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THE WEEKLY TELEGRAPH.
KSTABLISHED 1826.
MACON GEORGIA TUESDAY OCTOBER 9.1 '^-TWELVE PAGES.
VOL. LXIIl.NO. 27.
A RICH COUNTRY
Opened Up by tlie Georgia
Southern and Florida.
VALUABLE ROAD FOR MACON.
The Resource* of the Country Through
Which It Passe*—Nature’s Bleb Ku-
4 own ent and Prospects of
Rapid Development.
st»ff Correipondence.
The Georgia Southern and Florida rail,
road ib justly regarded as a valuable fexl-
„ to Macon, and when completed to Pa-
lstka and deep w teron the gulf will form
, most important link in the railway sys
tem of the south. So material will be the
reduction in distance as compared witli nil
existing lines, that it is not too much to
nseert that the great bulk of the travel
from the north and west will pass over this
channel of communication to the flowery
state. With this end in view, the saga
cious projectors of the road are construct
ing it on tiie most substantial basis. The
steel rails used are extra heavy, and the
track, filling, bridges, culverts and trestles,
for strength and durability, cannot he ex
celled; and, already, under the careful
management of Conductor Terrell Smith,
the time tabic, arrival and departure of
trains, etc., is as uniform as any other lice
running into Macon.
A ‘ew words ita reference to the present
statue, future progress and general omlook
of this noble ente prise will not be inap
propriate at this juncture.
TERMINAL POINTS.
The terminal p lints are Macon and Pa-
latka, with a cantem plated extension to
Charlotte Harbor, on the Gulf of Mexico.
Valdosta, however, is the goal, to attain
whieh at present every energy of the com
pany is directed.
The distance from Macon to Palatka is
286 miles, and to Valdosta 6 miles, of
which UO miles are completed and laid
with steel rails, sixty pounds to the yard.
The unrulier of miles in actual operatim
under running schedule is sixty-five to
Cordele, situated at the crossing of the
Americus, Pre,ton and Lumpkin railroad.
Here daily connection is ha with Ameri
cus on the’ we t. and on the east with Ab
beville and the Oemulgee river, and the
busy little fleet of steamers that plies upon
its waters.
General Manager J, Late, Informed the
writer that the track will be completed to
Valdosta by Nov. 1. At that time n regu
lar running schedule will be established
between your city and
TIFTON,
10S miles from Macon, on the Brunswick
and Western railroad. That point opens
up a line twelve miles shorter to Jackson-
vill* Fla., than any other, and will
rally control n very large portion of the
travel and freight from our sister slate,
BUSINESS OF THE ROAD.
The present business of the road is far
in excess of the most sanguine expecta-
I lions. The shipments of rntton are aston
ishingly beavy, and it is a curious fact
worthy of recoid that more bales of cottou
are recived and actually sold in Macon
from this road than from any other dine
running into the city.
The through si ipments of cotton to
northern and eastern ports, also, are very
large and constantly inerraaing,
umnF.it OPERATIONS.
No less than seventeen saw mills, with as
many more projected, are turning out mil
lions of feet of merchantable lumber
monthly already, and the future output
will assume vast proportions.
TURPENTINE AND ROSIN,
too, are becoming important factors in the
business of the road, and the number of
liisuiUsries suvu to *hv iu full blast it is
•tated will not fall far snort of twenty.
The character of the country through
which the rood passes is greatly diversi
fied. The first eighty miles embraces one
of the finest agricultural districts in the
south; indeed, it includes the very
HEART OF TUB COTTON BELT
in Georgia, covering the rich lime lands of
Houston and Dooly, where the great staple
seems u, find its most congenial home
Afterwards there is a vast stretch of mag
nificent yellow pine timber, with “not a
stick amiss,” the cutting snd transporta
tion cf which alone would afl'ord no little
isvenue to the road.
TACT* TONCEKNINO JIIE ENTERPRISE.
t he Georgia Southern and Florida rail-
jjsd is_ peculiarly a Macon institution.
P" c *pitalis's and citizens have paid out
*00,000 in hard cash to inaugurate and
“irlj start the undertaking. In addition,
the road his been bonded for $12,000 per
jjjjj “• bonds selling for $87 on the liun-
“T™- In view of the almost unpreeedent-
W earnings of the inchoate enterprise,
fi°* f c Ter ' DO more bonds will be oflered at
just figure, an.l it is confidently expected
thst ere many days they will bo quoted at
The people of Macon own a
. LARGE MAJORITY
t the stock, and have absolute control of
J®* ro *“- It is intended to be a permanent
investment for her citizens, and will be op-
sndi 1 f tlle com P iU1 7 I° c ito own U9e *
Knapp’s name also speaks for itself, and
the renuiation of Engineer Wells habbeen
established for years. Mr. Sam Hoge.late
of tiie Central road, row fills acceptably
the office of master of trains. The gentle
manly conductors are our young townsmen,
Terrell Smith and W. L. Wardlaw.
