Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-03-23

distrRctiDg issues and complications into.
which progress would lead them, and upon
their great wisdom in studied and persisIent
separation from political life. u. ...s.,ts
We would further submit that while the
Florida Indians refused to vote and pay taxes,
they are politely social, generously hospitable,
government nothing, and ask nothing but TO
be let alone.
la'fH Very respectfully. 1na .ftanae
...........- VIM H. SHARPE,
ftfi Chairman.
Here is a people living in Arcadian simpii-
city, contepted, quiet and happy. Even if they
are aware of the fact that they are entitled TO
the glorious privilege of being represented in
that august body, the Florida Legislature
they appear to be supremely indifferent to the
proud distinction. They have learned in some
manner that it is dangerous here in Florida to
vote unless the ballot is cast for the Republtr
can party, and having a natural dread OF per-
secution, annoyance and expense. they very
wisely forego that ineStimable right of free
men. Sensible fellows, these Seminolesl ''
From what have been able to gather, since
my return. the present is the most brilliant
season Jacksonville has ever enjoyed. Not
only has there been an unusual and remark
able influx of visitors, but there has been
most gratifying increase in all departments of
business. Merchants, steamboats,, railroads,
hotels and the working classes have all shared in
the general prosperity. There has been EN-
ployment for all, and the cry of hard times
has for once been unheard. Even the old
chronic. grumblers and croakers have been
silenced, and their gloomy visages are oeca-
sionaliy irradiated with smile. l,. #..s..s
At no previous period has East Florida been
visited with such a season of general pros
per.ty, This city is the objective point of nine
teen-twentieths of the visitors, and is the rem
devious from whence they are distributed to
other portions. For three months the hotels
of all grades have been taxed to their utmost
capacity, while even the parlors Of the private
boarding houses have been utilized for the ac-
commodatiOn of guests. 1t Is proper to remark
also that IInnEIIal har Of vfaftprc hal
TO the moneyed classes, and have paid literally
for what they have received. It is confidently
predicted that the business done this winter
VIII require the enlargement of the present,
and the construction of new hotels before the
advent or the next season. -1f ffzit -l .tfl-QI-
Our river steamers have done an exceedingly
large business, both in freight and passengers,
while the one railroad now leading into the
city has been pushed to meet the demands
upon its ability, s-e9tt.r4 E3u YN . 10
The lumber mills have had all the orders
they could dll and at remunerative prices ~
Laborers, both white and colOred, have had
steady employment, and the new railroads In
progress have given occupation to all the in
dustriously disposed. .. -...s
Many wealthy capitalists have visited Florida
the past winter, and these keen, Shrewd men
or business, ever on the alert for profitable
Investments, have not been slow to perceive
the advantages offered by our favored State
A great deal or real estate has changed own
ers recently, and dealers in this description of
property have made handsome commissions
There isevery reason also to believe that the
present prosperity will continue to increase
rather than to diminish. Moneyed men can
be seen viewing the river front, measuring
vacant lots, walking and riding about the SUI
6rSs arat I'm qplTag asg IA I9e RFee 9f pT9gerty in M
the future probabilities of she city and its
surroundings. Very many, of these anabobs
mean business. while others take this method
OF expendinR their surplus energy 'f,tA ''t
Only day before yesterday snow fell to the
depth OF twelve inches in the Northwestern
States, blocking up the railroads and stopping
the wheels Of business. AS matter Of course,
the visitors from that quarter, now in our
midst, manifest no anxiety to return immedi-
ately to such an inclement region. Here the
ladies have laid aside their costly furs and
wrappings, and the gentlemen their double
Wadded oyeTcoats and flannel underwear and
are basLSing in the Softest and balmiest breezes
Strawberries, tomatoes, English peas snap
beans, lettuce, celery, radishes ETC., etc, con-
stitute a portion Of their daily bill of fare
while their own country is covered with snow
drifts, and their coasts and great lakes bound
in icy fetters. Such comparison mrlst be
greatly in our favor and must produce happy
effect. f,..t-.fIt, tst.f5s,ts .'-tf ......-- !. :
