Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-01

here, but Samuel ". Goode Esq, OF Eufaulas
seems to be the ''bcss,, of the newcomers. He
advertises this week perhaps halr q mllhon
dollars worth OF property OF various Klnds. IA
with pews and bell
The fact is, nearly every other man in Attain
ia wants to sell, one having one reason ana an
other having another for so doing. oneteo 20
sell my residence a few days ago. when To-
discovered that four of my nelghoors had
placed their residences in the hands OF real es-
tate agents to be sold. And so It goes all over
the city.
OUR NEW COLLECTOR.
Atlanta loses nothing and gains much in the
displacement Of Andrew Clarke as Collector
of Revenue for this district and the appoint
ment OF Walter H. johnson, OF Columbus, as
his successor. Personally, Mr. Clarke was 10
no way Objectionable, but some OF his subordl-
mates were disgrace to the civil or unclVll ser.
vice Of the country. yet he retained many OF
them as long as he could after thelr cohoucI
was matter Of public discussion
Mr.. johnson, who is a son or Judge James
johnson, OF Columbus, has oeen popular
postmaster in that city for nearly ten years,
and is every way competent Tor this new ana
more responsible position. He is Christian
gentleman, having been in the Methoqlst In ii
istrY, and married the daughter OF Methodlst
preacher. 1t is reasonable 70 suppose. theIe-
fore. that in the selection OF his subordlnates
he will be careful to choose a less OBJ scLlonaole
class than Collector Clarke gathered for GER
tain positions in his department
FINAL PARAGRAPHS.
The Rev. George L. Clancy. Of Boston, is un-
folding the doctrines of the Unitarian denomi-
nation in Atlanta holding Sunday services in
the Senate Chamber
Although his name has disappeared from the
editorial column of the POSt-Appedt recently,
Mr.. Henry H. De White, formerly Guy Guy eolGor
of the Washington Cd. CO. Post, is still in the
editorial chair and doing good work for that
It is due the Rev. Dr. H. H. Tucker. of the
81 rInO ha rrfraF
him for the very able and elaborate article on
Smallpox" now being copied by the secular
press as the preparation OF this comprehen-
sive and incisive review of the great scourge
now visiting our country cost MIN much
thought and extended research.
Meeting prominent Georgian at the Mark
ham House on Saturday, and as he represents
one of the largest fertilizer establishments in
the South. asked him how his sales compared
with last season, and he sadly confessed that
there was decided falling Off in the demand
for all brands of fertilizers Many farmers
have been unable to pay for their last year s
supply while still others think the outlook is
too dark to indulge in the luxury this season.
Sales, therefore, will be greatly reduced
The Railroad Commission meets tomorrow,
and it is expected that important business viii
be transacted, as several matters OF vital inter
est touching freight revisions are now before
the Commission for consideration and final
settlement. Major Campbell Wallace, the rail-
road man of the Commission, has written a
very concise and able letter to Hon. G. Il. Kin
caid, of the Kentucky Railroad Commission,
which is attracting much attention, and calling
forth favorable comment in railroad circles.
| The Georgia Commission has already won a
world wide reputation. and with all its faults
| has made most commendable record abroad.
note from Colonel O. E. Lucas, the Super
| intendent of the Georgia Car Company at
Gainesville, informs me that his injuries were
greater than reported in my last letter. His
Office was only eight feet from the boiler, and
| in the explosion he was wounded in about
| tweuty places, and his clothing sadly de-
moralizsd. Some of his injuries are trouble.
some and painful, yet he is at his post and
pushing things ahead, as l stated. Work will
be resumed next week. The creditors of the
company have been very liberal, and also
aided the wounded and the families Of those
killed by the terrible explosion.
CHATHAM.