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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-27
TREASURY RASCALITY.
A Defense OF Custodian PItney-
Clerk Powers VillainY.

The Washington Sunday Gazette of
23th has an interesting article on
the Treasury Ring. 1t charges that Chief
Clerk Power was the arch scamp in the
department. When Pitney was appoint
ed Custodian, Power told him that
the system of purchasing goods for ring
merchants and duplicating warrants in
payment of certain purchasers would
continue. Pitney refused to counte-
nance these things without direct writ
ten orders from his superiors in every
case, and the orders were accordingly
given. When Secretary Sherman re-
signed the ring gave him banquet and
charged large part Of the costs to a
purchase of forty five boxes of sperm
candles. When Secretary Window first
entered his Office he found on his desk a
magnificent floral wreath. Power had
presented it and credited it to purchase
of pot flowers.
When the Pitney investigation was
ordered Power scared Pitney into return
ing the written orders for duplicate war
rants, deceived Window into allowing
him Power to name the investigating
committee, and then made Pitney the
scapegoat of the ring, Upton and him
self, the authors of the rascalitY, escaping
and retaining their places
AS to the duplication of warrants in
payment of certain purchases, the naOdNs
OperGndi was like the following: The
Custodian, PitneY, would prepare the
warrants for the payment of goods pnr-
chased, and lay them on the desk of
Power The clerk in Powers office,
whose duty it was to examine such
papers, observed that at brief intervals
warrants for goods for which warrants
had been previously passed and paid were
regularly presented. Satisfying him
self that he was not mistaken, the clerk
reported his grave discovery to Power.
The fact was denied by Power, but he
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-27
THE "NO RENT" MANIFESTO.
Text of the Document Issued by the
Land League-HOw 1t was Smug-
sled Ont of KIImaInham Prison.

The facts regarding the preparation
and issue of the Land Leagues ''no
rent" manifesto are interesting. The
resolution declaring that no rent should
be paid was decided on Friday night at
private meeting of the executive.
Messrs. Dillon, O'Kelly and Biggar voted
against the step, but were in the minori-
ty. Mr.. T. D. Sullivan and others voted
for it. The manifesto was prepared on
Saturday and smuggled into Kilmainham
by clerk of Mr.. McGough, solicitor
of the League. A meeting of the prison
ers was held during recreation time,
when Mr.. Parnen, Mr.. Brennan, Mr..
Sexton, Mr.. Kettle and others carried the
manifesto 1t was then signed by the
members whose names were attached,
and taken out under the noses of the
authorities. The following is the text
of the manifesto:
FeJlow. citizens. The hour to trv YOUR
souls and redeem your pledges has ar
rived. The Executive of the National
Land League, forced to abandon its poll
cy of testing the land act, feels bound to
advise the tenant farmers of Ireland,
from this day forth, to pay no rents, un-
der any circumstances, to their landlords
until the government relinquishes the
existing system of terrorism and restores
the constitutional rights of the people
DO not be daunted by the removal of
your leaders. Do not let yourselves be
intimidated by threats of military vio-
lence. 1t is as lawful to refuse to
pay rents as it is to receive them.
Against the passive resistance of
the entire population military pow
er has no weapon. Funds will be
poured out unstinted for the support of
all who may endure eviction in the
course of the struggle. Our exiled
brothers in America may be relied upon
to contribute, if necessary, as many mil
lions of money as they have contributed
thousands to starve out landlordism, and
bring English tyranny to its knees. You
have only to show that you are not un-
worthy of its boundless sacrifices. One
more crowning struggle for your land,
your homes, your lives-a struggle in
which you have all the memories of your
race, all the hopes of your kindred, and
all the sacrifices of your imprisoned
brothers.
One more struggle in which you have
the hope of happy home and national
freedom to inspire you, one more heroic
effort to destroy landlordism, and the
system which was and is the curse of
your race will have disappeared forever.
Stand together in face of the hrufa1 cow
ardly enemies of your racel Pay no rent
under any pretext! Stand passively,
firmly, fearlessly by, while the armies of
England may be engaged in their hope
less struggle against the spirit which
their weapon cannot touch, and the gov
ernment. with its bayonets, will learn in
single winter how powerless are armed
forces against the will of united, deter
mined, and self-reliant nation.
CHAs. S. PARNELI, THos BRENNAN,
A. j. KETTLE, THOs. SEXTON,
MICHAEL DAvITT, PATRICK EAGAN,
JOHN DILLON.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-27
EX-GOVERNOR SCOTT.
His Trial for the Murder of DrurY in
Progress.

