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The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1882-07-18

this and other counties, who are opposed to q
Constitutional Convention. a6irm that they
would favor New Constitution II any plan can
be devised or assurance given, that the county
governments viii nos be placed In the hands OF
the negro majorities.
In our humble opinion this matter can be sat
isfaciorily arranged. 1t is not absolutely neces-
sary for the successful administration Of govern
meni, that county officers should be elected by
direct manhood suffrage" We would suggest
that The Governor, Secretary of State Comp
troller, Treasurer and Attorney General be cleo
ted by popular suffrage, and the Cabinet officers
thus elected, be constituted q council TO examine
applicants for county officers, and after invest-
eating the qualifications aud claims of aspiranis,
make report to the Governor as 10 their selections,
who shall certify the same 10 the Senate for ap-
prevail If satisfactory To that body the Gov
ernor TO issue the commission Of office.
This policy will do away with the offensive
" one man power" feature Of the existing COnsli-
tuition, will be sure projection TO the citizens Of
the " black belt,' and no doubt will give entire
satisfaction to the people in every portion OF the
| State
A policy of this character would also prove
very effective in any future possible contingency.
If we should, unfortunately, be afflicted at fu
| ture day by corrupt Republican Governor, we
| would have q double check over his actions. II
| his Cabinet was constituted Of Democrats, he
could not make solitary appointment of officers
~
| Cabinet was composed of partisans We would
still have the Senate to check his mad career OF
| ruin.
| We are not of that number who pretend to be-
lieve that the Republican party of Florida is
| dead aud buried fOrevermOre. II certainly con-
tains the material for stubborn work, and in the
political contest of 1884 this material will be util
lied by bold, aggressive leaders, who will have
the money and power of the Federal govern
ment TO assist them in overthrowing the Democ
racy of Florida, and, we are sorry TO confess
that We are not at all sanguine that their efforts
| viii not be rewarded-especaly if the Democ.
racy continue distracted and divided by this ques
| ton of Constitutional Convention. And if the
Republicans should succeed TO the control of the
State government, with the C. b. constitution o.
| 1858 still of force, what would be their policy a:
regards the appointment of county officersG o
course they would follow the precedent estab
lished by the Democracy, and direct that theiI
partisans hold elections and designate the Off
GERS And an election OF that character, and Il
which we could not demur, would place the coun
ties of the black belt" under negro domination
Therefore, we claim that We arc right in advO
eating the converting of Constitutional Con
veniOn, so that We can prepare for any emer
gency, by framing of an organic law, that ioil
make 1t impossible for any party 10 niggerize IN
| State
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1882-07-18

The Plain spoken Michigan Poll
tlcian who L. Afraid 20
Lose Afs Grip.

From the Detroit Free Pressl
In Charleston met a Michigander who las
served two terms in the Michigan Legislature,
held a Federal Office of some prominence in the
State, and been famous politician in the Re
publicn party. After we had walked around for
an hour asked:
Now. then, what do you think Of these peo-
pie? You have seen them with their coats of,
and can judge them ms they are"
Il tell you I'm ashamed of myself" was his
reply. When think of how we have lied about
them and their institutions l am ashamed TO look
them in the face"
Have hey treated you well ,"
"Splendidly."
And they knew you were from the North "
Yes"
And that YOU were strong Republican,"
"a Yes"
"And what do you think Of the darkey,"
D-n him, sir. d-n him " was his hearty
exclamation. We wouldn't stand the half
from him that the South does He is lazy, shift
less. lhicvish, and general nuisance. I've
talked with a score of EN- and they are as igno-
rant as our horses. They vote my ticket, but
they can't Tell me why. They have no reason. no
argument, no principle. and so little sense that
wonder how they get through the week
When you return home you'll do the South
Justice p
"IIow ~
Why, you'll talk 10 your party members just
as you have talked TO meE
"N-O, can't do that" he answered. II
should go back and tell EN- exactly how things
are rd-rd-"
You'd lose your gripy"
Exactly"
And TO keep your grip you must continue to
lie about, abuse, and maiign the people who
have taken you TO their dinner tables and shown
you every possible kindness and courtesy! You
must continue TO claim that they don't give the
black man a fair show when you know better
Yon must continue TO call 'em rebels when you
see every Federal law Obeyed. and everybody
contented and happy Colonel. politics is nasty
business"
Cuss politics r. he growled. as he lefi me al
the corner.
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Convention Of vegetable.Growers
Surveyor of Alachua county.

