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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-08-27
BUILDING PURPOSES.

tspp week in your own town. Terms anu
800 - outfit free. Address II. Hallctt'
co. Portland, Maine.
-iar - Sly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-08-27

The English gold coin the guinea, vas 50
crlled from The fsct that il WAS made from
gold b-orgh. from tle coast Of Guinea, Ia
1873. II was ther worth thirty shilliugs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-08-27

The iolioging apPeiizing paragraph Fe
&c. from n Washington paper:
II was in an Avenue restaurant The oth-
er night tina; a waiter was apologizing 10 a
guest for the dilapida;ed state Of bis nap
kin. Don't mention IT," responded the
customer, sadly don't mind the holes
in the leass. That part Of your napkin j.
always sure % BE clean" And for the nex'
ten minutes nothing could be heard iut thc
butter combing its hair out in the pantry
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-22
Why the Sonth is Solid.

The american, of Philadelphia, in its
issue of February 18th, continues its
series of letters from Southern men on
the situation. Senator Johnston, Repre-
sentative feaA9 Governor Matthews, of
West Virginia, all write s-.-~ng and able
letters, but the strongest, perhaps, is
that of Professor Puryear, who is at the
head of Richmond College, said to be
heleading Baptist educational institution
in the South. We quote from aim as
follows:
I'm passing this outrageous legislation
the intention was-and there seemed M
bar to the full execution of the Intention
Ito put the rHeacy TI'le OF these States un-
dt cI he Domination of their late slaves
In a measure, you of the North have
failed; but the failure does not redeem
the objectionable cruelty of the punish
ment. For it was a punishment, not of
rebels only, but of non combatants OF
every class, of women and of little chill
drsn-a punishment that, not finding
sufficient material for its vengeance in
the living generation, sought to intlict
is bitter humiliation on generations yet
unborn. If you had been content to
punish the participants in rebellion
with loss of property, imprisonment, tor
ture, death, time at length might have
soothed or cicatriZed our wounds; but
when, with fiendish malignity, you at
tempt to subject all classes of our popu-
lation, and those yet to come, to cruel
fixion of the soul-submission to slaves,
"'Time but the impression deeper makes,
AS streams their channels deeper wear
"The reconstruction measures were so
obviously unc institutional that the Presi-
dent, staunch Union man, was com.
PEELED to veto the bill. No greater out
rage was ever inflicted upon PROSTATE
people. 1t is the crime of the age.
When they became law, the South be-
came solid in self-defense. If the
scheme had had full course, there would
have been in these Southern States such
a carnival of crime that the world would
have stood aghast at the iniquity. To
the solidity of the South is due not only
our own partial rescue, but to the same
fact are you indebted that your legisla-
tion-more cruel than the laws of Draco
lis not pilloried in eternal infamy, the
detestation and disgust of the world and
all time.
"Most gladly will cooperate with you
in destroying the soliditY of the South
in the only way in which it can be de-
stroyed. or ought to be destroyed. Re-
move the cause; repent of your gross
and frequent violations of the Constitu-
ton of our fathers, and bring forth
fruits meet for repentance, by showing
a willingness to mend the breach. The
South, though irreparably wronged, will
meet you half way, and honestly assist
you in devising plans for the unification,
harmony and security of all parts and
sections of the country"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-22


WELCOME TO AN AMERICAN BRIDE
Senator Sharon's daughter has arrived
at her husbands English home. Sir
Thomas Hesketh left England two years
ago to sail around the world in yacht,
the Lancashire Witch. His neighbors
and tenants decorated the railroad station
near Rufford Hall. on his return. with a
triumphal arch, saying Welcome to
Rufford." All the hotels were ornament
ed with flags, the American flag being
eonspicuous. In the middle of the town
was a big arch saying Welcome to
LADY Hesketh." The family hall was
Also covered with flowers, and the next
dav was made general holiday, with
bands of music and the neighbors of all
classes visiting. The church bells were
rung and people hauled the carriage
through the streets. A punch bowl,
which cost $1,000, was presented by the
tenants. One of the tenants gave the
toast at the dinner, "Success to the
Union of the Stars and Stripes and the
Union Jack"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-22
The COlOred Republicans DespOn-
dent

