Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-08


Important ResOlutIon-An Electric
Steamboat August statistics A
lively Winter-St. James Hotel
New RaIlrOad-Seraps.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA, September 6.-That big
hearted man, Captain f. A. Hendry, Of Fort
Myers. has for some time past been educating
a poor Seminole boy, Billy Cornipschio. He
has displayed considerable aptitude for learn
ing, has already mastered our language, and is
greatly interested ia his studies. The lad came
TO the Captain of his own vOlition, in despite
of the strong opposition of his people, which
at one time reached the point Of threatening
his life He has steadily pursued his course.
however, winning the favor Of his white
friends by his correct conduct. and finally has
succeeded in dissrming the jealousy of his In
dian associates.
The chiefs will not give their consent 70 his
departure for Emory College, % which insti
tuition il was Capt Hendry's desire TO send
him ia company with his sons This reluc-
lance may in time be overcome. II Is the
natural outgrowth of the diStrust and sus-
picion with which our redmen have ever re-
garded the overtureS or the palefaces, and
arises from the fear ever uppermost in their
minds that the United states Government is
contemplating their removal west OF the Mis-
sissippi. They are ardently attached to the
soil and regard with terror any allusion 20
their emigration.
who can saw but that this child Of the Ever
glades sprung from an humble family, may yet
play an important part in the future history OF
his psoples His voice may yet be heard In the
legiSlaf We halls at tallahassee pleading for the
rights and interests Of those whom he repre-
sents for be 1t known that the SemlnoleS are
entitled TO one member OF the Assembly,
privilege that they have never claimed
Ia il
fact of a wild Indian boy voluntarily abandon
ing all of his ancient traditions casting aside
tribal customs and the enmity handed down
for centuries, and seeking among his hated Toes
the opportunity for advancing himself in the
scale Of civilization.
His influence among his people may, If prop
erly welded. be potent Tor good, ana Billy may
be destined, under Providence, to be the inStru-
ment for leading these savageS from their pres.
ent condition Of darkness into the light or
civilization.
Captain Hendry informs me that he attends
church, is correct in his conduct, and is much
respected by the citizens Of Fort Myers. When
ever his old instincts assert themselves II
general restleSSneSs, the Captain hands Billy
gun, and he seeks the woods, from whence he
returns in a day or two. loaded with game
Already the tribe are beginning 10 recognize
his influence, and by their changed eemeanor
and Difference TO his views, 10 acknowledge his
superiority. Billy s career viii be watched with
interest
This is an aesthetic age, and our very oranges
are surviving 10 keep up with the fashions. An
utterly utter specimen Of that fruit has
come under my observation. 1t was marked
with alternate bands Of greer md yellow. reg
ularly arranged, with these two colors varying
IN intensity. This was not solitary sample.
but one OF two hundred upon the tree. which
is producing its nrSL crop. Now, il this is not
sport" or freak Of nature, and the fruit from
this particular tree presents the same pecu-
liarities next season, We shall have a new va
riety of this delightful fruit, that will be very
popular. A Boston girl would 90 into raptures
over them, and would unheSitatirgly declare
that they were the result Of high ''culchaw."
An Immigration Association was formed
here last week. which / hope viii arouse the
people Of this county 10 a consideration of the
importance Of this subject Standing. as Duval
does. 81 the very entrance OF our great river,
the gateway, as il were, for East and South
Florida. she has been content to watch the
tide OF settlers pass through her borders with
out making an effort 10 secure her due and
proper proportion Orange, VOluSia, Sumter,
with no better lands, and not so many advsn-
tages. are daily adding valuable citi-
zens 10 their population and increasing
in wealth and population. while the rural por-
tons OF this county grow but slowly. 1t is the
purpose and object Of the association men,
toned above 10 alter this condition OF affairs,
10 point out our advantages and inducements.
and 10 cause some, az least. OF the pToSpectorS
to look at what We have TO offer before going
further. Ii IS rather humlliaung statement
10 make, but it is made on good authority, that
there was positively more land under cultiva-
ton in Duval county, previous 20 the war, than
there is al present.
The annual trade report Of the city of Savan-
nah, published in the MORNING NEvs Of Satur-
day, Is complete and exhaustive summary OF
the increasing business Of GeOrgi 5 chief port,
and presents s most hattering picture OF her
growth and progress. Il must arrest the att-n-
ton OF parties seeking investments ST the
South and attract their favorable notice. Sa-
vannah has become an immense exporter Of
all Of the great Southern staples and the rapid
extension Of her railroad facilities into new
territory must open up fresh and fertile fields
for enlarged and profitable business.
