Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-17


VlVacity and enterprise, and his society is
sought by all classes. Well acquainted
with the early history of Florida, his con-
versatiOn is full Of instruction and in
formation, interspersed with personal
"reminiscences, replete with interest and
amusement. As one of our best and
finest types of the early pioneers, he is
widely hOnOred and respected, and has
been spared to see his adopted State take
high rank among her sisters.
IN OTHER RESPECTS COLONEL DANCY
is yeritable patriarch. his union having
been blessed with sixteen children, nine
of whom-twO daughters and seven sons
survive to illustrate the careful train
ing and beneficent instructions of their
noble parents. -Four of their sons MeSsrs
ID. Y, II. r., l.. T.. and f. ID. Dancy, re-
side in your city, where their high char
acters for business integrity and capacity
are fully appreciated. Another son, Dr.
w. Mel. Dancy, is the present Mayor of
jacksonville, and was elected by the
largest majority ever given i'm this city
STILL another laid down his promising
life on the bloody battlefield of Olustee.
The writer extends to this venel able
and worthy couple his most cordial con-
gratulatlOns upon this happy occasion,
and most sincerely breathes the wish that
the evening of their days may be passed
in the complete fruItion of their fondest
hopes and aspirations.
Some forty or more of that illustriOus
galaxy OF distinguished individuals who
compose the Press Association of Florida,
have accepted the courteous invitation of
the various railroads, and left to-day on Il
visit to Louisville. The "gang" present
ed very respectable appearance, and as
member of that august body, | felt really
proud of their personnel. They were
headed by their President, DR.. Harris, of
the Sanford journal, whose massive beard
flowed over his ample chest with more
than its usual oriental luXuriance. OF
course they were arrayed in their best
"bib and tucker" and as they passed to
and fro through the streets, their manly
bearing and glossy badges attracted no
little attention. The boys seemed bent
on having good time, and will extract
all the pleasure possible out of the Occa-
sion. They will be wined, dined and feted
by the h0Spitable kentuckians. and their
stay in the Blue Grass Region will be
long remembered for its many agreeable
associations. Several ladies accompany
the party, whose presence will serve to
temper the eXuberant spirits of the more
youthful members.
From the large shipments of fruits,
flowers and other products that have re-
Gently been forwarded, it may confidently
be cOnjectured that the Department of
Florida will glow with beauty on the 18th
inst. A large number of eXcursiOnists
from this State will attend the ceremo-
nies of Florida Day, and there will be no
lack of fair women and brave men TO rep
resent the Land of Flowers. May bright
skies and hearty welcome shine over
and greet them during their journey.
THE RESULT OF THE OHIO ELECTION
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sonville and has strengthened their sinews
greatly. The extreme anxiety manifested
by the Republicans to make it appear that
no important issues were involved, and
that it cannot be received as an indica-
tiOn of a change in popular sentiment is
excellent evidence of the fact that they
have sustained serious reverse. The
members of the party in this city, and the
majority Of the leaders reside here, show
their defeat in their dowDcast faces and
humbled bearing. We have several Nir-
ginians among us, and these sons of the
Old Dominion are eXultant in the belief
that the October elections will greatly i'm
pair the chances of Malone in November.
Such an event as two successive victories
for the Ohio Democrats has never before
occurred since the Republicans have held
the reins of power, and must be accepted
as an omen of victory in the approaching
Presidential election.
The report of cases of yellow fever in
Sumter county, Fla, and Brewton, Ala,
has 0ccasiOned no apprehension, and the
opinion is expressed that the diagnosis is
incorrect. 1t is very pleasant to know
that the existence of the fever in War
ringtOn is drawing to termination, and
that that unfortunate settlement will soon
be released from the fell destroyer.
Jacksonville enjoys uninterrupted good
health, and the summer aDsentees are re-
turning In large numbers.
Major A. =. Williams, in charge of the
Times Democrat expedition TO the Ever
glades, left on Tuesday for Cedar Key,
which place the party will leave to-day
for Fort Myers. They will doubtless have
an adventurous and interesting trip, and
will be able to contribute something val
liable to the geographical and geological
history of the State. The exploration of
that unknown region will be the most
thorough and complete ever made, as
nothing has been neglected for the equip
ment of the party in every respect.
THE PUBLIC LIBRARY
building has at last been finished, and is
now opened to visitors. The site is CEN
tral, the rooms pleasant and inviting. and
it furnishes most agreeable resort in
which to while away an occasional hour.
The shelves are beginning to fill up with
a desirable class of books, while the tables
present the attractions of the latest and
best magazines and papers. The rooms
will be well patronized during the winter
by strangers as well as citizens.
The Biddies are hard at work, washing
windows, scrubbing floors and busting
carpets in the hotels. and all these symp-
toms denote that their doors will be
thrown open before long for the long pro-
cessiOn that will seek shelter within. No
new hotels have been erected in the city
during the past summer. The accOmmO-
dations for strangers throughout the
State have been considerably enlarged,
and ns@.siy of the small towns and villages
are now provided with elegant and com
Portable public houses.
Captain Bill Kendrick is cooked and
primed with big speech concerning
Florida, which he proposes to deliver at
Louisville. He is himself as great a curl
osity as will be found at the Exposition,
and his address will be as original as him.
self. As "a representative and type of the
genuine and unsOphisticated ''FIorida
cracker" Captain Bill is a success. and
his speech should be reported in full in
the COurier-JOUTBdt.
had the pleasure this morning of meet
ing Senator Wilk Call, and of finding him
in fine health and cheerful spirits. lie
designs to remain in the State until the
| session commences. The Press Associa-
tion. however, captured the Senator
shortly after his arrival, and took him &c
Louisville as their guest this afternoon
He and Governor Bl0xham will doubtless
speak for our State OH Florida Day, and
will do honor to themselves and to Florida
on that occasion.
HON. COLUMBUS DREW,
while in Washington recently. delivered
two effective lectures ON the subject d
| Florida. The audiences were large anC
the closest attention was given to the
| speaker.
The United States District Court is nov
in session. It's time will be devoted to til,
consideration of railroad and chancerl
cases. No criminal cases will be tried. al
no jury has been summoned.
Great Improvements are to be effectet
in our only city park, near the st. James
and Windsor hotels. The unsightly weed
have been removed, the struggling shrub
berry trimmed, and several fountains viii