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The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1884-05-13


Better Omce for Mr. Wicker.
II is said that the friends of Mr. Wicker late
Collector of the port OF Key West claim that he
is esiitle1 to better Office than the one from
WHICH he was removed, because, 10 showing
sympathy with the Cuban 6llbusterng sentiment
~ Key West. he did only what he was expected
to 'to in order to control the Cuban vote there
It this statement is true il is not improbable that
when the excitement growing out of the escape
Of the Aguero expedition subsidies he will be
suitably provided for. 1t is said that Wicker,
tfom the time he took possession of the KEY
West custom house until he was removed, made
II bis business to attend the meetings of the Gu
bans when ways and means for wrestling Cuba
item Spanish rule were discussed, and he was 90
we'll thought Of by them that he had little difl-
Guilty in inducing them to cast their votes in &C.
cDrdance with his wishes His fault was, If his
friends are to be believed, that he did not show
the proper amount of discretion ct q time when
discretion was needed. The government having
fsiied to prevent the escape of the filibusterin9
expedition, had to show Its zeal in some way in
order to keep Spain in good humor, and there
appeared to be no better way than to cut of
Wicker's ofdcial head.
t is barely possible that Spain will attempt to
bold this government responsible for whatever
damage the 6llibusters may do in Cuba In fact
II 10 said that the Spanish Minister hinted ct
something of the kind when he applied at the
State Department for assistance TO prevent the
escape OF Aguero and his band. Our action in
holding England responsible for the damage done
By the Confederate cruiser Alabama Is Q pretty
strong precedent for similar action on the part of
Spain. 10 the event that Spain makes q claim
lot damages il may turn out that the removal OF
wicker was not wise, because it may be con-
government Of its responsibility. There is an
other matter in which the administration is in
tereated. The Republicans are urder the inn
Preston that they can carry Florids at the Presi-
denilal election, but they stand very little chance
OF success without the Cuban vote. Is there
anybody who can 6ll Wickers place so far as
that vote is concerned? Perhaps the reason
why Wickers successor was not appointed at
once was because the President was not able to
natHe the man who could handle the Cuban vot-
erx
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nhere's nothing more thou can st command,
Inc past has gone beyond thy hand
With many broken vow:
ne coming moment is not thine:
Life stands between a narrow line
strike while the irons hot-strike now.
NOW is the time to do the deed.
Now the time to uproot the weed,
Act, not pause to inquire how
Each passing moment chills the glow.
GOOD forging twins the thought and blow,
Strike while the irons hot-strike now.
Plan as we will, strike as we NAV,
All power, hope, growth, from day to day.
10 the crushing now must bow
Results of reason, feeling tact,
All are surmise, the now but fact,
Strike while the irons hot-strike now.
Greatness the now has always won,
Well sowed, that this is all the sum
or life, who can disavow?
Work in the now from first to last.
lis always with you, never past
Strike while the irons hot-strke now.
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Herald.l
Preparing for New Orleans.

