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NAMES OF THE STREETS.
PEOPLE AND EVENTS COMMEMO
RATED BY THE CITY.
The Original Six Streets Laid Oat and
Named by Oglethorpe in 1733
Johnson Square Dedicated by the
Founder of the Oaiony-Qreat Men
Whose Name* are Spoken Every Day
but Whose Connection With the
City’s History is Little Known.
The uam s of tne wards a id street* of a
ity are histories in t'aeoiselr**, *ud in no
city in the country i then a gr-‘er com
pendium of history than U emb idled in the
name* of the streets and war Is of .Savan
nah. They are significant indices pointing
to colonial settlement in the days of Ogle
thorpe, and the historical eve it* of successive
decades are perpetuated in the names given
the streets and wards.
So closely are the streets of Savannah
interwoven with its early history that one
only has to hea- the natnes, when it will
open to him the roa i to 'he local history of
the city. Every square, every ward, and
tything, and every street in the order of
their naming make n . unbroken chum in
the story of Savannah's history from the
day Oglethorpe landed until now.
THE FIRST STREETS.
The earliest record of streets designated
by name shows that on July 7, loti, four
wards, six streets, and one square, Johnson
square, were named by Oglethorpe, and
with solemn religious ceremonies. The
ward* were: Heathcote, after Bir William
Heatheote; Percival, efter Lord Percival;
Derby, afrer the Earl of Derhv, and Decker,
after Sir William 1 tecker. Johnson square
was named after Gov. Johnson of South
Carolina, and the six streets wore: Aber
corn, Bryan, Ball, Drayton, St. Julian,
Whitaker, all but two of the street* deriv
ing their names from prominent South
C&roliuiaus who bad either come over to
Savannah themselves with workmen, or
bad sent sawyers and supplies to aid the
little colony in February, 17:13, in building
the first houses to be occupied by the
colonists.
There does not appear to have been any
effort to arrange for historical reference
and preserve the data to show after whom
tr e streets of Savannah have beeu named,
beyond tbe six streets above mentioned,
and even now there is a division of opinion
as to the origin of the i.ames of s me of
the streets. Taking the streets not in the
order of their age, but alphabetically, the
following is believed to be an approxi
mately correct review of the origin of the
names:
NAMED AFTEU PEOPLE.
Abercorn—After Ja nes, Earl of Aber
corn, a patron of the colony.
Alice—Unknown.
Anderson—Believed to have been named
for the late Ei ward Clifford Anderson,
mayor of Savannah.
Ann—Prom Mrs. Ann Zubly. wife of
Rev. Dr. J. J. Zubly.
Arnold—Fr >ni the late Dr. Richard D.
Arnold, a prominent physician and ex
mayor.
Barnard—There are two versions of the
origin of the name. By some it is claimed
that the street was originally named Ber
nard, after a Freuch engineer of that name
who came over with Oglethorpe, and they
explain that a blunder of the
painter made the street sign
board read "Barnard,” painting an "a”
after the “b” when it should ha e been an
"e. ’ The siuns used to read Bernard, but
the other version is that it was a blunder in
lettering the street Bernard, as the street
was named for a family of Barnards who
resided here in the early history of tbe col
ony, one branch of the family living on
Wllmington Island. The burden of author
lty appears to be in favor of th© present
name of Barnard as the original name of
the street.
“the bay.”
Bay—This street was formerly called "the
Btrand,” which, afier the colonial war, was
too English to suit young America, and its
name was changed for the bay running
parallel with it
Berrion—Named from Hon. John Mc-
Pherson Berrien, a leading lawyer and
etatesman.seveutaen years U.&Senator from
Georgia, Attorney General under Andrew
Jackson, the distinguished Georgian being
known as the “American Cicero” by reason
of a masterly speech in congress in 1829.
Bismarck—Named for the great Chancel
lor of the German empire.
Bolton—From Hob -rt Bolton, a merchant
In the early days of the colony aud the (Inc
postmaster of Savannah, appoint id in 17(54,
Broughton—From Lord Broughton a
patron of the colony.
Bryan—For Jas. Bryan of South Ca-o-
Uua, wno assisted in building the first houses
In Savannah.
the city’s promenade.
Bull—From CoL Bull of Charleston, 8. C
and lieutenant-general of that state, for aid
to the c lomsts at the time of the aett lenient,
but whose refusal to come to the aid of
Oglethorpe, in the latter’s re* istance to
Spanish invasion, made Col. Bull very un
popular with the colonists.
Bulloch—From Archibald Bulloch, one of
Savannah’s delegates to tho provincial con
gress, and who promulgated the declaration
of American indepe idence Aug. 11, 1770
In this city at the liberty pole; Bullooh bring
president of the executive committee of
Georgia.
Burroughs—From the late W. H. Bur
roughs, a cotton factor and alderman.
Canal—This street derives its name from
its proximity to the Savannah and Ogeechee
Band.
Cemetery—So name! because it is the
■rst street east of Laurel Grove cemetery
Charlton—From Judge T.,oraas U P
Charlton.
Cleburne—Named from Gen. Pat Cle
burne, a brave confederate officor who was
killed at the battle of Franklin, lean.
Clifford —Originally called Anderson
£eet, and when the present street bearing
it name was designated the middle name
f ex- Mayor Anderson was given to Clifford
Street.
CONGRESS STREET, FORMERLY DUKE.
Congress—This was known as Duke
Street in the days of English rule, but on
Feb. 21. 1803, royalty got a sei back, the
council naming the street after the Ameri
can Congress, changing the name of Prince
rtreet to State, aud King street to President
in harmony with the ideas of the young
republic.
