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The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1880-07-06

1IccosUKR, FLA, June 10, 1880.
Pursuant 70 cali Of The citizens Of this and
adjoining neighborhoods, for the purpose Of or
ganizing . Democratic Club and ratifyIng the
action Of the Gainesville convention, q large
number Of the best citizens promptly assembled
at 8 o'clock p. n, in the Masonic Hall" B. F.
Hall was requested 10 act rs temporary Chair
man and Theodore Turnbull Secretary
The Chair then stated the object of the meet
ing, after which an election for permanent OH
GERS resulted ID The following choice For Presi-
dent, Theodore Turnbull; Vice President, l. A.
Smith; Secretary, B. F. Hart; Treasurer, j. H.
Perkins; Sergeant. alarms, w. Fl. Averette
The President then, on taking the chair, made
a very pretty speech filed with wholesome advice,
encouraging reports and perfect enthusiasm
Mr.. ]. B. Christie, ST., the invincible, was then
called for, and made one Of bis dstyle speeches,
ringing with enthusiasm and praise of the action
of the Gainesville convention assuring Us of vic
tory in the approaching campaign. His brother,
who is on visit from Georgia, then proved that
he was not drawn into the Democratic party by
any means but was born in it, for he sucked
that kind Of milk" Other distinguished gentle
men made speeches, and all showed an unusual
amount of interest and firmness to do or die
in the cause. On motion, the club was then
named Miccosukie Democratic Club No. l.
The Chair then, on melton of J. H. Perkins
ESQ.,, appointed a committee of three on bylaws
and regulations, viz: Messrs. Davis, Stills and F.
T. Christie.
On motion of B. F. Hart, an executive COM
mittee of five was appointed, the President to be
added, viz Messrs. Perkins, A. G.. Brown, Fen
mel, G. NJ Smith and Horger
Then, on motion, the proceedings were ordered
published in the FLoRTDIAN.
On motion, the Club adjourned to the fourth
Saturday in July.
THEODORE TURNBULL, President
B. F. HART. Secretary.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1880-07-06

Mrs. Jane Kinniburgh died on Friday even
ing last, the 2nd inst, after long and painful
illness, at the residence of R. Don Mcleod, Esq,
aged 81 years Mrs. Kinniburgh was a native
of Ireland, and has been long resident of ITALIA
hassee, having moved here from New Orleans in
1848 She was universally beloved by all who
knew her. She left one child, daughter, the
wife of Rev Donald Frazer, D. D., formerly of
jefferson county, now of Decatur, Ga.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1880-07-06

The Tallahassee District Conference will con-
vene at Waukeenah on the evening of Thursday,
July 9Th, and continue until the following Mon
day.
Introductory sermon by Rev. H. B. Frazee.
Delegates and visitors going by rail will pur
chase round-trip tickets TO Lloyd's or Drifton
and thus save half the usual fare.
Conveyances will be in waiting at the above
stations. CHAs. A. FULwooD, p E. ret
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Cutrlnx AGrnx.

On Monday evening William Harrison, the
colored bar-keeper at Slusser's store, got into q
quarrel with George Mitchell, one of Cobb's dri-
vers, who was drinking at the bar, in the course
of which Harrison stabbed Mitchell in the back,
making an ugly cut. Harrison was promptly
arrested by Sheriff Moseley and lodged in Jail.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1880-07-06

The above is the name of a new serial story
10 be commenced in the issue of July 18th of the
Savannah Weekly Nesos 1t was written by Mrs.
NJ. E. Heath, Of Virginia, and will be of absorb
ing interest Subscriptions, 81 a year; six
months, 81. Address j. Fl. Estill, Savannah,
Geo
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1880-07-06
Wesleyan Female Institute. 1t@un
ten. Va.

We take pleasure in directing attention to the
advertisement Of this popular Seminary. 1t is
located in one Of the healthiest climates in the
world 1t presents attractions unsurpassed. It's
buildings arc homelike and elegant, grounds at
tractive, scenery grand.
This school 10 attended by boarding pupils
from seventeen different States This school re-
quires strict economy, especially in dress. With
these advantages, We are not surprised that this
popular institution enjoys q national reputation
and draws It's pupils from all sections of the
Union. See advertisement
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1880-07-06

rx-MR. J. H. BATES, Newspaper Advertising
.reut Il Park Row Times Buildingl New
Work is authorized TO contract for advertise
-..r,s in the FLoRIDIAN at our best rates.
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New Advertisements.
WESLEYAN FEMALE INSTITUTE,
sTAUNTON, VIRGINIA,

