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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-05


The patronage of the New York GUS
tom house Is extensive, and the political
power Of the Collector, If he chooses to
exert 1t, Is immense. Outside of the
government departments in Washington
the New York custom house controls a
larger number of appointments than any
establishment of the government. Its
political influence is local, and therefore
of the greatest Importance to Republi-
cans who seek to control the party or
ganization in New York. The total
number of employees in the custom SER
vice at the port of New York is 1 ,412,
of whom nearly 1, 200 are men employed
in the Collectors Office, and so immedi-
ately under the eye of that
official that all their politi-
cal movements can be watched
and directed. The remainder are at
tached to the CO ordinate branches of the
service, and for the most part appointed
on the recommendation of the Collector.
The aggregate amount paid annually in
salaries is 81, 742, 504 70. At the rate of
two per cent. the usual assessment made
for political purposes, these salaries
would yield 1884, $50 90, asum that would
go far towards giving the Collectors fac
ton control of party organization. This
money consideration, however, is trivial
in comparison with the powerful lever.
age of the patronage. The political power
which the Collector can WELD is large,
especially if he be a mar of ability, of
courage, and of a~ggressiveness, in party
and political affairs. The real secret of
the impending contest over the Collec-
torship lies in the fact that it could be
made a political battering ram in New
York politics with which one set of
bosses could be knocked over and a new
set established. Since Gen. Merritt be-
came Collector, the custom house has
been kept out of politics, and perhaps
the same policy would be followed by
Mr.. Robertson should be confirmed; but
Senator Conkling, and those who have
struggled with him to assert their supre-
macy, are not willing to take this risk.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-05

CONSUMPTION OF CoALIN ENGLAND
The Manchester Neaos is authority for
the statement that the annual consump-
ton of coal in England has been kept
for several years at a fixed figure, if In
deed it has not declined. This is &C
counted for by the fact that great econo-
mics have been effected, chiefly in con
nection with the iron trade. Since 1871
the annual saving of coal in the manu-
facture of pig iron has amounted to
nearly 5000, 600 tons, and a similar re-
duction has been effected in other trades.
This economy is no doubt due in part to
the popular agitation produced years ago
by prophesies that the coal fields would
soon be exhausted.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-05

THE CoTToN ExPosITIoN.-Mr. VIM.
Woodward, Jr., of New York, has
written a letter accepting the position
rendered him as one of the Vice Presi-
dents of the International Cotton Ex-
position, to be held in Atlanta, Ga. next
October. Er. Woodward suggests that
the directors should offer at once q
premium for the best essay on cotton
culture, with a view to a large and
economical production per acre, and also
q premium for an essay on how to save
a crop as free as possible from sand,
dust and other foreign substances.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-05

A lady has told a Louisville paper
about one of the most remarkable Incl
dents of the recent destruction of the
Minnesota capitol by fire. The fire, it
will be remembered, occurred at night.
From a window she watched the flames,
and presently observed that the stars and
stripes were flying above the great dome.
Would the flag be reached and con-
sumed? The dome was blazing and the
flames shot up towards the national
emblem, creating a tremendous draft,
which drew the flag straight upward,
but 1T held to its fastenings, and the fire
got nearer and nearer every instant. Just
as the flames had attained a height suf-
fclent to take in the struggling bunting
it broke away, sailed towards the heavens
and disappeared. The fire had not
touched it. The banner of the fathers
was saved.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-05
CHATHAM sHERIFF's SALE.

FINDER and by virtue of a mortgage q. ia
- issued out of Chatham Superior Court, ir
favor of THE ALABAMA GOLD LIFE INSUR
ARD, l have levied upon the following de
scribed property of the defendant:
One-1fth interest in an undivided one-thirc
Of one fourth of all that lot of land with the
improvement known and designated in the
plan of said city as Lot Letter G, Derby ward
and also a one fifth interest in an undivided
one-half of one-fourth of all that lot of land
with Improvement knOwn and designated in
ward.
And will offer The said above described prop.
erty OF the defendant, GEORGE h. PRITCH
ARD, at public cutlery, before the Court House
door of Chatham county, in the city Of Savan-
nah, ON the FIRST TUESDAY IN MAY,
1881, during the legal hours of sale. to satisfy
said mortgage fl. ia.
Purchasers paying for titles. Terms cash.
JOHN T. ROMAN,
ap5-Tu5t Sheriff G.. Co.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-05