Cuvier—After Dr. IVa H. Cuyler. The
tarly history of the colony shows that the
Duyler family occupied a bouse where Alt
mayor & Co.’s store now stands, and June
13, 1778, the first meeting was held in Mrs.
Uuyler’s house to discuss the subject of
American independence.
Drayton—From Mrs. Ann Drayton of
ikmtb Carolina, who sent two sawyers to
fivannah to help erect the first house of
oaa little colony.
Duffy—From Patrick Duffy, a respected
Irish-Amerioau citizen in his day.
Factory—From its proximity to the
Savannah Cotton Mills factory, which
turned down last spring.
Farm—At one tune spelled Fahtn. De
rived its name by reason of the number of
larroer* living aloug it before the city
Fas built up along its present line. Farm
•treet was a truck farm, so to speak, before
die city extended so far westward.
Florence—From Hon. Thomas B. Flor
tnee, father of Mrs. Abraham Minis,
floiance was at one time a Pennsylvania
■ongressman.
Floyd—From Gen. Chas. Floyd, one of
be military chieftains of the south.
IN HONOR OF WILLIAM OANTON.
Geton—From William Gaston, at one
Ime a prominent merchant of Savannah,
hid famed foi bis hospitality and beuevo
wins. Many will remember the massive
fault In the old cemetery for the reception
tf the deatl awaiting future burial. Wi.en
Ir. Gaston died tnere was no vault in
yblch to place his remain*, and a subnerip
|on was raised by the people, and a marble
Iructure, which was named ‘‘The Gaston
Vault," wa* erected. Abort tea years ago
it was removed to and rebudt at Boius
venture. where it is still use i for tbe pur
poses for which it was originally built, tne
temporary resting place for the dead.
Gordon—Named from Hon. W. W. Gor
don, first president of the Central railroad,
ani whose ent-rprisedid much toalva-ice
the prosperity of Savannah. The monu
ment in Wright square also perpetuates the
[ name f Gordon.
Greene—From Gen. Nathanael Greene, a
soldier of the revolution, to whose memory
a monument ha* been reared in Johnson
tqi >.re.
Guerard—From Richard D. Gtlerard, a
well-known citizen.
Gwinnett—From Gov. Button Gwinnett,
one of the signers of the declaration of
American indeperide ci, who came to Geor
gia from England in 1772, and settled on St.
Catherine’, Island. He was kill-1 in a duel
by Gen. Lachlan Mclntosh in 1777.
Habersham—From James Halier sham.
He was a member of the first colonial
Ciuncil and secretary of that body. He
wns governor of the colony from July, 1771,
to February, 1773, and ai led Hev. George
Whitfield in establishing Bethesda.
AN EARLY GOVERNOR’S NAME.
Hail—For Lyman Hall, one of the early
governors of Georgia, elected by the consti
tutional convention January, 1784, after tho
colonies had establish and their indepe .deuce.
He was a leading physician and cultivated
rice. He was a delegate in 1775 from the
parish of St. John to the provincial con
gress, and was one of the signer* of the
declaration of independence.
Harden —After Thoma* H. Harden,father
of tne judge of the city court.
Harris—From Gen. Francis Harris, oue of
the members of the first general assembly of
Goorgia.
Harrison—Derived its name from Gen.
William Henry Harrison, hero of Tipjie
eanoo, afterward President of the United
States, and grandfather of the present
President.
Henry—From Judge C. 8. Henry of the
city court.
Houston—There arc two claims to the
origm of the name of Houston street, which
was designated Jau. 13, 1791. B v some it is
claimed to have been named for Sir Pa rick
Houslown, baronet, but the presumption i*
strong that it was named for John Houston,
a leading spirit in the council of safetv,
who took an active part in the struggles
against British domination,and when Savan
nah was made a city by an act of the legis
lature n December, 1789, John Houston was
elected the f Lowing year to t e mayoralty
and was tbe first mayor of the city.
Howard—Name i for Rev. C. W. Howard.
Hull—After Com nodore Isaac Hull.
Hardee—From Noble A. Hardve.
NAMED AFTER NOBILITY.
Huntingdon—From Seliaa, Countess of
Huntingdon, the patroness of Rev. Geo.
Whitfield and Betheida.
Indian—From, the fact that this street is
laid out upon or near the path to the Indian
village of Yamacraw. which in the days of
Oglethorpe and through the cloasaut rela
tions existing between To nl-ehi-clii, tho
chief of the tribe, and Oglethorpe the
English colony was firmly settled at
Savannah.
Jackson—Named for Col. James Jackson,
who was designated by Gin. Wayne to re
ceive tbe surrender of the city from the
British July 11, 1783. Col. Jackson was
afterward governor of Georgia.
Jefferson—Named for Thomas Jefferson,
statesman and President.
Jones—Some say the street was namod
for Col. Noble Wimberly Jones, a delegate
from Savannah to tho continental con
gress. Others say It derives its name from
Maj. John Jones, a colonial officer, killed in
the attack on toe city Oct. 9, 1779. when
Sergt. Ja*pr fell
Kollock—Named for Dr. P. M. Kollock,
a prominent physician aud pluuter, several
years ago.
FROM THE SPIRIT OF LIBERTY.
Liberty—This street was named in May,
1801, and at the time was “on the outer
part of the south common.” it derives is
name from the enthusiastic spirit of liberty
which pervaded the town just at that
period when England wo* committing out
rages which eventually lod to tne war of
Lincoln—Namod for Benjamin Lincoln,
a hero of the revolution aud the ally of
D’Estaing in tho military operations against
the British during their occupancy .f Sa
vannah. Many of tho colored people
imagine that Lincoiu street is named for
Abraham Lincoln, and when they parade
they always manage to take in Lincoln
street from South Broad to Broughtou, as
a mark of respoot to their benefactor.
