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Sawnwlj Simes. VOL. 6.—NO. 111. THE WAR SITUATION. DISSATISFACTION AT THE COURSE PURSUED BY ENGLAND. The London Standard Claim. That Glad stone Was Bullied-Anns and Ammu nition for the Afghans Terrible Tragedy in New Orleans—Fatal Disaster in Brooklyn For eign and Domestic Lems. London, May 5. —The Standard this morning, commenting on the turn affairs have taken regarding the Anglo-Russian dispute over the Afghan frontier question, says: “Although Gladstone and Earl Gran ville took great pains to officially deny the Central News dispatch published in our issue of April 15th, stating that the Eng lish Government had offered to cede Penjdeh to Russia as the basis for a settle ment of the fiontier dispute, there can be no doubt now that the present arrangement for considering the question was only agreed to by Russia on England’s consenting to Russia’s acquirement of that place.” ENGLAND SENDING ARMS AND AMMUNI- TION TO AFGHANISTAN. Earl Dufferin is sending forward as rap idly as possible to the Ameer of Afghanis tan 10,000 Martine Henry rifles, 10,000 rifles of enfield pattern, 30,000,000 car tridges and 17 Nordenfeldt guns. NATIVES OF PUNJAUB ALARMED. Natives of Punjaub are reported to be in a state of alarm over what they regard as Mr. Gladstone’s truckling policy toward Russia. A JEALOUS MAN Shoots and Kills His Rival Through a Window. New Orleans, La., May s.—Officers of Livinrston’s parish report the following crime as having occurred at Bear Island, in what is known as the French settlement, three days ago. The settlement, although near New Orleans, is in an out of the way corner, seldom visited. John Baptiste, generally known as “Wild John,” was en gaged to Miss Marie Baronne, the belle of the parish. There recently appeared in the settlement a rival in the person of Rob ert D. Parish, of Baton Rouge. Baptiste became very jealous of Parish, and swore vengeance against him. He came to the house three nights ago, and while the family were at supper fired through the door at Parish. The gun was loaded with buckshot and scattered destruction around. Parish was filled with shot and instantly killed. Miss Baronne was seriously wounded, John Baronne, her brother, was also wounded and other members of the family were struck by flying shot. Baptiste was captured. Since the murder it has been discovered that Parish was a married man and had left his wife and three childred at Baton Rogue. TERRIBLE DISASTER. A Building Collapses and Takes Fire- Several Persons Killed. Brooklyn, May s.—While workmen were engaged in shoving up the girder in the basement of a building in rear of 53, Atlantic avenue this forenoon, the building collapsed. On the second ficor was a soap manufactory furnace. The building took fire at once, and a terrible panic ensued among the employes. It is estimated there were 250 persons within the building at the time, many of them girls, employed on the upper floors. Several dead bodies have already been recovered, and it is feared that 15 or 20 lives have been lost. CHILDREN KILLED By Careless Workmen. New York, May s.—Careless workmen engaged in making repairs on a house in Eldridge street yesterday allowed a large cornice to fall into the street. Several children playing the r e were struck by the falling mass, and two of them were killed outright and a third so badly hurt that it will probably die. THE MORMONS On Their Way to See the president. Salt Lake, Utah, May s.—The dele gation to present the Mormon address to the President idft for Washington yesterday. It is said that they will also p tition for a pardon for President A. M. Carmen, just convicted of unlawful cohabitation. Chicago ’Change. Chicago, 111 , May s.—At the opening of the market at 9:30 a m. a decrease in the visible supply checked yesterday’s break, and the market opened only a trifle lower than yesterday’s close- It is now fairly firm. Wheat —May 86|. Corn —May 46}-. Oats —May 34}. Pork —June s>ll 15. Lard — June $6 82}. Ribs, $5 78. Hon. S. S Cox Undecided. Washington, May s.—Hon. S. S. Cox expects to hold a conference with a delega gation of his constituents to-day or to morrow, at which time he will determi; e whether or not to accept the Turkish mis sion. Probabilities. Washington, May s.—For the South Atlantic States slightly warmer and generally fair v eat'-ier, southwesterly winds and lower ban meta New loik Vegetable Market. Special Dispatch to the Daily Tinies. New York, May 4.