Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-10-18

JACKSONVILLE, FLA, October ia recent
wrestle with the dengue fever resulted in my
complete discontinue, and your correspond
ent is as thoroughly demoralized as are the
Ohio Republicans. Beyond all doubt, the
broken-bone fever is the most sneakIng, insidi-
Gus and cowardIy disease that ever attacked
poor humanity. It gives you no chance for a
square, staDd-up fight. but bushwhacks YOU
without afording any opportunity for resist
ance. A dozen little imps take hold of each
bone in the spinal column, and do their best TO
effect general dislocation of the vertebrae.
All appetite for food vanishes, and the rapid
loss or strength is remarkable. There is the
same sensation of utter ''gonenegs" that Is ex-
perienced in sea-sickness, and the sufferer is
soon reduced to imbecility of mind aud body
The provoking part of the maIady is that you
obtain no sympathy. When you make your
first appearance upon the streets. and are
wearisdlY dragging one foot after the other
some humorous friend. with grin on his face
Is seen to bawl out How are your bones old
fellow?" You are too feeble to resent this
facetiousness, otherwise than by petrifying the
inquirer with glance OF speechless indigna
tion.
The dengue has numbered its victims here bv
the hundreds, am has knocked over the oldest
toughest and most seasoned of our citiz MS
Comparatively few have escaped and the
fever is now picking up the stragglers
The recent storm, aside from blowing out
what cotton was open, effected but slight dam
age. In Jacksonville there were no losses of
any consequence, beyond the sinking of a few
small craft. and the flooding of some cellars.
In Middle Florida, few buildings were pros
trated. There was no loss OF life in anv direc-
ton. and no wrecks. either on the Gulf or At.
lantic coasts. The fruit-growing region escaped
without injury. The effects of the October
gale were far less serious than those of the Sep
tember cyclone,
The countenances of the Democrats have
been wearing beaming smiles since the Ohio
election, while the Republicans have not vet
recovered from their amaZement. Col Bisbee
beat retreat Immediately to Washington for
the purpose probably of making another draft
on Hubbell's money bags. Ohio has settled
Col. Bisbees chances in this district, and the
almost assured certainty Of the control of the
next House by the Democrats will cutoff ali
hope OF success in his favorite pastime Of MAX
ing contest He has committed several grave
errors in the present campaign that show a
loss OF balance, and that will tell heavily
against him in November. The removal of
Postmaster Jay and Collector of Customs
Hopkins were serious mistakes and will cost
him hundreds of votes. The friends of the two
gentlemen named are numerous and will resent
their treatment at the polls.
The negroes. who constitute nineteen TWEEN
teth OF BiSbee'S supporters have been deci-
dedly lukeWarm during the present campaign
and have manifested but little of their 70 rmer
enthusiasm. They are very sensibly attend
ing to their crops, and neither Bisbee nor any
OF his followers have succeeded in whooping
them up to condition of excitement There
is also lack Of money There have been no
beating Of drums, no blare of trumpets and no
squeaking of flies by the Republicans Their
meetings have been dull and cold, and SD irit-
less, without fire and without animation.
Without money, the Republican machine
works very rustily, and Jay Huhbell is well
this district.
Senator G. W. Jones has been passing sew.
era days in the city, and will address the citl-
zens tomorrow night His Ctterances are al
rod hWT 10
manship and liberal sentiment that attract
attention and arouse reflection. Senator Jones
is as much a favorite and as warmly appre-
c1ated In this as in his own section of the State
Senator Wilk Call has been skirmishing all
over Florida, now under the banner Of David
son, now under that Of Finley. but everywhere
and all the time dealing heavy and effective
blows in favor of the Democratic partV He is
a most popular speaker with the masses, and
always rivets the attention of an audience.
Our regular winter visitors will perceive quite
number OF notable improvements on Bay
street and other portions of the city. Not
withstanding the numerous new buildings
erected during the summer, dwelling houses
are very scarce, and in great demand. There
will be great pressure for lodgings this win
ter. Already the faces Of many strangers are
seen upon our thoroughfares, and the arrivals
are constantly increasing.
The machinery Of the dredge designed to
open up communication with the Indian river
has been placed in position, and works admira-
bly,. This ponderous mechanism will soon be
engaged in cutting the canals required to open
transportation With Indian river. which i'm.
provement will greatly facilitate the comfort
and advantages OF the population in that sec
ton.
The post Office in this city was turned over
last Saturday to General William Ledwith the
new incumbent. Colonel Jay, the retiring
officer, has won the cordial good will of the en-
tire community by the efficiency with which
he has conducted the office, and received the
Endorsement of all classes. There was no
charge whatever against him. and his removal
was made to promote the interests of Bisbee.
Oranges are beginning to move and will soon
constitute a large portion Of the freight of our
down river steamers. It is estimated that the
crop OF this will equal that Of last year. and
that the fruit will be Of superior quality.
The Everitt will be the first large hotel To
open for the season. 1t will be ready for the
reception of guests on the lst of November,
and under its new management with its excel
lent location, 1t must do a most satisfactory
business.
Captain Hendry, who has recently visited
the scene OF operations in the Caloosahatchie
river, thinks that the dredge will soon enter
Lake Okeechobee. Some of the finest sugar
lands In the world will be reclaimed by the
drainage now being accomplished, while they
are equally suitable for rice, corn and other
great staples.
The weather this morning Is quite COOL and
there are unmistakable evidences that the fall
season Is approaching.
Several new boats viii soon be placed on the
river. FreightS both ways are increasing and
all 81 ms indicate brisk business during the
wintt
That choice fish, the roe mullet. is now
abundant. By many it is regarded as the finest
fish In the st. Johns Sugar cane is maturing
rapidly, and we shall soon be able to use new
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