Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-22

JACKSONVILLE AND FLORIDA.
The New Paper-The Coming ReportO-
rial Foot Race.

Correspondence of the Aornin0 Ee10s.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla, May le.-FOr three
days past the streets have been thronged by
large numbers Of visitors from Charleston and
Savannah, who avsiled themselves Of the
cheap ratesaforded by the late excursion from
those cities. They arrived last Saturday, and
have been busily engaged since in sightseeing.
Excursions were made yesterday to st. Au-
gustine, Fernandina, Mayport, Green Cove,
etc, giving all the visitors an opportunity OF
A semi-weekly Republican paper viii be
issued here shortly under the editorial man
aeement Of ex-Gov. Reed. 1t is understood
that Ger II. $. Sanford, who, it is said. has
an eve 20 the chair Of the Governor, il one OF
the principal owners. Already evidences OF
hostility to the enterprise nave cropped out
among the Republicans themselves. 1t is
rumOred that the paper will take grounds
against the nomination OF Col. Blsbee for
Congress, and against the control Of the party
as now managed by the Federal ofiiceholders.
Gov. Reed and these officials have long been
at loggerheads, and if necessary to crush their
power, he will be in a position, and has
al the requisite information and
his ancient enemies. As it looks now there Is
a promise OF very pretty quarrel between
1.-THE ms" and ''the outs" which will add
greatly to the interest OF the coming cam
paign. Col. Boardman, Of Palatka, is being
pushed by the respectable wing Of the Repub-
licans as the successor Of Col. Blsbee, against
WHOM u considerable tOuDludAlOn Is DtlnG
formed. Col. Btbee is bold and able man
and an adrolt donor Of places and promises,
and, in all probability, will again win the
hOnors Of the convention.
THE WALKING MATCH,
which has been arranged between the jour
nalists Of this city, is attracting considerable
attention, and VIII draw large cOncourse Of
spectators. Applications are being received
from the rural editors to be allowed to parti-
clpare in the struggle, and there Will be quite
a number Of entries. All the details are be-
ing adjusted and the affair VIII come off at no
distant period. 1t promises 10 be source CT
no little amusement. l very much doubt,
however, il any of our men Will equal the re-
cord made by the Atlanta scribes.
One Of our county truckers informs me that
he has netted 50 a crate for tomatoes. At such
prices a MAJ can rapidly accumulate money
Most Of the vegetable and berry growers have
been fortunate this season, and the effect will
be to give great impetus to the business
Roasting ears are in market, and Watermel-
ons from South Florida have made their APP
pearanpe. A very considerable acreage has
been planted in melons in Middle Florida, and
shipments of this popular fruit Will soon be
In order. The Savannah, Florida
and Western Railroad are prepared
for the demand upon their transportation
facilities. and will be found equal to the Occa-
sion. Early peaches are beginning to color,
and good crop IS in sight. The first sent to
New York last year found purchasers at Is
cents each. Then will follow the lie Conte
pear, Of which Florida win produce this year
fortunate in being able to ship continually
from one month to another something to
please the eye and palate, and that in ad-
vance-of all competition. When the North and
West are shiyering under their snow wreaths
and crOuching around their stoves, our
farmers are plying the hoe and pillow merrily
in their shirt sleeves, and astOnish the den-
gems Of the cold regions by sending them
fruits ana vegetables fresh fran the trees and
vines.
THE LONDON sTIMEsn
in is issue of April "a. had a very compli-
mentary article on the subject OF the advan-
tages and prospects Of Florida, which, COM
ing from so influential a journal, will be
greatly to our benefit. Quite pile Of Eng
lIsh gold has been invested in this State within
a few years, and the John Bull element OF our
population is constantly increasing. The
Times regards Florida as the coming garden
Of the world, but expresses the opinion that a
Lying can he made so easily that there viii
be no incentive TO exerton. Such a condition
would exactly suit large majority of the
earth's inhabitants.
A good move has been made by the HeraM
Of this city in opening a subscription list in
aid OF the Cotton Centennial Exposition at
New Orleans. No assistance could be obtain
ed from the State, as the Legislature will not
convene until next January, and it began to
look for awhile as if Florida would not be
represented. The call of the Heratd has met
with several generous responses, and it is
likely that a similar course Will be adopted
by other State journals. The prospect now is
that a sufficient funQ VIII be raised to make a
beginning in behalf OF the object. and that
the State pride. once fairly aroused, Will sup
ply all the funds needed. 1t will never do for
Florida to be left out in that glorious and
friendly competition.
TWO, AND PERHAPS ALL THREE
OF our uniformed companies, VIII accept the
invitation extended by Pensacola, and par
ticipate in the encampment at that city next
month. Such gathering would have bene-
fetal effect in promoting feeling in favor Of
military organizations throughout the State,
1t is in contemplation TO get up a rifle match
this summer between teams from your and
this city. Some Of the best shots in Savannah,
notably the Dancy brothers. are natives of
Florida.
A recent exploration Of the country south of
the Big Cypress by Col. Chas. Hopkins for the
purpose OF government survey disclosed the |
existence OF considerable amounts OF high dry |
land suitable for agricultural purposes. This |
was contrary to the prevailing opinion con
corning that region, which was supposed to
be under water.
The Florida Railroad and Navigation Com |
pany has made a contract for the delivery of |
$4,000 tons Of steel rails, which will enable |
them TO put all the various lines embraced in |
their system in first-rate condition.
Very low water is reported at points OF the |
upper st. John'a. w. II. Ii.
Did She Die?
GfNo. qho IiuOprpd and suffered along. |