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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-12-05
pHE POSTAL sERVICE.
sen sdstaining-Star Route Savings
cheaper POstage-SmaI Money Orders
Postal Telegraphs.

| oe1 sdstaining-Star Route Savings
Cheaper POstage-SmaII Money Orders
Postal Telegraphs.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.-f'he report of
the Postmaster General for the fiscal wear
ended June 80, 1882, shows a total reve-
nue. from all sources of 81, ,876, ,41O. and
disbursements for the postal service of
$40, 1921 ,O21. The report says that for the
frst time in thrity-One Years the postal
service is not a burden on the Treasury
In order 70 determine the real cost of the
postal service for the past year. three
important notifications of the foregoing
figures should be made, First. There
should be deducted from the total dis
Dursements the sum of $442, 1855, which.
though paid out during the last year. was
for service rendered during previous years
and was an outstanding liability on the
30th of June, 1881. Second. There
should be added the sum of 1928. $50
estimated to be due for service
rendered during last year, ana which was
an outstanding liability on the Both of
! June last. Third. There should also be
added the sum of$1, 1874 earned by GER
tain railway companies for TRANSFORMATION
of mails between the Missouri river and
the Pacific. The earnings OF those com
panIes are not paid by the Post Office De-
paftment bus pursuant to the act of
Maroh ., 1879, are passed to the credit of
the several companies upon the books of
the Treasury, and therefore have not as
heretofore been cQSnputed with the annual
statement of disbursements. The account
thus stated shows an excess of earnings
of but $3.50, ,050 for the year ending June
Both, 1884, ''''N
The total postal revenue is estimated
at $5O65l, ,456, and the expenditures af
$40, IA, III, leaving an estimated NET reve
nue. OF $3,929,345. In the year under re-
view the decrease IN the cost of the star
route service, as compared with the wear
1851, was $l,403,5O6 and the decrease in
the number OF miles of such service was
1852, ,429. wv ""o
The Postmaster General renews his
IorIner recommendation that system of
small postal orders to be called postal
noses be established for sums under five
dollars at cost of three cents. He again
recommends the abolition Of postage ON.
second class matter, the increase Of the
rate on fourth class matter and the sale of
threeseent stamped envelopes at the price
of stamps alone.
The Postmaster General shows a de-
clded leaning toward a two cent rate of
letter postage, but in view of the existing
opposition to this measure and practical
objections TO it, he suggests the slammed
envelope scheme. He again recommends
the establishment OfpOstal savings banks.
and concludes with a long and strong ar,
gument in favor OF the government acGuir-
ing all telegraph lines and combining Them
with the postal service.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-12-05
MIR. CHANDELIERS REPORT.

Our Helpless Tubs-HOw They Should
be RepIaced-The Restoration of Our
Merchant Marine.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.-The report of
the Secretary of the Navy begins with a
statement OF the available cruising YES
sells Of the navy, There are thirty
seven of these, of from 800 to 1910
tons displacement. Only four have iron
hulls. They are sufficient for giving prac-
tice to the officers and men, and for dis
playing the flag abroad, but they have no
speed, no modern engines, and none of
the capabilities of modern war yes
sells, They should be replaced bv
modern iron or street cruisers
Repairs Of these vessels should be limited
to Small amounts and vessels gradually
put out Of commission. The available ar.
mored vessels are thirteen single turreted
monitors, built in 1862 and 1868. with no
speed and little power. The most of them
have been laid up for several years, but a
trial has recently been made of three
with Indifferent results The guns of the
navy include a large number of smooth
bore muZZle leaders, some 40-pound and
S0-pOund ParrOtt rifles, and 81 converted
rifles Of fair power. There is not one mod
ern high=poWered gun among them, and
only 50 converted guns are worth retain
ing.
The report urges that Congress au-
thoriZe the construction of steel armored
vessels, recommended by the late Noya,I,
Advisory Board, and advises the transfer
to the Navy Department of the lighthouse.
coast survey, revenue marine and marine
hospital bureau, Considerable space is
devoted to the condition of the American
merchant marine. Three forms of
remedy are suggested to arrest the dacav
OF our shipping. First the removal Of
lmposltions; second, protection for a
neglected industry; and third, reform in
administration through the establishment
Of bureau Of mercantile marine in the
Navy Department.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-12-05
THE WAR DEPARTMENT.
secretary Lincoln's RepOrt-The Army
mississippi ImprOvement-The Signal
Service.

