Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-03-14

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ATLANTA, March f2-Yesterday was the love
hest day we have had since last summer, and
everybody was happy; but this morning a driz.
cling rain has changed the face OF nature and
the smiles OF men.
Better weather has brought revival of
trade, and our streets, which have become less
muddy. present the usual hustle and stir that
is peculiar to commercial centre OF such Inn
portsnce as Atlanta has attained
Railroad accidents have become so common
on the various lines that delays OF mail matter
are Of frequent occurrence. Even the old reli-
able Central Railroad has Joined in the process
sion, and the MORNING News has suffered vexa-
tious delays here; but no blame attaches to the
mail agents or post Office clerks
The Radicals are coming home from the In
auguration at Washington, but new crowd
Is going In that direction. The fact Is things
are going to be exceedingly lively between the
tns and the outs for the next three months.
Andrew CLARK and Major Smyth have gone 70
see Garfield, the former to prevent being put
mons place. Ex-United States District AttOr-
ney Farrow is making things warm for both OF
the above named gentlemen, having published
most outrageously scandalous pamphlet
MINOR TOPICS.
There is a fearful increase of suicides growing
out OF Incorporate habits, and something
should be done to save our young men from
such a terrible fate. Within ten days there
nave been half dozen such cases in Georgia.
Mr.. w. G. WhidbY's address before the State
Agricultural Society at Thomasville has been
published, and is highly commended, especially
his views on immigration and "moonshiners. "
Good dirt roads to the m Ountain counties would
do much to break up illicit distillng
1t Is true that H H. J." calls DR.. A w. Cal
noun, OF this city, "a great and good man, "
ana speaks highly OF his fame as a skilled oc-
culist, and tenderly chronicles his noble gen
eroSlty, yet not one half has been told ia that
brief but eloquent and deserved tribute. l
have never seen his equal as great good
The Legislature of Alabama passed a bill
giving two hundred dollars to each volunteer
company In that State. Georgia, however has
neglected her volunteers. and they are dis
banding all over the State. Columbus has lost
two companies, LaGrange one, Macon two,
savannah two. Atlanta three or four, Augusta
two, and one or two In several other places.
THIS, THAT AND THE OTHER.
Ny thanks are due the Atlanta and Charlotte
Air Line Railway for q copy Of the Atlanta
business Directory for 1881, from the press Of
a. a, Dickson, which find quite valuable as a
book of reference.
The lawyers in South Georgia will be glad to
hear or the reappointment by Governor Col
Librarian. In addition to being talented and
successful lawyer, he Is a most pleasant and
accommodating gentleman and an excellent
Librarian
Colonel Thomas A. Scott, late President of
the pennsylvania Railroad, spent yesterday in
Atlanta with his travelling companion The
weather was delightful, and during the morn
ing tne party rode about the city. When last
saw Colonel Scott, in 1853, he was Assistant
Secretary OF War, and in fine health, but yes
terday met him as a Confirmed invalid and
greatly broken down.
Liberty county can score another victory
Tor one or her energetic and ambitious sons.
Mr.. b. Durham, who has Just been made GEN
eral Manager of the great Virginia Midland
kai.road, ls native of Liberty county, and
well known in Savannah. / first knew him
some eight years ago as Superintendent of the
Montgomery and Eufaula Railroad which he
conducted so successfully that he was called
to division OF the Louisville and Nashville
Railroad-from Montgomery to Decatur. Now
he has gone to a more important position, and
predict for him still higher honors as q great
railroad manager.
MASONIC Bazaar AND FAIR.
received circular from Mrs W. o. Charl-
ton, whose husband is a member of Zerubbabel
Lodge in Savannah, in regard to the proposed
Bazar and Fair OF the venerable Solomon's
Lodge, and asking my cooperation in behalf
or her table. Having long known this most
excellent family, felt more than pleased to
let my friends make me a medium for their
contributions.
