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The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1881-03-08

Mvsaerioms Desermcefem OF she Coum.
~ Jan Nv Fire Yesterday MernlnG.
and Bnrning Of Fear Negre Prfs.
0mer1.
Shortly AFTER o'clock yesterday morning,
such OF our citizans as reside in the vicinity of
the county Jail were startled by q wild alarm Of
fire, while the loud and frenzied out-cries Of 9
number of colered women who had already
gathered, proclaimed that some more than ordi
nary calamity was about to transpire.
As near as we can learn, by the time the first
white perssn reached the spot, smoke and flames
were pouring rapidly from the upper northeast
window of the Jail, and the interior Of that por-
ton of the building was probably wholly ablaze
at that time. -Four negroes ere ccnfned in the
upper west room, two of whom were chained to
bull-ring" in the middle Of the floor, and
their imminent peril Of horrible death created
the utmost CONSERVATION among those outside
the building The jailor, at this horrible mo-
ment was 81
NOWHERE TO BE FOUND.
Mr. A. w. Snider had In his possession the
keys to the lower door, which he opened imme-
diately-he being among the very first to arrive
The door of the cell containing the prisoners was
still locked, and no person, save the jailor could
open it. Every effort was made 10 find him, but
to no avail. The doors being of iron. resisted
the efforts made to batter them down. At last
| it became evident that nothing could be done to
| 0l0 the SunerefS- NO one OUTSIDE COui0 ala
them; those inside were powerless
FRIGHTFUL FATE
As the flames gradually spread to the room
containing the prisoners, their prayers. groans
and cries of agony were heartrending in the ex-
treme. Appearing at the window, in plain view
of the crowd, they implored wildly for help, bu,
none could give them aid. The clanking Of
their chains was plainly heard. and at last, the
cries were hushed, and, with crash, as the floor
| gave way, they sank into the horrible hell be-
meath. Up to this time no trace of them has been
| found.
The names of the unhappy victims of this ter
rible disaster are: Cain Boue, Nose johnson
| Geo. Thomas and John Coklin.
The origin OF the fire is yet profound mystic
ry. II is case which demands prompt and
thorough investigation. If the burning of these
unfortunate men was the result of criminal neg
| lgence on the part of the jailor. he should Be
properly dealt with, according to law. Ifit was
the act Of an incendary. it is a crime black and
! damnable, and no punishment too severe could
be melted out to the wicked perpetrators.
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Opening Of the Fernandina and
Jacksonville Railroad.

We understand that the formal opening of the
Fernandina aad Jacksonville Railroad will take
place on the 18th inst.
To celebrate this important event it is proposed
TO have a grand jubilation, and an extensive
programme has been arranged, embracing a re-
gatta, in which yachts from Jacksonville, ST.
Augustine, Brunswick and Savannah are expec-
ted TO sail; sports in the shape of sack races,
wheel-barrow races, hurdle jumping, donkey
races, tug of war, etc, etc. The special feature
of the day will be grand illumination and
pyrotechnc display on the water.
The whole affair is now in the hands of COM
petent committees, and our citizens and visitors
may expect something novel and interesting
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QGincy Herald, March ST.
AFTER MANY DAYS.

