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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-04-28
Principle - Precedent - POlicY-CIty
Council Proceedings.

OOAnCAA
Editor Morning Ne10s Words are things,
and not only things, but they mean some
thing positive, objective or subjective. Half
OF the troubles, misunderstanding and
bluuderings of life originate from not prop
erly uu lerstanindg the use OF a word, or
really what a word means.
Daily we hear Of this or that man being
politician, when, in fact, there is not to-day
in Savannah twenty politicians in the true
sense Of the word-but there may be two or
three thousand pdriiSdns. A politician is
one who studies government as a science
In its combinations, applications, implica-
tions, experiences and experiments A poll
tician must necessarily be a thinker parti-
san mere follower Of some one or some
party.
Settled principles can never be compro-
missed, but policies and precedents are but
the immediate necessities OF the day, the
circumstances or the surroundings. a set
tied principle, so recognized in legislation,
cannot be set aside without producing dis
order, confusion, or political chaos.
have been led to the above reflections
by reading the proceedings of our City
Council voting to increase the pay of the
Health Officer. Mr.. Byck, it seems, object
ed upon the ground OF principle, DIR. Dun
can admitted the principle. but fell back on
precedent, and Mr.. Abrams threw from him
precedent, as extra duty had been put upon
the officer, and hence extra pay should be
given. His position was sound and correct,
If no principle was involved.
Unfortunately, our present ideas of legis-
lation are so loose, there is very little pTin-
ciple INVOLVED. That is the fundamental
error OF the dag, not only In city legislation,
but State and national. II there had been
any settled principle governing the legisla-
ton of our City Council, no officers pay
could be raised, or diminished, no matter
whether too much or too little.
IL Is now about time to have some settled
policy, or rather a principle, recognized.
Let 1t be incorporated, If need be, in the
charter act Of incorporation by amendment
or In some ordinance, "Thst the pay Of an
officer shall not be raised or diminished
while in office" But just here comes 10
the question: Suppose you put on extra SER
vice after the man has been elected2 Then
so ordain that with extra service th ere may
be extra pay. Or the ordinance might say
that any one accepting Office must per
form all duties as may be demanded by
Council, and II dissatisfied, he can or should
resign. Be definite.
Let US have something definite, something
so settled that this extra pay or extra SER
vice will be understood b. the people. Leg
islation in the past twenty years has drifted
into policies and presidents, and hence we
have throughout the whole country hatched
out from such a nest pestiferous brood of
partisans, demagogues and politicians. We
want more principle in our legislation, and
when We do have it, prosperity is a natural
sequence. r. NJ. o.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-04-28
me concert LAST Night.

The audience that filed the Theatre last
evening was s decided compliment to the
accomplished lady in whose honor the con-
cert was given, and attested the high esteem
In which she is held by this community.
Mrs. Cleveland has always been prompt to
respond to any call in the name
Of charity, and her rare musi-
cal talents have contributed greatly to the
success Of many entertainments in our city.
il was. therefore, meet and proper that IN
recognition OF her valuable aid in the past
that a complimentary concert by the pro
fessional and amateur musicians OF Savan-
nah should be rendered her On the eve OF
her departure, aud It proved, as was antiei-
pated, a grand success.
The pr0pramme embraced fourteen num-
bers. including two chOruses. The Excel
sfor'' duet BY Mrs Cleveland and Prof. NAL
Iette was capitsllT rendered. "Btrdte Mine"
was sWeetly sung by Miss Ruizler, and
Mr.. ". F. May sang "Across the Sands"
with fine effect. The duet by Mrs.
Cleveland and Miss Bsckus was hearth
" appIauded, and Mrs. 1. Haynes
number. "CarO Nome, " from Rg0llettO, was
received with so much enthusiasm SIS to
compel her temperance, when she sang
8 pretty ballad. Mr.. RebareT closed the hrst
psrt wi-h a sweet song from Beethoven.
The Veteran Gusrd Cadets, composed Of
members Of the Ford Dramatic Amateurs,
made their appearance, accompanied BY the
Republican Blues Brass Band, and created a
decided hit by their graceful evolutions and
drilling. They were cncOred and repeated
the drill, aud were again applsuded. The
Cadets have established q reputation, and
viii always receive a warm greeting from
Savannah audience.
The second part of the concert programme
was very fine, and opened with song by
Mr.. A. Graef, which was followed By Miss
Bertha BraceWel singing "The Message"
Her clear, sweet voice was displayed to ad-
vantage in this number. and the delighted
audience compiimented her with an encore.
The duet. "When I know thou art near
me,n BY Mrs. Cleveland and Mr.. Nitur,
was splendidIy rendered, and for an encore
thew gave the "GObble Song" from "The
Nsscotte.n which was received with the
greatest favor. The scene between "Mabel"
and Frederick in The Pirates OF Pen
zance,n was given in character by Mrs.
L. HAYNES ard Mr.. W. T. May, and was
really . gem, and excited a desire among
many to have the entire opera repeated by
the same talented association that gave II
with such success.
Mrs. Clevelsnd's song marguerite, !"
with violin Obligsto by Mr.. j. Douglas, wss
charmingly sung and had the plaudits Of
the keenly appreeistive audience. The con-
cert closed with fine chorus.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-04-28