Joachim—This street derives its name
from Rev. J. J. Zubly, one of whose given
names was Joachim.
Lorch—Named for a German citizen of
that name.
AFTER JUDGE M’ALLISTER.
McAllister—This street was named for
Matthew Hall MeAl lister, a prominent law
yer of Savannah, who removed to Califor
nia and died there. Mr. McAllister
was at oue time a candidate for
governor of Georgia, but to bis sur
prise, and the surprise of his friends,
was defeated by George W. Towns.
Ha was United States district attorney in
1827, a position hold by his father under
Washington. Matthew Hall McAllister
was mayor of Savannah several years,
served in both branches of the general
assembly of this state, aud in 1853, five
years after his removal to San Francisco,
he was appointed the first United States
circuit judge of California.
McAlpiu—Derives its name from Henry
McAlpiu, a prominent citizen, and who
served iu the city council.
McDonough—This was named for Com
modore Thoma* McDonough, famed for
victories over the British fleet in Plattsburg
bay. New York.
McGuire—From an Irish-American citi
zen of that name.
Maoon—Named for Hon. Nathaniel Ma
eon, a distinguished statesman.
Mercer—Derives its name from Gen. H.
W. Mercer.
New Houston—Derives its name from the
Houston family. As there is a Houston
street, the propriety of giving New Houston
street another name has beeu suggested.
Nichols—Named for Alderman George N.
Nichols.
Nicolscn—Named for John Nioolson, Esq.
Ott—From George Ott, a well-kuown cit
izen, now,deceased.
IN HONOR OF COMMODORE PERRY.
Perry—Named in hon r of Commodore
Oliver H. Perry, the hero of the defeat of
the British fleet on Lake Erie in 1813, and
who, when the British flag wai lowered,
from the deck of his vessel penned the
famous line to Gen. William H. Harrison,
“We have met the enemy, and thoy are
ours.”
Prendergast—Derives its name from K.
M. Prendergast, at one time city marshal.
President—Changed from King, Fob. 21.
1893,
Prioe—Named iu memory of Charles
Price, a young lawyer wno was killed Oct.
9, 1779, under Mclntosh, in the assault
up m the British lines around Savannah.
Purse—From the late Thomas Purse, who
filled various positions of honor and trust,
being senator from the district, mayor of
the city, served as alderman, and was one
of the projectors of the Central railroad
aud its first superintendent.
Randolph—Named for John Randolph,
tbe statesman of Roanoke.
Reynolds—Named for oue of the first gov
ernoi-s of the colony.
Roberts—For Hiram Roberts, a promi
nent citizen.
Rusiell —From Hon. P. M. Russell, pres
ent clerk of the city court.
THE BIRTH PLACE OF DR. ZUBLY.
St. Gall—Named for the Swiss hamlet in
which Rev. Dr. J. J Zubly was born, being
tbe third mark of respect to UU memory,
a* Joachim and Zubly streets are named
for him. It is the more remarkable, too, as
Dr. Zubly first espoused the side of the
colonists aud thou went over to tbe royalist*
and betrayed tbe secret action of his former
friends. For this he was banished from
Savannah when the oolonitis seized Gov.
Wright and took possession of the city,
THE MORNING NEWS: MONDAY, OCTOBER 7,’ 1889.
and half of Dr. Zubiy’s property was
confiscated. When t:,e British recovered
Hi vanish Dr. Zubly returned to his raisu
teriai charge. Bishop Surens, the mstorian,
says that Dr. Zubly “died at the age of 5*3,
broken in heart and broken in fortune, yot
nobly struirgli ig against misfortune, aim
ing to be faitaful in the discharge of his
ministerial duties, and earnestly laboring to
euter into t hat rest (which remains for the
people of God.” Before hi treasonable cor
respondence with the royalists he had
received the thanks of the provincial coa
grees, of which he was a member, for an
able sermon on ttie liberty cause.
St. Julian—Named fora South Carolinian
who came ove from Charleston, and with
his men worked a month helping Oglethorpe
and the colonists to build the first haute* in
the place.
Ht. James, S*. John, St. Michael, St.
Nicholas, St. Paul and St. Thomas are
streets deriving their names from saints
of those names. The of land through
which these streets extend was formerly
the property of the Catholic church.
Sims—Derives its name from the late CoL
F. W. Si ris, at one time a member of toe
city council, and proprietor of the Savannah
Republican.
ONCE MARKET STREET.
South Broad—This street wa* once known
as Market, but its name was changed Dec.
30, 1822.
State—lt was changed from Prince, Feb.
21, 1803.
Stewart—Derive* its name from Daniel
H. Stewart, at one time city marshal.
Stone—This street was also named for a
city marshal, the late Francis M. Stone.
Tattnall—Derives its name from Gov.
Josiah Tattnall, the father of Commodore
Tattnall, who did heroic naval service in the
war with Mexic i , and in the late war in
the confederate i.avv.
Taylor—ln honor of General and Presi
dent Zachary Taylor, the hero of the war
with Mexico.
Waldburg—Named for Jacob Waidburg,
a prominent citizen of Savannah ia his
day.
Walker—Named tor Col. R. D. Walker,
the present chairman of the board of county
commissioners.
Wayne—Named in honor of Judge James
Moore Wayne, statesman aud jurist, who
held many positions of nonor, among which
was that of msvor of Savannah, member of
the legislature, judge of the court,
member of congress, and associate justice of
the U. S. supreme court,
Wheaton—Named for Capt. John F.
