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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-20
THE CASE OF JAMES A. LONG. :
Additional Facts Regarding the De-
lay In Melting Ous Justice TO the
Mail ROEber.

Yesterday we published an article citing
the great expense attending the trial OF the
convicted mail robber James A. Long, ex-
mail route messenger on the Macon and
Augusta Railway, and the prolonged delay
in his receiving the justice due his crime.
From the same official from whom we OBJ
tanned the facts then published, we get the
following additional:
Since the trial and conviction in the United
States Circuit Court OF Long, the public
have waited with considerable interest to
hear Of his receiving his proper sentence, for
it will be remembered that this case has
been pending ever since 1878, and the de-
fendant's counsel was granted several con-
tinuances by the District Judge, so that
Long might be tried before a "full bench. !"
A "full bench" was at last obtained by
the arrival of Judge Pardee, who, after
listening to various frivolous excuses on the
part Of the defendants counsel for further
delays, brought the case to trial. The
District Judge, however, although present
did not preside with Judge Psrdee, and so,
strange as 1t may seem, the opportunity to
secure full bench was not taken advantage
Of.
After Longs conviction, on the 10Th inst,
he was Temanded TO the custody of the
Oulttu states mATsndA anu cuiHmlb.Su W
Jail to await sentence, and Immediately
after the trial of this case, and before the
jury had returned verdict, Judge Pardee
was compelled to leave for New Orleans,
and the District Judge has since presided
IN the court.
The defendants counsel has given notice
of a motion for a new trial, but, we learn,
It is not believed that the District Judge
will either hear that motion or sentence the
prisoner. So it seems that the public has
not heard the last of the case vet, and that
Long will not, at present at least, receive
the punishment be so justly merits.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-20
a De,,gh,fu, mus,eaI Reunion

At the invitation of Professor Msllette,
nearly all the home musical talent of the
city, together with many friends, assembled
at ArmoIY Hall last evening, to enjoy a
grand musical reunion. The hall was well
filed. aud the following programme was
given, to the delight of all present
Chorus-"Hear us, o Father" composed
by Mr. Frank Rebarer, of this city, and
which was sung in a manner worthy Of the
beautiful composition.
Duet-"Excelsior," by Messrs. Ward and
Mallette. Sung with the excellence which
always characterizes the efforts Of these
gentlemen.
Flute solo by Signor D. L. Ferrazzi, in
which he WIS accompanied by Mrs. Z. A..
Burke. This was rendered delightfully."-, and
called forth unstinted applause. Prof. Fer
IaZzl is undoubt. dly master of his instru-
meat, and has proven himself on this, as
well as on various previous occs sions, a val
liable acquisition to our home musical
world.
Next followed a song by Mrs.
Haynes, which it is needless to say
was sung with all the sweetness
with which that lady sings whatever she at
tempts. She was loudly encored, and in re-
spouse sang the ever popular waltz from
the Pirates Of Peuzsnce, Poor Wandering
O0e." lnOSe VINO nad the pleasure OF
hearing Mrs. Hayes when the Pirates Of
Penzance was given under the direction of
Professor Mallette last year know how ex-
quisitely she sings the piece, and we can
say no more than that she never sang it
better than on this occasion.
Then came a violin solo by Mr.. James A.
Douglass, accompanied by Mr.. Spies, which
called forth hearty approval, and an encore
to which that gentleman responded with
"The Last Rose of Summer. "=
This ended the musical part Of the en-
tertainment. Professor Mallette then an
nOunced that his object in giving it was to
| bring together the talent, both amateur and
professional, of the city, in the hope that
thereby fresh interest in music might be
awakened, which would lead to the still
greater cultivation of the musical taste Of
the community. He also announced
that dancing was now Ia order.
proposition to which many of the ladies
aud gentlemen present heartily acceded.
The occasion was, in every respect, delight
full, and was thoroughly enjoyed. We hope
il may be only one of many such pleasant
reunions which will take place this win
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-20
A Novel wedding.

