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The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1883-07-24
l,OM N ENTa Of THE PRESS.


To those who have been acquainted with
Captain Dykes wishes and disposition during
the past wear the announcement OF the sale of
the FLoRlDIAN and his withdrawal from the
field of journalism will hardly surprise. Alter
more than forty years OF such toll as only journ-
alist know, the desire to take off the harness
and seek some vocation in which one can enjoy
ofiuni dtgnitdte is apt to become very strong
and in Captain Dykes case this natural desire
was fortified by warnings which compelled rec
IGNITION of the fact that, however brightly the
fires OF intellect may burn, there comes a time
when bodily infrmities assert themselves in
such a manner that the frmest temper and the
most resolute will can no longer ignore them.
Partly as recreation from the wear and tear
of his professional work. and partly as prepa-
ration for the time that has now come, Captain
Dyke has Tor several years past been bringing
under cultivation a beautiful tract of land in the
immediate vicinity of Tallahassee; and this
congenlal work will probably hencetorth occupy
the larger share OF his attention. Here, like
Cincinnatus of old, he will see that ease which
comes not otherwise to ancient dictators or mod
ern journalists and here, as his friends cor
daily hope, he will speedily repair those nroads
upon his health that have been made by pro-
longed and eXacting labors in behalf of his
party and people. Happily, it is not whitening
age that compels the veterans retirement; and
he may yet, lar from the madding crowds lg-
noble strife enjoy many of those years that
bring repose to the philosophic mind.
In thus retiring from his profession, Captain
Dyke leaves vacant in Florida journalism
place that no one else can hope to fill. When
he began the career which gained him that
place, Florida journalism was practically com
prised in his own paper; and amid all the devel
opment and mutations he has lived to witness
he maintained his position in the lead. Never
seeking or accepting public office, he has re-
manned through all these years unswervingly
loyal to the profession whose ranks he entered
so early; yet il is well known to all who are ac-
qualnted with the inner workings OF Florida
politics that he has been for a long period that
power behind the throne whose power and in
t1uence were iar greater than that OF the titular
dignitaries who occupied the throne itself; and
his peculiar relation TO the powers that be, gave
both the journal and the journalist prestige
and standing an organ that no other can hope
to occupy
The new proprietors of the FLoRIDIAN are
Journalists OF ability and experience and they
will no doub, maintain its well-earned reputa-
ton AS a newspaper. We wish them all possible
success and prosperity; but with Captain Dykes
retirement, the FLoRIDIAN ceases 10 be the mir
ror in which the public expects to reflected
the thoughts and sentiments of those in power
and becomes simply Of the forty fifty
newspapers that constitute the State press.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1883-07-24
Senator Jones at the Dublin
Dinner

A special correspondent Of t he Phila-
delphia Press describes the dinner given
to Senator Jones, Of Florida, by Charles
Dawson, M. r., Lord Mayor OF Dublin.
There was the average amount of toastiny
and spcech-makng after the banquet, and
the drift of the talk was political. Our
Senator was too wise to be inyeigled.
The correspondent says:
If these remarks were intended To draw out
the Senator they wotully failed am not sue
he did not smell mouse" His remarks in re-
Spouse o the toast "Our Guest" warrant the sus
picon my part. The host, proposing The
toast, said that the Senator who had honored
them with his presence was one Of seventy
chosen to represent fifty millions
SENATOR JONES REPLY
The adroit speech of the SeDator made me
rather proud of him. ! think he may be safely
trusted abroad again. Listen to hun:
" Il came back TO look at the land of my father
and OF my mother in a modest way, with no in
tention OF offending the susceptibilitcs Of any
body, entertaining that sincere love of country
which has followed me through life cheers and
which, hope, will go down with me TO the
grave. Hear, hear Realizing as | do in all
modcsty, The importance of the position which
the suffrages Of a free people have given me,
did not come here to intrude myself on anybody,
or TO put forth any opinion which might jar upon
the communities with which | live. That |
have convictions with regard to Ireland, and
sincere love for her, everybody who knows any
thing about me we'll knows; but at the same
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1883-07-24

