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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-12-14
New Book.

PAUL II. HAYNES POEMS-D. LOtbrOp
IL Co.,. publishers, B0StOH.-The publish
ing house of D. Lothrop 4 Co., of Boston,
have performed a gracious work in giving
to the public a handsome edition of the
complete poems of Paul Hamilton Hayne,
a copy Of which has been sent us. The
typographical appearance of the book is
very fine. 1t is beautifully illustrated
and contains a life-like picture of the dis
tinguished author, which the writer dis
tinctly recognizes as the friend of his boy
hood, when, with the gifted Timrod, he
wooed the MUSES. in his native city by the
sea.
The claim of Paul H. Hayne to being
the true poet of the South has never been
disputed. His genius, like the sun, lent
pleasing variety to the beauty of our
Southern woodlands, and glOwed up every
scene its matchless power touched, and
there is no question as to the exalted posi-
ton he occupies in the galaxy of poets
who have almost literally poured out their
souls i'm beautiful song. In the biographi-
cal sketch by Margaret j. Preston there is
an unfortunate typographical error, we
suppose. The name of the poets uncle
was Robert Y. Hayne, and not Robert g.,
as written.
Many of the poems in the volume are IA
miliar as household words to the read
ing people of the South, and the vol
ume will be found probably in every Ii
brary of our Southern land, not only be-
cause our people love the name and its
associations. but because they honor the
Spartan courage of the man all Of whose
life and powers have been given to the
true. the beautiful and the good.
The volume would make an excellent
holiday present, it being published in four
styles, viz: extra cloth, elegant side and
back stamp in black and gold; extra
cloth, gilt edges; half morocco, gilt edges;
half calf, gilt edges, and full Turkey mo-
rocco, antique, gilt edges.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-12-14

Georgia state taxes continue gradually
70 decrease. During the past six years
the taxes fell from 8 10 3 mills, and the
recent Legislature reduced it from TO "a
mills. This shows gratifying increase
Of the wealth Of the State, as well as its
good financial management,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-12-14

WANTED. twenty five salesladies.. a
w PLATsHEk,sN NEW VARIETY STORE
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-12-14
ann CnInred PonnIntion.

1t seems very difficult for our census
men. statisticians and newspaper writer's
To determine the true status Of our negro
population. The New Orleans Times
Democrat saws the negro has enjoyed sufli-
cient years Of freedom to enable us to
prophecy his future, certainly enough TO
solve the problem whether freedom has
elevated or improved him, or whether it is
having the effect. predicted by the pro-
slavery advocates. of rapidly killing off
the African race; and proceeds to show
that both extremists have erred in their
predictions on this point, by comparing
the 3S per cent. illiteracy Of 1860, with the
- per cent. of 1880; and the 81 per cent.
increase of the blacks with the % per cent.
Of the whites during the same time. 1t
then adds:
The mOrtuary reports of the southern
cities show an exceptionally high death
rate among the colOred population. nearly
double that Of the whites. In Memphis,
last wear. the negro death rate was 1924
per thousand. although there was no cpl
demic there. am: in this city il ranges
from - TO 30. The chief causes Of this
mortality are consumption, pneumonia,
diarrhUa and dysentcry- from all of which
thenegrOeS seem to suffer far more than
tine whites. Lung complaints, formerly
almost unknown among them, are spread
ug and CARRYING of hundreds; and the in
FAINT mortality exceeds anything known
since IIerods day. Here is curious con-
tradictiOn-an increased death rate and
vet a heavy increase in population"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-12-14
River and Harbor Improvements.

