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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-26
PRELUDES TO MARDI GRAS.
Parade of the KniRhts of MOmus-
Jockey Club Carnival Races.

NEW ORLEANS, February 25.-The seventh
representation Of the Knights of Momus
took place last night. There were seventeen
royal cars, handsomely decorated, the first
containing a mammoth transparency, In
scribed "Knights OF Momus, Seventh An.
niversary, 1885," and scenes from popular
subjects. .
After this came cars containing tableaux,
some of which were Momus and his court,
Robinson Crusoe, William Tell, Baron Nun
chausenis Trip to the Moon, 90 600 Leagues
Under the Sea, Paul and Virginia, the An
cient Mariner, Alice in Wonderland, Trial
of the Knave of Hearts for Steal
ing Tarts, Hiawatha's Ride Down
Taquaminia river, Don Quixote
charging the windmills with Sancho Panza
in the foreground; Don Juan and Haidee;
the legend Of Sleepy Hollow, where Ichabod
Crane meets the headless horsemaD; Tele-
machus In the grotto Of Calypso.
The City Hall, IfcGy'tne and Democrat
offices, the club rooms and many business
houses were handsomely Illuminated. There
was large crowd Of spectators along the
line of procession.
At the new Louisiana Jockey Club carni-
val meeting yesterday the first race, mile
heats, over four hurdles, resulted: Andy
Woodcock l 1, Capt. Erhardt 2 2, Bayard 3 8:
Time 2:03, 20315.
In the second race, Mystic Crews stakes,
for two year olds, half-mile, Fisherman
won, Monogram second, A6gelia third.
Time So.
In the third race, mile and half, for
all ages, Little Reb won, Bayard second,
Moses third. Time 3:1315.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-26
MONEY AND STOCKS.
Remarkable Decline OF the Gem
eraI List.


NEW YORK, February 25.-Money was
stringent throughout the day, and call loans
ruled between 4 and per cent. per diem,
in addition to legal interest, but at the close
it was somewhat easier at per cent.
The stock market opened weak and lower,
and in the early dealings prices fell of
sharply under the severe strain OF the
hardening money market. Towards mid
day the dealings became somewhat firmer
In tone and q partial recovery ensued.
Speculation, however, was feverish and I'M
settled, and dukng the afternoon prices
gradually declined. In the last half hour
speculation became wild, and under most
intense excitement prices broke rapidly
throughout the entire list. Quotations
dropped from to 2 per cent. at time, and
the downward movement was continued un-
til decline ranging from to II per cent.
had taken place, Reading being
most prominent therein. Canada Southern
fell off 1615 per cent, Western Union 16
per cent, Union Pacific 13I, St. Paul and
Omaha, preferred, 12L, Louisville and
Nashville 115S, Wabash Pacific, preferred,
IL, Wabash and Pac fic, common, IL, Den
yer aud Rio Grande 10A, Northwestern,
Lake Shore, New York Central, Hannibal
and st. Joe, common, and Nashville and
Chattanooga, each, 913, St. Paul S95, Della
ware, Lackawanna and Western 85s, Iron
Mountain TX, Pacific Mail z, New York
Central and Michigan Central, each, 6%,
Kansas 2, Texas and Central Pacific, O., c.,
C. and l. c., Iowa and Missouri river,
each 615, Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
6, Erie preferred So, Erie common 43s.
In the final sales easier money brought ia
buyers, whose purchases resulted in re-
covery of from a to so per cent, the latter
in Western Union, New York Central,
Canada Southern, Lake Shore, Wabash
Pacific, Iron Mountain being also con-
spicuous therein. The total sales were
10 600 shares
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-26
MESSAGE OF COY. HAWKINS.
A Plea for the Liquidation of Ten-
nessee's Obligations.

NASHVILLE, TENN, February 25.-The
message Of Governor Hawkins was presented
to the Legislature to-day. The standing
liability against the State is given at over
$50 00O coo, to which must be added
SC, ,50O, 600 interest due thereon.
The message briefly reviews the history
OF the creation Of this debt, and although the
State has paid no interest for five years the
Governor expresses confidence in the integ-
rity of the people, and of their willingness
to bear Just burdens to the extent of their
ability, and says:
"There can be no question as to the moral
obligations of the State for the ultimate pay
ment OF its bonds, and while recognizing
the impoverishement OF the people by
war, he is fully persuaded that
compromise and settlement of the
debt upon just and liberal principles
will prove advantageous both to the State
and the bondholders. Such an adjustment
will benefit the creditors, by assuring them
the prompt payment of interest and by the
consequent appreciation of the securities. !"
He expressed faith In the disposition Of
the creditors to approach an adjustment in
spirit of liberalitY,- land believes the best
interests of the State will be subseryed by a
speedy adjustment. The basis and details
Of settlement he refers to the Legislature.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-26
Rrief News Summary.

