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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