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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-24
How HIrlbut mas Used.
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washington Specte 70 ute Net0 AViN h0fu'"'
Mr.. HurIbut insisted that the Chillans
should deal with Caldero7 as the de facto
ruler of Peru. Mr.. Christiancy has said
over his own name that CalderOn's was no
de fsetO z -vernment, and that every mem
Der of the diplomatic corps In Lima agreed
with him I'm this In fact, Ca'deron had no
support or strength in Peru, except the
Chiliau bsyOnets which guarded him. Why
should Hurlbut so strenuously and imper-
tinently insist on crammtng CslderOn upon
the CkiIisus? Mr. Shipherd, the President
Of the Peruvian Company, In published
interview revealed the reason. He said:
:syVe have our agents IN Peru and Calderon
has admitted the justice Of our claim. At
twelve o'clock on the day that be was ar
rested he was going to sign a formal sc-
Lnowledgment OF the Gstional Indebtedness
tous. He was kidnapped at half past nine
by the Chilians to prevent him from doing
that"
Now It is seen here that, first, Calderon
was hastily recognized by the United States,
when our own Minister and all the rest of
the diplomatic corps unanimously agreed
that he had not established de fsctO gov
ernment. This, IL is said BY Senators, is the
first time In our history that the United
States have done such thing. This gov
ernment recognizes de fac;o governments,
but none others.
Second, Calderon, possessed of no power
or authority in Peru either Of right, for he
was not elected, OF Of force, for he had not
even a police, and Chilian guns guarded
him and his Congress, stood ready to assign
the whole assets of Peru 70 private COM
many OF spectators to the exclusion OF
Chilli and all her other creditors. Who
moved him to do thiss What representa-
tfOus encouraged him to believe that such
huge assignment OF national property made
by a powerless and unauthorized person to
an anonymous private corporation would
have the least effects
When all the circumstances are put to-
gether the conclusion here is general that
the only explanation for the extraordinary
conduct of both Hurlbut and Calderon is
that the ore had persuaded the other that
the United States would bully Chilli into ad-
mitting the Peruvian Company as the great
and make good by force or
authority the cOmpanY's ownership OF Peru's
Evidently the Chilians thought so too.
They carried off Calderon, snd, as the Presi-
dent of the Peruvian Company dolorously
admits, lust in time to prevent his whole
sale assignments to them.
Now. what some grave Senator'S want to
know is: Who are the Peruvian Company?
What influences have these persons been
able to bring to bear on Hurlbut to induce
him to violate his explicit instructions and
put the United States in the dishonest posi-
lion in Peru in which he puts usS Con-
gressional inquiry will no doubt be obtained
to discover these and other facts In this
great scandal. l. is intended by Senators
and Representatives who are indignant at
the disgrace OF the transactions at Lima,
and at the evident connection Of this Peru
Wan company with them, to sift the whole
intrigue to the bottom.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-24
British Breads.uns.

LIVERPOOL, December 33.-A leading
grain circular says: "The grain trade con-
kets prices were generally steady, and the
transactions were restricted. Cargoes in
all positions were in limited inquiry and
were without particular change. On the
spot since Tuesday wheat has been in fair
demand, at unchanged rates. Corn has
been dull and lower To-daY's market was
thinIy attended. Business in wheat was
correspondingly limited, and prices were
unchanged. Flour was in fair request and
prices gere firm: Corn was in moderate
demand and nrm.i
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-24
RUN DOWN AT NIGHT.
The Western Texas and the United
states Steamer tennessee Collide
in New York HarbOr.

NEW YORK, December 23.-The flagship
Tennessee was fioated out of the dry dock
and proceeded to Ellis Island in the bay
and anchored. She was run into by
steamer and struck amidships, cutting her
down to the waters edge, and had to be
keeled over to prevent the water rushing in.
The vessel which ran into the war ship
Tennessee was the Western Texas The
weather was foggy, but, the officers OF the
Tennessee claim, not so much so as to war
rant the accident. The Tennessee was
anchored out of the channel and had her
fog bell going. The Western Texas was
unir iured. The plating of the Tennessee
was cracked five feet below the water line.
Her pumps were kept going all night, and
to day she was dOcked at the navy yard,
whence she had just emerged.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-24
Tbe week IN FTIncIng Lepe.