WIN. Lewis. the Alleged Murderer
of a Beauresard. Miss. Town
Marshal. IL Captured in Gadsden
COuuty-And Taken Away 90 Stand
Trfal-The Second Act in a Dark
Tragedy.
On the Goth day of September, 1879, Frank
Crawford, Marshal of Beauregard, Miss was
murdered in ld-blooded and brutal manner
by one VIM. Lewis, who afterwards made his es
cape; and who isr nearly two years since has
successfully eluded the clutches of the law, al
Though vigilant search has been made, and con-
siderable money expended in the pursuit.
The circumstances of the murder, as near as
we have been able TO ascertain are as follows i:
Lewis, who was intoxicated at the time was
conducting himself In a disorderly and violent
manner when the Marshal, in the discharge of
his duty arrested him, and was about TO place
him in confinement. Instead of doing so, how
ever, from motives of kindness, he conducted
him home and had turned 10 leave, when Lewis,
drawing a revolver, fred, blowing the Marshal's
brains out.
The murderer disappeared, Escaping, it is sup
posed, on . feet and powerful horse and though
a large reward had been offered and Crawford's
father had expended large sums in the hope Of
his capture, and the utmost vigilance has been
exerted in the pursuit. he has successfully evaded
capture up to this time, which brings US to
THE SECOND ACT
in this tragical and startling affair. On Thurs
day last Detective w. A. Dukes arrived in
Quincy and procured warrant for the arrest of
one William Lewis, who. for some months. has
been living in the eastern part Of this county,
q requisitiOn to that end having been issued by
the Governor of Mississippi
Officers G. Nicholson and Jno. Wyatt were
deputied 10 serve the warrant; and, proceeding
TO Glen Julia,
FOUND THEIR NAN,
the alleged murderer of Crawford, and placed
him under arrest. He Il Q well-made, keen-eyed
man, 30 years Of age, was dressed 10 plain
gray clothing, has an iron gray beard, and 10 an
active and res0lute looking character. Three
fingers on his right hand were missing. He re-
fused 70 allow the handouts TO be pat on his
wrist, swearing he would die 6fst The officers
had been careful 10 get the drop on him, and
permitted him 70 bid his family farewell, and
and even allowed him to examine his trunk I'm
shackled. Thursday EVENING" train bore him
away, and a. the case againat him 10 aid 70 be
conclusive, he has most likely gone to stay.
Lewis has been living In this county since the
Grst Of December last; he recently purchased
some property near Chattahoochee; has worked
some 10 the cotton factory at Mount Pleasant,
and was In Quincy day Or two before his af-
rest ~
Since his alleged killing Of Crawford, no has
led wandering aud no doubt miserable life;
having spent some time In the EverglAdes Of
Florida, Waknlla county, Eastern, Middle and
West Georgia, and finally Gadsdsn county.
The detective and his prisoner arrived In Tai.
lahassee On Friday last and len for Missiasippi
today. In ~ interview he sid that he had
been on the track Of the murderer for 6fleenl
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1881-03-08

An act to Reapportion the Congressional Distric
Of this State

An act to Reapportion the Congressional Districts
Of this State.
1st. The counties Of Escambia, Santa Resa,
Walton, Holmes, Washington, Jackson, Calhoun,
Franklin. Liberty, Gadsden, Wakulla, Leon. JEFF
ferson, Taylor, lafayette, Lazy. fernando, Hills
borough, Manatee, Polk and Monroe shall form
the First Congressional DisErict.
ID. The counties Of Madison, Suwannee, Ham
ilton, Columbia, Alachua, Bradford, Baker. Mas
sau, Duval, Clay, 81 Johr PutEam. Sumter,
Marion, V0lusia, Orange. Brevard and Dade
shah form and constitute the Second Congres-
sional District.
An oct in relation 10 land grants made and to be-
made at the pfesent session Of the Legisla-
tnre.
That any ana Ill grants II land other than the
alternate 6ections Miihln tAsusaal six-milS limit
made, Or % b ulAde. by eng act passed at the
present sesalon az the Legislature, shall b sub
jsct 10 the rights of al CREDITOR Of the Internal
Impsoyemsns Fund, and 70 The trusts 70 which
sai1 Fund u Applicable and subject under the oct
approved JannaEy 4. 1856, and snaitlsd sAn act
70 provide Tor and encourage liberal system Of
Internal Improvements In tAls State, and subject
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1881-03-08
New York Sun, March g.
The Acme of His Popularity.

To-day General Garfield reaches the highest
point of his popularity. Tomorrow it will begin
to decline
The Republicans all for him when the sun
goes down tonight With the appointment of
his Cabinet many will be disappointed and will
begin TO wish they had never given him their
support
Tue army Of otkce seekers is much larger now
than II has ever been before How large il is may
be judged by The relative numbers of followers
Hayes has as he goes out to those of Garfield as
he comes in.
Ninety nine of hundred of these are doomed
to disappointment. and then they will love Gar
field no longer.
To-day is Garfeds day let him make the
most of il. Tomorrow he will be President, and
his sorrows will begin :
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months and had trailcd him from California 70
Gadsden county; that he had frequently been In
his company unsupported and that he Travelled
from Eufaula on the same boat with him to
Chattahoochee and only leu him when he saw
where he located The reason he had not ar
rested him before was because he did not have
in his possession the requisite legal papers. On
his arrival here last Friday he put his prisoner.
heavily ironed, in our Jail where he remained
until the detective was ready to leave. which, As
stated above, was this morning.
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Ocala Banner. March 81

