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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-14

We publish this morning letter from
General Garfield, written in 1868, to
Hog. S. P. Chase, which reflects
very severely upon General Rose
Grams. This letter is now attract
ing universal attention, and has
been made public only since the recent
eulogy of Dir. Blaine, in which, it will be
remembered, he alluded to Garfeld's dis
content with Rosecrans in terms which
called forth a tart reply from the latter
gentleman. Why this letter should have
been kept secret so long, and just now
be brought to light, affords a subject fer
considerable speculation, and there are
some curious facts connected with its
publication which are worthy of notice.
Attention Is called to the fact that this
letter first made its appearance in the
New York San, whose editor is de-
voted personal friend of Roscoe Conk-
ling. 1t was marked confidential, was
addressed to Governor Chase, and has
been preserved among the papers of the
deceased Chief Justice, which we're in
herited by his daughter, Mrs. Kate Chase
Sprague. The natural supposition, there
fore, is that it was obtained from her by
some one who is no friend of Garfield,
living or dead, and that it was furnished
the Sun by some one who desired to cast
imputations upon Garfelds patriotism
in rejecting so damagingly upon his COM
handing officer in time of active hostili-
ties. Conkling is supposed to have great
influence with the Sun, and also with
Mrs. Sprague, and besides, has always
been an outspOken enemy of Garfield.
Whether or not he caused the pub
licatlon of the letter, however, is, of
course, not known, but every one is at
liberty to deduce his own conclusions
from the above mentioned chain of cir
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-14

The table of railroad earnings, pub
lished monthly by the Financial ChrOni-
Gle, certainly does not justify any appre
hension concerning the value of railroad
stocks generally. The roads reporting
show a gain of s., 525. 647 for February,
ard for January and February gain of
So, $50, 466. This is an increase of thirty
per cent in two months, and of thirty
three per cent. IN February, with an in
crease in mileage of sixteen per cent. Of
forty-four roads reporting nine show an
increase of over 100000, seven show a
slight decrease, while on the remainder
the increase has been fair and evenly dis
tributed. especially noticeable in the
Northwestern roads, which, last year,
suffered so severely from snow block
AIDES. In two months the Iron Mountain
shows a decrease of $114, 249, and the
Mobile and Ohio 1921, 526. In two
months the Chicago, Milwaukee and st.
Paul gains 81, 1873. 436, and the Chicago
and Northwest 1888, 400.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-14

Elk Governor Brown voted against the
anti Chinese bill in the Senate. He based
his course on the ground that the action
contemplated by the bill is pslpable
violation Of our treaty obligations with
China, and in view Of the coming trade
opening between this country and that
empire, as well as in view Of our mis-
nonary operations in China, it is very
bad policy for us to give what he re-
cards as unnecessary ofense. He thinks
an act suspending the importation Of
Chinese laborers for five years, instead
of prohibiting it for twenty, would have
answered all our purposes, and if, at the
end of five years, further legislation on
the subject was found to be necessary it
could then be enacted. As it is now, he
thinks It can scarcely be doubted that
the Chinese Government viii take un.
favorable views Of the action Of Congress,
and our commercial relations with that
empire viii suffer IN consequence. The
reasons seem to be sound, and
As this bin involved in no sense any po-
litical issue. he was at perfect liberty to
vote for or against it, as hisprivate judg-
ment dictated.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-14

In response to a letter of inquiry con-
corning certain matters relating to a
recent decision of the Supreme Court in
the sugar cases, Secretary Folger has
sent a communication to a member of
the Ways and Means Committee, which
concludes with an earnest recommends
ton that Congress take prompt action in
revising the sugar schedule of the tariff.
he does not suggest any particular
scheme Of revision. 1t is the general
belief, however, that the strong appeals
made to the committee will have no
effect in securing action so long as
majority of the committee cling to the
hope Of passing the tariff commission
bill. This bill is still serving the pur-
pose Of all interests desiring to delay or
thwart tariff revision.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-14