LONDON, December 23-In MinciDg Lane
the markets are unchanged. Quotations in
many cases are at the lowest point of the
year. There is no speculative feeling, but
the general tendency has improved. China
tea is firmer with a moderate busi-
ness at recent quotations. The
public sales of Indian were
email at last weeks rates. The supplies OF
coffee have decreased. Prices are material
ly unchanged. For good to nne coiourY
plantation Ceylon there was more inquiry,
ard prices were firmer. New crop Burmsh
rice was cheaper. The transactions in raw
sugar were too small to affect quotations.
Refined In some cases was easier. White
pepper was in improved demand, and the
market closed at farthing per pound ad-
vance. Black was frmer. There were a
few sales of cinnamon, chiefly of low quail
ties, at penny to two pence per pound ad-
VanpR.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-24
NEWARK'S TREASURY.
The Police and Fire Department
out cf Funds for Christmas.

NEWARK, n. j., December % Another
warrant forged by Auditor Palmer was dis
covered to day for $4,000. Palmer was at
tended by a physician all night, but is
better to day. Mayor Feidler has left town
in quest Of information concerning the
finarcial disturbance. Comptroller's Clerk
Hall has not been traced yet. The city EN-
pl0Yes in the police and fire departments
will not be paid at the close Of the month,
because of the vacancies in he Auditors
and Treasurer's offices.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-24

The New York Sun arraigns Bancroft
Davis, who was lately appointed Assist
ant Secretary of State. In this way:
while director of the Erie Railroad
Company and its retained legal adviser,
he took $50, 600 from the Boston, Hart.
ford and Erie Railroad Company to
draw up certain contracts between the
two corporations and assist in carving
them through. This transaction resulted
in an enormous loss to the company of
which he was director and legal ad-
wiser,
Subsequently Davis was appointed one
OF the Judges of the Court of Claims.
The San says;
''The greatest case that ever came be-
fore him in the Court of Claims was a
suit brought by Charles J. Folger (the
present Secretary of the Treasury, "a
resident of Geneva, in the State of New
York, to recover from the United States
no less than $1S4, ,994 45 as commissions
claimed to be due from the government
upon sales of stamps made by Mr.. Folger
while Assistant Treasurer in this city.
''The decision was against Mr.. FOlger.
The Judge who wrote the opinion was ].
G. Bancroft Davis. Not only did he d.
rect dismissal of the petition, but he
distinctly intimated that Mr.. Folger had
actually committed a crime in claiming
the compensation for which he sued. a,;S
was liable to punishment as a criminal
for so doing.
Here is the language which Republi-
can Judge in the Court of Claims at
Washington used concerning a Republi.
can Judge in the Court of Appeals at
Albany:
1.-The salary of theAssistant Treasurer at
New York was fixed, and it was not only
provided that he should not be permit.
ted to charge or receive any commission.
pay or perquisite for any official service
Of any character or description vhatso.
ever, but it was made misdemeanor
punishable on conviction by fine or i'm
prisonment, or both, even to lay claim
thereto"
OF course nobody but J. c. Bancroft
Davis believes that Charles ]. Folger
could ever have committed even tech
nical offense,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-24
Another Crank Gagged.