The writer has ju-t returned [ram a very
pleasant trip to the present terminus of the
road at
cordele. •
As stated above, this thriving place,
which will soon he incorporated, is pleas
antly located at tiie cross’ng ef the Amer-
icus, Preston and Lumpkin railroad. The
sile was originally a cotton plantation
owned by Senator Joseph E. Brown. It
was here that he sought refuge when forced
by the advanciug foe to vacate Georgia's
aneieut and historic capital, soon to be oc
cupied and dcsec rated by the vandal hordes
of Gen. Sherman. And it was here, too,that
the mendacious “penny-a-liner” declared
that he transplanted the luxuriant crop of
LONG COLLARDS
grown at the executive mansion in Mil-
[edgevUle. This, however, is one of the
numerous myths of the late struggle for
independence. But the astute governor
did wisely seek covert for a season in
this yetired spot, where he
could study the situation without
molestation and devise the beut methods
for the aid and protection of the common
wealth in the ab-ence at the front of nearly
overy man capable of bearing arm . That
he did his full duty as patriot and states
man in those terrible «nd trying times,
history will ffirm with no uncertain utter
ance when recording the annals of the past
The old Brown mansion, a massive struc
ture built of auge hewu logs nnd capable
of withstanding any attack not supported
by modern artillery, is still in a good state
ot preservation, ami perched upon a com
mandiug eminence, overl oka the town and
all the plain below. In the front yard still
hangs, suspended from a lofty pole, the
same bell once used in regulating the plan
tation hours. Ail else is as much changed
though the spell of a wizard had beeu
cast over the ■ c.ne.
The slaves have been emancipated, the
cotton aiid corn furrows levelled^ and the
steam whistles of two great arteries of com
merce now resound through a neat and
thrifty town increasing every-day in popu
lation and importance, . cte wnat the
rapidly revolving wheels of time can ac
complish even in a few fleeting years.
Cordele is the point of transfer for the
heavy freights and shipment! of cotton
from Americus to Macou via the AmericuB,
Preston and Lumpkin, and the Georgia
Southern and Florida railroads. The town
contains seven stores aud one academy, hut
so far, no house of worship. As usual
however, tho Methodists, those avanl
• ouriersin Christian evangelization, will
soon erect a neat church. U1 the merchants
who are subscribers to the Telegrafu 1
note the following: In general merchan
dise, D. J. McRie, who,-with his associate,
Mr. Pitts, is about to move from his pres
ent quarters into tiie new and couuuooiou-
store just erected on the sauio street. Their
recent stand will be occupied by real estate
Agent M. G. riall, who is now receiving a
large Btock of goods. In the drug line we
have l.r. h. A Harper and Dr. O. M. Mc
Millan. The latter is also a practicing
physician, and the daughter of the former
the obliging postmistress of Cordele.
The family and funcy grocers are J. M
Home, the oldest of them all. J. M. Lovett
W. K. Sbealy and F. W. Forth. Tho latter
is also depot agent of the Americas, Pres
ton and Lumpkin railroad, -and occupies
the old Brown mansion. C. M. Sikes & Co.
keep a well stocked livery stable and are
always ready to supply the ubiquitous
drummer with a turnout when needed.
Messrs. Peterson & Perry are tho proprie
tors of a planing mill, and are now ready
to fill all contracts.
A NEW Ill-Ill.
Cordele is quite elated at tiie proposed
opening next week of a new and commodi
ous hotel containing twenty rooms, to be
run by Mr. G. H. Tommey of Americus.
It will ho neatly finished and furnished
throughout, and th» proprietor, who ha"
had considerable experience in tiie busi
ness, promises to make it first-class in every
respect. This will fill a greatly needed
want here. Trade i> quite brisk and' the
merchants are in fine spirits.
VIENNA.
Hr far the mr-st important business point
on the Georgia Southern and Florida road
at present, is the ancient and pleasant
town of Vienna, the county seat of Doolv.
Long before the arrival of the first tram
on the new road the work of recuperation
had fairly commenced, and has not slack
ened an instant sinoe. Numerous tasty resi
dences have-been erected, a handsome sem
inary of learning with eighty matriculates
graces the city, a substantial jail has been
finished and the county bonded to the
amount of $2 r >,<X 0 for the construction of
an elegant brick coart house. A number
of new mercantile firms also have moved
in, and trade has received an impetus un
known in the previous history of the town,
STATISTICS.