NAPOLEON, OHIO, October 26.-Robert
K. Scott, Ex-Governor of South Carolina,
is now on trial here for the murder OF War
ren G. Drury on January oath, 1880. He was
indicted for murder in the second degree,
and has been out on bail. DrurY was a
drug clerk in Kneckland's drug store,
and on the evening Of the murder
was taking care OF young son Of
Gov. Scott, who was drunk. The Governor
went to get his son, and says that Drury re
fused to admit him to his bedroom and
made a movement to draw a weapon,
whereupon the Governor drew his and fired
the fatal shot. The defense is that the
shooting was accidental. A Jury was OBJ
tanned easily, and the testimony is progress
ing, but so far nothing has been elected to
throw new light on the case.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-27
weather Indications.

INGTON, d. c., October 26.-Indiesdons for
Thursday:
In the south Atlantic States, fair weather,
variable winds, stationary or higher barome-
ter, and stationary or lower temperature.
In the East Gulf States, fair weather,
winds mostly sOutheasterly, stationary or
lower barometer, and stationary tempera-
ture.
weather and rain, southessterlY winds,
lower barometer and stationary temperas
ture.
In the Middle Atlantic States, fair
weather, northeIly winds, higher barome-
ter, and stationary or lower temperature:
In the Ohio valley and Tennessee, Ialr
weather, variable winds, blowing south
easteTly, lower barometer, and stationary OF
higher temperature.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-27

-..,rssr the daylight and the dark.
..,-- phantoms from the realm Of years
rt,. f-. behind US, on the shore
r5sf touches on the sea Of tears
v.s-s whose sweetness we have cherished,
Tho, their brightness long have perished,
r,s- years whose distant joys are dearer,
7l,r those that time hath brought US nearer
Phantom eyes. with tender lustre,
spsrsle thro' the twilight gloom,
Phantom lips again caress US,
Sr-e, with loves eternal blOOm;-
ri7rfuy arms once more possess US,
r7rirg hearts again confess u.s.
Bu-uhautom joys, like sweetest pleasure
Wake asterpain Of fullest measure.
Oh could we but our PhantOms keep,
Artm make them ours fOrevermore,
Hold them that again they drift not,
T1the shades OF never mOre;"-
Could We forget the dust that lies,
On scarlet lips and starry eyes,
Then pain would lose triumphant power.
And life reclaim its fairest hour.
B. NJ z.
TrEs Irud Fla.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-27
It is seldnm that Methodist minister

1t is seldom that Methodist minister
is called upon to baptize by immersion,
although it is sometimes the case. Two
young ladies of Baptist parentage were
recently converted at West Point woods
meeting and wanted to connect them
selve with the Methodist Church. They
expressed to Rev. Louis E. Barret, for
merly of Easton, pastor of the Methodist
Episcopal Church at Onancock, their
desire to be baptized by immersion. He
readily complied with their desire, and
on Saturday afternoon last, near the
residence of Captain John W. Marsh, the
rite was performed. In addition to the
young ladies youth named Isaiah d.
Northam, converted at the same meet
ing, was also immersed. Before i'm.
mersing those parties the reverend gentle
man baptized nine children and one
grown person by sprinkling. The
novelty of Methodist preacher practic.
ing immersion drew large concOurse OF
people. (Ad.) Ledger.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-27
THE EXPOSITION.
Crowds Pouring Ina Great Fhrong
Looked for To-Day.

ATLANTA, October 26.-Crowds have come
In on all trains to-day, and the prospects
are that there will be an immense gathering
on Governors" day. Several State dele
cations are already here, and others are en-
route. The excursion trains will arrive
early in the morning. Governor Bgelow,
OF Connecticut, and his staff have had
delightful time in Augusta to-day. Exhib-
itors from all the States have held meet
ings and organized an association for
the benefit OF the exposition, and for show
ing special courtesies to their respective
Governors. On Thursday evening a series
of receptions will be given at an elegant
private residence on Peachtree street, after
which party will be held at the Executive
Mansion.
Many entries Of cattle for next weeks
show have been made this week, and the
exhibits OF blOOded stock will be exceeding
lY creditable.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-27
THE PANAMA CANAL.
The London s'TImes'' on Ihe Dis
patch to Mr.. Lowell.