The officers and members of the Middle Florida
Agricultural and Mechanical Association, recognz-
ing the business of growing early vegetables for
shipment to Northern markets as an industry OF
vital Importance to this section and with view to
the encouragement of the most intelligent and
systematic pursuit of the business by the people
of the Middle counties, as most profitable
branch of their agricultural system hereby invite
the vegetable growers of Middle Florida to meet
in convention, on Tuesday, the fifteenth day of
August proximo at Cables Hall in the city OF
Tallahassee, to take counsel together upon such
subjects pertaining to this industry as may be
suggested for discussion, to compare notes con-
corning this seasons crop and its incidents, and
experiences with commission merchants, and
thus collect fund of information for guild
ance in the future conduct of the business.
To this end it is earnestly requested that every
grower of vegetables in Middle Florida will care
fully prepare and bring, or send by mail to the
Secretary, "a detailed statement in writing of his
experience with such crops as he has grown this
season, whether for home or foreign markets,
giving full particulars as to Character and Prep
aration of the Soil; Time and Method of Plant
ing; Amount and Kind of Seed Planted
Amount and Kind of Fertilizers Used; Cast OF
Seed and Fertilizers; Cost of Cultivation and
Harvest Method of Cultivation; Method OF
Using Fertilizers; Time and Method of Harvest
ing Yield, total and per Acre; Markets where
Sold and Prices Realized; Cost Of Transports
ton and Sales; Experience with different Com
mission Merchants, giving full name aud ad-
dress.
The transactions OF the convention will be
faithfully reported, and, together with such pa
pers germane 10 the subjects discussed as may
be presented and read by any member, and the
statements above named. will be carefully edited
and published by the Association.
Arrangements for reduced rates of transporta-
ton to and from the convention win be made and
published hereafter, and everything will be done
by the officers and members of the Association
and by tllc citizens of Tallahassee, to make the
occasion one of pleasurable enjoyment as
well as profitable instruction.
The editors OF all newspapers in Middle Flor
ida are requested to publish this call, together
with such additional editorial notices from time
to time, up TO the date ofthe convention. as may
serve to give the matter the widest publicity and
ensure the fullest attendance; and they are es-
pecially invited 10 be present and take part in
the deliberations of the convention. $3.50.
k.ssiq p HOUST0UN, President
H. 8. ELLIOT, Secretary. 49, -%a 80 se
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1882-07-18

IAN analysis of the bouquet which
Ms. Scoville endeavored to convey o
Guiteau the day before he was hanged
shows that large quantity of arsenic
was in the flowers.
The State Engineer recently made
his report upon the South Florida Rail
road. In referring to trestle on this
road he said: "This trestle is type of
all the rest, and if it had an elevation of
fifty feet it would still be a monstrosity
in strength and monumental common
tary upon the fimsy buckling of rotten
timbers termed trestles, as practiced on
some Of our broad gauge roads, over
which the heavy sleepers fly sustained
frem headlong destruction, guess, much
more by the grace of God than any inhe-
rent strength of material that they can
possibly possess"
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1882-07-18

Under the existing Constitution of Florida
much time would necessarily be consumed in
converting the people to change, modify or abol-
ish our organic law. The EcOnOmist, as do all
friends of Constitutional Convention, objects
to the provisions of the Constitution being CON-
piled with, and insists instead that the next Leg
islature issue call for a Convention. Ii will be
enough il the people, by a vote, ratfy the result
of the Conventions labors.-G dinesrIk Bee.
But suppose the people should fail to g raiify
the result of the Conventions IabOrs." Then
what ? 1t is admitted 10 the outset that law
passed by the next Legislature, calling Conven-
ton by short cut. would be unconstitutional
The members of that Legislature will take an
oath TO support the present Constitution but II
in the face of this oath they pass an unconstitu-
tioDal law for the express purpose Of overthrow
ing the Constitution they have sworn to support,
and then the people fail TO ratifS the Constiiu-
ton, winch ID the result Of this revolutionary
proceeding. how will they fesli We certainly
would not envy them -1acksOnpills Union. .JpEy11.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1882-07-18

The Orange Grove is the title of a
new sixteen-page publication printed in
New York. 1t says editorially: GAS
suggested by our title, we shall devote
considerable attention to matters pertain
ing to the I" Land of Flowers the cul-
tivation of the orange and the thousand
other fruits and productions of that
wonderful region. Florida is rapidly be-
coming the grand point of interest not
only of invalids in the northern states,
but Of capitalists everywhere. There,
too, the man Of little capital, the laborer,
with less than half the toll and sweat
required elsewhere, earns double reward.
To aid in developing the natural resources
of that wonderful state in promoting the
many laudable enterprises now in pro-
gress there, and especially to furnish
reliable information respecting Florida,
10 the tens of thousands wishing it, will
be one prominent feature of this journal"
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1882-07-18
The Monticello Constitution. who

