little encouragement
hv promising to send the main portion of
the Denver Mineral Exhibition to Amster
dam next spring. The Bureau of Educa
tion at Washington lias also emphatically
promised its co-operation. Mr. Wheel
wright finally, in warm and eloquent
terms, expressed his admiration for the
people of the Netherlands, who had already
done much to develop commercial rela
tions with the United States of America.
The Chairman, in thanking Mr. Wheel
wright, expressed his appreciation of
what this gentleman had done in behalf of
the exhibition, and promised him tlie ac
tive support of tlie Dutch Commission in
anything he may undertake to promote
tlie exhibition. He is of opinion that if
those of the gentlemen present, who are
residents of the city of New York, would
form a committee for the purpose of aid
ing Mr. Wheelwright and bringing the
importance of the exhibition more promi
nently before the public, a great deal may
yet be accomplished toward success.
A general discussion then ensued re
garding the best means to be adopted by
such a committee, during which discus
sion Mr. de Weckherlin, Minister of the
Netherlands, kindly promised to aid the
committee in its task. After a lengthy in
terchange of views, in which Mr, Planten,
Mr. Pluygers and the Chairman took a
lively part, it was, on motion of Mr.
j Wheelwright, decided that the following
| gentlemen be requested to act as a com
miffee for the purpose of furthering the
interests of the International Exhibition
I at Amsterdam in 1883;
Messrs. Planten, Pluygers, Schimmel,
{ Cazaux, Klein, toe Laer. Van Lennep,
The meeting then adjourned.
A. A. 11. Boissevain, Cli’m’n.
11. Cazaux, Secretary.
The above committee subsequently or
ganized and elected Mr. John R. Planten
as Chairman, and Mr. S. A. "Wheelwright
I permanent Secretary.
VICTORIA’S VICTORY.
How She Conquered Cetewayo—A Cu
rious Story of English Court Circles.
A young man who spent a fortnight in
London during the last days of the last
session of the English Parliament relates
the follow story of a rumor of marriage
between Victoria, Queen of England,
Empress o[" Infiia, etc., and the ex-King
of Zuzuland—His Royal Highness Cete
wayo. The story was told in the members’
supper room of the House of Commons
by the most irrepressible obstructionist
iii the Irish party—General Joe Biggar,
who is one of the most thoroughly unique
and orignal characters in the House. He
deserves Richter's title of “The Only.” lie
is a hunchback and is wholly without per
sonal attractions. He is the father of the
obstructive tactics in the House of Com
mons, which Parnell, the sessional leader
of the Irish party, uses so adroitly iu com
manding a hearing. Biggar often rises
in his place in Parliament and reads ex
tracts from the Parliamentary Blue Book
1 to the evident disgust of tlie English mem
bers and the delight of his colleagues.
But to the story:
His sable majesty. Cetewayo, accepted
the imitation ot’ the Foreign Secretary of
the government to pay a visit to London
to see the sights, pay his respects to tlie
Queen and pose for the benefit of admir
ing cockneys, lie was the comet of the
season, visiting the Prince’s gallery in
Parliament, taking a turn on the far
lamed Thames, dancing attendance upon
the latest French opera at the Criterion,
parading Piccadilly 1 arm-in-arm with the
bellicose Home Secretary Sir Vernon liar
court. gazing with bewilderment upon tlie
fashionable lads and ladies on "Rotten
Row,” and dining with Literal Cabinet
Ministers in Downing street. This is in
part bow the monarch of the Smith Afri
can savage heroes spent lp s time in the
great world of London, The chief object
of his visit w as, however, to regain his
seat on the throne of his native principal
ity. This, the “little gray headed man,”
as he termed Sir Barth* Frere, acting in
union with John Dunn, managed to con
fiscate from him.
He thought his stay in the English capi
tal would afford an opportune occasion,
and he expressed a wish to visit Mrs. Vic
toria, as Joe Biggar called the Queen, and
through one of her ministers succeeded in
getting an audience.