Wheaton, present collector of the port of
customs, and ex-mayor. '
AFTER THE EARL OF WHITAKER.
Whitaker—Derives it* name from the
Earl of Whitaker, a patron of the early colo
nists who came over witu Oglethorpe.
\\ ilder—N imed for J. R. Wilder, mer
chant, and oue ti ne alderman.
Williamson—This street was once known
as Battle Row. It is named for John P.
Williamson.
Wilson—Derives its name from Eiward
G. Wilson, at one time clerk of council.
York—Derives its name from the Duke
of York,
Zubly—Named for Rev. Dr. J. J. Zubly.
There are quite a numbor of streets more
recently named, such as Estill avenue,
Cohen, Haines, Plant and others, the deri
vation of which is easily fixe i, and among
these street* are quite a number in tbe south
ern extension of the city. Then there are
several streets with names corresponding to
the given names of both male and female
citizens.
COLD WAVS AND OYOLONB.
Mercury Drops in the Face of a Coaat
Storm.
Another cold wave arrived in Savannah
last night. Tbe temperature took a sudden
drop, but the minimum will be reached
to-night. It Is likely that the mercury will
go down to 50’, which is 5° lower than it
was during tbe last cold snap. At A.ianta
and Charlotte last night the te operators
was -48°, undat Knoxvdleit wa* 4*s°. In the
northwest the temperature has dropped very
low. The barometer is varying from 31.10 to
30.40. It is below the freezing point in
Dakota. Frosts will probably be reported
to-day from tbe upper part or Georgia and
the states north of Georgia. The highest
temperature reached here yesterday was
SIN The highest for to-dav will probably
not be above 728,
The cold wave will not remain longer
than t -morrow. The coolest weather will
be to-day and to-night.
At 8 o’clock last uight the following tele
gram was received from the signal depart
ment at Washington:
Hoist cautionary northeast 10:50 Savannah
and Savannah section; cyclone off the Carolina
coast. High off shore winds.
Tne signal observers say that this is proba
bly the same cyclone which was reported on
the south Florida coast Saturday mg and.
They think that tho storm has moved north
easterly and is out ou the ocean. It will
hardly amount to anything now. Its influ
ence caused high winds in Charleston yes
terday and last night. The wind blew at
tne rate of thirty mile* an hour. At one
time it reached between twenty aud twenty
five miles an hour. Light rains occurred
ail along the coast except at Savannah. In
Florida rains were reported from many
stations,
OFF TO WASHINGTON.
The Knights Templar Start on Their
Pilgrimage.
The knights of Palestine commandery
and their ladies left yesterday afternoon at
12:39 o’clock, via the Atlantic Coast Line,
for Washington. The Pullman ear in which
they travel was prettily decorated. It was
coupled to the last coach of the train. It
ran that way as far as Charleston, aud at
Charleston tho special car of the South Car
olina commandery was coupled on to the
traip. The two commanderies .v ill proceed
to Washington together, arriving there this
forenoon at 11:30 o’clock.
In consequence of the day being Sunday
no parade was made by the knights. Some
of them marched down to the depot in their
uniforms, while the greater number were in
citizen’s dross. The time of the trains is
so arranged that tbe Georgia Cos nmatidery
will arrive at tne Baltimore and Ohio depot
just a few minutes before the a:rival of the
South Carolina Commandery at the B ilti
more and Potomac depot The former will
march to the Baltimore and Potomac rail
road and meet the Charleston delegation,
when the battalion, consisting of the South
Carolina Commandery, the Palestine, the
St. Omer of Macon, the St. Aldetnar of
Columous, and the Cceur de Lion of At
lanta, will march in full uniform to its
quarters. This battalion will form a por
tion of the Tenth division.
The conclave will continue through Fri
day, after which tbe members will return
home. The majority of the Savannah con
tingent will probably be absent for about
ten davg, as most of them are desirous of
spending several days in Washington and
the vicinity, looking over the various points
of historical interest in a more leisurely
maimer than the rush of the present week
will permit.
To Adjourn In Three Weeks.
Legislative matters were not discussed
much by the visiting legislators yesterday,
but in answer to inquiries it was learned
that the work of tbe session will close about
Oct. 25. Senator dußignon is quoted as
saying that there is no present reason why
the w rk of the session cannot be finished
up by the 25th to tue 27tb.
School Books, Slate*, Etc., Etc.
Remember, we keep a large stock of
school hooks, bags, slates, and book straps,
and sell at tbe very lowest Now York
prices. Wylly & Clarks.
School Books.
We oarry every school book used In the
city. Also sch' tol bags, slate* and all school
roqu sites. Strictly New York prices, at
Schreiner's.
SOLON’S ON A JUNKET.
osoaoiA legislators spend a
DAT at THB S3ASIDE.
The Visitor* Inspect the Da Boto and
Taka a Look at toe City Before They
Go Down to the Island—A Fish Din
ner at the Ocean View, and a Trip
on the Beach to the Hotel Tybee and
the Chatham's Club House The
Visitors and Their Entertainers.
The legislative party, chaperoned by
Senator duß gnon and Representative
Clifton, arrived yesterday morning in a
special car by the Central, and was escorted
to the Pulaski house, where the party was
breakfasted.
After breakfast the legislators went down
on the Bay and took a look at the shipping,
and while there saw tbe steamship Dessoug
coming into port. They returned to the
hotel and acceptei the invitati m of Presi
dent H. M. Comer of the Savannah Hotel
Company to make a tour of inspection of
the De Soto. The party walked out Bull
street to the hotel, and after goiog through
the mammoth building was taken to the
Tybee depot, and left at 10 o’ciook for the
beach.
