Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-02
JACKsoNvILLE AND THE STATE
Politics in the City Transportation
Facilities-State Finances.

Correspondence Of tic Morntng Be1os.
JACKSONVILLE. FLA. March 3l.-Since my
last ''Citizens' ticket has been placed IN
the field, which will he factor in the munich
pal election next Monday. The nominations
made were Endorsed to a considerable extent
by the Republican Convention, held subse-
quently. AS matters now stand, there are
two candidates for the Mayoralty-Dr. Dancy
the present incumbent and Mr.. c. B. smith,
one of the Board Of Aldermen, with the ODDS
in favor of the former gentleman. Having
failed to make g strictly party nomination.
contrary to their usual practice, the negroes,
who are almost to a man Republican, are at
sea on the subject, and constitute an unknown
quantity. For the coming week the gutter
politicians and bar-room speakers will have
the floor, and many a glowing Oratorical effort
will escape the attention Of the reporters
y most important addition will be made to
our feet of river steamers this spring in the
Chesapeake and Minnie Bay, from the ONO
river. These vessels are large, elegant ana
comfortable, and are intended to ply between
THIS city and the up-river. Inc trade OF lne
country drained by the st. Johns Is rapidly
increasing, and is constantly demanding en-
larged facilities. Fruits and vegetables can
not be compressed like cotton. They require
in their transportation greater space ana Tree
ventilation.
1T HAS BEEN THOUGHT BY MANY
that there was no necessity for the numerous
railroads that have been constructed and are
now being built in Florida, and that they
would prove losing investments to those en-
gagged. 1t must be remembered, however,
that the most of our productions are of pc
culiar character, and that enormous yields
are obtained from comparatively small areas.
Gov. BloXham, who has investigated this sub
jeet, says that it is estimated that an acre OF
oranges in full bearing Will furnish freight Tor
three car loads, while single car can carry
fifty bales Of compressed cotton, the product
OF $50 acres. II this calculation be correct IL
follows that 10000 acres of orange trees VIII
require as many cars to move them as 6,OOO,O0O
bales of cotton, the production OF lS,OOO,OOO
acres. When this subject is fully understood
it will be seen that Florida will require the
services of all of her railroads as well as OF
all the water transportation that can be luf-
nlshed. Ia ten years the expectation Oh 1rult
and vegetables from this State viii attain
figures that will be marvellous, al those who
are keeping pace with the business are getting
themselves in readiness to meet the pressure.
Even now you can seldom glance at the river
without seeing one or more steamers in mo-
ton, while the whistles of arriving or depart
ing trains are heard at all hours.
TWO LARGE AND RooMY PIERS
have to be constructed during the summer
for the accommodation of two of the leading
lines Of steamers. Our entire river front will
soon be indented by wharves, indicating the
growth of commerce. Throughout the APP
preaching summer there viii be an active'de-
lndQu lOf lneCHdulCb, anu lUe hammer OF lue
carpenter and trOwel Of the brickmasOn will
make merry music. An unusual amount of
building is contemplated and the improve
ments will be numerous and marked. The
majority of these will be on Bay street and in
its Immediate vicinity.
The unusual cold weather Of the past win
ter does not seem to have had, as MANY feared
IT would, the effect OF checking the demand
for Florida land. The real estate agents in
the city have effected many important sales
here and elsewhere. while those in the same
line in the interior have been equally success
full. More confidence is being felt also in the
security OF Florida property, and loans on
city real estate can now be effected at per
cent, very considerable reduction from the
rates that prevailed only two or three years
ago. \ large number of new names will be
placed on the next tax lists, and the revenues
of the State will be considerably increased by
the assessments levied on the recent arrivals
1t requires a new map now every year to
keep up with the new towns and railroads
continually springng into existence.
While regret Is expressed at the loss Of life
and destruction of property Occasioned by
the late riot in Cincinnati, on every hand is
asked the question, "What if this had hap
pened at the SouthY' Had it occurred here
what a glorious opportunity would it have
furnished Republican shriekers to have
prated of the lawlessness of the Southern peO-
pie, and what noble material for the manu-
facture of campaign documents!
THE QUARTETTE OF NATIONAL SENATORS
returned this morning They were the re-
cipents of hearty cOurtesies at all points
visited by them, and express Themselves as
highly pleased with the condition and appear
ance of affairs in Florida. They were driven
TO various points of interest around the city
during the forenoon, and at 1890 took the
steamer for the mouth of the river, where
they will inspect the jetties A portion of to-
morrow will be passed in st. Augustine, and
in the afternoon they will take the train at
this point direct for Washington. Senator
Jones has acted as their chaperOn while here,
hne 4 los in nffa ira not
manner impressed upon his cOnfreres the
necessities of this section. Among these are
continuance of the fast mail system, and
handsome appropriations for the improve
ment of the bar and the erection of public
building in this city. Much good is antici
pated from their visit, and it is a subject Of
general regret that their duties did not per-
nit them to make a more extensive inspec-
tiOn of the State, and the varied advantages
that it presents.
THE JACKSONVILLE AND ATLANTIC RAILROAD
is nearly ready for the iron, and the work Of
laying the rails will, it is hoped, soon be COM
menced. Its completion will enable Jack
sOnyille man to rise early, take run over to
the Atlantic, indulge in a salt water bath and
return to breakfast refreshed and invigOrated
for the days duties. number of cottages
will be erected by our citizens, and many
from the interior viii join the colony.
Ten miles of the Green Cove and MelrOse
Railroad have been completed, and cars are
running for that distance. The road passes
through Il Hhtiy WbOttt country anu from
that source n considerable amount of lumber
will be furnished for the market.
A handsome amount has been raised within
the past week in aid OF the proposed Home
for INDECENT disabled Confederate soldiers
1t IS pleasant to note among the subscribers
the names of several who wore "the blue" in
the late struggle. Such indications of good
feeling go far towards allaying old asperities
and softenng former animOsities. Other
movements are on foot to increase the sum
already in hand for this purpose.
WITHIN THE PAST FEW DAYS
an association has been organized for the es-
tablishmenU Of an orphan home in our midst,
which, from the character of its officers,
promises to be successful. Jacksonville has
never been backward in works of charity,
and this institution, though commenced in an
humble and transformations manner, may
prove 4 blessing to hundreds of helpless and
unfortunate children.
State Treasurer LEngles late report
makes a most satisfactory and creditabe
showing of the management Of the finances,
and stamps him as officer OF great ability.
The addition to the school fund under his
control during the years 1923 reaches the
large figures of SIT ,706, or two thirds as much
as the entire amount that had accrued during
the previous 81 years. This may be accepted
as an index of the general prosperity Of the
State.
Twenty -four deaths occurred in the city
were resident. The month just ended is
always trying one for invalids, especially
those afflicted with pulmonary complaints.
The strangers are rapidly leaving, and sew
eral of the hotels will close during the month
OF April. w. II. Il.