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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-08
ESTABLISHED 1850.
FINAL PARAGRAPHS

When President Colquitt introduced Senator
Vance as Zebulon there was a general smile
as no one p esent ever heard him called other
than plain Zeb The Introduction of Senator
Voorhees, was more familiar, being simply Dan
W. Voorhees, Of Indiana.
Col w. j. Lawton, of the Jacksonville, Fla =,
Daily Union, was present yesterday at the
represented during the continuance Of the Ex-
position by Prof John T. Graves. a talented
graduate Of the State University and an ac-
complished young journalist.
The merchants of Atlanta did not close
their stores yesterday as generally as was ex-
pected, which greatly reduced the size Of the
crowd present at the Exposition opening
think, however, that nearly s.. 600 were taken
in at the gates. 1t was expected that at least
$4,000 would be collected.
By special arrangement made at the Expo
Sition the press representatives held a meet
ing at the Kimball House last night to revise
Frank Warren, in behalf Of the proprietors,
presented the boys" with sparkling cham
pagne testimonial, which was duly appre-
ciated.
One battery Of the Second United States
Artillery, AMI one of the Fifth, will leave in
few days for Yorktown, Va, where they will
join the other United States troops in the Cen
tennial demonstration. 1t is doubtful if any
other city in Georgia will add to Savannah
military detaChments.
If the people will only possess their souls in
patience for about two weeks am sure Atlanta
will show them the grandest exhibition of in
dustry and the handsomest grounds and build
ings of the kind ever seen in the Southern
States. The material is all here, the work is
progressing finely, and will be all that could
be desired when completed. CHATHAM.
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In general marked our Legislation should
now be continued to the in fact manu-
featuring industries of the South and
of the West. There is such thing as
fair play in the history of people, and
the time has now come for the South.
IN my opinion. to enjoy its fruits. TGreat
applause There is a gigantic double
profit within your reach, if you will put
forth your hands and take it. The
proht OF the producer you already have;
the pront OF the manufacturer. which
enTlches nations, is yours to command.
II l mistake not the meaning of this
day, the call has been made. There are
young men here who will see the day
when the cotton crop of the South
VIII be twenty millions of
bales and purchasers of the
whole world be coming, not only for
their raw material, but also for manu-
factured goods in such quantities as to
rule all markets, foreign and domestic.
| come from the great Northwest, where
we feel that the time has come when we
should widen our fields of labor. and I
bring you greeting and fellowship.
lCheers We should demand read
justment of the tariff in keeping with
the progress of the country, which is
becoming more and more homogeneous
every year"
On the subject of free trade Mr..
VOORHEES, took decided grounds. He
said freedom of trade has seductive
sound, but if it be not reciprocal and of
equal advantage among nations, it is
attractive only in sound. He showed
that it was only after England had fos-
tered and built up its home industries
and cheapened wages of labor, that
competition on the part of other nations
was no longer feared.
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THE COTTON EXPOSITION.

The readers of the MORNING NEWS will be
surprised. no doubt, that this does not form
the heading or the present letter, in view of
the opening of the Exposition on time yester-
dav.
prefer, however, not do the work twice as
nothing absolutely nothing-is now ready for
descriptive pen that values accuracy Of state
ment. The main building is in confusion in all
its departments, and so are the other COM
pleted buildings.
As soon as the main building is put in order
and the exhibits properly arranged, 1 shall de-
vote whole letter to each section, and in due
time give your readers full and reliable pen
picture OF the whole building and its contents
1t would be impossible to even begin this work
now
After finishing the main building shall take
up the others in regular order and treat them
in the same manner. OF course this will cause
some delay in reaching certain exhibits but
in the end none will be left out thus bringing
the entire Exposition before the readers of the
MORNING NEWS before the doors shall finally
close upon this Southern Worlds Fair
1t IS enough to state that the opening cere-
monies were most successful and exceedingly
well carried out in every particular. the
absence or DR.. George B. Loriug, of Boston,
the Commissioner of Agriculture at Washing
ton, being the only feature of the programme
that caused regret. His presence and prom
ised address wUu d have added considerable in
terest to the occasion. The grand hallelujah
chorus, rendered by some two hundred voices
was quite an inspiring close to the exercises.
Some of the grounds around the main build
ing are in perfect order having been laid out
with great care and exquisite taste. Prof E.
Van GridtsnoveD, the well known florist, is de-
servedly proud of his beautiful flowers and
playing fountains, and when all the buildings
shall have been completed, the rubbish re-
moved and the grounds laid out, Ogle horpe
Park will bloom like an oriental garden with
its walks, its lawns, its fountains and its beau
tiful flowers. All the buildings, when COM
pleted will be quite snowy in their exterior
finish, and Mr.. j. G. Thrower is painting them
in attractive style.
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rt. meeting Of the Association will be
.,4i, Atlanta on Wednesday, the 18th
instead Of the 9Th, as heretofore
-.i Members will please take
-.fcs Of the change.
r.s.s over the Central and South
...-r Railroads will be issued, through
,..--..sv Of these companies, on ap-
--7 ,l the President of the AssO-
J. H. EsTILL,
President.
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IRELAND'S TROUBLES.
the COnnau&ht Farmers and the
Land Bill-LabOr Candidates for
Parliament.