"Opens ITS s1sT SESSION SEPTEMBER 10th,
" 1880. Among the first Schools Tor young ladies
in the United States. Climate unsurpassed. Sur
roundings beautiful. Pupils from seventeen States.
AMONG THE LOWEST TERMS IN THE UNION.
TERMs.-Board, Washing, Lights English Course,
Latin French for each half of the Scholastic year,
9lIS.
All extras very low. For Catalogue, address
REV WIN. A. HARRIS, D. D., President,
July 64w Stanton, Virginia.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1880-07-06

The Board of Directors of the Middle Florida
Agricultural and Mechanical Association will
meet at the Secretary's Office on Friday the 9Th
inst, at II O'Clock A. NJ.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1880-07-06

NM W. N. Heineosh has agaia leassd The
OeeAa House At s. Teresa, James IslAnd. Scr the
-ason. and win open il fSr yisiton On Tie 1rst
q july. EYfsFR4
Terms: By The day, e1.2s; vel, 17.so, O.
@0 20; payable weekly. ~
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MASONIC

Rerular meetings Of JACKSON LoD9R
y "a on the arrt and third Mondays In each
sossh st : Q CLOCK ". n. MCINTOSH. s.erstay.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1880-07-06
I. O. 0. F.

Rsvular meetings of LEON LODGE No. s
$1,000 Taesday Eeesing, ct their Lodge Room, a
se Al Brothers in good standing are invited "a
sstend- . ,,ow u q " -
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1880-07-06

~ Regular meetings of AUcILLA ENcAAP-
are held the nrst and third 7Asrsdev Ess-
HEsI - .-rh month At their Lodge Room ut O'Clock
$50. s-is-cns in good standing are invited to attend.
Al @. L RALTZELL, C. p.
/ D. BALI Scrios
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1880-07-06

SUFFERERS. READ THIs-It you are afflicted
with Neuralgia or Headache, you can be speedily
relieved by taking the Specific NEURALGINE.
Speedy in lis action, entirely free from Opium
and other Narcotics, it commends itself in being
as innocent as efficient
HUNT, RANKIN & LAMAR,
39-52 Wholesale Agents, Atlanta Ga.
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Bottoms NEWS STANDING. Julian Betton
at his news stand in the Westcott Block, keeps
all the latest papers, political and pictorial maya
zines, ETC. The FLoRIDIAN will always be found
on sale there. If
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1880-07-06
Are Won Sick {?

If so, go to your nearest druggist or store, and
buy box of DR.. elders Liver Pills. They will
cure you. You can find them in any store
July Elm
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1880-07-06

EOAraerH Wanted.
A lev dodgers and Gay boarders can ges good
accommodations, by month or year, At
J. L. DEMuLY'a
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-08-28

The Brownsville, Texas, Cosmopol-
itan Of the sixteenth instant says One
of the most terrible hurricanes that
ever visited this section was exper-
fenced the day before yesterday. The
direct centre of it passed directly over
Brownsville and Matamoras, causing
q loss of property that will strike
severely on this community. The
rain fall for the whole storm was 1906
inches. Buildings were unroofe'l or
completed blown down, fences were
demolished. trees uprooted, the ship
ping was all destroyed, telegraph lines
gernerally were prostrated and all
means of communication with the
outer world interrupted. Thecity OF
Matamoros looks as if it had been
bombalded, brick buildings being torn
out of the centre oflong blacks, frame
houses completely wrecked and the
streets filled with the torn and twisted
remnants of trees and tinroofs.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-08-28
in itself would double the business
now done in this city.

in itself would double the business
now done in this city.
We do not think that Baton Rouge
ans who have the mind to understand
their true interests in this matter will
let tho golden opportunity slip, and
feel that they will meet the Liberto-
mans half way. II q man has no
money, he should, and will doubtless,
give land as n subsidy. A railroad
running to Liberty from this place
will more than double the population
for miles contiguous to the line. And,
as u consequential benefit, real estate
that is now comparatively worthless
will acquire considerable cash value.
Every man in East Baton Rouge,
East Fcliciana and Amitc county
who live within o radius Of ten miles
on either side of the proposed line
should aid the enterprise by every
means in their power.
We submit the matter at present
to our people with the hope that early
steps will be taken to meet our Lib
erty friends in convention at Clinton,
at the time specified.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-08-28

when Mr.. Niles spreads himself out.
to thirty-two.column size, gcts a new
Roman head and walks down town
every evening with double-leaded
editorials on bis shirt-ftont, church
notices printed ID minion on the knee
Of his trowsers, patent medicine ad.
vertisements displayed on his cnlarg-
cd stomach, and political Associated
Press dispatches on his coat-tails.
The idea Is novel, and Mr. Niles will
undoubtedly have large circulation,
limited only by his pedestrian abili-
ties,
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-08-28

