Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-03

Meeting of the Sesqui- Centennial Com
mittee-Everything Progressing Well.
There was a good attendance last even
ing at the committee meeting, and every
one present was alive to the matters re-
quiring attention. Gen. Henry r. jackson,
the President, was in the chair, ana Col. u
W. Anderson. Assistant Secretary, at his
most Gen. Wavne. the Secretary, who has
INST returned from the North, was not
present though in town, being prevented
from attending by sickness. These gem
tIemen have been very indefatigable in
their several offices, the distinguished
chairman displaying his wonted energy
in every movement.
4 letter was read from Right Rev.
Bishop VIM. Bacon Stevens, author OF
stevens History of Georgia, 10 Gen.
jackson, cOngratulating him on the pro-
posed celebration and manifesting warm
interest in it.
The Secretary also read a letter from
prominent cOstumeT in Philadelphia IN
regard to the pageant, and giving many
valuable suggestions. On motion, Ine
Secretary was directed to correspond with
the party in relation to certain details.
The pvrotechnic firm to whom was
awarded the contract for the display OF
fireworks. acknowledged the receipt OF
the order, and promised an exhibition
never before witnessed in the South.
A letter was read from the leader OF the
band Of the Third United States Artillery,
stationed at St. Augustine, Offering their
services. On motion of Capt. L. NJ. HUH
the offer was accepted.
A number of questions, not yet OF pub
lie importance. were discussed ana DIS
posed Of.
The Finance Committee, through its
chairman, Capt. John l.. Hammond, MADE
a report showing that the Efforts TO raise
funds were meeting with success, ana
that there would probably be no difficulty
about finances.
There being no further business the
committee adjourned.
Matters and Things LaconicaIIy Noted.
City Council meets tonight.
There will be "A regular meeting Of Mag
nOlia Encampment No. l, 1. o. .. r, to-
night.
The brick foundation for the Gordon
monument is receiving its finishing
touches.
A notice of interest TO water takers ap-
pears i'm another column from the Clty
Treasurer.
The grand jury of the United States
Circuit Court will meet again ON Monday,
the Sth inst.
The annual meeting of the Tennis Club
will be held to-day at p. m. ON the
grounds Of the club.
The Superior Court will meet tomorrow
at 10 a. m, and the grand jury will meet
at p. N. the same day.
There will be a regular convention of
FeutOnia Lodge, X. of p, this evening,
when the installation Of officers Will take
place.
The members of the Anderson Street
PRESBYTERIAN Church are requested to
meet at the church this afternoon at )
O'Clock.
A number of ladies and gentlemen, Wis
itOrs to the city, made an excursion down
the river yesterday on the steamtug Re
public.
Hon. ii. G. Turner. Representative from
the Second Congressional district. passed
through the city yesterday ON his way to
Washington.
Frank Reilly, cOlOred, was fined $40 or
thirty days by the Mayor yesterday for
disOrderly conduct and assaulting a white
man with knife.
A notice of interest in regard to privi-
leges at the race grounds appears in an
other column from the Secretary of the
Savannah Jockey Club.
L
York. are stopping at the Pulaski House.
Mr.. BrysOn is President of the Phoenix
National Bank of New York city.
Ticket No. I,724 won the handsome
China tea set ratified at Z. NJ. COnnOTs
book store last night. The lucky holder
of that ticket can call and get his property
i eolored citizen named Andrew Phil
lips was fined 81 or five days in the Police
Court yesterday for firing of a pistol in
Crawford square on New Years night.
AnegrO was arrested last night for steal
ing sausages from the stall Of Wade Col
Inns. in the Market. He will be interview
ed by the Mayor in the Police Court this
morning.
The following gentlemen have been
elected Trustees of the Independent Pres
byterian church: Geo. c. Freeman, Geo.
j. Mills, John l. StOddard, II. +. Grant
and Fred VI. Hull.
There were three cases Of drunk and
disOrderly conduct, all cOlOred, before the
Mayor in the Police Court yesterday
morning. A fine of So or ten days was i'm
posed in each case.
The annual meeting of the stockholders
of the Tybee Improvement Company viii
be held today at II O'clock at MetrOpOli-
tan Hall. There will be an election for
directors for the ensuing year.
Caesar Ryals, cOlOred, was called upon
in the Police Court yesterday to con-
tribute SO to the city eXchequer, or take
the alternative of thirty days in Jail, for
resisting and interfering with an officer in
the discharge of his duty.
The enterprising prOprietors of the
Screven House, Messrs. Ravens Il Fur
Der. gave an elaborate dinner on New
Years day to their guests and several in
vited friends. The bill of fare was print
ed on satin, and was full and varied.
The dinner was a most enjoyable affair.
The news from Savannah was anXiously
looked for yesterday, and number of our
citizens came around to the office last
night to learn if RaOul was elected. When
the final telegram came. announcing his
election there was on every hand express
siOns Of sincerest gratificatiOn.--HdcOR
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