Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-03-15

JACKSONVILLE, March IA singular and
unusual feature of the present season is the
continued rush of travel at this late period of
the spring. Heretofore, by the middle Of this
month, the tide has usually flowed Northward;
but contrary to the general usage, it IS still
tending in this direction with undated vol
ume. All Of the lines Of travel leading this
way are still crowded with visitors, and the
hotel registers show no diminution in the arri-
walls. The present has been a golden harvest
to those who transport and entertain strangers
and gives bright promise for the future.
That fellow Hughes, who has for some weeks
occupied considerable attention from the pub
lie, has at last succeeded in getting from the
paternal care of Sheriff Bowden: Hughes is a
bad egg, and only suited for the dirtiest kind of
work. His mission last summer was to mean
der about among the negroes and fire the
Ethiopian heart. he wandered promiScuously
through these simple people, eating, drinking
and sleeping with the freedmen, an object of
disgust and contempt to all persons OF any
rsspectabiiity. Finally he wound up his career
by numerous assault upon MIR. Greeley, which
led to his incarceration. His trial viii take
place at the spring term of the Circuit Court.
Tomorrow night the Purim ball will be
given at Metropolitan Hall. No people enjoy
genuine, hearty gaYety more than the Israel
ties, and this is always an occasion of great
pleasure. The sons Of the old patriarchs in
this community are q social, clever set of
fellows, and constitute an excellent element
of the population The black eyed daughters
of Sarah. Leah and Rebeccs have prepared
novel and gorgeous costumes, and viii appear
in all the panoply Of their many charms
IL has been determined to intuse new life
into the yacht club of this city, which, of late,
has been allowed somewhat to be neglected.
New officers have been placed in control of The
institution, and it is to be kept up to it's former
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to many of our visitors where they can find the
latest papers and periodicals, meet their
friends and have fine view Of our beautiful
river.
President Garhelds inaugural address made
a rather favorable impression upon our people.
II the new administration will simply be just
and impartial TO the South, il will meet with no
factious opposition from that quarter. We
neither ask nor expect any special favors but
we have right to demand to be placed on an
equality with the other sections of the Union.
We have the thews and Sinews TO work out our
own destiny, and to retrieve the losses of the
past, if not prevented by hostile legislation and
the influence of an adverse government
If the new President desires to win at once
the hearty support and appreciation Of the
Southern people, he has only to remove the
Federal officers in the south, who are specially
Objectionable, anG replace them with patriots,
rather than politicians. Such men are to be
found, and such policy would at once restore
peace and tranquility to this country. Give
US officers who 90 not consider it their duty to
stir up strife between the races, and who vii!
not disregard the public good through
the sordid desire to fl their pockets:
of government officers in this State should be
removed. Few of them possess any ideas of
craftsmanship, and few can lay claim to any
broader views thaa those Of acquiring wealth,
and retaining their positions Their Influence
over the negroes sbed, and dangerous, and they
play reckleSSly upon the passions and preju-
dices of this emotional people. A thorough
purgation would be attended with the happiest
consequences to all concerned
A brilliant affair was gotten up last Monday
night in honor of the Inauguration at Wash
ington. An immense procession Of tatterde-
colored persuasion, keeping time to the mar
tial music of two cracked drums, after pa
rading around generally, halted in front of
liquor saloon. Here they were addressed
among others by the Hon. w. H. Lucas, the
distinguished member of the Legislature from
this county. Fresh from the scenes OF his
recent triumphS at Tallahassee, the Honorable
speaker surpassed any OF his former EFFORTS,
and got clean away from the capacity of his
hearers. There is no telling to what altitude
the soaring talents Of our eloquent young
townsman may yet convey him. Just on the
threshold of life, intellectual, ardent, ambitious
and popular, the highest and most honored
places are within his grasp. His extreme
modesty alone has prevented him from Selling
opportunities, so eagerly coveted By others
His friends, who realize his abilities and ser
vices do not intend to permit his retiring ma
ture to stand in the way of his promotion any
longer, and his splendid record in the late Leg
islature has given him strong claims to future
distinction.
