Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-10-20
MACON MATTERS.
The Building BOOm-POIitics The Vacant
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The Building BOOm-POIitics The Vacant
SenatOrship-TheC Cotton Crop.
MACON, October 18.-The advance in real es
tate and rapid. growth of the population OF
this city and its environs, within the past three
Year,. show that some Georgia towns outside
Of Atlanta may lay claim to exceptional pros
perity. During that period many magnificent
stores, worthy of metropolitan New York, have
been erected, and private dwellings by the
hundred have risen in every quarter of the
city. Quite number of the latter are models
Of architectural beauty, combining every
variety of style, ancient and modern
II the writer may venture q criticism, how.
ever, he would deprecate the excess Of ginger
bread work and profuse ornamentatIon mani
tested in many instances. These edihces are
unique and striking in appearance, but are of
that hybrid character which may not stand the
test Of time. After a while the eve will tire of
them and find relief in resting upon the more
simple and massive structures, fashioned after
the pure models OF the ancients Besides, these
houses will require large annual outlay to
preserve their original freshness, and keep in
repair the fanciful trimmings with which they
are decorated. In architecture as well as dress,
simplicity should form a prominent factor,
however lavish may be the expenditure Of
money.
Probably the two most pretentious private
residences now in process Of erection are those
Of Messrs. s. R. Jacques and Marsh johnson.
The former is one OF our merchant princes,
and his dwelling will be an elegant framed
structure encased in brick, with an interstice
between the two walls, which will assure dry
ness and warmth in winter and a low tempe
nature during the heats of summer.
Mr.. johnson is building most elaborate and
magnificent brick mansion on the commanding
site Of the 'Ralston family residence which
was torn down to make way for this noble
specimen of art. When completed it will
probably be the most spacious dwelling in the
State and the equal Of any in elegance of de-
sign. Overlooking the whole city, it will at
once arrest the notice and admiration Of the
visitor. MIR. johnson is one of the magnates of
the East Tennessee andsVirginia Railroad
WESLEYAN FEMALE COLLEGE
is also rapidly developing its fair proportions
under the talismanic influences of Mr.. Senev.
When finished, it will eclipse any other female
educational structure in Georgia, Just as
Mercer stands architecturally at the head of
the male colleges and is also the peer of any
OF them in its intellectual advantages.
But the streets of Macon are a disgrace to
her people and city government. The most
Travelled boulevards are far inferior IN condi-
ton and smoothness to the ordinary public
wonder at this gross want of enterprise on the
part of the town. True, the rolling nature of
the streets and their great width necessitates
considerable labor and expense to keen them
in order. But the holes and gullies should at
least be filed up, and locomoton made safe if
not pleasant.
POLITICAL.
Bibb county came up grandIy to the support
of Mr.. Stephens, aud on the occasion of his
visit, previous to the election, hundreds of the
h0z ~
their loyalty to the "old man eloouent. 8
greeted him at the cars, and afterwards paid
their respects to him in person, Every senti-
ment contained In his memorable speech at
Masonic Hall had been freely proclaimed at
Athens months previous, and he spoke at no
man g dictation.
The result of the election shows how firmly
ne is entrenched in the hearts of the people
and faithfully the affairs of State. AS vet no
candidate for the Speakership of the House
looms up much in advance Of his cnmpetitors
Many will seek the position, and the result
cannot be foretold
Mr. Falgant, of your city, would make an
admirab presiding officer, and it is to be
hoped that because he halls from the seaboard
Is no reason why he should not be elected. 1t
Is hlgh time that the unreasonable preiudices
against our principal seaport had subsidized
The present worthy President of the Senate
will doubtless be reelected almost without op-
position.
n
gressional districts, the consideration of a
suitable stock law, the election of a United
States Senator and some judicial officers. an
other effort to repeal the Railroad Commission
act, determined attempt to locate and begin
the erection Of a new State House. it is proba-
BILE that nothing more than the usual routine
legislation Will occupy the attention Of the
General Assembly. 1t should start out with
She liked determination to conflne the session
5c the constitu ional Limitation of forty DAYS
WHO WILL BE Mr.. HILLS sUCoEssoRY
This question is awakening an unsual degree
of interest in every section of the State which
will increase as the day for the meeting of the
Legislature draws nearer. The contest for the
down to three Northumberland Colouitt.
Attorney General Clifford Anderson and thief
Justice James Jackson.
Mr.. Anderson is warmly supported by the
yrGphtc, OF this city, and is developing con-
siderable strength. Judge Jackson also is
very popular, and will have a large
following. The friends Of Governor Col0uftt
also assert that the bitter Opposition mani
ested IN rev Instances against that gentle
nan ana his administration Will but intensity
me devotion OF his supporters and arouse the
or the people in his behalf The
writer IS inclined TO think this opinion correct.
IND VIII not be surprised If a majority of the
legislature bestow their ballots upon him. 1t
held that while still occupying the chair of
state, 1t would be improper for him to allow
himself to be forced into a personal collision
any Oh0 VI LIS aONoFSdFleS. Inere Is
Iome consolation in knowing that the honor
.ne dignity OF the comm nnwealth will be safe
confded to the keeping Of either OF the above
lamed distinguished citizens on the floor of the
United States Senate. So would General Law
on, or Hon. Henry r. jackson and others that
'ould be mentioned, illustrate the position.
Georgia is indeed rich in great statesmen and
rue patriots, and may be well proud of them
is to be hoped that the mere personal predi-
ections OF amajority of the General Assembly.
matters not whom they elect, will not be
permitted to jeopardize the integrity of the
,reat Democratic party, now so happily united
nee more.
At present there is that general Iull in poll
les which ever succeeds victorious campaign
)ur people and the standard bearers of the
'arty should see to it that this does not degen-
rate into apathy. Hence the wisdom of Col.
Slount's late active canvass Of his district al
'eit not even the ghost of an opposition is
aised against him.
Georgia owes to herself. when the ides of
november are here, to forever bury out of
light such marplots as FELTON,, Speer, Tgiees
{ ID o11tne genus. Plague upon the so called
independent Democracy
MINOR TOPICS,
The comet still displays its brilliant head and
audai appendage in the morning sky and the
egroes rejoice that the predicted collision
nth the sun did not quench his glory for
seventy" long hours. MANY fully exnected