Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-03-16


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ANERlCUs, March l4.-Your correspondent
left Tallahassee on the 5thHnstant for this -four
ishing little city Of ofSouthwestern Georgia
The capitol presented adeserted appearance
the day after the adjournment OF the Legisla-
ture. Here and there could be seen occasion
ally, member of the Cabinet or one of the
clerks Of the different departments, passing
through the grounds but the building itself
was quiet and silent, save when a step, at in
tefvals, echoed through the spacious pas
sages.
For the next two years the Senate Chamber
and Assembly Hall will be deprived Of the
convlnclng arguments the sound logic, the
brilliant oratory, the flashing wit and wither-
ing sarcasm that rendered the session Of 1881
memorable era in the annals of Florida.
ThoSe who composed the body have returned
TO their respective homes to receive the COM
mendation or disapproval OF their constituents,
TO explain why such q bill failed TO pass, and
bow It happened that such measure was
never reported on by the committee to whom
Experience will develop IN few months the
effect of the recent new legislation upon the
interests Of the State. Many good laws have
been enacted, and their results upon the pub.
lie welfare win soon be visible.
There were so many raids upon the internal
improvements lands during the session in the
shape Of charters for railroads and canals,
that some wag ia the Assembly was tempted
TO introduce the following capital burlesque:
A BILL TO incorporate the Great Okeechobee
Southern Central Railway Company, and to
give the same little land.
The people or the State Of Florida, repre-
sented In Senate and Assembly, do enact as
follows:
SEcTIoSt. That Sam Alligator, Peter Turtle,
James Gartish. Alfred Bullfrog, Marcellus
Moccasin, Bob Rattlesnake, Julius 1adpole
Charles Raceoon. Hezekiah Owl and their sue
cessors, are hereby constituted body corpor-
ate and politic to sue and be sued, to plead
and to ba impeaded. TO oswindle and to be swim
died, to lie and to be lied on, to issue false
statements and circulars to water their stock
and to fully do and practice all such other
things as corporate bodies are generally be-
heved to do, and shall be known by the name
or the Great Okeechobee Southern Central
Railway Company.
SEC 2. Said company shall have full power
70 construct a railroad. commencing at point
due north from the centre of Lake Okeechobee
and near the shore. continuing thence in an
easterly ana circular direction on an arc that
will end at the point of beginning, SO as to
make circle inclosing the Great oKeechobee
Lake.
SEC. 3. In consideration of the great benefit
that will accrue to the natural inhabitants of
that region, the State of Florida hereby grants
10 said railroad company all the lands over
lands excepted) which have not been already
granted at this date, and the State further
grants TO said company all of her right, inter
est, claim, title. dover and right of dover what
soever IN and to that institution widely known
as the Board Of Trustees of the Internal I'm
provement Fund: Provided, hoICeUeT That the
above railroad shall describe q perfect circle
ana 6e OF sufiieiently wide gauge to suit the
tread OF the biggest alligator
AT Ihomasvlile, Ga, had the pleasure of
meeting the delegates from Escambia and
Santa Rosa counties, who had come across the
country the previous day from Tallahassee by
much elated by the prospect Of the early com
mencement of the railroad intended to connect
them with Middle and East Florida, and express
the opinion that vigorous and active measures
will soon be instituted to inaugurate this great
enterprise. AS matters now are they are com
PEELED to pass half across the States of Georgia
and Alabama to get back to their homes in
Florida. All hail to the iron steed who will
take them upon his strong back at Tallahassee.
and in eight or ten hours deposit them safely
in Pensacola.
But few bills were smotherei in the Senate.
In the Assembly forty-eight bills originating
In that body, and 6fty-three in the Senate. fail
ed to progress beyond the second reading
TwenJy-slx Assembly and two Senate bills re-
manned In the hands Of the various committees.
me corpseS OF these defuuct creations Of
genius have been embalmed and will be found
ment.
dent occurred that might have resulted in a
most shocking tragedy 1t illustrates in a
forcible manner the cowardly, absurd and
dangerous practice OF carrying concealed
weapons. As soon as the dinner bell sounded
a rush was made from the cars. In the hurry
q brave man seized his overcoat from which a
loaded revolver fell, and, striking the floor.
was discharged, sending a ball entirely through
the back of seat, and in close proximity to
the head Of very worthy lady from Albany,
Ga. The brave individual aforesaid without
word OF apology or regret for his Wanton care
lessness, and as II 1t was an every day transac-
tion, picked up his pistol and started for his
dinner. Such utter disregard of human life
Is totally unexcuSable, and should be- visited
with the most severe enalties.
From Dupont, on the Savannah, Florida and
Western Railroad, to this point the atmosphere
OF every station Is redolent with the delightful
aroma of that choice compound of rare es-
sencss known as guano Each passing train
bears to your olfactories this balm of thou
sand flowers" ]" and rolling stock, depots and
mule teams are heavily taxed to transport
house and distribute this valuable Chemical
The planters are tearing up the face of mother
earth in all directions and the late favorable
weather has been made the occasion of general
and active field work.
This is a rich and productive cotton region.
and immense quantities of the feecy staple
are produced in this and the SURROUNDING
counties. About &c, 600 bales have been shin.
ped from this depot during the season.
Americus Is also an immense depot for the
sale OF chemical fertilizers, and furnishes a
wide belt OF adjoining country with that indis-
penSabIe commodity. From year to year there
Is an increasing demand for this reiuvenator
OF exhausted lands, and It's stimulating Droner
ties are visible in the immense crops now DrO-
duced F-O
The business streets Of this thrifty little CITY
are well paved and commodious Most of the
principal stores ara composed Of brick, with
handsome glass fronts, and many OF the mer-
chants carry heavy stocks Of goods.
. TWO tri-weekly journals, the Republican and
the recorder, furnish the latest local and
torially, both show the marks of good taste.
industry and ability. Their respective editors
and assistants are clever, genial gentlemen.
and I'LL their stations with honor to themselves
and benefit to the community.
Macon and Atlanta supply daily telepraphic
news and market reports through the TeLg-
graph and Messenger and Constitution, which
reach Americus about midday.
Numerous private residences, Of handsome
design and imposing appearance, with careful
ly tended gardens, indicate the refinement and
prosperity Of TIE population.
Upon the most elevated portion of the CITY
stands a spacious brick ediice known az sthe
college" with full and competent CORDS Of
teachers, and an attendance Of some two hun
dred pupils Of both sexes. A most excellent
ana conplete eoucatlon can be obtained at the
institution, extending from the elementary
branches to the higher studies
In the centre of the building is large hall.
used for giving public entertainments There,
a few nights since, heard the elocutionist.
Willoughby Reade. His programme was very
agreeable, despite the fact that he assumed
rather too many airs in expecting that his au-
dlence should preserve the same quiet and de-
corum as If they were engaged in worship.
At a meeting of literary club a night or two
since. had the pleasure of hearing some good
readings and recitations from the members.
several OF the scenes from Julius Caesar"
were finely rendered. The club is quite fea-
ture here, and has accom- plished good work
in promoting social intercourse.
Another novel practice here is dubbed "a
kettle drum party" None but ladies are in
vited. and, from all accounts. they enjoy them