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

Since the illness of the late President
Senator Mahone has received the assist
ance OF the Postofice, Interior and Treas
ury officials, who control the bulk OF the
Federal patronage, and numerous reno
walls have been made in Virginia and the
vacancies filed by the appointment OF
friends of the Senator. 1t viii be remem-
bered that it was only few days after
the President was snot that delegation
of leading Mahoneites met in Washing
ton by reason of accidental coincidence,
and that they afterward met IN harris
burg. at the residence of Senator Cameron,
through like cause. The country, II
is true, was shocked and Disguised by
this accidental coincidence" but that
mattered little. Since then the removal
of oficeholders in Virginia, because they
will not work for Malone, has been 60
ing on brisklY. Commenting upon Il,
the Raleigh Observer remarks: The
administration might, perhaps, with pro-
priety prescribe test for its appointees
that they should be Republicans, but to
threaten them with loss of office and
loss of meat and bread because they will
not work for party which is not the
Republican looks like carrying the mat
ter too far. 1t is not only bulldozing
and intimidation, but it is bulldozing
and intimidation for purpose never be-
fore recognized as lawful in any admin
istration."
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-01
General John b. Gordon.
IhomasriRe TImes.

IHOHluSpttte lHteS.
Nowhere in Georgia has the news of
General Gordon's fortune, in making a
million or more out of his railroad trans
actions, been received with more genu-
inc Joy than in Southern Georgia. Our
people have great admiration for the
gallant Gordon, and when maligners
were trying to blacken his fair name in
the late bitter contest in this State, they
rallied around him as they did when
he led them in war. The people never
had their confidence shaken in Gordon.
He was then, as he. is now, their beau
ideal of a chivalrous. heightened, hon
orable Southern gentleman. He has
made more since his retirement from
the Senate than he would have made by
remaining in that body fifty years. Cor
don was too clean handed man to make
money out of his position as Senator
others have done so, but not John B.
Gordon. He was too poor and too hon
est to live in Washington. But he is rich
now, and we're heartily glad of it. We
ar sure that thousands of old Confed-
crates who followed his towering form
through the smoke and din of battle;
who watched his SCARED face light up
with a smile of encouragement, when
foot-sore and weary they plodded along;
who saw his last Herculean effort, as
like tiger at bay at Appomattox-we
are sure that these will bid him God
speed on the road to fortune. Fame he
already has. and that of an undying
character. Vive la Gordon.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-01

The French are pushing the Tunisian
war, and on last Saturday defeated the
Arabs south of Susa. There are 5000
French troops in Tunis, and a reinforce
ment Of 1850 embarked at Toulon re-
Gently. 1t is stated that different tribes
have undertaken to defend the routes to
Kairwan, and if unable to check the
French the holy city will be destroyed
and general retreat into the Sahara will
take place. The destruction of that city
will probably produce general Moslem
revolt against Christian rule in North
Africa. Kairwan, Kairvan, or Ell Kir-
wan, as it is variously called, is situated
eighty miles south of the city of Tunis
and has a population Of $1,000. 1t con-
tains many elegant structures, including
numerous mosques and tombs. The
roof Of the Akbar mosque is supported
by 312 columns of marble, granite and
porphyTy, and is magnificent structure.
Kairwan was founded by the Arabs A.
D. $40, and was the capital of their indie
pendent African dominions from S02 to
$40. 1t is regarded by Mohsmmedans
as the most holy city of Africa, and no
Christian or Jewish merchant is per-
mitted to reside there.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-01
A C0nundrum.

