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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-11
RAILROAD RUMBLINGs.
Bright Flashes of Intelligence from Near
and Afar.


and Afar.
The st. Marks Railroad recently sold in
Florida is the oldest III the State.
One Of the heavy new switch engines ON
the Western and Atlantic has been named
for Elijah A. Brown. third son Of Presi-
dent Joseph L. Brown.
Another railroad company has been or
ganiZed at Tampa, Fla. The corporate
name is the Seaside Railway, and the OFF,
GERS elected are: VI. r. Marks, President:
J. r. Lesley. Vice President; :. +. Hope,
Secretary, and :. VI. >parkman. Treas
urer.
The Oxana I4iJuHe has the following:
I'VE are happy TO announce authOrita-
lively that Mr.. W ellen. the superintendent
Of the East Alabama and Cincinnati
Road, is en- route to clear the right Of way
and resume work on the road. 1t Will
start from Guntersyille, the most south
ern bend in the Tennessee river. and, fol-
lowing the old survey. viii pass through
the heart Of our city on 70 Opelika, where
it makes direct communication with
Brunswick. on the Atlantic coast. The
importance Of this road cannot be over
estimated. aud we have TO add one more
leaf in the laurel crown of OXana's future
greatness
Mrs. Ellen T. Monahan, Savannah, Ga.
says: IL used Browns Iron Bitters for
disordered stomach and it did me great
good -
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-11

REGULAR Meeting Of the Board Nestei
aav-The Jail Question


The Board 81 County Commissioners
met yesterday. Present-R- D. Walker
Chairman ". =. LAYTON G. q. Casey. j.
II. EstiI and Wolfe Barnett.
The minutes of the last meeting were
read and confirmed.
The application Of George Dieter, IT..
Who's store j. l0ested on Waters Road a
short distance from Lovers Lane. for
retail liquor license was presented 4" Den
Commissioner Estill RAISED the question
a. ts whether the Commissioners lad the
power % grant said license. AFTER dis
cussi0n. tbe application was referred 70
the City Council, Is st0rs being within
two miles from the limits q the city.
& number q persons having MED SAT- -
factory afiidaYits fCr relief from Qou"le
tax for the year ISL II was ordered mat
d. = granted.
The notification ~ J. J.. Daley. surety
f ON The bond Or John Burke. AN appointed
F constable. and that ~ John r r IIeilens
and ID. DetieuE- suretleS on the boul 81
Wallace Robinson. constable IN the Eighth
district. ~ b. relieved from their bonds.
we're read and As the board had no Jurls-
dictIou be the matter the 9uretiea were
referred % the Governor.
"a
for AID a. county benehciaries were dis
POSED of by proper reference.
The Clerk was ordered % pay the sum
II SIS 70 II. ID. Eyeritt. county Dene-
iiciary. u enable him u remove % another
state
An account was received from !. Nc
/ Laughlin a son Of the sale u the county
mule" which brought 81 -. The amour
was ordered turned over y the County
Treasurer.
4 communication was received from
y Gen. George J.. Harrison, Chairman o.
the Road Commissioners, IN reference
20 an obstruction which extends two
F thirds across the battle-ground ROAD al
/ Ditmersville, which could be removed al
small cost. and that milestones are
needed on said road. The matter was re-
ferred 10 Commissioner EstlI-
I 4 resolution was passed that TIE CleTk
81 the Board draw his warrant for SOD In
z favor u Waring Russell for the purpose
f Of arresting cOnyicts now IN Florida and
bringing them ~ justice.
IN was also resolved that the Clerk
draw his warrant for 500 % pay the
county benefciaries for the month 81 40
Fcmber.
The c0mmittee Oh the new Jail reported
that they were 50 impressed with the Ne
ce.sirv 0f the Jail being IN close proximity
T. the police barracks that another euort
would DC made u induce the City COun-
I oil % sell the lots on H4hersham street 10
the county for that purpose.
Accounts were passed y the amount u
Sl%5l 81.
The board then adjourned for the term
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-11

