Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-23

Him to Bad.sun Rad-,un The
Boys Back-Orange County Fair
Goodbye Keno.
JACKSONVILLE, February 21.-It has long been
known that General Horatio jenkins, Jr., was
a satellite of Colonel Horatio Bisbee, Jr,, and
was content to twinkle as star of inferior
magnitude in the great effuigence of the bril-.
liancy emitted by that grand luminary For q
series Of years past he has pulled through life
hanging on to Bisbee's coat-tail, sneezfng when
Bisbee sneezed, and sobbing and smiling as
his leader wept or laughed. He has made a
pretty good living for several years out OF
Bisbee's contests, and his meat and drink have
been derived from that source principally.
Hence he views the world through Bisbee's
spectacles, and is always willing to accord
with Bisbee's ideas and opinions.
He was a witness of the brutal murder of
young Patterson at Madison, and almost before
the victim IS blood had ceased to well out from
his heart, he had sent dispatch to his boss
at washington, so werded as to convey an ut
terly incorrect version of the difficulty, and to
produce the impression that the slain man was
the aggreSsor, and that the killing arose out of
preconcerted plan on the part of the Demo
Gratis to prevent the taking of further testi-
mony.
In fact such statement was made in some
Of the Republican papers the morning after
the murder. This was a fine stroke of policy.
All OF the facts we're totally perverted, aud an
immense amount of capital adroitly manufac-
tured out of the enemy's misfortunes. Quite q
master stroke for General Jenkins the shrewd
and INSCRIPTIONS Chairman of the Repu blican
State Executive Committee, and quite in keep
ing with some Of the kilograms transmitted TO
the Massachusetts manipulators who had been
hoodwinked into spending some money on the
Florida campaign last summer.
The statement made by Gen. jenkins is a
partial justification of the base murder, and a
sort of apology for the assassins. He admits
that two shots were ffred-mark the word
apparently by the negro Savage, and goes on
to say: "Colored men are not prone to draw
pistols upon white men, and when they do, in
public place, and not under exciting circum-
stances, the presumption that they do so In
self-defense is very strong.''
Mr. Eagan, in his statement to your Talla-
hasSee correspondent, says that when the
shooting occurred the only pistol that he saw
was in the hands of Savage. There has been
no evidence whatever going to show that the
lives OF Savage and James were in danger, or
that 1t was necessary for them to kill MIR. Pat
terson in self-defense
There is no legal way by which you can pun
1Sh such an offense as General Jenkins has
committed, but he can be made to feel that he
has incurred the scorn and indignation of q
portion of the community in which he resides.
There is method easily put in practice, and
or great potency, that is strong enough to
pierce through the seIfcomplacency of Gen
eral jenkins, even though he be encaSed in 8
suit of brazen armor It is simple and legiti-
mate. Let those in the community who be-
lieve that he has acted wantonly and mall
clously in his coloring of this sad affair no
longer recognize him as an acquaintance. The
punishment is severe, but it is just and mer-
tied.
Quite large party left here last week to
VISIT the famous groves or MessrS. Harris &
n n yn and haA cola
time. The Peninsular Road from Waldo runs
directly through this valuable property and
the visitors had an excellent opportunity of
making thorough survey of the surroundings.
The day was delightful, and the excursion was
greatly enjoyed.
The Ada Gray Company after a weeks per-
formance, have left for st. Augustine They
were well attended, and gave general satisfac-
tion
This week we are to have the opera of the
SoIcerer, given by home talent. There are
several amateur vocalists of more than or
binary merit, and their previous exhibitions
have been Of high character
The skating carnival last week attracted a
crowd. and was followed by a dance which
gave great satisfaction. ..ar =.
Our city fathers have been again after the
Mayor for some of his shortcomings His
Honor is totally unfit for the position, and the
very Republicans who elected him are heartily
ashamed of his imbecility. He has made q
very unfit and incompetent officer and hencA-
forth, we advise him to attend to his horses
and mules and to let politics severely alone
Thank goodness we can't be afflicted with him
for more than month longerl t HF
The committee of the Assembly on Privileges
and Elections have decided in favor of the
sitting members, and Billy Lucas and John
NaLteel are again able to draw long breath
comfortably. These distinguished lawmakers
have been in mortal trepidation for several
weeks.