LONDON, October 26-The Times in an
editorial, discussing Secretary Blaine's letter
to Minister Lowell with reference to the
Panama Canal and the "Monroe Doctrine"
says:
''The weighty nature of the interests of
America in the use of any interoceanic canal
through the Isthmus of Panama will be
readily admitted, but Mr. Blaine has pushed
the point too far, when he would have the
world take 1t for granted that no govern
ment except his own and that of Colombia
has any claim to be consulted in regard
to the neutrality of the work.
Tne proposition is far from self evident,
and is unfortunately not supported In the
letter by arguments, which will make 1t &C
ceptsble to the European powers, and, least
of all, to England.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-27

instructed Pitney to thereafter bring all
his warrants directly to him for ap-
proval, and such papers never went
through the hands of any Of Powers
clerks after that time.
The Gazette says: ''It is fact which
Lamphere, Appointment Clerk, win not
attempt to dispute, that he had his house
painted, inside and out. by an employe
OF the Treasury Department, who did
the work during office hours, and all the
material used was the property of the
United States" 1t may be noted that
the above statements are not Demo
cratic lies, but are charges appearing in
Republican paper.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-27

years from next month. He evinced anxiety
to have it known as his opinion that the
new surveys and soundings which have been
finished, or are about to be completed,
would save 100, ,OOO, ,OOOf. on the cost of con-
struction. II this be true, In whole or in
part, it would go to further discredit the
estimates of the Technical Commission
upon whose figures NJ. de Lesseps organ
lied his company and emitted stock. The
cost, as estimated by that well known COM
mission, was set down at 843 600, ,000f.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-27
The New York stock Market.

New YORK, October 26.-The stock mar
ket opened weak and generally e to Il per
cent. lower, the latter for Manhattan Ele-
vated and Hannibal and Sc. Joe preferred,
and subsequently fell off q to a per cent.
AT the first board the dealings assumed a
frmer tone aud prices continued to advance
steadily throughout the afternoon,
the general market closing in
most cases at the highest figures Of
the day. The improvement from the lowest
point of the morning ranged from 4 to 4
per cent, the latter for Metropolitan Ele-
waited, Lake Shore selling up 3, Michigan
Central 2%, New York Central 2sI, and AL
ton and Terre Haute per cent, Manhattan
Elevated sold up from SO to 54s[, reatced to
521z and rallied to 535S. In the final sales
some few shares reacted. The buoyancy OF
the market was due to the purchases of
trunk line shares based on the belief that
the railroad war was about to be brought to
an end. Sales aggregated 81 ,229 shares.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-27
COTTON PLANTERS IN COUNCIL
An Important Meeting at VIcks-
burg.

VICKsBURG, October 26.-The National
Cotton Planters Association held an i'm
portant meeting yesterday. The attendance
was large and Influential. Resolu-
tions were adopted, memorializIng Con-
gress to refer all plans for the
Mississippi river improvement to the Mis-
sissippi River Commission in order to avoid
couhict of the various plans; also, re-
questing Congress to remove the tax on cot
ton ties, pledging support and cooperation
to the Farmers Alliance of Iowa in its
suit against the Washburn-Maen wire fence
monopoly. and inviting the farmers and
planters throughout the cotton States to
meet with this association at Atlanta on De-
cember 6, which is expected to be one Of
the most interesting occasions In the his
tory of the South.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-27
THE FLOODS IN THE WEST.
Continued Rise In the Mississippi

CHICAGO, October pa dispatch from
Keokuk reports a continued alarming rise
in the Mississippi. The town Of Alexandria
is completely inundated. The city leVee
near there broke, and the water was over
flowing the Wabash Railway embsnkmeDt
in the southern part OF the city. A number
of citizens have gone to Warsaw and KeO-
kuk for protection. 1t is believed that there
is much danger of increased foods at Quin-
cy, ILL.,, as the water is still verv high.
QUNCI, Ills, October 20 The Mis-
sissIppi river az this place is now higher
than at any time since 1851. The running
of trains on the Quincy, Alton and st. Louis
branch OF Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Railroad has had to be abandoned ON &C
count of the weakening Of the bridge over
Curtis creek, one mile south Of this city.
Trains are running to and from Hannibal
via Palmyra over the Hannibal and st.
Joseph Railroad.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-27
Close OF the Richmond Yorktown
Ceremonies.