There is reason to believe that Garfield
pardoned Ham White, the noted Texas
stage and mail robber, at the instigation
of Congressman Jones. Possibly Presi.
dent Garfield is not aware that there is
really no occasion to send reinforcements
to the Texas stage robbers. They are
doing very well just now, judging by
the frequency of their exploits. Con
gresham Jones was not sent to Wash
ington to drum up recruits for the road
agents, and in doing so he is possibly
carrying his independence somewhat toe
ar.-G1Lyest0n Mea1s.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-05

The belief expressed by Napoleon that
victory is generally on the side with the
heaviest artillery, is still entertained in
Europe. Krupp's mandatory of great
guns is kept running night and day.
Roumania has contracted for 100
Greece, 700; Sweden, 80; Holland, 1870,
and Italy, 100. The latter power, which
already possesses the largest iron war
vessel afioat, has in course of construc
ton another and still larger vessel, which
will carry some of these death-dealing
cannon.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-05

The greater part of the timber now
growing in Nebraska has been planted
by the people Of that State. Where or
iginaIly were vast expanses Of prairie,
with scarcely a '1One tree" to break the
monotony Of a days journey, are now
vigorous young groves, ample for fuel
and fencing, for shade to stock in sum
mel and protection in winter. This has
been the result of a liberal system OF
premiums instituted by the State Board
of Agriculture, under the inspiration of
which a lively competition has sprung up
among the farmers, as to who will plant
the most trees. And the April "ArboI
Day" or Natures Decoration Day" as
it might be called, is one of the best and
busiest holidays of all the year.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-05

The Philadelphia Record thinks if
newspaper encouragement car do any
thing toward stifening President Gar
fields backbone he must by this time
begin to feel a rightly in that quarter Of
his anatomy. His nominations, says the
Record, are nothing to particularly braE
of, but the time for hesitation ended
when the names were sent to the Senate.
To back down now Is to demean himself
and trIfe with the country.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-05

1t is growing evident that should the
Democrats in the Senate insist for q
short time longer upon proceeding to the
business for which the extra session was
called, the power Of the caucus will moi
suffice to hold all the Republicans to the
Malone orham bargain. There are al
ready signs of split. In the reorgani
cation of the committees. the anti Grant
Republicans secured all that they partic
ularly care for. Gorham belongs to the
Grant faction, and would use the patron
age of the Secretaryship in the interests
of that faction.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-05

The intelligence and culture of the
Northern press is well illustrated by the
remark of the indianapolis Journal to
the effect that the ladies of Alexandria
who sent Senator Hill the ship of flow
ers must have been the same dear ga
zelles who, during the war, bought up
n skulls of Union soldiers for drinking
Guns and toilet ornaments"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-05

The Supreme Court is idle for want
Of a quorum, a Luhber of messages
from the President lie upon the Senate
table unopened, and n hundred and
twenty-five nominations to important
offices are Enacted upon, all because OF
. struggle over a few psltry offices at the
disposition of the Senate.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-05

The New York World wittily observes
that Senator Conkling's dilemma seems
to be whether he shall swallow Mr.
Blaine's appointments, which he knows
will disagree with him, or shall be swal-
lowed by Mr.. Blame, with whom he
hopes that he viii disagree.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-05

After all the Republicans in the Sen
ate find the bloody shirt a very thin
answer to charges of corrupt bargaining
with Malone, supported by facts which
conclusively prove the bargain. If ever
a party was found barking on a cold
trail it is the Republican party yelping
after the bloody shirt, when the rest of
the country is on tine hot scent of a cor
r4Tnf hargaiu.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-05
georgia Press Association.