The Cincinnati Enquirer editorially
propounds the following conundrum,
which viii be solved upon the as
sembling of the United States Senate on
the 10th of October:
did Senator Mahone's purchase BY
the Republicans include his vote for the
next President of that body7 The
chances are that it did. MOre's the
pity"
The solving of the problem, remarks
the Baltimore Sun, will be fraught with
danger to Senator Malone. Should
Senator Bayard be the Democratic eau
Gus nominee for President pro tempore
of the Senate, which is altogether prob
able, to vote against him Senator Malone
would arouse the ire of those Democratic
Readjusters who have not entirely fore
sworn allegiance to the National Demo
cratic party, and who hold Senator Bay
ard in the highest esteem, not only for
his splendid abilities and high personal
character, but also for his great services
in the Senate, where he so long and ably
championed the rights of the Southern
people when one of the leaders Of
the minority in that body, and when the
introduction of legislation hostile to the
interests and rights of the people of that
section was thing of almost daily &C.
currence during the sessions Of the Sen
ate. A vote against Mr.. Bayard by Sena-
tor Malone would be cudgel placed in
the hands Of every Democratic stumper
and newspaper in the State, which would
be effectively used from the assembling
of the Senate until the close of the can
vass in Virginia. On the other hand,
should Senator Malone refuse to vote
with the Republicans of the Senate for
peesiding officer, he would lose the little
claim he now has for the Republican
vote in favor of the Readjuster State
ticket. Altogether, the independent"
Senator from Virginia occupies an unen-
viable attitude; but, as he has never
shown the want Of pluck, he will doubt
less face the music, regardless Of its pos
sible consequences.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-01

Realizing the importance of sustaining
disciplined militia, and aware that the
Legislature of the State has failed to pro
vide for the maintenance of such safe
guard, the merchants and other citizens
Of St. Louis have taken the matter in
hand and will provide for its citizen
soldiers. Money has been subscribed
and an armOry is being erected, where
the military can assemble and perfect an
organization serviceable in time of need
and creditable at all times. The exam
pie of the merchants and citizens of St.
Louis is worthy of imitation by those of
other cities.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-01

PROPOSED NATIONAL BANKRUPT LAW.
"A Washington dispatch says: "The
subcommittee of the Senate Judiciary
Committee, appointed to consider the
subject of national bankrupt law, has
determined to abandon its purpose to
visit the different commercial cities and
confer with the business men in person.
This has been caused by the call for an
extra session of the Senate. The com
mittee, however, expect to obtain the
views Of representative men and bodies
in writing, and will be glad to receive
suggestions They hope to be able to
frame a measure for submission to the
full committee by the time for the an
nual meeting of Congress in December.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-01

The assessment of real estate in Vir-
ginia for 1880 shows a decrease in value
of 81, 77s, 446, as compared with the
assessment of 1875. The LEADING Demo
cratic papers Of the State maintain that
last years assessment was purpOsely
and fraudulently reduced by the Read
justers to affect the present political can
vass by making it appear that Virginia
is too poor to pay her debt. There is,
says the Washington Star, plausibility
in this charge if the assessment of 1875
was fair one, and it has never been
questioned. Then Virginia, like every
other State, was suffering from the
prostration and depression of the panic
of 1873. For several years Northern
capital has been steadily flowing into
the State. Millions of dollars have been
invested, all of which have gone towards
developing Virginia's resources and
towards building up improvements that
necessarily swell the value of taxable
property; and it is almost incredible
that her total assessment should fall
below that of six years ago.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-01

Congress will either have to provide
for the abatement of the Potomac flats
nuisance and the proper improvement of
the river front, or appropriate money for
the erection of an Executive residence in
a more healthful locality than that occu-
pied by the White House. The Star
suggests that the sensible alternative
will be to improve the river channel and
front, and to repair, reft and refulnish
the White House.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-01

It may be safely assumed that the Uni
ted States Senate viii be organized under
Democratic auspices, even if David
Davis should depart from his recent Gus
tom Of voting with the Democrats. As
the case now stands there are 81 Demo
Gratis, 30 Republicans, and Indepen-
dent. This settles the matter beyond all
controversy unless Senator Hill should
be too III 70 attend. and Mr.. Davis should
take q sudden fancy to vote with the Re
publicans. The two new Senators viii
be sworn in after the Senate is duly or
ganized. when the strength Of the two
parties win be evenly divided.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-01

