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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-09-11
A SHABBY TRICK.
A British RIheman,s Gun Spoiled at
CFeedmOOr.

CREEDMooR, L. l., September 9.-Con-
siderable excitement was created this morn
ing by an attempt to spoil the score Of the
English team. Soon after the team had
reached the range, side by side with the
Americans, they commenced to practice at
200 yards. They had just finished when
Captain MellIsh, on examination of his gun,
discovered that some person had tampered
with It, scratching the muzzIe on the line of
the sight with the evident purpose of de-
stroying his pure aim. or course Captain
Mellish and his comrades were both sur
prised and indignant, and Immediately made
complaint to the Americans. To the latter the
affair was very notifying, and they ex-
pressed their detestation of the act. Scratch
ing does not interfere with the shooting at
short ranges, but 1t makes all the difference
in the world at long distances, renders
the sight imperfect, and therefore
misses are inevitable. Captain Mel
llsh's score yesterday at long
ranges was very low, and he attributes 1t to
tampering with his gun. 1t is not known
when the contemplate work was done, or
by whom. The indignation of the Ameri-
cans is loud spoken and deep. Sir Henry
Halford said the British would be perfectly
content II their American friends could
only catch the scoundrels. 1t is supposed to
be the work of gamblers to influence bet
ting
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Florida Affairs.

colonel Aaloney is shipping his crop Of dates
20 the North from Key West.
About twenty-five thousand head OF cattle
nave been shipped to Cuba from Florida this
summer
Richard l. Jones, one Of the weaIthiest
coiored men and an ex-Alderman Of jackson.
VILE died on the 5th instant.
One thousand hands are at work on the Chat
lsnooehee extension Of the Savannah. Florida
and Western Railway
The Catholic Knights Of America Of Penss-
cola have resolved themselves into a rsIi.f as-
sociation, and are Going a noble and octiv.
work in the yellow fever epidemic nov in
PensacoIa
The track laying on the Pensacola and Ar
lantic Railroad hiss reached Shoal river af,v
four miles east OF Pensacola. At this poin,
there viii be bridge Of one span Of one hun.
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THE STAR ROUTE TRIALS.
A VERDICT REACHED AS TO SEV-
ERAL DEFENDANTS.
ther InsIrucuOns-The Trouble
Thought 10 be over she DOrseys.

WASHINGTON, September o.-The jury in
the star route cases came into court shortly
after 10 o'clock, and announced they had
not agreed upon verdict, and asked for
further instruction. These were given by
Judge Wylie at considerable length, and
their general tending was strongly against
the defense. At their own request the Jury
were allowed tn take their notes to the jury
room, and again retired. They will report
at O'Clock, to which time the court took a
recess.
At two o'clock the star route jury again
came into court and reported that they had
failed to agree. They were directed to re-
tire and report again at six o'clock. When
they came into court at the latter hour they
announced that they had reached an agree
ment in regard to some OF the defendants,
but not as to others.
Judge Wylie stated that he was not pre-
pared as yet to accept partial verdict, and
the jury were told to retire for the night,
and come into court again at 10 O'Clock to-
The session of court has been continued
from day to day since Friday by recess, no
adjournment having been taken.
One OF the prosecuting counsel was in
terviewed tonight, aud he expresses the
opinion that the jury have reached YER
dict OF guilty as to Brady, Reerdell, Miner
and Vale; possibly an acQuittal as to
Turner, and that they are still considering
the cases Of the two Dorseys.
1t was ascertained at the Treasury De.
psrtment to day that the payments already
made on account Of expenses in the prose-
cution Of the star route cases are as fol-
lows:
For services and expenses, B. II. Brew
ster (before his appointment as Attorney
General), $5, ,000; W. A. Cook, services and
expenses, So 702; George Bliss, services and
expenses, $19, ,251 so; W. W. Kerr, services
and expenses, $6,527; r. T. Merrick, SER
vices and expenses, 5000; A. W. Gibson,
4SO 50. '''' ''
1t will be seen that the above expenses
include only lawyers fees and expenses, and
only so much of that class of accounts as
has been passed by the accounting officer of
the Treasury.
None Of the other accounts OF expenses
incurred In this trial, such as witness fees,
compensation of special agents, court ex-
penses, etc, have yet been presented at the
Treasury. 1t is estimated that these ex-
penses, together with an additional amount
to be paid as counsel fees, will swell the
total expenses of the trial of the star route
cases to about $500, 900.
WASHINGTON, September 10.-The star
route jury came into court at 10 O'Clock
this morning and at 2 in the afternoon, and
each time reported that they had not
reached verdict as to all the defendants.
They were accordingly sent back to their
room with instructions to report again to-
morrow at 10 O'Clock.
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THE GEORGIA CAMPAIGN.
mr.. stephens at MacOn-HIs POSI-
ttOn-COIOnel Hardeman Reviews
GartreIl's Record.