The annual meeting will be held at
Rome on Wednesday, May 18th
Members desiring further information
are requested to address the President.
Tie attention Of editors and proprie-
tors of newspapers and other periodical
publications in the State is called to the
oIlowirg extracts from the bylaws of
the Association:
The membership OF this Association shall
consist OF such newspapers or other periodical
publications in Georgia as shall be elected and
admitted under this Constitutions; these may
be represented By their respective editors and
prOpristOrs or " one proxy each. NO person
shall Be- entitled 70 represent any paper
by proxy who is not the editor or proprietor OF
8 paper which is a member OF this Associa-
ton
Applicants for membership shall submit
their petitions in writing. accompanied by the
fee, which application snail be balioted on by
the Association, and the ballots OF two-thirds
of the Members present shall be necessary 70
the admission OF the applicant"
J.. r. EsTILL, President.
Q. P. HANsELL, Recording Secretary.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-05

For January and February the exports
of grain from New Orleans showed an
increase in value oYer 1879 Of 81, 800,
600; for the corresponding period the
falling of at Philadelphia vas $1,000
600. at San Francisco $4,000, 900 and at
Baltimore 81 1900, 600,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-05
EXECUTORS SALE.

FINDER and by virtue of an order from the
- Honorable Court Of Ordinary, will be sold,
on the FIRST TUESDAY IN MAY, during the
House, for the purpose Of payment of debts
OF the estate of VIRGINIA A. SADLER,
deceased,
The eastern half Of LOT LETTER F, Middle
Oglethorpe ward, fronting on Laurel street,
IS feet 8 inches, by GU feet in depth, more or
less, with the Improvements thereon, consist
ing of stables. Terms cash.
PHILIP NJ. RUSSELL,
ap5-Tutd Executor.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-05
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION.

THE firm of CHURCHILL & ROSSITER.
Il Stevedores, has this day dissolved part
nership, at the request of Mr.. Rossiter, who
has disposed of his interest in the firm to r,
Churchill. The business will be continued by
A. F. Churchill, who will settle all outstanding
matters.
SAVANNAH, April %, 1881.
A. F. CHURCHILL.
ap5-3t P. ROSSITER.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-05
LET US Have PEACE

We have had lots of fun the past week, and
possibly we have made some fun for others.
Mayhap some were laughing at our expense,
but as Tar as we can learn, the "FrogtoWn
Gem" and "Yamacraw Favorite'' joke did not
pan out very we'll. Several hundred people
have said to us: Served him right; he had no
business TO it, and others, what
he saws has no weight with the people of Sa.
vannah, while a few solid men have kindly
suggested that a house of our standing couls
well afford not to notice in the least his at
tacks.
We beg to assure all these parties that we
agree with them, and to the public we say that
We regret that we nave been obliged to take
part in such unpleasant and Improbable con
troversleS, but they have to us seemed almost
unavoidable. MIR. Schreiner has in euerg case
been the attacking party, and we have simply
acted on the defensive. Several times W. have
let nrst attacks go unanswered, only to find
him grow holder and more personal. We see
neither reason nor sense in his action. The
city Is certainly large enough for us both. We
have no desire to monopolize the trade. He
has the same right to sell as we. and we care
not how successful he may be. Let him, il he
can, build up a larger trade than ours, and so
long as our rights are respected, we will not,
cannot decently, feel aggrieved. We sincerely
desire to live at peace with all men, and to
prove this, we will even say now publicly to
MIR. Schreiner, Let us have peace" Sell your
Gabler Pianos and let our Southern Gems
alone. Bind yourself to keep the peace and we
will DO the same. The continual quarreIling of
two Piano Firms must be obnoxious to the
public. and we better both be sensible and
agree TO quit. Wen meet you half way, and
more TOO, II necessary, just as we always do.
FINS, AS WE HOPE.
LUDDEN & II
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-05

Irish Double Damask TABLE LINENS.
Irish Double Damask TABLE NAPKINS.
Extra Large and Heavy HUCK TOWELS.
Extra Large and Heavy DAMASK TOWELS.
large assortment of LINEN CRASHES and
TOWELINGS.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-05
COrsets.

New m-odels-French CORDED CoRsETS,
without bones; U~nbreakable Wire-Ribbed
CORSETS, won't rust; Adjustable Belt COR
SETS. no facets or hooks required.
HONEYCOMB and CROCHET QUILTS from
75c. for 104 up.
Handsome M-ARSEILLES QUILTS.
LACE BED SPREADS.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-05
Spring Cassimeres
Linens.

