Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-30

traying her advantages and defending her in
terests. The writer of this tribute well remem
bers his occasional visits to Florida, and
the sincere pleasure 1t gave Colonel
Thompson to note the rapid strides made by
our State on the road to prosperity and great
ness. 1t was a privilege TO listen to his remi-
niscences OF The early history of our State, and
to hear his graphic descriptions Of the men
and scenes OF that period. He was q gentle
man OF the old school, and his courteous de-
meanor, sympathetic heart, conversational tai
ent, and extensive fund of general information,
endeared him to all classes OF the community.
The South had no nobler and truer son, and
amid the dark days of the terrible civil war,
and the still darker days of reconstruction,
never for single moment did he shrink from
his duty, or falter in his fealty. He was fear
less honest and gallant gentleman, and Florida
claims the right to place upon his honored
grave wreath Of palm, bay and cypress.
Next Monday the municipal election Will
take place. and the city is now engulfed In its
annual whirlpool This Is the season when the
average white and negro bummers float tri-
umphantly to the surface, and when they swim
IN Tree sea of beer and whisky, for the con-
test is generally close, and many are the arti-
fees and wileS laid to capture the voter of
assumed independent proclivities.
During the remainder Of this week there viii
be hob-nohbing, button-holng and dark lantern
meetings without stint, and the souls of thirsty
patriots Will be made glad by the profusion Of
their accustomed beverages
1.-THE Peoples Ticket Is composed Of man
of both parties and is of q character to COM
mand the respect, and enlist the support Of all
of the better elements of the communitY The
convention that placed this ticket in the field
was wonderfully harmonious in its action and
the nominations were made with unanimity
that gave q bright presage of success.
Tonight the straightout Radical convention
will assemble for the purpose of making their
nominations This occasion is awaited with as
much interest as the arrival of a circus, and
attracts large audience There is always q
struggle for the different places on the ticket,
in which the spectators, as well as the dele
gates participate. The Interruptions from the
outsiders are often of a most amusing charac-
ter, for the intelligent colored voters claim the
largest liberty, and indulge in the broadcast
satire. just now there is considerable dissat-
isfaction in their ranks, as many claim that
the convention has been postponed to this late
day to suit the purposes OF certain ring-mas-
ters, and they intimate plainly that they win
not favor the Introduction of the Boss Conlr-
ling style of tactics into this latitude
AS sensation the cowhiding affair at the St
James Hotel was success. The verdict Of the
public was thoroughly in accord with the gen.
tleman who welded the lash so effectually
AS no charge was made against him in the
courts, it is to be inferred that the party
punished took the indignity gracefully and
prudently. wisely concluding discretion to be
the better part of valor. 1t is very reasonably
to be presumed that the man who would insult
an unprotected lady is a coward.
Quite an excursion party from Middle 6eor-
gia arrived on Monday. AS the tickets are
be able to see considerable of our State, and it
would not surprise me if several did not locate.
As proof of the rapidity Of modern travel,
there were gentlemen along who breaktasted
in Milledgeville and supped In Jacksonville,
making the run Of three hundred miles in thir-
teen hours.
The drought still continues, and crops are
suffering. The records of the Signal office
show less rainfall for the first quarter.of this
year than has ever before been noted. Large
OF fruits and vegetables still con-
tinue to be made, and the proportions Of this
industry are annually becoming greater.
The season is winding up in a lively manner
and we have recently had quite a round of
amusements. Macallister, the magician, t. A,
Elmo, the spiritualist and the drama of Hazel
Kirke have all drawn large houses and de-
lighted audiences
There was an increase of nearly a thousand
dollars in the sales of postage stamps, envel-
opes and cards during February at this office
over the same month of last year. This is an
index of our increase in population and busi-
ness that is significant. W.H.B