A NEW DEPARTURK.-The brewers
and liquor dealers of Cincinnati have en-
tered the political field in earnest by
adopting the following platform:
1. To support no candidate on either
of the tickets who Is not in full accord
with the interests of the liquor trade. 2.
They recommend the election of Charles
Foster, as being in sympathy with their
interests. 3. Opposition to the Republican
and Democratic candidates for Probate
Judge, on account of their support of
the Pond bill. f. To ascertain the stand
ing of the candidates for the Legislature
on the liquor question before voting for
them
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-01

Mr. Francis, of the Troy Tines. writes
Meeting General Garfield at Chicago a
day OF two before his nomination, almost
the first inquiry he addressed to us was
in regard to the health of an old Demo
cratic acquaintance living at Millvile.
who had befriended him in the struggles
Of his youth and poverty. God bless
him. said he, and tell him shall never
cease TO love him"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-01

In German theatres it is customary af-
ter the performance to search the whole
house for objects, which may have been
left behind by the spectators. Many
valuable objects, including pocketbooks
and opera glasses. are constantly thus
found and put aside. Four hundred are
at present stored up at the Frankfort
Opera House, according to the Frank
ftirter Zeitung, and not half dozen Of
them have been reclaimed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-01

One respect in which the next Presi-
dent pro tempore Of the Senate will fare
better than his predecessor in that po-
sition will be in the matter of salary.
Ordinarily this officer receives no COM
pensation additional to his pay as Sena-
tor. But whenever there is no Vice
President the President of the Senate is
entitled by the act Of August 16. 1856,
to the compensation provided by law for
the Vice President. This is SO 600 a
year, the same sum that is allowed to
the Speaker of the House of Representa-
tives.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-01

at the Paris Electrical Exhibition foul
rooms are devoted to the telephones con
nected with the Opera House, so thai
thirty-two persons can listen at once to
the music. Twenty-seven hundred visi
tors listened to the performances on one
evening. Each person pays franc and
a half, for which he is allowed the use OF
a telephone for five minutes. A CORE
spondent says that the string of persons
waiting for their turn extends the whole
length of the gallery.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-01

To get even with the good Queen Of
England and her sympathizing subjects,
who have Joined so heartily in demon.
STATIONS Of respect for the memory OF
President Garfield, it is proposed at the
Centennial anniversary of the surrender
of CORVALLIS at Yorktown that it shall
be arranged to salute the English flag
The suggestion is a good one. The past
bitterness toward England has gone out
of the hearts Of the American people
1t is only a recollection now.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-01

A good story is told of rich financier
who died the other day in Paris. He
fell down on the bOulevards in fit, and
was carried into a private house. The
inmates seeing him at the point of death,
and not knowing what his religion was,
brought a crucifx and held 1t to his lips
The dying man stared at the emblem
with a glazed eye, and, with his parting
breath, murmured: 81 can't lend more
than two francs on it."
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-01

A gold memorial medal of the late
President will soon be issued from the
Philadelphia United States mint. There
viii be two sizes, a five dollar medal,
which win be half an inch in diameter,
and a ten dollar medal, an inch in diam
eter. On one side viii be a medallion Of
Garfield, on the other Lincoln.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-01

After all, the year 1881 as far as heard
from, is no great year for comets. Only
four have been discovered. while 1858
brought out six new celestial tramps and
two old ones; and in 1916 nine were
visible, of which eight had never been
seen before.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-01

At the royal palace in Berlin 10000
wax candles are instantaneously lighted
by single match. The wicks are ERE
viously connected by a thread spun from
gun cotton, on igniting one end Of which
all the candles are lighted simultaneous
", and thus the whole of the 200 apart
ments are lighted at once.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-01

Judge Aguew, Of Philadelphia, in re
fusing q charter for an association in
tending to pay premiums to young mel
on their marriage, says: ct is against
public policy and would be injurious tC
the community to confer the privileges
and immunities Of corporations upon
such associations. A premium upon
marriage may, and probably frequently
viii, be the price Of virtue. Such assO
Citations ought not to be encouraged BY
judicial tribunals"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-01

The statisticians are now willing to
concsde that there will be wheat surplus
of at least 100, 900. 900 bushels in this
country at the service of the needy else
where. It viii all be required, and it
win bring to this country at least $50
OOO, 600 Of foreign gold.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-01

