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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-04
Chean Letter Postage.

The question of cheap letter postage
is now before the House of Representa-
lives in the shape of bill introduced by
Congressman Anderson, of Kansas, pro-
viding for a reduction of the postage on
half ounce letters to two nts, and one
cent for each additional half ounce. 1t
is believed that this bill will suit the two
classes; first, those who desire two cent
postage for the benefit of the masses;
and, second, those who are anxious TO
have three cent rate for all letters weigh
ing not more than one ounce each. Mr..
Anderson has thoroughly investigated
the past history of cheap postage rates
in this country, and has submitted to the
Committee on Post Offices and Post
Roads the results of his inquiries. He
finds that in 1915 the population Of the
United States was about 10000, 900, two
fifths of what it was in 1880. The postal
revenues of the year 1915 were
81, 280,S41. At that time the rates
of postage established in 1916,
when the population of the
United States was about $500, 900, were
still maintained. They were: For a
''single sheet" letter, under so miles, six
cents; over 80 and under 80 miles, ten
cents; over 80 and under $50 miles,
twelve and half cents; over $50 and
under 400 miles, eighteen and three
quarter cents; over 400 miles, twenty
five cents. An act of the 9Th of March,
1916, changed the rate on letters to five
cents for 800 miles, and ten cents for
over that distance. The postal receipts
diminished greatly for short time, but
soon were greater than they had been
before. In 1851 another great reduction
was made by the extension of the 800
mile limit to 1900 miles, the substitu-
ton of the one-half ounce standard for
the ''single sheet" letter, and the reduc-
ton of the rate to three cents per One.half
ounce, if prepaid, and five cents
if not prepaid, for any dis
lance under 5000 miles. Though
the receipts. following the reduction.
were somewhat decreased the number of
letters soon increased and more than
made up the deficiency. In 1855 another
reduction was made, when the condition
of prepayment was established, and the
rate was fixed at three cents under 1000
miles and ten cents for distance ex-
ceeding 5000 miles. In 1856 prepay
ment by stamps was required, and in
1868 the uniform rate of three cents for
each half ounce for all domestic letters
were established. These changes pro-
duced no apparent effect on the reve-
nues, and Mr.. Anderson thinks that the
time has come when the postage on let
tiers might. with advantage, be reduced
still lower. The receipts for postage are
now almost sufficient to pay expenses,
and, it is believed that were the
reduction to be made, the in
creased volume of business done would
soon be so great as to fully equal the
present receipts, if it did not cause the
Post Office Department to show clean
balance sheet at the end of the year.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-04

A witness before the committee of the
New York Legislature, which is trying
70 get up a law to effectually
prevent corners, testified that the re-
ported sales of wheat in New York be-
tween July. 1879, and August 20, 1881,
amounted to !, 154, 267, 900 bushels, but
only pa. 737, 600 were sales of actual
wheat, the remainder, 909, $50, 900
bushels, being due to option" sales,
puts" calls" and "straddles"-in
short, gambling transactions. When the
figures Of Toledo. Detroit, Philadelphia,
Milwaukee and Chicago are added to
those Of New York, it will be found that
the pretended sales of grain in these
cities alone would require for their bona
Iids settlement more than ten times the
whole crop Of the country. All other
grains, pork, lard and beef are subject to
similar gambling manipulations, yet
hitherto no successful plan has been dis
covered for preventing these illegitimate
transactions.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-04
The Crops.

