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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-08

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Washington Correspondence of the Cincinnati
Commercial.
A very pleasant episode of my Wash.
lngton visit has been the acquaintance of
Mrs. Gen. Polk, widow of a gentlen an
distinguished in the Mexican war, in the
Tennessee Legislature, as Ambassador to
Naples, as a member of Congress before
the war, and who was, moreover, the
brother of President Polk. I learn that
President Folks mother was a Knox, q
direct descendant OF the old Scotch re.
former, John Knox. Among the relics
of the stanch Presbyterian the family
have in their possession quaint shoe
buckles, one of which is worn by an
irreverent young relative as an ornament
in her hat. Among her jewels Mrs. Polk
has an odd ring, whose great solitaire is
half buried in gold. The stone is of such
value that she has been advised not to
trust it to be reset, although its bril-
liancy would be enhanced by a crown
setting.
Another ring has a diamond centre,
surrounded by twelve emeralds of OBJ.
long shape, diverging in star-like rays.
The emeralds were taken from the head
of a jeweled cane belonging once to Santa
Anna.
A seal ring, with blood stone set, was
brought from Egypt by the Dead Sea
Expedition. 1t was presented to Presi-
dent Polk by j.. G. Mason, and given
by the President to his brother, Gen.
Polk.
Mrs. President Polk, her sister-ln-law
says, has had an almost charmed life,
knowing no care and no grief until the
death of her husband, to whom she was
truly devoted. Born almost in public
life she lived in it, the idol of society,
and presided gracefully in the White
House, which she was eminently fitted to
adorn. With wealth, no family cares,
no anxiety about her husband, who was
a truly moral man, she was exempt from
most of the troubles of great men; even
to the present day she is loved and
venerated and keeps up in a measure the
formal etiquette of her younger days.
A gentleman long a resident of Wash
ington. has in his possession a pack of
cards which he asserts were Webster's:
the poker chips were a present from Clay
to Webster, and used by the two friends
in many a game of draw poker.
The reVels were incomplete without a
bowl of Clay's famous mint julip. The
statesman put the mint in soak six hours,
for his best julep; then added fresh
liquor, arranged the fresh mint in up
right tufts, garnished the edge of the
bowl with slices of pineapple, lemon or
lines, inserted straws in the tinkling lev
greenness, and presented to his guests
a cup fit for the gods. 1t is said Clay
was so fond of cards hat he often played
the whole night through, and on some
occasions noon found him yet in the
absorbing amusement and his seat IN
Congress empty.
YES" said this fearless idol-breaker.
ri can point Out the house on the avenue
where Clay and Webster often got
drunk-drunk as fools. Why, they
weren't saints no more than men now
are; they were gay boys-regular men of
the world.
"Whyl the darby lives here now who.
used to take them around they were into
lots of scrapes. The darby is old, takes
great pride in telling what Massa Clay
said to him, and how Massa had high old
times, sure enough"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-08

The present rate for grain from San
Francisco to Liverpool by water is $40 46
per ton, whereas it can be brought by
rail to New Orleans and shipped hence
to Liverpool for $14 so. The San Fran
cisco papers are naturally alarmed at
this condition of affairs, but they try to
comfort themselves into the belief that
the ships a reduce their rates from 50
to 81 per ton. They admit, however,
that when the Texas Pacific is completed
to Ell Paso there is danger that the rail
roads also may be able to reduce their
prices and get this rich trade.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-08

Now that South Africa has measure
bly, quieted down since the settlement of
the British imbroglio with the Dutch
Beers, the northern end of the Dark
Continent seems about to take its turn
as an arena of warlike operations. The
trouble this time is in Algeria and Tunis.
The French, who have held Algeria as a
province ever since the defeat of Abd-el-
Kader in 1s47, are menaced by the native
tribes in Tunis, and are reported as IN
the point of sending troops into the Tu
nisian territory to endeavor to put down
the movement.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-08

Minnesota caught it hot and heavy
last year in the matter of snow. Winter
bloOmed about a month earlier than
usual, and since then the ground has
been uninterruptedly covered with snow.
The total fall for the winter was thirteen
feet. In the earlier part of the season,
the n averaged only two and a half
feet deep, but during February and
March, in consequence Of repeated and
heavy billiards, the average depth in
creased to four feet. Now that the end
Of the winter is approaching, the Mime
sotians are trembling lest there might be
a sudden thaw, when they would meet
with the same fate as the drowned-out
inhabitants along the Missouri river.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-08