Vienna contains 700 inhabitants, four
churches snd fourteen business places.
The people greatly appreciate the TfiLE-
ORAi-ii and note the many improvements
that have been inaugurat d. They extend
to it a generous patronage, as the follow
ing list of representative merchant* and
citizens will abuudantly testify: Promi
nent among these is the youthful
mayor, J. O. Hamilton, who
Is an extensive dealer in general m-r-
chaniiise, cotion, mujes and ^commercial
General Manager Lane declares that it lertiiizem, au**u we **•)**' *-• ,
» not on .I,. u “„ _ .11 the leading capitalwt of the coun y; L. H.
Tavlor, who has recently opened a t ew
yeomans’ service for this
“oton the market, aud will not he told.
r "*** ' n *1** c- untry has finer con-
r~“ on * »nd outlets. It realty enjoys iiose
with each and every member
.,1 antitt: railway system of the a utb,
C “E send its freight boxes to every
A “ r ** r °I the union and to all the man-
We ports of the Atlantic coast.
1 nJ ?k*°’ w , ‘he heaviest steel rails
tin. pains have been taken in
kAl *"? * n< I construction of the track,
ink.. 16 . ru . ,l °ck and coaches are alike
alantial and elegant, still, by tho good
it. ' Kt T J ! nt °I the company, the cost of
U-l r . '"Us far has been amazingly cheap.
11 it reaches Valdosta, the fruits and
lawiucsioiu, 01 slut silioent region wilt ire
* ; thout stint into the lap of Ma-
ire w ti tT J officers of the road
"• U. Spark-, president; J. Lane,gen-
u II. L. Jewett, secretary and
imtw'Ii Knspp, traffic manager,
a-1 ’ “■ Wells, chief engineer—all good
if officials. Mr. Sparks is one
j A J“L l ,, ‘*t business men, and Mr. Jeff
Moe the worthy
*ON OI A NORM ,-IKF.
Jewett is
?»«ybody knows that the nnms of H. I
and well stocked store; Mayer, Watt- K
Co. Lewis * Calhoun, and Hamilton A
Wood. All of these keep general stores
end sell everything from a broad-ax to a
akein of silk. Hts.rs. Hamilton A Mood
are also cotton buyers. Tne dru line it
represented by It. fi Middleton A Co. snd
Dr. Tlieo Stovall, who U also the popular
postmaster. •
Budiee A Dickran mix a large repair
aad blackami til shop.
J. A. Rayburn renovaies feather* aud
mattre-scs. , . ,
J. P. Powell deal* m Irish meats and
gr.
who are doin:
section.
Of boarding houses there are several,
but the crucial want of Vienna is a capa-
cious hotel with the modern improve
ments, In view of the yellow fever scourge
in Florida, with suitable accommodations
Vienna and Cordele would he sought after
as places of refuge from the chilly blasts
of the north by the invalids who must seek
a more genial clime to lengthen out the
wauing hours of their existence. In the
la ter plsce Mr. Tommey will soon he pre
pared to take care of a goodly number.
Dooly is a grand old county, and comes
nearer being self-su-tainii g and absolutely
independent, than any other geographical
division of the state. A bright future is in
store for her.
POSTAL FACILITIXS.
The writer had the pleasure of meeting
B- M. Turner, E-q., superintendent of the
railway mail service. lie is a genial and
cultivited gentleman, and just now is bend
ing all his energies to the establishment of
admail system on tin-1 leorgia Southern anil
Florida railroad. All the necessary steps
in the premises have been taken, and in
lees than one month the mails will be de
livered daily at Feagine, Vienna and Cor
dele, which are nnw the only post-office? on
the line of rotd. Afterwards, post-offices
will be located at every station where the
inhabitants petition for the boon and make
provision for it. In the interim, Conductor
Terrell Smith will assure the safe delivery
of the Telegraph at the stations to which
packages may be directed,
On the train I enjoyed the company of
General Manager J. Lane and Master of
Trains Sam Huge. They are sanguine as
to the fit ure prospects of‘this thriving en
terprise. Here your correspondent, for
lack of time and space, incontinently closes
this sketch, albeit his note- 1 , by the way,
are far from being exhausted.
Success say wc to Macon’s own bantling,
the Georgia Southern and Florida railroad.
