Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-25

She should Make a DispIaV-Wnaf
She Can DO and what She Can
ShOw-Benefits We Expect co De-
rive-The WaycrOss Dep0t-COlOneI
Drane-Oranges I'm The
OkeechObee CanaI-DOwn with
the PIstol-SPlInters.
JACKSONVILLE, August 2S.-In speaking of the
Indians in South Florida, in recent letter,
gave their number as one hundred and fifty
Speaking subsequently upon the subject with
Capt Hendry, at Fort Myers, whose avocation,
as a cattle king Of that region, takes him fire.
quently among the redskins, 1 learned that a
census was taken year or two since, giving
totsl population of two hundred and three.
This has been augmented by the natural in
crease, and they may now be set down at 225.
Capt. Hendry is of the impression that the CEN
sus was accurate, as it corresponds with his
estimate, formed by personal acquaintance
with the heads of the respective lodges The
chiefs are always chosen from the family or
faction of the Tigers" it being tradition
among the Indians that if the selection be made
from the wolves" the Snakes" or the
North Winds" that the administration of the
incumbent will be short lived.
general council is called annually in the
green corn season, when a trial is had of all
offenders against the laws This is also legis
lative body, where new laws are enacted and
notifications made in those already passed.
An effort is being made to obtain a party of
this interesting people to visit Atlanta during
the Exposition, and to give exhibitions of their
dances and amusements. There is no doubt
that they would be great attraction, and con-
stitute very important portion of FIorida's
contribution. They are the only Indians east
of the Mississippi who are unciviliZed, and who
retain their national costumes and usages. If
the old Chief, Chipco, who participated in the
Dade massacre. and who has seen over one
hundred years, could be induced to go to
Atlanta, he would cause great sensation. At
all events, certain parties have the matter in
hand, and Florida may be represented at your
capital by some of the lineal descendants of
the original settlers
A convention is to be held here tomorrow
for the purpose OF organizing general 1mml-
grafton association for the State, and also for
the purpose of taking steps to get up display
of our products at the fair in Atlanta
Quite number Of counties have responded to
the invitation of the Commissioner of Immigra-
ton, and have appointed delegates. If advan-
tage is taken Of the great attention now d.
rected to this State, and some systematic
method be devised for disseminating inferma-
tion as to the resources and capabilities of the
various sections, great good may be effected.
This can be done by combination among the
various counties by c. Letting statistics and
facts as to the soil. crops. climate and various
matters relating to social advantages, schools,
churches etc. These can be condensed into
pamphlets and widely circulated.
1t is of the utmost importance that Florida
should have full line of the products Of her
SOIL forests and rivers on exhibition at Atlanta.
Her exhibition can be rendered exceedingly
unique and attractive. We can't do much in
the way Of mineral treasures-iron, believe,
being the only metal yet discovered-but we
cannot be surpassed in the quantity and
variety of profitable crops There is an infinite
ria Of md fol
found in any other portion Of the United States,
a full display of which would delight the house
builder and cabinet maker.
Then, too, there is a long list Of dye stutfs, ,
textible fabrics, starch producing roots, ETC. !
ETC., whose value is but little known, and
which, if brought to the attention of those in
tereSted in such matters, could be made a
source OF great profit.
Florida can get up most handsome display
or the thousand knick -knacks known as Flori-
da curiosities In this field her range is unlim
tied and constantly widening. There is really
no end to the pretty trifles manufactured here,
and the taste and workmanship displayed is
really admirable. Some of the visiting jewel
ers will be astonished at the extent and beauty
OF the collection.
But in the way of the rare and luscious
tropical and semi-tropical fruits, Florida
claims supremacy and fears no rival The
pyramids Of golden oranges, fresh, juicy and
of delicious flavor. the citron. shaddock, lime,
lemon, the perfumed pineapple, the milky
cocoanut, the sugary date, the guava, the
custard apple, the mango and the entire list of
fruits, not to be found except in Florida, will
excite general establishment and admiration.
Florida will furnish the fish, fruits and vege-
tables for the thousands who will visit Atlanta.
