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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-24
What Guiteau Wanted to Say.

When Guiteau was arraigned for trial
on Friday. he asked permission to make
a statement The court refused to hear
him at that time. The following is his
statement, as given by the New York
Herald;
If the court please, | wish to say that
have been terribly villified by the press,
and it has made some persons bitter and
repulsive against me. On December 6,
the New York Herald published seven
columns from my autobiography, which
| expect to issue soon in a book. Aside
from the impertinent statements that
am creature Of the greatest vanity and
that crave notoriety-which are absO-
lutely false-and similar unkind state
ments, am indebted to the reporter and
the Herald for giving me so fair hear
ing. / plead not guilty to the indict-
ment, and my defense is threefold:
? 1. Insanity, in that it was Gods act
and not mine. The Divine pressure on
me to remove the President was so enor-
nous that it destroyed my free agency,
and therefore / am not legally RESPONSE
BILE for my act.
2. The President died from malprac-
tice. About three weeks after he was
shot, his physicians, after a careful ex-
animation, decided that he would recov-
er. Two months after this official an
nouncement he died. Therefore l say
he was not fatally shot II he had been
well treated he would have recovered.
3. The President died in New Jersey,
and, therefore, beyond the jurisdiction
of this court. This malpractice and the
Presidents death in New Jersey are spe-
cial providences, and l am bound to
avail myself of them on my trial in JUS
tice to the Lord and myself. / under
take to say that the Lord is managing my
case with consummate ability and that
He had a special object in allowing the
President to die in New Jersey. His
management of this case is worthy of
Him as the Deity and have entire con-
fidence in His disposition to protect me
and send me forth to the world free
and indicated man. he uttereth
His voice." says the Psalmist, land the
earth melted" This is the God l served
when sought to remove the President
The Lord and the people do not seem to
agree in this case. The people consider
the Presidents removal an unbearable
outrage and me a dastardly assassin,
and they prayed the Lord to spare the
President. For nearly three months the
Lord kept the President at the point of
death, and then allowed him to depart,
confirming my act. The mere fact of the
Presidents death is nothing. All men
have died and all men will die. Gen.
Burnside died suddenly about the time the
President did. The President and Gen.
Burnside were both splendid men, and
no one regrets their departure more than
l. The President died from malpractice
and Gen. Burnside from apoplexy. Both
were special providences, and the people
ought to submit to the Lord in the
matter. The President would not have
died had the Lord not have wished him
to 90. / have no conception of it as
murder or as an assassination. | had no
feeling of wrong doing when sought to
remove him, because it was Gods act,
and not mine, for the good of the Amer
lean people. l plead not guilty to the
Indictment.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-24

REDUCTION IN INTEREST. The fol-
lowing figures, showing the reductions
affected in the interest on the public
debt by the several Secretaries of the
Treasury since March, 1869, have been
obtained at the Treasury: On March /,
1869, the interest charge on the debt was
1926, 389, $50; on March 1, 1878, it was
$fO1, 569, 527; average monthly reduc-
ton. 1901, 700 SO. On March l, 1877,
the interest charge was $94, 402,645 so;
average monthly reduction, $149, 289 90.
On March /, 1881, the interest charge
was $76, S45, 937 so; average monthly re-
duction, 1866, 7S5 IS. On October IS,
1881, the interest charge was SCI, 052,
III rs; average monthly reduction, 81,
974 219 81.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-24
connAetieut RIua LAWS.