The day and time were appointed for his
visit to Windsor. Having arrayed him
self ip tlie uniform presented to
him by his conquerors, he prepared him
self for presentation at court. He was
ushered into the royal presence and in true
Zulu fashion bowed his most profound ac
knowledgments. Her Gracious Majesty
said she was glad to meet her new anil
powerful adherent, and said she hoped
he would ever remain a good and loyal
subject,
After the Queen finished her little speech
it was said that Cetewayo's countenance
beamed w ith smiles. He’advanced toward
the throne and, dropping on his kuees,
astonished the assembled company, w hich,
of course, included the haul ton of Eng
lish society. The Queen rose in her ma
jestic proportions, and Cetew ayo, realizing
what a gross breach of etiquette he had
been guilty of, permitted himself to lie led
off bv one of the Queen’s ladies in w ait
ing. "My informant,” continued the mem
ber for Cavan, “told me in confidence that
the Zulu King had really made professions
of love to Victoria, and told her, in
tones quite audible, that he would like to
liecome her husband, and thus afford her
an opportunity of adding to her domin
ions.’*’
Tlie royal family endeavored to sup
press w hat they thought a court scandal,
but it passed beyond the precincts of
Windsor castle, and soon became the talk
of London, and while it was not a debata
ble question in Parliament, was frequent
ly discussed in the lobby of the House and
at the clubs.
The party of Irish meinters who consti
tute the leading lights in Parnell’s Irish
brigade, and who move in the first litertiry
circles in London, were* forced to laugh
heartily at Joe Biggar's latest au;l most
pronounced treasonable utterance con
cerning the sovereign "of the realms.
The relator states that he hartllv credit
ed the story, but the clipping published
from the Cap* Town papers brings it with
in the domain of probability. as it states
that the Queen sent, among" other presents,
one of her latest photographs.
Politics in Spntn.
Madrid, Nov. 2i>. -The Federal Repub
licans at ii meeting to-dav resolved to re
tain their principles, and appointed a
committee to draft a manifesto. The min
isterial journals expect that the govern
ment will have a majority of 160 in the
Chamber of Deputies on the question of
confluence.
JACKSONVILLE JOTTINGS.
WHY THE SOI'TH SHOUIiD OB
SERVE THANKSGIVING.
Kea-ou- for Gratitude and Rejoicing—
The Grave of Sectionalism— Florida's
Harvest Ripening—The Future of West
and .Middle Florida—Your Fall Style
of Dress—Sundry Paragraphs.
Jackson ville, Nov. 27.—' There is good
and sufficient reason for observing next
Thursday as a day of thanksgiving. In
addition to the proclamation of the Presi
dent, Governor Bloxham, in behalf of the
State of Florida, and Mayor Dzialynski,
as chief officer of the city of Jacksonville,
have each issued their pronunciamentos, j
requesting that the same day be devoted
to a service of praise and gratitude for the j
manifold blessings of Divine Providence.
Asa nation we have lieen signally 1
blessed. With very few exceptions the :
country has been spared the ravages of
pestilence. Abundant harvests have tilled j
our barns and granaries, and the year has '
been one of wonderful plenty and abund
ance. We have been at peace within
ourselves and with those around us, and
storms and tempests have only here and
there appeared within our borders. Busi
ness has flourished and prosperity has at
tended the labors of the farmers, ’mechan
ics, merchants aud manufacturers.
Quiet and good order was conspicuous
at the exciting elections this fall, and
everywhere there has been acquiescence
in the verdict of the ballot-box. Although
there has almost been a complete revolu
tion in public sentiment, the change has
been wrought without disorder or violence.
For all these things we should l>e hearti-,
ly thankful, but above and beyond all, be
cause the sudden and startling change in
popular feeling as manifested at the recent j
election indicates clearly and plainly that
the tell spirit of sectionalism has been i
buried, and that in future we may hope to
see kindlier and more fraternal relations ,
restored between the great divisions of ;
the country. We can shed no tears over
the tomb in which are deposited the bitter
teuds, the vindictive animosities, the
tiierce discords and the waning confidence
of the past thirty years. Throw them in,
bury them deep, and let a jubilate rather
than a misere l>e chanted over the re
mains.
In the future may we not look forward
to a renewal of the national instinct that
once bound the North and South together
with chains that were strong yet not pall
ing! May we not hope to see the hideous
apparitions of jealousy, hate, distrust and
suspicion exorcised forever. Certainly it
is that the masses of the Northern people,
by the verdict rendered on the 7th inst.,
have held out the hand of friendship to
the South, and expressed the desire to
stand together on the ancient platform.
Certain it is that the leaders, whose mis
sion it has been to engender strife and
promote discord, have been cashiered, and
have seen their places filled by better and
purer men.