GARFIELD CoNvERsEs. "A group of
gentlemen who were at the Executive
Mansion to-day, telegraphs Boynton,
heard the following conversation between
the President aud a member of Congress
who was opposing the appointment of a
postmaster. The President remarked
that the principal question under dis
cussion was whether the present incum-
bent, who had served but four years,
was a worthy and efficient officer.
so far as | can learn" said the Presi-
dent, 1.-THE citizens of that place seem to
be nearly unanimous in his favor"
The Congressman replied: II sup
posed l was the Representative Of my
district, and my wishes would be re-
spected. They were not during the last
administration, and l suppose they will
not be during this"
The President remarked:
Certainly, sir; you are the Represen-
tative of the district, and l am DESTROYS
of availing myself of your information
concerning the officers of your district,
but the appointing power is lodged with
me, and not with the Representatives of
the various districts, and l do not in
tend to divest myself of my proper
authority or responsibility in such mat
ters."
The Congressman did not appear to
relish the conversation nearly so we'll as
the ~bystanders.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-08

A correspondent Of the Baltimore Sun
says the horrible water of that city
may be rendered not Only clear as crystal,
but pure pleasant and healthful, by the
use Of a simple filter every household can
have. Il have says the writer, zone
furnishing all our drinking and culinary
waters in amplest supply. 1t is a gallon
glass funnel with a small piece Of sponge
IN the bottom, and on which rests half
dozen slender sticks to facilitate the per-
collation., then placed at intervals all
around and beneath a piece of muslin a
foot or so square. The muslin is filed
with, say, a pint of coarsely powdered
charcoal. Through this l filter the water.
At first a little of the charcoal passes
through. but it soon becomes a perfect
filter. Suitable charcoal can be had OF
any wholesale liquor dealer, and a half
gallon or gallon Tin funnel will answer
as well as glass (Which | happen to pos
sess W
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-08

The discovery by Miss Mary Kelly, of
New York, of a burglar concealed under
her bed, has indicated the feminine habit
of investigating that retreat before retir
ing to bed. For years, this burglar-an-
der-the-bed matter has been treatsa as a
joke by the men, who have rlolculed
This peculiarly feminine halt, now prov
ed Sc wise and judiCioue It was hoped
that woman thus constantly ridiculed
would finally give up this examination
and If did hsgfn to look that way-when
Miss KeNy's unfortunate discovery has
revived It, and it will nov doubtless
thrive and flourish with tenfold vigor
and energy.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-08

What with pigeon English and chick
en- atf1davits, with birdnest pudding and
crow stews, the Chinaman's daily life is
a good deal associated with more or less
edible birds; and when he comes to for
eien lands he is very apt to stick to his
feathery customs. Yesterday Mr.. See
Wan, waving an oath on the Scriptures,
made deposition in a lawsuit in Buffalo
by cutting off a chickens head, uttering
as he did so the celestial formula which
signifies that he hopes to die as the
chicken dies if he speaks not truth. This
seems both cruel and absurd to Christian
eyes, and yet the shedding of blood at
such times as an attesting sacrifice is
much older than the dispensation of the
Christian faith.-NeW York Post.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-08

The school law which recently passed
the North Carolina Legislature is con-
siderably in advance of the statutes al
ready in force. County superintendent
are provided; money appropriated for
teachers institutes; two normal schools
for whites and two for blacks are estab-
lished; the tax is increased to 123 cents
on the 800, and local school support is
encouraged by requiring county boards
to lay a special tax to meet deficiencies
in the school funds.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-08

A new gun, said to 'drpass all others
in death dealing powers, wa tested a
fortnight ago o. the Hasenhaide at Der
lin nv an ~iTsperial military commission,
the Investor, Conrad Garbe, being pres
emf The result was a favorable one, as
sae arm was proved capable of amazing
rapidity in use. It's principal advantage
lies in its simple construction, which
makes necessary only four movements of
the hands for loading and discharging.
The cartridge cap can be expelled by a
laternal jerk. The kick of the weapon,
which weighs only nine pounds, is hard
ly, if at ali, preceptible. The commits
sion recommended its adoption by the
German army, and that partly IN view
of the fact that the Manser gun now in
use can be easily remodeled on the Garbe
system.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-08