The visitors went over the new hotel,
then the Chatham Artillery Club-house,
where they were invited gue-ts, and alter a
thor ugh view of the Ulan l they adjourned
to the Ocean View, where a fish dinner was
serve!. They returned to the city at 6
o clock last night, and at 7 o'clock supoer
was served at the Pulaski, and at 8:10
o clock they left in their special car for
Atlanta. Se ator dußignon and Repre
sentative Clifton staid over on account of
business engagements, but will return to
the capital to-.light.
WHO WERE IN THE PARTY.
The visitor* were Senators C. B. How
ard, J. W. Fostr ■, L. D. Shannon and W.
O. Johnson, Representatives Perry of
Gilmer, Holden of Towns, 'Justin of Mor
gan, Patterson of Bibb, Bail of Forsyth.
Lewis of Hancock, O’Neill of Fulton, Hill
of Wilkes, Turner of Floyd, and Capt. E.
P. Howell of the A’lanta Constitution, J.
S. McE.murray of Wavnesbor W. G. Mc-
Nelly of Blue Ridge, C. P. Rice, son of
Senator Rice of A: lauta; P. B. Foster of
Towns county, and Master Pope Barrow
Foster, son of Senator Foster.
The party was accomoanied to Tybee by
Senator dußignon and R *prese itative
Clifton, Aldermen Cann, McDonough and
Myers, President F. D. Blood worth f the
cotton exchange, President John R. Young
of thoboard of trade, Supt. Hege and Gei
eral freight Agan WhLehead of the Cen
tral railroad, 8 ipt. R, E. Cobb of the Tybee
railroad, Capt. D. G. Purse, chairman of
the reception committee, and Messrs.
Charles F. Pren lergast, Maj. Jordan F.
Brooks, J. J. Dale, Capt. George W. Lamar,
P. J. O’Connor, E,q., Capt. Ihrnras H.
Laird, United States msoector of hulls, and
Gazaway Hartridge, Esq.
DELIGHTED WITH THEIR TRIP.
The visitors were highly pleased with Sa
vannah. Senator Foster said that it was
bis first visit hero, and he had got the im
pression in soma way that the city was a
dingy, smoky place, aud that it was not
keeping pace with the booming towns of
North Georgia. He said, however, that he
was never more surprised in his life to sec
such evidences of the thrift and industry of
Savannah, its cleanly appearance, beautiful
squares and streets, its many lines of street
railway, fine buildings a.id oxteasive ship
ping. Those composing the visiting party
who bad never been here before were as
complimentary in their expressions of the
Savannah of to-day as was Senator Foster,
and the latter said the party would like
very much to spend tw > more days here, as
it would take them fully that length of
time to see all that they would like to seo,
but that their legislative duties would not
permit them to remain over.
CITY BREVITIES,
The public schools will reopen to-day.
DeKalb Lodge No. 1, I. O. O. F., meets
this evening.
The Georgia Historical Society will hold
its October meeting to-night
The Morning News prints on its third
page to-day a cut of the new public build
ing in progress of erection.
The October term of the court of ordinary
will lie convened this morning, Judge Fer
rill having returned from the north yester
day.
Up to midnight this morning Saturday
and Sunday offenders to the number of
fifteen hail been lodged in the barracks for
a hearing in the mayor’s court.
It was an off day for some of those who
went driving on the Thunderbolt shell road
yesterday. M. Levy’s buggy was sma hod
up, and the frame of anotuer buggy which
had been demolished lay at one side of the
road. A couple of young men in a cart
ran into the rear of Mr. Levy’s buggy and
demolished the rear portion of it. Mr.
Levy and two members of his family were
in the buggy at the time, but none of them
were hurt. The harness was torn up badly
in getting the horse out of the wreck. The
cart was not damaged very much, aud
neither of the occupauts were injured.
Matthew O’Connell, contractor and
builder, was the recipient yesterday of a
beautiful gold watch and chain from Mr.
Salomon Cohen. The watch was sent to Mr.
O’Connell yesterday forenoon, and his wife
received it. She placed it m a dessert plate
and neatly tucked a napkin ar >uud i , aud
placed it at her husband's place at the
table. Mrs. O’Connell remarked to her
husband that the dessert was prepared
especially tor him. When the dinner was
finished, and the dessert was served, Mr.
O’Connell was surprised upon removing
tbe napkin from the plate to find a pretty
g Id watch. On tiie inside of the case is
engraved: “Presented by S. Cohen to
Matthew O’Connell for his honest services.”
TO ESTABLISH A FARM..
Tbe County to Raise Its Own Produce
for County Use.
The committee ou poor farm of the
county commissioner*, of which Commis
siouer Read, himself a practical planter, is
chairman, has determined to utilize the
light labor on tbe place, and to that end
ha* concluded t > put a practical man on the
place who understands farming, believing
that no inconsiderable expense may be
save! by raising vegetables on the place for
those whom tbe oounty has to feed. It is
the intention of the committee to find a
ornotical gardeuer with whom to try the
experiment, and one is advertised for iu the
Morning News to-day.
There is almost at all times a class of
prisoners among t ie younger offenders and
the colored females who cannot well be
utilized in the work of drainage, but could
be made available in the truck patch, aud
now that tne county owns its own teams,
they too could be utilized to break up the
ground, aid furrow it off, and plow tne
crops at odd times. It is the opinion of the
committee that the experiment will be a
satisfactory one.
A PRIZE FOR THE “FREYAV
Twenty-five Thousand Dollars Offered
for tbe Derelict Bark.