LONDON, October THE Dublin cores
pondent of the DAILY Ne'Os, interviewing
several f. fluentisl men, who have an inti-
mate knowledge of the wants and wishes OF
the farmers of large portion of the prov
ince Of Connaught, says he has arrived at
the general conclusion that on the western
side Of the Shannon the farmers are dis
posed to take advantage of the land act to
the utmost possible extent, and that DO red
herring trailed scross their path by the
Land League will divert them from their
purpose.
By special invitation of Mr.. ParDell and
the executive OF the Land League labor
convention will assemble in Dublin at the
end OF October for the purpose of forming
a national organization of farm laborers to
act with and under the direction of the
League. A separate labor executive will
be formed, which will direct and control
the organization. Delegates from England
will attend. A few OF the prominent
leaders OF the labor movement will be ee-
lec'ed at the convention as candidates for
Pail sment.
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BRIEF NEWS SUMMARY.

A decree summoniDg q meeting of the
French Chambers is gazetted.
Work was commenced on the Austin and
Northwestern Narrow Gauge Road yester-
day.
Rev. DIR. Stuart Robinson, the well known
Presbyterian minister, died recently in
Louisville.
Senators Slater, of Oregon, and Farley, Of
California, passed through Cheyenne, on
their way to Washington.
The Alexandria CORRESPONDENT of the
London Times says: "The financial situation
here is, OF course, almost desperate"
The steamer City of Merida, from New
York for Havana and Vera Cruz, for whose
safety some anxiety was felt, has arrived at
Vera Cruz.
The sons of the lats President Garfield
have returned to Williams College, but
Henry is not well enough to resume his
studies at once.
tits now stated positively that ex Senator
Conkling will be appointed Secretary of the
Treasury, but will not take the Office until
the regular session of Congress.
The Second Assistant Postmaster General
reports net reduction IN the cost of star
route and steamboat mail service during
September amounting to $63, AIS.
A dispatch from Alexandra to the London
Times says: "The Turkish Imperial Com
missioners have Informed journalist that
their mission is merely one of inquiry"
El LIBERAL, of Madrid, says: "The govern
ment disspproves the action of the Captain
General of Cuba in recently suppressing
three newspapers and exiling three journal
lists"
The Paris correspondent of the London
Times says he is assured that President
Grevy states that he would not incur the
responsibility of delaying Gambetta's scceE-
sion to Office.
In the Natal Legislative Council notice
has been given of a motion that General
Wood, the British High Commissioner, be
informed that the present form of govern
ment is no longer suited to Natal.
A bank of Warsaw received the other day
an example Of new forgers' device, which
consists in splitting hundred rouble notes,
and uniting each side with corresponding
upper or under half of false note.
At an adjourned meeting of the English
Cotton Spinners' Committee Yesterday, 1t
was decided not to pass any resolution rela-
tive to further stoppage of the mills, as 1t
was generally thought that the necessity for
doing so has passed away.
A Judge at Erie, Pennsylvania, has Just
decided that Spiritualism is a religion, and
its exponents are entitled to all the privi-
leges enjoyed by ministers. medium who
had been arrested for giving exhibitions
without license was accordingly dis
charged.
Mrs. Marshall o. Roberts, whose name
has been freely used by the newspapers re-
specting a probable matrimonial alliance
with President Arthur, has become so much
annoyed thereat that she requests the press
to state that no tie bevOnd that of friend
ship binds her TO the President.
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Tbe Week IN mtnctnpI I,aDe

