Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-24
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picturesque and pleasing to the eye. Its
natural beauty is wonderful, and its situa-
ton convinces one that It is capable Of great
development, and is destined to become
large and prosperous city. Facts showing
this prediction well-founded l will present,
as the result Of that careful investigation
and close observation which, from force Of
habit, the journalist is won't to bestow upon
all matters of importance. Before, how
ever, noting these, mention Of other things
will be made.
Leaving Savannah on the 11:15 a. N. train
on Monday, by the Savannah, Florida and
Western Railway, Jesup was reached at 1:30
without a stoppage, and here connection
was made with-the train on the East Ten
nessee and Virginia for Brunswick, where
we arrived at Ais O'Clock in the afternoon.
The approach of the Sixth Annual Fair Of
the Glynn County Agricultural Association
has necessarily stirred up the people some
what, and the event 10 anticipated with
great interest Preparations for the accom-
mediation Of the visitors are being energeti-
cally made, as the indications are there will
be large crowds In attendance from this and
adjoining counties. The Nelson House has
every room already secured, and It is stated
that every boarding house In the city will be
full, while The hospitality Of the private
citizen wiz be taxed for the entertainment
OF friends. Altogether the fair promises to
be big thing.
COURT MATTERS.
Judge Henry B. Tompkins arrived here on
Sunday afternoon, and Yesterday morning
opened the adjourned term of the Superior
Court. There were a number Of civil cases,
In which Judge Mershon was disqualified,
to he disposed of, and with his usual prompt
ness Judge Tompkins has nearly cleared
the docket, and will adjourn the court this
afternoon. The most important Of these
was the suit brought by County Judge Har-
ris against the Commissioners of Roads and
Revenues of the county for his salary for
six months, amounting to two hundred and
fifty dollars. The grand jury had failed at
the spring term to make any recommends
ton for the payment Of the salary of the
Judge, as required by law, but the plaintiff
claimed that their previous recommendation
as TO bis predecessor, Judge Msbry, held
good. To this the defendant demurred,
and the demurrer was sustained by the
court. Judge Harris, who resigned after
holding the position six months, conse-
quentlY loses his salary. There are several
civil cases TO come up this morning, and
SHOULD they develop anything Of importance
will be mentioned.
THE FAIR GROUNDS.
After the adjournment of court yesterday
afternoon l made trip 20 the fair grounds
in company with Mr.. T. G.. stacy, of the
Brunswick appeal. The various buildings
were In excellent order, and the grounds,
which are spacious and are beautified by a
collection OF magnificent oaks, have been
cleared up, aud presented an inviting ap-
pearance. The fair will be opened on
Wednesday, the 24'h, at o'clock, with an
address from Ira E. Smith, Eco, leading
member of Glynn county bar, aud will be
followed by various amusements, among
which will be sack races and molasses
diving for prizes. On Thursday Profefs 1r
H. G. Everett, who officiated in Savannah
recently as horse tanner, will open the ex-
hbition with lecture on s'Horse Training"
Then there will be goat, OK and mule races,
on a fine half-mile track In the enclosure, in
addition TO horse races. The feature will
be a tournament, in which twenty odd
knights have entered, and the dsy will close
with a grand ball. The fun will close on
Friday with races, fremen's' tournament
and grand pyrotechnic display. This brief
outline will give an idea of the attractive
ness of the programme. These fairs have
become very popular with the people of the
county, and It is confidently anticipated the
exhibition of live stock will be the largest
vet seen here. The firemen's contest will
be a lively affair, companies from Macon,
Hawkinsville, Cochran and Brunswick
having entered.
THE COURT HOUSE.
Court Is held in one story frame build
ing with no conveniences whatever, and is
in anything but a clearly condition, sppa-
rently not having had cleaning up in many
r. khn NF Nto
Superior Court, Ordinary and justices, and
is no more creditable to this thriving city
than is the court house to Savannah. l
learn that the county was unable to build
court house, and this structure was erected
by Mr.. Jno. NJ. Tison, wealthy and prom
inent citizen and a near relative of the late
VIM. II. Tison, Of Savannah, who has leased
It to the county at nominal sum until such
time as the authorities may be able to erect
better and more convenient building. By
the way, | am Informed that at the resi-
dence of Mr.. TisoD, at Bethel, some sixteen
miles from this city, the gallant lamented
Gen. Francis s. Barlow was born, and the
room where he first saw the light is inspect
ed by visitors with curious interest.
GROWING AND HEALTHY CITY.
learn in conversation with some OF her
prominent citizens that since the census was
taken the population of Brunswick has In
creased fully one thousand, and that the
newcomers are of a thrifty and industrious
character. l can readily believe that this in
crease is not exaggerated, as in drive yes
terday afternoon, which had the pleasure
of enjoying through the invitation Of Mr..
Putnam, an influential citizen, behind his
spanking pair of two-year-olds, a remarka-
bly, handsome team, | observed on every
street new stores and dwellings recently
completed, and number in course of con-
struction. Every building in the city is
occupied, and there is a demand for more
houses Evidently Brunswick has a baom,
and her march is now onward to prosperity
and greatness.
Her lumber and naval stores trade has
enormously increased, aud a careful esti-
mate based upon information to date iu.ti-
hes the statement that there will be over
five hundred vessels cleared from the port
this year, as against three hundred ard
seventy four in 1851. The value of her ex-
ports. foreign and coastwise, in 1880 were
81 ,655, 3S2, and in 1881, g. 337, 075, showing
an increase of 1851, 1893, and this year there
seems to be no doubt that the exhibit will
be still more fattering. l. is worthy of
mention that all the improvements now In
progress are of substantial and valuable
character, and an inferior building is no.
where to be seen among the new ones COM
pleted.
THE HEALTH
of the city Is remarkable, and up to to-day
there had not been for this month a single
death IN the city. From all l hear, 1t is a
very unpromising field for doctors. There
is no sickness of any kind here now, and
the physicians are compelled to cultivate
their stock Of patience whilst waiting for pa
tients to treat. Its excellent health is due
10 a measure to the thorough drainage Of
the low lands around the city, and is asource
of congratulatioD to the community. In
fact, the average Brunswickian prides him
self upon the good health Of the town, AID
is prompt to produce facts and figures which
forcibly demonstrate the correctness of his
position. / cheerfullY make this statement,
as In April last a correspondent Of North
ern paper made assertions of a contrary ma
ture, which were not well founded, but were
injurious to the fair name of this city, and
excited great indignation throughout the
community.
ON CRUISE OF INSPECTION.
Last night at eight o'clock your CORES
pendent met DR.. E. Fl. Nichols, of Savan-
nah, who had just arrived on the Revenue
cutter Boutwell,, which is on an inspecting
tour along the coast, under direction Of
Special Agent w. N. Y. Goodwin, of the
Marine Hospital service. The officers are
Captain VIM. B. Randolph, First Lieutenant
Charles r. Briant, Second Lieutenant
Howard Emery, Chief Engineer VIM. G.
Wheeler. First Assistant Alfred Hoyt,
Second Assistant G. NJ. Goodwin. They
have haan IN ReaufOrt Savannah and Darien