RICHMOND, October %. = RIchmond's
Yorktown centennial celebration is closing
to day with the grandest festivities OF the
SEASON. The demonstration consists of
psrades OF all the military and civic organi-
cations of the city, together with rem arka-
BILE business and trades display, the whole
occupying nearly two hours in passing a
given point. Business throughout the city
is suspended, and the streets are thronged
with human beings. The city's population
is augmented by not less than 10000
strangers At the conclusion OF the parade
the British lag was raised on the State capi-
tol building, and at D. m. was saluted by
the Richmond Howitzers. The festivities
will be concluded tonight with q grand
pyrotechnic display on the capitol grounds.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-27
A LI0NESS AT LARGE.
Bloody Row with Circus Men at
CartersvIIle.

ATLANTA, October 26.-After a circus
performance last night at Gainesville, Ca,
a difficulty occurred between some Of the
circus men and Deputy Marshal and
others. A negro was shot in the head and
killed. Others were badly beaten and
bruised. Two of the circus men were shot.
Whisky was at the bottom of the trouble.
A lioness and a bear escaped from their
cages during the melee. The bear was shot
and killed. The liOness is still at large.
Considerable excitement prevails.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-27
The Mississippi valley Commission.

ST. LOUIS, October 26-The Mississippi
Valley States Commission, permanent or
ganization, composed at present of three
representatives from each of the seventeen
valley States, appointed for life by the Gov
ernors of those States, met at its rooms in
the Exchange building here to day.
Hon. Eugene Underwood, OF Louis
vile, the President, was in the chair,
and the regular Secretary, Platte
Walker, of Minnesota, was present. No
business was transacted, but the COmmis-
sion, about thirty members of which are
delegates to the Mississippi River Improve
ment Convention, will meet again to-mor-
row. This Commission was organized thirty
years ago for the purpose of collecting sta
tistics, devising plans and memorializing
Congress for the improvement Of the Mis-
sissippi river and its tributaries. 1t will
observe the action of the River Convention.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-27

VITRIoL's WoRK.-Last Friday night
during an exhibition in the main Cen
tennial building in Philadelphia. fortys
two men, women, aud children were
burned or had their clothing ruined by a
vitriol -thrower. A gallon of the acid
was emptied over the crowd assembled
in front of the space north of the RoOse-
welt organ by some villains concealed in
the northern gallery, who followed up
their work by sending the heavy bottle
crashing to the floor, the splintered glass
flying in every direction. One child, in
the arms of its mother, had both eyes de-
stroyed. Many were seriously burned.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-27
JACKSONVILLE JOTTINGS.
THE DAWN OF THE COMING DAY.

Florida Southern RailrOad-RapId
Progress and Brilliant PrOspects-
Good Men at its Head-FIOrIda TO
be Network of RaiIrOads-FOssiI
Ideas-NeW Schemes-BlazIng the
Way 90 OkeechObee-COaIs to New
castIe-FIOrida Must Capture Seve-
raj Premiums at AtIanta-The
River Business-SOId on the Trees
Jute and Indigo COmpanY-AmIa-
BILE Editors, etc., etc.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-27
EOMAN'S TEMPERANCE UNION.
Eighth Annual COnVentiOn-SOuth-
ern Delegates Present.