-DuIing the war he Captain Dyke com
mandcd Il company OF artillery, and at one time
had charge Of the famous Andersonvlle prison
and it was at this time he became known AS
Grim Battery Dyke. "-JachsonosAe Herald.
In the interest of the "truth of his
tory " certain remarks are suggested by
the above paragraph, inasmuch as Captain
Dyke was never in charge of Anderson
Vile prison. Captain Dyke went into
active service as First Lieutenant of
Candles battery of field artillery, which
rendered efficient service in the Confed-
crate cause. At the battle Of Olustee Tor
ocean Pond as it is known in the
Federal chronicle) where the Southern
soldiers gained one of the most decisive
victories OF the war over superior forces,
the section Of artillery commanded by
Lieutenant Dyke, supported by the cath
Georgia, was sent to the front in advance
of General Finnegan's command to bring
on the fight as the armies approached
each other in open country. His sect on
had hot work during the time the ad-
vanced force bore the brunt of the open
ing battle while the main line came up :;
two men were killed at their guns and it
suffered other casualties. Lieutenant
Dykes horse was shot under him. Three
of the five guns Captured from the enemy
were turned over to CANDLES battery in
recognition of the efficient service rem
dered in the battle
The victory Of Olustee having assured
East and Middle Florida against danger
of invasion the various commands of Gen.
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Monticello Constitutional
The Retirement of Capt. 4. T.. Dyke.

We regret 10 chronicle the sale of the FLoRI-
DIAN and retirement OF Captain Dyke from
journalism. For more than forty years he has
exercised a powerful influence in the political
affairs of Florida, and labOred faithfully during
All those years for the welfare and prosperity of
the entire commonwealth. For advice and
guidance on all questions of State or party pol
icy, to Captain Dyke the moulders of public
opinion always appealed-tor in him was found
a shrewd and cautious counsellor and grand and
successful leader. For nearly thirty years the
editor of the Constitution has been his co aborer
in journalism, and has assisted to the utmost Of
his ability in uphoding the banner OF the De-
mocracy; and although at times we have diff
tered on measures of local policy, we always
found in him discreet, courteous and gallant
foeman. BY his retirement from the editorial
control of the FLoRIDIAN the State is deprived
OF a wise counsellor, and the Democratic party
and pressot safe and great leader In his re-
tircmcnt we wish him length Of years, rest and
COntentmcnt.
He has surrendered the FLoRIDIAN to the con
troll OF gentlemen of experience and ability, and
no doubt they will retain for It the great reputa-
ton ii has earned through years of earnest and
incessant toll. Although not acquainted with
Mr. J. w. Dorr, we know him to be thorough
journalist and ready and forcbe writer Mr.
\. NJ Bowen has been connected with the
FLoRIDIAN for many years, and for some time
past has been its local editor he is an excel
lent gentleman aud interesting writer. We wish
the new firm great success
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1883-07-24
Fodder Corn.

While it is yet time, says the Southern lndas
{fies, wish Ia urge upon farmers the impor
tance Of having supply of good, sweet fodder
hand during the winter, for the cows. horses
and young cattle will appreciate ii and pay well
for all the expense it has been 10 secure IT, Early
in June is the best time for sowing. but il i
not vet too late to secure good CROP, but
II is useless TO attempt it on poor land, for il
mus; have rich soil to produce heavily, and when
good land is further enriched with good top
dressing OF ell decomposed stable manure the
growth will be heavy and fine. The land
should be we'll plowed and narrowed, and the
corn drilled in close rows. Some planters pillow
The land and then SOW the corn, first treating
the grain 10 = coating of tar and ashes to keep
the birds forn taking il, the narrowing covering
the corn nicely. As rule, where it can be put
III in drills il is surer of making a good growth,
especially when sown late in the season Com
mon field corn makes good fodder. but we
would recommend using sweet corn in preference,
on account ~ its being more nutritious, and it
also better liked by the stock When well cured
i i more valuable for feeding purposes than the
beS hay obtainbabe
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1883-07-24

One OF the brightest and neatest of the many
besutful illustrated hand books of summer
travel in circulation is one by the well known
author and artist Kirk Munro, of the staff of Hdr-
pers Weekly. Ii is entitled Summer in the
Caiskill Mountains" and is gotten up in the best
style OF the book makers art, with illustrated
covers of delicate gray, the fourth page Of
which is OF a unique design, called q The Haunn
Of Rip Van Wrinkle" and representing the stem
Of a gigantic tree, covered with monstrous fun
gold growths, over which absurd little elves,
habited after the fashion of Hendrick Hudson's
ghosily followers, are skipping and climbing in
the moonlight, while in the distance is seen the
ver;table cabin of Rip VanWinkle
Lowelrs familiar lines beginning
What would read and read the self same fAcesi
form most appropriate introduction to the
charming descriptions the author gives with pen
and pencil of the numerous delightful resorts
hidden away among the Businesses of those IA
inoos mountains.
The immense travel through the region named
may be imagined from the fact that the
pamphlet contains list of over one thousand
hotels and boarding houses which are open for
the accommodation of summer guests.
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,ksonville Herald
Captain q. T.. Dyke.