H. H- J.
TUB ELECTION OF Dll* HOGGS
As Clmnct-llor of the State Univer.lty—How
tiie News was Received In Macon
The news of the election of Bev. Wm.
Ellison Boggs to the chancellorship of the
State University was received iu Macon
yesterday with much gratification by tiie
Presbyterians of the city. Itev. W. B.
Jennings, pas or of tiie Fust Presbyterian
church, and Rev. M. Thornw. ll ot Ninth
Carolina said last night that they were
highl pleased with the election and hoped
sincerely that he would accept.
There are many people in Macon who
have listened to him here. lie is well
known ail over the state, and for several
years was pastor of the Central church iu
Atlanta.
He was born in India and is sheet 50
years ot age. His lather was the first
missionary who ever went from South Car
olina. He graduated from the South Car
olina College with second honor and
tered the Theological Seminary at (.kill
bia, where lie was recognized as a man of
superior abi ity. He wu. chaplain ef the
Sixth regiment of South Carolina volun
teers during the war, andendeared himself
to all the soldiers in the command. He is
spoken of by those who know him as a
kind-hearted, genial gentleman, attractive
to young men. His talents are recognized
throughout the church as of the higltei
order, being a preacher of national reputa
-ton and noted for u» oratory as well as
for his logio and tenderness. As a teacher,
Dr. Boggs has made a reputation as pro
fes-or of church history in the Columbia
Theological Seminary, which position
he resigned to take charge of the
Second Presbyterian church in Memphis
We are alro informed that at the late elec
tion for chaplain of the Bjuth Carolina
Univeraity he was telegraphed to know if
he wou d accept the position.
During the yellow fever epidemic in
Memphis ho remained at his post. His
lualth (ailing him he retimed to Colum
bia, where he was professor of church gov
ernment in the Theological Semiaarr, but
three years ago lie was again called to
Memphis to take charge of his old church
and accepted.
TUB WUUK OF CONGRESS,
What Is Laid Down n» Ilia Work of lloth
Houses nils Week*
Washington, OcL 7.—In the Senate to
morrow the tariff bill will be taken up, and
Senator Allison will make a speech in sup
port of the Senate substitute. The bill will
he temporarily laid aside whenever the can-
feres on the general deficiency bill reach an
agreement. With this exception, it is ex-
peeled to command the attention of the
Senate until disposed of. The assertion is
made by some republican senators that the
bill will be passed within three weeks, and
the democrats express the hope that such
may prove to bo IIM 'mIe, ntojdaiwt
however, is 'pretty widely entertained on
both sides that before the expiration of three
weeke the Senate will fiud itself without a
voting quorum, aad will assent to the reeesn
if in the meantime the (louse does not send
over a resolution to adjourn. The proposi
tion to take a recess and reconvene alter
the election would probably meet with
considerable favor, even as against one for
adjournment, since two or three weeks prac
tically add'd to the beginning of the next
sessi in could be made to advance the next
year 1 * work materi-illy. In spite of the
promises and resolutions to tne contrary,
nothing is expecued of congress under orui-
nary circumstances u-lit after the horiday
recess, but with a period before tbe recers
practically doubled, and especially if the
annual ealimataa ara m.da pa«S«. ll-a-a ta
little doubt that the committee's'work on
several of the appropriation bills won d be
greatly advanced
In tue House of Representatives the final
conference report upon tbe general defi
ciency appropriation Dill will he presented
for action enrly in the week. After it U die-
posed of nothing of interest is likely to occur
nnltse some influential member shall spring
upon the Home the adjournment resolution.
In tbe absence of a quorum, however, tbe
immediate access of inch a movement will
depend upon tbe possibility of avoiding a
single objection.
William’s Graces Captivate
the Austrians.
flutirtfnetory ArraugementH Msde with tho
Pope’s Secretary MjjiiiJIuancw of tlio
Virtitfl to Atiftrhi and Italy—
Kaiser-Worship.
A CARPET KNIGH-T.
FHE VISIT TO THE VATICAN,
Lively at One Hundred*
Prom the Rochester Democrat, Oct 1.
Mrs. V unice Panimcr. He Imp, h!i^ liv
at Lymlnny'll* with one «f her daughters,
Copyright IMS by New York Associated Pres*.
Berlin, Oct. 6.—Emperor William’s re
ception at Vienna has sent a thrill of grati
fication throughout the empire. Apart from
the popular demonstrations, the enthusiasm
shown aud the scenes at the banquet given
him, the visit has beeu of immense value in
displaying the emperor’s latent qualities.