Ocala Banner March 81
We do not suppose that before the deluge
nor since was ever q Chief Jrstice 50 shabbily
treated BY q deliberative bGly, as was Chief
Justice Randall by our presentLegislature. The
wording of the resolution, appointing commit
tee to investigate Anonymous charges made
against him. was an outrage upon ordinary de-
cency. It was not only indelic,te. bat impudent
and infamous. The people it Florida owe
debt of gratitude to the members Of Its Supreme
Court that ought meyer to be forgotten. What
ever of good government they possess to-day is
ewing not in part but entirely 70 the three non
partisan and incompatible men that compose
its Supreme Court /" Unawed by fear, unbribed
by gain" they made crooked Returning Boards
undo their werk of fraud and count the votes -
cast No court in the wsrlA ID deserving OF
greater gratitude, and for the Ipve Of justice ana
fair dealing, we hope the Deshocratic press o.
Florida win have the maalins@ and indepeno-
ence to rebuke the wording Of. the resolution IN
question and do what a can to remove the
odium to which the Chief Justice has been sub
iected I'll
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1881-03-08

THE EUROPEAN WINE CRoF.-A Vienna az.
patch to the London &sadard vf December 7tn
says: .The wine harvest has been complete
failure in most paris ofGermanss not moro inan
one-twelflh Of the average crop have been gan.
cred this rear. In France, too. The crop this ysa1
was very small. This dearth h. I'D 70 ialss
traffic in grapes and wines Overland b. nilwy
from Italy and Hungary. Upward q 49,
waQon-loads OF grapes have been receives =
Souih Germany from Italy alone In The pa:t rev
weeks From Hungary ala hfge quan!,lles =
fruit have been dispatched % The west. 49, -.
the past Two o. isree 49, -; 49, 800 seerv tay
bean crossiue The Bavarian h<nliex q - -
nroceedine partly 70 varions oss5salions Y 80
Germany but principally densinlA - france
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1881-03-08

Pensacola Ga1eate, March al
Pemsacolm ana Atlantic Railroad.
There ID now little doubt but that the rails
viii be laid begween PesacOla and the Chattahoo-
chez at no remote period. TAis expression b
very indefinite. and We may explain that such
mnni6cens aid has been accorded by the Legs
lature that there would appear 10 be no financial
reason why the great work should net be pushed
10 completion with more than the usual rate Of
speed in constructing railways. That the bill
donating lands had passed the Senate was
known. and now we are enabled to announce
the gratifying intelligence that ii has passed the
House by vote of ffty-six to six. Of this We
are advised BY private letter received to-day,
dated at Tallahassee on the LIST inst. Our cor.
respondent informs rs that taethty taoasaad
acres per mile are granted to the road, and tina,
the iron must weigh FAY pounds TO the lineal
yard. We have no further positive information
IS 10 the provisions of the bill as passed.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1881-03-08
Cott0m Manufacturing An So Nth
Carolina.

The Langley Cotton Mil earned its entire
capital siock, and more, In eight successive years
from 1873. Printing the account of net earnings
ct length, the Aiken Journal says:
These figures may be relied on a. authentic.
having been procured from the books OF the
company. Here we have as result. on capital
stock of 800, 900. In the face Of three terrible
casualties, and In the first. eight years of its
existence. the formidable sum Of as. "a net
earnings These figures are positively startling
when the circumstances are taken into considers.
ton, but We touch for their accuracy.
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The items of appropriation for Florida, as con.
tanned in the river and harbor BILL are as follows:

In addition an appropriation was made for
Pensacola Harbor of e75,0O0. The River and
Harbor bill also provides for surveys of Dog
Island harbor, harbor Of Key West, Crystal river
LaGrange bayou up to Freeport, Manatee river.
Crooked river, Indian river at north end, in view
of opening passage into the lagoon one-half
mile east also, for q survey and estimate for .
canal connecting ST. Johns river and Matanzas
river and the Indian river, and for opening and
deepening channels so as to make steamboat
communication to Jupiter Inlet.
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r. SrBsCRTBERs will observe the
s-s,,sx x MARX on their paper which signises
-. 49,, ems o. .r..cx.rr,ox Has ExYrRxD, and
-..~,. .Asnseaxs. accxrdinzix. Aner . paper has
=, r....x, ,~,cx Z, will most positively be dis
eoztiuusd u the anoan, Of subscription " "0R ~
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VIM. Lewis. the Alleged Murderer
of a BeaureSard. Miss. Town
Marshal. IL Captured In Gadsdem
COuuty-And Taken Away 10 Stand
Trial-Ehe Second Act i'm a Dark
Trag edy.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-09-20
TuNNELs.