—Peas, fl 00a! 25. Beans, $3 00a3 50. Cabbage, $4 00a5 00 per barrel. MACON MATTERS. A Crooked Clerk—Death from Heart Dis ease—U. S. District and Circuit Courts Episcopal Convention—Personal. Special Corespondenee to the Daily Times- Macon, Ga., May 4.—George A. Taylor is a handsome young man, but has some very unhandsome ways. About six months ago he was in the employ of W. C. Turpin, the retail grocer on 4th street, and was en trusted with the city collecting. His live business ways and energetic disposition won for him friends all over the city, and he was well connected here, having several brothers who are esteemed and respected. While George was working for Mr. Turpin his fingers grew sticky from handling too much sugar (not “granulated” or “A” or loaf’) but sugar that is stamped with Unit ed States Government dies, and signed by Government officials. He stuck to SIOO or more of Mr. Turpin’s and decamped, but was soon caught and brought back, but at the earnest solicitation of his brothers he was not prosecuted. 8 x>n after this he got into a love scrape with Mr. Reichert’s daughter, and the young lady at. first avowed she would marry him in spite of her parents’ objection, but afterwards pub lished a card denouncing Taylor in pretty strong language, and now comes his last es capade, just like the first. He was employ ed by J. B. Williams, the fish, ice and beer dealer, to drive his beer wagon, and Satur day night he came in, but failed to turn over his cash, and after looking for him all day Sunday, Mr. Williams pot the matter in the hands of Chief Wiley. It is sup poied he has decamped with $75 to SIOO. Last night about 8:30 w. Id and distress ing cries were heard on First street, in front of Dr. Goodwyn’s residence. On investiga tion an old negro woman, named Harriet Burtows, was found stretched out in the middle of the road with several women hovering around yelling and crying at a terrible rate. The old woman had dropped dead from heart disease, while on her way to church. The United States Circuit and District Courts were to have opened here this morn ing, but there was no judge to occupy the bench, as Judge Speer is detained in Savan nah. The District Attorney, Cel. Darne l, adjourned court until to morrow at 10 o’clock, when it will again be adjourned until Wednesday, when the judge is expect ed to be on hand. There is a large amount of business on hand for chi the first session of court, since Judge Speer's appointment. The Episcopal Convention assembles in ChristChurcli on Wednesday morning. Its sessions are generally attended by large crowds, as the ceremonies are very impres sive and interesting. Mr. G. B. Dettre, for several years a re tail grocer in Macon, is critically ill at his home. He is not expected to live through the night. A large excursion will go up to Atlanta on Saturday to see Macon down Atlanta in base ball. Major Knappjof the Centra! says he will carry 1,000 people at $1 a head. Harold. CHILDREN AT THE WHITE HOUSE. The Great Rooms Made Cheerful by the Play and Prattle of Col- iiel Lamont s Little Ones. A dispatch from Washington says: “Al though it was Cabinet day, the President saw a long line of callers this morning be fore noon, the majority of whom called to pay their respects. There were many in quiries for Col. Lamont, and the President cheerfully announced that his Secretary had gone for a drive and seemed to be much better. Col. Lamont was in his office for a short time last evening, but did not attempt to transact business, and he will not be able to resume his official duties for several days, but will devote himself to recuperating. Miss Cleveland having abandoned her daily receptions, has gone to New York for a few days to .make some necessary purchases before removing to the Soldiers’ Home for the summer vacation. It was a pleasant party that assembled in in the Dining Hoorn at the White House this morning, and the servants were very gratified to hear the chatter of children again in the house. During President Arthur’s term his daughter Nellie always had num bers of her schoolmates visiting her, and. the White House was very gay and sometimes noisy from these incursions. It has been pretty dull for the past two or three months without children, but to day the house seems brighter and