The Greenville Miss, Times thus
recites deed of blood We are in
formed that a cold -bloodcd murder
was committed by one negro man upon
another at Bolivar Landing a few
nights since; robbery was the object,
and fifteen cents the amount secured.
Strenuous efforts were made by the
negroes, andprevented by few white
men of the city, to lynch the murderer.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-08-28

There is n young and handsome
woman at Saratoga who wears Il
large diamond ring on each Of her
eight fingers whenever she is seen,
whether at breakfast or by gaslight.
She also wears diamonds in her hair,
large soltaircs in her ears, bracelets
and pins set with these rare jewels,
and one night she wore a diamond
cross five or six incces long. A saucy
letter writer says she is suspected Of
also having ankles and gartcrs clasp
cd with diamonds, as well as shoe
nucklcs. Who she is is a mystery,
and she is properly referred to as ''the
diamond princess"
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-08-28
For tho Press Convention to be held Oct, 4th
BATON ROUGE,

Sugar Planter, Patriot Democrat, Southern
Watehnan, Feiiciann Sentinel New Orleans
Democrat Greousburg Gazette, Amito CITY
independent, Gretna Courier. Shreveport Daily
Times North Louisiana Journal, Morgan CITY
Review, lbcrville Sonth, MArksvile Bulletin,
Lake Charlie. Echo, Lafayette Advertiser,
Pointe Coupee Record RiChland Beacon, Min
deu Democrat, 0pelousas Democrat, Donaldson
Vile Chief. Morchopss Clarion, 81. Bernard
EagIo--Tothl -.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-08-28

Here is a little incident suggestive
Of Gen. Hancock's great popularity :
At the reception to Garfield in New
York, Gen. Arson G. McCook, a war
worn veteran of the Garfield school,
attempted to criticisc Gen. Hancock,
whorcupon he was interrupted by a
vOllcy of cheers for Hancock. There
was thcrupon q shower Of Kisses from
those nearest the speaker but it was
Mt once silenccd by another ringing
cheer for Gen. Hancock.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-08-28

The people of Dallas county, Texas,
are troubled with a plague of flies
says a Dallas special to the Galveston
News ofthe 18th: ut is impossible
to work horses or mules six miles
south Of this city during the day on
account Of flies. They made their
appearance in swarms about q week
ago. }. Miller, farming in the neigh
borhood, came to town to-day to get
lumber to shut out the light in his
stables, so that his animals may rest
during the day and be worked during
the night
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-08-28

A Paris merchant, who has been
several times robbed by unfaithful
cashiers, has invented an infallible
test of competency. The cashier pre-
sents himself, offers his services,
shows his reference. Then the mer-
chant: "Show me how you would
erase mistake in yourfigurese' ~ The
aspiring cashier sets to work with
scraper. ink eraser. and what not, and
if he succeeds in destroying all trace
of the erasurc he is invited to take
his hat and his leave.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-08-28

The telegraph brings us tho painful
intelligence that Hon. II. NJ. Spoilord,
our long wrongcd Senator, is dead.
lie died at Sulphur Springs, West
Virginia, where he had gone for his
health. He was onc of the most bril-
liant men and prominent lawyers in
Louisiana, and his loss will prove II
serious one to our State. Great and
good, upright and noble, his heart and
hand have ever been true to his pco-
pie. In the year 1877 he was elected
y. $. Senator by the Democratic Leg
islaturc, but with that high handed
disregard Of law and justice, so char
actcristic Of the Republican party,
they ignored his claims aud admitted
instead, Kellogg, the corrupt viper
and unprinciplcd villain, who was
chosen by Il body Of hybrid rene
gades and usllrpcrs-so-called l.cgis-
Iaturc-- whose legions dispersed and
powers died when Hayes, the Fraud
ulcnt, refused to sustain them with
Federal bayonots. This is one Of the
oppressive wrongs Of the Republican
party which will hung like an incubus
upon its dcvotccs, while it reflects
upon Senator Spofford the shining
light Of martyrdom. His ashes will
rest in peaceful rcpose, but the guilty
conscienccs of those who stole his
bright shield Of authority and useful
ness in the Senate Chamber, will con-
stantly ring with reminders of their
damning crime.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-08-28

