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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1880-08-25
DeLand Vousia County, Florida Wednesday, August &c. $780,

East Florida, for cistern water. Upon
hammock, however, this is different,
ior there the water is very rarely
wholesome. This and malaria is the
drawback 80 rich hammock land, but
for orange growing it is far ahead of
pine land when it can be had OF suffi-
cient height above water. 1t is,
moreover, very much more expensive
to bring under good cultivation than
pine land but when cleared and set
needs no fertilizer and il well worked
will rush trees right along. The ad
vantages and disadvantages OF ham,
mock and pine are much more nearly
balanced than most people would
suppose. The writer owns and
works both and can produce fifty
bushels OF corn per acre ON hammock
land yet he prefers pine land to live
and make an orange grove upon
Finally, a good location, should be
tar enough south to insure a winter
temperature that will not go below
2S9 Fahr.; should be high enough
for good natural drainage; should
possess good pure and wholesome
water; should have clear soil OF
sand or clay without obstruction or
water for at least six feet, and should
be at least good average pine land as
to quality. In addition TO these
points it it has good water pro-
lection lying in a line directly north
west it would be excellent.
In the next paper the subject OF
Transportation will be considered.
I. +. d.
Arcdde Grove, august 9, 1885,
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1880-08-25
From Il Port Orange COrrespOn-
dent.

Editor Of The Florida Agricalturist
1t may be supposed that my
knuckles would be little stifened
after the rap they received in "a
:,
friend Prof. Fowler. | try to obtain
my information on all subjects, in
teresting to myself, from ''headquar,
ters' as nearly as it is possible to do
SO, and in my communications to
newspapers, have exercised an extra
amount of caution in my statements.
So no wonder | was surprised when
l was so fatty contradicted in my
statement in reference to the grove
of my neighbor, the old colored man,
and the old man says yet, my state
ment (in my former letter TO you) is
correct, and says in addition, that he
has but three trees grated on sour
stumps and they are the smallest
bearing trees he has. As to my other
statement which, Mr.. Fowler appro-
priated to himself as personal mat
ter, have to say THAT it seems to me,
though he contradicts my statements,
he substantially admits it all before
he was through with his explanation.
The larger number of people here,
who have planted orange trees so far
as | have been able to learn, have
taken no trouble about varieties ofthe
orange. II all orange trees, under
precisely similar conditions, as to
soil and situation, etc, will produce
exactly the same quality of fruit, it
will be (must be- matter OF great
interest 10 all orange growers that
we cannot know it is so at once All
fruits peculiar to the Northern States,
SO far as an experience OF some years
enabled me to Judge, are divided into
varieties, and it was a puzzling mat
ter to many what varieties to choose;
aud small orchards would generally
be planted with dozen or twenty
varieties of each kind OF fruit, and
while soil, situation, etc., exerted
an influence on the quality and ap'
pearance Of the fruit, yet each variety
would SO retain their chief character
istics in flavor and appearance that
any person at all expert in such mat
ters. would know a. Baldwin" whether
it was grown in Maine or Maryland
By making judicious selection OF va
rieties when planting all orchard ol
apples a family would be supplied
with apples almost the year round
and pears, peaches, ETC., would be II
good supply tor several weeks OF
months. / sincerely hope and ex
pect it will be so with oranges. That
by iudicious selections OF varieties
we may have oranges nine or ter
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1880-08-25

The average yield OF cotton on the
Sea Islands, near Charleston, is 25O
pounds to the acre.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-12-16
POIYGAMY.
IMPORTANCE OF IT'S SuppREssIoN