How serious is the loss to a people
caused by drought which cuts short
their staple crops may be seen by ex-
aiming the comparative exhibits of the
wheat crop Of Illinois for 1881 and 1880.
The crop of 1880, the larges: ever raised
in the State, was $4,000, 900 bushels;
that of 1881 was 1000, 600 bushels
a falling off Of "a, 600, 900 bushels, worth
$s4. 900. 900. The deficiency in the corn
crop was as much more in value, and it
would be fair to estimate the deficiency
in other grains, hay and other farm pro-
ducts, at as much more. The injury to
the State Of Illinois alone caused by the
drought Of last summer would not
probably be over estimated at 500, 000,-
O0O-a loss which is certainly felt, and
would be very keenly felt if the State
were not one Of the most prosperous
communities in the world.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-14

A special from Little Rock, Arkansas,
announces that smallpox is raging with
fatal effect in the southern and northern
parts of the State. In Boone and Marion
counties several deaths have occurred
and many cases are reported, and several
prominent physicians have fallen vic
Tins. A deplorable state of affairs is re-
ported from Hillsboro, a small town of
one or two hundred people, in the int
rior of Union county. Ten persons have
died. aud twenty-five cases are reported.
Many people living there were originally
from Kentucky and Tennessee.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-14

1t seems that even the distress which
has been occasioned in the Mississippi
valley by the recent floods will be pro-
ductive of some good in the end. 1t has
already stirred up the question of i'm
provements, and the Chairman of the
House Committee on Mississippi River
Improvement states that the committee
has decided to report a bill embOdying
the plan for long stretches of levees to
confine the river in narrower limits, on
the accepted theory that it will cut its
own channel by the same scouring-out
process going on at the jetties.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-14

Under the provisions Of the anti
Chinese immigration bill only Chinese
labOrers are prohibited from coming to
this country. They can still come as
students, teachers. traders or merchants,
and it is thought possible that under
these various heads means will be found
to evade the operations Of the measure if
II ever becomes a law.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-14
In granting a respite to William

In granting a respite to William Sin
dram. the New York murderer, until
April z, Governor Cornell unwittingly
appointed Good Friday as the day Of
execution 1t is, however, improbable
that an execution will be Permitted to
take place on this day, and further
respite is looked for. Counsel for the
condemned man announce their intention
Of applying to the Governor for a COM
mission to inquire into Sindram's mental
condition.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-14

There have been !, 297 divorces decreed
in Philadelphia since September, 1873
and the Record alleges that the divorces
there during a year are more by 100 per
cent. than in any other city of the Union
in proportion to population. The cause
Of this is that the divorce system Of that
city is much easier than in Illinois,
Indiana and other Western States, where
divorce laws are considered unusually
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-14

The total export Of petroleum from
the United States in January Of the pres
ent year was SO14S, 954 gallons, valued
at s.. 759, Os7, against Is, As. 954 gallons,
valued at g, O66, 227 in same month 1881.
The total export for seven months ended
January 81, 1882, was valued at $31, ~,
600. against so, s39. 389 for the same
period 1881.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-14
The Recent Maine Election.

The returns from the Maine municipal
election Of last week indicate nothing
more than that the Republicans Of that
commonwealth are in a state Of demon
alization. In many places several inde-
pendent tickets were put in the field,
showing that old party lines have been
greatly disturbed, and that there is sad
lack of discipline in party ranks. The
regulars have, in consequence, been de-
feated in many places where they for
merly counted upon victory without any
shade of doubt. In Portland, for in
stance, this was conspicuously the case,
although there the Democrats put up no
candidate, and voted according to per-
sonaI preferences alone for one or the
other of the Republican candidates who
were running in opposition to each
other.
Commenting on the results in the State
at large the Boston Post, which naturally
takes unusual interest in the politics of
Maine, thinks that they afford no key
whatever to the election to come of in
September. Then the lines will be
drawn, vigorous contest will ensue, and
a result will follow which will show the
real strength of parties in that State. Gov.
Plaisted has had forced on him battle
for constitutional liberty which is des-
tined to form an important element in
the next campaign. and in which he de-
serves to be sustained by all who cherish
regard for law and order. Though his
nominations have been conceded to be
first class as respects qualifications, the
council has rejected them merely to
thwart him in the exercise of his consti-
tutional prerogative. In other words,
the Republicans of Maine have treated
Gov. Plaisted precisely as Garfield was
treated by Conkliug and Arthur, and it
is noticeable that the same eulOgium of
Blaine for the late Presidents adherence
to principle and duty applies with full
force to the present Executive of Maine.
The coincidence is as striking as the at
titude of Mr.. Blaine's Maine friends is
contradictory to his own course as chief
of the late administration and to the SEN
timents he recently uttered in praise of
| its deceased head.
The Post further thinks that so far as
yet appears Governor Plaisted will have
no competitor on the Democratic side,
for he has made an excellent Governor,
and the main issue which he is main
tanning is one of the main planks of the
old Democratic faith, that each depart
ment of government must keep within
the lines of constitutional demarkation,
and usurpation be resisted when and
wherever it appears. The large prohi-
bition vote of Portland renders it proba-
bic that a ticket of that type will be
placed in the field unless the Republican
candidate shall be an open and avowed
champion of its policy. At present the
old ring has been badly disorganized,
and it would not be surprising if both
Mr. Blaine and Mr.. Hamlin should be
called home early to repair their fences.
At any rate an unusually lively time APP
pears to be in store for Down East in
| September.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-14