In all these evidences of a rekindled
patriotism, and of tin awakened charity,
there is ground for profound and univer
sal thanksgiving. Let us all then unite
in the services of next Thursday by ac
knowledging with appropriate ceremonies
the goodness of the Supreme Architect of
the Universe. Heretofore Thanksgiving
day has not been greatly honored at the
South. Let there be anew departure on
this occasion! Good cheer and social in
tercourse should also be features of the
day. A good dinner should grace your
table, and in addition to your family, your
friends should share your hospitality.
'Fhe season has fairly opened for Florida.
You can see the fact iii the open doors of
the large hotels, that have been silent and
lifeless during the summer, and in the
smart cockades aud shining buttons of the
hackmen; in the rattle of the regilded and
repainted omnibuses, and in the feeble
steps and ominous cough of the numerous
invalids. The sick people come first to
enjoy the healing influences of the climate
as long as possible, and to obtain comfort
able quarters for the summer. About the
middle of January, after the close of the
holidays, come the tourists and the fash
ionables, Here they find pretty much the
same associations connected’with their
star- last summer at Long Branch or Sara
toga. Hotels equally as comfortable and
expensive, as much frivolity, many of the
familiar faces of the last season, and per
haps greater freedom of thought and ac
tion. The old take fresh life from the sun
ny skies and balmy breezes, while the
young find endless plqgsure in their novel
surroundings and in the delights of an
outdoor existence.
There have not been since tho lust sea
son any addition to the hotel facilities of
this city. Jacksonville is not able to ac
commodate a much larger number of
guests than during last winter. At vari
ous points up the river and in the interior,
however, handsome and capacious hotels
have been erected, and to these new attrac
tions the tide of travel will soon flow. Ta
vares, Enterprise and Kissimmee have all
erected hotels since last spring, and all these
places are desirable for locality and vari
ous advantages. It is fp the interest of
all the interior points of any note to in
duce visitors by offering pleasant accom
modations, good drives, etc. There is
quite a mania now for investing in
Florida real estate, and very many
visitors have no objection to putting a few
thousand dollars into an orange grove or
other desirable property. Induce them to
come by making them’ satisfied and con
tented, and you will soon gain some valu
!>le citizens. While the population of this
country is increasing with extraordinary
rapidity, the valuable public lands are
diminishing in the same rates, while large
areas are being continually purchased
by speculators for tpe purpose of specula
tion. I know of no safer investment, or
one that promises earlier and more profit
able returns than Florida lands, selected
judiciously, with an eye to transportation
and other important requisites.
I do not confine these remarks to East
Florida, They apply equally, and with as
much force, to Middle and West Florida.
The soil in these portions of the Sfafe,gen
erally speaking, is naturally richer and
more productive than iii this section. The
early completion of the Pensacola and
Atlantic Railroad, promised by the first of
February, will throw open that desirable
region to settlers. While Middle and
West Florida may not be as well adapted
to the cultivation of several varieties of
the semi-tropical fruits as the lands com
prised within the peninsula, they are
especially valuable for the peach, Le
i elite pear, the fig, grape, melons, and
more particularly for the growth of early
vegetables. In the production or these
articles Middle Florida is destined to re
cover fief lost wealth and importance.
The great West will naturally be her Ijest
customer for all the truck she can raise,
and will cotisume an immense quantity
of potatoes and cabbages. The profit
made on the cotton of Jackson, Gadsden,
Leon, Jefferson and Madison counties will
be dwarfed into utter insignificance with
that derived from the production and sale
of vegetables. The splendid lands of the
counties above named, already cleared and
fenced, ami offered at a price far below
those on the St. John’s river, must aud
will soon attract purchasers. In five years
from to-day there will be a marked change
j in the condition of that section. There
J will Ik* a greater demand for vegetable
j crates, and a less want of cotton ties and
[ bagging, Men will have acme money to
i jingle in their pockets in April and May,
and will be more interested in the mar
kets of Chicago, Louisville, Cincinnati
and St. Louis, than ip those of Savannah,
! Charleston and Liverpool. The man who
raises potatoes to feed the hungry is
equally as worthy of honor as he who
produces cotton to clothe ’he naked’.
There is a bright future for that portion of
the State wfsi of the Suwannee, and it is
not very distant either.
By the way, speakingfof the Suwannee,
recalls the fact that this river, immortal
ized in negro melody, has been recently
surveyed its entire length bv a party of
bold explorers from the Savannah, Florida
and Western Railway, The slight ob
structions to navigaPm will soon be re
moved, and a steamer will lie placed on
the river at an early day to run between
Rowland’s Bluff and Cedar Revs The
scenery on the stream is said to’ lie verv
mlereeiiug, and gaum is found in grea’t
; v , hV , ‘'\, lluß n l K ' ns a new route for
<mr vli* ,lol> that may become aw popular
as the famous trip up the Ocklawuha. This
route opens a region famous for valuable
timber, and for the variety of
; reel cedar, $0 much in request for the
I manufacture of pencils, Another outlet
i is also afforded for the' fish and oysters
i taken at Cedar Keys.