There are some blue laws yet remain
ing upon the statute book OF Connect
cut. They have long since been forgot
ten by most people. Here is one OF them,
fair specimen, too:
"Section go. Every proprietor or driver
of anv vehicle not employed in carrying
the United States mail who shall allow
any nerson to travel therein on Sunday,
between sunrise and sunset, except from
necessity or mercy, shall be fined ~, 10
be paid to the town In which the oHense
is committed.
This section was dug out OF the re-
vised statutes last week in the town OF
Norwich-one of the bluest places in
New England. Many of the people
there would hang witches as they did in
Salem two hundred years ago. 1t ap-
pears that the late Mr.. Hayes paid visit
to friends in Norwich few days since,
and remained in that city Of persecution
over Sunday last. 1t was a lovely
day, and Congressman Wait and the
Rev. DIR. Bacon, Congregational clergy
man. took the ex President in a car
rage on that fine Sunday afternoon and
drove him about the city, showing him
some pleasant natural scenery and places
of interest There could have been no
sin in that-no offense to God, who had
furnished the balmy atmosphere and the
pleasant sunshine, inviting them out
into the beautiful day and the balmy
air. For thus taking restful ride on
this day of rest, the gentlemen have been
soundly abused in Norwich, and the old
blue law we have here quoted has been
paraded, and threats made that DR.. Ba-
con, at least, shall be prosecuted and
fined $50 under its provisions.
For the good name OF the State, says
the Hartford Times, all these sections
should be repealed. They are neither re-
spected nor regarded, but are really dead
letter, and they should no longer cumber
the statute book, only to bring in re
membrance once in decade the narrow
mindedness and intolerance of past
age. But there are citizens in Norwich
who do not believe in this disgraceful
law and never regard it, who would be
quite happy in seeing it applied to the
Rev. DR.. Bacon, who had the Captain of
the steamer Ella prosecuted under it last
year for running his steamer on an ex-
cursion into the sound on hot Sunday,
to give the laboring people an oppor-
tunity to get breath of cool air.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-24

The County Convention of the New
York County Democracy" was nov
city in metropolitan politics. Neither
party there has, for years, afforded a
similar spectacle in its conventions. 1t
was a gathering Of uninstructed dele
gates, wearing the collar Of no man.
There was no cutand-drie programme;
the nominations were not pre-arranged;
there was fair opportunity for choice
between rival candidates. In brief, the
delegates were not mere puppets; the
convention was not a superhuous form
ality, but deliberate assemblage of rep
resentative men. The metropolitan
Democracy are to be congratulated upon
the auspicious change.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-24

The Boston Journal compares quota
tons from the market reports of Septem-
Der 20, 1880, with corresponding reports
Of the same date this year. The result
ascertained is that wheat has advanced
in price from 81 90 to 81 So per bushel;
mess pork from SIC to $50 per barrel;
beans IAN important item in the Boston
market) from 81 90 to So 40 per bushel;
apples from 81 % to So so per barrel;
while butter, cheese, beef and sugar have
advanced little, if any. The general
impression one gets from the reports is
that the cost of housekeeping is now
very much greater than it was last year.
And yet the wages of clerks, book keep
ers and mechanics remain the same.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-24

The Philadelphia Inquirer fears that if
the Office Of President of the Senate is
''to be made the prize of malice or par
tisan expediency" that the Senate in do
ing so will not only divest the office of
all dignity, but subject itself to the loss
of public respect. The Senate has done
just that thing. but we doubt if its ma
jority hal at the time any public respect
to lose.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-24

Despite reports to the contrary, the
principles of civil service reform do not
obtain in the Post Office Department.
Vacancies in the higher grades are not
filed by promotions from the lower,
after competitive examinations. A very
young son of Justice Harlan, of the Su-
preme Court, has just been pitchforked
into a 81 900 clerkship over the heads Of
dozens Of competent men who have been
working for years upon salaries Of 81, 200
and 81 400.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-24

Among the $3.50 immigrants that
landed at Castle Garden on Thursday
were four dwarfs, two boys and two
girls, children of Hermann Settle, a
German farmer. The oldest was fifteen
years Of age and the youngest seven, but
they were as diminutive as ordinary ba
bies of three years.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-24

Vennor, the Canadian weather prophet,
looks for a continuance Of the warm
wave on this continent during the APP
preaching winter, broken by waves OF
low temperature of brief duration. He
disregards the sun or sunspot theory,
and predicts an open winter.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-24

The Gar Alexander has yet to be for
mally crowned at Moscow, and the
preparations against dynamite and cold
lead are necessarily of huge dimensions.
The Car will have to brace up for the
great occasion and prepare a speech fore
shadowing a very liberal programme in
keeping with the progress of civilization
in Western Europe.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-24

E. VA & Ga. INCOMES. New
York Banker and Broker learns from re-
liable sources that many conservative
dealers in bonds are selling the low-rate
first mortgages and buying good seconds
and income bonds Transfers Of that
kind have been going on to great ex-
ten. in E. T., Va & Ga incomes, and
the bonds offered of that issue are rapid
ly being absorbed at present prices. In
vestors buying at present prices realize
10 per cent. on the money invested, as
the earnings under the consolidation
guarantee the interest.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-24