Tennessee has been disgraced by a
great number of lynching outrages late
ly. The Legislature of that State pro-
poses to correct this by deprivlng any
sheriff of Office who allows a prisoner to
be taken from his custody and lynched,
and declares him ineligible thereafter for
any public office. 1t is likely that the
Tennessee sheriffs will be a little holder
and more energetic in the performance
of their duties the next time a mob
comes around to visit the Jail for the
purpose of Intervening the prisoners"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-08

OUR TRADE WITH THE PACIFIC
IsLANDs.-The San Francisco Journal
Of Commerce, Analysing our trade with
foreign countries during last year, EN-.
phasizes the fact hat 1--WE export to the
Sandwich Islands more merchandise and
produce than to any other foreign coun-
try outside of Great Britain and China,
while the Society Islands, unimpOrtant
as they are on the worlds map, take
from us o than does the great Ger
nan Empire with its forty million of
people"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-08

Nearly thirty thousand immigrants
arrived at Castle Garden, New York,
during the stormy month of March.
This unprecedented number gives a
forecast of what may be expected in the
mild months of May, June and July.
Last years immigration surpassed any
on record. and yet the March arrivals
were only a little owe twenty-one thou
sand. We may look for around half
million before the year ends.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-08

The Beers having proved awkward
customers in battle, are now to be dealt
with by diplomacy. The English are
melting the residents of T~ransvaal to-
gether with the Zulus and Swaizies, to
believe that they are in great peril from
Boer ambition. The game is to make a
combination on the time-honOTed plan,
and then slip out and leave the Beers
and their neighbors to fight it out. This
plan eve fails in the long run.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-08

THE NAVAL TRAINING SCHOOL
Work on the Naval Training School,
near Newport, is soon to be begun.
This Institution will be modelled, it is
stated, after the Greenwich Hospital
School in England, and will take the
place of the various training ships during
the winter season. The course of study
at the school will occupy two years, and
then the boys will be detailed for squad
ron duty.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-08

The annual report of the American
Steamship Company, Of Philadelphia,
shows a deficit on the business of 1880
of $3.50 Is. This. considering the
amount of freight and number of pas
sengers carried by all the European
steamer lines last year. is a rather dis
couraging showing. One would have
thought thatif any years business would
give a profit it would be the season Of
1000
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-08

Some Of the French papers wax hot
and furious at the close intimacy which
has sprung up between Queen Victoria
and the ex Empress of France, and en-
deavor to prove that such parade of
sentiment on the part Of Victoria toward
Eugene ought to be regarded as an
insult to the French Republic. They
insist upon criticising the conversations
which they think must nsu between
these ladies, and maintain that they can
not mean other than the best means of
substituting "some friendly Bonaparte"
for the President at present at its head.
One little infant journal suggest the pos
sibility of a design to carry out the legal
terms of the late Emperor's will and pro-
claim fair Eugene Regent vice Grevy.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-08

The cotton trade OF Wilmington, n.
c., ike that Of Raleigh, shows a great
increase this season. The receipts there
thus far since the LIST day of Sep
TENDER, the commencement of the cotton
year, foot up 112. 500 bales against
1855 bales for the corresponding period
Of last year. showing an increase of
1885 bales in favor Of 1881. Whining
ton and Raleigh lead the State.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-08

A young lady of Gait, Canada, having
for some time been afflicted with the
receipt of anonymous poetic illusions of
a most amatory complexion, at length
resolved to submit them to an intimate
married friend. who at once recogniz-
ed the handwriting as her darling nus
bands.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-08

Rhode Island has 81. 065 voters regis.
tered this year, which is 1866 less than
last year. The real estate voters num-
Der Is, 513. a gain over last year of 272;
the personal property voters, 5000, a loss
of 16, and the registry voters. 1888, a
loss of 4,S21. The Providence Journal
says that a complete registration of the
citizens who might be qualified to vote
upon the payment of the registry tax of
81 would swell the number of electors
to not far from 80, 900.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-08