Having seen no’ announcement of the
! contemplated change, I was quite sur
! prised and greatlv pleased ou opening the
i Morning Newsa few nights since to note
J its appearance in brand new dress, re
-1 martqfilq for its neatness and elegance.
The iii an v Florida friends of this sterling
paper are well pleased to see this evidence
of prosperity and progress, t>bed as it is
upon a solid contjnuauoe of public appre
! ciatioi;.
Your paper, I notiee, has been paying
j considerable attention to the subject of
, jute cultivation. Last spring quite a
f quantity of the seed of this textile plant
i was distributed in Florida for the purpose
vs' Premiums to the amount
ot $lo() have been offered for the best speci
mens, and will be aw arded in January.
As the holidays approach the demand
for oranyes increases. Florida will oulv
raise this year a crop that will give a
single specimen of the fruit to every man,
woman and child in the United States, so
that there is no danger of glutting the
market for some years at least. A box of
these golden globes, without speck or flaw,
filled with their rich, refreshing juices, is
a present tit for Governors Cleveland or
Patti son.
Two large skating rinks are now Lieing
erected, and will afford an opportunity for
amusement and recreation. These estab
lishments are rather popular here, and are
usually well patronized. An amateur
theatrical company will apjiear on Thanks
giving night. Aside from the circus, we
have had as yet no exhibitions by any out
side companies.
Forty-six stalwart, muscular Swedes
marched through Bay street last week,
bound up the river to Orange county.
Quite a number of these people are living
around Sanford, and many of them have
secured comfortable homes and realized
an independence. They are a very desira
ble class of immigrants.
Savannah cannot show a handsomer or
more attractive thoroughfare than Bav
street in this city. Quite a number of the
stores have recently been provided with
immense glasses in their show windows,
in which are tastefully arranged s|ieci
mens of their various wares. Christmas
gifts have a prominent place in the pic
ture.
Our elevator has commenced operations.
It has storage capacity for 70,000 bushels
of grain, and is able to unload 1,500 bush
els per hour. This is another evidence of
enterprise on the part of our merchants.
The noble army of blacklegs or sporting
men here have been terribly demoralized
by the recent conviction before the Circuit
Court of one of their number and his sen
tence to six months’ imprisonment. This,
coming as it does at the opening of the
season, w ill have, it is hoped, a salutary
effect upon the fraternity, and drive them
into more honest and respectable avoca
tions.
The weather is all that can he desired,
Nothing has yet been injured by the frost.
Strangers are pouring in rapidly, aud
Jacksonville will soon be reaping her
annual harvest. W. H. B.
BRIEF NEWS SUMMARY.
A snow storm Itegan at Raleigh, N. (•.,
at 3:30 yesterday morning, with cold
weather. ’
Daniel Bros., paper dealers of New
York, have made an assignment. Liabili
ties $200,000.
Disorders have been renewed by the stu
dents of the university in Moscow and of
the Demidoff Lyceum in Jaroslav.
M. Jules Guesde, editor of the Eagleite,
has been arrested in connection with the
Socialist movement in Central France.
A telegram from Madrid reports that
additional arrests of Socialists have lieen
made in Barcelona, Terregona and Seville.
11. A. Pitt’s Sons, makers of farm imple
ments, of Chicago, have made an assign
ment. Liabilities $230,000; assets $350,000.
A tire at Henderson, N. C., yesterday
morning, destroyed three stores and resi
dences. Total loss $18(000. Insurance
$6,000.
Graham & Act ken, dry goods merchants,
at 392 Broadway, New’ York, have failed.
Their assets are said to exceed the*'*lia
bilities.
The Navy Department is informed that
Rear Admiral James 11. Strong, reined,
died at Columbia, S, C., yesterday morn
ing from hemorrhage of the lungs."
M. De Lesseps, receiving the delegates
from the English trade unions now in
France, declared that he was confident
that the Panama canal would lie finished
by 1888.
Hiram Shepard was murdered bv Eras
tus Page at Hunt’s Hollow, Livingston
county, New York, on Sunday night.
Page was drunk and stamped his victim
to death. He was arrested and remanded
to jail.