Washington Special to Ne10 York Herald Goth.
In regard to the crank who was forcfbly
elected from Mr.. ScoYilleis boarding house
Mrs. ScoVille gives the following account;
''Tbe day that Mrs. DunmiFe was on the
stand a strange looking man, tall of stature
and quite pale, with a red handkerchief
around his neck, spoke to me as l came out
of the court house. He said he was pbv-
siciar, and as Mr. Scoville needed some
assistance he intended to offer his services.
He was quite earnest In what he said, and
came into the house where we board to see
Mr.. ScoYille. He talked several minutes
with Mr.. Scoville, and said he would return
the next DAY. When he came back / was
alone in the parlor. Ae told me that
he was inspired by God and Detec-
tive McElfresh TO protect Mr.. Scoville
from some person who intended to kill
him. He showed me a silver probe which
he had for this purpose, ard became some
what alarmed. He told the landiady that
hA would stay ali night, and he was accord
;,,.,,, o,ven Thom. When the servant girl
went mn with water he made minute In
ouirv about the room in which Mr.. Sccyille
sleeps, and also showed her the silver probe
which he said was to be used for killing the
man that intended to murder my husband.
The servant was so badly frightened that 1t
was some time before we could get her to
tell what the strange man had said. We
notified the authorities. and about twelve
O'Clock at night six officers came to our
boarding house and arrested the intruder
They kept him confined until morning,
when his brother, who is said to
be a well known citizen, had him
released His brother says that the
man is subject to these spells, but at other
times is of sound mind and pursUes his pro-
fession, that Of medicine. He had bundle
OF keys with him and said he imagined that
some ore from Nebraska was coming here
to kill Mr.. Scoville. Owing to the num-
Der of letters of a threatening nature
that have been received l do not know
but what this man was here to execute some
murderous plot. When he first came In he
said he would not speak where outside per-
sons could hear him, as ne did not know
whom to trust. We let him have the room,
so as to make sure Of his capture, but |
think It would have been much better for
the authorities to have caused an exsmina-
ton to be made of the man, so as to confne
and prevent him from doing injury while
under these insane delusions.p
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-24

The Nautch girls who dance in one of
the most famous Hindoo temples are de-
scribed as wearing a short, tight chemise,
firmly fastened under the breast, being
only long enough to cover the bosom, a
neat petticoat from the waist, and over
this is disposed in graceful folds a single
robe of silk, in shape like very long
but narrow sheet, extending downward
to near the ankles. Their persons are
thus entirely covered except the arms,
head and feet. Most of them have their
heads, necks, wrists and ankles lavishly
decorated with Jewels and BANGLES.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-24
InsurFectfOn I'm HaVtf.

PORT AU PRINCE, December 13.-An
alarming revolution is reported to have
broken out at Jeremi, Aux Cages and Saint
Marie. President Saloman, with a strong
force, landed at Saint Marie and quelled the
rising there, after $50 men had been killed
on 10th sides. The Government House was
sacked, and other houses were burned.
President Saloman returned to Port au
Prince for reinforcements.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-24
Weather Endtcat,oua.

OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL OBSERVER, WASH
INGToN, D. c., December % Indications
for Saturday:
In the South Atlantic States, fair weather,
westerly veering to northerly winds and
Stationary or lower temperature and
higher pressure.
In the Gulf States, fair weather,
winds mostly northwesterly, stationary or
higher temperature and higher pressure.
In the Middle Atlantic States, clearing
weather, nOrthwesterly winds, falling
followed by rising temperature and higher
pressure.
In Tennessee and the Ohio valley,
clearing weather, northwesterlY winds be-
coming variable and stationary or higher
temperature and pressure.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-24
COttOntn Liverpool.

LIVERPOOL. December 23-This week 5
circular of the Liverpool Cotton Brokers'
Association says: "COtton was in increased
demand throughout the week, and prices
generally advanced. American was in bet
ter demand and advanced 1sd. for middling
above. In sea island q small business vas
done at unchanged rates. Futures opened
strong and improved 1sd. early in the week.
Since then prices have been fuctuating and
uncertain. the market closing dull at an ad-
vance of 321. on the week.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-24
AN ATLANTA SENSATION.
A Post Omce OmciaI In Limbo.

ATLANTA, December 23.-Wm. H. How
ard, Assistant Registry Clerk in the post
Office here, was arrested to-day on a war
rant sworn cut by Inspector Fry, charging
him with robbing the mails. He had been
suspected for some time, and was caught
with a decoY letter last night. He was re
leased on bond of thousand dollars, and
will have a preliminary trial tomorrow.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-24
Ehe Florida Central Changes Con-


JACKSONVILLE, FLA, December 23.-The
L'Engle interest in the Florida Central Rail-
way was to-day sold to Sir Edward ]. Reed,
the English capitalist, who has recently
purchased , 100000 acres of land in this
State, and who isreported to be negotiating
for the Transit Railroad, from FernandiRa
to Cedar Keys. This transfer gives Sin
Edward Reed a controlling interest,"
in the Florida Central Railway, of which be
wes 70 1"u elected President.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-24

