Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-16

JACKSONVILLE, February 14.-This Is the fes-
tival Of Saint Valentine, and tender missives
are flying on the wings of Dan Cupid In al
directions. Art and taste get up these tokens
Of affection now a-davs in most beautiful
style, and many are exquisite in design and
execution. Such bring joy and consolation
to many heart, that, until their arrival. knew
not that it was loved. These are genuine and
legitimate, and in accordance with the usage
of the occasion.
But it is mean and cowardly, and indicative
of Ill manners to take advantage of the occa-
sion to send the miserable caricatJlres now In
fashion. To send anonymously to some un-
fortunate, who is afflicted with some physical
deformity, and who is neither a Venus de
Medicis, or an Apollo Belvidere, hideous cut,
rejecting upon his or her mental or physical
deficiency, is contemplate and ungentlemanly
conduct. Many cruel stab and heartache
have been inflicted upon sensitive natures by
this cowardly practice.
Quite a number of distinguished tourists
have recently passed through this city.
Among these are Hon. Simon Cameron. and
numerous Northern and Western railroad
magnates. These gentlemen travel in their
own palace cars, and lack no comfort or con-
yenience: They run up the st. Johns and
Ocklawaha, take a glance at st. Augustine,
skip down to Orange Lake. to look at the big
groves, and with hop and jump, away they
go to Montgomery. Mobile. New Orleans and
Havana. They have grand frolic, good
time, and some wholesome recreation. 1t is
not unlikely that several of these visitors will
purchase grove before they return.
Quite an enjoyable affair occurred at the
skating rink last week, in the shape of tour
nament, that attracted quite a crowd of spec
tators. The gallant knights bore off the rings
on this occasion. but the indications are that
the ladies will yet wear the golden circlets of
victory. Another tournament in fancy cos
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One of the artists for the Graphic has been
making this city and State famous by furnish
ing sketches for his paper Of many of the
points OF interest. When easy access Is had TO
the Indian river and Everglades, these
draughtsmen will find new and abundant field
for their skillful pencils.
The Union now publishes almost a column
Of arrivals daily at the various hotels. Jack
season than the present. There has been as
yet no abatement In the tide of travel.
By-the-way, the Union now occupies the
former quartes Of the Sun and Press, which
are far more convenient than those it has va
Gated
A gambler. by the name of Trayior. who
operates here in the winter, and who is dan
gerouS confidence man, Is wanted In C1ncin
natl. Detectives are ON his trGiL and will yet
bring him to justice. The bill to suppress
gambling, which has passed the Assembly, has
caused some fiuttering among the blacklegs,
and 1t Is hoped will greatly abate the nuisance.
That versatile politico-eccleSiasti genius,
Billy Hicks, has been Iecturing on Abraham
Lincoln. 1t hasn't been long time since he
was red-hot Democrat, and Travelled over the
South eulogizing General Lee. One side is as
good as the other to Billy, however, and for a
suitable consideration he would compose q
glowing tribute upon the merits of his satanic
majesty or the virtues of king alcohol.
Entertainments are numerous. The Wallace
Sisters gave three good performances last
week. and this week we are to have Ada Gray,
with her dramatic company.
IAFQa and mndarN 00rIGa hadlV
needed, and some enteFpriSng capitalist
should erect one suited to the growing wants
of the city in this respect
One of the events of every winter Is the fair
gotten up for The benefit of st. Luke's Hospi-
tai This institution is of our pet charities,
and being intended for the benefit of sufferers
of every cline and race. enlIsts the sympa-
thieS of all creeds. sectS and denominations.
Hence, Jews and GeDtiles, Cretes and Ara
bians, ParthianS and Medes, can all work to-
gether for the promotion of common pur-
pose. On this occasion Sectarian differences
are forgotten, and all are actuated by a COM
mon fraternity of feeling It's pity that such
reunions among good people were not more
frequent.
many of the Northern and Western cities, and
visitors as well as our home people, strive
to render the fair a success.
In addition to the tables, presided over by
the ladies Of the different city churches. there
was COSMOPOLITAN table. a Milwaukee table,
an Art Gallery, a Gypsy tent, q Fairy bower,
and last, but not least, the Bazar in charge of
some eight or ten sweet little girls to my
mind the most attractive spot in the hail.
The display of useful and elegant articles
was large and splendid, and the fair venders
reaped a rich harvest. On each evening there
was pleasant entertainment given By the
young people, that contributed greatly 10 the
general amusement and pleasure.
The Union of Saturday furnished it's readers
with a column long description Of ladies'
dresses. 1t was got up after the style of one
of the Northern society journals. How the
deuce that local editor learned so much about
en- fTGineS, applique lace, gGTnitures, pdssG-
DleftterieS, menus, and all such things, passes
my comprehension. He surely must have
been apprenticed to q miiliner at some period
Of his life. am such an old fogy that must
confess don't admire such articles. However,
some people do, and paper must contain
something for the pleasure or edification of
everybody.
On Friday last, in response to an order from
the Governor, the Captain and fifteen men of
the Jacksonville Light Infantry, went up to
Madison to relieve other troops in that town
The boys moved off with alacrity, and the
most of them are having their first experience
as actual soldiers.
When the news from Madison first reached
the city great excitement was produced, and
some very indiscreet language was uttered.
The Radicals, and we have the meanest and
lowest specimens of that class in our midst,
did all they could to give the affair a political
signifcation. Lying reports were sent off by
their agents here, falsifying the facts and per
NbTIinS buo luOuShNUS al bI0 NOTGu
now believe that the person killed was Re-
publican witness. 1t was monstrous wrong
and injustice, and those who sent the dis
patches should be visited with the contempt
and indignation of the community.
AS is usual at this season, thieves are reap
ing rich harvest. Robberies are quite COM
mon, and much valuable property has been
lost of late.
The Transit Railroad has been sold to e. N.
Dickinson and G. D. Willard for over four
millions Of dollars, and it is said viii soon be
relaid with steel rails 1t begins to look now as If
all the big railroads in the State would be under
one management If the purchasers win only
extend their peniDSular branch to Ocala, with
out any more delay they would confer great
boon on the people of that section.
Gen. II. S. Sanford is clever gentleman,
and means well, but like many others from his
section, he sees everything from Republican
standpoint. He doesn't stay long enough in
the State at any one time to learn much about
its politics, and his repeated advice, in conse-
quence Of its cloudiness, has very little weight.
We feel much obliged to him for his friendly
counsel but, General, can't you give some to
the black sheep Of your oW n partyf