There IL no authority Of law for tunnel
location 5000 by 1900 feet. A proper loca
lion is the width Of the tunnel for 5000 feet
There IL no provision Of law for patent
ling tunnel locations, but lodes discovered
lin running . tunnel may be patented 10
like manner % other lodes.
The right 10 granted to tunnel owners Y
1880 feet Of each blind lode, not previously
known to exist. which may be discovered
(in their tunnel.
when . lode 10 struck or discovered for
|the frst time In running tunnel, The
tunnel owners have the option Of record
linz their claim Of 1900 feet all on one aide
|of the point Of discovery or intersection,
|or partly on one side thereof and partly on
the other. ,,
Prospecting for blind lodes 10 prohibited
lon the line Of . located tunnel, while the
tunnel Is in progress, but other parties arc
lin NO way debarred from prospecting Tor
blind lodes or running tunnels, 90 long q
they keep without tho line OF such tunnel
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-09-20
NEW POSTAL REGULATIONS.

The Postms ssters In this State have JUS
received an order making material changes
In the classification Of matter sent through
the mails. :,
Nailab,s matter OF the first class shal
embrace all matter wholly or partially In
writing, except as herein provided-Ae'
March 5, 1879. Section =. 70 Statute, p
SIS.
The exceptions are as follows
I. Corrected proof-sheets and manu-
script copy accompanying the same.-sec-
ton II. p. $50.
2. Date and name Of the addressed, and
Of the sender Of circulars. and the correc'
ton Of mere typographical errors therein
Section "a, p.3o0.
5, Bills, receipts and orders for subscrip
tions inclosed In second class publications
provided such bills. receipts and ORDER
shaIl be In such form As to convey no othel
information than the name, location anc
subscription price Of the publication ol
publications TO which they refer. Section
4. The name and address Of the person
70 whom second. class matter may DO sent
and index figure Of . subscription BOOK
and words or figures, or both. indicating
the date on which the subscription IN suci
matter will end. Section ~. p. $50.
5. Upon matter Of the third-clsss, OF
upon the wrapper inclosins the same. tn
sender may write his own name or address
with tho word "from" above and preced
ing the same. and In either case may max
simple marks. intended to designate
word or passage Of the text to which IL u
desired TO call attention.
6. There may be placed upon the cove
or blank leaves of any book. or OF an!
printed matter Of the third'class, . sim
Die manuscript dedication or inscription
which 10 confined TO simple address o
oonsignment Of such book or printed mat
Ter, - Q mark Of respect. and must no
contain anything that parsakes oi the M
turs Of . personal correspondence.
z. Upon matter Of the fourth.class IN
sender may write his own name and AZ
dress preceded by the word from an
also the number and name OF article 10
clossd. He may also write upon or siiAc'
10 any such articles. by tax or label.
mark or number. name or letter, Tor pui
pose Of Identification.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-09-20
Shot With Water.

Amusing incidents sometimes occur
during the heat Of an engagement,
which cause even the fighters to psus'
and smile. During the fight between
the Confederate ram Albemarle and the
Union vessels, the following incident
happened. which illustrates the powsl
Of the Imagination:
The ram had fred shot. which rico
chsted across our deck, carrying with y
Q stream OF the cold water Of the sound
An ofacsr commanding Q division hearc
the report. the whistle OF the shot,
standing with bis back TO the ram. Th'
water, With considerable force. strucl
the gentleman on the back OF the neck,
running and tricklipg down his back
With . yell be threw up his hands. muir,
INJURED. my God +! I'm shot y and
tainted dead away.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-09-20
THE siLvER LINING.

There's never . day 80 sunny
But little cloud appears;
There's never life 80 happy
But has Its time Of tears;
Yet the sun shines out brighter
Whenever the tempest clears.
There's never . garden growing
With roses In every plot;
There's never Q heart 90 hardened
But 10 has one tender spot;
We have only to prune tho border
To and the forget.me-not.
There's never . sun that rises
But we know twill set at night;
The tints that CLEAN In the morning
Al evening are Just a. bright.
And the hour that IL the sweetest
Il between the dark and light.
There's never . dream 90 happy
But the waking makes rs sad;
There's never dream Of sorrow
But tho waking makes rs glad;
We shall look some day with wonder
At the troubles We have had.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-09-20