The colored Republicans, says the
Washington Post, have about come to
the conclusion that their claims will not
be recognized by the incoming admins
tration. They will, as usual, be wei
come to lunch in the kitchen, but they
will not be invited to sit and eat with
the family in the dining room.
They have not failed to make known
their demand for a Cabinet position.
They took the field early. They spoke
their desire frankly. Good and abundant
reasons they assigned for asking such
recognition. But they have no hope Of
faring better in the near future than
they have in the recent past.
They have told General Garfield that
he owes his election to them, and he can.
not deny it. They have shown that, but
for their unexampled devotion to the
Republican party. there would now
be no such Organization known in ma
tional affairs And this no one denies.
But their fidelity, their sacrifices, their
devotion, are counted as naught. The
feast will soon be spread, as it was four
years ago, and the colored brethren will
be permitted to smell the SAVIOR of rich
viands while waiting for the scraps.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-22

The money centres of the country
watched the action of the Senate on the
refunding bill with a great deal of in
terest, and the effect of the probable
passage Of the measure was to consider
ably enhance the value of interest-pay-
ing securities of all classes. The Wash
ingtOn correspondent of the Baltimore
Sun writes that paper that ''the tempta-
ton to take advantage of the remarka-
BILE opportunities afforded for specula-
ton has been so great that probably one
third of the Senators have been drawn
into the whirlpool One Senator, who
considers himself a very Insignificant
operator, said at the bureau tonight
that his gains in the eleven days last
past footed up $27, OOO."
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-22
To "a Citizen Of the United States, J,

Editor Morning Neaos: l respectfully
ask permission to reply to some charges
in a correspondence in your issue of
Friday-evidently written in the land
lord interest-signed as above, which, by
its unfair presentment of facts, does in
justice to Mr.. Parnell and the Land
League. 1t met with fitting rebuke in
your just and unanswerable comments.
To some points which you omitted per-
NIT me to reply. The writer says: "Be-
sides, there is no evidence that the Irish
nation in Ireland is unanimous in its
support of the political careerIng of Mr..
Parnell and his followers" There is
mind who reads the liberal press of Ire
land and the United States, and of disin-
terested eye witnesses to the facts. Among
them Mr.. Redpath, New York Tribune
correspondent, lately returned from an
extended and searching tour through
ireland, who testifies that nine-tenths of
the people, the priests and Bishops of
Ireland are In sympathy with the Land
League. Again, And conservative
lrlshmen who have become citizens of
the United States are by no means agreed
in their views of Mr.. Parnell's policy"
etc. Conservative Irishmen, indeed I
Conservative nincompoops, frauds upon
their names, who have sprung from the
dregs of the people, have acquired a lit
tie pelf and pomp, and would deny their
birthplace, and as readily their religion,
to advance their selfish instincts. They
represent neither Irish or American SEN
timents, but their ignoble selves.
''But the unkindest cut of all" is vet
to come: "Mr Parnell would be an
O'Connell, but, unfortunately for his
ambition, the mantle of the great agita-
tor has not fallen upon him. He lacks
the one great gift and soul-inspiring in
fluence and guidance of religion, that
made O'Connell what he was. Daniel
O'Connell was grand in his consistent,
infexible, unwavering, undismayed
patriotism, founded upon rock-his
faith" etc., etc., evidently meaning the
Catholic faith to which O'Connell be-
longed- Here the writer
ESSAYS to fling the firebrand Of religious
discOrd among a liberal and magnanimOus
community, who sink all question OF
creed in the golden creed of charity.
This writer forcibly reminds US of an
other who some years ago, under the
nom de plume of '"Tipperary, wrote q
somewhat similar article, which evoked
at the time considerable indignation,
but who became non est Gngentus perhaps
to this day. The writer winds up with
professions of friendship to the Irish
people. Allow us, "Mr, Citizen of the
United States" to question the sincerity
of your friendship, which you take a
strange way to manifest, and further to
say that we know the sentiments of the
chivalrous people of Savannah too well
to fear your puny attack viii hurt either
Mr.. Parnell or the Land League.
LAND LEAGUER.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-22

