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Siwawnalj Snilj Simes.
VOL. 6.—NO. 1-L
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
LATEST NEWS BY CABLE AND
WIRE.
Kumorel Resignation of the Viceroy of
India Denied—The Cluveriu. Trial-
Members of a Gang of Desperadoes
Captured in Texas—A British
Corvette in New York—The
Ochlahoma Boomers—Get
ting Ready for a Fresh
Start—General News
Items.
London, May 8. —The rumor of the
resignation of Lord Dufferin, V iceroy of
India, on account of dissatisfaction with the
policy pursued by Mr. Gladstone, originated
in the Stock Exchange, and has been re
peated by several newspapers. The Daily
News this morning gives the report a dis
tinct dsnial, and it receives no credence. It
is expected that the announcement in the
St. Petersburg Official Messenger of the
proposed arbitration will have a reassuring
effect as being the first intimation by Russia
that she will negotiate with England.
A report from Cabul states that the
Ameerwill strongly fortify the frontier as
soon as it is determined.
THE CLUVERIUS TRIAL.
Difficulty in Securing a Jury.
Richmond, Va, May B—ln the Cluve
rius murder trial this morning, Judge
Atkins dismissed from the panel men so far
selected as fellows; R. W. Locke
for the double rcas n that he
t leaded that he was over 60
years of age, and was therefore exempt from
jury service, and t because he had said, as
proved in court on Thursday, that he
woull hang no man on circumstantial evi
dence. He also discharged A. S. Goode, be*
cause previous to being summoned,
ioode had made a bet
or banter that the accused would be acquit
ted. The defense excepted to the ruling of
the Court in each of these cases. The Judge,
without exception from any quarter, ex
cased William Rheinheimer from the
panel because Rheinheimer furnished proof
that he was subject t- fits of vertigo, and
the man Keppler, complained that his boss,
a sewing machine agent, had informed him
that he must resign if he went on the jury,
The Judge said he would attend to that.
noon Lemuel Yerby was secured as a
member of the panel. This makes ten. Six
mere are needed.
THE OCKLAHOMA BOOMERS.
Their Arrival In Kansas—Getting Ready
for Another Move.
Caldwell, Kan., May 8 Capt. Couch
arrived here Wednesday night with twelve
teams and about 150 boomers, and ten more
teams arrived here yesterday morning
during a snow storm. Couch said, “There
are about 250 of the boomers here now and
there are about forty teams expected in a
few days with about 150, making a total of
400 boomers.” He says they intend making
this their permanent hea 'quarters for their
supplier starting point and place for taking
in new members- He says in about sixty
days they will make another attempt to
gain possession of the forbidden lands.
DIPLOMATIC APPOINTMENTS.
A Michigander Given the Russian Mission.
Washington, May B.—The President to
day made the following appointments: Geo.
V. N. Lathrop, of Michigan, to be Envoy
Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary
of the United States to Russia. Boyd Win
chester, of Kentucky, to be Minister Resi
dent and Consul General of the United
States to Switzerland. John E. U. Thomp
son, cf New York, to be Minister Resident
and Consul General of the United States to
Hayti.
A BRITISH CORVETTE
Anchors Off Sandy Hook.
New York,May B.—The British c< r?ette
Canada, of the West Indies squadron,
anchored off Sandy Hook last evening. She
is an unarmored vessel of 2,300 tons, with
fourteen guns. Her officers conferred with
these of the Girn’tt, but it is not known
whether she brought any instructions for
the 1 tter vessel. The Gun t changed h<r
position yesterday, and in doing so revealed
the fact' that she had spread nets around
her, euch as are used to keep off torpedoes
THE PITTSBIIKG ’L BENK MYSTERY.
Arrest of Ona of the Suspected Murderers.
New Yoke, May B.—Augustus Givado,
one of the men suspected in the Pittsburg
trunk murder mystery, was arrested by In
spector Byrne’s men. He was sent.to Chi
cago this morning with a detective from
that city. He was identifie 1 »s the man
who expressed the trunk, by a Chicago bag
gage master.
