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The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1884-08-19
The Greedy Survivor.

The reigning sensation now fed by the
Northern press is the cannibalism which
it has nosed out as chief horror of the
lamentable story Of the Greeley expedi
ton. 1t leaked out to inquisitive report
els that human flesh had been eaten, and
disinterred remains showed that much
flesh had been removed from corpses by
cutting instruments, and the public now
eagerly await the information as to who
OF the survivors did survive by feed
ing on those who were more fortunate
in that they persisted. If they lived by
such abhorrent means it must be consid-
cred their misfortune, and not charged to
them that they preferred to do it rather
than die, for the pains of mere animal ma
ture crazed them beyond the control of
their human intellects, and they insanely
ate the flesh of their fellows. Doubtless
they were brave enough to die even while
crazy enough to live by such horrible ex-
pedient.
1t is further ascertained that the COM
mandcr of the starving remnant of the
expedition found it necessary to order
one of their number to be shot to
death because he persisted in stealing
food from the small supply that renamed
This was breach Of discipline, disobedi-
ence of orders and diminished the
amount Of food for others. If he had
been allowed to live on and steal and eat,
all might have persisted, except him, per-
haps, and it may not be questioned that
it was right to kill the greedy and un-
principled fellow.
Probably another expedition will be
fitted out in year or 80, perhaps to add
as sad chapter to the chronicles Of Arc
tic exploration as that of Sir John
Franklin or Grsely-or others less noted
We suppose that the north pole will yet
be neutrality-suspicious. of expense Of lie
and treasure.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1884-08-19

IVY 8OR0A8tO0 ~ - RORWWeASoA
Paper.
The Peopie's Journal, Of Jacksonville,
aRepublican paper of influence, haa con-
Guided that it cannot support Pope, and
takes down his name The Journal Is
edited by colored man, who makes the
following announcement in the issue OF
the 9th:
OUR CONCLUSION.
To-day we remove from the head Of our col
umns. the name Of the candidate Of the Live
Oak conference. which was subsequently en-
dorscd by the Republican Convention at Talla-
bassee. The action on our part is based upon
the wish Of large body of Republicans, VIII"
from throughout the State have manifested the
cides with our own political convictions
What we believe 10 be the duty of the Repub-
lican party is TO decide for themselves as to the
men. Messrs. Pope and Perry, as they are both
Democrats 1t 10 asserted by Mr.. Pope and the
Republican leaders. that Mr.. Pope Is the candi-
date of the Independent Republican ticket, with
out bargain or pledge. and hence the future &C
ton OF the Republican party can in no wise De
constructed by Mr.. Pope as breaking faith with
him and his Independent movement.
We have reasons which will hereafter be ad-
vanced, why Republicans or for that matter
selves, support the ticket as made; and we urge
upon the Republicans of the State of Florida TO
stand forth now upon those broad principles that
have thus lar buoyed the party on TO invincible
success
II 10 apparent beyond doubt, that the Repub-
licans save the electoral ticket in the State,
and that the opportunity now presents itself;
and il is equally clear that il is the born duty OF
the Republican voters in case OF Governor to
take the best man.
We urge this upon the Republicans of this
| State, with no uncertain conviction of the two
candidates, and Of our duties to the parties in
future. and with the assurance that we are stead.
| fast in our purpose to dlsapprove with all our
strength the Mongrel ticket, which Republicans
are now asking US to support.
| To be true 10 the party does not mean for us
10 take the refused material of the Democrats fol
| our standard bearer, tor the best Republicans
| cay they cannot vote Tor Pope, as Hon. d. Eagan
Gen. ]. Varnum and thousands OF other lite long
| Republicans.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1884-08-19