In the retirement Of Captain c. f. DYKE from
active journalism, the Democratic press Of Flor
lda-and that compreheEds nearly the whole
VIII sustain an almost lrreparable loss for there
is probably no of its members half so well
posted in the political history of our State dur
ing the past half century as he. In the memo
rable campaigns, waged since reconstruction
until late years, against carpet-brg govern ment
aud It's m-corruplion-his paper the old
FL0RIDIAN, always led the van, and his fearless
and trenchant pen was an able auxiliary in pla-
eng the government OF our fair State in the hands
OF the Democratic party, by which it has since
so economically and judiciou>ly been admins
tered. This FACT in connection with his long ex
perience, remarkable information and relentiye
memory, have combined to render him an oppo
nent not willingly encountered in argument
upon such topics, and secured for him the little OF
Ncslor Of the Florida press, which has been ac-
corded without dissent
Captain Dyke Is not only an accomplished and
scholarly editor, but he adds the attributes of a
thorough and practical typo, who, if need be, at
aplnch, can supply the place OF devil, tpardnn us
CaptainJ compassion or foreman, and to these
facts, also, is due a portion OF his Success
And now, when having for more than forty
two years worn the editorial harness with dig
nlty and honor and 10 the advancement of his
lellow-citZens, he voluntarily steps down and
out to spend the remainder of his life amid the
peaceful pursuits and pleasures of rural life, ii
wen becomes the Florida Herald. just upon The
threshold, as he is leaving the Journalistic arena
to wish him Godspecd and prosperous and
contented life as the result of this new departure
For Messrs. Dorr u Bowen, who succeed him
we would extend hearty welcome to our Jour
nalstlc ranks, did not the fact that they are both
old newspaper men, well known i'm this State,
make 1t work of supererogation on our part
We trust their most sanguine authorizations for
the future success of their paper may be more
than realized
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1883-07-24
Among Contractors and BuIiders.

Last Saturday we spent q couple of hours
with the contractors and builders of Tallahassee.
We first met MIR. T. J. Rawls, who has con-
iiaeted TO bud two-story brick business house
for Judge ID. j. Walker, on the corner of Mon
roe and McCarty streets, and is experimenting
other building operations and repairs. He works
a fence of Ell hit hands, and wishes to employ
more.
A, the new courthouse, in Washington
square, we found MIR. d. J. Oxford, on whose
weekly payroll sixteen workmen of different
classes are enrolled. The roof of the main build
ing is about completed, as is also the tower and
The inside work is progressing
Mr.. A. J Fish, in his building and repairing
operations, employs eighteen men, and would
give employment to few more good workmen.
Mr.. E. G. Everitt, who has the new two-story
residence of Mr.. ]. w. Coles, on the south side
Of Jackson square, well under way, works
force of about thirty-nine hands
MIR. W. S. Whistler, of Jacksonville, who IS
building handsome two story residence for Mr
T. a. Levy, on Calhoun street, has the trame
work about completed. Here We met his cour-
teous and efficient foreman, MI. G. A. Patterson,
VIM hiioi nieu Us tiidt tHcy were WOTklug llnCtON1
men and that there was room for more irstclass
carpenters.
In addition to the 100 men employed by
these regular contractors, there are number OF
other carpenters working on their own hook IN
Tallahassee, aud we think it is no exaggeraliou
to say that about 1870 men are now en-
gagged on the building operations, repairs and
improvements in progress in the Capital City
This looks something like mid summer boom
for Tallahassee
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From the Times | nion, 10Th !