1t Is the recognized duty and purpose of the peo-
Pile OF the United States to suppress polygamy
where II exists In territory, and to prevent
Its extension Faithful and jealous efforts have been
made by the United States officers IN Utah to en-
force the laws against 1t. Experience has shown
that legislation upon this subject to be effective
quires extensive modification and amendment
The longer actisn Is delayed the difficult 1t will
be to accomplish what is desired. Prompt and de-
cided measures necessary. The Mormon Sec
tartan organization which urhods polygamy
has the whole power Of making and executing the
local legislation of the Territory. BY is control Of
the grand and petit juries II possesses large inu
ence over the administration Of Justice. Exercis-
power of the Territory they are able to make ef-
fective their hostility to the law Of congress the
subject OF polygamy. and in fact do prevent its
sns% Polygamy will not be abo.
on those who practice and uphold the
crime. II can only be suppressed by taking away
the political power Of the sect which encourage and
sustain II. The power OF congress To enact suitable
laws 10 protect the Territories IL ample II Is not
O case for halfway measures. Tho political power
of the Norman sect Ii increasing II controls now
one Of our wealthest and most popuous Territories.
II is extending steadily into other Territories.
Wherever IL goes II establishes
PoLYGAMY AND sECTARIAN POLITICAL POWER.
The sanctity OF marriage and family relation are
the cornerstOnes OF American society and civiliZa
ton. Religious liberty and the separation Of church
and state are among the elementary ideas OF free
institutions To re-establish the interests and
principles which polygamy and Mormonism have
imperiled, and to fully reopen the Territory to in
telliRent and virtuous immigrants of all creeds, to
general immigration now restricted by intolerant
and immoral institutions, II IL recommended that
the government Of the Territory Of Utah should be
reorganized. 1 recommend that congress provide
for the government Of Utah by a gov
ernOr and judges, or commissioners ap-
pointed by the president and con-
firmed by the senate, a government analogous
to the provisional government established for the
Territory southwest Of Ohio, by the ordinance of
1887. II, however, ID Is deemed best to continue
the existing form OF local government. recommend
that the right to vote, hold Office and sit on juries
in the Territory Of Utah be confined to those who
neither practice nor uphold polygamy;, II thor
within few years the evils which now afict Utah
will be eradicated, and this Territory will in good
time become ono OF the most prosperous and at
tractive OF the new States of tho Union.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-12-16
THE NAVY.
AN UNExPENDKD BALANCE.

The report Of the secretary Of the navy exhibits
the satisfactory management Of that department
during the last fiscal year. The total expenditures
for the year were &I2,018,939.45, leaving unex-
pended ut the close OF the year ", 14l ,6S2 %
Of the amount Of available appropriations. Tho
appropriations for the present fiscal year, ending
June So 1881, are $4,000, O8l.4 40. aud the total
estimates for the next fiscal year, ending June 80,
1882, are $l5.953,75 The amount drawn
by warrant from July ], 1880, to November I,
1880. Is &5,O4l,57O45. The recommendation OF
the secretary Of the navy that provision be made
for the establishment Of some form Of civil govern.
ment for the people Of
ALASKA
Is approved. At present there Is no protection Of
a. 10 afforded by the officers Of the United States
ship Jamestown. This vessel was dispatched 10
sitta because Of the fear that without the Inn
mediate presence Of the, national authority
there was impending danger Of anarchy
The steps taken to restore order have
been accepted In good faith by both tho white and
Indian inhabitants, and the necessity for this
method Of restraint does not, In my opinion ex-
list II, however, the jamestown should be with
drawn, leaving the people, a. at present,
without the ordinary judicial and
administrative authority Of organized local govern
ment, serious consequences might ensue. The laws
provide only for the collection OF revenue the pro.
lection Of public property and the transmission Of
the malls The problem ID TO supply local rule
for population 80 scattered and so peculiar In its
origin and condition. The natives are reported 70
be teachable and self-supporting. and II properly
instructed, doubtless would 30 added toths natoul
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-12-16
FOREIGN RELATIONS.
UNDIsTIJRBED PEACE.

