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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1879-07-16
Fourth of July at the Coast.
From Our Special Correspondent

From Our Special Correspondent
AS the sun arose above the horizon.
Daytona's first gun OF the national
salute, rang out peel, ushering in
the one hundred and third anniversary
Of our national independence. It's
roar was heard in every little hamlet
along the river, calling out the peo-
pie, Northerners and Southerners,
white and black, Republicans and
Democrats, no matter ofwhat opinion
or social standing. On this day all can
meet on common ground, and fling
aside the admonitions and restraints
of party, and open their hearts to the
influence of noble traditions and
grand historic deeds, inseparably
connected with the dear old flag
Most of the travelling in this part
of the State is done by water, and at
an early hour numerous boats could
be seen coming from either direction.
People were present from New
Smyrna, Port Orange, Blake and
New Britain; DeLand and Orange
City were also we'll represented. At
IL a. M, the boats to be entered in
the regatta had arrived. There were
some trim yachts among them, one,
the Mary Hoag, claiming more than
passing notice, She is named af.er
Mrs. Hoag, the courteous land
lady of the Palmetto House a fine
and comfortable hotel. The "Mary
Hoag" is built entirely OF mahogony,
obtained from the wreck which went
ashore on the coast near here last fall !;
is sloop-rigged, carrying jib, jib-top-
sail, mainsail, gaff-topsail and stud
ding sail There were many other
fine looking boats, and although sew
eral sailed under disadvantages, yet
the time made was very satisfactory.
The following is the classification of
the boats, with the prizes for each
class:
GRAND YACHT REGATTA,
Under the following C1assihcation
1st Class-Boats over 20 feet in length.
I'd Class-Keel bottom 20 feet in length
and under.
Sd Class-Flat bottom 90 feet in length
and under.
Prizes offered amounting to 800 to be
divided in proportion to the entries in each
class.
Sweepstakes Prize $25.
Entrance fee list class, S5; I'd class, 50 (;
Sd class, So.
Entries close at 9 O'Clock. Boats start at
II o'clock a. N.
Regatta Committee:
Charles Dougherty, D. B. Rogers, Charles
Bostrom, Charles Fozzard, and Col. Hus-
ton.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1879-07-16
Our Orange GrOyesand Settlements.
NUMBER III.
CONCLUDED.
LAKE WEIR.
Editors Florida 4gricultau9st:

The soil, surrounding Lake Weir
Is generally Of pine growth, not
adapted to general farming, as it is
understood at the North, 4. e., not
suited to grow the grain crop, and if
any one desires corn land, or wishes
to come to any portion of Florida to
grow corn, can most unhesitatingly
advise such an one to go west on
the Ohio river These pine lands,
however, will grow well-sea island
cotton, peas, potatoes, or other crops,
that do not require higher ATTITUDES
to perfect their growth,yet very few
acres of these lands are being de.
voted to the osdinary crops of the
country theif0 paetability to grow
/ Be- se. .z--7S.55 :,
ing rapidly converted into orange
groves, and from the appearance If
the trees one is perfectly satisfied that
success is certain to those engaged
in fruit-growing. There is also a
considerable body OF high hammock
bordering the lake shore of that char
acter of soil, which is admitted to be
of the very best in the whole State
for fruit-growing, being high, sandy
and fertile, 10 hard-pan, nor stag
nant water underneath, and like the
principal portions of the lands in the
vicinity OF the lake, has great alti-
tude.
HEALTH.
Now, I will not assert that Lake
Weiris the most healthy place in the
world, yet the TACT of it's being the
resort both before and since the war.
of invalids from the St. Johns river,
and also from the heavy hammock
sections Of the State, shows at least
one fact, thai both the old and the
new settlers regard it as healthy.
do not believe that any healthier
place exists on the American CONT
nent than on the banks OF Lake Weir.
A large proportion of the present set
tiers were either professional men, or
men who came from cities, who, be-
fore coming here had never been &C.
customed to outdoor life; yet these
gentlemen 60 into their groves, and
from day to day, either follow the
plow or handle the hoe, and enjoy
perfect immunity from sickness. Now
place them anywhere in any one of
the more Northern States, and could
they work thus from day to day and
escape the diseases natural to any
climate in high ATTITUDES ? 1 think
not. The burning midday sun dur.
ing the summer months in any of the
Northern or Middle States, not being
tempered there as here, by the con-
slant sea breezes, would certainly
bring fever or sunstroke. And where
is the physician who ever saw case
of sunstroke in this high, central por-
tion Of the peninsula ? In conclusion,
on the subject of health, can hon.
estly assert, that no one need appre.
hend the least danger from climatic
influence Noplace in the world has
yet been found that sickness and
death do not penetrate, and my re-
marks must be understood, as COM
Daily globe., 1879-05-21