| secretary L1ncOln's Report-Tba A ,.,,,,,
Mississippi ImprOvement-Tbe SiVna1
Service. '''''
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4.-The report ot
the Secretary of War says that the esti-
/ mates of the amounts which may no
expended during the next fiscal wear on
the work of improving the Mississippi
river under the Mississippi River Com.
mission aggregates $33, ,SS9, 600. These
estimates are prepared and ready for sub
mission when called for. The Secretary
concurs in the recommendation of General
sherman that the army be increased to
7U,oOomen. In regard to the improvement
OF the South pass of the Mississippi river
the Secretary says:
me last annual report from this de-
pdrtneht brought the history of the work
TO August 13, 1881. During the three
quarters, from August IA. 1881 70 Nav
10, 1857, both dates inclusive, the channel
required by law was maintained without
interruption. During the forth quarter
from May IA, 1882, to September o 1850
both dates inclusive. there were excluded
from computation twenty-seyen days i'm
which the required depth of the channel
was not maintained. The four quarterly
tenance, and two Semi-annual PAYMENTS
OF $4,000 each for interest on 81. 600 000
retained, have accordingly been made TO
Mr.. Eads. The total expenditures of the
government up to the latter date on ac-
count OF this improvement is 81. 700. 900"
referring to the Signal Bureau, Secre-
tary Lincoln says:
1.-The Chief Signal Officer renews his
recommendation for distinct orpaniza-
ton sufficiently large TO perform the
work of the Weather Bureau. In this OBJ
Ject concur with him, but for reasons.
some OF which are set forth i'm
my report OF last year, recon-
menu that the Weather Bureau be
Wholly separate from the army and
from Its appropriations. AS a step in this
direction, and III accordance with the nro-
visions of the act of August I, 1882. esti-
mates for the next fiscal wear
will be submitted asking the sum
OF 81 IDOL, 100 0S to carry on the work
OF this bureau, which has here
tofore been largely paid for out of various
appropriations for the support OF the
army. 1t is said that for the proper conduct
OF the work military discipline is necessa-
ry. 10 this it may be replied that there is no
more Faason for weather observers being
subject to the articles ofwar than there is
Ior the numerous and widely scattered
employees OF the Treasury, Post Office and
HhIeIlor tIII Departments, or the agents of
the express and telegraph companies
being so subject, ana, In fact. out of the
NUMBER Of persons-960 in all-actualIv
emploved in May, 1882, in this work. ass
were civilians, and in addition there were
IN the year 1881 about 1926 voluntary oh
servers IN regular correspondence with
the Chief Signal Officer"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-12-05
THE STORM OF THE CENTURY
stsrtling Predictions of Canadiai
Astronomer

Stsrtling Predictions of Canadian
Astronomer.
The President has received a communi-
cation from Prof. +, Stone Virgins. III.
D., Astronomer of the Canadian Finance
Department, as follows:
OTTAWA, Nov. 27, 1882.
IoHfS ETceHencY President Arthur, Presi-
dent Of the United States, Wdshin0t0n.
MAY IT PLEASE YOUR EXCELLENCY:
On On the z9d Oh september last / announced
through the Canadian press that IA great
storm Yonid occur in March next. that if
would first be felt in the Northern Pacific.
would appear IA the Gulf of Mexico on
the nlgat of the 9th, and, being reflected
by the Rocky mountains, would cross this
meridian from the west at noon Of March
IL, 1888.
No vessel, whatever her dimensions,
will be safe out of harbor, and none of
small tonnage can hope to survive the
tidal wave and fury Of this tempest. AS
tne wind will blow from the southeast. the
planetary force will be sufficient to sub
merge the low lands of the American
coast, especially those bordering on the
Gulf of Mexico and washed by the
Gulf Stream, while the air currents for
several hundred miles along the east side
/ of the Rocky Mountain range, owing to
the atmospheric pressure in those regions.
will spread universal destruction,
The New England States win also suffer
severely tToia the wind and floods. No
point outside Of harbOr, in the whole area
OF the Atlantic, especially north of the
equator, will be place of safety, for this
will be pre-eminently the greatest storm
that has visited this continent since the
days of your illustrious first President
In view of this event, therefore. / take
the great Liberty Of representing to your
Excei,epcy the adyisability of ordering ali
United States ships into safe harbors not
later than the 9th Of March till this storm
be passed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-12-05
ARLINGTON