Vigorous steps are being taken in all direc-
tons TO have the State well and worthily repre-
scented at Atlantis. II is in contemplation 70
erect building for the reception Of the Florida
exhibit Col HsineS, Of the WsycroSS Rail-
Ff5 AZ i r 4HI7haEn PfsSlaent o. the Iae S915e
made BY the state, and the collection OF the
DisSton Land Company viii take the same d.
rectiOn With the active aid and assistance Of
these three powerful companies, the prospect
Is exceedingly good for large and complete
exposition Of the products Of florida For the
information OF sl interested, 1 herewith insert
a resolution adopted at recent meeting or the
committee appointed by the late convention:
ReSClred, That The Chairman OF the super
viSOry Committee be requested TO issue imme-
diately, circular letter TO the Vice Presidents
OF the various counties IN the state, urging
them. without delay, 10 appoint some active
man in each nei2 borhOod Of their respective
counties 10 canvass st onca their respective
neightOrhoOdS. snd ascertain what exhibits
can be collected for the Atlanta Exposition,
and TO obtain money contributions 10
defray expenses. and 70 report 81 the earliest
possible day; giving the articles 70 be exhib-
tied. with the name Of the person furnishing
the exhibit; and slSo the name OF each con
tributor OF money. and the amount cOatribu-
ted. and that each Vice President make 8 re-
port 10 the chairman OF this committee AZ the
earliest possible moment. Suitable tags and
exhibit papers viii be furnished IS soon as re-
ports are made 10 the Chairman Of the Super
VISOR Committee. This report must be made
BIZ the = Z Of September.
Considerable enthusiasm is being aroused
throughout the State, and there viii be brisk
and Desirable rivalry among the various coun-
ties 70 surpaSs each other in this friendly
struggle.
across the river, and proposes 70 use electricity
IS the motive power. He states that the ma
chinery. which Is very simple, Is now being
manufactured 81 the North De does not
expect 70 attain any unusual speed, but claims
great economy in space, labor sEd fuel. His
experiment vii be regarded with great atten-
ton As I have been invited 70 be on board
when the trial trip Is made, hope 70 give you
some further Information On the subject. This
subtle and mysterious agent IS fast being
brought under control. and viii yet propsl
vessels through the ai-, IS well as over the
ocean
During the month Just ended there were p
deaths in the city-S whites and Is negroes.
six were under two years. This is an excel
lent record for the season.
Seven million one hundred and twenty-five
thousand feet OF lumber were shipped during
the same period, being nearly double the
amount exported for the corresponding month
OF last year. In 10 department Of business has
the increase been more gratifying than ia the
products Of our saw mills. These establish
ments are pressed 10 the utmost 70 supply the
demand AZ home and abroad. and the gain
over last year BaS been ST the rate Of one and 6
half millions Of feet for each month
The general run Of business In all the various
Industries OF The city for the past twelve
months has been very satisfactory, and it is es-
rnzt-d that the general trade OF jacksonville
hss Increased at least third
The second payment Of 500 By the DisS-
ton syndicate. st maturity, viii perhaps satisfy
the gtitd atsHcS 81 the pecuniary ability OF the
company, and silence the miSzfvingS that have
been expressed By few wiSescreS-
II Is probable that our city viii attract quite
s number Of theatrical companies during the
coming winter. By the WaycroSs Road they
can make the run to and from Savannah in the
. lose two nights in travel they did 1rEE.1gr
tie former arrangement Everything po;-Es
70 lively season The Fair al Atlzhss
BRING VISITORS early and IN largS az Sill
while the usual attractions Of tAss .mbers,
grestly ROgmelteH city vii BE
The 81 James Hotel. -
huncrea roomS aDs n its addition OF one
mems. Presents various new improve
ara Nlh eeso most imposing appearances,
OF It's EUr- dig record book for the names
6s Ne Gus patrons, n. The taTni!9re I .
n completed. viii compare favorably with
any similar establishment in the country.
And sill thew come. A niil has been intro
duced in the Georgia Legislature 70 incorporate
the Georsi il southern and Florida Railroad
COMPANY This new line Is 70 run from Macon
TO DUPONT. and thence INTO our state We are
being closely linked with the Empire State OF
the South BY strong and numerous ties, and the
union win doubtless De advantageous 70 both
commonwealth