The New York papers quote General
Grant as having spoken as follows at the
meeting of the Worlds Fair Commission
in that city Wednesday evening: II am
well aware that the sentiment through
out the country is strongly IN favor OF
holding the fair in 1888. The interest
is very great, and it viii unques-
tionably be of great advantage to the
various interests in this city, especially
to the transportation companies, to the
elevated and surface roads and to the
hotels. The subscriptions to this enter
prise are not in the shape Of donations;
on the contrary, my opinion is that all
the subscribers will get back their
money, with considerable bonus. 1t
may not be considered a particularly
profitable investment owing to the length
of time-two and one half years-before
returns can be realized. But at Philadel-
ph;a it was four years. But this time,
after two and one-haif years, subscribers
will receive both capital and what will
undoubtedly be a handsome interest.
[ base this opinion on the fact that had
the receipts at the centennial been ST.
500, 900 more they would have paid all
subscriptions. This fair is to be held in
the centre of population-the centre of
population because it can be reached by
visitors for fare ranging from ten to
twenty-five cents. The centennial was
held at the time of great panic, which
affected not only this country, but the
whole world. At that fair the admission
fee of fifty cents was matter of great con-
sideration to a majority of the visitors,
while the expense of travel was still
more serious consideration. Now, in
the midst of prosperity, with every pros
pect of its lasting. the entrance fee and
railroad fares viii be of comparatively
small consideration. 1t is safe to esti-
mate that there will be four times as
many visitors at the coming fair as there
were at Philadelphia. Foreign travel
also will be much larger. Our country
has grown, and is much better worth
visiting now than it was then, and many
more people will come"
At the same meeting the resignation of
the members of the organization known
as the Hilton commission were accepted,
and there is now only one commission in
the field. These designations were ten.
dered last summer, and their final &C
ceptance has settled all questions liable
to arise out of the complications which
at one time existed The subscriptions
to the stock have now gone beyond $512,-
600, and the prospects for raising the
81 ,000. 900 required are said to be very
good.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-22

In 1888 the nobby thing for our fash
ionabIes to do, says the New Orleans
Democrat, will be to take trip to the
CITY of Mexico and wander through the
marble halls of the palace of the Monte
zumas. The Mexican capital is one of
the most beautiful, as well as one of the
most delightful, cities in the world, and
will undoubtedly become a place of
resort for Americans in both summer
and winter, the climate being simply
delicious the year round The time of
the trip win, we suspect, be something
less than forty-eight hours.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-22

The defeat of the Philadelphia Repub-
lican ring in themunicipal election of last
week may have far-reaching results.
1t is quite generally conceded that there
has been long continued and gross cor
ruption in the city government, and it is
as generally believed that with an hon.
est administration of Philadelphia's af-
fairs. the State of Pennsylvania would
give Democratic majorities. Both points
are now likely to be proved or disproved.
The developments viii doubtless be very
Interesting.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-22
The inyestigation of Die Democratic

The investigation of the Democratic
members of the Tennessee Legislature
who voted for Republicans IN the recent
election for State officers and United
States Senator has not developed any
thing to support the charge of bribery.
The charge, in the first place. appears
to have been based upon the theory that
a Democrat would not vote for Repub-
lican except for pay. 1t seems that the
illfeeling engendered between the two
factions of the Democratic party was
really the cause of the falling off of
several low tax Democrats. They pre-
ferred the Republicans to the State credit
wing of their own party. The investi-
CATION has entirely disproved the allega-
ton that Democrats were promised gov
eminent positions if they would vote for
Mr.. Maynard for United States Senator.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-22

Mr.. Coke, the Democratic State Sena-
tor of Pennsylvania, who was not will
ing 10 take the oath of Office at the
assembling of the Legislature because
he feared that possibly money had been
used by some indiscreet friend to secure
his election-though he protested that he
did not authorize anything of the kind
has been reelected 10y a largely increased
majority. 1t is to be presumed now that
after having tested his popularity the
second time. he can ''swear in" with q
clear conscience.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-22
The Yorktown Centennial.