affreightment are not only made on the land
but are performed on the land: the first three
BY payment OF the money. the last BY de-
livery or the goods and payment OF the freight
Insurance Company vs.. Durham, II Wall, j.
Family Interpreting the entire contract is it
maritime in its naturey Er totd nsdteTfd eH1er-
gdt TesOlutiO. It stipulates with the ibellants
that their charge for attending TO. CARRYING
cut OF docking. with crews assistance. raising
steamer, clearing and keeping dock clear OF
water 70 an extent necessary for working at
the smart while she is undergoing repairs. COW
erlng releasing rent and all other expenses
which may be incurred in carrying out of such
repairs to be S2500,' TO be paid on the salts
factory termination Of the contract.
The nearing OF the term docking" as en-
ployed here, and as it is ordinarily understood
nv mariners and dockmen, would not be salts
Ned 6y the mere entrance OF the steamer into,
and her departure from. the dock; many and
various additional acts would be necessary to
supply its well established Specification.
From the general scope of the language used
in the contract in hand. it will be seen that its
special and implied conditions make it. for ex-
ample, the duty of the libellants when the
steamer gets within the dock to place her in
position. and as water flows out during The re-
lux or the tide. or is expelled by pumping. to
keep her constantly shored up. blocked and
hraced, aud the dock as free from water as may
be necessary for examining and repairing her.
ana 70 guard her from becoming hogged,
strained, blown over bv the wind. or in anywise
injured And when the reparation is com
pleted, tn safely remove her from the dock.
No authority has been presented. nor case
referred to- neither has any valid reason been
given why the various acts. alleged to have
been done in the premises. by the libellants
under the terms of the contract, or by reasona-
be intendment of it, should not fall within the
category of maritime service The employ
ment cast upon the libellants. by the contract
required. inter AHA, core and mechani-
cal and nautical skill in its per
Torrance. and the work done must be regarded
as a betterment of the steamer herself. and
as appertaining to marine commerce and navi-
cation, and absolutely essential to render her
seaworthy and enable her to prosecute her
voyage think the whole contract is purely
maritime-"a contract concerning the sea-"
So far asmy researches and information ex-
tend. this is the first time that this precise
questio' has come before this court for deci-
sion; therefore it is to me prime Impressions.
The maxim of the law is to amplifv its reme-
dies. and, without usurping jurisdiction. to
apply ITS rules TO the advancement OF subStan-
tial justice. And without doubt or heSitancy
pronounce for the jurisdiction and override
the executions.
Chisholm & Erwin for libellants; Mr.. Mercer
for respondent.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-04-28
SAVANNAH WEEKLY NEWS
For April 20, 1882,
READY THIS MORNING.
CONTENTS.