We clip from the Winnipeg Daily Times
the following: &C. F. Forrest, of the firm
of Thompson Bros. 81 Forrest, of this city,
arrived by train this morning from Portage
la Prairie, accompanied by his bride. The
journey from Manitoba House, on the west
side of Lake Manitoba, to the Portage was
performed by dog train, and the escort fur
nished by Mr.. Lille, father of the bride and
factor at that post of the H. b. Company,
was large one, there being in all twenty
trains and one hundred dogs. This mar
rage procession was a novel one in its way,
an d the pageant unique, yetit waa not with
out romance. The members of the party
bid the newly welded couple adieu at the
Portage, and did not fail to throw the ira
ditional slipper after them"
Miss Jessie Lille, with her cousin, Miss
Laura Bannatyne, spent last winter in Sa-
vannah with their relative, Mr.. John Nc
Laughlin.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-20
rhonehts ON ohr,.imas.

Editor Morning NeaOs: win you allow me
space in your valuable paper for few re-
marks upon Christmas, which is fast APP
preaching.
Christmas comes but once year,
And when it comes it brings good cheer"
This simple provelb learned in child
hood, and it was literally true of these days.
The fare it brought was neither sumptuous
nor costly, yet attended with genuine plea
sure. What does Christmas bring in SaVan-
nah9 Il brings, It is true, abundant good
cheer, and a good deal more. 1t brings
tumult, riot, rahble rout, which cause quiet
people to shudder at the thought Of It's re-
currence.
Already the boys are stealing barrels for
their Christmas tire-verily pious training
for boys, stealing the material to celebrate
the festival of the God of honesty. Soon
the horrisonous music of the tin horn will
he heard in the land. And when Christmas
day arrives, to crown the confusion and
make the picture complete, droves Of rowing
negroes, with no more idea of the sacred
ness of the day than the Inhabitants of Tim
buctoO, will be seen marching from barroom
to bsrroom, yelling and screaming "Christ-
HAS OuItstuldS !-ludb more uFe-WaLer,
making what should be a scene OF happiness
and pleasure ga bowling wilderness"
1t is high time TO inquire into the cause Of
this shameful, sinful perversion of Christ
mas day, and try II possible to correct it.
The cause, methinks, can be traced to the
days Of childhood, to the false notions Of
the origin and character of Christmas in
stilled into the minds Of children by parents
and friends who ought to know better, who
in place of speaking to their children of the
infant Jesus in the crib at Bethlehem, of
his beautiful childhood, his mission to the
world, and that he alone is the author and
source of every good gift, set before their
children's minds a vague. mythical nom
descript, hideous parsonage which they
call Santa Claus, and tell the little innocent,
unsophisticated children he it is that comes
In the night and brings them all the goodies.
Obi this delusive, cruel, wicked practice
should be abandoned once and forever
that makes pagsns of children in their very
infancy.
What wonder that children brought up in
this way should carry with them the crude
ideas imbihed in infancy of Christmas, and
Christianity, to maturer age. This do not
hesitate to assert is the primary cause of the
dissertation we annually witness of Christ
mas day.
May we not properly appeal to ministers
OF the gospel, parents, teachers and guar
dams Of youth, to making the coming
Christmas the occasion of uniting in the
holy work OF inaugurating the much needed
reform in the manner Of celebrating Christ
mas day. REFoRMER.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-20
rae SOUTHERN MAILS.
Work Sought 20 be AeeOmpltshed bY
Ine late Postmaster General.