Now that Indiana has Withdrawn from
the list there are only four October
States"-Georgia, Iowa, Ohio and West
Virginia. Michigan and Rhode Island
vote in April, Oregon in June, Alabama
in August, Arkansas, Maine and Yer
mont in September. The others, twenty
seven in number, and all the territories,
vote in November.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-08

Washington dispatches say the Presi-
dent will favor the payment to Spain of
$4,000, 900 IN the shape Of interest on
the amount appropriated by Congress
under Van Buren, to settle IN old and
rusty Spanish claim for damages to
Spanish residents at st. Augustine and
other parts of East Florida, caused by
United States soldiers during the Indian
wars before our country acquired Flori.
da. Senior Barre, the new Spanish Min
lister, is expected in Washington about
the15th.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-08

The armed trial of conclusions with
Turkey which Greece is apparently bent
on undertaking, bids fair to illustrate
how great a matter a little fire kindleth.
When hostilities once begin there is no
telling when and where they will end.
Il is not improbable that all Europe may
become involved. If Greece insists on
occupying the disputed territory, the
Eastern question will become a most
formidable problem, and it is difficult to
see how a ~irst-class war can be avoided.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-08

The net earnings of the Cincinnati
Southern Railroad for the last month
were e 500, 600, equal to the interest
on the citY's debt contracted for building
the road. OF course Cincinnati taxpay-
ers are pleased at such an exhibit of
prosperity.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-08

Monday morning train for Montgomery only
at 6:25 A. ID.
Wednesdays additional train viii leave city
1925 A. NJ. Returning leave Montgomery 4aB
P. NJ, Isle Of Hope SEQ.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-08

Sundays this is the last outward train.
EDW. j. THOMAS,
feb12-tf Superintendent.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-08

TOR SALE, CHEAP, a e~arfiaga i
y der. Apply to TEBEAU FfKfNSs 80 Or
West Broad and Bay streets. or IN 70 lsr
WILLIE, So Jefferson street. = " :. Ia
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-08

CEED RICE.-Choice GOLD sFFD p7or
- for sale by j. H. JOHNSON, % Bay street
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-08

LEAVE ARRIVE LEAVE LEAVE
SAVANNAH. SAVANNAH. ISLE OF HOPE HoNTGiRY.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-08

nor SALE, the following stereotyDe anna.
Il ratus: l Steam Drying Press Hoes No s.
Platen 16x24; l Iron Beating Table, 33x39:
Iron Casting Mould (Hoe's No. g. to cast 2lx8.
They are almost new and in good condition.
Address j. II. ESTILL, Savannah. feb24tt
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-08
81 Pay stree,

WANTED, every stranger vis5fn-c -
w to know that the finest VIE ~ savannah
in the South are for sale at Il Bnns Eyer made
posite the Screven House, "Headopsa's.eet op-
Views of Southern Scenery" 1quaFters Tor
jan20 tt
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-08

COAST LINE RAILROAD OFFICE,
SAVANNAH, October 30, 1880.
ON and after MONDAY. November lst, 1850,
" the following suburban schedule will be
observed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-08

TOR SALE, a two story frame dweni--
Duffy street, four doors west Of WIZ
aps1t ~
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-08

1925 A. NJ. 1898 A. Ii. $40 A. H.. 7:35 Az
1895 p. Il 1:20 P. 1880 P. n. 1915 P. n.
700 p. NJ. $50 P. N. .5:20 p. ". 445 P. 4.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-08

WANTED, eight old.foohi---~
~ Dining Room ChaiSgn oned MabossSc
Wine Stand, any brass bonSa one MahoS5ssssyy
ana handsome. Name price nmaahGogany, ~
'ne furniture a be seen. +. on q place sshss,ss
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-08
J. n. WILSON

WANTED, Pianos and Organs = -
w repair. Rates reasonable SUM 1uns ami
instruments: T.B TURNER. l84 Stsotaoa-haAd.
oetween Bull and Whitaker sis. Fs Street
ColSU
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-08

TOR SALE, Horse, Buggy and Harness m
time, with city acceptance. Apply to TEBRAU
& ELKINS, Bay and West Broad. aprtf
CYPRESS SHINGLES and BOARDS
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-08
For sale by
mh&8-tf BACON & BROOKS.

pUY one but 'Havens'" Copyrigbted and
- Front Photographed Labeled STFRPG
SCOPIC VIEWS. No readjustment of the view
to see the title. HAVFNS
~mh31-N&Teltf al Brougbfan streat
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-08
fur gfut.
fur SaIe.