Engineer George L. WaIing has made
a report on the White House, in which
he recommends several radical changes
in connection with the home of United
States Presidents He thinks the lOca-
ton of the building IS very unhealthy
and that it is subject to malarial inau-
ences which arise from the porous soil
on which it is built and from defective
enwara 90
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-14

The Washington Post of Saturday pub
fishes a communication bitterly attack
ing and denouncipg the late President
Garfield, and it says editorially that the
communication was written by promi-
nent Republican and delegate to the
Chicago Convention. The communities
ton denounces Garfield as treacherous,
hypocritical, and a professional office
seeker. The Post announces that it has
the name of the author, and will give it
to the friends of the late President if
they desire it.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-14

In the Western markets there is strong
faith IN the growing crop OF winter
wheat, and, as compared with last year.
the prospects for spring wheat are eI-
cellent. In the great wheat growing
sections the weather is favorable to early
planting, and the present high prices in
duce the farmers to SOW larger acreage
than they did last year.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-14

It is estimated that the Mississippi
floods will cause shortage of 100000
bales in the coming cotton crop, or a
money loss OF $25, 900, 900, to say nothing
of the probability that spectators will
seize the opportunity to advance prices.
An estimate of the amount required to
construct levees from Cairo to the mouth
of the river Is $50, 900, 900, which is
probably less than the amount of damage
directly or indirectly inflicted upon the
country by the present overflow.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-14

The Woman Suffrage Committee OF
The Massachusetts Legislature is about
evenly divided as to the advisability Of
permitting women to vote on municipal
matters. This is the most favorable po-
sition yet taken in the EastOn this move
ment, and is attributed to the fact that
Massachusetts, women own an immense
amount of property IN that State.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-14

Hundreds of prominent citizens OF
Cincinnati have joined in a petition to
the President to pardon Mason. They
admit the justice Of the sentence, but
say that they feel a full pardon might be
granted in this instance without injury
to military discipline.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-14

Scoville remarked to a Washington
reporter a few days ago that he believed
it would be the best thing for the coun-
try for Guiteau to hang, for then there
would be a revulsion in public feeling,
which would result in a revision of the
laws to protect the insane. He had,
however, asked President Arthur to
have Guiteau sent to prison for life, and
then if he became a raving maniac it
would be easy to have him sent to an
asylum. He believed this request greatly
angered the President.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-14

Senator Morgan indignantly denies
that Alabama is a regulating State. He
declares that she is both able and ready
to meet al her obligations, and is just as
firm in all her financial matters as is the
State of New York. He says that dur
ing the time from 1867 to 1874 the Radi-
Gals were in power and robbed the State
Of about $1,000 900, but now the State
is prosperous and often pays interest on
her obligations three or four months be-
fore II Is due.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-14

The Skobelef affair is evidently being
used by spectators here and abroad to
influence the stock markets. Indeed, it
is suspected by many that the Generals
speech was delivered, not as an express
sion of Russian sentiment, but as a stock
jobbing device. 1t is not now believed
that there is the faintest prospect of a
Russo German war growing out Of Sko-
beliefs utterances.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-14