MACON, GA, September 9.-Mr. Stephens
was greeted tonight, despite the rain, by
one Of the grsndest audiences ever assem-
bled in Macon. He was introduced in an
appropriate address by Colonel j. H. Blount.
The great commoner was in fac health and
spirits, and preserved to the LAST the breath
less attention of his delighted hearers. He
declared himself opposed to the party Of
GENERALIZATION, and opposed to the present
onerous system of taxation. The gov
ernment, he said, was the most per-
feet on earth. He only compared
It with the South American Republics and
those Of Greece and Rome. Who would ex D..
change his country for Germany or France?
Yet our taxes were cruelty onerous, and
this was the work Of the Republican party.
This should be remedied, and the burden
be equally borne by all. The bulk of the
taxes was paid by the laboring classes,
while many millionaires pay nothing to the
government. This is specially true of to-
baccO, sugar and other articles of daily con-
sumption.
He attacked the present revenue laws,
and showed the iniquity of a tariff for pro-
lection. He favored American industry, but
ApOh bhO VI CQudl beAdbtOus OcQ-
traliZation could only be defeated by the
Democratic organization. Without union
home government would be sacrificed
"Gartrell says he is better Democrat than
l am, but who are his supporterss''
Mr.. Stephens indorsed every word of the
address Of the Central Committee. He had
always tried to advance the interest of
Georgia. The two-thirds rule had never
been enforced since the war In Georgia
He had always been opposed to it, for Mr..
Jefferson said the will of the majority
should rule. Had his nomination failed
under the rule, however, he would have
submitted cheerfully, but he had received
1856 votes in the convention.
Mr.. Stephens secuted the charge of Inde-
pendentism. He had never failed to go to
the polls and vote with his party. He op-
posed FELTON, because he was an enemy
Of the Democracy.
Mr.. Stephens concluded with few timely
words to the colored people. he had sdvo-
Gated public schools for their benefit, and
the annual appropriation of S., 200 for the
Atlanta College. After the war he had d.
vided out his land, stock and provi-
sions with his former servants, and
was the unswerving friend of
the negro. What he wanted was
peace and harmony between the races.
He would warn his colored friends, how
ever, not to band together against the whites
10 their own ruin.
In conclusion he called upon every true
Democrat to rally to the support of his flag
and principles Immense applause.
Colonel Hardeman followed with a scath-
ing review Of Gartrell's record.
Colonel Blount also spoke briefly In behalf
of the GubernatOrial nominee. Btbb will
come up grandly to the support of Mr..
Stephens.
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HEFATHER OF WATERS.
Improvement Abave CaIro-Vieks-
burg HsFbOF.