The Title OF General Lees Heirs to the
Estate Confirmed by the Supreme
Court.
WASHINGTON, Dec. A decision was
rendered by the United States Supreme
Court this afternoon in the tax sale case
of the United states, plaintiff in error,
against George W. c. Lee, which involves
the title to the tract of land in Alexan.
dria county, Va, known as the Arlington
estate, which was brought here by writ
oi error to the Circuit Court Of the United
states tor the Eastern district of Virginia.
The Judgment of the court below in favor
OF Gen. Lee and his heirs is affirmed.
Opinion by Mr.. Justice Miller, Chief
Justice Waite and Justices Gray, Bradley
and Woods dissenting
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-12-05
THE TARIFF COMMISSION.
An Exceedingly Gratifying Report.

WAsHlNGTON, Dec. 4.-The report of
the Tariff Commission says: ''The com
mission has sought to prevent a scheme
of tariff duties in which substantial re-
duction shall be Distinguishing feature.
An average reduction in rates, including
that from the enlargement of the free list
and the abolition of duties and CHARGES.
and commission at which the commission
has aimed, is not less on an average than %
per cent, and it is the opinion of the com
mission that the reduction will reach %
per cent. The reduction is in many cases
from 40 to 80 per cent
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-12-05

MISS Mary j. Windle, once a popular
writer at the South and in WASHINGTON ia
said to be living in poverty and Want in
Phlladelphia. Almost any fine day she is
to be seen on Chestnut street, dressed in a
blue and black plaid dress, with small
fur cape and huge poke bonnet, from be-
meath which fall her long gray curls.
sometimes she carries in her hand huge
umbrella, sometimes a bandanna hand
kerchief, and sometimes a slice of bread
and butter, which she eats as she walks.
She lives in halffurnished attic, and her
only sure income amounts to 81 a month.
From twenty to thirty years ago her books
life IN Washington 'Life at White
sulphur ''Glances Here and There ),
and sketches Of Women of the South ,,
had wide sale, and she realized much
money therefrom. Bat she lent it to q.
relative, and thus lost it all.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-12-05
More "SIow" Mails.

SLoATs MILL, CLINCH COUNTY, Dec. g.
Editor Morning NeUs: I don't like to be
ranked with the class of grumblers so COM
mon to every community. but when man
is in the Woods and his mail is the only
source of communication with the outside
world, both socially and for business. and
then has to be deprived of it for a week at
time, what can he do but grOwl?
The firm of S., b. e. Co. have not recaiv-
their mail since Monday.
Who is to blame? AIApAua
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-12-05
JUMPED THE TRACK.

Passenger and Brakeman Injured.
THoMAsvILLE, Dec. 4.-The cab of the
freight train on the Savannah, Florida and
Western Railway ran off the track to-day
near the 203 mile=pOst, injuring a Mr..
West, of Brooks, breaking his left arm,
and also seriously injuring a brakeman.
Mr.. West was brought here, and is now
lying at the Gulf House. The railroad
authorities are doing everything they can
for the injured persons.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-12-05
Weather Indications.

OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL OBSERVER.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.-Indications for
Tuesday
In the South Atlantic States. slightly
warmer, fair weather, lower barometer.
and variable winds, mostly from east TO
south, shifting to westerly in the northern
portions,
In the Gulf States, slightly warmer.
generally fair weather, southeast to south,
west winds in the eastern portion. and
lower barometer.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-12-05
THE NATIONAL BANKS.

During the year there have been organized
~ nationai hanks. and of those institutions
tbere are now in operation 2,269, larger
nuuober than ever before. The value OF their
notes in active circulation on july J. 49,, was
Sssf asa ass. / commend TO your attention the
l,'-@l,,stsrv's views in respect to the likelihood
~ q seFicus contraction of this circulation, ana
To fhe modes l. which that result may, IN ms
Judgment, be ayeltes,
SILVER AND SILVER cERaIFIcATEs.
T, resneet 10 the coinage cf silver dollars
aud the retirement of silver certitil ates have
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-12-05

Thomas NJ. Walsh, Savannah, Ga. saws:
II was annoyed with an eruption on nv
face. 1 was promptly relieved by Browns
Iron Bitters.o
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-12-05

Page q Turner, Hartwell, Ga, say:
.'We find ready sale, with perfect salts.
faction, for Browns Iron Bitters.p
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-12-05
THE TELFAIR Will CASE.

