Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-13

Timber Market al Other Items.
DAR1EN, GA, May TO- Editor Morning Netos
Speaking of those old Gdzettes and Herdlds
and their connection with the affairs of our
town in the present day. having excited some
little curiosity and interest, emboIdens me to
copy another notice from the Mcintosh Herald
of August 9th. 1882 about the river navigation
before alluded to:
'sThe Macon Steamboat Company take this
method Of informing the merchants of the in
terror of Georgia and the public generally
that their line OF boats are In full operation.
and solicit their patronage. believing that
goods forwarded by way OF Darien IL the most
expeditions route The company have five
new steamboa's, commanded by hrst-rate
T stone. Capt. W C. Mepdau;
"Chieftain. Capt ,ieO. Wilcox;
Excel, Capt g. Quinn;
'Sunerinr. Capt W F Johnson;
81. Goddard. Capt. l. L Wilcox;
- lso sixteen 1rst-rate tow boats;
built expressly for the navigation Of Alta
maha and Ocmulgee rivers "
Then follows n description of the various
boats and the time of departure. Afterwards:
This line is connected with line OF seven
packets running regularly between New York
and Darien. There is also q line of schooners
running between Charleston and Dar1en to the
company's agents in each place "
Agents for the New York and Darien line of
VI. Demii, 1s6 Front street. New York.
Mitchell Wyer & Co, Darien.
Agents for the Macon Steamboat Company
L Baldwin. Savannah.
Martin & Walter. Charleston.
a. K Roberts. Hswkinsville.
Mitchell Wyer & Co. Darien.
]. Goddard & Co., Macon.
r. NJ Demil. Front street. New York.
The fate OF these boats under the many and
f-rrFf. oh Of rsfro
would be hard to tell The Excel was on the mail
line between Charleston and P laika in rhe win
ter OF '60-'61, high pressure o'd concern whose
apoplectic putting and blowing was listened
for by many an anxious ear in those days the
arrival Of til, semi or weekly boats (the latter
ringing the Southern mail TO East Florida)
heing real events in the Land of Flowers.
where in those exciting times all was suspense
for so long
Since it cannot be a great while now until
Congress actually ad dj0urns. 1t Is as well to
turn to our inquiries concerning the utter si-
lenc@ with regard to application before
the Committee on HarbOrs and Rivers. the
proper papers for which. am but lately tn
formed were made out an forwsrded by the
Hartman of the Darien Committee on River
HarbOr, etc, to Colonel Black before his re
zretted illness. and were by him placed in the
proper channels for being advanced. Our
Georgia REPRESENTATIVES probably know who
voted for them: that is not exactly in my line
made Of mODied aid for local Improvements
md o4vancement sets us thinking OF next
time"
The Mcintosh Light Dragons had their
promised parade on Monday. with the usual
running at the head and ring. in the afternoon,
ending with ball and supper at
night at which time the Queen
Of Love and Beauty. Miss Eva Calvitt. of Union
Island was crowned by Mr.. Mike Kenan, who
won the wreath as second p-fze. Mr.. d. w.
sisen, married man. carrying on the first
prize handsome bride. The ball was fine
affair. and the supper being donated by lady
friends for the benefit of the flag fund. receiv-
ed the grateful commendati0n os the hOnored
dragoons, who did justice to its excellence and
somelv dressed Eih fOwe rs, the viands excel
lent, the cres ms delightful, the profits for the
dancing and supper tickets perfectly satisfac-
We noticed several gentlemen from Ssvan-
nah in the ball room. which was draped from
end to end in q Maltese cross, formed OF the
brilliant eolors and fisRs. lent by the friendly
Captains of ships at DObOy aud in town. for
the purpose. The early mill whistles were
blowing when most Of the guests resched home
which assertion renders any comment on the
delights Of the occasion unnecessary.
The rice fields on Generals Island this morn
ing have some water on them, and look as
though preparations were being made to food
landscape across the river is
perfectly lovely in its smooth outline
and its delightfully."- varied greens. as
any valley picture. without its mountains, can
oe and as one walks up Broad street the view
70 the left is so filed with attractions that the
temptation to linger now and then and drink
IN its beauty is irresistible. The crops promise
we'll as do those of all other kinds. though
A little rain would be p kindness TO the corn
now The orange trees have not been so full
II Young fruit since the year they were so in
iured by bitter frosts as to require many of
Them to Oe cut down to the ground and grow
again.
mans business interests. to say nothing of
his family. To have to be whole year in jail
awaiting trial, as some of our prisoners have
been doing. and it is earnestly to be hoped that
the approaching court may put an end to their
suspense in some way-for venial offenses the
punishment indeed win have been given al
ready, before conviction.
The editor of the Timber Gazette deserves
commendatiOn for remaining at his post while
all his brethren Of the press are having a holi-
day nd polishing up their weapons in the tilt
II wits. as well as refreshing the over-worked
physique, by travel in lively COM
pany. and rest from routine. Sub
rosa, he has just returned from
was perfect ovation, and expects to shine at
atlanta, ons OF the many sc0nces in that pyra-
mid of lights. ths State Executive Committee,
before many DAYS shall have elapsed Mr..
Grubb works hard for Darien' s. Interest. and
should have the full benefit Of herlocal adver-
tising.
The next thing on the programme is the
Adiutant Generals visit, which. am told, will
be only a quiet thing; merely for the inspec-
ton Of arms and sccoutrements.
The Debating Club met last evening and dis
cussed forms Of government, deciding in favor
Of the Republican as pre-eminently just and
equitable.
Although the weather is pretty warm, there
is no sickness of any consequence-that is,
only case now and then OF a shake or two
and the people are not nearly so anxious as
formerly to hurry out TO The Ridge.
The timber market is very quiet, but firm.
Shipping continues brisk. and will until the
middle of next month or thereabouts.
Mr. James Martin, whose death was an
nOunced in the NEWS OF May 4th, was for a few
years. with his family, resident OF this place,
and bF his industrious habits and gentlemanly
conduct in all things won the esteem OF every
body. His wife and child have the sympathy
Of our people i'm their bereavement. H. 5. b.