ST. LOUIS, September 10.-The Mis- sis-
sippi River Commission met here yesterday
afternoon. General Gilmore, Chairman,
Major suter, Major Harrod, Captain Scare,
Prof. Mitchell, Judge Taylor and Lieuten-
ant Leach were present. A delegation
from Cairo, including Congressman Thomas,
were given an audience, and they stronly
urged the commissioners to renew opera
tions on the river at points above Cairo,
where nothing has been done for a long
time, and where work is very necessary.
A delegation from Vicksburg was also
present, and made urgent appeals for the
improvement of Vicksburg harbor. They
asked that recommendation be made for
specific appropriation In the next annual
report to Congress. so that the money would
be voted and the work performed in the
the most expeditions manner. They also
asked that $3.50, 900 Of the unassigned fund,
now at the disposal of the
commission, should be allotted
to Vicksburg at once. The i'm
portance Of Vicksburg was expatiated upon,
and the assertion was made that It was the
only harbor of any prominence in the
country for which an appropriation had not
been made.
General Gilmore remarked, in reply to
question, that action had been deferred in
this matter because he did not believe the
plans which had been proposed for the i'm
proYement were practicable There was no
intention on the part Of the commission to
neglect Vicksburg. The case would be
taken under advisement and an apportion-
ment made as soon as possible.
The plans which had been submitted for
the work at Vicksburg were commented
upon, and Major Harrod gave his opinion
that the plans OF the United States Engineer
were more practicable and economical. He
said the floods OF last spring had been bene-
fetal, as they showed what must be cou-
tended against in the future.
The delegation was again assured that an
allotment Of funds would be made for
Vfcksburg, and the session was adjourned.
The commission then started for Keokuk
on the government steamer Mississippi, but
they expected to go only short distance
last evening The journey will be resumed
to-day, and the party will reach Keokuk on
Monday. Returning, they will examine the
work done under the supervision of Major
Ernest from st. Louis to Cairo and NAV
go on to Yicksburg, Tomorrow they will
inspect the work done by Major Mckenzie
between the mouths of the Illinois and Des-
Moines rivers.
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was $28, and In Illinois $40. He laid
down the proposition. first. that fax
could be produced In the Western States
cheaper than In any European country, and
that, consequently, 1t needed no protection:
second, that by means OF excellent ma
chinery fibre can be prepared here more
cheaply for the market; third, that the
American climate was no barrier to the
manufacture, bleaching and finishing of all
kinds OF linens, and that they can be made
here cheaper than elsewhere, provided that
an improved mode Of fax cultivation be in
troduced into the Western States and that
fax mills for the preparation of the fibre be-
established.
There were no other witnesses 10 be
heard to-day. The Board Of Trade has
not yet sent fits invitation to the commis-
sioners nor lent its moral support. The
gentlemen, therefore, have had all the ar
ternoon and all the evenings to discuss
privately the pricking of the bubble and tn
patch 1t II they can. The Chicago editors
may have been seen, but there is little evil
dence that they appreciate ''the best phase
OF the work In progress"
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THE ROAMING CHEYENNES.
Troops Ordered 30 IntercepE Them

DENVER, September 9.-The Cheyenne
Indians, reported to have left their reserva
tion without leave, are working their way
north through Colorado and Kansas. There
is no doubt they are returning to Pine
Ridge Agency, 10 Dakota, DR.. McGillt-
cuddy, the agent there, having, It is said,
offered them permission to come
there, and advised the Indian Com
missioner to permit it. The Indians
not being equipped for the journey,
are likely to commit depredations on
the country through which they pass.
Three companies Of infantry at Fort Lyon
leave in the morning by railway to intercept
them, If they attempt to cross the Arkansas.
One company of the Ninth Cavalry is Or
dered from Fort Hayes, and It is reported
that two companies of cavalry are following
them from Fort Elliott, and two companies
are ordered from the Gunnison country.
The soldiers intend TO take the Indians
back to the reservation. II they refuse It
is not improbable blood NAV be shed
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weather indications.

OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL OBSERVER, WASH.
INeToN, D. c., September 10.-Indications
for Monday:
In the South Atlantic States, partly
cloudy weather with rain, southerlY shift
ing TO westerly winds, rising preceded In
the northern portion by falling barometer
end stationary or higher temperature.
In the Middle Atlantic States, cloudy
weather with rains, ,essierly shifting to west
erly winds, falling followed by rising barom-
eter and stationary or lower temperature
In the East Gulf States, local rains
followed by clearing weather, nOrtherly
winds, rising barometer and stationary OF
higher temperature.
In the Ohio valley and Tennessee, partly
cloudy weather with pumerous rains. falling
followed by rising barometer, and stationary
or higher temperature '-r "
In the West Gulf States, fair weather
northerlY winds, stationary or higher oa-
rometer and temperature.
The Savannah river will rise at Augusta
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KEY WEST, FLA, September 9-The
American schooner VIM. L. Farwell, from
Cedar Keys to New York with lumber, ran
ashore at Tortugas during the cyclone. She
was assisted by wreckers, and is now com
ing here. She is reported bilged. The
mate and three of the men left In a boat to
go ashore, and have not been heard OF
since, and it is supposed are lost.
Another American schooner, name not
known, struck near here, and will be q
total loss. The master and crew stripped
her themselves, and will send the materials
here. She was bound from Cedar Keys to
Boston.
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CAMERON EXPOSED.
His Attempt 80 Buy Irish Votes.