The Cincinnati Enquirer has evidently
got it all planned to have Thurman and
Sherman the respective nominees for Gov
ernor this fall. The Enquirer is bound to
have an Ohio man in the White House, even
if it has to be Republican. If Thurman
and Sherman are the candidates for Gov
ernor the one who is elected will have a good
send-off for the Presidency, and if Thurman
should happen to be defeated the Enquire,
could tell him that it was little bit of retri-
button because he was not dutiful nephew
of his uncle when the eminent fog horn was
last before the public.
Daily globe., 1879-05-21
THE OHIO CAMPAIGN.

Daddy Taft Seems to Haze the Best of 1t
in the G,sbcrnntOriaZ Roce-F0ster Sher-
na,, and Garfield Among the Possible
Winners.
summary of the results of the Republi-
can county conventions held throughout
Ohio yesterday shows that Taft is likely to
lead the Gubernatorial candidates in the
Cincinnati convention on the 28th of May.
Not many of the delegations are instructed,
but the preference of nearly all of them is
known. The counties in Charles Fosters
Congressional district, aud many others in
the northern part of the State. are enthu-
siastic for Foster. The Western reserve ia
apparently divided between Sherman, Gar
field, Taft and Foster. The counties which
include the cities of Columbus, Toledo,
GAINESVILLE and Chilicothe, most of the river
counties and considerable num-
Der of other counties in central
and southern Ohio are strong
for Taft. Sherman as candidate figured
but little in the resolutions, but there is q
strong undercurrent of feeling in his favor,
and, if his name should be proposed in the
convention with an assurance that he would
accept, it is probable that he would be nom
mated by acclamation. The same is true of
Garfield, but there appears to be general
feeling that both these men are doing better
work for the Republicans at the national
capital than they could do at Columbus, and
that neither one ought to be asked to make
the race for Governor. The conventions
were everywhere marked by the greatest en-
thusiasm. In almost every county were
found Republicans who had been alienated
from their party for years on various
issues taking an active part in the pro-
ceedings, and promising hard work for the
campaign. The resolutions, almost without
; exception, commend the President for his
stand in opposition to the schemes of the
nulilfers and revolutionists at Washington
In many counties resolutions complimentary
to Secretary Sherman and his management Of
lisifnances were adopted. The speeches made
showed universal good feeling in the part,
and entire confidence in the success o.
the ticket, whoever the convention ma,
3 nominate. Evidences were plenty in tn.
convention that the rural districts are feel
ing keenly the disgrace brought upon th,
, State by the shameful mismanagement c.
the public institutions since they were re
organized by the Democrats year ago.
Daily globe., 1879-05-21
BEN BUTLER, it is said, aspires to become

BEN BUTLER, it is said, aspires to become
the Democratic candidate for governor of
Massachusetts next fall. The party doesn't
fancy the idea of supporting him again, but
prefer some man more in accord with the
principles of the party. Ex-Gov. CASTOR
will probably carry off the nomination, but
if he does it is limited that Ben will devote
his attention to fixing the legislature with a
view to his election to the United States
Senate. We are afraid Old Strabismus is
doomed to disappointment. His political
race has been run, and the most graceful
thing he can do is to retire from the public
gaze. The blank space he would occupy is
more acceptable to the vision than it would
be if filled by his ponderous corporosity.
Daily globe., 1879-05-21
WISCONSIN NEWS.