more attractive and all the oc cupants were in good humor. This was attributed to the influence of Colonel Lamont’s two children, who are br'g it ai d fascinating little ones The President seemed to feel the change as much as any one and real'y enjoyed his breakfast and was anxious for luncheon hour to arrive. Breakfast was delayed somewhat by the new arrangement, and con sequently the patience of some of the early visitors was sorely taxed. Among the New Yorkers who saw the President during the day were Messrs. George H. Foster, New York city; Representative Mahoney and James Kane, Brooklyn; General Egbert Viele, Aiderman Kenney, of the Ninth As sembly Distiiit of New York; J. Harper Bonnell, New York city, and T. W. Crow ley, of Buffalo. New York Stock Market. New York, May 5. —At 1:30 [p. m. to day quotations were: Union Faciflc 48% Missouri Pacific IMk Western Union Telegraph Co 58-% Pacific Mail 54% Lake Shore 57-% Louisville and Nashville 29% Texas|Pacific , 's4 Denver and Rio Grande > Michigan Central 47% Delaware. Lackawanna & West’n IW% Northwestern. 92% St. Paul <(9% Chicago, Burlington and Quincy 121’ Oregon Transcontinental 13% Northern Pacific 39 Rock Island ....112% Jersey Central 36% Memphis and Charleston 37 East Tennessee, Va. & Ga (com) 19 Fast Tennessee, Va. & Ga. (pfd) 5 Philadelphia and Reading 14% Omaha (com) 19% Omaha (pfd) - 72% New York Central - 38 Kansas and Texas 18% Erie - 19 SAVANNAH, GEORGIA, TUESDAY, MAY 5, 1885. THE MADISON MURDER. CASE CALLED THIS MORNING AT ELEVEN O'CLOOK. CluveriuH Pleads “Not Guilty”—No Jiry Obtainable and the Case Adjourned Until this Evening—The Accus d Maintains His • Composure by Great. Effort—Miss Madison s Father in Court. Richmond, Va.,May 5.—T. J. Cluverius, charged with the murder of Fannie Lilian Madison on the night of the 30lh of last March, was brought from the city jail this morning and taken to the room of the Husting Court, where the case was called at 11 o’clock. Counsel on both sides announced their readiness io proceed with the case and the venire was sworn and exhausted without securing one juror. The Court ordered a tatys it one hundred men to be issued, returnable at 8 o’clock p. m., to which time the Court took a recess Cluverius pleaded not guilty to the charge of murder, and by great effort seemed to maintain his composure. His cold, brown eyes wool 1 twinkle with an attempted smile as he returned a bow from some acquaintance. A large crowd was in attendance, but was only brought out by curiosity to see Cluverius. If a jury can be obtained the case will be proceeded with, but if not, then it will be continued until the next session of the Hustings Court. The father of the murdered woman was in the court room, but neither the father, brother or aunt of the accused were present. Court House Sales. Messrs. Kennedy & Blun sold to-day in front of the Court House lot No 16 Cuth bert ward, Anderson street, between Aber corn and Drayton streets, for $1,200; lot No. 3, same ward, for $800; luts Nos. 4 and 9, same place, SBOO each; lot No. 10 for $1,100; lot No. 36, White ward, for $505; lot No. 37 for $505; lot No. 12, Cuthbert ward, SI,OOO. Mr. C. 11. Dorsett sold a two-story house on Habersham and York street for $2,650; two two-story houses south of same for $2,570; lot on York street next to Haber sham for $1,125; east half of lot No. 26 Crawford ward and improvements for $2,400; lot No. 17 South Oglethorpe ward for $5lO. Mr. Geo. W- Lamar sold 1 share Savan nah Cotton Exchange stock, 10 shares Planters Riee Mill stock, 2} shares Skid way Shell R >ad stock and 50 shares South ern Atlantic Telegraph Company at fair prices. Capt. H. Blun sold an individual half interest in lot on Hutchinson’s I-land for sl,Oll, and 10 shares of the capital stock of the Citizen’s Mutual Loan Company for $94.75. I. D. Laßoc’ne’s Sons sold a body of land on Tybee Island, known as King’s Landing, for SSOO. They also sold a number of horses, mules, wagons, etc. Savannah Yacbt Club. The Savannah Yacht Club held a meet ing to-day at the office of Vice Commodore J. N. Johnson. It was decided to hold the annual cruise on the 15th of June, but the place for holding the same has not yet been definitely agreed on. Messrs. Arthur W. Clarke, W. F. Chap lin, Lewis P. Hart, A. E Mills, H. H. Mc- Alpin and Joseph D. Weed were elected new members. The secretary was instructed to extend an