PHILADELPHIA, September 9.-The Times
to-day publishes letter from Col. A. K.
Mcclure, editor-in-chief of that paper, sd-
dressed to F. P. O'Malley, Secretary of the
Central Branch of the Land League at Scran-
ton, Pa, in reference to the charge made
by the times that certain assumed leaders
of the Irish Land League we're bar
gaining with the leaders Of the Re-
publican party for the sale or transfer
of 10000 Irish votes. The letter is of great
length, and reiterates in detail the charge
originally made, which is that contract
was to be made with Cameron, on the
basis of the recall of Mr.. Lowell
from England, to enable Edward
O'Meagher Condor to mislead the Irish,
and the payment of q liberal amount of
money to Condor.
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Important to Farmers.

Editor Morning Nea0s / beg to call tten
ton, through the columns Of your paper, to
a very dangerous practice among cotton
ginners that has recently come to my
knowledge. learn that when cotton is fed
to gin in a damp state It clogs the saws, so
that the gin cannot be run rapidly, but that
II oil is poured on the saws the cotton does
not adhere to them-and It is a common
practise among ginners TO oil the saws
whenever they have damp cotton to gin.
Oiled cotton will take fire spontaneously at
s temperature OF about no degrees, a tenn
perature often reached IN the sunshine, in
close cars or warehouses, and IN the holds of
ships; and the practise of oiling the saws OF
cotton gins endsngers lives and property to
an extent that cannot be estimated. Many
fires at sea that have not been account ed
for may have originated from this cause
would be glad II all papers IN the coun.
try would call attention of farmers to he
danger OF this practice, of which, no doubt,
most OF them are unawsre. g.
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Disabled steamer at Sen.

New YORK, September 9.-The steamship
Guadalupe, which arrived this morning
9TH, in latitude 92:15, longitude 75:35, fell In
with the steamer Abgitha, from New Or
leans for Antwerp, with crsnkpin and shaft
broken. The Gusdsloupe took her in tow,
but after towing her twelve hours was
obliged to let go the hawser on account OF
strong head winds and heavy seas. We
were then in latitude 33:11, longitude 76:39.
FORTRESS MONROE, September 10.-The
steamer Algitha, Captain Barwise, for New
Orleans from Antwerp has arrived at For
tress Monroe in tow of the steamer Seminole,
with her shaft broken.
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WestImdlan CoD1naxraltone.

PORT -AU-PRINCE, August ga disas-
trous fire occurred here on August 18th, bv
which eighty seven houses were DESTROYED,
including the French Consulate. The losses
amounted to S500,000 One hundred and
fifty families lost all their effects and were
rendered homeless.
The fire at Arroyo, Porto Rico, on the
28th inst, destroyed thirty-nine houses and
stores. The loss is not known.
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shooting ARRAY Ia D.nvtIle,

DANv1LLE, September 9-ThIs evening
John H. johnson, Mayor of the city, shot
fiictin9 what is believed to be a mortal
wound. The parties met casually this
evening, and Hatcher demanded an apology
for statement of Johnston's that Hatcher
had not accounted for the fines he had col
lected. An apology was refused, scuff1e en-
sued, and johnson shot Hatcher. johnson
surrendered himself, and was admitted to
hail In 45 O00
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ANOTHER EARTHQUAKE.
Greai Damage on the Isthmus

New YORK, September 9.-The Central
and South American Telegraph Company
have received a dispatch from their Gen
eral Manager at Panama, stating that there
was another short but sharp earthquake
shock this morning at 5 O'Clock. For the
past two nights half the population Of
Panama slept in or have been walking
about the square. Many families camp in
the plains. Few dare sleep in
the high buildings or narrow
streets. Much sickness from fright and
exposure is expected. Traffic on the
Panama Railroad is suspended, as the
bridges are out of line. Baracas bridge is
safe, but its approaches are sunken and the
masonry cracked or fallen. The freight
house at Colon is badly damaged. 1t is
hoped that traffic may be resumed on the
1lth. The Island of TobOga suffered con-
siderable this morning.
The interior towns are reported badly
damaged. The long dormant volcano of
ChiriQui is reported to be in active opera
t{op
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.The Amer,c.n Rtf1e ream.