Victor Hugo will enter on his eightieth
! year to-day.
The small pox is raging in the villages
near Quebec, Canada.
Mrs. Manning, sister of the late Thomas
Carlyle, is q resident of Canada.
A seat in the New York Cotton Exchange
has just sold for So, 100.
Thomas Robinson, OF NewtonvilIe, Ind,
has patented potato-bug catcher
Chicago's "Ladies' Grain Exchange" is
well patronized, and financially well backed.
MIR. John g. Whittier is to be invited to
prepare an ode for the Yorktown celebra-
tion.
w. H. Vanderbilt has given another
100000 to the Vanderbilt University at
Nashville, Tenn.
The dykes in the Delaware, between Bor-
dentown and Trenton, N. j., have been
washed away by the foods.
The Chinese course at Harvard College is
said to have cost 81, ,062 Is last year. The
fees received amounted to $40,
Mrs. Comstock telegraphs from Kansas
that the colored refugees there are freezing
and starving, and asks for aid.
Minnie Arnold, a mill girl of Lowell,
Mass, became infatuated with a married
man, tried to kill him, and then took poison
and died.
Mr.. Bret Harte is mentioned by a Paris
correspondent OF the Home Nea9s as "the
most pronounced oockney in the whole Of
England.n
The Dolly Warden mining estate, at Alma,
Col, has been sold by Hall 6S Burnk to the
Boston Gold and Silver Mining Company
for $4,000
Edward H. Coursey, Of Queen Anne's
county, well known arithmetician, died
last week, aged 66 years. He was in the bat
tie of North Point.
President elect Garfield will leave Mentor,
ohio, for Washington on the 2Sth instant,
accompanied by his wife, mother and daugh.
ter MOllie, and his sons Irwin and Abram.
Gov. Ludlow, of New Jersey, has just
done good thing in vetoing a bill for the
restoration of citizenship to politician de-
prived thereof on conviction of forgery and
conspiracy.
The official count Of the PhIladelphia
election gives King democrat and citizens
candidate for Mayor 5,7S7 majority; Hun
ter, (do.) for Tax Receiver, 26, 295 majority;
West, (Rep.) for City Solicitor, 20, ,459 ma
iority.
While Mrs. 0'Donovan Rosa was reading
In NoPdheimer's Hall, in Montreal, Canada,
Monday night, bullet was fired through a
window and fell In the hall, without hitting
any one, however. The miscreant who fired
it escaped.
A crowd OK roughs invaded q ball room
in New York one night shis week and in
suited the merry makers. Police officer
Sullivan went tor them, but was assailed
and badly beaten. He, however, succeeded
IN clubbing into submission Ferdinand Fet-
ter, tha leader Of the gang, who turned out
to be notorious desperate.
Governor Pillsbury has sent a message to
the Legislature of Minnesota urging the
members to make suitable provision for the
State exhibit at the proposed New York
international exhibition. Governor Pills.
bury attributes the rapid growth Of Kansas
in great part to the worldwide advertise
ment given by her splendid exhibit at Phila
delphia.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-26
THE CASH-SHANNON DUEL.
Trial of Colonel Cash for the Murder
of Colonel Evidence in
and Argument In PrOgress-Specu.
latiOn as TO the Verdict.