For Gentlemen's and Boys wear, very choice
goods.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-05
3fw advertisements.
I I

VI Bernhardt. Too Thin Won't wash
To the public who are not posted in the custom
which regulates piano agencies, 1t may seem
plausible; but any one in the piano trade
knows that his defense is exceedingly lame. No
excuse would have been better thar such 8
poor one.
1t is true that ]. P. Hale sells his pianos to
several dealers in New York, but such dealers
have not the right to wholesale them to Mr..
Schreiner or anyon else doing business in our
territory, and IL Mr.. Hale knew that any OF
these dealers were shipping his pianos to Sa-
vannah, he would cease TO supply them.
We have from Mr.. Hale the exclusive right
to sell his pianos, under any name, in the
State of Georgia, and at all points in the South
where we have branch houses or agents, and
he protects us just as far as he can. Not long
since the Estey Organ Company bought from
him One Hundred Pianos under the promise
not to send them where they would interfere
with his regular agents. some OF them were sent
to Atlanta, where we have a branch house.
On bringing this to Mr.. Hale's notice, he at
once refused to sell Estey any more pianos.
In support of this we herewith present a
statement from Mr.. Hale, which has been sent
us for publication:
NEW YORK, April 2, 1881.
thereby certify that l have not, during the
past year, sold a piano of my manufacture to
h L. Schreiner, of Savannah, Ga, nor have 1
previously. according to my best recollection
and belief, ever had any business dealing with
him. IL he has ever had new pianos of my
make in his possession, he must have obtained
them by misrepresentation, or through some
dealer who concealed from me their destina-
ton. ]. p. HALE.
We add that Mr.. Hale is indignant at Mr.
Sehreiners conduct, and very anxious to aScer-
tain from whom the pianos were obtained.
In the light of the above facts, are we not fully
knotcs Uery yell that in trying to sell Hale
Pianos in Savannah he was doing that which
the trade universally regard as being highly
dtShonordbIe, and which it is folly to attempt
to justify or EXCUSE.
We make this full and explicit statement of
the case In order to s~ubstantiate the truth of
our charges, and to show that our rights have
been trespassed upon. We, too, now leave it
with the public,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-05
ParasOIs.

A new lot Plain and Trimmed and Partisan
Novelties. MOURNING PARASOLS.
Figured SWISS. White LAWNS, LACE MUS
LINS, NULL MUSLINS, French NAINSOOKS,
White ORGANIZE.
CURTAIN LACES.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-05

Monday morning train for Montgomery o,
ct 6:25 A. NJ.
Wednesdays additional train will leave Cit
1925 a. y. Returning leave Montgomery Iii
p. NJ, Isle of Hope 500.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-05

NOTICE.

SAVANNAH, GA, April /, 1881.
THHE firm of DAvANT & WOOD is this day
L dissolved by mutual consent. Either party
will sign in liquidation. Each will continue
business on his own account.
r. j. DAVANT, j. 8. WOOD, JR.,
ia Bay street. "a Bay street.
n-f Gr
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-05
Satter.
MtsGGllaW3pus.
S1reet Railroads.
FOR FEBRUARY,

MONDAYS, TUESDAYS, WEDyCSDAW
THURSDAYS AND FRIDAYS.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-05

GEORGIA, CHATHAM COUNTY. Notice is
VI hereby given to ell persons having de-
mands against WILLIAM MCLAUGHLIN, de
ceased. to present them to us, properly made
out, within the time prescribed by law, so as
to show their character and amount; and all
persons indebted to said deceased are hereby
required to make immediate payment to us.
APRIL 4, 1881.
JAMES J. MCMAHON,
PETER KELLY.
Qualified Executors of the will Of VIM. Nc
Laughlin, deceased. ap5-Iu6t
GEORGIA, CHATHAM CoUNTY.-Notice is
VI hereby given to all persons having de-
mands against JOHN MCMAHON. deceased,
to present them to me. properly made out,
within the time prescribed by law. so as to
show their character and mount; and all per-
sons indebted to said deceased are hereby re-
quired to make immediate payment to me.
MARCH 9th, 1881.
JOHN FLANNERY,
Administrator estate John Mcmahon, decd.
mh10-Thet
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-05
eGifiuaI.


