Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-01-27

Contest from DuYal-COntrast Be-
tween the AntagOnlsfs-J1stie OF
the DeInOcrats-COmIni Sent 30
tho Convict Camps = Protect the
Poor Vagrant Curs-DonsI Burn the
Woods.
TALLAHASSEE, January 25--In the case of
the contest from Duval county, between Gree
ley, Independent Republican. and Lee, Regu-
lar, the Senate Committee on Privileges ami
Elections reported in favor of the latter who
received the certificate. Senator Lee is of
unmixed African parentage, and his infiu-
euce is confined entirely 10 those Of his own
race.
Me- Greeley is a Saxon of considerable
wealth. prominent citizen Of Jacksonville
and received not only the support Of all the
white Republicans, but also the votes OF most
Of the Democrats of Duval county. 1t will be
remembered that the Democrats of Duvsl. at
the late election, did not make nomination
for the Legislature.
mass of evidence was taken by the con-
testant, and his case was ably presenter to the
committee by competent attorney. The
committee carefully and patiently sifted all
the testimony, consuming several days in the
investigation. and unanimously presented the
following report, which was adopted:
SENATE CHAMBER.
TALLAHASSEE, January 81. 1881. {
Rts. L. " Bethel, President of the Senate:
SIa--The Committee on Privileges and Eiec-
tiors, to whom was referred tho case of J. G.
Greeley, contestant, vs. j. L. Lee, conteStee,
from the Eighteenth Senatorial district Of
Florida, ask leave to submit the following re-
port in the above stated case:
Your committee, after q careful investiga-
tion OF the evidence upon intimidation, this
being the ground upon which the contestant
rested hls case, IS OF the unanimous opinion
that there were acts Of intimidation on the part
of some of the supporters Of the contestee; and
that there were cases of threats and menace;
but the testimony Is so vague. iRde6niee
mlttee can come 10 no definite conclusion
IS to the number Of voters affected thereby
To S stain the charge OF intimidation. evidence
should have been introduced showing that the
result was materially affected, or that by Tea-
son Of such intimidation the true vote could
not be ascertained with certainty. See Nc
CrerY on Elections, p. 354, section 4l6; Harri-
son VS.. Davis, l Bartlett Si1; Bruce vs.. Loan,
ibid. 1872; Bromberg VS.. Haraleon, ~ Congress,
lst seSs. II. Of r.
Your committee therefore recommend the
adoption of the following:
ResotUed, That the contest In this case be
dismissed. and that J. e. Lee Is entitled to his
seat in this Senate. Respectfully.
J. II. McKINNE, Chairman.
have given this case considerable promi-
nence, because our Northern citIzens and the
negroes should know that the rights of colored
mea are respected in Florida, and that preju-
dice does not override justice.
II Lu0 lDtSlilkCnb UtkTOSS WOOIO only QlSCGFu
their low and selfish white leaders, they would
act wisely and secure to considerable extent
the protection and sympathy of the dominant
party,
The Joint committee, consisting of i've from
the Senate and seven from the Assembly, will
leave this afternoon for the purpose OF in
Specting the convict camp near Jacksonville
As the State Fair is now in progress, of course
these gentlemen viii visit the exhibition They
were fortunate in having such an opportunity
to kill two birds with one store.
Some tender and considerate member Of the
Assembly has introduced till for the better
protection Of dogs OF course these interest
ing animals should be protected and permitted
to worry sheep and bite the calves of men and
Their valuable services to hu-
innocent and playful privile yes.
Suppose my dog, old Boze, does eat q sheep
or two occasionally. belonging to my neighbor
SnithY Don't his sheep Craze over my
woods all the time, and isn't Boze Just the
best coon and 'poSsum cog in the neigh
borhoodf Besides. we don't care FOR
woolen clothes in this hot climate, and never
tax on dogs and we don't intend to, nutheF.
Just let Jake Eimpson vote for such thing, IL
he dares, and you'll see II ever he goes to She
Legislator aginp"
1t is said that some years ago a member
from one Of the wiregrass counties prepared a |
bill 'for the protection OF sheep aud other |
animals what the dogs depredates ON" His
rash temerity terminated his political career |
and blighted bis hopes OF ever beipg made |
Governor.
The idea Of punishing a man for setting FIRE |
TO the woods for the benefit of his cattle Is |
another infringement upon the rights Of the |
people. Why, how are the cattle going 70 live |
unless they can get pssturages What If the |
Ire does burn up few fences! Rails don't |
cost much, and people are enclosing too much |
Of the range anyhow. Let these orange and |
cotton men flDd homes slsewherei Why do |
hey come down here, when they are not want |
I'd, to interfere with our business
The plum and other trees are beginning to |
bloom.
The amount of business before the Legis,a |
ure this morning necesstated afternoon ses-
lions of both bodies. so that am prevented /
rom making my letter as full as usual
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