It appears that the remains of Presi.
dent Taylor have been removed three
times. They repose now in a public
spot at Frankfort, KY. The body was
first placed in cemetery at Washington,
then in lot on the Taylor homestead
five miles back of Louisville, and ther
taken to Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville,
In 1878 the remains were placed in the
beautiful cemetery at Frankfort, where
they are in the company Of many illus
trious dead, including Vice President
Richard n. johnson.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-01

New York World; The Republican
papers are fond of referring to the ma
iority in the Senate by~which the Demo
Gratis are to elect q President of that body,
who would temporarily assume the
duties Of the Presidency in case Of the
death or inability of the President, as an
accidental majority. They forget, how
ever, that Of the three persons who
brought about this condition Of things
Conkling, Platt and Guiteau-not one il
a Democrat. The Republican party
must "staud by It's own accidents.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-01

Guitesu is growing more anxious anc
perturbed in mind every day. He now
says that he does not want trial until
after all the public feeling against him
has subsidized, and he thinks that trial
in the present state of public feeling,
when it is not safe for him to stir abroad,
would be injustice to him.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-01

Sheep raising is a profitable business
in Texas. In June, 1879, a gentleman
residing in Kinney county invested
81 800 in sheep. Last August he sold his
flock of 8. 400 head for $3.50. The NUT
ton he had previously sold was sufficient
to more than cover his expenses.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-01

In digging for water near Richmond,
Ind, farmer came across the remains
of a mammoth or mastodon in q bog.
He found the skeleton entire, but some
parts, on exposure to the air, disinte-
grated rapidly. The tusks were eleven
feet in length.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-01

In London, where the average price Of
coal is higher than in the United States,
gas is sold at seventy-five cents per thou
sand feet. at this rate the leading Lon
don company made profit last year Of
$500, 900, or 10 Is per cent. upon its
csnifaI
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-01

There is said to be a conviction among
long-headed politicians, says the SatUT-
dag Regieu, that a collision between
Austria and Russia in the Balkan PENN
sula is only q question Of time
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-01

Mr.. William Window was one Of the
six Senators whose votes removed Mr..
Chester A. Arthur from the New York
custom house. This must be a pleasing
reflection to Mr.. Window at this time.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-01

A flying column has completed 200
evict.ons at Mitchelstown,2 5 miles north.
east Of Cork. The tenants, excepting in
about a dozen. cases, paid their rent and
were reinstated.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-01

An American correspondent says that
the punishment of one Gottingen student
who killed another in a duel Is confine-
ment for a few months within the limits
of q town.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-01

General Albert Pike, the poet soldier
of Arkansas. is still living, and active
enough to deliver a lecture to a Masonic
audience.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-01

The Apaches who recently attacked
Gen. Cars command in Arizona have
nearly all surrendered, and war is no
LONGER apprehended.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-01

When sectionallsm raises its Gorgon
head let the following words of the late
President be remembered. Said he:
Il look forward with joy and hope to
the day when our brave people, one in
heart, one in their aspirations for free
dom and peace, shall see that the dark
ness through which we have travelled
was but part of that stern but benefi-
cial discipline by (which the Great Dis
poser of Events has been leading us on
to higher and nobler national life."
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-01
Educational.
MapIeWOOd Institute

EHOR young ladies and gentlemen, IS miles
II west OF Philadelphia, located on the
Philadelphia and Baltimore Central Railroad.
Courses OF Study English, Scientific and CLASH
cal Students prepared for U. 8. Naval and
Military Academies, and the best American
colleges. A thorough chemical department.
Reading taught by first-class Elocutionist.
Penmanship by Professor, master Of the
beauties Of the art. A home-like department
for little boys. Fourteen Instructors.
JOSEPH SH0RTIIDGE yale Collegel, A.
NJ, Principal. ConcordviIle. Del Co., Pa.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-01
To Builders.