yr. Bond. one Of the officers Of the
cllain-gang. left the city last evening for
Jacksonville 10 bring Robert Cummings
ana Henry Anderson. both col0red. who
rvaruowered Mr.. Lee, one Of the chain
sap. guard. and after Handwriting him
.5..l- f[...1 his person "a watch. pistol and
500 fu money. Henry Anderson was
Hu.I-- sentence % the chain-2ang Tor SIX
months for stealing chickens Both oi
rup men We're recently arrested al Jack
e8uEille. Fla. and have been held there 70
be delivered 10 an officer Of this state.
Charles Flowers. who assisted IN over
poWerlnz MI. Ice. and another convict
named Williams who were with them
are both dead.
Cummings and Anderson viii probably
i.a sent % the peniteHtiary after conVic-
fion On an Indictment charging them with
highway robbery.
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LaFar's Selection of Scarf Pins
1 h lnsf in the city - III



There is no need to praise our goods and
the great facilities we have to save pur-
chasers money. Our superior Clothing and
low prices tells the tale; but to those that
are not good judges, we say that We pride
ourselves as the honest clOthiers, and no.
where in the United states can you get
more honestly dealt with than at the
" Fam0US" New York Clothing House.
As for prices, bear in mind that we are
the only house that manufactures our own
Clothing. and a little reflection must
convince you that it Is not possible to
compete with Us. 1t is positive fact that
we can save you - per cent, and give
you besides a better quality Of goods. To
satisfy any dOubter, we will guarantee
our goods to be better and our prices
loicer than you can buy anywhere, or
refund the money. Famous New York
Clothing House, 40 Congress street.
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In the sleeping Car from Chicago

4 lady sat with her only child;
The poor little fellow was almost wild.
lie wac making noise like circus band,
For horrible fclou Wa on his hand.
4 quiet old man remarked 10 the mot er .
Il think we can stop his pain and bother.
I've "a bottle 81 Pain Killer here" said he
And think 10 viii cure him; Jet ne see.
He poured some drops on a moisteued rag.
And wrapped the felOn, "a u IN q bag,
And soon The suffering child was calm
~ the voice Of q summer evening psalm.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-11
Our Paper Mill.

We make the following clipping from
the Baltimore SIM in reference to one Of
our home industries;
"A curious Georgia industry is the
making Of wrapping paper out OF rice
straw and palm leaves. \ factory 10
Gated at Savannah islnow turning out four
tons a dav Of excellent paper. II Is Ss1z
Ier cent. rice straw and ~ per cent.
palm leaves. Il j. Of superiOr quality, and
can be made ~ per cent. cheaper than
paper made Of jute-butts and rags; The
rice-straw and palm leaves have hereto
fore been waste. 1t now yields TO this
one factory 800 DAY, keeps money at
home, and gives employment TO idle
hands y
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-11

Thi. evening the Lillian spencer Com
UlnalI0u VIII present Article A. at the
Theatre. with Miss Spencer as the
.Cuole.~ Thi. drama had an immense
ran n Paris. which Is Unprecedented in
tae annals VI the stage. having been
PLAYED ny I.o1o nights consecutiyely in
Chat city. The play is II the sell
4afiYnaI ORDER and the character of
.-fYra-- displays an the love. hate and re-
r@uge eapa ble in woman 81 bot French
fIalG. The Petersburg Va. HGU thus
speaks vi Miss -peuceT's conception Of
a. ora
Miss spencer has highly intelligent
conception OF the charac ter. and though.
as already said. 10 is one Of the most diff
cult roles We have seen on a Petersburg
stage. DO does not fall short Il its fun
measure of force in her hands. Her con
-e.ti1u NJ the maniac is entirely realistic.
iu private Miss Spencer is as attractive
rs On the stage and is quite lady-lIke and
diZui6ed iA her bearing. The other MEM
ler- oi tle company are fairly good. aud
Mr. Iryinz's funny business Is very
Imu@iug."
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-11

| have been using for month or two
in my household swift's Specific s.. ;. },
the greater portion Of it having been con-
sumed by the female portion Of my family,
and with the happiest result. 1t acted
like a charm on my wife, who had been
in bad health for a long time, and for
whom ! have paid hundreds Of dollars
for doctors and medicines. 1t began to
build her up from the first dose. Another
female member Of my family took it with
equally satisfactory results. 1t Is GER
tainIy the best tonic for delicate ladies
that have ever used, and / have tried
them all. ] have no doubt that want Of
exercise. close confinement in poorly yen-
tilated houses, sewer gas poison and mala-
rial poison often produce sickness among
our wives. daughters and sisters, and ]
believe Swift's Specific is the remedy for
All this sort Of blood poisoning.
7. L. JONES, J. r., Quitman, Ga.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-11