The following regarding what the late
Postmaster General James and the other
officials who came South with him hope
they have accomplished 10 securing better
mail service for the South we get from a
recent issue of the New York Herald. That
paper says:
POSTMASTER General James, who was in
town Yesterday, expressed himself IS much
pleased with the results of his recent trip to
Florida and its effects on the Improvement
of the mail service to the Southern coast
Being compelled to leave for Washington,
Mr.. James referred the reporter to Mr..
Jackson, Superintendent of the Railway
Mail Service, for detailed explanation Of
what had been accomplished, and added
that he was very glad of the publication by
the Herald OF ell complaints as to de-
lays in the mail deliveries. 'We invite
complaints said Mr.. james; that's the
only way to remedy them Mr.. jackson
said that the Postmaster General, the Sec
Ond Assistant Postmaster General in charge
Of mail routes, and Mr.. Thompson, the
General Superintendent of the Railway
Mail Service, made a trip to Florida last
month, which had resulted in expediting the
mail deliveries on the Southern coast lines,
and especially south Of Charleston, to q
marked degree. Mr.. Jackson, in explaining
what had been done, said: "The Postmaster
General and the other officials travelling
with him have secured this substantial i'm
provement. They have effected an arrange
ment with the railway company by which
the mails going south of Charleston can go
direct through to Savannah instead OF being
laid over at Charleston, as has heretofore
been the case. The mails leaving here at
4:30 a. M, through this arrangement, reach
Jacksonville at $50 p. M. of the following
day instead of z p. m. Not much over one
year ago these very mails did not reach
Jacksonville until the next morning, or
about twelve hours later than they do
now. People often ask why we do not dis
patch the mails-letters especially-by the
south bound train leaving at 9 p. M, but
they do not know that this 4:30 a. m. fast
mail train overtakes the 9 p. m. train at
Florence, s. q. Postmaster General James
also arranged at Jacksonville that the steam
boats plying on the st. Johns river shall
leave Immediately on the arrival of the
mails, so that they can reach Sanford, the
extTemesoutherly head of the river, the next
morning at 9 o'clock, while formerly de-
lay of over twentY-four hours was caused at
Jacksonville by the schedule Of the steam
boat service. All these arrangements, which
implied considerable concessions on the
part Of the railway and steamship compa-
MES, were due to the personal influence and
pressure exercised by the Postmaster Gen
eral and his associates"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-20
As OTHERS SEE Us.
what DIR. Reeves, of wheeling, says
of His visit 60 savannah.

We have received copy OF the Wheel
ing, West Virginia, Register, which contains
an interview with DR.. james F. Reeves
Secretary of the State Board OF Health OF
West Virginia, and who was In the city
recently in attendance on the American
Public Health Association. We are glad to
see that the doctor enjoyed his visit, end
has carried back to his Western home
pleasant recollections Of our beautiful
Forest City. In this interview the Doctor
says, among other things:
1.-THE citizens of Savannah welcomed the
association in a spirit OF the largest lloeral-
ty, and the Mayor of the city furnished an
excursion on q magnificent steamer down
the Savannah river around Tybee Island
and out into the ocean. Ga board splen-
did collation. was served, and taking II an
In all the occasion was most enloysoie
one.
"At the sessions of the association a great
number of addresses were made by some OF
the most prominent ssnitarians OF the
country"
The REGISTER also says: captain Reilly,
an old and respected citizen OF Savannah,
and who is well known to many OF our peo-
ple was most assiduous in his attentions TO
the guests JEOu w ucctlhEs auO tAO oo-h
can be said of Captain Waller, formerly OF
this city, but now associate editor of the
Savannah NEWS, who was untiring in his
efforts to make their brief stay in the South
the most pleasurable imaginable.
"Dr, Reeves also informed us that among
other pleasant acquaintances he made while
in Savannah was that of Mr.. Butler, a
wealthy druggist of that city and cousin
of Adjutant General Butler Of this State.
0F hn N1th nd Of q
people, the doctor says, are OF the most
favorable nature, and his ideas in that direc-
ton were shared by all the Northern and
Western physicians who were present.
"After the adjournment OF the associa-
ton select party of physicians and their
wives extended their visit 10 Jacksonville,
Fla, where they exeurted an entire day
among the orange groves and through the
strawberry farms that fringe the banks OF
the beautiful 81. Johns river. The straw
berry vines are now in full bloom, and the
fruit will mature about Christmas.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-20
"AnImmen.e Rusine. .

The Brunswick Advertiser and gpedL, in
its issue of Saturday, speaks in the follow
ing complimentary terms of a we'll known
business firm Of this city: "We never tire
of speaking OF Brunswick and her business.
This article we devote to our lumberman,
R. B. Reppard, Esq, whose name is house
hold word in the land. Few, even Of our
citizens, know the extent of his operations
right here among US. Through General
Manager P. w. Brewster we are permitted
to give few figures that will astonish even
the natives. To begin, then. he occupies
to-day with his shipping just $50 feet o. our
water front, along which is laid seven side
tracks for the shifting Of his lum-
Der from the yard along the main
track TO the various docks. He gives
employment to one superintendent,
from three to five inspectors, and about
forty hands, besides about one hundred
hands in the employ of the stevedores who
are engaged in loading his vessels. He has
at his docks at this writing three bsTks,
three briggs and six schooners, which, when
loaded, will carry away over three million
feet of lumber. He owns and keeps for his
business here q regular locomotive, With
competent engineer, ETC., for shifting his
cars. This much in Brunswick alone, be-
sides similar operations in Savannah, and
saw mills dottiDg our railroad lines. Con-
slider ali this, and YOU form some idea of
the business Of this lumber king"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-20
The Proposed Change I'm the Man
anemanI of The CanIraI RnRh.