No Decision as Yet on the Appeal.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.-The decision of
the Supreme Court in the Telfair will case
was not rendered to-day as was expected.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-12-05
HBuchupaiba,

quick, complete cure, ailannoying Kid
ney, bladder and Urinary Diseases. 81,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-12-05

The CellulOid Eye Glasses are the light.
est, handsomest and most durable made
Get pair. For sale by all leading jewel.
ers and opticians,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-12-05

tion of the sum appropriated for the various
items specified in that act remains uneXpend-
Ell. Of the new works which it authorized
expenses have been incurred upon two only,
for which the total appropriation was s2lO, 900.
The present available balance is disclosed by
the following table:
Amount of appropriation bv act of
August ?, 1859 - SIS, ,78s,s75
Amount of appropriation by act of
June 10, 1889 -. .-......... 10000
Amount of appropriation for pay
ment to J. b. Eads -. 3O4, 900
preparations ..-.....,.: :,..-,..-... Abs, ,263
So, 3,79l, ,l9s
Less amount drawn from the Treasu-
ry between July l. 1882, and No
vember 30. 1882 ..........-...... 6,O56, 1874
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-12-05

Excess of exports over imports of 80,
merchandise ------.-.-- .-'-.-.--.- 5 25,9Oz,ooS
This excess is less than it has been before for
any Of the previous SIX years, as appears by
the following table;
For the wear ended June 30, the excess OF
exports over imports of merchandise was in
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-12-05

The communication which l made to Con
gress at its first session in December last CON
tanned a somewhat full statement of my senti-
ments in relation to the principles and rules
which ought to govern appointments to the
public service. Referring to the various plans
which had heretofore been the subject of dis
cussiOn in the National Legslature-plans
which, in the main. were modelled upon the
system which obtains in Great Britain. but
which lacked certain of the prominent features
whereby the system is distnguished-I
felt bound TO intimate my doubts whether they
or any of them would afford an ADEQUATE
remedy for the evils they aimed to correct /
declared, nevertheless, that if the proposed
measures should prove acceptable to Congress.
they would receive the unhesitating support
OF the Executive. Since these suggestions
were submitted for your consideration, there
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-12-05

The report of the Postmaster General gives
evidence of the satisfactory condition of that
department and cOntrains many valuable data
and accompanying suggestions, which cannot
fail to be of interest. The information which
it affords, that the receipts for the fiscal year
have exceeded the expenditures, must be
gratifying to the Congress and people of the
country. As a matter which may fairly claim
particular attention, / refer you to his obser
pNations in reference to the advisability of
changing the present basis for fixing salaries
and allowances, of extending the money or
der system and of enlarging the functions Of
the postal establishment so as to put under its
control the telegraph system Of the country,
though from this Iast and most Important rec
ommendatien l must Withhold my con-
eurrence. At the last session of Con-
gress several bills were introduced
into the House of Representatives for
the reduction of letter postage to the
rate of two cents per half ounce. have given
much study and reflection to this subject, and
am thoroughly persuaded that such a reduc-
tion would be for the best interest of the pub
lie. Ii has been the policy of the government,
from its foundation, to defray, as far as possi-
pie, the expenses of carrying the mails, by a
direct tax in the form Of postage, It has never
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-12-05

Among the questions which have been the
topic of recent debate in the halls of Congress
none are of greater gravity than those relat-
ing to the ascertainment of the vote for Pres-
Dental Electors and the intendment of the
Constitution in its provisions for devolving
the executive functions upon the Vice Pres-
dent when the President suffers from ina
bllIty to discharge the powers and the duties
of his office. | trust that no embarrassment
may result from failure to determine these
questions before another national election.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-12-05

Our Helpless Tubs-HOw They Should
be Replaced-The Restoration of Our
Merchant Marine,
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-10-19
LOCAL NOTICES,