Messrs. sybcrg-Petersen * Co. cleared
yesterday the Russian bark Vega, for
London. with 2,O6S barrels spirits turpen-
tine. measuring I03,9lo1z gallons, valued
at S36.GGG Is. Cargo by Messrs. Paterson,
Downing X Co.
The brig Alfred was cleared yesterday
for Hamilton, Bermuda. with l2.3js pieces
yellow pine lumber. measuring l9O,J02
feet. valued at $3.50. Cargo and vessel
cleared bv Messrs. J. J. McDOnough Il Co.
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Information for All.

Having procured the services Of one of
the best tailors in the city in our repairing
department. we will make any alteration
in garments bought of US free Of charge.
Will also state we respectfully ask a call
to see our grand display Of various
styles and quality Of Fall and Winter
Clothing now on exhibition at B. H, Levy
& Bros 1S9, 1871, 1913 Congress st.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-11
EEGINE>TAL PRIZE DRILL.


Park Extension.
Ir a-Ier t1 azcit. "a liberal spirit 0f IL
FsIrF amon- tl- different commands com
il-Inz the FIRST Volunteer Regiment q
C1e1r-Ia. the colonel commanding has -
sued o. general order fqr a regimental
Prize drill % take place On the ri Feoru-
a-v next. This VIII give all the compa-
Mes embraced in The regiment sufficient
time in which 70 perfect themseives for
the contest. These prize drills have a
tendency To increase the interest 81 the
members u the different corps and in
prove their efficiency A. soldiers. Tie
frllowin. is the fun text Of the order
HEADERS. FIRST Vol. REGT. OF GA..t
SAVANNAH. GA. OCT. le. lS~-i.
f--a@r7I Dnier SO.
T. With view ~ rultiyatin- "a spirit Of
generous rivalry among the several COM
Uauie- comprising the regiment. and
thereby increasing their proficiency, there
viii be a re-imental prize drill iu the
rear 0l the Park 90 February 23d pToX--
t0 be participated Do by the five best
drilled men 10 each company.
H. Dn the day ~ the contention com
Uany commanders VIII order their five
.-.-t drilled men o. report IN the Adiutaut.
They viii be formed into q company and
escorted by the regiment % tue ground
desi enated for the drill.
III. The successful competitor, in addi-
ton 10 wearing the regimentai medal,
viii have the additional honor conferred
UI0u him ~ being made the Right General
Guide vi the regiment for The ensuing
wear.
IN. S supplementary order viii give all
the details relative 90 the drill.
v. The Colonel commanding feels as
,ured that each contestant will take pride
iu preparing himself 80 a. 70 display a
proficiency that viii De creditable alike
~ himself and % the command that he
may have the honor 10 represent
Bv order pf
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-11

Bear in mind that nowhere can you
buy boys or mems clothing as cheap as
at the Famous as we manufacture the
goods ourselves. You can buy of us a
good strong boys suit for S3-as good as
you would have to pay 81 for elsewhere.
Five hundred pair boys knee pants
cheap at the Famous New York Clothing
House 140 CONGRESS- street.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-11
The Months of the Year.