State Commissioner Sebring has appointed
the following County COMMITTEES to look after
the interests and secure exhibits from this county
fhr its great World Fair at New Orleans next
winter:
D. Redmond and George B. Rogers, South
Side d: q. Elliott, B. NJ. Baer, f. ]. Mott and
Dr. ". II. Babcock, Jacksonville j. D. McKin-
ley, Three Mile Branch Miles Price, Gravely
gers; William James, Riverside Fl. Starrett
and Andrew Lawless, New Berlin; j. d. Mead,
T. Huntingion and Thomas Bowden, Mandarin
! Dnprey, Baldwin; Marcus Conani, Mayport
T. Stephens. Lavilla; N. c. Wamboldi, Fair
Williams, Little Pottsburg.
". w. H. Babcock has been appointed Char.
man of the Committee-the right man ia the
qem place-and 10 greatly interested In the
mevement 10 give D1val county . creditable 20.
aaon At the Grand Exposition. Il IS earnestlv
deaifed that ell will go to work Immediately In
the worthy under taking.
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DtSBfbc9S
We have had Considerable discusslon in the news.
papers OF the State Of Gubernatorial candidates
bnt remarkable silence has prevailed upou the
snh}ect OF the Democratic nomination for Congress
from this District. We do not know whether this
IL due to the modesty Of the candidates or to the
caution Of their friends, but, the public are in
terested 10 knowing from whom their probable Rep
resentatve is likely to be selected We give list Of
thoee gentlemen who are mentioned - being most
pflmlpent for the nomination.
10 the northwestern portion of the district, Col.
White, of Live Oak, leading lawyer ofAis section,
10 often spoken OF for the place Two gentlemen
Of jacksonville are among those frequently men,
tioped-these are John e. Hartridge, Esq, promi-
nent lawyer, who has . strong and active support
among the young men OF that place. and Hon. A. J.
kuEscll, now superintendent OF Public Instruction
whn is too well and favorably known throughout
tne District to require description. Hon. Charlts
DoHgnerty OF Volusia, 10 strongly supported for
the domination He has had much legislative ex-
persence, has been Speaker of the Assembly twice
and filled the place well, and will no doubt make
good race. Hon. P. P. Bishop, of Putnam, is also
spoken Of and II s believed BY many that his ability
aud bis influence with that considerable class Of
voters who come from the North and are not
strongly attached TO either party, would not only
tell In the District, but would add strength TO the
State ticket; sut there 10 an impression that he
would not accept nomination. Mr.. 81. Clair.
Abrams and Col Bullock have heretofore been
warmly advocated BY their friends, but whether
their names will be brought before the convention
this time We are not Informed.
If we have omitted anyone's favorite il is unIn.
tentionally and we will be pleased to add his name
TO the roll
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1884-05-13

=" Would it be wrong to cheat allewl
yer?" asked pious man of shrswd bid
deacon. "Yes," answered the ds6xaIn.
cit would be wrong, but it is impossible y
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1884-05-13

We are going to have our name
changed to Opportunity, because leap
wear is the time when opportunities ara
embraced by the Observation-Disclosures
Call
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1884-05-13

Eae- Large and small tracts of improved and unim-
proved lands in Leon and Wakua countiee,-sHitable
FOR staple farm crops fruits, truck farming darying
and general stock raising, especially sheep, FOR SALE
at low prices and on easy terms.
IB Some specially desirable locations on Lakes Jack
son Lafayette and Bradford in Leon county and on the
in Wakna county, within few miles OF the Gulf,
with abundance OF fish, oysters and game.
EE- Both State and Government lands selected and
entered for parties upon application.
IE- Maps plats and descriptions furnished.
We have complete Abstract of Titles to every OF
land in Leon county carefully compiled from County Re-
cords and Probate Office.
Information of Middle Florida lite lands climate, SOIL
productions and cheerfuly furnished and
respOndencc solicited March IA, l882-1y
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1884-05-13

