Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-05

who at present are ignorant Of her many ed
vantages.
The meeting held on last Sunday night at
Trinity Church to protest against any modif1-
cation of the existing Sunday laws was largely
attended by the best and most innuential
classes of the community. Upon the platform
were seated most of the clergymen and many
of the leading citizens, without reference to
sect or party The addresses delivered upon
the occasion were calm and temperate IN ex-
preston, but resolute in their fixed determine
ton to preserve the sanctity OF the Sabbath
Chief Justice Randall, Judge Archibald, Judge
Mclean and Major Russell were the speakers
and the arguments presented by these gentle
men were most urgent and exhaustive This
| questionable enforcement of the Sunday laws
was made leading issue in the late munich
| pal election. and the unheardof majority or
nearly three hundred for the candidate who
stood upon this platform, is the attestation
Of the temper of the people upon
| this subject. Our Mayor, NJ A. Dzialynski,
although an ISraete, and adhering strictly to
all the rites and usuages OF that ancient pe0-
pie, TO his honor, be it said, has been the first
| incumbent of the office to enforce the rigid OBJ
| servance of the ordinances relative to the Sab
bath. 1t is an undeniable fact that the ex-
| perience of the past year has demonstrated
| the existence of a far greater degree of order,
| quiet and decorum upon Sunday In this city
| than has ever been previously noticed, and
| that the improved condition of affairs has in
duced general favorable comment, and added
materially to our reputation as a community
| The action taken by the meeting and the in-
/ huence that it must exert, will doubtless re-
1
| nances. and it is not likely that any changes
will be effected.
1t was with universal regret that the people
| of Jacksonville saw, last week, the elegant
| steamship St Johns take her final departure
| from the noble river whose name she bore and
whose waters she had so long graced. It Is
| said that she is to be transferred to Northern
company, and that her career in this State has
| ended. She was, in all her appointments, the
most splendid and comfortable vessel that ever
visited our shores, and it will be long before
| our eyes will rest upon so noble a craft.
Very nearly 30001,000 of oranges were ship
ped to points outside the State via Jackson
vile during the season. The largest shipment
was during December Thousands OF boxes
we're also forwarded from Marion, Sumter and
other counties, and the entire extent of the
Gulf coast, that did not pass through this city
Mr.. j, A. Harris. Of Orange Lake. one of the
largest producers in the State. informed me
recently that his prospects for large crop of
this delicious fruit were very encouv aging. On
his groves there had been an unusual display
OF blooms, and large quantity of young fruit
was visible In this city it is estimated that
there are three thousand bearing trees every
yard containing few, and the trees are heavily
loaded with the green and glossy globes, vary
ing in size from pea to large marble.
glance through the market shows nearly
all the many varieties of vegetables, and as the
hotels are closed the prices have come down to
the reach of persons OF moderate purses
Shrimps, crabs and other delicacies from the
deep, are abundant, and plate of spiced
shrimpS, hanked by dish of devied crabz
Fishing excursions are now in fashion, and
fine sport can be had at Trout Greek, Mayport
and points adjoining the city. Those who pre-
fer deep sea fishing can find all they want on
the snapper banks, fifteen miles outside of the
bar where they can capture the red beauties
until their muscles are weary. Neither is our
county deficient in enjoyment for those who
love the chase. One of my friends q young
lawyer of this city, brought to bag last week, q
few miles from Jacksonville, in two successive
days, two fine bucks, one with each barrel a
doe a will Won
Judge from this that Duval can yet afford work
for sportsmen.
The Fernandina Mirror has recently CON
tanned several admirable articles upon the
Bisbee-Finley contest, in which the fictitious
claims OF the pretender Bisbee have been
artistically dissected. They have been largely
copied in the State papers, and if they accom-
pish no other good. will at least expose to all
lovers Of justice the exceedingly himsy and
puerile character of the testimony adduced by
Colonel Bisbee, when l venture to express
the opinion that there are very few honest
upright unprejudiced Republicans in this
district, not biased by partisan feeling, who
will deny the assertion that General Finley was
fairly and legally elected.
The Strathmore Hotel on Amelia Island win
soon be opened for the summer and will pre-
sent delightful resort for those who enjoy
surf bathing, sea breezes and ocean scenery
1t is only two miles from the pleasant town of
Fernandina, and possesses many of the ad-
vantages claimed by our most fashionable
watering places The beach is exceptionally
wide expanse Of white sand, as level and as
hrm as table, where you can roll along with
out jar or jolt, famed by the soft, moist winds
from the Atlantic, or where you can wander at
will, gathering shells and other curiosities cast
up by the ceaseless surges of the restless
ocean. II the progressive men of Fernandina
would only construct a horse railroad to the
beach it would add materially to the many at
fractions they are able to offer to visitors, and
the investment would return something hand
some in the way of dividends.
see that the Georgia Press Association will
assemble in Augusta on the 10th instant. As
that honorable body, at their previous meet
lngs, have pretty nearly traversed every por-
ton OF the Empire State of the South, why
can they, not diversity their usual proceedings
on this occasion by taking trip to FloTidaS
lis true that we are somewhat dull here
just at present, but we show you "a real
peart, progressive little city, take you two
hundred miles up our great river, lined with
orange groves, and thrifty villages, turn up the
OclaWaha and delight you with the weird
scenery of that unique stream giving Won n
peep at the wonders of silver Spring Re-
turning, you can pass a day with profit and
pleasure in that queer, quaint old Spanish city
OF st. Augustine. or take run to Gainesville,
Ocala or Cedar Keys There is much that is
new and novel TO interest you here, and your
note books can be crammed with matter that
viii please and instruct your readers
The Secretary of the Interior reports that
%2O, S54 are annually paid out in this State for
pensions. The bulk of this amount probably
goes to negroes, as several regiments of freed
men were mustered cut Of service in this State
Many OF these negroes, having no special home
to which to return, took up their permanent
residence in Florida
The DeBary Line is now building another
steamer, TO cost $4,000 to add TO their present
fleet. The new vessel is to be completed by
November, ana will be an elegant and elabo-
rate specimen of modern naval architecture
Anticipating the increase of freight, Also the
same enterprsing line has contracted for a
number of barges for the transportation of or
anges and other bulky produce
Two hlghWaymen have been hanging around
the suburbs for some days past, levying assess
ments upon late night travellers, and on their
last attempt at robbery made an effort to COM
nit murder. They seem to be desperate scoun-
drels, and need grapevine and stout liveoak
limb to halt them in their dangerous occupa-
tlon. w. H. B.