CHARLESTON, s. c., February 25.-A
special from Darlington Court House gives
a detailed account of yesterdays proceed
ings In the trial of Colonel E. B. G. Cash for
the murder of Colonel Shannon In a duel
last summer.
A jury was formed without much trouble,
and was composed exclusively Of white
men, the defense having challenged every
negro called.
Attorney General Youmans conducted
the prosecution. A number of eye witnesses
OF the deed were examined, who testified to
the facts of the meeting substantially as
heretofore published.
Several witnesses swore that Cash was
urged by his son, just before the principals
took position, to be certain to kill Shan
non, and Cash had replied he would do it as
sure as there was world.
There was scarcely any cross-examination.
When the case for the State was closed, the
defense announced they would not trouble
the jury with any evidence In reply.
The argument was then opened by Col.
B. G. Watts, who based his plea for the ac-
cused on the ground that custom, public
opinion and the example of eminent men
In South Carolina had always sanctioned
duels.
He alluded to the change In public
opinion in the State on this subject as q
very recent one, and denounced the present
effort to make Colonel Cash the scapegoat
for the sins of all former duelists as a per
secution. He alluded to the circumstance
that the Attorney General had been sent
here in person, although 1t was not usual
for him to take part in the prosecution OF
| even the most vlllainous murderers.
Solicitor Geo. w. Dargan opened In reply
for the State. He said the jury must regard
| Cash simply as a man who had violated the
law. II they condoned his offense they
would share his guilt. He urged that
Cash's words just before the killing were
the clearest proof of malice, and he ap-
4 pesled to the jury to disregard their sympa
| tkies and do their sworn duty.
! General w. L. T. Prince followed In an
| elaborate argument for the defense, justify
ing the code dttelLo by the example of honor
! able men in various countries.
The present law had been rashly passed
to pacifY supposed public sentiment, and
| Cash should not be made It's victim.
] He finished at p. m, and the court ther
adjourned until 10 a. m. Friday, wher
the Attorney General will close for the
| State and be followed by Major Spain fol-
the accused.
Intense interest is felt in the case, the
general opinion being that the jury will &C
| quit or fail to agree.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-26

mills IN and close to the city viii have an ag-
gregate OF not less than f25 600 spindIes which
number VIII probably be augmented very soon
mills to 10000 spindIes, me AueIIsta Factory
alone pays sl75. 900 70 its Operatives every
year, and il all the available water power of
the canal was utilized. fully S24 00.O0O would
De osolrseo annually as wages. Not less than
ninety-f1ye per cent Of this would be spent with
the merchants of Augusta Cotton factories
orihg other manufactures. We understand
the establishment of a bleschery here and il is
very probable that such an institution viii be
inaugurated" I"
SandersyilIe Herald: THE Gin house on
7, ,o1. u. y. ". feacosks farm, whereon Mr. w.
o. Bailey resides, four miles south Of Tennille,
was burned on Thursday last. The gin and
press was run by steam power. The gin was
set 70 work abcut two clock in the afternoon,
ana about half-past two the alarm was given
by the packer from the lint room that thereof
ton In the room was on fire. Mr.. Bailey who
was ginning, at once stopped the gin and labor
ed TO arrest the flames. So rapidly, however,
did the flames spread that this was seen to be
impossible. There were some five or six bales
or seed cotton in the gin, and considerable
packed near by. Nj. Bailey saved the engine
and the ready packed bales, and most of the
seed, but the seed cotton and lint, together with
the gin and press and house, were all consumed.
The cotton burned belonged TO customers; the
gin and press belonged TO Mr.. Bailey and Mr.
w. l. Mcbride. Mr.. Bailey estimates the loss
at from 500 to &oO0. How the hre originated
is mystery. Mr. Bailey thinks it must have
occurred from spark from the engine, or
from the igniting of a match by the gin"
Columbus Times: "WiIl our business men do
anything for the extension OF the Columbus
and Rome Railroad to Greenville! We GER
tainly think they should. Here ara a people
anxious for a road, and anxious for one to
| Columbus. They propose to raise more than
half of the money It will take to build it. Can
not Columbus raise the balance, if the com
pany does not see fit to do sog We have made
| many investments from which we RAPED less
benefit. The inducement held out for q road
up into that section is very great. It is one of
| the best cotton belts in Georgia, and the
| farmers are prosperous and intelligent. They
| have always been without the convenience of
/ a road, but they intend to have one
| soon. II the people of Columbus do not
| offer them encouragement, others will At
| lanta Is anxious for railroad connection with
| that section, and the Atlanta aud West Point
/ road WILL no doubt, make liberal terms for the
money being raised for that purpose. Business
/ men should not forget that the trade OF
| Columbus would be largely increased by such
/ a connection. Thousands OF bales or cotton
/ which have heretofore been carried elsewhere,
/ would be brought to this market; and thouS-
/ ands of dollars worth Of merchandise would be
/ shipped from this point into that section
/ which have been shipped by other cities.
/ There is millions in il. !"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-26

OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL OBSERVER, WASH
IEGToN, February 25.-Indications for
Saturday:
In the Middle Atlantic States, warmer,
fair weather, northerly winds, veeriDg to
southeasterly, rising followed by falling
barometer.
In the South Atlantic States, fair
weather, variable winds, mostly north
easterly, stationary temperature and station
ary or rising barometer.
In the East Gulf States, fair weather,
light southerly winds, stationary tempera-
ture and barometer.
In the West Gulf States, partly cloudy
weather, occasional rain, stationary tenn
peTature and barometer.
Ia Tennessee and the Ohio valley, warmer,
fair weather, followed by increasing cloudi-
ness, possibly in the west portion by rain,
easterly veering to southerly winds, lower
barometer
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-26

grain circular says: 'sWheat was again firmeT
at many spot markets with q better con-
sumptive demand at higher prices.
OFF coast cargoes are steadily
reducing In number, and prices advanced
Cd. per quarter. A fair business was done
for shipment at full prices on the spot,
and at adjacent markets since Tuesday
there has been q freer sale OF
wheat at penny central advance. Corn
was strong and penny lower. AT to-day's
There was a stronger tone IN sympathy
with American advices. White wheat
advanced a penny to 2 pence, and red 2
pence over Tuesdays rates. Flour of all
sorts was in demand and firm. American
mixed corn being in limited supply ad-
vanced, but business was rather checked
therebY.n
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-26
PERILS OF THE RAIL.
A Texas Train Thrown From the
Track-Twenty Persons Injured.

GALVESTON, February 25 A special re-
ceived here reports that two coaches and
the bagg age car of train No. 4, bound east,
were thrown from the track last evening
between Longview and Glidewater. The
accident was eaused by the splitting Of a
rail. Twenty persons were injured, includ-
ing the following: w. t. Ellis, St. Louis,
badly hurt; A. A. Huston, left foot
severed; H C. Ferry, internally injured; j.
Robinson, hurt in the face; Thos. Graham,
of Nashville, hip bruised; WIN. Camp, spine
injured; w. J.. Ellis, Of St. Louis, Skull
broken and left side injured; ]. A. Dens-
more, shoulder disloeated and badly bruised
about the chest; j. Il. Dunlap, OF ShreVe-
port. eye and head hurt and hand broken;
w. w. Gasmill, internally injured.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-26
The Llyerpool Cotton MARKET.

LIVERPOOL, February 25.--This weeks
circular of the Liverpool Cotton Brokers'
Association says; 'sCotton was in moderate
demand throughout the week. The mar
ket was dull and quotations, under pressure
to sell, declined generally about 16 d.
American was in very moderate request snd
declined IS d. Sea island was neglected
and prices are unchanged. Futures were
dull ard generally weaker, the market
closing at decline of 80 d.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-26
ON THE VERGE OF APANIC.
INTENSE PRESSURE IN WALL
STREET.

Relieved by the Purchase of Bonds
The "POss's'' Review of the SItua-
tIen-steps Taken by the Treasury
The Cabinet Hears a Statement from
MIR. Sherman--The Receipts from
the Banks-Can They be Used or
NOtq-The WAYS and Means Conn
mIttee and the Funding Bnl.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-26
Review Of manchaater.

LONDON, February 25.-The Manchester
Guardian in its commercial article this
morning says: "The market Is rather easier
and business of some importance is still
offered for Eastern and some other markets
at point below the current rates, but there
is rather less of it. Prices are not lower,
though tending that way. Most of the
markets have done small miscellaneous
business at Tuesdays rates"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-26

The fee of doctors is an item that very
many persons are interested in just at
present. We believe the schedule for visits
is 50, which would tax a man confined to
his bed for year. and in need of daily
visit, over 81 600 year for medical attend
ance alone And one single bottle of Hop
Bitters taken in time would save the 81, 600
and all the years sickness.-Ed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-26

AUGUSTA, February 25.--To day was the
fourth day of the citizens spring meeting.
There was a good attendance.
The first race, three quarter mile heats,
had five starters. Oak Grove Rose, the IA
vorise, won, Main Sail second; time 1:2l,
1901, 1:2l15. The first heat was dead. The
second and third were won by Oak Grove
Rose.
In the second race, selling race, one and
one-eighth miles, four horses were entered
and three started. The race was won by
Emily f., Joe Thompson second, Guy, the
favorfte, third. Time 2;03.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-26

The greater part of the senate's executive
session to-day was taken up by debate con
corning the nomination of VIM. H. Smith
for the Alabama Attorneyship. 1t was re-
ported by the Judiciary Committee ad-
versely, but was finally confirmed by small
majority. Malachi Martin was also con-
firmed as Surveyor General for the district
of Florida.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-26
Perm and Chill rrake un.