No demonstration is to be made on declora-
tion day in Racine.
There are fifteen camps of Indians in and
around Kilbourn City.
There is not vacant store or dwelling
house in Black River Falls.
A Rice Lake store sold over 5000 pounds
of tobacco to the Indians last year.
Hon. Nelson Wheeler has been selected to
deliver an Grafton at DEVILS Lake next Fourth
of July.
On the 18th of June next eight yonng la
dies and twenty young men will graduate at
the State university.
A 4-year-old son of David Williams, living
near Palmyra, fell into q wind mill water
tank the other evening aud was drowned.
Alois Zurick, an inmate of the National
Home for Soldiers, in Milwaukee, died one
day last week from the effects of an assault
on him by tramps.
The common council of Oconomowoc has
resolved to purchase steam fire engine
1000 feet of hose, and all the necessary com.
plements, for 300. The people are re-
joicing.
A German named Fritz Graver, about sc
years of age, residing in the town of Otta-
wa, near Dousman's trout pond, suicided by
hanging, Sunday afternoon. No cause il
| assigned for the rash deed.
George La Blanc, of Wausau, made his bee
on the railroad one day last week, but hi
slumbers were interrupted by the COW catcher
of locomotive, which pitched him off into
the ditch. Two ribs we're broken and hi
head and face badly bruised.
| The other night at charivari. in Racine
q boy was struck on the head with brick
bat and knocked senseless. It was thought
he was dead at first, but on the application
of restoratives he recovered. Another boy
was struck with club, but not seriously in
jured.
The recovery of Max. APPEL, of Oshkosh
the youth who was accidentally shot in tn,
abdomen, it is believed is not improbable
His case has attracted the attention of the
medical fraternity, and the development.
will be watched with interest. j
At Racine, the other night, the residenc
of Richard Hortnett was discovered to be OF
fire. The blaze was soon extinguished
Shortly after another house was set on fire
but the flames we're e1tinguished withou
serious damage. It is evident that incen
daries are endeavoring to get in their worl
Daily globe., 1879-05-21

SHERMAN has a hundred and thirty ght
millions of coin reserve for the redemption
of legal tender notes-forty per cent. of the
whole amount outstanding, and says he can't
get along with less amount. Yet it ap-
pears that for the five months past he has
been called upon to redeem but little over
four millions of dollars in coin. It seems
to us that the coin balance on hand is al
together out of proportion to the demand
upon it.
Daily globe., 1879-05-21
THE CITY GOVERNMENT
n TERRIBLE VOLUME OF BUSINESS
TRANSACTED YESTERDAY.

cate Not a Success-One Bank Kicks Over
tho Traces and Offers Four Per Cent for
Deposits-Reports of City Oftices-A Host
of Street Changes In Fire
Department-Some Printing Bills Equal
lzed-MOre Police Wanted-A Coach for
Sewall-Evening Meetings of Council.
Daily globe., 1879-05-21
ARMY ETIQUETTE.

Military discipline is somewhat queer
whom viewed by civilians. It is SO queer
that civilians can hardly comprehend it.
This observation is brought out by the re-
port that comes by authority from Wash
ington that tho recent court martial that
tried Gen. Hazen for cowardice on COM
plant of Gen. Stanley is to be re-convened
at Governors Island for the purpose of
passing censure upon the latter. The mem
bers of the court we're satisfied, as we're all
those who heard the testimony, that there
was great deal of truth in the charge, yet
warrant conviction. Under these circum-
stances the court did not deem it necessary
to censure the accuser although acquitting
the accused. But it appears that such q
course was required by military etiquette,
and therefore the court has been recon
vened.
1t seems to us-but of course we do not
claim to be au fat in matters of military
etiquette-that the proceeding noted is en-
tirely unnecessary. It was proved by Gen.
Hazen's own testimony that he strayed from
his command during the battle of Shiloh,
and travelled about in the woods for six OF
seven hours in search of his lost comrades
He finally turned up in another corps, several
miles in the rear of his own, and narrowly
escaped drum-head court martial for de-
sertion. His excuses for becoming separat
ed from his command were so ludicrous that
the gravity of the court was completely up
set, and there was not member of it but
believed that the most arrant cowardice lay
at the bottom of the "accident.'' Still the evi
dence was not conclusive enough to warran
conviction, and therefore the person who
brought the charge, on evidence sufficien
to convict him morally before the Who'll
country, is to be censured for his conduct
- There is good deal of humbug abou
= military etiquette. It exacts outward re
spect for men who are not deserving of il
:. Under pretense that the discipline of th
army requires mutual respect between Of
fcers the regulations forbid one officer fro1
exposing the fraudulent character
. another's pretences to the respect of his az
sociates or the community at large undo
a penalty of public censure. Great IS ct
- quette, especially as practiced in the army.
Daily globe., 1879-05-21