HARVELL'S, FOUTZ HORSE and CATTLE
Il and TOBIAS DERBY CONDITION POW
DERS.
HOP B1TTERS.
HOSTE1TER'S BTTTERS.
PLANTATION BITTERS.
DEUTENHOFF'S SWISS BITTERS.
LIEBIG'S COCA BEEF TONIC.
ST. JACOBS OIL.
COSEN'S HONEY OF TAR.
TROPIC FRUIT LAXATIVE.
BARLET'S PILE SUPPOSTTORIES,
ALIENS INDICATED BOUJIES.
LYONS PERIODICAL DROPS.
POMICINE.
In store and for sale by
G.. M. HEIDI & co.
mh2S-tf
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-05

ANTED, a Whit o.,
SELF gsSe s11f oa 1s. Gr ,childrsn Or sb y sssS
lane: corner Floyd and sS oSS;b' E ]
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1881-09-01
The Deliberate Suicide Of q Horse.

Some few days ago Mr.. L. E. Al
bridge saw an old horse belonging to
Mr.. Saunders come out of the barn and
stand few moments as if looking out
upon the river. The animal then re-
turned into the barn, and in a few mo-
ments came out again, went deliber-
ately to the river, waded into the cove
that is enclosed by the Hudson River
Railroad. swan through the culvert
under the railroad track into the main
river, and thence continued to swim out
into the stream. A man employed on
the pile driver near by saw the horse,
went after him in a small boat and
brought him ashore. But on reaching
shallow water the animal persistently
refused to come on dry land. He lay
down in the water, floundered about,
and apparently made every effort to
keep his head under as if determined to
drown himself; and finally he did
drown in water not deep enough to
cover his body as he lay down. and
where he could only drown BY making
a determined effort to do so.--Fishkill
(M ~ Journal.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1881-09-01
and the procession ambled on amidst a

and the procession ambled on amidst
gathering of scabbards, prancing OF
hoofs and so much cheering from the
crowd of spectators that anything like
talking was out of the question. This
was, Of course, Just what Twjgget want
ed. He passed the Bunborough Rifle
corps and saw Strapper. covered with
dust. reeking with perspiration and
looking more military than picturesque;
then he passed by the stand where
Lucy Light and her parents were, with
number of other Bunborough people.
He had the proud satisfaction of lifting
his hand to his helmet-peak and of see
ing Lucy redden to the brow. There
could be no mistake about his prepon-
derance over Strapper then; that un-
fortunate Captain became an utterly
contemplate figure in the eyes of the
tickle fair one who had erst worshiped
him.
So Twigget had its triumph for what
IL was worth, but what was it worth?
When the review was over he did not
return to Bunborough. but vent to Lon
don and gave himself up to fretful med
itations. He was stupetied by his own
audacity and by his utter foolishness
in assuming a part of which he should
now be obliged to play to his life's end.
He had, in fact, condemned himself to
an endless course of lying. Unless he
should publicly proclaim that he had
perpetrated hoax, he must hold HIM
self always ready to talk about bis CAM
paign on the Danube aud to enact the
part of connoisseur in military matters.
Twigget was man of peace and, gen.
orally speaking, man of truth, so that
the prospect dismayed him. He asked
himself whether he loved Miss Lucy
Light well enough to tell her the truth,
or to live for her sake in chronic un.
truthfulness, and he answered in the
negative. The upshot of his musings
was that he resolved to go abroad for
few years. and took his departure with.
out writing to any friends in Bunbor-
ough, except his banker and his house.
keeper, to announce his intentions .
Poor Lucy Light! 1t was dismal
gallant but faithless Twigget had
levanted. Every body in the town has
been suggesting that he has been allured
eastward by the pros pect of some more
fighting over the Turkish question, but
be that as it may, Miss Lucy is likely to
remain unmarried for while longer, as
Captain Strapper seems quite indisposed
to overlook the contumely with which
he was treated.
So much for a maiden's love of uni.
forms. Truth.