A prize of 125,000 has been offered by the
marine underwriters of Boston for the
derelict bark Freys, which was capsized
off Cape Henlopen during the sj >rm of
Sept 9. On Sept 11, twelve of the crew
were picked ut> in an open boat about 259
miles off Cape Henry by tbe bark Sorrid
e:ea at Lewes, Del. The Freya
was from Kavaunah bound for Loudon,
and sailed August ‘35 with a cargo of 3,299
rusks of spirit* turpentine, measuring 163,
690 '/{ gullous, which wa* valued at 168,211.
Tue cargo was shipped by Fatte:<m.
Downing A Cos. A tug has b-en out now
several day* hunting the derelict
BURIED WITH HIGH HONOR
Seven Thousand People Attend Bev.
U. L. Houston's Funeral.
The largest funeral that probably ever
took place in Savannah was that of the late
Rev. U. L. Houston, pastor of the Bryan
Baptist cturch (colored), yesterday. It is
estimated that between 7,000 ani 8,000
people attende I the service*. Colored people
came from almost every portion of the
state and from Florida and South Carolina.
Between 1,000 and 1,200 people came in
from the dead minister’s churches in Bryan
cou'ty.
The Bryan Baptist church, from which
the funeral took place, was throng and with
people from 7 o’clock in the morning until
noon, when the services began. The streets
near the cuurch were crowded, and it was
almost imp wsibla to pass on Bryan stree:
between West Broad and Farm streets.
After viewing (he remains in t e church
many went up to West B ead street to
await the funeral cortege. The sidewalks
wire blocked the enure length of tae
street The fun oral services did not
'-egin until 12:30 o’clock, owing to the ab
duce of some of the visiting ministers, who
did not arrive until that hour.
The remains of the dead pastor
rested in a gl iss-top casket in front
of toe pulpit. Every seat in the church
was taken and the aisles were packed. The
ed tice presented a sad appearance. Tae
columns that supported tne gallery were
entwined with black, tae chandeliers were
draped, and the gallery lower walls were
covered with black cloth. The pulpit was
clothed in mourning, and the far wall back
of the pulpit was draped. Just over the
coffin, suspended from each side of the
lower gallery wall, was a black banner with
the inscription iu white letters:
“ 'Behold the bridegroom eometh; go ye
out to meet him.’ His last text”
In the pulpit were all of the ministers of
the colored churc.ies in the city and the
following visiting ministers: Rev. M.
Burke of Ogeechee, Rev. H. McDonough
of Milledgeville, Rev. M. Perry of Bur
roughs. Rev. B. O. Butler of White Bluff,
Kev. R. Mifflin of Darie <, Rev. F. E.
Washington f Burroughs, Rev. A. Waddell
of Beaufort, S. C., Rev. 8. C. Roberts of
Brunswick, Rev. A. C. Bryan of Americas,
Rev. R. E. Spivey of Gainesville, Fla.,
and Rev. W. J. White of Augusta.
Rev. 8. C. Roberts, moderator of Zion
Baptist Ass -elation, presided at the serv
ices, whicn began wicn a dirge by the
ch dr. Rev. Alexander Harris offered a
prayer of much feeling, followed by music
and a scriptural lesson by Rev. A. Ellis.
Remarks were mode by Revs. S. C. Roberts,
J. C. Bryan, W. L. P. Weston, A. Waddell,
R. Mifflin, W. J. White and R. E. Spivey.
Rev. E. K. Love, of the First African Bap
tist church, offered a prayer of condolence.
After the prayer the organist played a
dirge ani tne aisles were cleared so
that the remains could be taken to the
uearse.
Jufc in front cf the church were formed
in line on each side of the street the Chat
ham Light Infantry in uniform, of which
Rev. Houston was an honorary member,the
Forest City Light Infantry in citizens’ dress,
aid Eureka Lodge No. 1, of Masons, of
which the deceased was a member.
Between th se were the carriages for
the ministers and the family.
Ass on as the central aisle of the church
was clear the ministers, headed by Keys.
Eilis and Roberts, filed down from the pul
pit and entered t eir carriages as they
drove up. The coffin cane las , followed
by the aged mother and her friends.
The funeral cortege proceeded up Bryan
street to West Broad street, and out West
Broad to Gwinnett, through Gwinnett and
Cuyler to the Cemetery road. Over sixty
vehicles were in the procession.
Tue people who were unable to get inside
of the church marched along the street
with the procession. The streets to the
cemetery were lined. Battery park pavil
ion was crowded with people to watch the
procession as it passed into the cemetery to
ilia grave. The greater number
of the people hurried on ahead
of the cortege and reached the
cemetery before the procession arrived.
For several hundred yards around the grave
colored pe iple stood thick. The military
and the Masons marched ahead of the car
riages, and it was with difficulty taut they
were able to clear the way so that the ve
hicles could pass.
T e pall bearers were made up of mem
bers of the military and Mas ms. They
removed tne casket from the hoarse and
lowered itjinto the grave. Rev. A. Ellis com
mitted the remains to the earth, and prayer
was offered by Rev. F. J. Keyton. Tnis
closed the service.
The city was full of visiting colored
people all day. The Central, Caarleston
and Savannah and Savannah, Florida and
Western trams brought up lar.e numbers
to attend the funeral. The dead preacher
had a wide reputation, reaching over the
entire state and throughout Florida and
South Carolina. When his death was an
nounced it saddened the hearts of the col
ored people, and memorial services were
held all over the three states. The deceased
was one of the oldest and one of the most
notable of the southern colored ministry.
AT THE THEATER.
Effie Ellsler in “ The Governess ”
To-Night.