As We have already said, the only guard our peo-
pie can put around the ballot box s q qualification
TO Suffrage That every adult male shall vote s
cePted a. the corner stone Of our government that
previous condition, IL also accepted as principle
OF our organic law But 1t is only reasonable ior
the good Of all that laws affecting property should
be passed only BY those who directly interested
: In the common welfare, and society In Florida
ia now constituted controlling influence 10 often
exerted at the polls BY class of voters who pay
nothing in the shape Of taxes for the privileges aud
protection awarded under the law.
To establish the principle, No taxation without
representation" We cut ourselves loose from our
mothers apron strings; we must now In self de-
fence by measures strictly peaceful aud entirely
lawful establish the principle, equally important:
!" No representation without taxation" Our con-
tstitation is confessedy bad, but much opposition
s excited to lis revision, because IL county officers
voters will acquire political power which they are
utterly unable to exercise With proper discretion
IL is not that Democrats object to the rule Of the
majority but that this rule, In certain counties
swould be ruinous because of the passion ignorance
and political prejudicee of that majority. Give
theAe counties the guarantee afforded by . reason
able qualification to suffrage, and this opposition to
measure necessary and just will vanish like the
mist before gale.
We believe the best qualification and the most
practical will be gained when the voter 10 required
to exhibit bis tax receipt at the polls but any other
enectng the same end will do. We sympathize
With our fellowcitizens in these counties because
we have suffered from the evils they fear, and We
woaid give them every possible protection, but not
trusted with the autocratic power now welded by
the Florida executive. Give us o Constitutional
Convention and let that give qualified suffrage
among other blessings.
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fAAtka Herald.
Several newspapers In the State, protesting to
be democratic. give encouragement to our worst
enemies by writing up items for the sole purpose OF
injpTing Governor BlUxham's administration You
may AXE the best man living and put upon bis track
thirsty bloodhound, In human nature, and it will
not be long before he can write up charges by tens
against him, when In fact there is nothing in his
moral or political character that deserves censure
30 u is with the enemies of the Governor they viii
pouoven allow him credit for any public act, and
heap upon him the worst kind of abuse simply be-
caus, 1t Is their privilege, rather an advantage
which should never be used by journalist, unless
Tor the very best of public reasons. And vet not
outstanding all of this, the best journals of the
Souih give Governor Bloxham and his administra.
zion great praise, praise that every snprejudiced
kloridian will accord to him for truth justice and
honesty In all his official acts Can it be that man
e. the head of any newspaper would far demean
1inself as to seek revenge simply because he has
been disappointed in not getting an appointment
Pom the government? 1t is hard to believe that any
man OF intelligence would thus act, and we hope
Otherwise though the odds may be against the party
We know enough to know that Governor Bloxham
Vill not under any circumstances accept nomina-
uoE Tor second term. And why all this petty
s'ang flung against him and his friends to keep ND
= wrong impression? We witnessed the inaugura.
Hon Of the first Governor of the State, and have
feen acquainted personally With all that followed
3nd hesitate not to say that man ever served the
state with moe fidelity, looking to the best inter
tsts Of the people than the present Governor, VIII
liam D. Bioxham
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The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-06-25

Of the Rhine, all accounts Of which, our
fellow traveller assures Us, are the merest
! gnsh.' Again we are in France, walking
about in luxurious Lyons, and then 10
| Paris, Versailles, the Tuileries, Notre
/ Dame and the Louvre. The vast array of
1 paintings and statuary at the latter place
\ brings remark that involves one OF the
/ cesggremeHts OF continental travel: III
man were to take Photographic pictures Of
those statutes and offer them for sale In
New York, he would be arrested and pun
ished for dealing in obscene pictures.
do not think the lady members
Of our party liked the Louvre much. I
have never heard them express an opinion
on the subject But we must leave the
fsscinations Of the Netherlands and visits
around London, and the sea troubles and
frolics OF the return trip, Tor our space Is
gone. The matter of Col. Falkner's book
We have glanced at. In manner he has the
air OF philosopher laughingly jesting,
with sometimes ALMOST pathos, al the fol-
bIes Of man. With generous indignation
he denounces the servile position of weman /
he often noticed in Europe, and cruelty to |
donkeys and other animals. Cruelty and |
harshness arouses his hot ire. His rehec- |
tons, dreams and reveries at most unex- /
pected times and places are peculiar, and /
his recollections OF history and unraveling
of historic mysteries very striking, Of t
true" We notice that familiarity with
the pen has aided the author to dash off
his sayings and descriptions with degree
of ease, of animation, and often with
vigor, that adds much to what is delight
ful in Rapid Ramhes. The reader viii
ind the tour of Europe in company with
Col. Falkner very delightful. It Is not
reader on through palaces, vineyards, ball
rooms, grottoes, cathedrals and ruined
.ites, until the whirl of travel renders him
lead 10 time, circumstances and all his
The book is for sale by Eyrich & Co.
Jackson, Miss.
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Death d Er.. MarY 0. Eark.dale.