From some cause or other the letters
of our special Yorktown correspondent
have been delayed in the mails. A few
DAYS ago we received two at the same
time, and only last evening two more,
dated respectively on the 18th and 10th
inst, came to hand. We present them
to our readers this morning, and trust
that, although they have not been pub
lished as soon as they might have been
had they been transmitted promptly
through the mails, they may prove suffi-
GENTLY interesting to atone for the delay.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-24

The Republicans IN Washington are
satisfied that they can elect Mr.. Hiscock,
of New York, for Speaker in December.
They prefer not to press the election Of
clerk Of the Senate at the extra session,
for the reason that Gorham, their candi-
date, is distasteful to part of their
Senators, and is indeed the favorite Of
only the Star route creatures and the
worst set of lobbymen that infest the
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-24

A rumor is afoat in England of a
matrimonial alliance" between the Prin-
cess Beatrice and Thomas, Duke OF
Genoa, the only brother of Queen Mar
guerite of Italy. This is supposed to be
the outcome of Queen Victoria's visit to
the Italian lakes two years ago. The
Duke of Genoa Is twenty-seven years of
age and the Princess Beatrice twenty
f0ur.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-24

The Ninth Massachusetts Regiment
has been forbidden to pass through
Richmond on their return from York.
town on account of disorderly behavior
before in that city. 1t is to be presumed
that the Ninth Regiments not composed
Of the "culcha" of Boston.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-24

A hundred and thirty-one exiled Rus
sian Hebrews arrived at Castle Garden,
New York, Monday, from the National
Line steamship Italy. There were twelve
families, besides a number Of young men,
who will be distributed in Philadelphia,
Rochester, Elmira, Buffalo and Balti-
more. They were met by committee
from the United Hebrew Charities,
which provided boarding places for them
until they can be forwarded to their des-
fiuatiOus
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-24

According to the statement prepared
at the Treasury Department, there are
Q, 495 holders of five per cent. bonds
(cont1nued) of the funded loan of 1881.
The total amount of this loan outstand-
ing is $4O1. AGO, 600; So. O22. $50 of the
bonds are held abroad, 1872, 355, $50 by
national banks, and $197, iii, 700 by in
dividuals in the United States.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-24

1t is now said that no changes will be
made in the Cabinet until after Deem
Der, so as to give the present members
an opportunity Of making up their
annual reports President Arthur's
friends will, therefore, have to wait for
their offices a few months LONGER.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-24

The Washington Republican insists
that Postmaster General James ought to
be prosecuted for RENTING fines and
forfeitures to the amount of over
s., OOO." The Republican seems de
termined to keep up the row in its party
Gorham thirsts for vengeance on the
men who have lifted the cover from the
star route rottenness.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-24

The GAINESVILLE Tobacco Leaf learns
from practical farmers throughout the
county that the tobacco crop which sur
vived the drought is growing rapidly,
and if the fall should be late, the crop,
though small, will be much better in
quality than was at first anticipated.
Some of the tobacco is already ripe, and
is being hurried to the barn.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-24

The recent discovery of petroleum in
Northern Germany promises important
results, and the indications are, accord
ing to late advices received at the State
Department, that the discovery will seri-
ously interfere with our export of petro-
leum to Europe Reports from our Con
suls in Germany state that great success
has attended the borings ia the oil dis
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-24

The New York Herald warns all deal
ers in Confederate bonds-and. as every
one knows, there has been an immense
revival of interest in these bonds of
late-to watch closely or they viii be
taken in by counterfeits. During the
war, it says. counterfeit Confederate
notes were printed in nearly all the
Northern cities, and the only manner in
which they could be distinguished from
the genuine notes was by the fact that
they were somewhat better printed.
There are thousands of these bonds still
in existence, and the spectators are
likely to get ''bit" unless they are very
careful
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-24

The Baltimore american (Rep.) de
clsres that the phase draw prize in
the lottery Of assassination" was an
unfortunate expression Of Senator Ed
munds' which does not represent the
the sentiment Of the Republican party.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-24

The reason Dr. Bradley was made
Dean of Westminster was because after
Dean Stanley's death apaper was found
in his desk expressing the wish that Dr.
Bradley might be his successor.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-24

Up to this date in this month the Post
Office Department has made requisi-
ton on the contractors for supplying
postal cards for the enormous number Of
%. OOO, 900 cards, or about million and
a half a day.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-24