Effie Ellsler will open the week at the
theater to-night in her new play, “The
Governess.” To-morrow night she will
play “Egypt,” and at to-morrow’s matinee
“Merze.” The sale of seats w ill begin at
Butler’s at 9 o’clock this morning.
Miss Edsler needs no introduction to
Savannah people. She is a favorite here.
•‘The Governess,” in which she will
appear to-night, is anew piece. Its first
production in Denver, the critics say, was
more than a success—it was a triumph. The
audience was tuoroughly charmed, and
seldom has any audience been arouied to a
higher pitch of enthusiasm, as demonstrated
in the repe .ted npplause which greeted its
production, and the plaudits which three
times called Miss Ellsler bef re the curtain.
“The Governess” is entirely new. It
is a strong emotional drama, and based on
an admirably constructed plot. The inter
est of the audience is awakened in the first
act, grows with the pr -grass of the play,
becomes interne in the third act, and is not
satisfied until tue curt dn falls on the fourth
and last act. It affords an admirable
sc ipe for fine noting, manv of the characters
almost rivaling that of the heroine herself.
Miss Ellsler is supported in one of the
minor parts of the plav by her father, John
Ellsler, who, forty years ago, was a well
known manager in the south, then the part
ner of Joe Jefferson.
Poisoned by Eating Oysters.
Richard Green, a machinist in the employ
of the Morning News, Mr. and Mrs.
Corish, and two young ladies at No. 206
Bryan street, were made very sick day
before yesterday from eating fresh oysters,
and Mr. Green was so ill that for a time it
was thought he would not recover. The
oysters had every appearance of being fresh,
and it is supposed that some foreign sub
stance of a poisonous nature ws inadvert
ently permitted to find its way among them
and was not detected when they were pur
chased for tne table. Mr. Green was able
to be about yesterday, but is still very
weak. All who ate of the dish had to have
medical attendance.
Death of John 8. Mehrtens.
John S. Mehrtens, who kept a feed store
at Charlton and Jefferson streets, died yes
terday afternoon from a complication of
diseases after a lingering illness. He was
32 years of age, and leaves a wife to whom
be was married only a few months ago.
HU t .moral will taka placo to-morrow.
School Books, Slates, Etc., Etc.
Keiuemb r. we keep a large stock of
school b ioks, bags, slates, and book straps,
and Bell at the very lowest New York
prices. Wylly & Clarke.
LOCAL P3R3ONAL.
C. F. Rice of Atlanta ia bere.
Dr. Jenkins of Atlanta is here.
Sol Sorting of Maoon is in the city.
T. D. Ro* of Brunswick is in town.
R. T. Mills of Augu*ta is in the city.
George W. Brown of Augusta is here.
John F. O’Neil of Atlanta i* ia town.
B. R. Sharpe of Er,dicot is in the city.
David Gregg of Augusta is in the city.
W. G. McNally of Blue Ridge i* here.
L. C. Gracy of Graey, Fla., is ia town.
E. Maras of Beaufort, 8. C., is in the
city.
P. B. Foster of Towns county is in the
city.
H. C. Edenfleld of Swainesboro is in the
city.
J. S. McElmurray of Waynesboro is in
the city.
J. S. McNeill of Johnston Station is in
the city.
S. 8. Ti3on of Guyton came into the city
yesterday.
P. Cohen of Pooler was in the city
yesterday.
H. T. Lewis and wife, of Greensboro, are
guests of the Pulaski.
Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Raynor of Rockledge,
Fla., are stopping at the Harriett.
Louis J. Barboh and M. M. Goldsmith
came over from Charleston yesterday.
George W. Jefferson and E. Jones, of
Charleston, S. C., spe it yesterday here.
A. P. Murphy of Fernandina, Fla, came
up to Savannah yesterday and spent the
day.
Capt. F. Y. Dabney returned yesterday
from Mis-issippi, whqre he went to atteud
the marriage of his daughter.
SHOT FROM AMBUdH.
James Smith (Colored) Fired Upon
Near the Cathedral Cemetery.
James Smith, a colored band on the
steamer David Clarke, was dangerously
shot Saturday night at tho Catholic ceme
tery. Smith went down into that section to
see some friends, and was returning about
9 o’clock at night, when he was fir and on by
an unknown party from the roadside. He
turned just in time to see the man who shot
him run away.
The ball entered Smith’s back below the
shoulder blade, and passed through his
body, lo Iging under the skin of the breast.
It wa* removed yesterday morning. Smith
said that he saw the man a3 he passed, but
he paid no attention to him, and it was not
until after he had got by that Smith was
shot. He was resting very easy last night,
and, while the wound is painful, it is not
thought to be fatal.
School Books, Slates, Etc , Etc.
Remember, we keep a large stock of
school books, bags, slates, and book straps,
and sell at the very lowest New York
prices. Wylly & Clarke
The Man About Town.
“An eye's an eye, and whether black or blue.
Is no great matter, so its in request
Tis nonsense to dispute about a hue;
The kindest, may be taken as the best.”
—Don Juan.
“The Man About Town” has often wondered why
So many people wear spectacles. In his rambles
He meets them by the score; wee boys in knick
erbockers.
School boys, young men, girls and young ladies
all
Seem to be usurping the once considered, sole
prerogative
Of our elders. I was in Sternberg & Bro's jew
elry palace
A day or two ago, and the above subject was
recalled by the
Immense display there, of spectacles and eye
glasses in
Gold, silver, steel and tortoise frames. They
told me that
They are making a specialty of these goods and
keep the
Finest lenses and frames, at prices far below
those charged
By exclusive opticians, giving equal satisfaction.