Premature Explosion of Dynamite.
Lebanon, Pa., May B—A premature ex
plosion of blasting dynamite yesterday at
the Cornwall iron works terribly injured
six men, named Ed Schenck, Thomas Mc-
Glinchy, Adolph Ambi, Selin Cumiskey,
John Timmerman and Otto Vochstager.
Three of these may die.
The New Brazilian Cabinet.
London, May B.—The new Brazilian
Cabinet is composed as follows : President,
of Council and Minister of Finance
Saraiva- Foresgn Affairs, Parangua; Justice,
Peuna; War. Cumaigo; Navy, Leon: Agri
culture, Moura.
Arrival of Minister McLane.
Paris, May B—Mr. Robert M. McLane,
New Minister to France, arrived here
to-day.
FROM MACON.
The Episcopal Convention—An Interesting
Meeting—Bad Feeling Between Macon
and Chattanooga—Personal Mention.
Special Corespondence to the Daily Times.
Macon, May 7.—The Episcopal Conven
tion of Georgia assembled here yesterday
morning the Bishop presiding. No business
of importance was transacted until this
morning when reports from standing com
mittees were received, some of which elicited
very lively and animated discussion, espe
cially the report of the Committee on Assess
ment and Apportionment of the amounts to
be paid by each parish for the Bishop’s
salary. The committee reported, with one
dissenting member, that the interest on the
episcopal fund, which amounts this year to
$1,500, be applied to the payment of the
Bishop’s salary and that the balance, $2,500,
be raised by' assessment according to the
number of communicants in each parish.
Mr. John T. Davidson, of Augusta, the earn
est and efficient treasurer of the diocese,
spoke at some length in favor of the adop
tion of the report, His argument was very
strong and attracted the closest and earnest
attention of the convention. Col. L. N.
Whittle, the veteran lay delegate of Christ
Church, Macon, spoke very earnestly and
enthusiastically against the adoption of the
report. He desired to take only SI,OOO from
the episcopate interest fund; he was opposed
to drawing on this fund at all, but thought
the necessities of the diocese demanded taking
SI,OOO for this year only.
Many of the clergy as well as lay dele--
gates spoke on this subject, and on a vote
by ballot, it was decided to appropriate the
whole of the interest, $1,500.
There was also much spirited discussion
on the adoption of the Committee s report
on canons. The point was on the election
of vestrymen in a parish who were not com
municants. Mr. Z. D. Harrison was strong
ly opposed to the Committee’s report and
Rev. Mr. Strong, of Savannah, favored it in
a very powerful argument. TheCommitlee
favored the election of pewhclders, not
communicants, when there are not commu
nicants enough to serve.
The B.shop’s address was delivered in a
most earnest and happy style. He review d
the work of the Diocese tor the past year
and gave much good advice and many val
uable suggestions to the ilergy
about their work for the com
ing year. His manner was most cheerful
and hopeful as to the work be thought could
be accomplished by earnest and devoted ap
t location to the duties before them.
There was present a large congregation in
addition to the delegates and everyone felt
stronger and more enthusiastic over this
grand and eloquent address.
Reports in town to-day that Captain Levis,
of the Macon nine, now playing in Chatta
nooga, has been shot, have kindled the ire of
the Macon people, and many feel in the
mood to go up and mob rhe reported perpe
trators of the deed. It has not been con
firmed yet, and, if true, it cannot but be a
serious affair.
There is much feeling here over the result
of the games played in Chattanooga by the
Macon nine; they have lost two games out ol
three by the most flagrant partiality and
brazen faced decisions in lavor of the Chat
tanoogas.
The game this afternoon between the Ma
i con Volunteer’s nine and Southern Cadet’s
nine was big fun to lovers oi the sport; it
was like the old time games the boys used to
have at school, when the runs were so nu
merous that the scorer had no room on his
score-sheet to record them. At last accounts
the game was reported adjourned to be fin
ished at another date.