LONDON, October Tn Mincing lane the
markets remain dull. Speculative opera
tions are suspended. Where importers
pressed sales prices have further declined.
China teas were quiet. There was increased
competition for Indian, which was strong at
a rise OF q 4. to Id. on most sorts. Planta-
tion CeylOn coffee declined 25. The statistics
are now collected to restore confidence.
Sugar Is unimproved, as the highest esti-
mates Of the beet sugar crop are likely to
be realized. The low brown sorts sold at a
slight reduction. Crystalized Demerrata
was little weaker. The home deliveries of
sugar at the four chief ports to the end of
September exceeded those of the previous
season by $4,000 tons. In rice there was a
good spot business. Spice was slow. New
PimeIto sold at farthing decline.
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A MANLY LETTER FROM GEORGE
BLISS.
Omceh OldiDg g-President Arthur
The Star Routes.

Editor # sks Neao York Sun: It seems
TO me am made of late to occupy too
much space in the newspapers. AS the
remarks are, for a wonder, generally
complimentary, you will perhaps permit
me to say two things. in the hope that |
may relieve your columns in the future
First. The papers are naming me as a
possible occupant of all sorts of offices.
For some of them my training and habits
OF mind render me conspicuously unfit.
Let me say once for all that | have no
aspirations outside of my profession, and
that cannot foresee any contingency in
which ! shall either seek of accept any
office under the administration of Presi-
dent Arthur. | have been too long the
friend of the President, and too sincerely
his friend, to wish him-in my behalf,
at least-to expose himself to even a sus-
plclon OF providing for personal friend
at public eXpenae, especially as that
friend isn't in want of anything.
Secondly, Apparently because every
thing is not done at once in the star route
cases by counsel who were retained only
fifteen days ago, it is suggested that
there is an intention to protect some one.
There is no such intention. Before l ac-
cepted 3 retainer, ! received tLl strQngest
assurances that there was no disposition
to protect any guilty person If any
one believes that Chester A Arthur will
either directly or indirectly interfere to
prevent the ends of justice from being
accomplished, he doesn't know him; and
if any one believes 1 propose TO "let
up" on any seemingly guilty man, un-
less he can be of use in conviclipg come
one bigger or more guilty than himself,
| am vain enough to think he doesn't
know me. l propose, so far as Is In my
power. that every one shall have fair
trial, but that there be trial in every
case where counsel believe there is suti-
cient evidence of guilt
To relieve the specific anxiety of the
World and others, let me add that the
facts la the ease of ex-senator Dorsey
have been gathered under the supervis.
ion of Mr.. James and Mr.. MacVeigh dur
ing months of faithful labor. The result
is now in the hands of counsel, that they
may reduce the charges to legal form
and as speedily as possibIe-I think
within two or three weeks-the formal
steps necessary to procure a submission
Of the case to a jury will be completed.
Your obedient servant,
GEORGE BLISS
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-08

GUITEAU's INTERVIEW WITH HIS
BRoTHER-IN-LAw.-Mr. Scoville, Gui-
teau's brOtherIn.law, visited him yester-
day, spending some time with him in
the warden's office at the Jail His inter
view was somewhat affecting; 1t left the
prisoner much depressed in spirits, and
it was noticed afterwards that he spent
some time reading his Bible. This
morning one Of the guards found him on
his knees, and remarked that that was
good position. Guiteau said that he
thought it was To day he was in very
reflective mood. He was handed this
morning a letter from lady in Balti-
more. He was anxious to hear of Mr..
Scoville, and his absence caused him un-
easiness, as he expected him to call to-
day. He wanted to know, also, how
long 1t would be before he was brought
out for arraignment, whether the indict-
ment was long or not, ETC. Washington
Star Of WedResddY.
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Cotnon In LlverpooI.