‘Fashion,’ that trim goddess, who is popularly
Regarded as being most at home in “woman’s
Proud domain,” is at it again. This time she
Decrees Prisuess and Marquis* finger rings as
The latest "fad” forthe adies. I noticed them in
Greatest variety at Sternberg & Bros., daintily
Set in diamonds, rubies, emeralds and
Sapphires, glittering, glistening tempters, quite
Rich looking and at very reasonable prices
The Sternbergs say they are ah the rage now.
You may not be able to find out in a
Fashionable jewelry store who is going
To get married, but you can get an accurate
Idea of the prospects of the matrimonial market
Fromtbe number of people one sees buying
Wedding presents for those in whose future
Nuptial cares they are interested. Just
Now Sternberg & Bros, is daily crowded with
Such purchasers, and having the largest
And finest display of wedding presents in
The City, the tush and bustle in their
Handsome new quarters is not surprising.
The Man About Town,
School Books,
We are ready, and as usual, to the front,
with an enormous stock of school books,
slates, school bags, etc., that we offer at
actudl New York prices. We have twice
as many clerks as we had last year, and
purchasers will not have to wait. We can
handle easily and hurriedly the entire
school trade. Bear this in mind: Except
to regular cus omers who air aiy have
accounts opened with us, our terms will be
spot cash. We will accord each and all
white and colored, a hearty welcome and
fair treatment. Davis Bros
42, 44,46 and 48 Bull St.
Notice to Contractors and Builders.
I have been appointed sole agent for the sale
of the celebrated Chewaela Ume. This lime has
oeen sold in this market for the last twenty
years, and is conceded to have given better sat
isfaction than any other lime. lam also agent
for Huffman Rosendale Cement, English and
German Portland Cements, Calcined Plaster
Plastering Hair, etc., which I can furnish in any
quantity and on short notice. I keep on hand the
largest stock in the south of White Pine Doors
Sash. Blinds, Builders’ Hardware. Paiuts. Oils!
Glass Lubricating Oils, Packings of all kinds a
complete assortment of stea üboat and mill
supplies. Get my prices before purchasing
elsewhere. Estimates cheerfully furnished.
Andrew Hanley.
FUBIUTUBB AN D CAHS'ETS.
ink lie Hammer!
On Monday, Sept 30, I Will Of
fer For Sale Balance of Stock
of A. J. Miller & Cos.
at 91 Bay Street.
Among other things some
choice Cabinets, Parlor Suites,
Sideboards, Mattings, Win
dow Shades, Wall Paper,
Etc., Etc.
I will continue the sale
from day to day, until the
entire stock is cleared out.
C. P. MILLER,
AIKTIONKKR
\f kKt'HANTS, manuredurer*. merchanic*
iVI. corporations, *ud nil others m 3
stiffen ,Lw “
Baking pnwnyT?
Pggl
POWDER
Absolutely Pure.
This powder never varies. A marvel of
strength and wholesomeness. More econr,™ -i
than the ordinary kinds, and S&S
sold in competition with the multitude nfi
test, short weight alum or phosphate txi.i w
Sold only in can*. Royal Bakiso Power* o'
106 Wall street. New York. ta
LunnKN a bates s. m. n, 35
ALL dealers In Pianos and Or*an
have to learn by experience
that no enduring success can he
mode by selling instrument,
that are not first-class in their re
sprcllte grades.
IF a high grade, high priced insirn.
mem is offered, it should have a
world-wide reputation like that ol
Ihe ( bickering or Mason & Ham.
Ifn.
IF a medium priced instrument Is
offered, it should be the best at.
tafnable at the price.
IF a cheap instrument is desired
there are still stronger reasons'
its kind * hoUl< l bfi ,he ver > *>est of
WE learned this lesson manv years
ago, in our callow davs. and
while our highest prlred'inslru
menu are acknowledged to
lead the world, we anserl that our
cheapest are of more actual value
than hi out instruments for which a
higher price is asked by many houses.
ESPECIAL attention Is invited ta
the unequaled facilities for tun
repairing and moving.
[iDDEN | JmS
S. M. H.
DRY GOODS.
S D PERIOR~QUALIT f
AND MAKE
OB’
F I ISTE
Muslin Underwear.
Ladies often hesitate to purcba*e
Muslin Underwear because the gar
ments thev wi-h are often small,
short, or not well made, the manu
facturer using 3-Cord Thread and
Chain Stitch, especially in the tuck
ing. When such a garment is pur
chased it is not cheap at any price,
as it never gives satisfaction.
This advertisement calls your
personal attention to ti e celebrated
“W” BRAND Muslin Underwear,
made entirely, “tucking and all,”
on lock-stitch machine, 6-Cord
Thread, both upper aud under; are
full size, in length and widt i, and
made of good muslin and fl ie cam
bric. The Skirts and Drawers have
the yoke band, and are, in every
respect, well made goods.
Our ass rtment is now complete,
and your inspectiou is solicited.
ORPHAN & BOOMER.
vm
Beg to announce that
they are now disnlaying
a complete line of Dry
Goods and Haberdash
ery.
On Monday, the 7th
inst., they will make
a special Exhibit of Silks
and F’ine Woolens. This
particular line is bright
and sparkling with the
novelties for the season.
Displayed in their win
dow are several Paris
Exposition suits.
DASHER’S OLD STAND,
k Broughton and Whitaker Sts.
WOOD AND COAL.
WOOD&COAL
O* 1 ALL KINDS.
DENIS J. MURPHY,
TELEPHONE 49.
Offloo 7, Drayton rtreet. CltiwM 1 nanknullrTinz
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