IIin social tact and personal generality have
hitherto been known only in limited circles,
current nations investing him with a oold
unsympathetic personality have been cor-
ted by the smiling sincerity with which
lie passed through the tiring ceremonies as-
.dated with his reception.
Talk at the embassies aud ia official circles
n Vienna is increasing ns to what the eni-
peror said to this one and how be received
another one. Every incident i* detailed ten
Hying to the happy impression left on the
people. It is not the least art of a capable
ruler to contrive, amid the strain of weari
some social duties, to please every high-born
personage, giving to each a pleasing convic*
f having received ample recognition.
Emperor William ha* passed through the
ordeal of Austrian society in triumph, ac
quiring new characters as a man of cordial
as well as of kindly presence. Tbe emperor
will remain in Vienna till Wednesday when
he will start for Duly.
CARDINAL GALIMEBRTI INTBBVIBWH.
The interview of Cardinal Galimberti, pa*
pal nuncio at Vienna, with his majesty, on
Thursday, lasted ten minates. The cardinal,
aid, has freely stated that the emperor,
after expressing a hope that nothing would
nr (luring his visit to Rome to wound the
ceptibiiiiles of the pope, declined to dis
cuss any question penning between the vat
loan and uermaoy, simply referring him to
Count Herbert Bismarck. The nuncio’s
subsequent conference with Count Herbert
Bismarck tippetrs to hsve been limited to
arranging th * r ornt ditic.i of the emperor’s
reception at the Vatican. Advices from
U me, which reached here last evening, an
nounce that the Vatican is genuinely satis
fied with the programme arranged.
Her von Bcnlocser, German ambassador a‘
the Vatican, aj instructed by Count Herbert
Bismarck, assented to every formality sug
gested by the papal secretary ot the state,
but his looial triumph is a trifle beside the
significance of the exchange ot imperial
courtresN nt the banquet. The official pa
per* here ami at Vienna comment upon th>
speeches as assn ran cm that the German aud
Aastri w< *»r«*ui* are practically uuitod and
ready for action against the common enemy.
Any remote suspicion of Emperor William
inclining to warn the cztr hat been dispelled
Indeed, several incidents have occurred
which urge the conviction that decisive
action for cementing the strength of tic
alliance will not he long delayed. Emperor
William htudi >u»ly showed himself gracious
toward the militant; anti-slavic element inAus-
tria Hungary. He decorated Premier Tisza
and Herr vou Szogaulji and warmly teceived
Count Andrassy and other magyars, while
ignoring Slavic peniouage* about the Aus
Irian court.
To day the emperor went chamois hunting
in the empe.ial preserves in Semring moun
tain.
Emperor William will call upon the pope
at the vatic .tit before going to the quisinal
G&iniug this point has gladdened the offi
cials at the vatioati. The pope will hold i
private conference with the emperor in the
library which is now decorated with tapestry
presented to him on the occasion of bis
recent jubilee on the day of the emperor’s
arrival Cardinal I’amnoli will wait on him
Hsid on the following day the emperor will
return the visit of the cardinal.
TUB HMl’KUOlt’sS KKTLNUK.
The list of military personages accompany
ing Emperor William includes Gen. Von
Hahnke and Von Rrnuchitsche, Mietene and
Schulti of the military cabinet, and Von
Kniger. It is of ominous import that pend
ing the imperial visit a military conference
will take pluce, at which Gen. Loscnz, Ital
ian chief of Mtatr, will meet Generals Von
Walderz and Von Hahnke and delegates of
the Austrian war department. Tbe meeting
will virtually be a commission of inquiry as
to the condition of the army of Italy and
what part it will he able to tuke in coming
developments.
On returning from Naples the emperor
will visit Milan.
The Vienna press to-night state* that the
emperor will probably again visit Vienna,
arriving there on the 20th. No new* of such
an arrangement has been received here,
where is timed to return on the 23d.
Tho Berlin municipal authorities want to
accord to the emperor a great public demon
stration. His tour since leaving lias beeu a
kind of triumphal prog ess, raising kaiser-
worship to a white heat.
Count Douglass’ election speech at Cher-
leber faithfully reflects the present popular
tendency toward inconsiderate admiration of
auotried ruler. Count Douglass as far u* a
conservative with liberal leanings could be,
has been intimate with the emperor since his
majesty’* boyhood aud is good authority on
his character, hut the portrait he sketched
for the electorate whs obviously an ideal
one, combining the highest capabilities of
the governing ami military genius wi h
moral aspirations, making him kindred with
angels.
To UK until) AM A CAMPAIGN DOC.