Man as physical, intellectual and moral
beirg becomes most completely developed in
all his parts and faculties by using daily. at
least, ere dose of Browns Iron Bitters.
Many thousands are ready to testify that 1t
is the best medicinal tonic in the world.
1t strengthens every part Of the body, and
excels everything else in its soothing and
refreshing effects on the whole general sys-
tenn,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-24
A Holy war Against tie Fren,

MADRID, December ga dispatch from
Tangier to the Impartial says: "The troops
dispatched by the Emperor OF Morocco to
capture Chief Bou Amene have Joined the
latter in proclaimiDg holy war against the
French. They subsequently defeated the
tribes who refused to join them. The revolt
is spreading and the Emperor has neither
the requisite means nor the prestige to sup
Dress IL -
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-24

ST. LOUIS, December PA Texas special
states that Stewart, the notorious train rob-
Der, ineendiary aud bank robber, has ben
arrested at Houston. 1t is said he robbed a
Chicago and Alton train of $4,000. De-
tectives have been looking for Stewart for
seven years. He win be taken to Kansas
City, where ten indictments stand against
him.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-24
An Ohin OmcInI ..Gone Wrons.n

COLUMBUS, December % The State
Board of Public Works in their investigs-
tiOn Of the accounts Of Assistant Secretary
Frederick w. Newburger to-day discovered
additional forgeries on the Treasury to the
amount of So, 900, making the total forger-
les $3.50. The board will order an exami-
nation by experts and expect further de-
Valnnmanfs.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-24

CHEYENNE, w. T., December %. - The
Central Pacific Railroad of Wyoming
has besn organized under the laws
of Wyoming. Its promoters are officers
of the Central Pacific Railroad of
California, and the capital S13,5OO,-
900. The object is to build railroad from
q point on the boundary between Utah ard
Wyoming to a point on the eastern
boundary OF Wyoming, north of the Union
Pacific Road, for distance Of $50 miles.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-24
THE TRIAL OF GUITEAU.
Lawyer Reid, Of Chicago Appears
for the Defense.

WASHINGTON, December 23.-Iu the Gui-
trial to day Chas. II. Reid assumed the
duties OF associate counsel for the defense.
VIM. A. Edwards, of Brooklyn, who was a
clerk in Shaw's office, testified to overhear-
ing a conversation between his employer and
the prisoner, when the latter, as alleged by
Shaw, said he would some dav kill
"some big man, as Booth had done" The
witness was cross examined by Col Reid.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-24

Congressman Chase, of Rhode Island,
is Quaker, and when he took his seat
In the House the other day he affirmed
instead of swearing. His wife and two
daughters looked down from the gallery
upon him, their faces framed in demure
Quaker bonnets.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-24
Combat with SmusgIers.

ST. LOUIS, December %. A Dallas.
Texas, dispatch says; ga combat between
twenty smugglers and custom guards, as
sisted by cavalry, has occurred across the
boundary in Mexico. Lieutenant Mesa,
commanding the cavalry, a corporal and
one private were killed. The smugglers
escaped with considerable booty into this
Stater
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-24
Rsposito Sentenced to Life ServItude.

PALERMO, December 23.-Esposito was
found guilty, but in consequence of extenu-
ating circumstances in regard to the muir
der with which he was charged, was SEN
fenced to life servitude.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-24
whoIesaIe JatI DeI,verv.

MEMPHIS, December 23.-An the prison
ers confined in Jail at fernando, Miss,
escaped last night. Among the number was
Ed. Nelms (colored), under sentence of
death for the assassination of Rufus Armi-
stead in July, 1850.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-24
Manchester Markets.

LONDON, December 23--The Manchester
o....,;. - It's commercial article this
~ o"1IuSI"' TN. having few orders
InoIHlus, hale' NuyeIs lass
in hand are inclined to do as little bus.~~-
as possible. Prices are steady, however.
The demand for yarn for home consumption
has fallen eff -
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-24
A South Carolina Murderer Escapes
the GalIOWs.

