Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-08-02

JACKSONVILLE, July 31.-The meeting
which alluded in my last, intended to EXPIRE
city as to the contested cadetship, was dense
attended. OF course brass band was one
the features of the occasion, for well do Il
leaders of the race here and everywhere u
derstand the influence of music upon the
followers. POmp and show are also indispe
sable requisites to the success of an ordinaI
negro gathering, so that after the appointmel
of Chairman and two Secretaries, list
thirty-one Vice Presidents was presented, an
the assembly was ready for business.
Cadet Livingston, the successful negro cal
didate, made his appearance on the platform
escorted by a committee of five, received
deafening ovation, bowed modestly in repl
ana retired. Then followed ihe speeches, prett
much all nf the same tenor, bringing u
the race question in all its various phases
and congratulating the audience upon tn
splendid achievement Of their representative
in gaining the victory over his three whit
competitors. The changes on this subject were
rung over and over again, and each allusion {,
the superiority of Livingston was greeted Will
frantic applause
The last orator. after working up his hearer
to the highest point of excitement and enthu
SlaSm, at the proper moment dramatically
drew paper from his pocket and read dis
patch from Col. Bisbee announcing that Liv
ingston had received the appointment. Their
the crowd went wild for a few moments, anC
lung capacity was tested IN a remarkable man
ner.
Col. Bisbee was unfortunate in not being
present, for he could have taken the flood and
rode on to fortune. He cut the Gordian knots
in which he was entangled, boldly, and incon-
tinenUly rolled off on that side of the fence on
which was the bulk of his supporters 1t was
a shrewd. sharp stroke of policy, and If the
District Convention had assembled the next
day, there would have been no doubt of his
nomination. AS it is, there's many slip be-
tween the cup and the lip" and three weeks
hence he may not be able to grasp the coveted
prize so easily. While his actions have pleased
some, it has incensed Others, and he is still
placed between several fires.
His opponents, and they are active, diiigent
and influential, are hard at work to secure his
defeat before the convention, and although
they may fail they are making good use of
centlyl been. added, 1T is SAID. William Watkin
'4uiteau Hicks, who has become disgruntIed at
recent government appointments made in this
state without his sanction and approb ttion
Bill has long assumed to be the dispenser of
this patronage. and 1t gals his proud spirit to
see the sceptre of power welded by another
hicks influence has long been on the wane in
Florida, and Notwithstanding the nOtoriety ac-
quired by his connection with the late Mr.
Guiteau, he will not again be an important
factor in the poll les in this State.
Rumors are afioat here that after the ad-
journment Of Congress an important change
will be made in the post Office OF this city for
the purpose of aiding Colonel Bisbee, should
he be nominated The present incumbent has
given entire satisfaction to the community, and
his removal would occasion general regret
But then such stalwart5 as Colonel Bisbee care
but little for the wishes and convenience of the
people when their personal interests are con-
cerned, and think nothing OF decapitatlng
faithful, honest and efficient officer who is not
a plant tool for carrying out their selfish pur-
poses.
If the contest is again between Finley and
Bisbee. the former will carry very large pro
portion OF the white Republican vote of the
In this county it is thought that the
General will have the support of one half of
that element-a very important consideration,
as. in addition to their votes, they exert a DOW
erful moral and financial influence
The Second District Democratic Convention
VIII assemble here on Wednesday. It i gen
orally admitted that General Finley will be
nominated on the first ballot, if not by acclama-
lion. He should receive larger majority than
he obtained fn 1880, since that time Sumter
has been placed in this district, with a Demo
cratic majority of five or six hundred. The
Generals reelection may perhaps add another
pang to the recently awakened conscience of
Mr.. Calkins, of the House Committee on Elec-
tions, whose recent sensitIveness, after the
thefts had been accomplished in which he mar
hypocrite.
General Finley's majority in November
ought to reach 1909, if full vote is polled, and
may run to $500 He should be sent hack nv
such a significant expression OF the popuIar viii
hat even Colonel Blsbee, with all his brazen ef-
'rontery. would never dare to inaugurate an
other contest.
An excursion to Mayport including tbe in
;pection of the jetties, and fish choWder. will
ne rendered TO the delegates after the adjourn
nent OF the convention. Our city will do her
)est to honor this body of repres entative men,
md a pleasant time may be Anticipated A
excursion on the st. Johns is al
ways enjoyable.