The Monticello Constitution, whose
editor advocates Constitutional Conven-
ton, favors changes reducing the number
of Cabinet officers from seven to four I;
lessening the number of members of the
Legislature by at least one-half; remod-
cling the judiciary system "and especially
providing for the speedy trial of parties
accused of criminal offences, by County
Courts, to have jurisdiction in all cases ex-
cept capital offences thereby reducing
the number of Circuit Judges and saving
the enormous expense which the present
Constitution entails upon the counties,
for the support Of prisoners awaiting
trial." abolishing the Office of County
Superintendent of Public Instruction, and
comforting the duties of the same on the
Judge of Probate or County Judge, and
require the County Commissioners to dis
charge the duties of the School Board,
also consolidating the Offices of Assessor
and Collector, DC. On the vexed ques-
ton of the election of county officers the
Consultation wants guarantees. We quote
what our, contemporary says:
There IL very decided opposition, however, to
any change 10 the Constitution by q Convention.
from many citizens Of the "black belt" because
of suggestion that manhood suffrage should
prevail 10 the seleciion of, al ocaoefs State and
county, for the reason thai no Satisfactory guar
antee has been given, that the citizens Oh the
" black belt" WnI b protected nom the igne-
rant and vicious pgsp0ndsratiBg Glass Of votefss
We have heard quite number Of citizens of
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1882-07-18
Call for a Convention of the COnser.
Vaaive Democratic Party Of ahe
First Congregational District Of
Florida

At a meeting of the Executive Committee OF
the Conservative Democratic Party of the First
Congressional District of Florida, this day held
al Quincy; ordered that Convention OF said
party be held at the city OF Tallahassee on
"Wednesday, 18th day of July next at ii O'Clock,
A NJ, TO nominate a candidate 10 represent the
people of said District in the 4Sth Congress OF
the United States of America, and TO consider
and transact any and all such business may
properly come before it,
The several counties in the District will send
delegates ON the basis OF one delegate for each
one hundred votes and fraction of fifty and over
cast for the Conservative Democratic candidate
al the Congressional election held in November,
A d, 1880. Upon this ratio of representation
each county will be entitled to the following
vote 10 the Convention
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1882-07-18

The Executive Committees of the several
counties are requested to call County Conven-
tionS. or General Mass Meetings of the people, as
each Committee may deem best calculated 10
promote harmony and ensure a fair representa-
lion, to assemble at their respective court houses
on some convenient day, say Saturday the 1st
day of July next then and there To select good
and true men as Delegates TO represent them in
the District Convention
All good conservative citizens of the District
without regard To past political affiliations, who
are in favor of an ecomical, pure and COnstitu-
iiOnal Government, and of free ballot and an
honest count, and opposed 10 all Federal en-
crOachmenis upon the Constitutional rights OF
the States and OF the people, are cordially invited
10 participate in selecting delegates 10 the Dis
frict Convention f. c. LOVE, Chairman.
j IRA GORE, Secretary.
QUINCY, FLA, May II, 1882
"a All papers throughout the District friendly
10 the cause will please copy.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1882-07-18
Let Northern Capital Come Into
the South.

The Industrial South says there is a
vast hoard Of inactive capital in the
North; and there are vast fields for pro-
fitableI investments in the South. The
men who have the money there are not
advised as they should be in reference to
the resources here. The thing to be
done then is to have them advised
There is no other region of the world
more inviting for the investment of cap
ital than the old slave States of this
Union. Lands are cheap and productive,
with easy access to the markets; the
climate is free both from excessive heat
and excessive cold there are great for
ests full of all sorts of valuable timber /;
great rivers and bays, and harbors great
railroad systems now, too, reaching out
in every direction; there are minerals in
incompatible quantities and of every
description; there are water-courses az
fording advantages for manufacturing
unsurpassed either in this or any other
country; there is social order every
where; and, whatever may be said to the
contrary, the southern people are eager
for northern men to come and make their
homes amongst them.
Let northern capital come, and come
freely and confidently, into the South.
1t will find fields forinvestment not only
as rernunerative as any reasonable man
can desire, but as free from all risks as it
is possible for property anywhere to be.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1882-07-18

"A Tennesses girl agreed to elope with her
young mon. but Is be didn't show mp she jumped
from window, walked ave miles h she rain
and mud. woke him from sleep, broke his jaw
and returned home to be forgiven.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1882-07-18
iron ru YLoED1Ax-l
TO MISS sALLHR A. WHLLHAMA
or SANTA Rosa COUNT, PLOHrDA.