First Pdge-Poetry: Ashes of Youths Roses
Morning News Serial: Brandy Farm, Chapters
XII and XU-The South's Wealth of Flowers
The Morey Letter and the Veto-The Resem-
blsnces Between Men and MonkeYs-A Strange
Occurrence at Sea-Southern Cotton Spindles
The Expenses of Garfeld's Illness and Burial
Miscellaneous.
Second Page-Georgia and Florida News;
Gleanings for the Week from the Press of the
two States-Our Darien Letter-Florida vege-
tables; the Problem of Their Shipment
Sahara.
Third neutrality-suspicious.: New York
Gossip; Latest from the Great Metropolis
Washington Gossip; Events of the Week as
reported by ''Potomac"-Middle Florida-The
Methodists; The Thomasville District Confer
ence-Butts County-Blaine on His Me6tle; He
Denounces Shipherd as a Perjurer-A Hope
full Outlook; Results Of the Recent Floods not
as Bad as was xpected-Sunday's Aurora
Borealis-South Carolina Political Trials-The
Indian Outbreak - Miscellaneous Advertise
ments.
Fourth Paqe-Editorial: New York and
Revenue Reform-The Administration and
Chandler-The South Carolina Political Trials
Silk Culture in Georgia-The Democrats and
the National Banks-Suing q State-'The
Southern Farmers Monthly''-The High Price
of Government Four Per Cents-N Scellaneous
Editorial Notes.
Fifth Pase-Telegraphic The National
Capital; Congressional Proceedings-Ba
and Belmont A Rapid and Hot Cross Fire
South Carolina Political Trials-The Russian
Jews-Dr. Lamson-Our Dead Heroes-The
T1leaT md AIT
Dorsev's Private Secretary Floods in Manitoba
Minor Items-Brief Telegraphic Summary
Local Department, Bethesda; The 132d Ami
versary Of the Union Society-Trial OF W. g.
Fairchild-Knights Of Observation-Disclosures
lSirth oe.-Correspondence Frankfort on
the Kentucky; Coyle Douglas Letter-From
Eflngham-From Washington County-Burn-
ed and Drowned; Steamboat Horror on the St.
John's-A Georgia Cyclone-Scintillatlons OF
Science; Curiosities and Discoveries in the
World Of Progress-Agricultural Department;
The Field, Farm and Garden-HouseholdR Reel
pes-Culprits of Social Positions-Howgate's
Observation-Disclosures.
Seventh Miscellany: Draining Oke-
chobee-The Wreck OF the Jeannette-Silver
Coinage-Dueling With Poisoned Berthe
Chinese Questionable Wilderness Battlefield;
How it Looks To-Day-The Presidents Proba-
BILE Bride-what Liberia Needs-Wealth in the
Senate-A Difference in Negroes-Mr. Lin
coins Remains Petriied-B Buffalo Gnats Come
After the Flood-Tracing an Abducted Child
Fashion Dots Miscellaneous-Adve
Eighth neutrality-suspicious.: Jacksonville
Jortings-Our Atlanta Letter-Commercial
Savannah Weekly Market Report-Advertise-
ments.
For sale at the News Depots and at the MORN
ING NEWS Counting Room. Price: Five cents
copy; So year.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-04-28
rhe RIr Whale.

Those who have not yet seen the monster
whale on exhibition st the cotton yard Of
the Central Railroad depot should not lose
the opportunity. Il is a sight worth seeing,
a most interesting curiosity, and the exhi-
billion is rendered instructive by the lecture
Of Mr.. Lowell Jones, who gives q complete
account Of the capture Of the whale, de
scriptiOn OF IT'S habits, etc, together with
some pleasant remarks on Jonah and the
whale.
10 wiz be on exhibition but few days
Longer. and We would advise those who wish
to see one Of che greatest wonders Of the
age not to delay but to go and see It.
School children who &c in s body Will be
admitted 10 the exhibition to-day and
tomorrow for the low price of ten cents.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-04-28
superior Court.

Hon. HENRY B. ToNPKIEs, Judge OF the
Eastern Judicial Circuit, presiding.
Court met at 10 a. m. yesterday, when the
following business was transacted;
Dennis Rierdon VS.. Mayor and Aldermen
city Of Savannah. Case. Settled.
The case of Henry Juchter VS.. Boebm,
Bendheim Il Co., assigned specially for trial
yesterday before Judge Harden, in conse-
quenee Of Judge Tompkins being disquali-
fed, was called. Judge Harden on the bench,
and announced ready by plaintiff, but de-
PENDANTS asking postponemelt on account
of Judge Chisholm being engaged Ia the
United States Court, the case was reassigued
for trial peremptorilY on Tuesday next at
10 a. N.
The grand jury met, but without trans-
acting any business were discharged until
Tuesday next at 10 a. m
Court adjourned until Tuesday at 10 a. m.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-04-28
KuIed Number of uou.