M ia. Donovan, aged twenty-four years,
fatally stabbed his father with a carving
knife, in Jersey City, a few days ago, be
cause the old man’interfered’to stop a
quarrel between him and a younger
brother.
Advices from St. Petersburg state that
iso of the students engaged in the recent
demonstration at Vienna have been ar
rested. The troops fired into a crowd of
Kazan University students and killed
three of them.
The Diocesan Council of the Episcopal
Church of Mississippi assembled at Jack
son yesterday, and unanimously elected
the Rev. Hugh Miller Thompson, of New
Orleans, Assistant Bishop of the diocese.
Bishop Green presided. Twenty-four
parishes were represented.
11. L. Lombard was arrested in Baliti
more on Monday, on a warrant from the
western district of North Carolina,
charged with having used the United
States mails for fraudulent purposes. He
was turned over to the United States au
thorities, to he taken to North Carolina for
trial.
The French Senate yesterday ratified
the De Brazza Congo treaty, The Senate
also passed a bill prolonging the powers
ot the commission appointed to settle the
compensation to French and American
citizens for damages sustained during the
civil war in America, and the Franeo-
Prussian war of 1870.
At Syracuse, New York, yesterday, in
the United States Circuit Court the jun
to the case of R, Porter Lee, the default
ing President of the First National Bank
of Buffalo, returned a verdict of guilty,
and Judge Wallace sentencedtheprisoner
to ten years 'imprisonment. The jury
were out one hour,
Mrs. Abel Haldeman, of Centre Square,
Montgomery county, Pa., died a few days
ago of burns received on Friday night f>v
her clothes catching tiro while trying t<>
light a lamp suspended from the veiling.
She struck a match under a fable, setting
the fringe of the cover on fire, and the
flames caught her dress,
Morris Rerwald, aged eighteen years,
white going home, in New York city, a
few mornings ago, was followed by two
men and importuned for money, 'After
repeated refusals they stabbed and shot
him in up obscure street and made off
with his week’s wages, amounting to six
dollars. It is feared the young man will
die.
*f, A. Hawley has been arrested, in
Jamestown. N. Y., for forging the name of
Lieut. J. P. §torv, of the Signal Office at
Washington, to’ a telegraph money order
on Sergeant FLvun, of Buffalo, tor SSO.
Hawley is alleged to have swindled many
people in Jamestown by collecting money
ostensibly for the benefit of the village
poor.
Lieut. Col. Q. A. Gillmore, of the Engi
neer Corps, t. 8. A., lias, at his own
request, on account of illness, been re
lieved, by direction of the President, of his
duties as a member of the Mississippi
River Commission, and Lieut. Col. Cvrus
B. Comstock, of the Engineer Corps,'has
lieen designated to lie President of the
commission.
Banco 11. Gant, a wealthy farmer, resid
ing near Osbornville, New Jersey, was re
cently found dead in his house with a bul
let hole in his body. The ramrod of his
gun was lashed to k child's cradle beside
the body, but the gun was found in a room
below. His wife and children say they
did not carry the gun down stairs’, De
tectives are investigating the matter.
The Committee of the New England
Manufacturers’ and Mechanics’ Institute,
who arc on a tour through the south in
the interest of their institute for the pur
pose of securing exhibits from the South
ern States tor their annual fair in Boston
next September, have lieen in Richmond
since last Saturday and left yesterday for
Raleigh. Thev \vtive the recipients of
courtesies frofii Governor Cameron and
many other influential men, and expressed
themselves as highly pleay**! with their
visit.
It has been said in extenuation of the
surrender of the Cuban refugees to Spain
by the authorities at Gibraltar that the
English did not know that these men had
lieen political prisoners. This "slight ex
cuse now seems to have been takeu away,
for the official investigation shows that
Maceo was described by the Spanish Con
sul as “an exile.” The’ case grows worse
and worse, and it is hard to see how Eng
land can avoid sooner or later making a
pointed demand for the release of Maceo
and his companions, and repudiating en
tirely the stupidity of the officers at Gi
braltar.
H. H. Bancroft, historian of the Pacific
coast, spent over $500,00Q ip collecting his
private library,
A Short Tale Well Told,
Mr. Gwynn Harris, Health Officer and
Inspector of Marino Products, living in
South \\ ashmgton, drew $15,000 for one
dollar spent in The Louisiana State Lot
: fury yesterday. The lucky number was
was Washington 'D. C.) Star,
fkt. l%th. The next drawing will occur
December 19th. Full particulars cau be
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THE CURFEW CLAUSE TO BE
ENFORCED IN DUBLIN.