New YORK, September 9.-After the
American team finished a. CreedmOor to-day
Col Bodine called them together and
announced the following as the twelve to
contest against the British, viz: Dolan,
Smith, Hinman, Shakespeare, Paulding,
Howard, Alder, McNevln, Hines, Ogden,
Atkinson and Pollard. This drops Van
Heansep, Grifdth, Irlam and Ward. There
win be no formal practice by the American
team after to-day.
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NIXON-ROBESON.
The Former quits she Field.

PHILADELPHIA, September 1O-Mr. Nix
on, OF. Cape May county, N. j., has with
drawn from his candidacy against Robeson
to represent the First Congressional dis
trict Of New Jersey. This step was due TO
the fact that large majority Of the dele
gates so far elected at the convention are
Robson men, Nixon having been beaten
in his own county. 1t is expected, how
ever, that certain element of the partv
will continue implacable and demand a
compromise candidate
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FLASHES FROM ATLANTA.
The Cyclone Great Damage DOne-A
Bolt in ClaytOn-Mr. HilPs Seat A
Serious Quarrel.

ATLANTA, September 10.-A terrible rain
and wind Storm prevailed last night and
part OF to-day, and still continues
with abated force. Trees, fences, out
buildings and a few small houses
were blown down, and tin roofs
torn off. An immense amount of rain has
fallen, which, with the heavy winds, must
have caused great damage to the crops and
injured the railroad tracks and mills.
Clayton county held a meeting Yesterday.
and denounced the action of the Senatorial
Convention in nominating a Fulton county
man as a shameful abuse of power and de-
clared themselves not bound by the nnmina-
tiOn. The rival candidate will probably be
supported, the friends Of Colonel Spence
having announced him for the race.
The contest between Chief Justice Jack
son and Governor Colquitt for the Urited
States SenatOrship IS now sharply outlined,
and promises to become heated
Judge W. F. Wright was Knocked down
last night by Patrick Lynch, in discussion
about business matter, and his hip was
dislocated.
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mex,co,s ForeIgn Trnhe.

CITY OF MEXICO, September 9.-The
Mexican Transatlantic Steamship Company
signed contract three days ago, in Lon
don, for the construction OF the first six
steamers of the line. They are to be built
on the Clyde, and are to costS7OO, 600 each gSb'
They are to run between English and Ital-
ian ports and Vera Cruz, and will Commence
running within one year.
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Skocka London.

LONDON, September 9.-The EcOnoutst Of
this week says: "The rate Of discount for
bank bills, sixty days to three months, is
81 to 35s, and for trade bills, sixty days to
three months, 81 to 4 per cent. Panama
canal bonds probably will not obtain much
support here. Many American railways
show a good rise and have been in good re-
quest. Denver and Rio Grande first mort
gage advanced 3 and common 2 per cent,
Ohio and Mississippi l, Oregon and Gala
fofnia preferred ~, Union Pacific 2 and
Wabash ordinary per cent"
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Colombo Greenbackers

CHICAGO, September 10.-A Denver
special says that the Greenback State Con-
vention yesterday nominated George W.
Way for Governor, F. o. Saunders, Lieuten-
ant Governor, and l.. j. Hersinger, Secre-
tsry OF State. The session was bitter and
stormy one on account of fight over the
prohibition question. The prohibition
clause was finally adopted.
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RALEIGH, N. c., September 9-Last night
VIM. J. Munden, q notorious white man,
and five negro prisoners cut their way out of
jail at Hertford. Perquimons county. About
year ago MundeD, who was member
of the Legislature, eloped with the wife OF
taking 50, 500 of the mans money. He
was captured in Ohio, and on requisition
of Governor Jarvis was brought here and
lodged in Jail.
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Providence, r. l., September 9.-Iu the
Supreme Court this morning, IN the case of
the petition OF Z. Chstfee, trustee and as
signee OF the Sprague estate, for advice and
assistance In the matter Of the sale Of Ca
nonchet to +. D. Moulton, the petition was
dismissed, thus leaving William Sprague in
practical possession of Canonchet indefinite
ly, unless ousted by proceedings at law.
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BISBEE AND SKINNER:
Seeking "Soap'' from Hubbem.

WASHINGTON, September 10.-Bisbee and
Skinner, the two Republican nominees for
Congress in the State OF Florida, are in the
city. Their object is to obtain aid for
themselves from Hubbell's committee.
They have been promised substantial aid
but the exact amount to be given them is
not yet fixed. They have represented to the
Hubbell committee that they can, with
''soap," be elected.