Life IL not days and weeks and years.
Bat joys and sorrows. smiles and teArsi
The more you think. the more your feel
The more Of precious life yoa live;
The more yo1 love The more reveal
Tue bliss which God intends 10 give.
So live that in the future time
Your soul win be still more sublime;
life Of grandeur be your pride.
And LET your tomb these thoughts recall;
'TSs better 70 hare iUed Gad died
Than nepeT 10 Adus tinsd AZ al FRANZ
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1882-07-18

"A new dance for warm summer evenings
has Just been invented. The couples have moth
ing TO do but ssand and hing while the band
plays solemn aiEaa Thai beats the rnckstY
which gives no leisure fOr haggine Or anything
else,
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Recerd = Teuape-zfsrx q TazaK.uu-~ -.
r. a. pam us1E
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H SUBSCRIBERS will be notified, from
time time By Statement on Postal Card of the con
ditiou OF their subscription accounts After sending
second Statement do not hear from them within
reasonable time their subscriptions viii be DISCONTINUED
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1882-07-18

- THE FIOEIDIkk msF b. f.aas q. -
Gea P Ao~-n q co's S---p.p-r Aa.-rr-,- -
tlo sprnce strest1 uh-s- $780, -.
made lor Il h New Yea
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q TEE FLnEDGkE ca b. E.una - -
B-sian'' Cali s--.ta- L1h--y 80 ~. - -
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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1882-02-16

q Too poor to subscribe for your
parish paper9 You say times are
hard and you must economic -
True. But how about your whisky,
cigars, tobacco, and common luxu.
riesf Have you quit these because
times are hard You starve your
mind but make full provision for the
body!
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1882-02-16

u Farm lands are SO saturated
with water in consequence of long
continued rains, that the farmers
have found it impossible to make
any preparation for the crops of the
present year. They could have done
a great deal in this respect, but for
the wet condition of the ground.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1882-02-16

IL Next Tuesday will be Shrove
Tuesday, SO called from the ancient
practice in the Catholic Church of
going to confession on that day and
being absolyed or shriven, as a prep
aration for the fast of lent, which
begins on Ash. Wednesday, so called
FROM the custom of sprinkling ashes
upon the heads of the faithful, who,
upon that day especially, are enjoin-
ed by the Church to do penance.-
Shrove Tuesday is also known as
Pancake Day, because it was former
ly the last day before Easter on
which those much coveted articles
OF diet could be eaten, owing to the
of the eggs, of which they
are SO largely composed, from the
list of permitted food.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1882-02-16

Nstraved before II Barnacastle, Justice Of
II the Peace for Ward 8, Precinct . Bossier
parish, by Riss Davis, on January 3ist. 1881,
and will ee sold fer cash, at New Kahs:.s. on
Saturday March Is, 1881, Gray Horse Pony!
name and tail shaved, a black s,tot on right
hind leg, al1olIt Is hand high, ard L, years old,
or over. Appraised ut $40
The owner Is requested to come forward,
prove property, pay charges dc
w II. BLEDS0E. Constable
February 2, 1882
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Publications.

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Volume l, Number 1, of this very
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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1882-02-16

! aAaPfED ASSASSINATION
night Of the 9th instant, be-
and 10 O'Clock, near Cottage
= TINS parish, John NJ. Wal
"n. Pierce were shot, the
y the right side Of the head,
and shoulder, with buck
= saa the latter in the left side
40 . squirrel shot-lO2 of
peoeerating the bowels and
,a'ct'ng, it is said, a fatal
an affidavit was made
4 N. Underwood, who is
ader arrest.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1882-02-16

II The Shreveport Times of the
9Th says: = Last Saturday night
the night Tones bayou dam was cut
the dam across st. Charles bayou,
about ten miles below town, on the
Bossier side, was also CUT
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Manufacturers address
COLLINS 4 Co., =
N2 Water st., New York CITY.

Parties who are using axes are cautioned
against buying coated light steel goods Tho
COLLINS axes have from twelve fiol To eich-
teen (l8) ounces Of the Bsst refined steel to
each axe--snscrted near to the eye Dealers
can be supplied from the manufacturers or
Wholesale parties at price to Justify them in
retaining Honest goods at regular profits -
Consumers ask for and insist on buvinp fba
SAML w. COLLINS Ak.
The 'sOld Reliable" never found wanting. can
be obtained of UTZ & SMITH, Shreveport. La.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1882-02-16

u Next Sunday will be Quin-
quagesima Sunday, noting the sew
enth Sunday called also Shrove
Sunday, and about the fftieth day,
before Easter.