= General Charles T. Stone, Chief Engineer Of
the Florida Ship Canal Company, arrived on
last evenings train from New York He will
make careful examination Of the several routes
on which the construction Of ship canal has
been pronounced feasible, and will compare notes
with the Assistant Engineer, Mr.. Hill, as to
which is the most desirable His report is ex-
pected to be ready for submission to the Board
OF Directors at mcetin. to be held next month
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MARRIAGE AND DEATHS;

MARRIAGES.
In Columbia county, Mr.. K James Allen AND Miss
Alice Allison. !:
In Wakulla Mr.. l.. Mcdaniel and Mie{ Nancy
Miller.
In jackson, Mr. I. e. Dickson and Niss l.iz.ie
King.
In Pensacola, Mr. {. Fraser and Mrs Abls; Carr.
In Green Cove Spring, Mr.. Scott Merritt ai:d Mira
r. Bowling. -
In st. Augustine, Mr.. s. A. Bravo and Mia Chris.
tine SaDate; Mr.. Joseph +. Canova and Mig Caro-
In Jacksonville, Mr. John Hall and Mis-. I,;cy Lee
Hurter Capt. 8. l.. Tibbetts and Miss Sssic e.
Smith
81, In R Gadsden county, Mr. N R. Hand and Jes
In st. Augustine, Mr.. James g. Coxetter.
In Sumter county, Mr.. W. C. Carter
In Duval, Mr.. j. w. Neal
In Jacksonville, sJoseph Garcia. st:
In East Jacksonville, Mr.. Richard HERRING:
At bddle University, North Carolina, MI John
Sevellie, of st. Augustine.
At Quincy. on the 10Th inst. little Cora iafa,,t
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. E. P. Dsmukes
In Gadsden county, Mr.. Ebert Bond and NJ Wus
Alderman.
In Lake City, Miss Eliza O'Quin.
In Mariana, Miss Eloise Widgeon.
In Savannah, Captain A. L. Richardson q jack
sonville.
In Columbia county, Mr.. Jasper Harrington
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FLoRlpIAN from personalities, local and ptrsti,ai
souabbles, has done much by way of example,
while its careful news gathering has made Us
merits recognized at home and abroat. we
shall all part with the able editor of the LORI
DIAN from the field OF journalism wi'nsTeRses'
and give our hest wishes to his success Ia those
fields OF horticulture in which he has ftslnsi re
creation hitherto, and We hope will inst nrofit
hereafter. !.
To his successors we offer our best wshfs, and
we know OF nothing kinder TO say than tlEtt shey
may continue To make the FLoRIDIAN ns great a
favorite it has hitherto been They ape both
able and experienced men, and We dcabi not
that having stepped into such excellriis shoes
they will continue 10 wear them in tiY 9Isrit
and with the success of Mr. Dyke.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1883-07-24

TIE Singer Sewing Machine has increased in
popularity until II has become not only the f,
v"riic in ihi, land, but has won a VIC. ID wide rem.
nta''on on lis real merits, and o-day il is on duty
IN every country where sewing machines are
used
The Singer Manufacturing Company have -
tah'ished general Office in Tallahassee, with
Mr. w. A. Griffith as Manager, where genuine
Singer Machines, all the attachments. needles
oil, &c, are sold at exceedingly low rates
Energetic agents wanted in every county in
FIoIila. Sac advertisement
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FernAndina Mirror
Nr. Dykes Retirement from the
ElOridiam.''

The retirement of Charles E. Dyke, ESQ.,, from
the FLoRIDIAN, and his determination to aban-
don the field OF journalism, is announced in the
last FLoRIDIAN. Ii is an announcement which
VIII NIL with regret the public who have so long
pride.
MIR. Dyke has made for the FLoRIDIAN a repu-
tatioh superior to that of any journal in the
stale, and this excellence has been founded upon
lair and intelligent treatment of public ques-
tlons, clear presentation of facts always official
ana always reliable, in language peculiarly terse
and instructive, while always couched in terms
of courtesy.
The FLoRTDIAN has, under MIR. Dyke been
looked to as an authority not to direct or force
public opinion, but as furnishing reliable data
Tor the forming of opinion. Mr.. Dyke has been
always argumentatve but not dictatorial, and
the acknowledged influence of the FLoRIDIAN
IN public affairs has been due to this character
istic OF persuasive clearness of argument rather
than dctatorial assertion. The freedom of the
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1883-07-24
Where 20 Begin.
Boston Star.

Chandler has no claims on the Republican
party lie has been paid well for all his services.
lie is one of the worst bosses, man upon whom
rlngsters iricksters and corruptonisls can depend
IN their time Of need He is built on the same
model AS Secor Robson, but the light he sheds
is not so strong as that of his willy old friend
from New Jersey. II the Republican party must
go, why not begin with Chandler2
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T. Il. g. &. IL. r..

