Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-01-14

TALLAHASSEE, FLA, January 12.-Much to
my regret and annoyance, break occurred on
the telegraph lines yesterday, preventing my
giving you the result of last nights caucus. At
Sp. m. the Democrats of the Legislature met
in the hall of the Assembly, and, after some
little sparring, proceeded to business. Eighty
four of the eighty-1ve Democrats In both
houses were represented in person or by prox-
les, the two-thirds rule, which was adopted,
requiring vote of fifty six TO effect nomi-
nation.
Senator Jones and General Loring were an
nounctd by respective friends in neat and ap-
propriate addresses.
The first and only ballot taken showed the
following result: c. w. Jones c. General w.
w. Loring H. Mr.. McWhorter, of Santa Rosa,
2; Mr.. Sharon, of Gadsden, 1; General Ber
na-d, OF Tallahassee, /. 1t is due to the three
gentlemen last mentioned to state that they
were not announced as candidates. One blank
vote was cast.
Florida has been true to herself in the action
taken by her Representatives Mr.. Jones has
Illustrated his State on many a hard fought
battle ground in Congress, and will again be
placed in the vanguard to struggle for the
rights and sinterests of his people. He has won
has spurs nobly, and no man in the Senate
shows manlier front, or wears knightlier
crest. Another term In the Senate viii add to
Mr. Jones force and power, will Increase his
intellectual vigor, strengthen his mental
thewS and s1news, and make him the peer of
any member of that distinguished body
The decision rendered will be heartily in
dorsed and cordially acquiesced in by the
Democrats of this State Their DELEGATES
have displayed true wisdom and sound judg-
ment and the people will say, Well done,
good and faithful servants!
After the rendition of the result of the ballot
motion was adopted amid enthusiastic ap-
plause that the nomination be made unani-
NOUS
For the Office of State Printer there were
placed in nomination the names OF Mr.. G. E.
Dyke, of the Tallahassee FIOr5didTl, MIR. G.. A.
Finley, of the Lake City Reporter, Mr.. q. A.
Baltzell, of the Marianna Courier and Mr. W.
W. Keep, of the Quincy Herald.
On the first ballot Mr.. Dyke received fifty
two, Mr.. Finley twenty-one, Mr.. Baltzell five,
and Mr. Keep three votes.
On the second ballot Messrs. Baltzell and
Keep were withdrawn and Mr.. Dyke was nomi-
mated by vote OF sixty-two, to nineteen re-
ceived by Mr.. Finley.
This result is fattering recognition of the
long and valuable SCI vices rendered to his
party by Captain Dyke, and a due acknow-
ledgment of the weight and influence of the
journal over whose mans cement he so credita-
bly, and acceptably presides.
The Supreme Court commenced its term
yesterday, Judges Randall, Westcott and Van
Volkenburgh present. OF course this judicial
body always attracts a large retinue of the
gentlemen OF the legal profession, and many
QISJlnSulSn6 lawyers from various portions of
the State are in attendance. 1t is understood
that the do ,ket SHOWS q considerable number
of cases.
Accounts state that the rains have been
general, heavy and long continued. The coun-
try is covered with water, and work on the
Waycross connection of the Jacksonville and
Fernandina Railroad has been greatly re-
tarded
A called meeting of the State Medical Asso-
citation will be shortly convened for the pur-
pose of procuring the proper legislation for
the suppression OF Quacks and charlatans, and
the protection of the graduates Of the regular
medical Institutions. The purpose of the as
sociation is wise and proper and is designed to
secure the community against the impositiouS
OF Ignorant and unprincipled pretenders.
Human life is of too much value to be wan
tonly trifed with, and carpenter should not
be allowed to amputate a limb or blacksmith
to operate for cataract. There are several
physicians in both houses who will doubtless
aid their brethren in the passage of such acts
as may be deemed necessary for the good of
society.
GaIiies Hall was occupied last night by
theatrical troupe, known as the Phantom
Combination Company. They will appear
every night this week.
1t is said that John TempIeton will also be
here during the session.
Now that the all absorbing question of the
Senatorial election has been definitely settled,
it is supposed that the Legislature will pro
gress rapidly with their business. There are
several important measures to be considered,
whose gravity viii require close and earnest
deliberation The entire sixty DAYS allowed by
law for the continuance of the session will be
probably consumed.
In the contested election from Walton
county, wherein the two candidates for the
Assembly received tie vote, the Committee
on Privileges and Elections reported their in
ability to decide between the claimants, and
the Governor will have to issue an order for
another election The contestants are both
Democrats, and the condition of affairs creates
the OILY vacancy in the Legislature Senator
Allan of Kew West has not in his n n.
pearance.
After the Adjournment of the caucus last
night many repaired to the rooms of Sergeant
alarms Gonzalez of the TIE Assembly, when
the health and prosperity of Senator Jones
were pledged in ''the rosy"
Mrs Gonzalez, a charming and most affable
lent the grace of her presence to the joyous
occasion.
joint committee has been appointed to
notify Senator Jones of his nomination, and to
reQueS st him to address the Legislature on the
18th inst when the election will be held.
Senator Grill has introduced bill to amend
the act for the establishment OF a Bureau of
immigration and to promote the rapid settle
ment Of the State lands. This should meet
early consideration.
Senator Willard has offered a bill to amend
the act to keep in good repair the public roads
and highways This is another matter of prime
Importance. 6
Frequent memorials are being received, pray
ing for the establishment of an Agricultural
Bureau, subject in which the people appear
to be greatly interested.
A bright sky salute1 us this morning. 1t is
the only absolutely clear day since the first of
January. and everybody and all nature ap-
pear to rejoice in the happy change The hacks
have been busily employed in taking out yisi-
tors 10 the grounds all the morning. 1t is
thought that the fair may be continued during
next week.
A committee was appointed in the House to
take into consideration the subject of temper
ance as embodied in the action of the late
Florida conference.
There are rumers that the slate for Cabinet
officers win undergo some changes It is ex-
pected that the members of the Governors
official family will be announced shortly.
W. H B,