The contractors are rushing work on the
Jacksonville and Fernandina Railroad, and it
will be completed in time to carry back large
portion of the travel, when the tide flows
Northward. 1t seems almost like dream to
think that we shall be able to run over to the
Island City In fifty minutes When the road
is finished there will be daily line of steamers
between your city and Fernandina.
Hotel registers show not the slightest abate-
ment in the throng of visitors. Every ayaila-
BILE nook and Granny in the city is full, but ho-
tells and boarding houses, like some consciences,
are very elastic The season has been q brill
liant one in every respect, not only in the
greatly increased number of tourists but also
in their social standing and influence. We
have more entertainments and Of better
than usual, while hotel hops and pri-
vate parties have been numerous,
General Sanford has lost heavily in public
estimation since the publication of his letter
on the Madison troubles. His article is re-
garded as cold-blooded and heartless, and
totally unwarranted by the evidence 1t is
possible that the pompouS General is making
an effort to curry favor with the stalWarts of
Cnc incoming administration, IN Inc hope OF
obtaining diplomatic appointment where
there are good chances for speculation. Send
him by all means to some petty German
Duchy where they ape the show OF royalty,
and pass special act allowing him to wear a
court dress Of his own selection; then furnish
him with French cook and the cup of his
and earthly felicity will be filled to
overfiowing. He is perhaps just a little-a
very lttle-too refined and aristocratic for
this Democratic atmosphere
He is getting pretty well riddled by the State
press, and some of these rude country editors
don't seem to stand any more in awe of Gen.
Henry s. Sanford, ex United States Minister to
Belgium, than they do of Capt. Jake Musket Of
the Possum Hollow Guards He deserves q
and mercilegs castigation, and every
nerve in his body. bulky as it is, should be
made to tingle with modification.
A movement is en- foot to repair the shell
road leading out through East Jacksonville
This was formerly fine and favorite drive. but
has been permitted of late years to get into bad
condition. Such an enterprise will be profitable
not only in enhancing the value of property
along the road, but in attracting the attention
Of visitors.
Tramps are making their appearance in con-
numbers, and among them there are
those who require watching. Several white
thieves have been arrested recently and put in
charge of the Sheriff.
Our soldier boys got back from Madison last
week, and we were all right glad to welcome
the brave veterans. They report good treat
ment, and some actual war experience having
bivouacked for three mig hts around their camp
dreS. They had chance to pass day in Tai
lahassee, and sported their handsome uniforms
around the capitol They are noble lot Of
young men, and we are justly proud Of the
Jacksonville Light Infantry.
The fatr at Sanford will open tomorrow and
will continue for four days. 1t is hoped that a
number of our visitors win attend. They will
zee one of the finest and most progressive
counties In the Etate, and encounter an intelli-
gent, refined and hoSpitable population. The
premiums offered are many and liberal and
The exhibition promises to be q good reflex Of
the spirit and character Of the community.
This is a great State of ours. A gentleman
10th inst i, and many others have already set
put their tomato plants. When Col. Coryell gets
his canal through to Okeechobee we will beat
he Bahamas in early vegetables.
Work on the bar jetties still continues Pro-
Zress has been much impeded by the rough
weather we have had this winter
Keno men wear elongated visages They
have aScertained that their little game is no
onger to be protected by alicense. Their wits
will now be employed in devisiDg substitute
FOR this enticing diversion, and in trying to
make flank movement upon the Legislature
Are we no more to see their rubicund faces on
Bay street. their fiashy apparel, their gorgeous
display of ieWelry, and their naughty swargerp
How will society get along without these ele-
CANT gentlemen of leisnre, these pinks or pro-
oriety, these types OF virtue, honesty aud poll
shed mannersS 1t will be sad, sad day far
he city when the pilgrims form in solemn pro-
session and mournfully vacate the ranch.
Strawberries are coming In and fruit trees
Ire blooming. SUBSTITUTE
Dastardly Murder.
NASHVILLE, February 22.-G Gorge Hall
aet night shot and fatally wounded John
3Yan, q bartender. becauRa he rafuaad RI I