August.-LOOk out for squalls.
Observation-Disclosures in sight, but cool
weather ahead.
OctOber.-Time to overhaul your ward
robe and surrender your summer straw
hat.
November.-Wear that nice business
suit you got of Appel Bros. in October.
December.-Iti is bad to wait so long to
lay in your supplies Of underwear, etc.
You should have gotten them in OctO-
Der of Appel Bros, the leading clOthiers,
163 Congress street-ddr.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-11

Savannah Morning News. savannah
Weekly News, Texas Siftings, The Drum
mer, Chimney Corner. New York Ledger,
New York Weekly, saturday Night, Fire
side Companion. Family story Paper,
Boston Herald. Philadelphia Press, Gin
cinmati Enquirer. Baltimore sun, New
York Herald. World. Times. Tribune,
sun, Atlanta CONSTITUTION. Jacksonville
Times-Union. Charleston News and
Courier
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The Largest Display of Clothing Ever
Shown in Savannah.

We respectfully call the attention of our
many friends and patrons to the fact
that we have just received one of
the largest and most complete stock
of clothing ever exhibited in this
city. Would ask one and all to
come and see our grand outlay Of many
various modes. A perfect fit we always
guarantee. Having the facilities Of pro-
curing our custom made clothing from
the largest manufacturers we are salts
fed we can offer great inducements to all.
B. H. Levy & Bro, 1S9, 1871, 1913 Congress
sfreet.=Adr.
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CRY GOVERNMENT.


S4rsxxaH. Ga. WEDNESDAY. Eel 70. KS.
fenueH met fhIs evening az ocloek
herman J. i Wilder. Chairman Of Council.
Alderman David Wells ice Chairman "a
Council-Aldermeu Hamilton Thomas, tIretn,
Nell Hanlcy. Nichols. Hamlet, and O'ConDor.
The minutes of the last meeting were
read and confirmed.
ACCOUNTS
The Committee on accounts report that
thev have examined and found correct bills
against the city amounting to eight thousand
nine hundred ami seTeuty-five dollars and
rhirtv-rvr0 cents. and recommend that the
same be passed for payment.
d. Z. THOMAS.
ftairnt5~r Committee on Accounts
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-11
nanraban Hnnse.

The uniform scale of prices, the elegance
Of cuisine, the comfortable, cleanly and
bome-like appearance Of apartments, have
placed this popular hotel among the most
prominent of the South, which reflects
great credit on it's manager, who leaves
nothing undone to enhance the comfort Of
it's numerous patrons.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-11
Notice to Tax Payers.

CITY TREAsCRER's OFFICE
SAVANNAH, GA, October !, lesS.
The following taxes are now due:
Real Estate, third quarter, lSS3.
Stock in trade, third quarter, lSS3.
Furniture, etc, third quarter, lSs}.
Money, Bonds, Debts, etc, third quarter.
1883.
\ discount of 70 per cent. viii be allowed
upon the above named taxes, II paid 5cithiH
fifteen days after october !.
G. 5. HARDEE. CITY Treasurer.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-11

Do you suffer from Indigestion, Head
ache, Constipation, BiliOusness, Jaundice,
or Liver Complaint: Do you wish for a
purely vegetable and perfectly safe rene
dy for these affections, one which Will act
thoroughly without producing any m
pleasant symptoms? If so, ask your Drug
gist or Merchant for box Of SOlOmOns'
Liver Regulating Pills.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-11
Progress ofthc building Industry

Under this heading Bradstreet's con-
,sins the following in reference to the
fuilding boom iu savannah:
The number 81 buildings built IN sa-
raupah i'm 1881. WAS l2O. estimated u
cost S4O. OlD: for the wear beginning jan
NARY 4 lS-2. 10 was ls0 buildings, esti-
mated % cost $4,000. aud during lSSi
10 september - forty buildings, esti-
mated 70 cost S24upt-a total during the
period noted 81 S.Sf. 900. Indications point
strongly 10 a steady increase OF buildings
fg Boz erected. Local loan associations
nave added largely in building up the
CITY. Lots have doubled in value within
\ few months past. Houses for rent are
acarna.H
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-11
tnneT.i 81 Policeman McGuire.