Our relations with all foreign countries have been
those Of undisturbed peace, and have presented no
occasion for concern as to their continued mainte-
nance. My anticipation Of an ear reply from the
British government to the demand OF indemnity to
our fishermen for injuries suffered by that industy
ut Fortune bay. in January, s7s which expressed
in my last annual message, was disappointed. This
received only In the latter part Of April,
IN the present year, and when received exhibited
failure Of accord between the two governments AZ
TO the measure OF the inshore fishing privileges
secured TO our fishermen by the treaty Of Washing
ton, OF 30 serious q character that ! made IL the
subject of q communication to congress, In which
recommended the adoption Of measures which
seemed to me proper to be taken by this govern
ment for the maintenance Of the rights accorded TO
our fishermen under the treaty and towards secur-
suffered. bill TO carry out these recommendations
was under consideration by the house Of represent
tatives ut tho time OF the adjournment OF congress
In June last. Within few weeks have received
communication from her majesty government, re-
newing the consideration Of the subject both Of the
indemnity for injuries at Fortune bay and OF inter-
probation Of the treaty, In which the previous
respondence had shown the two governments to be
at variance. Upon both these topics. the disposition
towards friendly agreement Is manifested by
recognition OF our right TO an indemnity for the
transaction ut Fortune bay, leaving the Of
such indemnity to further conference, and by an
sent to the views Of this government, presented In
the previous correspondence, that the regulation OF
conflicting interests OF the inshore fishery OF tho
provincial coasts and the vessel fishery Of our
fishermen should be made the subject of confer
ence ind concurrent arrangement between the two
governments. Isincerely hope that the basis may
DO found for speedy adjustment Of the very seri-
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-12-16
THE WAR DEPARTMENT.
NEEDS OF THE ARMY.

The secretary Of the navy reports that the eUpen-
ditures Of the war department for the fiscal year
ended June 80, $780, were 0.824, 773.O3. The
appropriations for this department for the wear
amount to $4l ,98s, $3.50. 10. With respect TO the
army, the secretary invites attention to the fact that
its strength Ia limited by statute 10, section ll5,
revised statute l8to not more than 10000 enlisted
men, but that provisions contained n approximation
bills have limited expenditures to enstments OF but
$4,000. 1t Ia believed the full legal strength
10 the least possible force at which the
present organization can be maintained. Having In
view efficiency, discipline and economy. while the
enlistment of this force would add somewhat to the
appropriation for the pay Of the army, the saving
made In other respects would be more than an
equivalent for the additional outlay, and the efi-
cheney Of the army would be greatly Increased. The
rapid extension OF the railroad system Of the Mis-
souri, and Mississippi river and the great tide Of
immigration which has flowed ion new
territory has imposed on the military an
entirely new change Of policy. The establishment
OF posts along wagon roads and roads frequently
travelled IL no longer necessary. Permanent quar-
ters at points selected Of more substantial charac-
ter than those heretofore constructed, will be re.
quired. Under the existing laws
PERMANENT BUILDINGS CANNOT BE ERECTED
without the sanction Of congress- and when sales Of
military sites and buildings have been authorized
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-12-16
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS.
THEIR VIOLATION IN THE SOU I'll

Continued opposition 20 the full and FREQ enjoy
joyment Of the citizenship conferred upon colored
people by the recent amendments % the constitu-
tion still prevails In several Of the late slave-hold
ing States II has, perhaps, not been manifested in
In the recent election TO any large extent In acts Of
violence and intimidation. II has, however, by
fraudulent practices In connection with casting
fraudulent ballots with regular ones, as tn
the places and manner Of voting, and with
counting returns and canvassng the votes cast
been successful In defeating the exercise OF the
right preseryatiye OF all rights, the right OF
suffrage, which the constitution expressly confers
upon our enfranchised citizens. 1t Is tho desire OF
good people Of the whole country that 81 tionalism
rs factor in politics should disappear. They prefer
that no section u the country should he united In
solid opposition to any other section. The DISPOSE
ton 10 refuse prompt and hearty obedience To the
equal rights amendments to tho constitution IL all
that now stands In the way Of u complete ohlitera-
ton OF sectional lines In our political ontes;s. As
long as either OF these amendments Is fagrany
violated dsregarted, IL il safe 10 that the
people who placed them In the constitution EN-
bodying the legitimate results OF tho war for the
Union, or who believe them 10 be- wise and neces-
sary, will continue TO act together and To insist that
they shall be obeyed. The paramount question still
Is as TO the enjoyment Of the right by every Ameri-
can citizen who has the requisite qualifications To
freely cast his vote and have IL honestl 'counted.
With this question rightly settled the ounry will
be freed from
THE CONVENTIONS OF THE PAST
by cones will he bygones, anu indeedpolitical and
party issues with respect 10 the economy aud eff
cienoy Of administration, internal improvements,
the tariff, domestic taxation education, finance and
other important subjects, will then receive their
full share Of attention; but resistance to and multi
fcation Of the results Of the war will unite to-
who maintain the authority of the government and
the perpetuity Of the Union, and who adequately
appreciate the value Of the victory achieved.
sentiment or feeling to any part OF the people Of
but but from a belief in ' the iaSioabiiity Of
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-12-16
POPULAR EDUCATION.
IT'S NECESSITY TO THE FULL ENJOYMENT OF co.