invitation to the Carolina Yacht Club, of Charleston, and the Beaufort Yacht Club to attend the annual regatta, which will be held at Thunderbolt, on Friday the 15th inst. The course will be from the Club House to Warsaw Sound and return. No other business of any importance was transj acted. The course for Ist and 2d class yachts will be from the flag staff on the Club House to a white flag in the marsh on the oppo site side of the river at Red Buoy on Cab bage Island. The distance is 20} nautical miles. For third class boats—bateaux and shad boats—the course will be down to the stake boat half way between Tybee Cut and the lower point of Cabbage island. An allowance of two minutes and three seconds per foot for the distance will be given first and second class boats, and one and a lalf minutes per foot for second class The General Delivery,Registry of Stamp and Money Order windows at the post office wi 11 be ofeu hereafter from 6to 7 o’dock Wednesday morning, and from 8 to 9 o’clock Saturday nights This arrangement is made specially for the accommodation of working men. Fire Fire! Fire! Our agent, Mr. Hamilton, represents us in the State of Georgia, and ail contemplating purchasing—for protection against fire— Grenades or Extinguishers will do well to notify him before purchasing from any other company, as we are in a position to supply a better article, one affording many advantages over all others. We are willing to give tests against any grenade in the market, and can offer inducements which will place our Grenade in all places requiring protection against fire. The Flagg Hand Grenade Co. "ROUGH ON PAIN” PLASTER- Porous and strengthening, improved, the best for backache, pains in the chest or side, rheumatism, neuralgia. 25c. Drug gist or mail. He that calls a man ungrateful, sums up all the evil a man’can be guilty of. —Swift. “I can’t sleep?’ Sufferers from nervou prostration and wasted vitality can regain kealth by using Hunt’s Kidney Remedy. Industry has annexed thereto the fairest fruits and the richest rewards. —Barrow. “ROUGH ON COUGHS.” Ask for “Rough on Coughs,” for Cougl s Colds, Sore Throat, Hoarseness Troche. 15c. Liquid, 25. THE opera. Il Trovatore—A Splendid Audience and Magnificent Performance. The initial performance of the Milan Op era Company list night fully verified the prediction made by the Times that Savan nah wouli be favored with a seasou of un usual excellence. “Il Trovatore,” ever a favorite, was presented in a manner most enj yalfo. The pl 4 of the opera is fa miliar to every opera patron, and it is un nccesstry to review it. The cast was as follows: “Leonora,” M’lle Emma Romeldi; “Azucena,” M’lle C. Morse; “Counte de Luna.” Sig. G. Vansani; “Ferrando,” Sig. O. B bgna,” and “Manrico,” Sig. A. Mon tegriflo. Mlle. Romeldi captivated the audience in her first song, and increased in favor to the close. She is exceedingly graceful and pretty, and possesses a voice of rare sweet ness and compass, which she has under won derful control. She was received with more favor than is usually accorded by Savannah audiences, and was greeted numerous times with the most cordial and enthusiastic applause. M le. C. Morse as “Azucena” was also the recipi ent of hearty encoret. She is a singer of rare power and is withal a capital actres s In the second act, after the celebrated anvil chorus is rendered, “Azucena” relates most thril'iogly the story of her mother’s death at the stake, and called forth warm plaudits Sig. G. Vansani, as “(fount di Luna,” is an excell nt barnitone, and was severs! times recalled, and Signor Bologna as “Ferrando” was fully equal to the requirements of the role, acting and singing well. In truth the entire cast was simply magnificent and Savannah has rarely had the pleasure of hearing the opera rendered in such splendid style. Trovatore is, however, a tenor opera, so to speak, and the prominent characters are “Leonora” and “Manrico.” Signor Montegriffb made the best “Manrico” we remember ever hearing. He and Mlle.Romeldi were accorded a regular ovation—the applause was continuous and most earnest, and several floral tributes were thrown upon the stage. Sigor Montegriffb had the unusual compliment of a triple en core, and in the prison duet it appeared as though the delighted audience would never tire. In the opinion of many critical judges this portion of the opera has never been rendered in