LIVERPOOL, October This weeks cir
cular of the Liverpool Cotton Brokers' AS
soctation says: "Cotton was In good de-
mand, but in consequence of the increased
supply the market became unsettled, and
there was a marked decline in prices. In
American a good business was done, but In
consequence of a pressure to sell, medium
to better declined 1863 16d., and good
ordinary 16d. For sea island the demand
was moderate, and prices were firm. Flu
lures were dull and easier, except for Sep
tember delivery, which closed irregular,
with large transactions at full rates. A
weakness was manifested on Tuesday, aud
the market has since declined, closing de-
pressed. October delivery declined 7-32d.,
and other positions I'd"
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The FInanc.nI Sl,uatlon Europe.

LONDON, October 7.-The Times in it's
fnascial article says: "Those who shipped
gold to America by cable yesterday dis
counted their bills at ~ per cent. The
pressure Of loansble capital on an open
market NAV possibly depress the rate still
further. Unless, therefore, the banks of
E gland absorb some OF the floating
supply, yesterdays rise IN It's rate OF dis
count will have little more practical effect
than to increase the difficulty of getting
gold from the continent by forseeiDg the
value of money there. The Bank of Hol-
land has raised its rates of discount one
half of one per cent. 1t remains to be
seen whether the Bank of France
can continue the policy 1t has pursued du-
ring the Fast two years, and allow its gold
reserve to be further diminished. ANY ar
tificial condition thus created will, probably,
lead to more serious stringency In the East,
where the bank will have no choice but to
raise Its raten
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H0WGATE'S BAIL.
Judge Cox Reduces IL 10 100000,
and will Consider a Further Re
ducItOn

WAsHIN GToN, October TN obedience to
the writ OF habeas corpus, issued on We'd
nesday last, Captain H. W. Howgate was
brought this morning before the Criminal
Court, and, on presentations of counsel
for the accused, Judge Cox reduced his
bail from $4,000, which hsd been fixed by
Commissioner Bundy, to $4,000 Defend
ants counsel, however, stating that It would
be impossible for his client to secure that
amount of bail, Judge Cox stated that he
would take the matter under sdvisement
and determine the amount definitely this
afternoon or to morrow.
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DROWNED OFF HATTERAs.
The Wreck of a Savannah-BOund
Schooner.

WASHINGTON, October 7.-The Signal
Corps station at Hatteras, N. O., reports to
the Chief Signal Officer as follows: "The
three-masted schooner before reported
ashore is the Thomas ]. Lancaster, Capt.
Hunter, Of Philadelphia, bound to
Savannah, Georgia, laden with
fee. She went ashore at O'Clock Yester-
day morning, four miles south Of New ln-
let. Thirteen persons were on board, all
told. Seven were lost. The Captain and
his three children were drowned, but his
wife was saved. The second mate was
saved. but had his thigh broken. She will
be a total wreck.
"The body of Captain Hunter was washed
ashore near life saving station No. 20 at 5
o'clock this morning. All three schOOners
wrecked near this station are total wrecks. !"
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THE RECENT FROSF IN VIR-
GINA.
Immense Damage TO the Tobacco
Crop Reported.

RICHMOND, VA October Especial tele-
grams to the Dispatch report that the sud
den and severe frost of Wednesday night
was very general throughout the State and
did incalculable damage, particularly to the
tobacco crop. The reports, which cover al
most the entire tobacco section OF the State,
are very distressing, and show at least
One-half of the standing crop
has been destroyed, and in some
counties it is even worse. But little of the
crop had been cut and housed. One farmer
is reported as having lost eighty thousand
plants, while the joint loss OF two others is
estimated at what would fill sixty barns.
The frost entered into North Carolina, aud
reports from there also show damage to the
crops.
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DeeIartng a ScrIp Dividend.