To Builders.
OFFICE OF ENGINEER 9Th LIGHT HOUSE DIST,
CHARLESTON, 8. c., September q, 1881. (
GEALED Proposals will be received at this
- Office until ~ o'clock N. OF October 20, 1881,
from practical builders only, for Front Light
and Keepers Dwelling for Bloody Point Range,
South Carolina; also, for a Keepers Dwelling
for Venus Point Range, South Carolina.
Plans, specifications. forms OF proposal, and
other information, may be obtained on appli-
cation to this Office.
The right Is reserved TO reject any or all
bids, and 10 waive any defects
P. @. HAMS,
Major Corps Of Engineers,
Engineer Sixth Light House District.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-01

An international fish exhibition is to
b hold at Pensacola, Florida, in 1882.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-01
miscellaneous.

THE Drawing of the Little Habana will
Il take place WEDNESDAY, October 5, 1881,
Whole tickets 81. Halves 81
VOCAL and Instrumental Music by MRS.
NATHANS, 1S9 Broughton street. Vocal
class 81 instrumental 81. Private lessons on
reasonable terms.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-01
Boarding.

MRS MCCONNELL, formerly Of the Cotton
vi Exchange Restaurant, offers nicely flrs
nished rooms with board at Mrs. Ives old
house, Drayton and Congress streets. Table
board at reasonable rates
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-01
Proposals.

To Iron Manufacturers.
OFEIcE OF THE LIGHT HOUSE ENe'R, 9TH DIST,
CHARLESTON, 8. c., September u, 1881.
CEALED Proposals will be received at this
- Office until ~ o'clock NJ. of October 20,
1881, for furnishing the materials and labor, Of
all kinds necessary. for the completion and de-
livery OF the Metal Work Of the Savannah
River Lights Georgia, in accordance with
plans and specifications which, together with
other information, may be obtained on appli-
cation to this office.
The right is reserved TO reject any or all bids
and to waive any defects.
PETER @. HAMS,
Major EnRineers Light House Engineer
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-01
Dry Gouas.

For sale by Lippman Bros. and solomOns & Co
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-01
for Bent.

HNOR RENT. Store southwest corner Of BSy
4 and Bull streets. Possession given imme-
qlately. Apply to E. F. NEUFVILLE, Real
Psssase and Insurance Agent, No. Commercial
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-01

Tor RENT. three nice large rooms. fur.
nlsned or unfinished, on second floor.
561x Broughton street. 'N''' ~
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-01
HantE6.

WANTED to purchase or hire q sorn5
w acclimated heavy work horse. Adde'S.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-05-04
PERSONAL.

At the Metropolitan: R. D. Pike, bayfield,.
H. j. Wagon, of Sheldon, Ia, at the Clar.
endon.
Thos. Fl. Wood and family have rooms al
the Clarendon.
Fred. D. johnson. of Mil waukec, Wis, is al
the Clarendon.
J. ". Cunningham, Esq, of St. Charles, is
at the Clarendon.
MIR. Chas. A. Esterley left Boston on Satur.
day, April ID, in the steamer Smyrna for Liv-
erpOol.
B.F. Zahm, Esq, of the trm of Zahm &
Bruggeman, returned from his Eastern busi-
ness trip yesterday.
Leave of absence for one month has been
granted Chaplain j. 81. Maeomber, q. s. A.,
Fort Custer.
At the Merchants: L. Nessel, Langdop; j.
P. Owens, Taylors Falls; G.. L. Taylor, Maiden
Rock; J. c. Stout, Lake City.
j. q. Lakey, Esq, superintendent Of the
Milwaukee 81 ST. Paul railroad company, was
around in St. Paul last evening. He reports
the road in good order. *.
Capt. Mason Carter, Fifth infantry, has been
assigned to the duty of conducting recruits
from Fort Smelling to Forts Keogh and Gus
ter. but will remain in st. Paul until the route
of travel is open to Fort Keogh.
Capt. J. H. Belcher, @. D., is assigned to
duty as depot quartermaster at Yankton, re-
lieving Capt. D. D. Wheeler, @. D., who will
remain at Yanktunl on temporary duty in con-
nection with the relief of sufferers by the Mis-
souri, overflow.