Count Douglas-*’* effusion is about to be
publi-hed in pamphlet form for distribution
throughout the empire. It opens with the
declaration that “never before has our
kaiser, olIv a I’rus>ian prince, Reenso much
oticaJ fife." This h
eulogr. The author de*
ror as haring acquired by
ig and habit* i f conscien-
’* <*{ duties, high moral
clear perception of that
the country which
him to pi ice per-
and pi rHonal affections
weal. According to Count
i, while yri a prir.ee, “went
in all the adminiitrative
Eugene Turner hxntliee an!) s’u tu-s u r ,. j{ u ,h it. Blanchard, him jiut cel-
cotton -brought t< town i a I » new wfire- j l ra tnl tbelOOth anniversary of her birth i
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ANOTHER HIT OF HIHTORY
Recalling the Time When Macon Men
Fought In Mexico, Over Fifty Year* Ago.
The other day tiie Teleoradi published
letter froqt an old citized of Macon, who
is now living in good health at the age of
80 years. In that letter he referred to
Macon in 1827. Here is a letter written
by a citizen of Macon who has long since
been gathered to his fathers, referring to
Macou in 1836, or nine years later. This
letter was Wi tten by Mr. U. J. Bullock,
after whom Col. U. B. Harrold of Ameri
cus was named, and was written to his
brother-in-law, Mr. Charles Cotton, father
of Miss Clifford Cotton and Mrs. Marion
Blatkshear, now living in Macon. It will
be seen that Macon boys had the true
soldier’s courage up n the Mexican battle
fields as well as on the soil of Virginia.
The letter is kindly furnished by Capt. W
l„ Johnson :
Camp at Groces on tiie Brazos, March
31st, 1830—Dear Sir: We have to night
encamped here and intend contesting the
laesago of this river to tho last. Vou
lave no doubt heard of the total destruc
tion of the Georgia volunteers who left
with urn. If nut, I will give you the par
ticulars so far as 1 have been able to ascer
tain them from common report as nothing
official has yet been heard. The Georgia
volunteers, amounting to three companies
together with the Alabama company and
some other company, all voluuteers, were
fortified at Labuhu under the commaud ol
Colonels Fannin and Ward. Colonel
Yt ard was ordered with one hundred and
twenty men to proceed some thirty-five
miles to a place called the Mission to re
lieve Caelum King with twenty men who
were besieged by two hundred Mexicans
He proceeded to the place of his destina
tion and instead of two hundred as re
ported there were four hundred nt tiie
lace and about one thousand not far off.
n action took place between Colonel
Ward’s party anil tbe four hundred, in
which tiie enemy lost one hundred a d
sixty-eight killed dead on the ground and
the number of wouud d unknown. On
he part of Colonel Ward the loss was
thic>fwouiidcd, two othtrs and himself
ly in the leg). They fought alt day
without nulcr, and nt night
tojk up the lino of march
for the fort, nearly exhausted for want ol
water. Col. Ward ai.d several of his men
fainted in consequence. David J. Holt
and several othejB wont after water, hut
were separated from the company, it being
dark, aud never got to them again, licit
lias come in, but pretty much used up,
having been five days in the woods without
food. Since that time Ward and his party
have not been heard from. Tbe opinion
of almost everyone is thej were overtaken
by Mexicans on the prairies and tut to
pieces. Soaie think he is in some oi the
swamps, and may get out safe. Among
those from Macon who were with him
were F. vl. Hunt, Rufus Munson, Marion
Vital, Thomas t*. Freeman, Sorgt. Arms,
Wiley Hughes, Wesley Hughes and other
On tiie fall of the Alamo, Gen. Houston
ordered Fannin to blow up the iorl nt
fj.linbo nnd retre-.t to the Qrsdsloups
river. In attempting to do so, he was at
tacked by 2,000 Mexicans iu an open prai
rie, his force only ainounti g to 300. The
figut commenced about 3 o’clock in the
evening and lasted until next night. The
loss of the enemy in the engagement Is urn
known, but is supposed to be tremendous.
Fannin had seven pieces of artillery, wlijch
lie used well, and must have done consid
erable execution. It is reported that Fan
□in surrendered himself with thirty men,
prisoners at discretion. I was told by a
man who saw the commencement of the
fight that the Mexicans made three at
tempts to charge bis jines with their whole
force of cavalry and infantry, but were im
pulsed. It is also reported that the Mext-
ctns had to send for more aid before they
succeeded in capturing Fannin.
