Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-09-25

fn the legislature. Two Independents are also
in the field, Edward W. Baynes and Vim. B.
Acre.
The cOlOred voters Of Twiggs county have
put forth a candidate for the Legislature in
the person Of colored school teacher named
Head
The City Council Of Valdosta contemplate
opening several new streets in that thriving
city. These ways are demanded by the growth
OF the place, which is rapid.
The poor farm, in LOwndes county, has but
one pauper on it, The first month it went into
operation it saved the county seventy dollars
Nearly all the paupsrs went to work.
The artesian well at Townsville has reached |
a depth Of go feet the boring will continue |
until good water is struck.
Asa Carter, the negro who assaulted and |
robbed a peddle- on the highway In Thomas |
county, SIX miles from Thomasville, in 1879, |
was arrested in Jacksonville last week and is |
now in Jail at ThomasviIle 70 await his trial |
for the crime at the next term of the Superior |
Court
The Savannah, Florida and Western Railway |
have put down steel rails to a point between |
Ansley and Quitman. The entire line to the |
Chattahoochee will be laid with steel rails.
Tie Democrats OF Colquitt viii. on Tuesday |
next nominate by primary candidate for |
the Legislature. There are several candidates |
in the field
The Brunswick Band viii open grand fair /
or bazaar early in October.
daily line Of steamboats, between Bruins |
wick and Savannah is talked Of in commercial |
circles in the former city. This will be the |
entering wedge, the AdUertiser and appeal |
thinks, TO direct steam communication be- |
tween Brunswick and New York, Liverpool |
and other places.
Mr D. T. Dunn has been nominated by the |
colOred voters OF GIynn for Senator from that |
district to the next Legislature.
Hon. Seaborn Reese will address the people |
of Richmond, at Augusta on the 5th OF OetO-
Der, and not to-day, as prev -''.'- "0pounced. |
I'D. CoIley, Esq, proposes to ~"w
journal in Lincoln county to be Called tns
Iincolnton Netrs The field is a good one. and
the enterprisirg proprietor can fill it salts
factorily.
The Franklin Nel-s announces the death CT
Major G. Y. Furl0w, one Of the oldest citizens
Of Heard county. he was born in Morgan
county ia 1915, but became citizen Of Heard
Ct the age of - years. He vas Sheriff of the
county for eight years, and was faithful in the
performance Of public duty, an honest man
and a true friend.
The trade issue OF the Atlanta Constitution
Of twenty-four pages. made its appearance on
saturday. It is q fine exhibition of jour-
naIistie enterprise and industry. and is full of
valuable and interesting matter.
Governor Colqutt has appointed J. A. Aus
ley. OF Anericus, Judge Of the Southwestern
Circuit to fiji the vacancy occasioned by the
resignation OF Judge c. z. Crisp. The new
Judge is about forty-ive years old, lawyer
Of good ability, and has been prominent at the
bar OF the circuit.
Mr. Dave NJ. Roberts has been elected Mayor
Of Eastman by a very complimentary vote
BsrnesviTe has inaugurated a movement to
build cotton factory and cotton seed oil mill
combined. The committee charged with the
scheme viii report on the first Saturday in
October.
Coal OF very superior quality has been dis
covered in Tine Mountain, few miles from
the city OF Barnesville. 1t is said that the mine
is as line as any IN Dade county.
The residencs of Mr.. Jerry PRESLEY, in Banks
county, together with all its contents, was de
stroyed by fire on Tuesday last. The family
were absent in the field when the fire occurred.
A coIored girl eyed twelve years, in Ebert
county. was found dead g few days ago under
a muscadine vine. where she had been indulg-
ing in eating quantity Of grapes
The public schools Of Augusta reopen on the
I'd Of October.
The Georgia Railroad cotton yard at Angus
ia. which. was Coing a brisk business this time
last year, has not yet been opened, so back
ward is the movement OF the crop.
The OqIeth0rDe Echo says there isn't Gar
treu or Twiggs man to be found in that county.
day last the white vote Of the town was can
vassed by a committee consisting Of Gambler
aud q Speer man. 1t was found that Gambler
had sixty-three votes and Speer twenty-nine.
Mr. George schaefer, Of Hampton, Henry
county, has promised to build an Episcopal
church 40 Hampton next spring. unaided by
private subscriptions or contributions from
any quarter iris viii give Hampton six
white churches, representing as many offer
ent denominations
Emory College will open under very favor
able auspices on the first Monday in October
next. In fact the educational interests Of the
State are generally brighter and more prosper
Gus than they have been for years. Let the
good work go on
The Americus Recorders trade issue made
its appearance on Friday last. It was ten
page issue, well gotten up and filed with in
formation, and evidence OF the growth OF the
thriving community itTepresents.
gainesville needs new court house, a new
5er,of and q new opera house. With these and
a Few more railroads she VII be a good old
town to i've IN
,rrvantv-four convicts are at work, trimming
r4lf the right of way on the line Of survey Of
me Marietta and North Georgia Railroad in
Gilmer county.
The Washington Gdzett.: There is some
nd
~ We know Of several farmers who. on ac-
count or sickness snlopg their hands, haven't
an available one on their places"
Mir. A. W. Turner, Jr., one Of the largest
planters in Calhoun county, was damaged 10
fha extept Of $ 600 by the recent storm.
Captain Phil Boyd, OF the same county, loses
double that amount By the same disaster
The Hamilton Journal says: EVERY man in
this section Of Georcia is interested 10 the
establishments Of branch Of the Agricultural
College at Hamilton. Ths trustees OF the col
Iega here offer 70 refund every dollar sub
scrfbed for the completion OF the building II,
when finished and tendered 20 the Trustees or
the Stale University, i Is not secspted ana
endowed by them as a branch OF the Agrlcul-
tural College"
The Commissioners Of Roads and Revenue
Of Fiovd county have, by the use of the chain
Gang made a first-class macadamized road
from Rome 70 Passes, five miles. This for
wears past mas been the worst part Of the road
FOR ChattOoga and Walker county people on
their waV 70 Rome. Now instead or being the
worst n will be the very best between their
respective homes and this market. and their
cotton can safely be brought here where il will
command et lesst a quarter OF cent q pound
mOre thsn other smaller markets on the line
Of the state Road.
Early County Netrs: "We think Governor
CoiQuitt should offer g reward OF at least 81 UU0
: each for the caprure Of John ami walter VII
liams the nurdsrers Of Mrs. BrOcket. she
was a poor. defenseless woman, who LETT no
friends behind her wi b mesns enough to pay
q reward for the capture OF her vlllainous
murderers. We think the obligation Of the
State greater in cases OF this kind % use extra
diligence 70 bring murderers to justice than IN
cases where the unfortunate victim leaves
- wealthy friends behind who could render val
liable aid in their prosecution. The murder Of
this DOOR woman was ore OF the f0ulest crimes |
ever committed In the State, aud no pains nor
espsnss should be spared by the state to |
secure The Just punishment Of It's perpetrR-
tors"
The Aueusfs EUeniH9 Eetrs says: MI !
FFsfas has shown his usual sagscitY in the Sc |
lection of a site for the operatives houses for
lie King MIL Tie majority OF the buildings
viii be located across the canal from the NIL
and between the villages OF Hicksyille and
RoIIers7ile The site slopes from blum 70 3
rofnt considerably below the eanal level. ana
capable a. perfect drain sges = 3 . - - ,.s-.-,
reach of water and ptfr = So = - -
tie canal through the
the lecsf possible g