DADDY TAFT seems to have the best Of
the fight thus far in Ohio for the Republi-
can nomination for governor. The old man
was once power in Ohio politics, and it
looks very much as if he had got his second
wind. We dislike to see an old gentleman of
Daddy's parts put up for target with the
certainty of being hit, but as he seems to
ike the amusement, we have no right to
oororjoir
Daily globe., 1879-05-21
EIGHT HOURS A DAYS WORK.


The Chicago socialists, who miscall them
selves workingmen, spent last Sabbath in
psrfecting their organization and endeavor-
ing to induce the trades unions throughout
the country to unite with them in a demand,
to be made simultaneously on the 4th of
July next, for reduction of the hours of
labor to eight in each day. They did not at
the same time propose to submit to pro-
portionate reduction in their pay, but in
sisted that the prices now paid for ten
hours work should be paid for the reduced
labor. The question of the injustice of the
proposition-of demanding hundred dol
lars for eighty dollars worth of work-was
not considered by the meetings, for the per-
sons injuriously affected by the proposed
change are capitalists. and socialist pro-
ceeds on the theory that justice is one
sided questionable capitalists have no right
to it.
We predict that the pending effort of the
socialists will prove a failure, for no re-
spectacle body of workingmen will be found
to give it their support. Neither will the
employers submit to such an unreasonable
demand. The men who sacrifice situations
which return them comfortable living ani
enter upon strike that will inevitably re
suit in their discontinue, will have onl,
themselves to blame if they are brought t.
want A tird in the hand is worth two il
the bush, and even if the demands of tn
strikers are ultimately successful, it woul
require years to compensate for the losse
sustained during strike that will be pre-
tracted and expensive for all concerned.
A suggestion that, if adopted, would OF
viate many of the difficulties that are CO,
tinually arising between employers and en-
ployes, may be offered. In all cases whe
such thing is possible work should be pa
according to the amount done instead of |
the day. Such plan is just both to Il
master and the workman. The one receiv
more pay for good days work than for
poor one, while the other pays only for t
work accomplished. Piece-work is an
centive to industry and proficiency in a
occupation. If it was in general use few
disputes than now would occur, and be
employers and employed would be bett
satisfied.
Daily globe., 1879-05-21

The Chicago Nelos trots out as Presi-
Dental ticket for 1880 E. B. Washburne, of
Illinois, aud George F. Edmunds, of Ver-
mont. If it should ever be nominated it
would pass into history as the kangaroo
ticket, with the whole strength in its hind
Daily globe., 1879-05-21
ST. PAUL, WEDNESDAY,, MAY 81, 1879.
BECAUSE Delaware is small State it is
no reason why Senator Blaine should abuse
it. He ought to take one of his size.

MIR. HAYES early in his administration n in
Weighed emphatically against bulldozing by
the Southern people. How does he like it
now when applied by the stalwarts to him
Daily globe., 1879-05-21
Women 0uarreling for the $40 Certificates

New YORK, May 20.-The rush of women and
children to purchase $40 refunding certificates
at the postoffice to-day was greater than on any
previous day. They stood in line three deep
The mems line was very nearly as long, and
much more orderly. There were frequent
quarrels between the women, and posse Of
policemen was necessary to preserve order.
Daily globe., 1879-05-21
New York Dry Goods

NEW Yo1K, May 20.
Wool fannels continue in active demand and
stocks greatly reduced in first hands. Cotton goods
market firm and prices still advancing. Prints dull
apd gnghams quiet. Lawns in steady request.
Buntings doing well, and dress goods in moderate
demand. Heavy, fancy cassimeres, cheviota and
worsted coatngs In steady request by clothiers.
Daily globe., 1879-05-21
Funeral Of Asa Packer.