RIVER ana HarDOr improvements.
Certain influential Northern journals,
by means of unstinted abuse, have made
the sO-called river and harbor states
men" quite as odious as the christian
statesmen" of a recent fragrant epoch in
our history. Numbers Of eminent Repub-
licans and Democrats were consigned to
Obscurity at the bidding of these journals,
and the public at large manifests little
concern at their retirement. Considering
the disparaging light in which these wor-
thies have been pictured by the journals
aforesaid, it required considerable bold
ness for some Of them to stand up in
Congress the other day and justify their
course.
Mr.. McLane, Of Maryland, who de-
clined a denomination. was most open in
his defense, and met the issue
squarely by trayersing the right
Of the President to question
the size Of appropriation bills for river
and harbor improvements, when conced-
ing the principle upon which such legisla-
tion rests. The country has not agreed
with Mr.. McLane, nor is it likely that
his view. But there is a great deal of
nonsense in the arguments of the Oppo-
nents Of public improvements al the Fed
eral expense.
The most virtuOus protests. as Mr.. Nc
Lane took occasion to say, come from sec
tions of the country that have prOfted
largely at the hands of the Treasury.
Having had their demands largely met,
they periodically proclaim their solicit
tude for the taxpayers, and insist that
"l0g-rOlling" must cease. The Sec
creed into making no estimates
for river and harbor purposes, and the
F President is moved to recommend that the
usual measure, or big steal" as it is call
F cd, be omitted this winter.
Log rolling" is indefensible, but to
maintain that no part Of the public reve-
nues should be devoted to furthering the
interests Of commerce is to question COM
mon sense. 1t is too late now to disuse the
custom that has prevailed so long. There
/ are sections of the country that have de-
rived little benefit from its observance
hitherto. and they are fairly entitled to
profit by its continuance. Many Of the
items in the regulation bill are not bona
ME for the promotion of the interests of
commerce. If instead of purporting to be
for the improvement of diminutive streams
they contained honest proposals
for matchmaking the same, they might
stand on better footing. But while these
wrongful appropriations are made others
necessary and proper accompany them.
Reform is needed, but abolition Of the
practice Of supporting public improve
ments is not demanded. American states
manship, which cannot dispute the cor
rectness Of the principle involved, should
be able TO devise a method by which il can
Doe honestly and economically applied.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-12-14

WANTED, Loan Association Stock-Sava-
w nah, Railroad, Jasper, Chatham a. a.
Southern. Apply to r. b. REPPARD. IA 4. y
Bav street. w. %
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-12-14

Ae1C oFH JOurndL Of Commerce.
think but small proportion of our
people to-day realize the fact that the
South is about to enter "A stage of unusual
prosperity. She never was as rich in
corn, wheat and cotton as she is TODAY.
| make these broad statements not from
hearsay, not exclusively as a result of the
careful and painstaking inquiries have
made during the growing season, but as the
result Of a journey just made. Suffice it to
say that found myself in Louisville on
Wednesday morning in November, That
city Is now enjoying greater degree of
prosperity than at any time since the war.
The fine crop of winter wheat of Tonnes
see and Kentucky was very largely mar
keted early in the season. The corn crop
of the South was moving, and the cotton
and tobacco nearly ready to follow. From
Louisville to Nashville, by way of the
Louisville and Nashville Railroad, is
trip made over one of the finest roads in
this country, stone ballasted, a smooth
track and powerful engines.
The freight of this road is heavy and
getting much larger, and the passenger
traffic all that could be desired. When
our people travel the country is prosper
Gus. From Nashville to Chattanooga is a
grand rlde-the road bed as solid as a rock,
the scenery historic, and as beautiful as
L have vet seen in any portion of our
country this side of the Rocky Mountains.
At Chattanooga there is every evidence
that the South has raised large crops
nrst, In the activity Of the trade of the
city; secondly, in the numerous buildings
going up; and, thirdly, in the rapid in
crease of all the railroad traffic
with centres at Louisville. 1t was at this
point that | saw and became familiar
with the causes of all the prosperity of
this thriving place. 1t is here that iron
ore and coal are found in ineXhaustible
quantities. Here the Tennessee river for
hundreds of miles pOurs into this CITY her
crops of corn and cotton. The corn crop
of the South is an anomaly. The planters
were forced last season to be very large
BUYERS of Western corn at famine prices,
Not wishing to go through similar expe-
rience the present year, they planted an
unusually large acreage Of corn in every
Southern State, As a result Kentucky,
Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia have
more corn than they need for their
own wants. At present they are shipping
largely to Louisville, Cincinnati and New
York. How long this condition will last
is very uncertain, and what will become
of the surplus is also a point upon which |
much might be said. The South is not |
used to handling or taking care of crop |
Of corn, and it is more than probable that |
q very large quantity will 60 to waste, |
The stage of water in the Tennessee river |
is low, and is much against the movement /
Of corn The sOuth will take but little |
corn from the North during 1882 or 1888.
Mrs. c. E. Wilson, Savannah, Ca, saws:
Browns Irown Bitters promptly and per. !
cured me of dyspepsia" |
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-12-14
Exactly So.

Whatever money the Democrats raised
for campaign fund came from private
and it is none of Mr.. Hale's
or the Senate's business whether it came
from dealers in wet groceries, boots and
shoes, or picked eels. 1t is proper, on the
other hand. for the Senate to investigate
the workings of Hubbellism. Mr.. Hale
may not be very foolish, but he acts as
fborrfrb no
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-12-14
Banker Belmont,s Mistake.