Alex. Atheridge, the noted burglar, horse
thief, housebreaker, etc., etc., was again tried
for lunacy by Ordinary McManus this after
noon, and adjudged insane. He will be sent
to the asylum to-morrow.
Mrs. W. 11. Jones, who was shot by her
husband last week, died yesterday and was
buried to-day. This is the end of the terri
ble tragedy wherein a man shot his wife and
killed himself, all on account of his wife’s
infidelity.
ATLANTA FLASHES.
A Sensation in Newspaper Circles—A
Variety of Amusements.
Special Dispatch to the Daily Tinies.
Atlanta, May 8 -The sensation in news
payer circles here is a threat made yester
day by thd grand j iry to send Ed Bruffey
to jiil, for contempt of court. Two or three
days ago, Bruff.-y got hcl I of some of the
inside workings o’ the grand jiry, and
mu'e a sensation of it. Tne news con: i<ed
of the indictment of Concordia Association
for silling whiskey oa Sunday, and of a
movement to indict prominent citizens for
immoral anluct. Bruffey was summoned
bes re the august body, and on being duly
sworn was ordered to give the source of his
information. He politely, bit firni'y de
clined, on the ground that in his business
it was cf en necessary to keep the sources
of news strictly confidential. The grand
jury and the judge said he would be sent
to j til if he did not answer. Bruffey still
refused, and fafter an hour or two of alter
nate threateiing and coaxing, the scribe
was set free Bruffey is the übiquitous
police reporter of the Constitution.
The ser.sitfon 'in sporting circles now is
the variety of fun afforded Atlanta num
bers among her amusements, base ball,
walking matches, Gigging matches, cock
fights, a theatre Cbmiqne and a beer garden
concert, ten cent shows at DeGives Opera
House, R.v, Sam Jones and * Dr. Clancy,
the former preaching all hell, and the
other preaching no hell.
The Young Men’s Christian Association
for the world will soon be here, and the
Commercial Convention is almost upon us.
The plot thickens.
GENERAL GRANT
Puts in a Good Night ol Sleep.
New York, May 8. —General Grant
went to sleep between 11 and 12 o’clc.k last
night. During the night he took nourish
ment twice. He slept seven hours, waking
between 7 and 8 o’clock this morning. The
General was dressed about 9 o’clock, and
after breakfast resumed work on his book.
SAVANNAH, GEORGIA, FRIDAY, MAY 8, 1885.
THE GREAT DRILL.
THE MAIDEN CONTEST OF THE
SAVANNAH CADETS.
Detailed Account of the Drill—Our Citi
zen Soldiers Acquit Themselves Hand
somely—The Spectators Decide in
Their Favor, but the Judges
Y’et to be Heard From—A
Favorable Decision Con
fidently Expected.
Special Correspondence Daily Times.
Camp Drum, near Mobile, Ala., May
5, 1885. —The day opened with very threat
ening weather and a prospect for rain, but
only a few drops fell. Promptly at 9 o’clock
the bugle was sounded and the JanesvilL
Guards marched upon the field to c.ntest
with companies that had never won a prize
in an inter-State drill. The company made
an excellent appearance, the men all being
tine looking and their grey uniforms show
irg to advantage. The company stood a
good inspection, but lacked harmony in the
manual. The marching was fair. The 40
minutes, the time all >tted to each company,'
having expired, the Janesvilles marched off
and the Richland Volunteer Rifles, of Co
lumbia, S. C., could Le seen coming in a
double-quick to the field. This company
stood a very poor inspection, and the men
showed great nervousness from beginning to
end. The marching of the RifLs showed a
decided improvement over the manual, but
gave place to several bad breaks. Before
this company had finished drilbng
their first sergeant fainted a d was carried
away, and the company marched off the
ground without completing the programme
I'he Montgomery True II tes were the next
on the field, and as they matched in were
greeted with tremendous appl -.use. The
spectators were immediately struck with the
fine appearance of the Bl tes, their hand
some blue uniforms trimmed with t'< 11 and
scarlet and their grenadier hats with gel i
tassels attracting geners 1 attention. This
company stood a fair inspection and were
put through the manual in a crtditable
style, with the exception of stack arms,
where several blunders were made The
Lomax R fles, of this city, were the next to
contest. They stood a good inspection and
followed through the manual in tine style.