All Suspicious Characters Warned Off
the Streets at Night—The Record of
Outrages In Ireland—A Wonderful Im
provement—Cost of the Recent War in
Egypt.
Dublin, Nov. 28. — The meeting of the
Privy Council to-day was the most pro
tracted one ever held by that body since
the Fenian scare in 1867. Earl Spencer,
the Lord Lieutenant, presided in person.
It was resolved to proclaim the city under
the operation of the curfew section of the
repression act, which authorizes the
police to arrest all suspicious per- 11s
found on the streets between an In ai'-er
sunset and an hour before sunrise
clamation was also agreed to otTi t ,
reward of £5,000 for information L'.'i.ti
to the apprehension and conviction o*
Field's assailants, with the ust < t
visions of pardon and protection't •in
former.
11l the proclamation under the re] *lon
act citizens arc informed that the ih j
granted by the curfew law will b i- < j
only against persons believed to c.t |
gaged in criminal designs.
It is reportcd that in consequent
assault upon Field (who was a o
of the jury that convicted the i
Hynes), sjiecial jurors have requ
government not to call upon them
for the present, hut to trv polit
oners without juries.
London, Nov. 2*. -Mr. 1
stated in the House of t'omnior : •'
liing that the number of agra’ ,-rin
in Ireland this month was 1 ~n
any month during the last twentv-mg..-
months, not twenty-eight years as was in
correctly reported.
• A dispatch to the Times from Dublin
says: “Dennis Field, who was stabbed
in Fredrick street yesterday, had whett
acting as a juror in the Hvne's case handed
a note from the box to’ Mr. Goddard, of
emergency committee notoriety. The
comments of the Freeman's Journal on
this incident made Field a marked man,
although he explained that the note was
of an innocent nature.”
In the House of Commons Sir Charles
Dilke stated that lie did not know when
Arabi Pasha's trial would commence.
England had incurred no pecuniary re
sponsibility in connection with it.
Mr. Gladstone said the cost of the war
in Egypt was estimated at £3, 000,000, in
cluding £1,000.000 for the expenses of’(he
Indian contingent. The.total cost, in
cluding the transportation of the tnsips
home, was estimated at £3,500,000. This
cost, he said, was down to the first of Oc
tolier. From that date the charge would
be lxirne either wholly or in part bv
Egypt.
Mr. Trevelyan, Chief Secretary for Ire
land, stated this afternoon that the speech
of Davitt at Navan was under considera
tion. He said important communications
were exchanged with Dublin in regard to
the preservation of the peace.
The real position of the United States in
tne food supply of Europe for the first
*l**h fiMiti" market, attracts
j general attention. G, . .-rtq.s have never
I been harvested and brought to ..-;•. tip
J United States vltli general tin
of business distr ' than exists this fall.
| Prices of bread stuffs n:u.- strengthened
in Liverpool. ■ u tin •, no response in
■ Export - from th> Atlantic ports
it-.i supplies afloat ul on their
way to the United Kingdom nave increas
ed. In other words, while existing prices
do not tempt farmers to sell in Chicago,
they satisfy those who sell at Odessa and
San Francisco, A country which closed
last year with too little to sell, and begins
this year with too much; which pays this
year $116,000,060 to pensioners wliose ser
vices are in the past, and spikes $300,000,-
000 to the ground in railroads whose pro
duction is in the future, and which is
weaving more cloth and making more iron
than it can use, with the prospect that
any where from $50, 000,000 to $150,000,000
may be struck off next winter, is encour
aging, but scarcely leads to the certainty
on which prosperity chiefly rests.
Tiie architects employed upon the new
capitol at Albany, having concluded their
examination of that unfortunate building,
“report that there is nothing in the condi
tion of the ceiling of the Assembly Cham
ber to warrant apprehensions in regard to
Its safety, or to prevent the immediate
occupation of the chamber by the Assem
bly.” The Assemblymen elect who read
these words will doubtless recall the fact
that a committee of experts not long since
reached the conclusion that the said ceil
ing was decidedly unsafe. In view of all
the circumstances, the Assemblymen will
doubtless decide to give themselves the
benefit of the doubt that exists in relation
to the ceiling by meeting in some other
room. No legislator can be expected to
do his best when ho is not certain hut that
in the midst of one of his most eloquent
speeches not the sword of Damocles but
several tons of stone may come tumbling
on and about his head.
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