Mr.. August BelmOnt's suit in libel
against the Irish NdtiOn-nOt Mr.. Glad
stones incubus, but a newspaper-has re-
suited inauspiciOusly. Which raises the
question, are such suits worth the jury
candles? To illustrate: Pray what has
Mr.. Belmont gained: He has brought
to the knowledge of a large public charges
previously known to an unfaYOred few.
He has been compelled to tell the story of
his life, under an impertinent cross
ANNOYED. and wasted counsel fees for
naught. and he has succeeded in making
a very irascible Irishman pose as martyr,
and perhaps improved his antagonists
editorial exchequer. In ninety-nine libel
cases out of a hundred the plaintiffs or
cOmplainants substantially go upon trial.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-12-14
Facts Worth Remembering.

There are objections as well as advan-
tages i'm a national bankruptcy law. The
last one was shamefully abused. Thou
sands of frauds were committed under il,
and many creditors were made to suffer.
while the bankrupts turned up with plenty
of means the next year after going through
the mill. Yet there were others who were
weighed down and could not move till
they gave up all they had and got a dis
charge. Then they began life again. and
worked up gradually into comfortable cir
But there We're too many
frauds
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-12-14
Post the Pensioners.

There is no other such safeguard to-day
as publicity. Nobody begrudged the hon
est pensioner his or her pay, even if we
have reached point in our political his
tory when war records must not be alluded
to. But the many cases Of fraud, in a
large part of which no doubt the claim
agents are participants, ought to be
brought out and exposed. There does not
seem to be any other way so likely to effect
this end as the publication of the rolls, and
it is unfortunate to see the red tape of the
office tying up the bundles and preventing
this opportunity.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-12-14
wasting Golden Moments.

ven Acfh Il teNfhg "St klttlt.J
We repeat, it is well enough that the
Secretary of War be called upon to say
all he has TO say about the late river and
harbOr bill. But the time the House of
Representatives has devoted to the dis
cussion of that call for information would
have been better spent in taking up Mr..
Flowers constitutional amendment and
the Presidents excellent suggestions as to
change Of the rules concerning apprO-
DriatiOns.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-12-14
\ Truth Clearly stated.

The Post finds itself i'm accord with so
able and excellent a newspaper as the
Chicago Tribune i'm denying the right of
Congress to lay any impOst for protection
All the protection that is incidental to the
raising of revenue from any article of i'm
ports is constitutional, but Congress has
no right, or shadow Of right, to tax any
article beyond the maximum revenue
point for the purpose of protecting any
thing or ANYBODY,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-12-14
GENERAL NOTES.

In 1881 Berlin had fine child crop-45,-
246; 521 twins; triplets, males; 1quadru-
plet, females; 81, 065 died,
Mrs. Alice W. slayback has brought
suit against Col. John A. Cockerill, of st.
Louis, for 5000 damages for killing her
husband in self-defense.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-12-14

In reference Ca the traffic Of Central
America the View Orleans TimeS-Dem0-
claf SAYS. Whatever may Dee the out
couc 20 the efforts Of the present Panama
canal Company toaccomplish their gigan-
tic undertaking. the most bitter enemy of
the enterprise cannot deny that its direc-
far- arl spending great sums Of money.
are employing AN army of labsrers, and
are purchasing millions worth Of ma
tarfs1 Ia This rnuufrv'
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-12-14

Herr Richter very tersely informed Bis
marcs the other day that the prohibition
ofthe importation Of American pork was
much less "a sanitary than protectionists'
measure Herr Richter = right, but he
nessi noi fear ,o hack the American hog
Cts the fchr.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-12-14
Quite a Concession.

b0Nf0H JONTR1I tHep.I
If the best sentiment of the country is
consulted. Congress will begin its work Of
reducing taxation by relieving the neces-
saries of life of some Of the burdens now
placed upon them. I'm most respects the
report of the Tariff Commission can be
made the basis of revision,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-12-14

Arthur has leen hkened unto Hayes
'--cau~e he proposed 70 appoint Demo
c-af Commissioner for the District of
talumlia- We sympathize with the Pres
tseut. hut considering the opportunities"
af the Office the wrath Of the stalwarts Is
-.snevrh hat eNcusabIe.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-12-14
DecidedlY IronicaI.