These figures are from the official tax
returns Of his county, and he knows them
to be correct knows what amounts of
taxes he has paid in the years given
knows that the reduction is real when he
pays out a lesser amount instead of
greater, and he can read his tax receipts
proving it. But he also knows that few
of those who he is endeav oring to mis-
lead pay taxes and have tax receipts to
refer to- Prior to 1881 be had no prop
erty to be assessed, lonly paid poll tax on
that head which has got him into his
present trouble) but if he had been a
property owner and paid l24 mills under
Stearns be would see a much greater diff
ference between his 1876 receipt and that
of 1884 at 4 mills, than is shown above.
AS he is assessed for only 81, 200 it will
be understood that the salary of Gov
ernor is certainly an object worth work
ing for by this political adventurer, who
has apparently failed to make money by
his profession, or his crooked Ne,o Era
newspaper. The people don't propose to
put him on the pay roll because he can't
make living otherwise.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1884-08-19

The Apalachicola Tribune thinks
Perry will carry Franklin county by the
largest majority it has rolled up in years,
because many white Republicans there
won't vote for Pope.
The New York Herald, upon careful
inquiry, is satisfied that Governor Cleve-
land will receive the wholesome support
of all wings of the Democratic party in
New York If the Democracy unite on
a county ticket Cleveland will carry the
State by large majority, and, if the
factions divide, each faction will seek to
Guido the other in support of the national
nominees.
1t is stated that the appearance of
the Cleveland letter of acceptance is post
poned by the advice of Mr.. Tilden, who
thinks it best that for the present events
be allowed to shape themselves before in
PRODUCING new matter of discussion into
thy campaign. This would indicate that
"things are moving" all right, and that
diet we'll enough alone is practical wis
dom. When the growing "tidal wave"
may be beat reinforced we may expect the
letter to swell it's volume.
The Democratic State Convention of
Georgia met in Atlanta on the 18th to
nominate candidates for State Offices, and
signited the popular approval of the ex-
listing administration by unanimously
nominating every member of it for re-
election, except the Treasurer, who de-
clined another term. Georgia Is great
State, with a tremendously solid demo-
cratic people save in very few communi-
ties She has given to Florida some of
our best citizens, and we want many more,
that Florida may become great and more
solidly harmonious in her democracy
like Alabama, too, where there was no
opposition candidate for Governor al the
election on the 4th inst, the Democratic
nominee, Edward A. O'Neal, having a
walk-over for the chair of State. Florida
will not be harmoniously solid in her
democracy until she is rid of the present
radical constitution, and enjoys like priv
ileges of republican institutions with
Georgia, Alabama and other Southern
States. At the coming election We shall
win by grace of the success of our Demo-
cratic administrations, the excellence Of
our nominations, the split among our op-
ponents and the bad records and palpably
false tongues of their nominees; but we
apprehend that the democratic party Of
Florida will be doomed to suffer over
throw and the State to disastrous mis-
government at the election of 1888 unless
meanwhile the mischievous legacy of rad
icalism be replaced by q democratic-re-
publican Constitution.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1884-08-19
Meeting of the state Committee.

Yesterday was the regular day of meet
ing of the State Democratic Committee
at headquarters in Tallahassee. There
were present Hon. Samuel Pasco, Chair
man, Hon. John A. Henderson, Col. w.
d. Chipley and Capt. c. C. Pearce. The
progress of the campaign was discussed
and it was considered that the situation
is eminently satisfactory. The intell-
gence from all along the line" is en-
coursging, and promises victory by a
largely increased majority. The Democ-
racy are awake throughout the State, the
speakers in the field are doing gallant
service in the cause, and public men are
putting in efficient work in their respect
i've localities.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1884-08-19

A private letter informs us shat the
g9berpatorisl party Of Democratic CAM
paign speakers hsd most enthusiastic
reception at Tampa, where. on the llth,
very large meeting was addressed by e4en.
PerTys General Barnes and Electors Me-
Whorter and Long, whose speeches were
much spplauded. General Perry made
fine impression and Hillsborough il
warmly for him. His majority in that
county is estimated at from thousand to
twelve hundred, an increase of three or
four huadred on the majority of 1880.
AT Manatee Village, on the 18th, the
party met a community that had given
up all other business to attend to the
matter OF their political well-being, and
"made day of it " in listening to the
speeches, discussing public affairs and be-
ing confirmed in their Democratic faith.
At Pine Level, on the l4th, the people
from far and near had assembled at their
county site to see and hear their next
Governor, and the eloquent speakers with
him. 1t was a regular old fashioned Dem
ocratic jubilee, and Manatee can be
counted on for a heavy increase of the
democratic majority of nearly six hum
dred that she gavein 1880.
At Fort Meade, on the 10th, the people
had gathered from all the country round
to welcome the campaigners, and they
gave them welcome indeed, and one
which was undoubtedly to be duplic ated
at Barlow, the county site, on the 18th
yesterday, and as to which We have az yet
no advices. Polk ia one of the "solid -
counties, az out of total vote of five
hundred and nineteen in 1880 but nine
votes were cast against the Democracy
The county has grown rapidly during
four years past, and at this election
which is to determine whether prosperity
shall continue under Democratic sway, q
largely increased majority in its favor
may be expected
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1884-08-19