The marching of this empanywas excel
lent and some of the wheels were perfect.
This company, after drilling only a short
while, was pronounced the best drilled com
pany that had been on the field.
the cadets.
The Savannah Cadets, the pride of our
city, next marched upon the field under the
command of their popular C iptain. The boys
looked wtl 1 , and in their new uniform made
quite a prepossessing appearance. The Ca
dets passed a fair inspection, but in the
manual they drilled excellently, and in per
fect time, and received hearty appltuse.
The boys did not make a single break and
only a few errors were made. The evolu
tions in column and line marching were par
ticul irly good, while in the platoons move
ments they were conceded as excelling any
of the preceding competitors. The men
showed no weakness, and were pronounced
the best drilled company, by the spectators.
Os course we do not know what the judges
think of it, but the general opinion on all
sides, is they were decidedly the best.
Next came the
MUSCATINE RIFLES.
Their Captain made an error in
dressing the company, and they only stood
a fair inspection. This company made a
great many blunders, but the people gave
them a good send off as they left the field
for making such a brave attempt. The
ESCAMBIA RIFLES.
of Pensacola, Fla., came next. They
did not come up to the standard of the other
companies. The Butler Rifles, of Greenville,
Ala., followed and did fairly well. The
drill had not yet finished for the Maiden
Class, but had'to be postponed until to-mor
row morning on account of the time appoint
ed for the dress parade. The only two com
panies that have to contest now are the
Richardson Zouaves, of Indian's, and Com
pany F Louisiana Legion. The unanimous
verdict of the people is that the Cadets have
won in this Maiden Drill, but we will have
to be kept in suspense until Saturday when
the judges will render their decisions. Dr.
Nichols, the surgeon for the Cadets and your
correspondent spent most of the day in com
pany with our sponsor, Miss Forsyth and
her’maids of honor, and found them charm
ing ladies. Mr. John Henry was introduced
to us by Mr. Carey Townsend, of the
Guards, and tendered Dr. Nichols,
Mr. Bacot and your correspondent
tickets of admission to the
the Manassas and Athletic Clubs during
our stay and has shown us through the
city genera ly. Tc-morrow will be the Gov
enor’s day, an! the Artillery and Zauave
drill will take plaie.
NOTES.
Col. J. W. Whiting, commanding the
First Batallion here, invited me over to
his tent this evening and gave a little sup
per party to some 1 lady and gentlemen
friends. I had a nrst delightful time and
was treated royally.
While strolling over the grounds to day
in company with Mr. A. C. Bacon, we en
countered Major D. C. Bacon, who had just
arrived. We welcomed him heartily. He
leaves to-night for New Orleans.
Private Coleman of the Cadets, was taken
sick suddenly this evening just prior to the
general review, and Private Bacon was sub
stituted in his place. He will probably be
all right in the morning.
Mr. James McGrath, of Savannah, is here.
He arrived this morning. G. H. R.
A HEART-BROKEN WIFE
Commits Suicide in Chicago.
Chicago, May B.—Mrs. Ella Libbey, wife
of a wealthy shirt manufacturer, who mys
teriously disappeared a week ago, committed
suicide last evening. Yesterday was the
seventh anniversary of her marriage, and
she has been despondent, having become
fully convinced that her husband had been
murdered.
Condition of Mr. Frelinghuysen.
Newark, N. J., May B.—Mr. Freling
huysen is much worse to-day. The physi
cians say he cannot live much longer.
GENERAL A. R. LAWTON.
What is Thought of Him at tlie Home of
Fiesident Cleveland.
From the Buffalo Republic.
