Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-03-04
LETTER FROM TALLAHASSEE.
a stopper on EIOquence-NeVV APP
PorsIOnment-A EAtt at the Press
Mother Goose and Her GOslings-
Keno Played Out-OonstitutIORai
Amendments.

TALLAHAssEE, March 2-That time is becom-
ing precious is shown by the resolution adopt
ed by the Senate that no member shall be per-
mitted to speak longer than five minutes upon
any question without the consent of two-thirds
of those present. This action necessarily ex-
pedites business greatly. It is but simple JUS
tice, however, to say that, as a rule, the de-
bates in that body have been brief and to the
point.
The bill introduced hy Senator Thomson for
re apportioning the Congressional districts,
makes but single alteration Sumter county
is taken from the First and transferred 20 the
Second district. his change will probably be
a bitter pill for the chronic Republican candi-
date, Col Bisbee, to swallow. and will diminish
his chances for the next contest. The bill has
The Assembly, Committee, Ia their report
CONCERNING the charges made against the
members from Monroe, sum up as Follows:
after full investigation. and an examina.
ton of the author Of the article above cited and
OF the witnesses brought TO sustain the cnarges,
not only do not find any testimony duplicating
the members from Monroe in any dIshonorable
act or bargaining, but do find testimony of a
positive chi aracter disproving these chareeS and
showing them to be unfounded. While it Is the
duty of free and independent press 70 expose
fraud and corruption in the servants OF the
people, the indulgence OF too free Incense
not only impairs the usefulness OF public
urnal. but wholesome criticism degenerateS
into defamation and slander, and as bSSeleSs
accusation uttered by farreaching press,
however publicly refuted, is never entirely re-
called it works lasting injury to the pureSt
a bjli has been passed, providing for the ap-
pointment of Boards Of Health in cities and
towns containing three hundred or more re-
gistered voters
night at Gallie's Hall. by the renowned
Mother Goose who was assisted by the various
characters to whom her sportlye fancy mas
given birth. Mother Hubbard. Little Boy Blue,
the old dame in the shoe with her large fani-
w. Jack and Gill, the king, queen and maid;
and other creations that have delighted ana
viii continue to delight past and coming
propriate costumes.
The littIe lads and Iasses went through the
performance in most credita6ls manner ana
gave real treat 20 the large audience.
A fne supper, prepared BY the notable mousse
wives Of TaIlahassee, received special atten-l
ton, and was heartily discussed. among tne
dainty Yiands were strawberries, gathered In
A decided step In sdvanee has been taken by
the new municipal government In closing the
keno establishments. The propristoTs made
no fxht but obeyed orders with COM
Tnandable aiacrify. Such action means bust
ness, and augurs wen for the future
Hon William BrySon, Jr., OF the twenty
sixth Senatorial District. is SON OF exJudge
William Bryson. q distinguished lawyer or
Suwauuee county. Mr.. Bryson is one OF the
youngest members OF the Senate, being only
yyvTenfy-eight years old. and was born on the
ST sIope Of the Blue Ridge, In Hendersonville,
~ ne r. was educated in his native State ami
Florida and was admitted TO the bar IN 1oI4
with his partner, Colonel John 4. Wnlte, one
~ fhe most successful practitioners OF his sec
ton the firm does large business ,c,s, ~ I've s,,
Nr. BEysOn Is quick, alert ana lnteIsssn1e an1
h one of the leading members OF tne oena1e.
ne he very r1opular in his county, ana enjoys
the entire confidence Of his constituents
The Committee on Constitutional Anneqa-
ments presented their report yesterday. t.s
main features are that the county OllS - . elS
TO be elective and to hold their ofiices Tor TWO
The Offices Of Adiutant General and Super
intendeBt OF Public Instruction are 70 oe Aoto-
gated the Secretary OF State assuming INC
duties Of the latter Office.
The members OF the Supreme Court are y
be appointed By the Governor, with the con-
sent 0f the Senate, and to hold once TOT eisn'
The Secretary OF State, Attorney General
and Treasurer are to constitute the Board OF
a cspitatfon tax OF one dollar is made pre-
requisite for the right OF suffrage.
The Legislature shall not pass special or local
l laws in any OF the following enumeratsd casess
| or mIsdemeanor: providing for changing venue
in civil and criminal cases; granting divorces,
| changing the names Of persons; yacatlng
i roads town plats, streets. alleys and puoue
snares; for the assessment and collecflon OF
1 taxes for State and county purposes provlalng
for opening and eonduetng elseslons Ior 5ss.ss
and county officers, and Designating tne ptaces
OF voting; proVidiag for the sale OF real estate
belonging 70 minors or other persons laDo1ihs
under legal disabilities.
The weather is chatmlng. and the forest trees
| are bursting into foliaSe. ~. ~, p