better style in Savannah. The large and fashionable audience were enter tained—charmed completely—and the only regret felt was when the curtain fell on the closing scene. To-night will be presented “Faust,” which was given in Charleston recently and received the following complimentary notice from the Charleston News and Courier: Mlle. Emma Romeldi, in the role of “Mar gherita,” naturally created the most interest and admiration. Her voice was prodigious as her manner is pleasing, and what she may lack in the true Tuscan tinge of tongue is fully made up by her clear and unaffected articulation. She was invariably the recipi ent of much applause and showers of bou quets. Especially was this the case in the love scene with “Valentino,” Signor G. Vau sani, who filled his part in a manner highly satisfactory to even the most exacting. His aria at the opening of the third scene was received with deafening applause and an encore was granted. Miss Carrie More did heiself much credit in the character of “Siebel ” She has a charming voice, and added to her popularity by the able manner ii which she alio sung the part of “Maria,” which had been assigned to Mlle. Gilsini, but which character the latter lady, owing to indisposition, was unabla to fill. If Signor Mintegiiffo asj'Faust” did not entirely come up to expectation, his part was none the less creditably filled,and the reception accord ed him was as genuine as well as merited. The übiquitous “Mefistofele”—our old ac quaintance “Mephistopheles” in Italian garb, was ably personified by Sig C. Bologna, and “Wagner” equa’ly ally by Signor Bene detti. In brief, the performance was high ly creditable to both the leading personages and their support, the latter leaving 1 ttle to be desired in the choruses or elsewhere. The performance of the orchestra, too, came in for its full share of admiration. It had undergone considerable reformation since the preceding evening, the defects which were noticeable by their having been fully remedied. Geo-gia Historical Society. The regrlir meeting of the Georgia His torical Society was held last evening with Vice-Preslient R.L. Larccmbe in the chair. The library committee recommended the purchase of a number of books. M. M. Hopkins was elected a resident member, Mr. J. Fletcher Will ams, corres ponding secretary of the Minnesota Histor ical Society at St. Paul, and Hon. Amos Perry, corresponding secretary and librarian of the Rhode Island Historical Society, were elected corresponding members. Mr. J. B. Fernandez presented a neatly framed letter from Gen. Robert E. Lee, dated April 30, 1870, acknowledging the re ceipt of a certificate of his election as hon orary member of Metropolitan Fire Com pany. Mr. A. G. Guerard, president of the Sa vannah Gas Light Company, presented some bound files of Savannah newspapers of 1850 to 1854. A. McC. Duncan presented seventy vol umes of miscellaneous works, which were received with thanks. Capt. M. P. Usina presented a letter found by him floating in a bottle off the Battery at Charleston, in November, 1863. The floating missive was evidently written by a spy, with the intention of conveying information to the Federal troops on Morris island, but was drifted back by the tide to wards Charleston. A steel engraving representing his ex cellency, Gen. James Jackson, was presented by Capt. E. J. Dawson. The society then adjourned. “LADIES.” Ladies ip a delicate condition find that they derive great benefit from Speer’s port wine. It has become the most popular wine made for the use of aged and debilitated persons. It is also used as a communion wine. For sale by Osceela Butler, druggist, corner Bull and Congress streets. THE MOBILE DRILL OPENING OF THE GRAND ENCAMP MENT YESTERDAY. More Arrivals of Companies—Drawing for ■ Positions—Tbe Savannah Cadets Sec ond in the Contest for the #4,000 Prize—A Grand Dress Parade —Great Enthusiasm Pre vailing. Special Dispatch to the Daily Tinies. Mobile, May 5. —The Encampment opened in full blast yesterday. After filing my dispatch the record showed the addi tional arrivals of the Richardson Ziuaves and Light Artillery of Indianapolis, Busch Zouaves of St. Louis, Austin Greys, Racine, Wis., Guards, Pettus Rifles of Selma, Ala., Paris, 111., Light Infantry, and the Cadets of Tuscaloosa University. The drawing for positions took place at noon, with the following results: Companies which