A. R. Lawton, of Savannah, Ga., was ap
pointed Minister to Russia, as the re ders
of the Republic are aware. His eligibility
was questioned and Attorney General Gar
land upon an investigation of the case, gave
it as his opinion that as one who had taken
up arms against the Government, he had re
ceived full pardon a id amnesty in 1867, and
that the third section of the fourteenth
amendment to the constitution did not dis
qualify him from holding civil office under
the government The Attorney General, in
the brief statement of his opinion by tele
graph, is reported as maintaining that Mr.
Lawton, by virtue of his pardon, had “be
come a new man,” had been indorsed with
“new credit and capacity,” and
that, his guilt having been “blot
ted out,” he had become “as
innocent as if he had never committed
the offence.” As soon as the question of his
eligibility assumed importance enough to
render a legal analysis of his ease necessary,
Mr. Lawton declined the appointment, and
has refused to reconsider it. Although the
official statement of the Attorney General
was clearly in his favor and the President’s
acceptance of it was unhesitating, Mr. Law
ton saw in the whole matter a possible em
barrassment to the administration, and has
respectfully and firmly persisted in his de
clination. Mr. Lawton has shown himself a
large man in this business, and President
Cleveland has not been slow
to discover as it, his letter to
Mr. Lawton bears abundant testimony. Mr.
Lawton has shown true nobility of character
and not a little of the heroic in his attitude
and has fully justified the administration in
selecting him for the important mission to
which he was assigned. The question of
his iligibilily will, no doubt, be settled be
yond question in due time, and if it shall
appear, as we have no doubt it will, that he
is entitled to all the rights of an American
citizen, he cannot have too large a trust
confided to his care to suit those who ad
mire true manliness and courage. Four
years at the Russian court, no matter how
ably Mr. Lawton might acquit himself,
would, even under the most favorable cir
cumstances, fail to win for him the prestige
and prominence which his simple manliness
has secured to him in an emergency which
would have betrayed the weakness of most
men. Mr. Lawton has not posed for a hero
or a victim, but he has yielded to a chivalric
sense of what was due to himself and lo the
administration which had expressed its con
fidence in his ability and moral worth. It is
positively refreshing to have to deal with an
episode in the life of such a man as Mr.
Lawton. And we can readily understand
why President Cleveland in his letter to Mr.
Lawton, should regret his determination to
decline the honor conferred on him, and by
which, in the language of the President, the
administration is deprived of his “honorable
and valuable service in the mission to Rus
sia.”
DESPERADOES CAPTUKM).
A Posse After the Lee Gang of Texas
Horse Thieves.
Galveston, Tex., May B.—A special
from Gainesville, Texas, reports that the
posse which went out from that place in
pursuit of the Lee gang of desperadoes and
cattle thieves captured two more members
of the gang, making six now in custody.
They also burned the block house on the
Lee ranch. The gang has terrorized this
neighborhood for two years past, their mis
deeds culminating last Friday in the killing
of four men and the wounding of several
otheis Ed. Lee has been captured at Deni
son with El. Stein. There will probably
be an attempt to lynch them on their
arrival at Gainesville. The brother of Lee
is still at large.
New York Stock Market.
New York, May 8 —At 1:30 p. m. to
day quotations were:
U’lion Pacific4B%
Missouri Pacific 9->
Western Union Telegraph C 057%
Pacific Mall ftUe
Lake Shore 52%
Louisville and Nashville 29%
Texas|Pacific
Denver and Rio Grande <>
Michigan Central 47
Delaware, Lackawanna <S West’n)U:i\
Northwestern 92%
st. Paul 68%
Chicago, Burlington aud Quincyl2l%
Oregon Transcontinental 23%
Northern.Pacific39%
Rock IslandD2%
Jersey Central 36%
Memphis aud Charleston 37
East Tennessee, Va. A Ga (com) 19
tost Tennessee, Va. A Ga. (pfdj 5
Philadelphia and Reading 15
Omaha (com)- 26%
Omaha (pfd)7l%
New York Central-37%
Kansas and Texas- 18
Erie 19%
New York Produce Market.