1uC OEOpcs
The New York Times has recently
compiled, from correspondence received
by it from thirty seven States and four
Territories, an interesting statement of
the general condition of the crops in the
country at this time. These estimates,
it states. were obtained from persons
whose business and interest it has been
to secure knowledge of the crops, and
from them the following facts were
elected:
Small grains promise well and winter
wheat will give an increased yield in
nearly every State except Indiana, Ohio
and New York. Spring wheat is more
promising. I'm the great grain States
west of the Mississippi" says the Times,
''the increase is especially marked, In
some cases as much as so per cent. In
some of the old grain States other grains
are replacing wheat-barley, oats and
rye especially. In all these large in
crease in acreage is reported and promise
large crop. Insects and rust are re-
ported in some places, but only in Ten
nessee is much alarm felt. Corn shows
a very large increase in nearly every
State where it is cultivated at all. In
the North it shares to some extent in the
displacement of winter wheat, and in
the South it is replacing cotton to some
extent.
As to cotton an average crop at least
is expected. Owing to the floods, the
abandonment of the all cotton system
and the failure to obtain sufficient sup
plies, the ares planted will be much re.
duced, but the use of fertilizers is ex-
pected to keep the yield up to the
average. Except in some of the flooded
districts, the sugar cane crop is reported
to be in fine condition, and the pros
poets of the rice and tobacco crops are
very encouraging. A light yield OF hay
and grass is expected. and larger crop
than usual of potatoes, owing to the
fact that an increased acreage is being
planted. Frosts have materially injured
the fruit crop, but it has not as yet been
determined whether the peach crop in
Maryland and Delaware has been Sc
riously damaged. Small fruits, however,
are reported to have suffered severely;
but this statement is regarded as
rather doubtful, and more in the nature
of inference than a logical deduction
from the actual condition of things.
Owing to the mildness of the winter the
cattle-growing interests Of the West are
in a flourishing condition, and altogether
the prospect is most encouraging"
In Georgia the condition of the crops,
as far as can be ascertained at present, is
about as follows: The acreage of cotton
will be considerably reduced, and that of
small grain and provision crops proper
tionately increased. In some localities Ia
bori is scarce and difficult to obtain, but, as
a general rule, the indications are good,
and farmers are much pleased at the
prospect. In short, all reports indicate
that Georgia will have abundant crops,
raise a greater proportion of her own
supplies than ever before, go less on
credit, rely more on food crops than on
cotton, and become self-supporting in
every sense of the word.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-04

The British excise returns do not lead
to the impression that Englishmeu are
specially abstemious. 1t is shown that
the beer consumed was no less than &c.
7SS, 564 gallons, the value of which was
$500. 600, 900. against $3.50, 4Os, 165 in the
previous year. OF British wines and
spirits the consumption was 2S, $50. 719
gallons, which amounts to $143, 653, 595,
against $142, PSI, 43O for 1880. In for
eign spirits the figures are s, 295. 265 gal
Ions, amounting to $49.771, $50, against
So, sos. O70 in 1880. For wine the figures
are 1854, 757 gallons, amounting to
$40, 4O1, 4O5, against 81. 935. so in 1880;
while the consumption of British wines
is estimated at 100000 gallons,
amounting to $4,000, OOO-the same as
in 1880. The total for 1881 is $685., OOO,-
900, against C611. 1896, S75, showing an
increase Of So, s75, 925.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-04

Chicago claims, in the matter of ma
rine business, to be a greater port than
New York, with a larger number of arri-
walls and greater tonnage. The Chicago
Inter OCEAN undertakes to show from Of
fetal figures that during 1881 the com
bined arrivals and clearances at Balti-
more, Boston, Charleston, New Orleans,
New York, Philadelphia, Portland, Fal
mouth and San Francisco were 43, 295,
while in Chicago alone the arrivals and
clearances were &c. OF; and that at Balti
more, Boston, Charleston, New Orleans,
Philadelphia, Portland, Falmouth and
San Francisco the combined arrivals and
clearances were "a, 3O7, while in Chicago
alone they were 26. OF; and at New York,
Baltimore, Portland and Falmouth the
arrivals and clearances were %, 931-in
Chicago alone 90. OF.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-04
DIR. Bliss is being "sat down upon" all
around. The New York Tribune Of
Saturday published the following:

''MENToR, OHIO, October "a, 1881.
''This certifles that on or about August
9Th, 1881, the late President, James A.
Carried, made.the following statement
to me, in the presence of Mrs. Garfield,
viz: That DR.. ]. FL. Baxter had been
his physician for many years, and that
he still considered him bis physician.
He also stated that he had no knowledge
of ever having placed himself under the
care of DR.. d. W. Bliss, and he did not
believe Bliss had ever spoken ore word
upon the subject Mrs. Garfield SAID, at
the same time. that she had never been
consulted by DR.. Bliss upon the sui. ect,
and had no knowledge of the PresiI ent
having chosen DR.. Bliss as his attendant
SUI geon. S. A. BoYNToN, NJ. D."
Endorsed as follows by Mrs. Garfield !;
MENTOR, o., Oct. "a, 1881.
81 have read the statement of DR..
Boynton, made this day, and will say
that it is entirely correct.
.IUCRETIA r. GARFIELD"
The public will readily recall that on
the 18th of November, when Guiteau
was being tried, Bliss swore that the Sec
rotary of War sent for him when Gar
field was shot; that the President asked
him to take charge of the case, and that
Mrs. Garfield was present when the re-
quest was made.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-04
The FlOrlda Canal.
NnshrfILe Americnn.

Canals have been great factors in the de-
velopment of the resources of the United
States. Wherever a canal has been built
there followed prosperity. New York has
lived and will 60 on living upon the ad-
yantages derived from the Erie canal.
Canada and the Welland canal is term that
is the written promise of future wealth. IL
connects the lakes with the st. Lawrence
river, and, as a consequence, with Western
markets It is estimated that British steam
ships of two thousand tons burden may
enter the lakes through this canal, and COM
nete with the rail mode of transportation.
And, when it is reflected that Montreal is
two hundred and fifty miles nearer than
New York to European markets, this state
ment becomes interesting. 1t leads up
to some reflections on what canals
NAV do, and there we leave 1t with
our readers. Another canal Is proposed
now across the peninsula Of Florida that
will directly counteract much OF the effect
of this Canadian energy and msteIlallze the
resources of the South as no other one IN
dertaking aside from the late lamented Mis-
sissippi improvement scheme. This distlnc-
ton should be qualified, however, for the
canal in question is hut the continuation Of
the conception to provide southern outlet
for Western produce through the Mississippi
river. Government has refused to assist In
the one. The other, which is within the
means and power OF the sections interested,
should be pushed forward without delay.
The great influences in the East, espe-
cially at New York, have largely de-
termined the illiberal course of Congress
In this matter. The competition that SEEM
ed to stand silently, though threaten
ingly, and which New York feared she
might one day feel, has overshadowed every
sense of brotherhood aud patriotism and
all perception of the national good in
volved. And since 1t is clearly demon
stated that no help can come from the
strong source we had looked to appealingly,
the thing TO do now is to subvert this
narrow-mIndedness by what fair means we
may. The Southern press should write I'M
ceasingly about it. The subject should be
the theme of general household talk. The
interest In the scheme is growing even more
perceptible, and there really seems to be no
reason why it should not come to early fruit
ton. We shall never be strong until few
schemes like this are completed. This ID
the most important now on hand, and 1t
ought to be followed up with untiring and
careful watchfulness.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-04

Western men are very blunt and plain
speakers, and are given to using exceed
ingly hOmely expressions. Certain Re
publicans in Oregon have expressed a
determination to vote against their ticket
as a rebuke to Mr.. Arthur for having We
toed the anti Chinese bill, and they desig-
nate their proposed action as "wallOping
their own isckass."
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-04

According to all advices, Southern
farmers this year are everywhere turn
ing their attention to home crops, by
which we mean crops which will keep
the pot boiling even if cotton fails. The
Southern farmer is evidently at last
awakening to his true interests. and is
on the right track to true independence.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-04

The Philadelphia Record declares that
truces may be patched up, and apparent
harmony established in the Republican
ranks of Pennsylvania, but that there
can be no lasting peace in the party in
that State until Cameron is extinguished.
The clan Cameron have been political
owners Of Pennsylvania for many years,
but it really seems as if their power was
at length coming to an end.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-04