New YORK, December 2S.-A special from
Lexington, s. c., says: "The death SEN
tence of Squire Clark, colored, has been
commuted to imprisonment for life. He
wss to have been hanged to-day for the
murder of a white man named w. Scott
Hook in October, 1879"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-24

LINN, Mass, Dec. Is, 1880.
gave that valuable medicine, Browns
Iron BItters, TO my sister for weakness.
After taking two bottles she was able to
walk and run as well as ever. 1t is certainly
q wonderful tonic. WA. JONES.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-24
nina samanaR RaY SurveY.

SANTo DOMINGO, December 1.-THE news
that limited States war steamer will sur
vev Samana Bav has caused excitement TO
such a degree that the authorities have pre-
nsred two war schooners, the Ihunder ana
Capitalo, to watch the American mah-oi-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-24
Murder In Birmingham.

MONTGOMERY, ALA, December % in
Birmingham last night, Mr.. Plasser, check
clerk in the office OF the Alabama Great
Southern Railroad, was killed by a man
named O'Neil.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-24
FaIIurestn Atlanta.

ATLANTA, December 23.-Cohen 81 Selig,
clothiers, assigned to-day. Liabilities $45-
600; sssets $35, 600.
W. Saul, tobacco dealer. has compromised
with his creditors at forty cents on the
dollar
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-24

LONDON, December % A Paris dispatch
says q large French house in the Indian
trade is in difficulties. Some French credit
establishments will lose heavily. Ole is in
volved to the extent of 9lO0 600
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-24
RarIk Abandoned.

LONDON, December % The bark Susie,
from hamburg for Wilmington, n. c.,
was abandoned on the 18th instant leaking.
Several of her crew were saved.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-24
,The Rockda,a Ahnat.

HALIFAX, December 22-The steamer
Rockdale, which went Ashore at Indian
Harbor, got off this morning and is now on
her way to this port.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-24
Arabs Defeated,

TUNIs, December % Gen. Loquerot has
defeated an Araa tribe near Matina with
severe loss after an obstinate and prolonged
resistance.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-24

Health and strength given to delicate
women, nursing mothers and infant children
who use Browns Iron Bitters.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-24
Tbe Texaa Narrow GaU~a

GALVESTON, December ga special
from Austin says the Narrow Gauge Rail-
road viii be graded to Rusk.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-24

Coffee drinkers should read the soVer-
tisement in another column headed "Good
Coffee. ."-AdV,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-24

d bell
Ants all
churchyard wallf
fan waked tonight
neIs and light;
soft, soft, my
fhe snow
In
10 mist
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cess Eav has lainf
fain would peer
fhrisfmas cheer;
swift, swift, my
-s. y m9cking mist.
fis-mas bell
I'LL.
throng and shout.
GbCutf
/ fiaT
last Christmas 3ef
Cease. cease, my
ta-ef now
f1NrSD q. STEDNAS-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-24

40 .r- Omce in So
...-..r . Waiter.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1881-05-19
Winter lHarisor.

Capt. Ira b. Foss, who ha, spent the
past winter at home. left for Boston last
THURSDAY to take charge of his vessel. His
presence is greatly n.issed by large circle
Of acquaintance, who reckon him a. a
warm friend.
Our village is exceedingly fortunate in
securing competent teachers for the district
school. Mr.. George \. Phillips the present
teacher. has taught several terms to the sat
isiaction of all who are interested in the
welfare of the youth, from am intellectual
and moral standpoint. We bespeak for him
his usual success.
We understand that the Eureka House.
is soon to be sold at public auction. TO the
right sort of a man. this site now presents
a rare chance TO invest with profit. This
place is gaining very rapidly There i,
much transient travel, and something at
traetive to those who pass the summer with
Us. TO induce them TO come again. We
have besides no regular hotel TO accommo-
date the public. One ,oeH appointed and
worthy of patronage would no doubt meet
with the favor it would deserve.
MARISE-Schs A. G. Brooks. Smallage,
Sullivan for Boston; Grampus Torey,
Franklin for Boston; Sea Pigeon, Handy,
Calais for Boston; Agnes Bell, Fernald,
Excursion; Sarah Elizabeth. for Boston.
CLEARED 14th inst.-Black Warrior,
Stevens, Boston Grampus, Torey, Boston.
10th. A. G. Brooks, Smallage, Boston +;
Sarah Elizabeth, Boston, Agnes Bell, Fer
nald. Excursion. ENEAs.
May 10th.