Lizzie Price, the actress who became
notorious as the alleged wife of Fechter,
was making preparations to marry a
wealthy old man in Philadelphia, when
his sons put a stop to the scheme. The
old gentleman has gone off on long
journey, and the would-be bride is talk
ing of a breach Of promise case.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-24

Edison has taken out one hundred and
forty-four electric light patents since
October, 1873. He ought to have Gov
cred the ground by this time against
competition. He is laying wires in the
streets Of New York now. and will soon
demonstrate the efficiency of his light.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-24

Scoville has come to the very sensible
conclusion that his brOther-in-lsw and
client, Guiteau, is talking too much and
is thinking Of gagg!ng him He pro
poses to do this by getting a special or
der to the warden of the prison where
Guiteau is confined not to allow him to
see or converse with anybody.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-24
RrnpnSals.
Notice to Contractors.

- rails and erecting the new buildings for
400 colored patients at the Georgia State Luna
tic Asylum, according to plans, specihca-
tions and details made for the same, will be
received nv the Board of Trustees until twelve
O'Clock November II, 1851
An necessary information in regard to the
buildings NAV be obtained by application to
John HAMMOND, Esq, Steward, or to j..
FUSS. Architect, at the Asylum.
bids must be Endorsed Proposals for erect
ing buildings for eolored PATIENTS and adj
dressed to JOHN HAMMOND, Esq, Steward
Separate bids will be received for the differ
emit Kinds of work and for furnishing the diff
ferent kinds of materials required.
The Trustees reserve the right to reject any
or all bids submitted.
GEORGIA LUNATIc ASYLUM. october II 1881.
JOHN HAMMOND,
Steward.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-24

Since the 1st OF January 323, $50 i'm
migrants have landed at Castle Garden,
5000 more than during the same period
last year. As a rule the immigrants are
of a better class this year than usual.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-24

George NJ. Pullman, of the palace car
company, is going to put on line oil
steamers to ply between New York and
Liverpool.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-24
LOAN WANTED.

A LOAN of Seven Thousand Dollars 81, 900,
IA for which bottomry and respondentia
bond will be given, is wanted by the Master of
Portuguese bark Adelina Patti
Proposals under seal viii be admitted at the
Consignee's office, So Bay street, from this date
until p NJ of MONDAY, Path inst. Master
reserves the right to reject any Of the offers
MANOEL ]. DE SOUSA,
Master Port. bark Adelina Patti
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-24
RICE ST RAW.

CURFD on platforms. bright and good. put
~ up In bales 14x16x36 inches. Sample can
be seen and orders taken at James II. John
w. P. CARMICHAEL
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-24
OCTOBER DRAWING.

oso prIxas liz, 400
| $50; IS Tickets, 800.
Remit Money or Bank Draft in Letter, or
send by Express. DON'T SEND BY REGIS
| TERED LETTER OR POST OFFICE ORDER.
| Orders of IS and upward, by Express, can be
sent at our expense. Address all orders to K. ID.
| BOARDMAN, Courier-J Journal Building, LOUIS
vile. XIV, or r. III. BOARDMAN, 800 Broad
way, New York. -
| Cor. Bull and Broughton ats, Savannah. Ge.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-24
David w eiSbein

Gents, come to usgfor
your DRESS SHIRTS,
your UNDERWEAR,
your COLLARS, your
HOSE and HAEDKER-
CHIEFS and TIES. We
have a line equal to any
in the city, and you can
save one half your
money.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-24
Magnulia Balm.

For sale by Lippman Bros. and solomons & Co
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-24
fur Reut
fur SaIE.

ENOR SALE, a desirable brick dwelling borc--
Il two stories on basement. south froS,
eligibly located. Rare opportunity for goo9
home. Apply at 1872 Bay street eV0u
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-24
lotteries.
POPULAR MONTHLY DRAWING OF THE

In the City OF Louisville, On
MONDAY, OCTOBER 31st, 1881.
These drawings occur monthly Sundays
excepted) under provisions OF an Act or the
General Assembly Of Kentucky -
The United States Circuit Court on March 81
rendered the following decisions:
IgT-THAT THE COMMONWEALTH DIS
TRIBUTION COMPANY is LEGAL.
2p-TTS DRAWINGS ARE FAIR.
N. B.-This company has now on hand q
large reserve fund. Read carefully the lisS OF
nriZas for the
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-24
#autea.