Representative Goode, of Virginia,
who is a member of the Yorktown Com
mission, received on Thursday letter
from General Garfield on the subject of
the celebration. Geneial Garfield. ex-
presses much interest in the coming cen.
tennial celebration, and says that he will
do all in his power to make it a success.
The committee have arranged for cere-
monies extending over period of three
days. On October 10 the President of
the United States will preside and de-
liver an address, and Governor Holli-
day, of Virginia, will make the address
of welcome. Tie programme will be
the landing of the troops, the laying of
the corner stone of the monument by
the Grand Lodge F. and A. M. of Vir-
ginia, assisted by the Grand Masters of
the thirteen original States, the Knights
Templar acting as an escort, poem by
Jas. Barron Hope, and an Grafton by Hon.
Robt. G. Winthrop. Tue exercises will
be varied by music and the firing of
salutes. On the Goth the President viii
review all the military organizations on
the field, to be followed by grand dress
parade. On the 21st there will be a
naval review. Invitations have been
sent to the Governors of all the States
requesting their presence, with their
military staffs, and a majority of them
at least, it is hoped, will respond. Ar
rangements have been made to receive
the French representation with dis
tinguished honor, and to assign them a
prominent place in the ceremonies. Con-
gress has already voted $4,000 to be
expended for their entertainment, under
the direction of the Secretary of State.
The above comprises the official cere,
monies under the auspices of the United
States, but they are expected to be large
ly supplemented by the Yorktown Asso-
citation and the liberality and enterprise
OF private citizens.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-22

Much fear having been expressed lest
negroes should attend the great inaugu-
raj ball at Washington on March 4th, in
considerable numbers. the managers an
nounce that tickets have been sold to
but four colored men, viz: Senator
Bruce, Marshal Fred. Douglas, Minister
Langston and Prof. Greener, and that
the price of admission has been placed
high for the especial purpose OF exclu-
ding the colored element. And thus the
anxiety of the Republican magnates who
wish to attend the ball has been relieved.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-22

Louisville Courier Journal: perhaps
he did not do SO, but Conkling should
have telegraphed from Mentor .Hens,
Usdi VieiP Garfield has evidently sur
rendered to the stalwarts. The nomina-
ton Of Foster to be United States Attor-
ney Of New York city has been with
drawn; Shepherd, a Conkling man, is to
be nominated in his place, and Me Lud
Roscoe is to permit Matthews to be con-
firmed."
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-22

1t seems that the British Cabinet is
disposed to jump at the proposal of the
Beers for peace as the basis Of settle
ment of the pending troubles. This is
wise, but it is a back down from the
position that the Beers must be whipped
before justice could be done them. So
far as whipping goes the Beers have
done rather more Of it since hostilities
began than the British.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-22
a Oroae Baby.

Nothing is so conducive to mans re-
naming a bachelor as stopping for one
night at the house Of a married friend and
being kept awake for FIVE or six hours by
the crying of a cross baby. All cross and
crying babies need only Hop Bitters to make
them well and smiling. Young man, re
member this.-Ed. -.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-22

The Conservatives in the English Par
liamert are kickip~ Inst the cast-iron
rulewhich PAGES tas 3ouse at lie mercy
OF the 60 eminent They are calling a
halt, bit Gladstone nov has ne whip
hand anu VIII be likely 10 hold N to it.
The ConserT atiFes, who agreed hat the
coup dec was 81 right, 5egin to feel
shat its efec.# a CALLING.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-22

The ex-Empress Eugene has nearly
finished a history Of the life and death
of the Prince Imperial. 1t is her pur-
pose 20 publish ths volume as soon as
she bsc0m Is =etlea IL hey new residence
at FarnbOIough Shr slso intends to
publish the daily notes q the Emperor
writer during hig zsign, in collecting
which she has been assisted BY M. Rous
her.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-22
HAMRHRG ElMlBR0IDHRIES AND FINE INIRREEDlEEHNORK
Comprising cAMBRIc NAINsooK oRGANDIE and
INSERTIONS from
The Cheapest to the Most Costly !!

In addition thereto agents Northern
u;ped the stocks of importers goods and
thing thew found rare c further
more. estrenuou efforts
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-22
HANDSOME STOCK OF LACES!

md have in stock less
under the roof single retail
anywhere has been my hobby Tor the last six months to sno"
that they all be to advantage and
hereby announce will have
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-22
MANHOOD RESTORED

VICTIM of early imprudence, causing ne
a youg debility, premature decay, ete.. va ~.
ing tried ia vain every known remedy hss9 ls
covered simple means or selIscnrs' l5drea
j. a. REEVES, as Chatham street. Nels
oct5-Tu, Th, S&W1y
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-22
Mtsfellaneuns.

