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TALLAHASSEE, August 4.-Editor Morning
NeaCs. Our Supreme Court, after being in ses-
sion almost continuously since the second
Tuesday in June, has adjourned over to No
vember. The docket for the present term was
unusually large, and quite number of impor-
tant cases we're adjudicated. Notably among
them was that of Manuel Palmes, es Collector
for the State of Florida and Escambia county
VS. the Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Company. Notwithstanding this august tTi-
bunal had previously decided that the
line of road running from Pensacola north
ward was exempt from taxation in the hands
of parties who derived it by succession Of
transfers from the corporation originally own
ing it, yet in view of recent decision by the
United states Supreme Court (Wilson VS..
Gairs, 1O3, U. S. 417O, they now give contrary
opinion. 1t is the opinion of some that it will
now be taken to the United States Supreme
Court by writ of error. but as that tribunal
has elready decided on that point,
I cannot see that anything can be
orainad more than q few months DELAY. as there
were proceedings pending against other roads,
and this was taken up as ate9t case. " further
proceedings shall not be he'd in the United
States Supreme Court there will soon be a snug
SIM coming int the treasury. 1t is estimated
that the subjecting to taxation Of five millions
worth of property belonging to rsilroad COM
NAMES the one million of the Disston purchase
and another million of real estate,
entered by parties but not returned, will
bring into the State Treasury at least
one hundred thousand dollars. Not only will
these companies have to pay taxes for the
present year, but for three years. The resolu-
ton Requiring the Governor and Comptroller
to institute legal proceedings for the collection
of taxes was introduced by Hon. s. L. Niblack
Senator from columbia, and was approved by
the Governor 4th March, 1881.
Another important decision made by our SUI
preme Court and published last week we > that
of the State of Florida, ex rel Alex
ander Wallace. VS. James M. Baker.
Judge, etc" In an appeal case from
a Justices Court brought before him Judge
Baker refused a trial de TlOUo, as had been
customary A mandamus was asked for, and
a peremptory writ refused. The court decided
that all acts relating to appeals from judg-
ments Of justices, so far as they provide for a
trial de YlOU0 in the Circuit Court, are in con-
6ict with section 8 art Of the present consti-
tuition and void. and that so far from the Cir
cult Court having original jurisdiction, its
powers in such cases are appellate only-that
is. all appeals from Justice s Courts must be
by nature of a writ of error, and on
matters of record. Henceforth, suitors
in Justices Courts will be at a great disad-
want age. for there the jurors are not drawn as
in the Circuit O. urts. but selected by the con-
stable, and if he IS frien6 ly to either of the
parties litigant ne has it in his power to pack
q flLTU Heretofore if either party was dis
satisfied, he knew that by appealing to a
higher COURT. his case would be submit to
an impartial Jury, and as the jurors are judges
of the facts, there is now virtually no appeal
-. nIs AFfhnnyh fha ant
constitution has been in force fourteen years.
this is the first time this point hes ever been
raised
From the RdilsUdy Aqe of July 9th, it ap-
pears that Florida ranks fourth in the number
Of miles of track laid during the first six
months of the year. Georgia ranks first She
is reported as constructing six railroads and
142 miles of track laid. Then comes Virginia
with five roads and 12j 90 miles of track laid
Then Tennessee with six roads and 81 miles of
track; and then Florida with three roads and
10 miles of track. North Carolina. South aro
lima Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana
are all behind little Florida. The last six
months Of 1882 will show not only a larger
number of roads icing constructed in this
State but possibly double the number of miles
of track laid The same paper shows that the
Southern States for the same length of time
exceeded the New England, the Middle and
Pacific States in the number Of miles of track
laid T.uly our South is now being recon-
stYucted after an approved fashion.
The exodus to different watering places still
continues and is probably greater than ii ever
was before On one street alone there will be
six dwellings closed for the season-all situa-
d within two squares, On the same street.
over fifty per cent. Of its denizens have left
for the season, and Of our entire whit popu-
lation about fifteen per cent. have left, and
yet we have no epidemic, but few cases or Sc
riOus Illness. The exodus is because or a de-
sire to have a good time to recreate, and is
proof as l remarked in a previous letter, Of
the growing prosperity. OF this section. st
Teresa, on the Gulf; continues TO De the faVor-
it, resort for Middle Floridians and South
t1eorgians. The scene on the wharf on Tuesdays
Thursdays and Saturdays reminds one very
much of similar ones on the st. Johns during
the winter season. Curiosity and pleasure
draw together a large crowd at the time.
Some come to greet expected friends, while
Others wish to hear the latest neWs-the wharf
is crowded and Drc 3ents quite an animate
appearance to the new conner, st. Teresa is
growing and will soon demand a fine hotel,
daily mail ana telegraph. 1t is a healthy spot.
malarial fever is unknown, and a physician
never comes there professionally, for the inva-
lid has no need Of his services
have frequently had occasion in these let
ters to allude the enterprising spirit in
our midst. 1t pervades all classes and
enters into every calling. Even in
also shown. Actuated by this feeling. the
Board of Education of West Florida Seminary
have determined to place this institution
collegiate basis, as by law they are entitled to
o.
Rev. w H. Carter, D. D., LII D. and Phi. D., will
fiji the chair OF Natural Sciences, and es the
institution has good apparatus, the truths of
science will be practically demonstrated by one
qualified by long course OF training for that
purpose. For those of our young men who
wish to study civil engineering special course
is prepaTed under the accomplished President,
Prof E. R Rivers q. Il. Prof f. Werpy, M.
D.. Phi. D a graduate Of the University of
Strasburg fills the Chair of Modern Languages,
and will give instructions in French, German
and Spanish after the Souverian or
RatureI method. Miss 4. L. BlytheWood,
an accomplished graduate of South Carolina
institution and a teecher eft many years expe-
rience. will fill the chair of History and Eng
lish Literature. Military tactics will be taught
the male pupils, and calisthenics the females.
The ce-education of the sexes is new in this
community, but as it has been so successfully
introduced elsewhere, it is hoped that
good results may be experienced from Its
introduction here. Before the war this
institution numbered in the male
and female departments two hundred and fifty
pupils. Its Board Of Education are now
straining every nerve to make il State semi
nary worthy of the name, and hope to have
a large il Aux of students not only from Mid
die and West Florida, but from South Georgia
also. Tuition is virtually free-only So and $l2
per scholastic year, according to the course OF
studies pursued.
Reports as to the progress of construction on
the Pensacola and Atlantic Railroad are very
favorable. Considering the immense amount
OF JreSLlb WOEA 10 DC uOu6 anu buC Auu1DoE VI
bridges to be built, their work is going on as
rapidly as could be expected Track laying is
going on in three sections, and as many engines
are used for that purpose. Already passenger
and mail cars have been sent to the Pensacola
terminus, and in few weeks they will be run
ming over our road at this point for the Chatta-
hoochee terminus. Thus, in very short time,
trains will leave on schedule time from both
termini, and soon Tallahassee and Pensacola
and Savannah and Pensacola will be linked to-
gether by iron bands.
The rainy season is not yet over. Scarcely
day passes without our having heavy shower.
But what may be bad for the planters will also
be bad for the doctors, for during wet sum
mer there is but little sickness 1t is the hot,
dry summer after a wet spring that produces
the malaria. LEON.
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