The story 10 told OF IN anxious father
Who wanted to test the affections OF his
sen, and said to him: "You have beer
. very good boy and now I will give you
your ohoice. Which would you prefer,
my esteem or S5i" The boy took th'
Ave a II Il had been the measles, re-
marking that IL Was impossible for hi'
father to have much esteem for boy
Who failed take advantage OF his oppor
tunitiaa
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-09-20

bal. In Co. Treas. juno so. 1881. $se.7s0 ~
Respectfully submitted,
WIN. N. BRENNAN.
Auditor Storey county, Nevada.
Virginia, Nevada, July s, 1881. IL
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70 Comslock Mine Owners
/. oRSoY AND SUPERINTENDENT 90

A 0ENcY AND sUPERrNTENDENoY 90
"A licited. Having made mining speciality
|ior the pact twsuty yesrs; also. having been
previously associated with corporate Industries
|for many years, I am thoroughly qualined "
|tsithfuiiy perform every Requirement % Agent
|,r Superintendent and ofer my services at the
following prioee: Active working mines, eloo
|to $500 per month; non working minse, except
annual holding work, es5 70 $50 Per month.
|Mines Exsmined and Reports nsds
z. LYFoRD.
once - Homestead Building, Gold Bill.
Storey county. Nevada.
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EXECUTORS NOTICE.

|NJoTIoE IS GIVEN. THAT THE DISTRICT
IN Court OF tho First Judicial District In and
|for the county Of Storey having granted to the
|undersig ,ed letiers tfstamsntary In the eetAte
|of CONRAD wIE0AND. decsessd d, al creditor
|oi said estate will present their bills to the
Of the assay once Of the late Con
within ten months from the data OF this notice
JOSEPH PERKiN3.
O. O. SrEyRNsoN.
Executors.
Virginia o,ty. October -. 1880. ocss
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tn rnE DISTRICT COURT OF tn
III pi,.s Jnd,eisl Distrtct of the State OF Ne

u AI-
l First Judicial District OF the stsie OF 40
vsda, In and for the county OF s.ory:S
In the matter Of the Estate Of J. r. BhChhn,
deceased. lin pursuance OF an order OF tns
Distriet Judge OF this Court. duly made ana
entsred. this 18th day of August. 1881. notice is
hereby given. that SAT CRDAY. the a$th day @
SIPTkhBER- lssi. at 10 O'Clock A. y. Of said
dsy. a the Courtroom OF this Court. In the city
OF virginia. county ot STOREY. has been sp-
pointed for hearing the Application OF PAULINE
bRCKER. praying that document now on nie
An ma Oourt, purportins To be the last xill aud
tsstament Of J. p. BECKER. deceased. be ad-
mirtsd 10 probate. and that leiters testamentary
- issusd 10 said PAULINE bEckEk. named
IN ma win e sxecutrtx. 81 which time and
ni.es ali psrsons Interested may appear and
'oSs Wisnsss ~ nv hand ana the seal Of said Court
this isth day Of August, 4. y. ISL: r..
fs..Il j. 4. MAHANNX. Cierk-
h jro. BaApY, Deputy Clerk.
IfnxPAIRick q Sfxrans, tn
Attorneys for Pssitionef. eols
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-09-20

U>uIs PAN Is FAR sUPRaIoR TO ALI
others In several important particular
7Ths Grinding hullers arc near tho center. rc
raise the quicksilver with the pulp regularly
with lees power. without violence. and will
better smslgzmsting efeot. besides admitting
Hanger charge. The inclined.shaped housing
1 Of the muHer.plate openings efficiently fore,
the pulp directly under the mullers.
Manufactured at the Golden State and Mincrs
. iron Works, 2S1 to 35l First street Ban Fran
| cisco, and at the Gates Scoville Iron Work.
I 50 south Canal street, Chicago, where it can b,
examlped and further particulars be learned
or persops may apply TO the Inventor and Pat
.sntee, O O. STRvENS0N. at the Douglas Mil
Gold Hill, Nevada, where the Pans have lonl
. been 10 operation.
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such q you must al feel within yourselves!
that gratifying reminder that - public
servants you have performed the duties
Incumbent upon you and have proved
yourselves deserving the confidence Of the,
people Of Gold Hill. L. T. Fox,
President Of the Board Of Trustees.
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NOTICE.

. III, BILLS AoArNsT THE TOWN OF
q Gold Hiil must b. presented before MON
lDiY. NAY "a. 1881. Fer Order -
olssk OF the Board Of Tfvstess.
oe,A Hi. April o. iss1. SM
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