Il Il melancholy duty tlsatwe perform
to record the death Of MRs. Mary CRAIG
BARKspALE, which occurred last Thurs
day night al the residence Of her brother.
tn-law, Mr.. Edwin Bsrksdale, near this
city. The event has been expected almost
daily for several months, for she had been
prostrated for more than year with that
dire disease, whose ruthless power bafses
all skill and disappoints ali hope. She
vas agreaf but most patient sufferer,
and calmly awaited the moment when her
suferings would cease and she would enter
upon that rest that remaineth for the peo-
pie OF God After appropriate services at
the Presbyterian church, when her pastor
paid touching tribute to her beautiful
life and character, her Borrowing friends
accompanied her remains and deposited
them beside her husband and child, there
to rest until the resurrection morn, when
the dead in Christ shall riae again.
Mrs. Barksdale was in her twenty-sixth
year; was a native OF Holmes county, in
his State, and daughter OF Robert Craig,
Esq, fer many wears past citizen OF Day
on, OHIO, where she lived when Capt
Harris Barksdsle claimed her as his bride |
Their only ehild--a lovely boy-died in
$40, and her husband folio we'd in August,
SSl. Her heart and earthly hopes went
With them, but her glori6ed spirit is happy /
n being again united with them in that
land that Is fairer than day" What is
ne loss uf her many earthly friends. is her
ternal gain
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jackson COLLEGIATE Academy.

The spacious study hall OF the jackson
Collegiate Academy was we'll filled last
Friday night with the patrons aud friends
OF the school, to witness the closing exer-
cises. The preceding days Of the week
were occupied in public examinations,
which ELECTED compliments from quite q
number OF interested and critical spccta-
tors. Dr. Roudebu-lI made brief state
ment Of The origin tml progress of the
school, and commended in the highest and
most emphatic terms the industry and de-
pertinent Of the seventy or more Young
gentlemen and ladies who have been in
attendance during the session. About
dozen Young gentlemen, from New Orleans
and other places, have been members OF
the Doctors family, and the indications
are that the academy will have thirty OF
more boarding pupil- next session. The
following young gentlemen detained
original and selected addresses and essays
during the evening: Lucien Gwin, Saiuia-
tory; WIN. Fails, Brandon; Frank Leather-
New oIeans; Sam. sullivan, William
Hemingway, Joe Power, Geo. Roudebn~h
Lawrence Gwin, Latin Grafton, Ben Rae
New Orleans, Green Barnett, Joshua
Green, Claude Hines, Holt Rnudebnsh.
All acquitted the nselres ereditably, and
received deserved applause from the au-
hience.
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The Golden Rule.

The State Grand Chapter Of the knights
and Ladies of The Golden Rule, was or
sauizcd at Meridian on Wednesday last,
and the following officers elected for the
ensuing year:
Past Grand Commander 5. A. Saddler,
Aberd, en-.
Grand Commander-Judge Green G.
Chandler, Corinth.
Viee-Grand Communicable II. Stade.
ker, Canton.
Grand secretsry-A. H. Bali Meridian
Grand Treasurer B. Taylor, Jack
Grand PrsIate-Dr. W. l. Walker
Houston.
Grand Tierald-B. D. Thweat. Aber.
deem.
Grand wsrden-s. W. johnson, Aber
deem.
Grand sen,inel-F. NJ. Howell, Meri
dian. ss-s
Granf Trnstees-J. ElSon, Meridian
T. J. Pullman, Houston;J J. II. Ray, Can
ton.
Representative to Supreme Sitting A
B. Wagner, Meridian.
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Rapid RamBles in Europe