We have received the following COM
munication from a citizen of Savannah, al
present in New York, with the request that
l. be published:
New YORK, December 15.-ElitOr Morn
ing Asa0s notice q communication in your
valuable paper of recent date by "Conserva-
tiVe,n and desire to add few words. The
Louisville and Nashville parties have pre-
cured what proxies they can to carry the
election at the approaching meeting OF the
stockholders Under promises of greater
dividends and additional scrips, they have
been enabled to obtain many Of these prox-
les. and boldly assert their ability to control
the road.
/ know nothing Of the ultimate designs
of these parties, but it strikes me very
forcibly they will seek to obtain a con-
trolling interest by first emasculating the
stock l mean by this they will en-
deavor to make the stock more easily pur-
chased by lowering its value stripped Of its
scrlps.
An additional incentive to them is the
great Central Railway system, which, OF
course, will 90 with the control of the stock.
Our people and stockholders seem asleep.
Let them awake, call on every stakeholder
to protest against any change in the man
agement of this system, and not be enticed
by specious promises, to part with their
proxies for the benefit of those inimical to
the best interests OF the stockholders of the
Central, the city of Savannah and the State
OF Georgia. Yours truly, M.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-20
bold Attempt at Robbery on the
street.

Yesterday afternoon while q lady was
standing looking into the window OF the store
OF 8 prominent dry goods merchant on
Broughton street, near Whitaker, thief sp
preached her from behind and made an ef-
fort 70 seize her wallet from her hand, but
fortunately he only secured her hsudker-
chief She Immediately turned round, but
the rascal had made OF. She saw standing
rear Der three negro boys and asked them
which Of them had snstched her hsnGker-
chief from her wallet, but they all denied
any knowledge OF the act and walked of.
she believes, however, that one of them
vas the thief, but IS no officer wss near at
the time, no arrests we're made.
This is a warning to ladies to look very
carefully after their pocketboOks while cut
shopping, especially al this time, when the
streets aud stores are unusually crowded
with purchasers Of holiday goods.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-20
OUR QUIET SUNDAY.
Vote OF thanks 10 the OmeIals and
10 Judge TOmpkins.

Last Sunday night, at the Congregational
Church, Temperance sermon was delivered
By the pastor, Rev. Dana Sheriff., at the
conclusion Of which Prof. Wright, of Beach
institute, wss called upon. He contrasted
the appearance Of the last with former Sun
days, both regarding the changed and Or
Derby appearance of the city, and also re-
gar5ing the conspicuous absence OF loafiUg
barroom pets, whose presence have so ha-
bitually heretofore adorned the back gates
OF low groggeries on the Sabbath.
Il was also voted unanimously by the en-
tire congregation, both white and colored,
that 1--WE as q church and as 3 part OF the
general community Of Savannah, desire TO
express through the press, 70 the Honorable
Mayor and Council, and also 20 the fearless
Judge Of the Superior Court, our unstinted
appreciation Of. and profound satisfaction
for, the noble attitude they have assumed
against this sinful dissertation OF the Chris
tian Sabbath
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-20

Nosice-R. H. Anderson. Chief Of Police.
Casfham Mutual Loan Association.
Meeting OF Savannah Lodge, K. Of h.
Meeting OF Georgia Council.
Meeting OF Hibernian Society.
Meeting OF Excelsior Lodge.
Election Of Directors.
safe and county taxes.
N0tice-Charles Green's Son.
Notice-RichardsOu & Barnard.
Notice-JOhn F. Wheaton.
Hams-M. J. Doyle.
Turkeys, etc.-A. II. Champion.
CrayOn picture for rattle.
NOtice-HOlst & Co.
NOtice-Perry NJ DeLeon.
Meeting Of Liberty Lodge
Portable reading stands-JOhn Nieolson.
Auction sales by Kennedy & Blum.
Christmas trees-Wm. Scheihing.
Music boxes az auction.
Auction sale BY l. D LaRoche's Son
Auction sale BY J. Mclaughlin s. Son.
Photographs. y. Wilson.
Small house wanted.
Once boy wanted.
The Mining Herald
Damaged cotton 81 auction.
Diamonds, etc a. L DesbOuillons-
Holiday gOods-SolOmous & Co.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-20
KItehen Roof burned.

