Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-29
FROM BRUNSWICK.
The Death of Col. Thompson-The
Churches-FederaI ONCE Seekers
Phosphates-Mr. HKilbank-A Fish
StOry-The Building BOOm-varf.
GUS Paragraphs.


BRUNSWICK, March 27.--Editor Moygaino
Nsaos: The unexpected news Of the death Of
Colonel Thompson drew forth heartfelt and
manifold expressions of sorrow In this COM
munity, and the eloquent tribute in your
editorial, so simply truthful and appropriate,
and so highly illustrative of his noble char
aeter, was we'll calculated to arouse that
feeling of personal loss to-day felt by every
Georgian. There is something poetical Il
not charming In the thought that in his de-
parture to the unknown realms he was sc-
companied in his journey by the spirit Of the
distinguished LongfelIow. Their death on
the same day was sad coincidence.
The Right Rev. Bishop Beckwith ad-
dressed large congregation at St. Marks
Church yesterday.
The Methodist Church was seemingly as
fully attended, while the revival now going
on daily acquires new strength,
There are no Developments as vet I'm the
Federal appointments in this city. North is
still In Washington and hopeful, Newton.
who is striving to oust him, is well known
In Savannah, where he was in the Post Office
Department.
Phosphate deposits have been found in
different portions Of the county, and are
now undergoing scientific ANALYSIS. II ia
quite probable that extensive beds wifi ha
opened up, and the fortunate owners of the
land reap bonanza. Specimens are to be-
seen at Bay street Office, and certainly
they are strange looking articles Bones.
teeth, and even pieces Of wood, have be-
come petrifed, though easily pulverized.
A Mr.. Milbank, son of the New York
millionaire, who has had the bulk of Bruins
tnA nm - e.. -
in the city, probably looking after his faith
er's interests. 1t is to be hoped he will adj
wise him to sell some of hts property here
and not walt for the bonanza. This would
give us chance to spread and greatly im-
prove the fire hazard of the business portion
OF the town, as the new structures would be
Of brick or fireproof material.
Drum fish are biting lively. A seventy
pound boy of Judge Coker's landed an
eightY-fiye pound drum last week. This /
got from the Judge himself. The onlv
thing to be questioned about 1t is the weight
Of the boy. know the fish was all right.
There is considerable changing hands OF
real estate, and stores and dwellings are go-
Ing up all round, and talk about shanties-
there are hundreds of them and people
are complaining. They cost about $125
apiece, all told, and are occupied as soon as
completed. They are supplying a want long
felt. They are built roughly, all lust alike.
and In long rows; are whitewashed, and
rent for about So per month, and are profit
able investments. So, ''what are YOU going
to do about it 81
Brick for building purposes cannot be
obtained In Brunswick to-day. One car
load arriving from a Macon brickvard last
week was sold before the train stopped.
lot OF about 10000, to arrive by rail from
New York, is the only supply ahead now.
They sell rapidly at $12 per thousand.
Brick can be made in this vicinity, and it Il
surprising that the attempt is not made.
One party, who is preparing to build brick
block, is now in Middle Georgia, somewhere,
buying his material and will have to nav
nearly $4 per thousand as freight,
The sporting men hereabouts are count
ing on having the greatest main on record
during the next fair, and even now the
game chickens crow is heard in the land
Cumberland Island folks are preparing for
the season, and anticipate a very large at
tendance at the seashore this summer. The
East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia Rail-
road, | am told, will put on daily steamer
The steamtug Cannoochee, of Savannah,
e located here for the present as tender to
the dredge Hercules.
The last cargo of steel rails for the ATTAIN
"a extension has arrived and is being dis
charged.
We had refreshing rain on Yesterday.
and to-day, although clear and breezy.
promises another shower before very long.
It is greatly needed, as we have had un-
usually dry weather for some weeks.
GLYEN.