have never won in previous inter-State contests—sl,ooo to first, SSOO to second, $250 to third. Janes ville Guards, Richmond Rifles, Montgomery True Blues, Taylorville Guards, Lomax Rifles, Savannah Cadets, Muscatine Rifles, Selma Light Guards, Escambia Rifles, Greenville Light Guards, Butler Rifles, Richardson Zouaves, Company F Louisville Regiment. The Artillery drew inorder as follows: Alabama State, Burns Light, Indianapolis Light, Louisville Light, and Louisiana Field and Washington Artillery. The Zouaves drew in the following order: Richardson,(Chicago) and Busch (St. Louis.) The weather is unusually fine. The days are sunny, but not hot, and the nights are cool. ENTRIES FOR FIRST PRIZE. The following are the entries and posi tions as drawn for the $4,000 prize : Montgomery Greys, Savannah Cadets, Muscatine Rifles, Mobile Rifles, Montgom ery Greys, Company A Wisconsin National Guards, Company F Louisville Regiment, Houstcn Light Guards, Butler Rifles, Lo max Rifles, Chickasaw Guards. POOLS were sold last night amidst great excitement, and balanced between the Mobile Rifles and Chickasaw Guards, with the former slightly ahead, the Houston Rifles a good third. All the rest in the field with the same mention of Muscatine, Savannah and Montgomery. In the maiden class companies (that have never won at an inter-State contest), the Louisville Legion, Savannah Cadets and Lomax Rifles of Mobile, sold even, the Janesville Guards second, and the Montgom ery Blues third, in even proportion. The pools on the artillery seem evenly divided between Alabama State and Washington Artillery. The Busch Rifles lead in the Zouave class. The dress parade yesterday afternoon showed three battalions in line, commanded by General Bentley. The consolidated sounds of 100 pieces made the finest musical display ever seen here, and aroused the crowd to enthusiasm. BUT ONE “JEFF,” DAVIS. And He Needs no Pardon. Editor Daily Times: Noticing your editorial squib, based on remarks from the Athens Banner-Watchman, in your issue of yesterday, please let me quote one stanza from a poem on “Jeff. Davis”: “And, standing proud in conscious worth, I represent my Land And that Lost Causr for which she bled, Lofty ! Heroic! 1 Grand!!! Let not even Democracy try to pardon such a man. He did no wrong. The name of [traitor has been placed upon him, but is there any but a traitorous and a contemptibility of thought could say aught of such a man except—“rectus in conscia; rectus in curia.” And let him as he stands, go to his last restibg place as he stood as the head of the Con federate States of America, “rectus in con scia.” There was but one “Jeff Davis.” He can have no successor, and I trust that not even Democracy of government or policy will attempt to override the escutcheon so grand as his. One word and I quit. Is it any honor to be placed on a parallel with the negro. The latter can vote. Thank God Jeff Davis is not so placed. An Admirer of “Jeff” Davis. Base Ball and Other Notes. The Savannahs’ manager contracted to day for another new catcher named Edward J. Mullalley. His release was secured from the Memphis nine and he arrived to-day. He has a fine record as a good catcher and player generally. He caught for the Dallas club last year. The Savannahs will play a game on Friday next at their grounds with the Davis Bros’, nine, who will appear for the first time in their new uniforms. On that day the new catcher, Mullally, will face either Smith or Nichols and show what mettle he is made of. The Savannahs will witness the sports at Thunderbolt race course to-day in a body. Mr. Daniel H. Campbel), Secretary of the Gentlemen’s Driving Association, has ex tended the courtesies to them and will place vehiiles at their disposal at the course. MissNelließurke, the dashing equestrienne, will make some startling dashes with her trained greyhounds. Another feature of the day at the Gentlemen’s Driving Park will be a spirited match between horses of local reputation for purses of SSO, entrance fees. Special schedules will Le run on the Coast Line Railroad. “A bull in a china shop” is out of place, but a bottle of Dr. Bull s Cough Syrup in the china closet, cr any other bandy place, is something that every sensible housekeeper likes to have. For croup, bronchitis, sore chest and colds it is a prompt and effica cious remedy. S6OO A YEAR Second Edition. 