Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-28

culars 10 the Vice Presidents and Secreta
ries requesting them to send the names and
number OF delegates that viii attend this con-
ventiOn 10 J. L. BOwles. ESQ. Of Augusfa
who is Chairman of the Entertainment Cornf
mittee. This committee, from the Richmond
Aounty Association, viii go tONyOrkthis week
among the people Of Augusta to pro-
VIDE homes for the visiting delegates
The association is calculated to do much
good, and all of the citizens who can
9atifv 9ntfEtaiq am, delegate are requested to
hOtlIy either OF the members Of the commit
tee. Ihe following gentlemen compose the
committee: j. l.. BOwles, Chairman: y. l.
hill. '''-
Macon Telegraph and Messenger: ever
since the burning Of the First Baptist Church
on Second street, on the morning Of February
"a, the frequent inquiry has been what will
( the congregation do In regard to rebuilding,
and since the adjustment Of the insurance for
the loss by fire, this inquiry has been contin-
uous. The matter was decided yesterday
morning az meeting OF the congregation held
IN the BlDb county Superior Court room. 1t
was determined To purchase the Armstrong
mouse and lot at the head OF
Poplar street, the price paid being
$4,000. Tho purchase was negotiated
through Mr.. Il. L. Willingham in behalf of
the church. The original price charged was
$4,000. but 600 was finally agreed upon
! They sell the present residence Of Mrs Arm
| strong and perhaps an additional lot thus
realizing about $500. The present church
site on Second street will sell for $4,000 The
material OF the old church is worth $1,000
Ihere ls an insurance paid in hand Of $500
80 the Baptists will thus have SIS, 900 worth Of
assets ana after paying for the Armstrong lot
VIII have remaining $4,000 towards building
the new church."
The shooting Of the Sheriff OF Liberty county
on last saturday week, while in the discharge
OF his official duties. has aroused the indigna-
ton Of all the good citizens Of the county. A
writer IN the Hinesyille Gazette on this subject
says: "NOw. as citizens, we should ask the
question now long shall we let this Outlawry
exist without prOtests The large influx Of
immoral characters that are emplOyed at the
stills and mills. who are bidding defiance to
law and order, should make the citizens of
Liberty county resolve to do all in their power
that meeting of the law abiding citizens,
an early day in Hinesville to
unite IN starting some plan by which the next
grand jury can take hold of eveEy man that
carries concealed weapons and enforce the
law shall we sit still and let these outlaws
rule our county: l say, let Us call meeting
anu take some steps towards checking this
tide OF evll. Let Us hear from the public
spirited men in our county. \ posse, under
the direction Of Sheriff Brewer. went last
Thursday and arrested several OF the ring
leaders OF the late riot. The preliminary eX-
animation OF the parties arrested was begun
before Judge sheppard last Friday. 1t will
be continued next Tuesday -
Augusta Chronicle and Constifutioaalist:
deputy sheriff Roach, OF Levy county, Fla
arrived in the city on the Georgia Railroad
yesterday. and repaired Immediately to the
Police Barracks. He had in charge a young
man named ). NJ. Bitch. OF the same county
In Florida, who was charged with horse steal
ing and desertiOn of his family. Bitch was
heavily chained, both on the hands and feet
and the bonds, In fact, encircled his BODY
The ChrOHiele asked Mr.. Roach for the par
tlculars OF the case, and was informed by
hlm that Bitch, just before being tried on
/ the above mentioned charge, managed to
escape and fled TO Lee county, Georgia. The
authorities, learning of his whereabouts. sent
information 10 the officers Of Lee county to
arrest him, which delayed until the
arrival of an officer from Florida. The officer
heavily loaded the prisoner with ball and
chains and started on the railroad back to
I Levy county. The prisoner watched his
chance, however, and jumped through the
window while the train was going at full
speed, managing to elude the pursuers. He
persuaded negro to break the locks
free again. He then managed
10 work himself 20 FRANKLIN county,
Ga, where he remained until last week. The
authorities Of Levy county. Fla. obtained in
formation that Bitch was in Franklin coun-
] ~, and he was again taken in custody. Mr.
Roach, the Deputy Sheriff. who is Blitch's
hrOther-ln-law, WIS sent on for him. and
/ passed through Augusta on his way back
home. The Chronicle asked Bitch about the
( case. and was told by him that he did not steal
I the horse. When asked why he skipped the
county before his trial came of, he said that
most of the officers OF Levy county were ne
I groes. and, furthermOresthe jury which was
2 10 decide his case was composed of negroes
pose 70 be tried by such jury, if it was in his
mower Id prevent