WASHINGTON, October 26.-The eighth
annual convention Of the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union met In this city to-day.
Miss Frances 2. Willard delivered the ad-
dress, and the remainder Of the day was oc-
cupied with reports from the superintend-
ents of the various districts. The presence
of delegates from the Southern States was
noted for the first time in the history of the
association.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-27
The Connection, visitors In augusta

AUGUSTA, October 26.-Governor Bigelow
and staff and invited guests, of Connecticut,
were received here by Mayor May and the
Council on their arrival from Charleston.
The freedom of the city was extended to the
party, who were entertained as guests Of
Augusta. After driving around the city the
party were taken up the canal to inspect
the water power aud factories. They were
delighted with the facilities for manufac-
turing cotton goods. Gov. Bigelow and
others of his staff thanked the people for
their enthusiastic reception and generous
entertainment. The party left for Atlanta
at $50 this evening.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-27
The Southern Railway and Steam
hhtn Annexation.

WASHINGTON, D. c., October 26.-The
seventh annual convention of .he Southern
Railway and Steamship Association assem-
bed here to day. United States Senator
Joseph E. Brown, of Georgia, President of
the association, officiated as Chairman.
About seventy delegates, representing
Southern transportation companies, were
present. Nothing but routine business, such
as the appointment of committees and the
election of officers was transacted. The
meeting then djourned until tomorrow.
The following officers were elected for the
ensuing year: Jos. E. Brown, OF Atlanta,
President; Virgil Powers. of Macon, Ga,
General Commissioner, and Chas. A. Sin
dali, of Macon, Secretary.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-27
Another Texas Railroad.

LITTLE Rock. October 26.-A special to
the Gazette from Austin, Texas, says: 'Ihe
stockholders Of the Austin Narrow Gauge
Railroad organized yesterday by the election
of General Griffin, of New Hampshire, as
President, Hon. John Hancock Vice Presi,
dent, and Francis B. Foster Secretary and
Treasurer
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-27

"You are on the wrong tack, said
the pilots wife. when the hardy son of
the loud-sounding sea sat down on It
and arose with the usual exclamations.
mo-" he replied, after a critical exami-
nation, "Pm on the right tack, but
shoot me dead if amt on the wrong end
of IL "
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-27
MtsfFllanenns.
ManIeWOOd Institute

ENOR young ladies ana gentlemen, IS miles
II west Of Philadelphia, located on the
Philadelphia and Baltimore Central Railroad
Courses OF Study English, Scientific and Classi-
cal. Students prepared for U. s. Naval and
Military Academies, and the best American
colleges A thorough chemical department.
Reading taught by first-class Elocutionist,
Penmanship by a Professor, master of the
beauties of the art. A home-like Departments
for little boys. Fourteen Instructors
JOSEPH SHORTLIDGE yale CoIlege, A
NJ. PRINCIPAL. OOncordvilIe. Del Co. Pa.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-27
IIItcit StIIIn neatrnxsd.

WASHINGTON, October 6.-Commissioner
Raum received telegram from Collector
Woodcock, of Nashville, Tenn, to-day
stating that Deputy Collector PYatt, of
Chattanooga, had Just returned from raid
in which he discovered and destroyed two
Illicit distilleries. The establishments were
located in Rhea aud Bledsoe counties,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-27

NEW ORLEANS, October 26.-August
Davis, colored, indicted for committing an
indecent assault on a white woman, Mrs.
Elizabeth Dletel, on September 18th, wa:
convicted Yesterday. He will be sentenced
to be hanged,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-27

WASHINGTON, October 26.-Dr. Loring,
Commissioner of Agriculture, who is to de
liver an address at the Cotton Exposition at
DAYS.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-27
His Head Blown Of.

ATLANTA, October 26.-Frank Dukes, of
Quitman county, lad of thirteen, while
out cunning, had the top of his head blown
off by the accidental discharge of his gun.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-27
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.
A STALWART REGIME TAKING
SHAPE

The Garfield FurOre ON the Wane-
The south To be Let Severely Alone
Paving the Path of COnkIing TO
the Treasury-TYner Steps Down
and Out-SOme Artistic KalsOmIR-
fng-A WOrdY and Windy Defense
The Senate Yesterday-HONgst
Indicted for FOFgery-On the Eve
OF Adjournment,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-27

Millions OF rats, mice, cats, bed bugs,
reaches, lose their lives bY collision with
ssRough on Rata Sold by druggists, 15c.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-27
Fitzpatrick Dying.

WASHINGTON, October 26.-The Chilian
Minister here has received advices that Gen.
Judson Fitzpatrick, our Minister to Chilli, is
lying at the point of death.