Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-01-25
FROM FL0RIDA'S CAPITAL.
LETTER FROM TALLAHASSEE.
COlnpend of Several BIlls-C Credit OF
the State-she Can Get Honey II
She Wants It-AtGOFney General
Haney-SkeGch OF KzfB LIfe-SE.
Clair-AbramE-Sunday in TalIa-
hassee-SeeretarV Of State Crawford
Notes and Items.

TA1IAHAsSEE, Fla. january ga brief
outline of some of the bills presented to the
Legislature for their consideration may not be
without interest. Through the journals of the
two Houses the people only obtain the titles
OF the bills, which conTey often but vague
idea of their contents.
An act TO empower the Governor, Comp
troller and Treasurer to borrow money for the
use Of the State provides that these officers
have the authority to obtain money for the
purpose Of paying any expense or claim or
debt, and that the money thus obtained with
interest thereon, shall be paid 10 the lender
out of the taxes assessed for the wears 'gf and
81 The Comptroller shall draw his warrant
for such loans against the appropriation appli-
cable to such expenses. ANY such warrant
shall cease 20 beer interest upon proper notice
being givess 20 the holder that the 1reasureP is
ready to pay tbs same.
1t is understood that there will ha no difacul-
ty in o5tsihing the money that Is needed 10
meet the deficiencies that exist. snd that it can
be had at reasonable interest This speaks
volumes In favor of those who have conducted
the financial interests of the State. and indi-
Gates entire confidence in her ability to meet
all obligations. Her credit Is good and her
bonds are not haWked about tbs markets, tut
are held as a safe investment.
Another bill recites that whoever knowingly
deputy, constable, or person legally authorized
by 8 Justice OF the Peace in the execution OF
legal process, or in the lawful execution OF any
legal duty, shall. on conviction, be sent to the
peDitenttary for term not more than two
years, or to the county jail for not more than
one year, or shall be aned not more than one
thousand dollars.
1t cannot be denied that there has been for
some time a disposition on the part of the more
ignorant classes in the community to resist
the authority of lawfully constituted officers.
Very recently Deputy Sheriff bsS been killed
in Jefferson county, while endeavoring to
make an arrest. There lies at this moment la
the DuvRl county jail a man sentenced to be
hung for the murder OF q policeman who WAS
striving to quell riot. In La Villa, adjoining
jacksonville, two constables were assaulted
and severely beaten last summer. by gang
Of rnfhans, while engaged IN the discharge OF
their duty. The law must be obey ed and its
officers protected. and stringent penalties
should be imposed upon ali who treat its man
dates with contempt.
Another bill imposes penalty of imprson-
ment for not less than ten or more than sixty
days, or fine not less than ten or more than
hfry dollars, upon any person who shall be con.
Eicted OF malciously striking or injuring the
child OF another, or upon q nurse or servant
who shall permit the child or children under
their charge to be injured through their caro-
lessness or negligence. This does not apply
to school teachers,
Parents who ara compelled TO trust their lit
tie ones to the care Of nurses will find In this
Il word or two concerning Mr. G. z. RaMey,
Attorney General of the State of Florida, and
the legal adviser of the Governor aud Cabinet
General Gen al aRaney was born In Apalschlcola in
oldest citizens of Franklin county. He entered
the Confederate army In 1863, and held the
high rank OF Sergeant Major. In 1865 and 1857
he pursued the study of law at the University
of Virginia, and commenced the practice Of
his profession at ApalachicolS shortly after
wards
The people of Franklin sent him to the LegiG
lature In 1883, where he made good record.
In 1859, he removed to Tallahassee, where he
now resides.
Governor Drew, in 1871, recognizing his
abilities, appointed him Attorney General, and
Governor Bloxham has indorsod the Judgment
OF his predecessor by retaining him in the
same position.
General Raney is of fair height, with rather
slender physique. His feature are aquiline,
more so from the fact that he dLscards beard
or moustache. He is a fluent aud forcible
speaker, and bears the reputation OF being q
sound. well-read lawyer. His youthful ap-
posrance Is hardly in keeping with the honorS
he has acquired, which are usually bestowed
upon men much his seniors. II bis life be
spared. still higher distinction is reserved for
General Raney.
Major Sc. Glair-AbramS Is here, as active and
cheerful as ever. His efforts during the late
campaign, as Chairman OF the Democratic
Committee Of the Second district, have not
been forgotten, and will bear him fruit In the
future,
Senator jones speech was ordered to be
spread on the journals of both Houses, and
will have a wide circulation. II was the pro-
duction Of deep thinker, is an able and pow
erful document. and has advanced his present
high reputation. He returned yesterday 10
Washington.
Sunday is rather dull day for the honor
able members of the Legislature. The good
ones go to church-the lazy ones to bed, while
others bring up their correspondence or pre-
pare bills. There are few places OF interest to
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condition.
The medical bill, indorsed by the State Asso-
citation. has bean indefinitely postponed. 1t
was objectionable on the ground that several
OF its features were unconstitutional.
Secretary of State Crawford has qualified
and is now in possession Of his Office. He Is an
old citizen Of Florida, well known and highly re-
spected, aud viii make faithful and compe-
tent public servant. His appointment was
complete surprise to himself, as well as to the
people, as his name had not been suggested in
connection with the position. This makes a
vacancy In the Senate from Wakulla county.
pleased to adjourn for day TO visit the State
Fair at Jacksonville. motion was made at
the last session to do 50. but was suDmarily
squelched. similar resolution at present
would probably have the same result.
With the exception OF ons or two days, the
weather has been atrociously dull and dark
and dreary, cold, wet and generally disagree
aisle.
A number Of important bills are being pre-.
pared by the standing committees and those in
charge of the Governors message, end will
soon be presented. Then the real hard. solid
work will commence. W. II. 3.