York, May B.—Flour dull; city mill
extra, $4 90a5 00; superfine, $3 50a3 90;
good to choice extra Western, $4 30a6 10.
Wheat—No. 2 red winter, June, slo2}.
Corn—No. 2- mixed, May, 56|c.
Oats —No. 2, mixed, May, 40J. Pork dull;
mess, sl2 00a$12 50. Lard—s7 12 June.
Molasses firmer; Cuba, 18}al9. Sugar firm;
refined cut loaf, 6j; granulated, 6|. Coffee
dull; fair cargoes, B}. Rosin firm; strained
to good, $1 071 asl 10, Turpentine scarce,
32’a33.
Chicago ’Change.
Chicago, May 8. - Opening market 9:30
am : Higher cables and cold weather
opened wheat neaily cent higher, prospects
strong, markets during morning season,
and good many shorts getting ready to
caver. Pork five cents up, other provisions
nominal. Wheat opened June 90$. Julv
921-4. August 94 1-4. Grn June 17J
July 48 1-1. August oats May 34 5-8. July
35}. Pork July sll 35. Lard July $6 92}.
Ribs J uly $5 82}._
Confederate Veterans Welcomed by the
President.
Washington, May B.—The Robert E.
Lee Camp of Southern Veterans, accompa
nied by members of the Grand Army, of this
city, were presented to the President at 1:30
p. m., and received a hearty welcome.
DRAINING THE COUNTY
IMPORTANT WORKS OF IMPROVE
MENT COMPLEI ED.
The Cuyler Swamp Canal Finished—A
Fine Piece of Engineering—Christened
Casej- Canal, in Honor of Colonel
Casey—A Ditch that Reclaims
Thousands of Acres of Swamp
Lands—O her Works in
Conteuipla' ion.
Yesterday morning the members of the
Drainage Commission of Chatham county,
of which Captain J. F. Wheaton is Chair
man, the Board of County Commissioners,
Colonel R. D. Walker, Chairman, several
officials and other prominent citizens, made
a tour of inspection of the drainage works of
the county. The party left the city at 11
o’clock, and first visited the western portion
of the suburbs, where a force are engaged in
completing the drains that are to benefit
Springfield Plantation. A force of some 30
convicts are here employed, and are doing
good work. Plans for the thorough drainage
of that section are now being discussed, and
surveys will be made with the view of con
structing a canal to connect with the Ogee
chee river.
The party then returned to the city and
proceeded out Thunderbolt. Road to the
Cathedral Cemetery, to which point the
Cuyler Swamp Canal has been completed.
Just beyond this point a detour was made
and the party arrived at the banks of the
canal. Here they left the carriages
and on foot made a tour along the canal,
personally inspecting the great work that
has been accomplished and the vast amount
of valuable land that has been reclaimed.
The canal is finished in excellent style and
is a splendid specimen of good en
gineering. At the point where the
disembarkation was made, there is a lateral
canal or drain from the main canal extend
ing to Teynac swamp which itdrains, and is
two miles in length. Considerable time
was spent in observations of the work at
this point, and general approbation was ex |
pressed at the thorough manner in which it j
was done. Re entering the carriages the |
party proceeded on out the Shell Road to- I
ward Bonaventure where the new canal from
Timber Landing Creek through the Pla
centia tract was inspected. The tour was
exceedingly interesting, and those who had
not kept posted in regard to the extent of
the drainage work, were thoroughly sur
prised at its magnitude and extent.
About 2 o’clock in the afternoon the
party reached the farm of Mr, J. C. Taylor,
where a halt was called and a sulstantiai
lunch was enjayed, Mr, Taylor providing
several bawls of the most delicious straw
berries, raised on his place, that we have
tasted this season.
After the lunch had been disposed of,
Captain Wheaton arose and stated that as
the Drainage Commission met only once a
year, it would be proper to hear from Col.