1t seems impossible to stop dueling;
albeit. that it may be "a relic of barba-
rism." A New Orleans dispatch an
nounces one fought on Monday last at
Fishermsn's canal, just below that city,
between Joseph Leversey, editor of the
illustrated paper, NascOtte, and J, O..
Egan. Jr., son of the Attorney General.
The MascOtte attacked Egan's father on
Saturday last, and he holding a State
Office was unable to challenge. His son
took up the quarrel, and the result was
this duel. After one shot was fired the
seconds inferfered and the matter was
arranged. The editors of the NascOtte
were brought before the Police Court for
criminal libel, and sent before the Crimi-
nal Court under bonds.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-04

The Northern gold papers are always
talking about the inability of forcing
the silver dollar into circulation" There
is no difficulty at all about it in the
South. Here the silver dollar circulates
with the greatest freedom, and we have
never met a man yet who was not only
willing but anxious to take all he could
get hold of.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-04

Horace Maynard, the great Tennessee
Radical politician, member of Congress
during the carpetbag regime in that
State, and afterwards United States Min
lister to Constantinople under Grant, and
Postmaster General under Hayes, died
yesterday at his home in Knoxville
Heart disease was the cause.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-04

Broom drills are becoming fashionable
all over the country. 1t is suggested,
however. that If the modern American
girl becomes too proficient in handling
this very useful domestic implement, II
may prove somewhat dangerous to the
peace Of future American households.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-04

The Republicans have completed their
gerrymandering in Illinois, Wisconsin,
Michigan, Iowa, Minnesota, Kansas,
Ohio and Pennsylvania. They have
done a very nice job, having so carved
up the above named States that Repub.
lican voting population of 1866. 400 is
10 send ninety men to Congress, and a
Democratic voting population of l, 641 :
200 is to send only twenty-one. But.
says the Boston Post, ''let 'em just wait
till they hear from the back towns"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-04
Che segurning Atws


The Galveston Ns5os suggests that
Texas have an ''srbOr day" and convert
her unclothed prairies into beautiful,
bealth-giving. life-preserving forests.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-04

Revitalizipg the blood is absolutely neces-
sary for the cure Of general debility, weak
ness, lassitude, etc. The best enricher of
the blood is Browns Iron Bitters.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-04
WASHINGTON HOTEL,

7O7, 709 AND I'll CHESTNUT STREET,
Philadelphia, Pa.
n. w. FARR Manager.
THIS Hotel is especially desirable for bust
located, convenient to wholesale and retail
stores, theatres and places OF interest; home
comforts; large, airy rooms with cuisine un-
surpassed Rates. 81 80 per day. Liberal
terms to permanent guests.
BERKSHIRE HILIlS.-The Clafin House,
ID Beckett, Mass will open for the reception
of guests May 10th. Beckett being 200 feet
above the sea, the air is at all times cool,
healthful and invigorating. No malaria. No
mosquitoes. For circular address
A. G. CROSS, Proprietor.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-04
COMPREHENSIVE.

ON and after this date Nh. HORACE ?:
" SMART becomes member of the firm OF
D. @. BACON & co.
SAVANNAH, May /, 1882.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-04
miscellaneous.
NUN SID.

r DESIRE to inform my friends and the pub
4 lie that have left the employ of Messrs.
Allen & Lindsay, and commenced business on
INV own account at ia Broughton street, where
win be pleased to see my old friends, and
solicit the public patronage. ,.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-04

A SUMMER WATERING PLACE, WHITE
N SPRING HOTEL.-The hotel at this ceie-
brated watering place has changed hands and
has been refurnished and fitted up expressly
for the convenience and comfort of guests
While every amusement possible will be
afforded the pleasure-seeker, no pains will be
spared to make the invalid comfortable Regu-
City to and from the Spring. Rates of Board
$50 per month, SO per week. MRS. E. H.
HENRY, Proprietress, White Spring, Florida.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-04

Browns IRON BITTERs
does not contain whiskey
or alcohol, and will not
blacken the teeth, or cause
headache and constipation.
1t will cure dyspepsia, indi-
gestion, heartburn, sleep
lessness, dizziness, nervous
debility, weakness, &c.
Use only Browns Iron Bitters made by
Brown Chemical Co., Baltimore. Crossed
red lines and trademark on wrapper.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-04
egantka.