The Quincy Monsh!y Educator for
August is out, and as usual filed with in
teresting and useful matter hearing upon
the purpose Of its publication. We ex-
tract the following in refer ,nce to the
Normal Institute to be held in Quincy
this month:
We hope to see goodly number of teachers
in attendance at this institute, CONT ,encing Ar
gust 25ih and ending Sep, smber goth. Ii is
certainly their pecuniary interest TO AXE advan-
tags of its instruction, AS the rule il becoming
absolute to pay them according to gr de.
Prof Felksl will be the irlslructt r. and will
be assisted by other able educatn g. He is
probably the best qualified normal teacher in
Florida, and his experience 10 the wo TX is much
greater than that of any ether instru ctor in the
State.
So well acquainted are we with til liberalitv
of Colonel D. E. Maxwell, General s u perinten.
.deut Of the Florida Railway and Navigation
Co.. and Colonel W. D. Chip Isy, Ge lera1 Man
ager of the Pensacola and Atlantic f. R. that
we feel safe in announcing that teat hers who
come by these railroads, upon paying the full
fare here. will be granted return free asses.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1884-08-19

line report OF the commissioner OF
Agriculture, issued August 9, shows the
cotton crop of Florida to be better than
that of any other State.
We zee by a letter from Taylor
county that Stripping and Kimbrew, just
at the close of the Independent pow-wow
at Perry, tried to form an Independent
club, but couldn't get one to start with.
Solid for Pope, /. e. to beat him.-Jds-
per Times.
Captain George Mullen, an old and
respected citizen Of Jacksonville, died
violent death last Thursday. He at
tempted to catch the runaway horse Of
Mr.. J. E. T. Bowden, when he was thrown
to the ground, his head striking the iron
of railway track, and 40 injured that he
died in few minutes.
Blaine promises Butler an important
cabinet position if ne would run. Butler
will run, and Dana will support him.
What will Dana get for his support
Blaine and Butler will get left, and Dana
will still be left out in the cold. Dana
has been for sale for long time, but he
has now given himself away.
On the 10th an earthquake shock
which lasted about ten or fifteen seconds
was felt throughout a wide extent of
country, extending from Maine to Vir
ginia, and including a part Of each of
those States. People were much alarmed
generally, and panics occurred in New
York and Philadelphia, when thousands
fed from their dwellings. Many houses
were slightly damaged by the cracking of
walls and falling of plastering.
The New York Herald narrates
how Blaine, when Speaker, crawled out
of window of his committee room, and
passed along the stone betting course of
the Capitol and into the window of an
other room-thence to the House, where
he announced the Chairman on Appropri-
atoms which he had promised to General
Butler. He crawled out of the window
to avoid General Butler, who was waiting
for him at the door to hold him TO his
promise, which Blaine violated
The condemn alton of Blaine by Re-
publican newspapers is not new, or the
result of moral awakening. Eight years
ago when Blaine, in the House, read the
Mulligan letters, the New York Times, in
leading article said: Z" If these simple
facts, furnished by Mr.. Blaine himself,
are not sufficient to show that he is unfit
to be nominated by party whose candi-
date must, to a great extent, be its plat
form, then We entirely misapprehend the
present temper of the public mind of this
Union"
General Walls has accepted the in
vitatiOn of Mr.. Bisbee to make Joint
canvass of The Second District. Bsbee
is to tell the people why they should not
vote for Walls, and Walls will tell the m
why they should not for Bisbee. AS MIR.
Dougherty will convince the people of the
Second District that they should not vote
for either Bisbee or Walls, they can save
the expense aud escape the worry of the
campaign by remaining at home-but
they would miss lots of fun.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1884-08-19

