Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-01-17

TALLAHASSEE, FLA, January 15.-At the
recent meeting Of the Florida Medical Associa-
ton, held in this city, the following officers
were elected tor the ensuing year
President-Dr. G. w. Beltou, Tallshassee
First Vice President-Dr. A. j. Wakefield,
Jacksonville.
Second vite President-Dr. J. NJ Jackson,
Bronson.
Secretary 4. T. Randolph. Tallahassee
librarian-Dr. 4. w. knight, Jacksonville
Orator DR.. R. B. s. Hargis, Pensacola.
The delegates elected to attend the next
meeting OF the American Medical Association
are Drs @. j. KenwoTthy, A. L. Randolph,
j. p. Wall and J. d. Fernandez. The address
Of DIR. Kenworthy showed labor and research
and fully sustained bis former reputation.
There will be some legislation during the Dre-
sent session which is expected not only to be
OF service to the medical profession, bu5 also
to promote greatly the security of the com
munity.
Quite spirited debate occurred in the Sen
ate day or two since upon the following pro-
posed amendment to the act regulating the
fees for pilotage. THE Board OF Pilot Commits
sioners of each and every city and county of
this State may fix the rates of pilotage which
shall be paid by any vessel entering any port
within their respective counties, but in no case
shall they fix the rates greater than the rates
now provided by law; provided that no vessel
owned wholly in the United States, shall be re-
quired to pay any pilOtage upon entering or
leaving any port in this State, unless they
avail themselves Of the services Of pilot -
The bill was introduced by Senator Mckay
of Tampa. and was discussed By that gentle
man and MeSsrS. Robinson. Judge, Thompson,
Mallory and others. No definite action was
taken, and the bin was laid over for future con
Sideration.
Mr. c. p Davis, of Jamonia, Leon county.
gave a remarkable exhibition of his proficiency
with the rifle at the fair grounds yesterday
With pair of ordinary Winchester guns, he
oSrx hoI4 aF 4
He has smashed ninety eight out Of hundred
The wind during the trial yesterday was quite
brisk, and the sun, to some exte9t, in his
face. Hs did not use his own weapon
upon the occasion, but employe ed two that he
has never before handled. bis powers as
marksman are certainly extraordinary, and il
is to be hoped that the managers of the State
Fair to open at Jacksonville on the 25th inst
may be able to secure his attendance as one of
the great attractions of their exhibition. It
would be feature of the week that would be
highly appreciated.
Mr.. Davis took half dollar and put
a bullet through It as it was tossed
up into the air. He was kind enough
10 present me with the battered coin which
shall retain as a memento, as well as a GU
riosty. nickel thrown up didn't come down
in that vicinity, but completely disappeared,
as did also a hickory nut Mr.. Davis says he
can hit buckshot, and after Witnessing his
wondrous skill, am not disposed to say that
he couldn't. II he ever feels In the humor of
drawing a bead on me, should feel an extreme
desire TO see the Alleg ghanies or the Atlantic
interpoSed
Standing with his back to a couple Of glass
balls placed on the railing enclosing the track,
and at ten PAGES distant, he rested hi rife
upon his right shoulder, and taking sight at
the marks by the aid of a small mirror held
in his left hand. discharged four shots, scoring
two hits and two misses With his rifle held at
his right hip he ehiVered two balls at ten PAGES
distance. The skin OF Mr.. Davis is really mar
velous, and there are few experts with the
rifle in this or any other country who are his
equals
Governor Bloxham. some of his Cabinet
one Of the Judges of the Supreme Court. and
many other distinguished gentlemen, were
visitors at the fair yesterday. The Governors
Guards, of this county, were also on the
grounds and passed in review before his Ex-
Among the articles, not mentioned in my
last letter were the following that deserve no.
tice: state Senator Jones display ed fine sam
yle of sea island cotton, as soft as silk and OF
sofa, contributed collection Of vegetables,
very creditable considering the season.
handsomely embroidered stocking was the
work Of an old lady, who had passed by sew
table cover, embroidered in de!icateiy shaded
ferns and daisies, was worked by the nimble
fingers of Mrs. ID. Phillips of this city.
There were also some neat mats and baskets
OF wiregrass. Mazeppa, Tam O'Shanter, q
monkey driving q goat, and other designs
modelled In wax, by the children OF Mr. Nc
laSklil. OF SLabiOu- NO 4, Sn0EeQ genuine aFtlS
tic conception. The figure of duck, modelled
in butter. by Misc Laura f. Porter, showed
taste, as weil as good article Of the product
of the dairy.
A museum Of crystals. minerals and other
curiosities, collected by boy nine years old
was worth notice, as was also a ret of doll
furniture, made by boy, with a common PEN
knife
Mr.. Pat Houston had on the grounds the fine
Morgan stallion Redbird, raised by his uncle
Capt. George Houston, of Marion. Messrs
Webster, john g. Winthrop and Nat Papy
exhibited promising colts.
Good Attorney bulls were shown by Messrs.
Gwynn, Colonel Bradford and P. Houston.
There were numerous coops of fine poultry,
turkeys, ducks. fowls and pigeons, belonging
to various owners.
Mr.. J. c. Kempsr had two pens OF splendid
Berkshire hogs. No better can be found In
Kentucky.
Master Fred Cotton Elliott two-years-old
youngster, got of the following sentiment,
showing the natural predictions OF the com.
ing man:
my heart Is big, my head is small
God bless the girls love them all! =