sTITUTIoSAL RIGHTS.
II is not, however, To DO forgotten that the best
and surest guarantee Of the primary rights Of cti
zenshp is to be found In that capacity for self
lection which can belong only to people whose
right to universal suffrage IL supported by personal
education. The means at the command OF local and
State authorities are In many wholly inade-
guate TO furnish free instruction to all who need IT,
This Is especially true where before emancipation
the education Of the people was neglected or pre-
vented In the interests OF slavery. Firmly con-
WINGED that the subject Of popular education
deserves the earnest attention Of the people
Of the country, with view to wise
and comprehensive action by the government Of
the United States, respectfully recommend that
congress, by suitable legislation and with proper
regulations, supplement the local educational funds
In several States where duties and responsibilities
Of citizenship have been devolved on uneducated
people, by deyoting to the purpose grants Of the
public lands, and II necessary by appropriations
from the treasury OF the United States. What the
government can do TO provide free popular educa-
ton, ought TO be done. Wherever general educa-
ton Is found peace, virtue aud social order prevail
and civil and religious liberty are secured
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-12-16
PRESIDENT HAYES LAST.
THE NJ ESSAGE.

ADVANTAGES OF REPUBLICAN GOVERNMENT.
WASHINGTON, Doc. 6.-Following Ia tho
presidents message, delivered TO congress to-
day:
Fellow Citizens Of the Senate and House Of Rep
resentatves: i congratulate you on the continued
and increasing prosperity Of our country. BY the
favor Of Divine Providence have been blessed
during the past year with health and abundant har-
vests, with profitable employment for all our
people, with contontment at home and with
friendship with other nations, The occurrence Of
the twenty fourth election Of chief magistrate has
afforded another opportunity to the people
OF the United States to exhibit to the
world q significant example Of tho transmits
sion Of the power and authority Of government
from public servants, whose terms OF office about
To expire, 10 their newly chosen SUCCESSORS. This
example cannot fail 10 impress thoughtful people
Of other countries with the advantages which re-
publican institutions afford. The immediate gem
era aud cheerful acquescence Of all good citizens in
the result Of the election gives gratifying assur-
ance to country and its friends throughout the
world. that government based on the free consent
of intelligent and patriotic people possesses elements
Of strength, stability and permanency not found IN
any other form Of government.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-12-16
FINANCE.
MOST cREDrrABIr SHOWING.