-Ex-Governor Hendricks, wlo is by
no means boastful man, Informs friend
in Indianapolis that he is gratified at the
political prospect, and that T.mmany
=" will support Cleveland and Hi ndricks.
General Abner Doubleday, who was
captain of artillery under Major Ander-
son at Fort Sumter when it wis bonn
barded, in April, 1861, has enroll ed him.
self in Cleveland and Hendric ss Club
at Bergen Point, New Jersey. Hitherto
he has acted with the Republican,.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1884-08-19
Meeting I'm Wakulla.

There was a rally of the Democracy of
Wakulla at Crawforlville yesterday, and
eloquent speeches were make by Hon. r.
II. NJ. Davidson and Senator Call. Judge
-. w. Gwynn, of Tallahassee, was loudly
called for, and spoke few minutes, the
duration of this meeting being limited
because it was necessary for the visiting
speakers to get back to Tallahassee that
day.
We learn that there is no Popism in
Wakulla. The Independent heresy has
not entered into the politics of the good
county
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1884-08-19
The Democratic campaign, it is I

I ! The Democratic campaign, 1t If now
paid, will be short, sharp and decisive.
INSTEAD of spreading their work over
EAhree months and half, like the Repub-
Elicans, the Democracy will crowd the
Eight into about nine weeks. The Re-
|hublicans and Ben Butler have to show
their hands, define the issue and indicate
Ithe lines of attack. When the opposition
ammunition has been fired off, Mr.. Ceve-
Hand can come out.with letter of accept
2hce that will enable the Democrats to
ttack the opposition and strike the
aemy where he is weakest. Influences
Ne at work which have caused decided
kAange in the feeling of the rank and file
4 Tammany Hall towards Cleveland, and
harmony will reign by September.
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Distinguished Speakers to Visit
Florida.

Hon. John 6. Carlisle, Speaker Of the
National House of Repre- sentarives, and
Hon. J. c. S. Blackburn, both of Ken
lucky, will each make four speeches in
Florida during the campaign.
Mr.. Carlisle, in the latter part of o.
tober, will speak at Pensacola, Tallshas-
rsee, Jacksonville and Gainesville. 1t is
mot known when Mr.. Blackburn will
come, but the State Committee will give
ample notice OF dates and places at which
these distinguished gentlemen will address
She people of Florida
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Peabody SChOlarships.

Attention is directed to the notice else
where given by Superintendent Russell Of
the examination on the 1lth of September
of competitors for the Peabody scholar
ships in the Nashville University. 1t is
hoped that the papers of the State will
extend this information, az among their
readers may be those who desire TO enter
for the r,rizra
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Vuk unocf OoluoCIbtS v"0sSF va
These figures are m utter of record-they i &c
official, and there is no going behind the ret,1 Is
in this contest. This comparison of State tsx ~
for Ave years under De nocrats and Eve years u T.
der Republicans shows that the Democrats kh e
ass, ssed $88 414 Oh Less than did the Republct
for like period. {
The yearly average assessment under the H.
pull licans was $l7,140ls. under Democrats. Il.
458 %, and the annua average saving in Sf e
taxes alone to the people Of Madison county |, J..
der the De mocrnts is 8 i,702O0. !
From 1879 to 1875. five years. inclusive. n e
Rer ublicans assessed county taxes in Madsoa o
the amount of kfO7,0 500; commencing vi h
1917 and ending witt 1888. five years, dc
cou lty taxes ass essed under the Democrats ~ s
only $83,S1402, Or &23, S54o7 less than ~ $
levied for a correspond ,g period under Repuf I
cans. =
A recapitulation of tie above will show Oh, t
during the last Are yea Of Radical rule tli@ /,
asse ssed the people Of Madison county, for Ssh
and county taxes, $19S, f1414 while for the ~
five years of DemOcrs tic administration. til
were assessed for like pt rposes, only $131 ,G46N
or $52,3680 8 less than under Republican RIB
for equal number Of years. +
Putting the State and county taxes togeie
the Yearly saving to the taxpayers of Madirb
county, under Democratic rule, has been gle
47381, and the DemocI ats have built and pait
for new court house. C., sting nearly nine thops
and dollars.
If additional evidence is necessary to demon
strate the fact tina the emocrats haze redutrs
taxea. we refer the reader to Mr. Pope's tax &c
count with the State, il another article in hi
paper
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County Convention in wakulla.