" 1en6er "a h GESF Il fr9m the ls n
ADDRESS Immediately E., care Of 'g Ne loealty.
The Florida agriculturist., 1881-04-13
TAX SALE,
NOTICE

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The Florida agriculturist., 1881-04-13

Justice, Henry
Kenchen, C-estate OF
Long, John &
Lorraine, Ella
Lockwood, w W
Lew, John
Lorraine, J-estatc of
Lowell, 5 w
Lewis, >
McIntire, Il II
Moody Il Johnson
McKeel, c
Montsigner, FW
Montsigner, Charles
Montsigner, RS
Montsigner, L w
Millard, G. ii
Monroe, VIM
More, AdonaS
Marke, Antonia
Mackey, J T
Mead. Henry
More. W A
Aiurry.L M
Norris. Kelly 4 Go
| Osteen' Jas vi
| Ostcen RE
|
.prn,.nit PonoloDa
petars & Sbo@eld
Peck {;
The Florida agriculturist., 1881-04-13
WANTED

By an old established Produce Commission
house N Philadelphia, reliable man well
acquainted with the farmers and shippers
Of Fruit and Produce in Alachua, Marion,
Volusia. st. Johns, Levy Nassau and Put
nam counties, and points on the St. Johns
and Indian rivers Florida, to solicit con-
signments. Liberal terms will be offered
to the right party. None but thorough
reliable and competent persons need
apply. The best OF references given and
required. Address with full particulars
PRODUCE"
Drawer, d. D.. Philadelphia,
100 153 Penn.
The Florida agriculturist., 1881-04-13

Fernandina Correspondent.
Continued from page 377.)
prislng and industrious among them
come to Florida, and thus our native.
Americans are placed at disadvan.
tage IN competing with the picked
men of other countries.
AMICCs.
Fe,mandjn0, Fla, March 26, 1881
The Florida agriculturist., 1881-04-13
Name of Owners.


Allen, j IL
Anderson, j Hesitate {
Adams, DIV
Allen, John
Bennett, CIV
Brooks, J u
Berne, WI
BrinCham, GU
Balcom. DO
Balcom. u O-trustee
Bacon, I'D
Renton John
Ravlev r.
p,aDdon AE
Butler. -
Dovd- Mrs
Bai1cock Mrs
Brunson' NJ
Beckham. Geo
Rorrs AW
Brown. RW
Rolton. n
COOLIDGE T.
CarneiI' James
Cunninohann T :
Cullen. F. r
/" agent
Cullen. EB-aGent
Chaney Jss
Cosby Henry
Chairman. A T-estate
Chiffon. REM
ClOud' Aaron
Clark. S G
Collins. w A
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-09-20

80 you're not going to marry Ezra
Haskins' daughter. though you know
my heart is set on that match" thumb
cred Sir Marmaduke. the dairy king,
to his son, Lem Norton, the OK tanner
of Yellow Springs. mo, sir" meekly
replied thc young man. "And sir"
roared the cXa5perated father, may |
ask why you dare Linus to thwart my
expressed willP" Eyes, SIR" said his
son, in low, faint voice, like n joke
before breakfast, "becarlse | asked her
and she said she'd rather marry u
pump log for brains than anybody in
this family" "Ah!" exclaimed Sir
Marmaduke, with a fading infection,
and then he turned away to the new
Ayrshire COW in the corner of the lot,
and said, in the voice of a thunder
cloud: "Huddup yer foot, We fur-tailed
imp of thistle-patch, or I'll knock the
stuflin' outen We with neck-yokeW
And his own son knew that the proud
spirited old man was thinking of her.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-09-20
Fear Of Disease.

While the plague was raging in Blu
enos Ayres, the grave-diggers bore
charmed lives. OF the three hundred
men so employed, not one died of the
disease. 1t has often been noticed
that during pestilential diseases, ply
sicians, undertakers, nurses and grave
diggers. whose business compels con-
slant liability to infection, have usually
escaped in far greater ratio than their
numbers would warrant. The "charm"
of this immunity from the prevailing
scourge is very simple. They are not
scared They are positive to the dis
ease, and repel its attacks. Fear is u
great ally of death. Whoever is afraid
of disease is in negative condition,
and really invites its approach. And
thus it is the world over, The brave
die but once, while towards die many
times.