Jefferson Davis has written to gen.
tleman in Memphis: 81 most desire to
have my opinions examined by those
who. I believe, have been misled by false
doctrine, and who, if their attention can
be arrested, may reconsider and change
their opinions"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-14

At the recent fire in Prince Frederick
the county seat Of Calvert county, Mary
Ia1d, many of the cid colonial records o.
the county were destroyed OF course
the loss is serious and irreoarable.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-14

Seventeen millions in gold coin have
70 be removed from the Philadelphia
mint to the Treasury at Washington to
relieve the crowded vaults.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-14

Ole Bulls late residence in Madison is
offered to the Wisconsin Legislature for
an executive mansion, SIS, 900 being the
price asked.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-14

The most reliable stimulant for the growth
of infants and children, and the most gentle
in its soothing effect, is Browns Iron Bit
fars.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-14
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MEAT PIE. English style. Baked FERRIS
vi HAMS. for LUNCH TO-DAY at THE
OFFICE" 113 Bay street, next to C.R.R
Bank, from !! a. m. to p. m.
T. N RAY.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-14
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TOR SALE, a first class sea island residence

ENOR SALE, one handsome large Bav Horsa
IL years old; gentle and fast traveller. Also
one medium size gray mare MULE A I'M
animal By D. r THOMAS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-06-25
FASHION NOTES.

Magnolia white l. charming tint for the
rich s. lie and satin, OF eyonn1 dresses
Ta- foul ara fans used Instead ~ para-o- and ms.ch.
iur ire costume are ilo latest Partisan novelty.
The striped cadet blue gngllms. Win plating show
ir, the darkest stripe tor Of each pea are pretty
for morning dresses il the country
The princcsse peisse. long ovcr.rarment Of India
poneec - useful as travelling cloak II II boTdcred
with cAlcUfee iuchc.
The sash paucr terminating behind with long topped
how is moro pop liar than the fGstOCncd drapcry tnai
curves u,,W4rd ID the front
ri.lv in.n dress with swcctpcas painted upon it,
with tine same flowers Ia and paraso the toilet
worn 10y a French M4yqll-e al the Grand PIX
Ivory white surah dresses for summer evening parties
have the skirt covered with loqnces of Venetian cIn-
broidery, initiating the designs OF old point lace
Lace mtts reappcar Black mi,ts for ladies and dark
red for children mos, fashionable Tue Marguerite
mitts Of closely woven silk are most scrviceabie
The Derby the new English dress for ladies'
II Is made Of dark blue muslin With white pique or
linen yest and masculine blue jacket fastened by
slugie button at the throat
new bow the garniture OF dressos has three col
ors OF ribbon It such blue red, and bronze when
dark hade Is are used while for II yhter bows pink teul
Green, and SKY blue are combined
The new colored wells OF chenille dotted tuc add gag
touch to the costume. but they require the flowers
feather garnture Of the small bonnet and be-
coauiug 20 the face III warm weather
Iisht-colored grenadine drosses again In fashion
for midsummer Turquoise blue, Nile green, and aYen-
der shades are chosen for young ladies. They
trimmed with six aoes, and worn with many natural
flowers.
An elegant dress for brunette IL made OF copperred
tue over faiIe Of the shade with border and
panels Of darker red clustered together without
foliage Another also for brunette, IL Of yellow satln
with Lace aud cOrOns VI yellow roses win
foliage OF dark brown leaves.
The design for pretty fan. for which prize was
awarded TO young Japanese artist, shows four differ
ent views representing She foliage Of the different sea
He'd ia way the fresh green leaves OF spring
seen; another view OF this side shows the rosy bsh
o summer blossoms On the opposite side are drifting
red autumn leaves while III another view there Is seen
q lone bird Oh . bare 6Vugl aLid tie falling snow
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-06-25