Disappointed hopes and vain expectations
have killed many man, and advertising
prices of goods is bait that has been fire.
queutly instrumental in disappointing too
confiding public, who are led to believe that
a twenty dollar suit of clothes is to be had
for ten dollars. Mitchell does not ADVERT G.,
prices, but he hdSthe goods, and the prices will
be found as low II not lower than the same
quality can be sold by anybody. Mitchell's
customers are his best vouchers for the
bargains he offers, Call and examine his
very large and choice new stock, and II you
go out without purchasing it will be because
you do not rant clothing at dSly price.
Don't forget the place, "a Whitaker street,
Lyons Block. Business and Dress Suits.
fashionable gents goods, such as Hats,
Shirts, Collars, Underwear, ETC., can be had
at Mitchell's to suit any taste Or demand
Ada
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-04-28
Imnudent Negro.

LAST evening, about hslf-psst seven
o'clock, white woman, whilst standing in
front Of her residence on Walnut street near
Zubly, was approached by An impudent
negro, who, making some remarks, tapped
her under the chin with bis right hand. The
lady was greatly frightened, and Tetrested
into her house, when the negro quickly dis
appeared. It is fortunate for the rascal
that the husband OF the lady was not at
home at the time, or he would have re-
cefved q severe drubbing.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-04-28
The Ob.sruetIons az Cranes Creek.

The United States steam snsg boat TOccoa
left yesterday, as It was stated she would,
for Up the river, where she will 90 to work
on the Instructions at Cranes creek and
those below Augusta. The appropriation
for the work on the upper Savannah was
exhausted some time since and operations
ceased, but commerce on the river demands
that certain parts OF the work left ineom-
pleted should be finished, and the Engineer
Department determined to do It and trust
70 the next appropriation. The wants Of
the people living in the valley OF the lower
Savannah require the river TO be put and
kept IN good boating order, snd we are
glad 70 see that efforts are being made TO
IN II
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-04-28
0b s9Sorniaa sews.


Meeting Of Alliance Lodge.
Notice-Richsrdsou & Barnard.
Grand excursion to Warsaw Sound.
Picnic TO Daufuskie-
Last DAYS Of the Monster Whale.
Thirty lots for sale.
Commonwealth Distribution Co.
Fine building lots at auction.
Mrs. Dittman, practical midwife.
Sale OF household furniture.
Brown bread, ete.-ThOmss Nugent.
Suite Of rooms for rent.
Liquors at auction
Man wanted IS chief Of convict guard
Ice cream az Mobiles Garden.
House for rent.
Second floor for rent
Southern rooms 20 rent with board
Auction sale OF crOckerv.
Lunch to-day AZ The Office,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-04-28

Having large Spring Stock OF the hand
soonest Clothing, is selling at sucn low prices
as M create a STIR in Savannah. They are
making the Clothing trade lively, and Will
continue the good fight against high prices
until Il Is known to every man, youth ana Doy
far and near, and until It Is admitted oy al
that goods bought Of "Famous" are the best
and cheapest in the United States. l4O Con-
Orees sfreet-Adv.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-04-28
limited states District Court

Hon. JOHN ERsKISE, Judge of the Districts
OF Georgia, presiding.
Court met at 10 q. m. Yesterday, but
no business Of public importance was trans
acted.
John G. Clark, Of Bingham county, was
admitted to plead and practice in the Fed
ersl courts Of Georgia.
Court adjourned until 10 8. m. to-day.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-04-28
legal Sales.
CITY MARsHAL's SALE
CITY MARsHAL's OFFICE.

SAVANNAH. April IA. 1882.
FINDER resolution OF the City Council OF
u Savannah. viii offer for sale, at public
outcry, in front Of the Court House 10 the city
Of Savannah, on the FIRST TUESDAY IN
MAY, 1882, the tract OF land formerly used as
a Pest House. Said tract is situated on 1hun-
derbolt river, and contains Is acres Of high
land, more or less
Terms, half cash, balance in one year from
day of sale, with interest at per cent. per
annum. Purchasers paying for papers.
L. L. GOODWIN,
City Marshal
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-04-28
state Sunday school Convention.