Memphis Appeal
Since he published his White Rose of
Memphis, Mr.. Falkner has become known
as writer possessed VI some humor, con-
siderable powers Of description, a vivid
imagination, and peculiar style the
aroma of his literary wine. In the course
Of $40 pages Mr.. Falkner takes his readers
TO nearly all the celebrated cities and visit
ing places in England, France, Italy,
Switzerland, Belgium, Holland, and
glance at the Rhine. In his company and
through his eyes the reader Visits and
regards all sorts OF scenes. Now he Is fy-
ing by steam, now climbing glacier, and
now wandering by a beanteous lake, or
standing entraneed amid the wonders Of
ancient cities, and the statues and pictures
of the worlds great artists. The reader
will 20 the whole journey safely and
pleasantly, and If touch OF Mark Twain.
like fun suits him he will have a most
cheerful trip, but he must lay in store Of
breath at the start, for the colonel wears
seyen-leagued boots and on we who accom-.
pany him ara hurried in the face of sun
shine and storm, for his rambles are rightly
named rapid and we are amazed, on
looking at the last date, that the whole
long Journey IS comprised between the
/ first 81 March and the last Of August.
/ On arriving at New York we have look
/ round. and notice something IF the teFFors
af getting on shipb0ard and is pathos.
Then We have wait of sea air and q
| touch.of sea-sickness We feel the vessel
rolling and see the chairs and tables max
| ing strange eVoi1tions We lose little
fame on board, but are soou chatting with
| the English in Liverpool. call At Chester
| and Warwick and Slratf0rdon- Won, and
bore over the wonders 81 the Tower Of
| London. Next We are Whisked over to
Paris. and rush on over plains and under
vast tunnels ID Italy In charge Of courier
Who speaks seven languages, including the
SWies. We have passed over and under
lie Abs and are now ia Italy, 81 whose
6eonle the colonel tells rs. ] have not, as
ri. met IN Italian who did not appear 10
he glad he was not dead But the priests
and the neas are plaques, for priests swarm
8very y l1ekena pinch Of snuH cannot be
talen Without making half dozen priests
sngezs At Piss the leaning tower Il
Iound 10 Be fraud at Ranae the classic
Eibef proves mere muddy dlthy little
ssream. Our rapid fellow Traveller dis
plays the American want 81 reverence and
Declares that Grant would have whipped
Cesar and Lamar have put down Cicero,
adding. We have had enough Of this
fhirl-rate nonsense d classic Story. He
acknon ges however, was thrown
Into scz 1acies A. TIE sight 81 ST. Peters =
lhe Auae of the dying gladiator, h0Neyee
look Ike y schoolbpy plagins e u1lF-
bles Now Of Tor Naples, which the
author Likes 70 look # bus moi . smell Of !;
lhen b pompeii, followed b delightful
~. 49, - "a. 80
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Death of Thad. Potter.

After protracted illness, from com
Plieation OF diseases, ending in dropsy, Mr..
Thad. Potter-or, as he preferred to call
himself, Potter the Printe.-dled last Sun
day morning, and was buried Sunday even
ing. His special request, that there should
be no religions services or any ceremony
whatever, al his funeral, was duly observed.
Such OF his typographical friends as were
informed of his death. aud few others,
deposited him in his last resting place.
Ihad. Potter vas rare genius a man OF
varied requirements Ia the art of print
ing, he was thoroughly accomplished as
public lecturer. he was able W amuse and
instruct his audience; a. musician, he
could compose and perform With consider
able credit. He first canIe 10 Jackson about
twenty wears ago; was married soon alter.
but on the death OF his wife, he left here,
and has since been unsettled in his aims
and occupations He was generous and
unselfsh to fault, and was always ready
to divide his last dime or his last crumb
with 4 fellow creature.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-06-25

mencement. Mr.. Nash delivered the An
nual Address before the Literary Societies
at Clinton last Monday night.
Miss Esther E. Baird, farmerIy princi.
Al Of Fair Lawn institute, has been for the
last lew years the Principal Of Randolph
Female Seminary, Beverly, West Virginia.
Her many friends here will be glad TO learn
that she Is pleasantly situated.
Wanted-The present address Of a
colonel and Lieut. Colonel c. s. A., cap
tured at Chickananga ,afterwards guests Of
Inos. o. Riley, A1abama House, Steven
sor. Address T. o. Riley, ricksburR.
Miss., care Warren c. ton Mile.
Mr.. Moses Folsom, Of the Burlington
HaWkeye, IL again in the city. He Is an
4hie, and what is better, fair and truth
al reporter Of what be sees in Dixie. He
viii make jackson and the county OF Kinds
he subjects Of one Of his readable sketches.
Oar Mississippi boys and gi,ls are
'arryiDg Of their full share of the honors
n the Colleges Of other States. We note
Eith pleasure that Mr.. Watt Gregory. OF
Nest Point, was awarded the fitv dollar
defamation medal" at the recent Com
nencement of the University of Virginia.