Political economists who are inquiring
into the present troubled state Of the iron
trade must not lose sight of the immense
quantity of that metal that entered the
souls of sundry bosses and their followers
when they found how the late elections
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-12-14
CURRENT COMMENT
NWide Awake Organ.

Unless the Republican majority does its
duty by passing a civil service reform bill,
it will be a good while before another Re-
publican majority will have chance to
neglect its plain duty to the country and
the clear commands of its constituents.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-12-14
For the ApprOaChing Holidays.

We are now showing choice lines of ELE-
CANT LACE GOODS.
Real DUCHESS LACE FICHUS and HAND
KERCHIEFS.
Real ORIENTAL LACE FICHUS.
Real SPANISH GUIPURE FICHUS and
SCARFS.
Ladies' and Gentlemen's COLORED BORDER
II. s. HANDKERCHIEFS
Ladies' EMBROIDERED HANDKER-
CHIEFS, from Pic up.
Ladies' MOURNING HANDKERCHIEFS.
Ladies' BLACK and COLORED SILK
HOSIERY.
Children's SILK HOSIERY.
Ladies' Extra Fine solid Color BALBRIGGAN
HOSIERY.
Ladies' Handsome Brilliant Black Isle
THREAD HOSIERY.
Children's FRENCH RIBBED HOSIERY, in
Black and ColOrs.
Full lines of RICH BROCADEDS SILK HAND
KERCHIEFS.
Ladies' REAL KID S-buttOn length MOS
QUITAIRE GLOVES. in Black, Fall
COlOrs and Evening Shades.
Gentlemen's KID GLOVES.
Gentlemen's NECKWEAR.
Ladies' COLLARS.
EMBROIDERED TIDES and variety OF
other FANCY GOODS.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-12-14

ten. Jahal \. Early viii lecture before
the Association 10 the Maryland Line, in
Baltimore. pa Wsshington's birthday
next. On -JacSs,,n'> Campaign Against
Pope. iu August. lSs2.''
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-12-14

tvoucrsl sherman has spoken on she
~lhrcct 81 tariff reduction and thinks
SesasAoso enough % take from the inter
nsl revenues. which should be kept at
sfaaaaNa.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-12-14

rhaChaftanOoga FiiasS SAYS; - ne Mem
49, t,arl fairly roars az Kelley about
~ ssr- IS -aneal the tobacco tax and thus
-. e.r -.oOo. 600 Of internal revenue. If
49, .traorl cared 90 state the facts II would
,,- rsH t Kelley's bill. 1t l. no such
.ns-- Int the bin Of the Ways and Means
---.--,,rf.e. Carlisle. Randall and Ran.
- voted for the measure in the COM
.s..r., which measure the -ippcat de
-,r.-ss a. a trick Of the monopolists.
-, r.snsocrat. Morrison. voted against
:. ~f,b four Republicans. Viii the Apfed'
- a.s-a enough 20 tell Us whether 1t re-
s- ,,sr1i-le. Randall and Tucker as
go. al tha monopolistss
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-12-14

~lfU uays O. use cotton seed meal to
Eze5 caitle in England. il viii pay here"
ls s rsrtinens remark Of the Philadelphia
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-12-14

Frnarfne the presumably astute House
....r,miff..a III WAYS and Means listening
..-5ousIy 60 a proposition to pay out OF the
rrsasury to American shipnthiders hullo-
5ar Tor the foreigu trade M amount equal
=, f,s tariff tax on their materials, If I'M
,,,-.e1 How many of these ships could
=, s,l8 when built i a problem which eN-
-rt ralculators may wrestle WITH, but
:, - 49,, IL Pigirou Kelley report in favor
80 like bonus 20 every exporter OF manu-
r.,fr~r.s The surplus must 20, and II
-,..,1s ~, raore speedily in this way than
h .rA nlhnr.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-12-14

AZ usulev's amendments 70 Mr.. Pen
.,,.-sn.s civil service biH make 1t mis-
- for any one 10 solicit contrihn-
49,. 49, nalitical purposes from employees
..-.. .-,vernment while engaged IN the
.s---,.n.-e oftheir official duties. pun
,-sr,rr "a tine not exceeding 5000 or
.s-....-,anf not exceeding three years,
t.., Anv ofiiccr who discharges an
80 w changes his rank, OF threatens 10
49,, f.-.suse ~ has given or withheld
..--f.~tian Tor political purposes Is Ia
'.-.. ~ same penalty. The measure
-, s...,1..1..ss. BE- passed. but the public
-. - with interest its practical
-ssrrs. II promises well, but there De
- thravrn % whales betimes.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-12-14