The regular meeting OF the State Sunday
School Convention will be held in this city
on the 24th and 18th Of May next. One
hundred delegates viii come here from At
Iauta and nearly that number from Augusta,
and the total number of delegates wiz be
about three hundred. Arrangements are
now being made for the reception Of the
DELEGATES. aud Mr.. r. B. ReppArd. OF this
CITY. is the Vice President Of the organiza-
ton. On this occasion q mass meeting Of
an the sunday school children win be held
IN the Independent Presbyterian Church,
and VIII number, al told, over one thousand
children
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-04-28

Stocks and bonds were in moderate de-
mand yesterday at unchanged prices. Cen
tral common opened at 10Y bid. los asked,
and closed at the same figures. About go
shares were sold At 107. Southwestern
opened st 119 bid, 40 asked, and closed
unchanged. Georgia common opened and
closed at the same figures, 157 bid, 16S
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-04-28
COURT CALEN OAR.
limited states Circuit Court.

Hon. JOHN ERsKINE, United States Judge
for the Districts Of Georgia, presiding.
Court met at 10 q. m. Yesterday, when
the following business was transacted:
L.E. Bond VS.. City of Mflledgeville. Ac-
ton on the case. Argument concluded and
cause submitted TO the jury with instrue-
tons to bring In a sealed verdict.
Court adjourned until 10 q. m. to-day.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-04-28
The style for Spring of 1852 at lib. H.
LEWIS.

l would respectfully announce to my
friends and patrons that am receiving daily
the very latest novelties in Spring Suits for
Men, Boys, Youths and Children, also full
line of Hats in all shapes and styles, neck
wear, SILK and Linen HandkeTchiefs, the
latest styles in the +. G. and e. w. Linen
Collars and Cuffs. All of the above goods
| am now offering at bottom prices at 19l
and 1913 Congress, corner Jefferson.--AdV.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-04-28
No. NeyaPl

You never would buy the best Blue Mid
dlesex Flannel Suits, with the Mill Agents
name of Wendal, Fay 81 Co. on each suit, for
$13, If 1t were not for the Famous New York
Clothing House. Keep that in mind when
you need good clothing, and patronize "Fa
NOUS" the house that is saving you money
on every article that a man or boy needs.
140 Congress street.-Adv.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-04-28

A medicine that destroys the germ or
cause OF Bright's Disease, Diabetes, Kidney
and Liver Complaints, and has power to
root them out Of the system, Is above all
orics. such a medicine e Hop Bitters, and
positive proof Of this can be found By one
trial, or By asking your neighbors, who
haEe been cured b It.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-04-28
weather report.

Indications for the South Atlantic States
to-day: Partly cloudy weather, occasional
rain, probably followed by clearing weather,
southwest TO northwest winds. stationary or
higher barometer aud stationary temPera-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-04-28

The Marshall House, one of the
best conducted and most uniformly
successful hotels In the state. The
Manager spares no pains or expense
90 afford perfect satisfaction 10 his
patrons.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-04-28
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Fine imported neck wear at B. h. Levy's.
Prof. Henry Morton, President of
stevens Institute of Technology,
on Self-RafsfDg Flour.
HoBoKEN, n. J.. November 30, ISL.

HoBoKEN, N. j., November 30, 1881.
Messrs George Y. Hecker d Co.:
GENTLEMEN have had occasion to
make analyses of your Self-Raislng Flour
and Buckwheat and Griddle Cake Flour on
a number Of occasions, not only for you,
but for others who wished to know what
were the materials contained In these srti-
eles, and have for many years used them In
my own family, and can testify most en-
phstically that they are agreeable, nutri-
tious and perfectly wholesome. The ingre-
dents employed IN their preparation are
not only entirely harmless as so used, but
have been recommended by the highest
authorities in medical and physiological
science, as the most wholesome, and In all
respects desirable preparations now known
for the purpose Of raising bread, cakes, etc.
Yours, etc., HENRY MORTON
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-04-28
Notice to Tax Payers.

Notice to Tax Payers.
CITY TREAsURER's OFFICE,
SAVANNAH, GA. April 1st. 1882.
The following Taxes are now due and paya-
hle by ordinance on or before the TENTH
INSTANT:
Commissions First Quarter, 1882.
Income, First Quarter, 1882.
Premiums. First Quarter. 1882.
Receipts, First Quarter, 1882.
JAMES E. COPE,
City Treasurer
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-04-28

TIE helr5t o. 10 rfvsr'ss Aagusts - Ia
O'Clock 2. N. yesterday was eight teet four
inches, fall OF one foot one inch during
the preeedf7c tweuty-tour hours
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-04-28
GRAY & O'BRIEN.
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