1:30 I*. IVI. rat m iara They Drill for the SI,OOO Prize. ACQUIT THEMSELVES HAND SOMELY. Their Perfection in the Manual and Military Manoeuvres Excites Great Ehthusiasm. DEAFENING APPLAUSE AS THEY FINISH THEIR DRILL. Special Dispatch to Savannah Dally Times Camp Drum, Mobile, Ala., April 5 3:30 p. m.—Savannah Cadets just finished in the maiden class. Were preceded by Janes ville Guards, Richlands, of Columbia, 8. C., and Lomax Rifles, of Mobile. Os these the last named did most fairly, while the Rich lands did not finish the programme and made bad breaks in manual and marching. The Savannah Cadets are conced'd to be much the best so far, their manual bein’ good and their marching excellent. The spectatois cheered loudly the many pretty moves, especially the wheeling by the company. At the conclusion of the drill the applause was deafening. EXCURSION TO TAMPA. Arrival of the Excursionists—Details of the Trip. The grand excursion to Tampa, Florida, advertised by the Savannah, Florida & Western Railway, came off to-day. The excursion started from Charleston this morning and reached here at 7 o’clock. The party was quite a large one and received considerable increase to the number at this point. Breakfast was served at the railroad restaurant of the Savannah, Florida & Western. The train left on schedule time for Jacksonville, which point they were to reach by noon to day. The party will leave Jacksonville at 2:30 p. m., and will dine on board the steamer of the People’s line. Mulberry Grove, Mandarin. Hibernia, Green Cove Springs, Magnclia, Federil Point, Picolata, Orange Mills, Tocoi and Palatka, on the lower Bt. John's, will be passed in daylight, and the broad expanse of this beautiful stream will be thoroughly erjoyed. Sanford on Lake Monroe, with Enterprise on the opposite shore, five miles distant, will be reached after breakfast, where the excursionists will take tL e train of theSouth Florida Railway for Tampa—travelling through the highlands of the Florida Pen insula, and passing through the rapidly growing towns on that road, the principal of which are Ocala, Kissimmee and Lake land. Arriving at Tampa at 2:30 p. m-, the steamer Margaret w>ll be in waiting, and the excursionists will erjoy and appre ciate the refreshing breezes of the Gulf at once. At 9 o’clock on Friday morning the re turn home will be commenced over the same route, and Savannah will be reached Saturday afternoon and Charleston Saturday nigh-- THE ROBERTS’ CASE. How the Appeal wan Secured-Strong Efforts of Roberts' Counsel. To Capt. Geo. A. Mercer, the coun sel for Mr.-William 8. Roberts, relator in the habeas corpus proceedings heard before Hon. Emory Speer, of the United States Court, is attributed and due the personal liberty that Mr. Roberts now enjoys, and the fact that he was not carried away to New York by Detective Sergeant Phillip Reilly is alone due to him. When Judge Speer rendered his decision yesterday dismissing the petition of the writ of habeas corpus and remanding Mr. Roberts to the custody of the New York agent, Capt. Mercer instantly made a motion for an ap peal, based on a section of the laws governing trials of cases of this nature. The Court held that no appeal could lie in the case as he construed it, and for a while things looked mighty blue for Mr. Roberts. Captain Mercer again called the attention of the Court to the prevision of the law as having a particular tearing on cases of habeas corpus nature, when a man was illegally restrained of his liberty, and again the Court held that in his opinion no appeal co Id lie. Nothing daunted, tbe counsel again fortified his position by a brief but dear exposition of the law in the matter and presented the petition for the writ of habeas corpus to the Court. Judge Speer then asked the counsel for the Government what they had to say, when Judge Chisholm supported the Government position that the appeal in his opinion could not lie, and read authori ties on the subject. Again Capt. Mercer replied, and so forcibly and clearly, that the court left tbe question open for awhile, when, after taking a recess of a few minutes, the arguments were resumed. So skilfully and strongly did Capt. Mercer, assisted by Col. Black and Judge Twiggs,present their views that the court was campelled to acquiesce in them, and the motion was granted. The case will be again argued before some Justice of the United States Circuit Court.