The progress made In that portion of the
state penetrated by our great river is usually
pointed to as exemplifying in a marked degree
he rapid growth and wonderful DEVELOPMENT
If Florida. But there are several other sec
ions that display the same pleasing evidences
# thrift, energy and enterprise I recently
made a visit to my old home Gainesville, and
vas astonished and grati1ed to observe the
strides she was making. have a
)aternal feeling for the town, having planted
myself there in 1885, year before it was made
he county SITE and can therefore Justly claim
o have been one of the oldest citizens Then
required a day and q half to ride to Palat<a
0 take steamer for Charleston or Savannah
Vow the distance is accomplished in less than
hree hours, while you can reach Jacksonville
,etween breakfast and dinner.
The public square is lined with handsome
torres and hotels, and the town is extending
displayed in the construction of the private
esidences, many of which, with their attrac-
i've gardens would grace the streets Of sny
lty. Two excellent papers, several mills,
numerous churches, a banking house, and a
irsu class academy contribute TO the great ad-
'antageS or this progressive community Two
ailroads, with a third in prospect furnish the
)eople with all the facilities they require
Alachua has always been noted for the ex-
ellence of her long staple cotton. and a very
arge percentage Of her crop OF this variety Of
he great staple is manufactured by the Will.
mantle Thread Company This county was
.lso one of the pioneers In the early veeetabIe
BUSINESS, and handsome revenue is annually
erived from this great industry. Oranges are
lso contributing their quota to the general
eceipts. and one of my friends has the founda-
ion of a massive fortune in a grove of one
and forty acreS, containing segen
thousand trees. The crops of all descriptions
re splendid, and the farmers and merchants
happy.
The good ipeople of Gainesville propose to |
apture the State House when the public con
enience shall demand its removal from ITALIA.
assoc. ms IS the pet scheme of State Sena-
or John b. Dell, who succeeded at the last ses- |
ion in having bill passed for the removal of |
be capital, which failed, on Constitutional
rounds, to receive the signature of the Gov
rhor. senator Dell expects to renew his ef- |
orts next winter, and declares that the next |
III VIII be free from the defects of the former.
L. Is resolute, pushing and plucky, and is san |
ulne or success. In this event he SAYS he |
seis confident OF satisfying the peop.e OF the |
tate tnat Gainesville can offer advantages for |
elng made the suitable point superior to those |
njOyed by any other locality.
The United States Land Office In Gainesville |
oeS large business, and actual settlers and |
peculaEoTs are rapidly absorbing the most a. |
Irable lands belonging to the governments |
Gen; Loring has recently published in the |
toTsoG ORtofes another letter upon the situa- |
on in Egypt. The article is full of informs- |
on, and furnishes much light to those watcb- |
lg Jne progress OF events in that ancient conn
~. his Opinions are especially valuable. as |
uring his long military service in Egypt he |
nJoyeo unusual opportunities for hecomino |
cquainted with the topography and resonrcass |
Ihe country, as well as with the policy of |
le government. Few Americans are better |
ost91 upon the questions involved, and as |
apaole OF giving judgment upon the dura |
on and probable result of the present difi. |
llties. F'SA' NiiiA-
Two negroes are to be executed next Friday
ne here and one in Fernandina In neither |
1se were tnere any sensational features The /
rime for which they were sentenced was mur.
or. " 90 AAu
1t is matter of very general regret that the
0rk on the Jettles at the mouth of the ST. /
ohn's must be temporarily suspendsd d. the an |
ropriation having bsen exhausted This is an 1
nterprlse or the utmost importance not onlv /
the large population on the river. but to al |
aVlgators. 1t is to be hoped that the apDro- /
valuable N- O0
A portion Of the party who represented
lor1da at the launch Of the steamer "TaiIs-
assoc have returned. They were most |
indy treated and Hospitality entertained. and
sport most delightful visit The new vessel /
1o9ld receive the patronage of all the peopie |
/ the capital who contemplate a Northern
sit A'OI'Aern
Up 70 date we have not had a day during
nlcn the thermometer has indicated auch /
eat as mas several times been reported III |
ew YORK While that city stands aqhagt AZ |
le terrible mortality Of the past few weeks.
9 are aole 70 show a clean bill Of health The
ays are endurable, and the nights invariably
Dol and refreshing.
A fs Rabbi has been obtained for the pulpit Of