The difference between the Rcpub-
lican scheme Of q solid North and
the Democratic fact Of Il solid South
is this: The Republicans arc striving
to fire the Northern heart and organ
izc a solid North to persecntc the
Sonth, overthrow the constitution
and centralizc the government. The
solid South is q solid movement Of
the Southern people to support the
Democrats Of every section Of the
Union in maintaing the constitution
and extending the blessings Of free
government to every State.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-08-28

Tho Grccnbackers always seem to
bc very busy, but there are no results.
They remind one Of the fellow turn
ing the handle of the peanut roastcr.
A granger, who had been looking on
for half an hour, ut last got out of pa-
tience, and bawled out: "Hullo
you feller, why don't you play some
thinr?'
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-08-28

An Englishman says that no other
people in the world, SO far as he
knows, can equal the Arkansans i'll
of-hand cxaggerations. "Do You see
that spring over there, stranger 2"
one of them said to him, not long ago.
"Yes,' he replied. swell, that's an
iron spring, that is, and it's so mighty
powerful that the horses about here
that drink the water of it never have
to be shod. The shoes just grow on
their feet nat'rally."
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-08-28

A little old, but seasonable Recently
n matron made her appearance on the.
piazza where her daughter aud the lot.
ters yonng man had gone several hours.
before to enjoy the evening air and
moonshine, and began looking around
as 1t she had lost something. "Wliat
arc you looking for, ma!" asked tho
young lady. "l'he morning papers,
was tho reply. The porch was vacatcd.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-08-28

Over 1900 persons left Liverpool
for the United States in the month OF
July. There was increase in the to-
tai immigration from tile port for the
month of 5000 over July, 1879.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-08-28

A Nevada contemporary says: "Ed
Niles, Of the Carson Times, was in
town yesterday. He will shortly en-
large, and come out as an evening
paper.n 1t will be very interesting
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-08-28

The Kansas City Times says Col.
Joyce, of whisky ring fame, has de-
clareA for Garfield. A general Jail
delivery would largely swell the vote
Of the administration candidates in
the doubtful States.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-08-28

'If you are quiet, honest citizen,
how did these skeleton keys and
brass knuckles happen to be in your
coat pockets ?" ~ reckon, Judge,
me and the policeman must have
changed coats in the scuffle."
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-08-28

Since the above was put in type we
learn from Representative Robertson,
who is a member of the Commission,
that oar intormo'io" ~os correct con-
ccrniny Senator HuDans cond6locg .for
Meposition Of Superintendent, ""d Mat
he solicited his cote in the premises.
We also learn from him that the
Committee appointed by the Commis-
sion to investigate Senator Hagan's
charges, make a report which con-
demn his statements in the strongest
terms, while it clearly refutcs them IN
every particular. This report will
appear in our next issue, rs we con-
slider its publication necessary to
the vindication of all parties whose
good names have been so ruthlessly
assailed.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-08-28

The Chicago Spiritual Journal OK
plains that Tanner did not really fast
-impalpable spirits fed him impcr-
ccptible food. But somehow those
4'impalpable spirits with their imper-
ccptible food" did not keep the poor
devil from losing nearly thirty pounds
of flesh
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-08-28

NC States: The subscriptions to
the bonds Of the New Orleans Pacific
Railway, offered u few days ago, it
would seem, have been readily taken
up, as We learn by telegraph that in
New York yesterday two millions in
bonds and one million in stock were
subscribed. This looks as if this rail-
road enterprise was favorably regard
ed and its completion would not be
DELAYED.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-08-28

Brick Pomcroy says it must be that
the world is coming to an end, when
the Advocate, Of Wavcrly, New York,
for fifteen years n red-hot Republican
paper, hauls down the name of Gar
field and runs up that Of Hancock. 1t
was in 1868, especially, that the editor
Of the Advocate wanted us mobbe1
for saying that honest men could not
always support the Republican party.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-08-28

What a pity that u big heart is so
often compelled to keep company
with small income New York
News. Rather, what pity that big
income is so often compelled to keep
company with a small heart. boston
Transcript.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-08-28

Kansas girls walk seven miles bare
footed to trade u dozen eggs at n
country store for u spool of thread.
Nothing stuck up about girls who are
Cnt ont fOr No. | wives.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-08-28

Chung How, the Chinese Embassa-
dor who concluded the Kuldja treaty
with Russia, and was imprisoned and
threatened with death for it, has
been released.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-08-28

Fifty-seven tramps were arrested
in New York last week and sentenceE
to six months duty on the chain gang.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-08-28

The New Orleans board of health
has put its foot down upon the opium
dcDs of that city.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-08-28

For the celebrated Hop Bitters, call
OH Mr.. N. Wax, agent.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-08-28

Conrad's Budweiser bottled beer is q
summer beverage.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1880-09-09
Wheat and Poultry.