JOSEPH jerks, JR Wolverhampton Eng
q land, manufacturer Of COTTON TIES for
the American market. Correspondence solicit
ed Highest references given. Address until
10Th February, No. 40 Chambers street, New
YORK 6iittFE.~-s- ian24-1m
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-22
sayGst
StrayEd.

CTRAYED, on sth inst, a light brown Cow
y butt head, white face. A suitable reward
viii be paid on her delivery to ]. NJ. JOHN
son, New street. feb1G-3t
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-22
A GRAND OPENING

Thursday and Friday, the 24h and 18th Of This Month";
viii be delighted with the and novel treat
oveawn the sight store for them
you cordially invited these goods the days
appointed
WETs BEL n.
fbsN&TdH 1913 BROUGHTON STREET.
fMrnttlre aud aGattina.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-22
aEantEd.

WANTED, good board and comfortabI,- g.
nlsned room. by gentleman ana VIE -
private family, at $50 per month. Refe @ ~
exsc aasg Address HOME, Box 1871, city.
New-York tribune., 1881-12-27
UNWILLING 10 LIVE.

Heinrich Zapke, age forty eight, a German
frricr VINO had 10 this country two months ago,
was found dead in his bed room yesterday morning at
No 1873 sullyan-st lie had hung himself u thc night.
Zapke was a native Of Heidelberg, and wIdowcr. uo
had been working In "A BecckeT but last week he
lost his job f. ~ supposed that in s enforced idenoss
cl the luHs ~ bs young wlic, VINO died
after their wedding, UVcrcame him and led O sulcdc
In the dead mans pockets were found over 800 Coroner
Knox took charge Of the inquest.
The frame cottage at No. 323 East One-hundred
aud-Ithst. has been occupied for the past fourteen
years by Louis Haliy jOuneyman mason, and his lam
iy, which consisted Of vile ana three children. Hay
Il native OF Germany, and had been twentyi
years in this country. His family was
iu prosperous circumstances until few
years ago, when he became slave to drink. SINCE then
he has much OF the time, and has quarreed
with his wc and children. His youngest son, bOy OF
sixteen, took him home from beer-shop at
o'clock last evening. The family then
sat down TO supper, but Hally much
int X acd, aud refused 10 eat lie went upstairs and
WHcu family iOunu MIN hc hanging by the meek
from trauHOm OF the front door. lie cut down.
but died before physician could be summoned The
only cause his suicide was sad to be deSpOndenCy
resulting from lis ntempcrnte habits.
New-York tribune., 1881-12-27
HlRT LEADLNG LN IHE RlcE.

The first twcnty-iour hours of the siXdays'
goasyou-plelse SaInc match AT the American Iusti-
tute Building, ended as. night at - O'Clock The frat
days record indifferent, bo,h ID regard 10 toe
attendance aud the number Of miles scored
by the pedestrians The best score of l2J miles was
made by Hart, which i- Il mile, less than nc hrs pre-
yIOus record the first day made hy Howell OF the
hltCcu who started 10 IN" race only Two had with
drawn al midnight, Ennis with 80 miles aud laps,
ana Gcttng- with A. miles and aps. Nine II to gc
manning tNcivt had walked more Than 100 miles
Hart wa4 ;ho first to make 100 mllc4 which De-
d.d at u a. H., Fitzgerald following nlnc mtu,
utor The only incident Of thc ddy Was brush al
SQUARE hcc!and toe walk between Hart and Cox ut J
"a ~. The spurt hOty contested Tor about three
miles, when Hart forged ahead IGc 81 the three
leading al q. N. were: Lacuu-c. 30 miles aud |
zap Fitzgerald % miles Iud laps; Hart % miles At
D. tncy were: Fitzgerald, 81 mIlcs and . laps !;
Hart, 81 miles aud laps; LacOusc, 81 miles At
midnight the score was: Hart, l43 miles; Fitzgerald,
III miles and laps; Hcrty, 10 mile, and laps. Hart
passed FITZGERALD al p nl and the bOuknakcrs oncr
odds that hc viii lead during The remainder Ul the race
The attendance was largest last evening at O'clock
when about three thousand VcrsOns III the build
ing. Little enthusiasm has been mAncstcd IN the race
and the plUd wcarily around the track