Our new railroads are progressing with most
satisfactory rapidity, and will soon be thrown
open for the accommodation OF the travelling
public.
Another enterprise of great Importance is
the railroad now being constructed between
Gainesville and Palatka. The work of grading
goes on vigorously, and a number of miles of
the track are now ready for the reception of
the iron.
Could those grim old Spanish cavaliers, who
once traversed this State in quest Of the foun-
tain of youth, again revisit these scenes, they
would find but few landmarks to remind them
of their former wander1ngs in what was then a
frowning wilderness.
The truckers all over the State have set their
pegs for big crop Of early vegetables. Those
in Manatee are now making regular shipments
Of beans, tomatoes and cucumberS by every
steamer. Around Tallahassee an unusual
quantity Of Irish potatoes have been planted
and Florida will soon be feeding thousands at
the North with every variety of toothsome
delicaces. When the canal, connecting St.
Johns and Indian rivers, is completed vegeta-
bles can be forwarded from Lake Okechobee
during the entire winter.
Oranges are stiffening in value. The main
crop has been harvested, while the demand is
still active. From the profuse show of blooms
a very large yield is expected next season.
The Commissioner of immigration received
last month nearly one thousand letters from
thirty eight Of the States and Territories, be-
sides others from five foreign countries. This
shows the work done in that department and
also the interest that is being awakened to our
national advantages and resources. 1t was a
very short-sighted and narrow minded policy
on the part Of the late Legislature not to in
crease the appropriation.
Quietly, but yet firmly, and with a fixed
resolute purpose, all Of the better elements
among us are crystallizing In opposition to the
dangerous classes who seek to control the city
II live, active man Is nominated for Mayor
one above reproach, and neither to be corrupt
ed by brides or deferred by threats from doing
his duty, backed by a ticket Of irreproachable
business men, success is almost certain. Such
another brainless idiot, and incompetent fool
as the present May or viii 90 the city serious
injury.
a few days have returned, and are again airing
their gaudily- attired persons upon Bay street.
on the scent of fresh victims. 1t is rather hard
for them to abandon the green pastures in
which they have SO long luxuriated, but the
fiat has gone forth, and the sports must find
new ranges
A plan is actually being considered to place
a small steamer on Paine Prairie, near Gaines
Vile Now, if the bottom Of the lake should
drop out, as sometimes happens in Florida
that vessel might, very unexpectedly to the
crew and passengers, be left high and dry
aground some fine morning, amid lot or be-
wildered alligators and astonished terrapiDs
But the idea shows enterprise, so on with the
dance.
Inab unfortunate WlgnG, bSD66, mas again
been subjected to q well-merited castigation
from the biting pen of st. Clair Abrams. Why
Bisbee is such dolt as again to venture into
the field of letters, in which he has always
been worsted, passes comprehension. His
temerity can only be attributed to the fellows
insufferabe vanity and overweeniug self-con-
ceit. He is as awkward with the pen as he is
in person.
park and cemetery, is shortly to be
shelled. This will make very pleasant and
popular drive from Jacksonville, and one that
will be greatly appreciated.
General Sanford is out in sensible letter to
the Union relative to the comparative merits
of the Mediterranean and Florida oranges and
the adaptability of the latter for distant trans.
portation. He says that in quality the latter
will not compare with the former. The Siclian
producer, however. only pays twenty four
cents freight per box, all the way acroSs the
Atlantic to New York, while the Floridians pay
sixty cents to the same point. In year or
two, however. at farthest, vessels built ex-
pressly for carrying fruit will be plying be-
tween Jacksonville and New York, large,
speedy and thoroughly ventilated.
Weather charming. SUBSTITUTE.
A Washington correspondent of the
Cincinnati Commercial reports Senator