The funeral Of Policeman Mcclure took
Mace Yesterday afternoon at 4 O'Clock
from the Il. Joseph's Iniirmary, and was
..t,erded bv a detachment Of policemen,
commanded BY Sergeant killouThy; The
remains were inferred IN the Cathedral
Cemetery.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-11

MRS. WINsLOw's SOOTHING SYRUP
cutting teeth. 1t relieves the little suf-
ferer at once; it produces natural, quiet
sleep by relieving the child from pain, and
the little cherub awakes as = bright as a
button" 1t is very pleasant to taste. 1t
sOOthes the child. sOftens the gums, al
LAYS all pain. relieves wind, regulates
the bowels, and is the best known remedy
+ II diarrhGa, whether arising from teeth
in or other causes. y cents a bottle.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-11

On " EDN ESD Al the 18th October. Issz sf
II o'clock. on helly's wharf. az the fool q
Bull street. in the city Of savannah, IS.
We VIII offer at auction at the above ms..
TONED time and place the American BARk
CON MERGE. CHASE Master. 81 and imn
New ork 20 the port Of Vera Cruz. put iHis
Savannah in distress. and ship and cargo %.
der the board Of survey recommended % &
sold st auction for the benefit az uudeFHrIiss
and all concerned, as she nor lea AZ hellTs
wharf, with ali her appurtenaDces. TackG
sails. Anchors. Chains. HaWsers. EGUes. CABIN
Furniture, ships Boat, etc. together via
about SIN months fresh sea store Size is Is
tons register. has been lately oFeFhauIed j.
copper fastened throughout and meIslei.
Also, the greater portion Of her cargo, VIZ:
100 eases Lubg. OIL. 20 bbls. Lubg. OH.
20 cases Crude OIL. loo eases lras on.
800 cases Gasoline. 40 cases Naphtha.
800 eases Refined Petroleum.
200 lbs. Barb Wire Fencing
500 ibs. Parma. 40 g. Lobster. Salze1.
800 lbs. Eng Biscuit. = Fancy Chair
% bbls. Beer. 5 bbls. Ginger Ale.
cases store Trucks. } case Bolts, baE
Bits, = dozen Planes, Whitney Carbines, Il
dozen Wash Basins, 100 Butts, / kegs Stapes,
u boxes En- L0gwO0d. - bundles Iron Pipes
steam Gauges, etc. ; cases Tools. lr0ll Cotton
Duck, L casks and barrels Glass ware J case
Wire Goods, case Paint and Paper, csses
Fine Furniture. Sideb0rds. Warcirobes, W asA
stands, Parlor Tables, pair expensive Vases.
9.430 pieces White Pine Lumber.
rs pieces Cypress Lumber.
100 tons Anthracite Coal.
10 tons BituminOUs Coal.
Any information relative 10 the sale can b
had by application 10 HENRY 1. BOTS,
underwriters agent, OF J. MCLAU GHLIN
son.
or JOS. !. ROBERTS 4 Co, Agents.
MULE. WAGON AND GROCERIES.
c. II. DORSETT, Auetioneer,
VIII sell the balance OF the stock Of GROCE-
RIEs at I73 Congress street on FRIDAY,
18th inst, commencing at il O'Clock. See
advertisement Of particulars tomorrow.
e.. II. DORSETI,
A..LnnHa.
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HEM ADVERTISEMENTS.
BOARD WANTED.

A GENTLEMAN and wife, who will re-
n turn from the North about December /.
would like to obtain rooms and board for the
year in a private family. Central part of the
city preferred, Address, stating location,
BOX 234,
Savannah I1naf llflice
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FINE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE.
~ Ill r-l.Ir - A. SnN-

