Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-10-21
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ATLANTA, October 19-Our long threatened
rain is here at last, having set in about ten
O'Clock this morning. combined with a chilling
wind, making the weather extremely disagree
able.
1t is a singular fact that many families own
ing elegant Peaehtree street residences have
either sold or rented them and are boarding at
the Kimball or Markham House. Both hotels
are full of families that prefer boarding to
housekeeping
The printers have organized or revived
union in this city, but it is now rather doubtful
IL they succeed in making 1t a success. At
lanta is always wen supplied with floating
printers. and strike cannot be carried out
with good results.
MINOR TOPICS.
Atlanta is to be flooded with street railroad
charters. Whether we have the railroads or
not. Is quite another thing.
We have had a long spell of dry weather and
EOOO FO2OS, YET our CObbOn reCeiDBS are over
eight thousand bales short of last season to
date.
There is quite a demand here for clearing
house. but Atlanta never has given liberal
and permanent support to any institution cal
culated to promote her commercial interests.
And this reminds me of a peculiar topographic
cal error in an appeal in behalf OF the Library
Art Loan Exhibition, which says it loves a
three-story stone building" As the Library
Otces Governor Brown for the building-which
is brick, not stone-the printer properly substi-
tuted loves" for Gowns"
Last Sunday was lovely day. and the rival
street car lines to Ponce de Leon made good
thing Of it. The old Peachtree line reduced
the fare to five cents for the round trip. They
opened.
PERSONAL MENTION
The old gentleman, Mr.. John pope, assault
ed a few days ago at West End, did not die,
but is slowly recovering. The negroes who
assaulted him are yet at large.
The friends and relatives in Savannah of Mr..
John Smith and Mrs. B. White, now residing
in Atlanta, will be panied to hear of the death
of James, the only child of the latter, on Tues
dav.
see Congressman George R. Black riding
out occasionally with his devoted wife, who
seems determined, il such a thing be possible,
to improve his health to such an extent that
he can resume his duties when Congress meets
in December
A strong pressure has been brought to bear
up General A. r. Lawton, during his recent
visit to Atlanta. to allow his name to go before
the General Assembly for United States Sena-
tor. He has not yet consented, although he is
assured or very hattering support.
A PENSACOLA HERo-MARTYR.
The late Rev. DR.. E. II. Myers, who came
home to his church in Savannah during a
yellow fsver epidemic, and noby died at his
same can be truly said of Rev. z. A. Owens,
the gifted pastor of the Pensacola Baptist
Church.
His life was a stirring and eventfuI one in
deed A poor Kentucky boy, he found friends
In good Baptist family, and they gave him a
home and educational advantages until he
Joined General Morgan'S cavalry during the
late war; ana again, after being wounded they
renewed their care of him. His name was zeal
and he proved jealous in all his undertakings
On entering the ministry he settled at Mil
lersburg, KY, where epidemic of cholera
developed more fully the heroic elements Of his
character. He next served the Palmetto Street
baptlst Church IN Mobile. Ala, and then went
to Pensacola a few months ago. Absent on a
summer vacation when the fe YER broke out, he
at once returned to his people, and devoted
himself untringiy to the stricken ones Of all
classes until he fell at his post of duty The
brightest crowns in heaven await such self
sacrificing heroes.
LEGISLATIVE JorTINGs.
The effort to defeat President Boynton in
the senate because Spalding county went for
Gartrell will, think, only make him stronger
in the race.
It is generally conceded that Clerks Harden.
Harrison and HauselI and Messenger Smith Of
the House ere just as good as elected now.
The Speakership will be in doubt until the
votes are counted.
The Hoyt Ferguson contest is slowly pro
crossing, and all efforts to suppress it have
failed up to this time. It is very rotten affair,
yet our best citizens believe the heroic treat
ment is the only one TO thoroughly eradicate
tions.
1t is an error to suppose the temperance
people are not actively at work to secure addi-
t1onal legislation during the approaching ses-
sion. There will he end 0f nafitiOnc md
few members to advocate their claims But
L still doubt il the Senate can be carried for
any general law in favor Of restricting the
liquor traffic.
ARMY PERSONALS
Lieut.. G. A. Varnum, of the Seventh Infan-
try. has leave of absence from Fort Meade
Dakota, and will probably visit relatives in
Chaplain Sherman M. Merrill. U. s. A.. lately
appointed from Georgia. is assigned to tempo
rary duty at ort d. A. Russell. in Washington
Territory.
There are many friends in Georgia and
Florida, where he served but few years ago.
who will regret to learn of the death OF Sur
geon g. P. Jacquett, U. g. A., who was i'll for
Cadet Howard N. Smith, who resigned from
the United States Military Academy at West |
Point, has returned home to Macon. where he |
has engaged in journalism.
Although there is large class at West Point |
to graduate next June, the deaths, resignations |
retirements and dismissasin the army are rap
for Second Lieutenants
TRIBUTES TO THE HEROIC DEAD.
The Army and Ndvy Herald of Washington. |
d. c., in its last issue, republishes a beauti- |
fully tender tribute to General D. A. Russell, |
Y. ;. A, VINO fell at Opequan, from the re-
Wright, which recalls to mind similar tribute /
paid in the same official manner, by General |
Henry G. Wayne. to distinguished private |
In Heyward's cavalry. under Major Har. |
fridge, In the fight at Balls Ferry, ON /
November Ss, 1854 was private Stephen |
mortally wounded. and Of whom Gen WAYNE /
says: Advanced in years, possessed of wealth /
and of high social position, all Of which might |
have screened him from military service. he /
nevertheless did not hesitate to uphold, as a |
private in the ranks, the political opinions he |
maintained. He fell gallantly fighting for them.
ory, but it may be permitted to his accidental
commander, personally stranger to him, but |
who had learned his worth to add leaf to |
the chapIet of laurels that crowns his tomb.
and TO hold up his conduct as an example for |
imitation"
FINAL PARAGRAPHS.
The WeslevGn ChristiGn Advocate, of Macon.
suggests that am wrong in calling Gov Col
quit and Judge Jackson "locaI preachers 1t
would perhaps, be more appropriate to call |
them LAY preachers" although both are in |
the habit of officiating in our churches in the
absence OF the pastors, and preaching gem
orally.
Superintendent L. n. Terrell and his efficient
assistants never rested until they tracked out
the last Saturdays issue Of the NEWS. which
reached here Wednesday morning. And he |
assures me that a similar delay viii not soon
occur, even with new and inexperienced
mail agent. Mr.. 7. and his officials always
give prompt attention to such cases.
The last Of next week is set for the hearing
Of the writ of inhibition TO prevent Judge |
Willis trying the Western and Atlantic Railroad
lease bond. 1t Is now openly declared that the
iQa9paQ hava he l1ao 1
the State, as the Cole charter roads have al
ready deprecated the property to critical
point. The Legislature will take some action
in regard TO selling the road at once.
CHATHAM.
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