FoR fine boots snd shoes go 10 Voegeli
& Co.
NOTICE Planters Insurance Company's a6-
vertisement in rent column.
SEND your orders for plumbing 10 J. A.
BAL ~ :a5 Second street
A NEw lot Of gas fixtures just received at
}. -. K. Brownies, 40 Madison street.
CALL and examine the Estate cooking
stove, at N. Schwarzenberg's, .230 Main St.
THE latest styles OF boots and shoes at
Voegeli & Co.'S, 271 Main street, opposite
Court square.
FURNITURE sold on weekly and monthly
payments at r. Brandt & Co.'S, 1876 Main,
corner Washington.
We will manufacture any old gold you
have into rings, medals, etc to order. j. N.
milford & Co, 333 Main.
THE Celluloid Eye G asses are the lightest,
haudsomest and most'dursBle made. Get a
pair. For sale by all leading jewellers aud
opticians.
NoTHtNG can match Club Punch" when il
is blended with lemonade, fine ice, soda
water, etc. 1t far exceeds all other forms OF
punch. The trade supplied at manufactur-
ers' prices by b. ]. Semmes & Co, Memphis.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-10-19
THE COrrOS PLANTERS.
Second Days Session of the National
AssoeiatiOu at Little Oek.
Special to the Appeal.l

Special TO the AppeaIl
LITTLE Rock, Octobo- 1.-The second
d'y's lesson oil the National Cotton Planters
Association was occupied with purely rou-
tine business. A number OF letters and tele-
grams we're read from various distinguished
personages, shiei among which was one from
Pre'!dent Arthur, expressing the utmost in
terest in the work of the association and in
the prosperity of the South. Among the dis
tinguished persons present were Col. Ned
Richardson, the largest cotton planter
10 the world; Gov. Patton, of Ala
bams, and Col. w. E. Bannon, presi-
dent of the Williman,ic Linen Com
pany; Col. Barrows, representing The New
England Cotton Manufacturers AssO-
citation. Several interesting essays were
read on improved agriculture apPertsiniug
to the plantation. The meeting adjourned,
after the appointment Of number OF com
hittees, TO examine the various exhibitions
hat are being made at the State Fair here
especially for their benefit. Important ses-
lions will be held tomorrow morning aud
evening. President Morehead will deliver
lis annual address at the evening session.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-10-19
VIVA 7
DD00YY00!UJKNOV?

DO you know that success is the
true test of merit?
DO you know that. in cOnse-
quence of the unprecedented
sale of finest classes of Goods,
Kremer's, this.early in the sea:
sen, are laying i'm their second
stock?
Do you know that ON Monday
aud this week through, that ex-
qg<isite Dress Fabrics will be
offered by Kremer's at prices
That will crafty purIhasers?
Do you know that SO so will
buy a handsome Satin Fur
Irimme ed Circular at Kremer's?
Do you know that half the
money will buy twice the value
i'm Satin and RrOcadea Wraps AT
Ktemer's?
Do you know that the anne
money you would spend else
where will give you n hremer
Hat sunequaled for B aufy and
Style?
DO you know that for 50, 50 so,
50 and 81 so, So SO, you can pur.
chase of kremer's Children's
and Misses new and stylish
CI0aks?
DO you know That for 81 per
yard you can purchase a variety
of beautiful fabrics at Kremer's7
DO you know that Kremier's
continue their great bargains i'm
Ribbons and straw Hats this
week?
do you know that for wide
awake stylish goods Kremer's
is headquarters?
What you do NOT know in ref
erence 10 our goods aud styles,
we wJi be happy TO inform you.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-10-19

FRANCE, which modelled her present legis-
laiive and executive system sf,er that Of
Great Britain, IS about 10 change and modify
1t, 80 that the country may not be so fur
ried by ministerial changes. NJ. Naguet
proposes that the cabinet, like that
OF this country, shall remain stationary
during the term or at the pleasure of the
president selecting il. This will not work
well. The present plan opens ssfety-valve
which would then be closed. No change or
relief would be possible sholl of the execu-
tive term, and this would pot do for an ex-
citable people like the French. We have
frequently felt the Deed Of just such a safety
valve ourselves, aud it has many times been
mooted to give our Cabinet officers seal in
the Senate, where they might be interrogated
and have an opportunity Of defending the
administrators policy. =
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-10-19

LITTLE Rock, October 1S-The fret race
to-day over the State Fair Associ alton course
was for club purse of $500, for lwo-year-
Odds, SIS to second; seven furlongs DASH
Black Girl won; Rushsway second. Time
Il :37.
Second Race.-Merchants' stakes, for all
ages, mile and half dash; $50 entrance,
half forfeit, Little Rock merchants TO add
$500. 500 TO second and SIS to third horse
Joe Murray won; Wild Moor second, John
Davis third. Time-2:3S4.
Third Race.-Club purse, $3.50, for all ages,
$50 to second; mile and quarter DISH.
WaIkoyer for Morris & Patton's b. m. Anna
A. there being no other starters.