LONDON, February 25--A private tele-
gram received In London this morning
states that peace has been declared between
Chill and Peru. The news thus far has not
been confirmed, but is not considered i'm
probable.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-26
THE BRITISH EMPIRE.

The Coercion Bill Passed by the
House of COmmous-The Debate
on the Rseasure-The Orange Free
STATE Declares Sympathy for the
Eoers-The BasutOss Negotiations
at an End-ExplanattOns as 10
Greece.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-26
rHE AppoRr1oNMENr ouEsr1oN.

The committee of five Representative
from each party, appointed last night, 70 y
confer on the apportionment question, with
the view Of effecting a compromise, held !,
brief session to-day and adjourned until
evening, without arriving at any understand
fnO
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-26
Looking for a Negro Desperado.

RALEIGH, N. c., February 25.- Colran
Yates, living near here, was attacked near
bis house this morning by a negro who pre-
tended to be hunting work. Mr.. Yates was
seriously hurt and robbed of e25. The
whole neighborhood is hunting for the ne
gro, but so far unsuccessfully.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-26

MANCHESTER, February 25.--C. Spence s.
Sons, shippers of cotton goods to Rio de
Janeiros and connected with houses in New
of losses on shipments of coffee from Bra
zil. Favorable liquidation is expected as
the assets Of the firm abroad are large.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-26

''There may be some virtue in all OF
them,'' he said, ''but for actual worth and
rapiditY Of effect, know that nothing made
can excel DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup"
feb26- 1t
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-26

N. c., s., 900; Pea creek, Fla. 81 700; With
Iacoochee river, Fla, 81 500; Red river from
fits mouth to Port Rosal, Tenn, $5O,OOOi
BAYOU Black, La, $4,000.
The increase made by the Senate commit
tee in the total amount of the bill is 1895,
OO0.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-26

A pocket full Of money amounts to little
when health is gone. To ersoy life, good
appetite, sound digestion and elastic limbs,
take TUFTS Pills. Then, II You sre poor
you will be happy; If rich, you can enjoy
your money. They dispel low spirits ana
give buoYancy to mind and body.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-26

Common sense will indicate the certain
tendency of a neglected cold to the lungs;
prevent such a termination by using DR..
Bulls Cough Syrup for that cough. Price
25 cents bottle. feb26-1t
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-26
Georgia Affairs.

---.~ed attt,e Post ofHee ~ Sa'
ke- second Class Matter.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-26
Alice oates, Sister nead.

Nothing is too good for our baby-no, not
even Cuticura Soap.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-26

WINDSOR, VI, February 25--Hayden,
the wife murderer, was hanged at 2:Q7 p. m. /.
to-day.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-26

CINCINNATI, February 25.-Pauline Mer-
ritt, sister Of Alice Oates, died here yester-
day.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-26

Disease prevented and medical bills
lessened BY a timely use Of Malt BItters.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-26
TALLAHASSEE JOTTINGS.
TIE PROCEEDINGS OF THE LEG
ISLATURE YESTERDAY,

'Ehe Volcano AsaIn-AnOther Inter-
estiBg SIatement-The Writer Com
WINGED that Ae has Found the True
LocatIon-Ia asily Where
it is Situat ed-NenaEe by Lamp
Lisht-Who Bids for the Capital
Senator Grill, with Sketch of KEis
Life Worlds Fair.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-26
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.
THE FIGHT ON THE APPORTION-
MENT BILL.

BIOunt and GOOde Join Issue on the
Question of the Panama COalIRg
Stations - Additional ApprOpria.
tiOns for Southern Rivers and
HarbOrs-The Question OF the Pub
lication OF War Records.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-26

TALLAHASSEE, February 25.-Bills were
introduced in the Senate to-day as follows
By Mr.. Cole-For compensating Tax Col
lectors for extra services In 1877 and 1873.
BY Mr.. McKinne-For the restoration Of
lost papers.
By Mr.. hompson-Authorizing County
Commissioners to pay certain expenses;
also. allowing a vote to be taken on the
question of "fence or no fence"
By Mr.. Mallory-Requiring the States
Attorney to defend persons charged with
violating the Federal election laws.
In the Assembly bill was introduced by
Mr.. Perry providing for the appointment of
boards OF health in cities and towns hav-
ing three hundred voters.
j. A. Henderson was confirmed as States
Attorney ior the Fourth Circuit.
The Supreme Court has not rendered its
decision In the case of Eagan.