All have been retreating b. fore tho ene
my ten or fifteen davs. Our force at this
time amounts to about 1,300 men. The
enemy is within twenty miles of us, about
l,0uo strong. We have retreated as far as
we Intend doing until we give them the
best fight wc are able to do, snd I do pre
dict that we shall entangle them in their
own toils and throw them a fall that will
break their necks. They have put to
death every pritoner they have taken of
our men, and we intend taking as few
prisoners as possible if we should he the
victors. If not we know our fate. All
those who have lost friends and relatives
about Macon have true cause to grieve,
but they will have a consolation in know
ing that they have kindled on the altar of
liberty an everlasting flame which in after
days must brighten the pages of history.
My company was with Ward, and no his
tory lias ever furnhhed an instance of
men fighting better titan they did. As an
evidence of their coolness and decision,
the enemy planted a cannon at the mis
sion, but s i sure and deadly was the aim
of our men th t they were unable to fire
it. Whenever one of them would show
himself he va, sure to be killed. Yours
truly, U. J- Bullock.
P. S.—My health is still bsd. I now
hold the appointment of aid to the general.
THE YELLOW FEVER.
Thirty-three New Cases and
Nine Deaths.
EDWIN MARTIN AMONG THE NUMBER
Resolutions of the Press Club Touching
III* Death—The Weather Cooler and
the Sick Doing Well-Dfidiifec-
tion After the Kpldemte.
Jacksonville, Oct. 7.—At a meeting#!
tbe Jacksonville Press Club held this afte*
noon at the bureau of the Savannah Mora*
insr News, the following resolutions were
adopted:
Whereas, The New York Press Club ha#
shown a quick and gennine appreciation #f
the loyalty of the newspaper men of Jack
sonville who have remained at their posts #f
duty during this epidemic, and
Whereas, The sentiment to which its ex
ecutive committee recently gave expression
and which have been ei hoed by the prut.* o!
the entire country, have done much to cheer
us through many dark days and darker
nights, and will be long remembered as ray#
of light across a gloomy pathway, therefore
it
Resolved, That the Jacksonville Press
Club is duly appreciative tf all the kind e»*
pressiona of praise nnd sympathy whieh
nave been made with reference to ita mem
bers by the newspaper men of the country^
and desires to thank the entire fraternity for
the deep interest thus manifested. 14 Si
especially grateful to the New York Prei#
Club auifto Mis* Cora Tanner for their gen
erous ellbrts to assist the families of tlio#9
who have .alien in the fight, and it dcslrai
to record its sincere thanks tor all that hap
been done for the members of the journal
istic profession in this unfortunate city.
Whereas, D»ath has again entered tl»a
ranks of the Times Union staff nnd atrickdm
down its chief, Edwin Martin, who, through**
out the weary weeks of the scourge, lias
stood bravely at the helm and daily spoke*
words of cheer to this frightened and airlifted
people; therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Jacksonville Pres#
Club, whose members had, through long
association, learned to esteem and love botn
Mr. Bowden and Mr. Martin, here record it#
high admiration for the neroie and self-
sacrificing conduct of these men in meetiyr
dtaih upon the field of onty. It feels their
lo*e as friends and coworkers, aud is duly
m-ii-iLIc of the ]<i»s whith the profeMtion #f
journalism suffers in their death. It mourn#
with those whom they left behind ami ex
tends 10 tnem ita deepest aympatbjf
F. W. Hawthorne,
S. A. Adams,
H. W. Flagg, Committee
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THE CROP BULLETIN.
111. First Falls of Fro.t-No Gn at Dnm.
nge to tlio Crops.
Washington, OcL 6.—The weather crop
bulletin i.sued by the ilgnal officer say«:
The weather has been farorable (oralgrow
ing crop* during the week throughout tbe
csttoa regies, asi -ett-n pf-Vl"; pregre—vr
rapidly. In northern Texas the crop is re
ported about two week* late. Light frost*
occurred in the northern part of the gnlf
states d ring the first part of the week t and
some damaee resulted to totxrro in -North
Carolina, Tennessee and Kentucky. In some
sections of the last oamed state on -fourth
of the late tobacco crop has T>een injured.
In Tennessee the wea.her was favorable for
the s> eding of wheaL Increased acreage is
reported.
The first heavy frost occurred in the mid
dle Atlantic states daring the week, killing
all tender vegetables in New Jersey, but
most of the crops had been secured pre
vious to the frost. A killing frost occurred
!':» Euglicd u-J - lig..t .'..a L re
ported in the northern jMirtion? of ibis
region resulting in some damage to the fruit,
but the corn, crop is reported in fair condi
tion.