MAucH CHUNK, Pa, May 2O.-The funeral of
Judge Asa Packer took place to-day. The cere-
monies were of the simplest character. All
business places were closed and flags at half
mast.
Daily globe., 1879-05-21

Minister White has sailed, and it is to be
hoped that the country will not be kept in
painful suspense with reference to Life OF
Goethe great while longer.
Daily globe., 1879-05-21
Daily Globe Advertising Rates.

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Reading Matter Notices, First Second and Fourth
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Reading Matter Notices, Third Page, 10 cents per
liue.
Daily globe., 1879-05-21

The city council met in regular session yes
terday afternoon, President Rhodes in the
nbo;r
Daily globe., 1879-05-21

as above.
THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS.
communication was submitted in refer
ence to grading Ninth and Tenth streets,
and surfacing the same with gravel.
The board favored the use of cedar blocks,
while the council recommended surfacing with
gravel. The board declined to act under the
Recommendation of the council, unless the
usual order was passed. The board thought
the streets should be permanently improved,
and if the wealthy citizens there didn't wish
it now, the board believed the streets should be
left just as they are.
On motion of AID Sanborn, Aid. Dowlan,
Allen and Sanborn were appointed by the
president to confer with the board of public
works regarding the matter.
FIFTH WARD SEWERAGE.
The board submitted plan for sewerage in
the Fifth ward, which was referred to the com.
mittee on streets, Fifth ward aldermen, city
engineer, and the member of the board of pub.
| lie works of that ward.
From the same, a report against the grading
of Sixth street, from Kittson to Olive street
which was referred as the previous report.
From the same, q report awarding the con
tract for grading Harriet street for $400. Con
| 6rmed.
THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
A communication was submitted from Chic
Strong, of the fire department.. calling atten
ton to the horrible condition of all the stree
crossings, and the danger of injury to fir
apparatus therefrom.
AID. Dowlan called attention in this con
nection to the street crossings on all street
where the street railway was located. The
were wretched and dangerous. He believe
these necessary repairs should be made with
out delay, and be charged up to the street raj
way company. Referred to committee o
streets. to report such street crossings as needle
immediate repairs.
Aid. Allen didn't believe in the above refe
ence. All the committee on streets could d
4 was to report these bad crossings. Everybod
knew they were generally bad. After all, IL
board Of public works would have to direct Il
Daily globe., 1879-05-21
THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS,

Referfeu Go Guy compCfOIIef.
Pound Master Mitchell reported $21.50 col
lected as round fines during April. Referred
AZ above.
Daily globe., 1879-05-21

repairs. and he believed that the whole busi-
ness should 80 at once to the board.
Tho reference to the committee on streets
stood.
The chief of the fire department reported
the location of sixteen new hydrants on various
streets IN the city, which were duly confirmed.
APPOINTMENTS, REsIGNATIONs, ETC.
), The chief of the fire department reported
the following appointments, designations, etc.,
in the lire department. which we're duly con-
frmed
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1879-10-01
Tlte family Cirele.

WHAT MUST BE DoNE.-We can only
recover our precious old New England
Sabbath by Il great reformation. Our
religious newspapers cannot write it back.
We cannot preach it back. Conventions
will not Iaise it from its grave. 1t has
passed from our hands. 1t died of worldi-
ness and n loss of spiritual life. Its
sanctity first passed out of the soul and
then vanished from the day itself. The
slightest excuses and occasions now Justify
the breach of its quiet. The clangor of
the railroad trains and the whistle of the
steamers fill the Sabbath air. Our popu-
lar ministers in summer resorts become
the centres to which the grooming trains
and unnumbered carriages rush. Each
Christian has become n law unto himself
in this respect. Conscience has lost the
decency of its sensitiveness. One form of
desecrating the day seems not to be worse
than another, when the true idea of the
day is lost. Summer vacations among US
break down Ill social, domestic and relig-
ious traditions and habits, and the Sabbath
with us is fast taking on the forms of
recreation that have hnrntnfnro n,arhod the
European observance Of the day. The
disciples of the Master cannot cast the
devil out We can only bring the day
His day-to the Lord for Him to do it. A
great and powerful outpouring of His
SPIRIT moral and spiritual reinforce
ment-alone will recover both His church
and His holy doy.-Zjon'S Hera'd,