WANTED, a good wash woman to do fanjlv
W washing Apply ct 1853 South Broad
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-04

EFERRING to above notice, the remaining
IL copartners of the late firm of F. GRIM
BALL& co. win continue the business OF
manufacturing bricks under the name ana
style Of @. @. CASEY & Co. Orders addressed
to the firm, or sent as heretofore to GEO. U
FREEMAN, "a Bryan street, viii have prompt
attention.
APRIL %, 1882. G. G. CASEY q %.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-04

~ Lithia Waters). Hampshire county, W. Va.
Open June 1st. Easy of access from all points
of the compass. Having the largest swimming
pool of Carbonated Mineral Water in the world.
Also Iron Springs, second to none. Half to
three-quarters of an hours ride carriage or
horseback), splendid White Sulphur. Grand
mountain scenery, summer climate unsur-
cal and other testimony send for pamphlet.
Fine band, good fishing and boating. Say where
you saw this advertisement. W. II. SALE,
Proprietor.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-04
SUMMER BY The SEASHORE.
FENWICK HALL,
SAYBROOK POIMT, CONN,

SAYBRUUK PUNT, CUNN.,
BEAUTIFULLY located on Long Island
ID Sound, at the mouth of the Connecticut
river g hours from New York via Shore Line),
will open June "a. 1t has all the.attractions of
a first class watering place. Rooms are large,
well ventilated and lighted with gas through
out. Pure milk and vegetables from the farm.
For further information and circular address
E. STANTON, Hotel Berkeley. Boston, Mass.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-04
Grain aud gruuisioas.
NOTICE.

THE copartnership heretofore existing un
has been dissolved by the withdrawal or
FRANCIS GRIMBALL on account Of Ill health.
APRIL IS, 1882.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-04

70 Dearborn Ave., Chicago, Nov. 7.
Ihave been a great sufferer from
avery weak stomach, heartburn, and
dyspepsia in its worst form. Nearly
everything l ate gave me distress,
and l could eat but little. ! have
tried everythingrecommended,h have
taken the prescriptions of a dozen
physicians, but got no relief until
took Browns Iron Bitters. / feel
none Of the old troubles, and am a
new man. / am getting much
stronger, and feel first-rate, l am
railroad engineer, and now mako
my trips regularly. / can not say
too much in praise of your wonder-
full medicine. D. c. MACK.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-04

WANTED. a stenographer In a counting
w ROOM Apply, stating terms. to P, d.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-04

WANTED, in an office, a clerk. who is a
w good, rapid writer. Address COM
MERGE this office
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9rutl BtttErs.
TheSeCret

of the universal success Of
Browns Iron Bitters is SIM
ply this: 1t is the best Iron
preparation ever made; is
compounded on thoroughly
scientific, chemical and
medicinal principles, and
does just what is claimed for
it-no more and no less.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-04

w ANrED. a few permanent and table
w boarders; pleasant south rooms, at 1893
BroughtOp street
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-04

WANTED, a white woman as child's nurse
w Address. giving full name and refer.
ences, to A. NJ, p o. Box 17S, city.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-04

By thorough and rapid
assimilation with the blood,
it reaches every part of the
system, healing, purifying
and strengthening. Com
mencing at the foundation
it builds up and restores lost
health-in no other way can
lasting benefit be obtained.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1882-06-17

few minutes into his theme. a very
pleasing incident occurred. "A
pretty little girl, a&ad about four
years. climbed upon the stage with
an elegantly arranged basket of
flowers, aud approaching Nj. Wilde,
with a graceful manner that would
have done credit to u Miss high up
in her teens. presented them to
him. Mr.. Wilde received them
with the remark: II am glad to zee
one specimen Of so much beauty
and so much youth" The lecture
was listened to with marked atten-
ton, which gave evidence of the
interest manifested by the audi
snce inlbis ~subject.-Aemphls APP
peal.