[Note—During the autumn ami winter
mouths the weather crop bnlleiin will he is
sued at the close of each month, and the
weekly issue !.*■ discontinued from and after
this date until the next crop year.]
Dentil «*t si Prominent Younff Merchant.
Gordon, Oct. 7.—Mr. A. K. Chambers,
very prominent merchant of our towi
«li*-«! tf:i- morning. His remains will 1:
interred at Irw Inton to-morrow at 2 o’clock.
The Heroic Editor of the Tlmes-Di lon
Einaily Succumbs to the Disease.
Jacksonville, Oct 7.—Edwin Mart®,
editor of the TSnies-Union, died at 10 o’clock
this morning. He had rested quietly nniil
about 4 o’clock a. m., when he became de
lirious and restless until death relieved him.
lie stood heroically at his post through the
entire epidemic, and the conservative, cheer
ful tone of his editorial opinions had dose
not a little to allay the fear and keep up the
courage of the people. He was born in Ten
nessee, practiced lAw and subsequently
edited a weekly paper in Perry, and repre
sented Houston county in the Georgia leg!#*
latu re. He w. s for some time on the edi^
tonal Stull’ of the Savannah Morning
News, nnd came to Jacksonville in
the latter part of 1886 as managing news e<H-
tor of the Times Union. In March, 1888, be
was made editor-imehief of the News Herald,
and upon the consolidation of that paper
with the Tiiues-Union became managing
editor. He wus about 42 years of age ana
leaves a wife and three children, at present
in Savannuh, aud a sister and an aged mol her
near this rity. His death cast a gloom over
the entire community. He wilt be buried
with uiusuiiic honors to*iiiorrovr forenoon.
THE FKVfr.lt ItULLKTiN.
Tho Weather Clear amt Cool and the Sick
Doinig Well.
Jacksonville, Oct. 7.—The striking
feature of to-day’s bulletin is the small num
ber of new cases and the large death roll,
nine in number, and all white. Dr. Neal
Mitchell reports as follows: New cases, 33;
deaths, 9; total new coses to date, (corrected)
3, 51; total deaths, 291; names of dead:
George Dtarnhouse, Edwin Martin, James
Keys, Mrs. M. 8. I’airlie. Mrs. Felix Tribe,
D. Ldteronrette, Alex. Wisenon, Charles D.
Deforest and Jcnoirga Hood.
Df.J. Y. Porter ii engaged in formulating
a systematic plan fora thorough disinfection
of the city 8t the clo»e of tbe epidemic. lie
is dally telegraphic communication with
.Surgeon General Jljuni.ton aod will soon
have the authority from ihe hitter to begin
preparations for the work. The weithcr is
Hear and cool. With very few exceptions
the sick are doing welL
Savannah, Oct. 7.—Edwin Martin, the
editor who died at Jacksonville to-day of
yellow fever, was for two years assistant
editor of the Savinnah Morning News. He
leaves a wife and children, an aged mother
amJ sitters. To-morrow the newspaper men
ot Savannah will sta*t a journalistic memo
rial fui.d for bis family, und will appeal to
the newspaper men of the entire countiy to
make the testimonial a fitting one. The
committee will be appointed here tomorrow.
• 9
A K AM INK IN DAKOTA.
The People of Or.© County in th© Territory
Threatened with Starvation.
St. Paul, Minn., Oct. 5.—A terribls story
of widespread destruction comes from Ram
sey county, Dakota, where the entire popu
lation is Slid to be on the brink of starva
tion. Mayor Smith received yesterday an
appeal signed by the county official* and
prominent citizens of Ramsey, urging the
people of 8t. Paul to take steps at once to
alleviate the distress existing in that county.
The appeal for aid is accompanied by 'n
statement to tbe efiect that the reoent frost*
destroyed iit mauds of huehels of wheat
ai.ii i» ■ <i«-..iiiif flu rt.'idei.t* of us I bill
one n( the townships in the county. Ap-
plica’ion has been mad# to :ne county au
thorities for uv-Utanct, but it ha* been dn»-
rcv< r-d that the want i* so *reat ihal it
would financially luin the county to attempt
to alleviate it.
Tl»« World’s Championship.
St. Lot IH, Mo., OcL 7.—Therr j« a hiu t;
in the arran^oient* lor the world’s chaio
plot -hip b« iwu n the St. L uu Dm*: < and
tne New York Dinnts. Boston declines to
permit tin- u»e of her grouuu.* lor Ji»« t/iao
2> per cent, of the receipt*, and resident
Von «ler Ahe announces that the club will
be leit out and the game |dav«-d either iu
Cincinnati, Brooklyn or Philadelphia.