BY j. McLAUGHLIN a son.
On MONDAY, the 18th October. ISIS. at i
O'Clock. at No. Is Jones street, conyenleni
to Whitaker. we will sell the entire HOusc-
hold Furniture in the above residence, VA
HALI-Handsome Hat Rack. Glass and
Marble Slab. Pictures, Hall Chairs ara
Hall Carpet
DRAWING ROOM - Magnificent Miro.
Marble Top Centre Table, French Bronze
Mantel Clock, Drawing Room Suite, SD
ChIntZ, etc. very expensive French CaDi-
net. Mating.
PARLOR-Parl0r Suite. Engrayings. Ei4-
gcre, Mirror. Rosewood Writing Desk
Work Table Lounge. etc.
DINING ROOM-Substantla Mahogany l'lA-
ing Room Suite. upholstered IN Morocco
Chairs with Castors. Massive Round tna
TELESCOPE Dining Table. Superior BiaeS
Walnut Sideboard. with galleries and glass
cabinet for silver, and Yariegafed SAB
Clock. Pictures. very large Brussels car
pet. etc.
BEDROOMS splendid AahOgalE BetTo0n
suite. Rosewood Suite. ? Black ANU
suites. Cottage Suite. ] French biAes
Walnut suite, inlaid. very handsome,
Body Brussels and Tapestry Carpets, ~
most new, Wardr0bcs. IOmmoae, tflo'
Child's Bcdstead, I Fancy Lounge, Aiiioi'
Chairs. Fender and Fire Irons, etc.
MISCELLANEOUS Brussels otsA
Carpet and Pads. Blinds. Lobby larpeS'
Mats. Toilet Sets. Mirror. Lamps lrogAs
r.. Glassware. Plated " are. Ioah1s-
panes. Pillows. Boosters. Bel linen
Feather Beds. Hair AMI Mos Aatlie77'7'
Baby Carriage, etc.
All the Carpets put down with hnlna- .ss
"Whitaker street cars every II - - -.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-11
JOHN 4. NICHOLS


The following j. Mr.. COOKS letter.
ANEEICU-. oct. .. Is>-}.
Hun. - Z. AlcbgLls.
Yours u the Path uItimo just received.
owing % ms absence from home. You
introduced d bill 70 transfer the military
barracks at savannah from the War De
partmeut ~ the Post ONCE Department
IT the government and to appropriate
5000 u arrange it for the postal
service. lou procured the statement
Of the Secretary Of War and General
sherman that the barracks were Of no
service 70 the government for that pur-
pose. a. all soldiers had been removed,
and that IL would not again be
occupied as "a military station. The
bin was referred to the committee
Of which / was "A member, and ] was au-
thorized by the committee 10 report ii 70
the House with "A favorable report. OF
this fact ] notified YOU and that bad no
doubt Of the passage Of the bill. But be-
fore the committee was called for reports
YOU informed me Of the proceedings Of "A
meeting Of the citizens Of savannah pro-
testing against the passage Of the bill, and
requesting me not 10 report il. The bill
would most certainly have passed, i'm my
opinion. bat for the action Of tho citizens
Of Savannah.
Respectfully. your obedIent servant.
PHILIP COOK.
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Ben Butler Coming to Savannah.

BY special telegram received yester-
day, it is announced that Ben Butler, hay-
ing heard of the great merit of the Cigars
sold by Meyer. % Whitaker street, ne
has decided to visit Savannah and pur-
chase a lot for campaign purposes.-Adr.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-11
Congre~sman Nichols and the >ayan-
nah Post once Matter.

BLACKsHEAE. oct. :. 1>,3.
Ebt5r -U1mug Ne-s- You VIII ind
enclosed a letter from Gen. Phil. Cook. re-
frrriu- Is tie post office at savannah.
General Cook was Chairman of the Com
mittee On Public Buildings and Grounds
~ the Forty-sIAth Congress. I lad not
received thi, letter at the time ] talked 10
your reporter go tie subject. Ny remarks
were intended a. rejoinder 10 the state
ment you published some time since made
bv Postmaster McLaws. tie plain infer
euce from which was that this matter had
been entirely neglected BY our Represen-
tatives De Congress. and that the present
member did not have the ability OF the
disposition 70 accomplish the easy work
Of getting a large appropriation 70 build
post Office at Savannah.
General McLaws seems % think il an
easy matter u get an appropriation II
$4,000 or So. go 10 construct public
building in city VI 300 Or 1000 in
ha5itants. specially as the Postmaster
General fav0rs it. IN this be is mistaken.
The experience u members Of Congress
j. that obtaining these appropriations
for elite. having much larger pOpuIa-
ton j. exceedingly difficult and that the
opinion u the Postmaster General would
have no more influence in securing il
than would the Ukase VI the Punjau5 u
Of the Arkoon u swat.
Very respectfully.