The condition Of the financial affairs Of the gov
eminent, as shown by the secretary Of the treas
ury, Is very satisfactory. 1t Is believed that the
present financial situation Of the United States,
whether considered with respect to trade, cur
rency, credit, growing wealth, or the extent and
variety OF our resources, IL more favorable than
that Of any other country OF our time,
and has never been surpassed by that
of any country at any period OF Its history. All
low, new railroads are being constructed, vast i'm
migration Is increasing population, capital and
labor, new enterprises In great number In pro-
countries are improving. The ordinary revenues
from all for the fiscal year ending June 80,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-12-16

From customs. .............. 81 90, 522, O64 90
From internal revenue........... 124.0O8,373 02
Sales OF public lands. ............ 1,O16,5O6 90
From tax on circulation OF de-
posts of national banks 7,Ol4,07l IL
From repayment of interest by
Pacific railroad companies. 1,7O7,367 10
From sinking-fund for Pacific
railroad companies. ............ 780,621 %
From customs fees, fines, penal
tics, etc. .........,....,........ l,14s.sOO 10
From fees, consular letters, pat
ents and lands. .......,..... 2.337.O28 90
From proceeds of sales Of gov
rnment prOperty....,........ 2S2,616 80
From profits on coinage, etc. -. 2,702, 1876 70
From revenues Of District of Co.
lumba ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1900, 400 20
From miscellaneous sources..... 4,O99.6O3 30
Making the total ordinary re-
ceipts.. ............... 1888, $685. 1O 90
For civil expenses. SIS, sos, 883 SO
For foreign intercourse. .......... l,2ll,49O SO
For Indians. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 5,946,647 %
For pensions, including $l9,34l,-
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-12-16

O26 20, arrears Of pensions.
For military establishment, includ.
Ing river and harbor improve.
ments and arsenals. ...........,
For naval establishment, Including
vessels, machinery and improve.
ments 1t navy yards. ...........,
For miscellaneous expenditures, In,
Guiding building lighthouses ant
collection Of the revenues. 49,.
For expenditure on account Dis.
trict OF Columbia. ....,,..,.
For interest on public debt. -. -.
For premium on bonds purchased
Total ordinary expenditures, :.
Leaving O surplus revenue OF
%05s. 1886, 532. 20, which with
an amount drawn from the bal
anee In treasury Of &SO,sS4,-
434.2l, making. ...........,..
Redemption Of bonds for sinking
fund. ...,......................
VI federal currency. 49,, .,.,,.
OF the loan OF 1858. ..,....,.
Of temporary loan. ............,.
OF bounty land scrip. ............
OF compound interest notes. -,
OF 7-3O notes Of Of lS04-5.
~ one and two year notes.. 49,.
VI old demand notes, ...........
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1880-02-03

SECOND Judicial District OF the State of Nevada, IN
and for the County Of Ormsby. J. M Short. plsinna
VS. Cleo w HolcOmb, defendant. ction brought In fhs
District Court Second Judicial strict OF the state
of Nevada in and the County OF Ornsby and the conf
siut filed in said County of Ormsby III the or'ce OF the
Clerk of said District The state OF Nevada sends
greeting to Geo W. HolcOmb defendant: You are hereby
required appear action brought against you b!
the above plaintiff i'll the District Court Oh me
Second Judicial District of the State OF Nevada IN sa
for the County If Ormsby, and to answer the conaat
flied therein OF which accompanies tins summons
within Exclusive of the day OF servce atr e
service on you of this summonsf served Within tn'S
County or served of this County, but in thus DIS
trct Wthn DAYS otherwise within forty days
Judgment by uefaut will be taken against YOU THIS sad
acJion is brought the Of Six Hundred ana
Eleven dollars cents balance alleged to De
dne from Won plaintiff account Of goods wares an"
merchandise furnished you by plaintiff at defend
special instance and request between the th a
OF September A D. 1873, and the Sl day OF 1uiy iee'
as the same fully appears in planths compdaht
now file in my office, copy OF which Is hefeWi.iI
served Plaintiff also demands Judgment for costs VI sur
And YOU are hereby notified that if fail to appear ana
answer the said complaint as above required the SAFE
plaintiff will ud against for the said sum
OF SOIL 43 and costs Of snt. Al, ~.
Given under my hand, and the Seal OF the DIS
~ trlct Court Of the Second Judicial District Oh the
State of Nevada in and for the County OF or1nsH!
SEAL shis 18th day Of December' In the year At our
49, Lord one hundred and seventy nine
dac,7 J. Fl. MARSHALL, Clerk