Boston, October THE transcripts f.
nancial article says: "The directors of the
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad
Company voted to-day TO pass the usual
November cash dividend and to issue in
place thereof dividend of 10 per cent. in
scrip convertible into stock when the neces-
sary increase of the capital stock shall have
been legally made. This scrip will issue
to stockholders of record October
oath, and the books will remain
closed from October oath to November 1st.
They also voted to offer to their stockhold-
ers Of record of October oath subscription
to new stock at par to the extent Of fifteen
per cent. of their present holdings.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-08
j. H. ESTILL, PROPRIETOR.

was the matter Judge Of his horror when
upon reaching the door he found over one-half
OF the building wrapped in flames. His chill
dren, ali unconscious Of the horrible death that
ing portion Of the house Mr. Steele lost no
time in reaching their apartments, and not
stopping 70 secure a single article Of clothing.
hurried them out. When he reached the
room where his son was sleeping the
burning shingles we're already falling upon
the bed. All had just time TO escape into the
yard when the building was completely en-
chance to save a thing Clothed in their light
sleeping gowns, the family formed sorrowful
group as they stood out there in the night and
looked upon that pile of ashes, only yesterday
their happy home. Mr. Steele is satisfied that
the fire was the work OF an incendiary. The
house was insured for five hundred dollars but
that amount will not cover household goods. 8"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-08
WeatherIndIaatInna.

OFFICE CHEF SIGNAL OBSERVER, VASE
INGToN, d. c., October 7.-Indications for
Saturday:
In the South Atlantic States, fair weather,
ter, and stationary or higher temperature.
In the East Gulf States, fair weather, east
erly winds, stationary barometer and tenn
p persture.
In the West Gulf States, fair weather, ex-
cept local rains IN the southern portion,
southeasl erlY winds, stationery barometer
and temperature.
In the Ohio valley and Tennessee, fair
weather, southwesterly winds, stationery
barometer, stationery or higher temperature.
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WHAT Is IT2
A Horrible Plague Reported sn the
West.

NEW YORK, October IA special from
Kansas City, Mo, saye; "a terrible plague
has broken out near Waldron, Platte
days, and none of those seized with It give
s gns of recovery. The bodies Of the suffer-
ers are covered with black eruptions. After
death the flesh falls from the bones so that
the bodies cannot be lifted into coffins
without falling to pieces.n
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Value OF VIZ. GIads1one,. Yleuu..

LONDON, October THE Times In
leading article this morning, says: "The
speech of Mr.. Gladstone, in the present
condition of affairs, can hardly fail to be
taken as an important political manifesto.
The country will listen, with anxious in
terest, to Mr.. Gladstone's Judgment on the
questions now demanding the attention of
the government, and will feel that the oc~
casion is one less for party controversy than
for the frank exposition OF Mr.. Gladstones
views on urgent matters of home and
foreign affairs.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-08

Aunt Rachel, writing to the Cincinnati
Enquirer, says: "When you feel unwell and
think you must take medicine, for goodness
sake get the best.' II you need a remedy
that will make you regular in your habits,
give you good natural appetite, make your
skin clear and smooth, and remove all spots
and blemishes that indicates Ill health; If
yop wish to be free from mental depression.
fretfmness,. peeyishness. wakefulness and
other disorders, use Browns Iron Bitters.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-08
THE NATIONS GUESTS.
The French Visitors TO Yorktown
Make Trip to west Point.

New YORK, October 7-The French dele
Fifth Avenue Hotel this morning for West
Point. They passed through TwentY-third
street accompanied by French military
company. On their arrival at the foot Of
Twenty third street, The delegates, with the
members OF the reception committee, were
transferred to the decks of the Tennessee
and Vandslis, lying in the river and the two
ships steamed up the Hudson to West Point
The visitors will be the guests of General
Howard aud his staff during the day, and in
the evening a ball will be given in their
honor.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-08
THE WHITE BoUsE7 PEOPLE.
An OvaLion 20 Gladntnne.

LONDON, October 7-Mr. Gladstone re-
ceived a great ovation at Leeds to day.
Elghtysix addresses were presented to him
He replied briefly, acknowledging the value
OF party criticism.
He explained the liberal foreign policy to
consist Of two main principles. That every
foreign country should be credited with the
same good motives as ourselves until it
showed the contrary, and that every
power was entitled to the same rights
and privileges irrespective of size. He
concluded by saying that it was not for him,
whose life was drawing to its inevitable
close, to anticipate the long future. They
desired IT. for him, but he would leave the
affairs of the country in the hands of the
men in whom It had confidence.