Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-01-10

members express the opinion that nothing of
much Importance will be accomplished until
that question is settled. The first ballot viii be
taken, according TO law, on the 18th inst.
In an interview between q reporter of the
New York World and Senator Jones, the latter
gentleman stated that he expected to be here in
time for the election. General Loring, of Gaines
vile, and General Bernard, of Tallahassee,
who are also mentioned prominently in con-
nection with this exalted office, are now pres
ent. There are doubtless other aspirants who
are Kept for the time being in the background,
but who may be put forward at a later peri d.
IL will be relief to all when the contest is de-
hnitely determined.
Quite a handsome complinent was paid the
MORNING News yesterday in the Assembly. A
resolution was adopted that all members of
the Florida press and the Savannah NEWS, OF
the city of Savannah, Ca, be invited to seats
on this floor" Colonel Gentry, although
dubbed the ubiquitous" was unfortunately
not IN the hall as the moment. Had he been
preSenthe would doubtless have acknowledged
the courtesy in one of those splendid out
bursts OF orstory for which he is famous
Host of the Senators and many of the Assem-
blymen are subscribers to your valuable paper.
Its great popularity arises from the fact that
IL has ever been a staunch and unWearying
friend of Florida, and has never neglected an
opportunity to advance her material interests.
The efforts Of the NEWS in this direction are
generally admitted and thoroughly appreci-
ated, as is shown by the immense circulation
which it enjoys in this State.
The City Hotel. just opposite the capitol
building. is general rendezvous for the
legislators, when not in session. Many of the
members are guests of the house. The hotel
is able to accommodate one hundred and
seventeen persons comfortably. Mr.. SluSSer
the proprietor, is ably assisted by Mr.. j. Stern
field. formerly OF the Hoffman House, New
York, aad Mr. Joel Collins The large patron
age received by the City Hotel, is the best evil
dence OF the satisfactory manner in which it is
conducted.
The use Of the Assembly Hall has been grant
ed TO St. Johns Episcopal Parish ON Sundays,
their church, which was burned during the last
session Of the Legislature, not yet being com
pleted.
At caucus of the Democratic members of
the Legislature. held last night it was re-
solved that ballot be taken at caucus to be
held next Tuesday night for the offices of Uni
ted States Senator, and also for Public Printer
and that two-thirds vote of the members
present be required TO effect nominations.
Capt. Dyke, of the Tallahassee FLOrtdldn,
Mr. @. A. Finley. of the Lake City Reporter, and
Mr.. IL. B. McCallum. of the Jacksonville
UriOn are candidates for the post of Public
Printer. have heard no other names men
toned.
Rev. John P. Duncan, the well known blind
Chapain of the Georgia Senate, is announced
to lecture tomorrow night.
Nothing of Importance was done in the As
sembiy TO day. The Governors message was
read and the first batch of bills introduced.
In the Senate, Mr.. Thompson presented an
important bill entitled IAN act requiring an
educational qualification for electors to entitle
them to become registered voters in compli-
ance with section article IA of the constitu-
tion .
Mr. Lykes-A bill to supply deficiencies for
the years 1S77-79-S9.
Nj McKay-To ex end further privileges to
the Tampa, Pasco Creek and st. Johns Rail
road Company.
Mr.. Critl-To amend the act providing for
the redemption of lands sold for taxes, and to
dispose of lands sold for taxes and bought by
the State or any county
Weather rainy and disagreeable.
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