What a deal Of work and expense Mrs.
I.anetrv has caused the press 10 no pur-
r.rse. Thousands on thousands Of columns
ID editorial have been toiled over and
-,r.e sat THAT had Go Dee paid for, about a
.rsrrti between Mr.. Langtry and Mrs.
rsl,rurherr. which the former now comes
..,-f ami saws was wholly without founda-
r-,n. Iu an probability the whole thing
,rss .otten up by a shrewd paid Yankee,
~ - tta Sham editors Of the country
:. - - n.lNnrfise her free.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-12-14

CenrresSmeu Neal. Norcross and Blount-
q subcommittee Of the House Committee
an the Expenditure Of the Department OF
Justice. viii soon begin an inquiry into
the ALLEGED enormous fees Of the Clerk Of
tho Tnued states supreme Court. They
shink that instead Of $4,000 90 S4o,ooO a
rear. this office should receive not more
.han $4,000 a year. IL Is quite likely that
thew viii also investigate the charges Of
..xfrsvaran,a in the furnishing of the De-
rrarfnent 81 Justice.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-12-14

How it must pain the ''old commander
o. hear hrs orstwhile faithful henchman,
Logan. bluntly declare that General
Grant has no vote in the senate. and l
dauht Go d. knows any mere about the
case Fi5z John Porter's than anybody
else--' 10 Is pleasing % know that Grant
can differ with logan upon matter Ike
thi-. involving. a. it does, the magnanimity
which every soldier. worthy Of the name.
i wont to exhibit.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-12-14
The City Election Law Amendment.

From our special dispatch from Atlanta
it viii be seen that in some manner, most
probably by a slip Of the pen, a mistake
was made in enrolling the bill recently
passed by the Legislature amend
ing the municipal election law Of
Savannah. by which Mr.. William
SwoIls name appears as william
j. Wall" This error was noticed
and corrected in our special published in
Mondays NEWS, as we supposed it
was mistake made in telegraphing. This
inaccuracy. however, will not interfere
with the operation of the law, because if a
question is raised Mr.. SwOll can resign
and then be reelected by his associates.
Ii will be- seen from our local columns
that the commissioners met yesterday
and appointed the Board of Registration
and Election Managers.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-12-14

The Philadelphia Press i convinced
thal "a confession 10y Dorsey on the witness
stand that he purchased Indiana in lSso
-a-fll alone effect his removal from the Re
rahIicsu National Committee. Why wor-
rs Dor~ey. when editor Reid might be in
due.zl ra teu what he knows Of the pur-
ehases He Is popularity supposed To have
CARRIED the brand new two-dollar bills To
Indiana which Mr.. Dorsey i suspected Of
having - iudiciously distributed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-12-14
Cuffs gxprrtnramt.
TUFTS
EXPECTORANT

Is composed of Herbal and Mucilaginous prod :
ucts, which permeat the substance of the
Lungs, expectOrates the acrid matter
that collects in the Bronchial Tubes, and forms q
soothing coating, which relieves the iI'-
ritatiOn that causes the cough. 1t cIeanses
the lungs of all impurities, strengthens
them when enfee bled by disease, invigor-
ates the circulation of the blood, and braces the
nervous system. Slight colds often end I'm
consumption. 1t Is dangerous to neglect
them. Apply the remedy promptly. A
test of twenty years warrants the assertion that
nOremedy has ever been found that Is a s
prompt in its effects as TUFTS EXPECTORAkT,
single dose raises the Ph1egm, subdues
inflammation. and its use speedily cures the most
obstinate cough. A pleasant cordial, chill
dren take it readily, For Group it is
Invaluable and should be in every family.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-12-14

-, IL Texas complain 'u"t Nss'
- "a fhat state are held oy
il- - zheen Spectators and non
c1it.e - -,...-r-s. Tens of thousands
- ~s-,s are in single holo, ~ -, -
- a. nothing - improve " - ~
- r-rseut TIE growth q 5 LII While
- ss sal.iiyide their lands, " l me
-, -~riaiuis are loud. no rel'e',s = su--
s re- drastic remedy oi henIs
s = tsN the value out Of all IN
sf'''.s 80. s.rss that are held for specu-
- r-.5s would compel the owners 10
--,-...- -. az they would become the
- ~ sbe state on tax sales, when
- ...-,s - suhdivided into small
49, Tse practical effect Of SUCH a
,-,,,i be coufscafion.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-12-14

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