Indian river will contribute her famous
oranges, Cedar Keys those fat and palatable
bivalves for which she is noted, and JacksonI
vile the fine mullet of the st. Johns river
The State at large will supply the vegetables
We expect TO reap much benefit from the
exposition, not alone in the excellent oppor-
tunity of displaying our products and re-
sources, but also in the number of visitors who
will be induced to extend their trip to Florida.
If cheap excursion rates can be arranged hun- ,
dreds and hundreds will be induced to run
down to Florida, when they can pass two or
three weeks proftably and pleasantly. We
intend to get our per centage out of the curl
GUS crowds from the North and West who will
attend the exhibition
If, as has been whispered, the lines of the
various railroads traversing the State intend TO
get up an exhibit of the crops and resources of
the country through which they pass, the III ices
of Fiorida's display will be assured. 1t Is said
that the WaycrosS line and the DisSton syndi-
cate propose to carry out this project. Now,
IL the Florida Transit, the Central, and the
Jacksonville, Pensacola and Mobile viii unite
in the project, our exhibition will be extensive,
remarkable and instructive.
The work upon the Waycross depot is pro-
crossing rapidly. This will be a spacious and
massive structure, and in keeping with the
wants and character of the road. The I'M
slightly mill that occupied the site has been re-
moved, and the new edi1ce will be elegant in
design, with all conveniences for the travelling
community.
Colonel Haines has made wise selection in
Colonel Henry NJ. Drane as his assistant. Colo
mel Drane is an old and experienced railroad
man of fine business capacities, and will rem
der most valuable service to the chief Superin-
tendent. Many prophecy that the projected
road from Live Oak to Charlotte Harbor will
be completed in advance of the other enter
prises heading in that direction. basing their
predictions upon the well known pluck, push
and perseverance of Colonel Haines, These
qualities he possesses in an eminent degree,
and exercises them In a most efficient manner
heard gentleman from South Florida last
week express the opinion that the number of
orange trees in his section that ripened their
fruit in the summer was increasing, and that
he believed that if proper attention was paid
to the subject, fruit could be matured at any
period of the year that was desired. Now this
would be discovery Of prime Importance TO
Florida, and If the theory Is correct, would be
accompanied with the happiest results
Oranges at this season would bring splendid
prices and would secure great demand. A
quantity have recently been forwarded from
reached New York in nne condition, notwith-
standing the excessive heat, and were greatly
relished.
There passed through the city day or two
since Judge E. +. Dunno, who has gone up to
Tallahassee for the purpose of selecting. with
the aid of the maps in the State Land Office
"a, 600 acres of the Disston purchase for occu
patton by a Chicago colony.
The first dredge boat to be employed in cut
ting the canal to drain Lake Okeechobee will
be constructed at Cedar Keys, and Mr.. Rose, of
New Orleans who has had much experience
in such matters, will superintend the work at
the Keys. 1t has not yet been decided at what
point the canal will be commenced.
There is a sentiment growing in the State |
against the carrying Of concealed weapons, |
which will, it Is to be hoped, eventuate in the |
dscontinuance of the cowardly and barbarous |
practice If stringent law was passed by the |
Legislature, imposing minimum fine Of fifty |
Of md
a few examples were made Of the young men |
who never venture out without pistol in their |
hip pocket, the silly custom would soon go out |
of fashion. The fine imposed in Florida sell |
dom exceeds five dollars an amount totally in |
sufficient to bring the practice Into disIavor. |
If fifty or a hundred dollars were required to |
appease offended justice the revolver would |
cease to be an article Of everyday wear, and it |
would not fall to the lot of the eporter to re-
cord so many bloody Incidents
What flood of medical literature and pro- |
fessional opinions will be poured out upon the |
when the case of the President has |
terminated Every other physician will have |
his pet theory to advance, If he can obtain |
listeners, and can prove precisely what treat |
ment should have been adopted. If the col |
umns of the papers are opened they can be |
filled for weeks with the illusions Of the |
faculty The poor President is still hanging |
between life and death, and the pendulum Of |
hope still vibrates between hope and despon- |
dency He is making gallant fight, and the |
prayers and hopes of millions are with him in |
the struggle.
Fruit has been abundant and excellent this |
summer and the stalls Of the hucksters make |
a very tempting appearance. Grapes, hgs, |
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