1tmust be very painful to the staIwart Radi-
cal speakers and editors, who so freely enIln-
~ciated their dismal forebodings during the last
campaign, that In the event of a Democratic
triumph, progress and prosperity would re-
ceive a qtIfetus, to have their arguments so
completely refuted,. Every departmental of the
State Government Is iRf the hands and under
the control Of the Democrats, and vet strange
TO say, the silly Yankees are hocking in by
thousands, spending money, buying property,
and standing no more in awe of these sanglii-
nary Florida c crackers thaa II they were so
Such condition Of affairs is a sad cor1tnen-
tary upon the faliibility of human judgments
such doleful forebodings to the imputation Of
being either kDaves or sinnpletons 1-l
81 A thorough change in the city government Is
urgently demanded The services of the pres
ATrwrr t.nvv q. -
dered 70 the Frogs by King log q the 9f First IT
Many Of the members OF the Council are live
capable men, wiling and anxious to promote
the the weilare q the city, but they are checked
speak mildly, Of His Honor. o. -l9&JUT II
If the moral and intelligent classes of this
community, without distinction Of party, viii
Concentrate upon "a citizens ticket, composed
of tried and trusted men. pledged TO correct
the present evils, they can win the battle The
fight will be warmly contested, however for the
mass OF the negro voters with the white bum
mers and roughs, will stick to Sde Pyilicg1
party and follow the lead Of their former on
GERS. ..,ff ,ss f,.,a e,....4, - 80
Mayor Days proclamation against the gam
biers was a mere "bTtttWnt futiIen. . These Eel
lows withdrew for a few days tn the Afipe ar
PUBLIC Indignation was somewhat blunted. and
then reappeared to ply their former aYocations
The approaching municipal struggle will be
q contest with law and ordsr oA the one side
and vice and ignorance on the. other Ietthe
voters choose which ticket they will sustain
The future prosperity and good cf1sraetef Of
this community depend, to a great extent. upon
That august tribunal Of justice, the United
States Court has closed its ponderous doors to
permit It's officials to make pilgrimage to
Washngt ton 20 learn what the new President
intends TO do for them and their followers, for
there is just now lively commotion in the
Republican camp, and the greedy Asoutgh are
doing their level best to eject the Rnxions
.'ins,n It's not yet .known who Is to control
Gfnfh nat nl.ot.f
the opposing factions viii effect COMPROMISE
and divide the spois. 79gG1l-5 ga
Numerous arrests have been recently made
Of parties indicted at the late term Of the
ton laws These arrests have been t5r7ncf.
Fpally effected ~; Jeffersons Laon,s Madison and
Gadsden counties and occur among the best
and most prominent citizens. Most of the
afSadavits have been made by vile negroes. and
spring from personal maiice.orf are prompted
by dirty white miscreants. who do not possess
the manhood to bring the charges upon their
There rs ssfoFtunately law, for tia punish-
ment of perjury Let that law CO sternlv and
promptly enforced bE our State courts, and
let the scoun1roiS who make profession of
trifing with the good names of our -fItizans
be brought to aspeedy and fearful retrsbution.
There are dozen9 Of periuref Villains who
should DC made 70 serve the State IN the con
Wet camp FOR the next ten years Il Let tllfsra
learn that there are tribunals independent OF
those controlled by government officials that
possess the necessary authof5ty % punish
IL the people Of Middle Florida desire 10
punish tbs guilty and protect themselves
against rutnre outrages Of similar character
now Is there opportunity. Let feI he soulied
rtg1diy and tnHexibly. 1t Is IN their power te
saye themselves from much annoyance, trouble
and expense. III 's1rET
2 Ar. Leroy D. Ban, United States Gem
missioner at Tallahassee kindly
WORD pf commendation for his considerate
conduct in visiting Quincy and MonticeiIo and
taking the bonds Of the various parties ar
rested. H such instances Of courtesy were
more freqnent among the Republican officials
q better feeling would be promoted, Had such
Rcourse been pursued on previous occasions
much suffering and loss lcoulds have been
avoided. while the ends Of 5ustiee4coula have
equally .as ven been promoted, W, n, b. ,
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y Mahhood 's vfgof Is LOST when the body Isl
wasted by Dyspepsia Sick Headache or
Liver Complaint. For fhfs pItiable eon1i-
ton TUFTS Pills are . speefdcaz The vigors
and slastleitgE OF youth sana buoyaneYrlo Of