Fire vas discovered about eleven O'Clock
Yesterday morning IN the kitchen Of house
on East Brosd street, opposite Broughtor
street lane. Owing TO some arrangement
o. the apparatus, an alarm could not b'
sounded. The Washington Fire Company
near by, repaired promptly to the scene
however. and succeeded in eXtinRuishing the
flames ere they had made any great head
wav. TIE damage was confined principally
% the roof OF the kitchen, and amounts tC
abou. S3OO. The property is owned by Mr.
Patrick Powers.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-20
NpTnng a Leak.

The brig Eva N. johnson, at this port
from orchilla in ballast, while taking on
oald cargo of guano at the latter port,
was discovered to be leaking. A survey
was ordered, and 1t was recommended that
the portion OF the cargo which
had been taken on board be dis
charged for the purpose Of finding
the leak. After the cargo had been taken
of it was discovered that she was making
six INCHES of water per hour, and it was re
commended thst she proceed to this port
for the purpose ef having the necessary
repairs made She will accordingly go upon
W1llink ways in a few days, where she
will be thoroughly oVerhsuled and put in q
seaworthy condition.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-20
superior Court.

Hon. NJ. L. MERsHoN, Judge Superior Court
Brunswick Circuit, presiding.
Court conVened yesterday morning at 10
o'clock, when Che following proceedings
were had:
State VS.. John Delaney. Robbery. The
Jury retired at LIS p. m. with instructions
TO render q sealed verdict in the event that
they agree before 10 a. N. tomorrow. The
same case was tried at the special term in
November last snd a mis- rial had, and from
present appearances the jury viii make an
other mistrisl Solicitor General for the
Safe; P. J.OConuor for defendant.
Court took a recess TO 10 a. m. to-day.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-20


The ball OF the Savannah Schuetzen-Ges-
sllsehaft came of, AS per previous announce
ment, at Turner Hall last evening. Quite 8
coed and select attendance was present, and
al seeued thoroughly to enjoy the Ocea-
sion. Dancing was kept up until about
twelve O'Clock. when all adjourned 10 ne
suoDer rom where q sumpJuous banquet
had been prepared. After heartily enjoying
this, dancing was resumed. and lasted until
a late hour, when the participants separs-
ted, highly delighted with the evening
entertainment
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-20

The Bdtish steamship Naples, which is
now lying az this port taking on board a
cargo Of cotton for Bremen, is one OF the
finest vessels that comes to our whsrVes.
She Il. !, 473 tons burtkeu, 316 feet over all,
s. feet inches beam, and has % feet
inches depth Of hold. She is built entirely
OF iron. ard is a neat, trim looking craft,
besides being one Of the fastest sailers that
comes to this port. She has capacity for
about 1000 bales of cotton, and comes
consigned 10 Messrs. A. Minis & Sons.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-20
Obftnaru.

RIGHTON. ELLA daughter of Henry Y and
Ella Righton. died in Savannah, Ga, of diph-
liberia, December Sd, 1881, aged years and 4
months
She was bright and lovely child, and was
gradually unfolding sweet and gentle charac-
ter. She was a member Of Wesley Monu-
mental Church Sunday School, and the Joy and
delight of her parents. After four days of
sickness the end came. most Unexpectedly to
all, and o few hours before she died she begged
her father to pray for her. that she might get
well. But the Giver of Life ordained other
wise, and this sweet flower faded from earth to
bloom in perennial beauty in that brighter
world, where there is mo more death"
There no kindred ties are broken,
There no cherished forms decay,
There no farewells are spoken,
God shall wipe all tears away.
PASTOR.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-20

The Feast OF Lanterns, Chinese and ia
panese, will be insug ura'ed Christmas eve
and last a week. THIS viii be the jolliest
Christmas in thirty nine years, and the whole
city will illuminate. Five hundred lanterns
will be lit at one time in and on our store
be ablsze with lanterns. Every house will
hang out at least few. Prices are reduc-
ed, and the expense is trifltng. TO make
the illumination general, we will present
every person who buys from us % cents
worth of lanterns, chance in the sos Sin
ger Sewing Machine drawing. Ludden q
Bates.-AdV.