Casey so netbing in regard to the work that
had been done under his supervision
Col nel Casey who, as one of the Com
mi’sioners of tie county, has had di-;
reel and personal supervision of the
construe'ion of the Cuyler Swamp Canal,
the principal and most important work
under the drainage system, gave a very I
interesting report in reference to the work,
which was commenced on the sth of May, I
1879. He stated that thecanal, five and a half
miles long, was now completed, and he was
ready to turn it over to the Drain
age Commissioners. The entire work
had been done by convict labor, the force
at first consisting of 25 men, but at times
these numbers increased, thanks to the
vigorous administration of justice in the
City Court, Judge Hardee, proving an ex
cellent recruiting officer as it were. Judge
Harden interposed that if he coull not
stamp out crime in the community, he could
at least require the offenders
to > the State some service,
Co'l. Casey continuing, referred to the
lateral canal for draining Teynac swamp,
and that another two miles long from Mus
grove Creek to drain Minis s wamp, was
also-projected.
Captain Falligant remarked if the
Commissioners kept on at this rate
they would have Chatham county minus a
swamp. [Laughter.]
Colonel Casey, concluding his re
marks, stated that this immense and
valuable work had been accomplished at a
minimwm cost, and that thousands of acres
of valuable land, heretofore under water,
had been reclaimed for cultivation, and the
result was most beneficial to the county.
Captain Wheaten stated that there were
now only about SI,OOO in funds at the com
mand of the Drainage Commissioners, and
that he hoped that the members of the
Legislature present, who had this opportu
nity of seeing the character of the work
would use their efforts at the next session,
to obtain an appropriation which would en
able the Commission to complete the entire
work and render Chatham County the
best drained County in the State.
CASEY CANAL.
Colonel Walker here arose and stated
that, as Cclonel Casey had devoted so much
lime and attention to this work and had
taken so live an interest in the construction
of the main canal, visiting the works daily,
and sometimes twice a day, that in compli
ment to him the name be changed from the
Cuyler Swamp Canal, to “Casey Canal.”
The motion was seconded and carried
unanimously with enthusiasm.
Time was wearing on, and as it was de
signed to visit other points before returning
to the city, the carriages were ordered and in
a short time the party were en route to
THE CONVICT CAMP,
which was reached in half an hour. Here
everything was found in a clean condition,
the houses neatly white washed, the floors
well swept and the quarters presenting a
comfortable appearance. There are about
ten or twelve negro women in the camp, who
are employed principally in washing, repair
ing the convicts’ suits and keeping
the place clean. Strange to say all of these
women are under s : ntence for fighting and
gouging with the exception of one, who, in
answer to a query as to the cause of her
presence, stated that the "as "excused of
S6OO A YE AR
stealing and sent up for two months." They
are particular to state that they are not
from Cooper Shop lane, but from Yamacraw
or Pepper Hill, thus showing that caste
exists even in a convict camp.
There are a few cases of sickness in camp
ind they not serious, the myority of the
'■ynvicts are sleek looking, and seem to be
perfectly healthy.
“What are you here for?” inquired one of
party of a negro who was sunning himself
against the side of the quarters. “J’se in
here for pneumonia,” replied the fellow.
Judge Harden was called upon to explain
tinder what statute pneumonia was defined
as a crime.
After viewing the situation here and
noticing carefully the care and manage*
ment of the camp, the Commissioners and
their guests proceed down the Skidaway
Ferry Road, thence to Waters Road to the
Teynac Swamp, where work is in progress.
After this the party returned to the city
much pleased and interested with the trip,
and gratified with the practical evidences of
the general advantages already secured by
the drainage system.
It is proposed to make a roadway parallel
with the Casey Canal, and running immedi
ately along the bank. This can be accom
plished at moderate cost, and will make a
beantiful drive, affording an opportunity to
our citizens to see for themselves what has
been done.
“HORNING.”
Meeting of the Board of Trade To-Day.
A special meeting of the Board of Trade
was held to day at 11 o’clock, which was
largely attended. The object was to discuss
the ordinance before Council on the subject
of “Horning.”