The responses have been very gratifying to
me. Messrs. HUN Brown, the liberal pro-
pTtetors OF the Markham House, put five dol
lars into my hands; Major d. z. Caldwell, of
the DAILY POst-ADpedL, two six months sub
scrlptions 60 that live paper; DR.. d. B. Plumb
the druggist. fine assortment of his famous
Empire state Colegne; Messrs. James Har-
rison, OF the Franklin Printing House, a copy
OF his elegant (S5l volume OF his Baptist
Biographies" also his Baptist Picture Gal
lery;" PeytOn II. Shook, the great cheap fur
n1ture man or Georgia, a handsome rocking
chair; Major Chas. H. Williams, of the Sun
day Gazette. two six months subscriptions to
that popular journal; Hon. Andy p. Stewart,
OF Stewart & Fain, one Of their handsome fifty
gallon oil tanks, with measures, pump, etc.
all complete, which is a most generous gift
l have donations promised from Daniel &
Marsh, the druggists; Lewis II. Clarke, the
halter; Lovejoy Il Pitchford the booksellers;
Rev. Dr. j. Fl. Martin and others.
PERSONAL AND GENERAL NEWS
Lieutenant g. N. Whistler, of the Fifth Ar
tilery, is making an effort to establish in At
lanta an "Anti. Treat Association. This treat
ing business IL the worst feature of intem-
perance, and should be destroyed.
The banks Of our city paid a well deserved
tribute TO an old ard honored associate on
THURSDAY. W: H. White, Esq, after twenty
the age of eighty, and all the banks closed
during his funeral services
The reelection of Captain G.. J. Foreacre as
General Manager Of the Atlanta and Charlotte
Rhine Railway, win stop all senseless rumors
as to bis removal or resignation, neither OF
which need be anticipated at present He has
made the road prosperous for its owners and
satisfied.
1t is a significant fact that the UniversalIsts
the Unitarians and the Liberals are all three
trying to establish churches or permanent So
cteties in Atlanta, and have sent here some of
their ablest preachers and most expert ex-
Founders of their respective doctrines
regret to state that e1-Chief Justice Hiram
Warmers improved condition does not promise
speedy or SLOW recovery, but simply brief
prolongation of his weakness and suffering
1t is extremely doubtful If his wonderful
vitality and great will power can carry him
safely through his present severe illness.
Judge Erskine is still In Florida for his
health. Judge Hill. of Mississippi, arrived to-
day at noon and will hold court for Judge
Erskine on Monday
tillery, is now in command of this military de-
partment, as Brevet Brigadier General with
b. adquarters at Newport Barracks, Kentucky
Owing to this fact the new Lieutenant Colonel,
late Major John Hamilton, OF the First Artil
lery, viii not go to st. Augustine, but come to
Atlanta. Capt II. r. Jackson, the new.Major,
who rose from the ranks and is Brevet
Brigadier General, is ordered to ST Francis
Barracks. at st. Augustine. He is q pleasant
gentleman and thorough soldier.
FINAL PARAGRAPHS.
There is a temperance "boomn in Atlanta
just now. and as it is quiet, healthy move
ment. much real good may be anticipated from
its operations There is good field here, and
some earnest hearted lsborers.
The City Council have rented some rooms
near the Benevolent Home for a small city
hospital, which takes that much support from
the Sisters Atlanta Hospital. regret that
these noble women have not been better sus-
tanned in their good work.
Now that the rotunda and parlors of the
Markham House have been elegantly frescoed
and newly carpeted, this popular hotel is with
out rival in the South for beauty Of interior
finish. During the past week the house has
been crowded with lawyers in attendance upon
the Supreme Court.
Three medical colleges in Atlanta have lust
sent out some hundred or more young doctors
to ''kill or kure" the sick of their respective
localities. The commencement exercises were
quite attractive, and drew large and fashfona-
bic audiences at De(five's Opera House. Ex-
Senator O'D aniePs son was the valedictorian
Of the atlantis College, and won high praise for
his proficiency.
The DAILY Post Appeal has gone into an Office
of its own and put on a handsome new dress.
This gives evidence OF substantial progress and
in Atlanta, except the C0nstitutio1, has had
such prosperous and popular career during
the past eight years. in which time nearly
dozen such enterprises have gone under"
Major D. e. Caldwell says he proposes TO win
permanent success.
During a recant visit to the Young Mems Ii
brary, / saw q lot Of old books that had lust
come from the bindery. where they had been
substantially rebound. Among them was
Major Jones Courtship." asked Librarian
called for. and he replied that this book was
one Of the most popular in the library. and is
frequently taken out. Feeling in a good hI-
NOR, remarked that was glad TO see It re-
bound INTO continued popularity. Ii also occu
pies very prominent place ON the shelves of