\ letter from Nice,P President Page says
that the Thomasville, Tallahassee and
Gulf Railroad Company will break dirt
near Tallahassee on the LIST of August.
In the absence of all other information
we must conclude that this will be the
commencement of work to be prosecuted
continuously to the completion Of the
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1883-07-24
Pensacola Advance-Gazette !

The sale of the Tallahassee WREk5Y Flo
RIDIAN has been the cause of considerable com :
ment by the press of the STATE. UndogStediy ii
has been an ably managed journal, af11 'hc ~
tenton of its former proprietor and edi.Ic. Capt.
Charles f, Dyke, to torsahe the brother 45od. IS
to be deplorcd. He, however. should s$;ompli-
mented on the vary cool common sen ~ he has
shown in the procuration II his >ucco>--srs- Ii,
who has worked SO long, strong and s,1ts.il~ Ia
the interest of State and parry, Won. i-snot be
guilty of reposing so valuable trrs. lin the
hands and to the keeping OF disnleresl:.s parties
and TO Messrs Dorr and Bowen W. x end a
hearty welcome, hoping that in the fut. AZ. a. IN
the past the FLcKIDIAN will prove tis,:: grim
battery so we'll known TO those w'r., haze
faced It's music.
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Thomasville (Ga-l Tines
The FlOridiam Changes HuE:Ls.

Capt. G. f. Dyke, for many years l>.ss editor
Of the Tallahassee FLoRIDIAN has soi:! :,ut 70
Messrs. J. w. Dorr and y. NJ Bowen 81 The
retirement of Capt. Dyke Florida lo,.~ ~ able
journalist and the Democratic party ( wise
leader. He will carry with him III: &indeat
feeling and best wishes of the hrothera.osi not
only of Florida but Of the South H. ,ycoes-
sors are both competent to the task unleS AIKEN,
and will doubtless keep the FLoRIDl~ Sup 10
the high rank it has SO long held in Il. sield Of
journalism
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time am aware that am part and parcel Of a
great government W hich holds amcable relations
with tn" people and persons exercising public
authority over Ireland and the British isles and
do MOI suppose that any freshman would ex
pect me AT tins time aud this soil TO enter into
discussion ot purely political questions.
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Tallahas see Land of Flowers. I

Our neighbor, the FLoRIDIAN. has hoin l'ur
chased by Messrs. Dorr & Bowen, and Sal tain
c. f. Dyke, the Oldest journalist in IND State.
has on account of failing health and .e+,lTr ifr
quieude retired from the field OF new sEaper
warfare The new owners are both old ssi'lIiors
in journalism. Mr.. Dorr was formerly is.!i'or Of
the Pensacola Gazette, and is well know i'm the
West. Mr.. Bowen has for many years 10 n con
nected with the press Of This city, and a@ made
many friends in that connection. Tcgelas-r they
form strong team, and We no rea., ,a shy
the FLoRIDIAN under lis new maGs aen.ent
should not continue to flourish as il ditfel rder
the control of the Nestor al the FoHa.... PRE-,
The new firm have our best wishes to! a:@i: III
ture success.
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Americus ga Republican,.
Getting the Right PO-ish. =

From late number OF the Talahas q; FLO
KIDIAN, we see that our old friend y NJ. Be- IN
has become partner in that paper anal is an
bounced rs one Of the editors and PROJECTORS
Many day have We worked together Is com.
postors on the Sumttr Rp"5iican, and 49, are
glad 10 learn that fortune has at last smii! aIssn
him. He is gentleman qualified by ia: ure,
with true heart and splendid intellect, ss.d viii
make a name in the editorial fraternity.
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Major ST. Clair Abrams, the able States At

Major ST. Clair Abrams, the able States At
I" the gaIows during The recent term Of court in
Orange. On Wednesday Judge Cooke sentenced
them They are carter, Newton and Arthur
Williams. The later being the negro who com
mttcd rape upon he person of Mrs. Re, mold
several months ago near Orlando -.Sp,lth F7v,.-
IL, T...na
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Lake City Reporter.I
Another New PRDrr.

The Tropical Paradise, published by Messrs.
Frank and Wagstaf, in Jacksonville, will have
branch at Lake City, commencing August the
lst We welcome our brethren of the Tropica
Paradise to our midst, and feel assured of their
success The Faradise is neatly printed, ably
edited journal of thirty-two columns, well worth
It's subscripton price of two dollars per annum