animals such ~ Feude-Joe, who won the oaks lsone
who wen the Goodwood cups Carnival Blondena aha
Cberie who although by means very good one Was
lucky enough 70 VITA the Cesarewltch Lord Bosenore
thus nll es himself with racing family ana any guam
t 90, OF money non, M; AS man Sa ove
Mr. AIRED Cooper II anoiher man greatly envied inst
now lie is going TO marry on July 4 Lady A.nes
T1owor Tiis ady is the beautiful Lady Agnes Dun
yre,t ,,r,nd iausbter Of william Ill aud Mrs. Jor-
II, VII. rnarrlri Gr-t Lord Dupplu end The di-
SOLUTION OF marriage MI Herbert Flower, who died
last December
In the main this past Ascot has justified those croal
cr who recommend thick overcOats and boots and plenty
az hot brandy and water FOR he Roya Meeting There
has been plenty Of rlin hut TINS is Of much les c9u-
who travel backward and forward from town. aug ON
showery mornings are sorey veNcd TO- make W. 'I'l
minds whether 70 go OF 20 stay al h'ulc' -, -, o.,
bore 20 20 out IN the rain. and i j. aeer3NAl
away. but when one il established here ihere j. no
room FOR douh and one makes iAe best ~ rEt ui'-'
weather in i"de'i a j are eil-rie.t'c ,I'
taken the Ascot Cold Cap I" the teo sla.'s. re -
without doubt the best uur-e ~ hi- wear, ana te AZ
Cup bis due. lie pounds better chan lrPlo,s'
aud the latter VAS found good enough 10 pca, az '
In l-h horses. II struck however, tLal foA"'+
tessed 10 be satisfied wltn him but ihousnt ~. 80
trlr dry in hls coat On the other hand the D"A
OF Beaufort was very sweet on fetr'ne ana '".r ,'
freshman bred by Mr. Gon, called Fangh-a-Bailash, aeu
r.r,, " ,ricv " [vds9tiv' tbc Duke docs not
think I.iin a roarer" Tor Faugh-a BaIiagh was sent
b@ 9ns on coming nR mn the sirnsht. however
little Martin. who Wac on tae thI , ,'i onJ
evidently waited for Icfronel To come mp bul 'e ~
horse thoroughly Deatcn before nc reached tl.
stand aud Foxb2l Closing with the three yedi-'h l.
beat him by neck II was not an easy WIN NY any
means for Cannon had as much AZ he coud 40 10 GU
ride litle Martin. The general Impression Was ahoH
those who the tul6I, that If ne lea han ho' W"
Pctronel he must have won This opinion was ~
fed by the running Of yesterday, when f"%udu oel-
PetroneI long way bui vas himself beaten by yery
ordinary animal called Fiddler, who landed the rlch
Alexander Plate Tor tle Duke Of Hamilton. whose Won
derful paaceful Of valuable articles VIII Toe sOli H
wcek TN. defeat however. very slightly duils inc
ors OF FOxua and tine and rpes moi a. al, iof
Fiddler il "a son oil prtiAu-ss-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-06-25
CONCERNING THE BRIDGE.

A CORRESPONDENT WHO THINKS II Is NOT WORTH
TIE MONEY SPENT Of II. But IS WORTH MORE
THAN IS REQUIRED TO FINISH IT.
To the Edltor NJ The TrtbW
SIR: have been considering the matter care
fully. and don't think II wise t. urge the Cover
nor 70 veto ihe bill to appropriate money for the
Rrooklvn Bridge. With all tho plumbers aud De
laws and announcement, and with all the wide
sureaf dissatisfaction concerning the mon who con-
troll the Bridge public sentiment is in favor Of 90
ing on and completing the work. IL was a tremen-
dous mistake to begin it, but there IL too much
money now sunk there 70 draw back or even 10 wait
4 year before going on Ii always seems very
shallow argument that when great blunder has
been made the blunder cannot be abandoned be-
cause so much has been spent already. But after
all. the Bridge will be very useful, though not 10
any sncb extent "a at first claimed II will never
he worth 10 New Ork and Brooklyn the money II
has cost already but 1t viii be worth the money
now needed To finish II. such men az Controller
CampbelL Mayor Low and Mayor Grace believe IN
completing 10 as soon possible.
There Is no argument that can be urged against
spending 40 much money Oh the Bridge this year
that would not apply with tenfold force to the i'm