To preface the action of the Board of
Trade in tbisjmatter it might be interesting
to state that the ordinance was approved
by the Directors at their regular meeting on
Wednislay last, and sent to the City Coun
cil assembled that evening, with the under
standing by the Directors that it would
take two weeks before it could pasS Council
and in the interim said ordinance would
be posted in the Exchange, and if any
amendments or changes were deemed neces
sary, they could be made, or the ordinance
withdrawn from Council before final pass
age. The committee delegated to present
same to Council, however, went beyond their
instructions in urging Council to suspend
their rules and put the ordinance on its
passage that night.
This action of the committee caused some
to think there was “a nigger in the wood
pile that couldn’t be seen,” and a change of
sentiment seemed to arise, which resulted in
virtually abandoning any change in the ex
isting custom of horning rosin.
At the meeting Mr. Shotter moved that
the ordinance be taken up for consideration.
This was seconded by Mr. I. G. Haas, when
the former said that his attitude on the ques
tion made him the subject of personal re
marks from the supporters of the ordinance.
He spoke strongly of his being in favor of
any Jaw which would punish the fraudulent
raising of grades or changing marks so as to
commit frauds. He did not want any fraudu
lent action, but desired all dishonorable prac
tices stopped. Mr. Shotter said he was op
posed to the adoption of any ordinance that
would bring Savannah into unfavorable com
peiion with rival competitors. He thought
there was a system of inspection laws
sjffiuent to suppress dishonest
practices. The speaker did not want any
ordinance passed so restrictive in its char
acter as to give competitive markets the
benefit. He was strongly opposed to the
ordinance as published and did not want it.
Charleston had no such ordinance, New
York had none, Brunswick, a near and dan
gerous rival, had none, Mobile had none,
and be wanted to know why Savannah
should have one of such a proscriptive
character.
Mr. Shorter said that every ship broker,
every railroad, every vessel, fully two hun
dred of which are used in this trade, are all
interested in the matter. The speaker said
he was oflered fabulous sums almost by fac
tors to go to Brunswick, build up the busi
ness of naval stores and share the proceeds,
but he would not do it. He spoke
at length on the subject and freely explained
the question.
Mr. John Judge and President C larke fol
lowed. The latier explained his position
in reference to the system of horning, and
discussed the subject freely and strongly.
Mr. Thomas submitted an ordinance in
lieu of the original which le offered and as a
substitute for the original. Mr. Fred M.
Hull stated that there were errors in the
ordinance to which he objected—to the last
clause on the third section of the amend
ment —because it prescribed a penal offense
for changing marks or raising grades. He
offered a resolutien that the Council defer
action on the naval stores ordinance until
the matter can be fully considered.
Mr. Weil arose and said he was opposed
to the ordinance in any shape, as he did
not want any laws to be passed for such
special legislation as turpentine men while
other swindling operations are permitted.
Mr. J. B. West then arose and offered a
resolution that the President be [instructed
to request Council to return the proposed
ordinance relating to naval stores ana the
same be laid on the table. The yeas and
nays were called on this question, when it
was decided in favor of the ayes by a vote
of 21 to 11.
A motion to adjourn was then made and
passed. The Board then adjourned.
HON. JOHN ERSKINE.
A Handsome Portrait of the Late Judge.
The bar of Savannah have had painted
by Guillaume, an eminent artist of Wash
ington, D. C., a portrait of the Honorable
John Erskine, late Judge of the United
States District Courts for the Southern Dis
trict of Georgia, andon the 14th inst.the
same will be presented to the United States
Court, and will be hung in the court room,
Justice Woods, who has lately seen this
portrait, says: “I think it is a fine work of
art and a first rate likeness. I was much
struck with it and greatly pleased. I think
the gentlemen of the bar of Savannah will
be satisfied.”
Judge Speer will come down from Macon
on the 14th especially for this occasion.
This will be a handsome testimonial to a
wise and upright Judge, who served the
government and the caute of justice long
and ably inGeorgia.J