There is more solid nutriment in whole
wheat, as feed of poultry, than in any
other cereal, weight for weight.
1t is an excellent kind of grain for this
use, though somewhat more expensive
than other sorts; but too much of this
hearty feed is detrimental, particularly
when fed to Cochns. Branmas. etc.
Fowls are very partial to wheat 1t
helps the laying capacity of hens, but it
should not be used except With discretion
as to the quantity allowed them daily. An
excess of this raw grain will induce
looseness in the bowels very frequently.
1t is easy of digestion, and should be fur
nished in moderation, as neediul and
most desirable variety, in conjunction
with other dry grains. such as cracked
corn, oats, barley, buckwheat etc.
If not more than one-third or one
fourth of wheat is allowed with the GER
eals mentioned, for ordinary purpose in
the laying season. hens win do quite as
well, and they can thus be keptin better
average condition than 10y greater all
lowance. We have proved this by FREE
quent practical experiments.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1880-09-09
Old Love Letters.

Only a bundle of old yeIIowed papers
tied together with a faded ribbon, these
are all that may be left to remind the
gray-haired creature that tearTully bends
over them of one on whom the grassy
sod may have moulded for years, or
whose affections trif1ed with by her, have
found peaceful dwe1hng place in more
constant heart. This tear-stained packet
is all that connects ner present with the
past, and as she pores over its contents,
the frosty clasp of years is relaxed before
the burning word of love, only to be
clenched tighter as stern realities now
draw the curtain of regret before all the
aIluring promises of the long ago. From
these faded lines, the chord of memory
runs back to the time when they grew
fresh and glossy beneath the writer's
hand, mute messengers from the burn
ing heart that breathed its love upon the
page. But why touch the chord when
every note awakens a longing that can
never be grathed, for who can recall an
echo from the past Fold them up care
fully, they are the tomb Of your own dead
hopes, Wondering slowly into nothing
ness. Peace, peace to tie ashes!
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1880-09-09
Gathering Sponges on the Florida Coast,

A Florida correspondent writes as fol.
lows to the Farm and Fruit Grower:
Having a curiosity 10 see actual
sponge gathering, last Monday morning
found me aboard the schooner "Samtler''
spinning along toward the bars, but ow-
ing to light winds during the day, We
did not arrive until nightfall. Tuesday
morning, however, sponging commenced
in earnest. Shortly after sunrise the
"dingys,' manned by two men each,
with Water-glass, sponge-hooks, etc, set
oil IN quest Of sponges. One of the men
in the 'dingy" SOULS the boat about
here and there, while the other lying
across the boats thwart with his head in
the water-glass, scans the bottom for
sponges. The water-glass used by the
spongers is nothing but a common deep
wooden pail with circular pane of glass
for bottom Placing this upright in
the water. and putting the head in far
enough to exclude most of the light, one
can easily see an object on bottom in six
or seven fathoms of water. The sponger,
when he sees sponge, by the waving Of
his hand directs the scullcr how to 90,
and when in desirable position he
thrusts his long pole down and hooks
his SlOllEt. Inc Vessels usually remain
out upon the bars from Monday until
Friday evening of each week; coming
into the Keys Friday night, in order to
clean the sponges which they gather the
week previous, put those gathered the
present week into the crawls, put their
wood and water on board and prepare
for next week. The sporges which they
gather one week are Put in craws or,
pens made by driving posts in the sand'
where at low water, they will be quite
or almost dry. Here they are left until
next Saturday, to be washed by the tides.
On the following Saturday they are
cleansed by striking them one or two
light blows with paddle. When the
sponges are cleaned, they are taken
aboard the schooner and there strung
on strings usually about five and half
feet long, when they are thrown upon
the beach to bleach and dry. The num-
Der Of vessels engaged in sponging from
Key West probably reaches one hum
bred and twenty-five, gathering sponges
to the value Of aboutSl 100000 annually.
Besides the Key West schooners, we
have forty or fifty fitted out from Cedar
Keys and Oglockney.