the County Convention of Wakulla,
held in Crawfordville last Saturday, nom
mated lion. r. w. Ashmore, of Sop
choppy, for the Assembly. Mr.. Ashmore
has served his county in such capacity
before, and thus adds experience to his
other excellent qualifications as legisla-
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1884-08-19

We hear of several very fine to-
bacco patches in the county, and believe
that success will attend this crop this
year sufficient to induce large number
Of our farmers TO plant it extensively
hereafter-Quincy Herald.
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Meeting at MicCosukie To-day.

Congressman Davidson, Senator Call
and Hon Samuel Pasco left this morning
to address the people at Miccosukie to-
day. They were accompanied by several
prominent Tallahasseeans
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Speaking at LlOyd's Tomorrow.
Governor Bloxham has been invited to
join Senator Call and Congressman Da-
wilson in the speaking at Lloyd's to-mor-
row. This eloquen. combination should
draw a large auditory
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We have said and repeateA ~tAAs Mr..
Pope, in his malignant warfare upon ths
democr.tio psssy, saaesyors 70 misissd
the psople by erroneous statenents. h
his efforts to delude voters, obsain Office,
destroy democratic supremacy and good
government with it, he has cut loose, from
all restraints of fact and goes about the
country repeating his one speech-that
extraordinary tarrago of misrePresenta-
tions which seem too absurd to require
contradiction. He seemingly does not
care that he is not believed by intelligent
persons, for he knows he will not be when
he speaks. He does not speak to them,
but to the most ignorant and prejudiced.
His statements in general may be judged
by one in particular-fdlsus in unO, fdls,Is
IN onani6us-and we cite q specimen I'M
truth in argument that no statement which
he makes need be believed merely be-
cause he makes IT, He asserts that the
reduction of taxes under the present ad-
ministration is rather apparent than real
that the reduction is not actual, but q
democratic trick to deceive the people.
Now, to show that he cannot himself be-
lieve what he himself says, we submit
the following statement of his, F. w.
Pope's, own tax ,ccount:
1879 F. W. Pope, Poll Tax. 81
1880, F. W. Pope, Poll Tax. ............ .... sc
PnI,s of NATE {,r
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A-ea Other COmmaies Look 90 Ii.
From the Live Oak Intsilgencerl
Suwannee must pick out her best and most
popular men for the Legislature this year. DOM
nominate man simply because he 10 gosNl
fellow" We want our county to be power Ia
the councils of the State, and must put our
strongest men forward
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MADISON COUNTY.

Dan>..rath, 90 Repab-
Nr Pope. - Rem ,liean candidate for v
ern or, In his fosloru 10 canvsss. says the D n
oc,A,s have 20. RON ed taxes. To prove he
fAlAcy Of his assertioa it Is only necessary to- -
fer to the taxi oks { ( bis own county, AL re
haze done, and from vi ich we take the follow q
fglres: st /
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See new rates for Campaign FLoR1D
IAN in advertising columns.
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NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC T tCkET.
STEPHEN OR 57'l3i3' Cj;LlEvEfAkD,
OF NEW YORK;: I'll

FOR vICE-PREsD.;Nr: {sj
CHOMAS A. HEM BRICKS,
OF INDIANA. / =,
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STATE CONSERVATIVE DEMOCRATIC TICKET

FOR CONGRESS. FIRST plsTHICT
ROBERT II. Nj. DAVIDSON,
OF GADsDEN.