STRAWBERRIES will be in doiL---=
y OF the celebrated Davis Sir receipt
from this date. They are the finest rgeifles'
ap8-1t isl CongsaalON,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-08

WANTED, a small house, with S&
aps.9 ICONS. Address F., News o sseSut aor,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-08

TOR sALE.-CARPETs AT COST, B9rg,i--
IN all goods. MYERS & PURSE,
ap6-3t 172 B~roughton street
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-08

WANTED, twenty white mo--%
ap7.s rice plantation. Apply to " " aHIt2h %
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-08

WANTED, a young man VIII -
br make himself useful. AisoI = willing Ia
lanes Tor outside work at the is y Ten colorsSS
Iyoee: INQUIRE at SO Bay street ocean HoaS
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-08

OUTW'D. INWARD.
LEAVE ARRIVE LEAVE LEAvE
SAVANNAH. SAVANNAH. ISLE OF HOPE MONTEREY.
--- ----
$40 p. Il. S:38 A. N. $40 A. N. 1855 II,
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Street BatIEraGs.
SCHEDULE FOR FEBRUARY.

MONDAYS, TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS,
THURSDAYS AND FRIDAYS.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-08

WANTED. board IN a privoto ~
w gentleman and wife; l ocatg family 70,
Trinity Church as nosS GiIGdtlon as nes,
STRANGER, this Office. possible Addrss
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-08

M ANTED, at the Pavilion H.
W one who a come well rotel, a cook
and VIII give satisfaction viii be e9Gnoaai5nle4adei
aD6At o TIVelal
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Nv want ara g.ET
situation on a tnrnant; must have !,
a ! the culture Of tnrpen9iIarm.
q x eIsust,99 to assist in that buIiirnaaes and desgisa..
Live Oak, Fla. uress 7. 0. Ro11esh
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-08

w Sfe5DS We desire to ests6ii.7
troll the ss ssIeS ~ I savannah Or s Siei6;tha gsner.
Consumption. u 2 staple article Of fa dsyg Z co..
capital may sec aPs a sqs5gosie man q Sitb fs .n.Sy
ness ness For particulars adidssnaent PAYNE sIaal
co. 1889 Fulton st.. a NeS vgREENBIIee 4;
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1881-09-24

STATE OF WISCONSIN, In County
DoUGLAs CoUNTY. Court.

STATE OF WISCONSIN, In County
DeUGLAs COUNTY. Court.
In tie matter Of the Estate of Isaac /. -hocre
Deceased.
ON application by petition of Emily Moore: ; OF OF
" Duluth, Minnesota, representing among otheF
things. that Isaac Moore, an inhabtant OF sald
County, on the 2nd day of June AID 1879 at chicago
in the state of Illinois died in testate leaving estate
to be administered That the petitioner IS widow
OF said deceased and praying that administration OF
said estate be granted to her.
1t is ordered that said application be heard Al Z
regular term sad County fiurt 20 TO held IN hio
for said County ut the Court House in Superior on
the irs Tuesday of October AID 1881 1t IS further
ordereI that notice thereof be given by personal
service on all persons interested at least ten days
before the day SO designated, or by publication Q
such notice at least three weeks successfully, pre-
Won, to the time appointed in the Superior TIMES
weekly newspaper printed at Superior in sait
County.
| Dated August 80, 1881.
By order of the Court.
| GEO. W. PERRY,
County Judge
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1881-09-24

A BARGAIN IN LAND.-A section
of land, being a square mile con-
tanning GAO acres, situated only II
miles from Superior and near rail-
road lines, can be had for $1,000
cash. The land is thickly tlmbered
with maple, birch, spruce poplar
cedar and other woods. Clay
sub-soil, sandy loan top-soil ex-
cellent for agriculture, especially
the grasses. Surface gently rolling.
Well watered. Title perfect. The
timber alone will soon be worth
more than is now asked for the land,
Apply to JAMES BARDON,
Real Estate Agent,
Superior, Wis